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.

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: Ribbon, Thread, Trim, & Twine

  • Inspiring Imperfections Falling Teacups

    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…

  • Textured Notes Leafy Birthday

    I took advantage of the Suite Sale being offered by Stampin' Up!™ this month to buy the Botanical Textures Suite Collection, which includes the Textured Notes Bundle.  I used products from this suite collection to make a birthday card to send out this month. This card also uses a sneak peek ribbon from upcoming Online…

  • Feathered Fun Party Parakeets

    Our grandson turns 9 later this week.  He still loves birds and when I asked him what kind of images I should use to make his birthday card, his immediate response was "birds."  So, the Feathered Fun Set was the perfect choice!  Uses Feathered Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set and All Zipped Up Cling Stamp Set…

  • Summer Fun Stamp Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone got to make during my Summer Fun Stamp Camp on Saturday.  Uses Along These Lines Photopolymer Stamp Set and Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Clear Block H, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin'…

  • Notes & Totes Country Lace Beach Bag

    One of my customers came to my Summer Fun Stamp Camp at my house on Saturday.  It was her first time coming to an event and it was great to finally meet her in person!  I made this little tote bag for her using the Notes & Totes Bundle and filled it with some retired…

  • Sweet Jar Cookie Jar Treats

    Here's another one of the cards I created to send out along with paperwork to go with the new catalog. It uses the new Sweet Jar Bundle.   Uses Sweet Jar Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Pressed Flower Motifs, Take Your Pick, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Clear…

  • Poppin’ By Bowl Of Popcorn

    I made this fun card using the Poppin' By Bundle to send to a friend for her birthday.  I made the "bowl" by gluing some thin strips of cardstock to a white rectangle and then cutting out a half circle using a circle die.   Uses Poppin' By Cling Stamp Set plus 2025-2027 In Color…

  • Inspiring Imperfections Teacup Mum Thanks

    Here's one of the cards I created to send out along with paperwork to go with the new catalog.  It uses the new Inspiring Imperfections Bundle. Uses Inspiring Imperfections Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Flower Accents, Kintsugi Inspirations 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper, Inspiring Imperfections Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Bone Folder, Take…

  • Along These Lines Tiger Stripes Hello

    Every year when the new catalog comes out, I create a bunch of paperwork to go along with the catalog including a New Catalog Scavenger Hunt, a wish list, a new In Colors color combos sheet, and a bookmark showing all the new In Colors.  I then send these papers to the customers I had…

  • Extraordinary Flora Scattered Flora Congratulations

    The daughter of an old friend of ours just got engaged.  I made this pretty card using the Extraordinary Flora Bundle and Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape to send to the happy couple. Uses Extraordinary Flora Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Extraordinary Flora Die, Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape, Heat Tool, Take Your…