Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Decorative Masks

  • 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…

  • Fragrant Layers Butterfly Garden Day

    I used the butterflies leftover from the card I showed yesterday using the Hot Foil System to make this pretty card. I’m sending it to a customer for her birthday. It also uses the Fragrant Layers Bundle. Uses Fragrant Layers Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder, White…

  • Balloon Festoon Shimmer Butterfly Thanks

    I made this pretty thank you card to send to a customer. It uses the new Hot Foil System with the Butterfly Flight Bundle and Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies. I used the dots in the Balloon Festoon Set to make the background. Uses Balloon Festoon Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine,…

  • Layers Of Beauty Gallery Rose Birthday

    Don’t forget about December birthdays during this busy holiday season. Here’s a pretty birthday card I made for my sister-in-law using the Layers Of Beauty Bundle. Uses Layers Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set and Blooming Phrases Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Damask Designs Embossing Folder, Beautiful Gallery 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Cut &…

  • 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…

  • Layers Of Beauty Grateful Purple Roses

    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,…

  • Heart Shaped Lattice Heart

    We made this pretty card using the Heart Shaped Bundle during my January Club Class.  It also uses the Linked Together Decorative Masks to create the background. Uses Heart Shaped Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block H,…

  • Frosted Forest Celebration Tree

    Our younger son works for the city of Ann Arbor, MI as a senior analyst in their sustainability office.  One of the projects he's led is their 10,000 Trees Initiative.  He was recently interviewed by MLive about the fact that they have met their goal 6 years ahead of schedule!  We are so proud of…

  • Layers Of Beauty Grateful Berry Rose

    I made this pretty card using the Layers Of Beauty Bundle and some of the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper on sale at 15% off this month.  I sent it out to some customers as a thank you for recent orders.   Uses Layers Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals,…