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 2025-2026 Catalog and about events I offer in my Stampin’ Studio in my home.

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Category: Designer Paper

  • 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…

  • I used the Terrific Toadstools Bundle to make this playful card.  I'm sending it out to some customers as a thank you for recent purchases.  Uses Terrific Toadstools Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Kintsugi Inspirations 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Terrific Toadstools Builder Punch, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer,…

  • This fun and simple Halloween card made with the Spooky Halloween Bundle is a great way to use up scraps of designer paper.  Uses Spooky Halloween Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block D, Clear Block H, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Seal,…

  • I made this pretty card using the Perfectly Pears Bundle to send to a member of my Team to congratulate her on her recent sales. Uses Perfectly Pears Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear…

  • I needed to get a catalog out to a customer quickly, so I made this super quick and easy card using the Blooming Phrases Set to go along with the catalog.  Uses Blooming Phrases Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Beautiful Gallery 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Pierce…

  • Back in June, Stampin' Up!™ held an online training course called Creativity Now for Demonstrators.  We were able to pre-order some gorgeous products from the upcoming September-December 2025 Mini Catalog and create along with online presentations one day.  I wasn't able to watch the class live because we were busy celebrating my grandson's 9th birthday,…

  • One of my customers is undergoing surgery soon.  I made this pretty card using the Gallery Blooms Bundle and Beautiful Motifs Set to let her know I'm thinking about her.  Uses Gallery Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set and Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Damask Designs Embossing Folder, Basic Beige 3/8" Classic Ribbon, Gallery Blooms Dies,…

  • My one nephew just joined the Marines and reported to training camp today.  I made this card using the Sunshine Vibes Set and sent it to him before he left to let him know that we are proud of him!  Uses Sunshine Vibes Photopolymer Stamp Set and Sunrise Sailing Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Classic Stampin'…

  • The Spring Corners Dies are no longer available, but you can still use the Spring Corners Stamp Set to make fun cards.  I used it here to make a birthday card going out to a customer soon.  Uses Spring Corners Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Muted Palette Dots, Boho Vibes 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper,…

  • Here's another fun Halloween card I made using the Spooky Halloween Bundle.  It's super easy thanks to the fun patterns in the coordinating Spooky Sweet Designer Series Paper. Uses Spooky Halloween Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear…