Inspiration Ink

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

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  • I made this fun little Scalloped Gift Card Box using the Reindeer Fun Bundle and Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper & Sticker Sheet to hold a gift card for my nephew for Christmas. Uses Reindeer Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set and Greetings Of The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Scalloped Gift Card Boxes, Stampin' Cut &…

  • One more fun fold Christmas card I created to send to a long-time friend for Christmas.  I used the Light The Year Bundle and Star Gatefold.  You do need a larger envelope to mail these cards, so I cut an invitation (A9, 5-3/4" x 8-3/4") envelope down to 6" long and then sealed the cut…

  • Our younger son and his partner are getting married this weekend in a simple civil ceremony.  They had planned to wait and have a big ceremony and reception, but given the current political climate, they felt they needed to get married now while they knew they could.  I used the new Classic Wedding Bundle from…

  • One of the perks of being a Demonstrator is being able to order new products early!  I used the upcoming Linked Together Bundle and some pretty new designer paper coming soon to make this card.  I sent it to one of my Team Members recently to congratulate her on her sales. Uses Linked Together Photopolymer…

  • I sent this pretty birthday card made with the Translucent Florals Set to my sister-in-law for her birthday.   Uses Translucent Florals Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Something Fancy Dies, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Take Your Pick, Glossy Dots Assortment,…

  • Here's a fun, easy card I sent out to a customer as a birthday card recently.  It uses a sentiment from the Country Birdhouse Set and some Nests Of Winter Suite Collection accessories. Uses Country Birdhouse Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine,…

  • I recently got a little prize of some embellishments from a fellow Demonstrator.  I made this pretty card using the Citrus Blooms Set to send her a thank you note.   Uses Citrus Blooms Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mediterranean Blooms 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper,  Stampin' Cut & Emboss…

  • A long time friend from my childhood recently had some surgery.  I made this bright, cheery card using the Layers Of Beauty Set and a sentiment from the Friends For Life Set to make her a card to let her know I'm thinking of her as she recovers.   Uses Friends For Life Photopolymer Stamp…

  • My lovely niece is celebrating her birthday today.  She's always loved aquatic animals and is in the Coast Guard, so the Otterly Amazing Bundle was perfect for making her card.  I'm loving making the bendy cards too! Uses Otterly Amazing Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut &…

  • I made this pretty, fall birthday card for my mother-in-law.  It uses the Unbounded Love Set and some accessories from the Mini Catalog.   Uses Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Take Your Pick, Perennial Postage Dies, 2023-2025 In…