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.

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Category: Designer Paper

  • Light & Wonder Year Of Wonder Aurora

    I made this pretty card using the Light & Wonder Bundle from the Mini Catalog to send to a customer for her birthday. Uses Light & Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots,…

  • Happy Place Folded Paper Retirement

    A friend recently retired, so I used the Happy Place Set from the new Mini Catalog to make this fun card for her. I also used a fun folding technique for the designer paper in the background. Uses Happy Place Cling Stamp Set plus Misty Moonlight Two-Tone 12″ x 12″ Cardstock, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss…

  • Blooming Phrases Flower Block Thanks

    I made this soft, pretty card to send to some customers soon as a thank you for an order during August. Uses Blooming Phrases Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive,…

  • Light & Wonder Aurora Mountain Love

    My husband and I recently returned from a fantastic trip to Alaska and the Yukon. We were even lucky enough to see the Northern Lights a couple of nights. So, the gorgeous new Lights Of Aurora Suite Collection, which includes the Light & Wonder Bundle, was a must have purchase for me. I used the…

  • Fall Fun Stamp Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone got to make at my Fall Fun Stamp Camp over the weekend. Uses Autumn Trees Cling Stamp Set and Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block F, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal,…

  • Jolly Delivery Postal Dog Tag

    I love when you can use products for more than their "intended" purpose.  I used the Jolly Delivery Bundle and coordinationg accessories from the upcoming Mini Catalog to make this fun card.  I'm sending it out to a friend for her birthday.  Of course, it would also work as a Christmas card if you prefer.…

  • Gathering Moments Leaf Thoughts

    One of my fellow Demos recently lost her father-in-law.  I made this pretty card using the new Gathering Moments Bundle to send her and her husband to let them know I am thinking of them.   Uses Gathering Moments Cling Stamp Set and Wonderful Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Wonderful Thoughts…

  • Simply Said Big Leaf Note

    One of the perks of being a Demonstrator is being able to preorder new products before they are available to the general public.  I used the Simply Said Set and some new accessories available soon to make this fun card.  I'm sending it out along with a copy of the new Mini Catalog to some…

  • Notes & Totes Beachy Scene

    I used a bunch of In Color products which are on sale this month for 15% off to make this late-summer birthday card I'm sending to a customer.  It also uses the Notes & Totes Bundle. Uses Notes & Totes Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Classic Stampin' Spot Small Assortment 1, 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls,…

  • Alphabet A La Mode Back 2 School

    My grandson goes back to school next week.  He's in the 4th grade already!  I made this fun, no-stamping card for him using the Alphabet A La Mode Dies and the fun Otterly Adorable Designer Series Paper on the Last Chance products list. Uses Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss…