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.

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Category: Stampin’ Blends

  • Ice Cream Swirl Sweet Donuts

    I used the carryover Ice Cream Swirl Set and Dies and some of the carryover Perennial Lavender Designer Paper to make this fun birthday card for a customer.  I altered one piece of the designer paper by blending some ink onto it. Uses Ice Cream Swirl Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid…

  • Hearts & Hugs Rock Hamster Birthday

    I created this fun card using the new Hearts & Hugs Bundle to send to my young nephew for his birthday.  I created the pile of rocks the hamster is standing on using the little bits of rubber that pop out from inside of the walruses, badgers, and hamster images when you are labeling the…

  • Translucent Florals Monochrome Leaves

    I love making monochrome cards!  I made this one using the Translucent Florals Set as a birthday card for a customer   Uses Translucent Florals Cling Stamp Set plus Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin' Pad, Lost Lagoon Cardstock, Lost Lagoon Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Basic White Cardstock, Soft Shimmer 12" x 12" Paper Combo Pack, Bright…

  • Carousel Horses Diamond Horse

    One of my friends recently lost her beloved horse.  I made this card using the Carousel Horses Bundle to let her know I'm thinking of her at this sad time.   Uses Carousel Horses Photopolymer Stamp Set and Ringed With Nature Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Early Espresso Cardstock, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad, Pecan Pie…

  • Happy Little Things Incredible Butterflies

    Here's another bright and cheery card I sent to a customer along with a coupon she earned from me.  It uses the wonderful Happy Little Things Set available as an Online Exclusive.   Uses Happy Little Things Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Azure Afternoon Cardstock, Azure Afternoon Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Blueberry Bushel Cardstock, Blueberry Bushel…

  • Cheerful Daisies Frame Popping Day

    I made this pretty card using the Cheerful Daisies Bundle to send to a customer along with a coupon she earned from me.   Uses Cheerful Daisies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Wild Wheat Cardstock, Wild Wheat Classic Stampin' Pad, Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad, Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad, Lemon Lolly Stampin' Blends Combo Pack,…

  • Excellent Eggs Shimmery Pink Eggs

    I made this sparkly Easter card for my niece in the Coast Guard.  It uses the Excellent Eggs Bundle and some of the gorgeous Soft Shimmer Paper. Uses Excellent Eggs Cling Stamp Set plus Berry Burst Cardstock, Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad, Berry Burst Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Bubble Bath Cardstock, Soft Shimmer 12" x…

  • Happy Little Things Fern Celebration

    Here's another fun set that Stampin' Up!™ is now offering as part of the Online Exclusives called Happy Little Things.  I combined it with some accessories from the Mini Catalog to make this bright, springy card I sent a customer along with a coupon she earned from me.   Uses Happy Little Things Photopolymer Stamp…