Stamping Mindy ....

Fantastic name for a craft blog and lots of  fantastic creations to be seen on her blog!  Mindy is a SAHM to 3 children, and yet she finds the time to make beautiful projects ....

Isn't this soo pretty?  Lots of lovely details.

Now I just adore this one!!

Oh! How I would love to receive a gift set like this!!!

There is even the odd tutorial on Mindy's blog, just look at all that bling! And I love that paper rose!  Mindy has included a link on the left hand side of her blog to help you find her tutorials.  Mindy has lots of photos, both for her tutorials and cards!

Mindy is a DT for numerous companies and after just the little selection that I have shown you, you can see why, be sure to pop over to Stamping Mindy where you will find lots of inspiration!

Helena

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A little heads up.............

I asked Angie Hunt who was featured in the post below if she'd mind sharing her wonderful tutorials on our Tips, Techniques & Tutorials Blog and am delighted that she agreed, Angie has uploaded FIVE videos which include colouring with copic markers and watercolouring with distress inks

Here's a reminder of one of Angie's fantastic creations

Thanks so much Angie, you're a star!

Melissa Sauls Wonderful Valentines....

Before visiting Melissa's In Stamping Mode blog make sure you are sitting comfortably as you will be there a while!! There are so many beautiful creations to look at and also some fantastic Tutorials.

How cute is this chocolate pull box ~ You will find a Tutorial on Melissa's Blog HERE

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!

Take a look at this beauty from Melstampz!!

Mel from Melstampz Blog is no stranger to Inspirational, she has been featured before and her blog is a wonderful source of Inspiration so if you haven't visited before make sure you do today ~ you won't regret it

As soon as I saw this I knew I had to feature it ~ Isn't it amazing!!!

Mel has even posted the template and tutorial so head on over to her blog HERE to find out how you can make your own

Joanne's No Tools Lily Tutorial !!

WOW!!! It doesn't happen often but I'm speechless......luckily my fingers still work so I can type lol ~ isn't this beautiful!!

Joanne from Mainly Flowers Blog has uploaded the tutorial for making your own Lily ~ You can see it HERE or by clicking the banner

Don't forget to check out Joanne's brilliant blog HERE

Lisa's brilliant 'Glitter Masking Technique' Tutorial

What a great card ~ the background is stunning!!

You really have to visit Lisa's Craftstore Junkie Blog she is one talented lady!!

Lisa has been kind enough to post the 'Glitter Masking Technique' Tutorial for us HERE remember everyone if you create something using Lisa's tutorial please leave a comment with a link to your creation ;)

Thank you to Joanne for nominating Lisa :)

Allow me to introduce you to

This blog will feature Tips Techniques & Tutorials from a variety of talented crafters

If you would like to contribute to this blog please email me on tipsandtutorials@gmail.com

The first Tutorial to be featured here is from the amazingly talented Joanne from Mainly Flowers Blog. Here is a photo of one of her gorgeous flowers which she has created using hearts

To see Joannes Tutorial Click the banner :-

To visit Joannes Brilliant Blog Click HERE

Tresa's card keeper book

i love this book so much and what a clever idea, this book is designed to store and organize cards to keep track of birthdays etc it would be great as a gift or just a really pretty way of storing cards for yourself , i want one now lol, Tresa also has a link to a blog with a tutorial on how to make this book for yourself, so to see this make and many others on Tresa's blog then click HERE

Taylors card

isn't this card stunning, i love the way the paper has been positioned to look like a bee hive so clever and whats more Taylor has given a step by step guide to creating this card for yourself, so to check this card out on Taylors blog click HERE, so much inspiration can be found on this blog.

Gillian's Wonderful Knitted Baby Card

What a fabulous card!! Isn't the jumper the cutest especially with the knitting needles I love it. Gillian has even given instructions on her blog so that you can have a go at making one yourself click HERE to see this wonderful card on Gillian's Blog :)

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

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!

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

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.

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

Cute Carrot Box

This adorable carrot box was made by Julia Aston. She shares with you a link to the template and a tutorial on how to put it together. The attention to detail is what really makes this project stand out. You can check out this and more fabulous creations on her blog!

Susie B's Creations

Those of us who frequent the Cricut messageboard are familiar with "Susie B". Whenever a new project is posted by her, people rush to check it out. Everything she does is amazing! Susie is well-known on the boards for the cards she makes using the Gamsol Magic Colored Pencil Technique. The images she colors are stunning! She also has a video tutorial on the technique. Here is an Easter card she made for her granddaughter:

She also does such creative things with her Cuttlebug. (Did you notice the little eggs on that Easter card?) The cards she makes with it are absolutely beautiful. Check out this adorable purse she made with the Swiss Dots embossing folder. Details for this project are in the Cuttlebug gallery on her site, Heart Prints. She also has some really cool Cuttlebug tutorials that are definately worth checking out.

Umbrella ella ella

Wow- that is all I can say about Lauren Meaders card. If you have never been to her blog you can see it here

RUN...do not pass go, do not collect $200 RUN and have a look. Girl has some serious talent!!! I am a Lauren Groupie- and I'm sure you all will be as well.

How cute is this

Julie's Fantastic Card Box with Tutorial

Julie's 'Out To Impress' blog is another that I have followed for a while so I am so happy that Julie has agreed to be featured here.

Isn't this card box stunning!!

Click Here to go to the card box on Julie's blog and click HERE to go to Julie's tutorial to find out how to make your own.

I'd like to say a special thank you to Lay Hoon who nominated this creation :)