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: Sequins

  • Beautiful Butterflies Sparkle Butterfly

    I created a stencil with the dies included in the Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder and placed it over a butterfly shape cut out of some of the Bloom Impressions Designer Paper and then added some Shimmery White Embossing Paste to make this pretty, sparkly butterfly.  I then added it to a card with a…

  • Beautiful Butterflies Red Lattice

    One of my customers loves the Real Red color, so I always try to use it when I make her birthday card.  This year, I combined it with Petal Pink and some elements from the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle and Linked Together Bundle to make this pretty card. Uses Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set and Linked…

  • Hugs For Love Hearts Smile

    I used the new Hugs For Love Bundle from the new Mini Catalog and some accessories from the Online Exclusives to make some of these pretty cards.  I sent them out to some customers as a thank you for orders.  I used the trick of punching out a slightly smaller shape again. Uses Hugs For…

  • Linked Together Bloom Strips Enjoy

    I used the new Linked Together Bundle with several fun accessories you can earn for FREE during Sale-A-Bration to make this pretty card.  I'm sending it to a long-time friend for her birthday. Uses Linked Together Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear…

  • Corner In Bloom Purple Wishes

    My sister-in-law's birthday is at the beginning of the new year.  Sadly, I'm often late getting her birthday card to her because of the busy holiday season just beforehand.  I used several products you can earn for FREE during Sale-A-Bration this year, including the Corner In Bloom Set, to make her belated birthday card. Uses…

  • Beautiful Butterflies Hello Line

    I used some of the sneak peek products I bought and earned from the upcoming Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration to make this pretty card for a childhood friend for her birthday.  It uses the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle. Uses Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or…

  • Heartfelt Hexagon Swirls For You

    I made a bunch of this card and sent it out as a thank you to customers who placed an order recently.  I used the Heartfelt Hexagon Set and some other products that are available as Online Exclusives.  Starting today, the Marbled Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper is even available to everyone! Uses Heartfelt Hexagon…

  • 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'…

  • 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!  …