Stamping Class - February 2012 - We had sooo much fun

Sorry for not posting but it has been a manic few weeks here at Inspire Creationz towers.....  I just have to share with you some of the projects made at our stamping class at Belgrave Hall on Saturday.  I can honestly say we have a very talented group and we had sooooo much fun.  No one left the class with clean hands - a sign that everyone was enjoying themselves:



What I love about our classes is that we give samples of the cards and layouts and then everyone makes them but with their own twist - it is so good good to see everyone's unique pieces of work.

Pop back soon to hear about our adventures at "Stitches" 2012 - lots more news for you

xxxx

A Stampin Up Butterfly Card for the Birthday Girl and a few more......

It was my Mum's Birthday this week and wanted to make a card for her using the Hope stamps from Stampin Up so I had a play.  I really wanted to keep the card simple but elegant and really pleased how this has turned out.  I love that the purple stamp works really well with the paper.  Also, not a great photo but the Butterfly is decoupages so that the top stamp has its winds folded out - such as beautiful stamp!!!!!!  I loved it so much that I could not stop there - card 2

Card 3....

All really simple and quick to make - will certainly be making more of these - pop back in a few days for more card ideas as I am now on a roll....

Claire xxx

Birthday Card Quick Make... Glad I Got Organised!

Really quick make this morning as I suddenly realised that I needed to get a card in the post today if it was to arrive on time.  A few weeks ago I couldn't think what to make so I spent the evening stamping sheets of designs that I use most often so they were ready for when I needed them - and I am so glad I did!!!!!!

For this card I layered a design sheet onto orange card and then cut out extra pieces to decoupage up to create a raised effect and really like how this has turned out.

Please pop back soon

xxx

Single Layered Card - I am converted!!!!

Right from the start I have to say I cannot take credit for the design of this card - that pleasure goes to Jennifer McGuire.  Whilst watching a few videos on YouTube I came across this fab tutorial and as I had the stamps that were used, I just had to have a play and can honestly say I am converted to single layered cards.  You can watch the video here - http://youtu.be/00LS67zJY_8

This simple card really does look beautiful.  I have used crystal stickles rather than glitter - but the effect is just the same and when the light hits the sparkles it really looks special.  I am going to be making more of these.  The raised border around the stamp was created using the hougie board - simple but effective.  Just need to practise my colouring skills more :-)

Happy Crafting xxx

I

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