Inspiration Ink

Final 2022 Christmas Card Camp

Date: Sunday, December 11

Time: 3 to 7 p.m.

Place: Stampin' Studio (my house)

Cost: $1 per project made

Special VIP Gift: Bring an adult guest who has never attended any of my events before and you and your guest will each receive a gift from me! Must RSVP for your guest when you RSVP.

RSVP Deadline: Friday, December 9 at 5 p.m.

RSVP To: michelerey@aol.com

Come finish making your Christmas cards!

You will work at your own pace, so you can stop by anytime between 3 and 7 p.m. and stay as long as you want/need to make the projects you are interested in. Please just plan to leave by 7 p.m.

You may make up to 3 of each project if you wish while supplies last. Cost is $1 per project made. Please bring cash (no bills larger than a $20 please) or your checkbook. I can NOT accept credit cards for projects made.

I have tons of retired merchandise, including recently retired items, out for sale on a first-come, first-serve basis. All retired merchandise is at least 50% off original price. If you plan to shop retired merchandise, remember to bring your checkbook or cash (no bills larger than a $20 please) as I can NOT accept credit cards for retired products.

Seats will fill quickly and they are limited! Once I reach capacity I will no longer be able to accept registrations. I can not accept late registrations either, sorry!

Here's a sneak peek at some of the projects you'll get to make if you wish:

Looking forward to seeing you!

Posted at 10:08 AM in Classes | Permalink | Comments (1)

12/08/2022

Sweet Candy Canes Tags On Canes

I tied a couple of candy canes together with a tag made using the Sweet Candy Canes Bundle as extra treats for my Club Members along with their November Club orders.

Uses Sweet Candy Canes Cling Stamp Set plus Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Multipurpose Liquid Glue or Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels, White 3/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon, Clear Block B, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, and Candy Canes Dies.

Here is a link to the directions for the Sweet Candy Canes Tags On Canes.

Products highlighted in blue are retiring soon. They are only available through January 4, 2023 or while supplies last, whichever comes first. The Candy Canes Dies are included in the Last Chance Sale which started December 1 at 20% Off.

You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Please use Host Code QV2HN7CC when you place your order. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me. Thanks.

Product List

Sweet Candy Canes Bundle (English)

[161052]

$51.25

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$8.00

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

[147089]

$8.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

[138309]

$7.00

Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

[158130]

$7.50

White 3/8'' (1 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon

[156408]

$8.50

Clear Block B

[117147]

$6.50

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$10.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

$63.00

Posted at 09:36 AM in Dies, Gems & Jewels, Retiring Products, Ribbon, Sweet Candy Canes | Permalink | Comments (0)

Shipping Deadline for Christmas Updated

The Christmas season is a busy time of year for sending and receiving packages, so naturally shipping may take longer than normal in the coming weeks. If you are placing any orders intended for Christmas gifts, please submit them by December 8, 2022 at the latest. Stampin' Up!™ cannot guarantee that these orders will arrive before Christmas, but they will do their best to get them out as quickly as possible.

Posted at 09:30 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

12/06/2022

December Good Things Come In Small Packages Paper Pumpkin Kit

This month's kit, the Good Things Come In Small Packages Paper Pumpkin Kit, creates fun gift card holders to celebrate special occasions all year! You'll be able to make 16 different gift card holders.

The December Good Things Come In Small Packages Paper Pumpkin Kit includes an exclusive stamp set, a Garden Green Stampin' Spot, gift card holders, pre-cut paper pieces, twine, adhesives, and more. You'll be able to make 16 gift card holders, 2 each of 8 reversible designs. The coordinating colors are: Balmy Blue, Basic Gray, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, and Tahitian Tide. Plus, this kit has a special add-on product available as well.

The add-on product is available now while supplies last. It is called the Good Things Cards & Envelopes Add-On, item 163134, $10.00. It includes 20 cards, 5 each of four designs, and coordinating envelopes so you can create a card to go along with your gift card holder.

Paper Pumpkin Kits are great for kids and beginning crafters as they provide everything you need, but they are perfect for long time crafters too so you can complete a quick and easy project as shown or add some of your own supplies to jazz things up or make cards or scrapbook pages if you prefer.

You can get more information about Paper Pumpkin in general by clicking here.

When you are ready to join Paper Pumpkin and start getting these great creativity kits in the mail, just click on this link - Paper Pumpkin Sign Up. Then, read all about Paper Pumpkin and sign up by clicking on the Join Here link at the bottom of the page. Fill in all the required fields (including a credit card to be billed each month) and follow the prompts. If you follow the link above, it should automatically assign me as your Demonstrator. If it does ask you to choose a Demonstrator, please be sure to choose me - Michele Reynolds in Maryland. Make sure you spell my first name with only one "l"!

To make sure you get the December Kit, be sure to sign up by Saturday, December 10. The sooner you sign up the better as the number of kits available may be limited at the end of the sign up period!

If you have any questions about Paper Pumpkin, please just let me know. I'll be happy to answer them for you. You can contact me at michelerey@aol.com.

Posted at 11:47 AM in Paper Pumpkin, Specials | Permalink | Comments (0)

12/05/2022

Sweet Candy Canes Christmas Present Boxes

I made these cute and easy Christmas present boxes using sentiments from the Sweet Candy Canes Set and the Design A Treat Box Dies. I filled these with Kinder Bueno Mini candies, which fit perfectly! These were the extra treats I gave my Club Members who attended the November Club Class.

Uses Sweet Candy Canes Cling Stamp Set plus Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue or Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Sweetest Christmas 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Clear Block B, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, and Design A Treat Box Dies.

Here is a link to the directions for the Sweet Candy Canes Christmas Present Boxes.

Products highlighted in blue are retiring soon. They are only available through January 4, 2023 or while supplies last, whichever comes first. The Design A Treat Box Dies are included in the Last Chance Sale which started December 1 at 30% Off.

Product List

Sweet Candy Canes Cling Stamp Set (English)

[159560]

$22.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$8.00

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

[147089]

$8.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

[138309]

$7.00

Sweetest Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[159559]

$12.00

Clear Block B

[117147]

$6.50

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$10.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Design A Treat Box Dies

[159894]

$39.00

Posted at 10:00 AM in Designer Paper, Dies, Sweet Candy Canes | Permalink | Comments (0)

12/03/2022

Perched In A Tree Peaceful Shaker Card

For the final card of my November Club Class featuring cards that move, we made a pretty Christmas shaker card using a Clear Envelope. It also uses the Perched In A Tree Bundle from the Mini Catalog.

Uses Perched In A Tree Cling Stamp Set plus Fresh Freesia Cardstock, Highland Heather Cardstock, Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue or Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Clear Medium Envelopes, Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Sparkle & Shine Sequins Assortment, Adhesive-Backed Stars, Glitter Washi Tape, Clear Block C, Banners Pick A Punch, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, and Aspen Tree Dies.

Here is a link to the directions for the Perched In A Tree Peaceful Shaker Card.

The Perched In A Tree Cling Stamp Set and Aspen Tree Dies are carrying over and will be available separately after January 4, 2023. However, the money-saving Bundle is retiring on January 4, 2023. So, if you want to save 10%, be sure to order the Perched In A Tree Bundle by January 4, 2023.

The products highlighted in blue are retiring. They are only available until January 4, 2023 or while supplies last, whichever comes first. The Adhesive-Backed Stars are on sale at 30% off for $5.25 as part of the Last Chance Sale.

Product List

Perched In A Tree Bundle (English)

[159799]

$53.00

Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155613]

$9.25

Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146986]

$9.25

Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad

[147103]

$8.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

[138309]

$7.00

Clear Medium Envelopes

[102619]

$6.00

Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

[158130]

$7.50

Sparkle & Shine Sequins Assortment

[158137]

$7.00

Adhesive Backed Stars

[159965]

$7.50

Glitter Washi Four Pack

[159973]

$9.00

Clear Block C

[118486]

$7.50

Banners Pick A Punch

[153608]

$24.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$10.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Posted at 10:00 AM in Adhesive-Backed Stars, Dies, Gems & Jewels, Perched In A Tree, Punches, Retiring Products, Sequins, Washi Tape | Permalink | Comments (0)

12/02/2022

Framed Florets Window Swing Birthday Cards

While designing cards that move to teach my Club Members during November Club Class, I designed the first Window Swing card shown here. I liked it and will send it to my mother-in-law for her birthday, but I decided to change it up a little for my Club Class. My Club Members will be making the second version. I used products from the Fitting Florets Collection available now from Stampin' Up!™ and directions from another Demonstrator, Tammy Civello. Thanks for the inspiration, Tammy!

Uses Framed Florets Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Polished Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Evening Evergreen Cardstock, Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad, Night Of Navy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Blushing Bride Cardstock, Balmy Blue Cardstock, Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Color Lifter Stampin' Blends, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue or Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Fitting Florets 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls, Clear Block A, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Grid Paper, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Paper Trimmer, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, and Framed Florets Dies.

Here is a link to the directions for the Framed Florets Window Swing Birthday Cards.

If you'd like to see Tammy Civello's original card and her directions, please check her blog post here.

The Fitting Florets 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper is only available while supplies last or until January 4, 2023 whichever comes first. It is part of the Fitting Florets Collection special offer from Stampin' Up!™ The Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls are, sadly, already SOLD OUT and can no longer be ordered. You can easily substitute some other small embellishment in their place though. The Framed Florets Photopolymer Stamp Set, Framed Florets Dies, and Framed Florets Bundle will all be available in the new January - April 2023 Mini Catalog as well.

Product List

Framed Florets Bundle (English)

[162407]

$54.00

Polished Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[155520]

$9.00

Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155574]

$9.25

Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad

[155576]

$8.00

Night Of Navy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154891]

$9.00

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131198]

$9.25

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

$9.25

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

[147105]

$8.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Stampin' Blends Color Lifter

[144608]

$4.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

[138309]

$7.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Fitting Florets 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161814]

$12.00

Clear Block A

[118487]

$4.50

Clear Block B

[117147]

$6.50

Clear Block C

[118486]

$7.50

Grid Paper

[130148]

$12.50

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

$5.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$10.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Posted at 10:00 AM in Designer Paper, Dies, Framed Florets, Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls, Retired Products, Stampin' Blends, Watercoloring | Permalink | Comments (0)

12/01/2022

Framed & Festive Waterfall Christmas Card

We made a pretty waterfall Christmas card using the Framed & Festive Set which is only available now as part of the Fitting Florets Collection in my November Club Class.

Uses Framed & Festive Cling Stamp Set and Eden's Garden Cling Stamp Set plus Soft Succulent Cardstock, Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad, Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad, Night Of Navy Cardstock, Basic White Cardstock, Neutrals Collection Stampin' Write Marker Assortment, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Seal, Fitting Florets 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls, White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block D, Grid Paper, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, and Tailor Made Tags Dies.

Here is a link to the directions for the Framed & Festive Waterfall Christmas Card.

If you'd like to see another set of directions with step-by-step pictures for a waterfall card, please visit Splitcoaststampers at this link - Waterfall Card Tutorial.

The Framed & Festive Cling Stamp Set and the Fitting Florets 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper are only available while supplies last or until January 4, 2023 whichever comes first. They are part of the Fitting Florets Collection special offer from Stampin' Up!™ The Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls are, sadly, already SOLD OUT and can no longer be ordered. You can easily substitute some other small embellishment in their place though.

Product List

Framed & Festive Cling Stamp Set (English)

[160888]

$23.00

Eden's Garden Cling Stamp Set (English)

[157823]

$23.00

Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155776]

$9.25

Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad

[155778]

$8.00

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

[147050]

$8.00

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100867]

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers

[147158]

$30.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Fitting Florets 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161814]

$12.00

Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

[151326]

$7.50

Clear Block B

[117147]

$6.50

Clear Block C

[118486]

$7.50

Clear Block D

[118485]

$9.00

Grid Paper

[130148]

$12.50

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$10.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

$63.00

Tailor Made Tags Dies

[155563]

$22.00

Posted at 09:44 AM in Designer Paper, Dies, Eden's Garden, Framed & Festive, Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls, Retired Products, Ribbon | Permalink | Comments (0)

Clearance Rack

Stampin' Up! just added a whole bunch of items to the Clearance Rack including ribbons, punches, designer papers, embellishments, packaging supplies, embossing folders, and more. Prices of up to 60% off! Items are only available while supplies last though, so don't wait!

Please keep the following things in mind about Clearance Rack items:

all items are available only while supplies last and supplies are limited
all sales of Clearance Rack items are final, no exchanges can be made
Clearance Rack items can be ordered online or directly through me, however because supplies are limited, items could sell out before I can submit an order, so I recommend ordering online if there is an item you really, really want!
minimum shipping charges do apply of $7.95 or 11% of merchandise ordered, whichever is greater
any specials or coupons I offer can NOT be used on online orders but can be used on orders placed through me as long as items are still available
if you place an online order, you pay Stampin' Up! directly with a credit card
no limits and no minimum purchase requirements
you may order other current catalog merchandise at the same time if you wish

To see what is available on the Clearance Rack, please click on the Shop Now button in the upper right corner. Then, click on the "Specials" link along the top and then click on the "Clearance" link in the left column.

Start browsing! Once the image of a product you want comes up, just click on it. Then, click on the "Add to Bag" button to add it to your shopping bag. Please use Host Code QV2HN7CC when you place your order. Thanks.

When placing your Online Orders for Stampin' Up! products, please be sure it says you are shopping with me (Michele Reynolds) at the top! The new online ordering system is very sensitive and it may change your demonstrator depending on blogs, Pinterest, videos, etc. that you may be interacting with online. Look at the top left of the online store to double check! Thank you so much!!

Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.

Posted at 09:19 AM in Specials | Permalink | Comments (0)

11/30/2022

Warm Welcome Rainbow Pride Spinner Card

Several of my Club Members and I have a personal stake in LGBTQIA rights, so I created this rainbow pride spinner card for us to make during my November Club Class featuring cards that move. It combines some of the sentiments and an image from the Warm Welcome Set with the Give It A Whirl Dies. I kept the card very clean and simple because I think the message of acceptance, understanding, and love is the most important part of this card.

Uses Warm Welcome Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Mango Melody Cardstock, Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad, Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Pacific Point Cardstock, Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad, Gorgeous Grape Cardstock, Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad, Real Red Cardstock, Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Shaded Spruce Cardstock, Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad, Stampin' Dimensionals and/or Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Seal, Basic White Thick Cardstock, Round & Square Brads, Clear Block A, Clear Block B, Stampin' Scrub and Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner and/or Simply Shammy, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Paper Trimmer, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Give It A Whirl Dies, scissors or Masking Paper or Post-It Notes, and copy paper.

Here is a link to the directions for the Warm Welcome Rainbow Pride Spinner Card.

You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Please use Host Code DEBFPQ4V when you place your order. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me. Thanks.

Product List

Warm Welcome Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[160698]

$23.00

Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146989]

$9.25

Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad

[147093]

$8.00

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119683]

$9.25

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

[147094]

$8.00

Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[111350]

$9.25

Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad

[147098]

$8.00

Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146987]

$9.25

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

[147099]

$8.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$9.25

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$8.00

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146981]

$9.25

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

[147088]

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$8.75

Round & Square Brads

[155570]

$7.00

Clear Block A

[118487]

$4.50

Clear Block B

[117147]

$6.50

Stampin' Scrub

[126200]

$19.00

Stampin' Mist

[153648]

$11.00

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

$5.00

Simply Shammy

[147042]

$8.50

Stampin' Up! Masking Paper

[155480]

$7.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$10.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Give It A Whirl Dies

[154336]

$39.00

Posted at 10:00 AM in Brads, Dies, Warm Welcome | Permalink | Comments (0)

11/29/2022

Kindest Gnomes Dancing Candy Cane Gnome

At my November Club Class, we focused on fun cards that move. The first card uses the adorable Kindest Gnomes Bundle to make a dancing gnome card. This card is really so easy to make and it is fun to shake it side to side so that the gnome's little legs swing back and forth.

Uses Kindest Gnomes Cling Stamp Set plus Sweet Sorbet Cardstock, Real Red Cardstock, Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue or Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Sweetest Christmas 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Flat Jingle Bell Trinkets, Sweet Sorbet 1/8" Metallic Woven Ribbon, Clear Block G, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Candy Canes Dies (not seen, but used to create the swinging feet), and Gnomes Dies.