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

  • Friends For Life Fun Fold Engagement Card

    Our younger son recently proposed to his partner, Blake.  Blake said yes, of course!  We are so excited to officially welcome Blake to our family and are looking forward to the wedding in the next year or so.  I made this fun fold card using the Friends For Life Bundle to send to them to…

  • September Christmas Card Camp Follow Up

    During my September Christmas Card Camp this last weekend, everyone got to make Christmas cards of their choice from the following designs. Uses Frosted Forest Photopolymer Stamp Set and Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block E, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Seal, Mini…

  • Sending Love Petunia Pink Mail

    I used the Sending Love Set and coordinating dies to make this fun card which I sent out to a Team Member recently as a belated birthday card. Uses Sending Love Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, 2024-2026 In Color Resin Dots, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine,…

  • Cheerful Daisies Autumn Daisies Oops Cards

    Wooo hooo!  The September – December 2024 Mini Catalog goes live today!  It is chock full of amazing products!  One of my favorites is the gorgeous Splendid Autumn 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper.  I used some of the floral patterns in it along with the "oops" sentiment from the Cheerful Daisies Set to make…

  • Greetings Of The Season Icicles and Snow

    The final card we made in August Club Class uses the Online Exclusive Greetings Of The Season Set and some new products from Mini Catalog available starting tomorrow (September 4).   Uses Greetings Of The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set and Falling Snow Cling Background Stamp plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Cut &…

  • Hang An Ornament Gift Card Holder

    We used the Hang An Ornament Bundle from the upcoming Mini Catalog to make a fun, interactive gift card holder during August Club Class.  The ornament on the front of the card peels up so the recipient can hang it on their tree and still enjoy a message underneath the ornament as well as a…

  • Autumn Expressions Grateful Plaid

    We played with sneak peek products from the upcoming September – December 2024 Mini Catalog during my August Club Class.  This first card uses some of the products in the Splendid Autumn Suite Collection, including the Autumn Expressions Bundle. Uses Autumn Expressions Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin'…

  • Something Fancy Mosaic Thank You Boxes

    I found this unique closure small treat box online on a fellow Demonstrator's blog (here).  I used it and some of the Mediterrannean Blooms Designer Series Paper on sale this month to make these cute little boxes.  I filled them with some votive candles and added a tag stamped with the Something Fancy Set.  I…

  • Hooray For Surprises Scalloped Gift Box

    I decorated one of the cute Scalloped Gift Card Boxes with the Hooray For Surprises Set and coordinating dies.  I then filled it with retired accessories.  This was the extra treat I gave my July Club Host along with her order.  When the heart tag is peeled up the message underneath reads "You're The Best"…

  • Autumn Expressions Grateful Curry Leaves

    I used several products from the Splendid Autumn Suite Collection, including the Autumn Expressions Bundle, to make this pretty card.  I sent it out to some customers as a thank you for a recent order.  These products are sneak peeks from the upcoming new Mini Catalog. Uses Autumn Expressions Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips…