I LOVE PROMARKERS & OTHER MEDIUMS
It is lovely to have you back with us at I Love ProMarkers & Other
Mediums, and we hope you are ready for another month of creativity
and inspiration. Welcome to Challenge #618, where our new theme
is Flowers or Anything goes. We are really looking forward to seeing the gallery bloom
with all your beautiful creations. Flowers give us so much room to be
creative. You might choose roses, sunflowers, daisies, wildflowers,
blossom, bouquets, floral wreaths, flower-filled scenes, or simply add a
few blooms as part of your overall design.
Whether your style is soft and delicate, bright, and cheerful, elegant
and detailed, or bold and modern, there are so many ways to make
this theme your own. Add layers, ribbons, die cuts, patterned papers,
gems, texture, sparkle, or keep things clean and simple and let the
flowers take centre stage. However you choose to interpret Flowers,
we would love you to join us. Have fun with the theme, put your own
style into your project, and share it with us in the challenge gallery. We
cannot wait to see it fill with colour, creativity, and plenty of beautiful
blooms.
We are delighted to be sponsored by Sheepski, whose wonderful
digital images are perfect for colouring and crafting.
The lucky winner of challenge #618 will receive 3 images to download
from the shop.
✨ Ways to Enter ✨
While our challenge began with traditional blog entries, we
are also very happy to welcome projects shared through
TikTok and Instagram. Crafters now share their work in all
sorts of places, and we want the challenge to feel open and
accessible wherever you prefer to post your creations.
We have a separate page with full instructions explaining how
to enter using a TikTok or Instagram link. Please take a
moment to read the guidance before adding your entry, as
this helps us make sure we can view your project and include
it correctly.
We love being able to welcome entries from beyond the
traditional blogging world and hope this makes it even easier
for more crafters to join in, share their work, and be part of
the challenge.
We are delighted to announce that the lucky winner of #616 is
No 2 Irene M
A huge congratulations to Irene M, our winner.
Irene has created such a charming card, full of little details that make
you want to stop and look properly. The sweet gnome sitting on his
mushroom makes a lovely focal point, while the tiny snail, butterflies,
mushrooms, and scattered leaves create a whole miniature woodland
scene around him.
The soft greens work beautifully throughout the design and give the
card a calm, natural feel. Irene has added warm touches of orange,
rust, and yellow through the leaves and smaller details, which lift the
palette and bring in a lovely autumnal feel without overpowering the
main image.
There is also some really lovely layering and die-cut work here. The
decorative oval frame gives the whole scene a clear structure, while the
layered ferns and curled foliage create depth around the character and
make it feel as though he is tucked right into the woodland. The
striped panel behind the image adds another subtle layer of texture
and helps the centre stand out.
We especially like how the small die-cut leaves have been scattered
around the frame rather than kept in one place. They help carry the
colours across the whole card and make the design feel beautifully
balanced.
The little gefeliciteerd! sentiment, meaning congratulations, finishes
the card neatly without taking attention away from the scene.
A wonderfully detailed and imaginative card from Irene, with lovely
colouring, clever layering, and so much personality packed into one
design. A very deserving winner.
Please grab your winner badge from the sidebar and contact us
to claim your prize.
�� Our Top Three
In no particular order:
No. 5 Chris
Chris has created such a fun and full-of-character Halloween card, with
the two little witches immediately bringing a playful feel to the design.
Their expressions, hats, and bubbling cauldron make the whole scene
feel lively and mischievous.
The colouring is really effective, with rich purples, greens, oranges, and
darker charcoal tones giving the card a strong Halloween palette. The
warm orange glow behind the characters helps them stand out
beautifully and gives the background a lovely atmospheric feel.
We especially like the way the scene has been built up. The large moon
creates a strong focal area behind the witches, while the darker ground
and little graveyard details add depth and help set the scene without
making it too busy.
The bold Double Trouble lettering across the top is a brilliant finishing
touch and suits the image perfectly. The bright green letters also tie in
beautifully with the other green accents around the card.
A wonderfully playful make from Chris, full of personality, bold colour,
and brilliant Halloween detail.
No. 7 Sarah R
Sarah has created such a charming Halloween card, with a lovely
storybook feel to the whole scene. The little witch surrounded by cats
immediately draws you in, and there is something really sweet about all
those tiny characters gathered around her.
The colouring is beautifully handled, especially through the witch’s hair,
clothing, and hat. The soft purples, greens, and warm coppery tones
work really well together, while the darker shading around the
background gives the scene a slightly magical, atmospheric feel.
We really like the way Sarah has created depth in the design. The softer
blended background helps the main character stand out, while the
moon, clouds, and tiny bat add just enough detail above without taking
attention away from the focal image.
The little cats add so much personality and make the card feel playful
rather than spooky. The stitched-style border around the panel gives
everything a neat finish, and the slim sentiment across the top, May all
your wishes come true, adds a lovely positive touch.
A beautifully coloured and imaginative card from Sarah, full of character,
gentle Halloween atmosphere, and lots of little details to enjoy.
No. 19 Meg
Meg has created such a pretty floral card, with the bouquet taking centre
stage beautifully. The mix of pink, yellow, blue, and green gives the
whole design a fresh, cheerful feel, and there is plenty of detail to enjoy
without the card feeling overcrowded.
The colouring is lovely, especially through the petals where the deeper
shading helps give the flowers shape and dimension. The softer tones
around the edges of the blooms make them feel delicate, while the
darker centres add definition and draw the eye into the bouquet.
We really like the large circular focal panel, which gives the floral image
plenty of space and keeps the design feeling clean and balanced. The
softly blended pink and peach background behind it adds colour and
interest without competing with the flowers.
The little ribbon bow beneath the bouquet is a sweet finishing touch,
while the scattered pearl-style embellishments around the card add just a
hint of shine and help balance the layout.
A beautifully coordinated card from Meg, with lovely colouring, a soft
background, and a floral image that really deserves to be the star of the
design.
Please grab your Top Three badge from the sidebar
A quick reminder about our challenge dates
Our challenges are now open for *4 weeks*, giving you a little more time
to plan, create, colour, and join in at your own pace.
We know how easily life, work, family, and everything else can get in the
way of crafting, so we hope the longer challenge period makes things
feel a little more relaxed and gives more people the chance to take part.
There is no need to rush your project. Take your time, enjoy the process,
and add your creation to the gallery whenever you are ready.
We are really enjoying seeing the extra variety the longer challenge
period brings, and we hope it gives you even more opportunity to join
us.
Design Team Inspiration
Our Design Team have been busy creating a beautiful collection of
inspiration for Challenge #618 – Flowers, and there is such a lovely
variety of floral projects to enjoy.
From delicate blossoms and pretty bouquets to bold blooms and
more detailed botanical designs, each project brings something
different to the theme. You will find beautiful colouring, clever
layouts, layered elements, patterned papers, die cuts, embellishments,
texture, and plenty of thoughtful finishing touches throughout the
gallery.
Some of the team have made flowers the main focal point, while
others have used them as part of a larger scene or as decorative
details within the design. That is what makes this theme so enjoyable,
because there are so many different ways to interpret it.
We hope their creations give you plenty of ideas and encourage you to
join in. Whether you love soft and romantic florals, bright and
cheerful blooms, elegant arrangements, or something a little more
unusual, we would love to see your take on the theme.
So gather your favourite floral images and crafty supplies, get
creating, and add your project to the challenge gallery. We cannot wait
to see it fill with beautiful blooms.
Become a guest DT member.
We would love to welcome some new faces to I Love ProMarkers &
Other Mediums, both as Guest Design Team members and as part of
our regular Design Team.
If you enjoy colouring, creating, and sharing your work, we would be
delighted to hear from you. You do not need years of experience, a huge
following, or a perfectly polished portfolio. What matters most is
enthusiasm, creativity, and a love of crafting.
Our Guest Design Team spot is a lovely way to join us for a challenge,
share your style, and see what being part of the team is like. If you would
like to be considered, please email us using the contact details at the top
of the blog and include a few examples of your recent work.
We are also happy to hear from crafters who would like to join our
regular Design Team. If that sounds like something you would enjoy,
send us a few examples of your colouring and tell us a little about
yourself.
If you have been thinking about giving Design Team work a try, this
could be the perfect time. We would love to see what you create and
hopefully welcome you to the team.
Design Team Makes
Our Design Team have been busy creating a beautiful collection of
inspiration for this challenge using images from our wonderful sponsor,
Sheepski Designs. With Flowers as the theme, there is such a lovely
variety of floral projects to enjoy, each showing the team’s individual
style.
You will find everything from delicate blooms and pretty floral
arrangements to bolder designs where the flowers really take centre
stage. The team have used beautiful colouring, layered papers, die cuts,
embellishments, texture, sparkle, and lots of thoughtful finishing touches
to bring their projects to life.
One of the things we love about a floral theme is just how versatile it
can be. Flowers can be soft and romantic, bright and cheerful, elegant
and detailed, or simply used as a small accent within a larger design, so
every project can look completely different.
We hope the Design Team creations give you plenty of inspiration and
encourage you to join in. Choose your favourite floral image, add your
own creative touches, and share your project in the challenge gallery.
We are really looking forward to seeing the gallery fill with all your
beautiful floral creations.
✨ Jenn
Jenn has created a lovely floral thank-you card with a strong,
coordinated colour scheme. The bouquet of daffodil-style flowers in
the glass vase is the clear focal point, and the combination of yellow,
olive green, and soft blue gives the design a fresh but grounded feel.
The colouring is simple but effective. Jenn has used slightly deeper
tones around the petal centres and edges to give the flowers more
definition, while the green stems help separate the individual blooms
inside the vase. The pale blue shading on the glass adds just enough
colour to suggest transparency without making the vase look too
heavy.
The main panel has been framed with multiple die-cut layers,
including a darker olive-green mat with a distressed edge. This creates
depth around the focal image and gives the card a slightly more
textured, handmade finish. The lighter green inking around the edge
of the image panel adds another soft transition between the white
centre and the darker frame.
The yellow background card keeps the palette consistent, while the
darker green printed detail in the corner helps balance the stronger
frame around the image. The stitched-effect edging around the central
panel adds a neat finishing detail without distracting from the flowers.
The simple Thank you sentiment has been kept small and placed
neatly at the top of the image, which means the bouquet remains the
main focus.
A well-balanced card from Jenn, with effective layering, subtle edge
shading, and a carefully controlled colour palette that lets the floral
image stand out clearly.
✨ Caroline S
✨ Clare
Clare has created a bright and beautifully detailed floral birthday card,
with the large hand-tied bouquet filling the centre of the design. The
mix of flower shapes and colours gives the image plenty of interest,
while the clean layout keeps everything easy to take in.
The colouring is particularly effective because Clare has varied the
depth across the flowers rather than treating them all the same. The
oranges are richer and bolder, while the pinks, lilacs, and softer cream
tones are more delicate. This creates contrast within the bouquet and
helps individual blooms stand out from one another. The green stems
have been kept fresh and simple, giving the eye somewhere to rest
beneath all that floral detail.
The image panel has been matted onto a narrow lilac layer, which
subtly picks up the cooler shades in the bouquet and gives the artwork
a neat framed finish. Clare has also made good use of negative space,
leaving plenty of white around the image so the bouquet remains the
main focus rather than competing with extra background elements.
The scalloped card base adds a soft decorative edge, which suits the
floral theme nicely and helps keep the overall design feminine without
becoming overly fussy.
The Happy Birthday sentiment has been added in coordinating lilac
lettering, bringing the colour palette together and giving the card a
simple, polished finish.
A beautifully balanced card from Clare, with thoughtful colouring,
clean matting, and strong use of space to let the floral image do most
of the talking.
✨ Jacquie
✨ Helen
Helen has created a beautifully balanced floral card with a soft, elegant
feel. The bouquet of flowers in the glass vase forms a strong central
focal point, while the warm yellow and olive-green palette keeps the
whole design cohesive.
The colouring has been kept quite restrained, using deeper tones around
the edges of the petals and leaves to create definition without making the
image too heavy. The darker stems inside the vase add contrast and help
give the arrangement structure, while the fallen petals at the base make
the image feel a little more natural and less formal.
Helen has used matting and layering very effectively. The main image
has been cut into a tall arched panel and mounted onto a darker green
layer, which creates a clear frame around the artwork and immediately
draws the eye towards the centre. The pierced detailing around the edge
of the arch adds a subtle decorative finish without distracting from the
flowers.
Behind the focal panel, the soft checked background paper adds pattern
and texture, while the darker green border ties back into the mat around
the image. This repetition of colour helps the whole card feel carefully
coordinated.
The vertical Thank You sentiment is a clever placement choice, using the
open space beside the bouquet rather than adding another separate
panel. The small gem embellishments in the corners add just enough
shine to finish the card without making it feel over-decorated.
A refined and thoughtfully constructed card from Helen, with strong use
of framing, colour repetition, and negative space to keep the floral image
firmly in focus.
✨ Ileana
✨Judith
Judith has created a beautifully soft floral card, with the lilies arranged
in the blue jug forming a very elegant focal point. The pale colour
palette gives the whole design a calm, delicate feel and lets the flowers
remain the star of the card.
The colouring has been handled with a light touch. Soft pink shading
has been added around the edges and folds of the lily petals to give
them shape without losing their white appearance, while the orange
stamens provide just enough contrast to bring the flowers to life. The
jug has been shaded in pale blues, with slightly deeper tones around
the edges and folds to create a rounded, three-dimensional effect.
The main image panel has been placed at a slight angle rather than
sitting perfectly straight. This simple design choice adds movement
and stops the layout from feeling too formal. The pale blue edging
around the panel also helps separate it from the patterned paper
underneath.
Judith has kept the background fairly subtle, using a grey floral paper
that echoes the botanical theme without competing with the main
image. The scalloped card base adds another gentle decorative detail
and works really well with the softness of the design.
The pearl embellishments have been grouped in opposite corners of
the focal panel. This creates balance across the card and adds a small
amount of shine without overwhelming the image.
A beautifully controlled design from Judith, with careful shading, a
soft coordinated palette, and thoughtful use of angle, pattern, and
embellishment to keep the floral image firmly in focus.
✨Marjeta
Marjeta has created a beautifully structured floral card, with the bouquet
of daffodils forming a delicate focal point inside a striking oval frame.
The warm yellows and oranges of the flowers work especially well
against the darker background, giving the image plenty of contrast.
The colouring includes deeper shading around the centres and edges of
the petals, which helps separate the individual flowers and gives the
bouquet more dimension. Soft green has been used through the stems
and leaves, keeping the arrangement natural without competing with the
brighter blooms.
Marjeta has also added inked shading around the image, concentrating
more colour towards the edges and leaving the centre lighter. This
creates a subtle spotlight effect and naturally draws the eye towards the
bouquet.
The oval design has been built up with several layers. A white stitched-
effect outer frame gives the piece a clean boundary, while the intricate
golden die-cut layer inside adds texture and decorative detail. The dark
layer beneath creates strong contrast and helps those finer die-cut shapes
stand out clearly.
The simple kraft card base is a clever choice because it allows the
detailed centrepiece to do most of the work without introducing another
competing pattern or colour.
The layered sentiment at the bottom, Vse najboljše, meaning “All the
best”, echoes the black, cream, and golden tones from the main panel
and gives the design a neat visual finish.
A carefully composed card from Marjeta, with effective ink blending,
detailed die-cut layering, and strong use of contrast to showcase the
floral image.
✨ Lisa
Lisa has created a beautifully coordinated floral card, using soft coral
pinks and buttery yellows to give the whole design a fresh, cheerful feel.
The tall floral image forms a strong focal point, while the surrounding
layers and patterned papers add plenty of structure and interest.
The colouring is nicely controlled, with deeper shading towards the
centres and bases of the petals helping to create shape and separation
between the flowers. The green stems and leaves add contrast, while the
mix of pink and yellow blooms keeps the arrangement lively without
becoming too busy.
Lisa has used matting and layering very effectively throughout the
design. The main floral panel has been framed with several narrow
layers, which gives the image a crisp border and helps it stand out from
the surrounding card. The scalloped edge around the image softens the
straight lines and ties in nicely with the circular sentiment panel.
The patterned papers have been used in smaller sections rather than
covering the whole card. This helps keep the design balanced and allows
the floral image to remain the main feature. The folded corner details
add another layer of interest and introduce the coordinating papers in a
clever way.
The circular Just For You sentiment sits neatly over the patterned strip,
while the intricate butterfly die cut adds a lovely finishing detail. The
pearl centre gives the butterfly just a small touch of dimension and
shine.
A carefully designed card from Lisa, with strong use of coordinated
colour, layered framing, patterned-paper placement, and decorative die
cuts to create a polished floral design.
✨ Sharon
Sharon has created a striking floral birthday card, with the bright
yellow daffodils standing out beautifully against the deep teal
background. The strong contrast between the yellow flowers, green
foliage, and darker frame gives the design plenty of impact.
The daffodil image has lots of tonal variation, with deeper orange
shades through the centres of the flowers and brighter yellow across
the petals. The pale blue glass vase adds a cooler note to the palette
and helps separate the stems from the white background.
The main image sits inside a large oval panel, framed with a scalloped
teal layer that draws the eye straight towards the bouquet. Behind it,
the intricate floral background adds pattern and texture while allowing
the white card base to show through.
The shaped Happy Birthday sentiment panel mirrors the teal used
elsewhere in the design and helps balance the composition at the
bottom of the card. Small gem embellishments add a simple finishing
touch.
A bold and carefully coordinated floral design from Sharon, with
strong colour contrast, decorative framing, and an eye-catching central
image.
✨ Caroline L
Caroline L has created a bold floral design using warm coral-red lilies
against a vivid turquoise-blue jug. The strong contrast between the
flowers and the vase gives the image plenty of impact, while the green
leaves help break up the warmer tones and keep the arrangement
balanced.
The colouring has been built up with visible tonal variation rather
than flat blocks of colour. Caroline has used deeper reds through the
folds and centres of the lilies, with softer orange tones layered over
the petals to give them warmth and shape. The stamens have been
picked out in golden yellow, which adds another small point of
contrast within the bouquet.
The jug has been coloured in a rich blue, with darker shading around
the edges and lower areas to suggest curvature. This helps the vase
feel more rounded and gives the whole image a stronger sense of
dimension.
The design itself is kept very clean, with no extra patterned papers or
heavy embellishment competing with the image. That use of negative
space works particularly well here because it allows the colouring and
floral detail to remain the main focus.
A strong and confident floral make from Caroline L, with effective
contrast, layered shading, and a simple presentation that lets the image
speak for itself.
Coming Up Next Challenge #619
Get ready for wagging tails, twitching whiskers, muddy paws, curious
faces, and plenty of personality because this time our theme is Dogs
or Cats. We cannot wait to see the gallery fill with all the wonderful
ways you bring these much-loved animals into your crafting.
There are so many ways to interpret this theme. You might choose a
playful puppy, a sleepy cat, a much-loved pet, a cheeky kitten, a loyal
dog, a humorous character, or something a little more stylish and
sophisticated. Your dog or cat can be the main focus of the project or
simply part of a larger scene.
Whether your style is cute and cheerful, bold and colourful, elegant
and detailed, rustic and textured, or clean and simple, there is plenty
of room to make the theme your own. Add layers, patterned papers,
ribbons, die cuts, paw prints, bones, fish, gems, texture, or keep things
beautifully minimal and let your chosen animal take centre stage.
We are really looking forward to seeing the different characters,
colours, and creative ideas you bring to Dogs or Cats. Whether you
are firmly on Team Dog, Team Cat, or refuse to choose between
them, we would love to see your project in the challenge gallery.
Our wonderful sponsor for Challenge #619 is Last minute Manda,
and the lucky winner will receive 3 images to download, kindly provided
by our sponsor.
�� Ways to Enter
While our challenges have always been blog led, we know many of you
now share your creative work across different platforms. From now
on, you are free to enter using any colouring medium and share your
work on the platform that suits you best.
Full instructions on how to submit TikTok and Instagram links can be
found further down in this post, so please read them carefully before
entering. We cannot wait to see even more of your creativity in even
more places.
✏️ Challenge Rules
• Your project must follow the theme or anything goes
• You may use any colouring medium
• You must link directly to your individual entry
• Please mention our challenge in your post
• Multiple entries are allowed unless otherwise stated
COMMON MISTAKES (ENTRIES MAY BE REMOVED)
Do not link to your profile instead of the post.
Do not use TikTok short links (vm.tiktok.com).
Do not submit screenshots without a clickable link.
Do not use private Instagram or TikTok accounts.
If we cannot click the link and see your entry, we cannot judge it.
FINAL CHECK BEFORE SUBMITTING
Make sure it opens in a browser.
Make sure it can be viewed by someone who is not logged in.
If all of the above are true, your entry link is correct.
⚠️ Posting Your Entry Links
• Blog posts must link directly to your project
• TikTok and Instagram entries must use the correct full URL
• No profile links
• No screenshots
• Accounts must be public
If we cannot access your entry, we cannot judge it.
�� Challenge Closes
Challenge #618 will close on the 22 nd November 2026 at 8 pm.
Winners will be announced in the next challenge post after the closing
date.
�� Privacy Policy Notice
By entering this challenge, you agree that your name and entry link
may be published in our winners post. Please ensure your entry is
dated within the challenge period.
We do not accept back-linked entries.
�� Thank You
A huge thank you to everyone who has joined us for our Flowers
challenge and shared their creations with us. We always enjoy visiting
your entries, and it has been lovely seeing the different ways you have
worked with this theme.
From bold blooms and colourful bouquets to delicate floral details
and more unusual interpretations, you always manage to show just
how much variety one theme can inspire. Thank you for putting so
much time, creativity, and care into the projects you share with us.
Your continued support of I Love ProMarkers & Other Mediums
really does help make the challenge a friendly and enjoyable place for
crafters to share their work and inspire one another.
Wishing you lots of luck, and most importantly, happy crafting.
Our next challenge will be Dogs or Cats, so get those paws and
whiskers ready. Whether you are Team Dog, Team Cat, or completely
incapable of choosing between them, we hope you will come back and
join us again.
