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Saturday, May 23, 2026

Challenges for Days ~ Saturday Challenges

  Hello crafty friends! Marlene here with your Saturday Challenges. Because challenge guidelines change frequently, we suggest checking out the rules to be sure your entry qualifies. Please Email us at CFDinfo12@gmail.com should we need to update information.

We're looking for a couple of recruits so, if you have up to an hour a week to spare, to help us out then please e-mail us at the address below - all you need is a Blogger and Facebook account. We'd love to hear from you and thanks in advance!

Weekly

Christmas Card Throwdown - Open,
Technique Challenge : Floating Bay Window - see below 

                                                                    Fortnightly

Addicted to CAS - Open, E2, OE10, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#308) 
    Travel
Allsorts - Open, E3, T5, RW - W1 of 2 (#850)
     Anything Goes 
Can You Handle the Pressure? - MU, E3, OUE, RW, SW, T3 - W1 of 2 
    Anything Goes w/Option: Embellishments
Girlz and the Art of Letters - Open, No digital artwork, JFF, SW @ 15 entries,  
    T3 @ 15 entries, Invitation to be a Guest Designer  - W2 of 2 - (#27)  
    Letter "A" - Anything Goes with the Letter A  
Inkspirational - Open, T3 - W1 of 2 - (#368)  
    For the Guys Challenge - see below
Sweet Stampin' - Open, Must Stamp, E3, JFF, T3 (if enough entries) - W1 of 2
    Flowers

             Monthly

 Crafty Calendar - Open, MF, E3, T3, SW - May
    All White
Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge - MU fantasy elements, T5 - May
    Anything Fantasy Goes
Love Those Pretty Papers - MU Patterned Paper, E3, UOE, RW, T3 - May
    Always Anything Goes option of Fancy Fold
Penny Black Saturday - MU, RW - May
    Anything Goes or Your Favourite Penny Black Stamp
Polkadoodles - Open, E4,UOE, RW,T3, M - Week 4 of 4 (#5)
    Always Anything Goes
Send a Smile for Kids - Must be for children, MF, T3, Cards Only - May 
    Plains, Trains or Automobiles
 Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers - Open, OE10, SW, T3 (#294) - May
    G is for Gnome
 
                                    Starting the 2nd Saturday of the Month

Sketch N Scrap's Monthly FB Challenges - MU their sketches, ends last day of
   each month 
   Must Join the private FB Group to view Sketches and Play

   
                       Starting the 3nd Saturday of the Month

Gem of a Challenge - Open, E4,UOE, T3, RW/SW - W4 of 4 (#4) 
   Anything Goes Card Making & Paper Craft Scrapbook challenge

Weekly

 52 Christmas Card Throwdown


Fortnightly

Addicted to CAS

Friday, May 22, 2026

Challenges For Days - Friday Challenges

 Hello crafty friends! Debbie here with your Friday ChallengesBecause challenge guidelines change frequently, we suggest checking out the rules to be sure your entry qualifies. Please Email us at CFDinfo12@gmail.com should we need to update information.

We're looking for a couple of recruits so, if you have up to an hour a week to spare, to help us out then please e-mail us at the address below - all you need is a blogger and facebook account. We'd love to hear from you and thanks in advance!

Weekly
TGIF - Open, JFF, SW, MU Challenge Graphic and # (#578)
     Inspiration (see prompt below)

Fortnightly (every 2 Weeks)
Alphabet Challenge - Open, T3 - W2 of 2
     
B is for Balls
As You See It - 2w, E3, OE3, PG, SW, T4 - W1 of 2 (#373)
     Tulips and Other Bulb Flowers- see below
CAS on Friday - Open, E1, OEU, W is next GDT, W2 of 2 (#334)
     Envelopes
Color Dare - Open, MU only board colors, post color board on blog, SW,
      T4 SW(Monthly) - (#704) W2 of 2 - (#705) W1 of 2
     Weekly Color Challenge - See Prompts Below
Crafty Catz - Open, E3, T3, JFF W1 of 2 (#714) 
    Anything Goes
Creative Fingers - Open, E3, RW - W1 of 2 - (#323) 
    Always Anything Paper Craft Goes
Creative Friday - Open, JFF, E4 - W1 of 2 - (#412) 
    Kinder / Children
Cut It Up - Open, MU Die Cut, MF, JFF, E3, T3, R - W2 of 2 - (#356) 
    Flowers (don't forget to use a die)
Festive Friday - Open, Must Display Challenge Badge, E3, OE5, SW, JFF W1 of 2 (#FF0210) 
    Festival: Hot Air Balloon Day
    Element: Insp. list - must use min 3 elements from list (see below)

Girlz Creative: Splash it with Color - Open, JFF, MU Color, SW, T3 if 15 enter,
     Invitation to be a Guest Designer W1 of 2 (#22)
    geel en/grijs/Yellow and/or Grey (see mood board below)
Jingle Belles - Open, Must Be Christmas, T3 - W1 of 2
    
Ombré Wonderland
Just Add Ink - Open, OE5, T3 - W1 of 2 - (#785) 
    Polka Dots (see below)

 Monthly 
All About Paper Craft - E3, OE4, JFF, SW+T2 MAY (#5) 
    All about food and/or drink
Creative Artiste - Open, Mixed Media, CU Digis, MF, E3, EO5, JFF, SW, T3 MAY (#126) 
    Anything Mixed Media Goes
Creative Creases Open, MU stamp/digi, 2W, RW, OEU, UE, WGD - MAY (#115)
    Anything Goes with a Fun Fold - runs through June 4th
LeighSBDesigns - Open, CU, MF, PG, SW, T3, WGD - MAY (#52)
   A MerMay Half-o-Ween or Anything Goes
Pattie's Creations - CU prefrd & Xtra Entry, MU Digi/Stamped Image, E3, RW MAY - (#242)
    Anything Goes
Simply CAS  - Open, E3, UOE, T3, SW - MAY
    Anything CAS goes + (optional) Things that Fly

       
Inspiration Pictures & Sketches in alphabetical order

WEEKLY



FORTNIGHTLY (every other week)

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Challenges For Days - BY DATE 16th - 23rd of MAY

Kathy here with the "By date" list is for all the challenges we know of that start between the 16th and the 23rd of each month.  As with all our lists we have tried to check the rules of each challenge (key in sidebar) but we strongly urge you to check for yourself.

Our lists are growing as we come across more challenges, if you know of one we have not listed yet please tell us about it either by leaving the info in a message below or send us an email at:

CFDinfo12@gmail.com


We're currently looking to recruit a couple of volunteers - do you have an hour or so to spare each week? If so please reach out by e-mailing us at the link above and thank you!

16th
2 Weeks

Color Hues - MU shades of specified colors, PG, Open, E3, OE4, SW 
                     2W -  (#133)  
                     Lime Green and Violet - see below 

18th
3 Weeks
                     Challenge #2 - "Tasty stories" (tea or coffee) - see below

20th Monthly

Creative Sketchy Girls - Open, MU Sketch, SW, JFF, T3 + Invite to be 
                      Guest Designer - (#115)
                      Sketch Challenge - see below 

De Egel (the Hedgehog) - 3E, SW  Monthly challenges on 5th & 20th - (#226)
                      Sketch  challenge + Theme: Stickers - see below

Night Owls - Open, MU Theme, E2, UOE, RW, T3, M - (#61)
                      Clean and Simple

Pick 3 Challenge - Open, MU, E6, UOE, RW, T3, M - (#5)
                      must be family friendly images/makes
                      Pick Three - see below
                      

22nd 1 Week

Sketches in Thyme Must Join FB GROUP, MU Layout, E1, T3, RW  - (#704) 
                     Sketch (see FB Group)  - ENTRY NOW VIA FACEBOOK 

3 Weeks
Counterfeit Kit Challenge - Open, E1 - MAY
                     Challenge #3 - Sketch
 - see below


22nd Quarterly

Craftlandia - Open, any crafts, blog entries accepted, E2, T3, RW - (#26)
                     Challenge listed as QUARTERLY: Mar/Jun/Sep/Dec, closes 
                     30th of same month month
                     Next challenge: June

SKETCHES & PICTURES in alphabetical order

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Challenges for Days - Thursday Challenges

 Hello! Kathy here with the list of Thursday Challenges. 

Remember to check that your entry to a challenge qualifies. We might have missed a recent change in the rules.  If you do spot something or know of a challenge blog that isn't on our list... please let us know.  Feel free to leave us a comment or contact us at  CFDinfo12@gmail.com

Have a nice day!

We're currently looking to recruit a couple of volunteers - do you have an hour or so to spare each week? If so please reach out by e-mailing us at the link above and thank you!

Weekly
52 weeks to Christmas - Open, T3, W, GDT, JFF - Sometimes challenge is for a
          week, other times it is a month. There is always a new linky each week,
          even if the theme has carried over. Sometimes the blog has an option to
          read iEnglish, other times it does not. So CFD is changing the        
          status to: PLEASE CHECK THEIR BLOG
Cherry on Top challenges - RW, try one or try them all! Posts late in the day
         Sketch challenge + optional theme: Plaid - see below
Inspired By - Open, SW, Honourable Mention - (#389) 
        Bumblebee - see below
Just Us Girls - Open, E3, SW, (#824 - Week 3) 
         Week 1: Die week  
         Week 2: Word week 
         Week 3: Mood board week 
         Week 4: Anything Goes, with a stencil 
         Week 5: CASE a DT member (CASE Copy And Share Everything) - see blog
Krafty Chicks  - Open, Opt. Twist on 5th Thursday, T5 - (#821 - Week 3)
         Week 1:  Birthday 
         Week 2: Christmas 
         Week 3: CAS (Clean and Simple) 
         Week 4: Masculine 
         Week 5: On 5th Thursdays - Anything Goes with a twist: 
Passion Cartes Creatives - Open - (#947)
        Chevrons - see below
 
Fortnightly/2 Weekly
Art Impressions - CU extra votes, E2, T2, SW - W1 of 2 - (#428)
         Yellow (using Art Impressions) - see below 
As You Like It  - Open, E3, T3, SW - W1 of 2 
        Favourite Season, and why
Cardz 4 Galz - Open, JFF, E3, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#276)
         A circle card
C.R.A.F.T. - Open, E2, T3, RW W2 of 2 - (780) 
         Birthday - 17th birthday challenge ONLY ONE ENTRY PER PERSON
Creative Knockouts - Open, E3, OE10, RW - 1st & 3rd Thu - W1 of 2 (#571)
         Stitching - real or faux
D.L.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge - See Blog for Details
        Anything Goes
MFT Color Challenge - MU, UE, UOE, RW, 2nd & 4th Thu W1 of 2 (#08)
        Always a color challenge  - see below
Seize The Birthday - Open, OE4, Five SW's, 2 GDT, (2nd/4th) - W2 of 2 (#326) 
        Always Anything Birthday Goes with optional: Feature an Animal - see below 
Tic Tac Toe  - Open, E3, SW, Winner is GD, T4 - W1 of 2 (#293) 
        Always Tic-Tac-Toe Board (see below)
Time Out - Open, E5, OE5, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#313) 
        Playing Music - see below

Monthly
Craft Rocket - Open, 2 Winners, T3/5, No All Digital - MAY (#136) 
        Not square - runs through May 29th
Creative Inspiration - Open, E2, RW, T3 - MAY - (#38)
       Always Anything Goes - runs through May 28th
Word Power - Open, RW, T3, E3 - MAY - runs till last Thurs each month 
       Anything Goes but sentiments MUST be the main focus, if one 
       word then that word must be eye catching - runs through May 28th

2nd Thursday in the month
Ellibelle's Garden Party  3 selected entries will be
       featured the following month, E5, OEU - MAY - (#15)
       Anything in or from a Garden - runs through June 15th


Picture Inspiration and Sketches in alphabetical order:


Weekly


Inspired by