Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Glimmer, Glitter, & Shimmer Paper

  • Country Flowers Sparkle Teapots

    Here are some more cards I made using sneak peek products, including the Country Flowers Bundle, to send out to customers who got a catalog from me in the mail.  I also sent them paperwork like my Scavenger Hunt to go with the catalog.  I did use some retiring jewels on the cards as well. …

  • Beautiful Balloons Gingham Squares Celebration

    I used retiring products including the Beautiful Balloons Stamp Set to make this fun birthday card.  I sent it to one of my Team Members.   Uses Beautiful Balloons Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad, Blueberry Bushel Cardstock, Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Soft Shimmer 12" x 12" Paper…

  • Quiet Meadow Glimmer Fern

    I used a bunch of retiring products including the Quiet Meadow Set and Oceanfront Set to make this card.  I sent it to my younger son and his partner along with some souvenirs we bought for them while on our recent vacation in Europe. Uses Quiet Meadow Cling Stamp Set and Oceanfront Photopolymer Stamp Set…

  • 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…

  • Excellent Eggs Shimmery Pink Eggs

    I made this sparkly Easter card for my niece in the Coast Guard.  It uses the Excellent Eggs Bundle and some of the gorgeous Soft Shimmer Paper. Uses Excellent Eggs Cling Stamp Set plus Berry Burst Cardstock, Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad, Berry Burst Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Bubble Bath Cardstock, Soft Shimmer 12" x…