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’ve been keeping a hot secret! Stampin’ Up!™ is introducing a wonderful new Hot Foil System! Demonstrators were able to pre-order the system and products early so we could start playing with them, but we had to keep it all a secret until Stampin’ Up!™ said we could announce it!
Here’s a super quick video from Stampin’ Up!™ to introduce this amazing new system and products.
The metallic magic starts with Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls, specially-made Hot Foil dies, and the Stampin’ Hot Foil System that works with our Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately). The heat of the platform transfers the foil using hot foil dies designed specifically for this system, allowing you to add dazzling details to Two-Tone Cardstock, smooth cardstock (Basic White works great), vellum, designer paper, Window Sheets, Pearlized Specialty Paper, and more.
Read through the Meet Metallic Magic 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.
Here’s a video from Stampin’ Up!™ on how to use the Stampin’ Hot Foil System.
Items could sell out quickly, so be sure to order starting Friday, July 10 at midnight (Mountain Time)! If you miss the chance to purchase the system or other foiling products, don’t worry – this system and all the products in our new Stampin’ Hot Foil Line will be part of our regular product releases.
As an added bonus, everyone who purchases this system before January 4, 2027, will automatically be able to access the upcoming Metallic Magic Craft Class, a technique-centric virtual class. Attendees will make unique projects and learn crafting tips intended to elevate their hot foil crafting experience. This class is a special limited-time offer exclusive to this system and is an amazing tool when it comes to increasing skills, learning techniques, and making the most of this new product line. The Class will be held live on an exclusive Facebook group on Thursday, July 23 at 2 pm (Mountain Time). It will be available after that as a video on demand with captions in English, French, German, and Dutch and supply lists and project instructions will be available in English, French, German, and Dutch. If you already have a system for hot foiling but want ideas for elevating your creativity, you can also purchase this class separately.
The Stampin’ Hot Foil System is not the only hot foiling system currently available in the market and is not exclusive to Stampin’ Up!™ However, this model is the first of its kind and is not yet sold by any other crafting company, which means you’ll have first access before anyone else.
You’ll need a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls, and Hot Foil dies to complete the hot foil process. Each of these products is sold separately. IMPORTANT NOTE: Cutting dies are not designed to be used with hot foiling. You cannot die cut using foiling dies. Doing so risks damaging the dies and the system. Note: The system does not fit in the Big Shot machines that were sold in the past.
If you already enjoy hot foiling, be sure to check out Stampin’ Up!™’s growing collection of hot foil dies, coordinating stamps, and other products designed specifically to add even more sparkle and creative potential and the Metallic Magic Craft Class.
As a reminder, the Stampin’ Hot Foil System has a limited one-year warranty when used as directed. Stampin’ Up!™ knows many crafters enjoy combining products and systems from different manufacturers, and that choice is entirely up to you. However, because Stampin’ Up!™ has only tested the Stampin’ Hot Foil System with our products, the warranty is only valid when using our products.
Be sure to check out the brochure (download it here) to see all the products available and order yours starting July 10 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 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.
Stampin’ Up!™ is now offering virtual classes that anyone can order and join! This class was held live on Thursday, July 23, but you can still watch the videos online in the Facebook group as a video on demand with captions in English, French, German, and Dutch. You’ll learn hot foil techniques and how to make the most of products from the new Stampin’ Hot Foil Line.
The cost of the class (access to the Facebook page) is $30.00. It is item 171482. 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. If you already have a system for hot foiling but want ideas for elevating your creativity, this class is perfect for you. If you purchase the Stampin’ Hot Foil System by January 4, 2027, you will receive access to this class for FREE!
It is recommended that you purchase the Stampin’ Hot Foil System from the Online Exclusives in advance so that you have all the products you’ll need to craft along during the class. The Stampin’ Hot Foil System is item 170009 and costs $160.00.
After you purchase the Stampin’ Hot Foil System or 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 Stampin’ Hot Foil System with FREE Craft Class or the Metallic Magic Craft Class by itself by simply clicking on the images 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 Stampin Hot Foil System. 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.
I made these cards using the new Inked Floret Stamp and the Garden Silhouette Hot Foil Die. The birthday card is made using the hot foil die in the usual way. The get well card is made by adhering a piece of Adhesive Sheet to a white cardstock rectangle and then adhering the leftover foil to it and trimming it down. I sent the birthday card to a fellow Demo and the get well card to one of my Team Members.
Uses Inked Floret Photopolymer Stamp plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block F, Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush, Berry Burst Two-Tone Cardstock, Misty Moonlight Cardstock, Misty Moonlight Two-Tone Cardstock, Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Pad, Cloud Cover Cardstock, Detail Scissors, Cloud Cover 5/8″ Textured Ribbon, Stampin’ Hot Foil System, Silver Hot Foil Rolls, Light Pink Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls, Garden Silhouette Hot Foil Die,andClassic Greetings Hot Foil Dies.
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 used the new Pretty Poinsettia Bundle and the new Echoes Of Detail Hot Foil Bundle to make this pretty Christmas card.
Uses Pretty Poinsettia Photopolymer Stamp Set and Echoes Of Detail Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Impressions Plate, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block D, Clear Block H, Sponge Daubers, Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Additions Tool Kit, VersaMark Pad, Real Red Cardstock, Real Red Two-Tone Cardstock, Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad, Barely Blush Cardstock, Peaceful Pine Cardstock, Pretty Poinsettia Dies, Detail Scissors, Flower Accents, Specialty Plate, Stampin’ Hot Foil System, Gold Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls, and Echoes Of Detail Hot Foil Dies.
Items highlighted in italics are sneak peek products from the upcoming . You’ll be able to order them starting .
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.
Stampin’ Up!™ is now offering virtual classes that anyone can order and join! This class was already held live on July 16 , but you can still watch the video on demand. Purchase this class and watch the video on demand with captions in English, French, German, and Dutch. You’ll be creating three Christmas projects with astonishing detail and dimension. Plus, there is a bonus section with an in-house product designer teaching some additional crafting techniques.
The cost of the class (access to the Facebook page) is $30.00. It is item 171477. 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 Pretty Poinsettia Bundle from the Online Exclusives in advance so that you have all the products you’ll need to craft along during the class. The Pretty Poinsettia Bundle is item 168147 and costs $50.25.
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 Pretty Poinsettia 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 Pretty Poinsettia Bundle as a whole or the individual items 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 Pretty Poinsettia products. 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.
Starting July 1, 2026, it is easier than ever to join Stampin’ Up!™ as a Demonstrator!
Just sign onto the website, pick a Demonstrator to sign up under (pick me, pick me!), accept a few required agreements, enter a few personal details, pay $100, and click submit!
Once your information has been reviewed (usually very quickly), you’ll receive an e-mail from Stampin’ Up!™ including your new Demonstrator ID number and a coupon code valued at $125 so you can shop for the products you want! You can apply this coupon code to any order within one year.
Want more than $125 worth of products? No problem! You can order more than the coupon code value of $125 and just pay the overage! Any amount you order above the $125 coupon code value receives the Demonstrator discount of at least 20%, counts towards your quarterly sales minimum, and earns Stampin’ Rewards if it meets the qualifying purchase amount of at least $75. You can also add 8 free catalogs to the order.
You decide what you want to do with your Demonstratorship! You can choose to only buy (and save) for yourself, sell to a few family and friends as well, offer classes, sell online, create projects that meet the Angel Policy to sell at craft fairs, etc. If you don’t want to ever do anything else as a Demonstrator, that is perfectly okay too.
If you have any questions about taking advantage of the amazing deal offered by the Starter Kit, please contact me at michelerey@aol.com.
Once you are ready to sign up, click on this link – https://michelereynolds.stampinup.net/ – to go to my website. Then, click on the “Join” button along the top of the page and follow the prompts! I look forward to having you join my Team!
The last of my customers who played along with my recent New Catalog Scavenger Hunt, also earned a product sampler from me as a thanks. One of the questions was which new In Color was their favorite. She answered Crisp Cantaloupe, so I used it and the Lily Of The Valley Bundle to make her box and matching card.
Uses Lily Of The Valley Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Lily Of The Valley Dies, Scalloped Blooms Dies, Artisan Sketched Garden 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, Scalloped Window Boxes, 2026-2028 In Color 12″ x 12″ Pearlized Specialty Paper, 2026-2028 In Color Butterflies, Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block E, Blending Brushes, Basic Black Hybrid Stampin’ Pad, Crisp Cantaloupe Shimmer Brush, Lost Lagoon Cardstock, Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin’ Pad, Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Pretty Peacock Cardstock, Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Crisp Cantaloupe Cardstock, Gilded Wings Accents, and Detail Scissors.
Items highlighted in italics are sneak peek products from the upcoming July Online Exclusives. You’ll be able to order them starting tomorrow.
In the meantime, you can place an online order for the other products used on this card and box set 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.
New Online Exclusives products will be available in July. One of the new stamps is called Inked Floret. It’s a big stamp that makes creating pretty cards super quick and easy! I used it and the Words Of Beauty Bundle to make this shimmery card which I’m sending to a Team Member to congratulate her on her sales.
Uses Inked Floret Photopolymer Stamp and Words Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Words Of Beauty Dies, 2026-2028 In Color 12″ x 12″ Pearlized Specialty Paper, Floral Flight Accents, 2026-2028 In Color Butterflies, Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Adhesive Sheets, Bone Folder, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block F, Clear Block H, Barely Blush Shimmer Brush, Crisp Cantaloupe Shimmer Brush, Crisp Cantaloupe Cardstock, Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin’ Pad, Basic Black Cardstock, and Detail Scissors.
Items highlighted in italics are sneak peek products from the upcoming July Online Exclusives. You’ll be able to order them starting in July.
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.
Several people played along with my recent New Catalog Scavenger Hunt, so they earned a product sampler from me as a thanks. One of the questions was which new In Color was their favorite. One answered Golden Glow, so I used it and the Sweet Old Friends and Sweet Words & Labels Bundles to make their box and matching card.
Uses Sweet Old Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set and Sweet Words & Labels Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Scalloped Window Boxes, 2026-2028 In Color 12″ x 12″ Pearlized Specialty Paper, Golden Glow 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Bone Folder, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Clear Block E, Clear Block H, Basic Black Hybrid Stampin’ Pad, Golden Glow Shimmer Brush, Cajun Craze Cardstock, Cajun Craze Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Pecan Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad, Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Golden Glow Cardstock, Golden Glow Classic Stampin’ Pad, Golden Glow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Hydrangea Hue Cardstock, Hydrangea Hue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Silly Old Bear 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, Sweet Old Friends Dies, Sweet Words & Labels Dies, and Detail Scissors.
Items highlighted in italics are sneak peek products from the upcoming July Online Exclusives. You’ll be able to order them starting in July.
In the meantime, you can place an online order for the other products used on this card and box set 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.