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

  • Hearts & Hugs Petunia Mouse Birthday

    I used the new Hearts & Hugs Bundle, which is on sale at an extra 10% off during June, to make this sweet birthday card for one of my customers. Uses Hearts & Hugs Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Country Woods 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, 2024-2026 In Color Resin…

  • Unbounded Love Fun Fold Lavender Birthday

    I sent this fun fold card made with the Unbounded Love Bundle out to a customer for her birthday. Uses Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Petal Pink & White 1/4" Diagonal Trim Combo Pack, Unbounded Love Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce…

  • Hot Air Balloon Spritzed Sky

    One of my customers is going through a very rough time with lots of health issues.  So, I used the Hot Air Balloon Set and coordinating dies to send her a card to let her know I'm thinking of her.  I used Stampin' Spritzers to create the sky background. Uses Hot Air Balloon Photopolymer Stamp…

  • Flowers Of Beauty Peach Flower Birthday

    I sent this pretty card made with the Flowers Of Beauty Set to a customer for her birthday.  I stamped the solid flowers in Calypso Coral Ink and then stamped over them again using the White Craft Ink Pad to make them a bit more opaque.    Uses Flowers Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set and…

  • Country Flowers Sparkly Milk Can

    One of my customers said that Pretty In Pink was her favorite new In Color when answering the Scavenger Hunt questions.  Pretty In Pink is actually a returning color and she said she was so glad it was back because she never stopped using it!  She also indicated that the complementary card on page 133…

  • Cheerful Daisies Peach Daisy Oops

    One of my online customers recently ordered a duplicate punch by mistake.  I mailed her the completed Exchange Order Form with this card recently so she can return the punch and get something else she wants.  I used the Cheerful Daisies Set and coordinating dies to make it. Uses Cheerful Daisies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus…

  • 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…