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: Making A Difference Program

  • Making A Difference Product Giveback Update

    Thank you for supporting the Love & Courage Stamp Set, our Stampin’ Up!™ Product Giveback from 2025! Through the incredible support and contributions from demonstrators and customers, Stampin’ Up!™ was able to donate over $19,000 to breast cancer organizations in Europe, North America, and the South Pacific! All of your efforts to support this incredible…

  • August Christmas Card Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone got to make during my August Christmas Card Camp over the weekend. Uses Christmas Crew Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Impressions Plate, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block C,…

  • Love & Courage Pink Ribbon Hope

    One of my customer friends is going through chemotherapy right now for her breast cancer. I made this pretty card using the Love & Courage Set to let her know that I’m thinking of her. Don’t forget that the Love & Courage Set in the Mini Catalog is this year’s Making A Difference product. For…

  • Love & Courage World Card Making Day Inspired Cards

    Stampin’ Up!™ provided participants in World Card Making Day (#WorldCardMakingDay25) with some sketch templates before the event. During the event, they showed some wonderful cards using these sketches. I was inspired to use the Love & Courage Set with these sketches to make these cards. Don’t forget that the Love & Courage Set in the…

  • Fall Fun Stamp Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone got to make at my Fall Fun Stamp Camp over the weekend. Uses Autumn Trees Cling Stamp Set and Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block F, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal,…

  • Making A Difference Product Giveback Update

    Thank you for supporting the Sentimental Christmas 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, our Stampin’ Up!™ Product Giveback from the September–December 2024 Mini Catalog! Through the incredible support and contributions from demonstrators and customers, Stampin’ Up!™ was able to donate over $86,000 to programs that support children’s literacy! All of your efforts to support this…

  • Light The Year Lantern Easel Card

    We made this fun easel Christmas card using the Light The Year Bundle during November Club Class.  It also uses the Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper, which is the Making A Difference product for this year. For each pack of the Sentimental Christmas Designer Paper purchased, Stampin' Up!™ will donate $3 to children's literacy organizations.…

  • Greetings Of The Season Accordion Fun Fold

    We made Christmas cards during my November Club Class that all featured a fun fold as well.  The first card we made was this one using the Greetings Of The Season Set, which is part of the Online Exclusives.  It also uses the Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper, which is the Making A Difference product…

  • Reindeer Fun Busted Canvas

    Busted Canvas projects are all the rage right now.  You can easily use our Designer Series Paper to make a busted canvas card like we did during my September Club Class.  We used the Reindeer Fun Bundle and some pretty papers from the Mini Catalog. Uses Reindeer Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set, Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin'…

  • Hang An Ornament Gift Card Holder

    We used the Hang An Ornament Bundle from the upcoming Mini Catalog to make a fun, interactive gift card holder during August Club Class.  The ornament on the front of the card peels up so the recipient can hang it on their tree and still enjoy a message underneath the ornament as well as a…