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: Embossing Folders

  • 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,…

  • Fall Fun Stamp Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone got to make at my Fall Fun Stamp Camp over the weekend. Uses Autumn Trees Cling Stamp Set and Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block F, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal,…

  • Gathering Moments Leaf Thoughts

    One of my fellow Demos recently lost her father-in-law.  I made this pretty card using the new Gathering Moments Bundle to send her and her husband to let them know I am thinking of them.   Uses Gathering Moments Cling Stamp Set and Wonderful Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Wonderful Thoughts…

  • Simply Said Big Leaf Note

    One of the perks of being a Demonstrator is being able to preorder new products before they are available to the general public.  I used the Simply Said Set and some new accessories available soon to make this fun card.  I'm sending it out along with a copy of the new Mini Catalog to some…

  • Spooky Halloween Sweet Strips Frankie

    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,…

  • Peace On Earth Creativity Now Projects

    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,…

  • Gallery Blooms Plaid Thoughts

    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,…

  • Sunshine Vibes Great Things Dawn

    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’…