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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  • Inspired By… Spring Brights

    This week’s Inspired By Challenge is bursting with cheerful spring brights! 🌷✨ Vibrant pops of coral, sunshine yellow, soft pink, and refreshing aqua bring this playful scene to life. With colorful vases, fresh tulips, and bold modern stripes, this image feels like the perfect celebration of spring’s joyful energy. Will you be inspired by the lively color palette, the…

  • Hi Friend with Amy

    Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Spring Blooms I was inspired by the theme and colors. My card features the following Concord & 9th products: There’s lots of texture on this one! I combined these Concord & 9th cardstock colors: I can’t wait to see how…

  • Where Flowers Bloom…With Von Marie

    Hello everyone Happy Tuesday! Von Marie here and I’m so excited to be on the Inspired by…Blog today.  This week our theme is Spring Blooms and we also have a fun New card sketch. Come Play Along With Us! Okay Let’s Get started:  Here’s how I was Inspired: The word Spring, yes I’m excited for…

  • Happy Birthday Spring Blooms with MarDi

    As soon as I saw the inspiration photo for this week’s Inspired By challenge, I knew I wanted to use my Honey Bee Stamps Teapot & Cup die for this pretty teapot vase. For my flowers, I used Honey Bee Lovely Layers: Cherry Blossom. I think they worked out nicely, as they look a little…

  • 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: There’s lots of texture on this one! I can’t wait to see how you’re inspired! Thanks for stopping by! Affiliate links at no extra cost to…