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 2025-2026 Catalog and about events I offer in my Stampin’ Studio in my home.

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Category: Stampin’ Blends

  • Pop-Up Petals Pink Tulip Thanks

    I used the Pop Up Petals Bundle and some retiring products to make this pretty, shiny thank you card for a customer. Uses Pop-Up Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C,…

  • Phrases & Frames Sympathy Vase

    Unfortunately, a long-time customer recently lost one of her sisters. I made this card for her using some sneak peek products, including the Phrases & Frames Bundle. I also colored some designer paper using the Stampin’ Brayer and Stampin’ Blends. Uses Phrases & Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Phrases &…

  • Gathering Moments Lavender Thanks

    I used a bunch of retiring products, including the Gathering Moments Set, to make this pretty thank you card for a customer. Uses Gathering Moments Cling Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Seal, Mini…

  • Spring Fling Card Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone could make during my Spring Fling Card Camp on Saturday if they wished. Uses Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set and Falling Snow Cling Stamp plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Balloon Festoon Dies, White Gel Pen, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Adhesive Sheets, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer,…

  • Balloon Festoon Blue Ribbon Chick

    My young nephew in Florida recently took three chickens he’d raised to his local fair. All three won blue ribbons! So, I made him this blue ribbon congratulations card using a mix of sneak peek and retiring products, including the new Balloon Festoon Stamp Set. Uses Balloon Festoon Photopolymer Stamp Set and Easter Basket Photopolymer…

  • Cutest Crew Penguins Hello

    My husband and I returned from an amazing cruise around the tip of South America and down to Antarctica at the end of February. We saw lots of penguins on the trip, so I decided to make a card featuring penguins to send to our son and son-in-law along with some souvenirs we bought for…

  • Fragrant Layers Spring Flowers Shimmer

    I made this soft, shimmery card using the Fragrant Layers Set to send to my sister-in-law for Easter. It would also work for lots of other occasions. Uses Fragrant Layers Photopolymer Stamp Set and Woolly Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Flower Accents, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block…

  • Easter Basket Goody Boxes And Cards

    I made some very cute goody boxes filled with treats for my grandson and young nephew. I used the Easter Basket Bundle and some sneak peek products from the new catalog that starts in May. Uses Easter Basket Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’…

  • Cutest Crew Sweetest Kitten

    I made this sweet card using the Cutest Crew Set for a customer as a thank you for a small gift she recently gave me. She loves cats as much as I do! Uses Cutest Crew Photopolymer Stamp Set and Banner Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce…

  • Reason To Celebrate Easter Shimmer Flowers

    I used the Reason To Celebrate Set from the Mini Catalog and some accessories from the Online Exclusives to make this soft, pretty, shimmery Easter card for my mother-in-law. Uses Reason To Celebrate Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Bone Folder, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Nested Essentials Dies,…