Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Gems, Jewels, Pearls, & Opals

  • Lasting Joy Petunia Pop Birthday

    I'm really sorry that the Lasting Joy Stamp Set is retiring.  I purchased it just because it was on sale at one point, but it has become one of my favorite, go-to sets for making soft and pretty cards of all types.  I combined it with several other retiring products and some of the gorgeous…

  • Translucent Florals Monochrome Leaves

    I love making monochrome cards!  I made this one using the Translucent Florals Set as a birthday card for a customer   Uses Translucent Florals Cling Stamp Set plus Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin' Pad, Lost Lagoon Cardstock, Lost Lagoon Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Basic White Cardstock, Soft Shimmer 12" x 12" Paper Combo Pack, Bright…

  • Heartfelt Hexagon Lavender Joy

    I sent this elegant card to one of my customers for her birthday.  It uses the Heartfelt Hexagon Set and some of the pretty accessories included in the Perennial Lavender Suite Collection.  I also added a little more contrast to the dry embossed background by brayering across it with some ink. Uses Heartfelt Hexagon Photopolymer…

  • Beautiful Balloons Tahitian Parakeet Party

    I sent this card made with the Beautiful Balloons Bundle to a friend who is always fun to be around.    Uses Beautiful Balloons Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Parakeet Party Cardstock, Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Tahitian Tide Cardstock, Tahitian Tide Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Seal, 2022-2024…

  • Notes Of Nature Ombre Green Leaves

    I sent this pretty ombre card to a friend for her birthday.  She loves to go hiking, so I figured the Notes Of Nature Set was perfect for making her card.  I also used an emboss resist technique where I added the green inks with the new Stampin' Brayer.  Happy St. Patrick's Day tomorrow as…

  • Cottage Wreaths Easter Wreath

    I combined the Cottage Wreaths Set and coordinating dies with a sentiment from the Excellent Eggs Set to make this clean and simple Easter card for my niece and her husband.  I used some of the small flower dies from the Painted Lavender Dies to add the flowers to the wreath.   Uses Cottage Wreaths…

  • Perennial Postage Lavender Bouquet Thanks

    I made this pretty card using the Perennial Postage Set and some accessories from the Perennial Lavender Suite Collection.  I sent it to a customer as a thank you along with a coupon she earned from me. Uses Perennial Postage Cling Stamp Set plus Starry Sky Cardstock, Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad, Orchid Oasis Cardstock,…