September 2026

This month we’re celebrating — earthy, toasted, burnished, and full of fall warmth.

But this is Colorful Options.

You always have a choice.

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🎨 Your Options 

🤎 Option 1 — Rusty Brown

Create a project featuring rusty brown as the primary color.

Think warm rust, copper, and cinnamon. Rich, cozy, weathered, or natural—any interpretation within this warm spectrum is welcome.

 🌰Option 2 — Warm Earth Tones

Prefer a variation? Work within a palette of warm earth tones: brown,khaki, coffee, caramel, amber, chestnut, or terracota. Blend tones, go monochromatic, or layer shades for depth—soft and subtle or bold and textured.

🌈 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 September — whether you’re inspired by rusty leaves, warm terracotta, weathered wood, rich copper, earthy neutrals, or a full autumn 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.

 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:

                                          Rusty Brown, Earth Tones, 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 September 28th at 12midnight CST.

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From rich rusty browns to warm earthy neutrals.
Craft your cozy inspiration. 

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

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

August Winners

  August's lemongrass 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.  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 August winners!

🏅 AUGUST 2026 WINNERS

🃏TOP 3 CARDS

• Sherri, Sherri's Flip Floppin Blog — #12

• Meghan, Made By Meghan — #46

• Jose, Jose Voorbeeldkaarten— #49

🎨TOP 3 NON-CARDS

• Wendy, WendlynnsPaperWhims— #16

• Betta, BettaScrap — #20

• Heidi, The Scrap Attack — #35

🔦DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

• Maria, Tiny Works — #7

🏆PRIZE WINNER

• Denise, The Crafty Den — #24

💌 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 September 10th to discuss your design team contribution.  

🏆 Prize Details: 📬 Winners, please email your prize choice and email address to me by September 15th so your $25 gift card 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

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.