Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Ribbon, Thread, Trim, & Twine

  • Party Celebrations Bright Presents

    I made this bright, cheery birthday card to send to a customer using the Party Celebrations Set and Words Of Beauty Bundle which are available as Online Exclusives. Uses Party Celebrations Photopolymer Stamp Set and Words Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take…

  • Sweet Jar or Jar Of Joy Peppermint Jar Celebration

    One of my customers recently joined my Team as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator herself. I made her this card to welcome her to the Team with a small thank you gift for joining. I used the Sweet Jar Set, but the Jar Of Joy Set would also work. Uses Sweet Jar Photopolymer Stamp Set or…

  • Words Of Beauty Fall Leaves Birthday

    New Online Exclusive products are now available! I used the new Words Of Beauty Bundle to make this pretty fall themed birthday card for a customer. Uses Words Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set and Etched Autumn Cling Stamp plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Stampin’ Up! Masking Paper, Paper Trimmer,…

  • Spooky Halloween Spooky House

    Here’s a last minute Halloween card I made to send out using the Spooky Halloween Bundle and coordinating products. Uses Spooky Halloween Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Clear Block…

  • Traditional Labels One-Sheet Wonder Cards

    I taught my One-Sheet Wonder Class using the gorgeous Traditions Of Christmas 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper over the weekend. Here are the cards we made. I will not be sharing the measurements and directions here though as these are exclusive to my customers who came to the class or who buy the…

  • Spooky Halloween Treats

    I decorated some Book Treat Boxes and Iridescent Treat Bags filled with candy by using the Spooky Halloween Set and coordinating products. I’m sending these to my young nephew and grandson for Halloween. Uses Spooky Halloween Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Happy Labels Pick A Punch,…

  • October Christmas Card Camp Follow Up

    Here are the Christmas cards everyone got to make during my October Christmas Card Camp on Saturday if they wished. Uses A Little Cheer Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Stylish Shapes Dies, Clear Block B, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Real Red &…

  • Friendly Foliage Leaves To You

    One of the perks of being a Demonstrator is being able to order products early! You too can take advantage of this perk by joining Stampin’ Up!™ now during the Best Starter Kit Offers Ever promotion. You can find all the details by clicking here. I took advantage of this perk recently to order a…

  • Peace On Earth Starry Sky Joy Dove

    I was inspired by a card shown at the end of the World Card Making Day (#WorldCardMakingDay25) event hosted by Stampin’ Up!™ to make this card. It uses the ink smooshing technique shown along with the Peace On Earth Bundle. I’m sending it to a customer who bought the Peace On Earth Bundle recently along…

  • Gathering Moments Many Thanks Leaves

    I made this card using the Gathering Moments Bundle and coordinating accessories to make this fall thank you card. I’m sending it to my uncle who recently shared some ideas on visiting Normandy with us. He’s a history professor and has taken many groups to Normandy to learn about World War II history. Unfortunately, our…