Why do we make cards, gifts, craft or art?

Is it to see a special face express sheer delight?
Is it to make those precious moments and celebrations in life so memorable?
Maybe it’s just for fun, and creative expression.
Maybe it’s a quiet hour on your own, or a social time with your family, friends or children.
What we do know is, that handmade cards or papercrafted gifts are highly treasured items.
Being a token of your love and creativity – which will take pride of place on every mantelpiece.
With all this in mind we have created the Inspire Me Papers collections which ‘lets you make the difference”.
At Inspire Me we love paper!

We have traveled the world searching for beautiful papers to create a mouthwatering series of unique collections. Especially developed with simplicity and creativity in mind – whether you’re a beginner or experienced card maker or paper crafter.
We believe that choosing the right paper type and colour is key to your designs success. Our collections are organised into an easy to use system, to help make your choices easier but designed to let your imagination run wild!
The collections feature more than 900 high quality products, in over 100 colours in the most stunning finishes and embossings. The full range of Inspire Me Papers is coming soon! Please register now to be the first to know when our online shop opens.
Who are Inspire Me Papers?
Inspire Me Papers is a division of GFSmith, Europe’s leading creative paper company.
With over 100 years of being passionate about paper and unrivalled customer care.
Inspire Me wants you to be inspired and for you to inspire us.
You can contact us at - inspireme 'at' inspiremepapers.co.uk
Call us on – 0845 120 0155
Write to us at - Inspire Me Papers, Lockwood Street, Hull HU2 OHL

Comments (17)
Loved the freebie papers, but it's a bit naughty to tempt all of the UK's paper addicts before you open your site. Bought the magazine, removed the free papers (still in the car at this point) raced home switched on the PC found your site but couldn't buy anything, how frustrating is that! Still.... gives me something to look forward to... Congratulations and many thanks for the great papers. Regards lesley
Posted by Lesley | March 10, 2007 7:49 PM
Posted on March 10, 2007 19:49
Have just registered after seeing the link on the papercraft inspirations website. My friend and I are setting up a new craft club here in Gibraltar and love making cards. Looking forward to your online shop opening so we can add you to our list of contacts for our members! Many thanks.
Posted by Gill | February 26, 2007 3:17 PM
Posted on February 26, 2007 15:17
Finally got time to register and view your site, looks good, but having a problem downloading papers as seen in this months mag. Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong?
Cathy
Posted by Cathy | February 25, 2007 9:58 PM
Posted on February 25, 2007 21:58
hya
just been browsing ..cant wait... i am so excited to see the wonderful jewels of coloured card and paper you are intending to tempt us with... keep us informed and let us know when we can get hold of your wares... Carol
Posted by carol | February 24, 2007 6:00 PM
Posted on February 24, 2007 18:00
Hopeless with computing but I have worked out how to shop with one ! I am a greedy collector of papers and get quite disgruntled when I have to give some up for the kid's school projects ! I'm feeling some "paper withdrawal right now so I hope there's a paper pack spare for me ? Will watch the site with interest... lily.
Posted by lily | February 20, 2007 2:44 PM
Posted on February 20, 2007 14:44
i bought this months issue of paper craft and when i opened it and found the paper from yourselves i thought wow what value for money this month.. the papers are fab and i will definately be purchasing many others from you in the future.. i would be very greatful if you could let me know when your shop opens ill get my hubby's card at the ready!! lol.i hope i win more paper now!!
thanks again jane 23.
Posted by janey | February 20, 2007 10:44 AM
Posted on February 20, 2007 10:44
I'm a recent convert to card making and really believe that beautiful papers make all the difference. I have the latest issue of Papercraft Inspirations and saw your advert. I registered on Sunday and can't wait for your online shop to go live. Are some of the downloadable papers in March's issue yours? They're lovely and have already been put to good use!
Posted by Ros | February 19, 2007 7:24 PM
Posted on February 19, 2007 19:24
Just seen you in Papercraft Inspirations Magazine, March issue.
Will not be able to see you at the Stitch and Craft show Olympia, London. Hopefully will catch you at another show. Keep me posted on dates.
Geraldine
p.s. Good luck with Biggest-ever birthday card, will send my flowers to Papercraft inspiration.
Posted by geraldine | February 19, 2007 12:09 PM
Posted on February 19, 2007 12:09
Hi there, good luck with the launch. I am really looking forward to what you have to offer
Posted by Bridget O'Sullivan | February 18, 2007 9:26 PM
Posted on February 18, 2007 21:26
What a temptation to become involved in another craft. I was unable to resist the magazine when shopping yesterday - and am now waiting for your site to go fully live so that I can indulge myself.
Posted by Jennie Meadows | February 18, 2007 5:43 PM
Posted on February 18, 2007 17:43
Just register and looking foward for your online section to get up and running.
Sam
Posted by Samantha | February 18, 2007 4:39 PM
Posted on February 18, 2007 16:39
Hi Sue,
Thanks for your comments.
We're working hard on the online store at the moment and it will go live when we feel it is just right, it will be worth the wait!
Make sure you register on the site before March 30th and you will be able to:
1) Access our design downloads page.
2) Be entered into our FREE prize draw to win an Inspiration Pack (1000 to give away).
and finally we will let you know when our full range of cards, paper and envelopes will go live.
All the best from 'The Inspire Me Team'
Posted by The Inspire Me Team | February 18, 2007 3:52 PM
Posted on February 18, 2007 15:52
Hi to all, i have just received my copy of Papercraft Inspirations & have hurried to register on your site to join in the paper draw & more importanly to find a new site dedicated to papers/cards etc. I am addicted to cards & papers & have so many but cannot stop myself buying more. I would love to be able to browse your site & add to my collection of papers, (i do use them,i make cards & boxes)but i seem to be doing something wrong as i cannot find the 'shop'. I would be more than grateful for some help please!
I wish you luck with your site, it looks amazing. Yours truly Sue
Posted by Mrs. Susan Matanle | February 18, 2007 3:34 PM
Posted on February 18, 2007 15:34
Can't wait to start shopping. Loved the free papers in the new copy of papercraft inspirations
Posted by tracy a k h | February 18, 2007 3:18 PM
Posted on February 18, 2007 15:18
Really looking forward to seeing what you have on offer and so nice to be one of the first on a new site
Posted by Art | February 18, 2007 1:53 PM
Posted on February 18, 2007 13:53
Hi,
I bought the March issue of Papercraft Inspirations from a local supermarket and received a free Inspiration paper pack with it :) All I can say is WOW! Can you let us know when your online store is likely to open please? I for one can't wait :)
Janet
Posted by Janet Marsh | February 18, 2007 10:52 AM
Posted on February 18, 2007 10:52
hi there,
Have just got my new copy of papercraft inspirations and seen your ad. please let me know how i can register to find out more about your products. I am quite new to cardmaking and scrapbooking but already hooked and so is my three year old who loves 'making moments'.
thanx
joolz x
Posted by mrs j abbotts | February 18, 2007 10:47 AM
Posted on February 18, 2007 10:47