Hello, it’s Amy @craftee1. My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Bracelets

For today’s card I reached for this fun set from Hero Arts via Scrapbook.com:

• Hero Arts – Tote-Ally Awesome Collection | Die + Clear Photopolymer Stamp Bundle

I stamped the sentiment in Distress Oxide Broken China and lightly blended Antique Linen over the tote to give it a well-loved, grungy look.

ColorWheel Cardstock:

• Bellini
• Malibu
• Alabaster
• Fawn

The tiny charms were stamped onto Alabaster cardstock using Lawn Fawn Crunchy Leaf. Then came the fussy cutting…so they could actually hang from the O-ring. Totally worth it!

One funny thing…I accidentally made my card 3.75″ × 5.5″ instead of A2. 😂 Happy accident though, I actually love how perfectly the tote fills the slimmer design.

Here’s a pic of what also inspired my project:

Here’s a pic of what also inspired my project:

Isn’t that bag charm amazing? I worked with Davina of Popsiclesticks and I absolutely love the end result. She made those clay alpha and coffee beans beads! She’s so talented! Make sure you check out her:

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I can’t wait to see how you’re inspired!

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Hello everyone.  Von Marie here and I’m so happy you are here. Happy Tuesday. We have a New Challenge this week. Bracelets #IB400 and of course New color inspiration and and a Card Sketch.

Let’s Get Started:

I was inspired by the theme bracelets, some images from the inspiration photo, and colors. I chose a Necklaces die set from Emily More Designs and cut out 3 of the dies with white, blue, and kraft cardstock. I cut them smaller, so they would look more like bracelets. I cut out some charms too also from Emily Moore Designs called Everyday Charms using charms like the smiley face, heart, and stars from the inspiration photo. My background was made with me doing the ink smooshing technique and water. I used regular cardstock not watercolor. Inks used were Salty Ocean Distress Oxide ink, Antique Linen Distress Oxide ink, and Vintage Photo Distress Oxide ink. I just kept getting ink on my panel until I was happy with the results. I let it dry and continued with my bracelets.

I stamped a sentiment from the Special Kind of Charm stamp set also Emily Moore Designs with black ink on white cardstock. I fussy cut it out and then I glued all to a A2 card base 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.  I think it’s a fun card. I had so much fun!

I hope you join us this week, you still have time!

How are you inspired? The inspiration photo? Theme? Card Sketch?

Crafty Hugs

Von Marie

The bracelet theme for this week’s Inspired By challenge really made me think outside the box, which is not something that comes easily for me. I tend to take these challenges quite literally.

I had been trying to come up with an idea to create a bracelet themed card but nothing was coming to me. I started sifting through my smaller dies searching for ideas and I realized that this Into the Blooms: Wreath from Papertrey Ink looked a little like a baubley bracelet.

I loved the colors in the prompt but I really wanted to pull the coral color from the bracelets in the inspiration photo as well.

I’m so happy with how this card came out and it certainly reinforces why I enjoy this challenge so much. It inspires you to use your stash in creative ways you wouldn’t otherwise imagine.

In keeping with the bracelet circle theme, I embossed the kraft card panel and darker brown backing panel with Spellbinders Mandala Blooms embossing folder.

Wouldn’t it be fun to have a bracelet like this?

I hope you’re inspired to join the challenge this week. We’d love to see your creativity. ~MarDi

There were a few different takes on last week’s inspiration. From using the theme, to the sketch or just colors.

Tammy Hawes

So much to love here. That is such a fun image and I love the use of the sketch and colors. Congratulations Tammy!

Don’t forget to play along this week

This week’s beautiful bracelets made me think of how perfect the design would be as birthday banners…the colors, the layers, the star…so happy!

I had just the set in mind, The Greetery’s “Market Place Celebration Street” stamps and dies to decorate the “Market Place“ dies released at Christmas time..

I used the “Over the Hill Bike Shop” shop sign because I had to use that teeny bike die! The patterned paper is by Carta Bella. My easel card reveals a sentiment from “Laid Back Basics.”

Come join the fun!

Bright colors and sweet little details make this challenge so much fun! Just taking a cue from the bracelet inspiration, this card came together with a cheerful palette and a design full of happy!

The circular design, little floral accent and sentiment capture a carefree style. Paired with the coordinating envelope, it the perfect way to send a hello to someone special.

Creativity can be found just about anywhere!

Cathy

Hey everyone, I am here to share how I was inspired this week. I was inspired by the boho vibe and decided to create 2 cards. with the Our Groovy Summer collection from Echo Park

For my first card, along with the boho vibe I picked out the happy face and incorporated that using an old Technique Tuesday die (remember them?!). To be honest I am not sure I have ever used the die LOL. I also added some of the Washi tape from the collection that had some smiles.

Next up I decided to use the scraps to incorporate the happy face and the sketch (loosely) to create a second card.

Can’t wait to see how you were inspired.

Welcome to Inspired By Challenge #IB400! 🎉 What an exciting milestone, and we’re so grateful to everyone who has created, shared, and inspired alongside us over the years.

This week’s inspiration is a collection of colourful beaded bracelets, filled with fun textures, playful patterns, and soft beachy hues. Will you be inspired by the stacked bracelets, the circular elements, the warm neutrals paired with aqua, the tiny details, or the versatile sketch? Whether your style is clean and simple, bold and bright, or somewhere in between, we can’t wait to see where this inspiration takes you.

Check out how the design team were inspired

MarDi

Kelly Schirmer

Cathy

Von Marie

Amy Tsuruta

Laurel Seabrook

Thank you for being part of our creative community and helping us reach 400 challenges! ❤️

We can’t wait to see what you create! Join us for #IB400 and don’t forget to tag your project with #inspiredbychallenge. After linking up, be sure to also share your creation in our Facebook group so everyone can enjoy your beautiful interpretation too!

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Hello, it’s Amy @craftee1. My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Summer

I was inspired by the theme + colors. My card features the following Brass & Bliss Craft Co products:

• 5919-01D Large Beach Bag and Accessories
• 5922D Crashing Waves Cover die
• 38020 – Hug in a Mug stamp
• 38020D – Hug in a Mug die
• 37042 Coffee First stamp
• 2207 Tropical Dreams 6×6

I always love a beachy theme, throw in a coffee and it’s even better!

I can’t wait to see how you’re inspired!

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Hello everyone. Von Marie here and I’m so excited to tell you all about the New challenge at Inspired by…Blog. The theme this week is Summer #IB399 and the colors and card sketch is oh so fun! 

Let’s get started:

I was inspired by the theme Summer, Summer Tote, and the Colors!!! I used stencils (2)from Papertrey Ink called Beach Bag.  I used white cardstock with Pinkfresh Studio Ocean Breeze Ink Cube, Gina K Designs Sweet Corn ink cube, and Simon Says Stamp Latte.

I cut my background at 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.  I ink blended a triangle die-cut one that I cut with my scissors. I folded the corner of my card and glued everything to a A2 card base tucking the triangle onto my card base before laying my panel down. 

Sentiments were stamped with Lawn Fawn Hippo ink using a Sizzix Stamp Daily Sentiments #2 and Pink & Main Stay Cool Stamp. I used the coording dies to layer 3 times from the Pink & Main stamp. Lastly, I added this cute Turtle Ephemera from Sweet & Playful Turtles by Not 2 Shabby Shop.  

Now it’s your turn.  How are you inspired? Link your card to the Thursday Post on the Inspired By..Blog 

Crafty Hugs

Von Marie