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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This week’s Inspired By Challenge is all about sweet florals and charming everyday details! These delicate clothes pins, painted in soft pastel tones and adorned with tiny blossoms, bring a fresh, cottage-inspired feel that’s perfect for spring crafting. Will you be inspired by the soft mint background, the pretty pink flowers, or the repeating patterns? Maybe it’s…
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Hey, it’s Amy @craftee1. My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: April Showers May Flowers I was inspired by the theme and colors. My card features the following Spellbinders products: Olive Martinis | dies Cheers Sentiments | press plates + die Tropical Flair | dies Layered Best Wishes | dies Linear Touch…
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Hello everyone. Von Marie here and I’m so excited to be on the blog today. I love this weeks challenge April Showers May Flowers #IB385 and Card Sketch. Here’s how I was inspired: I love the colors, Umbrella theme, and Card Sketch. Let’s Get Started: I chose to use a C.C. Designs stamp called Umbrella…
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“April showers bring May flowers” is this week’s INSPIRED BY theme. I confess I had a difficult time deciding on a design this week, so I decided to take inspiration from the sketch and flowers theme. The inspiration photo is beautiful with the flowers cascading from the creamy umbrella, and my tendency is to try…
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We must all be busy right now, not as many cards in the gallery as usual. I suspect with the nice weather we are playing outside more! Vicki Burdick This is such a great take on the inspiration. Capturing the theme and the colors very well. love the touch of silver too. Congratulations Vicki! Don’t…
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This week’s inspiration photo is the perfect decor piece for any bridal or baby shower…yet it had me thinking about dessert! When I saw the beautiful florals and crystals cascading from the umbrella, I saw a cupcake! Especially a lovely one from Papertrey Ink’s “Floral Confections” with the array of flowers and leaves in the…
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There is just something about Spring that makes everything feel a little softer, a little sweeter and this card is exactly that. For this week’s Inspired by….April showers My Flowers challenge, I created with delicate, cheerful details that make this season so special. New flowers, fresh green colors everywhere, soft pinks that just feel like…
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Hey everyone, Laurel here with my take on this week’s challenge. I really like the feminine feel to this week’s challenge and I was inspired by the colors, sketch, flowers and umbrella. I thought the Silly Goose collection by Carta Bella worked well. Such soft pretty colors and how can you not love all the…
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This week’s Inspired By Challenge is a beautiful reminder that April showers bring May flowers! This dreamy umbrella overflowing with cascading blooms creates a soft, romantic scene full of delicate movement and elegant detail. The hanging florals, gentle color palette, and sparkling raindrop accents bring together the perfect blend of springtime freshness and whimsical charm. Will you be…
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I am REALLY late with this post but life has been soooo crazy busy with us being gone a lot I never knew if I was coming or going LOL. Dare I say I think we have a bit of a reprieve this weekend…. Anyways, lovely takes on the inspiration Jolanda Johnstone I just love…
