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’ Brayer

  • Exciting Times Blue Celebration

    I used the new Exciting Times Bundle to make this fun card which I sent to a customer along with some paperwork for the new catalog, including my New Catalog Scavenger Hunt. Uses Exciting Times Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Hole Punch Assortment, Rounded Rectangle Punch, Artisan Sketched Garden 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, Multipurpose…

  • Match Day Blue Biggest Fan

    Our grandson has been doing state testing in school recently. I made him this card using the Match Day Bundle to tell him that we know he did his best and that we are proud of him. Uses Match Day Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss…

  • Phrases & Frames Sympathy Vase

    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 &…

  • Birthday Bonanza Card Camp Follow Up Part 2

    Here are the other seven cards my customers could make during my Birthday Bonanza Stamp Camp on Saturday if they wanted. Uses Friendly Foliage Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Nested Essentials Dies, Clear Block B, Stampin’…

  • 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…

  • Along These Lines Tiger Stripes Hello

    Every year when the new catalog comes out, I create a bunch of paperwork to go along with the catalog including a New Catalog Scavenger Hunt, a wish list, a new In Colors color combos sheet, and a bookmark showing all the new In Colors.  I then send these papers to the customers I had…

  • November Christmas Card Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone could make during my November Christmas Card Stamp Camp a couple of weekends ago.   Uses Golden Greenery Photopolymer Stamp Set and Greetings Of The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine,…

  • Country Flowers Can of Leaves

    This is the next card we made in my June Club Class featuring new Bundles and new In Colors.  This one showcases the Country Flowers Bundle and Shy Shamrock color.  It also uses a couple of fun techniques. Uses Country Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set and Leaf Collection Stamp plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue,…

  • Heartfelt Hexagon Lavender Joy

    I sent this elegant card to one of my customers for her birthday.  It uses the Heartfelt Hexagon Set and some of the pretty accessories included in the Perennial Lavender Suite Collection.  I also added a little more contrast to the dry embossed background by brayering across it with some ink. Uses Heartfelt Hexagon Photopolymer…

  • Notes Of Nature Ombre Green Leaves

    I sent this pretty ombre card to a friend for her birthday.  She loves to go hiking, so I figured the Notes Of Nature Set was perfect for making her card.  I also used an emboss resist technique where I added the green inks with the new Stampin' Brayer.  Happy St. Patrick's Day tomorrow as…