Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Dies

  • Jolly Holly Non Traditional Colors

    Stampin’ Up!™ offers a creative challenge each month to help inspire creativity. You can find the challenge on Facebook and Instagram on the first Wednesday of each month at 2 pm (Mountain Time). This month’s challenge (#CreativeChallengeSU) is to use some non traditional colors to make a Christmas card. The colors are Azure Afternoon, Melon…

  • Light & Wonder Framed Aurora Scene

    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,…

  • Sunrise Sailing Ahoy Vellum Sky

    One of my customers recently purchased the Sunrise Sailing Bundle. I made her this card to say thank you and to send her some ideas for using the bundle. Uses Sunrise Sailing Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C,…

  • Love & Courage Pink Ribbon Hope

    One of my customer friends is going through chemotherapy right now for her breast cancer. I made this pretty card using the Love & Courage Set to let her know that I’m thinking of her. Don’t forget that the Love & Courage Set in the Mini Catalog is this year’s Making A Difference product. For…

  • Swirled Designs Starry Hello

    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…

  • 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…

  • Christmas Greenery Pink Bouquet Birthday

    I love that so many Stampin’ Up!™ products can be used for different seasons or occasions just by changing a color scheme, layout, or sentiment. I used the Christmas Greenery Bundle from the Mini Catalog to make a birthday card for my mother-in-law. Uses Christmas Greenery Photopolymer Stamp Set and Banner Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set…

  • 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…

  • Autumn Trees Good Things Bush

    I made this fun autumn card using the Autumn Trees Set to send to a long-time friend of ours for his birthday. Uses Autumn Trees Cling Stamp Set and Banner Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Crushed Curry Two-Tone 12″ x 12″ Cardstock, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Clear Block B,…