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.

The content in this blog is the sole responsibility of Michele Reynolds as an Independent Stampin’ Up!™ Demonstrator and the use of and content of classes, services, or products offered is not endorsed by Stampin’ Up!™. All images © Stampin’ Up! 2026.

Category: Embossing Folders

  • Cake Day Cake Shaped Card

    I love that Stampin’ Up!™ has started to introduce dies and coordinating sets that allow you to create fun, shaped cards. I used the Cake Day Bundle available soon as an Online Exclusive to make this fun birthday card I’m sending to a customer. Uses Cake Day Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss…

  • Traditional Labels One-Sheet Wonder Cards

    I taught my One-Sheet Wonder Class using the gorgeous Traditions Of Christmas 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper over the weekend. Here are the cards we made. I will not be sharing the measurements and directions here though as these are exclusive to my customers who came to the class or who buy the…

  • October Christmas Card Camp Follow Up

    Here are the Christmas cards everyone got to make during my October Christmas Card Camp on Saturday if they wished. Uses A Little Cheer Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Stylish Shapes Dies, Clear Block B, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Real Red &…

  • Friendly Foliage Leaves To You

    One of the perks of being a Demonstrator is being able to order products early! You too can take advantage of this perk by joining Stampin’ Up!™ now during the Best Starter Kit Offers Ever promotion. You can find all the details by clicking here. I took advantage of this perk recently to order a…

  • Gathering Moments Many Thanks Leaves

    I made this card using the Gathering Moments Bundle and coordinating accessories to make this fall thank you card. I’m sending it to my uncle who recently shared some ideas on visiting Normandy with us. He’s a history professor and has taken many groups to Normandy to learn about World War II history. Unfortunately, our…

  • A Little Cheer Christmastime Banner

    Here’s a fun Christmas card I created recently using the A Little Cheer Bundle available as an Online Exclusive. Uses A Little Cheer Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, So Swirly Embossing Folder, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner and/or…

  • Jolly Holly Dots Of Holly

    A fun Christmas card I made using the Jolly Holly Bundle from the Online Exclusives. Uses Jolly Holly Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Stylish Shapes Dies, Clear Block B, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter,…

  • Happy Place Folded Paper Retirement

    A friend recently retired, so I used the Happy Place Set from the new Mini Catalog to make this fun card for her. I also used a fun folding technique for the designer paper in the background. Uses Happy Place Cling Stamp Set plus Misty Moonlight Two-Tone 12″ x 12″ Cardstock, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss…

  • Gathering Moments Thankful Leaf Bunch

    One of my customers just joined Stampin’ Up!™ as a Demonstrator on my Team. I’m so happy to have her join us! I made this pretty card using the Gathering Moments Bundle to welcome her! Uses Gathering Moments Cling Stamp Set plus Crushed Curry Two-Tone 12″ x 12″ Cardstock, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take…

  • Blooming Phrases Flower Block Thanks

    I made this soft, pretty card to send to some customers soon as a thank you for an order during August. Uses Blooming Phrases Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive,…