Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Retired Products

  • Happy Little Things Incredible Butterflies

    Here's another bright and cheery card I sent to a customer along with a coupon she earned from me.  It uses the wonderful Happy Little Things Set available as an Online Exclusive.   Uses Happy Little Things Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Azure Afternoon Cardstock, Azure Afternoon Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Blueberry Bushel Cardstock, Blueberry Bushel…

  • Cheerful Daisies Frame Popping Day

    I made this pretty card using the Cheerful Daisies Bundle to send to a customer along with a coupon she earned from me.   Uses Cheerful Daisies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Wild Wheat Cardstock, Wild Wheat Classic Stampin' Pad, Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad, Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad, Lemon Lolly Stampin' Blends Combo Pack,…

  • Painted Lavender Field Notes Bouquet

    I used the Painted Lavender Bundle and Notes Of Nature Set to make this gorgeous birthday card for one of my customers.  I used the "rock and roll" technique on the large flower bouquet image to add a little depth.   Uses Painted Lavender Photopolymer Stamp Set and Notes Of Nature Cling Stamp Set plus…

  • Beautiful Balloons Tahitian Parakeet Party

    I sent this card made with the Beautiful Balloons Bundle to a friend who is always fun to be around.    Uses Beautiful Balloons Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Parakeet Party Cardstock, Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Tahitian Tide Cardstock, Tahitian Tide Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Seal, 2022-2024…

  • Excellent Eggs Blue Bunny Easter

    I used a sentiment from the Excellent Eggs Set and created some "faux suede" bunnies using the Easter Bunny punch to make this sweet Easter card for my nephew and his family. Uses Excellent Eggs Cling Stamp Set plus Boho Blue Cardstock, Misty Moonlight Cardstock, Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Countryside Inn…

  • Notes Of Nature Ombre Green Leaves

    I sent this pretty ombre card to a friend for her birthday.  She loves to go hiking, so I figured the Notes Of Nature Set was perfect for making her card.  I also used an emboss resist technique where I added the green inks with the new Stampin' Brayer.  Happy St. Patrick's Day tomorrow as…

  • Circle Sayings Awesome Butterflies

    I altered a couple of the Paper Butterfly Accents butterflies by daubing on some ink and added them to the front of this card made with the Circle Sayings Set.  I sent this card to one of my Team Members recently to congratulate her on her sales.   Uses Circle Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set plus…

  • Excellent Eggs Shimmery Pink Eggs

    I made this sparkly Easter card for my niece in the Coast Guard.  It uses the Excellent Eggs Bundle and some of the gorgeous Soft Shimmer Paper. Uses Excellent Eggs Cling Stamp Set plus Berry Burst Cardstock, Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad, Berry Burst Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Bubble Bath Cardstock, Soft Shimmer 12" x…

  • Notes Of Nature Simple Almond Birthday

    Here's a quick and easy birthday card I made with the Notes of Nature Set and some of the pretty floral designs cut from the Nature's Sweetness Designer Paper using the Lovely & Sweet Dies.   Uses Notes Of Nature Cling Stamp Set plus Pecan Pie Cardstock, Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock,…

  • Cottage Wreaths Easter Wreath

    I combined the Cottage Wreaths Set and coordinating dies with a sentiment from the Excellent Eggs Set to make this clean and simple Easter card for my niece and her husband.  I used some of the small flower dies from the Painted Lavender Dies to add the flowers to the wreath.   Uses Cottage Wreaths…