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: Embossing Folders

  • I made this gorgeous card using the new Gallery Blooms Bundle and Beautiful Motifs Set as a Mother's Day card for my mother-in-law.  It was strange not making two cards for Mother's Day this year. Uses Gallery Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set and Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Damask Designs Embossing Folder, Pressed Flower Motifs,…

  • One of my customers recently moved into a new apartment so she'd be closer to her daughter.  I used the fun Tags To Go Bundle, an Online Exclusive, to make this card for her.   Uses Tags To Go Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut…

  • My nephew in the Navy is celebrating his birthday next week.  I used the new Sunrise Sailing Bundle to create this clean and simple card for him   Uses Sunrise Sailing Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Grid Paper, Basic White Thick Cardstock, Stampin' Seal, Mini…

  • While we were in Florida for my Mom's funeral, my husband's uncle and his wife met us for dinner one night.  It was really good to see them and catch up.  I made this fun card using some sneak peek products like the Cheers & Sips Bundle to thank them for meeting us.   Uses…

  • This sweet Easter card made with the Storybook Friends Set and some sneak peek products is being sent to my sister-in-law.   Uses Storybook Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Seal, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer, Stylish Shapes Dies, Calypso Coral…

  • Want a sneak peek at some of the new products that will be available from Stampin' Up!™ soon?  Here you go!  I made this punny card as a thank you for a friend.  It uses some new In Colors products and the new Poppin' By Bundle that will be available as an Online Exclusive soon.…

  • I made this pretty card using the Leaf Collection background stamp.  I sent it to one of my Team Members to congratulate her on her sales recently.   Uses Leaf Collection Cling Stamp plus Paper Snips Scissors, Petal Pink & White 1/4" Diagonal Trim Combo Pack, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Something Fancy Dies, Clear…

  • One of my long-time friends just became a grandmother again to a sweet baby girl.  I made this card to send to her using the Storybook Friends Bundle.   Uses Storybook Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper,…

  • My Mom passed away in the early hours of March 19 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.  She is no longer suffering and has gone to be with my Dad, her sisters, and her parents.  We will miss her. My brother took pictures of my parents' old address book pages and pictures of the visitation…

  • I made this clean and simple card using the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle as a thank you card for some customers.   Uses Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Basic White Thick Cardstock, Stampin' Seal, Paper Trimmer,…