August 2026

This month we’re celebrating — bright, citrusy, sunny, and full of zest.

But this is Colorful Options.

You always have a choice.

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🎨 Your Options

💛 Option 1 – Lemongrass

Create a project featuring Lemongrass as your primary color. Think citrus yellow, fresh yellow-green, and vibrant grassy hues.

🌿 Option 2 – Yellow-Green Spectrum
Prefer a broader palette? Create a project using any shade from sunny yellow through rich green. From soft butter yellows and golden chartreuse to fresh spring greens and deep forest tones—every shade is welcome.

🌈 Option 3 – Rainbow
Go full color with a rainbow-inspired project! Bright blends, bold stripes, soft transitions, or colorful details—all are welcome.

💌 Option 4 – Cards

Create a card featuring Lemongrass, Yellow-Green, or Rainbow. Clean and simple, layered, elegant, graphic, CAS, shabby chic, vintage, mixed media—every style is welcome.

🧶 Option 5 – Other Creative Medium
Painting, crochet, knitting, quilting, sewing, home décor, digital art, scrapbooking, mixed media, and more are all welcome. If it features Lemongrass, Yellow-Green, or Rainbow, it belongs here!

There are lots of ways to play along in August — whether you are inspired by sparkling water, soft linen, a classic blue box, cozy yarn, warm copper, or a full rainbow, the choice is yours.

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✨ Design Team Inspiration

As you browse their projects, notice the range. Our Design Team explored different color stories and formats this month .

We encourage you to visit their blogs and leave a comment.

Welcome our guest designer, Tina, this month.

Indy, Liso_Olsi: options 1 & 4

 Diane, Nellies Nest: options 1 & 4

Eden, mkccreate: options 1 & 4

Makira, mkccreate : options 2 & 4

Makira, mkccreate : options 2 & 5

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📌 How to Join

                   1.  Create a new project inspired by Lemongrass, Yellow, Green or                                               Rainbow.

                       2. Post it online (or email it to us at colorfuloptions@gmail.com)

                       3. Link it below using Inlinkz.

                       4. Include a link back to this challenge post.

The linkup is open through August 28th at 12midnight CST.

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From tangy citrus yellows to vibrant leafy greens.
Craft your colorful inspiration.

Whichever you choose — we can’t wait to see it.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

July's Winners

 July's Red, White, and Blue's challenge has come to an end.  I loved seeing all the creative ways you used the colors from the inspiration board and all the rainbow entries as well.  The abundance of different color combinations and media were truly a delight to see.  I am so thankful to everyone who joined in and made the month so much fun.

Choosing winners is never easy with so much crafty talent in one place, but today it is time to shine a little extra light on a few makes that caught our eyes. A big congratulations to our June winners!

🏅 July 2026 WINNERS

🃏TOP 3 CARDS

• Wendy, Wendylynn's Paper Whims — #23

• Sheri, Sherri's Blog — #48

• Jenn, StampinAngelJenn— #96

🎨TOP 3 NON-CARDS

• Deanne, Litle Bit of Paper — #2

• Connie, Connie's Crafty Creations— #34

• Arnoldo, ArnoldoRomero.blogspot.com — #44

• Meghan, Made By Meghan— #72

🔦DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

• Karen, Made by Meadie — #49

🏆PRIZE WINNER

• Becca, Becca Yarling — #37

💌 Badges: Please grab your winner and top picks badges if applicable — and proudly display them on your blog or social media!

🔦 Designer Spotlight: Please email me before August10th to discuss your design team contribution.  

🏆 Prize Details: 📬 Winners, please email your prize choice and email address to me by August 15th so your $25 gift card (your choice of Amazon, Simon Says Stamps, Scrapbook.com, etc.) can be sent directly. This prize is sponsored by Makira in appreciation of your creativity. 🙏

📅 Thank you again for your wonderful creativity and continued support. We look forward to seeing more of your amazing projects!

— Makira / Colorful Options
📩 colorfuloptions@gmail.com

I apologize this posted prior this afternoon, before I had a chance to make this month's changes.  I appreciate your patience.  

July 2027

As it is the 250th anniversary of July 4th in the States,  I have a red, white, and blue inspiration photo this month.  I had a little fun with the color white on the right?  any guesses??

But this is Colorful Options.

You always have a choice.

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🎨 Your Options

❤️ Option 1 – Red, White & Blue

Create a project featuring red, white, and blue.

🎨 Option 2 – Pick Your Color

Choose one color family from this month's palette: Red, Blue, or White.

🌈 Option 3 – Rainbow

Create a rainbow-inspired project using as many colors as you'd like.

💌 Option 4 – Cards

Create a card featuring Red/White/Blue or Rainbow.

🧶 Option 5 – Other Creative Medium

Painting, crochet, knitting, quilting, sewing, scrapbooking, mixed media, digital art, home décor, and more are all welcome.

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✨ Design Team Inspiration

As you browse their projects, notice the range. Our Design Team explored different color stories and formats this month .

We encourage you to visit their blogs and leave a comment.

 Diane, Nellies Nest: options 1 & 4

Eden, mkccreate: options 1 & 4

Makira, mkccreate : options 1 & 4

Makira, mkccreate : options 2 & 5

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📌 How to Join

                       1.  Create a new project inspired by Red/White/Blue or Rainbow.

                       2. Post it online (or email it to us at colorfuloptions@gmail.com)

                       3. Link it below using Inlinkz.

                       4. Include a link back to this challenge post.

The linkup is open through July 28th at 12midnight CST.

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Red, White, and Blue for US's 250th Anniversary.
Color for fun.

Whichever you choose — we can’t wait to see it.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

June 2026's winners

June's Tiffany Blue's challenge has come to an end.  I loved seeing all the creative ways you used the colors from the inspiration board and all the rainbow entries as well.  The abundance of different color combinations and media were truly a delight to see.  I am so thankful to everyone who joined in and made the month so much fun.

Choosing winners is never easy with so much crafty talent in one place, but today it is time to shine a little extra light on a few makes that caught our eyes. A big congratulations to our June winners!

🏅 MAY 2026 WINNERS

🃏TOP 3  4CARDS

• Betta, Bettascrap — #41

• Deborah, Deborah's Crafty Blog — #89

• Marcia, @qtcardswithmom— #98

• Lee Ann, Greyt Paper Crafts— #112

🎨TOP 3  4 NON-CARDS

• Zowie, Art By Zowie Dixon — #25

• Denise, The Crafty Den— #54

• Meghan, Made By Meghan— #72

• Marie, Inspirado de mis Amores— #85

🔦DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

• Indy, Indy's Designs — #46

🏆PRIZE WINNER

• Marcia, @qtcardswithmom — #31

💌 Badges: Please grab your winner and top picks badges if applicable — and proudly display them on your blog or social media!

🔦 Designer Spotlight: Please email me before July10th to discuss your design team contribution.  

🏆 Prize Details: 📬 Winners, please email your prize choice and email address to me by July 15th so your $25 gift card (your choice of Amazon, Simon Says Stamps, Scrapbook.com, etc.) can be sent directly. This prize is sponsored by Makira in appreciation of your creativity. 🙏

📅 Thank you again for your wonderful creativity and continued support. We look forward to seeing more of your amazing projects!

— Makira / Colorful Options
📩 colorfuloptions@gmail.com

Come back around later this afternoon & see this month's challenge.  

June 2026

This month we’re celebrating — fresh, airy, serene, refreshing

But this is Colorful Options.

You always have a choice.

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🎨 Your Options

Option 1 — Tiffany Blue

Create a project featuring Tiffany Blue as the primary color. Aqua, teal, turquoise, robin’s egg blue, and blue-green tones all fit beautifully. Think sparkling water, a classic blue box, soft yarn, or a cheerful cup of coffee.

Option 2 — Supporting Colors

Want a different option? Use one of the supporting colors from the board as your main color: blue, linen, sand, cream, warm beige, copper, black, or white. Draw inspiration from the soft textiles, warm coffee tones, sandy neutrals, and subtle metallic accents to create a look that is calm, cozy, or naturally refined.

Option 3 — Rainbow

Prefer to go full color? Join us with a rainbow-inspired project instead.

Bright blends, bold bands, soft transitions, or colorful details — all are welcome.

Option 4 — Cards

Prefer to keep it classic? Enter with a card project using Tiffany Blue, one of the supporting colors, or Rainbow. Clean and simple, layered, elegant, graphic, coastal, cozy, or mixed media — all styles are welcome.

Option 4 — Other Creative Medium

We love variety. Enter with any creative format, including painting, crochet or knitting, quilting or sewing, home decor, digital art, scrapbooking, mixed media, or something else creative. If it features Tiffany Blue, one of the supporting colors, or Rainbow, it belongs here.

There are lots of ways to play along in June — whether you are inspired by sparkling water, soft linen, a classic blue box, cozy yarn, warm copper, or a full rainbow, the choice is yours.

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✨ Design Team Inspiration

As you browse their projects, notice the range. Our Design Team explored different color stories and formats this month .

We encourage you to visit their blogs and leave a comment.

Deanne, A Little Bit O' Paper: 

 Diane, Nellies Nest: color of the month

Eden, mkccreate: color of the month

Makira, mkccreate : color of the month

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📌 How to Join

                       1.  Create a new project inspired by Tiffany Blue or Rainbow.

                       2. Post it online (or email it to us at colorfuloptions@gmail.com)

                       3. Link it below using Inlinkz.

                       4. Include a link back to this challenge post.

The linkup is open through June 28th at 12midnight CST.

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Tiffany Blue for calm.
Color for delight.

Whichever you choose — we can’t wait to see it.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

May 2026 Winners

May’s black & white challenge was such a delight! I loved seeing all the creative ways you brought black & white to life in your projects, and it was also wonderful to see the rainbow entries that are always a welcome option at Colorful Options.  I am so thankful to everyone who joined in and made the month so much fun.

Choosing winners is never easy with so much crafty talent in one place, but today it is time to shine a little extra light on a few standout creations. A big congratulations to our May winners!

🏅 MAY 2026 WINNERS

🃏TOP 3 CARDS

• Valerija, Moje veselje— #17

• Becca, Becca Yarling— #97

• Jen, StamingAngelJenn— #103

🎨TOP 3 NON-CARDS

• Meghan, Made By Meghan— #38

• Cheryl, Even More Scrapping— #41

• Eli, Ovillo de Eli Handmade — #42

🔦DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

• Karen, Made By Meadie— #63

🏆PRIZE WINNER

• Silke, KartenKram— #14

💌 Badges: Please grab your winner and top picks badges if applicable — and proudly display them on your blog or social media!

🔦 Designer Spotlight: Please email me before June 10th to discuss your design team contribution.  

🏆 Prize Details: 📬 Winners, please email your prize choice and email address to me by June 15th so your $25 gift card (your choice of Amazon, Simon Says Stamps, Scrapbook.com, etc.) can be sent directly. This prize is sponsored by Makira in appreciation of your creativity. 🙏

📅 Thank you again for your wonderful creativity and continued support. We look forward to seeing more of your amazing projects!

— Makira / Colorful Options
📩 colorfuloptions@gmail.com

Come back around later this afternoon & see this month's challenge.