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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Happy New Year! Did you have fun celebrating or were you in bed by midnight? This week’s Inspired By Challenge is a flurry of fun and frosty delight! ⛄❄️ With pastel blues, smiling snowmen, and whimsical party details, this winter celebration is bursting with charm. Will it be the playful color palette, the layered paper trees, or…
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I hope everyone had a great Christmas! Did you enjoy time with family? Travel somewhere? Stay home? We stayed here. My daughter had Christmas morning at her place and we had everyone here for Christmas dinner. I got several crafty items as gifts so that of course was exciting! Lots of yummy creations in the…
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It was so fun to see so many non traditional coloured Christmas cards in the gallery last week! Curious if your home decor for Christmas is traditional or non? SmilynStef I just kept being drawn to these bright colors and those happy faces! Congratulations Stephanie! Don’t forget to play along this week
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DT Von Marie was inspired by the theme and sketch to create two cute gingerbread themed cards. Who doesn’t love a gingerbread background paper?! We would love to see how you are inspired!
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DT Shilo Miles was Inspired by the Gingerbread and created a fun interactive card – the oven door opens! How clever is that? We would love to see how you are inspired! #inspiredbychallenge #inspiredbychallenges #inspired_by_challenge
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This week’s Inspired By Challenge is a cozy celebration of holiday baking and childhood joy! 🍪☕ With charming gingerbread figures, smiling snowman marshmallows, and festive cookies nestled beside cups of cocoa, this inspiration photo is full of warmth, whimsy, and delicious detail. Will it be the classic shapes, warm brown tones, or playful faces that spark your creativity? Let the image and sketch guide your design—and don’t forget…
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DT Amy Tsuruta was inspired by the fun bright colours and the grid design to create her fun card. Love all of the cute dies. . . #inspiredbychallenge #inspired_by_challenge #ib366 We hope you join us, there is still some time!
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DT MarDi Rem was inspired by the bright colors to create her fun card. Can you believe those are created with dies? . . . #inspiredbychallenge #inspired_by_challenge #ib366 There’s still some time left to join us!.
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I love the bright colors in this week’s inspiration photo a nice change from the traditional red and green so I went with them. I used the Gingerbread Kisses collection from Doodlebug.. . . #inspiredbychallenge #inspired_by_challenge #ib366 We look forward to seeing how you are inspired.
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DT Von Marie was inspired by the colors and the trees to create her card. We would love to see how you are inspired this week. . . . #inspiredbychallenge #inspired_by_challenge #ib366