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.
I made this pretty card to send to a new Team Member to welcome her to my Team, the Shining Lights Stampers. It uses the July Product Of The Month, the Begonia Belle Set, and some new Hot Foil products.
Uses Begonia Belle Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Spotlight On Nature Dies, Moonlit Flora 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, 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, Bubble Bath Cardstock, Berry Burst Classic Stampin’ Pad, Peaceful Pine Cardstock, Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin’ Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Detail Scissors, Flower Accents, Stampin’ Hot Foil System, Gold Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls, Sweetly Sentimental Hot Foil Dies, and Botanical Glow Hot Foil Die.
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.
I made this very quick and easy card using the Framed Violets Set and coordinating products to send to a customer who recently broke her shoulder.
Uses Framed Violets Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Three Banner Punch, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Fresh Freesia Cardstock, Peaceful Pine Cardstock, Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin’ Pad, Violet Dreams 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Fresh Freesia 1/4″ Satin Ribbon, Adhesive-Backed Blooms, and Detail Scissors.
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.
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.
I used some leftover Silver Stampin’ Hot Foil from a card I designed for my Mid Summer Stamp Camp and applied it to some dry embossed cardstock to create a very distressed background. I then heat embossed the sentiment from the Reason To Celebrate Set. I’m sending this card to my niece to congratulate her on having her book published.
Uses Reason To Celebrate Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Seal, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Additions Tool Kit, VersaMark Pad, Basic Black Cardstock, Basic Black Two-Tone Cardstock, Swirls Of Magic Embossing Folder, Black 3/8″ Iridescent Ribbon, Detail Scissors, Wonderful Stars Puffy Stickers, Stampin’ Hot Foil System, Silver Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls, and Garden Silhouette Hot Foil Die.
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 held a Card Camp on Tuesday afternoon so I could fit a camp into the schedule before going on vacation. I wanted to give my customers a chance to play with the new Hot Foil System and to make some fun cards. Here are the cards everyone got to make if they wished.
Uses Fern & Flora Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Fern & Flora Dies, Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Additions Tool Kit, VersaMark Pad, Shaded Spruce Cardstock, Shaded Spruce Two-Tone Cardstock, Detail Scissors, Gilded Wings Accents, Gold Striped 3/8″ Mesh Ribbon, and Specialty Plate.
Uses Flourish & Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set and Banner Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems, Golden Glow 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon, Stampin’ Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Golden Glow Shimmer Brush, Crushed Curry Two-Tone Cardstock, Pecan Pie Cardstock, Pecan Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad, Golden Glow Cardstock, Detail Scissors, Textured Tree Ring 3D Embossing Folder, Specialty Plate, Stampin’ Hot Foil System, Gold Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls, and Flourish & Frames Hot Foil Dies.
Uses Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Party Alphabet Dies, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Black Stampin’ Dimensionals Combo Pack, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Pumpkin Pie Cardstock, Timid Tiger Cardstock, Basic Black Two-Tone Cardstock, Frightfully Fun 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, Swirls Of Magic Embossing Folder, Black 3/8″ Iridescent Ribbon, Detail Scissors, Wonderful Stars Puffy Stickers, Stampin’ Hot Foil System, Silver Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls, and Garden Silhouette Hot Foil Die.
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! 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 butterflies leftover from the card I showed yesterday using the Hot Foil System to make this pretty card. I’m sending it to a customer for her birthday. It also uses the Fragrant Layers Bundle.
Uses Fragrant Layers Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder, White Gel Pens, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Sponge Daubers, Berry Burst Classic Stampin’ Pad, Misty Moonlight Cardstock, Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Pad, Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin’ Pad, Barely Blush Cardstock, Barely Blush Cardstock, Basic White Cardstock, Detail Scissors, Berry Burst 1/4″ Shiny Ribbon, Fragrant Layers Dies, Hues Of Blue Flowers, Specialty Plate, Stampin’ Hot Foil System, Light Pink Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls, Butterfly Flight Hot Foil Dies, Butterfly Flight Decorative Masks, and washi tape.
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! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I made this pretty thank you card to send to a customer. It uses the new Hot Foil System with the Butterfly Flight Bundle and Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies. I used the dots in the Balloon Festoon Set to make the background.
Uses Balloon Festoon Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Sponge Daubers, Berry Burst Cardstock, Berry Burst Classic Stampin’ Pad, Misty Moonlight Cardstock, Misty Moonlight Two-Tone Cardstock, Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Pad, Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin’ Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Berry Burst 1/4″ Shiny Ribbon, Stampin’ Hot Foil System, Light Pink Hot Foil Rolls, Silver Foil Rolls, Butterfly Flight Hot Foil Dies, Butterfly Flight Decorative Masks, Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies, and washi tape.
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 made this elegant card using the new Echoes Of Detail Hot Foil Bundle. I created the two tone images with the Hot Foil by laying two thin strips of Gold and Silver Foil side by side on top of the hot dies. I’m sending this card to my Team Member who recently advanced in Title by signing up a friend as a Demonstrator.
Uses Echoes Of Detail Photopolymer Stamp Setplus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad, Basic Black Cardstock, Basic Black Two-Tone Cardstock, Black 3/8″ Iridescent Ribbon, Detail Scissors, Stampin’ Hot Foil System, Gold Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls, Silver Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls, Echoes Of Detail Hot Foil Dies, Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies, and Mosaic Adhesive-Backed Dots.
Items highlighted in italics are sneak peek products coming soon.
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! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.