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.

The content in this blog is the sole responsibility of Michele Reynolds as an Independent Stampin’ Up!™ Demonstrator and the use of and content of classes, services, or products offered is not endorsed by Stampin’ Up!™. All images © Stampin’ Up! 2026.

Category: Ribbon, Thread, Trim, & Twine

  • Hot Air Balloon Complementary Catalog CASE

    Another customer also said in her Scavenger Hunt answers that Petunia Pop was her favorite new In Color.  She also indicated that the complementary card on page 133 was her favorite.  So, I once again CASE'd the card to send to her along with her coupon.  I used the Hot Air Balloon Set and coordinating…

  • Cutest Cows Pink Cow What’s Moo?

    Another one of my customers answered on her Scavenger Hunt that Petunia Pop was her favorite new In Color.  She didn't indicate which card she preferred on page 133 though, so I just had fun!  I used the adorable Cutest Cows Set and matching punch to create her card. Uses Cutest Cows Photopolymer Stamp Set…

  • Leaf Collection Analogous Catalog CASE

    Another customer indicated in her Scavenger Hunt answers that her favorite new In Color is Shy Shamrock and that the analogous card on page 133 is the card she would choose.  So, I CASE'd the card using some leaves cut from the Leaf Collection background stamp.  If you don't know, CASE stands for (Copy And…

  • Happy Little Things Monochromatic Catalog CASE

    One of my customers recently indicated by playing along with my New Catalog Scavenger Hunt that Summer Splash was her favorite new In Color and that she liked the monochromatic card on page 133 best.  So, I CASE'd the card using the Happy Little Things Set and some new accessories.  I'll be sending it to…

  • Translucent Florals Complementary Catalog CASE

    Every year, I create a Scavenger Hunt for the new catalog for my customers.  It's a good way to get them really looking through the catalog so they notice things they might have otherwise missed.  As a thanks for playing along, I send them a $3 coupon to use with me on a future order. …

  • Crafting With You Purple Crafting Life

    I made this fun purple card to send to one of my Team Members to congratulate her on her sales recently.  It uses the Crafting With You Set and coordinating dies.  In addition to being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator she is also an avid knitter.   Uses Crafting With You Photopolymer Stamp Set plus paper…

  • Country Birdhouse Bluebird Friend

    Here's another card I made to send to some recent customers as a thank you.  It uses several products from the Country Woods Suite Collection including the Country Birdhouse Bundle.   Uses Country Birdhouse Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Basic Gray & Smoky Slate Pearls, Petal Pink & White 1/4"…

  • Unbounded Love Celebrating Greenery

    I made this pretty card using the Unbounded Love Bundle and some of the Flowers Of Beauty Dies.  I'm sending it out to some recent customers as a thank you for their order.   Uses Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Basic Gray & Smoky Slate Pearls,…

  • New Catalog Stamp Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone could make at my New Catalog Stamp Camp over the weekend if they wanted.   Uses Adventurous Sky Cling Stamp Set plus Stampin' Dimensionals, Adventurous Sky Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Grid Paper, Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush, Stampin' Seal, Paper Trimmer, Night…

  • Citrus Blooms Best Kind Oranges

    I made this clean and simple card using the new Citrus Blooms Bundle to send to a long-time friend for her birthday. Uses Citrus Blooms Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Opal Rounds Assortment, Citrus Blooms Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Take Your Pick, Grid…