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Saturday, 1 August 2026

Inkspirational Challenge #373 - Visual Prompt - Beach Vibes

 Welcome to Inkspirational; we're delighted you're joining us!

Life's a beach... especially in the craft room!  For the next two weeks (Aug. 1 - 14), we invite you to dive into this dreamy mood board filled with soft coastal colours, seashells, sandy beaches, driftwood and tranquil seaside scenes. Use the colours, images, textures or simply the feeling this board evokes to inspire your next card. Whether you create a CAS beach scene, an elegant nautical design or something completely unexpected, we'd love to see where the tide takes your creativity. 🐚💙



Inspiration from the Design Team:





Looking forward to seeing your beach vibes creations filling the gallery.

The Link will be open until Friday, August 14 @ 11:59pm (GMT)
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We'll be back on Saturday, August 8 with a Reminder Post and Top Picks for Challenge #372.

Saturday, 25 July 2026

Top Picks Challenge #371 and Reminder Post - Challenge #372 - Word Prompt - Christmas in July

 Welcome to our two part post.

**First, a reminder that you have until Friday, July 31 at 11:59 pm (GMT) to play in Challenge #372 -Word Prompt - Christmas in July found HERE.  If you've joined us already, thank you (and please feel free to join again); if you haven't, we'd love for you to do so. 

Second, we had 25 entries for Challenge #371 - Visual Prompt - Summer Vibe. From colours to images to occasions: your cards/projects spoke to the beauty of summer loud and clear. 

As always, selecting Top Picks is a challenge but...choose we must. 

Our Top Picks:


Arlene's Art Impressions Boba Babes are certainly showcasing a clear connection to the mood board with their stylish outfits and pink drinks. The sunrays in the background emphasize this summer-y sensation! 

Lynda's pretty framed flowers and fruit capture both the colours and vibe of the mood board. Such pretty summery pops of colour.

Stef's lemons and flowers are a beautiful interpretation of the mood board both in colours and images. Stunning!


Birgit's surf board and beach scene is summer fabulous; a delightful interpretation of the mood board.

Congratulations to our Top Picks; please take your badge.

Saturday, 18 July 2026

Inkspirational Challenge #372 - Word Prompt - Christmas In July

 Welcome to our Inkspirational Christmas in July Challenge!

Christmas in July is the perfect excuse to break out those festive supplies! As you've likely seen, many crafting companies are unveiling their exciting new Christmas releases, providing plenty of inspiration for holiday creativity. Whether you're eager to try the latest products or simply want to get a head start on your Christmas card stash before the holiday rush, we'd love for you to join us. Dust off your favourite festive stamps, dies, papers or embellishments and celebrate the season a little early!





Hopefully we'll see a gallery bursting with festive Christmas in July delights!

The Link will be open until July 31 @ 11:59pm (GMT).
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We'll be back on Saturday, July 25 with a Reminder Post and Top Picks for Challenge #371.