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 used several products from the Splendid Autumn Suite Collection, including the Autumn Expressions Bundle, to make this pretty card. I sent it out to some customers as a thank you for a recent order. These products are sneak peeks from the upcoming new Mini Catalog.
Uses Autumn Expressions Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Crushed Curry Cardstock, Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad, Wild Wheat Cardstock, Wild Wheat Classic Stampin' Pad, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Faux Glass Dots, Wild Wheat 3/8" Rustic Striped Ribbon, Splendid Autumn 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, and Autumn Expressions Dies.
The Autumn Expressions Bundle, Autumn Expressions Cling Stamp Set, Autumn Expressions Dies, Faux Glass Dots, Wild Wheat 3/8" Rustic Striped Ribbon, and Splendid Autumn 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper will be available to customers when the September – December 2024 Mini Catalog goes live on September 4.
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 EQZMA47Mwhen you place your order to help out my September Club Host, Joy Dryer. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I got the chance to play with some new products the other day and created a fun and easy Christmas card. These products, including the Reindeer Fun Bundle, will be available to everyone starting September 4 when the September – December 2024 Mini Catalog goes live. If you are a regular customer of mine, you should receive a copy of this catalog soon if you haven’t already. If you haven’t gotten a copy and would like one, please contact me!
Uses Reindeer Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Clear Block H, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Take Your Pick, Gold Foil Sheets, Gold & Silver 1/8″ Trim Combo Pack, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Adhesive Sheets, Paper Trimmer, Garden Green Cardstock, Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad, Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad, Pecan Pie Cardstock, Gold Dipped Mix & Match Cards & Envelopes, Reindeer Fun Dies, and Festive Glimmer Paper.
The Reindeer Fun Bundle, Reindeer Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set, Reindeer Fun Dies, Gold Dipped Mix & Match Cards & Envelopes, and Festive Glimmer Paper will be available to customers when the September – December 2024 Mini Catalog goes live on September 4.
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 WPHPXZEHwhen you place your order to help out my August Club Host, Debbie Davis. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
Our grandson returns to school next week as a 3rd grader! I made this card using the Bird's Eye View Set to let him know we are proud of him and know he will do well.
Uses Bird's Eye View Photopolymer Stamp Set and Friends For Life Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Clear Block H, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Grid Paper, Stampin' Seal, Paper Trimmer, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Color Lifter, Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Pumpkin Pie Cardstock, Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Daffodil Delight Cardstock Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Lemon Lime Twist Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Granny Apple Green Cardstock, Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Azure Afternoon Cardstock, Azure Afternoon Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Berry Burst Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Basic White Cardstock, and Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder.
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 WPHPXZEHwhen you place your order to help out my August Club Host, Debbie Davis. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I love mixing and matching stamp sets and dies from different bundles. I did that here with the Simply Zinnia Set and the Flowers Of Beauty Dies to make a soft, pretty card. I sent it out as a belated birthday card.
Uses Simply Zinnia Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder, Country Lace 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Flowers Of Beauty Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Clear Block H, Take Your Pick, Basic Beige 3/8" Bordered Ribbon, Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels, Stampin' Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Adhesive Sheets, Paper Trimmer, Petal Pink Cardstock, Misty Moonlight Cardstock, Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad, Smoky Slate Cardstock, and Deckled Rectangles Dies.
The Country Lace 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper is on sale this month for 15% off.
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 WPHPXZEHwhen you place your order to help out my August Club Host, Debbie Davis. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
My nephew is celebrating his birthday this coming weekend, so I made this card for him using the Adventurous Sky Bundle and some of the fun Take To The Sky Designer Series Paper on sale this month at 15% off.
Uses Adventurous Sky Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Take To The Sky 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Adventurous Sky Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Grid Paper, Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush, Stampin' Seal, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Up! Masking Paper, Small Blending Brushes, Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Boho Blue Cardstock, Boho Blue Classic Stampin' Pad, and Natural Tones Linen Thread.
The Natural Tones Linen Thread will be available to customers when the September – December 2024 Mini Catalog goes live on September 4.
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 WPHPXZEHwhen you place your order to help out my August Club Host, Debbie Davis. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I made this pretty card using the Layers Of Beauty Bundle and some of the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper on sale at 15% off this month. I sent it out to some customers as a thank you for recent orders.
Uses Layers Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Layers Of Beauty Dies, Layers Of Beauty Decorative Masks, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block F, Sponge Daubers, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper, Pretty Peacock & Gold 3/8" Metallic Ribbon, Petal Pink & Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems, Stampin' Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Up! Masking Paper or washi tape, Lost Lagoon Ink Pad, Fresh Freesia Ink Pad, Berry Burst Cardstock, Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad, Regals Marker Assortment, and Basic White Cardstock.
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 WPHPXZEHwhen you place your order to help out my August Club Host, Debbie Davis. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I made this card using the Citrus Blooms Bundle and some of the pretty Mediterranean Blooms Designer Paper which is on sale this month for 15% off. I sent it to one of my Team Members as a belated birthday card.
Uses Citrus Blooms Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Opal Rounds Assortment, Mediterranean Blooms 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Citrus Blooms Dies, Unbounded Love Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Clear Block B, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Stampin' Seal, Paper Trimmer, Balmy Blue Cardstock, Night Of Navy Cardstock, Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Boho Blue Cardstock, Boho Blue Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, and Natural Tones Linen Thread.
The Natural Tones Linen Thread will be available to customers when the September – December 2024 Mini Catalog goes live on September 4.
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 WPHPXZEHwhen you place your order to help out my August Club Host, Debbie Davis. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I used the Perennial Lavender Designer Paper with the new Friends For Life Bundle to make this pretty card. I sent it to one of my Team Members along with a small gift to congratulate her on her sales recently.
Uses Friends For Life Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim, Friends For Life Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Take Your Pick, Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Seal, Adhesive Sheets, Paper Trimmer, Highland Heather Cardstock, Gorgeous Grape Cardstock, Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive-Backed Dots, Deckled Rectangles Dies, and Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder.
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 WPHPXZEHwhen you place your order to help out my August Club Host, Debbie Davis. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I used the Layers Of Beauty Set and coordinating dies in a very simple way to make this pretty card by stamping on designer paper. I sent this out to some customers as a thank you for a recent order.
Uses Layers Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Adhesive-Backed Dappled Dots, Unbounded Beauty 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Layers Of Beauty Dies, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block F, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Peach Pie 3/8" Bordered Ribbon, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Paper Trimmer, Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad, Pretty In Pink Cardstock, Peach Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, 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 WPHPXZEHwhen you place your order to help out my August Club Host, Debbie Davis. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
The final card I created for a customer who played along with my New Catalog Scavenger Hunt uses the Cutest Cows Set and matching punch. She indicated that Pretty In Pink was her favorite new In Color and that the analogous card on page 133 was here favorite.
Uses Cutest Cows Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, 2024-2026 In Color Resin Dots, Unbounded Beauty 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Spotlight On Nature Dies, Cutest Cows Builder Punch, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Black & Very Vanilla 3/8" Large Check Ribbon, Stampin' Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Up! Masking Paper, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Brights Marker Assortment, Pretty In Pink Cardstock, 2024-2026 In Color Marker Assortment, and Basic White Cardstock.
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 WPHPXZEHwhen you place your order to help out my August Club Host, Debbie Davis. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.