Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Two-Tone Cardstock

  • Our oldest son recently got a promotion and raise at work. I used the Balloon Festoon Bundle to make him a card to let him know that we are proud of him and all his accomplishments. Uses Balloon Festoon Photpolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine,…

  • Here are the cards everyone could make during my New Catalog Stamp Camp on Sunday afternoon. Uses Balloon Festoon Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Words & Wishes Dies, Balloon Festoon Dies, 2026-2028 In Color 12″ x 12″ Pearlized Specialty Paper, White Gel Pens, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack, Stampin’…

  • Unfortunatley, the Post Office damaged the Christmas package I sent to one of my Team Members. This caused the Stampin’ Blends I’d sent her to leak and be ruined. So, I sent her another set of Blends the other day along with this card made with the Gallery Blooms Bundle. Uses Gallery Blooms Photopolymer Stamp…

  • 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 another fall thank you card made with the Gathering Moments Set that I sent out to a customer recently. Uses Gathering Moments Cling Stamp Set plus Crushed Curry Two-Tone 12″ x 12″ Cardstock, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Mini…

  • Here’s another fall thank you card made with the Gathering Moments Bundle that I’m sending to a customer. I cut out a leaf from the Two-Tone Cardstock using the dies and then crumpled it before smooshing it into a VersaMark Pad, adding embossing powder, and heat embossing it. Uses Gathering Moments Cling Stamp Set plus…

  • I made this fun autumn card using the Autumn Trees Set to send to a long-time friend of ours for his birthday. Uses Autumn Trees Cling Stamp Set and Banner Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Crushed Curry Two-Tone 12″ x 12″ Cardstock, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Clear Block B,…

  • I love this layout for a card because it is a great way to use up little strips of leftover designer series papers. I used the Gathering Moments Set and the Gathering Together Designer Series Paper from the Online Exclusives offers to make this fun thank you card I’m sending to a customer. Uses Gathering…

  • 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…

  • 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…