Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Designer Paper

  • August Christmas Card Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone got to make during my August Christmas Card Camp over the weekend. Uses Christmas Crew Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Impressions Plate, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block C,…

  • Elegantly Wrapped Big Blue Bow

    I used the new Elegantly Wrapped Bundle, available starting September 1, to create this pretty card which I’m sending out as a birthday card. Uses Elegantly Wrapped Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems, Stampin’ Seal, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Impressions Plate, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting…

  • Cutest Crew Fun Fold Banners Hello

    Our grandson goes back to school on Monday. I can’t believe he’s already a 5th grader! I made this fun fold card using the Cutest Crew Bundle to send him to wish him well on his first day back at school. Uses Cutest Crew Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Party Banners…

  • 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…

  • Framed Violets Framed Birthday Violets

    I made this pretty card using the Framed Violets Bundle and coordinating accessories to send to one of my Team Members for her birthday. Uses Framed Violets Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stylish Shapes Dies, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid…

  • Radiant Sunflowers Framed Enjoy

    Ready for some sneak peeks? The Sunflower Fields Suite Collection, which includes the Radiant Sunflowers Bundle, will be available for purchase starting September 1 through the September-December 2026 Catalog. I used these products to make this pretty card which I’m sending to a Team Member to congratulate her on her recent sales. Uses Radiant Sunflowers…

  • Sweet Old Friends Oh Bother Pooh

    I used the Sweet Old Friends and Sweet Words & Labels Bundles, available as Online Exclusives, to make this sweet card. I’m sending it to a customer as a belated birthday card. Uses Sweet Old Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set and Sweet Words & Labels Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stylish Shapes…

  • Splash & Relax Simple Hello

    Did you know you can cut your stamps apart? Doing so makes it easier to use only part of a sentiment or image. I cut the “Hello Sunshine” sentiment in the Splash & Relax Set apart so I could use only the “Hello” portion on this fun card. I’m sending it out to some customers…

  • Botanical Glow Pink Celebrate

    I used the new Botanical Glow Bundle and Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies from the Stampin’ Hot Foil System to make this pretty card. I’m sending it to a customer as a belated birthday card. Uses Botanical Glow Photopolymer Stamp plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Moonlit Flora 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, Stampin’…

  • Scenic Coast Craft Class Projects

    Have you tried any of the Craft Classes offered by Stampin’ Up!·™ yet? You need to! They are a wonderful way to learn some new techniques while also learning about different stamping styles, color theory, and the placement of elements. I love that you can watch live or watch the recordings later when you have…