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 September – December 2026 Catalog and about events I offer in my Stampin’ Studio in my home.

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Category: Retired Products

  • Bee My Valentine Bee Garden

    I made this adorable card for a customer as a belated birthday card. It uses the Bee My Valentine Set and coordinating punch. It also uses The Right Words Set. Unfortunately, The Right Words Set just went on the retired list this morning! However, you could easily substitute another sentiment. Uses Bee My Valentine Photopolymer…

  • Filled With Sweetness Strawberries Doily

    I sent this sweet card to a customer to thank her for a recent order. It uses the Filled With Sweetness Bundle and some coordinating accessories from the Online Exclusives. Uses Filled With Sweetness Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper,…

  • Match Day Biggest Fan Trophy

    Stampin’ Up!™ recently sent Demonstrators an e-mail with an idea for coloring Designer Paper images using Soft Pastels. I loved the idea and used it and the Match Day Bundle and coordinating accessories to make this fun card which I’m sending to a Team Member to congratulate her on her recent sales. Uses Match Day…

  • Notes & Totes Shiny Stripes & Stars

    I made these pretty, but quick and easy, note cards using the Notes & Totes Set recently to send to some customers as a thank you for an order. Uses Notes & Totes Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Labeled With Love Punch, Clear Block C, Stampin’ Mist Stamp…

  • Birthday Bonanza Card Camp Follow Up Part 2

    Here are the other seven cards my customers could make during my Birthday Bonanza Stamp Camp on Saturday if they wanted. Uses Friendly Foliage Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Nested Essentials Dies, Clear Block B, Stampin’…

  • Birthday Bonanza Card Camp Follow Up Part One

    Here are the first seven cards everyone could choose to make during my Birthday Bonanza Card Camp on Saturday afternoon. Uses A Little Cheer Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal,…

  • Pop Up Petals Vase Flap

    Several weeks ago Stampin’ Up!™ sent out a weekly inspiration email to Demonstrators with directions on creating a fun flap card. I adapted the idea to make this fun birthday card using the Pop Up Petals Set to send to a long-time friend of ours. Uses Pop Up Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set and Banner Sayings…

  • Jar Of Joy Snowman Squares

    I made this fun card to send to a customer along with some ideas for a stamp set she recently purchased. It uses the Jar Of Joy, Falling Snow, and Banner Sayings Sets which are all Online Exclusives. Uses Jar Of Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set, Falling Snow Cling Stamp, and Banner Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set…

  • Layered Thoughts Star Birthday

    I used the Layered Thoughts Set from the big catalog and the Swirled Designs Set from the Online Exclusives plus a sneak peek bundle from the upcoming March Online Exclusives to make this quick and easy birthday card for my cousin. Uses Layered Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set, Swirled Designs Photopolymer Stamp Set, and Service Essentials…

  • Swirled Designs Pink Tulip Fun Fold

    I’ll be sending this pretty card to one of my Team Members for her birthday soon. It uses the Swirled Designs Bundle and is a fun fold card. Don’t forget that all 2024-2026 In Colors will be retiring soon and are only available while supplies last! This includes products that use the Pretty In Pink,…