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

  • Latte Love Coffee Cup Fun Fold

    We made this fun fold card with a belly band using the Latte Love Bundle during October Club Class.  It features lots of Online Exclusives products.   Uses Latte Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Simply Shammy and/or Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner and Stampin' Scrub, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine,…

  • Golden Greenery Gold & Silver Bells

    We concentrated on using some of the amazing products that are only available as Online Exclusives during October Club Class.  Here's the first card we made using some of the products in the Season Of Green & Gold Suite Collection, including the Golden Greenery Bundle and Greetings Of The Season Set.  It also features heat…

  • Autumn Expressions Golden Change

    My niece recently accepted a new teaching position at University College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland!  The "change can be beautiful" sentiment in the Autumn Expressions Set was perfect to wish her well in her new adventure.   Uses Autumn Expressions Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine,…

  • Autumn Expressions Lakeside Thoughts

    My husband's uncle was recently in the hospital for some surgery.  I made this card using the Autumn Expressions Bundle to send to him to let him know that we hope he is feeling better soon. Uses Autumn Expressions Cling Stamp Set and Wonderful Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut &…

  • Simply Zinnia Red Flower Thoughts

    One of my Team Members has been suffering with back pain lately.  I sent her this card made with the Online Exclusive Simply Zinnia Bundle to let her know I'm thinking of her and hoping she feels better soon. Uses Simply Zinnia Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Petal Pink & White 1/4" Diagonal…

  • Rustic Crate Herbs For You

    I made this pretty card using the Rustic Crate Set and matching dies plus a little watercoloring.  I sent it to a customer as a thank you recently for referring a friend to me.   Uses Rustic Crate Photopolymer Stamp Set and Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Petal…

  • Frosted Forest Celebration Tree

    Our younger son works for the city of Ann Arbor, MI as a senior analyst in their sustainability office.  One of the projects he's led is their 10,000 Trees Initiative.  He was recently interviewed by MLive about the fact that they have met their goal 6 years ahead of schedule!  We are so proud of…

  • Winterly Tree Tops Cardinals Birthday

    My wonderful husband celebrated his birthday earlier this week.  He loves birds and really liked the cards I showed earlier that were inspired by Creativity Now products, so I decided to use the Winterly Tree Tops Bundle to make his birthday card. Uses Winterly Tree Tops Cling Stamp Set and Country Birdhouse Photopolymer Stamp Set…

  • Lovely & Sweet Vanilla Congrats

    Here's another card I made for a Team Member recently to congratulate her on her sales.  It uses the Lovely & Sweet Set and coordinating dies and designer paper. Uses Lovely & Sweet Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut &…

  • Wonderful Thoughts Autumn Congrats Scene

    I combined some products from the Mini Catalog with the Wonderful Thoughts Stamp Set and coordinating dies to make this pretty card.  I sent it to one of my Team Members to congratulate her on her sales.  Uses Wonderful Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine…