Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Ribbon, Thread, Trim, & Twine

  • I used the Hearts & Hugs Set and Hearts Of Elegance Bundle to make this fun Valentine card for my husband.   Uses Hearts & Hugs Cling Stamp Set and Hearts Of Elegance Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat Clear Block E, Clear Block H, Take…

  • I saw a card online the other day where someone had used this sentiment from the Everyday Arches Set wrapped around the top of a heart cut out.  I loved the idea, so I created my own version as a Valentine to send to our son and son-in-law.   Uses Everyday Arches Photopolymer Stamp Set…

  • I used several products that can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration, including the Corner In Bloom Stamp Set, to make this pretty card for my sister-in-law for Valentine's Day.  I got the idea of adding color to the dry embossed cardstock using a Sponge Dauber from another Demonstrator. Uses Corner In Bloom Photopolymer Stamp…

  • I used the Bee My Valentine Set and coordinating punch to make this cute card and matching treat bag for my young nephew for Valentine's Day.   Uses Bee My Valentine Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Bee Builder Punch, Something Fancy Dies, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear…

  • I used the Hearts Of Elegance Bundle to make these two pretty Valentine cards for my mom and mother-in-law. Uses Hearts Of Elegance Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder, Bough Punch, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block…

  • Our older son is celebrating his birthday soon.  I used the Adventurous Sky Bundle to make his birthday card since he works for a company that has close ties to the aviation industry.    Uses Adventurous Sky Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Opal Round Assortment, Take To The…

  • I made this pretty Valentine's Day card for my niece and her husband using the Hugs For Love Bundle.  They live in Ireland now (lucky them!) so I had to get it in the mail a little early. Uses Hugs For Love Photopolymer Stamp Set, Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Simply Shammy and/or Stampin' Mist…

  • I made this pretty card using the Linked Together Bundle and sent it out to a customer as a thank you for a Christmas gift.    Uses Linked Together Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Seal, Mini…

  • I made these matchbox style boxes and filled them with chocolate coconut chews as extra treats for my Club Members along with their January Club Orders.  I used the Fruit Salad Designer Paper to wrap around the slide on lid and decorated the top with a sentiment created with the Bright Borders Set and coordinating…

  • Here are the cards everyone got to make at my Sale-A-Bration Stamp Camp on Saturday. Uses Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Take Your Pick, Summer Splash 3/8" Bordered…