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

Eden, mkccreate :  Colors of the Month

Makira, mkccreate :  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

December Top 3

Happy New Year, everyone!!

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! 🎉

Jan, Jan's Craft Spot: #16

Anke, Anke's Stempelzauber: #31

Karen, My Cup Runneth Over: #43

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

Anita, Beads Charms Wire: #3

Yvonne, Yvonne's 3D Creations: #15

Kathryn, #kathrynkanadian: #44

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.

December Winner & Designer Spotlight

Happy New Year, Everyone!

A big, heartfelt "thank you" to all of you wonderful participants in last month's red 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

Tee, The Paper Layer: #20

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

Bonnie, Paper Crafter at Large: #20

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

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

Designer Spotlight, please email me before January 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!