Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Blending Brushes

  • Along These Lines Tiger Stripes Birthday

    My one nephew celebrates his birthday very soon.  I used the Along These Lines Set to make him a fun and easy birthday card.  Uses Along These Lines Photopolymer Stamp Set and Blooming Phrases Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block E, Clear Block H, Stampin' Seal, Small Blending…

  • Peace On Earth Creativity Now Projects

    Back in June, Stampin' Up!™ held an online training course called Creativity Now for Demonstrators.  We were able to pre-order some gorgeous products from the upcoming September-December 2025 Mini Catalog and create along with online presentations one day.  I wasn't able to watch the class live because we were busy celebrating my grandson's 9th birthday,…

  • Sunshine Vibes Great Things Dawn

    My one nephew just joined the Marines and reported to training camp today.  I made this card using the Sunshine Vibes Set and sent it to him before he left to let him know that we are proud of him!  Uses Sunshine Vibes Photopolymer Stamp Set and Sunrise Sailing Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Classic Stampin'…

  • Along These Lines Bicycle Birthday

    I used the Along These Lines and Blooming Phrases Sets to make this clean and simple birthday card for a fellow Demonstrator.  She and her husband love to go bike riding and she loves purple! Uses Along These Lines Photopolymer Stamp Set and Blooming Phrases Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper…

  • 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'…

  • Leaf Collection Soft Leaves Thanks

    I made this pretty card using the Leaf Collection background stamp.  I sent it to one of my Team Members to congratulate her on her sales recently.   Uses Leaf Collection Cling Stamp plus Paper Snips Scissors, Petal Pink & White 1/4" Diagonal Trim Combo Pack, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Something Fancy Dies, Clear…

  • Seaside Wishes Shell Moon

    My Mom passed away in the early hours of March 19 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.  She is no longer suffering and has gone to be with my Dad, her sisters, and her parents.  We will miss her. My brother took pictures of my parents' old address book pages and pictures of the visitation…

  • Beautiful Butterflies Simple Hello

    I made this clean and simple card using the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle as a thank you card for some customers.   Uses Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Basic White Thick Cardstock, Stampin' Seal, Paper Trimmer,…

  • 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…