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

  • 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…

  • I used the new Sunset Coast Bundle to make these fun In Color bookmarks featuring the new 2026-2028 In Colors that I’m sending to my customers along with some paperwork to go with their new catalogs. Uses Sunset Coast Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine,…

  • I made this pretty card using the new Fern & Flora Bundle and coordinating products to send to a few customers along with a copy of the new catalog and some paperwork to go with it. Uses Fern & Flora Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss…

  • 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,…

  • 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 &…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • I made this sweet card using the Filled With Sweetness Bundle from the Online Exclusives for one of my Team Members to congratulate her on her sales recently. Uses Filled With Sweetness Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Seal, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Adhesive Sheets, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer,…

  • 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…

  • 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…