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: Glimmer, Glitter, & Shimmer Paper

  • Lovely & Sweet Glittery Cocoa Congrats

    I tried heat embossing on glimmer paper to make this pretty congratulations card for one of my Team Members.  I stamped the cocoa pods image from the Lovely & Sweet Set and heat embossed it in gold first, but it didn't show up as well as I wanted.  So, I stamped it again trying to…

  • September Christmas Card Camp Follow Up

    During my September Christmas Card Camp this last weekend, everyone got to make Christmas cards of their choice from the following designs. Uses Frosted Forest Photopolymer Stamp Set and Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block E, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Seal, Mini…

  • Reindeer Fun Leaping Deer

    I got the chance to play with some new products the other day and created a fun and easy Christmas card.  These products, including the Reindeer Fun Bundle, will be available to everyone starting September 4 when the September – December 2024 Mini Catalog goes live.  If you are a regular customer of mine, you…

  • Country Flowers Can of Leaves

    This is the next card we made in my June Club Class featuring new Bundles and new In Colors.  This one showcases the Country Flowers Bundle and Shy Shamrock color.  It also uses a couple of fun techniques. Uses Country Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set and Leaf Collection Stamp plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue,…

  • Country Flowers Sparkly Milk Can

    One of my customers said that Pretty In Pink was her favorite new In Color when answering the Scavenger Hunt questions.  Pretty In Pink is actually a returning color and she said she was so glad it was back because she never stopped using it!  She also indicated that the complementary card on page 133…

  • Simply Zinnia Unbounded Thanks Bag and Card

    Every year, I challenge my customers to list sets they think will retire during my Retirement List Contest.  The best guessers get a coupon from me to use on a future order and everyone who participates gets an assortment of new embellishments.  Here's a card and matching bag I made using the Simply Zinnia Bundle…

  • Country Flowers Sparkle Teapots

    Here are some more cards I made using sneak peek products, including the Country Flowers Bundle, to send out to customers who got a catalog from me in the mail.  I also sent them paperwork like my Scavenger Hunt to go with the catalog.  I did use some retiring jewels on the cards as well. …

  • Beautiful Balloons Gingham Squares Celebration

    I used retiring products including the Beautiful Balloons Stamp Set to make this fun birthday card.  I sent it to one of my Team Members.   Uses Beautiful Balloons Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad, Blueberry Bushel Cardstock, Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Soft Shimmer 12" x 12" Paper…

  • Quiet Meadow Glimmer Fern

    I used a bunch of retiring products including the Quiet Meadow Set and Oceanfront Set to make this card.  I sent it to my younger son and his partner along with some souvenirs we bought for them while on our recent vacation in Europe. Uses Quiet Meadow Cling Stamp Set and Oceanfront Photopolymer Stamp Set…

  • Lasting Joy Petunia Pop Birthday

    I'm really sorry that the Lasting Joy Stamp Set is retiring.  I purchased it just because it was on sale at one point, but it has become one of my favorite, go-to sets for making soft and pretty cards of all types.  I combined it with several other retiring products and some of the gorgeous…