Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Retired Products

  • Something Fancy Mosaic Thank You Boxes

    I found this unique closure small treat box online on a fellow Demonstrator's blog (here).  I used it and some of the Mediterrannean Blooms Designer Series Paper on sale this month to make these cute little boxes.  I filled them with some votive candles and added a tag stamped with the Something Fancy Set.  I…

  • Ice Cream Swirl Popcorn Yum Tags

    Back in July, we were treated to a weekend getaway by my husband's employer.  We stayed in a cabin in Deep Creek Lake, MD.  They gave us a goody bag filled with snacks and drinks, arranged a couple of picnic meals, and had pontoon boats we could use to go out on the lake.  One…

  • Hooray For Surprises Scalloped Gift Box

    I decorated one of the cute Scalloped Gift Card Boxes with the Hooray For Surprises Set and coordinating dies.  I then filled it with retired accessories.  This was the extra treat I gave my July Club Host along with her order.  When the heart tag is peeled up the message underneath reads "You're The Best"…

  • Autumn Expressions Grateful Curry Leaves

    I used several products from the Splendid Autumn Suite Collection, including the Autumn Expressions Bundle, to make this pretty card.  I sent it out to some customers as a thank you for a recent order.  These products are sneak peeks from the upcoming new Mini Catalog. Uses Autumn Expressions Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips…

  • Reindeer Fun Leaping Deer

    I got the chance to play with some new products the other day and created a fun and easy Christmas card.  These products, including the Reindeer Fun Bundle, will be available to everyone starting September 4 when the September – December 2024 Mini Catalog goes live.  If you are a regular customer of mine, you…

  • Bird’s Eye View Bright Bookish Owl

    Our grandson returns to school next week as a 3rd grader!  I made this card using the Bird's Eye View Set to let him know we are proud of him and know he will do well. Uses Bird's Eye View Photopolymer Stamp Set and Friends For Life Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin'…

  • Simply Zinnia Sending Country Flowers

    I love mixing and matching stamp sets and dies from different bundles.  I did that here with the Simply Zinnia Set and the Flowers Of Beauty Dies to make a soft, pretty card.  I sent it out as a belated birthday card. Uses Simply Zinnia Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue,…

  • Adventurous Sky Birthday Plane Trio

    My nephew is celebrating his birthday this coming weekend, so I made this card for him using the Adventurous Sky Bundle and some of the fun Take To The Sky Designer Series Paper on sale this month at 15% off.   Uses Adventurous Sky Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Take…

  • Citrus Blooms Best Kind Mosaic Strips

    I made this card using the Citrus Blooms Bundle and some of the pretty Mediterranean Blooms Designer Paper which is on sale this month for 15% off.  I sent it to one of my Team Members as a belated birthday card.   Uses Citrus Blooms Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue,…

  • Friends For Life Best Leaf

    I used the Perennial Lavender Designer Paper with the new Friends For Life Bundle to make this pretty card.  I sent it to one of my Team Members along with a small gift to congratulate her on her sales recently.   Uses Friends For Life Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Iridescent 1/2" Striped…