Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Ribbon, Thread, Trim, & Twine

  • Painted Lavender Faith Bouquet

    A couple of my customer friends are dealing with cancer right now.  I made this pretty card using the retiring Painted Lavender Set and some retiring accessories for each of them to let them know I'm keeping them in my thoughts.   Uses Painted Lavender Photopolymer Stamp Set and Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus…

  • Cheers & Sips Strawberry Drink Cheers

    While we were in Florida for my Mom's funeral, my husband's uncle and his wife met us for dinner one night.  It was really good to see them and catch up.  I made this fun card using some sneak peek products like the Cheers & Sips Bundle to thank them for meeting us.   Uses…

  • Planted Paradise Peace Lily

    I used the retiring Planted Paradise Stamp Set to make this card.  I sent it to a long-time friend who sent a peace lily plant to my Mom's funeral.  Uses Planted Paradise Photopolymer Stamp Set and Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Simply Shammy and/or Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner…

  • Storybook Friends Easter Couple

    I sent this fun Easter card to my niece and her husband who now live in Ireland.  It's made using the Storybook Friends Bundle and some sneak peek jewels. Uses Storybook Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper,…

  • Sweet Jar Jelly Beans Jars Card and Bag Set

    One of the new products that will be available as an Online Exclusive starting in May is the Sweet Jar Bundle, a stamp set and coordinating punch.  I used them to make this fun card and matching treat bag for my grandson and young nephew for Easter. Uses Sweet Jar Photopolymer Stamp Set and Storybook…

  • Storybook Friends Blue Bunny Easter

    I combined the Storybook Friends Bundle with some retiring and some sneak peek products to make this Easter card for my son and son-in-law. Uses Storybook Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set and Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin'…

  • Delightful Wishes Easter Flowers

    I made this bright, cheerful Easter card for my mother-in-law using the Delightful Wishes Bundle and the Storybook Life Stamp Set. Uses Delightful Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set and Storybook Life Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block…

  • Citrus Blooms Golden Oranges

    I used the retiring Citrus Blooms Set along with some sneak peek products to make this pretty card.  I'm sending it to a childhood friend who came to my Mom's funeral to let her know that I appreciate her being there and that it was good to catch up with her. Uses Citrus Blooms Cling…

  • Tags To Go Gift Set

    My husband and I LOVE to travel, so the On The Go Suite Collection was a must-have group of products for me!  We recently returned from a wonderful, but very rainy, trip to Spain.  We always buy treats for our boys while on trips.  Here's a card made with the Tags To Go Set and…

  • Wonderful Thoughts Simple Thoughts

    The gentleman I mentioned in yesterday's post was also the father-in-law of another customer of mine.  So, I made this simple thinking of you card using the Wonderful Thoughts Set to send to her.   Uses Wonderful Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block…