Many of us need inspiring in our crafting lives from time to time and what better way than to get together with other people who are like minded and share. Some of us aren’t lucky enough to know local people who they can share their hobby with so we turn to the online world. This is where we find Little Light Studio.

Brought to us by the talented Kayla Aimee and Wilna Furstenberg, this brand new website brings together a whole group of talented intructors to inspire and teach us new techniques and ideas.

Some of the current and upcoming classes include Love Digital, Get it Write and Beginner’s Guide to Digital Photography. So whether you enjoy digital or paper scrapbooking, photography, hybrid or any other form of papercrafting there’s something to help everyone.

As well as the online classes, the blog is full of inspirational pictures and words. There is a community where you can talk to fellow crafters, discuss both your hobby and a gallery where you can look at and post up your projects.

Why not go over and take a look at the freebie classes already on the website to give you a taste of what’s to come.

If you haven’t come across “Papertrey Ink” before then you are definately missing out. This fab company releases numerous new stamp design sets on the 15th of each calender month. There really is something for everyone.

The brand new 2010 design team has just been anounced and right now they are all taking part in various competitions and challenges for all of us to play along with and be in with a chance to win big time.

“Papertrey Ink” are an American company who take pride in designing simple but versatile images that can be used again and again. I was lucky enough to recieve a bundle of “PTI” goodies for Christmas so I was a very happy bunny on Christmas morning.

Here are some examples of what you can make using “Papertrey Ink” Stamps:

For this card I used: “Around and About Sentiments” stamp set.

Here I used: “In Bloom” this has to be my favourite set!

To create these I used: “Winter Swirls“.

Not only did I use the “Around and About sentiment” set here but also “Simple Valentine” papers to create these gorgeous flowers.

One thing to mention about “Papertrey Ink” is that the whole range co-ordinates perfectly thanks to their “Perfect Match“. Not only can you buy cardstock, ink and buttons but also ribbon in various textures and designs. You can enjoy  “Aqua Mist”, “Sweet Blush”, “Lemon Tart” and “Plum Pudding” to mention but a few.

With each release also comes a new paper pad and the lovely people at “PTI” are so thoughtful they actually give you the chance to “try before you buy”. Click here to view each paper pad released to download free samples.

If you enjoy these products don’t forget to check out “Nichole Heady’s” blog, the lady behind this whole venture. Here you’ll find news, updates, free downloads and bucket loads of inspiration. Every month the new release will take place on the 15th and you’ll be able to find out all about it before it goes live with sneaky peeks galore!

If you enjoy taking part in challenges then do check out “A Passion for Papertrey” challenge blog which is run by two very talented crafters “Kate Lewis & Amy Wanford“. Take part in fortnightly challenges and win.

So what are you waiting for, if you’ve not yet discovered “Papertrey Ink” pop on over now, you’d better grab a cuppa first