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

  • Hang An Ornament Gift Card Holder

    We used the Hang An Ornament Bundle from the upcoming Mini Catalog to make a fun, interactive gift card holder during August Club Class.  The ornament on the front of the card peels up so the recipient can hang it on their tree and still enjoy a message underneath the ornament as well as a…

  • Autumn Expressions Grateful Plaid

    We played with sneak peek products from the upcoming September – December 2024 Mini Catalog during my August Club Class.  This first card uses some of the products in the Splendid Autumn Suite Collection, including the Autumn Expressions Bundle. Uses Autumn Expressions Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin'…

  • Something Fancy Mosaic Thank You Boxes

    I found this unique closure small treat box online on a fellow Demonstrator's blog (here).  I used it and some of the Mediterrannean Blooms Designer Series Paper on sale this month to make these cute little boxes.  I filled them with some votive candles and added a tag stamped with the Something Fancy Set.  I…

  • Ice Cream Swirl Popcorn Yum Tags

    Back in July, we were treated to a weekend getaway by my husband's employer.  We stayed in a cabin in Deep Creek Lake, MD.  They gave us a goody bag filled with snacks and drinks, arranged a couple of picnic meals, and had pontoon boats we could use to go out on the lake.  One…

  • Hooray For Surprises Scalloped Gift Box

    I decorated one of the cute Scalloped Gift Card Boxes with the Hooray For Surprises Set and coordinating dies.  I then filled it with retired accessories.  This was the extra treat I gave my July Club Host along with her order.  When the heart tag is peeled up the message underneath reads "You're The Best"…

  • Autumn Expressions Grateful Curry Leaves

    I used several products from the Splendid Autumn Suite Collection, including the Autumn Expressions Bundle, to make this pretty card.  I sent it out to some customers as a thank you for a recent order.  These products are sneak peeks from the upcoming new Mini Catalog. Uses Autumn Expressions Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips…

  • Reindeer Fun Leaping Deer

    I got the chance to play with some new products the other day and created a fun and easy Christmas card.  These products, including the Reindeer Fun Bundle, will be available to everyone starting September 4 when the September – December 2024 Mini Catalog goes live.  If you are a regular customer of mine, you…

  • Simply Zinnia Sending Country Flowers

    I love mixing and matching stamp sets and dies from different bundles.  I did that here with the Simply Zinnia Set and the Flowers Of Beauty Dies to make a soft, pretty card.  I sent it out as a belated birthday card. Uses Simply Zinnia Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue,…

  • Adventurous Sky Birthday Plane Trio

    My nephew is celebrating his birthday this coming weekend, so I made this card for him using the Adventurous Sky Bundle and some of the fun Take To The Sky Designer Series Paper on sale this month at 15% off.   Uses Adventurous Sky Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Take…

  • Layers Of Beauty Grateful Berry Rose

    I made this pretty card using the Layers Of Beauty Bundle and some of the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper on sale at 15% off this month.  I sent it out to some customers as a thank you for recent orders.   Uses Layers Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals,…