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

  • Storybook Life Floral Smiles

    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…

  • Perfectly Pears Fun Fold Hello

    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…

  • Sunshine Vibes Boho Sunrise Vibes

    Today is the last chance to take advantage of the Suite Sale from Stampin’ Up!™ and save!  I used the Suite Sale to order the Boho Vibes Suite Collection, which includes the Sunshine Vibes Stamp Set.  I used the products to make this fun card which I’m sending to one of my customers who played…

  • Beautiful Motifs Simple Celebration

    Here’s a pretty card I sent out as a belated birthday card this month.  It uses the Beautiful Motifs Set, which is available as part of the Suite Sale. Uses Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Damask Designs Embossing Folder, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce…

  • 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…