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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  • Thankful Bouquet…with Kelly

    I’m here today with a bouquet inspired by the “Vases” photo…just perfect for Mother’s Day! I was inspired by the lovely colors, theme, and bold background! The flowers are from The Greetery’s “Oopsie Daisy” set, tucked in an “It’s a Wrap: Posy Pocket .” I shaded the top pink and left the bottom navy and…

  • Bloom Where You’re Planted

    There s something so effortlessly beautiful about a simple vase filled with fresh blooms~and that was exactly the inspiration behind today’s project. For today’s challenge, I wanted to capture that clean, modern feel while bringing in warmth, texture and little bit of charm. This card is one of those pieces that feels like a little…

  • Thinking of You with Laurel

    Hey everyone, happy Friday. I love this week’s inspiration. That dark blue background really catches my eye and makes those vases pop! So I was inspired by the colors, flowers and sketch this week I knew which papers I wanted to use and dug into some Stampin Up. I purchased this paper pack just for…

  • Inspired by…Vases

    This week’s Inspired By Challenge is all about modern simplicity with a soft, elegant twist! These beautiful vases combine clean lines , set against a bold navy backdrop that makes the soft blush tones truly stand out. The subtle florals, structured shapes, and contrast of colors create a look that feels both fresh and refined. Will you…

  • I am here for you with Amy

    Hi, it’s Amy @craftee1 sharing a card. My project was inspired by this week’s Inspired by Challenge: Clothes Pins I was inspired by the sketch. My card features the following Brass & Bliss Craft Co products: 37046 Sympathy # 2 | stamp 38009 Thankful for You | stamp 38009D Thankful for You | die 37001…

  • Florals With Von Marie!

    Hello everyone.  Von Marie here and I’m so excited to be on the blog this Tuesday!  This week we have Clothes Pins #IB386 as our theme so much fun and a New Card Sketch. Let’s get Started: I do own some clothes pins but where are they? I can’t remember. LOL The show must go…

  • Happy Birthday Bouquet – with MarDi

    This week’s INSPIRED BY challenge has a wonderful shabby chic vibe. The beautifully painted clothespins in the inspiration photo are really lovely and have the most charming florals, which is the inspiration for my card. I stamped this floral image from Altenew called Handpicked Bouquet using a warm gray hybrid ink to avoid harsh lines,…

  • Winner… Inspired By April Showers

    We are definitely in the flower season and your beautiful creations definitely showed that. Caroline – KISS So much to love about this gorgeous card. Those are such pretty flowers and such great layering of colors! Congratulations Caroline! Don’t forget to play along this week

  • Clipped & Cute

    Sometimes inspiration comes from the simplest, most everyday things and for this designed, it all started with clothespins. Something so nostalgic and cozy about clothes hanging out to dry and swaying in the breeze. Tiny clothespins at the top of the card are the heart of the design…just a sweet little dress freshly hung and…

  • Roses, roses, roses with Laurel

    Happy Friday. Happy May!I love this week’s inspiration. I love this time of year when I can start hanging my clothes out to dry. I don’t have a clothesline but I have clothes racks and I make good use of them from now until the fall! Do you have a clothes line? I was inspired…