Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Dies

  • 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…

  • Party Celebrations Bright Presents

    I made this bright, cheery birthday card to send to a customer using the Party Celebrations Set and Words Of Beauty Bundle which are available as Online Exclusives. Uses Party Celebrations Photopolymer Stamp Set and Words Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take…

  • 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…

  • Words Of Beauty Fall Leaves Birthday

    New Online Exclusive products are now available! I used the new Words Of Beauty Bundle to make this pretty fall themed birthday card for a customer. Uses Words Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set and Etched Autumn Cling Stamp plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Stampin’ Up! Masking Paper, Paper Trimmer,…

  • Cake Day Cake Shaped Card

    I love that Stampin’ Up!™ has started to introduce dies and coordinating sets that allow you to create fun, shaped cards. I used the Cake Day Bundle available soon as an Online Exclusive to make this fun birthday card I’m sending to a customer. Uses Cake Day Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss…

  • 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…

  • All Zipped Up Marine Corps Congrats

    One of my nephews is graduating from Marine Corps Boot Camp this weekend. I made him this card using the retiring All Zipped Up Bundle to congratulate him and let him know how proud we are of him. Uses All Zipped Up Cling Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut…

  • 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…

  • Spooky Halloween Treats

    I decorated some Book Treat Boxes and Iridescent Treat Bags filled with candy by using the Spooky Halloween Set and coordinating products. I’m sending these to my young nephew and grandson for Halloween. Uses Spooky Halloween Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Happy Labels Pick A Punch,…