Friday, March 1, 2024

March 2024

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

This month we celebrate....

Green


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



This month we challenge you to use green as your inspiration.  ANY shade or interpretation of green is welcome.  

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

 Examples from our Design Team incorporate various artistic styles, and we welcome you to do the same!  Do not forget to click on the person’s blog to see all 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 : Combined Color of the Month & Rainbow


Edenmkccreate :  Rainbow


Makiramkccreate :  Color of the Month


Maire, bailyrosey: Color of the month & Rainbow


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



Have fun making!  We cannot wait to see what you come up with this month!


You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

February Top 3

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


Elaine, KraftiKards: #7



Gayle, Stamp Buddies: #21



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


Tasie, Challenge by Tasie : #7



Meghan, Made by Meghan: #36



Meghan, Made by Meghan: #63



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.


March 2nd:  Hi everyone!  Sorry this post was originally posted with last months' winners, I had an injury and unable to fix the post in a timely fashion.  Have a great weekend!!! Thank you for your understanding!!


February 2024 Winner & Designer Spotlight

 A big, heartfelt "thank you" to all of you wonderful participants in last month's Pink 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
Amber, ArtAMBR: #11



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

Helen, Made By Helen: #37




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

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

Designer Spotlight, please email me before March 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! 

March 2nd:  Hi everyone!  Sorry this post was originally posted with last months' winners, I had an injury and unable to fix the post in a timely fashion.  Have a great weekend!!! Thank you for your understanding!!

Friday, February 2, 2024

February 2024

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

This month we celebrate....

Pink

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


This month we challenge you to use pink as your inspiration.  ANY shade or interpretation of pink is welcome.  

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

 Examples from our Design Team incorporate various artistic styles, and we welcome you to do the same!  Do not forget to click on the person’s blog to see all 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, 
Tee.  

Tee, The Paper Layer: 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


Edenmkccreate :  Color of the Month


Makiramkccreate :  Color of the Month 


Maire, bailyrosey: Color of the month


Sarah Lihz, Sassy's Cards/Gifts : 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 February 2024 Colorful Options Pinterest Board.

We look forward to seeing your creations! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Thursday, February 1, 2024

January 2024 Top 3

 

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! 🎉


Kathryn, @kathrynkanandian: #11



Jackie, Get the JC Look: #89



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


Kathryn, @kathrynkanandian: #15


Kathryn, @kathrynkanandian: #50


Alice, Scrap & C: #64


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.


January 2024 Winner & Designer Spotlight


A big, heartfelt "thank you" to all of you wonderful participants in last month's Blue Lagoon 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
Jose, SampleCards: #28



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

Gail, What is Normal?: #30






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

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

Designer Spotlight, please email me before February 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! 

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

January 2024

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

Thank you for joining last month's Silver & Gold Challenge.

This month we celebrate the ....

Blue Lagoon



This month's challenge is inspired by the Blue Lagoon resort in Iceland and the Blue Lagoon Island in the Caribbean.

This month we are doing something a little different; we challenge you to use the colors associated with a blue lagoon.  Feel free to use one of the colors in the pictures or any combination of colors found in the pictures.  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 you are not inspired by the blue lagoon, 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.

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

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


 Diane, Nellies Nest:  Colors of the Month


Edenmkccreate :  Colors of the Month


Makiramkccreate :  Colors of the Month 


Maire, bailyrosey: Color of the month


Sarah Lihz, Sassy's Cards/Gifts : 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 January 2024 Colorful Options Pinterest Board.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter