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.
We used the Day To Celebrate Stamp Set, which can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration 2025, to make this fun congratulations card at February Club Class. It also uses a couple of accessories that can be earned for FREE!
Uses Day To Celebrate Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Spotlight On Nature Dies, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Sponge Daubers, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Night Of Navy & Gold 1/2" Glittered Ribbon, 2023-2025 In Color Opaque Sparkle Dots, Stampin' Seal, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Boho Blue Cardstock, Boho Blue Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, and Starstruck Embossing Folder.
The Day To Celebrate Photopolymer Stamp Set and Starstruck Embossing Folder can both be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase each during Sale-A-Bration 2025. The Night Of Navy & Gold 1/2" Glittered Ribbon from the annual catalog can now also be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase during Sale-A-Bration 2025 or purchased outright.
Don't forget that 2023-2025 In Color products will be retiring soon and will only be 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.
We did some paper-piecing and watercoloring with Stampin' Blends to make this fun card during February Club Class. It uses the Dance With Me Set that can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration 2025.
Uses Dance With Me Photopolymer Stamp Set and Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Bee Builder Punch, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Basic Beige 3/8" Bordered Ribbon, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Paper Trimmer, Countryside Corners Dies, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Color Lifter, Natural Tones Light Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Natural Tones Medium Light Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Natural Tones Medium Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Natural Tones Medium Deep Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Natural Tones Deep Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Calypso Coral Cardstock, Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad, Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Lemon Lolly Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Pecan Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Wild Wheat Cardstock, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Timeless Plaid 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, and Faux Glass Dots.
The Dance With Me Photopolymer Stamp Set can be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase during Sale-A-Bration 2025. In addition, the Bee Builder Punch from the annual catalog can be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase during Sale-A-Bration 2025 or purchased outright.
The Faux Glass Dots are available as an Online Exclusive.
Don't forget that the 2023-2025 In Color products will be retiring soon and will only be 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.
We used some of the products you can earn for FREE during Sale-A-Bration 2025 to make cards during February Club Class. This first card uses the Beautiful Butterflies Set from the Mini Catalog, which was added as a choice when you make a $60 purchase at the beginning of the month, plus a couple of accessories you can earn for FREE!
Uses Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Clear Block H, Take Your Pick, Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush, Brushed Brass Butterflies, Stampin' Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Stylish Shapes Dies, Dotted Circles 3D Embossing Folder, Melon Mambo Cardstock, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Granny Apple Green Cardstock, Basic White Cardstock, Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder, Toadstool Gardens 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, and White 1/2" Woven Ribbon.
The Toadstool Gardens 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper can be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase during Sale-A-Bration 2025. In addition, the Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set from the Mini Catalog and the Brushed Brass Butterflies from the annual catalog can now be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase each during Sale-A-Bration 2025 or they can be purchased outright.
The White 1/2" Woven Ribbon is 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.
Our younger son is celebrating his birthday. He loves plants of all kinds and even names his indoor plants! So, the Planted Paradise Set was perfect for making his birthday card by adding a sentiment from the Day To Celebrate Set.
Uses Planted Paradise Photopolymer Stamp Set and Day To Celebrate Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Simply Shammy and/or Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner and Stampin' Scrub, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Something Fancy Dies, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block D, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Perennial Postage Dies, Stampin' Seal, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Garden Green Cardstock, Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad, Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad, Moody Mauve Cardstock, Moody Mauve Classic Stampin' Pad, Pebbled Path Cardstock, Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Tiny Bee Trinkets, and Plaster Painting 3D Embossing Folder.
The Day To Celebrate Stamp Set can be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase each during Sale-A-Bration 2025. The Planted Paradise Set can also be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase during Sale-A-Bration or just purchased outright.
The Plaster Painting 3D Embossing Folder is available as an Online Exclusive.
Don't forget that 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 made this fun card using the Friendly Seagulls Set as a Valentine's Day card for our son and grandson. Our grandson LOVES birds, so I knew he'd appreciate the card even if it isn't a traditional Valentine.
Uses Friendly Seagulls Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Grid Paper, 2023-2025 In Color Jute Trim Pack, Stampin' Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Pool Party Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Cajun Craze Cardstock, Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad, Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Pecan Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Crumb Cake Cardstock, Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder, Hearts Of Elegance Dies, and Toadstool Gardens 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper.
The Friendly Seagulls Photopolymer Stamp Set and Toadstool Gardens 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper can both be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase each during Sale-A-Bration 2025.
The Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder and Hearts Of Elegance Dies are available as Online Exclusives.
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.
The Hearts Of Elegance Bundle, Hearts Of Elegance Photopolymer Stamp Set, Hearts Of Elegance Dies, Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/4" Satin Ribbon, Marbled 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Adhesive-Backed Heart Sequins are available as Online Exclusives.
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 saw a card online the other day where someone had used this sentiment from the Everyday Arches Set wrapped around the top of a heart cut out. I loved the idea, so I created my own version as a Valentine to send to our son and son-in-law.
Uses Everyday Arches Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Simply Shammy and/or Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner and Stampin' Scrub, Full Of Life 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block E, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Petunia Pop 3/8" Bordered Ribbon, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Paper Trimmer, Berry Burst Cardstock, Brights Marker Assortment, Petunia Pop Cardstock, Basic White Cardstock, Hearts Of Elegance Dies, and Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins.
The Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins can be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase during Sale-A-Bration 2025.
The Everyday Arches Photopolymer Stamp Set is 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.
I used several products that can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration, including the Corner In Bloom Stamp Set, to make this pretty card for my sister-in-law for Valentine's Day. I got the idea of adding color to the dry embossed cardstock using a Sponge Dauber from another Demonstrator.
Uses Corner In Bloom Photopolymer Stamp Set and Bee My Valentine Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block E, Sponge Daubers, Grid Paper, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Paper Trimmer, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Color Lifter, Lost Lagoon Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad, Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Berry Burst Cardstock, Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad, Berry Burst Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Basic White Cardstock, Starstruck Embossing Folder, and Fresh Freesia 3/8" Seam Binding Ribbon.
The Corner In Bloom Photopolymer Stamp Set can be earned for FREE with a $120 purchase during Sale-A-Bration 2025. The Starstruck Embossing Folder and Fresh Freesia 3/8" Seam Binding Ribbon can both be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase each during Sale-A-Bration 2025.
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.
The Bee Builder Punch and Happy Labels Pick A Punch can both be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase each during Sale-A-Bration 2025 or just purchased outright.
The Gift Bags Combo Pack is available as an Online Exclusive.
You can place an online order for the products used on this card and bag 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.
The Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins can be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase during Sale-A-Bration 2025. The Happy Labels Pick A Punch can also be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase during Sale-A-Bration 2025 or purchased outright.
The Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/4" Satin Ribbon, Festive 12" x 12" Glimmer Paper, Hearts Of Elegance Bundle, Hearts Of Elegance Photopolymer Stamp Set, Hearts Of Elegance Dies, Marbled Elegance 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Adhesive-Backed Heart Sequins are all available as Online Exclusives.
You can place an online order for 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 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.