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

  • 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…

  • Poppin’ By Cool Bucket

    Want a sneak peek at some of the new products that will be available from Stampin' Up!™ soon?  Here you go!  I made this punny card as a thank you for a friend.  It uses some new In Colors products and the new Poppin' By Bundle that will be available as an Online Exclusive soon.…

  • Tags To Go Gift Set

    My husband and I LOVE to travel, so the On The Go Suite Collection was a must-have group of products for me!  We recently returned from a wonderful, but very rainy, trip to Spain.  We always buy treats for our boys while on trips.  Here's a card made with the Tags To Go Set and…

  • Leaf Collection Soft Leaves Thanks

    I made this pretty card using the Leaf Collection background stamp.  I sent it to one of my Team Members to congratulate her on her sales recently.   Uses Leaf Collection Cling Stamp plus Paper Snips Scissors, Petal Pink & White 1/4" Diagonal Trim Combo Pack, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Something Fancy Dies, Clear…

  • Painted Lavender Painted Flowers Birthday

    I heat embossed some of the flower images from the Painted Lavender Set and then colored over them with Stampin' Blends to make this pretty birthday card for a friend. Uses Painted Lavender Photopolymer Stamp Set and Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim, Unbounded Love Dies, Stampin' Cut…