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.
Each year, I run a Retirement List Contest where I challenge my customers to list 20 stamp sets from the annual catalog they think will retire. The best guesser gets a $10 coupon to use with me on a purchase from the new annual catalog when it goes live. Everyone who participates also gets an embellishment sampler from the new catalog from me once I'm able to order some of the new embellishments.
I used a bunch of retiring products, including the Seaside Bay Stamp Set and coordinating dies, to make this pretty card which I sent to the best guesser from this year's contest along with her $10 coupon.
Uses Seaside Bay Cling Stamp Set plus Misty Moonlight Cardstock, Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad, Smoky Slate Cardstock, Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad, Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Subtles 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Wink Of Stella Clear Glitter Brush, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Seal, Iridescent Pastel Gems, Misty Moonlight 3/8" Inner Braid Ribbon, Baker's Twine Three Color Pack, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Take Your Pick, Clear Block A, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Grid Paper, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Seaside Bay Dies, and Tailor Made Tags Dies.
The items highlighted in bold are retiring. The items highlighted in bold green are on sale at up to 60% off. Remember, retiring items are only available while supplies last or until April 30, whichever comes first. If there are some retiring items you want, be sure to order them quickly before they disappear! Unfortunately, Clear Block A is already SOLD OUT.
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 74GJ4WQVwhen you place your order. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I combined a new background stamp, Leaf Collection, available May 1 with some retiring accessories and a stamp set which is carrying over to make this pretty card. I sent it to a new Team Member to welcome her to my Team.
Uses Leaf Collection Cling Stamp and Hooray For Surprises Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad, Granny Apple Green Cardstock, Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin' Pad, Lemon Lolly Cardstock, Basic White Cardstock, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Seal, Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems, Ribbon Duo Combo Pack, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Take Your Pick, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Clear Block B, Clear Block F, Grid Paper, and Stampin' Pierce Mat.
The Leaf Collection Cling Stamp will be available for purchase starting May 1 in the new annual catalog.
The items highlighted in bold green are retiring and are on sale at 40% off each. Remember, retiring items are only available while supplies last or until April 30, whichever comes first. If there are some retiring items you want, be sure to order them quickly before they disappear!
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 74GJ4WQVwhen you place your order. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I used a bunch of retiring products, including the Ringed With Nature Set, to make this pretty card which I sent to a friend who recently had surgery.
Uses Ringed With Nature Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad, Garden Green Cardstock, Pool Party Cardstock, Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Subtles 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Dimensionals, Adhesive Sheets, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Seal, Adhesive-Backed Hearts & Flowers, Sweet Sorbet 1/4" Bordered Ribbon, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Take Your Pick, Clear Block C, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, All That Dies, and Tree Rings Hybrid Embossing Folder.
The items highlighted in bold are retiring. The items highlighted in bold green are on sale at up to 60% off. Remember, retiring items are only available while supplies last or until April 30, whichever comes first. If there are some retiring items you want, be sure to order them quickly before they disappear!
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 74GJ4WQVwhen you place your order. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I used all the products included in the Online Exclusives A Little Latte Suite Collection, including the Latte Love Set and Dies, to make this fun card. I sent it out to some customers as a thank you for purchases during February.
Uses Latte Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Pecan Pie Cardstock, Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, Petal Pink Cardstock, Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad, A Little Latte 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue or Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Adhesive-Backed Swirl Dots, Natural 3/8" Polka Dot Trim, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Take Your Pick, Banners Pick A Punch, Clear Block A, Clear Block D, Clear Block G, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, and Latte Love Dies.
The Latte Love Stamp Set, Dies, or Bundle; the A Little Latte 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper; the Adhesive-Backed Swirl Dots; the Natural 3/8" Polka Dot Trim; or the A Little Latte Suite Collection are part of the Online Exclusives offerings and can only be seen online. They can be ordered by you online or through me though.
The items highlighted in bold are retiring. Remember, retiring items are only available while supplies last or until April 30, whichever comes first. If there are some retiring items you want, be sure to order them quickly before they disappear! Unfortunately, Clear Block A and Clear Block G are already SOLD OUT.
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 74GJ4WQVwhen you place your order. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
The items highlighted in bold are retiring. The item highlighted in bold green is on sale at 20% off. Remember, retiring items are only available while supplies last or until April 30, whichever comes first. If there are some retiring items you want, be sure to order them quickly before they disappear!
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 74GJ4WQVwhen you place your order. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I used some retiring accessories and the Happy Little Things Bundle available as part of the Online Exclusives to make this pretty card. I sent it to a new Team Member to welcome her to my Team!
Uses Happy Little Things Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Sweet Sorbet Cardstock, Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad, Petal Pink Cardstock, Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Bee Mine 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Seal, Adhesive-Backed Hearts & Flowers, Sweet Sorbet 1/4" Bordered Ribbon, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Take Your Pick, Banners Pick A Punch, Clear Block G, Clear Block H, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, and Happy Little Things Dies.
The Happy Little Things Stamp Set, Dies, or Bundle are part of the Online Exclusives offerings and can only be seen online. They can be ordered by you online or through me though.
The items highlighted in bold are retiring. Remember, retiring items are only available while supplies last or until April 30, whichever comes first. If there are some retiring items you want, be sure to order them quickly before they disappear! Unfortunately, Clear Block G is already SOLD OUT.
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 74GJ4WQVwhen you place your order. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I used a bunch of retiring products including the Quiet Meadow Set and Oceanfront Set to make this card. I sent it to my younger son and his partner along with some souvenirs we bought for them while on our recent vacation in Europe.
Uses Quiet Meadow Cling Stamp Set and Oceanfront Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Pretty Peacock Cardstock, Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin' Pad, Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad, Pool Party Cardstock, Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Soft Shimmer 12" x 12" Paper Combo Pack, Embossing Additions Tool Kit, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Iridescent Shaker Circles, Simply Elegant Trim, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Take Your Pick, Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip, Clear Block D, Clear Block G, Clear Block H, Clear Block I, Stampin' Scrub and Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner and/or Simply Shammy, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, and Meadow Dies.
The items highlighted in bold are retiring. Some of them (highlighted in bold green) are on sale at up to 50% off. Remember, retiring items are only available while supplies last or until April 30, whichever comes first. If there are some retiring items you want, be sure to order them quickly before they disappear! Unfortunately, the Quiet Meadow Set is already SOLD OUT.
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 74GJ4WQVwhen you place your order. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I'm sorry to see the So Refreshing Bundle retire already. I loved using it to make fun cards of all types. I used it here along with some retiring designer paper and embellishments to make this card which I sent to a customer along with a recent order.
Uses So Refreshing Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Delightfully Eclectic 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Seal, Adhesive-Backed Hearts & Flowers, Natural 3/8" Polka Dot Trim, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Take Your Pick, Clear Block A, Clear Block C, Clear Block D, Clear Block G, Grid Paper, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, and So Refreshing Dies.
The Natural 3/8" Polka Dot Trim is part of the Online Exclusives offerings and can only be seen online. It can be ordered by you online or through me though.
The items highlighted in bold are retiring. Some of them (highlighted in bold green) are on sale at up to 50% off. Remember, retiring items are only available while supplies last or until April 30, whichever comes first. If there are some retiring items you want, be sure to order them quickly before they disappear! Unfortunately, Clear Block A is already SOLD OUT.
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 74GJ4WQVwhen you place your order. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
Our older son bought us some eclipse-viewing sunglasses at the same time that he bought some for himself and our grandson. Thanks to the glasses and mostly clear skies, we were able to enjoy watching the solar eclipse on Monday afternoon. We didn't get a full eclipse, but we got most of it! I made this card using some retiring products, including the Circle Sayings Bundle, to send him a thank you!
Uses Circle Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Tahitian Tide Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Basic Black Cardstock, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Seal, Paper Trimmer, 2-3/8" Circle Punch, Cloud Punch, Clear Block A, Clear Block B, Grid Paper, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, and Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder.
The items highlighted in bold are retiring. The Cloud Punch (highlighted in bold green) is on sale at 50% off. Remember, retiring items are only available while supplies last or until April 30, whichever comes first. If there are some retiring items you want, be sure to order them quickly before they disappear! Unfortunately, the Circle Sayings Stamp Set and Clear Block A are already SOLD OUT.
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 74GJ4WQVwhen you place your order. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I'm really sorry that the Lasting Joy Stamp Set is retiring. I purchased it just because it was on sale at one point, but it has become one of my favorite, go-to sets for making soft and pretty cards of all types. I combined it with several other retiring products and some of the gorgeous new In Color called Petunia Pop to make this shimmery birthday card for a customer.
Uses Lasting Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Bubble Bath Cardstock, Petunia Pop Cardstock, Petunia Pop Classic Stampin' Pad, Soft Shimmer 12" x 12" Paper Combo Pack, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Seal, Opaque Ovals, 3/8" Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Take Your Pick, Double Oval Punch, Clear Block B, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, and Countryside Blossoms Embossing Folder.
The Petunia Pop In Color products will be available for everyone to purchase starting May 1 when the new annual catalog goes into effect.
The items highlighted in bold are retiring. Some of them (highlighted in bold green) are on sale at up to 50% off starting today (Tuesday, April 9). Remember, retiring items are only available while supplies last or until April 30, whichever comes first. If there are some retiring items you want, be sure to order them quickly before they disappear!
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 74GJ4WQVwhen you place your order. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.