Inspiration Ink

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 2025-2026 Catalog and about events I offer in my Stampin’ Studio in my home.

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I used the new Scalloped Blooms Bundle to make these pretty thank you cards featuring the new 2026-2028 In Colors. I’m sending them to some customers along with paperwork to go along with the new catalog, including my New Catalog Scavenger Hunt.

Uses Scalloped Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Scalloped Blooms Dies, Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack, 2026-2028 In Color Dots, Hydrangea Hue 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon, Peaceful Pine 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Simply Shammy, Clear Block B, Calypso Coral Cardstock, Lost Lagoon Cardstock, Fresh Freesia Cardstock, Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin’ Pad, Pecan Pie Cardstock, Secret Sea Cardstock, Barely Blush Cardstock, Barely Blush Classic Stampin’ Pad, Barely Blush Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Crisp Cantaloupe Cardstock, Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin’ Pad, Crisp Cantaloupe Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Golden Glow Cardstock, Golden Glow Classic Stampin’ Pad, Golden Glow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Peaceful Pine Cardstock, Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin’ Pad, Peaceful Pine Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Hydrangea Hue Cardstock, Hydrangea Hue Classic Stampin’ Pad, Hydrangea Hue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Basic White Cardstock, Eyelet Blooms Die, and scissors.

Here is a link to the directions for the

Most of the products used on these cards will be available for purchase starting May 5 when the new catalog goes live. The Eyelet Blooms Die is the April Product Of The Month and is still available for just $5 with a qualifying order.

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.

Product List

If you’d like to play along with my New Catalog Scavenger Hunt, here are the questions. If you aren’t a Demonstrator and don’t have a Demonstrator you normally work with, send me your answers at michelerey@aol.com so I receive them by June 1. Be sure to include your full name and mailing address so I can mail your prize to you.

Learn all about what is new in the May – August 2026 Stampin’ Up! Catalog with this fun and easy Scavenger Hunt!  HINT:  Answers are in order in the catalog, if you have trouble finding an answer, carefully study the pages between two answers you are sure of!  Turn in your answers to me by June 1 and earn a sampler package of new products from the new catalog.  Answers can be e-mailed to me at michelerey@aol.com so I receive them by June 1.

  1. Name one of the new products highlighted on pages 2 and 3.
  • How much do you earn in Rewards every time you shop?
  • How much do Products Of The Month cost?
  • Name one of Shelli’s favorite products.
  • Name an adhesive listed as a “crafting must have.”
  • According to the Creativity Your Way quote, what is “imagination” and “creativity?”
  • Which new embellishment is part of the Waterside Retreat Suite Collection?
  • Which Scrapbooking Workshop Kit coordinates with the Valley In Bloom Suite Collection?
  • Which new Embossing Folder is included in the Moonlit Flora Suite Collection?
  1. How can you watch a tutorial on how to use the new Impressions Dies and Impressions Plate?
  1. Which new Bundle includes elephants?
  1. Which page features the Stampin’ Positioner?
  1. Which animal wishes you “get well” in the Caring Animals Stamp Set?
  1. Which set includes a “best grandparent” sentiment?
  1. Which set, which meets the Angel Policy requirements if you want to sell your creations, has a stamp that tells people to “enjoy this inky creation”?
  1. Which set would let you stamp “Sorry Dude”?
  1. Name a NEW punch (hint:  new products have an “N” in a red block next to their name).
  1. Name a color in the Everyday Essentials Mix & Match 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper.
  1. How many White Gel Pens do you get for $9.00? 
  • What size is Crafting Grid Paper?
  • How many colors of Shimmer Brush are offered?
  • What is special about the new 2026-2028 In Color Ink Pads?
  • Which 2026-2028 In Color do you like best?
  • Where can you find the order numbers to order Color Collections of Cardstock Assortments, Ink Pad Bundles, and Ink Refill Bundles?

Have fun!

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