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

  • Country Flowers Overflowing Milk Can

    This card is a mix of retiring and sneak peek products.  I sent it to one of my Team Members to congratulate her on her recent sales.  The sneak peek products are part of the Country Woods Suite Collection including the beautiful Country Flowers Bundle. Uses Country Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set and Countryside Corners Cling…

  • Cutest Cows Pink and Purple Cow

    I used the adorable Cutest Cows Bundle from the Mini Catalog and some retiring accessories from the big catalog to make this sweet thank you card I sent to a customer.  The Cutest Cows Set and Cutest Cows Builder Punch are carrying over to the new annual catalog, but only as individual items.  The money-saving…

  • Share A Milkshake Sweeter With You

    Here's the card I sent to the second best guesser who participated in my Retirement List Contest this year.  She also got a $5 coupon to use from me.  I used the retiring Share A Milkshake Set and coordinating dies and some other retiring products to make her card.   Uses Share A Milkshake Photopolymer…

  • Seaside Bay Blue Pearl Thanks

    Each year, I run a Retirement List Contest where I challenge my customers to list 20 stamp sets from the annual catalog they think will retire.  The best guesser gets a $10 coupon to use with me on a purchase from the new annual catalog when it goes live.  Everyone who participates also gets an…

  • Leaf Collection Spring Greens Wish

    I combined a new background stamp, Leaf Collection, available May 1 with some retiring accessories and a stamp set which is carrying over to make this pretty card.  I sent it to a new Team Member to welcome her to my Team. Uses Leaf Collection Cling Stamp and Hooray For Surprises Photopolymer Stamp Set plus…

  • Ringed With Nature Sweet Flower Thoughts

    I used a bunch of retiring products, including the Ringed With Nature Set, to make this pretty card which I sent to a friend who recently had surgery.    Uses Ringed With Nature Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad, Garden Green Cardstock, Pool Party Cardstock, Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White…

  • Latte Love Coffee Dots On Me

    I used all the products included in the Online Exclusives A Little Latte Suite Collection, including the Latte Love Set and Dies, to make this fun card.  I sent it out to some customers as a thank you for purchases during February.  Uses Latte Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Pecan Pie Cardstock, Pecan Pie Classic…

  • Beautiful Balloons Gingham Squares Celebration

    I used retiring products including the Beautiful Balloons Stamp Set to make this fun birthday card.  I sent it to one of my Team Members.   Uses Beautiful Balloons Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad, Blueberry Bushel Cardstock, Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Soft Shimmer 12" x 12" Paper…

  • Happy Little Things Sweet Celebration

    I used some retiring accessories and the Happy Little Things Bundle available as part of the Online Exclusives to make this pretty card.  I sent it to a new Team Member to welcome her to my Team! Uses Happy Little Things Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Sweet Sorbet Cardstock, Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad, Petal Pink…

  • Quiet Meadow Glimmer Fern

    I used a bunch of retiring products including the Quiet Meadow Set and Oceanfront Set to make this card.  I sent it to my younger son and his partner along with some souvenirs we bought for them while on our recent vacation in Europe. Uses Quiet Meadow Cling Stamp Set and Oceanfront Photopolymer Stamp Set…