Thursday, July 10, 2025

Inspired By.... Pina Colada

Sip, smile, and get crafty—this week’s Inspired By Challenge is as refreshing as a piña colada on the beach! 🍍🥥 In honor of National Piña Colada Day, we’re bringing you a tropical escape in card form. Whether you're drawn to the creamy whites, coconut texture, that splash of pineapple yellow, or the whole dreamy beach vibe, let the inspiration photo and sketch guide your creativity. Tell us what sparked your design and be sure to tag us when you share!

For those of you who are new to our challenge, every week we post our inspiration photo and sketch and hope that you’ll join us by creating a project to play along.

Just a reminder—an inspiration photo is exactly that: a starting point. Will it be the colors, the layout, the summery theme, or something unexpected that inspires your card?

If you share on social media, be sure to tag @inspired_by_challenge and use #inspiredbychallenge or #inspired_by_challenge so we can find and feature your creations!





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:



Now it is your turn:

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Sunday, July 6, 2025

Winner... Inspired By S'mores

Oh you all had me hungry and craving s'mores last week! So many fabulous creations!



I just love how you used the sketch, the subtle texture and that CUTE s'more.
It just kept calling my name (and yes, I need that die now! LOL)
Congratulations Erin!

Don't forget to play along this week






 

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Inspired By.. Summer


Grab your flip-flops and your sunnies—this week’s inspiration is pure summer bliss! From the straw tote to the striped accessories and tropical touches, there’s so much to spark your creativity. Whether it’s the bold red, the beachy textures, or those vacation vibes, we can’t wait to see what you create!

For those of you who are new to our challenge, every week we post our inspiration photo and sketch and hope that you’ll join us by creating a project to play along.

Just a reminder—an inspiration photo is exactly that: a jumping-off point. Will it be the color scheme, the textures, the layout, the theme—or something totally unexpected—that sparks your idea?

If you post on social media, don’t forget to tag @inspired_by_challenge and use #inspiredbychallenge or #inspired_by_challenge so we can find and cheer on your creations!





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:

MarDi
 
                                                                                   

















Now it is your turn!

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Exciting News! New Design Team Member



We are so excited to welcome a new Design Team Member to the team! 

MarDi has joined in many of our challenges and does beautiful work. 

Be sure to check out her Instagram! 

mustcreatecards



Sunday, June 29, 2025

Winner… Inspired By Canisters



Lovely creations last week. Loved all the homey vibes. 

So many great things about this card and it was so perfect for the challenge. 

Love the texture as well pretty scallop border. Congratulations!


Now don’t forget to play along with this week. 



Thursday, June 26, 2025

Inspired By... S'Mores

This week’s inspiration is serving up sweet nostalgia—with all the cozy, campfire vibes! Think red gingham, gooey marshmallows, and classic s’mores goodness. Now I am craving a s'more... 

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. Also, if you post on social media, please tag @inspired_by_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:



You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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Sunday, June 22, 2025

So many 'cool' creations last week! We are definitely feeling the summer vibes. 



Although there were no summer treats, we still though this was a cool card!
Great take on the sketch, love the pop of color!
Congratulations Julia, be sure to grab your badge.

Don't forget to play along this week






 

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Inspired By.. Canisters

There's something about these vintage canisters -  they are giving: cozy kitchen, grandma’s house, Sunday baking, and soft golden light kinda vibes. Well at least to me. Who else feels this way?

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. Also, if you post on social media, please tag @inspired_by_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:










Now it is your turn.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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Sunday, June 15, 2025

Winner... Inspired By Denim




We loved the different takes on last week's inspiration! 
It is always so interesting to see where it takes everyone. 




 A wonderful take on the challenge. We love how the colors and sketch was used. 
Of course all that texture is fabulous too! Congratulations Jolanda!


Now don't forget to play along with this week's challenge



Thursday, June 12, 2025

Inspired By... Freezies

It has been hot here and yesterday when I got called to substitute in a class I am in a lot, I brought them all a jumbo freezie! I should have brought one for myself (I always chose red as a kid, what about you?)

As the weather heats up I don't know about you but I an always looking for ways to cool down and sometimes, a freezie just  hits the spot. Reminds me of my childhood, I always wanted the red ones.

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.
Also, if you post on social media, please tag @inspired_by_challenge
for inspiration. Will it be the colors, the overall theme, the texture, the actual items and/or something else that will inspire your card?
Just a reminder, an inspiration photo is exactly that- a starting point



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:


 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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Sunday, June 8, 2025

Winner... Inspired By Ladybugs


Thank you everyone for playing along last week. So many pretty cards. 




 This really did make me smile. I love those ladybugs and all of the texture on this fun card. 
Congratulations Kathy! Thanks for playing!

Don't forget to play along this week



Thursday, June 5, 2025

Inspired By... denim

Welcome to the first challenge in June!

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. Also, if you post on social media, please tag @inspired_by_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:










Now we can't wait to see what you create

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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