Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Stampin’ Blends

  • Light The Year Lantern Star Gatefold

    One more fun fold Christmas card I created to send to a long-time friend for Christmas.  I used the Light The Year Bundle and Star Gatefold.  You do need a larger envelope to mail these cards, so I cut an invitation (A9, 5-3/4" x 8-3/4") envelope down to 6" long and then sealed the cut…

  • Citrus Blooms Orange Postage

    I recently got a little prize of some embellishments from a fellow Demonstrator.  I made this pretty card using the Citrus Blooms Set to send her a thank you note.   Uses Citrus Blooms Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mediterranean Blooms 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper,  Stampin' Cut & Emboss…

  • Otterly Amazing Bendy Amazing

    My lovely niece is celebrating her birthday today.  She's always loved aquatic animals and is in the Coast Guard, so the Otterly Amazing Bundle was perfect for making her card.  I'm loving making the bendy cards too! Uses Otterly Amazing Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut &…

  • November Christmas Card Camp Follow Up

    Here are the cards everyone could make during my November Christmas Card Stamp Camp a couple of weekends ago.   Uses Golden Greenery Photopolymer Stamp Set and Greetings Of The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine,…

  • Winterly Tree Tops Star Gatefold

    For the final fun fold Christmas card during November Club Class, we made this pretty Star Gatefold card.  I learned this fun fold from the amazing Tami White.  We used the Winterly Tree Tops Bundle to make it.  You do need a larger envelope to mail these cards, so I cut an invitation (A9, 5-3/4"…

  • Light The Year Lantern Easel Card

    We made this fun easel Christmas card using the Light The Year Bundle during November Club Class.  It also uses the Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper, which is the Making A Difference product for this year. For each pack of the Sentimental Christmas Designer Paper purchased, Stampin' Up!™ will donate $3 to children's literacy organizations.…

  • Hearts & Hugs Hamster Heart Balloon

    I made this adorable card using the Hearts & Hugs Bundle and sent it to a customer for her birthday recently. Uses Hearts & Hugs Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Hearts & Hugs Dies, Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Take…

  • Otterly Amazing Bright Otter Paradise

    I am loving the adorable Otterly Amazing Bundle and coordinating accessories that will be available to everyone as Online Exclusives starting November 5.  I used them to create this fun card to send to one of my Team Members to congratulate her on her sales. Uses Otterly Amazing Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors,…

  • Bird’s Eye View Spell Book Boxes and Cards

    I decorated some of the Book Treat Boxes for Halloween using the Bird's Eye View Set and Alphabet A La Mode Dies and filled them with candy.  I gave some of these to my Club Members who came to October Club Class as an extra treat and will be sending the others to my grandson…

  • Simply Zinnia Red Flower Thoughts

    One of my Team Members has been suffering with back pain lately.  I sent her this card made with the Online Exclusive Simply Zinnia Bundle to let her know I'm thinking of her and hoping she feels better soon. Uses Simply Zinnia Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Petal Pink & White 1/4" Diagonal…