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

  • 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…

  • Lasting Joy Petunia Pop Birthday

    I'm really sorry that the Lasting Joy Stamp Set is retiring.  I purchased it just because it was on sale at one point, but it has become one of my favorite, go-to sets for making soft and pretty cards of all types.  I combined it with several other retiring products and some of the gorgeous…

  • Translucent Florals Monochrome Leaves

    I love making monochrome cards!  I made this one using the Translucent Florals Set as a birthday card for a customer   Uses Translucent Florals Cling Stamp Set plus Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin' Pad, Lost Lagoon Cardstock, Lost Lagoon Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Basic White Cardstock, Soft Shimmer 12" x 12" Paper Combo Pack, Bright…

  • Heartfelt Hexagon Lavender Joy

    I sent this elegant card to one of my customers for her birthday.  It uses the Heartfelt Hexagon Set and some of the pretty accessories included in the Perennial Lavender Suite Collection.  I also added a little more contrast to the dry embossed background by brayering across it with some ink. Uses Heartfelt Hexagon Photopolymer…

  • Beautiful Balloons Tahitian Parakeet Party

    I sent this card made with the Beautiful Balloons Bundle to a friend who is always fun to be around.    Uses Beautiful Balloons Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Parakeet Party Cardstock, Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Tahitian Tide Cardstock, Tahitian Tide Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Seal, 2022-2024…

  • Notes Of Nature Ombre Green Leaves

    I sent this pretty ombre card to a friend for her birthday.  She loves to go hiking, so I figured the Notes Of Nature Set was perfect for making her card.  I also used an emboss resist technique where I added the green inks with the new Stampin' Brayer.  Happy St. Patrick's Day tomorrow as…