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

  • I made this pretty card using the Sunshine Vibes Bundle to send to a customer as a thank you. Uses Sunshine Vibes Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Sunshine Vibes Dies, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Bone Folder, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Stylish Shapes Dies, Clear Block C, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Mutlipurpose…

  • I sent this pretty, shiny card to a friend for her birthday. It uses the Beautiful Motifs Bundle and lots of the Splash Of Sparkles Specialty Designer Paper. Uses Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Beautiful Motifs Dies, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer,…

  • I used the Reason To Celebrate Set from the Mini Catalog and some accessories from the Online Exclusives to make this soft, pretty, shimmery Easter card for my mother-in-law. Uses Reason To Celebrate Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Bone Folder, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Nested Essentials Dies,…

  • I combined the Reason To Celebrate and Easter Basket Sets from the Mini Catalog to make this fun Easter card which I’m sending to my cousin. Uses Reason To Celebrate Photopolymer Stamp Set and Easter Basket Stamp Set plus Inspiring Imperfections Dies, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take…

  • While the Easter Basket Dies are sold out, you can still create adorable cards using the Easter Basket Set in the Mini Catalog with other dies and by cutting images out by hand using scissors. I made this sweet Easter card to send to my nephew and his young family. Uses Easter Basket Photopolymer Stamp…

  • Here are the other seven cards my customers could make during my Birthday Bonanza Stamp Camp on Saturday if they wanted. Uses Friendly Foliage Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Nested Essentials Dies, Clear Block B, Stampin’…

  • Here are the first seven cards everyone could choose to make during my Birthday Bonanza Card Camp on Saturday afternoon. Uses A Little Cheer Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal,…

  • I used the Layered Thoughts Set from the big catalog and the Swirled Designs Set from the Online Exclusives plus a sneak peek bundle from the upcoming March Online Exclusives to make this quick and easy birthday card for my cousin. Uses Layered Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set, Swirled Designs Photopolymer Stamp Set, and Service Essentials…

  • We made this pretty friendship card using the Sunshine & Tulips Bundle during my Love Is In The Air Stamp Camp back in January. I’m also sending it to a customer along with a copy of the Mini Catalog. Uses Sunshine & Tulips Photopolymer Stamp Set plus 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls, Stampin’ Cut &…

  • Unfortunatley, the Post Office damaged the Christmas package I sent to one of my Team Members. This caused the Stampin’ Blends I’d sent her to leak and be ruined. So, I sent her another set of Blends the other day along with this card made with the Gallery Blooms Bundle. Uses Gallery Blooms Photopolymer Stamp…