Designs and inspiration from Michele Reynolds, Independent Stampin' Up!™ Demonstrator in central Maryland.
Please contact me at michelerey@aol.com for information about receiving your own personal copy of the May – August 2026 Catalog and about events I offer in my Stampin’ Studio in my home.
Celebrate World Card Making Day with other crafters during the Virtual Card Retreat! During this two-day virtual event, you’ll craft along with Stampin’ Up!™ staff as they go through the step-by-step process of creating 15 fabulous cards using the 2026 October Card Retreat Kit. Craft with others who love cardmaking, learn new techniques, and connect on a personal level with fellow crafters and Stampin’ Up!™ staff. Stampin’ Up!™ will also have some fun giveaways during the live event!
There is no registration for this event! By purchasing the 2026 October Card Retreat Kit, you’ll get access to the exclusive Facebook group where the live event will stream on October 1 – 2 starting at 2 pm (Mountain Time) each day. This event will be presented in English only. After the event, you can access the recorded event videos on the exclusive Facebook group. Videos with English, French, German, and Dutch captioning will be available through the Facebook group within two weeks after the live stream. You’ll receive a card in your kit box that has a link to the exclusive Facebook group where the live event will stream. Follow the instructions on the card to access the Facebook group so the Facebook group administrator can admit you. Please allow adequate time (at least 2 to 3 business days) for the group administrator to admit you, at least 48 hours. If you haven’t been admitted, you won’t be able to view the group.
To craft along with the presenters and make 15 cards, you’ll need to purchase the 2026 October Card Retreat Kit. Everyone who purchases a kit will receive a link to the exclusive Facebook group where the live event will stream. Stampin’ Up!™ only has a limited number of kits, so make sure to order yours ASAP! The kit includes 2 stamp sets, a die set, designer series paper, two-tone cardstock, white cardstock, gold foil, envelopes, printed precut images, and embellishments. The kit is available in English, French, and German. The kit is item 170632 and costs $165.00. You do earn Stampin’ Rewards with the purchase of this kit and you can use Stampin’ Rewards you’ve earned previously to purchase it!
Please note that the 2026 October Card Retreat Kit is NOT eligible for expedited shipping and if it is included with other Stampin’ Up!™ products, no part of the order is eligible for expedited shipping. So, if you want to participate during the event, please be sure to order your Kit as early as possible!
You can place an online order for the 2026 October Card Retreat Kit by simply clicking on the image below. This will take you directly to my online store!. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
For the best experience during the event, you’ll also want to have the following supplies on hand. If you need to order any of these supplies, you can do so by clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
You’ll also want to have clear blocks, an eraser, a pencil, a ruler, and stamp cleaning supplies handy.
For a sneak peek at the cards you’ll get to make, please click here. Or, check out this video from Stampin’ Up!™ to hear more about the event and get a closer look at some of the projects:
Two weeks before the event, Stampin’ Up!™ will post a Preparation Video on Facebook showing how to cut your paper so you can have everything ready to go before the event. This video will be in English with captions available in English, German, French, and Dutch. They will also post step-by-step directions for each card.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Happy Stamping!
Stampin’ Up!™ is now offering virtual classes that anyone can order and join! This class will be held live on September 17 at 2 pm (Mountain Time). After the Class, you can still watch the video on demand with captions in English, French, German, and Dutch. You’ll be decorating a 24-box advent calendar.
The cost of the class (access to the Facebook page) is $30.00. It is item 171481. You do earn Stampin’ Rewards on the purchase of a Craft Class By Stampin’ Up!™ and can use Stampin’ Rewards to purchase a Craft Class By Stampin’ Up!™ as well.
It is recommended that you purchase the Advent Treat Boxes from the September – December 2026 Catalog in advance so that you have all the products you’ll need to craft along during the class. The Advent Treat Boxes are item 168534 and cost $15.00.
After you purchase the Craft Class, you’ll receive an email with a link to an exclusive Facebook page. To view this page, you’ll need to enter the name and email address you used when you purchased the class. You’ll also need to enter your Craft Class order number. With this information, the page administrator can admit you to join the page. Please allow adequate time for the page administrator to admit you (at least 24 hours). If you aren’t admitted to the page, you won’t be able to view the class. Once you’re on the Facebook page, you can download the instructions for the projects you’ll make during the class. It is recommended that you review the instructions before you view the class so you can have everything prepped and ready to go.
You can place an online order for the Advent-ures In Christmas Craft Class by simply clicking on the image below. This will take you directly to my online store!. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
You can place an online order for the Advent Treat Boxes by simply clicking on the image below. This will take you directly to my online store!. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
For the best experience during the Craft Class, you’ll also want to have the following supplies on hand in addition to the Advent Treat Boxes. If you need to order any of these products, simply click on the image below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
Here are some new products in the Stampin’ Hot Foil Line. Read through the Radiance Awaits Stampin’ Hot Foil Brochure (download it here) for information on what is and isn’t included in the system and simple user instructions. Of course, no project would be complete without a stamped image or two and this brochure highlights coordinating hot foil dies and stamp set bundles designed specifically to enhance the foil artwork in this product line. We even have a bundle that includes a set of decorative masks so you can add color alongside your shimmering foil for even more dimension. Plus, there is a Reverse Hot Foil Die which lets you easily use negative images left on foil scraps so you don’t waste any and some new colors of foil!
Here’s a video from Stampin’ Up!™ on how to use the new Reverse Hot Foil Die.
And, here’s a video from Stampin’ Up!™ about the Smooth Foiling 5″ x 7″ Specialty Paper.
Items could sell out quickly, so be sure to order starting Tuesday, September 1 at midnight (Mountain Time)!
Be sure to check out the brochure to see all the products available and order yours starting September 1 at midnight (MT). If you have Stampin’ Rewards, redeem them with your purchase and save! Purchasing the system qualifies you to buy the Product of the Month. If you haven’t purchased the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine yet, buy the Stampin’ Hot Foil System and use Stampin’ Rewards toward the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. Remember, you’ll need a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine to complete the hot foiling process.
Of course, the stamp sets that coordinate with some of the Hot Foil Dies can always be purchased and used separately if you want!
You can place an online order for the Hot Foil System and new products by simply clicking on the image below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
Make this festive season magical with the 12 Days of Creativity Advent Calendar. Every day of this calendar contains items that you can craft with all year long, including never-before-seen dies, paper, embellishments, and more. These products are exclusive to the calendar and can’t be purchased separately. These calendars make great gifts too!
The 12 Days Of Creativity Advent Calendar is available starting September 1 while supplies last! It is item 168589 and costs $99. It includes exclusive dies, paper, coloring tools, cards and envelopes, embellishments, and more – plus, a bonus stamp set! It is only available while supplies last though, so don’t wait to order! Purchasing the advent calendar qualifies you to buy the Product of the Month.
You can place an online order for the 12 Days Of Creativity Advent Calendar by simply clicking on the image below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
Did you know you can cut your stamps apart? Doing so makes it easier to use only part of a sentiment or image. I cut the “Hello Sunshine” sentiment in the Splash & Relax Set apart so I could use only the “Hello” portion on this fun card. I’m sending it out to some customers as a thank you for recent orders.
Uses Splash & Relax Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Three Banner Punch, 2026-2028 In Color Painted Patterns 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, 2026-2028 In Color Dots, Golden Glow 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Simply Shammy, Clear Block C, Barely Blush Classic Stampin’ Pad, Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin’ Pad, Golden Glow Classic Stampin’ Pad, Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin’ Pad, Hydrangea Hue Classic Stampin’ Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Basic White Thick Cardstock, and Detail Scissors.
The 2026-2028 In Color Painted Patterns 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper is one of the papers included in the sale going on this month at 15% off.
You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
The September kit, the Aspens Of Gratitude Paper Pumpkin Kit, helps you share gratitude with beautifully hand-painted woodland designs.
The Paper Pumpkin Kit includes an exclusive stamp set; an Early Espresso Stampin’ Spot; card bases and envelopes; precut paper pieces; and gem embellishments. You’ll be able to make 10 cards, 5 each of 2 designs. The coordinating colors are: Basic Black, Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Golden Glow, Gray Granite, Mossy Meadow, and Pumpkin Pie. The Early Espresso Stampin’ Spot is a brand new Premium Stampin’ Spot, which is an upgraded ink pad featuring a redesigned case style and a larger inking surface.
In addition, Stampin’ Up!™ is offering an exclusive dies add-on set that coordinates with the July, August, and September Paper Pumpkin Kits! The Detailed Flora Dies Add-On is only available while supplies last to Paper Pumpkin subscribers. It is item 168664 and costs $13.00.
Paper Pumpkin Kits are great for kids and beginning crafters as they provide everything you need, but they are perfect for long time crafters too so you can complete a quick and easy project as shown or add some of your own supplies to jazz things up or make cards or scrapbook pages if you prefer.
When you are ready to join Paper Pumpkin and start getting these great creativity kits in the mail, just click here. Then, read all about Paper Pumpkin and sign up by clicking on the “Pick A Plan” or “Subscribe Now” buttons on the page. Click the type of subscription you want and follow the prompts. If you follow the link above, it should automatically assign me as your Demonstrator. If it does ask you to choose a Demonstrator, please be sure to choose me – Michele Reynolds in Maryland. Make sure you spell my first name with only one “L”!
To make sure you get the September Kit, be sure to sign up by Thursday, September 10 by 11:59 am (Mountain Time). The sooner you sign up the better as the number of kits available may be limited at the end of the sign up period!
If you have any questions about Paper Pumpkin, please just let me know. I’ll be happy to answer them for you. You can contact me at michelerey@aol.com.
I used the new Botanical Glow Bundle and Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies from the Stampin’ Hot Foil System to make this pretty card. I’m sending it to a customer as a belated birthday card.
Uses Botanical Glow Photopolymer Stamp plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Moonlit Flora 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Seal, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block F, Berry Burst Cardstock, Berry Burst Two-Tone Cardstock, Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin’ Pad, Detail Scissors, Gold Striped 3/8″ Mesh Ribbon, Flower Accents, Stampin’ Hot Foil System, Gold Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls, Light Pink Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls, Botanical Glow Hot Foil Die, and Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies.
The Moonlit Flora 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper is one of the papers included in the sale going on this month at 15% off. The Flower Accents are on the Last Chance List and are only available while supplies last. They are also on sale for just $5.95.
You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
Our son recently had an unwelcome guest show up in his kitchen somehow – a little bat! He got it safely back outside and then gave the kitchen a thorough cleaning! Since there are bats in the Oh My Fright Bundle, I thought it would be fun to make this card to commemorate his visitor.
Uses Oh My Fright Photopolymer Stamp Set and Echoes Of Detail Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Seal, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block D, Smoky Slate Cardstock, Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad, Basic Gray Cardstock, Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad, Cloud Cover Cardstock, Oh My Fright Dies, Detail Scissors, Stampin’ Hot Foil System, Silver Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls, and Echoes Of Detail Hot Foil Dies.
You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
Have you tried any of the Craft Classes offered by Stampin’ Up!·™ yet? You need to! They are a wonderful way to learn some new techniques while also learning about different stamping styles, color theory, and the placement of elements. I love that you can watch live or watch the recordings later when you have time or watch them again to pick up on anything you missed. You can even pause the recordings so you can catch up!
The Scenic Coast Craft Class was held on June 18, but I was busy getting ready for our birthday weekend for our grandson and then we were busy with 4th of July and family vacation through most of July. So, I finally got the chance to watch the videos and stamp along.
Here are the cards I made. I can’t give you any directions or measurements. You’ll have to purchase the Scenic Coast Craft Class for yourself to get those! You’ll be glad you did!
Uses Sunset Coast Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Sunset Coast Dies, Scenic Coast 6″ x 6″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Sunset Shimmer Vellum 12″ x 12″ Specialty Paper, Sunset Sparkle Sequins, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block H, Balmy Blue Cardstock, Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad, Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad, Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Pad, Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin’ Pad, and Detail Scissors.
Uses Sunset Coast Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Sunset Coast Dies, Scenic Coast 6″ x 6″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper, Sunset Shimmer Vellum 12″ x 12″ Specialty Paper, Sunset Sparkle Sequins, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Clear Block H, Water Painters, Balmy Blue Cardstock, Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad, Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad, Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Pad, and Detail Scissors.
Uses Sunset Coast Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Sunset Coast Dies, Scenic Coast 6″ x 6″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper, Sunset Shimmer Vellum 12″ x 12″ Specialty Paper, Sunset Sparkle Sequins, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Bone Folder, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block H, Water Painters, Small Blending Brushes, Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad, Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad, Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin’ Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Basic White Thick Cardstock, and Detail Scissors.
Uses Sunset Coast Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Sunset Coast Dies, Sunset Shimmer Vellum 12″ x 12″ Specialty Paper, Sunset Sparkle Sequins, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Simply Shammy, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Small Blending Brushes, Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad, Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad, Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Pad, Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin’ Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Basic White Thick Cardstock, and Detail Scissors.
You can find out more about the Scenic Coast Craft Class on my blog post here.
You can place an online order for the class and products used in the class by simply clicking on the images below. This will take you directly to my online store!. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
Stampin’ Up!™ has a Last Chance products category in the Online Store. This category will be updated every other month (February, April, June, August, October, and December) with newly retiring products from catalogs (when a catalog is in its last month of the sales period) and online product releases that are retiring. All products in the Last Chance category will only be available while supplies last. Once inventory is depleted, that product will no longer be available and will be removed from the list and can no longer be ordered. Some products in the Last Chance category may be discounted depending on inventory.
New items were added to the Last Chance List on August 4, 2026 and some are on sale at up to 30% off.
Previously offered items that are still available and retiring Online Exclusives items are also on the Last Chance List. To see all the items available in the Last Chance List, please click on this link – Shop Now. Then, click on the “Specials” link at the top of the page. Scroll down a bit and click on the “Last Chance Products” link. Start shopping!
You may order items on your own through the Online Store. Or you can contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order for you.
I used the Begonia Belle Set, the July Product Of The Month, and some Hot Foil System products to make this pretty card. I’m sending it to a customer for her birthday.
Uses Begonia Belle Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Artisan Sketched Garden 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Simply Shammy, Clear Block D, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad, Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin’ Pad, Basic White Cardstock Basic White Thick Cardstock, Detail Scissors, Sweet Words & Labels Dies, Flower Accents, Gold Striped 3/8″ Mesh Ribbon, Stampin’ Hot Foil System, Gold Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls, and Sweetly Sentimental Hot Foil Dies.
The Begonia Belle Photopolymer Stamp Set is the July Product Of The Month. It is available for just $5 with a qualifying purchase while supplies last.
You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I used the new Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies with the Lily Of The Valley Set to make this pretty get well card for one of my Team Members who hasn’t been feeling well lately.
Uses Lily Of The Valley Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Valley In Bloom 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, Shimmering Dots, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block F, Granny Apple Green Cardstock, Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin’ Pad, Garden Green Cardstock, Garden Green Two-Tone Cardstock, Basic White Cardstock, Detail Scissors, Gray Granite 1/4″ Variegated Trim, Stampin’ Hot Foil System, Gold Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls, and Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies.
You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.