Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Ribbon, Thread, Trim, & Twine

  • One of the perks of being a Demonstrator is being able to order products early! You too can take advantage of this perk by joining Stampin’ Up!™ now during the Best Starter Kit Offers Ever promotion. You can find all the details by clicking here. I took advantage of this perk recently to order a…

  • I was inspired by a card shown at the end of the World Card Making Day (#WorldCardMakingDay25) event hosted by Stampin’ Up!™ to make this card. It uses the ink smooshing technique shown along with the Peace On Earth Bundle. I’m sending it to a customer who bought the Peace On Earth Bundle recently along…

  • I made this card using the Gathering Moments Bundle and coordinating accessories to make this fall thank you card. I’m sending it to my uncle who recently shared some ideas on visiting Normandy with us. He’s a history professor and has taken many groups to Normandy to learn about World War II history. Unfortunately, our…

  • I feel like this pretty card made with the Light & Wonder Bundle could be used for lots of occasions. I’ll probably send it out as a Christmas card though. Uses Light & Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Mini…

  • Stampin’ Up!™ provided participants in World Card Making Day (#WorldCardMakingDay25) with some sketch templates before the event. During the event, they showed some wonderful cards using these sketches. I was inspired to use the Love & Courage Set with these sketches to make these cards. Don’t forget that the Love & Courage Set in the…

  • I participated in the FREE virtual World Card Making Day (#WorldCardMakingDay25) presented by Stampin’ Up!™ over the weekend. It was lots of fun and I got some great ideas and tips. I don’t have the Handmade & Heartfelt Kit which was featured during the event, but I was inspired by the three cards they showed…

  • My wonderful husband is celebrating his birthday today, so I made him this card using the Autumn Trees Bundle. Uses Autumn Trees Cling Stamp Set and Simply Said Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Clear Block B,…

  • I made this cozy card to send to a customer for her birthday. It uses the fun Stay Warm Set from the Mini Catalog. Uses Stay Warm Photopolymer Stamp Set and The Right Words Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Clear Block D, Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner and/or Simply…

  • A fun Christmas card I made using the Jolly Holly Bundle from the Online Exclusives. Uses Jolly Holly Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Stylish Shapes Dies, Clear Block B, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter,…

  • I did a little masking while making this adorable Christmas card so that my mailbox would be a bit taller. It uses the cute Jolly Delivery Bundle from the Mini Catalog. Uses Jolly Delivery Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper,…