Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Embossing Folders

  • I used several products that can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration, including the Corner In Bloom Stamp Set, to make this pretty card for my sister-in-law for Valentine's Day.  I got the idea of adding color to the dry embossed cardstock using a Sponge Dauber from another Demonstrator. Uses Corner In Bloom Photopolymer Stamp…

  • I used the Hearts Of Elegance Bundle to make these two pretty Valentine cards for my mom and mother-in-law. Uses Hearts Of Elegance Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder, Bough Punch, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block…

  • Here are the cards everyone got to make at my Sale-A-Bration Stamp Camp on Saturday. Uses Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Take Your Pick, Summer Splash 3/8" Bordered…

  • We focused on using Sale-A-Bration products that can be earned for FREE during January Club Class.  Here we combined the Starstruck Embossing Folder and a bit of the Bloom Impressions Designer Paper to make this bright cheery card which also uses the new Everyday Arches Bundle, an Online Exclusives product. Uses Everyday Arches Photopolymer Stamp…

  • My husband and I are celebrating our 36th anniversary.  I made this cute card for him using the Otterly Amazing Bundle and some coordinating accessories, all of which are available as Online Exclusives. Uses Otterly Amazing Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut &…

  • I am loving the Everyday Arches Bundle now available as an Online Exclusive.  It makes quick, easy cards for all kinds of occasions.  I used it here to make a masculine thank you card for a friend of ours. Uses Everyday Arches Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss…

  • I made this pretty thank you card using the Heart Shaped Bundle that can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration.  I'm sending it to my mother-in-law as a thank you for our Christmas gifts. Uses Heart Shaped Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B,…

  • I created a stencil with the dies included in the Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder and placed it over a butterfly shape cut out of some of the Bloom Impressions Designer Paper and then added some Shimmery White Embossing Paste to make this pretty, sparkly butterfly.  I then added it to a card with a…

  • I used the new Linked Together Bundle with several fun accessories you can earn for FREE during Sale-A-Bration to make this pretty card.  I'm sending it to a long-time friend for her birthday. Uses Linked Together Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear…

  • One of the gifts I give our grandson each year at Christmas is a set of handmade cards he can use to write thank you notes for the Christmas presents he received.  He loves birds, so I used the Friendly Seagulls Set to make his cards this year and paired it with some of the…