Sunday, April 2, 2023

April 2023

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

This month we celebrate....

Pastels


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

This month we challenge you to use pastel colors.  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 pastels are not to your liking, join us with a rainbow-inspired craft instead.


Any PASTEL color is welcome.  Your entry does NOT need to be monochromatic.  The predominant color should be a pastel color.  If pastels differ from your fancy, feel free to enter a traditional rainbow-colored card/craft instead.  (see the rules on the sidebar)

 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, 
Debbie.  

Debbie Frank, Franklyjustcards: Color of the month



 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 :  Color of the Month


Makiramkccreate :  Color of the Month 


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


Vicki,  He "artful" Validation of Vicki : color of the month



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

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

We are happy to announce another prize to award this month, Sizzix's 3D Tree Ring embossing folder by Tim Holtz.  To win, post below or on Instagram #colorfuloptionshcallenge.  All winners are chosen randomly, so everyone has an equal chance to win! Woo Hoo!! 


We look forward to seeing your creations!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Saturday, April 1, 2023

March 2023 Designer Spotlight and Prize Winner

 Happy Saturday, everyone!


We want to say a big "thank you" to everyone who took the time to play in last month's green challenge.  

All the entries are stunning!  We appreciate the quantity and diversity of the entries this month.  

Now on to this month's random.org winner is.....

Made By Meghan:  #167



And our DT's

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

Trina, Phantasmic Design: #79



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

Prize Winner, please email me no later than
April 15th with your Snail Mail address.  All prizes
not claimed will be forfeited.  Please expect international shipping to be slow as economy shipping is used.

Designer Spotlight, please email me before April 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 Top 3

We had an outstanding number of beautiful entries.  A big thank you to all those who joined us with our green challenge.  Here are the top three cards listed in order of submission.




Karen, My Cup Runneth Over : #59


Jennifer K, #kraftercises : #124


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




Meghan, Made By Meghan : #152


Niki, Niki1 : #161

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

Thanks again for your support, and please stop back tomorrow
for a new Colorful Options Challenge!