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.

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Category: Retired Products

  • Sending Love Petunia Pink Mail

    I used the Sending Love Set and coordinating dies to make this fun card which I sent out to a Team Member recently as a belated birthday card. Uses Sending Love Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, 2024-2026 In Color Resin Dots, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine,…

  • Cheerful Daisies Autumn Daisies Oops Cards

    Wooo hooo!  The September – December 2024 Mini Catalog goes live today!  It is chock full of amazing products!  One of my favorites is the gorgeous Splendid Autumn 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper.  I used some of the floral patterns in it along with the "oops" sentiment from the Cheerful Daisies Set to make…

  • Reindeer Fun Golden Christmas Together

    We made this quick and easy Christmas card during August Club Class.  It uses the some heat embossing, the Reindeer Fun Bundle, and the gorgeous Gold Dipped Mix & Match Cards & Envelopes coming soon. Uses Reindeer Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Modern Oval Punch, Stampin' Cut…

  • Light The Year Framed Bright Lantern

    The new Light The Year Bundle in the upcoming Mini Catalog makes beautiful cards for the holidays.  We used it in August Club Class to make this pretty card.   Uses Light The Year Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear…

  • 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…

  • Autumn Expressions Grateful Plaid

    We played with sneak peek products from the upcoming September – December 2024 Mini Catalog during my August Club Class.  This first card uses some of the products in the Splendid Autumn Suite Collection, including the Autumn Expressions Bundle. Uses Autumn Expressions Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin'…

  • Something Fancy Mosaic Thank You Boxes

    I found this unique closure small treat box online on a fellow Demonstrator's blog (here).  I used it and some of the Mediterrannean Blooms Designer Series Paper on sale this month to make these cute little boxes.  I filled them with some votive candles and added a tag stamped with the Something Fancy Set.  I…

  • Ice Cream Swirl Popcorn Yum Tags

    Back in July, we were treated to a weekend getaway by my husband's employer.  We stayed in a cabin in Deep Creek Lake, MD.  They gave us a goody bag filled with snacks and drinks, arranged a couple of picnic meals, and had pontoon boats we could use to go out on the lake.  One…

  • Hooray For Surprises Scalloped Gift Box

    I decorated one of the cute Scalloped Gift Card Boxes with the Hooray For Surprises Set and coordinating dies.  I then filled it with retired accessories.  This was the extra treat I gave my July Club Host along with her order.  When the heart tag is peeled up the message underneath reads "You're The Best"…

  • Autumn Expressions Grateful Curry Leaves

    I used several products from the Splendid Autumn Suite Collection, including the Autumn Expressions Bundle, to make this pretty card.  I sent it out to some customers as a thank you for a recent order.  These products are sneak peeks from the upcoming new Mini Catalog. Uses Autumn Expressions Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips…