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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  • but first coffee – with MarDi

    Don’t you just love it when a design you are struggling with suddenly takes a turn and everything comes together in a way you never expected? That is exactly what happened with this fun easel card. I did not start out to create an easel card. I was actually using a completely different Hero Arts…

  • Lemonade Cottage…with Kelly

    Sometimes the Inspired By Challenge takes you on a journey! When I first saw the Cocoa Café, I thought for sure that I would be taking out images of mugs and mittens. Sifting through my patterned papers, I saw the aqua paper with the lemons and was inspired to make a lemonade cottage instead! I…

  • A Sweet Hello from Cocoa Cafe

    This week’s Inspired By Challenge instantly made me think of a cozy cafe charm, soft pastel colors and just the little details that make you smile. The Cocoa Cafe inspiration photo, with the pink storefront, mint accents and classic black and white touches, inspired this cheerful mug shaped card. I love how the soft kraft…

  • Let’s Go Shopping with Laurel

    Hey everyone, are you ready for the weekend? Who’s shopping? This week’s inspiration is so fun. I thought of a little cafe in Europe when I saw it. I was inspired by the colors and the sketch and instead of a cafe I have a boutique. Reminds me of shopping on the Champs Élysées in…

  • Inspired By… Cocoa Cafe

    This week’s Inspired By Challenge is serving up cozy charm with a splash of bold, vintage style! This sweet cocoa café storefront is full of character, from the cheerful pink signage to the rich teal accents and classic black-and-white tiled floor. The inviting outdoor seating and warm café vibes make this scene feel both playful and welcoming.…

  • Beautiful Day with Amy

    Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Gum Boots I was inspired by the theme and gingham. My card features the following products: Angie Blom Digital Designs – In Full Bloom Rainboots | digital Waffle Flower – A2 Lacy Layers | dies Lawn Fawn – Fruit Salad…

  • April Showers…With Von Marie!

    Hello everyone.  Von Marie here and I’m so happy to be on the blog today.  How about this weeks challenge so fun right?? Gum Boots, fun colors, and a great card sketch. Here is how I was inspired? I want rain boots in every color shown so those boots, colors, and card sketch inspired me.…

  • Boots and Daffys Happy Birthday – with MarDi

    When I saw the inspiration photo for this week’s challenge and read “Gum Boots,” I confess I was puzzled. I have heard of a gum shoe, but not gum boots. According to Gemini, the term “gum boot” is most commonly used in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. I knew they were called wellies in…

  • Happy Easter!

    Hi everyone , it’s Kelly! I hope that you woke up to an Easter Sunday full of hope, sunshine, and a little bit of chocolate, too. ❤️. Even though our theme this week was all about spring’s rainy days, you can’t look at those rows of rainbow “Gum Boots” and not smile! I immediately thought…

  • Winner…inspired By bunnies

    Happy Easter, from Mexico! So many adorable creations in the gallery last week. I lived all of the bunnies! Inkblissbyjb This is such a cute card! Love the background, those adorable bunnies and all of the details! Congratulations! Don’t forget to play along this week