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 clean and simple card using some Online Exclusives products, including the Golden Greenery and Simply Zinnia Sets, and some masking as a thank you for a customer recently.
Uses Golden Greenery Photopolymer Stamp Set and Simply Zinnia Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block D, Clear Block H, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Up! Masking Paper, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Garden Green Cardstock, Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive-Backed Dots, Gold Twisted Thread, and scrap of copy paper.
The Gold Twisted Thread will be available to everyone starting tomorrow (November 5).
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 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 this fun card using the Hot Air Balloon Set and coordinating dies to send to a customer for her birthday. I created the sunset sky by scribbling on a clear block with Markers and spritzing with water before pressing the inky block to the cardstock.
Uses Hot Air Balloon Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Hot Air Balloon Dies, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block E, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Baker's Twine Three Color Pack, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Adhesive Sheets, Stampin' Spritzers, Paper Trimmer, Balmy Blue Cardstock, Subtles Marker Assortment, Berry Burst Cardstock, Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad, Brights Marker Assortment, Blueberry Bushel Cardstock, Blueberry Classic Stampin' Pad, Regals Marker Assortment, Basic White Cardstock, Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds, and water.
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 am loving the adorable Otterly Amazing Bundle and coordinating accessories that will be available to everyone as Online Exclusives starting November 5. I used them to create this fun card to send to one of my Team Members to congratulate her on her sales.
Uses Otterly Amazing Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Nested Essentials Dies, Stampin' Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Lost Lagoon Cardstock, Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad, Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock, Pecan Pie Stampin' Blends, Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends, Gray Granite Stampin' Blends, Basic White Cardstock, Otterly Amazing Dies, Lost Lagoon Soft Cording, and Riverside Irregular Pearls.
The Otterly Amazing Bundle, Otterly Amazing Photopolymer Stamp Set, Otterly Amazing Dies, Lost Lagoon Soft Cording, and Riverside Irregular Pearls will be available to everyone starting November 5.
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 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 quick and easy cards using the Friends For Life Set recently and sent them out as some belated birthday cards. Which color version do you prefer?
Uses Friends For Life Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim, Full Of Life 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Take Your Pick, Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs, Stampin' Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Countryside Corners Dies, Pumpkin Pie Cardstock, Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Berry Burst Cardstock, Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad, Pretty Peacock Cardstock, Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, and Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins.
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 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.
Our wonderful soon-to-be son-in-law recently lost his job when the company he worked for was bought out by another company who then decided to shut down operations. Fortunately, he found another job quickly and it even pays better! He'll be developing new processes for his new company to make rivets for car companies. I used the Happy Little Things Set and some of the Industrial Trinkets to make him this card to let him know that we are proud of him and wish him well in the new job.
Uses Happy Little Things Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Industrial Trinkets, Take To The Sky 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Grid Paper, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Night Of Navy Cardstock, Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Natural Tones Linen Thread, and handheld circle 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 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.
Here's the final card we made in my October Club Class featuring Online Exclusives products. This one gives a sneak peek at the adorable Otterly Amazing Bundle and coordinating accessories coming soon!
Uses Otterly Amazing Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Take Your Pick, Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush, Stampin' Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Lost Lagoon Cardstock, Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad, Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock, Gray Granite Cardstock, Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad, Greetings Of The Season Dies, Otterly Amazing Dies, Otterly Adorable 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Lost Lagoon Soft Cording, and Riverside Irregular Pearls.
The Otterly Amazing Bundle, Otterly Amazing Photopolymer Stamp Set, Otterly Amazing Dies, Otterly Adorable 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Lost Lagoon Soft Cording, and Riverside Irregular Pearls will be available to everyone starting November 5.
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 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 pretty card during October Club Class. It features some sneak peeks at upcoming Online Exclusives products, including the lovely Hearts Of Elegance Bundle.
Uses Hearts Of Elegance 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, Clear Block H, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Melon Mambo Cardstock, Real Red Cardstock, Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive-Backed Dots, Gold Twisted Thread, Hearts Of Elegance Dies, Marbled Elegance 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Adhesive-Backed Heart Sequins.
The Hearts Of Elegance Bundle, Hearts Of Elegance Photopolymer Stamp Set, Gold Twisted Thread, Hearts Of Elegance Dies, Marbled Elegance 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Adhesive-Backed Heart Sequins will be available to everyone starting November 5.
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 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 card featuring lots of Online Exclusives products including the Pets & More Stamp Set during October Club Class. My Club Members could choose to make the card using whichever animals in the set they wanted, but most of them are cat ladies so they choose the cats like I did!
Uses Pets & More Photopolymer Stamp Set and Heartfelt Hexagon Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Simply Shammy and/or Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner and Stampin' Scrub, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Clear Block D, Take Your Pick, Heartfelt Hexagon Punch, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Paper Trimmer, Pumpkin Pie Cardstock, Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, Early Espresso Cardstock, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Natural 3/8" Polka Dot Trim, Flowering Zinnias 12" x 12" 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.
We made this fun fold card with a belly band using the Latte Love Bundle during October Club Class. It features lots of Online Exclusives products.
Uses Latte Love 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 D, Clear Block H, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Saddle Brown StazOn Ink Pad, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Calypso Coral Cardstock, Pecan Pie Cardstock, Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Very Vanilla 3/4" Satin Ribbon, Latte Love Dies, A Little Latte 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Adhesive-Backed Swirl Dots, and Deckled Circles 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 concentrated on using some of the amazing products that are only available as Online Exclusives during October Club Class. Here's the first card we made using some of the products in the Season Of Green & Gold Suite Collection, including the Golden Greenery Bundle and Greetings Of The Season Set. It also features heat embossing and a little tearing!
Uses Golden Greenery Photopolymer Stamp Set and Greetings Of The Season 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 C, Take Your Pick, Gold & Silver 1/8" Mini Trim, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, VersaMark Ink Pad, Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Additions Tool Kit, Garden Green Cardstock, Mossy Meadow Cardstock, Golden Greenery Dies, Season Of Green & Gold 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper, Graceful Greenery Vellum 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Brushed Silver & Gold Foil 12" x 12" Specialty Paper.
I was able to get the Brushed Silver & Gold Foil 12" x 12" Specialty Paper early as part of a pre-order since I'm a Demonstrator. This pretty foil paper will be available to everyone starting November 5.
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 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.