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.

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Category: Ribbon, Thread, Trim, & Twine

  • Yay! The new Stampin’ Up!™ catalog is here! You can start ordering from it today! I used the gorgeous Lily Of The Valley Bundle to make this pretty card for my mother-in-law for Mother’s Day. Uses Lily Of The Valley Photopolymer Stamp Set and Fragrant Layers Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine,…

  • Here’s another card I made using a new In Color, Golden Glow, and a new Bundle, Exciting Times, to send out to some customers along with some paperwork for the new catalog. This includes my New Catalog Scavenger Hunt. Uses Exciting Times Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Rounded Rectangle Punch, Stampin’…

  • I used the new Scalloped Blooms Bundle to make these pretty thank you cards featuring the new 2026-2028 In Colors. I’m sending them to some customers along with paperwork to go along with the new catalog, including my New Catalog Scavenger Hunt. Uses Scalloped Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Scalloped…

  • I made this pretty card using the new Fern & Flora Bundle and coordinating products to send to a few customers along with a copy of the new catalog and some paperwork to go with it. Uses Fern & Flora Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss…

  • I used the Pop Up Petals Bundle and some retiring products to make this pretty, shiny thank you card for a customer. Uses Pop-Up Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C,…

  • Our grandson has been doing state testing in school recently. I made him this card using the Match Day Bundle to tell him that we know he did his best and that we are proud of him. Uses Match Day Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss…

  • Unfortunately, a long-time customer recently lost one of her sisters. I made this card for her using some sneak peek products, including the Phrases & Frames Bundle. I also colored some designer paper using the Stampin’ Brayer and Stampin’ Blends. Uses Phrases & Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Phrases &…

  • Our son and son-in-law recently bought a new hybrid car. I made this fun card using a mix of retiring and new products, including the Balloon Festoon Bundle, to send to them congratulating them on the purchase. Uses Balloon Festoon Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss…

  • I used a bunch of retiring products, including the Gathering Moments Set, to make this pretty thank you card for a customer. Uses Gathering Moments Cling Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Seal, Mini…

  • I used sneak peek products from the Scenic Coast Suite Collection, including the Sunset Coast Bundle, to make this pretty card. I’m sending it to a Team Member for her birthday. Uses Sunset Coast Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Sunset Coast Dies, Scenic Coast…