Such a pretty mess

Such a pretty mess is the name of Gabrielle Pollocos' blog and a mess it certainly isn't! Her layouts often feature her beautiful daughters and have a peaceful, hippyish tranquil tone to them.



Gabrielle very cleverly made a crown out of Prima flowers during the summer and took some spectacular photographs of the girls wearing it. She then used the flowers to make the layouts.

To see more of this laid back lifestyle click HERE and explore a world of bare foot sandals and butterflies!!

Thank you....

....To everyone who has applied to join the Inspirational Team

Once more I have been overwhelmed by the response

The new team members will be announced within the next couple of days :)

Featuring the wonderful Sheila Oliver!!

WOW Aren't these wonderful!!

I have been a fan of Sheila's for a long time, her ManicStamper blog is packed with techniques that she has shared and I really could have featured every creation

Click HERE to visit Sheila's Fantastic Blog :)

Angelic Astrid

If you like pretty cards and boxes then you'll love Astrids blog. She makes the prettiest boxes using cut glass handles that make the box sparkle with luxury.




Her beautifully co-ordinated matchbox advent calendar is so stylish......

.......and her christmas cards are equally angelic.

To visit Astrid at ellas craftroom click HERE and wish her a Merry Christmas!

Hanne's Wonderful Blog!

Okay everyone have I got a treat for you. I came upon Hanne's blog at the weekend and was totally blown away by her creations. Stunning cards and artwork with mixed media combined. I went through her whole blog checking everything out and couldn't wait for the next one and the next one!!!

Her detailing is just amazing down to the last pearl and the little clockface on the second card and how great that she has made her mothers handwriting into a stamp (see the first card)

So hop over and visit Hanne HERE and prepare to be wowed!!

Georgeous creations by Jerri Jimenez from A Touch of Grace

Groom's Card

Groom's Card (2)

The December page from Jerri's wonderful Calendar Creation

Paper Doll Ensemble - How cute is this little scene!

What can I say about Jerri's blog - well it's glitzy and glamerous and full of the most amazing stamping projects. Her cards are so different and the fine detailed stamping is just beautiful.

Please take time to look at her wonderful projects in the side bar (especially the "Purses" link) - I promise you will love them!

To see the rest of Jerri's wonderful blog " A Touch of Grace", please click HERE

A big Thank You to Erum for nominating Jerri's great blog.

Melissa Phillips Amazing Blog

I have been visiting Melissa's blog for a little while now and I have been blown away by her amazing work but when she shared her gorgeous Christmas book I had to share it here with everyone -

You can see more of Melissa's work at her blog here.

Yvonnes beautiful Christmas cards...

Yvonne has been featured here not long ago, but I just had to show you these fantastic Christmas card she made!
Take a look HERE to see more of her fabulous work!

Rach Does It Again......

I know Rach has been featured recently but I just HAD to show everyone this amazing creation using 24 matchboxes - Isn't it stunning and such work to get to the end result. Many of you will probably know Rach but for those who have never visited her blog, please take time to pop over and explore her wonderful blog HERE.

Kazan's Beautiful Creations!!

I can guarantee that if you visit Kazan's Blog HERE you will be inspired by every creation ~ she is so talented and I'm so pleased that she allowed me to feature her on Inspirational :)

Waimeas Wonders

I first fell in love with Waimeas work when I found her blog a few weeks ago and have followed it since. Her latest creation will surely inspire everyone to start making these delightful bags.

To see the stunning photo cube that originally caught my attention click here: or just browse through her beautiful mini-books HERE, either way have fun!

Check out Kims Gorgeous Creations !!

They are fabulous aren't they... I must admit that I am totally in love with the top one. Go and visit Kims wonderful Blog HERE to see more of her wonderful creations.

Thank you so much to Emma for nominating Kim :)

Ana's African Inspired Jewellery

Ana makes wonderful jewellery but this necklace and earring set is truly inventive - made from a paper bag - (I had to read it twice to make sure!) brought from Africa and folded using Origami she has created a little gem! The necklace also has Macrame knots, beads and plaiting. Amazing what you can create with lots of creativity and imagination. You can see the rest of Ana's work HERE

Scrappin' with Melody!!

I came upon Melody's blog by chance yesterday after visiting a challenge blog and am so glad I did.

There is something for everyone from layouts to button fairies. I loved reading her posts they were such an insight into the lady herself. Take a look at these gorgeous cards and I have also featured one of her layouts - goodness knows how I chose these pictures there was so much beautiful creations.

You can see all of Melody's fantastic work HERE - Talented lady indeed..

Michelles Holiday planner...

I found this while blog surfing last night, in Michelles blog... and I just fell in love with this practical and very beautiful Holiday Planner!!!!

Isn`t it just the coolest thing for us planning addicted???

you`ll find a step by step tutorial on how to make this great planner HERE

CLOSED: Would you like to join the Inspirational Team?

I am looking for several new members to join the Inspirational Team, so if you like to blog hop this would be perfect for you.

I would ask for you to feature at least one creation per week if possible ~ obviously if you find more - all the better ;)

Everyone who joins the Inspiratonal Team will become 'Authors' of the blog...... so if you see a creation on somebody's blog that WOWS and INSPIRES you ~ you would simply email them or post a comment on their blog asking if you could feature one of their creations on Inspirational - It is as simple as that.

Being a team member you would get a fancy 'Inspirational Team Member' banner for your blog like this one (although there is a choice of four)

I would also put a link to your blog in the sidebar.

If you would like to join please leave a comment here with a link to your blog so that I can contact you.

I will announce who the new team members are on 30th November

If you have any questions you can post them here or email julesallain@aol.com :)

Angeliques' Winter Warmers...

Angelique uses the warmest of tones on these autumnal pages. Just perfect for warming the soul on a cold winters day. So make yourself a hot drink, sit down and say aahhhhhh.

To see more of Angeliques beautiful layouts click here:

Sassas fabulous pink Christmas card

I know I featured Sassa before, and not to long ago, but she keeps making these fabulous cards, and I just have to show them to you! :)

Take a look at this fantastic pink Christmas card... Stunning!!!



Take a looke HERE for more details, and other wonderful creations!

Joanne's STUNNING Creations

Well you are in for a treat today look at these beautiful creations!!

Joanne's blog is jam packed full of Inspirational Creations so pop on over and take a look HERE

Calv's Brilliant Paper Wallet

How cool is this???!! I love it ~ so realistic and imagine if you are giving money to your nephews this Christmas... wouldn't this be a fun way of giving it to them

To check out this fantastic creation on Calv's Mishaps in the Making Blog Click HERE

I am very happy to announce that Calv has joined Inspirational Tips, Techniques & Tutorials as an ongoing Contributor and you can see his first amazing 'Blending Distress Ink' Tutorial HERE

Grease is the Word.......!!!

Take a look at this ultra cute card created by Anthonette and inspired by the film "Grease" for the Saturday Cinema Challenge she takes part in - Such an unusual idea for holding tickets or money and wow hasen't she got the jacket made to perfection - Love the zip!

Anthonette's blog has some amazing cards and so beautifully created.

You can visit her gorgeous blog HERE

Hanna's Blog

Have you been to Hanna's blog? I've been enjoying visiting to see her amazing scrapbooking pages!! Check these out -

You can visit Hanna's blog yourself here.

Stamp Talk with Tosh

I just loved Tosh's blog - so many beautiful cards one after the other with gorgeous layers, inking and some really lovely stamps. I thought the card with the cute horse featured here was just great and humourous too!! You can see all of Tosh's creations HERE and there is SO much to see!

Yvonne's Beautiful Creations

Yvonne's blog is quite new but already there are some truly beautiful creations there and is definitely one to follow. Go and see for yourself HERE

Beautiful Creations by Louise Williams

I think you'll agree that these creations are gorgeous and to be honest I could have featured every creation on Louise Williams Blog she is very talented ~ Click HERE to visit :)

Amazing Artwork from Anne

Anne has been featured before on Inspirational but I could not pass these stunningly gorgeous creations by. Anne's style is so unique the work she has created recently is just "awesome" full of beautiful textures with such depth of colour.

You can see all of Anne's artwork HERE - prepare to be amazed at the altered art, canvases and beautiful slide shows to name but a few.

Tara's gorgeous cards

Wow it has been sooooo long since i have posted on inspirational, i have just been soooo busy lately, well i have finally got a few moments to myself to post this wonderful blog and cards for you to oooo and ahhh over :), Tara's cards are just amazing, each of them has so much detail on them and it really is the little things that count as you can see from the wonderful cards which i have posted below for you to see, click HERE for to see more wonderful creations on Tara's blog, enjoy :)

Fantastic Creations by Yanitza Ramos

Beautiful aren't they and if you have been a visitor to Inspirational for some time you will recognise Yanitza as being one of the very first Team Members of Inspirational. Click HERE to visit Yanitza's fabulous 'Papeles y Enredos' Blog

Emma's Gorgeous Altered Puzzle Piece

Isn't this beautiful!!! To see this on Emma's 'Elf Creations' Blog Click HERE and make sure you take a look at her other creations while you are there.. you will definitely be inspired.

Thank you Helena for nominating Emma's lovely creation :)

Check out Nina's blog

I absolutely adore Nina's work which she showcases at her blog - Nina's Kreative Roteloft. Her cards are absolutely exquisite -

You can check out Nina's blog here.

Sharon

Kari's amazing tag cards + template

Wow! You have to take a close look at Kari's amazing tag cards! They are simply stunning and she decorates them truly beautiful! She has also made a template so you can make them yourself.

Here are some other examplesof the tag cards. Make sure you visit Kari's blog to see all the detailed pictures of her tag cards and also her other creations!