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: Stampin’ Blends

  • Rustic Crate Herbs For You

    I made this pretty card using the Rustic Crate Set and matching dies plus a little watercoloring.  I sent it to a customer as a thank you recently for referring a friend to me.   Uses Rustic Crate Photopolymer Stamp Set and Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Petal…

  • Winterly Tree Tops Cardinals Birthday

    My wonderful husband celebrated his birthday earlier this week.  He loves birds and really liked the cards I showed earlier that were inspired by Creativity Now products, so I decided to use the Winterly Tree Tops Bundle to make his birthday card. Uses Winterly Tree Tops Cling Stamp Set and Country Birdhouse Photopolymer Stamp Set…

  • Winterly Tree Tops Creativity Now Projects – My Versions

    Back in June, Stampin' Up!™ offered some online training for Demonstrators called Creativity Now.  I participated by ordering the Nests Of Winter Suite Collection early and watching the videos for some great ideas.  I finally got around to actually making the Make & Take projects the other day.  I changed things up a bit on…

  • September Christmas Card Camp Follow Up

    During my September Christmas Card Camp this last weekend, everyone got to make Christmas cards of their choice from the following designs. Uses Frosted Forest Photopolymer Stamp Set and Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block E, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Seal, Mini…

  • Ice Cream Swirl Popcorn Yum Tags

    Back in July, we were treated to a weekend getaway by my husband's employer.  We stayed in a cabin in Deep Creek Lake, MD.  They gave us a goody bag filled with snacks and drinks, arranged a couple of picnic meals, and had pontoon boats we could use to go out on the lake.  One…

  • Bird’s Eye View Bright Bookish Owl

    Our grandson returns to school next week as a 3rd grader!  I made this card using the Bird's Eye View Set to let him know we are proud of him and know he will do well. Uses Bird's Eye View Photopolymer Stamp Set and Friends For Life Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin'…

  • Cutest Cows Analogous Catalog CASE

    The final card I created for a customer who played along with my New Catalog Scavenger Hunt uses the Cutest Cows Set and matching punch.  She indicated that Pretty In Pink was her favorite new In Color and that the analogous card on page 133 was here favorite.   Uses Cutest Cows Photopolymer Stamp Set…

  • Hearts & Hugs Plaid Birthday Mouse

    I made this sweet birthday card for my neice.  It uses the adorable Hearts & Hugs Bundle.   Uses Hearts & Hugs Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Hearts & Hugs Dies, Clear Block C, Grid Paper, Black & Very Vanilla 3/8" Large Check…

  • Rustic Crate Vellum Poinsettia Greetings

    This is the final Christmas card we made during my Christmas In July themed July Club Class.  It uses a mix of older products like the Rustic Crate Set and matching dies and some new products available now as Online Exclusives.   Uses Rustic Crate Photopolymer Stamp Set and Greetings Of The Season Photopolymer Stamp…

  • Winterly Tree Tops Love & Joy Bird

    As a Demonstrator, I was able to participate in some online training recently offered by Stampin' Up!™ called Creativity Now.  I also had the opportunity to order some sneak peek products from the upcoming September-December 2024 Mini Catalog.  We used some of these products, including the Winterly Tree Tops Bundle, during my July Club Class…