Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Dies

  • 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,…

  • 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…