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

  • Textured Notes Leafy Birthday

    I took advantage of the Suite Sale being offered by Stampin' Up!™ this month to buy the Botanical Textures Suite Collection, which includes the Textured Notes Bundle.  I used products from this suite collection to make a birthday card to send out this month. This card also uses a sneak peek ribbon from upcoming Online…

  • Feathered Fun Party Parakeets

    Our grandson turns 9 later this week.  He still loves birds and when I asked him what kind of images I should use to make his birthday card, his immediate response was "birds."  So, the Feathered Fun Set was the perfect choice!  Uses Feathered Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set and All Zipped Up Cling Stamp Set…

  • Summer Fun Stamp Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone got to make during my Summer Fun Stamp Camp on Saturday.  Uses Along These Lines Photopolymer Stamp Set and Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’…

  • Notes & Totes Country Lace Beach Bag

    One of my customers came to my Summer Fun Stamp Camp at my house on Saturday.  It was her first time coming to an event and it was great to finally meet her in person!  I made this little tote bag for her using the Notes & Totes Bundle and filled it with some retired…

  • Cheers & Sips Lemonade Cheers

    Here's another one of the cards I created to send out along with paperwork to go with the new catalog. It uses the fun Cheers & Sips Bundle and a fun watercoloring technique.   Uses Cheers & Sips Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Heat…

  • Inspiring Imperfections Framed Woods Thanks

    One of my childhood friends made sure to come to my Mom’s funeral and then had some trees planted in my Mom’s name as a living memorial to her.  I made this card using the perfect sentiment from the Inspiring Imperfections Set to send to her as a thank you card. Uses Inspiring Imperfections Photopolymer…

  • Sweet Jar Cookie Jar Treats

    Here’s another one of the cards I created to send out along with paperwork to go with the new catalog. It uses the new Sweet Jar Bundle.   Uses Sweet Jar Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Pressed Flower Motifs, Take Your Pick, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Clear…

  • Inspiring Imperfections Teacup Mum Thanks

    Here’s one of the cards I created to send out along with paperwork to go with the new catalog.  It uses the new Inspiring Imperfections Bundle. Uses Inspiring Imperfections Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Flower Accents, Kintsugi Inspirations 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Inspiring Imperfections Dies, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Bone Folder, Take…

  • Wonderful Thoughts Appreciated Fern

    I sent this pretty card using scraps of designer paper and the Wonderful Thoughts Stamp Set to a new Team Member recently to welcome her to my Team as a Demonstrator. Uses Wonderful Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Beautiful Motifs Dies, Flower Accents, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper…

  • Extraordinary Flora Scattered Flora Congratulations

    The daughter of an old friend of ours just got engaged.  I made this pretty card using the Extraordinary Flora Bundle and Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape to send to the happy couple. Uses Extraordinary Flora Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Extraordinary Flora Die, Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape, Heat Tool, Take Your…