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

  • 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…

  • Rustic Crate Easter Eggs Crate

    I used the retiring Rustic Crate Set and coordinating dies plus all of the new In Colors and some sneak peek products to make this fun Easter card for one of my nephews.   Uses Rustic Crate Photopolymer Stamp Set and Storybook Life Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Country Woods 12" x 12"…

  • Sweet Jar Jelly Beans Jars Card and Bag Set

    One of the new products that will be available as an Online Exclusive starting in May is the Sweet Jar Bundle, a stamp set and coordinating punch.  I used them to make this fun card and matching treat bag for my grandson and young nephew for Easter. Uses Sweet Jar Photopolymer Stamp Set and Storybook…

  • Storybook Friends Blue Bunny Easter

    I combined the Storybook Friends Bundle with some retiring and some sneak peek products to make this Easter card for my son and son-in-law. Uses Storybook Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set and Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin'…

  • Delightful Wishes Easter Flowers

    I made this bright, cheerful Easter card for my mother-in-law using the Delightful Wishes Bundle and the Storybook Life Stamp Set. Uses Delightful Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set and Storybook Life Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block…

  • Storybook Life Strawberry Bunny

    I used the Storybook Life Stamp Set found in the online January 2025 Scrapbooking Brochure, some sneak peek products, and some retiring dies to make this quick and easy Easter card.  I'm sending it to one of my nieces. Uses Storybook Life Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce…

  • Citrus Blooms Golden Oranges

    I used the retiring Citrus Blooms Set along with some sneak peek products to make this pretty card.  I'm sending it to a childhood friend who came to my Mom's funeral to let her know that I appreciate her being there and that it was good to catch up with her. Uses Citrus Blooms Cling…