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: Gems, Jewels, Pearls, & Opals

  • Simply Zinnia Unbounded Thanks Bag and Card

    Every year, I challenge my customers to list sets they think will retire during my Retirement List Contest.  The best guessers get a coupon from me to use on a future order and everyone who participates gets an assortment of new embellishments.  Here's a card and matching bag I made using the Simply Zinnia Bundle…

  • Happy Little Things Celebrate Pinks and Blue Greens

    Here are some more cards I created to send out with delayed catalogs and paperwork to go with them.  I used the Online Exclusives Happy Little Things Bundles and the new In Colors. Uses Happy Little Things Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Simply Shammy and/or Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner and…

  • Flowers Of Beauty Framed Flowers and Leaves Appreciation

    I needed to send out a few more catalogs to people who didn't get the ones I had ordered to be mailed to them.  So, I made these pretty cards using the Flowers Of Beauty Bundle and Wonderful Thoughts Set to mail along with the catalogs and paperwork to go with them. The first three…

  • Country Flowers Sparkle Teapots

    Here are some more cards I made using sneak peek products, including the Country Flowers Bundle, to send out to customers who got a catalog from me in the mail.  I also sent them paperwork like my Scavenger Hunt to go with the catalog.  I did use some retiring jewels on the cards as well. …

  • Flowers Of Beauty Leaf Framed For You

    Did you know that Stampin' Up!™ is introducing a new basic color with the new annual catalog that goes live on May 1?  It's called Basic Beige and is a nice, simple neutral color.  I used it with the new Flowers Of Beauty and Unbounded Love Bundles to make this pretty card.  It does also…

  • Country Flowers Overflowing Milk Can

    This card is a mix of retiring and sneak peek products.  I sent it to one of my Team Members to congratulate her on her recent sales.  The sneak peek products are part of the Country Woods Suite Collection including the beautiful Country Flowers Bundle. Uses Country Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set and Countryside Corners Cling…

  • Cutest Cows Pink and Purple Cow

    I used the adorable Cutest Cows Bundle from the Mini Catalog and some retiring accessories from the big catalog to make this sweet thank you card I sent to a customer.  The Cutest Cows Set and Cutest Cows Builder Punch are carrying over to the new annual catalog, but only as individual items.  The money-saving…

  • Seaside Bay Blue Pearl Thanks

    Each year, I run a Retirement List Contest where I challenge my customers to list 20 stamp sets from the annual catalog they think will retire.  The best guesser gets a $10 coupon to use with me on a purchase from the new annual catalog when it goes live.  Everyone who participates also gets an…

  • Leaf Collection Spring Greens Wish

    I combined a new background stamp, Leaf Collection, available May 1 with some retiring accessories and a stamp set which is carrying over to make this pretty card.  I sent it to a new Team Member to welcome her to my Team. Uses Leaf Collection Cling Stamp and Hooray For Surprises Photopolymer Stamp Set plus…

  • Beautiful Balloons Gingham Squares Celebration

    I used retiring products including the Beautiful Balloons Stamp Set to make this fun birthday card.  I sent it to one of my Team Members.   Uses Beautiful Balloons Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad, Blueberry Bushel Cardstock, Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Soft Shimmer 12" x 12" Paper…