Winner.... Inspired By Pina Colada

Such fun cards in the gallery last week!

Von Marie

Such a fun take on the challenge. I love that it is a shaker card!

Congratulations! 

Now don't forget to play along this week

 

Inspired By... Emojis

We're all 😍 over this week’s challenge—just in time for World Emoji Day! From heart eyes to happy tears, this colorful birthday setup is bursting with emotion (and inspiration). Will your project be playful, bold, celebratory—or maybe just full of ❤️?

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, or one specific emoji that inspires your design?

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

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 Miles

Silke Ledlow

Amy Tsuruta

MarDi

Laurel Seabrook

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Winner... Inspired By Summer

So many fabulous creations last week. Definitely had us feeling the summer vibes.

 It was hard to choose a winner!

Mary Reiner

Such a great take on the inspiration and I love the bold pop of red, 

and the texture!. Congratulations Mary! 

Don't forget to play along this week:

 

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:

 Shilo Miles

MarDi

Amy  Tsuruta

Laurel Seabrook

Now it is your turn:

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Winner... Inspired By S'mores

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

Erin T

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

 

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

 

                                                                                   

Cathy Harper

Laurel Seabrook

Shilo Miles

Amy Tsuruta

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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! 

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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. 

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:

Shilo Miles

Laurel Seabrook

Cathy Harper

Amy Tsuruta

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

Julia Sager

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

 

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:

Shilo Miles

Amy Tsuruta

Laurel Seabrook

Now it is your turn.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter