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 September – December 2026 Catalog and about events I offer in my Stampin’ Studio in my home.

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Category: Gems, Jewels, Pearls, & Opals

  • Gallery Blooms Black Rose Eclipse

    This is one of those cards created from an idea I just couldn’t get out of my head! It’s an elegant Halloween card made with the Gallery Blooms and Spooky Halloween Sets. I’m sending it to my mother-in-law. Uses Gallery Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set and Spooky Halloween Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss…

  • Light & Wonder Year Of Wonder Aurora

    I made this pretty card using the Light & Wonder Bundle from the Mini Catalog to send to a customer for her birthday. Uses Light & Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots,…

  • Fall Fun Stamp Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone got to make at my Fall Fun Stamp Camp over the weekend. Uses Autumn Trees Cling Stamp Set and Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block F, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal,…

  • Notes & Totes Beachy Scene

    I used a bunch of In Color products which are on sale this month for 15% off to make this late-summer birthday card I'm sending to a customer.  It also uses the Notes & Totes Bundle. Uses Notes & Totes Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Classic Stampin' Spot Small Assortment 1, 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls,…

  • Gallery Blooms Plaid Thoughts

    One of my customers is undergoing surgery soon.  I made this pretty card using the Gallery Blooms Bundle and Beautiful Motifs Set to let her know I'm thinking about her.  Uses Gallery Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set and Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Damask Designs Embossing Folder, Basic Beige 3/8" Classic Ribbon, Gallery Blooms Dies,…

  • Party Celebrations Tiger Present

    I used the Party Celebrations Set available as an Online Exclusive and several 2025-2027 In Color products to make this fun birthday card.  It's going out to a customer. Uses Party Celebrations Photopolymer Stamp Set and Year Of Flowers Cling Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine,…

  • Tags To Go Crossed Keys Welcome

    A long-time friend of mine recently moved to Florida because she was tired of the cold weather.  I made her this fun card using the Tags To Go Bundle to congratulate her on her new home. Uses Tags To Go Cling Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss…

  • Sweet Jar Birthday Candles Jar

    I made this fun card for a Member of my Team for her birthday.  It uses the Sweet Jar Bundle.  Uses Sweet Jar Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block H, Stampin' Mist…

  • Along These Lines Bicycle Birthday

    I used the Along These Lines and Blooming Phrases Sets to make this clean and simple birthday card for a fellow Demonstrator.  She and her husband love to go bike riding and she loves purple! Uses Along These Lines Photopolymer Stamp Set and Blooming Phrases Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper…

  • Christmas In July Stamp Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone got to make at my Christmas In July Stamp Camp over the weekend. Uses A Little Cheer Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals,…