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: Vellum & Shimmer Vellum

  • Scenic Coast Craft Class Projects

    Have you tried any of the Craft Classes offered by Stampin’ Up!·™ yet? You need to! They are a wonderful way to learn some new techniques while also learning about different stamping styles, color theory, and the placement of elements. I love that you can watch live or watch the recordings later when you have…

  • Words & Wishes Berry Best Wishes

    Here’s a pretty card I’m sending out as a birthday card. It uses the Words & Wishes Bundle and some of the gorgeous May Product Of The Month, the Berry Botanical Vellum, which is still available. I added a little extra texture to the vellum by pressing the ball of the stylus on the Take…

  • Splash & Relax Pool Party Cluster

    I used the Splash & Relax Bundle, an Online Exclusive, to make this fun card for our son for Father’s Day. We’re going to a waterpark/amusement park this weekend to celebrate our grandson’s birthday and Father’s Day, so it was appropriate! Uses Splash & Relax Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or…

  • Summer Fun Stamp Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone got to make during my Summer Fun Stamp Camp over the weekend. Uses Balloon Festoon Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Balloon Festoon Dies, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Adhesive Sheets, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Blending Brushes,…

  • Scalloped Blooms Pastel Flowers Day

    I’m sending this pretty pastel card made with the Scalloped Blooms Bundle to a customer for her birthday. Uses Scalloped Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Scalloped Blooms Dies, Nested Essentials Dies, Sunset Shimmer Vellum 12″ x 12″ Specialty Paper, 2026-2028 In Color 12″ x 12″ Pearlized Specialty Paper, Iridescent Pearl…

  • Sunset Coast Framed Sunset Scene

    I used the new Sunset Coast Bundle and some other new products to make this pretty card. I’m sending it to a long time friend in Florida as a belated birthday card. Uses Sunset Coast Photopolymer Stamp Set and Banner Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Sunset Coast Dies, Phrases &…

  • Fern & Flora Framed Bouquet Thanks

    I made this pretty card using the Fern & Flora Bundle and the Berry Botanical Vellum 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, which is the May Product Of The Month. I’m sending it out to some customers as a thank you for recent orders. Uses Fern & Flora Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut…

  • New Catalog Stamp Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone could make during my New Catalog Stamp Camp on Sunday afternoon. Uses Balloon Festoon Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Words & Wishes Dies, Balloon Festoon Dies, 2026-2028 In Color 12″ x 12″ Pearlized Specialty Paper, White Gel Pens, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack, Stampin’…

  • 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…

  • Bee My Valentine Bee Garden

    I made this adorable card for a customer as a belated birthday card. It uses the Bee My Valentine Set and coordinating punch. It also uses The Right Words Set. Unfortunately, The Right Words Set just went on the retired list this morning! However, you could easily substitute another sentiment. Uses Bee My Valentine Photopolymer…