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.

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: Gems, Jewels, Pearls, & Opals

  • Banner Sayings Luxe Golden Mums

    The new Reverse Hot Foil Die delivers stunning results! I used a leftover piece of Gold Foil I’d used with the Botanical Glow Hot Foil Die to make the background for this card. I then added some flowers cut from a piece of the new Product Of The Month, the Luxe Foliage 12″ x 12″…

  • Reason To Celebrate Leafy Wall Congrats

    Our younger son and his husband just bought their first house! They are having fun getting it painted and moving and arranging all their stuff! I made this card using the Reason To Celebrate Set and some of the Hot Foil products from Stampin’ Up!™ You can’t really tell in the scan, but there is…

  • Radiant Sunflowers Shiny Flower In Vase

    I used an idea shared by Stampin’ Up!™ recently to create a flower using die cuts made with the Scalloped Blooms Dies and paired it with the Radiant Sunflowers Bundle to make this fun card. I’m sending it to a customer along with a copy of the new catalog. Uses Radiant Sunflowers Photopolymer Stamp Set…

  • Wrapped Greenery Fall Foliage For You

    Here’s a pretty card I made using the Wrapped Greenery and Elegantly Wrapped Sets to send to a customer along with a copy of the new catalog. Uses Wrapped Greenery Photopolymer Stamp Set and Elegantly Wrapped Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Scalloped Christmas Cheer…

  • Radiant Sunflowers Enjoy Embossed Sunflowers

    I love the new Radiant Flowers Bundle and coordinating accessories in the new catalog and I love that it coordinates well with the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder available as an Online Exclusive. I used them to make this pretty card which I’m sending out to a customer along with a copy of the new catalog.…

  • This & That Card Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards my customers could make during my This & That Card Camp over the weekend. Uses Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush, Cloud Cover Cardstock, Secret Sea Cardstock, Basic White Cardstock, Metal Effects 12″ x 12″ Specialty…

  • August Christmas Card Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone got to make during my August Christmas Card Camp over the weekend. Uses Christmas Crew Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Impressions Plate, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block C,…

  • Elegantly Wrapped Big Blue Bow

    I used the new Elegantly Wrapped Bundle, available starting September 1, to create this pretty card which I’m sending out as a birthday card. Uses Elegantly Wrapped Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems, Stampin’ Seal, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Impressions Plate, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting…

  • Radiant Sunflowers Framed Enjoy

    Ready for some sneak peeks? The Sunflower Fields Suite Collection, which includes the Radiant Sunflowers Bundle, will be available for purchase starting September 1 through the September-December 2026 Catalog. I used these products to make this pretty card which I’m sending to a Team Member to congratulate her on her recent sales. Uses Radiant Sunflowers…

  • Framed Violets Simply Take Care

    I made this very quick and easy card using the Framed Violets Set and coordinating products to send to a customer who recently broke her shoulder. Uses Framed Violets Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Three Banner Punch, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat,…