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 2025-2026 Catalog and about events I offer in my Stampin’ Studio in my home.

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Category: Glimmer, Glitter, & Shimmer Paper

  • Our grandson has been doing state testing in school recently. I made him this card using the Match Day Bundle to tell him that we know he did his best and that we are proud of him. Uses Match Day Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss…

  • Here are the cards everyone could make during my Spring Fling Card Camp on Saturday if they wished. Uses Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set and Falling Snow Cling Stamp plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Balloon Festoon Dies, White Gel Pen, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Adhesive Sheets, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer,…

  • I made this soft, shimmery card using the Fragrant Layers Set to send to my sister-in-law for Easter. It would also work for lots of other occasions. Uses Fragrant Layers Photopolymer Stamp Set and Woolly Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Flower Accents, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block…

  • I made this pretty card using the Sunshine Vibes Bundle to send to a customer as a thank you. Uses Sunshine Vibes Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Sunshine Vibes Dies, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Bone Folder, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Stylish Shapes Dies, Clear Block C, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Mutlipurpose…

  • I used the Reason To Celebrate Set from the Mini Catalog and some accessories from the Online Exclusives to make this soft, pretty, shimmery Easter card for my mother-in-law. Uses Reason To Celebrate Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Bone Folder, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Nested Essentials Dies,…

  • Here are the other seven cards my customers could make during my Birthday Bonanza Stamp Camp on Saturday if they wanted. Uses Friendly Foliage Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Nested Essentials Dies, Clear Block B, Stampin’…

  • Here are the first seven cards everyone could choose to make during my Birthday Bonanza Card Camp on Saturday afternoon. Uses A Little Cheer Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal,…

  • I had fun creating all the layers on this fun fold card that I’m sending to my brother for his birthday. It uses the Banner Sayings Bundle and some new and old accessories. The card opens along the cut in the front with one panel going up and the other going down. Uses Banner Sayings…

  • I made some more last minute Christmas cards using the sneak peek Hope Love & Joy Bundle from the upcoming January – April 2026 Mini Catalog. They also use some retiring products and some other sneak peek products. Uses Hope Love & Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set and Peace On Earth Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’…

  • One of my customers recently joined my Team as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator herself. I made her this card to welcome her to the Team with a small thank you gift for joining. I used the Sweet Jar Set, but the Jar Of Joy Set would also work. Uses Sweet Jar Photopolymer Stamp Set or…