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

  • My husband and I are celebrating our 36th anniversary.  I made this cute card for him using the Otterly Amazing Bundle and some coordinating accessories, all of which are available as Online Exclusives. Uses Otterly Amazing Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut &…

  • I made this pretty thank you card using the Heart Shaped Bundle that can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration.  I'm sending it to my mother-in-law as a thank you for our Christmas gifts. Uses Heart Shaped Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B,…

  • One of my customers had her house featured as the cover article in Country Sampler Magazine a couple of months ago.  I finally got the chance to make a card to congratulate her!  I used some new Online Exclusives products including the Everyday Arches Set and some new designer paper from the Mini Catalog combined…

  • While the Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper & Sticker Sheet in the online September 2024 Scrapbooking Brochure is mainly intended for use with scrapbooking, you can also use the sticker sheet images to make quick and easy Christmas cards.  Here are some I made using just the sticker sheet and designer paper: The above cards…

  • One of the perks of being a Demonstrator is being able to order new products early!  I used the upcoming Linked Together Bundle and some pretty new designer paper coming soon to make this card.  I sent it to one of my Team Members recently to congratulate her on her sales. Uses Linked Together Photopolymer…

  • Here's a fun, easy card I sent out to a customer as a birthday card recently.  It uses a sentiment from the Country Birdhouse Set and some Nests Of Winter Suite Collection accessories. Uses Country Birdhouse Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine,…

  • A long time friend from my childhood recently had some surgery.  I made this bright, cheery card using the Layers Of Beauty Set and a sentiment from the Friends For Life Set to make her a card to let her know I'm thinking of her as she recovers.   Uses Friends For Life Photopolymer Stamp…

  • My lovely niece is celebrating her birthday today.  She's always loved aquatic animals and is in the Coast Guard, so the Otterly Amazing Bundle was perfect for making her card.  I'm loving making the bendy cards too! Uses Otterly Amazing Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut &…

  • Here are the cards everyone could make during my November Christmas Card Stamp Camp a couple of weekends ago.   Uses Golden Greenery Photopolymer Stamp Set and Greetings Of The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine,…

  • We made this pretty, easy bookbind Christmas card during November Club Class.  It uses a sentiment from the Snowy Wonder Set, the Falling Snow background stamp, and some fun Frozen Edges Dies.   Uses Snowy Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set and Falling Snow Cling background stamp plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Cut &…