I LOVE PROMARKERS & OTHER MEDIUMS
Welcome to Challenge #601 here at I Love ProMarkers &
Other Mediums
This time we’re loving all things magical, and
it’s been a joy to see how this theme has been interpreted.
From soft colour palettes and sweet images to bold designs
and heartfelt sentiments, the gallery is full of warmth, creativity,
and personality.
We’re delighted to be sponsored by Dr. Digi’s house of stamps
for this challenge and would like to thank them for supporting
our creative community.
The lucky winner of challenge #601 will receive one digital
image from the shop.
✨ Ways to Enter ✨
While our blog has always been blog led, we know many of you
now share your creative work in different places.
From now on,
you can enter your creations using TikTok and Instagram, as
well as traditional blog posts.
This means you’re free to use any
colouring medium and share your work on the platform that
suits you best, whether that’s a blog, Instagram post or reel, or a TikTok video.
Full instructions on how to submit TikTok and Instagram links
can be found further down in this post, so please make sure
you read them carefully before entering.
We’re really excited to open things up and can’t wait to see even more of your wonderful creativity.
Now to announce our lucky winner of the 3 Digi images from
the Polkadoodles shop
No 9 Scrappy horses
This beautiful winning creation captures a gentle, nostalgic
summer feel. The central image of the girl in her flowing blue
dress, viewed from behind, creates a quiet storytelling moment
as she holds a bouquet of cheerful daisies. The soft colouring
and subtle shading bring depth and warmth to the character
while keeping the overall look delicate and refined. The layered
background adds wonderful texture and interest, combining
patterned sunflower paper with rustic elements such as denim,
lace trim, twine, and a handmade fabric flower embellishment.
The distressed edges around the focal panel enhance the
vintage style and tie the whole design together beautifully. A
stunning blend of colour, texture, and thoughtful detail, this card
feels both heartfelt and professionally finished. A truly
deserving winner.
Please grab your winner badge from the sidebar and contact us
to claim your prize.
�� Our Top Three picked by Sharon
In no particular order:
No 8 Paper whims
This bright and cheerful card immediately catches the eye with
its bold red background and beautifully textured panel. The
strong colour choice gives the design real impact while allowing
the focal image to shine. The sweet little chick on a skateboard
is full of charm and personality, brought to life with vibrant
colouring and soft blending. The pink hat and tiny heart details
add a playful, romantic touch that fits the theme perfectly. The
scalloped circle frame keeps the layout clean and balanced,
while the simple “Love ya” sentiment adds just the right
finishing touch. A fun, fresh design that combines strong colour,
texture, and character beautifully. A very deserving Top Pick.
No 12 Nat
This beautiful circular card design immediately stands out with
its layered composition and sparkling red accents. The shape
adds interest and makes the whole piece feel special and
thoughtfully constructed. The colouring of the sweet couple is
soft and delicate, with lovely skin tones and gentle shading that
bring the characters to life. The subtle highlights and careful
blending create depth without overpowering the design. The
red bow detail and glittered elements add texture and
dimension, tying the romantic theme together perfectly. The
coordinating patterned papers and layered heart sentiment
finish the card beautifully, creating a cohesive and charming
design. A wonderfully crafted project and a very deserving Top
Pick.
No 20 Pauline C
This adorable Valentine card is full of warmth and charm. The
sweet James bear clutching the oversized heart immediately draws the
eye, and the colouring is beautifully blended, especially in the
rich reds and soft fur tones. The shading on the heart gives it
lovely dimension, while the subtle details in the bear’s fur add
depth and texture. The delicate die cut frame and scattered
heart background enhance the romantic theme without
overwhelming the focal image. The coordinating sentiment
panel and layered heart details complete the design perfectly,
creating a cohesive and heartfelt project. A beautifully executed
card and a very worthy Top Pick.
Please grab your Top Three badge from the sidebar
�� Design Team Inspiration
Our Design Team have been hard at work putting together
some wonderful inspiration for this challenge, and we truly
appreciate the creativity and dedication they bring to each
fortnight. Their projects highlight a fantastic variety of styles,
colour palettes, and techniques, and we hope their work
inspires you to dive into your own creative ideas.
✨ Helen
Using That's tragic
Helen has created a wonderfully clean and characterful card
featuring this charming magician image. The colouring is soft
and beautifully blended, with gentle shading that gives the
character depth while keeping the overall look fresh and crisp.
The grey and red colour scheme is perfectly balanced, with the
red bow tie and hat band adding just the right pop of colour
against the neutral tones. The layered mats and dotted
background frame the design beautifully without overwhelming
the focal image. The simple “Wish Big” sentiment ties in
perfectly with the magical theme and keeps the layout modern
and uncluttered. A fabulous example of how effective clean
layering and thoughtful colouring can be.
✨ Judith
Using Whizz doodles
Judith has created a magical design featuring this wonderful
wizard image, full of charm and character. The soft colouring
gives the wizard a gentle, storybook feel, with subtle shading in
the robe and beard adding depth without overpowering the
design. The background paper with its mystical symbols ties
beautifully into the theme, reinforcing the magical atmosphere.
The layered panels and bold black matting frame the image
perfectly, while the lilac embellishments add a lovely finishing
touch. The sentiment, “Wishing you the moon, the stars &
everything”, completes the card beautifully and enhances the
enchanting theme. A fabulous example of how thoughtful paper
choice and clean layout can elevate a character image.
✨ Lisa
Using Spells for beginners
Lisa has created a striking magical card featuring this fabulous
wizard image, beautifully coloured in rich purples with vibrant
orange accents that really bring the character to life. The
shading in the robe and hat adds wonderful depth, while the
bright staff and spell book provide eye-catching detail. The
starry background paper perfectly enhances the magical
theme, creating a bold and cohesive design. The layered black
and purple mats frame the card beautifully and help the wizard
stand out against the busy background. The shaker-style
hourglass element is a fantastic focal point, adding movement
and texture to the design. The scattered “Love On Your Day”
sentiment pieces give the card a playful and creative touch,
tying everything together in a fun and imaginative way. A
brilliant example of how strong colour choices and thoughtful
layering can create real impact.
✨ Tinz
Using Alchemy
Tinz has created a bold and vibrant magical design with this
colourful “Magic Potion” card. The soft watercolour-style
background in pinks, purples, and blues creates a dreamy,
mystical atmosphere that perfectly suits the theme. The central
image of stacked spell books topped with a potion bottle has
been beautifully coloured, with subtle shading that gives depth
to the books and a lovely glow to the potion itself. The soft pink
matting helps frame the image and keeps it grounded against the expressive background.
The glittered “MAGIC POTION” lettering adds fantastic sparkle
and texture, bringing a real sense of fun and enchantment to
the card. The vertical layout of the word “POTION” gives the
design a modern twist while balancing the composition
beautifully. A bright, eye-catching creation that captures the
magical theme perfectly.
✨ Sharon
Using Spells for beginners
Sharon has created a fantastic birthday card featuring a
beautifully coloured wizard image as the focal point. The vibrant
green robe is expertly blended, with smooth shading that adds
depth and dimension, while the contrasting purple accents
provide strong visual balance throughout the design. The beard
and staff show careful use of tone variation, giving texture and
form without overpowering the main image.
The layered oval die cuts create a striking frame, drawing the
eye directly to the central character, and the addition of gold
glitter card adds a clean, structured border with just the right
amount of sparkle. The personalised “9th” sentiment is neatly
mounted for extra dimension, and the finishing embellishments
complete the design without overwhelming it.
A beautifully constructed card that combines confident
colouring with thoughtful layout and layering.
✨ Clare
Using Whizz doodles
Clare has created a striking birthday card featuring a beautifully
coloured wizard as the focal point. The rich purple tones are
smoothly blended using careful light to dark transitions, giving
depth and dimension to the robe, while controlled shading
around the folds adds structure and movement to the fabric.
The beard and skin tones are softly layered, creating contrast
without overpowering the stronger robe colours and maintaining
balance across the image.
The magical sparkle details around the hands are enhanced
with precisely placed gems, adding both texture and controlled
highlights that draw the eye outward from the central figure.
The image is neatly matted onto coordinating layers, with even
borders that frame the focal panel cleanly and create strong
visual grounding. The soft, starry background complements the
wizard theme and adds atmosphere without competing with the
stamped image. The bold “Birthday Wishes” die-cut sentiment
provides a clear focal header and anchors the overall layout.
A well-constructed design that demonstrates confident
colouring, effective layering, and thoughtful composition
throughout.
Jacquie Temp leave
Caroline L week off
Alysha Temp Leave
Caroline T Work Duties
Coming Up Next Challenge #602
We are excited to announce that Challenge #602 will soon be
here, and we are delighted to share that our sponsor will be
Sheepski.
The theme will be Birthday, giving you the perfect opportunity to
create something fun, colourful, elegant, or full of sparkle.
However you choose to celebrate, we cannot wait to see your
interpretation.
The lucky winner of Challenge #602 will receive 3 digi images
kindly provided by Sheepski.
We are really looking forward to seeing all your birthday
inspired creations, so gather your favourite stamps and
colouring mediums and start planning those celebratory makes.
�� 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
• No backlinking allowed
• 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
�� TikTok & Instagram. How to Get the Correct Link.
TIKTOK
HOW TO GET THE RIGHT LINK
From the TikTok app:
1. Open TikTok
2. Go to the exact video you are entering
3. Tap Share
4. Tap Copy link
5. Paste the link somewhere (Notes, a message to yourself,
or a browser)
6. Tap the pasted link so it opens in a browser
7. Copy the URL from the browser address bar
The correct TikTok link looks like this:
https://www.tiktok.com/@username/video/1234567890123456789
Do not use short links that look like this:
https://vm.tiktok.com/xxxxxx
HOW TO GET THE RIGHT LINK
From the Instagram app:
1. Open Instagram
2. Go to the exact post you are entering
3. Tap the three dots on the post
4. Tap Copy link
5. Paste the link into your entry
The correct Instagram link looks like this:
https://www.instagram.com/p/ABC123xyz/
or
https://www.instagram.com/reel/ABC123xyz/
Important:
Your Instagram account must be public. Stories cannot be used
unless they are saved as a post or reel.
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 your link opens the exact post.
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
• No backlinks
• Accounts must be public
If we cannot access your entry, we cannot judge it.
�� Challenge Closes
This challenge will close on the 2nd March 2026 at 8 pm.
Winners will be announced in the Wednesday challenge post.
�� 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 joins in and shares their
wonderful work. Your imagination and talent never fail to
inspire us. We are excited to see what you create this time.
Best of luck to you all.
You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!
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