Colorful Options

Friday, May 1, 2026

May 2026

This month we’re celebrating Black & White — classic, striking, timeless, elegant.

But this is Colorful Options.

You always have a choice.

🎨 Your Options

Option 1 — Black & White

Create a project featuring black and/or white as the primary colors.
Crisp contrast, soft neutrals, dramatic shadows, vintage tones — clean, classic, or bold. Black and white can stand alone or lead the design. Your interpretation.

Option 2 — Black & White with a Pop of Color

Want to add a little extra fun? Use black and/or white as your main colors and add a pop of color. A bright collar, rosy nose, single accent shade, or even a playful splash of rainbow — all welcome. The color pop can be subtle or eye-catching.

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 either Black and/or White, Black & White with a Pop of Color, or Rainbow. Clean and simple, layered, elegant, graphic, or mixed media — all styles 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 Black and/or White, Black & White with a Pop of Color or Rainbow, it belongs here.

There are lots of ways to play along in May — whether you keep it purely black and white, add a pop of color, or go full rainbow, the choice is yours.

✨ 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.

CZ, mkccreate : color of the month

Deanne, A Little Bit O' Paper: color of the month

Diane, Nellies Nest: color of the month

Makira, mkccreate : color of the month

Eden, mkccreate: color of the month

📌 How to Join

1. Create a new project inspired by Black & White 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 May 28th at 12midnight CST.

Black & White for drama.
Color for delight.

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

April 2026 Winners

April’s yellow challenge was such a delight! I loved seeing all the bright and cheerful ways you brought yellow to life in your projects, and it was also wonderful to see the rainbow entries that are always a welcome option at Colorful Options. Every entry added a sunny touch to the gallery, and 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 April winners!

🏅 APRIL 2026 WINNERS

🃏TOP 3 CARDS

• Trina, PhamtasticDesigns — #56

• Denise, The Crafty Den— #77

• Deborah, Deborah's Crafty Blog — #88

🎨TOP 3 NON-CARDS

• Heidi, The Scrap Attack — #27

• Michelle, @qtcardswithmom2 — #32

• Meghan, Made By Meghan— #67

🔦DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

• Lisa-olsi, Lisa-Olsi— #79

🏆PRIZE WINNER

• Inkami, Inkami — #6

💌 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 May 10th to discuss your design team contribution.

🏆 Prize Details: 📬 Winners, please email your prize choice and email address to me by May 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 tomorrow & see this month's challenge.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

April 2026

This month we’re celebrating Yellow — bright, joyful, bold, glowing.

But this is Colorful Options.

You always have a choice.

🎨 Your Options

Option 1 — Yellow

Create a project featuring any shade of yellow as the primary color.

Butter, mustard, gold, lemon, sunflower — pale or vibrant. Monochrome or yellow-dominant. Your interpretation.

Option 2 — Rainbow

Not loving yellow? Join us with a rainbow-inspired project instead.

Full spectrum, subtle blends, graphic stripes — all welcome.

Option 3 — Cards

Prefer to keep it classic? Enter with a card project using either Yellow or Rainbow. Clean and simple, layered, mixed media — all styles welcome.

Option 4 — Other Creative Medium

✨ 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: color of the month

Diane, Nellies Nest: color of the month

Makira, mkccreate : color of the month

Eden, mkccreate : color of the month

📌 How to Join

1. Create a new project inspired by Yellow 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 April 28th at 12midnight CST.

Yellow for happiness.

Rainbow for possibility.

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

March 2026 Winners

March’s green challenge was such a treat! I loved seeing all the lovely and creative ways you brought green to life in your projects, and it was also wonderful to see the rainbow entries that are always a welcome option at Colorful Options. Every entry added something special to the gallery, and I am so thankful to everyone who joined in and made the month such fun.

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

🏅 MARCH 2026 WINNERS

🃏TOP 3 CARDS

• Chris, here's one i made earlier — #4

• Jenn, StampinAngelJenn— #33

• Gloria, Purpleglo Creations — #81

🎨TOP 3 NON-CARDS

• Wendy, Wendylyn Paper Whims — #5

• Heidi, The Scrap Attack — #27

• Vivian, Vivian Foo — #30

🔦DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

• Karen, Made By Meadie— #32

🏆PRIZE WINNER

• Meghan, Made By Meghan — #68

💌 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 April 10th to discuss your design team contribution.

🏆 Prize Details: 📬 Winners, please email your prize choice and email address to me by April 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 a little later today & see this month's challenge.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

March 2026

This month we’re celebrating Green — fresh, vibrant, layered, alive.

But this is Colorful Options.

You always have a choice.

🎨 Your Options

Option 1 — Green

Create a project featuring any shade of green as the primary color.

Mint, sage, olive, emerald, lime — soft or bold. Monochrome or green-dominant. Your interpretation.

Option 2 — Rainbow

Not feeling green? Join us with a rainbow-inspired project instead.

Full spectrum, subtle blends, graphic stripes — all welcome.

Option 3 — Cards

Prefer to keep it classic? Enter with a card project using either Green or Rainbow. Clean and simple, layered, mixed media — all styles welcome.

Option 4 — Other Creative Medium

✨ Design Team Inspiration

As you browse their projects, notice the range. Our Design Team explored different color stories and formats this month — tonal greens, joyful rainbows, layered textures, and clean compositions.

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

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

Makira, mkccreate : color of the month

📌 How to Join

1. Create a new project inspired by 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 March 29th at 12midnight CST.

Green for growth.

Rainbow for possibility.

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

January & February 2026 Winners

Wow — we are absolutely thrilled by the creativity and participation in our first two challenge months of 2026! Thank you so much for your patience while we caught up — your continued support and passion for creating means so much to me. ❤️

Picking winners is always a tough job because there are so many incredible entries — but here we go!