Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Dies

  • Greetings Of The Season Accordion Fun Fold

    We made Christmas cards during my November Club Class that all featured a fun fold as well.  The first card we made was this one using the Greetings Of The Season Set, which is part of the Online Exclusives.  It also uses the Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper, which is the Making A Difference product…

  • Hooray For Surprises Peppermint Star Boxes

    I made these cute little candy holders using the Hooray For Surprises Set and filled them with Hershey's Miniatures.  These are an extra treat for my Club Members who are coming to Club Class tonight.   Uses Hooray For Surprises Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin'…

  • Autumn Expressions Blue Sky Day

    I used the Autumn Expressions Bundle to make this pretty birthday card for a customer.  It reminds me of a crisp, fall day!  It's hard to see in the picture, but I did add a score line across the top and bottom of the large white rectangle. Uses Autumn Expressions Cling Stamp Set plus Paper…

  • Snowy Wonder Penguin Gift Bags

    I decorated some of the small gift bags included in the Online Exclusives Gift Bags Combo Pack with the Snowy Wonder Bundle from the Mini Catalog.  I then dropped in a Christmas-scented hand sanitizer as an extra treat for my Club Members with their latest order.  These would also make nice little treats for teachers,…

  • Hearts & Hugs Hamster Heart Balloon

    I made this adorable card using the Hearts & Hugs Bundle and sent it to a customer for her birthday recently. Uses Hearts & Hugs Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Hearts & Hugs Dies, Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Take…

  • Cheerful Daisies Orange Daisies Birthday

    I used the Cheerful Daisies Set and coordinating dies recently to make this bright, cheery birthday card for a customer.   Uses Cheerful Daisies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Cheerful Daisies Dies, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block D, Take Your…

  • Hot Air Balloon Sunset Flight

    I made this fun card using the Hot Air Balloon Set and coordinating dies to send to a customer for her birthday.  I created the sunset sky by scribbling on a clear block with Markers and spritzing with water before pressing the inky block to the cardstock.   Uses Hot Air Balloon Photopolymer Stamp Set…

  • Otterly Amazing Bright Otter Paradise

    I am loving the adorable Otterly Amazing Bundle and coordinating accessories that will be available to everyone as Online Exclusives starting November 5.  I used them to create this fun card to send to one of my Team Members to congratulate her on her sales. Uses Otterly Amazing Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors,…

  • Friends For Life Purple and Yellow Wishes

    I made these quick and easy cards using the Friends For Life Set recently and sent them out as some belated birthday cards.  Which color version do you prefer?   Uses Friends For Life Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim, Full Of Life 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Stampin'…

  • Otterly Amazing Fishing Otter

    Here's the final card we made in my October Club Class featuring Online Exclusives products.  This one gives a sneak peek at the adorable Otterly Amazing Bundle and coordinating accessories coming soon! Uses Otterly Amazing Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat,…