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 Timid Sparrow Thanks

    I made this pretty card as a thank you for some customers recently.  It uses the Feathered Fun and Beautiful Motif Sets.  Uses Feathered Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set and Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set plus 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Stampin’ Mist…

  • Inspiring Imperfections Falling Teacups

    Here’s another pretty birthday card I created to send out this month.  I used the beautiful Inspiring Imperfections Bundle to make it and another sneak peek ribbon from upcoming Online Exclusives.  Uses Inspiring Imperfections Photopolymer Stamp Set and Year Of Flowers Cling Stamp Set plus Inspiring Imperfections Dies, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini…

  • Summer Fun Stamp Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone got to make during my Summer Fun Stamp Camp on Saturday.  Uses Along These Lines Photopolymer Stamp Set and Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’…

  • Inspiring Imperfections Framed Woods Thanks

    One of my childhood friends made sure to come to my Mom’s funeral and then had some trees planted in my Mom’s name as a living memorial to her.  I made this card using the perfect sentiment from the Inspiring Imperfections Set to send to her as a thank you card. Uses Inspiring Imperfections Photopolymer…

  • 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…