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.

Category: Designer Paper

  • Banner Sayings Luxe Golden Mums

    The new Reverse Hot Foil Die delivers stunning results! I used a leftover piece of Gold Foil I’d used with the Botanical Glow Hot Foil Die to make the background for this card. I then added some flowers cut from a piece of the new Product Of The Month, the Luxe Foliage 12″ x 12″…

  • Framed Violets Quilt Square Care

    One of my Team Members broke her arm not too long ago. I made her this card using the Framed Violets Bundle to wish her a speedy recovery. Uses Framed Violets Photpolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots,…

  • Radiant Sunflowers Shiny Flower In Vase

    I used an idea shared by Stampin’ Up!™ recently to create a flower using die cuts made with the Scalloped Blooms Dies and paired it with the Radiant Sunflowers Bundle to make this fun card. I’m sending it to a customer along with a copy of the new catalog. Uses Radiant Sunflowers Photopolymer Stamp Set…

  • Wrapped Greenery Fall Foliage For You

    Here’s a pretty card I made using the Wrapped Greenery and Elegantly Wrapped Sets to send to a customer along with a copy of the new catalog. Uses Wrapped Greenery Photopolymer Stamp Set and Elegantly Wrapped Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Scalloped Christmas Cheer…

  • Making A Difference Product Giveback Update

    Thank you for supporting the Love & Courage Stamp Set, our Stampin’ Up!™ Product Giveback from 2025! Through the incredible support and contributions from demonstrators and customers, Stampin’ Up!™ was able to donate over $19,000 to breast cancer organizations in Europe, North America, and the South Pacific! All of your efforts to support this incredible…

  • Radiant Sunflowers Enjoy Embossed Sunflowers

    I love the new Radiant Flowers Bundle and coordinating accessories in the new catalog and I love that it coordinates well with the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder available as an Online Exclusive. I used them to make this pretty card which I’m sending out to a customer along with a copy of the new catalog.…

  • Fern & Flora Thankful Ferns

    There are a whole bunch of products from the previous Stampin’ Up!™ catalog that are still available for purchase through the Online Store even though they aren’t pictured in the new catalog. One such group of products is the Fern & Flora Bundle and coordinating products. I used them to make this pretty card to…

  • Sweet Old Friends Ballonless Eeyore

    I made this cute card using the Sweet Old Friends Bundle and Sweet Words & Labels Set to send to a friend as a belated birthday card. Uses Sweet Old Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set and Sweet Words & Labels Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine,…

  • September 2026 Product Of The Month

    Here is the Product Of The Month for September 2026 – the Luxe Foliage 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper. It’s yours for just $5 when you place a qualifying order of at least $75 worth of merchandise while supplies last! Limit one pack per account. Here are some samples created by Stampin’ Up!™…

  • This & That Card Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards my customers could make during my This & That Card Camp over the weekend. Uses Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush, Cloud Cover Cardstock, Secret Sea Cardstock, Basic White Cardstock, Metal Effects 12″ x 12″ Specialty…