Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Retiring Products

  • Hope Love & Joy Gift Bag and Card Set

    I decorated some of the Hearts Gusseted Treat Bags from the upcoming January – April 2026 Mini Catalog using the Hope Love & Joy Bundle. I filled these with a Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack and some chocolates and sent them to my Team Members as a small holiday gift from me along with a coordinating…

  • Textured Notes Blue Floral Thanks

    I used the retiring Textured Notes Stamp Set and some of the December Product of the Month True Blue Florals 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper to make this pretty thank you card. I’m sending it to some customers as a thank you for purchases last month. Uses Textured Notes Cling Stamp Set plus Stampin’…

  • Gingerbread Man Kitted Up Gingerbread

    I had to play with the adorable Gingerbread Man Bundle one more time before it retires. So, I made this fun Christmas card to send out. Uses Gingerbread Man Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Clear Block B, Clear…

  • Light & Wonder Magic Scene

    Here’s another quick and easy last minute Christmas card I made using the retiring Light & Wonder Bundle. I’m really sorry that this bundle is retiring, but I’m glad the pretty coordinating designer paper is sticking around. Uses Light & Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer,…

  • Hope Love & Joy Hope For Peace Christmas Cards

    I made some more last minute Christmas cards using the sneak peek Hope Love & Joy Bundle from the upcoming January – April 2026 Mini Catalog. They also use some retiring products and some other sneak peek products. Uses Hope Love & Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set and Peace On Earth Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’…

  • Layered Thoughts Blue Rose Birthday

    I used some of the pretty True Blue Florals 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper that I was able to purchase for just $5 as the December Product of the Month on this birthday card for a childhood friend. I also used the Layered Thoughts Set and some retiring and sneak peek products! Uses Layered…

  • Woolly Friends Fluffy Lamb Peace

    I combined the sneak peek Woolly Friends Bundle and some upcoming designer paper with some retiring products to make this fun Christmas card I’m sending out. I even made the lamb’s body soft and fluffy using the retiring White 3/8″ Fluffy Trim! Uses Woolly Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set and Peace On Earth Photopolymer Stamp Set…

  • Hope Love & Joy Peppermint Christmas Cards

    I recently received my pre-order of goodies from the upcoming January – April 2026 Mini Catalog. The Hope Love & Joy Bundle is perfect for making Christmas cards! I combined it with some Valentine’s Day designer paper from the Mini Catalog, some retiring ribbon from the current Mini Catalog, and some other accessories to make…

  • Jolly Delivery Christmas Cards

    Here are some last minute Christmas cards I made using the Jolly Delivery Bundle and coordinating accessories that are all retiring soon. Uses Jolly Delivery Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Tear & Tape…

  • Natural Botanicals Forever Loved

    Sadly, the mother of a childhood friend passed away recently. I made this pretty card using the Natural Botanicals Set to send to my friend to let her know I’m thinking of her. Uses Natural Botanicals Photopolymer Stamp Set and The Right Words Cling Stamp Set plus Beautiful Motifs Dies, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss or…