New Year, New Class - Double Tri-Shutter Cards

Our classes started back yesterday after the Christmas break and I have to say it was good to get back!  Fab to see everyone again and also good to meet our new crafters - a perfect way to spend Saturday afternoon!!!!

We started the class off by making a single tri-shutter card using the amazing First Edition Isabella & New Leaf papers.

Once completed, we then moved on to the double tri-shutter cards which are just perfect for that special occasion.  These cards are pure luxury and will be making lots more!

Details of our classes can be found on our website - http://www.inspirecreationz.com/shop/department/events/

I hope you enjoy xxxx



Pure Elegance ....... Parisian Birthday Cards

Happy New Year!!

Sorry for not posting for a while - we have taken delivery of lots of new stock which has taken up our time.  As soon as the boxes arrive, we really cannot wait to get stuck in.

I have been seeing lots of cards made with a Parisian theme and wanted to have a play with my stamps and new papers.  I just love the black & cream colour scheme which works really well with the black ink of the stamp.  I am certainly going to be making lots more cards using this theme.  Once I had made the card I just had to make a co-ordinating gift tag to go with it...

Close up of the card..

xxx

Wishing Everyone a Happy New Year - Here's to a Crafty 2012!!

Well New Years Eve is upon us and very shortly we will be celebrating with a glass or two to see in the New Year.  But first we wanted to take a quick look back over the year as 2011 has been a momentous year for Inspire Creationz. 

Firstly, we were able to launch our craft classes in our new workshop inside the grounds of Belgrave Hall, Leicester.  These classes have proved really popular and quite a few classes for early 2012 are already fully booked.  We really have a good group of supporters that have helped to shape the classes and without this support this new venture may not have worked - THANK YOU everyone!

Secondly, we were also able to open our shop inside Leicester Indoor Market (Floor 3 C10).  Offering cardmaking and scrapbooking supplies.  Again, a big THANK YOU to our loyal customer base that has helped see our product ranges expand no end!!!!

Here is to a really crafty 2012 - we have lots more plans ready to launch and "things can only get better"!!!!

Happy New Year xxxx

Handmade Wooden Heart Decorations - The Snowman

Evening All,

Quick post tonight, just wanted to share with you this handmade Wooden Snowman Heart decoration I have made for our new shop.  When I saw these hearts I just knew what I wanted to make and the Snowman Decoupage & Papers & Ribbon works wonders.  I have bought more hearts so will be making lots more to sell in our shop as we now have a dedicated handmade gifts area.  I will post pictures soon

Sharon xxx

Inspire Creationz Moves into Larger Shop - C10 Leicester Indoor Market

Hello All,

Sorry for not posting but we have some really exciting news - we have now opened our new shop inside Leicester Indoor Market - C10.  On Saturday, we decorated the space, our husbands built shelving and stock was transferred over in just over 5 hours!!  We were all exhausted but it was really worth it.

We started trading from the market in October with a small stall to test the water and were delighted how busy we became very quickly with lots of loyal customers.  As the weeks progressed we felt that the space was not big enough for our plans and were very fortunate that the shop opposite became empty - FATE..

Our new shop will allow us to offer demonstrations & classes, sell handmade gifts and cards as well as vastly expanding our product ranges to include Tim Holtz, Pro-Markers, Kaisercraft, Echo Park, 7Gypsies and lots lots more...  The new Kaisercraft tag pads are amazing!

If you are in Leicester or are passing, please come and say hello.  We are on the 3rd Floor, C10 and offer a loyalty card for our customers.

xxx

Quick Christmas Cards - Still Need to Make Lots More..

Hello,

Where has the time gone - only 14 days left before Christmas and now on a mad card making frenzy.  I always leave cards until late as I seem to get more inspiration that way but there is really not many more posting days left.

I just love the leaf stamp that I used to make these wreaths for the centre of the cards and just by adding different backing papers and bazzill card can really make each card different.  Better get back to it, please pop back soon

xxx

Another use for French Foliage stamps... Christmas Cards

Another Christmas card made with my favourite stamps at the minute - "Stampin Up French Foliage" - this set is AMAZING  as it is really versatile - a must for crafters.  see post below for an autumnal card made with the same stamps. 

This week has been really busy at Inspire Creationz - lots of web orders coming in, lots of new people visiting our craft stall at Leicester Indoor Market and planning has already begun on our classes for 2012 - a big thank you to all our customers

xxx

Fabric Hearts - more sewing treats made this week

Really busy day today with orders to get out, a trip to the gym and a determination to get my sewing machine out again.  Just loving these easy to make heart bookmarks at the minute and have made over 8 now in all different colours and patterns - will load some pics shortly.

What has made these so much easier is my new Sizzix Heart Nesties - lots of different size hearts which when used on the Bigshot also cuts fabric :-) - so much easier and not reliant upon by drawing skills - just perfect.

Better get cracking, my son has asked for an Alien Cushion so need to cut out the pieces and finish the last few hearts before school finishes.

C xxx

More Stamping Fun - French Foliage



Last Saturday we held our last crop Session of the year and thought I would try out my new Stampin Up French Foliage Stamps whilst I had the opportunity.  If I am honest, when the new catalogue came out I really was not keen on these stamps.  It was only when I started to see cards and projects made with them that it gave me the inspiration to see the flexibility this set has to offer.

I am really pleased with how this turned out and have already made lots of backing papers (inside of the card) ready for future projects which I will list soon - please pop back soon for more cardmaking inspiration...

xxx

More Stamping Fun with Masks - Xmas Hedgehogs...

Morning All,

I just love Sunday mornings - Coffee, Sunday Papers and a little time to craft for blog - just perfect. 

Thought I would share this stamping quick make with you.  I just love this card as it is so simple and allows me to use the masking technique with the stamp to get that triple effect.  I have then used gold Stickles to highlight the Hedgehog spines and stars - finished off with mirri card and multi-coloured ribbon.Stamping

I hope you enjoy...