Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Designer Paper

  • Long Time No See Sweater Llama Birthday

    Here’s a fun birthday card I’m sending to my niece. It uses the Long Time No See Set and some accessories originally intended for Halloween! Uses Long Time No See Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Clear Block C, Clear Block D,…

  • Gathering Moments Grateful Banners

    Here’s another fall thank you card made with the Gathering Moments Set that I sent out to a customer recently. Uses Gathering Moments Cling Stamp Set plus Crushed Curry Two-Tone 12″ x 12″ Cardstock, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Mini…

  • Autumn Trees Framed Tree

    I’m sending this lovely fall card to our son and son-in-law for Thanksgiving. It uses the Autumn Trees Bundle and Banner Sayings Bundle. Uses Autumn Trees Cling Stamp Set and Banner Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear…

  • Gathering Moments Golden Leaf Thanks

    Here’s another fall thank you card made with the Gathering Moments Bundle that I’m sending to a customer. I cut out a leaf from the Two-Tone Cardstock using the dies and then crumpled it before smooshing it into a VersaMark Pad, adding embossing powder, and heat embossing it. Uses Gathering Moments Cling Stamp Set plus…

  • Gathering Moments Thankful Strips

    I love this layout for a card because it is a great way to use up little strips of leftover designer series papers. I used the Gathering Moments Set and the Gathering Together Designer Series Paper from the Online Exclusives offers to make this fun thank you card I’m sending to a customer. Uses Gathering…

  • Pop Up Petals Doily Rose Thanks

    I used the new Pop Up Petals Bundle from the Online Exclusives that were just released to make this pretty pop up card. I’m sending it to a Team Member to congratulate her on her sales. Uses Pop Up Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’…

  • Layered Thoughts Paw Prints Thoughts

    Sadly, one of my customers lost her beloved cat the other day. I made this sympathy card to send her using the Layered Thoughts Set. Uses Layered Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set and Banner Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Mini…

  • Sweet Jar or Jar Of Joy Peppermint Jar Celebration

    One of my customers recently joined my Team as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator herself. I made her this card to welcome her to the Team with a small thank you gift for joining. I used the Sweet Jar Set, but the Jar Of Joy Set would also work. Uses Sweet Jar Photopolymer Stamp Set or…

  • Spooky Halloween Spooky House

    Here’s a last minute Halloween card I made to send out using the Spooky Halloween Bundle and coordinating products. Uses Spooky Halloween Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Clear Block…

  • Traditional Labels One-Sheet Wonder Cards

    I taught my One-Sheet Wonder Class using the gorgeous Traditions Of Christmas 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper over the weekend. Here are the cards we made. I will not be sharing the measurements and directions here though as these are exclusive to my customers who came to the class or who buy the…