Inspiration Ink

Designs and inspiration from Michele Reynolds, Independent Stampin' Up!™ Demonstrator in central Maryland.

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Category: Sponge Daubers

  • I made this fun card using the Poppin' By Bundle to send to a friend for her birthday.  I made the "bowl" by gluing some thin strips of cardstock to a white rectangle and then cutting out a half circle using a circle die.   Uses Poppin' By Cling Stamp Set plus 2025-2027 In Color…

  • I love the new Kintsugi Inspirations Suite Collection in the new catalog.  I used several products from it, including the Inspiring Imperfections Bundle, to make this pretty card.  I sent it to some customers as a thank you for recent orders.   Uses Inspiring Imperfections Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Flower Accents, Kintsugi Inspirations 12" x…

  • I made this pretty fun fold card held closed with a belly band using the Beautiful Motifs Bundle.  I sent it to one of my Team Members to congratulate her on her sales. Uses Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Pressed Flower Motifs, Beautiful Gallery 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Beautiful Motifs Dies, Stampin'…

  • I used the new Poppin' By Bundle available soon as an Online Exclusive to make this fun card.  I'm sending it to some customers as a thank you.   Uses Poppin' By Cling Stamp Set plus Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Clear Block B, Clear Block…

  • After creating the card I posted yesterday (seen here), I had supplies for using decorative masks with the Fresh Freesia and Lost Lagoon colors already on my desk.  So, I used them along with the Linked Together Masks to create this pretty card for a Team Member to congratulate her on her sales.  It also…

  • I made this pretty card using the Layers Of Beauty Set and coordinating masks to send to a customer. Uses Layers Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Layers Of Beauty Decorative Masks, Stampin' Pierce Mat,…

  • We used the Day To Celebrate Stamp Set, which can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration 2025, to make this fun congratulations card at February Club Class.  It also uses a couple of accessories that can be earned for FREE! Uses Day To Celebrate Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss…

  • I used several products that can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration, including the Corner In Bloom Stamp Set, to make this pretty card for my sister-in-law for Valentine's Day.  I got the idea of adding color to the dry embossed cardstock using a Sponge Dauber from another Demonstrator. Uses Corner In Bloom Photopolymer Stamp…

  • Here are the cards everyone got to make at my Sale-A-Bration Stamp Camp on Saturday. Uses Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Take Your Pick, Summer Splash 3/8" Bordered…

  • 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…