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: Punches

  • Leaf Collection Analogous Catalog CASE

    Another customer indicated in her Scavenger Hunt answers that her favorite new In Color is Shy Shamrock and that the analogous card on page 133 is the card she would choose.  So, I CASE'd the card using some leaves cut from the Leaf Collection background stamp.  If you don't know, CASE stands for (Copy And…

  • Translucent Florals Complementary Catalog CASE

    Every year, I create a Scavenger Hunt for the new catalog for my customers.  It's a good way to get them really looking through the catalog so they notice things they might have otherwise missed.  As a thanks for playing along, I send them a $3 coupon to use with me on a future order. …

  • New Catalog Stamp Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone could make at my New Catalog Stamp Camp over the weekend if they wanted.   Uses Adventurous Sky Cling Stamp Set plus Stampin' Dimensionals, Adventurous Sky Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Grid Paper, Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush, Stampin' Seal, Paper Trimmer, Night…

  • 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. …

  • Wonderful Thoughts Unbounded Hello Flowers

    The Wonderful Thoughts Stamp Set and coordinating dies in the current annual catalog are carrying over to the new catalog which goes into effect on May 1.  However, they will only be available separately, not as the money-saving bundle.  I used this pretty bundle and some new In Color accessories to make these pretty cards. …

  • Cutest Cows Pink and Purple Cow

    I used the adorable Cutest Cows Bundle from the Mini Catalog and some retiring accessories from the big catalog to make this sweet thank you card I sent to a customer.  The Cutest Cows Set and Cutest Cows Builder Punch are carrying over to the new annual catalog, but only as individual items.  The money-saving…

  • Leaf Collection Spring Greens Wish

    I combined a new background stamp, Leaf Collection, available May 1 with some retiring accessories and a stamp set which is carrying over to make this pretty card.  I sent it to a new Team Member to welcome her to my Team. Uses Leaf Collection Cling Stamp and Hooray For Surprises Photopolymer Stamp Set plus…

  • Latte Love Coffee Dots On Me

    I used all the products included in the Online Exclusives A Little Latte Suite Collection, including the Latte Love Set and Dies, to make this fun card.  I sent it out to some customers as a thank you for purchases during February.  Uses Latte Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Pecan Pie Cardstock, Pecan Pie Classic…

  • Happy Little Things Sweet Celebration

    I used some retiring accessories and the Happy Little Things Bundle available as part of the Online Exclusives to make this pretty card.  I sent it to a new Team Member to welcome her to my Team! Uses Happy Little Things Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Sweet Sorbet Cardstock, Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad, Petal Pink…