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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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: The image has been colored with Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers and their blender pen. I can’t wait to see how you’re inspired!…
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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.…
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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…
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