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.
For the first time, we made a bendy card during November Club Class. We used the Reindeer Fun Bundle to make it. These bendy cards are really quite easy, and fun, to make so we might be making more of them in the future!
Uses Reindeer Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Simply Shammy and/or Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner and Stampin' Scrub, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Clear Block E, Clear Block H, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Stampin' Seal, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer, Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin' Pad, Real Red Cardstock, Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad, Pecan Pie Cardstock, Basic White Cardstock, Reindeer Days 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, and Reindeer Fun 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 C62XBWNNwhen you place your order to help out my November Club Host, Sherry Sparks. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
We made this fun easel Christmas card using the Light The Year Bundle during November Club Class. It also uses the Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper, which is the Making A Difference product for this year. For each pack of the Sentimental Christmas Designer Paper purchased, Stampin' Up!™ will donate $3 to children's literacy organizations.
Uses Light The Year Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block E, Clear Block H, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Petal Pink & Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems, Stampin' Seal, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Lemon Lolly Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad, Real Red Cardstock, Old Olive Cardstock, Pretty Peacock Cardstock, Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Basic Black Cardstock, Sentimental Christmas 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, and Light The Year 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 C62XBWNNwhen you place your order to help out my November Club Host, Sherry Sparks. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
We made Christmas cards during my November Club Class that all featured a fun fold as well. The first card we made was this one using the Greetings Of The Season Set, which is part of the Online Exclusives. It also uses the Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper, which is the Making A Difference product for this year. For each pack of the Sentimental Christmas Designer Paper purchased, Stampin' Up!™ will donate $3 to children's literacy organizations.
Uses Greetings Of The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Clear Block D, Take Your Pick, Perennial Postage Dies, Blooming Pearls, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Poppy Parade Cardstock, Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad, Shaded Spruce Cardstock, Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Shaded Spruce 1/2" Satin & Sheer Ribbon, and Sentimental Christmas 12" x 12" 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 C62XBWNNwhen you place your order to help out my November Club Host, Sherry Sparks. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I made these cute little candy holders using the Hooray For Surprises Set and filled them with Hershey's Miniatures. These are an extra treat for my Club Members who are coming to Club Class tonight.
Uses Hooray For Surprises Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Take Your Pick, Gold & Silver 1/8" Trim Combo Pack, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints, Sweetest Star Punch, Marbled Elegance 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper, Greetings Of The Season Dies, Real Red 12" x 12" Two-Tone Cardstock, and handheld circle punch.
You can place an online order for the products used on these boxes by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Please use Host Code C62XBWNNwhen you place your order to help out my November Club Host, Sherry Sparks. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I used the Autumn Expressions Bundle to make this pretty birthday card for a customer. It reminds me of a crisp, fall day! It's hard to see in the picture, but I did add a score line across the top and bottom of the large white rectangle.
Uses Autumn Expressions Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Clear Block D, Take Your Pick, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, 2023-2025 In Color Opaque Sparkle Dots, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Paper Trimmer, Balmy Blue Cardstock, Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Woven Golden Leaves, Wild Wheat 3/8" Rustic Striped Ribbon, Splendid Autumn 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, and Autumn Expressions 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 C62XBWNNwhen you place your order to help out my November Club Host, Sherry Sparks. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I decorated some of the small gift bags included in the Online Exclusives Gift Bags Combo Pack with the Snowy Wonder Bundle from the Mini Catalog. I then dropped in a Christmas-scented hand sanitizer as an extra treat for my Club Members with their latest order. These would also make nice little treats for teachers, bus drivers, mail carriers, co-workers, hair dressers, etc. for the holidays.
Uses Snowy Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, 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, Petal Pink & Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems, Stampin' Seal, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Pool Party Cardstock, Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Subtles Marker Assortment, Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Pool Party 5/8" Pompom Ribbon, Snowy Scenes 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Snowy Wonder Dies, Gift Bags Combo Pack, and handheld circle punch.
You can place an online order for the products used on these gift bags by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Please use Host Code C62XBWNNwhen you place your order to help out my November Club Host, Sherry Sparks. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I tried heat embossing on glimmer paper to make this pretty congratulations card for one of my Team Members. I stamped the cocoa pods image from the Lovely & Sweet Set and heat embossed it in gold first, but it didn't show up as well as I wanted. So, I stamped it again trying to line it up as much as I could on the first image and heat embossed it again in white. It shows up better and the little bits of gold that shine through give it a bit more depth!
Uses Lovely & Sweet Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear Block E, Clear Block H, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, VersaMark Ink Pad, Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Additions Tool Kit, Granny Apple Green Cardstock, Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Festive Glimmer Paper, and Gold Twisted Thread.
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 C62XBWNNwhen you place your order to help out my November Club Host, Sherry Sparks. 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 C62XBWNNwhen you place your order to help out my November Club Host, Sherry Sparks. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I used the Cheerful Daisies Set and coordinating dies recently to make this bright, cheery birthday card for a customer.
Uses Cheerful Daisies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Cheerful Daisies Dies, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block D, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Peach Pie 3/8" Bordered Ribbon, 2024-2026 In Color Resin Dots, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Paper Trimmer, Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad, Pumpkin Pie Cardstock, Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, Peach Pie Cardstock, Peach Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, and Flowering Zinnias 12" x 12" 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 C62XBWNNwhen you place your order to help out my November Club Host, Sherry Sparks. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I made a bunch of this card and sent it out as a thank you to customers who placed an order recently. I used the Heartfelt Hexagon Set and some other products that are available as Online Exclusives. Starting today, the Marbled Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper is even available to everyone!
Uses Heartfelt Hexagon Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Take Your Pick, Heartfelt Hexagon Punch, Stampin' Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, VersaMark Ink Pad, Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Additions Tool Kit, Melon Mambo Cardstock, Real Red & White Baker's Twine, Real Red 12" x 12" Two-Tone Cardstock, Marbled Elegance 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins.
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 C62XBWNNwhen you place your order to help out my November Club Host, Sherry Sparks. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.