Sassy and Sweet - Anna Wight

Isn't this "Prairie Dress" gorgeous!


Anna's Altered Journal

Cute Illustration

Cupcake Pin Cushions

I have just had the best time browsing through Anna's blog - this is one talented lady!

Anna does photography, illustrations, sews and also designs stamp sets for Whippersnapper and in between feeding and nursing animals on their small farm in Texas creates the most gorgeous cards and journals to name but a few.

Her blog has such great stories and videos - I am in awe at her wonderful inspiration and creativity!

I have chosen a wide selection of photos just to show how diverse Anna's crafting world is...

Want to see more? Click HERE - I guarantee you will love it!!

My Time, My Creations, My Stampendence-LAUREN MEADER

Lauren's blog is very inspiring and her creations are amazing!!! So many awesome gift ideas ,too!

Take a look at some of them here, but I suggest you go visit her BLOG to see so much more, some include instructions and links to where to find templates for her creations.
Check out THIS link to find out how to make this!

Stunning work from Yvonne - Yitte!!!

I want to introduce you to Yvonne, aka Yitte. Yvonne can do magic with fabrics, lace, images, stamps and more!!! I'am a great fan of her work and she deserve a place here on the Inspirational blog!


Look and be inspired by her beautiful artwork!

This is so beautiful! I love the vintage look on this one!!!

Yvonne makes also beautiful atc's!!! With the same magic touch she has on all of her art.

Yvonne made this heart very recently. I love the soft look, fabrics and vintage pictures she used!

Do you want to see more beautiful artwork from Yvonne? Just visit her blog here. Let her also know what you think about her amazing work!

Hugs,

Nans xoxo

Amusing Muses

Trawling the net for blogs to give you inspiration, I stumbled across Alberta and Ava's blog: Amusing Muses and fell in love with their quirky take on life, and their gorgeous artwork. Here is what they say about themselves

We're Ava and Alberta: sisters, teachers, and artists. We've been dreaming together since we jumped off our chest of drawers, believing we could fly. Our closet became our spaceship, a magnolia tree our secret castle, and our grandmother's garden our enchanted kingdom. Our mother taught us the joy of creating and the art of nonsense. We learned embroidery on our grandmother's front porch and heard bedtime stories about sirens and gorgons and panthers stalking the woods at midnight. We believe in magic and silliness, in sisters and dreams, in lavender silk dresses and bottle trees, but, most of all, we believe in the strength of the creative spirit. We still believe we can fly.

I think their work speaks for themselves,so please go and have a look, get inspired, and learn to fly!
Jennie

Another stunning gift box

from Kirsten....
I have featured her before, but this gift box just took my breath away and I just had to show you...

Look at these details, the colors and the coloring... amazing work!!!!
Visit her HERE and take a look at this very talented lady's work!

Leslie Miller-Running With Scissors

I am so HAPPY to have found this awesome blog! Leslie's blog, RUNNING WITH SCISSORS is truly a beautiful blog to visit for tons of inspiration!

Here is a little "sampling" of what you can see...

Look at the ribbon on this card! Beautiful!I love this card!

Yummy!!!
She has a tutorial on how to make this COZY COCOA BOX

Her Christmas cards are absolutely gorgeous!!!

Leslie not only shares her lovely creations ,but she tells the readers how she created them and gives great tips, tricks and step-by-step instructions on how she made them.

I know you will definitely NEED to add Leslie's blog to your google reader, or bookmark it. I did! I can't wait to see what she has to share with her readers in the new year!

Getting stylish with Carole..

I have also heard the phrase 'working in Jansonesque' style... and this is one phrase I often use!

I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, as I'm posting this on Christmas Eve.. mainly because I'd forget if I didn't!!

The blog I would like to point you in the direction of this evening belongs to the fantabulous scrapbooker Carole Janson. Carole's work is absolutely fantastic and to say I love it is a very big understatement! I personally had never seen work like it before. I admit I don't do alot of scrapbooking, but the techniques that Carole uses can be adapted to cardmaking - in fact, looking through her blog you may even find the odd card dotted around..

Here are a few of her beautiful layouts

Browsing through Carole's blog, you will also find altered items that have been prettied up!

I don't really know where to start telling you why I love this project - so just observe and love!

Here's the close up. I just absolutely love the way Carole layers up the flowers and 3D elements in her designs.

Calvin's Christmas home....

Well it wouldn't be Christmas without a tree would it? This rather cute mouse is the wonderful creation of Maddy who has also made him a new home to move into...

This isn't Maddy's first appearance on Inspirational and I'm sure it won't be her last. Please visit her blog her see the rest of Calvin's Christmas story and her other stunning creations.

Amazing Creations from Jen Crossley

WOW !!

I love these beautiful creations!!

To see more of the very talented Jen Crossleys work go and check out her blog HERE

Wonderful Digital Layouts...

Gabs blog is just brimming with amazing digital layouts. Wonderful creativity and amazing digi-kits. There were so much pictures to choose from it was so hard deciding which ones to feature.

Oh! how I wish I could get to grips with digital crafting!!

Click HERE to see her amazing digi world of fantastic layouts.

Beads' Bangles and Books

I stumbled across Jan's blog Beads bangles and books the other day and was blown away by her beautiful Jewellery pieces and thought i would share them with you, Jan has lots of beautiful work on her blog not just Jewellery so pop on over there and have a look.

Delightful to look at . . .

. . . and I'm sure they would be lovely to own! These adorable cards by Sarah are just precious!

This pink and brown card is especially cute, and I'm really partial to that wonderful pink felt border!

Don't you just love this birthday card with the spring-y colors and layers with stitching? It would be such a treat to receive!

How elegant is this one in the robins egg blue and brown?

And my favorite of all is this adorable card with the birdies and all those tiny buttons across the bottom. Gotta love that big pink bow, too!

To see more of Sarah's creations, you can visit her blog, found HERE. Blessings everyone! Becky

Jody's Paper Doll Party

Jody has done this wonderful project using new stamps called "Isabelle Paper Dolls".

Her two daughters loved joining in too - it's perfect for little girls dressing up their stamped dolls!

Jody decorated the tin beautifully and the inside is a little girls paradise - full of different little outfits "hung up" by magnets and ready to wear!!

Jody's blog has fantastic cards and if you love sewing you are in the right place, she has some great tutorials too.. such a talented lady...

Click HERE to see her fantastic blog

Magpie's Nest

I came across Patty's blog whilst surfing early this morning - and really fell in love with this postcard she did. Head on over to Patty's blog here to find inspiration in her art and in her gorgeous photographs of where she lives.

Fiona

An Inspiration to Me - Danielle Lounds

Good Morning Everyone!

I've been wanting to display this lady's wonderful work for a few days now, but I have been absolutely snowed under with work, and I couldn't find a minute. Well, now I need a break, so I've taken the opportunity to show you an amazing Blog, by an amazing stamper - Danielle Lounds!

Her blog is called Fat Cat Stamper and I just know that when I go to her blog I will like everything I see - I'm never disappointed. I love her attention to detail and the finish and professionalism of her cards is second to none, you'll never find a wonky greeting or foam pad showing on her cards! These cards are just some of Danielle's more recent work.

Thanks Danielle for allowing me to share your work with those that haven't found you yet. You truly are inspirational!

Can I take this opportunity to wish all readers of Inspriational a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Love, Clare x

Because I'm Me quilt

Jody of Because I'm Me made this totally adorable quilt.
I'm especially impressed with the fun way she continued some of the bricks from the front design on the back. Why not have a back that's as lovely as the front? I love these colors, and I'm really hopeing this easy, but darling quilt pushes someone over the edge into quilting. You really would be the star of the baby shower with a quilt like this.

Speaking of babies Jody also has a new baby over on her blog, so don't miss seeing that. The baby is even MORE adorable than this quilt!

Louise's stunning 'ocean treasure'.

Isn't this altered matchbox just stunning! Louise's blog is one of my favourite places to stop for inspiration and her creative passion never ceases to amaze me. Click here to see her beautiful canvases and other amazing altered items.

Scrap-tastic!!!

Hi everyone.

I wanted to share this brilliant scrapbooker and cardmaker with you last week, but I haven't been very well. Anyway... here it is at last.. lol.

This fantastic blog belongs to the lovely Lythan. For me, as a person who has lots of empty scrapbooks and no pages in them, this is a site I often go to to look for inspiration.

Lythan is a great cardmaker too - which is why I am nominating this site today. Her craft talents are extraordinary. Lythan's use of papers, journalling, doodling combine to make a perfect page or card.

I just love the colours on this layout. They are bright, but not too overpowering. The different textures on this page are great too! Just look at the doodling! Fantastic!

This page is the one that inspires me most! There are more details on Lythan's blog on how to create the photograph effect. I just absolutely adore it!

I hope you go and take a look at this great blog .. although, be warned, you will need to fill up your pot of tea before you start! There are a few years worth of entries to help you spend your day browsing and 'aaahh-ing'

Thank you so much to Lythan for letting me feature her work.

Love to all,

Jo x

Wonderful Ice Skate Card

As soon as I saw this card, I knew that it had to be featured here, I just love it, and I am sure you will too, the attention to detail is amazing, and as for that fluffy white trim - WOW. This is the work of the very talented Lillie, see more of her work HERE.

Fatma's Alternative Christmas!!!

Fatma is well known in the mixed media arena.. her blog is crammed full of eye catching amazing work. Her range of stamps, techniques and gorgeous backgrounds are just awesome. I have chosen these three cards which give an alternative and humourous slant to Christmas - I loved them!!!!

The first card made me smile from ear to ear - Fatma made it for TGIF challenge with the theme "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"!!!!

If you like mixed media then Fatma's blog is a must see - Click HERE to see the rest of her wonderful creations..

Jen's Fantastic Blog

I recently found Jen Del Muro's blog and love looking through all of the inspiring art work Jen has created. Check out some of her cards - You can see plenty more of Jen's beautiful work at her blog i{heart}2 stamp.

Petras stunning pop-up card

No one makes pop up cards like Petra, that I know of!
Her detailing and coloring makes the perfect pop up cards. This one she made for an article in stampARTic, and I`m so happy to get to show this card to you.

Visit Petra HERE and take a look at her fabulous cards!

Check out Shelly's Wonderful Creations

They are fantastic aren't they!! Click HERE to visit Shellys brilliant blog

Thank you Joanne for nominating Shelly :)

Molly Speaks......

And now for something a bit different......

While blog hopping yesterday I came upon Molly's thought provoking and wonderful blog "Her Speak" and saw this amazing charcoal self portrait - very striking and haunting - I'm sure Molly won't mind me saying...

Molly is a fine art student and creates amazing pieces - take a look at this Copper Collar - stunning artwork which she says was inspired by historical costumes and Planet Earth.

I loved reading Molly's posts describing how each project was developed.

If you want to see more of Molly's work - click HERE

Kim's Vintage Christmas

In the interest of full disclosure I should tell you that Kim is one of my very best friends. But that is NOT why I'm featuring her today!

LOOK:

I was BLOWN AWAY when I visited her blog today and saw these vintage Christmas Cards. I really can't stop looking at them. Kim used artwork she found in a thrift store to make these. I'm totally blown away. I'll admit I rarely think to look for artwork to use like this. And she added just the right embelishments to really make each one delicious.

To see more from Kim (You won't believe this snowman she did yesterday) check out her blog Running On Ink.

and if anyone sees a collection of art like this at their thrift store I'd like you to buy it for me! haha.

Floliescrap does it again!!!

For a moment or two I was speechless when I saw this stunning creation yesterday, because during my travels through numerous blogs I have seen many a beautiful birdhouse, however none of them are in this league!

Floliescrap has carefully crafted the most exquisite altered birdhouse I have ever seen. Her detailing is incredible and her paper-crafting techniques are aspirational.

To see more detailed photographs and a list of products used visit Floliescrap HERE and prepare to be amazed!!

Anitas Fabulous Castle

Anita made a castle-card for her nieces birthday! Isn't this the most precious thing a little princess can get?

Look at the details and the coloring, once again Anita amazes me with her work of art!
Visit Anita HERE to see more of her beautiful cards!





Some details:

Sorry another post so quickly .....

I had contacted two crafters for the permission to feature their work, both answered back today and I couldn't choose who to feature so I am featuring both!

I love all the details that Deb includes in her cards from stitching to charms to wonderful images and layering. All of her images are perfectly coloured. It is a pleasure to visit her blog.

Go visit Deb's blog at Crafty Card-i higgins and say hi!

Mmmmh Carla's wonderful blog

Be prepared to be amazed, I know I am!

Carla makes the most beautiful cards and layouts! I will let these photos do the talking .....

These are just a little taster of the wonderful projects that Carla has made. Go visit her blog at Moralia's Weblog.

Could I have some feedback please.....

Hello everyone

I have received a lovely email from one of Inspirational's readers and have taken her comments on board and feel that I should give you all the option to give me some feedback

Are you happy with the content of this blog?

Would you like to see more of a certain craft featured? Maybe Art Blogs, Sewing Blogs etc......

Please leave a comment and let me know your thoughts and feel free to link to any blogs that you would like to see featured especially if they are different to the normal crafts we feature and I will definitely check them out

Julie x

A merry little Christmas-time

Wow! There's nothing more I can say about this blog...

I have been a fan of Marlene's for quite a while now, so I was honoured when she said I could feature her on here. You can always guarantee to be inspired by one of her projects.

I absolutely love this card because of the colours - so Christmassy and everything co-ordinates.

Again, the colours on this card coordinate so well. The different elements are great aswell and the colouring.. well, what can I say? Just look at his little cheeks!

Last but not least.. jewellery. Another thing I love to do when I get the chance, but mine never look like this.

A lady of many talents, I'm sure you'll agree! So go take a look over at Marlene's blog to get your inspiration flowing.. Enjoy!

Love Jo x

Emma's Stunning Cards

How fantastic are these cards!!

When you head on over to Emma's 'Stamp Addict' Blog you will find that all of her creations are inspirational

Click HERE to visit Emma's Blog :)

A Delightful Discovery

I discovered Cindy's blog "The Creative Closet" just a few weeks ago, and I immediately loved her gorgeous creations and the sweet way she tells about everything she's posting, and about what's going on in her life. The card that really got my attention was this one >>>

At first glance it looks so simple and elegant, but when you start looking at all the elements and layers, you soon realize it's not as simple as all that! My favorite thing is the recurring pearls throughout, and how they pick up on the 'swiss dots' embossed paper.

Another favorte is this sweet little thing >>>

Don't you just love that precious stamp, and the colors she used throughout? And I love the vintage ribbon she used as well, and how she placed it. Just precious!

And this next one is amazing! Who wouldn't be thrilled to receive this in the mail >>>

The adorable little girl with the large flower, all the layering and textures Cindy uses, and I just love those smooth gems that are scattered aroud the card - all of these elements add up to on gorgeous card!

And lastly, this card wasn't in my plans to post on here today, but it was just up on her blog this morning, and it's cute as can be! Don't you agree? >>>


All those layers and textures and stripes and dots ad checks and everything just pop, and match so well with the cute cat stamp she used. I love it!

That's it from me for today, so it's on to reading more blogs to see what I can share with you next. Everyone have a blessed week! Becky

Perfectly Classy.

I thought I would give you all chance to take a peek at a blog I often look at for Inspiration. This blog belongs to Adele, who is an amazing person with two lovely young children - one of whom has Downs Syndrome.

I know Adele says she has been featured on the Inspirational site before, but I reckon her work is still worth acknowledging... Enjoy!

 This card is just so pretty. I love how the patterns and colours come together.

There is such an eye for detail on all of Adele's work, I'm sure you'll all agree.

I absolutely fell in love with these two cards..

To see more of Adele's great work, visit here.. I'm sure you won't be disappointed!

Love Jo xx

DEANNA DUZ ART

I came across this blog today and thought that it would be an awesome blog to feature!!!

Her name is DeAnna Bray and her blog is called DeAnna Duz Art. Isn't that a great blog name!!

Her artwork is AMAZING!!! Take a look at a sampling that I grabbed from her blog! You have got to go check out her blog yourself to see EVERYTHING!!! You'll love it!!!

I'll leave you with THIS link to take a look at this CUTE card she made!!!! :O)

Have a happy Monday!!!

Deanne

Festive Fun!

Take a look at these gorgeous cuties. I just loved this trio of Snowmen and the rich festive colours Katarina has used AND the images have not been stamped but lovingly traced, drawn over and watercoloured all from a Pattern - Amazing work which must take such time to create but aren't they stunning! I just love the distressing and depth of colour...

Please take time to browse Katarina's lovely blog she has some fantastic creations ...

Click HERE to see lots more..

First post and beautiful artwork from Rini Boer!

This is my 1st post on the Inspirational blog. I like to say thanks to Julie for asking me be part of the Inspirational team. And i like to say thanks to all the sweet reactions on my blog!!! I love to be part of this great team and i hope to share much beautiful art with you all!

First, meet Rini Boer from Catharina's Love. I love Rini's art, and i'am a great fan! She can do magic with stamps, fabric's, paint and paper!



I just love this fabric hanger! Rini has a love for fabric's and she shows it in her beautiful artwork!




This is a little "friendship pillow". It looks so soft and beautiful!!!

Rini can do magic with paper also. These little house's are little pieces of art!

Rini love's nature, especially the sea and birds. This beautiful fabric hanger reprecents a feeling of freedom. Do you fall for Rini's artwork too? Go see some more beautiful artwork here and say "hi" to Rini!

Hugs,

Nans xoxo

Sue's fab LO

I just love the depth to this LO & the bold colours against the subdued background. You can see more of Sue's designs on her blog.

Gillian's Blog

Hi, This is my first post for Inspirational, and I am honoured that Julie asked me to be a member. I hope to find you unusual blogs and one's that are worthy of visting. Gillian loves mixed media and you can see it in her work. I have added a couple of pictures from older posts too.

Absolutely adore this piece which is from an older post.

Blog hop over to Gillian's inspiring place, and say hello

Jennie x

I love visiting Cammie's blog and seeing her awesome work. I especially loved this card -

The colours are very pretty and all the extra texture appeals to me!! You can check out Cammies other work at her blog here. Here's another one of her fabulous cards -

Chris' Fantastic Blog.

I was stumbling around blogs, as you do, when I came upon a post that featured cards entered into a sketch challenge. Even from the small thumbnail picture, I knew the card was fantastic. So I clicked on the name below it and WOW! I was taken straight to a wonderland of fantastic and stunning work.

The creator of this blog is a lady called Chris and the name of her blog is Sketching Stamper. Not only is she a talented card maker, but also an amazing artist - she designs the Kadoodle stamp Collection for the Craft Barn in Surrey, and is guest designer for Spiral Whisper. Just take a look at her amazing creations and you'll see why.

At the Moment she is offering a free baubles sketch download that you can colour and use on your cards, it's this design here...

Of course, it's for personal use only, and Chris would love to hear from you if you've used it so she can take a look.

Why don't you pop over to Chris' blog now - you won't be dispappointed! Thanks so much for letting me feature you, Chris!

Love, Clare x

All things bright and colourful..

Hi everyone..

This is my first post as a newbie on the team. Thank you all for making me feel welcome. I was honoured to be asked to be part of this fantastic site, and I hope to do you all proud and find you some fantastic creations to share.

I decided today that I would love to share this blog with you all, because I am sure you will love it just as much as me. It belongs to Marcea and the projects on here are so bright and colourful, it was a real pleasure to browse through.. Enjoy!

Thank you Marcea for letting me feature you as my very first offering on this site.

I just absolutely love this card.. so bright, colourful and Christmassy!

Take care all,

Love Jo xx

Skye MJ

I came across this ladies blog a few days ago, and I love how she creates her layouts.

There is quite a lot on the pages but the pages never seem to be "busy", and everytime you look you see something new!

Pop by her blog Skye MJ and say hi!

Fat Orange Cat Inspires Me.

Ok if you read your blogs in Reader you may know about this, blogs that when you see they have posts you get a little excited. Sit up straight. Get ready for some serious, get off your butt and make something inspiration. You know the ones? Well for me right now it's all about Fat Orange Cat.
Look at some of these sewing projects. As if applique guitars wasn't enough, look at this vintage feel lining! (and hot model, I need some hot models for my stuff)

Then there is this adorable apron. With a star on it! Don't feel the guitars and stars? No fear, she's got tons of these, with tons of patterns, atomic looking ones, doggies, all sorts. :)

Then there is this bag. I LOVE this bag. It's so not big enough for me with all the crap I have to carry but I dream of some day not having to carry diapers and extra toys and snacks and so on and instead carrying this super perfect bag. (Karyn makes them in a bunch of colors)

Oh look! Chicken print inside! This actually DIRECTLY inspires me to make bags that are solid or muted on the outside then just go funky on the inside. This bag has also inspired the several yards of corduroy I currently own.

There is more! She makes baby bibs too. It's all darling just like these. I love the funky look. Swoon~~

Thanks Karyn for letting me share your blog and your work here.

CREATING MY EVERYDAY by Staci Taylor

Wow! I was so excited when I read Julie's email asking if I'd like to be on the team! I had to read it a couple of times for it to even sink in! :o)

I have a beautiful blog to share with you today! It's called CREATING MY EVERYDAY by Staci Taylor.Here's what Staci says about herself on her blog:

"I am a wife and mommy to two amazing kiddos, and I am hopelessly addicted to this scrapbooking thing. "

I found Staci's blog a few days ago and was so in AWE of her beautiful layouts.And she just doesn't do layouts! Look, here are some samples of her wonderful creations.
So, let me tell you, you have GOT to see Staci's blog for yourself!

Oh and look at what she made here.Is your mouth watering now???

Click on the pic to find out how to make this delicious trifle.

Drop by and give Staci a visit!

Thanks,

DEANNE

First Post from Little Old Me and Introducing Renee Van Stralen

This is my first post as new team member here on Inspirational, so it's a great opportunity to say hi! I'm so honoured to have been asked to do this, and now I have the perfect excuse for surfing the blog waves into the early hours of the morning!

This also gives me the opportunity to introduce you all to the fantastic work of Renee Van Stralen. This woman is amazing! She has 5 children aged between 8 years and 9 months and still has time to make the most stunning creations. She calls her blog 'Stamping for Sanity'! and I just love that title.

I love looking at Renee's blog, because I know that every day there will be something on there that I will adore. Have a look here at some of her recent work, and why not check out Renee's blog to discover more delights!

love and best wishes,

Clare x

First Post, and Showcasing "Danni's Doodles"

Hello to all of you 'inspirational' people! I was so honored and so surprised to get Julie's invitation to join the team! I'm looking forward to scouring all 'blogdom' looking for special creations made by special people to showcase here.

My first post is just such a special person! Her name is Danni, and her blog is written in such a sweet tone, and her creations are just beautiful - most are simple, yet stunning!!! Take a look here, and I'm sure she would love to have you pay her blog a visit and check it out some time!

Advent Calendar

Noel Card

Star Card

Grapevine Wreaths

I hope you'll agree with me that her creations are just lovely! Thanks for visiting, and keep creating all those lovely 'inspirations' for us to find and feature! Blessings, Becky

Joining the Inspirational Team are.......

In no particular order:-

Clare

Jennie
Emma
Deanne
Helena
Jo
Nancy
Becky

Please click on the names to visit their FAB blogs and say hi.

They will be searching blogland for inspirational creations to feature

Welcome to the team ladies :)

Julie x

Hello Everyone!

Julie has asked me to be part of this fantastic blog, I am so honoured and couldn't wait to start posting, lol!!!

I am going to start by showcasing Claudia Rose's fantastic work . I have been following her blog for awhile now, and her cards always amaze me.

I also love how Claudia Rose takes the time to decorate the inside of the cards too.

Claudia Rose makes beautiful Christmas cards such as this one, I love the vintage feel to this card

Claudia Rose recently held a blog candy on her blog and this is what the lucky winner got, a beautifully altered tin with all this scrummy stash inside, along with the following card!

Go to Claudia Rose's blog Pretty Pressings and say Hi

Bibbis beautiful box

Bibbi has the most amazing projects in her blog. She does magic with colors and details, and I always stay for a long time when visiting her.


Look at this box...Just stunning:





Go visit Bibbi HERE and get inspired