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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  • Swirled Designs Pink Floral Thanks

    I made this pretty card as a thank you card for my mother-in-law for our Christmas gifts. It uses the Swirled Designs Bundle and Banner Sayings Set from the Online Exclusives. You could easily change the sentiment to make this a card for all kinds of occasions. Uses Swirled Designs Photopolymer Stamp Set and Banner…

  • Valentine Kisses Sweet Bear Hug

    Our grandson gave us some marble coasters that he had picked out himself for Christmas. He was so proud and excited to be giving us a gift! I had to make him a special thank you card just for him! I used the adorable Valentine Kisses Bundle. Uses Valentine Kisses Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’…

  • Banner Sayings Gears Fun Fold

    I had fun creating all the layers on this fun fold card that I’m sending to my brother for his birthday. It uses the Banner Sayings Bundle and some new and old accessories. The card opens along the cut in the front with one panel going up and the other going down. Uses Banner Sayings…

  • Valentine Kisses Bear Kissing Booth

    Christmas is over, so it is time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day cards! Here’s a fun one I created using the Valentine Kisses Bundle available as Online Exclusives. Uses Valentine Kisses Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer,…

  • Boardwalk Fun Sunrise Palms Arch

    I made this pretty card for my sister-in-law in Florida for her birthday. It uses the new Boardwalk Fun Bundle and coordinating accessories. Uses Boardwalk Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Clear Block D, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal,…

  • Hope Love & Joy Gift Bag and Card Set

    I decorated some of the Hearts Gusseted Treat Bags from the upcoming January – April 2026 Mini Catalog using the Hope Love & Joy Bundle. I filled these with a Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack and some chocolates and sent them to my Team Members as a small holiday gift from me along with a coordinating…

  • Textured Notes Blue Floral Thanks

    I used the retiring Textured Notes Stamp Set and some of the December Product of the Month True Blue Florals 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper to make this pretty thank you card. I’m sending it to some customers as a thank you for purchases last month. Uses Textured Notes Cling Stamp Set plus Stampin’…

  • Gingerbread Man Kitted Up Gingerbread

    I had to play with the adorable Gingerbread Man Bundle one more time before it retires. So, I made this fun Christmas card to send out. Uses Gingerbread Man Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Clear Block B, Clear…

  • Light & Wonder Magic Scene

    Here’s another quick and easy last minute Christmas card I made using the retiring Light & Wonder Bundle. I’m really sorry that this bundle is retiring, but I’m glad the pretty coordinating designer paper is sticking around. Uses Light & Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer,…

  • Hope Love & Joy Hope For Peace Christmas Cards

    I made some more last minute Christmas cards using the sneak peek Hope Love & Joy Bundle from the upcoming January – April 2026 Mini Catalog. They also use some retiring products and some other sneak peek products. Uses Hope Love & Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set and Peace On Earth Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’…