Top Picks Challenge #387 and Reminder Post - Challenge #358 - Shine/Shiny

   Welcome to our two part post.

**First, a reminder that you have until Friday, January 16th at 11:59 pm (GMT) to play in Challenge #358 - Word Prompt - SHINE/SHINY - found HERE.

**Second, the gallery of 47 cards/projects for our Designer's Choice COLD Challenge had us shivering in delight!  Thank you for embracing our prompts with such enthusiasm.  As always, narrowing down our Top Picks was a challenge…but the kind we love to have.

Our Top Picks:

Nancy

Nancy's all white snowflake card - with just a hint of holographic foil on the flakes and sentiment - is a beautiful take on *cold*.  

Julie B.

Julie's adorable couple, enjoying a skate in the brisk outdoors, is a sweet take on *cold*.

Pauline

Pauline has created a lovely wintry scene within the ornament shape, then surrounded it with a delightful selection of stamps. A beautiful *cold* vibe!

The Crafty Den/Denise

Denise's penguin is absolutely adorable; the *cold* sentiment pairs with him perfectly. 

Congratulations to our Top Picks; please take your badge.

Inkspirational Challenge #358 - Word Prompt - SHINE/SHINY

Welcome to Inkspirational, we're delighted you're joining us.

Let’s add a little twinkle to the new year! ✨ For Inkspirational Challenge #358, the first of 2026, our Word Prompt is: Shine / Shiny. From glitter to metallics to glimmer foils to sequins: whatever brings a shine to your cards is fine by us! 

Inspiration from the Design Team:

Pia

Marlena

Julia

Carol

We're excited to see your cards SHINE in the gallery!

The Link will be open until January 16th @ 11:59pm (GMT)

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We'll be back on Saturday, Jan. 10 with a Reminder Post and Top Picks for Challenge #358.

Top Picks Challenge #356 and Reminder Post - Challenge #357 - Designer's Choice - COLD

  Welcome to our two part post.

**First, a reminder that you have until Friday, January 2nd at 11:59 pm (GMT) to play in Challenge #357 - Designer's Choice - COLD - found HERE.

For more inspiration, our wonderful Pia has created a chilly winter scene; the wee mice seem to be enjoying the cold and snow!

**Second, the gallery of 33 cards/projects for our Use Stencils challenge was, once again, sensational. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us, especially during the busy festive season.. As always, narrowing down our Top Picks was a challenge…but the kind we love to have.

Our Top Picks:

Linda

Linda's stenciled birds, singing Joy to the World, are incredibly sweet.

WhoIsTracy

Tracy's stenciled poinsettias are lovely, especially on the soft kraft cardstock. 

Stephanie

Stephanie's stenciled book tags, made for her book club buddies, are absolutely delightful. A wonderful way to dress up treats.

Congratulations to our Top Picks; please take your badge.