Inspiration Ink

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

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Category: Watercoloring

  • Here are the first seven cards everyone could choose to make during my Birthday Bonanza Card Camp on Saturday afternoon. Uses A Little Cheer Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal,…

  • Several weeks ago Stampin’ Up!™ sent out a weekly inspiration email to Demonstrators with directions on creating a fun flap card. I adapted the idea to make this fun birthday card using the Pop Up Petals Set to send to a long-time friend of ours. Uses Pop Up Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set and Banner Sayings…

  • This is another one of the cards we made during my Love Is In The Air Stamp Camp at the end of January. It uses the Extraordinary Flora Bundle with some watercolor pencils and some of the December Product Of The Month True Blue Florals Designer Paper. It would make a lovely wedding, bridal shower,…

  • 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…

  • I made this fun card using the Woolly Friends Bundle from the new Mini Catalog to send to some customers as a thank you for recent orders. It also uses some of the December Product of the Month, the True Blue Florals Designer Series Paper, which is still available for purchase for just $5 with…

  • Christmas is over, so it is time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day cards! Here’s a fun one I created using the Valentine Kisses Bundle available as Online Exclusives. Uses Valentine Kisses Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer,…

  • I decided to create a little spring in my Stampin’ Studio to counteract all the cold weather we’ve had recently. I used the sneak peek Sunshine & Tulips Set from the upcoming January – April 2026 Mini Catalog and some sneak peek accessories as well. I’m sending this card to one of my Team Members…

  • I made some more last minute Christmas cards using the sneak peek Hope Love & Joy Bundle from the upcoming January – April 2026 Mini Catalog. They also use some retiring products and some other sneak peek products. Uses Hope Love & Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set and Peace On Earth Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’…

  • I used some of the pretty True Blue Florals 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper that I was able to purchase for just $5 as the December Product of the Month on this birthday card for a childhood friend. I also used the Layered Thoughts Set and some retiring and sneak peek products! Uses Layered…

  • Here are some last minute Christmas cards I made using the Jolly Delivery Bundle and coordinating accessories that are all retiring soon. Uses Jolly Delivery Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Tear & Tape…