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

  • Mid Summer Card Camp Follow Up

    I held a Card Camp on Tuesday afternoon so I could fit a camp into the schedule before going on vacation. I wanted to give my customers a chance to play with the new Hot Foil System and to make some fun cards. Here are the cards everyone got to make if they wished. Uses…

  • Balloon Festoon Shimmer Butterfly Thanks

    I made this pretty thank you card to send to a customer. It uses the new Hot Foil System with the Butterfly Flight Bundle and Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies. I used the dots in the Balloon Festoon Set to make the background. Uses Balloon Festoon Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine,…

  • Splash & Relax Pool Party Cluster

    I used the Splash & Relax Bundle, an Online Exclusive, to make this fun card for our son for Father’s Day. We’re going to a waterpark/amusement park this weekend to celebrate our grandson’s birthday and Father’s Day, so it was appropriate! Uses Splash & Relax Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or…

  • Summer Fun Stamp Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone got to make during my Summer Fun Stamp Camp over the weekend. Uses Balloon Festoon Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Balloon Festoon Dies, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Adhesive Sheets, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Blending Brushes,…

  • Scalloped Blooms Pastel Flowers Day

    I’m sending this pretty pastel card made with the Scalloped Blooms Bundle to a customer for her birthday. Uses Scalloped Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Scalloped Blooms Dies, Nested Essentials Dies, Sunset Shimmer Vellum 12″ x 12″ Specialty Paper, 2026-2028 In Color 12″ x 12″ Pearlized Specialty Paper, Iridescent Pearl…

  • New Catalog Stamp Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone could make during my New Catalog Stamp Camp on Sunday afternoon. Uses Balloon Festoon Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Words & Wishes Dies, Balloon Festoon Dies, 2026-2028 In Color 12″ x 12″ Pearlized Specialty Paper, White Gel Pens, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack, Stampin’…

  • Scalloped Blooms Dotty Thanks Cards

    I used the new Scalloped Blooms Bundle and the new In Colors to make these thank you cards. I’m sending them out to some customers along with some paperwork to go along with the new catalog, including my New Catalog Scavenger Hunt. Uses Scalloped Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set and Balloon Festoon Photopolymer Stamp Set plus…

  • Cutest Crew Yellow Birds Birthday

    My young nephew celebrates his birthday soon. He loves his chickens, so I used the Cutest Crew Set to make a chicken-y card for him. I used a retiring ribbon that is still available and an In Color pearl that is still available even though it isn’t pictured in the catalog. Uses Cutest Crew Photopolymer…

  • Pop-Up Petals Pink Tulip Thanks

    I used the Pop Up Petals Bundle and some retiring products to make this pretty, shiny thank you card for a customer. Uses Pop-Up Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C,…

  • Gathering Moments Lavender Thanks

    I used a bunch of retiring products, including the Gathering Moments Set, to make this pretty thank you card for a customer. Uses Gathering Moments Cling Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Seal, Mini…