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.

The content in this blog is the sole responsibility of Michele Reynolds as an Independent Stampin’ Up!™ Demonstrator and the use of and content of classes, services, or products offered is not endorsed by Stampin’ Up!™. All images © Stampin’ Up! 2026.

Category: Glimmer, Glitter, & Shimmer Paper

  • Framed Violets Quilt Square Care

    One of my Team Members broke her arm not too long ago. I made her this card using the Framed Violets Bundle to wish her a speedy recovery. Uses Framed Violets Photpolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots,…

  • Radiant Sunflowers Shiny Flower In Vase

    I used an idea shared by Stampin’ Up!™ recently to create a flower using die cuts made with the Scalloped Blooms Dies and paired it with the Radiant Sunflowers Bundle to make this fun card. I’m sending it to a customer along with a copy of the new catalog. Uses Radiant Sunflowers Photopolymer Stamp Set…

  • This & That Card Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards my customers could make during my This & That Card Camp over the weekend. Uses Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush, Cloud Cover Cardstock, Secret Sea Cardstock, Basic White Cardstock, Metal Effects 12″ x 12″ Specialty…

  • Lily Of The Valley Thank You Gift Set

    The last of my customers who played along with my recent New Catalog Scavenger Hunt, also earned a product sampler from me as a thanks. One of the questions was which new In Color was their favorite. She answered Crisp Cantaloupe, so I used it and the Lily Of The Valley Bundle to make her…

  • Inked Floret Cantaloupe Flower

    New Online Exclusives products will be available in July. One of the new stamps is called Inked Floret. It’s a big stamp that makes creating pretty cards super quick and easy! I used it and the Words Of Beauty Bundle to make this shimmery card which I’m sending to a Team Member to congratulate her…

  • Sweet Old Friends Gift Set

    Several people played along with my recent New Catalog Scavenger Hunt, so they earned a product sampler from me as a thanks. One of the questions was which new In Color was their favorite. One answered Golden Glow, so I used it and the Sweet Old Friends and Sweet Words & Labels Bundles to make…

  • Scalloped Blooms Pastel Flowers Day

    I’m sending this pretty pastel card made with the Scalloped Blooms Bundle to a customer for her birthday. Uses Scalloped Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Scalloped Blooms Dies, Nested Essentials Dies, Sunset Shimmer Vellum 12″ x 12″ Specialty Paper, 2026-2028 In Color 12″ x 12″ Pearlized Specialty Paper, Iridescent Pearl…

  • Cutest Crew You Did It Kittens

    My niece, who loves cats as much as I do, just bought her first house! I made this cute card using the Cutest Crew Bundle to congratulate her. Uses Cutest Crew Photopolymer Stamp Set and Banner Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stylish Shapes…

  • New Catalog Stamp Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone could make during my New Catalog Stamp Camp on Sunday afternoon. Uses Balloon Festoon Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Words & Wishes Dies, Balloon Festoon Dies, 2026-2028 In Color 12″ x 12″ Pearlized Specialty Paper, White Gel Pens, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack, Stampin’…

  • Scalloped Blooms Dotty Thanks Cards

    I used the new Scalloped Blooms Bundle and the new In Colors to make these thank you cards. I’m sending them out to some customers along with some paperwork to go along with the new catalog, including my New Catalog Scavenger Hunt. Uses Scalloped Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set and Balloon Festoon Photopolymer Stamp Set plus…