Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Heat Embossing

  • Lovely & Sweet Vanilla Congrats

    Here's another card I made for a Team Member recently to congratulate her on her sales.  It uses the Lovely & Sweet Set and coordinating dies and designer paper. Uses Lovely & Sweet Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut &…

  • Winterly Tree Tops Creativity Now Projects – My Versions

    Back in June, Stampin' Up!™ offered some online training for Demonstrators called Creativity Now.  I participated by ordering the Nests Of Winter Suite Collection early and watching the videos for some great ideas.  I finally got around to actually making the Make & Take projects the other day.  I changed things up a bit on…

  • September Christmas Card Camp Follow Up

    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…

  • Reindeer Fun Golden Christmas Together

    We made this quick and easy Christmas card during August Club Class.  It uses the some heat embossing, the Reindeer Fun Bundle, and the gorgeous Gold Dipped Mix & Match Cards & Envelopes coming soon. Uses Reindeer Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Modern Oval Punch, Stampin' Cut…

  • Golden Greenery Merry Bells

    Do you remember the fun new technique using Enamel Effects that I used on some pretty little gift boxes the other day (found here)?  We used the same technique during my July Club Class to make this pretty Christmas card using the new Golden Greenery Bundle available as an Online Exclusive.   Uses Golden Greenery…

  • Country Flowers Can of Leaves

    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,…

  • Adventurous Sky Copper Plane Father’s Day

    My husband loves old planes and maps, so the Take To The Sky Suite Collection which includes the Adventurous Sky Bundle, was a must-have purchase.  I used it to make his Father's Day card. Uses Adventurous Sky Cling Stamp Set plus Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Take To The Sky 12" x 12" Designer Series…

  • Happy Little Things Monochromatic Catalog CASE

    One of my customers recently indicated by playing along with my New Catalog Scavenger Hunt that Summer Splash was her favorite new In Color and that she liked the monochromatic card on page 133 best.  So, I CASE'd the card using the Happy Little Things Set and some new accessories.  I'll be sending it to…

  • Notes Of Nature Ombre Green Leaves

    I sent this pretty ombre card to a friend for her birthday.  She loves to go hiking, so I figured the Notes Of Nature Set was perfect for making her card.  I also used an emboss resist technique where I added the green inks with the new Stampin' Brayer.  Happy St. Patrick's Day tomorrow as…