Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Gems, Jewels, Pearls, & Opals

  • Seaside Wishes Shell Moon

    My Mom passed away in the early hours of March 19 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.  She is no longer suffering and has gone to be with my Dad, her sisters, and her parents.  We will miss her. My brother took pictures of my parents' old address book pages and pictures of the visitation…

  • Year Of Flowers Rose Hug

    One of my friends was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.  I made this pretty card using the Year Of Flowers Bundle to let her know that I'm thinking of her. Uses Year Of Flowers Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Full Of Life 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine…

  • Tags Of Thanks Best Lattice

    After creating the card I posted yesterday (seen here), I had supplies for using decorative masks with the Fresh Freesia and Lost Lagoon colors already on my desk.  So, I used them along with the Linked Together Masks to create this pretty card for a Team Member to congratulate her on her sales.  It also…

  • Natural Botanicals Coneflower Note

    I made this pretty card using the Natural Botanicals Set to send to some customers as a thank you card recently.   Uses Natural Botanicals Photopolymer Stamp Set and Linked Together Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Simply Shammy and/or Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner and Stampin' Scrub, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Something Fancy…

  • Natural Botanicals Two-Tone Leaf Tag

    Stampin' Up!™ sends out a weekly e-mail to Demonstrators filled with creative ideas, business building tips, etc.  A recent e-mail included a technique for inking up half a stamp with one color of ink and the other half with a complimentary color of ink.  I tried it on this card using the Natural Botanicals Set…

  • Year Of Flowers March Daffodil Birthday

    My Mom recently celebrated her birthday.  I made her this pretty card using the new Year Of Flowers Bundle available as part of the new Online Exclusives tomorrow (Tuesday, March 4). Uses Year Of Flowers Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Iridescent Faceted Gems, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut &…

  • Cheerful Daisies Bright Bokeh Birthday

    I sent this bright, cheery birthday card made with the Cheerful Daisies Set and coordinating dies to a long time friend of ours who celebrates her birthday tomorrow.   Uses Cheerful Daisies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Iridescent Faceted Gems, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Cheerful Daisies Dies,…

  • Bright Borders Embossed Flowers Wreath

    I made this pretty card as a thank you card for a customer.  I used the little flowers in the Bright Borders Set to create a heat-embossed wreath around the main sentiment. Uses Bright Borders Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Take Your…

  • Adventurous Sky Plane Arches

    Our older son is celebrating his birthday soon.  I used the Adventurous Sky Bundle to make his birthday card since he works for a company that has close ties to the aviation industry.    Uses Adventurous Sky Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Opal Round Assortment, Take To The…

  • Sale-A-Bration Stamp Camp Follow Up

    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…