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.

The content in this blog is the sole responsibility of Michele Reynolds as an Independent Stampin’ Up!™ Demonstrator and the use of and content of classes, services, or products offered is not endorsed by Stampin’ Up!™. All images © Stampin’ Up! 2026.

Category: Retired Products

  • Here are the cards everyone got to make at my Christmas In July Stamp Camp over the weekend. Uses A Little Cheer Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals,…

  • One of the perks of being a Demonstrator with Stampin' Up!™ is a weekly inspiration e-mail filled with business tips and stamping ideas.  A recent e-mail showed a fun way to use the Iridescent Treat Bags available as a new Online Exclusive product.  Slide a piece of cardstock into a bag and then heat the…

  • I made this pretty card using new Online Exclusives products, including the Perfectly Pears Bundle.  I'm sending it out to some customers as a thank you.  Uses Perfectly Pears Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Muted Palette Dots, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Pierce…

  • Here's another card I'm sending to a customer who played along with my New Catalog Scavenger Hunt.  She said Secret Sea was her favorite new In Color.  I used the Framed Scenes Bundle and Textured Notes Set from Online Exclusives to make this card. Uses Framed Scenes Cling Stamp Set and Textured Notes Cling Stamp…

  • I love how easy it is to make pretty cards with the Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape.  I used it with a sentiment from the Storybook Life Set, a carryover product, to make this card which I'm sending to a customer who played along with my New Catalog Scavenger Hunt.  She said Strawberry Slush was her…

  • I used products from the new Painterly Pears Suite Collection, including the Perfectly Pears Bundle, to make this pretty, fun fold card.  I'm sending it to a customer who played along with my New Catalog Scavenger Hunt and indicated that Darling Duckling is her favorite new In Color.  Uses Perfectly Pears Photopolymer Stamp Set plus…

  • The new Party Celebrations Set, now available as an Online Exclusive from Stampin' Up!™, is perfect for making quick and easy cards for lots of occasions.  I used it here to make a fun birthday card that went out recently. Uses Party Celebrations Photopolymer Stamp Set and Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Take Your…

  • There are only a couple of days left to take advantage of the Suite Sale from Stampin' Up!™  Here's a pretty birthday card I made using the Inspiring Imperfections Bundle and several other products you can save on during the sale. Uses Inspiring Imperfections Photopolymer Stamp Set and Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Inspiring…

  • My niece in the Coast Guard was recently promoted.  I made her this card using the Sunrise Sailing Bundle and a bit of Boho Vibes Designer Paper to let her know that we are proud of her.  This card also uses some sneak peek embellishments from the upcoming July Online Exclusives. Uses Sunrise Sailing Photopolymer…

  • Here's another pretty birthday card I created to send out this month.  I used the beautiful Inspiring Imperfections Bundle to make it and another sneak peek ribbon from upcoming Online Exclusives.  Uses Inspiring Imperfections Photopolymer Stamp Set and Year Of Flowers Cling Stamp Set plus Inspiring Imperfections Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini…