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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  • Winner… Inspired By Donuts

    So many sweet designs in the gallery last week. Made me want to go grab a donut (my favorite are the glazed ones) Carol Mc Such a fun card. I love the donuts and that was a great way to use the sketch laying them on top of a cookie sheet! Congratulations Carol! Now don’t…

  • Flower Pots Along the Fence…with Kelly

    We had our first spring-like day here in Western New York yesterday! A few good downpours, but mild temperatures and a little sun, too! I’m starting to get excited for spring to arrive. The yellow flowers in the pretty aqua teapot made me think of our little picket fence and the yellow flowers I would…

  • Stacked with Happiness

    This photo and sketch really bring on Spring vibes and I am hoping it is right around the corner. There is something about teacups that feels instantly comforting…easy mornings and fresh flowers. The card is an SVG file from Lori Whitlock…..the paper colors and patterns remind me of some mismatched china pulled from a vintage…

  • Wishing You A Happy Birthday with Laurel

    I love this week’s inspiration! I was inspired by the flowers and the colors. I used some of my Stampin’ Up stash, love these beautiful papers. I then used one of my Stampin’ Up stencils for the flowers. I love this stencil so much! I started with an aqua card base then topped it with…

  • Inspired By… Spring Blooms

    We have new graphics! What do you think of them? This week’s Inspired By Challenge celebrates the soft beauty of springtime in bloom! 🌼 Fresh yellow blossoms, delicate greenery, and a charming teapot vase create a scene that feels light, airy, and full of new beginnings. The gentle palette of soft mint, sunshine yellow, and earthy green…

  • Hello with Amy

    My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Sweet Caterpillar I was inspired by the theme and loosely by the sketch. My card features the following products: Pixi Dust Designs – You’re A-Dough-Rable | dies Picket Fence Studios – Hello 3.0 Word Topper | dies Spellbinders – Nested Postage Labels & Tag |…

  • I Donut Know What I’d Do Without You-With Von Marie!

    Hello everyone.  Von Marie here and I’m so excited to be on the blog today with the New Inspired by…Challenge Sweet caterpillar #IB375. And New Card Sketch too.   Let’s Get Started: I was inspired by the photo with the donuts,  caterpillar, colors, and the pink foil. I didn’t attempt the card sketch today but…

  • Sweet with MarDi

    Sweet Caterpillar is the theme this week, so what image does that evoke in your mind? I don’t think my first thought would be donuts but they certainly do make a cute caterpillar as they are displayed in the inspiration photo. This one stumped me a little at first but once the wheels started turning,…

  • Winner… Inspired By Tea Garden

    Thank you for playing along last week. As a tea drinker I really loved seeing the variations of the tea theme in the gallery! Truth be told though, I like my tea in a big mug LOL real tea cups are much too dainty for my big hands 😉 Wanda Cullen The beautiful colors and…

  • I fell in love with the adorable caterpillar made of donuts (doughnuts?!)! I told my husband that I am putting in a request for one on my birthday…in December! 😂 He better start practicing now! Until then, I decided to make my card with a donut character theme, too. I settled on talking donuts. The…