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 September – December 2026 Catalog and about events I offer in my Stampin’ Studio in my home.

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Category: Ribbon, Thread, Trim, & Twine

  • Sunset Coast Framed Sunset Scene

    I used the new Sunset Coast Bundle and some other new products to make this pretty card. I’m sending it to a long time friend in Florida as a belated birthday card. Uses Sunset Coast Photopolymer Stamp Set and Banner Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Sunset Coast Dies, Phrases &…

  • Fern & Flora Framed Bouquet Thanks

    I made this pretty card using the Fern & Flora Bundle and the Berry Botanical Vellum 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, which is the May Product Of The Month. I’m sending it out to some customers as a thank you for recent orders. Uses Fern & Flora Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut…

  • Balloon Festoon Hip Hip Hooray Balloons

    Our oldest son recently got a promotion and raise at work. I used the Balloon Festoon Bundle to make him a card to let him know that we are proud of him and all his accomplishments. Uses Balloon Festoon Photpolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine,…

  • New Catalog Stamp Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone could make during my New Catalog Stamp Camp on Sunday afternoon. Uses Balloon Festoon Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Words & Wishes Dies, Balloon Festoon Dies, 2026-2028 In Color 12″ x 12″ Pearlized Specialty Paper, White Gel Pens, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack, Stampin’…

  • Lily Of The Valley Little Thanks Bouquet

    I used the pretty Lily Of The Valley Bundle and coordinating products to make this pretty card. I’m sending it to one of my Team Members to congratulate her on her sales recently. Uses Lily Of The Valley Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Perennial…

  • Exciting Times Blue Celebration

    I used the new Exciting Times Bundle to make this fun card which I sent to a customer along with some paperwork for the new catalog, including my New Catalog Scavenger Hunt. Uses Exciting Times Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Hole Punch Assortment, Rounded Rectangle Punch, Artisan Sketched Garden 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, Multipurpose…

  • Cutest Crew Yellow Birds Birthday

    My young nephew celebrates his birthday soon. He loves his chickens, so I used the Cutest Crew Set to make a chicken-y card for him. I used a retiring ribbon that is still available and an In Color pearl that is still available even though it isn’t pictured in the catalog. Uses Cutest Crew Photopolymer…

  • Lily Of The Valley Your Day Lily

    Yay! The new Stampin’ Up!™ catalog is here! You can start ordering from it today! I used the gorgeous Lily Of The Valley Bundle to make this pretty card for my mother-in-law for Mother’s Day. Uses Lily Of The Valley Photopolymer Stamp Set and Fragrant Layers Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine,…

  • Exciting Times Golden Sunflower Thanks

    Here’s another card I made using a new In Color, Golden Glow, and a new Bundle, Exciting Times, to send out to some customers along with some paperwork for the new catalog. This includes my New Catalog Scavenger Hunt. Uses Exciting Times Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Rounded Rectangle Punch, Stampin’…

  • Scalloped Blooms In Color Thank You Cards

    I used the new Scalloped Blooms Bundle to make these pretty thank you cards featuring the new 2026-2028 In Colors. I’m sending them to some customers along with paperwork to go along with the new catalog, including my New Catalog Scavenger Hunt. Uses Scalloped Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Scalloped…