Inspiration Ink

Designs and inspiration from Michele Reynolds, Independent Stampin' Up!™ Demonstrator in central Maryland.

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Category: Retired Products

  • I’m loving the new Product of the Month offerings from Stampin’ Up!™. This month’s offering is the amazing Fabulous Sayings Set. I combined it with the new Sunshine & Tulips Set to make this pretty birthday card for a long-time friend. Here’s a fun tip for you. Cut your stamps apart so you can easily…

  • I decided to create a little spring in my Stampin’ Studio to counteract all the cold weather we’ve had recently. I used the sneak peek Sunshine & Tulips Set from the upcoming January – April 2026 Mini Catalog and some sneak peek accessories as well. I’m sending this card to one of my Team Members…

  • I used the retiring Textured Notes Stamp Set and some of the December Product of the Month True Blue Florals 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper to make this pretty thank you card. I’m sending it to some customers as a thank you for purchases last month. Uses Textured Notes Cling Stamp Set plus Stampin’…

  • I had to play with the adorable Gingerbread Man Bundle one more time before it retires. So, I made this fun Christmas card to send out. Uses Gingerbread Man Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Clear Block B, Clear…

  • Here’s another quick and easy last minute Christmas card I made using the retiring Light & Wonder Bundle. I’m really sorry that this bundle is retiring, but I’m glad the pretty coordinating designer paper is sticking around. Uses Light & Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer,…

  • I made some more last minute Christmas cards using the sneak peek Hope Love & Joy Bundle from the upcoming January – April 2026 Mini Catalog. They also use some retiring products and some other sneak peek products. Uses Hope Love & Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set and Peace On Earth Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’…

  • I combined the sneak peek Woolly Friends Bundle and some upcoming designer paper with some retiring products to make this fun Christmas card I’m sending out. I even made the lamb’s body soft and fluffy using the retiring White 3/8″ Fluffy Trim! Uses Woolly Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set and Peace On Earth Photopolymer Stamp Set…

  • Here are some last minute Christmas cards I made using the Jolly Delivery Bundle and coordinating accessories that are all retiring soon. Uses Jolly Delivery Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Tear & Tape…

  • Don’t forget about December birthdays during this busy holiday season. Here’s a pretty birthday card I made for my sister-in-law using the Layers Of Beauty Bundle. Uses Layers Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set and Blooming Phrases Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Damask Designs Embossing Folder, Beautiful Gallery 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Cut &…

  • You can create a lovely card by just combining a sentiment with some accessories. Here’s a pretty, traditional style Christmas card I’m sending out soon using the Wishing You Joy Set from the Mini Catalog. Uses Wishing You Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Garden Green Two-Tone 12″ x 12″ Cardstock, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine,…