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: Gems, Jewels, Pearls, & Opals

  • Light The Year Lantern Easel Card

    We made this fun easel Christmas card using the Light The Year Bundle during November Club Class.  It also uses the Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper, which is the Making A Difference product for this year. For each pack of the Sentimental Christmas Designer Paper purchased, Stampin' Up!™ will donate $3 to children's literacy organizations.…

  • Greetings Of The Season Accordion Fun Fold

    We made Christmas cards during my November Club Class that all featured a fun fold as well.  The first card we made was this one using the Greetings Of The Season Set, which is part of the Online Exclusives.  It also uses the Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper, which is the Making A Difference product…

  • Snowy Wonder Penguin Gift Bags

    I decorated some of the small gift bags included in the Online Exclusives Gift Bags Combo Pack with the Snowy Wonder Bundle from the Mini Catalog.  I then dropped in a Christmas-scented hand sanitizer as an extra treat for my Club Members with their latest order.  These would also make nice little treats for teachers,…

  • Hearts & Hugs Hamster Heart Balloon

    I made this adorable card using the Hearts & Hugs Bundle and sent it to a customer for her birthday recently. Uses Hearts & Hugs Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Hearts & Hugs Dies, Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Take…

  • Otterly Amazing Bright Otter Paradise

    I am loving the adorable Otterly Amazing Bundle and coordinating accessories that will be available to everyone as Online Exclusives starting November 5.  I used them to create this fun card to send to one of my Team Members to congratulate her on her sales. Uses Otterly Amazing Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors,…

  • Otterly Amazing Fishing Otter

    Here's the final card we made in my October Club Class featuring Online Exclusives products.  This one gives a sneak peek at the adorable Otterly Amazing Bundle and coordinating accessories coming soon! Uses Otterly Amazing Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat,…

  • Winterly Tree Tops Creativity Now Projects – My Versions

    Back in June, Stampin' Up!™ offered some online training for Demonstrators called Creativity Now.  I participated by ordering the Nests Of Winter Suite Collection early and watching the videos for some great ideas.  I finally got around to actually making the Make & Take projects the other day.  I changed things up a bit on…

  • Simply Said Make & Takes

    When I attended OnStage (the Stampin' Up!™ convention) way back in March, I got the chance to play with some of the new Mix & Match products from the (then upcoming) annual catalog.  I used them recently to send out some birthday wishes. Uses Simply Said Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Dimensionals, Calming Creek Cards…

  • September Christmas Card Camp Follow Up

    During my September Christmas Card Camp this last weekend, everyone got to make Christmas cards of their choice from the following designs. Uses Frosted Forest Photopolymer Stamp Set and Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block E, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Seal, Mini…

  • Cheerful Daisies Autumn Daisies Oops Cards

    Wooo hooo!  The September – December 2024 Mini Catalog goes live today!  It is chock full of amazing products!  One of my favorites is the gorgeous Splendid Autumn 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper.  I used some of the floral patterns in it along with the "oops" sentiment from the Cheerful Daisies Set to make…