Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Dies

  • Gingerbread Man Spooky Mummy

    I have seen some fun Halloween cards that others have made using the Gingerbread Man Dies from the Mini Catalog. So, here’s my version of a gingerbread man mummy in a shaped card. I’m giving it to my son and grandson for Halloween. Uses Gingerbread Man Photopolymer Stamp Set and Spooky Halloween Photopolymer Stamp Set…

  • October Christmas Card Camp Follow Up

    Here are the Christmas cards everyone got to make during my October Christmas Card Camp on Saturday if they wished. Uses A Little Cheer Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Stylish Shapes Dies, Clear Block B, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Real Red &…

  • Friendly Foliage Leaves To You

    One of the perks of being a Demonstrator is being able to order products early! You too can take advantage of this perk by joining Stampin’ Up!™ now during the Best Starter Kit Offers Ever promotion. You can find all the details by clicking here. I took advantage of this perk recently to order a…

  • Peace On Earth Starry Sky Joy Dove

    I was inspired by a card shown at the end of the World Card Making Day (#WorldCardMakingDay25) event hosted by Stampin’ Up!™ to make this card. It uses the ink smooshing technique shown along with the Peace On Earth Bundle. I’m sending it to a customer who bought the Peace On Earth Bundle recently along…

  • Gathering Moments Many Thanks Leaves

    I made this card using the Gathering Moments Bundle and coordinating accessories to make this fall thank you card. I’m sending it to my uncle who recently shared some ideas on visiting Normandy with us. He’s a history professor and has taken many groups to Normandy to learn about World War II history. Unfortunately, our…

  • Light & Wonder Aurora Wonder

    I feel like this pretty card made with the Light & Wonder Bundle could be used for lots of occasions. I’ll probably send it out as a Christmas card though. Uses Light & Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Mini…

  • Love & Courage World Card Making Day Inspired Cards

    Stampin’ Up!™ provided participants in World Card Making Day (#WorldCardMakingDay25) with some sketch templates before the event. During the event, they showed some wonderful cards using these sketches. I was inspired to use the Love & Courage Set with these sketches to make these cards. Don’t forget that the Love & Courage Set in the…

  • World Card Making Day Inspired Cards

    I participated in the FREE virtual World Card Making Day (#WorldCardMakingDay25) presented by Stampin’ Up!™ over the weekend. It was lots of fun and I got some great ideas and tips. I don’t have the Handmade & Heartfelt Kit which was featured during the event, but I was inspired by the three cards they showed…

  • Autumn Trees Fall Scene Birthday

    My wonderful husband is celebrating his birthday today, so I made him this card using the Autumn Trees Bundle. Uses Autumn Trees Cling Stamp Set and Simply Said Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Clear Block B,…

  • A Little Cheer Christmastime Banner

    Here’s a fun Christmas card I created recently using the A Little Cheer Bundle available as an Online Exclusive. Uses A Little Cheer Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, So Swirly Embossing Folder, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner and/or…