Inspired Me 411

I love making little mini album cards and booklets. When I saw Heidi Swapp had a pocket card class called "Surprise Inside" I had to try it. This project has several cards that fit into each other housed inside an envelope pocket. I had never seen anything like this and took her class. I enjoyed learning to make the various shapes of cards and loved how it turned out.  Here is a video tutorial I made and some pictures of a second one I created. So fun!  Aren't these adorable? I enjoyed it so much, I may make another one. Hope you will give it a try, too. Have a nice day and thanks for stopping by.

Happy Spring! If you are looking for some fun activities to join, check out these two, fun online events. Crochet Blanket Summit March 30-April 2, 2026 Hosted By: Knitting with Chopsticks The site says, "Join us for the Crochet Blanket Summit, and learn from 20+ crochet designers how to gain the inspiration, confidence and skills to dream up & stitch your next crochet blanket project." Sketchbook Revival Hosted By: Karen Abend April 11-21, 2026 This 11 day event will have over 30 instructors offering art tips. tricks and inspiration. Looks like a great event. I hope you can attend one of these events. Subscribe to my newsletter so you can be informed about more events and craft inspiration. Take care and have fun crafting!

Happy National Craft Month!!! I love arts and crafts and so happy to see that March is dedicated to the art forms. Here at Inspired Me 411, I celebrate this occasion everyday. This site was created in honor of all the crafts that have brought me and many others joy and comfort over the years. This month would be a good month to take your craft to the next level by learning something new. If you don't have a craft, start exploring some fun options. Also, subscribe to this site to keep up with all the resources and events I find. I wasn't interested in arts and crafts most of my life but in 2006, I was having some challenges and this openned the door to a whole new world that has been my passion ever since. Read about my journey into arts and crafts  HERE . Tips for finding a craft you'll love Consider your lifestyle- If you are a homebody or an outdoorsy type , this will help you find a craft. For example, if you are like being outside try gardening, taking a class or exerc...