Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Gems, Jewels, Pearls, & Opals

  • 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…

  • Gathering Moments Thankful Strips

    I love this layout for a card because it is a great way to use up little strips of leftover designer series papers. I used the Gathering Moments Set and the Gathering Together Designer Series Paper from the Online Exclusives offers to make this fun thank you card I’m sending to a customer. Uses Gathering…

  • 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…

  • Cake Day Cake Shaped Card

    I love that Stampin’ Up!™ has started to introduce dies and coordinating sets that allow you to create fun, shaped cards. I used the Cake Day Bundle available soon as an Online Exclusive to make this fun birthday card I’m sending to a customer. Uses Cake Day Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss…

  • October Christmas Card Camp Follow Up

    Here are the Christmas cards everyone got to make during my October Christmas Card Camp on Saturday if they wished. Uses A Little Cheer Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Stylish Shapes Dies, Clear Block B, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Real Red &…

  • Gallery Blooms Black Rose Eclipse

    This is one of those cards created from an idea I just couldn’t get out of my head! It’s an elegant Halloween card made with the Gallery Blooms and Spooky Halloween Sets. I’m sending it to my mother-in-law. Uses Gallery Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set and Spooky Halloween Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss…

  • Light & Wonder Year Of Wonder Aurora

    I made this pretty card using the Light & Wonder Bundle from the Mini Catalog to send to a customer for her birthday. Uses Light & Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots,…