Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Designer Paper

  • Sadly, the mother of a childhood friend passed away recently. I made this pretty card using the Natural Botanicals Set to send to my friend to let her know I’m thinking of her. Uses Natural Botanicals Photopolymer Stamp Set and The Right Words Cling Stamp Set plus Beautiful Motifs Dies, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss or…

  • 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 &…

  • Here is the Product of the Month for December 2025 – True Blue Florals 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper! It’s yours for just $5 when you place a qualifying order of at least $75 worth of merchandise while supplies last! Limit one pack of designer paper per account. Here are some samples created by…

  • Here’s a fun Christmas card I made using the Long Time No See Set. I’ll be sending it to a friend who loves dogs! Uses Long Time No See Photopolymer Stamp Set and Jolly Delivery Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer,…

  • Here’s a pretty quick and easy card I made using the Light & Wonder Bundle. I’m sending it to a customer for her birthday. Uses Light & Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block H,…

  • I made this bright hello card to send to my brother along with some important paperwork. It uses the new Swirled Designs Bundle. Uses Swirled Designs Photopolymer Stamp Set and Sunshine Vibes Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Boho Vibes 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…