September 2025

Happy September, everyone!  Welcome back to another fun month!

Our inspiration this month is ...

  This month, I'm drawing inspiration from Jackson Pollock, Salvador Dali, and John Beckly.  It is an anything goes month......any color, color combination, theme - YOUR CHOICE!

Welcome our guest designer, Tina, this month.

Trina, PhantasmicDesigns

What did our design team make?......

CZ, mkccreate 

Carrianne, Crafti Carri's Handmade Cards

Deanne, A Little Bit O' Paper

 Diane, Nellies Nest

Makira, mkccreate 

Keep in mind that our contest is not limited to paper crafts.  Paint? Ink? Decor? Drawing? ANY artistic endeavor is welcome!!  

Show us your take on the challenge!  

We look forward to seeing your creations!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

August 2025 Winners

 WOW! We are blown away by the participation in last month's Mood Board Color Challenge. 🙏Thank you for your support. 🙏

Picking winners was a difficult challenge! 

 Without further ado, here are the top 3 selections and our winners. Thank you once again for being such a vital part of our creative family!

 TOP 3 CARDS

Barb, Snail Mail Stuidio : #15

Meghan, MadebyMeghan : #34

Kathy, myasperations: #72

TOP 3 NON-CARDS

Cheryl, Even More Scrapping : #6

Betta, Bettascrap: #49

Mari, Poydankulma: #40

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

Wendy, Wendylynn's Paper Whims: #54

PRIZE WINNER

Leanne, Leearts: #47

Please be sure to grab your badge.  We hope you share it proudly on your blog.

Prize Winner, please email me no later than
September 15th with your email address.  All prizes
not claimed will be forfeited.  

Designer Spotlight, please email me before September 8th to discuss your design team contribution.  

Makira ... colorfuloptions@gmail.com
Thanks again for your support, and please stop back in tomorrow for April's challenge.

Hawaii Day Challenge

🌺 Aloha, Colorful Options Challenge Participants! 🌺

We have a fun twist for you this month—an extra challenge to celebrate Hawaii Day!

In addition to our regular monthly Neutrals Challenge, we invite you to create something inspired by the vibrant colors of our Hawaii Day Inspiration Board. Think turquoise waters, pink sunsets, tropical blooms, and all the warm, beachy vibes of the islands.

This special challenge will run alongside our main challenge from Sunday, August 10th through Saturday, August 16th, in honor of Hawaii Day, Friday, August 15th.

Design Team Inspiration

Makira, mkccreate — Hawaii Day: The Soft-Pink Drink

We can’t wait to see your colorful and creative Hawaii Day makes!
Mahalo and happy crafting! 🌴🌸🌊

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

August 2025

Happy August, crafters!  Welcome back to another fun month! 

Our inspiration this month is ...

  This month, I'm drawing inspiration from the hues of a library with a back-to-school vibe.  Choose a color from this palette and highlight it in your creation. Feel free to embrace the old school theme or go in another direction—the option is yours to choose.

If this palette does not quite spark your imagination, no problem—explore a rainbow-inspired craft instead. Let’s see your colorful makes!

And now, our design team makes......

CZ, mkccreate : Colors of the Month

Carrianne, Crafti Carri's Handmade Cards: Colors of the Month

Deanne, A Little Bit O' Paper: Colors of the Month

 Diane, Nellies Nest:  Colors of the Month

Makira, mkccreate :  Colors of the Month

Keep in mind that our contest is not limited to paper crafts.  Paint? Ink? Decor? Drawing? ANY artistic endeavor is welcome!!  

Show us your take on the challenge!  

We look forward to seeing your creations!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

June & July Winners

 

🎨 WOW! We continue to be amazed by the incredible entries in our recent Mood Board Color Challenges! Thank you all so much for your patience and understanding as we combine both June and July's winners into one special announcement. 🙏

Selecting just a few favorites is always a delightful challenge—and this month, it’s doubly so! Without further ado, here are the Top 3 selections and winners for both June and July. We can't wait to see the creativity you’ll bring to this month’s challenge!

Thank you again for being an essential part of our vibrant, creative family! 🌈✨

 TOP 3 CARDS

June 2025

Helen, Made By Helen: #8

Karen, Made By Meade: #53

Kathy, My Aspirations: #72

July 2025

Pauline, Passion for Papercraft: #17

Deborah, Deborah's Crafty Blog: #62

Leanne, Lee's Arts N Crafts: #83

TOP 3 NON-CARDS

June 2025

Wendy, Wendylynn's Paper Whims: #14

Jinny, Jinny's Paper Word: #45

Heidi, The Scrap Attack: #66

July 2025

Meghan, Made By Meghan: #18

Barb, Snail Mail Studio: #23

Lisa, Lisa-olsi: #61

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

June 2025

Trina, PhantasmicDesigns: #83

July 2025

Carrie, Carrie's Custom Cards: #79

PRIZE WINNER

June 2025

Denise Bryant: #56

July 2025

Heather, Wire Wrapture: #59

                             

Please be sure to grab your badge.  We hope you share it proudly on your blog.

Prize Winner, please email me no later than
August 15th with your email address.  All prizes
not claimed will be forfeited.  

Designer Spotlight, please email me before August 15th to discuss your design team contribution.  

Makira ... colorfuloptions@gmail.com
Thanks again for your support, and please stop back in at 8am for this month's challenge.

July 2025

 Happy July!  It's time for another month of fun at the Colorful Options Challenge!

Our inspiration this month is ...

  This month, I'm drawing inspiration from the hues of a summer picnic.  Choose a color from this palette and highlight it in your creation. Feel free to embrace the picnic theme or go in another direction—the option is yours to choose.

If this palette does not quite spark your imagination, no problem—explore a rainbow-inspired craft instead. Let’s see your colorful makes!

And now, our design team makes......

CZ, mkccreate : Orange, Red, Green

Carrianne, Crafti Carri's Handmade Cards: Orange, Red, Green, Yellow

Deanne, A Little Bit O' Paper: July's Full Color Palette

 Diane, Nellies Nest:  Red, Orange, Pink, Yellow, Green

Eden, mkccreate :  Red, Orange, Pink, Yellow, Green

Makira, mkccreate :  Red & Green

Keep in mind that our contest is not limited to paper crafts.  Paint? Ink? Decor? Drawing? ANY artistic endeavor is welcome!!  

Show us your take on the challenge!  

For more inspiration, visit the 

July 2025 Colorful Options Pinterest Board.

We look forward to seeing your creations!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

June 2025

Happy June!  It's time for another month of fun at the Colorful Options Challenge!

Our inspiration this month is ...

  This month, I'm drawing inspiration from the beach with a color I call 'Aquablue.' Think of the serene shades of blue and turquoise that paint the sky and water. Choose a color from this palette and showcase it in your creation.

If aquablue does not spark your imagination, no worries—feel free to create a rainbow-inspired craft instead. Let’s see your colorful makes!

And now, our design team makes......

CZ, mkccreate : Color of the month

Carrianne, Crafti Carri's Handmade Cards: Color of the Month

Deanne, A Little Bit O' Paper: Color of the Month

 Diane, Nellies Nest:  Color of the Month

Eden, mkccreate :  Color of the Month

Makira, mkccreate :  Color of the month

Keep in mind that our contest is not limited to paper crafts.  Paint? Ink? Decor? Drawing? ANY artistic endeavor is welcome!!  

If you are a junior maker younger than 18, please post your age behind your name. Thank you!!

Show us your take on the challenge!  

For more inspiration, visit the June 2025 Colorful Options Pinterest Board.

We look forward to seeing your creations! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter