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: Retired Products

  • Hearts & Hugs Hamster Heart Balloon

    I made this adorable card using the Hearts & Hugs Bundle and sent it to a customer for her birthday recently. Uses Hearts & Hugs Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Hearts & Hugs Dies, Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Take…

  • Cheerful Daisies Orange Daisies Birthday

    I used the Cheerful Daisies Set and coordinating dies recently to make this bright, cheery birthday card for a customer.   Uses Cheerful Daisies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Cheerful Daisies Dies, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block D, Take Your…

  • Heartfelt Hexagon Swirls For You

    I made a bunch of this card and sent it out as a thank you to customers who placed an order recently.  I used the Heartfelt Hexagon Set and some other products that are available as Online Exclusives.  Starting today, the Marbled Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper is even available to everyone! Uses Heartfelt Hexagon…

  • Golden Greenery Masked Gratitude

    I made this clean and simple card using some Online Exclusives products, including the Golden Greenery and Simply Zinnia Sets, and some masking as a thank you for a customer recently. Uses Golden Greenery Photopolymer Stamp Set and Simply Zinnia Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block D, Clear Block…

  • Hot Air Balloon Sunset Flight

    I made this fun card using the Hot Air Balloon Set and coordinating dies to send to a customer for her birthday.  I created the sunset sky by scribbling on a clear block with Markers and spritzing with water before pressing the inky block to the cardstock.   Uses Hot Air Balloon Photopolymer Stamp Set…

  • Otterly Amazing Bright Otter Paradise

    I am loving the adorable Otterly Amazing Bundle and coordinating accessories that will be available to everyone as Online Exclusives starting November 5.  I used them to create this fun card to send to one of my Team Members to congratulate her on her sales. Uses Otterly Amazing Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors,…

  • Friends For Life Purple and Yellow Wishes

    I made these quick and easy cards using the Friends For Life Set recently and sent them out as some belated birthday cards.  Which color version do you prefer?   Uses Friends For Life Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim, Full Of Life 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Stampin'…

  • Happy Little Things Industrial Incredible

    Our wonderful soon-to-be son-in-law recently lost his job when the company he worked for was bought out by another company who then decided to shut down operations.  Fortunately, he found another job quickly and it even pays better!  He'll be developing new processes for his new company to make rivets for car companies.  I used…

  • Otterly Amazing Fishing Otter

    Here's the final card we made in my October Club Class featuring Online Exclusives products.  This one gives a sneak peek at the adorable Otterly Amazing Bundle and coordinating accessories coming soon! Uses Otterly Amazing Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat,…

  • Hearts Of Elegance Rose Love

    We made this pretty card during October Club Class.  It features some sneak peeks at upcoming Online Exclusives products, including the lovely Hearts Of Elegance Bundle.   Uses Hearts Of Elegance Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat,…