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 sent this elegant card to one of my customers for her birthday.  It uses the Heartfelt Hexagon Set and some of the pretty accessories included in the Perennial Lavender Suite Collection.  I also added a little more contrast to the dry embossed background by brayering across it with some ink. Uses Heartfelt Hexagon Photopolymer…

  • I sent this fun and easy card made with the Biggest Wish Set out to a customer recently as a thank you.   Uses Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Lemon Lolly Cardstock, Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Basic Black Cardstock, Subtles 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink…

  • Here's another bright and cheery card I sent to a customer along with a coupon she earned from me.  It uses the wonderful Happy Little Things Set available as an Online Exclusive.   Uses Happy Little Things Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Azure Afternoon Cardstock, Azure Afternoon Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Blueberry Bushel Cardstock, Blueberry Bushel…

  • I made this pretty card using the Cheerful Daisies Bundle to send to a customer along with a coupon she earned from me.   Uses Cheerful Daisies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Wild Wheat Cardstock, Wild Wheat Classic Stampin' Pad, Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad, Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad, Lemon Lolly Stampin' Blends Combo Pack,…

  • I used the Painted Lavender Bundle and Notes Of Nature Set to make this gorgeous birthday card for one of my customers.  I used the "rock and roll" technique on the large flower bouquet image to add a little depth.   Uses Painted Lavender Photopolymer Stamp Set and Notes Of Nature Cling Stamp Set plus…

  • I sent this card made with the Beautiful Balloons Bundle to a friend who is always fun to be around.    Uses Beautiful Balloons Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Parakeet Party Cardstock, Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Tahitian Tide Cardstock, Tahitian Tide Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Seal, 2022-2024…

  • I used a sentiment from the Excellent Eggs Set and created some "faux suede" bunnies using the Easter Bunny punch to make this sweet Easter card for my nephew and his family. Uses Excellent Eggs Cling Stamp Set plus Boho Blue Cardstock, Misty Moonlight Cardstock, Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Countryside Inn…

  • I sent this pretty ombre card to a friend for her birthday.  She loves to go hiking, so I figured the Notes Of Nature Set was perfect for making her card.  I also used an emboss resist technique where I added the green inks with the new Stampin' Brayer.  Happy St. Patrick's Day tomorrow as…

  • I made this sparkly Easter card for my niece in the Coast Guard.  It uses the Excellent Eggs Bundle and some of the gorgeous Soft Shimmer Paper. Uses Excellent Eggs Cling Stamp Set plus Berry Burst Cardstock, Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad, Berry Burst Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Bubble Bath Cardstock, Soft Shimmer 12" x…

  • Here's a quick and easy birthday card I made with the Notes of Nature Set and some of the pretty floral designs cut from the Nature's Sweetness Designer Paper using the Lovely & Sweet Dies.   Uses Notes Of Nature Cling Stamp Set plus Pecan Pie Cardstock, Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock,…