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!
Hello everyone Von Marie here and I’m so happy to be on the blog today. I’m so excited for this New Challenge Berries #IB375 and the card sketch is so much fun.
Let’s Get Started:
I was inspired by the Inspiration photo the colors, Berries, and the Card Sketch. How are you inspired?
I chose to use a Jaded Blossom die set called Fruit dies. I love all the different fruit dies in this set. I was aiming for Raspberries. I cut out some dies from the set like the base the berries and the leaves out of Kraft cardstock using scraps from my stash. I then ink blended them with Concord & 9th dye inks in Eggplant and Cranberry for the berries and Parsley for the leaves. I love to ink blend. You can use colored cardstock of course too. I glued my berries together with liquid glue
I also used a Fruit Basket die from Lawn Fawn that I cut out with pink faux glitter paper from Kat Scrappiness. I glued the basket to some white colored pattern paper from an older 12 x 12 Michaels paper pad. I also stamped a sentiment from Lawn Fawn’s How You Bean Strawberry add on stamp set with black ink on white cardstock and cut it to fit. I cut out some more pattern paper to mimic the card sketch from Michaels. It was time to put my card together, all was glued to a A2 pink card base 4 1/4 x 5 1/2. I had so much fun making this card. I’m actually allergic to raspberries but I still like to craft them on my cards.
I can’t wait to see how you are inspired. Link your card to the original challenge day post and every Sunday the Winner is announced. So much fun.
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Create a card inspired by the photo OR
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My card for this week’s Inspired By challenge was inspired by the sketch, the bright pinks, and of course, berries. I used “You’re the Berry Best” stamp set from Colorado Craft Company, which I’ve had for a while but this is the first time I’ve played with it.
I tried watercolor at first and didn’t like the result so I almost threw this out. Before tossing it, I thought I’d try colored pencil over top, and then became too invested to bail on it. In the end, I’m satisfied with the result.
I really wanted to add some water droplets but ran out of time. I might go back in later and add them.
Do you have berry stamps or dies that are begging to be brought out and played with? Or, does the sketch or bright pinks inspire you? We would love to see what you come up with. ~MarDi
I love the fresh clean look and color scheme of this week’s inspiration photo! The ceramic pot and juicy berries look even more delicious set against the bright background.
I made my pot in a berry print using Carta Bella’s “Fruit Stand” paper! My “BotaniCuts: Strawberries” are in a “Pretty Pot” from The Greetery.
The sentiment is from “Sent with Love Sentiments” and is embossed in gold. The lovely “Distressed Tile ” background is made with a 3D embossing folder from Stampin’ Up.
Hope your day is sweet! Thanks so much for stopping by!
I love this challenge and I adore how this little card turned out. It is on it’s way to my grand daughter and hopefully it made it in time for Valentine’s Day along with a bunch of little things that I hope she will adore as well. This an Lori Whitlock SVG file that you can find here. I used some swiss dot cardstock and Doodlebug papers and embellishments to complete it. Love it!
This week I was inspired by the berries. I used this Clip Art Image – Chocolate Valentine’s Day as I needed something quick and these were just so yummy looking. Wouldn’t you agree?
I just felt like making a tall skinny card as it had been awhile and I dug into some hoarded old CTMH paper – love this set and now I don’t have much left. The sentiment is from The Stamps of Life. Of course I mounted the strawberries and sentiment on foam squares.
Would love to see how you are inspired! Be sure to join us.
This week’s Inspired By Challenge is bursting with berry-sweet charm! 🍓💗 A pink ribbed measuring cup brimming with juicy red raspberries sets the tone for a fresh and fruity creative journey. Whether it’s the vibrant pop of color, the rustic background, or the soft simplicity of the scene, there’s so much here to spark your imagination. Will you play with the textures, stick to the berry theme, or draw from the soft pastels and summertime vibes? We can’t wait to see what you create with #IB375!
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How are you inspired? Create a project and in your post, let us know what inspired you from the photo, and don’t forget to display our inspiration photo and link back to our challenge 😊
Hello everyone Von Marie here and I’m so happy to be on the blog today. Can you believe we are in February? This weeks challenge is Love Letter #IB374 and we have a fun card sketch too. So much fun. I’m so excited.
Let’s Get Started:
Well I was inspired by the Inspiration photo the colors, envelopes, and hearts. I was also inspired by the card sketch.
I chose to use My Monthly Hero Kit January 2026 Happy Mail. It had this cute envelope die and small card die to tuck in the finished envelope. It also has 2 heart dies and a this cute bow so I used those also. My pattern paper is from Lawn Fawn Spiffy Speckles Strawberry Frosting, I have some 12×12’s of it. It’s also double sided which is perfect. I also used red cardstock and Doodlebug hearts pattern paper.
After I die-cutting and glueing I found a tassel die in my stash from retired Right At Home called Folded Sweetheart Die Set. I had never used it before. I die-cut those dies and tied some hemp pink twine through the loops. I then glued everything to some more Strawberry Frosting pattern paper 4 x 5 1/4 and then to a A2 card base 4 1/4 x 5 1/2. I tucked my red card into the envelope and placed a removable glue dot on the envelope flap to seal my envelope. I hope I did justice with matching my project to the photo and sketch. I love that the recipient will see a mini card in that envelope I will probably write a note inside the card. Lastly I added a word from Simon says Stamp Trio Of Love cut out 3 times with white cardstock. I glued them together and added it to my card. That’s it for me I had fun making this card.
I can’t wait to see how you are inspired. Every Thursday is a New Challenge! Link your card to the original challenge day post and every Sunday the Winner is announced. I can’t wait to see if you are the Winner.
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