December 2023

Hello all!  Welcome back to another month at the Colorful Options Challenge!

This month's challenge is inspired by Rudolf the Red-nosed Reindeer, the Rankin and Bass film from 1964.  Who can forget Sam the Snowman singing.......

Silver and Gold

This month we challenge you to use the colors silver and gold.  Please remember that you may incorporate any neutrals or metallics that you need in your design and that your design does not need to be monochromatic.  If silver and gold are not to your liking, join us with a rainbow-inspired craft.

Examples from our Design Team incorporate a range of artistic styles, and we welcome you to do the same! 

Do not forget to click on the person’s blog to see all of the details of how we made these creations and leave these wonderful girls some comment love.

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!  

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

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 

Maire, bailyrosey: Color of the month

Sarah Lihz, Sassy's Cards/Gifts : Color of the month

For more inspiration, visit the December 2023 Colorful Options Pinterest Board.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

November Top 3

Happy Friday, everyone!

After much delightful deliberation, the design team has meticulously selected the top three cards, and we are eagerly anticipating sharing them with you in the order they were received. Brace yourself for a remarkable dose of inspiration! 🎉

Nana Connie,  Grammy's Attic: #36

Valeria, My Pleasure: #54

Pauline, Passion for Papercraft:  #102

On to the next top 3.  Anything-but-a-card makes listed in the order of submission....

Karen, My Cup Runneth Over: #96

Donna, Crafting By the Beach: #126

Pinky, Pinky's World Stamping Project: #136

Don't forget to grab your badge!  We sincerely hope you proudly display it on your blog for everyone to see.

Your support means the world to us, and we truly appreciate it. Thank you once again for being a part of our community.

November 2023 Winner & Designer Spotlight

Happy Friday, everyone!

A big, heartfelt "thank you" to all of you wonderful participants in last month's red challenge! Your enthusiasm and creativity made it truly special, and we're grateful for the time and effort you put into playing along.

Here they are!

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

Yvonne, Yvonne 3D Creations: #126

And now, the moment we've all been waiting for: let's announce this month's lucky winner, chosen by random.org... Drumroll, please! 🥁

Meghan, MadebyMeghan:  #157

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

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

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

Makira ... colorfuloptions@gmail.com
Thanks again for your support, and please stop back tomorrow
for a new Colorful Options Challenge! 

October Top 3

Happy Monday, everyone!

I apologize for the tardiness of this post.

After much delightful deliberation, the design team has meticulously selected the top three cards, and we are eagerly anticipating sharing them with you in the order they were received. Brace yourself for a remarkable dose of inspiration! 🎉

Yvonne,  Yvonne's 3D Creations: #10

Aimeslee, Paper Paisleys: #16

Lynn, Lynn's Craft Haven:  #48

On to the next top 3.  Anything-but-a-card makes listed in the order of submission....

Wendy, Wendalynn's Paper Whims: #3

Denise, The Crafty Den: #6

Brandi Jo, scrappy.boymamma: #28

Don't forget to grab your badge!  We sincerely hope you proudly display it on your blog for everyone to see.

Your support means the world to us, and we truly appreciate it. Thank you once again for being a part of our community.

October 2023 Winner and Designer Spotlight

Happy Monday, everyone!

I apologize for the lateness of this post & announcements.

A big, heartfelt "thank you" to all of you wonderful participants in last month's neon challenge! Your enthusiasm and creativity made it truly special, and we're grateful for the time and effort you put into playing along.

Here they are!

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

Meghan, MadebyMeghan:  #27

And now, the moment we've all been waiting for: let's announce this month's lucky winner, chosen by random.org... Drumroll, please! 🥁

Gloria, Purpleglo Creations: #42

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

Prize Winner, please email me no later than
November 20th with your email address.  All prizes
not claimed will be forfeited.  

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

Makira ... colorfuloptions@gmail.com
Thanks again for your support, and please stop back tomorrow
for a new Colorful Options Challenge! 

November 2023

 Hello all!  Welcome back to another month at the Colorful Options Challenge! 

This month we celebrate....

Red

Thank you for joining us for the Neon Challenge, and we hope you will join us again this month too.

This month we challenge you to use the color red.  Please remember that you

may incorporate any neutrals or metallics that you need in your design and that your design does not need to be monochromatic.  If red is not to your liking, join us with a rainbow-inspired craft.

 Examples from our Design Team incorporate a range of artistic styles, and we welcome you to do the same! 

Do not forget to click on the person’s blog to see all of the details of how we made these creations and leave these wonderful girls some comment love.

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!  

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

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 

Maire, bailyrosey: Color of the month

Sarah Lihz, Sassy's Cards/Gifts : Color of the month

For more inspiration, visit the October 2023 Colorful Options Pinterest Board.

We are pleased to announce that we will be awarding a Simon Says Stamp $25 gift certificate as a prize this month. To enter, post below or on Instagram, tagging us @colorfuloptionshcallenge. Winners will be selected randomly, ensuring everyone has an equal chance to win. Exciting news!

Please note that our contest is open to all art and craft forms, not just paper crafts. Whether it's painting, ink work, decoration, drawing, knitting, or any other artistic/crafty endeavor, we welcome your submission! 

We look forward to seeing your interpretation of the challenge. 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

October 2023

 Hello all!  Welcome back to another month at the Colorful Options Challenge! 

This month we celebrate....

NEON

Thank you for joining us for the Orange Challenge, and we hope you will join us again this month too.

This month we challenge you to use any neon color.  Please remember that you

may incorporate any neutrals or metallics that you need in your design and that your design does not need to be monochromatic.  If neon is not to your liking, join us with a rainbow-inspired craft. 

 Examples from our Design Team incorporate a range of artistic styles, and we welcome you to do the same! 

Do not forget to click on the person’s blog to see all of the details of how we made these creations and leave these wonderful girls some comment love.

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 would like to welcome our guest designer this month, Carol.  

Carol, crafty-stamper: color of the month

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

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 

Maire, bailyrosey: Color of the month

Sarah Lihz, Sassy's Cards/Gifts : Color of the month

For more inspiration, visit the October 2023 Colorful Options Pinterest Board.

We are pleased to announce that we will be awarding a Simon Says Stamp $25 gift certificate as a prize this month. To enter, post below or on Instagram, tagging us @colorfuloptionshcallenge. Winners will be selected randomly, ensuring everyone has an equal chance to win. Exciting news!

Please note that our contest is open to all art and craft forms, not just paper crafts. Whether it's painting, ink work, decoration, drawing, knitting, or any other artistic/crafty endeavor, we welcome your submission! 

We look forward to seeing your interpretation of the challenge.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter