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: Glossy, Matte, Resin, & Sparkle Dots

  • Beautiful Motifs Simple Celebration

    Here’s a pretty card I sent out as a belated birthday card this month.  It uses the Beautiful Motifs Set, which is available as part of the Suite Sale. Uses Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Damask Designs Embossing Folder, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce…

  • Textured Notes Leafy Birthday

    I took advantage of the Suite Sale being offered by Stampin' Up!™ this month to buy the Botanical Textures Suite Collection, which includes the Textured Notes Bundle.  I used products from this suite collection to make a birthday card to send out this month. This card also uses a sneak peek ribbon from upcoming Online…

  • Feathered Fun Party Parakeets

    Our grandson turns 9 later this week.  He still loves birds and when I asked him what kind of images I should use to make his birthday card, his immediate response was "birds."  So, the Feathered Fun Set was the perfect choice!  Uses Feathered Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set and All Zipped Up Cling Stamp Set…

  • Feathered Fun Cardinal Love

    I used the Feathered Fun Set to make a Father's Day card for our son for this year.  Uses Feathered Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set and Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner and/or…

  • Summer Fun Stamp Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone got to make during my Summer Fun Stamp Camp on Saturday.  Uses Along These Lines Photopolymer Stamp Set and Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’…

  • Notes & Totes Country Lace Beach Bag

    One of my customers came to my Summer Fun Stamp Camp at my house on Saturday.  It was her first time coming to an event and it was great to finally meet her in person!  I made this little tote bag for her using the Notes & Totes Bundle and filled it with some retired…

  • Cheers & Sips Lemonade Cheers

    Here's another one of the cards I created to send out along with paperwork to go with the new catalog. It uses the fun Cheers & Sips Bundle and a fun watercoloring technique.   Uses Cheers & Sips Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Heat…

  • Along These Lines Tiger Stripes Hello

    Every year when the new catalog comes out, I create a bunch of paperwork to go along with the catalog including a New Catalog Scavenger Hunt, a wish list, a new In Colors color combos sheet, and a bookmark showing all the new In Colors.  I then send these papers to the customers I had…

  • New Catalog Stamp Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone got to make during my New Catalog Stamp Camp on Saturday. Uses Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Take Your Pick, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Basic White Cardstock, Timid…

  • Peekaboo Forest Stump Bear Wishes

    My young nephew is celebrating his birthday this weekend.  I made this cute card using the Peekaboo Forest Bundle and Spring Corners Bundles, both Online Exclusives, to send to him. Uses Peekaboo Forest Photopolymer Stamp Set and Spring Corners Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Snips…