Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Glimmer, Glitter, & Shimmer Paper

  • Here are the cards everyone got to make at my Goodbye Sale-A-Bration, Hello Spring Stamp Camp over the weekend.  Don't miss your chance to earn FREE products during Sale-A-Bration 2025.  It ends on February 28!   Uses Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin'…

  • 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 some more quick and easy Christmas cards I made using the Greetings Of The Season Set and some Reindeer Fun Dies and Reindeer Days Designer Paper. The above cards use the following products:  Greetings Of The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set, Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine…

  • Here are the cards everyone could make during my November Christmas Card Stamp Camp a couple of weekends ago.   Uses Golden Greenery Photopolymer Stamp Set and Greetings Of The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine,…

  • I tried heat embossing on glimmer paper to make this pretty congratulations card for one of my Team Members.  I stamped the cocoa pods image from the Lovely & Sweet Set and heat embossed it in gold first, but it didn't show up as well as I wanted.  So, I stamped it again trying to…

  • During my September Christmas Card Camp this last weekend, everyone got to make Christmas cards of their choice from the following designs. Uses Frosted Forest Photopolymer Stamp Set and Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block E, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Seal, Mini…

  • I got the chance to play with some new products the other day and created a fun and easy Christmas card.  These products, including the Reindeer Fun Bundle, will be available to everyone starting September 4 when the September – December 2024 Mini Catalog goes live.  If you are a regular customer of mine, you…

  • This is the next card we made in my June Club Class featuring new Bundles and new In Colors.  This one showcases the Country Flowers Bundle and Shy Shamrock color.  It also uses a couple of fun techniques. Uses Country Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set and Leaf Collection Stamp plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue,…

  • One of my customers said that Pretty In Pink was her favorite new In Color when answering the Scavenger Hunt questions.  Pretty In Pink is actually a returning color and she said she was so glad it was back because she never stopped using it!  She also indicated that the complementary card on page 133…

  • Every year, I challenge my customers to list sets they think will retire during my Retirement List Contest.  The best guessers get a coupon from me to use on a future order and everyone who participates gets an assortment of new embellishments.  Here's a card and matching bag I made using the Simply Zinnia Bundle…