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: Sponge Daubers

  • Notes & Totes Beachy Scene

    I used a bunch of In Color products which are on sale this month for 15% off to make this late-summer birthday card I'm sending to a customer.  It also uses the Notes & Totes Bundle. Uses Notes & Totes Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Classic Stampin' Spot Small Assortment 1, 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls,…

  • Sunshine Vibes Fireworks Celebration

    HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! I used the Joseph’s Coat technique to create this fun fireworks card for July 4th using the Sunshine Vibes Set.  I really hope our country gets back on the right track soon.  Uses Sunshine Vibes Photopolymer Stamp Set and Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Heat Tool, Take Your Pick, Grid…

  • Perfectly Pears Fun Fold Hello

    I used products from the new Painterly Pears Suite Collection, including the Perfectly Pears Bundle, to make this pretty, fun fold card.  I'm sending it to a customer who played along with my New Catalog Scavenger Hunt and indicated that Darling Duckling is her favorite new In Color.  Uses Perfectly Pears Photopolymer Stamp Set plus…

  • Textured Notes Leafy Birthday

    I took advantage of the Suite Sale being offered by Stampin' Up!™ this month to buy the Botanical Textures Suite Collection, which includes the Textured Notes Bundle.  I used products from this suite collection to make a birthday card to send out this month. This card also uses a sneak peek ribbon from upcoming Online…

  • Summer Fun Stamp Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone got to make during my Summer Fun Stamp Camp on Saturday.  Uses Along These Lines Photopolymer Stamp Set and Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’…

  • Poppin’ By Bowl Of Popcorn

    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…

  • Inspiring Imperfections Mum Vase Thanks

    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…

  • Beautiful Motifs Belly Band Leaf

    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’…

  • Poppin’ By Falling Popcorn Hello

    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…

  • Tags Of Thanks Best Lattice

    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…