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.
We used the pretty Flowers Of Beauty Bundle and Unbounded Love Bundle plus the gorgeous Petunia Pop color to make this next card during my June Club Class.
Uses Flowers Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set and Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Simply Shammy and/or Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner and Stampin' Scrub, Unbounded Beauty 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Flowers Of Beauty Dies, Unbounded Love Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Clear Block H, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Petunia Pop 3/8" Bordered Ribbon, Pretty Peacock & Gold 3/8" Metallic Ribbon, Blooming Pearls, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer, Craft Stampin' Ink Pad, Pretty Peacock Cardstock, Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin' Pad, Petunia Pop Cardstock, and Petunia Pop Classic Stampin' Pad.
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 UMDJAZ3Kwhen you place your order to help out my June Club Host, Robin Conover. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
This is the next card we made in my June Club Class featuring new Bundles and new In Colors. This one showcases the Country Flowers Bundle and Shy Shamrock color. It also uses a couple of fun techniques.
Uses Country Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set and Leaf Collection Stamp plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Country Flowers Dies, 2024-2026 In Color Resin Dots, 2024-2026 In Color Glimmer 12" x 12" Specialty Paper, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Spotlight On Nature Dies, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block D, Clear Block F, Sponge Daubers, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Basic White Thick Cardstock, Stampin' Seal, Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad, Stampin' Spritzers, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Brayer, VersaMark Ink Pad, Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Additions Tool Kit, Regals Marker Assortment, Shy Shamrock Cardstock, Shy Shamrock Classic Stampin' Pad, 2024-2026 In Color Marker Assortment, Basic White Cardstock, water, and clean 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 Q3AHWKPAwhen you place your order. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
We concentrated on using new Bundles and the new In Colors during my June Club Class. This first card we made uses the Citrus Blooms Bundle with Peach Pie colors and a fun and simple technique where you offset a die cut image just a bit so you get a bit of a shadow effect.
Uses Citrus Blooms Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Opal Rounds Assortment, Mediterranean Blooms 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Citrus Blooms Dies, Petal Pink & White 1/4" Diagonal Trim Combo Pack, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Clear Block B, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Gold & Silver 1/8" Trim Combo Pack, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Paper Trimmer, Stylish Shapes Dies, Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, Night Of Navy Cardstock, Night Of Navy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Peach Pie Cardstock, and Peach Pie Classic Stampin' Pad.
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 UMDJAZ3Kwhen you place your order to help out my June Club Host, Robin Conover. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
Our grandson is celebrating his birthday soon. He still loves birds, so I used the Bird's Eye View Set and some paper-piecing to make him this fun card.
Uses Bird's Eye View Photopolymer Stamp Set and Hooray For Surprises Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mediterranean Blooms 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Citrus Blooms Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Take Your Pick, Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip, Grid Paper, Baker's Twine Three Color Pack, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Paper Trimmer, Lemon Lolly Cardstock, Balmy Blue Cardstock, Brights Marker Assortment, Old Olive Cardstock, and Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad.
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 UMDJAZ3Kwhen you place your order to help out my June Club Host, Robin Conover. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I used the new Hearts & Hugs Bundle, which is on sale at an extra 10% off during June, to make this sweet birthday card for one of my customers.
Uses Hearts & Hugs Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Country Woods 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, 2024-2026 In Color Resin Dots, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Hearts & Hugs Dies, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Petunia Pop 3/8" Bordered Ribbon, Stampin' Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Smoky Slate Cardstock, Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Petunia Pop Cardstock, Petunia Pop Classic Stampin' Pad, 2024-2026 In Color Marker Assortment, Basic White Cardstock, and Basic Black Stampin' Blends Combo Pack.
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 UMDJAZ3Kwhen you place your order to help out my June Club Host, Robin Conover. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I sent this fun fold card made with the Unbounded Love Bundle out to a customer for her birthday.
Uses Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Petal Pink & White 1/4" Diagonal Trim Combo Pack, Unbounded Love Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Neutrals 12" x 12" Cardstock Assortment, Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Adhesive Sheets, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Highland Heather Cardstock, Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Shaded Spruce Cardstock, Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad, 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 Q3AHWKPAwhen you place your order. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I used the Hearts & Hugs Bundle and the Happy Little Things Set to make this sweet card to give to our older son for Father's Day. He's a single dad and does a wonderful job!
Uses Hearts & Hugs Cling Stamp Set and Happy Little Things Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Hearts & Hugs Dies, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block D, Clear Block H, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Stampin' Seal, Paper Trimmer, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Real Red Cardstock, Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Basic White Cardstock, and Basic Black Stampin' Blends Combo Pack.
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 Q3AHWKPAwhen you place your order. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
My husband loves old planes and maps, so the Take To The Sky Suite Collection which includes the Adventurous Sky Bundle, was a must-have purchase. I used it to make his Father's Day card.
Uses Adventurous Sky Cling Stamp Set plus Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Take To The Sky 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Adventurous Sky Dies, Adhesive-Backed Textured Dots, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Spotlight On Nature Dies, Clear Block B, Take Your Pick, Textured Metallic 12" x 12" Specialty Paper, Stampin' Seal, Paper Trimmer, VersaMark Ink Pad, Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Additions Tool Kit, Silicone Craft Sheet, Mossy Meadow Cardstock, and Copper Clay 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 Q3AHWKPAwhen you place your order. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
One of my customers is going through a very rough time with lots of health issues. So, I used the Hot Air Balloon Set and coordinating dies to send her a card to let her know I'm thinking of her. I used Stampin' Spritzers to create the sky background.
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 D, Take Your Pick, Basic White Thick Cardstock, Summer Splash 3/8" Bordered Ribbon, Gold & Silver 1/8" Trim Combo Pack, Stampin' Seal, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Spritzers, Paper Trimmer, Heat Tool (optional), Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Pretty Peacock Cardstock, Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin' Ink Refill, Crumb Cake Cardstock, Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad, Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin' Pad, Summer Splash Cardstock, Summer Splash Classic Stampin' Ink Refill, Basic White Cardstock, water, rubbing alcohol, and paper towels.
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 Q3AHWKPAwhen you place your order. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I sent this pretty card made with the Flowers Of Beauty Set to a customer for her birthday. I stamped the solid flowers in Calypso Coral Ink and then stamped over them again using the White Craft Ink Pad to make them a bit more opaque.
Uses Flowers Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set and Something Fancy Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Simply Shammy and/or Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner and Stampin' Scrub, Unbounded Beauty 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Take Your Pick, Baker's Twine Three Color Pack, Brushed Brass Butterflies, Stampin' Seal, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer, Craft Stampin' Ink Pad, Calypso Coral Cardstock, Calypso Coral Ink Pad, Peach Pie Cardstock, and Peach Pie Ink Pad.
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 Q3AHWKPAwhen you place your order. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.