Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Stampin’ Blends

  • 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…

  • Rustic Crate Herbs For You

    I made this pretty card using the Rustic Crate Set and matching dies plus a little watercoloring.  I sent it to a customer as a thank you recently for referring a friend to me.   Uses Rustic Crate Photopolymer Stamp Set and Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Petal…

  • Winterly Tree Tops Cardinals Birthday

    My wonderful husband celebrated his birthday earlier this week.  He loves birds and really liked the cards I showed earlier that were inspired by Creativity Now products, so I decided to use the Winterly Tree Tops Bundle to make his birthday card. Uses Winterly Tree Tops Cling Stamp Set and Country Birdhouse Photopolymer Stamp Set…

  • Winterly Tree Tops Creativity Now Projects – My Versions

    Back in June, Stampin' Up!™ offered some online training for Demonstrators called Creativity Now.  I participated by ordering the Nests Of Winter Suite Collection early and watching the videos for some great ideas.  I finally got around to actually making the Make & Take projects the other day.  I changed things up a bit on…

  • September Christmas Card Camp Follow Up

    During my September Christmas Card Camp this last weekend, everyone got to make Christmas cards of their choice from the following designs. Uses Frosted Forest Photopolymer Stamp Set and Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block E, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Seal, Mini…

  • Ice Cream Swirl Popcorn Yum Tags

    Back in July, we were treated to a weekend getaway by my husband's employer.  We stayed in a cabin in Deep Creek Lake, MD.  They gave us a goody bag filled with snacks and drinks, arranged a couple of picnic meals, and had pontoon boats we could use to go out on the lake.  One…

  • Bird’s Eye View Bright Bookish Owl

    Our grandson returns to school next week as a 3rd grader!  I made this card using the Bird's Eye View Set to let him know we are proud of him and know he will do well. Uses Bird's Eye View Photopolymer Stamp Set and Friends For Life Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin'…

  • Cutest Cows Analogous Catalog CASE

    The final card I created for a customer who played along with my New Catalog Scavenger Hunt uses the Cutest Cows Set and matching punch.  She indicated that Pretty In Pink was her favorite new In Color and that the analogous card on page 133 was here favorite.   Uses Cutest Cows Photopolymer Stamp Set…