I LOVE PROMARKERS
& OTHER MEDIUMS
Welcome back to I Love
ProMarkers & Other Mediums and to our brand new Challenge #612. This
fortnight our theme is In the Pink, and we cannot wait to see the gallery
filled with beautiful pink-inspired creations.
This is such a lovely and
flexible theme, with plenty of room to make it your own. You might choose soft
blush tones, bright hot pinks, pretty florals, cute characters, romantic
designs, baby cards, birthday makes, or something bold and playful. As long as
pink is part of your project, we would love to see it.
Whether your style is
sweet and delicate, bright and cheerful, elegant and detailed, or clean and
simple, there are so many ways to bring this theme to life. Add ribbons,
sparkle, flowers, layers, die cuts, patterned papers, gems, or keep your design
beautifully minimal with a soft pink colour palette.
However you choose to
interpret In the Pink, we are really looking forward to seeing your creative
ideas and all the wonderful projects you bring to the challenge.
We are delighted to be
sponsored by Polkadoodles, whose wonderful digital images are perfect
for colouring and crafting.
As we were late putting #611 on the blog & entries are still active we will be announcing the winners with #612 in a fortnights time
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Ways to Enter ✨
Although our challenge
has always centred around blog entries, we are also happy to welcome entries
shared through TikTok and Instagram, alongside traditional blog posts. The
crafting community shares creativity in lots of different places now, and we would
love to see your work wherever you choose to post it.
We now have a separate
page with full instructions on how to enter using TikTok or Instagram links.
Please make sure you read the guidance carefully before adding your entry, so
your link can be checked and included properly.
We are really pleased to
make the challenge easier to join in with and look forward to seeing even more
of your wonderful creations.
You will find everything
from sweet and delicate makes to bold, cheerful designs filled with colour,
texture, and crafty detail. Some projects keep things fresh and simple, while
others feature layers, embellishments, patterned papers, sparkle, and plenty of
beautiful finishing touches.
We hope their wonderful
projects inspire you to get creative, reach for your favourite pink shades, and
join in with the challenge. We cannot wait to see what you make.
We are
excited to introduce a new ongoing feature here at I Love ProMarkers &
Other Mediums. From now on, we will regularly be welcoming Guest Design
Team members to share their creativity and inspire our community. It is a
wonderful way to showcase different colouring styles, techniques, and fresh
ideas, and we are delighted to make this a permanent part of the blog.
If you
would like to be considered as a Guest DT member, we would love to hear from
you. Please email us using the contact details found at the top of the blog.
If you
are interested in joining our Design Team, you are also very welcome to get in
touch. Simply send us a few examples of your colouring using the email address
at the top of the blog. We look forward to hearing from you.
We are
delighted to welcome Jenn to the I Love ProMarkers & Other
Mediums Design Team.
Jenn has
shared some beautiful creations with us through the challenges, and we are so
pleased to now have her joining the team. Her colouring, style, and creativity
will bring even more inspiration to the blog, and we are really looking forward
to seeing what she creates for future challenges.
Please
join us in giving Jenn a very warm welcome. We are thrilled to have her as part
of the team.
Design
Team Makes
Now it’s
time to take a look at what our Design Team have been creating for this
challenge. They have put together a wonderful collection of projects for our In
the Pink theme, each showing a different way to use pink within their designs.
From soft
blush tones and delicate details to brighter pink palettes full of fun and
energy, there is plenty of inspiration to enjoy. You will see a lovely mix of
styles, colour choices, layouts, and embellishments, all showing how versatile
this theme can be.
Some
projects keep the pink tones subtle and sweet, while others use them as a bold
and playful part of the design. We hope their fantastic creations inspire your
own pink-themed projects and encourage you to join in with us this fortnight.
✨ Jenn – Design Team Inspiration
We are delighted to share
Jenn’s first card as part of the I Love ProMarkers & Other Mediums
Design Team, and what a lovely way to begin.
Jenn has created a
beautiful card for our In the Pink theme, filled with soft pink tones,
pretty layers, and a wonderfully encouraging message. The sweet image of the
two little characters under the umbrella makes such a charming focal point,
bringing a gentle and thoughtful feel to the whole design.
The colouring is soft and
delicate, with the pink umbrella tying beautifully into the theme. The touches
of grey and yellow help the image stand out while keeping the overall look calm
and balanced. The little hearts and raindrops add extra detail and emotion,
making the scene feel really sweet.
The layered heart shapes
work beautifully behind the image, adding depth and drawing the eye into the
centre of the card. The patterned pink papers, ribbon-style trim, and banner
sentiment all work together to create a soft, pretty, and well-coordinated design.
The Don’t give up
sentiment is a lovely finishing touch, giving the card a meaningful and
encouraging message.
A beautiful first Design
Team card from Jenn, full of softness, pretty pink details, and thoughtful
charm. We are so pleased to have her joining the team.
✨ Lisa – Design Team Inspiration
Lisa has created a sweet
and beautifully clean card for our In the Pink theme. The adorable puppy
peeking out from the gift box makes such a charming focal point, and the heart
details give the whole design a lovely warm and affectionate feel.
The colouring is soft and
cheerful, with gentle peachy tones on the puppy and brighter pinks and reds
across the gift box, hearts, and bow. The deeper red details add a lovely pop
of contrast, while the softer pink shading keeps everything tied beautifully
into the theme.
The layout is clean and
modern, with lots of white space allowing the image to stand out clearly. The
angled pink frames add interest and movement without making the design feel too
busy, and they help draw the eye back towards the main image.
The Sending Love
sentiment is a perfect finishing touch, matching the sweet feel of the card and
giving it a thoughtful, caring message.
A lovely, fresh, and
beautifully balanced card with sweet colouring, pretty pink details, and plenty
of charm.
✨ Caroline
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Caroline L is sadly
taking a little crafty break this time, as her wrist has decided it would
rather not colour anything at the moment.
We think her wrist may be
trying to join the Design Team as an independent artist, but for now it has
been firmly told to rest. Hopefully, Caroline will be back colouring again very
soon, once her hand stops objecting to pencils, pens, and anything remotely
creative.
✨ Sharon – Design Team Inspiration
Sharon has created a beautifully sweet and cheerful card for
our In the Pink theme, with a lovely mix of soft pink details, fresh
aqua tones, and adorable puppy charm. The image of the puppy peeking out from
the gift box makes a wonderful focal point and gives the whole card such a
warm, affectionate feel.
The colouring is bright and full of softness, with golden
tones through the puppy’s fur and pretty pink shading on the bow, hearts, and
smaller gift box. The aqua gift box adds a lovely contrast and helps the pink
details stand out even more clearly.
The layered scalloped frame around the image gives the card a
polished finish, while the patterned background papers tie everything together
beautifully. The tiny heart pattern, pink dotted strip, and stitched panels all
add detail without making the design feel too busy.
The flower embellishments in the corner are a lovely
finishing touch, adding texture and softness, while the heart accents in the
top corner balance the layout nicely. The Sending Puppy Cuddles
sentiment is perfect for the image and adds such a sweet, caring message.
A bright, pretty, and beautifully coordinated card with
lovely colouring, soft pink details, and plenty of puppy sweetness.
✨ Clare
Clare has created a sweet
and cheerful card for our In the Pink theme, using an adorable puppy image that
brings plenty of charm to the design. The little puppy peeking out from the
gift box makes a lovely focal point, and the heart details give the card a
warm, affectionate feel.
The colouring is soft and
pretty, with pink tones used beautifully across the gift box, bow, hearts, and
nose. The blue accents add a fresh contrast and help the pink details stand
out, while the warm brown shades on the puppy give the image a gentle, cuddly
look.
The layered layout works
really well, with the tilted image panel adding movement and interest. The pink
background paper and coordinating heart-patterned layer tie everything together
nicely, giving the card a soft and pretty finish.
The pearl embellishments
in the top corner add a lovely touch of detail, while the circular birthday
sentiment balances the design and gives the card a clear celebratory feel.
A sweet and beautifully
coordinated card with lovely colouring, pretty pink details, and plenty of
puppy charm.
✨ Jacquie
Temp leave
✨ Helen
Helen is sitting this challenge out, as she has decided
that In the Pink is far too dangerous. One minute you add a little blush
pink, and before you know it, everything is pink, sparkly, and covered in
hearts.
Rather than risk being buried under pink papers, ribbons, gems, and
glitter, Helen has wisely stepped back this time and left the rest of us to
make the pink mess.
She will be back with us very soon, once the pink has been
safely contained.
✨ Ileana running late
✨Judith
Judith has created a
bright and pretty card for our In the Pink theme, with a lovely fairy image
taking centre stage. The design has such a cheerful feel, with the flowing
hair, flower crown, butterflies, and soft movement in the image giving it a
sweet magical touch.
The colouring fits the
theme beautifully, with pink tones used throughout the fairy’s hair, dress,
flowers, and background details. The deeper pink frame around the image helps
everything stand out clearly, while the softer shades add depth and keep the overall
look delicate and feminine.
The circular scalloped
frame is a lovely feature, drawing the eye straight to the image and giving the
card a polished finish. The white scalloped card base keeps the design fresh
and clean, allowing the pink details to really shine.
The pink gem
embellishments add sparkle and balance around the edges, while the Best Wishes
sentiment finishes the card perfectly.
A sweet, bright, and
beautifully pink card with lovely colouring, pretty sparkle, and plenty of
fairy charm.
✨Marjeta
Marjeta has
created a beautiful card for our In the Pink theme, with a sweet romantic feel
and lots of lovely detail. The adorable couple under the umbrella make a
charming focal point, and the Mr. & Mrs. sentiment gives the card a perfect
wedding or anniversary feel.
The
colouring is soft and pretty, with the pink umbrella, little hearts, and gentle
shading tying the image beautifully into the theme. The two characters have
been coloured with warm, delicate tones, giving them a sweet and affectionate
look.
The layered
scalloped circle behind the image works really well, drawing the eye into the
centre of the card and adding a bold pop of pink. The background papers are
beautifully coordinated too, with hearts, stripes, and soft pink tones giving
the design a romantic and cheerful finish.
The bunting,
flowers, butterfly, and small postage-style detail all add extra texture and
interest without overpowering the main image. Everything feels carefully placed
and nicely balanced.
A sweet,
romantic, and beautifully detailed card with lovely pink tones, pretty
embellishments, and plenty of charm.
Coming Up Next
Challenge #613
Challenge
#613 is just around the corner, and this time our theme will be For the Boys.
We cannot wait to see the gallery filled with brilliant creations made with
boys, men, dads, grandads, brothers, sons, nephews, and male friends in mind.
There are
so many fun ways to interpret this theme. You might choose sports, hobbies,
gaming, cars, tools, animals, adventure scenes, cute characters, birthday
makes, Father’s Day-style designs, or something clean, bold, and simple. Blues,
greens, neutrals, monochrome shades, and brighter playful colours can all work
beautifully.
You could
add layers, buttons, twine, stars, die cuts, patterned papers, texture, or keep
your project fresh and simple with a strong image and a clean layout. Whether
your style is cute and cheerful, bold and modern, rustic and textured, or fun
and playful, we are really looking forward to seeing how you bring the For
the Boys theme to life.
Our
wonderful sponsor for Challenge #613 is SheepSki Designs, and the
lucky winner will receive three images to download, kindly provided by
our sponsor.
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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 in the tab at the top of the blog so
please read them carefully before entering. We cannot wait to see even more of
your creativity in even more places.
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Challenge Rules
COMMON MISTAKES (ENTRIES
MAY BE REMOVED)
If we cannot click the
link and see your entry, we cannot judge it.
FINAL CHECK BEFORE
SUBMITTING
If all of the above are
true, your entry link is correct.
⚠️
Posting Your Entry Links
If we cannot access your
entry, we cannot judge it.
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Challenge Closes
This challenge will close
on the 16th August 2026 at 8 pm.
Winners will be announced
in the next challenge post.
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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.
We can’t wait to explore
your entries and see how you bring this theme to life. Wishing you lots of
luck, and most of all, happy crafting!
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