Top Picks Challenge #359 and Reminder Post - Challenge #360 - Word Prompt - XOXO

 Welcome to our two part post.

**First, a reminder that you have until Friday, February 13 at 11:59 pm (GMT) to play in Challenge #360 -Word Prompt - XOXO - found HERE. Currently, we have 23 beauties in the gallery; lets see if we can double - or even triple - that in the next week! 

Second, the gallery of 64 cards/projects for our Visual Prompt – SHADES OF BLUE brought us so much joy!  Thank you to everyone who took part; your enthusiasm and talent are what make these challenges so special and we’re continually amazed by the ways you bring a single prompt to life. 💙

As always, narrowing down our Top Picks was a challenge. Your creativity, craftsmanship and thoughtful interpretations make the process both inspiring and delightfully difficult.

Our Top Picks:

Laurie

Laurie's beautifully composed card, with its pretty layers, texture paste and shades of blue - both subtle and bright -  certainly caught our eye.

Papierelle

Papierelle has combined various shades of blue to create a cozy, inviting nook. 

Bobby

What can we say but: Bobby's card is an awesome take on the challenge image. Talk about WOW! 

Congratulations to our Top Picks; please take your badge.

Inkspirational Challenge #360 - Word Prompt - XOXO (Hugs and Kisses)

Welcome to Inkspirational; we're delighted you're here.

We're celebrating the the first two weeks of February, the month of love, with a Word Prompt challenge: XOXO. Those little symbols of 'hugs and kisses' are perfect for expressing love, friendship, Valentine's Day and...well, all things heartfelt.

Inspiration from the Design Team:

Pia

Marlena

Julia

Carol

We're looking forward to a gallery filled to bursting with XOXO-inspired cards/projects. 

The Link will be open until Feb. 13th @ 11:59pm (GMT).

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We'll be back on Saturday, Feb. 7 with a Reminder Post and Top Picks for Challenge #359.

Top Picks Challenge #358 and Reminder Post - Challenge #359 - Visual Prompt - Shades of Blue

  Welcome to our two part post.

**First, a reminder that you have until Friday, January 30th at 11:59 pm (GMT) to play in Challenge #359 - Visual Prompt - SHADES OF BLUE - found HERE.

**Second, the gallery of 40 cards/projects for our Word Prompt - SHINE/SHINY brought us so much joy!  You certainly made the first challenge of 2026 stellar with your variety of shiny elements and techniques.  As always, narrowing down our Top Picks was a challenge…but the kind we love to have.

Our Top Picks:

Stephanie L.

Stephanie's snowflake shaker, with the pretty background and shiny sequins, is lovely. 

Bobby

Bobby's embossed snowflakes, against the deep blue background, make for a shimmery, shiny wintry wonderland.

Kate

Kate's iced donuts are a delightful take on "shine". We'll take a couple dozen of these tasty delights, please! 

Congratulations to our Top Picks; please take your badge.