Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Vellum & Shimmer Vellum

  • Oh My Fright Ghostly Woods

    I made this fun Halloween card to send to my cousin. It uses the Oh My Fright Bundle and coordinating products. Uses Oh My Fright Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Detail Scissors,…

  • Framed Violets Framed Vellum Violets

    The other day, I saw a card where the stamper had dry embossed a stamped image on vellum by using a stylus. I decided to give the idea a try! I used the Framed Violets Bundle and some coordinating accessories which are on the Last Chance List. I’ll be sending this pretty card to one…

  • October Christmas Card Camp Follow Up

    Here are the Christmas cards everyone could make during my October Christmas Card Camp last Saturday if they wished. Uses Christmas Crew Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Christmas Crew Dies, Stampin’ Seal, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Christmas Epoxy Shapes, Cherry Cobbler & White 1″ Striped Grosgrain…

  • Oh My Fright Shimmery Ghost Boo

    I used the cute Oh My Fright Bundle, available as an Online Exclusive, and some coordinating products to make this cute Halloween card which I’ll send to my young nephew. I used some of the Sunset Shimmer Vellum Specialty Paper still available as an Online Exclusive to make the ghost and moon translucent and shimmery.…

  • Scenic Coast Craft Class Projects

    Have you tried any of the Craft Classes offered by Stampin’ Up!·™ yet? You need to! They are a wonderful way to learn some new techniques while also learning about different stamping styles, color theory, and the placement of elements. I love that you can watch live or watch the recordings later when you have…

  • Words & Wishes Berry Best Wishes

    Here’s a pretty card I’m sending out as a birthday card. It uses the Words & Wishes Bundle and some of the gorgeous May Product Of The Month, the Berry Botanical Vellum, which is still available. I added a little extra texture to the vellum by pressing the ball of the stylus on the Take…

  • Splash & Relax Pool Party Cluster

    I used the Splash & Relax Bundle, an Online Exclusive, to make this fun card for our son for Father’s Day. We’re going to a waterpark/amusement park this weekend to celebrate our grandson’s birthday and Father’s Day, so it was appropriate! Uses Splash & Relax Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or…

  • 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,…

  • Scalloped Blooms Pastel Flowers Day

    I’m sending this pretty pastel card made with the Scalloped Blooms Bundle to a customer for her birthday. Uses Scalloped Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Scalloped Blooms Dies, Nested Essentials Dies, Sunset Shimmer Vellum 12″ x 12″ Specialty Paper, 2026-2028 In Color 12″ x 12″ Pearlized Specialty Paper, Iridescent Pearl…

  • 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 &…