Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Glimmer, Glitter, & Shimmer Paper

  • I made this soft, shimmery card using the Fragrant Layers Set to send to my sister-in-law for Easter. It would also work for lots of other occasions. Uses Fragrant Layers Photopolymer Stamp Set and Woolly Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Flower Accents, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block…

  • I made this pretty card using the Sunshine Vibes Bundle to send to a customer as a thank you. Uses Sunshine Vibes Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Sunshine Vibes Dies, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Bone Folder, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Stylish Shapes Dies, Clear Block C, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Mutlipurpose…

  • I used the Reason To Celebrate Set from the Mini Catalog and some accessories from the Online Exclusives to make this soft, pretty, shimmery Easter card for my mother-in-law. Uses Reason To Celebrate Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Bone Folder, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Nested Essentials Dies,…

  • Here are the other seven cards my customers could make during my Birthday Bonanza Stamp Camp on Saturday if they wanted. Uses Friendly Foliage Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Nested Essentials Dies, Clear Block B, Stampin’…

  • Here are the first seven cards everyone could choose to make during my Birthday Bonanza Card Camp on Saturday afternoon. Uses A Little Cheer Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal,…

  • I had fun creating all the layers on this fun fold card that I’m sending to my brother for his birthday. It uses the Banner Sayings Bundle and some new and old accessories. The card opens along the cut in the front with one panel going up and the other going down. Uses Banner Sayings…

  • I made some more last minute Christmas cards using the sneak peek Hope Love & Joy Bundle from the upcoming January – April 2026 Mini Catalog. They also use some retiring products and some other sneak peek products. Uses Hope Love & Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set and Peace On Earth Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’…

  • One of my customers recently joined my Team as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator herself. I made her this card to welcome her to the Team with a small thank you gift for joining. I used the Sweet Jar Set, but the Jar Of Joy Set would also work. Uses Sweet Jar Photopolymer Stamp Set or…

  • 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 &…

  • I was inspired by a card shown at the end of the World Card Making Day (#WorldCardMakingDay25) event hosted by Stampin’ Up!™ to make this card. It uses the ink smooshing technique shown along with the Peace On Earth Bundle. I’m sending it to a customer who bought the Peace On Earth Bundle recently along…