Inspiration Ink

Happy Celebrations Celebrate Stars

Here's another card using the fun Happy Celebrations Set and some retiring accessories and a retiring stamp set to make a cheery birthday card.

  Uses Happy Celebrations Photopolymer Set and Perpetual Birthday Calendar Photopolymer Set plus Whisper White Card Stock, Melon Mambo Card Stock, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Brights Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Melon Mambo), Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper, Delicate White Doilies, Brights Sequin Assortment, Melon Mambo Thick Baker's Twine, Sponge Brayers, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block G, Clear-Mount Block H, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Big Shot Platform, Lots of Labels Framelits Dies, and Celebrations Duo Textured Impressions Embossing Folders.

Here is a link to the directions for the Happy Celebrations Celebrate Stars card.

The items highlighted in bold are products that are retiring.  Retiring stamp sets are guaranteed available through May 22, after that they will only be available while supplies last or until May 31, whichever comes first.  Retiring accessories are only available while supplies last or until May 31, whichever comes first.  Some retiring items are on sale at up to 50% off.  Many retiring products are already sold out!

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

Product List

Happy Celebrations Photopolymer Stamp Set

$35.00

Perpetual Birthday Calendar Photopolymer Stamp Set

$24.00

Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper

$11.00

Delicate White Doilies

$3.00

Brights Sequin Assortment

$5.00

Melon Mambo Thick Baker's Twine

$3.50

Sponge Brayers

$8.00

Lots Of Labels Framelits Dies

$27.00

Celebrations Duo Textured Impressions Embossing Folders

$9.00

Happy Celebrations Candles Birthday

The Happy Celebrations Photopolymer Stamp Set used on this card is one of the sets in the Occasions Catalog that is carrying over and will still be available in the new catalog effective June 1.  I combined it with some retiring accessories to make this fun birthday card.

  Uses Happy Celebrations Photopolymer Set plus Emerald Envy Card Stock, Peekaboo Peach Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Emerald Envy Classic Stampin' Pad, Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad, Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad, Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack, Blushing Bride Sequin Trim, Emerald Envy Solid Baker's Twine, Playful Palette Designer Washi Tape, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Clear-Mount Block G, Clear-Mount Block I, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Precision Base Plate, Big Shot Platform, Die Brush, and Window Box Thinlits Dies.

Here is a link to the directions for the Happy Celebrations Candles Birthday card.

The items highlighted in bold are products that are retiring.  Retiring accessories are only available while supplies last or until May 31, whichever comes first.  Some retiring items are on sale at up to 50% off.  Many retiring products are already sold out!

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

Product List

Happy Celebrations Photopolymer Stamp Set

$35.00

Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack

$10.00

Blushing Bride Sequin Trim

$5.00

Emerald Envy Solid Baker's Twine

$3.00

Playful Palette Designer Washi Tape

$8.00

Window Box Thinlits Dies

$38.00

Walk In Wednesday - Eastern Beauty and Wood Words

Walk In Wednesday is on for today!

This is a day when you can stop by and pick up orders, place orders, pay for orders, look at displays, pick up a catalog, ask questions, get help with products, sign up for upcoming events, and stamp a couple of quick and easy projects. Retired merchandise is no longer out for sale.  April Club Orders are here and ready to pick up. 

New catalogs are here and ready for you to take home!

You can stop by anytime between 3 p.m and 6 p.m. You don't have to tell me in advance that you are coming, just pop by!

Cost is $2 per project made.

You may make one of each of these projects if you'd like:

  Uses Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Set plus Tranquil Tide Card Stock, Dapper Denim Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad, Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad, Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper, Glitter Enamel Dots, Mini Tassels Assortment, Tranquil Tide 1/2" Finely Woven Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Big Shot Platform, Sparkle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Clear Block A, Clear Block B, and Clear Block C.

Here is a link to the directions for the Eastern Beauty Flower Smiles card.

  Uses Wood Words Clear-Mount Set plus Berry Burst Card Stock, Powder Pink Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad, Powder Pink Classic Stampin' Pad, 2016-2018 In Color Glitter Acrylic Shapes, Berry Burst 1/2" Finely Woven Ribbon, Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Classic Label Punch, 1/16" Handheld Circle Punch, Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner, Stampin' Scrub, Clear Block A, Clear Block B, Clear Block G, and Clear Block I.

Here is a link to the directions for the Wood Words Line of Hearts card.

The items highlighted in bold italics are new products that will be available in the new big catalog effective June 1, but you can order them now as part of the Eastern Palace Suite Early Release with two different bundles from which to choose.  Other new products highlighted in italics will be available starting June 1.

You can place an online order for some of the products used on these cards by simply clicking on the image of them below.  This will take you directly to my online store!  Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.

Product List

Eastern Palace Premier Bundle

$103.50

Dapper Denim 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.00

Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Sparkle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.50

Twine Baker's Whisper White

$3.00

Classic Label Punch

$18.00

1/16" Circle Handheld Punch

$9.00

Something for Baby Tie Onesie

One of my Club Members recently became a great-grandmother with the birth of a bouncing baby boy in her family!  I made this card to congratulate her.  It uses several retiring products, including the adorable Something for Baby Set.

  Uses Something for Baby Clear-Mount Set plus Dapper Denim Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Real Red Card Stock, Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad, Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Metallics Sequin Assortment, Real Red 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block D, Confetti Hearts Border Punch, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Big Shot Platform, Baby's First Framelits Dies, and Lucky Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

Here is a link to the directions for the Something for Baby Tie Onesie card.

The items highlighted in bold are products that are retiring.  Retiring stamp sets are guaranteed available through May 22, after that they will only be available while supplies last or until May 31, whichever comes first.  Retiring accessories are only available while supplies last or until May 31, whichever comes first.  Some retiring items are on sale at up to 50% off.  Many retiring products are already sold out!

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

Product List

Something For Baby Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$22.00

Metallics Sequin Assortment

$5.00

Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Stitched Satin Ribbon

$9.00

Confetti Hearts Border Punch

$22.00

Baby's First Framelits Die

$25.00

Lucky Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folders

$7.50

Colorful Seasons Flirty Blossoms

I sent this card out for Mother's Day.  It uses a sneak peek bundle from the new catalog effective June 1 called Colorful Seasons.  This bundle is definitely a must-have!  I paired it with the bright and cheery new Lemon Lime Twist ink which will also be available starting June 1 and a couple of retiring products.  The flowers also use the fun and easy "rock and roll" technique.

  Uses Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Set plus Flirty Flamingo Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad, Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad, Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad, Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper, Flirty Flamingo 3/8" Ruched Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block D, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, and Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies.

Here is a link to the directions for the Colorful Seasons Flirty Blossoms card.

The items highlighted in bold are products that are retiring.  Retiring accessories are only available while supplies last or until May 31, whichever comes first.  Some retiring items are on sale at up to 50% off.  Many retiring products are already sold out!

The items highlighted in italics are new products that will be available in the new big catalog effective June 1.

You can place an online order for some of the products used on these cards by simply clicking on the image of them below.  This will take you directly to my online store!  Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.

Product List

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.00

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper

$11.00

Flirty Flamingo 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon

$8.00

Wood Words Simple Hello Friend

Here's another card that will give you a sneak peek at some of the amazing new products available in the new big catalog effective June 1, including the versatile Wood Words Set.  I really love the background stamp image of all the flowers and leaves.  I've also used a couple of retiring products.  Be sure to orders yours while you can!

  Uses Wood Words Clear-Mount Set plus Blushing Bride Card Stock, Pear Pizzazz Card Stock, Fresh Fig Classic Stampin' Pad, Brights Sequin Assortment, Falling in Love Embellishments, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Clear-Mount Block G, Clear-Mount Block I, Paper-Piercing Tool, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, and Bunch of Banners Framelits Dies.

Here is a link to the directions for the Wood Words Simple Hello Friend card.

The items highlighted in bold are products that are retiring.  Retiring accessories are only available while supplies last or until May 31, whichever comes first.  Some retiring items are on sale at up to 50% off.  Many retiring products are already sold out!

The items highlighted in italics are new products that will be available in the new big catalog effective June 1.

You can place an online order for some of the products used on these cards by simply clicking on the image of them below.  This will take you directly to my online store!  Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.

Product List

Brights Sequin Assortment

$5.00

Falling In Love Embellishments

$7.00

Bunch Of Banners Framelits Dies

$27.00

Birthday Blast Starry Birthday

This soft and pretty birthday card uses several retiring products from Stampin' Up!, including the Birthday Blast Set in the Occasions Catalog.

  Uses Birthday Blast Clear-Mount Set plus Peekaboo Peach Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad, Metallics Sequin Assortment, 2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes, Flirty Flamingo 3/8" Ruched Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block E, Clear-Mount Block I, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Big Shot Platform, and Lucky Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

Here is a link to the directions for the Birthday Blast Starry Birthday card.

The items highlighted in bold are products that are retiring.  Retiring stamp sets are guaranteed available through May 22, after that they will only be available while supplies last or until May 31, whichever comes first.  Retiring accessories are only available while supplies last or until May 31, whichever comes first.  Some retiring items are on sale at up to 50% off.  Many retiring accessories are already sold out!

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

Product List

Birthday Blast Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$18.00

Metallics Sequin Assortment

$5.00

2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes

$9.00

Flirty Flamingo 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon

$8.00

Lucky Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folders

$7.50

Yummy in My Tummy Hug Monster Spinner Card

I made this fun spinner card for my youngest nephew's birthday.  He just turned 3!  I love the monsters in the Yummy in My Tummy Set and am so sad they are retiring.  Be sure to order yours before they disappear.

  Uses Yummy in My Tummy Clear-Mount Set plus Emerald Envy Card Stock, Mint Macaron Card Stock, Elegant Eggplant Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Emerald Envy Classic Stampin' Pad, Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad, Regals Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Elegant Eggplant), Metallics Sequin Assortment, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block E, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Big Shot Platform, Confetti Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, and a penny.

Here is a link to the directions for the Yummy in My Tummy Hug Monster Spinner Card.

The items highlighted in bold are products that are retiring.  Retiring stamp sets are guaranteed available through May 22, after that they will only be available while supplies last or until May 31, whichever comes first.  Retiring accessories are only available while supplies last or until May 31, whichever comes first.  Some retiring items are on sale at up to 50% off.  Many retiring products are already sold out!

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

Product List

Yummy In My Tummy Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$17.00

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.00

Metallics Sequin Assortment

$5.00

1-3/4" Circle Punch

$18.00

1" Circle Punch

$13.00

Confetti Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.50

Walk In Wednesday - Colorful Seasons and Love & Affection

Walk In Wednesday is on for today!

This is a day when you can stop by and pick up orders, place orders, pay for orders, look at displays, pick up a catalog, ask questions, get help with products, sign up for upcoming events, and stamp a couple of quick and easy projects. Retired merchandise is no longer out for sale.  April Club Orders are here and ready to pick up.

You can stop by anytime between 3 p.m and 6 p.m. You don't have to tell me in advance that you are coming, just pop by!

Cost is $2 per project made.

You may make one of each of these projects if you'd like:

  Uses Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Set plus Whisper White Card Stock, Tempting Turquoise Card Stock, Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper, Mini Paper Clips Combo Pack, Melon Mambo Thick Baker's Twine, SNAIL Adhesive, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block C, Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner, Stampin' Scrub, Banner Triple Punch, Stampin' Trimmer, and Paper Snips.

Here is a link to the directions for the Colorful Seasons Fiesta Smile Banners card.

  Uses Love & Affection Photopolymer Set plus Night of Navy Card Stock, Crumb Cake Card Stock, Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper, Copper Foil Sheets, Regals Enamel Shapes, VersaMark Pad, Embossing Buddy, Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block C, Clear-Mount Block H, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Precision Base Plate, Big Shot Platform, Die Brush, Botanical Builder Framelits Dies, and Floral Affection Textured Impressions Embossing Folders.

Here is a link to the directions for the Love & Affection Lovely Copper Flowers card.

The items highlighted in bold are products that are retiring.  Retiring stamp sets are guaranteed available through May 22, after that they will only be available while supplies last or until May 31, whichever comes first.  Retiring accessories are only available while supplies last or until May 31, whichever comes first.  Some retiring items are on sale at up to 50% off.  Many retiring products are already sold out!

The item highlighted in italics is a new stamp set that will be available in the new big catalog effective June 1.

You can place an online order for some of the products used on these cards by simply clicking on the image of them below.  This will take you directly to my online store!  Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.

Product List

Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper

$11.00

Mini Paper Clips Combo Pack

$5.00

Melon Mambo Thick Baker's Twine

$3.50

Banner Triple Punch

$23.00

Love & Affection Photopolymer Stamp Set

$16.00

Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper

$13.00

Copper Foil Sheets

$4.00

Regals Enamel Shapes

$9.00

Versamark Pad

$8.50

Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder

$5.00

Heat Tool

$30.00

Botanical Builder Framelits Dies

$33.00

Floral Affection Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$9.00

Lovely Friends On Stage Pre-Order Swap

I recently participated in a swap with other Demonstrators who attended one of the On Stage events in early April and were able to pre-order some of the new catalog products as a perk of having attended.  Here's the card I made for the swap using the gorgeous Lovely Friends Bundle and several other sneak peek products.  I got back some amazing cards from other Demonstrators and have them on display in the Stampin' Studio.  Pop by during an event to see them!

  Uses Lovely Friends Photopolymer Set plus Powder Pink Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Old Olive Card Stock, Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad, Powder Pink Classic Stampin' Pad, Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack, Glitter Enamel Dots, Old Olive 3/8" Mini Chevron Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Stampin' Trimmer, Classic Label Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Precision Base Plate, Magnetic Platform, Big Shot Platform, Big Shot Die Brush, Lovely Laurel Thinlits Dies, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block E, Clear-Mount Block G, and pencil.

Items highlighted in italics will be available for purchase starting June 1 when the new catalog goes live.

Here is a link to the directions for the Lovely Friends On Stage Pre Order Swap card.