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

  • Bright Borders Misty Floral Congrats

    I took advantage of the sale Stampin' Up!™ recently offered on the Two-Tone Cardstock to buy several packages.  I used some of the Misty Moonlight Two-Tone Cardstock along with the Bright Borders Set to make this soft, pretty card.  I'm sending it to one of my Team Members to congratulate her on her sales. Uses…

  • Arched Wishes Lemon Berry Cupcake

    I used the Arched Wishes Set, available as an Online Exclusive, to make this fun birthday card for my niece.  Uses Arched Wishes Cling Stamp Set plus Berry Burst Two-Tone 12" x 12" Cardstock, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder, Clear Block B, Clear Block…

  • All Zipped Up Sunflower Field

    I used a sentiment from the All Zipped Up Set on this pretty card made with the gorgeous new Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder and some of our awesome Two-Tone Cardstock.  It's going out to a customer soon. Uses All Zipped Up Cling Stamp Set plus Crushed Curry Two-Tone 12" x 12" Cardstock, Stampin' Cut &…

  • Christmas In July Stamp Camp Follow Up

    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,…

  • Blooming Phrases Shiny Floral Celebration

    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…

  • Perfectly Pears Criss Cross Thanks

    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…

  • Terrific Toadstools Strawberry Shroom

    Here’s the final card I’m sending out to a customer who played along with my New Catalog Scavenger Hunt.  Her card features the Terrific Toadstools Bundle and the Strawberry Slush color that she indicated was her favorite new In Color.  Uses Terrific Toadstools Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Joined Together 3D Embossing Folder, Stampin’ Cut &…

  • Feathered Fun Timid Sparrow Thanks

    I made this pretty card as a thank you for some customers recently.  It uses the Feathered Fun and Beautiful Motif Sets.  Uses Feathered Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set and Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set plus 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Stampin’ Mist…

  • Framed Scenes Textured Lighthouse Thanks

    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…

  • Sunshine Vibes Fireworks Celebration

    HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! I used the Joseph’s Coat technique to create this fun fireworks card for July 4th using the Sunshine Vibes Set.  I really hope our country gets back on the right track soon.  Uses Sunshine Vibes Photopolymer Stamp Set and Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Heat Tool, Take Your Pick, Grid…