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

  • Otterly Amazing Bright Otter Paradise

    I am loving the adorable Otterly Amazing Bundle and coordinating accessories that will be available to everyone as Online Exclusives starting November 5.  I used them to create this fun card to send to one of my Team Members to congratulate her on her sales. Uses Otterly Amazing Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors,…

  • Friends For Life Purple and Yellow Wishes

    I made these quick and easy cards using the Friends For Life Set recently and sent them out as some belated birthday cards.  Which color version do you prefer?   Uses Friends For Life Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim, Full Of Life 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Stampin'…

  • Happy Little Things Industrial Incredible

    Our wonderful soon-to-be son-in-law recently lost his job when the company he worked for was bought out by another company who then decided to shut down operations.  Fortunately, he found another job quickly and it even pays better!  He'll be developing new processes for his new company to make rivets for car companies.  I used…

  • Otterly Amazing Fishing Otter

    Here's the final card we made in my October Club Class featuring Online Exclusives products.  This one gives a sneak peek at the adorable Otterly Amazing Bundle and coordinating accessories coming soon! Uses Otterly Amazing Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat,…

  • Hearts Of Elegance Rose Love

    We made this pretty card during October Club Class.  It features some sneak peeks at upcoming Online Exclusives products, including the lovely Hearts Of Elegance Bundle.   Uses Hearts Of Elegance Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat,…

  • Pets & More 3 Cats Joy

    We made this fun card featuring lots of Online Exclusives products including the Pets & More Stamp Set during October Club Class.  My Club Members could choose to make the card using whichever animals in the set they wanted, but most of them are cat ladies so they choose the cats like I did!  …

  • 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 &…