Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Retired Products

  • Friendly Foliage Memory Leaves

    Sadly, we learned over the holidays that one of our friends from our days as Boy Scout leaders had passed away. I made this sympathy card using the Friendly Foliage Bundle to send to her widower. Uses Friendly Foliage Photopolymer Stamp Set and The Right Words Cling Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine,…

  • Woolly Friends Fabewelous Jumping Sheep

    I made this fun card using the Woolly Friends Bundle from the new Mini Catalog to send to some customers as a thank you for recent orders. It also uses some of the December Product of the Month, the True Blue Florals Designer Series Paper, which is still available for purchase for just $5 with…

  • Sunshine & Tulips Pink Tulip Friends

    I made this pretty card using the Sunshine & Tulips Bundle from the new Mini Catalog. I’m sending it to one of my Team Members along with a small product gift to congratulate her on her recent sales. Uses Sunshine & Tulips Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper…

  • Boardwalk Fun Pink Ferris Wheel Celebration

    I used the new Boardwalk Fun Bundle from the Mini Catalog and some coordinating accessories to make this fun birthday card for a customer. Uses Boardwalk Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block D, Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner and/or Simply Shammy, Stampin’…

  • Swirled Designs Pink Floral Thanks

    I made this pretty card as a thank you card for my mother-in-law for our Christmas gifts. It uses the Swirled Designs Bundle and Banner Sayings Set from the Online Exclusives. You could easily change the sentiment to make this a card for all kinds of occasions. Uses Swirled Designs Photopolymer Stamp Set and Banner…

  • Valentine Kisses Sweet Bear Hug

    Our grandson gave us some marble coasters that he had picked out himself for Christmas. He was so proud and excited to be giving us a gift! I had to make him a special thank you card just for him! I used the adorable Valentine Kisses Bundle. Uses Valentine Kisses Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’…

  • Sunshine & Tulips Single Tulip Birthday

    I’m loving the new Product of the Month offerings from Stampin’ Up!™. This month’s offering is the amazing Fabulous Sayings Set. I combined it with the new Sunshine & Tulips Set to make this pretty birthday card for a long-time friend. Here’s a fun tip for you. Cut your stamps apart so you can easily…

  • Banner Sayings Gears Fun Fold

    I had fun creating all the layers on this fun fold card that I’m sending to my brother for his birthday. It uses the Banner Sayings Bundle and some new and old accessories. The card opens along the cut in the front with one panel going up and the other going down. Uses Banner Sayings…

  • Valentine Kisses Bear Kissing Booth

    Christmas is over, so it is time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day cards! Here’s a fun one I created using the Valentine Kisses Bundle available as Online Exclusives. Uses Valentine Kisses Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer,…

  • Boardwalk Fun Sunrise Palms Arch

    I made this pretty card for my sister-in-law in Florida for her birthday. It uses the new Boardwalk Fun Bundle and coordinating accessories. Uses Boardwalk Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Clear Block D, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal,…