Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Retired Products

  • Circle Sayings Eclipse Thanks

    Our older son bought us some eclipse-viewing sunglasses at the same time that he bought some for himself and our grandson.  Thanks to the glasses and mostly clear skies, we were able to enjoy watching the solar eclipse on Monday afternoon.  We didn't get a full eclipse, but we got most of it!  I made…

  • Lasting Joy Petunia Pop Birthday

    I'm really sorry that the Lasting Joy Stamp Set is retiring.  I purchased it just because it was on sale at one point, but it has become one of my favorite, go-to sets for making soft and pretty cards of all types.  I combined it with several other retiring products and some of the gorgeous…

  • Charming Sentiments Everything Leaves

    I combined some retiring items, including the Charming Sentiments Set and coordinating Sentiment Silhouettes Dies, with a new background stamp called Leaf Collection to make this pretty birthday card I sent to a customer.  I received the Leaf Collection Set for FREE for attending OnStage recently.  It will be available for everyone to purchase starting…

  • Translucent Florals Monochrome Leaves

    I love making monochrome cards!  I made this one using the Translucent Florals Set as a birthday card for a customer   Uses Translucent Florals Cling Stamp Set plus Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin' Pad, Lost Lagoon Cardstock, Lost Lagoon Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Basic White Cardstock, Soft Shimmer 12" x 12" Paper Combo Pack, Bright…

  • Heartfelt Hexagon Spring Flower Joy

    I sent this spring-themed card to a customer for her birthday.  It uses the Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle. Uses Heartfelt Hexagon Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Sweet Sorbet Cardstock, Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad, Pool Party Cardstock, Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Subtles Stampin' Write Marker Assortment, 2022-2024 In Colors Stampin' Write Marker Assortment,…

  • Carousel Horses Diamond Horse

    One of my friends recently lost her beloved horse.  I made this card using the Carousel Horses Bundle to let her know I'm thinking of her at this sad time.   Uses Carousel Horses Photopolymer Stamp Set and Ringed With Nature Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Early Espresso Cardstock, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad, Pecan Pie…

  • Excellent Eggs Easter Bunny Bags and Card

    I made these fun Easter treat bags and a matching card using the Excellent Eggs Bundle.  I sent one bag and card to my brother and his family which includes my young nephew and I'm giving the other bag and card to my son and grandson. Uses Excellent Eggs Cling Stamp Set plus Misty Moonlight…

  • Heartfelt Hexagon Lavender Joy

    I sent this elegant card to one of my customers for her birthday.  It uses the Heartfelt Hexagon Set and some of the pretty accessories included in the Perennial Lavender Suite Collection.  I also added a little more contrast to the dry embossed background by brayering across it with some ink. Uses Heartfelt Hexagon Photopolymer…

  • Excellent Eggs All The Chocolate Bunnies

    I made this fun-fold Easter card using the Excellent Eggs Bundle for my nephew in the Navy. Uses Excellent Eggs Cling Stamp Set plus Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Early Espresso Cardstock, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad, Pecan Pie Cardstock, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue or Fine-Tip…

  • Biggest Wish Lemon Lolly Circles

    I sent this fun and easy card made with the Biggest Wish Set out to a customer recently as a thank you.   Uses Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Lemon Lolly Cardstock, Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Basic Black Cardstock, Subtles 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink…