Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Dies

  • Arched Wishes Better Stars and Stripes

    Our new son-in-law has been having some stomach pains lately.  Apparently, he has peptic ulcers.  I made this card for him using the star image in the new Arched Wishes Set to let him know we are thinking of him and to wish him well. Uses Arched Wishes Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors,…

  • Leaf Collection Soft Leaves Thanks

    I made this pretty card using the Leaf Collection background stamp.  I sent it to one of my Team Members to congratulate her on her sales recently.   Uses Leaf Collection Cling Stamp plus Paper Snips Scissors, Petal Pink & White 1/4" Diagonal Trim Combo Pack, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Something Fancy Dies, Clear…

  • Storybook Friends Baby Welcome

    One of my long-time friends just became a grandmother again to a sweet baby girl.  I made this card to send to her using the Storybook Friends Bundle.   Uses Storybook Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper,…

  • Painted Lavender Painted Flowers Birthday

    I heat embossed some of the flower images from the Painted Lavender Set and then colored over them with Stampin' Blends to make this pretty birthday card for a friend. Uses Painted Lavender Photopolymer Stamp Set and Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim, Unbounded Love Dies, Stampin' Cut…

  • Seaside Wishes Shell Moon

    My Mom passed away in the early hours of March 19 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.  She is no longer suffering and has gone to be with my Dad, her sisters, and her parents.  We will miss her. My brother took pictures of my parents' old address book pages and pictures of the visitation…

  • Ice Cream Swirl Well Poop

    I made this card for a customer recently using the Ice Cream Swirl Stamp Set and coordinating dies.  She'll understand the meaning behind it.  By the way, I strongly suspect that this set and dies will be retiring soon. Uses Ice Cream Swirl Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Adhesive-Backed Textured Dots, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine,…

  • Beautiful Butterflies Simple Hello

    I made this clean and simple card using the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle as a thank you card for some customers.   Uses Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Basic White Thick Cardstock, Stampin' Seal, Paper Trimmer,…

  • Year Of Flowers Rose Hug

    One of my friends was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.  I made this pretty card using the Year Of Flowers Bundle to let her know that I'm thinking of her. Uses Year Of Flowers Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Full Of Life 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine…

  • Tags Of Thanks Best Lattice

    After creating the card I posted yesterday (seen here), I had supplies for using decorative masks with the Fresh Freesia and Lost Lagoon colors already on my desk.  So, I used them along with the Linked Together Masks to create this pretty card for a Team Member to congratulate her on her sales.  It also…

  • Layers Of Beauty Grateful Purple Roses

    I made this pretty card using the Layers Of Beauty Set and coordinating masks to send to a customer. Uses Layers Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Layers Of Beauty Decorative Masks, Stampin' Pierce Mat,…