Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Retired Products

  • Ringed With Nature Sweet Flower Thoughts

    I used a bunch of retiring products, including the Ringed With Nature Set, to make this pretty card which I sent to a friend who recently had surgery.    Uses Ringed With Nature Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad, Garden Green Cardstock, Pool Party Cardstock, Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White…

  • Latte Love Coffee Dots On Me

    I used all the products included in the Online Exclusives A Little Latte Suite Collection, including the Latte Love Set and Dies, to make this fun card.  I sent it out to some customers as a thank you for purchases during February.  Uses Latte Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Pecan Pie Cardstock, Pecan Pie Classic…

  • Beautiful Balloons Gingham Squares Celebration

    I used retiring products including the Beautiful Balloons Stamp Set to make this fun birthday card.  I sent it to one of my Team Members.   Uses Beautiful Balloons Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad, Blueberry Bushel Cardstock, Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Soft Shimmer 12" x 12" Paper…

  • Happy Little Things Sweet Celebration

    I used some retiring accessories and the Happy Little Things Bundle available as part of the Online Exclusives to make this pretty card.  I sent it to a new Team Member to welcome her to my Team! Uses Happy Little Things Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Sweet Sorbet Cardstock, Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad, Petal Pink…

  • Quiet Meadow Glimmer Fern

    I used a bunch of retiring products including the Quiet Meadow Set and Oceanfront Set to make this card.  I sent it to my younger son and his partner along with some souvenirs we bought for them while on our recent vacation in Europe. Uses Quiet Meadow Cling Stamp Set and Oceanfront Photopolymer Stamp Set…

  • So Refreshing Delightfully Lemonade

    I'm sorry to see the So Refreshing Bundle retire already.  I loved using it to make fun cards of all types.  I used it here along with some retiring designer paper and embellishments to make this card which I sent to a customer along with a recent order.   Uses So Refreshing Photopolymer Stamp Set…

  • 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…