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!

Current Challenge

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  • Oh, Quack with Amy

    My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Balloons I was inspired by the theme and colors. My card features the following Brass & Bliss Craft Co products: 38019 Lucky Duck 4×6 | stamp* 3019D Lucky Duck Coordinating | dies* 5917-01D Rounded Marquee Nested | dies* 5812-02 Swanky Scallop Ovals | die 5812D…

  • Bunny Birthday Card With Von Marie

    Hello everyone.  Von Marie here and I’m so excited to be on the Blog and for this weeks challenge as usual they are all so fun. I love this week Balloons they are just so Happy and this weeks card sketch…I love it. Okay let’s get started: Well I was inspired by the Balloons, Colors, and Card…

  • Balloon Bunny – with MarDi

    My card today was inspired by the balloon arch and the pretty pastel colors in the inspiration photo for this week’s Inspired By theme – BALLOONS. I think I got pretty close to the sketch as well. Do you have certain stamps or dies that just feel timeless to you? That’s how I feel about…

  • Happy Daisies

    Nothing says happy like daisies and balloons! Throw in some pastel colors and there is a smile on my face. I had the perfect background to use for this week’s challenge, Papertrey Ink’s “Spring Basket.” The die set includes a full basket die, but also one with an open weave so you can add your…

  • Pastel Balloons & Happy Wishes

    Today’s project was inspired by the soft, dreamy colors and playful charm on the Inspired By Challenge, and I had so much fun bringing those happy party vibes into a card design. The inspiration photo immediately drew me in with it’s gorgeous pastel palette of sunshine yellow, lavender, soft pink and sky blue. Of course,…

  • Happy Birthday with Laurel

    Hey everyone, happy Friday! This week I was inspired by the colors and the theme to create my card. I actually used the Easter Basket collection from Echo Park, though if I didn’t tell you, you would never know it was an Easter collection! I love when paper packs are versatile. The Cake stamp and…

  • Inspired By… Balloons

    This week’s Inspired By Challenge is full of festive fun and pastel party vibes! A cheerful balloon garland in soft spring colors frames this playful celebration scene, complete with gingham patterns, sweet bunny details, and a bright, happy atmosphere. The mix of yellow, lavender, pink, and mint creates a lighthearted palette that feels perfect for springtime gatherings.…

  • Happy Birthday with Amy

    Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Cocoa Cafe I was inspired by the theme and gingham. My card features the following Simon Says Stamp products: Happy | Cover die + stamp Cute Camper | stamp + die Sweet Treat Critters | stamp + die The image…

  • Hot Cocoa With Von Marie!

    Hello everyone and Happy Tuesday! Von Marie here today and I’m so excited for this weeks challenge Cocoa Cafe #IB383.  I love Cocoa, these colors, and Card Sketch too. Let’s get started: Well I think you know already how I was inspired so let’s get to my project. I chose to use this really cute stamp set…

  • Winner… Inspired By Gum Boots

    Sorry this is a little late but we were in Mexico last week and I completely forgot to do this… I am sure you understand LOL Love all of the creations last week – gum boots are so cute and so spring! Christ Lawlor So much to love about this! The cute duck, the boots…