Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Ribbon, Thread, Trim, & Twine

  • Meow Mates Smile

    Stampin' Up!™ has finally introduced a cat background stamp similar to the Doggone Friendly Stamp for dogs.  The new stamp is called Meow Mates and is available as an Online Exclusive starting today!  Also available today are the new products in the January – April 2025 Mini Catalog such as the Hugs For Love Bundle. …

  • Corner In Bloom Purple Wishes

    My sister-in-law's birthday is at the beginning of the new year.  Sadly, I'm often late getting her birthday card to her because of the busy holiday season just beforehand.  I used several products you can earn for FREE during Sale-A-Bration this year, including the Corner In Bloom Set, to make her belated birthday card. Uses…

  • Friendly Seagulls Cards For My Grandson

    One of the gifts I give our grandson each year at Christmas is a set of handmade cards he can use to write thank you notes for the Christmas presents he received.  He loves birds, so I used the Friendly Seagulls Set to make his cards this year and paired it with some of the…

  • Beautiful Butterflies Hello Line

    I used some of the sneak peek products I bought and earned from the upcoming Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration to make this pretty card for a childhood friend for her birthday.  It uses the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle. Uses Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or…

  • More Greetings Of The Season Christmas Cards

    Here are some more quick and easy Christmas cards I made using the Greetings Of The Season Set and some Reindeer Fun Dies and Reindeer Days Designer Paper. The above cards use the following products:  Greetings Of The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set, Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine…

  • Quick & Easy Reindeer Days Sticker Sheet Cards

    While the Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper & Sticker Sheet in the online September 2024 Scrapbooking Brochure is mainly intended for use with scrapbooking, you can also use the sticker sheet images to make quick and easy Christmas cards.  Here are some I made using just the sticker sheet and designer paper: The above cards…

  • Golden Greenery Ornament Bags

    I decorated some of the larger bags from the Gift Bags Combo Pack using the Golden Greenery and Greetings Of The Season Sets and an ornament made using the Christmas Ornaments Kit.  I then filled them with some candies.  These were the extra treats I gave my Club Members along with their November Club Orders.…

  • Linked Together Enjoy Diamond

    One of the perks of being a Demonstrator is being able to order new products early!  I used the upcoming Linked Together Bundle and some pretty new designer paper coming soon to make this card.  I sent it to one of my Team Members recently to congratulate her on her sales. Uses Linked Together Photopolymer…

  • Translucent Florals Birthday Flower Trio

    I sent this pretty birthday card made with the Translucent Florals Set to my sister-in-law for her birthday.   Uses Translucent Florals Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Something Fancy Dies, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Take Your Pick, Glossy Dots Assortment,…

  • Country Birdhouse Best Day Bird

    Here's a fun, easy card I sent out to a customer as a birthday card recently.  It uses a sentiment from the Country Birdhouse Set and some Nests Of Winter Suite Collection accessories. Uses Country Birdhouse Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine,…