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 recently received my pre-order of goodies from the upcoming January – April 2026 Mini Catalog. The Hope Love & Joy Bundle is perfect for making Christmas cards! I combined it with some Valentine’s Day designer paper from the Mini Catalog, some retiring ribbon from the current Mini Catalog, and some other accessories to make…

  • Here are some last minute Christmas cards I made using the Jolly Delivery Bundle and coordinating accessories that are all retiring soon. Uses Jolly Delivery Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Tear & Tape…

  • Sadly, the mother of a childhood friend passed away recently. I made this pretty card using the Natural Botanicals Set to send to my friend to let her know I’m thinking of her. Uses Natural Botanicals Photopolymer Stamp Set and The Right Words Cling Stamp Set plus Beautiful Motifs Dies, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss or…

  • Don’t forget about December birthdays during this busy holiday season. Here’s a pretty birthday card I made for my sister-in-law using the Layers Of Beauty Bundle. Uses Layers Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set and Blooming Phrases Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Damask Designs Embossing Folder, Beautiful Gallery 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Cut &…

  • You can create a lovely card by just combining a sentiment with some accessories. Here’s a pretty, traditional style Christmas card I’m sending out soon using the Wishing You Joy Set from the Mini Catalog. Uses Wishing You Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Garden Green Two-Tone 12″ x 12″ Cardstock, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine,…

  • Here’s a super fun Christmas card using mostly the dies from the Gingerbread Man Bundle in the Mini Catalog. Uses Gingerbread Man Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Stylish Shapes Dies, So Swirly Embossing Folder, Clear Block B, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’…

  • It’s time to start ringing in Christmas and getting Christmas cards made and mailed out. Here’s a pretty and fairly easy card using heat embossing and the Party Celebrations Set. Uses Party Celebrations Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Shades of Green Hexagons, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Heat Tool, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer,…

  • Here’s a pretty quick and easy card I made using the Light & Wonder Bundle. I’m sending it to a customer for her birthday. Uses Light & Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block H,…

  • One of my customer friends is going through chemotherapy right now for her breast cancer. I made this pretty card using the Love & Courage Set to let her know that I’m thinking of her. Don’t forget that the Love & Courage Set in the Mini Catalog is this year’s Making A Difference product. For…

  • Here’s a fun birthday card I’m sending to my niece. It uses the Long Time No See Set and some accessories originally intended for Halloween! Uses Long Time No See Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Clear Block C, Clear Block D,…