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.
Everytime I see seagulls, I think of the scene from Finding Nemo where the birds all shout "mine, mine, mine." So, I had to create a "be mine" Valentine card using the Friendly Seagulls Set which can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration. We made this card during January Club Class.
Uses Friendly Seagulls Photopolymer Stamp Set and Hearts Of Elegance Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Grid Paper, Stampin' Seal, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Real Red Cardstock, Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Crumb Cake Cardstock, Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad, Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Basic White Cardstock, Toadstool Gardens 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Hearts Of Elegance Dies, Marbled Elegance 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Natural 3/8" Polka Dot Trim.
The Friendly Seagulls 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 Natural 3/8" Polka Dot Trim is still available as a Last Chance product and is on sale. However, it could sell out at any time.
The Hearts Of Elegance Bundle and Marbled Elegance 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper 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.
We focused on using Sale-A-Bration products that can be earned for FREE during January Club Class. Here we combined the Starstruck Embossing Folder and a bit of the Bloom Impressions Designer Paper to make this bright cheery card which also uses the new Everyday Arches Bundle, an Online Exclusives product.
Uses Everyday Arches 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, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block E, Stampin' Seal, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Azure Afternoon Cardstock, Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Daffodil Delight 1/8" Satin Ribbon, Starstruck Embossing Folder, Bloom Impressions 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, and Everyday Arches Dies.
The Starstruck Embossing Folder and Bloom Impressions 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper 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.
During January Club Class, we combined the Corner In Bloom Set, which can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration, with the new Spring Corners Set, available as an Online Exclusive, to make this clean and simple card.
Uses Corner In Bloom Photopolymer Stamp Set and Spring Corners 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 E, Clear Block H, Grid Paper, Perennial Postage Dies, Stampin' Seal, Paper Trimmer, Color Lifter, Fresh Freesia Cardstock, Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Blackberry Bliss Cardstock, Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Fresh Freesia 3/8" Seam Binding Ribbon, Bloom Impressions 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, and copy paper.
The Fresh Freesia 3/8" Seam Binding Ribbon and Bloom Impressions 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper can both be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase each during Sale-A-Bration 2025. The Corner In Bloom Set can be earned for FREE with a $120 purchase 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.
I decorated the small gift bags from the Online Exclusives Gift Bags Combo Pack using the Hugs For Love Bundle and filled them with dark chocolate peppermint almonds as extra treats for my Club Members who are coming to Club Class tonight.
Uses Hugs For Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Grid Paper, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer, Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad, Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Petal Pink 3/8" Scalloped Ribbon, To The Point Label Punch, Gift Bags Combo Pack, handheld circle punch, and floss threader.
You can place an online order for the products used on these bags 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.
One of my customers recently fell and broke a few ribs. I made her this bright and cheery card featuring the Spring Corners Bundle and Wanted To Say Dies to wish her well.
Uses Spring Corners Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Adhesive-Backed Dappled Dots, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block E, Wanted To Say Dies, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Seal, Adhesive Sheets, Paper Trimmer, Pumpkin Pie Cardstock, Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Brights Marker Assortment, Peach Pie Cardstock, Basic White Cardstock, Bloom Impressions 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Spring Corners Dies, and copy paper scrap.
The Bloom Impressions 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper can be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase during Sale-A-Bration 2025.
The Spring Corners Bundle, Spring Corners Photopolymer Stamp Set, and Spring Corners 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 52685829when you place your order to help out my January Club Host, Debbie Davis. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I made this pretty card using a stencil created with one of the dies in the Delightful Wishes Bundle. I also used the die to create a fun border on the left side of the card front. I'm sending this card out to a customer.
Uses Delightful Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block D, Clear Block H, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Basic White Thick Cardstock (for stencil), Stampin' Seal, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Adhesive Sheets, Paper Trimmer, Small Blending Brushes, Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad, Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Cardstock, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Tiny Bee Trinkets, Daffodil Delight 1/8" Satin Ribbon, Floral & Gingham Vellum 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Delightful Wishes 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! Please use Host Code 52685829when you place your order to help out my January Club Host, Debbie Davis. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
My husband and I are celebrating our 36th anniversary. I made this cute card for him using the Otterly Amazing Bundle and some coordinating accessories, all of which are available as Online Exclusives.
Uses Otterly Amazing Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Lost Lagoon Cardstock, Garden Green Cardstock, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad, Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder, Two Tone Sparkle Gems, Otterly Amazing Dies, Otterly Adorable 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, and Lost Lagoon Soft Cording.
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 52685829when you place your order to help out my January Club Host, Debbie Davis. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I am loving the Everyday Arches Bundle now available as an Online Exclusive. It makes quick, easy cards for all kinds of occasions. I used it here to make a masculine thank you card for a friend of ours.
Uses Everyday Arches Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Night Of Navy & Gold 1/2" Glittered Ribbon, Stampin' Seal, Paper Trimmer, Stylish Shapes Dies, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Cajun Craze Cardstock, Night Of Navy Cardstock, Basic Black Cardstock, Starstruck Embossing Folder, Everyday Arches Dies, and Everyday Skies 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper.
The Starstruck Embossing Folder can be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase 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 52685829when you place your order to help out my January Club Host, Debbie Davis. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I made this pretty thank you card using the Heart Shaped Bundle that can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration. I'm sending it to my mother-in-law as a thank you for our Christmas gifts.
Uses Heart Shaped Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Take Your Pick, Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Adhesive Sheets, Paper Trimmer, Fresh Freesia Cardstock, Blackberry Bliss Cardstock, Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Fresh Freesia 3/8" Seam Binding Ribbon, Bloom Impressions 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Heart Shaped Dies, and Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder.
The Fresh Freesia 3/8" Seam Binding Ribbon and Bloom Impressions 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper can both be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase each during Sale-A-Bration 2025. The Heart Shaped Bundle, which includes the stamp set and dies, can be earned for FREE with a $120 purchase 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 52685829when you place your order to help out my January Club Host, Debbie Davis. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I used the versatile Pick A Season Set that can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration to make this thank you card I'm sending to our son and son-in-law. For Christmas, they gave us some fun new games to play.
Uses Pick A Season Photopolymer Stamp Set and Everyday Arches Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Full Of Life 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Petunia Pop 3/8" Bordered Ribbon, Stampin' Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, Shy Shamrock Cardstock, Shy Shamrock Classic Stampin' Pad, Petunia Pop Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Everyday Arches Dies, and Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds.
The Pick A Season Photopolymer Stamp Set can be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase 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 52685829when you place your order to help out my January Club Host, Debbie Davis. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.