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: Ribbon, Thread, Trim, & Twine

  • My husband and I recently returned from a fantastic trip to Alaska and the Yukon. We were even lucky enough to see the Northern Lights a couple of nights. So, the gorgeous new Lights Of Aurora Suite Collection, which includes the Light & Wonder Bundle, was a must have purchase for me. I used the…

  • Here are the cards everyone got to make at my Fall Fun Stamp Camp over the weekend. Uses Autumn Trees Cling Stamp Set and Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block F, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal,…

  • I used some Sponge Daubers to color the large "happy" sentiment from the Happy Place Set before stamping it.  I'm sending this fun card to a Team member for her birthday. Uses Happy Place Cling Stamp Set plus 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Clear Block…

  • One of my fellow Demos recently lost her father-in-law.  I made this pretty card using the new Gathering Moments Bundle to send her and her husband to let them know I am thinking of them.   Uses Gathering Moments Cling Stamp Set and Wonderful Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Wonderful Thoughts…

  • One of the perks of being a Demonstrator is being able to preorder new products before they are available to the general public.  I used the Simply Said Set and some new accessories available soon to make this fun card.  I'm sending it out along with a copy of the new Mini Catalog to some…

  • I used a bunch of In Color products which are on sale this month for 15% off to make this late-summer birthday card I'm sending to a customer.  It also uses the Notes & Totes Bundle. Uses Notes & Totes Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Classic Stampin' Spot Small Assortment 1, 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls,…

  • My grandson goes back to school next week.  He's in the 4th grade already!  I made this fun, no-stamping card for him using the Alphabet A La Mode Dies and the fun Otterly Adorable Designer Series Paper on the Last Chance products list. Uses Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss…

  • I used the Terrific Toadstools Bundle to make this playful card.  I'm sending it out to some customers as a thank you for recent purchases.  Uses Terrific Toadstools Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Kintsugi Inspirations 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Terrific Toadstools Builder Punch, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer,…

  • I made this pretty card using the Perfectly Pears Bundle to send to a member of my Team to congratulate her on her recent sales. Uses Perfectly Pears Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear…

  • I needed to get a catalog out to a customer quickly, so I made this super quick and easy card using the Blooming Phrases Set to go along with the catalog.  Uses Blooming Phrases Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Beautiful Gallery 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Pierce…