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

  • Feathered Fun Fiery Parakeets

    I used a baby wipe technique to create this bright, cheery hello card using the Feathered Fun Set.  I sent this card out along with paperwork to go with the new catalog.  Uses Feathered Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set and Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set plus 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine,…

  • Poppin’ By Bowl Of Popcorn

    I made this fun card using the Poppin' By Bundle to send to a friend for her birthday.  I made the "bowl" by gluing some thin strips of cardstock to a white rectangle and then cutting out a half circle using a circle die.   Uses Poppin' By Cling Stamp Set plus 2025-2027 In Color…

  • Sunrise Sailing Orange Sunrise

    Here's another one of the cards I created to send out along with paperwork to go with the new catalog.  It uses the new Sunrise Sailing Bundle. Uses Sunrise Sailing Photopolymer Stamp Set plus 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Happy…

  • Extraordinary Flora Scattered Flora Congratulations

    The daughter of an old friend of ours just got engaged.  I made this pretty card using the Extraordinary Flora Bundle and Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape to send to the happy couple. Uses Extraordinary Flora Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Extraordinary Flora Die, Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape, Heat Tool, Take Your…

  • All Zipped Up Floral Birthday Cardigan

    I made this fun card using the All Zipped Up Bundle for a long-time friend's birthday.  I made the cardigan by applying some of the Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape to white cardstock.   Uses All Zipped Up Cling Stamp Set and Extraordinary Flora Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Extraordinary Flora Washi…

  • New Catalog Stamp Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone got to make during my New Catalog Stamp Camp on Saturday. Uses Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Take Your Pick, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Stampin' Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Basic White Cardstock, Timid…

  • Painted Lavender Faith Bouquet

    A couple of my customer friends are dealing with cancer right now.  I made this pretty card using the retiring Painted Lavender Set and some retiring accessories for each of them to let them know I'm keeping them in my thoughts.   Uses Painted Lavender Photopolymer Stamp Set and Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus…

  • Cheers & Sips Strawberry Drink Cheers

    While we were in Florida for my Mom's funeral, my husband's uncle and his wife met us for dinner one night.  It was really good to see them and catch up.  I made this fun card using some sneak peek products like the Cheers & Sips Bundle to thank them for meeting us.   Uses…

  • Arched Wishes Strawberry Slush Balloon

    I used the Arched Wishes Set available as an Online Exclusive with some sneak peek products from the upcoming annual catalog and May release of Online Exclusive products to make this sweet birthday card for a Team Member. Uses Arched Wishes Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Simply Shammy and/or Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner…

  • Storybook Friends Dressy Easter Lamb

    This sweet Easter card made with the Storybook Friends Set and some sneak peek products is being sent to my sister-in-law.   Uses Storybook Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Seal, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer, Stylish Shapes Dies, Calypso Coral…