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 #388 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.

Inkspirational Challenge #359 - Visual Prompt - SHADES OF BLUE

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

We're inviting you to shake off the January blues and dive into a little creative escape with us! For the next two weeks (Jan. 17 - 30), we’re celebrating shades of blue, drawing from the palest of soft skies to deep, velvety navy - and everything in-between.  Plenty of possibilities and we're excited to see the beautiful blue creations you’ll share with us! 💙 

Inspiration from the Design Team:

Pia

Marlena

Julia

Carol

 

Looking forward to seeing how Shades of Blue inspire you! 

The Link will be open until Friday, Jan. 30 @ 11:59pm (GMT)

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We'll be back on Saturday, Jan. 24 with a Reminder Post and Top Picks for Challenge #358.

NOTE: If you choose to use *only* shades of blue and white on your cards, please consider adding your creations to Color Hues Challenge #125. I (Carol) am the hostess for this particular challenge and we'd love to have you share your creativity with us here - and there.