ila's wonderful magnolia creation's

I just love love love these cards by Ila, magnolia stamps are one of my favorite ranges of stamps and the way Ila has used them to create these cards is just wonderful, there is soo much detail in each one and they are color coordinated to perfection, im off to get my magnolia stamps now as i have been compleatly inspired :), if you would like to take a look at Ila's blog then just click HERE

Meriams fantastic layout!

This girl never makes anything which is not absolutely perfect. Her vintage/romantic style is just fabulous and you will never regret visiting her blog.
Look at all the fantastic details!


Oh I wish I had her talent. Please visit her blog here.

Camilla's altered lunch boxes

Camilla has made some really nice altered lunch boxes! These are just amazing. And they can even be cleaned as well! What a fun gift to give to someone who just started school or kindergarten!

Camilla makes some stunning layouts and cards as well! So be sure to visit her blog and take a good look at her creations! Have a nice Saturday evening everyone!

Anayone for a cupcake?

Just look at these little beauty's, aren't they just the cutest thing? Simply delicious! They measure just 0.5" in height & width. They have been made by Amanda and you can see these and more of her beautiful makes on her blog!

Stamped Creations By Shelly

I stumbled on Shelly's blog completely by accident but I was so glad I did. I absolutely fell in love with this card and many many others she has shared. Shelly has an amazing slideshow built into her blog which I happily sat and watched for ages as it showed her different creations. You can see more of her wonderful work here.

Erum's Beautiful Blog

Erum is from Karachi in Pakistan and has limited craft resources at hand - no 12x12 paper or punches, she also has no stamps and draws some of her images herself, but she is so resourceful and creative and adds a whole new meaning to "hand crafted" her cards literally ARE... She uses wrapping paper instead of 12x12, dyes her own paper which amazingly gives it a stunning effect, doodles and colours her paper, draws and cuts her own flowers - I am in awe at how her creations evolve. Her cards are so beautiful and colourful but the amount of work she has put into them is awesome. You must go visit Erum's blog HERE - it truly is a creative journey and I love her little stories as well!! A talented and Inspirational lady indeed!

Kath Goes Vintage!

One of the definitions in my dictionary of the word 'vintage' is 'representative of the best', so I'm sure my Funky Hand DT mate, Kath, won't mind me describing her as vintage!! lol (Actually, I'm glad I live so far away from her in this moment!! hehe)

When I joined the team here, I thought I ought to perhaps avoid featuring my DT mates, in case it was thought of as 'favouritism', but when I saw this card on Kath's blog today, I fell in love! But then, I often do with Kath's cards! I hope you enjoy it, too!

Oh! And by the way, it is based on a sketch by one of my other DT mates, Carol, who is also an awesome talent, and was only featured on here last week! :o)

Girls, you ROCK the 'sphere!

Altered Cutlery

I was initially surprised when I saw this, but then I looked again and really liked what I saw. How many of us have got the odd bit of cutlery that we are no longer happy to use for the purpose that it was designed for I wonder??? Well maybe you could alter it and make a feature of it like Kyla did.... Check it out and more on Kyla''s Blog

I have an absolute love of anything that involves mixed media!! Its just my thing which is why when I found Linda's blogs I fell in love!! She has some beautiful work and is one awesome artist!!
Take a look at these -




You can check out more of Linda's work at her blog here!!

Gunhilds fantastic cards

You really need to see her stunning cards! They are just awesome. She knows exacly what colours to use and everything she makes just turnes out to be fantastic. Oh I wish I had her talent. Take a look at Gunhild's blog.


Look at this!! It's just amazing!

Debbie's sweet stamping...

This is not the first time that my friend, Debbie Fryer, has been featured on Inspirational, but I came across these two beauties on her blog yesterday, and just had to show them off to you...

As with Jorunn's post below, it was the colour choice here that caught my eye.. not the same kind of colouring beauty to the artist Jorunn featured, but breath-taking for me in a different way, and who can resist this sweet stamp by Elisabeth Bell? Anyway, I hope you enjoy my selection!

Debbie's blog, Pink Poppy Craftbox, can be found HERE.

Auds wonderful card ~ A true joy of colors

A detail:


Aud has the most fabulous way with colors. She can find the most amazing color combinations, and to top it of; she makes beautiful cards too.
Aud also makes her own line of stamps too, she is so talented and someone who`s inspired me right from the start. Please check out her blog HERE.

Peet's Stunning Collection of Cards

This card was made for her friend using an actual stamp of her friend!

Just look at these amazing cards. Peet's blog is just overflowing with gorgeous cards one beautiful design after another. There are so many to look at and each one is so different with gorgeous circles, scallops and stitching. I don't know how I managed to choose just three cards.

You will love every minute you spend at Peet's blog, click HERE to see every card in it's full glory! I'm off back for another browse!

Anno 1947....

..... is the name of Oddbjörg's beautiful layout!

When I came across her blog, I immediately fell in love with this beautiful layout. I can just sit and stare at it for minutes, looking at all the beautiful details! Look at that old book cover! Isn't that the coolest ever???!!! And the flowers, swirls and laces is just perfect around this old picture of her dad!!

So go and visit Oddbjörgs blog and see the rest of her lovely creations! She has made some other cool ones with old pics!

Daniela's Beautiful Butterfly...

For my debut Inspirational offering, I would like to introduce Daniela Dobson. I was taking a wander through her blog yesterday, and came upon many marvels, but this one took my breath away. It's just so beautiful!

Do pay Daniela a visit, and take a stroll through her lovely blog. It is chock full of wonderful cards that I know you'll enjoy. Have fun!

Chris xx

Carol's Beautiful Cards

I basically could have featured every card on Carol's blog she is so talented!! I love the attention to detail she gives to every card. Head on over to Carol's PaperPlayce Blog HERE to see many more inspiring creations.

Chocolate-box

This is my first post at Inspirational, and I just had to show you this gorgeous chocolate-box made by Kirsten. She is so talented and makes beautiful cards too!
Jump over to Kirstens blog to check out more details on this chocolate-box and the fabulous cards she makes.... HERE

Kim's journal page

For a circle journal swap Kim made this amazing artwork. I"m loving the orange and all the layers in the background. STUNNING KIM!

For constant artistic inspiration check out Kim's blog HERE. *she's giving away some of her art right now on there!*

Welcome to the Inspirational Team....

Beate

Christine

Jorunn

Kristine

Sharon

I am very pleased to welcome these talented ladies to the team. Please check out their blogs and say Hi :)

Thank you to everyone who left comments and emailed me applying to join the team I really was overwhelmed by the response

Welcome to Inspirational ladies!!

I absolutely love this ATC created by Shirley Fyfe!! Check out her blog here to see some close up photo's of different angles of this little pretty. Shirley has an amazing blog packed with cards and scrapbook pages to share.

Oxana's Beautiful Cards!

I love this design and such a great stamp!

Oxana is from Norway and I am so glad I came upon her blog, I just love her style of cards - there are gorgeous vintage style cards mixed with modern ones too. Her attention to detail and how she creates each card is just superb!

You will love Oxana's cards and you can view them all HERE

Kendra's gorgeous card

Isn't this card gorgeous, i just love everything about it, Kendra's blog is full of beautiful makes like this, her work is very inspirational, if you would like to take a closer look at this card on Kendra's blog then click here, or if you would like to see the other beautiful makes on Kendra's blog then click here :)

By the sea...

I am captivated with this stunning LO by Ingvild Bolme ...there is just so much to look at, oh how I wish that I had just a little of her amazing talent!!
To see more close ups of this page and many more stunning creations, simply visit blog

TUTORIAL: Gift Box in a bag

Isn't this great!!

The very talented Vicki from Angel Stamper 2 Blog has posted a Tutorial HERE go and check it out :)

Sandra's Stunners!!!

Isn't this just the cutest card!!

Like Julie I have just found Sandra's blog. She only set up her blog in July but her cards caught my eye straight away with their beautiful colouring, design and attention to detail. Here are just a few. To see all of Sandra's beautiful cards click HERE

Debbie's Stunning Cards!!

Look at these beautiful cards that I found on Debbies Passion for Crafts Blog. I love the colours and the beautiful lacy heart on the top card and love the whole design of the bottom card. Head on over to Debbies Blog HERE she makes truly beautiful cards :)

TUTORIAL: Jak's Fantastic Snowflake Spinner Card

If I received this card at Christmas I would be over the moon isn't it great!! Jak from Crafters Kitchen Blog has posted a brilliant Tutorial HERE so why don't you have a go at making one yourself ~ I'm am! ;)

Willy's Wonderful Artwork

Look at that Face!!

Willy's artwork is just so beautiful, I couldn't stop looking at every picture. Her pieces are created so perfectly and the backgrounds just merge effortlessly together. Her collage work and range of stamps is amazing too. There is so much to look at and her choice of delicious colours draws you in to each photo. I have chosen three pieces to feature, it was so hard deciding but the first one made me smile, and hopefully will make you smile too. So for a beautiful trip through Willy's blog click HERE

Sharon's Stunning Card with Tutorial!!

This fantastic card was created by Sharon Jeffs ~ look at the background isn't it gorgeous!!

Sharon tells us the technique she used for the background HERE

You can find more beautiful creations on Sharons blog HERE

Susie's Stunning designs

You really should head on over to Susie's blog, i found soo much inspiration there and i am certain you will to, these cards are just a taster of the many stunning creations Susie has done, aren't they gorgeous and whats more the third one is made using an atc for the topper isn't that brilliant, so what are you waiting for head on over to Susie's blog and see for yourself the many gorgeous creations she has :)

Kurtis's Creative Cards

Well there aren't too many gentlemen cardmakers out there, but Kurtis definitely has a flair for design. His cards are elegant with clean cut lines. It was great to get a male perspective and I enjoyed reading about how he got involved in card making, and also getting his first card published in a magazine before he was 18. He is now on two design teams and I really like his style of cards. So go check out Kurtis's blog HERE you really will like what you see!

Angie's Amazing Cards

Gorgeous Recycled Recipe Book

I loved visiting Angie's blog, her cards have a real rustic feel to them with some gorgeous unusual stamps. I loved reading her posts too describing how she made her cards. To see all of Angie's amazing cards - click HERE

Jessica's Beautiful Cards

I can't remember how I came across Jessica's wonderful i-embellish Blog but I'm glad that I did as it is full of inspiring creations.

Go and check out Jessicas Fab blog HERE

Adrienne's Art Garden

Adrienne lives in Mid-Wales and is amazingly creative. I 'know' her through an online art group, where she is friendly, helpful, fun and has a wealth of experience and talent, creating beautiful pieces of art. Here's an example of Fabric Paper which she made during a Class taught by Beryl Taylor. This is stunning and if you are interested, you can read about how it came to be HERE.



Look at this beautiful background combined with an image stamped into fantasy film... isn't that gorgeous?



Adrienne's blog is pure eyecandy with explanations too! Go lose yourself wandering through her Art Garden...

Ruth's Stunning Cards

WOW There are so many inspiring creations over on Ruths Kreative Side Blog she is so talented. Go and check out her blog HERE

Thank you so much to Ruth for nominating Ruth's fantastic blog :)

Fancy another Tutorial?

Isn't this wonderful!!

The very talented Valita has posted a tutorial HERE

Check it out :)

Vintage Romance by Meriam

Beautiful Vintage Bracelet

Take a look at this gorgeous, delicate folding journal - it is so beautiful and the levels of distressing are amazing, I asked Meriam how best to describe her work and she said Vintage Romance and how well those two words go together. Her blog has some great artwork and photography. So this is just a taste of Meriam's creations and if you want to see more go visit Meriam HERE.

Latisha's stunning creations

You really must head on over to Latisha's blog, it is jam packed with beautiful creations that are sure to inspire you, each card is perfectly pieced together with bows tied to perfection, just look at these cards, i am sure you will agree they are absolutly stunning, so what are you waiting for head on over to Latisha's blog now to see even more of her gorgeous creations :).

Kerrys wonderful creations

Just look at these cards, aren't they gorgeous, there is so much detail in these cards and it really does make all the difference, Kerry is one talented lady, to see Kerry's blog click here, believe me when i say there is sooo much more you really must see :)