Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Ribbon, Thread, Trim, & Twine

  • Pop-Up Petals Pink Tulip Thanks

    I used the Pop Up Petals Bundle and some retiring products to make this pretty, shiny thank you card for a customer. Uses Pop-Up Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C,…

  • Match Day Blue Biggest Fan

    Our grandson has been doing state testing in school recently. I made him this card using the Match Day Bundle to tell him that we know he did his best and that we are proud of him. Uses Match Day Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss…

  • Phrases & Frames Sympathy Vase

    Unfortunately, a long-time customer recently lost one of her sisters. I made this card for her using some sneak peek products, including the Phrases & Frames Bundle. I also colored some designer paper using the Stampin’ Brayer and Stampin’ Blends. Uses Phrases & Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Phrases &…

  • Balloon Festoon Hooray Balloons

    Our son and son-in-law recently bought a new hybrid car. I made this fun card using a mix of retiring and new products, including the Balloon Festoon Bundle, to send to them congratulating them on the purchase. Uses Balloon Festoon Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss…

  • Gathering Moments Lavender Thanks

    I used a bunch of retiring products, including the Gathering Moments Set, to make this pretty thank you card for a customer. Uses Gathering Moments Cling Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Seal, Mini…

  • Sunset Coast Lifetime Arch

    I used sneak peek products from the Scenic Coast Suite Collection, including the Sunset Coast Bundle, to make this pretty card. I’m sending it to a Team Member for her birthday. Uses Sunset Coast Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Sunset Coast Dies, Scenic Coast…

  • Spring Fling Card Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone could make during my Spring Fling Card Camp on Saturday if they wished. Uses Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set and Falling Snow Cling Stamp plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Balloon Festoon Dies, White Gel Pen, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Adhesive Sheets, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer,…

  • Notes Of Spring Fawn And Ferns

    I combined the March Product Of The Month, the Notes Of Spring Set, with some sneak peek products to make this fun, spring thank you card. I’m sending it to some customers as a thank you. Uses Notes Of Spring Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss…

  • Sunset Coast Strawberry Sunset Congrats

    I combined some retiring products with the new sneak peek Sunset Coast Bundle to make this pretty card. I’m sending it to one of my Team Members to congratulate her on her sales. Uses Sunset Coast Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Sunset Coast Dies, Scenic Coast 6″ x 6″ Specialty Designer…

  • Balloon Festoon Blue Ribbon Chick

    My young nephew in Florida recently took three chickens he’d raised to his local fair. All three won blue ribbons! So, I made him this blue ribbon congratulations card using a mix of sneak peek and retiring products, including the new Balloon Festoon Stamp Set. Uses Balloon Festoon Photopolymer Stamp Set and Easter Basket Photopolymer…