Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Designer Paper

  • Several people played along with my recent New Catalog Scavenger Hunt, so they earned a product sampler from me as a thanks. One of the questions was which new In Color was their favorite. The majority answered Hydrangea Hue and one said Peaceful Pine. For them, I created this box and matching card using the…

  • I used the Splash & Relax Bundle, an Online Exclusive, to make this fun card for our son for Father’s Day. We’re going to a waterpark/amusement park this weekend to celebrate our grandson’s birthday and Father’s Day, so it was appropriate! Uses Splash & Relax Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or…

  • My husband loves soccer. So, I used the Match Day Bundle to make his Father’s Day card this year. His favorite team is Chelsea Football Club (in the UK), so I used a dark blue for the jersey and base card. Uses Match Day Photpolymer Stamp Set and Reason To Celebrate Photopolymer Stamp Set plus…

  • 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,…

  • The Woolly Friends Set and coordinating Woolly Friends Builder Punch were just added to the Last Chance List. The punch is already listed as Low Inventory, which means it could be gone at any moment. I couldn’t resist using these fun products one more time to make this card which I’m sending out as a…

  • My niece, who loves cats as much as I do, just bought her first house! I made this cute card using the Cutest Crew Bundle to congratulate her. Uses Cutest Crew Photopolymer Stamp Set and Banner Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stylish Shapes…

  • Our oldest son recently got a promotion and raise at work. I used the Balloon Festoon Bundle to make him a card to let him know that we are proud of him and all his accomplishments. Uses Balloon Festoon Photpolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine,…

  • 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’…

  • Here’s the final card I sent out along with some paperwork for the new catalog. It uses an older bundle, the Words Of Beauty Bundle, with a bunch of new accessories. Uses Words Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Words Of Beauty Dies, Scalloped Blooms Dies, Fern & Flora 3D…

  • I used the pretty Lily Of The Valley Bundle and coordinating products to make this pretty card. I’m sending it to one of my Team Members to congratulate her on her sales recently. Uses Lily Of The Valley Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Perennial…