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.
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! Please use Host Code FN2S6DU3when you place your order. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
My Mom recently celebrated her birthday. I made her this pretty card using the new Year Of Flowers Bundle available as part of the new Online Exclusives tomorrow (Tuesday, March 4).
Uses Year Of Flowers Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Iridescent Faceted Gems, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Paper Trimmer, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Balmy Blue Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Basic White Cardstock, Daffodil Delight 1/8" Satin Ribbon, Floral & Gingham Vellum 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Year Of Flowers Dies.
The Year Of Flowers Bundle, Year Of Flowers Cling Stamp Set, and Year Of Flowers Dies will all be available starting March 4 as part of the new Online Exclusives.
In the meantime, you can place an online order for the other products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Please use Host Code FN2S6DU3when you place your order. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I sent this bright, cheery birthday card made with the Cheerful Daisies Set and coordinating dies to a long time friend of ours who celebrates her birthday tomorrow.
Uses Cheerful Daisies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Iridescent Faceted Gems, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Cheerful Daisies Dies, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Stampin' Seal, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Subtles Marker Assortment, Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Daffodil Delight 1/8" Satin Ribbon, and Beautiful Bokeh 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper.
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! Please use Host Code FN2S6DU3when you place your order. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
Through today, as part of Sale-A-Bration 2025, the Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set from the Mini Catalog can be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase during Sale-A-Bration 2025 or it can be purchased outright.
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! Please use Host Code FN2S6DU3. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I made this pretty card as a thank you card for a customer. I used the little flowers in the Bright Borders Set to create a heat-embossed wreath around the main sentiment.
Uses Bright Borders Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Take Your Pick, Blooming Pearls, Stampin' Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, White Craft Stampin' Ink Pad, Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Additions Tool Kit, Petal Pink Cardstock, Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad, Crumb Cake Cardstock, Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Petal Pink 3/8" Scalloped Ribbon, and To The Point Label Punch.
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! Please use Host Code FN2S6DU3when you place your order. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
Another one of my customers recently had knee replacement surgery. I made her this card using the Delightful Wishes Bundle to wish her a quick recovery.
Uses Delightful Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Stampin' Seal, Adhesive Sheets, Paper Trimmer, Lemon Lolly Cardstock, Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad, Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Cardstock, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Delightful Wishes Dies, and Faux Glass Dots.
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! Please use Host Code FN2S6DU3. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
Here are the cards everyone got to make at my Goodbye Sale-A-Bration, Hello Spring Stamp Camp over the weekend. Don’t miss your chance to earn FREE products during Sale-A-Bration 2025. It ends on February 28!
Uses Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Take Your Pick, Petunia Pop 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon, Brushed Brass Butterflies, Stampin’ Seal, Paper Trimmer, Fern 3D Embossing Folder, Shy Shamrock Cardstock, Shy Shamrock Classic Stampin’ Pad, Petunia Pop Cardstock, Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder, Bloom Impressions 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, and Greetings Of The Season Dies.
Uses Bee My Valentine Photopolymer Stamp Set and Storybook Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Bee Builder Punch, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Take Your Pick, Stampin’ Seal, Paper Trimmer, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Pumpkin Pie Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Basic Black Cardstock, Tiny Bee Trinkets, Floral Delight 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, and Bloom Impressions 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper.
Uses Citrus Blooms Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Clear Block B, Clear Block E, Grid Paper, Perennial Postage Dies, Baker’s Twine Three Color Pack, Stampin’ Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Pumpkin Pie Cardstock, Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad, Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Basic White Cardstock, Fruit Salad 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, and Faux Glass Dots.
Uses Dance With Me Photopolymer Stamp Set and Day To Celebrate Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Grid Paper, Night Of Navy & Gold 1/2″ Glittered Ribbon, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Paper Trimmer, Blending Brushes, Lemon Lolly Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad, Night Of Navy Cardstock, Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad, Basic White Cardstock, copy paper, and washi tape.
Uses Friendly Seagulls Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, 2023-2025 In Color Jute Trim Pack, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Paper Trimmer, Stylish Shapes Dies, Wild Wheat Cardstock, Wild Wheat Classic Stampin’ Pad, Boho Blue Cardstock, Boho Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad, 2023-2025 In Colors Marker Assortment, Basic White Cardstock, Timeless Plaid 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, Starstruck Embossing Folder, and Faux Glass Dots.
Uses Heart Shaped Photopolymer Stamp Set and Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Gold & Silver 1/8″ Trim Combo Pack, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Adhesive Sheets, Paper Trimmer, Calypso Coral Cardstock, Old Olive Cardstock, Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Heart Shaped Dies, Festive 12″ x 12″ Glimmer Paper, and Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive-Backed Dots.
Uses Terrific Toadstools Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Bone Folder, Grid Paper, Silver & White 1/2″ Sheer Ribbon, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Water Painters, Paper Trimmer, Melon Mambo Cardstock, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad, Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock, Granny Apple Green Cardstock, Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin’ Pad, Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill, Basic White Cardstock, Terrific Toadstools Builder Punch, Toadstool Gardens 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, and water.
Sale-A-Bration 2025 ends on Friday, February 28. Be sure to place your orders soon to earn FREE products! Also, don’t forget that the 2023-2025 In Color products will be retiring soon and are only available while supplies last.
You can place an online order for some of the products used on these cards by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Please use Host Code FN2S6DU3when you place your order. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
Our whole family loves cats, so I had to get the Meow Mates background stamp available as an Online Exclusive. I paired it with a sentiment from the Bright Borders Set to make this fun thank you card for our son and grandson for our Christmas gifts. I stamped some of the cats again and darkened the black areas and added more black areas as needed to make them look more like our actual cats.
Uses Meow Mates Cling background stamp and Bright Borders Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block F, Black & Very Vanilla 3/8" Large Check Ribbon, Stampin' Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Cherry Cobbler Cardstock, 2023-2025 In Colors Marker Assortment, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Basic Black Cardstock, Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, and To The Point Label Punch.
Don't forget that the 2023-2025 In Color products will be retiring soon and are only available 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! Please use Host Code 7DBUTK3Zwhen you place your order to help out my February Club Host, Joy Dryer. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I love when you can cut images out of some of our designer paper patterns. The Fruit Salad Designer Paper that can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration is perfect for this! We cut out various fruits and put them in a bowl stamped with the Planted Paradise Set to make this card during February Club Class.
Uses Planted Paradise Photopolymer Stamp Set and Hugs For Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Simply Shammy and/or Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner and Stampin' Scrub, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Clear Block H, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Take Your Pick, 2023-2025 In Color Opaque Sparkle Dots, Stampin' Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Pumpkin Pie Cardstock, Granny Apple Green Cardstock, Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad, Pebbled Path Cardstock, Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Daffodil Delight 1/8" Satin Ribbon, and Fruit Salad 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper.
The Fruit Salad 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper can be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase during Sale-A-Bration 2025. The Planted Paradise Photopolymer Stamp Set and Happy Labels Pick A Punch from the annual catalog can also be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase each during Sale-A-Bration 2025 or purchased outright.
Don't forget that the 2023-2025 In Color products will be retiring soon and are only available 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! Please use Host Code 7DBUTK3Zwhen you place your order to help out my February Club Host, Joy Dryer. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
During February Club Class, we used the Everyday Arches Dies and Fruit Salad Designer Paper to create a fun, popsicle shaped card. The sentiment was created with the Alphabet A La Mode Dies and Ice Cream Swirl Set.
Uses Ice Cream Swirl Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Hot Air Balloon Dies, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Take Your Pick, Alphabet A La Mode Dies, Basic White Medium Envelopes, Stampin' Seal, Adhesive Sheets, Paper Trimmer, So Swirly Embossing Folder, Real Red Cardstock, Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Regals Marker Assortment, Crumb Cake Cardstock, Basic White Cardstock, Fruit Salad 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Everyday Arches Dies, and washi tape or Post-It Notes.
The Fruit Salad 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper can be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase during Sale-A-Bration 2025. In addition, the Alphabet A La Mode Dies from the annual catalog can also be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase during Sale-A-Bration 2025 or purchased outright.
The Everyday Arches Dies are available as an Online Exclusive.
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! Please use Host Code 7DBUTK3Zwhen you place your order to help out my February Club Host, Joy Dryer. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.