Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Retired Products

  • 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…

  • Yay! The new Stampin’ Up!™ catalog is here! You can start ordering from it today! I used the gorgeous Lily Of The Valley Bundle to make this pretty card for my mother-in-law for Mother’s Day. Uses Lily Of The Valley Photopolymer Stamp Set and Fragrant Layers Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine,…

  • I used the Pop Up Petals Bundle and some retiring products to make this pretty, shiny thank you card for a customer. Uses Pop-Up Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C,…

  • Our grandson has been doing state testing in school recently. I made him this card using the Match Day Bundle to tell him that we know he did his best and that we are proud of him. Uses Match Day Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss…

  • I used a bunch of retiring products, including the Gathering Moments Set, to make this pretty thank you card for a customer. Uses Gathering Moments Cling Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Seal, Mini…

  • 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,…

  • I combined the March Product Of The Month, the Notes Of Spring Set, with some sneak peek products to make this fun, spring thank you card. I’m sending it to some customers as a thank you. Uses Notes Of Spring Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss…

  • I made this sweet card using the Filled With Sweetness Bundle from the Online Exclusives for one of my Team Members to congratulate her on her sales recently. Uses Filled With Sweetness Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Seal, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Adhesive Sheets, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer,…

  • My young nephew in Florida recently took three chickens he’d raised to his local fair. All three won blue ribbons! So, I made him this blue ribbon congratulations card using a mix of sneak peek and retiring products, including the new Balloon Festoon Stamp Set. Uses Balloon Festoon Photopolymer Stamp Set and Easter Basket Photopolymer…

  • I made this soft, shimmery card using the Fragrant Layers Set to send to my sister-in-law for Easter. It would also work for lots of other occasions. Uses Fragrant Layers Photopolymer Stamp Set and Woolly Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Flower Accents, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block…