Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Ribbon, Thread, Trim, & Twine

  • Layered Thoughts Fall Leaves Thanks

    I took advantage of the recent Stamp Set Sale from Stampin’ Up!™ to purchase a few stamp sets I didn’t already own, including the Layered Thoughts Set and Etched Autumn Stamp used on this card. I’m sending this card to a friend to thank her for the birthday gift she sent me. Uses Layered Thoughts…

  • The Right Words Blue Leaf Remembrance

    One of my long-time customers lost her son the other day. I made this pretty sympathy card to send to her using the The Right Words and Textured Notes Sets. Uses The Right Words Cling Stamp Set and Textured Notes Cling Stamp Set plus Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Labeled With Love Punch,…

  • Light & Wonder Year Of Wonder Aurora

    I made this pretty card using the Light & Wonder Bundle from the Mini Catalog to send to a customer for her birthday. Uses Light & Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots,…

  • Happy Place Folded Paper Retirement

    A friend recently retired, so I used the Happy Place Set from the new Mini Catalog to make this fun card for her. I also used a fun folding technique for the designer paper in the background. Uses Happy Place Cling Stamp Set plus Misty Moonlight Two-Tone 12″ x 12″ Cardstock, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss…

  • Textured Notes Best Green Leaves

    I copied a card everyone got to make during my Fall Fun Stamp Camp that uses the Textured Notes Set, but using green colors instead of browns. I’m sending this version to one of me Team Members to congratulate her on her recent sales. Uses Textured Notes Cling Stamp Set plus Shaded Spruce & Soft…

  • Gathering Moments Thankful Leaf Bunch

    One of my customers just joined Stampin’ Up!™ as a Demonstrator on my Team. I’m so happy to have her join us! I made this pretty card using the Gathering Moments Bundle to welcome her! Uses Gathering Moments Cling Stamp Set plus Crushed Curry Two-Tone 12″ x 12″ Cardstock, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take…

  • Blooming Phrases Flower Block Thanks

    I made this soft, pretty card to send to some customers soon as a thank you for an order during August. Uses Blooming Phrases Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive,…

  • Light & Wonder Aurora Mountain Love

    My husband and I recently returned from a fantastic trip to Alaska and the Yukon. We were even lucky enough to see the Northern Lights a couple of nights. So, the gorgeous new Lights Of Aurora Suite Collection, which includes the Light & Wonder Bundle, was a must have purchase for me. I used the…

  • Fall Fun Stamp Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone got to make at my Fall Fun Stamp Camp over the weekend. Uses Autumn Trees Cling Stamp Set and Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block F, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal,…

  • Happy Place Sunset Birthday

    I used some Sponge Daubers to color the large "happy" sentiment from the Happy Place Set before stamping it.  I'm sending this fun card to a Team member for her birthday. Uses Happy Place Cling Stamp Set plus 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Clear Block…