Inspired By

Welcome! At Inspired By, we believe creativity can spark from the simplest things—a cozy photo, a fun sketch, or a seasonal theme. Each week we share a fresh inspiration image and a coordinating sketch to get your ideas flowing. Whether you’re into cardmaking, scrapbooking, mixed media, or any type of project, you’re invited to interpret the challenge your way. There’s no right or wrong—just inspiration and creativity. We can’t wait to see what you create!

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More Hydrangeas, Please…with Kelly

I have a special love for hydrangeas! Our May 2001 wedding invitation featured one tiny blue hydrangea peeking through a little square, and we had bouquets with pink and white roses with big blue hydrangeas at the ceremony and reception! My very first stamp set in that same year was a two-step hydrangea set (I was hooked). So I was very excited to see this week’s Inspired By Challenge photo!

I had the perfect papers in mind, the new “Flower Shoppe” collection from Carta Bella. I placed an oval over the top embossed with The Greetery’s “Pretty Picado” embossing folder. Then I said to myself, “More hydrangeas, please!” and added a beautiful bouquet made with “Budding Beauties: Summer.”

I added a “Regency Bow No. 2” and a sentiment from “Rosemal Reflections” on a banner made with dies from the coordinating set. I chose “With Love” because I may use this pretty theme for a bridal shower, wedding, birthday, or even sympathy card. I have a feeling this week’s gallery is going to be one of my favorites. We can’t wait to see what you make!

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