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 May – August 2026 Catalog and about events I offer in my Stampin’ Studio in my home.

The content in this blog is the sole responsibility of Michele Reynolds as an Independent Stampin’ Up!™ Demonstrator and the use of and content of classes, services, or products offered is not endorsed by Stampin’ Up!™. All images © Stampin’ Up! 2026.

  • Here is the Product Of The Month for June 2026 – the Wild Bunch Stamp Set.

    It’s yours for just $5 when you place a qualifying order of at least $75 worth of merchandise while supplies last! Limit one set per account.

    Here are some samples created by Stampin’ Up!™ using this absolutely adorable set.

    Have fun shopping!

  • Here’s a fun Christmas card I made using the Long Time No See Set. I’ll be sending it to a friend who loves dogs!

    Uses Long Time No See Photopolymer Stamp Set and Jolly Delivery Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block E, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter, Medium Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Medium Deep Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Tuxedo Black Memento Pad, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Pool Party Cardstock, Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Poppy Parade Cardstock, Poppy Parade Classic Stampin’ Pad, Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, North Pole 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Jolly Delivery Dies.

    Here is a link to the directions for the Long Time No See Christmas Letter Delivery card.

    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! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.

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  • Stampin’ Up!™ offers a creative challenge each month to help inspire creativity. You can find the challenge on Facebook and Instagram on the first Wednesday of each month at 2 pm (Mountain Time). This month’s challenge (#CreativeChallengeSU) is to use some non traditional colors to make a Christmas card. The colors are Azure Afternoon, Melon Mambo, Pretty In Pink, and Summer Splash. Here’s the card I created using these colors and the Jolly Holly Bundle.

    Uses Jolly Holly Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner and/or Simply Shammy, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels, Jet Black StazOn Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Pretty In Pink Cardstock, Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad, Summer Splash Cardstock, Summer Splash Classic Stampin’ Pad, Melon Mambo Cardstock, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad, Azure Afternoon Cardstock, Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin’ Pad, Jolly Holly Hybrid Embossing Folder, Stampin’ Scrub, 2024-2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers, and Brights Stampin’ Write Markers.

    Here is a link to the directions for the Holly Jolly Non Traditional Colors card.

    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! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.

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  • Here’s a pretty quick and easy card I made using the Light & Wonder Bundle. I’m sending it to a customer for her birthday.

    Uses Light & Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Adhesive Sheets, Basic Black Cardstock, Balmy Blue Cardstock, Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad, Blackberry Bliss Cardstock, Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin’ Pad, Balmy Blue 1/2″ Sheer Ribbon, Lights Of Aurora 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, Light & Wonder Dies, Shimmer Star Foam Stickers, and scissors.

    Here is a link to the directions for the Light & Wonder Framed Aurora Scene card.

    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! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.

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  • One of my customers recently purchased the Sunrise Sailing Bundle. I made her this card to say thank you and to send her some ideas for using the bundle.

    Uses Sunrise Sailing Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block E, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Adhesive Sheets, Basic White Cardstock, Balmy Blue Cardstock, Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Real Red Cardstock, Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad, Blueberry Bushel Cardstock, Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin’ Pad, Vellum 12″ x 12″ Specialty Paper, Three Banner Punch, Sunrise Sailing Hybrid Embossing Folder, and scissors.

    Here is a link to the directions for the Sunrise Sailing Ahoy Vellum Sky card.

    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! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.

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  • I have a ton of retired merchandise for sale. All products are from a smoke-free environment. Most have been used but are in good condition. Here are the stamp sets that begin with the letter E that I have available. If a set has a coordinating retired die set, embossing folder, or punch, that item is shown next to it as well. Items are available separately though. All stamp sets are on sale for just $5 per set. Die sets are $10 each, embossing folders are $3 each, and punches are $8 each or $3 each for smaller punches. If a price shown on a sticker on an item is less than the price quoted above, you pay the lesser price on the sticker. Shipping is extra and depends on the weight of the items being shipped. If you purchase multiple items, I will ship as many as I can together to save on shipping costs for you. I accept personal checks made out to me or PayPal as payment. Items are available on a first come, first serve basis. As soon as items are sold, I will remove them from the list below. I will ship items to you as soon as payment is received and processed. Please contact me at michelerey@aol.com with the name of the item(s) you want and to arrange payment.

    Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies coordinate with the Eastern Beauty Set above.

    Eden Dies coordinate with the Eden’s Garden Set above.

    Endless Birthday Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set. Does come in a case. Yellow background is just so it would scan.

    Have fun shopping!

  • I have a ton of retired merchandise for sale. All products are from a smoke-free environment. Most have been used but are in good condition. Here are the stamp sets that begin with the letter D that I have available. If a set has a coordinating retired die set, embossing folder, or punch, that item is shown next to it as well. Items are available separately though. All stamp sets are on sale for just $5 per set. Die sets are $10 each, embossing folders are $3 each, and punches are $8 each or $3 each for smaller punches. If a price shown on a sticker on an item is less than the price quoted above, you pay the lesser price on the sticker. Shipping is extra and depends on the weight of the items being shipped. If you purchase multiple items, I will ship as many as I can together to save on shipping costs for you. I accept personal checks made out to me or PayPal as payment. Items are available on a first come, first serve basis. As soon as items are sold, I will remove them from the list below. I will ship items to you as soon as payment is received and processed. Please contact me at michelerey@aol.com with the name of the item(s) you want and to arrange payment.

    Daisy Punch coordinates with Daisy Delight Set above and Daisy Lane Set above.

    Medium Daisy Punch coordinates with the Daisy Lane Set above.

    Design A Treat Box Dies coordinate with the Design A Treat Set above.

    T-Shirt Builder Framelits Dies coordinate with the Designer Tee Set above.

    Dragonflies Punch coordinates with the Dragonfly Garden Set above.

    Have fun shopping!

  • I have a ton of retired merchandise for sale. All products are from a smoke-free environment. Most have been used but are in good condition. Here are the stamp sets that begin with the letter C that I have available. If a set has a coordinating retired die set, embossing folder, or punch, that item is shown next to it as well. Items are available separately though. All stamp sets are on sale for just $5 per set. Die sets are $10 each, embossing folders are $3 each, and punches are $8 each or $3 each for smaller punches. If a price shown on a sticker on an item is less than the price quoted above, you pay the lesser price on the sticker. Shipping is extra and depends on the weight of the items being shipped. If you purchase multiple items, I will ship as many as I can together to save on shipping costs for you. I accept personal checks made out to me or PayPal as payment. Items are available on a first come, first serve basis. As soon as items are sold, I will remove them from the list below. I will ship items to you as soon as payment is received and processed. Please contact me at michelerey@aol.com with the name of the item(s) you want and to arrange payment.

    Balloon Framelits Dies coordinate with the Celebrate Today Set above.

    Trio Of Tags Dies coordinate with the Celebration Of Tags Set above.

    Roses Dies coordinate with Christmas Rose Set above.

    Christmas Pinecone Dies work well with the Christmas To Remember Set above.

    Countless Sayings 1 Photopolymer Stamp Set above. Does come in a case.

    Countless Sayings 2 Photopolymer Stamp Set. Does come in a case. Yellow background was just so it would scan.

    Country Bouquet Punch coordinates with Country Bouquet Set above.

    Flower Medallion Punch coordinates with Crazy About You Set above.

    Cupcake Builder Punch coordinates with Cupcake Party Set above.

    Cutest Cows Builder Punch coordinates with Cutest Cows Set above.

    Have fun shopping!

  • One of my customer friends is going through chemotherapy right now for her breast cancer. I made this pretty card using the Love & Courage Set to let her know that I’m thinking of her.

    Don’t forget that the Love & Courage Set in the Mini Catalog is this year’s Making A Difference product. For every set purchased, Stampin’ Up!™ will donate $3 to breast cancer organizations. Of course, you can create cards for any kind of cancer by simply using different colors of ink and cardstock.

    Uses Love & Courage Cling Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Rainbow Dots, Basic White Cardstock, Petunia Pop Cardstock, Petunia Pop Classic Stampin’ Pad, Bubble Bath Cardstock, Bubble Bath Classic Stampin’ Pad, Peace On Earth Dies, Lovely Doilies, Petunia Pop 1/4″ Iridescent Ribbon, and scissors.

    Here is a link to the directions for the Love & Courage Pink Ribbon Hope card.

    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! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.

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  • I have a ton of retired merchandise for sale. All products are from a smoke-free environment. Most have been used but are in good condition. Here are the stamp sets that begin with the letter B that I have available. If a set has a coordinating retired die set, embossing folder, or punch, that item is shown next to it as well. Items are available separately though. All stamp sets are on sale for just $5 per set. Die sets are $10 each, embossing folders are $3 each, and punches are $8 each or $3.00 each for smaller punches. If a price shown on a sticker on an item is less than the price quoted above, you pay the lesser price on the sticker. Shipping is extra and depends on the weight of the items being shipped. If you purchase multiple items, I will ship as many as I can together to save on shipping costs for you. I accept personal checks made out to me or PayPal as payment. Items are available on a first come, first serve basis. As soon as items are sold, I will remove them from the list below. I will ship items to you as soon as payment is received and processed. Please contact me at michelerey@aol.com with the name of the item(s) you want and to arrange payment.

    Banner Blast Set is available in cling and wood mount versions.

    Banner Punch ($3.00) works with Banner Banter and Banner Blast Sets above.

    Bunch Of Banners Framelits Dies coordinate with the Banners For You Set above.

    Beautiful Trees Dies coordinate with the Beauty Of Friendship Set above.

    Birds & Blooms Thinlits Dies coordinate with the Best Birds Set above.

    Birds & More Dies coordinate with the Birds & Branches Set above.

    Pansy Punch coordinates with the Birthday Blossoms Set above.

    Flowers Of Home Dies coordinate with the Blessings Of Home Set above.

    Bloomin Heart Thinlits Dies coordinate with the Bloomin’ Love Set above.

    Bombs Away Birthday Photopolymer Set does come in a case.

    Vintage Bottle Punch coordinates with the Bottled Happiness Set above.

    Bottles & Bubbles Framelits Dies coordinate with the Bubble Over Set above.

    Have fun shopping!

  • I have a ton of retired merchandise for sale. All products are from a smoke-free environment. Most have been used but are in good condition. Here are the stamp sets that begin with the letter A that I have available. If a set has a coordinating retired die set, embossing folder, or punch, that item is shown next to it as well. Items are available separately though. All stamp sets are on sale for just $5 per set. Die sets are $10 each, embossing folders are $3 each, and punches are $8 each or $3 each for smaller punches. If a price shown on a sticker on an item is less than the price quoted above, you pay the lesser price on the sticker. Shipping is extra and depends on the weight of the items being shipped. If you purchase multiple items, I will ship as many as I can together to save on shipping costs for you. I accept personal checks made out to me or PayPal as payment. Items are available on a first come, first serve basis. As soon as items are sold, I will remove them from the list below. I will ship items to you as soon as payment is received and processed. Please contact me at michelerey@aol.com with the name of the item(s) you want and to arrange payment.

    Curly Label Punch coordinates with A Fitting Occasion Set above.

    A Little Cheer Mini Punch Pack coordinates with the A Little Cheer Set above.

    7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch ($3.00) coordinates with the A Round Array Set above. .

    Hot Air Balloon Punch coordinates with the Above The Clouds Set above.

    Tailored Tag Punch coordinates with the Accented Blooms Set above

    Acorn Builder Punch coordinates with the Acorny Thank You Set above.

    Best Label Punch ($3.00) coordinates with Alphabest Set above.

    Alphabet A La Mode Dies.

    Amazing Thanks Dies workl well with the Amazing Silhouettes Set above.

    Labels Collection Dies coordinate with the Apothecary Art Set above

    Have fun shopping!