Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Retired Products

  • I used the retiring Planted Paradise Stamp Set to make this card.  I sent it to a long-time friend who sent a peace lily plant to my Mom's funeral.  Uses Planted Paradise Photopolymer Stamp Set and Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Simply Shammy and/or Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner…

  • I used the Arched Wishes Set available as an Online Exclusive with some sneak peek products from the upcoming annual catalog and May release of Online Exclusive products to make this sweet birthday card for a Team Member. Uses Arched Wishes Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Simply Shammy and/or Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner…

  • I got the idea of using the knotted ribbon die from the upcoming Notes & Totes Dies as bunny ears from another Demonstrator.  I used mine with the Spring Corners Bundle and another die to create a running bunny Easter card I sent to my elderly cousin. Uses Spring Corners Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper…

  • I sent this fun Easter card to my niece and her husband who now live in Ireland.  It's made using the Storybook Friends Bundle and some sneak peek jewels. Uses Storybook Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper,…

  • This sweet Easter card made with the Storybook Friends Set and some sneak peek products is being sent to my sister-in-law.   Uses Storybook Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Seal, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer, Stylish Shapes Dies, Calypso Coral…

  • I used the retiring Rustic Crate Set and coordinating dies plus all of the new In Colors and some sneak peek products to make this fun Easter card for one of my nephews.   Uses Rustic Crate Photopolymer Stamp Set and Storybook Life Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Country Woods 12" x 12"…

  • One of the new products that will be available as an Online Exclusive starting in May is the Sweet Jar Bundle, a stamp set and coordinating punch.  I used them to make this fun card and matching treat bag for my grandson and young nephew for Easter. Uses Sweet Jar Photopolymer Stamp Set and Storybook…

  • I bought this adorable Peekaboo Forest Bundle as soon as it was released as an Online Exclusive, but I didn't get the chance to play with it until now.  I think it makes a very cute Easter card which I'm sending to my nephew and his young family. Uses Peekaboo Forest Photopolymer Stamp Set and…

  • I combined the Storybook Friends Bundle with some retiring and some sneak peek products to make this Easter card for my son and son-in-law. Uses Storybook Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set and Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin'…

  • I made this bright, cheerful Easter card for my mother-in-law using the Delightful Wishes Bundle and the Storybook Life Stamp Set. Uses Delightful Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set and Storybook Life Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block…