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 decorated a couple more of the Book Treat Boxes to hold Halloween treats for my grandson and young nephew. I was going for a Harry Potter Monster Book of Monsters look using the Frozen Edges Dies to make their teeth and some of the Country Birdhouse Dies to make the rest of the faces.
Uses Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Country Birdhouse Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Stampin' Seal, Paper Trimmer, Small Blending Brushes, Cherry Cobbler Cardstock, Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad, Regals Marker Assortment, Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, Neutrals Marker Assortment, Copper Clay Cardstock, Copper Clay Classic Stampin' Pad, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Basic Black Cardstock, Book Treat Boxes, and Frozen Edges Dies.
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 decorated some of the Book Treat Boxes for Halloween using the Bird's Eye View Set and Alphabet A La Mode Dies and filled them with candy. I gave some of these to my Club Members who came to October Club Class as an extra treat and will be sending the others to my grandson and young nephew.
Uses Bird's Eye View Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Industrial Trinkets, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Alphabet A La Mode Dies, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Adhesive Sheets, Paper Trimmer, Silicone Craft Sheet, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Pumpkin Pie Cardstock, Basic Black Cardstock, Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, Book Treat Boxes, and Flowering Zinnias 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper.
I then used some of the leftover bits after cutting out the letters for "spells" to make some matching cards to include with the boxes for my grandson and nephew.
Uses Bird's Eye View 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 C, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Alphabet A La Mode Dies, Stampin' Seal, Adhesive Sheets, Paper Trimmer, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Pumpkin Pie Cardstock, Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock, Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Basic White Cardstock, Basic Black Cardstock, Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder, and Flowering Zinnias 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper.
You can place an online order for the products used on these projects by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Please use Host Code BCBFWJJSwhen you place your order to help out my October Club Host, Robin Conover. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
My niece recently accepted a new teaching position at University College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland! The "change can be beautiful" sentiment in the Autumn Expressions Set was perfect to wish her well in her new adventure.
Uses Autumn Expressions Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Clear Block D, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Butterfly Accents, Textured Metallic 12" x 12" Specialty Paper, Gold & Silver 1/8" Trim Combo Pack, Stampin' Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Blending Brushes, VersaMark Ink Pad, Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Additions Tool Kit, Old Olive Cardstock, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Autumn Expressions Dies, Season Of Green & Gold 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper, Very Vanilla 3/4" Satin Ribbon, tissue or paper towel, and heat proof surface like a coaster.
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 BCBFWJJSwhen you place your order to help out my October Club Host, Robin Conover. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
My husband's uncle was recently in the hospital for some surgery. I made this card using the Autumn Expressions Bundle to send to him to let him know that we hope he is feeling better soon.
Uses Autumn Expressions Cling Stamp Set and Wonderful Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Wonderful Thoughts Dies, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Cajun Craze Cardstock, Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad, Wild Wheat Cardstock, Wild Wheat Classic Stampin' Pad, Faux Glass Dots, Wild Wheat 3/8" Rustic Striped Ribbon, Splendid Autumn 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Autumn Expressions Dies, and scrap 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 BCBFWJJSwhen you place your order to help out my October Club Host, Robin Conover. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
One of my Team Members has been suffering with back pain lately. I sent her this card made with the Online Exclusive Simply Zinnia Bundle to let her know I'm thinking of her and hoping she feels better soon.
Uses Simply Zinnia Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Petal Pink & White 1/4" Diagonal Trim Combo Pack, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Clear Block E, Clear Block H, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Grid Paper, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Paper Trimmer, Real Red Cardstock, Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Basic White Cardstock, Simply Zinnia Dies, 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 BCBFWJJSwhen you place your order to help out my October Club Host, Robin Conover. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I made this pretty card using the Rustic Crate Set and matching dies plus a little watercoloring. I sent it to a customer as a thank you recently for referring a friend to me.
Uses Rustic Crate Photopolymer Stamp Set and Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Petal Pink & White 1/4" Diagonal Trim Combo Pack, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Rustic Crate Dies, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Clear Block H, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Water Painters, Paper Trimmer, VersaMark Ink Pad, Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Additions Tool Kit, Old Olive Cardstock, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Garden Green Cardstock, Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad, Pecan Pie Cardstock, Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive-Backed Dots, Graceful Greenery Vellum 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper, and tissue or paper towel.
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 BCBFWJJSwhen you place your order to help out my October Club Host, Robin Conover. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
My wonderful husband celebrated his birthday earlier this week. He loves birds and really liked the cards I showed earlier that were inspired by Creativity Now products, so I decided to use the Winterly Tree Tops Bundle to make his birthday card.
Uses Winterly Tree Tops Cling Stamp Set and Country Birdhouse Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block E, Clear Block H, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Grid Paper, Stampin' Seal, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Natural Tones Stampin' Blends Medium Light Combo Pack, Natural Tones Stampin' Blends Medium Combo Pack, Natural Tones Stampin' Blends Deep Combo Pack, Cherry Cobbler Cardstock, Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Basic Beige Cardstock, Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/4" Satin Ribbon, Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder, Nests Of Winter 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, and Winterly Tree Tops 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 BCBFWJJSwhen you place your order to help out my October Club Host, Robin Conover. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
Our younger son works for the city of Ann Arbor, MI as a senior analyst in their sustainability office. One of the projects he's led is their 10,000 Trees Initiative. He was recently interviewed by MLive about the fact that they have met their goal 6 years ahead of schedule! We are so proud of him and all his hard work. I made him this card using the Frosted Forest Bundle to let him know we are proud of him.
Uses Frosted Forest Photopolymer Stamp Set and Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Unbounded Love Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block E, Grid Paper, Pretty Peacock & Gold 3/8" Metallic Ribbon, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Small Blending Brushes, Lost Lagoon Cardstock, Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad, Pretty Peacock Cardstock, Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin' Pad, Copper Clay Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Frosted Forest Dies, Frosted Forest Decorative Masks, pen or pencil, and washi tape (if desired).
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 BCBFWJJSwhen you place your order to help out my October Club Host, Robin Conover. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
Here's another card I made for a Team Member recently to congratulate her on her sales. It uses the Lovely & Sweet Set and coordinating dies and designer paper.
Uses Lovely & Sweet Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Spotlight On Nature Dies, Lovely & Sweet Dies, Clear Block H, Take Your Pick, Nature's Sweetness Specialty Designer Series Paper, Textured Metallic 12" x 12" Specialty Paper, Gold & Silver 1/8" Trim Combo Pack, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Paper Trimmer, VersaMark Ink Pad, Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Additions Tool Kit, Old Olive Cardstock, Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive-Backed Dots, Greetings Of The Season Dies, and Season Of Green & Gold 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper.
The Lovely & Sweet Set is one of the sets you can buy at 15% Off during the 3-Day Only Stamp Set Sale which ends today!
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 BCBFWJJSwhen you place your order to help out my October Club Host, Robin Conover. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I combined some products from the Mini Catalog with the Wonderful Thoughts Stamp Set and coordinating dies to make this pretty card. I sent it to one of my Team Members to congratulate her on her sales.
Uses Wonderful Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Wonderful Thoughts Dies, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad, Crushed Curry Cardstock, Faux Glass Dots, Splendid Autumn 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Light The Year Dies, and Natural 3/8" Polka Dot Trim.
The Wonderful Thoughts Set is one of the sets from the annual catalog that is on sale at 15% off between now and Wednesday, October 9.
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 BCBFWJJSwhen you place your order to help out my October Club Host, Robin Conover. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.