Inspired By... Gingerbread

This week’s Inspired By Challenge is a cozy celebration of holiday baking and childhood joy! 🍪☕ With charming gingerbread figures, smiling snowman marshmallows, and festive cookies nestled beside cups of cocoa, this inspiration photo is full of warmth, whimsy, and delicious detail. Will it be the classic shapes, warm brown tones, or playful faces that spark your creativity? Let the image and sketch guide your design—and don’t forget to tag us when you share your cozy, cookie-inspired creation!

For those of you who are new to our challenge, every week we post our inspiration photo challenge and sketch and hope that you will join us by creating a project for our challenge. Just a reminder, an inspiration photo is exactly that- a starting point for inspiration. Will it be the colors, the overall theme, the texture, the actual items and/or something else that will inspire your card?

 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 😊 Now for our Design Team's inspiration:

Shilo

Von Marie

Von Marie

Laurel Seabook

Amy Tsuruta

MarDi

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Winner... Inspired By Gnomie

Thank you for playing along last week. I love gnomes, I think that they are just so cute, so seeing so many in the gallery just made me happy.

Maria Giselle 

I love how Maria was inspired to create a cross stitch based off the inspiration. 

Brought back memories as I used to do cross stitch as a kid. 

Congratulations Maria!

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Inspired By... Bright Christmas

This week’s Inspired By Challenge is lighting things up with a merry & modern twist! 🎄✨ With pops of neon pink, teal, and lime green, playful trees, sparkly presents, and whimsical touches, this bright Christmas setup breaks all the traditional rules—and we’re here for it! Will it be the bold color palette, geometric shapes, or that joyful energy that inspires your creation? Let the photo and sketch guide your project—and don’t forget to tag us when you share your festive and fun masterpiece!

For those of you who are new to our challenge, every week we post our inspiration photo challenge and sketch and hope that you will join us by creating a project for our challenge. Just a reminder, an inspiration photo is exactly that- a starting point for inspiration. Will it be the colors, the overall theme, the texture, the actual items and/or something else that will inspire your card?

 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 😊 Now for our Design Team's inspiration:

Shilo

Von Marie

Laurel Seabrook

MarDi

Amy Tsuruta

Now it is your turn!

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Winner...Inspired By Christmas Trees

Thank you everyone for playing along last week. We definitely are in the Christmas 

spirit with so many Christmas tree creations in the gallery!

Karlova Diana

Absolutely stunning card. We love how she used untraditional 

colors and added so many details and textures! 

Congratulations! 

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Inspired By... Gnomie

This week’s Inspired By Challenge is bringing the holiday cheer with a sprinkle of whimsy! 🎅⭐ Whether it’s the cozy textures, cheerful red tones, twinkling stars, or the irresistible charm of this little gnome, there’s so much to be inspired by. Will it be the stripes, the stitched details, or just the playful spirit that sparks your creativity? Let the photo and sketch guide your project—and don’t forget to tag us when you share your gnomie-inspired creation!

For those of you who are new to our challenge, every week we post our inspiration photo challenge and sketch and hope that you will join us by creating a project for our challenge. Just a reminder, an inspiration photo is exactly that- a starting point for inspiration. Will it be the colors, the overall theme, the texture, the actual items and/or something else that will inspire your card?

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 😊 Now for our Design Team's inspiration:

Shilo

Von Marie

Cathy

Silke out this week

MarDi

Laurel Seabrook

Amy Tsuruta

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Winner... Inspired By Napkins

Thank you everyone for playing along with our Napkin challenge last week. Many wonderful creations!

Kelly Schirmer

 

This is such a lovely card.  Everything just goes together so nicely and that textured 

background with white accents is beautiful! Congratulations Kelly!

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Inspired By... Christmas Trees

This week’s Inspired By Challenge is decking the halls with handmade holiday magic! 🎄🍬 From felt snowflakes to peppermint swirls and pom-pom garlands, these festive Christmas trees are bursting with texture, color, and playful charm. Will it be the bold red and green palette, the whimsical decorations, or the cozy, homespun feel that sparks your creativity? Let the photo and sketch guide your design—and don’t forget to tag us when you share your merry masterpiece!

For those of you who are new to our challenge, every week we post our inspiration photo challenge and sketch and hope that you will join us by creating a project for our challenge. Just a reminder, an inspiration photo is exactly that- a starting point for inspiration. Will it be the colors, the overall theme, the texture, the actual items and/or something else that will inspire your card?

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 😊 Now for our Design Team's inspiration:

 Shilo

Von Marie

Silke Ledlow

Laurel Seabrook

MarDi

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Winner.... Inspired By Table Setting

 

Sorry to some of you as for some reason I couldn't comment on your blogs last week.

Loved the different takes on the challenge

Sara Furr

Such a beautiful card. I love the layers, texture and that rooster!

Congratulations Sara! 

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Inspired By... Napkins

This week’s Inspired By Challenge is wrapped up in holiday charm! 🎄✨ With cozy neutral linens, gilded napkin rings, and delicate seasonal accents like wreaths, snowflakes, and Christmas trees, this inspiration brings all the warmth and wonder of the holidays to your craft space. Will you be inspired by the textures, the metallic tones, or the cozy elegance of a beautifully set holiday table? Let the photo and sketch guide your design—and don’t forget to tag us when you share your festive creation!

For those of you who are new to our challenge, every week we post our inspiration photo challenge and sketch and hope that you will join us by creating a project for our challenge. Just a reminder, an inspiration photo is exactly that- a starting point for inspiration. Will it be the colors, the overall theme, the texture, the actual items and/or something else that will inspire your card?

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 😊 Now for our Design Team's inspiration:

Shilo

Von Marie

Laurel Seabrook

Silke Ledlow

MarDi

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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Winner... Inspired By Sweaters

A little late on posting this week's winner. I was in Mexico last week and on top of that, haven't been feeling well since Tuesday so I'm a little off my routine. since we just got back. Anyhow... here is last week's winner. 

I loved all of the cozy creations in the gallery.... my favorite season 😉

Erin T

Such a great take on the inspiration and I love how she used felt for some added texture!

Congratulations Erin!

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