Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Ribbon, Thread, Trim, & Twine

  • Inked Floret Cantaloupe Flower

    New Online Exclusives products will be available in July. One of the new stamps is called Inked Floret. It’s a big stamp that makes creating pretty cards super quick and easy! I used it and the Words Of Beauty Bundle to make this shimmery card which I’m sending to a Team Member to congratulate her…

  • Sweet Old Friends Gift Set

    Several people played along with my recent New Catalog Scavenger Hunt, so they earned a product sampler from me as a thanks. One of the questions was which new In Color was their favorite. One answered Golden Glow, so I used it and the Sweet Old Friends and Sweet Words & Labels Bundles to make…

  • Framed Violets Appreciate You Set

    Several people played along with my recent New Catalog Scavenger Hunt, so they earned a product sampler from me as a thanks. One of the questions was which new In Color was their favorite. The majority answered Hydrangea Hue and one said Peaceful Pine. For them, I created this box and matching card using the…

  • Words & Wishes Berry Best Wishes

    Here’s a pretty card I’m sending out as a birthday card. It uses the Words & Wishes Bundle and some of the gorgeous May Product Of The Month, the Berry Botanical Vellum, which is still available. I added a little extra texture to the vellum by pressing the ball of the stylus on the Take…

  • Summer Fun Stamp Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone got to make during my Summer Fun Stamp Camp over the weekend. Uses Balloon Festoon Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Balloon Festoon Dies, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Adhesive Sheets, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Crafting Grid Paper, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Blending Brushes,…

  • Woolly Friends Fabewelous Sheep

    The Woolly Friends Set and coordinating Woolly Friends Builder Punch were just added to the Last Chance List. The punch is already listed as Low Inventory, which means it could be gone at any moment. I couldn’t resist using these fun products one more time to make this card which I’m sending out as a…

  • Scalloped Blooms Pastel Flowers Day

    I’m sending this pretty pastel card made with the Scalloped Blooms Bundle to a customer for her birthday. Uses Scalloped Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Scalloped Blooms Dies, Nested Essentials Dies, Sunset Shimmer Vellum 12″ x 12″ Specialty Paper, 2026-2028 In Color 12″ x 12″ Pearlized Specialty Paper, Iridescent Pearl…

  • Sunset Coast Framed Sunset Scene

    I used the new Sunset Coast Bundle and some other new products to make this pretty card. I’m sending it to a long time friend in Florida as a belated birthday card. Uses Sunset Coast Photopolymer Stamp Set and Banner Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Sunset Coast Dies, Phrases &…

  • Fern & Flora Framed Bouquet Thanks

    I made this pretty card using the Fern & Flora Bundle and the Berry Botanical Vellum 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, which is the May Product Of The Month. I’m sending it out to some customers as a thank you for recent orders. Uses Fern & Flora Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut…

  • Balloon Festoon Hip Hip Hooray Balloons

    Our oldest son recently got a promotion and raise at work. I used the Balloon Festoon Bundle to make him a card to let him know that we are proud of him and all his accomplishments. Uses Balloon Festoon Photpolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine,…