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 Sunday! Time for a little tea (but isn’t it always?)! I love this week’s inspiration photo entitled “Tea Garden.” It reminds me of the tea parties my Mom, aunt, older sisters, and cousins had when I was young. My aunt was very particular about her tea and said, “always in a teacup, never in…
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Hey everyone, today I am sharing my card for this week’s challenge. Being a tea drinker, I had to go with the theme. I dug out my very old Papertrey Ink Stamp as I thought it was perfect for this (do you have this stamp set?) and I paired it with the Mom’s Kitchen collection from…
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This week’s Inspired By challenge is steeped in vintage charm and blooming beauty! 🌸☕ Delicate teacups and teapots are overflowing with fresh pansies and playful succulents, creating a whimsical tea garden that feels like something out of a fairytale cottage. Will it be the soft florals, the dainty china, or the clever vertical display that sparks your…
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My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Berries I was inspired by the theme and colors. My card features the following products by Concord & 9th: I had forgotten that the Berries and Jam set had raspberries. The tops of the jars are from the Authentique 6×6 – Saucy. Thanks for stopping…
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Hello everyone Von Marie here and I’m so happy to be on the blog today. I’m so excited for this New Challenge Berries #IB375 and the card sketch is so much fun. Let’s Get Started: I was inspired by the Inspiration photo the colors, Berries, and the Card Sketch. How are you inspired? I chose…
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My card for this week’s Inspired By challenge was inspired by the sketch, the bright pinks, and of course, berries. I used “You’re the Berry Best” stamp set from Colorado Craft Company, which I’ve had for a while but this is the first time I’ve played with it. I tried watercolor at first and didn’t…
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I hope you had a nice Valentine’s Day! Did you use the cards you made for the challenge last week? I loved how many hearts and envelopes were used. Wanda Cullen Such a pretty card. I love the flowers coming out of the envelope, the striking black strip and the little embellishments. Congratulations Wanda! Now…
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I love the fresh clean look and color scheme of this week’s inspiration photo! The ceramic pot and juicy berries look even more delicious set against the bright background. I made my pot in a berry print using Carta Bella’s “Fruit Stand” paper! My “BotaniCuts: Strawberries” are in a “Pretty Pot” from The Greetery. The…
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I love this challenge and I adore how this little card turned out. It is on it’s way to my grand daughter and hopefully it made it in time for Valentine’s Day along with a bunch of little things that I hope she will adore as well. This an Lori Whitlock SVG file that you…
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Hey everyone, Happy Valentine’s Day! This week I was inspired by the berries. I used this Clip Art Image – Chocolate Valentine’s Day as I needed something quick and these were just so yummy looking. Wouldn’t you agree? I just felt like making a tall skinny card as it had been awhile and I dug into some…
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