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

  • Circle Sayings Eclipse Thanks

    Our older son bought us some eclipse-viewing sunglasses at the same time that he bought some for himself and our grandson.  Thanks to the glasses and mostly clear skies, we were able to enjoy watching the solar eclipse on Monday afternoon.  We didn't get a full eclipse, but we got most of it!  I made…

  • 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…

  • Heartfelt Hexagon Spring Flower Joy

    I sent this spring-themed card to a customer for her birthday.  It uses the Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle. Uses Heartfelt Hexagon Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Sweet Sorbet Cardstock, Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad, Pool Party Cardstock, Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Subtles Stampin' Write Marker Assortment, 2022-2024 In Colors Stampin' Write Marker Assortment,…

  • Excellent Eggs Easter Bunny Bags and Card

    I made these fun Easter treat bags and a matching card using the Excellent Eggs Bundle.  I sent one bag and card to my brother and his family which includes my young nephew and I'm giving the other bag and card to my son and grandson. Uses Excellent Eggs Cling Stamp Set plus Misty Moonlight…

  • Happy Little Things Incredible Butterflies

    Here's another bright and cheery card I sent to a customer along with a coupon she earned from me.  It uses the wonderful Happy Little Things Set available as an Online Exclusive.   Uses Happy Little Things Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Azure Afternoon Cardstock, Azure Afternoon Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Blueberry Bushel Cardstock, Blueberry Bushel…

  • Painted Lavender Field Notes Bouquet

    I used the Painted Lavender Bundle and Notes Of Nature Set to make this gorgeous birthday card for one of my customers.  I used the "rock and roll" technique on the large flower bouquet image to add a little depth.   Uses Painted Lavender Photopolymer Stamp Set and Notes Of Nature Cling Stamp Set plus…

  • Excellent Eggs Blue Bunny Easter

    I used a sentiment from the Excellent Eggs Set and created some "faux suede" bunnies using the Easter Bunny punch to make this sweet Easter card for my nephew and his family. Uses Excellent Eggs Cling Stamp Set plus Boho Blue Cardstock, Misty Moonlight Cardstock, Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Countryside Inn…

  • Notes Of Nature Ombre Green Leaves

    I sent this pretty ombre card to a friend for her birthday.  She loves to go hiking, so I figured the Notes Of Nature Set was perfect for making her card.  I also used an emboss resist technique where I added the green inks with the new Stampin' Brayer.  Happy St. Patrick's Day tomorrow as…

  • Notes Of Nature Simple Almond Birthday

    Here's a quick and easy birthday card I made with the Notes of Nature Set and some of the pretty floral designs cut from the Nature's Sweetness Designer Paper using the Lovely & Sweet Dies.   Uses Notes Of Nature Cling Stamp Set plus Pecan Pie Cardstock, Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock,…

  • Happy Little Things Fern Celebration

    Here's another fun set that Stampin' Up!™ is now offering as part of the Online Exclusives called Happy Little Things.  I combined it with some accessories from the Mini Catalog to make this bright, springy card I sent a customer along with a coupon she earned from me.   Uses Happy Little Things Photopolymer Stamp…