Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Puffy Stickers

  • Reason To Celebrate Distressed Swirl Congrats

    I used some leftover Silver Stampin’ Hot Foil from a card I designed for my Mid Summer Stamp Camp and applied it to some dry embossed cardstock to create a very distressed background. I then heat embossed the sentiment from the Reason To Celebrate Set. I’m sending this card to my niece to congratulate her…

  • Mid Summer Card Camp Follow Up

    I held a Card Camp on Tuesday afternoon so I could fit a camp into the schedule before going on vacation. I wanted to give my customers a chance to play with the new Hot Foil System and to make some fun cards. Here are the cards everyone got to make if they wished. Uses…

  • Exciting Times Best Circuits

    I saw a similar card to this one online somewhere recently using the Exciting Times Bundle. I thought the overlaid Exciting Times stamp looked like circuits and our son works with computers, so I knew I’d want to make a card using this idea for him. I thought it was perfect for a card for…

  • Match Day Fun Day

    My husband loves soccer. So, I used the Match Day Bundle to make his Father’s Day card this year. His favorite team is Chelsea Football Club (in the UK), so I used a dark blue for the jersey and base card. Uses Match Day Photpolymer Stamp Set and Reason To Celebrate Photopolymer Stamp Set plus…

  • Summer Fun Stamp Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone got to make during my Summer Fun Stamp Camp over the weekend. Uses Balloon Festoon Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Balloon Festoon Dies, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Adhesive Sheets, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Blending Brushes,…

  • Balloon Festoon Hip Hip Hooray Balloons

    Our oldest son recently got a promotion and raise at work. I used the Balloon Festoon Bundle to make him a card to let him know that we are proud of him and all his accomplishments. Uses Balloon Festoon Photpolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine,…

  • Service Essentials Proud Of You Tag

    My nephew in the Navy is celebrating his birthday today. I used the Service Essentials Bundle from the Online Exclusives to make this card for him. I wanted Secret Sea and Golden Glow stars, so I used Stampin’ Blends to color some of the Wonderful Stars Puffy Stickers. Uses Service Essentials Photopolymer Stamp Set plus…

  • Spring Fling Card Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone could make during my Spring Fling Card Camp on Saturday if they wished. Uses Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set and Falling Snow Cling Stamp plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Balloon Festoon Dies, White Gel Pen, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Adhesive Sheets, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer,…

  • Match Day Biggest Fan Trophy

    Stampin’ Up!™ recently sent Demonstrators an e-mail with an idea for coloring Designer Paper images using Soft Pastels. I loved the idea and used it and the Match Day Bundle and coordinating accessories to make this fun card which I’m sending to a Team Member to congratulate her on her recent sales. Uses Match Day…

  • Birthday Bonanza Card Camp Follow Up Part 2

    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’…