Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Blending Brushes

  • Frosted Pinecones Snowy Pinecone

    For crafters, it is already time to start thinking about Christmas and getting a head-start on our projects. I used the Frosted Pinecones Bundle that will be available in the new catalog starting September 1 to make this pretty Christmas card. Uses Frosted Pinecones Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini…

  • Metallic Magic Craft Class Projects Part 1

    The Metallic Magic Craft Class was held on July 23, but I was enjoying a family vacation then so I was unable to watch live. I finally got the chance to watch the first couple of videos and stamp along to make the first two cards. Here are the first two cards I made with…

  • 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…

  • Lily Of The Valley Thank You Gift Set

    The last of my customers who played along with my recent New Catalog Scavenger Hunt, also earned a product sampler from me as a thanks. One of the questions was which new In Color was their favorite. She answered Crisp Cantaloupe, so I used it and the Lily Of The Valley Bundle to make her…

  • 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,…

  • 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’…

  • Notes Of Spring Easter Bunny

    I used the March Product Of The Month, the Notes Of Spring Set, to make this Easter card for my nephew. It also uses some products from the Mini Catalog and some masking and blending. Plus, there is a sneak peek of one of the new In Colors, Golden Glow. Uses Notes Of Spring Photopolymer…

  • 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…

  • 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 Simple Leaves

    This is one of the cards we made during my Love Is In The Air Stamp Camp at the end of January. It’s a super simple card using the Sunshine Vibes Set. I also made a couple more of this card with a different sentiment from the set to send out with some new Mini…