Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Hot Foil System

  • Stampin’ Hot Foil System – Radiance Awaits

    Here are some new products in the Stampin’ Hot Foil Line. Read through the Radiance Awaits Stampin’ Hot Foil Brochure (download it here) for information on what is and isn’t included in the system and simple user instructions. Of course, no project would be complete without a stamped image or two and this brochure highlights coordinating…

  • This & That Card Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards my customers could make during my This & That Card Camp over the weekend. Uses Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush, Cloud Cover Cardstock, Secret Sea Cardstock, Basic White Cardstock, Metal Effects 12″ x 12″ Specialty…

  • August Christmas Card Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone got to make during my August Christmas Card Camp over the weekend. Uses Christmas Crew Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Impressions Plate, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block C,…

  • Metallic Magic Craft Class Projects Part 1

    The Metallic Magic Craft Class was held on July 23, but I was enjoying a family vacation then so I was unable to watch live. I finally got the chance to watch the first couple of videos and stamp along to make the first two cards. Here are the first two cards I made with…

  • Botanical Glow Pink Celebrate

    I used the new Botanical Glow Bundle and Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies from the Stampin’ Hot Foil System to make this pretty card. I’m sending it to a customer as a belated birthday card. Uses Botanical Glow Photopolymer Stamp plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Moonlit Flora 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, Stampin’…

  • Oh My Fright Boo Bat

    Our son recently had an unwelcome guest show up in his kitchen somehow – a little bat! He got it safely back outside and then gave the kitchen a thorough cleaning! Since there are bats in the Oh My Fright Bundle, I thought it would be fun to make this card to commemorate his visitor.…

  • Begonia Belle Dark & Light Flowers

    I used the Begonia Belle Set, the July Product Of The Month, and some Hot Foil System products to make this pretty card. I’m sending it to a customer for her birthday. Uses Begonia Belle Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Artisan Sketched Garden 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, Multipurpose Liquid…

  • Sweetly Sentimental Hot Foil Vase Birthday

    Quick and easy birthday card using the Sweetly Sentimental Hot Foil Dies. I’m sending it to a Team Member for her birthday. Uses Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Artisan Sketched Garden 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, 2026-2028 In Color Dots, Barely Blush 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Take…

  • Lily Of The Valley Golden Get Well

    I used the new Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies with the Lily Of The Valley Set to make this pretty get well card for one of my Team Members who hasn’t been feeling well lately. Uses Lily Of The Valley Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Valley In Bloom 12″ x 12″…

  • Begonia Belle Cheers Flowers

    I made this pretty card to send to a new Team Member to welcome her to my Team, the Shining Lights Stampers. It uses the July Product Of The Month, the Begonia Belle Set, and some new Hot Foil products. Uses Begonia Belle Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Spotlight On Nature…