I LOVE PROMARKERS
& OTHER MEDIUMS
Welcome back to **I Love ProMarkers & Other Mediums** and to our brand new **Challenge #614**.
This
fortnight our theme is **Christmas**, and we cannot wait to see the gallery
filled with festive creations full of seasonal colour, sparkle, and crafty
charm.
This is such a fun and
flexible theme, with plenty of room to make it your own. You might choose
Santa, snowmen, reindeer, Christmas trees, festive animals, winter scenes,
angels, presents, baubles, cosy characters, or anything else that brings the
Christmas spirit to life.
Whether your style is
cute and cheerful, traditional and cosy, elegant and detailed, or bright and
playful, there are so many ways to interpret this theme. Add layers, ribbons,
glitter, snowflakes, die cuts, patterned papers, gems, texture, or keep your
design clean and simple with a strong festive image.
However you choose to
interpret **Christmas**, 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 Last Minute Manda, whose wonderful digital images are
perfect for colouring and crafting.
We have a little update to share with
you.
From now on, our challenges will stay open
for **4 weeks instead of 2 weeks**. We hope this gives everyone a little more
time to create, colour, and join in without feeling rushed.
Life gets busy, and we know it is not
always easy to finish a project within two weeks, so we feel this will make the
challenges more relaxed and easier for more people to take part.
We are really looking forward to seeing
your wonderful creations and hope the extra time gives you even more
opportunity to join in with us.
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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 tab 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 bright and cheerful cards to softer, more
elegant designs filled with colour, texture, and festive detail. Some projects
keep things fresh and simple, while others feature layers, patterned papers,
die cuts, sparkle, embellishments, and plenty of thoughtful finishing touches.
We
hope their wonderful projects inspire you to get creative, reach for your
favourite festive colours, 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.
Design
Team Makes
Our
Design Team have been busy creating a fabulous range of inspiration for this
challenge using images from our wonderful sponsor, Last Minute Manda. There is
such a lovely mix of Christmas projects to enjoy, from cute festive characters
and cosy winter scenes to bright, cheerful designs full of seasonal charm.
You will
find everything from traditional Christmas colours and sweet holiday details to
softer winter palettes, playful images, and beautifully coloured festive makes.
Some projects keep things fresh and simple, while others feature layers,
patterned papers, die cuts, sparkle, embellishments, and plenty of thoughtful
finishing touches.
We hope
their wonderful projects inspire you to get creative, reach for your favourite
Christmas colours and images, and join in with the challenge. We cannot wait to
see what you make.
✨Jenn
Jenn has created a bright
and cheerful card for our Christmas theme, using a sweet festive mouse image
from our sponsor, Last Minute Manda. The little mouse in the Santa hat makes a
lovely focal point and brings plenty of cute Christmas charm to the design.
The colouring is soft and
pretty, with gentle grey tones on the mouse and lovely festive reds and greens
in the hat, outfit, and bow. The yellow blanket adds a warm contrast and helps
the image stand out against the busy Christmas background.
The patterned paper is
full of festive detail, with tags, trees, presents, stockings, Santa images,
and seasonal messages all adding to the Christmas feel. The large red die-cut
circle frames the mouse beautifully and gives the card a strong central feature
without hiding all the lovely background details.
The green side panels
help balance the design and tie in nicely with the festive colour palette. The
whole card feels bright, playful, and full of holiday cheer.
A sweet and colourful
Christmas card with lovely colouring, fun festive papers, and plenty of
seasonal charm.
✨ Lisa
Lisa has created a sweet
and cheerful card for our Christmas theme, using an adorable festive hedgehog
image from our sponsor, Last Minute Manda. The little hedgehog wrapped in
Christmas lights makes such a fun focal point and brings a lovely playful feel
to the design.
The colouring is warm and
bright, with rich brown tones on the hedgehog and soft blue shades in the
scarf, which work beautifully against the deep navy background. The colourful
Christmas lights add little pops of festive colour and help bring the image to
life.
The large blue circle
behind the image gives the card a lovely wintery feel, especially with the
speckled detail that looks like falling snow. The added string of lights across
the top is a brilliant embellishment and ties perfectly into the image.
The scalloped card base
and patterned navy paper give the design a clean, polished look, while the
Warmest Wishes With Lots Of Love sentiment finishes the card beautifully.
A bright, sweet, and
wonderfully festive card with lovely colouring, fun Christmas details, and
plenty of seasonal charm.
✨ Clare
Clare has created a fun
and cheerful card for our Christmas theme, using a sweet festive image from our
sponsor, Last Minute Manda. The cute character in the Santa hat, surrounded by
presents, makes a lovely focal point and brings plenty of playful seasonal
charm to the design.
The colouring is bright
and happy, with fresh green tones on the character and lovely festive reds,
golds, blues, and purples in the hat and presents. The glittery detail on the
Santa hat adds a lovely touch of sparkle and gives the image an extra Christmas
feel.
The snowflake background
paper works beautifully with the festive theme, adding pattern and detail
without overpowering the main image. The neutral matting helps frame the image
clearly, while the pearl embellishments add a soft, elegant touch.
The large white die-cut
snowflake is a lovely feature and adds texture, movement, and a pretty
wintery finish to the card. The circular Christmas sentiment completes the
design beautifully.
A bright, sweet, and
festive card with lovely colouring, pretty sparkle, and plenty of Christmas
charm.
✨ Jacquie
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✨ Helen
Helen has created a
bright and cheerful card for our Christmas theme, using a sweet festive mouse
image from our sponsor, Last Minute Manda. The little mouse posting his letter
to Santa makes a lovely focal point and brings such a fun seasonal feel to the
design.
The colouring is clean
and bold, with traditional Christmas reds and greens used beautifully
throughout the outfit, hat, and background papers. The soft brown tones on the
mouse give the image warmth, while the snowy Santa mailbox adds a lovely
festive detail.
The red scalloped frame
works really well around the image, helping it stand out clearly against the
striped green and white background. The little red gems in the corners add a
simple touch of sparkle without making the design feel too busy.
The sentiment Santa Claus
is coming to town finishes the card perfectly and ties in beautifully with the
image.
A fun, festive, and
beautifully coordinated Christmas card with lovely colouring, traditional
colours, and plenty of seasonal charm.
✨ Ileana
Ileana has created a lovely festive card for our Christmas
theme, featuring an adorable puppy tucked inside a present and wearing a Santa
hat. It is such a sweet image, and it makes a perfect focal point for a
cheerful Christmas card.
The colouring is beautifully done, with soft brown tones on
the puppy and classic festive reds used for the hat, ribbon, and gift details.
The aqua gift box adds a fresh pop of colour and works really well against the
soft patterned background.
The layout is simple but very effective, with the angled
white panel drawing the eye straight to the image. The tartan paper accents add
a cosy seasonal feel, while the bow at the top and the scattered gems give the
card extra detail and sparkle.
The Merry Christmas sentiment grounds the design perfectly
and finishes the card beautifully.
A sweet and festive make, full of charm, lovely colour
balance, and just the right amount of Christmas sparkle.
✨Judith
Judith has created a
bright and cheerful card for our Christmas theme, using a sweet festive
hedgehog image from our sponsor, Last Minute Manda. The little hedgehog holding
the Christmas bauble makes a lovely focal point and gives the card a gentle,
playful feel.
The colouring is soft and
warm, with golden brown tones through the hedgehog and deeper shading in the
spines to add texture. The red bauble adds a lovely festive pop of colour and
stands out beautifully against the clean background.
The bold yellow frame
gives the card a bright and modern look, while the scalloped circle draws the
eye straight to the image. The white scalloped card base keeps the design fresh
and helps the strong yellow tones shine.
The Make a Wish sentiment
adds a lovely finishing touch and works beautifully with the sweet, hopeful
feel of the image.
A bright, simple, and
charming Christmas card with lovely colouring, bold framing, and plenty of
festive sweetness.
✨Marjeta
Marjeta
has created a bright and beautifully detailed card for our Christmas theme,
using a sweet festive mouse image from our sponsor Last Minute Manda. The
little mouse in the striped hat and top makes a lovely focal point,
bringing plenty of cute seasonal charm to the design.
The
colouring is cheerful and eye-catching, with pink and teal tones used
beautifully throughout the outfit, hat, and bow. The soft grey shading on the
mouse keeps the image gentle, while the brighter colours add a fun and modern
Christmas feel.
The
background papers are full of festive detail, with Santas, candy canes,
presents, and snowflakes helping to build a playful holiday scene. The
scalloped image panel frames the mouse nicely and helps the main image stand
out against the busier papers.
The
layered embellishments add lots of texture and interest, especially the die-cut
Christmas tree, reindeer, and baubles. These details give the card extra
dimension and make the whole design feel full of festive fun.
A bright,
playful, and wonderfully detailed Christmas card with lovely colouring, bold
embellishments, and plenty of seasonal charm.
Coming Up Next
Challenge #615 Theme of Animals
Challenge
#615 is just around the corner, and this time our theme will be Animals.
We cannot wait to see the gallery filled with wonderful animal-inspired
creations, from cute and funny characters to beautiful wildlife designs and
everything in between.
There are
so many lovely ways to interpret this theme. You might choose pets, farm
animals, woodland creatures, birds, insects, sea animals, zoo animals, fantasy
animals, or a fun character with plenty of personality. Whether your project is
sweet, quirky, elegant, playful, or bold, animals are always a brilliant theme
to create with.
You could
add layers, ribbons, twine, flowers, buttons, die cuts, patterned papers, gems,
texture, or keep your project clean and simple with a strong animal image and a
classic layout. However you choose to bring the Animals theme to life,
we are really looking forward to seeing your creative ideas.
Our
wonderful sponsor for Challenge #615 is Dr Digi, and the lucky
winner will receive one image 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 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.
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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 27th September 2026 at 8 pm.
Winners will be announced
in the next challenge post after the closing date.
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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 are really looking
forward to seeing your festive entries for our Christmas theme and all
the wonderful seasonal projects you create. Whether your design is cute,
traditional, elegant, sparkly, or full of winter charm, we cannot wait to see
what you make.
Wishing you lots of luck,
plenty of festive inspiration, and most of all, happy crafting!
Our next challenge will
be Animals, so we hope you will join us again for another fun theme.
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