Sunday, August 24, 2025

Winner... Inspired By Desk

Thank you for playing along last week. So many lovely creations.



The little face on that mug just kept drawing me back. So cute!
Love how you used the sketch too. Congratulations Erin!

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Thursday, August 21, 2025

Inspired By...Fish

Let’s dive into this week’s Inspired By Challenge! 🐟💙 These fun, patterned fish plates in soothing shades of blue are swimming with creative possibilities. Maybe it’s the ocean theme, the playful patterns, or those crisp summer hues that speak to you—whatever it is, we can’t wait to see where your creativity flows! Use the inspiration photo and sketch to guide your project, and don’t forget to tag us when you share.

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: 




Amy Tsuruta


MarDi












 

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Sunday, August 17, 2025

Winner... Inspired By Blackberry


We have our winner from last week!




It was hard this week but I really like how this one captures the simplicity of the photo.
Congratulations Darnell!

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Thursday, August 14, 2025

Inspired by... Desktop

Clean lines, pastel tones, and a whole lot of creative energy—this week’s Inspired By Challenge is all about the beauty of a well-loved workspace. 💻✨ From pops of pink and mint to books, art, and office supplies that make your heart happy, there’s so much to draw inspiration from. Whether it’s the colors, the organization, or that dreamy desktop setup, let the photo and sketch guide your creativity this week. Be sure to tag us when you share—we love seeing what inspires you!

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:
 

                                                                        Silke Ledlow




MarDi





Laurel Seabrook



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Sunday, August 10, 2025

Winner... Inspired By Lunch Bags

We have our winner from last week!


So many fun elements and layers to this card! 
Congratulations Kelly!

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Thursday, August 7, 2025

Inspired By... Blackberry

This week’s Inspired By Challenge is serving up a sweet and simple slice of farmhouse charm! 🍇 The rustic textures, soft greens, cozy neutrals, and that juicy blackberry focal point are just bursting with inspiration. Will it be the fruit, the woodgrain, the greenery—or the whole fresh-from-the-farm feel—that sparks your project? We can’t wait to see how you’re inspired by this week’s photo and sketch. 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 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:

                                                                         Silke Ledlow




MarDi







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Sunday, August 3, 2025

Winner... Inspired By Pool Rings

 

Loved the fun summery cards last week, made me want to jump into a pool!



I just love how the donuts look like fruit! So fun (and made me crave a donut LOL)
Congratulations Marlena!

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Thursday, July 31, 2025

Inspired By... Lunch Bags

This week’s inspiration is bringing the pattern party—from playful fish to tropical florals to classic stripes! Whether you're feeling whimsical or organized, these cute lunch bags (and the sketch!) are a great starting point for your next project. Perfect timing as we slowly shift from summer mode to back-to-school prep!

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 patterns, the layout, the theme, or something else entirely that inspires your card?

If you share on social media, don’t forget to tag @inspired_by_challenge and use #inspiredbychallenge or #inspired_by_challenge so we can feature your work!




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:

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Winner... Inspired By Emojis

Thank you everyone for playing along last week. There were some fun creations.



This was such a cute card. I love how the ice cream opens up into a big yellow honeycomb ball! So cute!
Congratulations Kelly!

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Thursday, July 24, 2025

Inspired By... Pool Rings

Get ready for some splashy summer inspiration! This week we’re diving into vibrant colors, fun fruit shapes, and playful poolside vibes. Whether you’re drawn to the bold brights, the circular forms, or the refreshing summer feel—we can’t wait to see how this photo and sketch inspire your creativity!

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 overall theme, the textures, the shapes, or something totally unexpected that inspires your card?

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




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


Amy Tsuruta




Laurel Seabrook

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