Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Ribbon, Thread, Trim, & Twine

  • So Refreshing Delightfully Lemonade

    I'm sorry to see the So Refreshing Bundle retire already.  I loved using it to make fun cards of all types.  I used it here along with some retiring designer paper and embellishments to make this card which I sent to a customer along with a recent order.   Uses So Refreshing Photopolymer Stamp Set…

  • Lasting Joy Petunia Pop Birthday

    I'm really sorry that the Lasting Joy Stamp Set is retiring.  I purchased it just because it was on sale at one point, but it has become one of my favorite, go-to sets for making soft and pretty cards of all types.  I combined it with several other retiring products and some of the gorgeous…

  • Charming Sentiments Everything Leaves

    I combined some retiring items, including the Charming Sentiments Set and coordinating Sentiment Silhouettes Dies, with a new background stamp called Leaf Collection to make this pretty birthday card I sent to a customer.  I received the Leaf Collection Set for FREE for attending OnStage recently.  It will be available for everyone to purchase starting…

  • Translucent Florals Monochrome Leaves

    I love making monochrome cards!  I made this one using the Translucent Florals Set as a birthday card for a customer   Uses Translucent Florals Cling Stamp Set plus Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin' Pad, Lost Lagoon Cardstock, Lost Lagoon Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Basic White Cardstock, Soft Shimmer 12" x 12" Paper Combo Pack, Bright…

  • Heartfelt Hexagon Spring Flower Joy

    I sent this spring-themed card to a customer for her birthday.  It uses the Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle. Uses Heartfelt Hexagon Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Sweet Sorbet Cardstock, Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad, Pool Party Cardstock, Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Subtles Stampin' Write Marker Assortment, 2022-2024 In Colors Stampin' Write Marker Assortment,…

  • Carousel Horses Diamond Horse

    One of my friends recently lost her beloved horse.  I made this card using the Carousel Horses Bundle to let her know I'm thinking of her at this sad time.   Uses Carousel Horses Photopolymer Stamp Set and Ringed With Nature Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Early Espresso Cardstock, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad, Pecan Pie…

  • Excellent Eggs Easter Bunny Bags and Card

    I made these fun Easter treat bags and a matching card using the Excellent Eggs Bundle.  I sent one bag and card to my brother and his family which includes my young nephew and I'm giving the other bag and card to my son and grandson. Uses Excellent Eggs Cling Stamp Set plus Misty Moonlight…

  • Heartfelt Hexagon Lavender Joy

    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…

  • Biggest Wish Lemon Lolly Circles

    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…

  • Happy Little Things Incredible Butterflies

    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…