Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Stampin’ Blends

  • Lily Of The Valley Thank You Gift Set

    The last of my customers who played along with my recent New Catalog Scavenger Hunt, also earned a product sampler from me as a thanks. One of the questions was which new In Color was their favorite. She answered Crisp Cantaloupe, so I used it and the Lily Of The Valley Bundle to make 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…

  • Wild Bunch Penguin Pool Party

    Our grandson still loves birds and we are taking him to an amusement park/waterpark for his birthday this weekend, so I combined the Wild Bunch Set and the Splash & Relax Bundle to create a penguin pool party card for him! Uses Wild Bunch Photopolymer Stamp Set and Splash & Relax Photopolymer Stamp Set plus…

  • Exciting Times Best Circuits

    I saw a similar card to this one online somewhere recently using the Exciting Times Bundle. I thought the overlaid Exciting Times stamp looked like circuits and our son works with computers, so I knew I’d want to make a card using this idea for him. I thought it was perfect for a card for…

  • Match Day Fun Day

    My husband loves soccer. So, I used the Match Day Bundle to make his Father’s Day card this year. His favorite team is Chelsea Football Club (in the UK), so I used a dark blue for the jersey and base card. Uses Match Day Photpolymer Stamp Set and Reason To Celebrate Photopolymer Stamp Set plus…

  • 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…

  • 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…