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.

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, Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad, Real Red Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Blueberry Bushel Cardstock, Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin’ Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Wonderful Stars Puffy Stickers, Real Red & White Baker’s Twine, and Detail Scissors.

Here is a link to the directions for the Balloon Festoon Big Patriotic Balloon card.

Uses Bee My Valentine Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Extraordinary Life Dies, Sunset Shimmer Vellum 12″ x 12″ Specialty Paper, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Seal, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Simply Shammy, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Basic Black Hybrid Stampin’ Pad, Golden Glow Shimmer Brush, Berry Burst Cardstock, Berry Burst Classic Stampin’ Pad, Golden Glow Cardstock, Golden Glow Classic Stampin’ Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Bee Builder Punch, and Detail Scissors.

Here is a link to the directions for the Bee My Valentine Dripping Honey card.

Uses Exciting Times Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Rounded Rectangle Punch, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin’ Seal, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Basic Black Hybrid Stampin’ Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Basic White Thick Cardstock, Basic Black Cardstock, Black 3/8″ Iridescent Ribbon, Swirls Of Magic Embossing Folder, and Detail Scissors.

Here is a link to the directions for the Exciting Times Starry Swirls card.

Uses Happy Place Cling Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Sunset Coast Dies, Scenic Coast 6″ x 6″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Clear Block H, Highland Heather Cardstock, Gorgeous Grape Cardstock, Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad, Night Of Navy Cardstock, and Detail Scissors.

Here is a link to the directions for the Happy Place Purple Sunset Days card.

Uses Lily Of The Valley Photopolymer Stamp Set and Banner Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Lily Of The Valley Dies, Three Banner Punch, Dewdrops Embellishments, Peaceful Pine 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Basic Black Hybrid Stampin’ Pad, Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter, Pretty Peacock Cardstock, Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Misty Moonlight Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Peaceful Pine Cardstock, Peaceful Pine Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Basic Beige Cardstock, Basic White Cardstock, Misty Moonlight 1/4″ Checkered Trim, Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder, Specialty Plate, and Detail Scissors.

Here is a link to the directions for the Lily Of The Valley Diagonal Ribbons card.

Uses Match Day Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Seal, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Adhesive Sheets, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Granny Apple Green Cardstock, Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Basic Black Cardstock, Match Day Dies, A Wonderful Match 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, Wonderful Stars Puffy Stickers, and Detail Scissors.

Here is a link to the directions for the Match Day Soccer Ball Goal card.

Uses Scalloped Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Scalloped Blooms Dies, Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder, Dreamy Flowers, Stampin’ Seal, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Basic Black Hybrid Stampin’ Pad, Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Barely Blush Cardstock, Barely Blush Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Crisp Cantaloupe Cardstock, Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin’ Pad, Crisp Cantaloupe Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Basic White Cardstock, and Specialty Plate.

Here is a link to the directions for the Scalloped Blooms Pink Magnolia Day card.

Uses Splash & Relax Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Scenic Coast 6″ x 6″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Seal, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Adhesive Sheets, Bone Folder, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Hydrangea Hue Shimmer Brush, Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin’ Pad, Azure Afternoon Cardstock, Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin’ Pad, Crushed Curry Cardstock, Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad, Basic White Cardstock, and Splash & Relax Dies.

Here is a link to the directions for the Splash & Relax Waterside Wishes card.

Uses Wild Bunch Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Everyday Arches Dies, Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder, Hydrangea Hue 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Basic Black Hybrid Stampin’ Pad, Calypso Coral Cardstock, Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock, Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Hydrangea Hue Cardstock, Hydrangea Hue Classic Stampin’ Pad, Hydrangea Hue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Basic White Cardstock, 2026-2028 In Color Gingham Gallery 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, and Detail Scissors.

Here is a link to the directions for the Wild Bunch Snail Mail Note card.

Uses Words Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Seal, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Peaceful Pine Cardstock, Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin’ Pad, Hydrangea Hue Cardstock, Berry Botanical Vellum 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Botanical Expressions Die, Gilded Wings Accents, and Detail Scissors.

Here is a link to the directions for the Words Of Beauty Butterfly Leaves card.

Items highlighted in italics are sneak peek products from the upcoming July Online Exclusives. You’ll be able to order them starting in July.

In the meantime, you can place an online order for the other products used on these cards by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.

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