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

Eden, mkccreate :  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

May Winners

Sorry, this was posted prematurely.  Here is the corrected post. 

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

Anne, ShacksPapercrafts: : #37

Denise, TheCraftyDen: #63

Lynn, Lynn's Craft Haven: #87

TOP 3 NON-CARDS

Barb, Snail Mail Studio : 3

Wendy, WendylynnsPaperWhims : #5

Heidi, The Scrap Attack: #73

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

Jenn, StampinAngelJenn, @craftwitchyjenn : #34

PRIZE WINNER

Denise, The Crafty Den: #19

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

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

Designer Spotlight, please email me before June 15th 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.

May 2025

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

We are doing something a little different this month.  Colorful Options & Park Hopping My Happy Place are collaborating for May 2025.  Choose a color(s) from the photo below and showcase it in your make. 

The colors you see in the spectrum above are what I thought would look the best.  If there is a different color from the photo that inspires you, go with it.  Have fun!

If none of these colors spark your imagination, no worries—feel free to create a rainbow-inspired craft instead. Let’s see your colorful makes!

We would like to welcome our guest designer this month, 

Wendy

Wendy, Cartai: Color of the month-green

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

Carrianne, Crafti Carri's Handmade Cards: Colors of the Month-green, yellow, pink (pale red)

CZ, mkccreate: Colors of the month-tan, blue pink (pale red)

Deanne, A Little Bit O' Paper: Colors of the Month-blue, red, neutrals

 Diane, Nellies Nest:  Colors of the Month-the full spectrum

Eden, mkccreate : Colors of the month - black, yellow, red

Makira, mkccreate :  Colors of the month - orange, yellow ,peach

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!  

We look forward to seeing your creations! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

April 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

Maria, Tinyworks: : #3

Michelle, #qtcardswithmom : #73

MeSi, craftingbymesi: #84

TOP 3 NON-CARDS

Barb, Snail Mail Studio : 11

Betta, Bettascrap: #105

Heidi, The Scrap Attack: #127

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

Meghan, Madebymeghan, @madebymeghank: : #100

PRIZE WINNER

Wendy, WendylynnsPaperWhims : #96

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

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

Designer Spotlight, please email me before May 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.