Emily's little owls

These cuties are right up my street! I love these owls, and I might even have to have a little go at making some myself.


You can see Emily's blog here and the even better news is that she's part of our Summer swap, so who knows - one of these cuties could well be winging its way over to YOU! Woot.

Carol's So Creative Expressions

I 'know' Carol from Next Generation Stampers and we all share a passion for handmade and making your own backgrounds. Here's why I have chosen this post to show her talent:



Click HERE to see how she 'salvaged' a handmade background to produce this lovely ATC. I love when people share their creative process - I find it inspirational aswell as educational!

Ruth's Baby Shoes and Crib

Ruth is from Norfolk, England and is doing a fantastic job of designing shapes using her design studio software and Cricut. Visit her blog HERE and be sure to look at the older posts as well.

Donna's Fantastic Creations!!!

Donna is relatively new to Blogland but her blog is already filled with gorgeous creations...these two really caught my eye...I love love love the card above it's so beautiful.



This wonderful cake had me fooled at first it definitely looks good enough to eat doesn't it YUM! Donna has filled each section with a crafting prize ~ what a great idea!

Go and pay Donna a visit at her Butternut Sage Designs Blog :)

Sharon's Beautiful Sketch Inspiration Journal

Isn't this lovely!! You can see this wonderful journal on Sharon's Paper Fections Blog HERE

I'd also like to thank Nanie who nominated Sharon's creation :)

Tracy's Wonderful Card

Isn't this a fab card ~ I love the fold, the papers and I definitely love the cute image!!

To see this card on Tracy's blog click HERE

Jacqui's Beautiful Layout

Isn't this layout fantastic!!

You can see this wonderful creation on Jacqui's Blog HERE go and pay her a visit :)

Inspirational Craft Swap

Apparently, some people have had trouble signing up to the swap via my hotmail address. I have no idea why this would be BUT if you have had an email returned from this address, please email me on anna.chadwick@virgin.net instead.

Danielle's card

i was browsing my crafty blogs the other day and came across Danielle's blog, i just fell in love with all of the great cards she has made, it was very hard to choose my favorite to show you, but in the end i decided on this one, which she has titled "Because i like blue", to see this card in all it's glory and to see Danielle's blog click here.

Shari's Fantastic Soul Sketches

I have always been amazed by Shari Beaubien's incredible mixed media artwork, and her recent Soul Sketches are no exception. These are five paintings from her Soul Sketch Series entitled Reverie, Hope, Surrender, Release, and Acceptance, and Shari explains that they are autobiographical in nature.
Each image has a singular message; however, taken together the images speak of life and its challenges, outlining the steps a person might go through as a response to those challenges. Shari's images are colorful and intriguing, uplifting and always inspirational. To view more of Shari's artistic creations please visit Shari Beaubien - Painting By Heart today!

Surrounded By Angels

Isn't this a happy card or what? LOL
I have been a fan of Roxy's for some time now and I am honored to feature her today. She is really talented and always comes up with fresh ideas, not to mention her "clean" and "modern" style. Well, what are you waiting for? Go check her blog now ;)

Jo's Lovely Card

Isn't this card gorgeous!!

So professionally coloured and the papers and embellies tie in so nicely together.

To see this card on Jo's fab blog click HERE

Beatriz Jennings Amazing Work

I just love Bety's style, her work is so distinctive and all the little details are just perfect. I fell in love with these tags, and there is much more to see on her fabulous blog.

A Note from the Queen!

Lisa Gifford is a very versatile and talented lady. I 'know' her via the Saturday Challenge blog she runs, which encourages you to "Step Outside Your Box" and try something new/different in your artwork/crafting.

I love these ATCs and think they're oh so inspirational. You can see them HERE. There are four shown, but these two are my faves!!

Sarah's card

just look at this card isn't it fantastic and whats more it' made from a security envelope, you wouldn't think so would you, i love this card, you can find this card plus other fabulous creations on Sarah's blog here

Amazing creation on Floliescrap Blog

Oh WOW isn't this FANTASTIC you can see this gorgeous creation on Floliescrap amazing Blog HERE

Every creation I saw there is Inspirational you definitely have to pay her a visit!!!

METAL ETCHING

Caroline's blog never fails to inspire me and I had a hard job just choosing one of her projecs to show on here - I was really taken with the stamping with soot project but in the end chose this metal etching. Isn't this just gorgeous - a real work of Art.

Marsza's STUNNING Creation

Yet again I am speechless I think this is absolutely stunning !! ~ You can find more photo's on Marsza's wonderful blog HERE

Thank you Marsza for allowing us to feature you on Inspirational

I'd also like to thank Donna for nominating this beautiful creation :)

Artiphy the Heart

Look at this fabulous Gothic Arch by Barbara Hagerty, created back in January this year for the weekly challenge. It must be truly inspirational if the memory of it has remained with me.... see her post HERE.

Barbara makes the most beautiful art - all sorts and more often than not, you get treated to her sense of humour AND her creative process. Do go see for yourself!

Mainly Flowers!!!

Joanne's blog is just lovely, she hasn't been blogging long, but her creations are beautiful. You so have to checkout her tutorial on how to do these gorgeous flowers, its fab. You can visit Joanne HERE

Lisa's Fantastic Bib Card

Isn't this adorable!! You can find this on Lisa's Blog HERE

I love everything about this and I am very jealous of Lisa's machine stitching skills and looking at Lisa's Bits & Pieces Blog you'll find that a lot of her creations are stitched.

Thanks for letting us feature you on Inspirational Lisa :)

Emma's 'My Mum' Page!

I love this LO created by Emma, it's one of those pages that the more you look at it the more you see.

There are so many different paper layers placed on top of dry brushed acrylic paint, that it instantly adds interest & thats before she started to add the embellishments. Which altogether has created a great dimensional effect!!!

You can see more of this LO HERE
Check out the rest of Emma's blog for even more inspiration!

WOW Check these out!!!

I'm speechless!!! It's a good job my fingers can still type lol. Every creation that I looked at on Bibbi's Dillerier Blog was amazing and I had to stop looking in the end otherwise I wouldn't have been able to stop at 4 lol!!

I think you'll be seeing a lot of Bibbi 's creations featured on Inspirational ;)

Thank you Bibbi for allowing us to feature you and also Thank you to Lisa Kavanaugh who nominated this fantastic blog xx

Paula's Beautiful Pyramid Creation

I think this is so beautiful!!

To see this lovely pyramid creation on Paula's Mini Book Pixie Blog click HERE

Nilda's Wedding Shower Centrepiece

I found this great project by Nilda, she is using it for a wedding shower centrepiece and I just love it. That cuttlebugged shoe is so gorgeous. To see the rest of Nilda's work, click HERE

Inspirational Craft Swap

Thank you to everyone who has signed up for our first International Craft Swap

There is still time to join in and everyone is welcome

You will need to sign up by April 30th so don't delay!!

For full details of the swap click the banner above

*** If you have signed up for the swap please spread the word by putting the banner or a link to the swap on your blog ***

If you'd like the code for the banner email inspirational.blogs@gmail.com

Then comment here with a link to your blog so that I can see and as a Thank You for promoting the swap I will put a link to your blog in the 'We're in the Craft Swap' section in the sidebar

The link to your blog will stay there for the duration of the swap

Dear Child...

This is a lovely altered tin made by Patty of Magpie's Nest. Patty describes how she created this lovely project in step-by-step fashion... and it's all about the beeswax!



Click HERE to go see the complete post on her blog. Truly inspirational!

Katie's Beautiful Cards

Katie's My Paper Haven Blog is full of inspiring creations and I found these stunning cards on Katie's Blog HERE

Thanks for letting us feature your beautiful cards Katie :)

Nostalgic Collage

I love Collage work and on my travels found Kris's blog - she has some lovely pieces on there but this one particularly drew my eye - I just love the colours and the whole image that the piece evokes. You can see more of Kris's work here

Let's Celebrate

Look at this card. Isn't it gorgeous? Michele Boyer is sooo talented and has a terrific eye on mixing patterns, papers and colors. She also designs for several stamping companies and has been published many times... no wonder why...LOL! You can find more of her work by visiting her blog.

Soulmates

I am continually amazed by the scenes Lim is building with her stamps. Her use of masking, cutting and mounting on foam tape and glitter are just... well.. inspiring. She doesn't stop there, she's great with the coloring and layout as well.

I wanted to share this elephant card with you today. Outstanding.
Head on over to Lim's Blog and get ready for the eye candy.

Cathy's sympathy card

In my spree of blog hopping today i stumbled across cathy's blog and i was memorized by the sheer quality and design of the cards on there, she has so many beautiful cards to choose from but in the end i thought this one was my favorite, to see this card plus other stunning creations why not take a trip over to cathy's blog, where there is tons of inspiration to be had.

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE ROSES

This is the title of this fabulous piece of work by the very talented Kathy You can find extra pictures of this project and some close up's on her blog.

Peggi's Beautiful Digital Collage

You can see this gorgeous creation on Peggi's blog HERE

I am also pleased to announce that Peggi has joined the Inspirational Team :)

Dottie and George

As this is my first post i thought i would introduce you to Dottie and George.



i am in awe aren't they both fab, and what more they were both hand drawn yes you heard me right, they were hand drawn by the very talented Louise Brigdon who's blog can be found here, why not pay a visit, you wont be disappointed there is soo much inspiration to be found there.

Inspirational Craft Swap

We like to spread the love here at Inspirational Craft Blogs. We have seen loads of fabulous creations and it truly has been inspiring. But we want MORE people to get involved.

Although we all appreciate a bit of crafty eye candy, there's nothing so good as getting a little package of loveliness through the post. So, with that in mind, we are offering the first (of many, I hope!) Inspirational Craft Swap. The theme for this first swap will be SUMMER.

The aim is to get as many people as possible making something lovely to give to someone else. Any crafter can enter, the more the merrier so please pass this on to all your friends.

The Rules:

• You can make what you want, but you must use SUMMER as your theme. Interpret that how you like (eg colours, images, textures, sounds).
• You may or may not end up swapping with someone who does the same craft as you. This swap is open to ALL craft bloggers. If you particularly do not want to receive a certain type of item, please let me know when registering and I will do my best to accommodate.
• It is up to each pair of swappers to agree on particular colour schemes and swap mailing addresses with each other.
• Your item must be handmade, and you should put a few lines about why you have chosen that particular thing. It would also be nice if you add a few lines about yourself, or a fun story, or your favourite Summer recipe, or a CD or .... (just think of the kind of package you would like to receive).
• This blog is UK based. Anyone can enter, but you should be prepared to post internationally. If you are NOT prepared to post internationally please tell me when registering and I will do my best to swap you with someone in your own country.
• If you find that you cannot complete your swap for whatever reason, that would be a huge bummer for your partner. Please let everyone know if this is the case asap BUT please don't commit to the swap if you don't feel able to participate. It would be a huge pain.
• Swaps must be completed before Monday, May 26th 2008.

Registration is open now until wednesday, 30th April 2008.

• Email your name, email address, blog address or website and what craft you do to marmadaisy@hotmail.co.uk with the subject line "Inspirational Craft Swap"

• After April 30th, I will compile the swap partners and email each pair with their details. Please liaise with each other for mailing addresses.

We are also setting up a Flickr group for the swap. In the meantime, have this button!

Wow, Lauren does it again!!!

I was checking my daily dose this morning when I nearly fell off my chair!!!

Lauren Meader- has really outdone herself again with the Papertrey projects. Check out her AMAZING blog HERE .

I am always stunned by her beautiful projects- so unique- wow!!!

How awesome are these?????

Wicked awesome I say!!!

Tara's Love like this LO

I adore this LO, the colours & memorabilia, combined with the stamped images, hand cut patterned papers, flowers & gems all go to make up the textured & 3D effect on Tara's page!

To see more of Tara's work, you can visit her blog HERE

Shaker Box with a Twist!

Tracey has a busy blog, a busy life and a passion for crafting. She runs challenges and competitions too, but look at this stunning "Shaker Box Ball Game" card...



Here's where you'll find it and more... RattyTatty's Paper Ravings.

JO'S BLOG

First, thanks to Julie for allowing me to join her fabulous team. Here's my first posting -

Not only is this a fabulous name for a blog - but this lady does some really inspirational work - my favourites are these gorgeous acetate cards but you will find a wealth of inspirational work at Jo's blog

Would you like to be featured on Inspirational?

If you are happy for a creation of yours to be featured on Inspirational please comment on this thread ~ Just say 'yes' or 'feature me' if you like ;)

Or you can email inspirational.blogs@gmail.com

There is no guarantee that you will be featured but this way the Inspirational Team can look through the blogs listed here knowing we have permission to feature you.

If you are featured we will contact you with a link to your feature by either emailing or posting a comment on your blog :)

Scrapperlicious(Irene Tan)'s Hanglar Card

Hanglar and Stanglar is popular now in stamping world, but have you seen any special and creative card created with it? Irene is a very very creative lady, she uses Hanglar to create this special thank you card, you need to check her blog HERE

Patience ~ atta girl.....

There is so much in this LO that I admire, the beautiful photograph & journaling along with great use of colour & texture creates a stunning page.

View the Patience LO in more detail, and to see more amazing LOs check out Jennies blog HERE

Rhi's Gorgeous 'Thanks' Card

I love this card ~ The colours are gorgeous and I really love the stamps that have been used. To see this card on Rhi's Blog click HERE

Donna's 'Row of Moo's'

I love how Donna has put these Moo cards together to make one creation.

The images are so beautiful.

To see this on Donna's Blog Click HERE

Laurie's amazing cupcake card

Well I was doing my daily browse around when I stumbled across Laurie's BLOG.....well HOLY COW!!

Can't believe I had never come across her blog before..go check it out HERE , lots of great things to drool over and inspire you!!!

I loved this card especially- so much detail in the layering--yummy!!

Caz's Click & Run LO

I love this LO of Caz's. The combination of colours is just the thing to cheer me up today, and those action shots are great. Caz's blog is HERE.

Caz very modestly wanted to point out that this was created under Shimelle's tuition.

Hand cut card

I love the simplicity of this hand cut greeting card from A Little Hut. They are limited edition so get yourslef over HERE sharpish.

Elizabeth's stunning Card

Elizabeth was featured a little while ago by Kristy and while visiting her blog I found this card which I fell in love with....isn't it gorgeous!!

To see this card on Elizabeth's blog click HERE

Claudia's Gorgeous Card with Tutorial available

Have you discovered Claudia's 'Pretty Pressings' Blog yet?

Claudia's blog is jam packed with inspirational creations so it was very hard to choose just one. To see this card on Claudia's blog along with a Tutorial of how she made it ~ Click HERE

Nancy's Incredible Scrapbooking

Oh my wow! I just love Nancy's work. I can't believe how talented she is and how versatile. She makes cards, scrapbook pages, ummm, let's just say amazing! Check it out here.

Kelly's Gorgeous Vintage Creation

Have you discovered Kelly's brilliant Artsy Visions blog yet?

It is full of gorgeous creations mainly using vintage images like this one which you can see HERE

Gunhild's Birthday card for a friend

This is one inspirational lady!! Not only does Gunhild make the most gorgeous and beautiful cards, but she has her own line of stamps too. The stunning 'Maribel' stamp is designed by Gunhild herself....... amazing or what!

Gunhild has also added to her blog a fantastic tutorial on how she coloured Maribel in. To view Gunhild's blog, click here.

Robbie's Altered Birdhouse

Don't you like this altered birdhouse? Its so cute and gorgeous!! I love all the details that had been added. Robbie has so many creative creations, you can visit her blog HERE

Niki's Cupcake Card

Niki Estes is another SUPER talented girl I've run into from the Papertrey Forum. Niki does some awesome work and has received some Honourable mentions and Guest Star Stamper nods!! You can see the rest of her awesome work HERE.

Thanks for letting me feature you girl!!

Natalie's Expression Layout

This Expression #1364 layout of Natalie's puts a smile on my face! Check it out along with lots of other inspiring work HERE.

Elizebeth's Pampering Card

Elizebeth has an incredible site and she is such a creative person. You must go check out her work: EBethOnline.

Melanie's Survival Game Tin

Okay, I'll admit it, I'm a bit of a Melanie Muenchinger groupie. She is fantastically creative and has lots of awesome projects on her blog, Hands, Head and Heart. I think this one is probably my favorite one yet. It's an altered "Altoid" tin filled with magnetic game pieces to help pass the time while waiting at a restaurant, the doctor's office, etc. Not only did she create the cute game tin, but she's the designer of the stamps, too. Is there no end to the creativity?

Anabelle's Guest Book

This little guest book is so sweet! Check it out on Anabelle's blog HERE.

Melissa's Beautiful 'Blooming With Love' Card

Isn't this gorgeous. I love the colours that Melissa's chosen they all tie in together beautifully.

To see this card on Melissa's Blog Click HERE

Jenn's Easter Layout

I came across Shabby Miss Jenn's blog and fell in love with her Easter layout! Check it out HERE.

Inspirational has an award

Thank you very much Tracey

I now have to pass this on to 5 people but I hope I'm allowed to cheat on this occasion as I'd like to pass it on to all the girls on the Inspirational Team who do such a brilliant job of finding beautiful creations to feature here ~ Thanks Ladies xx

Nancy's Gorgeous Baby Girl Card

Isn't this a brilliant idea for a baby girl card I love it! You can see this lovely card on Nancy's Blog HERE

Nancy's card was nominated to feature on Inspirational by Nicole Lund ~ Thanks Nicole

Amy's Pickled Paper Designs

Look how absolutely gorgeous this is, I love it, and Amy has some absolutely fabulous creations on her blog, you can visit her here.

Melissa's Topiary

This jaw droppingly stunning Topiary was created by the HUGELY talented Melissa Phillips, I love the delicate colours and the flowers themselves are truly inspirational. I could see these at a Celeb wedding!!

Check out Melissa's amazing blog here.

Piece of Cake

Doesn't this look "yummy"? These are the cutest bday cakes I've ever seen! Patty is from Mexico and is sooo talented. She is always looking for fun and new ideas. She also posted a template on how to make them:

You can see more of her work --> here <--

Michele's Summer By The Sea Cards

I just love the clean, simple, elegant look of this set of all-occasion cards made by Michele. The details on what she used to create them are on her blog, The Stamp Link.

Kelli's Chipboard Card Purse ~ Tutorial available on Kelli's Blog

Isn't this great!

I love the creation, I love the papers used, I love the colours but most of all I love the fact that Kelli has a brilliant tutorial on her blog so I can make my own :)

To see this creation & tutorial on Kelli's Yard Sale Kind Of Luck Blog click HERE

Kelli was nominated to appear on Inspirational by Jackie ~ Thank you Jackie

Paula's Card

This is so beautiful and I want to see it again and again. I love the color Paula used and especially love the embossed torn paper. You can visit Paula's blog HERE.

Taylor's Beautiful Blooms

I really love the simplicity of this card- very elegant and stunning!

What a gorgeous card by Taylor. You really must check out her blog- HERE. She also recently started up her own card business so take a browse there too -Go Taylor!!

It takes some skill to make a patterned paper out of stamps and have it look balanced and she does it PERFECT!!

Susie's Beautiful Acrylic Album

I think this is absolutely beautiful!!

You can find more photo's of Susie's acrylic album on her Heartfelt Creations blog HERE

Thank you Michelle for nominating Susie's beautiful album