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

  • Filled With Sweetness Strawberries Doily

    I sent this sweet card to a customer to thank her for a recent order. It uses the Filled With Sweetness Bundle and some coordinating accessories from the Online Exclusives. Uses Filled With Sweetness Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper,…

  • Match Day Biggest Fan Trophy

    Stampin’ Up!™ recently sent Demonstrators an e-mail with an idea for coloring Designer Paper images using Soft Pastels. I loved the idea and used it and the Match Day Bundle and coordinating accessories to make this fun card which I’m sending to a Team Member to congratulate her on her recent sales. Uses Match Day…

  • Notes & Totes Shiny Stripes & Stars

    I made these pretty, but quick and easy, note cards using the Notes & Totes Set recently to send to some customers as a thank you for an order. Uses Notes & Totes Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Labeled With Love Punch, Clear Block C, Stampin’ Mist Stamp…

  • Birthday Bonanza Card Camp Follow Up Part 2

    Here are the other seven cards my customers could make during my Birthday Bonanza Stamp Camp on Saturday if they wanted. Uses Friendly Foliage Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Nested Essentials Dies, Clear Block B, Stampin’…

  • Birthday Bonanza Card Camp Follow Up Part One

    Here are the first seven cards everyone could choose to make during my Birthday Bonanza Card Camp on Saturday afternoon. Uses A Little Cheer Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal,…

  • Pop Up Petals Vase Flap

    Several weeks ago Stampin’ Up!™ sent out a weekly inspiration email to Demonstrators with directions on creating a fun flap card. I adapted the idea to make this fun birthday card using the Pop Up Petals Set to send to a long-time friend of ours. Uses Pop Up Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set and Banner Sayings…

  • Swirled Designs Pink Tulip Fun Fold

    I’ll be sending this pretty card to one of my Team Members for her birthday soon. It uses the Swirled Designs Bundle and is a fun fold card. Don’t forget that all 2024-2026 In Colors will be retiring soon and are only available while supplies last! This includes products that use the Pretty In Pink,…

  • Match Day Green Goal

    One of the perks of being a Demonstrator is being able to order new products early! My guys all LOVE soccer, so as soon as I saw the Match Day Bundle and coordinating accessories coming as part of the March Online Exclusives, I knew I had to order them! I used them to make this…

  • Woolly Friends Happy Spring Sheep

    This is another one of the cards we made during my Love Is In The Air Stamp Camp back in January. It uses the adorable Woolly Friends Bundle. I’m also sending it out to a new customer along with a copy of the Mini Catalog. Uses Woolly Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut &…

  • Extraordinary Flora True Blue Congrats

    This is another one of the cards we made during my Love Is In The Air Stamp Camp at the end of January. It uses the Extraordinary Flora Bundle with some watercolor pencils and some of the December Product Of The Month True Blue Florals Designer Paper. It would make a lovely wedding, bridal shower,…