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Saturday, May 9, 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,
   May Colour Challenge: Blue, Grey and PInk - see below 

                                                                    Fortnightly

Addicted to CAS - Open, E2, OE10, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#306) 
   Birthday
Allsorts - Open, E3, T5, RW - W1 of 2 (#848)
    Monochromatic or Anything Goes 
Can You Handle the Pressure? - MU, E3, OUE, RW, SW, T3 - W1 of 2 
    Anything Goes w/Opt: Balloons
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 (#26)  
    Letter "Y" - Anything Goes with the Letter Y  
Inkspirational - Open, T3 - W1 of 2 - (#367)  
 Floral Palette  Challenge - see below
Sweet Stampin' - Open, Must Stamp, E3, JFF, T3 (if enough entries) - W1 of 2
 Things with Wings

             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 2 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 8, 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 # (#576)
     Sketch (see prompt below)

Fortnightly (every 2 Weeks)
Alphabet Challenge - Open, T3 - W2 of 2
     
A is for Air
As You See It - 2w, E3, OE3, PG, SW, T4 - W1 of 2 (#372)
     Beach Combing - see below
CAS on Friday - Open, E1, OEU, W is next GDT, W2 of 2 (#334)
     Animals
Color Dare - Open, MU only board colors, post color board on blog, SW,
      T4 SW(Monthly) - (#702) W2 of 2 - (#703) W1 of 2
     Weekly Color Challenge - See Prompts Below
Crafty Catz - Open, E3, T3, JFF W1 of 2 (#713) 
    Anything Goes
Creative Fingers - Open, E3, RW - W1 of 2 - (#322) 
    Always Anything Paper Craft Goes
Creative Friday - Open, JFF, E4 - W1 of 2 - (#411) 
    jedes Tier ist erlaubt / all animals are permitted
Cut It Up - Open, MU Die Cut, MF, JFF, E3, T3, R - W2 of 2 - (#355) 
    Something with Wings (don't forget to use a die)
Festive Friday - Open, Must Display Challenge Badge, E3, OE5, SW, JFF W1 of 2 (#FF0209) 
    Festival: World Bee 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 (#21)
    groen en/ paars / green and/or purple (see mood board below)
Jingle Belles - Open, Must Be Christmas, T3 - W1 of 2
    Dashing Through the Snow
Just Add Ink - Open, OE5, T3 - W1 of 2 - (#785) 
    Dies Stencils or Both (see below)

 Monthly 
All About Paper Craft - E3, OE4, JFF, SW+T2 MAY (#5) 
    TBD
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 2nd - 8th of MAY

Kathy here, with the updated list of challenges that start between the 2nd of the month and the 8th.   Each week a by date list is published, if you want to check back to an earlier one just use the labels!

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

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


2nd - Monthly

Colorful Options - Open, T4, RW 
                 Color Challenge + Options -  (see prompt below) 
Farm Quest Home Challenges  - Open, E5, JFF - (#9)
                Always Anything home related Goes
First Cup Challenges - Must be tea/coffee/other drink related make, JFF, 
                Top Picks (top 3 for 15, Top 5 for 16 or more entries) - (#14)
                 Always Anything Drink Related Goes
Hearts Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags - Open, E5, NO RECTANGLES, JFF - (#5)
                 Always Anything Goes Shaped Card or Tag
One More Page - M, Scrapbook pages ONLY, JFF, T3/5 (based on entries), 5E
                 Always Anything Goes
Paper Rocks Scissors - Must use paper and/or scissors on project, E5, JFF, 
                 top picks dependent on # of entries  - (#16)
                 Always Anything Goes
Two Old Bats - Must be Halloween, T3, RW (w prize if 50+ entries)
                 Anything Halloween - see Optional Mood Board Below 

3rd - Monthly

Hearts Quest Celebration of Love - Open, E5, OEU, JFF - (#5)
                 MUST be Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries 
                 and/or Sympathies with Optional: School/College Graduation
Not2Shabby - Open, CU - Double entries if Not2Shabby Shop Brands used, RW
                Mood Board - see prompt below 
                 JFF with occasional prize,   MU 1 or more of the 3 elements, 
                Always Anything Goes with the three B's 
                + (optional) Mood Board Below

5th - (Monthly)

Daisy Chain Challenges - MF Theme, Open, UE, UOE, RW, T3, M - (#107)
                Layer it up
De Egel (The Hedgehog) - M, 3E, SW, NO CHRISTMAS 
                Monthly challenges on the 5th and 20th
                Sketch (#225) runs till June 4th
Girlz Make Guyz Card - Masculine cards ONLY, JFF, SW, T3 & invitation 
                 to be Guest Designer,UE (#39)
                 Dogs and/or Cats
HQLQCB - M, Open, 5E, OEU, MUST use attributable (& listed) quotes 
                Anything Quotes Goes
Let's Craft And Create - Open, MF and Comment, E3, SW - (#231)
                Theme: Anything Goes
                Optional: Tag, you're it! (use a tag)

7th - (Monthly)

Challenge YOUrself  - Paper Layout Only, MU a Pic of YOU, T3, RW - (#149)
                 Use a black and white photo - see prompt below
FarmQuest Country Christmas Open, MU Farm/Country, E5, JFF - (#32)
                 Always Anything Outdoor Goes Country Christmas 
FarmQuest General Store - Open, MU Farm/Country, E5, Top Picks, RW, 
                 ends following 5th (#40) 
                 Always Anything Farm and Country Goes (see blog for details) 
Pinkfresh Studio - MU, Must Comment, E3, RW, T3 - posts between 2nd to 8th
                Striking stripes - see blog for prompt details
The Card Chain Challenge - Open, Must MAIL Card, MU at least 1 below - 
               *Sign up before 6th of month for current month's swap. Must mail 
                card before end of the month -  see below                
              
8th (1 week long)

Sketches in Thyme - MU Layout, E1, T3, RW, Must Join FB Group - (#708)
                 Always a Sketch - SEE FACEBOOK Group for sketch

                                                                     8th - (Monthly)

Blogscrapandme - JFF, CU - (#140) - challenges close at end of each month
                 Monochrome - see below

                  
                                                                        
SKETCHES & PICTURES in alphabetical order





THEME OPTIONS: Tea or Coffee, Safari, Friendship
PRODUCT/TECHNIQUE: Embossing / Shaped card
Card should arrive by June 30th




OPTION 1: Black and white
OPTION 2: Black, white + Pop of colour
OPTION 3: Rainbow


De Egel (The Hedgehog)