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

  • Day To Celebrate Blue Ribbon Congrats

    We used the Day To Celebrate Stamp Set, which can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration 2025, to make this fun congratulations card at February Club Class.  It also uses a couple of accessories that can be earned for FREE! Uses Day To Celebrate Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss…

  • Dance With Me Plaid Dancers

    We did some paper-piecing and watercoloring with Stampin' Blends to make this fun card during February Club Class.  It uses the Dance With Me Set that can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration 2025. Uses Dance With Me Photopolymer Stamp Set and Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin'…

  • Beautiful Butterflies Celebration Pennants

    We used some of the products you can earn for FREE during Sale-A-Bration 2025 to make cards during February Club Class.  This first card uses the Beautiful Butterflies Set from the Mini Catalog, which was added as a choice when you make a $60 purchase at the beginning of the month, plus a couple of…

  • Friendly Seagulls French Fries Heart

    I made this fun card using the Friendly Seagulls Set as a Valentine's Day card for our son and grandson.  Our grandson LOVES birds, so I knew he'd appreciate the card even if it isn't a traditional Valentine.    Uses Friendly Seagulls Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss…

  • Hearts & Hugs Walrus Love

    I used the Hearts & Hugs Set and Hearts Of Elegance Bundle to make this fun Valentine card for my husband.   Uses Hearts & Hugs Cling Stamp Set and Hearts Of Elegance Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat Clear Block E, Clear Block H, Take…

  • Everyday Arches Rainbow Hearts Love

    I saw a card online the other day where someone had used this sentiment from the Everyday Arches Set wrapped around the top of a heart cut out.  I loved the idea, so I created my own version as a Valentine to send to our son and son-in-law.   Uses Everyday Arches Photopolymer Stamp Set…

  • Corner In Bloom Framed Love

    I used several products that can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration, including the Corner In Bloom Stamp Set, to make this pretty card for my sister-in-law for Valentine's Day.  I got the idea of adding color to the dry embossed cardstock using a Sponge Dauber from another Demonstrator. Uses Corner In Bloom Photopolymer Stamp…

  • Bee My Valentine Sweet Honey Card & Bag

    I used the Bee My Valentine Set and coordinating punch to make this cute card and matching treat bag for my young nephew for Valentine's Day.   Uses Bee My Valentine Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Bee Builder Punch, Something Fancy Dies, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear…

  • Hearts Of Elegance Valentine Cards

    I used the Hearts Of Elegance Bundle to make these two pretty Valentine cards for my mom and mother-in-law. Uses Hearts Of Elegance Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder, Bough Punch, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block…

  • Adventurous Sky Plane Arches

    Our older son is celebrating his birthday soon.  I used the Adventurous Sky Bundle to make his birthday card since he works for a company that has close ties to the aviation industry.    Uses Adventurous Sky Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Opal Round Assortment, Take To The…