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Saturday, April 11, 2026

Cchallenges 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,
  April Colour Challenge: All White - see below 

                                                                    Fortnightly

Addicted to CAS - Open, E2, OE10, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#305) 
    Family
Allsorts - Open, E3, T5, RW - W1 of 2 (#847)
   In the Garden or Anything Goes 
Can You Handle the Pressure? - MU, E3, OUE, RW, SW, T3 - W1 of 2 
    Anything Goes w/Opt: Blue on Blue (Monochromatic)
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 (#24)  
    Letter "X" - Anything Goes with the Letter X
Inkspirational - Open, T3 - W1 of 2 - (#365)  
   Sketch Challenge - see below
Sweet Stampin' - Open, Must Stamp, E3, JFF, T3 (if enough entries) - W1 of 2
Favourite Colour

             Monthly

 Crafty Calendar - Open, MF, E3, T3, SW - April
   Dies and/or Punches
Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge - MU fantasy elements, T5 - April
    Anything Fantasy Goes
Love Those Pretty Papers - MU Patterned Paper, E3, UOE, RW, T3 - April
    Always Anything Goes option of Spring Flowers
Penny Black Saturday MU, RW - April
    Anything Goes + Pastel Colours
Polkadoodles - Open, E4,UOE, RW,T3, M - Week 3 of 4 (#4) 
    Always Anything Goes
Send a Smile for Kids - Must be for children, MF, T3, Cards Only - April
   Flower cards for Mums
 Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers - Open, OE10, SW, T3 (#269) -April
    "H" is for Happy Birthday
 
                                    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 - W2 of 4 (#4) 
   Anything Goes Card Making & Paper Craft Scrapbook challenge

Weekly

 52 Christmas Card Throwdown


Fortnightly

Addicted to CAS


Inspirational



Friday, April 10, 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 # (#572)
     Sketch (see prompt below)

Fortnightly (every 2 Weeks)
Alphabet Challenge - Open, T3 - W2 of 2
     
Y is for Yellow Flowers
As You See It - 2w, E3, OE3, PG, SW, T4 - W1 of 2 (#370)
     Popular cardable occasions - see below
CAS on Friday - Open, E1, OEU, W is next GDT, W2 of 2 (#331)
     Botanical
Color Dare - Open, MU only board colors, post color board on blog, SW,
      T4 SW(Monthly) - (#699) W1 of 2 - (#698) W2 of 2
     Weekly Color Challenge - See Prompts Below
Crafty Catz - Open, E3, T3, JFF W1 of 2 (#711) 
    Anything Goes
Creative Fingers - Open, E3, RW - W1 of 2 - (#320) 
    Always Anything Paper Craft Goes
Creative Friday - Open, JFF, E4 - W1 of 2 - (#409) 
    Create your own background
Cut It Up - Open, MU Die Cut, MF, JFF, E3, T3, R - W2 of 2 - (#353) 
    For Babies or Kids (don't forget to use a die)
Festive Friday - Open, Must Display Challenge Badge, E3, OE5, SW, JFF W1 of 2 (#FF0207) 
    Festival: World Stationery 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 (#19)
    Red/orange (see mood board below)
Jingle Belles - Open, Must Be Christmas, T3 - W1 of 2
    Walking in a vintage wonderland
Just Add Ink - Open, OE5, T3 - W1 of 2 - (#783) 
    Colour and Inspiration (see below)

 Monthly 
All About Paper Craft  - E3, OE4, JFF, SW+T2  - APR (#4) 
    All About Birthdays
Creative Artiste - Open, Mixed Media, CU Digis, MF, E3, EO5, JFF, SW, T3 APR (#125) 
    Anything Mixed Media Goes
Creative Creases Open, MU stamp/digi, 2W, RW, OEU, UE, WGD - APR (#114)
    Anything Goes with a Fun Fold - runs through April 30th
LeighSBDesigns - Open, CU, MF, PG, SW, T3, WGD - APR (#51)
   Spring Bunnies or Anything Goes
Pattie's Creations - CU prefrd & Xtra Entry, MU Digi/Stamped Image, E3, RW APR - (#241)
    Anything Goes
Simply CAS  - Open, E3, UOE, T3, SW - APR
    Anything CAS goes + (optional) Baskets

       
Inspiration Pictures & Sketches in alphabetical order

WEEKLY




FORTNIGHTLY (every other week)

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Challenges For Days - BY DATE 9th - 15th APRIL

Kathy here with the challenges on this list run "By Date", not Day. Time to update the list for challenges starting between the 9th and the 15th of the 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!



                                                                                10th
Monthly
Coloring with Pencils - MU Pencils, UE, UOE, RW, T3, M - APRIL
                    Always Anything Coloured with Pencils Goes 
GirlzRebel - JFF, SW, T3 and invite to be Guest Designer, MF, OEU - (#51)
                    Flowers
Klub-tworczych (Cyclical) - 3E, enter on Facebook or blog, challenge has an odd schedule
                    Jan/Mar/Apr/Jun/Jul/Sep/Oct/Nov/Dec, challenge lasts one month
                    NEXT CHALLENGE: JUNE - see below    
The Little Things - ATC's/Tags/Inchies/Memory Dex/bookmarks, etc, OEU (#03) - NEW LISTING
                    Rainbow, Sun and Clouds


12th
3 Weeks
Counterfeit Kit Challenge - Open, E1 - APRIL(#1)
                     TBA .... - see below 


15th
1 Week
Sketches in Thyme - MU Layout, E1, T3, RW - (#705)
                  Sketch - Must Join Group:  see Facebook for details

Two Weekly
Scrap, Paper Scissors - Must join forum, 2W, Open, RW, JFF but occasional prizes
                 See forum for current challenge

Monthly
AAA Colourful - MU Graphic, E3, UOE, please visit/comment on other entries (#26)
                 Always Colour challenge - see below
All Dressed Up - MU, E3, RW, T3 - (#172)
                Always Anything Goes
Ally's Angels - Open, E8, UOE, RW - (#104)
                Always Anything Goes
Beautiful Blossoms - MU,E6, UOE, RW, T3/5, M  (#39)
                Always Flowers/Florals with Optional Mood board - see below 
Classic Design Challenge Open, UE, T3, RW, SW (#03-2026)
               Always Anything Goes with Opt. Twist:  Fun/Fancy Folds
Crafter's Cafe - Open, MF, UE, T3, RW - (#328)
                Always Anything Goes + optional twist of: Fun/Fancy Folds
Creations in Pink - Open, MU Image, Use mostly Pink, RW - (#91)
                 Always Anything Goes In Mostly Pink  
Creative Crafters  Open, E3, SW, JFF, T3 - (#98)
                 Always Anything Goes
Creative Crafting Uncles  Masculine makes, no purely digital, E3, SW, T3 + DT favs (#75)
                 Spring and/or Easter  (Male Crafters ongoing DT Call)
Creative Moments - Open, E3, OEU, MF, Comment, Display badge, RW - (#280)
                  Bunnies and Blooms
Dream Factory - Open, JFF, RW, Top 3/5, UE, UOE, M -  (#148)
                 Inspiration Challenge based on Films (see below):  "Sweet Little Things"
                 Theme/Keywords:  Anything small sized
GirlzCreative - SW, JFF & T3 for 15+ entries, NO DIGIS, Invitation to be Guest Designer (#66)
                 Flowers
I Am Roses Challenge - MFMU min 3 IAR Products, 1E, UOE, RW
                Anything Goes using IAR products 
Papercraft Challenges - Open, UE, UOE, T3, RW (#128) 
                 Anything Goes
Sparkles Monthly - Open, T3, SW JFF - (#198) 
                 It's Springtime + DT CALL with no end date posted
                              
                                                                        

SKETCHES & PICTURES in alphabetical order






TBA


Thursday, April 9, 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 later in the day
         Sketch challenge + optional theme: Tags & Florals - see below 
Inspired By - Open, SW, Honourable Mention - (#383) 
        Cocoa Cafe and/or Sketch - see below
Just Us Girls - Open, E3, SW, (#818 - Week 2) 
         Week 1: Die week  
         Week 2: Word week - SPOTLIGHT TECHNIQUE
         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 - (#815 - Week 2)
         Week 1:  Birthday 
         Week 2: Christmas -
         Week 3: CAS (Clean and Simple) 
         Week 4: Masculine 
         Week 5: On 5th Thursdays - Anything Goes 
Passion Cartes Creatives - Open - (#941)
         Inspired by the photo - see below
 
Fortnightly/2 Weekly
Art Impressions - CU extra votes, E2, T2, SW - W1 of 2 - (#425)
         I see right through you - see below 
As You Like It  - Open, E3, T3, SW - W1 of 2 
         Simple or Fussy, and why
Cardz 4 Galz - Open, JFF, E3, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#273)
         Spring Flowers
C.R.A.F.T. - Open, E2, T3, RW W2 of 2 - (777) 
         Seasons / Weather / Anything Goes
Creative Knockouts - Open, E3, OE10, RW - 1st & 3rd Thu - W2 of 2 (#568)
         Embossing Delight
D.L.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge - See Blog for Details
        Anything Goes
MFT Colour Challenge - MU, UE, UOE, RW, 2nd & 4th Thu W1 of 2 (#05)
        Always a colour challenge  - see below
Seize The Birthday - Open, OE4, Five SW's, 2 GDT, (2nd/4th) - W1 of 2 (#324) 
        Always Anything Goes with optional: Make a spring garden - see below 
Tic Tac Toe  - Open, E3, SW, Winner is GD, T4 - W1 of 2 (#290) 
        Always Tic-Tac-Toe Board (see below)  
Time Out - Open, E5, OE5, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#310) 
        Sweet Treats - see below

Monthly
Craft Rocket - Open, 2 Winners, T3/5, No All Digital - APR (#135) 
        Layer it up - closes April 28th
Creative Inspiration - Open, E2, RW, T3 - APR - (#37)
       Always Anything Goes - closes April 30th
Word Power - Open, RW, T3, E3 - APR - 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 - closes April 30th

2nd Thursday in the month
Ellibelle's Garden Party  3 selected entries will be
       featured the following month, E5, OEU - MAR - (#14)
       Anything in or from a Garden - closes May 11th


Picture Inspiration and Sketches in alphabetical order:


Weekly



Inspired by

Fortnightly