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!
Current Challenge
Hey everyone, Laurel here with my interpretation of this week’s challenge.
I was inspired by the cute bumblebee and it gave me a good excuse to finally ink up this stamp from Stampin Up! I have paired it with some papers from SU as well. For a bit of whimsy, I added some stitching, including a ‘flight path’. The little bee is mounted on foam squares for dimension
Can’t wait to see how you are inspired!
This week’s Inspired By Challenge is fluttering in with the sweetest patchwork charm! This adorable bumblebee pillow combines soft pastel colors, playful patterns, and cozy handmade vibes into one delightful design. From the stitched wings and polka dots to the cheerful smile and quilt-inspired background, this inspiration photo is full of warmth, creativity, and whimsy.
Will you be inspired by the patchwork patterns, the soft spring palette, or the cute bumblebee theme? Maybe it’s the mix of textures, the cozy sewing aesthetic, or the playful character details that will spark your imagination. Whether your project becomes cute and cuddly, pastel and pretty, or entirely your own interpretation, let this charming butterfly guide your creativity.
Check out what the design team has created:
Kelly Schirmer
MarDi
Now it is your turn
We can’t wait to see what you create!
Join us for #IB389 and don’t forget to tag your project with #inspiredbychallenge. After linking up, be sure to also share your creation in our Facebook group so everyone can see it and celebrate your inspiration!
Hi, it’s Amy @craftee1. My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Frogs
I was inspired by the colors +theme. My card features the following Lawn Fawn products from Doodlebugswa:
Evidently, I’m still in my blue era.
I can’t wait to see how you’re inspired!
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Hello everyone. Von Marie here and I’m excited to be on the blog today with you! We have a Inspired by…#IB388 Challenge. This week it’s Frogs so fun. We also have colors for Inspiration and a fun New Card Sketch.
Let’s Get Started:
I think you can probably tell what Inspired Me? The Frogs, colors of green, and the card sketch. I chose to use a frog die from Lawn Fawn called Tiny Gift Box Frog Add-On. I cut it out with green cardstock and white cardstock. I used my Copic Markers to color my frog to make it greener and to color the cheeks, and crown too. I put my frog together using liquid glue and because this frog is usually to make a box I think it’s still cute for a card.
Next, I cut some pattern papers from a older Simon Says Stamp kit. I used the stamp set from that kit called Toadally Unfrogettable for the sentiment that was stamped on white cardstock and VersaFine Clair ink in Nocturne. I cut my sentiment with my paper trimmer. I also used the stamp set for the Lily Pad Flower, also colored with Copic markers and fussy cut. Lastly, I added some cute clay embellishments from Trinity Stamps called Lily Pad Leap and white gel pen accents with my Gelly Roll pen. I love how this card came out. Loving the greens as those are my favorite and I love frogs.
You still have time to join us!
How to participate:
Create a card inspired by the photo OR
Create a card inspired by the sketch OR
Create a card inspired by BOTH. Upload your card and how you were inspired to a blog and/or Instagram and copy/paste the link into Inlinkz Link Party!
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Crafty Hugs
Von Marie
Sorry this is late again. (I have tried posting a couple times) We are camping and wifi and cellular data has been very spotty!
Anyways the winner from last week is:
She captured the inspiration so well. Love those vases! Congratulations Erin!
Don’t forget to play along this week
My card for the FROGS challenge is definitely inspired by the colors and frogs in the inspiration prompts. I couldn’t help but think of my DT friend, Amy @craftee1, while I was making this because of how much she loves green.
When I first got into card making, I quickly became enamoured with creating whimsical fairy tale or woodland scenes. I grew out of that phase but I still love it very much, so I thoroughly enjoyed creating this fun rainforest scene with these fabulous Your Next Stamp frogs. I have used this set so many times. I really miss this company.
There are many products used in the making of this card, and I may not be able to remember them all. The background panel was something I had in my stash from experimenting with a Technique Junkies background stamp. I layered additional foliage with stamps and stencils. I used mushroom and foliage dies from Papertrey Ink, Lawn Fawn, and IOS. The woodgrain frame is from Hero Arts.
The letter dies that spell HOP are also from Your Next Stamp. The rest of the sentiment is from MFT Stamps.
It’s so satisfying to create something with products from my stash, and to be inspired with new ways to use them. I will continue to say it, this is why I love card challenges and “Inspired By” is my favorite.
We hop you will join us this week (pun intended). ~MarDi
This week’s Inspired By…Frogs challenge had me smiling from the start~because honestly what’s cuter than a happy little frog?
I took my creativity cues from the inspiration photo’s simple shapes and playful personality. I kept the soft green tones, uncomplicated design letting the sweet frog face to be the undeniable focal point. A bit of charm and texture added with twine and the daisy, the Oh Happy Day just felt like the perfect pairing with the Happy, Hoppy Frog.
It’s just a joyful little card, playful and fun. This little frog is proof that a smile can go a long way.
Share with us how these little frogs inspire you to create.
C
Hey everyone, Laurel here. I bet you know how I was inspired this week LOL
I actually thought I had a couple of frog stamps but in one of my purges I must have gotten rid of them so I found this fun set of frogs and decided they would be perfect.
The collection comes with both coloured in and line drawing Clip Art. I was in a hurry and decided the coloured version was perfect. I printed, cut out and mounted on foam squares. The paper is from Echo Park and the die and sentiment are from Honey Bee Stamps. I also mounted the sentiment of foam squares.
This is the fun frog clip art collection
This week’s Inspired By Challenge is bringing a little whimsy to the garden! 🐸🌿 These adorable rock frogs are full of personality and charm, created with simple shapes and playful imagination. Surrounded by lush greenery, this fun scene is a perfect reminder that inspiration can come from even the simplest materials found in nature.
Will you be inspired by the rounded shapes, the earthy green palette, or the cute garden theme? Maybe it’s the clever use of stones, the playful expressions, or the handmade feel that sparks your creativity. Whether your project turns whimsical, rustic, nature-inspired, or completely unique, let this froggy trio guide your design.
MarDi
Kelly Schirmer
Amy Tsuruta
Now it’s your turn! We can’t wait to see what you create! Join us for #IB388 and don’t forget to tag your project with #inspiredbychallenge. After linking up, be sure to also share your creation in our Facebook group so everyone can see it and celebrate your inspiration!
Hi, it’s Amy, @craftee1. My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Vases
I was inspired by the sketch colors +theme. My card features the following Alex Syberia Designs products:
That cork is from my stash and I love how it adds to the design.
I can’t wait to see how you’re inspired!
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