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Friday, October 16, 2026

Challenges For Days - Friday Challenges

Hello crafty friends! Debbie here with your Friday Challenges. Because challenge guidelines change frequently, we suggest checking out the rules to be sure your entry qualifies. Please Email us should we need to update information: CFDlists01@gmail.com

We're looking for recruits so, if you have up to an hour a week to sp1are, 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 # - (#599)
      Product Challenge (see prompt below)

Fortnightly (every 2 Weeks)
Alphabet Challenge - Open, T3 - W1 of 2
     M is for Motivational Card/Project

As You See It - 2w, E3, OE3, PG, SW, T4 - W2 of 2 (#383)
     Fall Ambiance - see below
CAS on Friday - Open, E1, OEU, W is next GDT, W1 of 2 (#345)
     Use a Tag
Color Dare - Open, MU only board colors, post color board on blog, SW,
      T4 SW(Monthly) - (#725) W2 of 2 - (#724) W1 of 2
     Weekly Color Challenge - See Prompts Below
Crafty Catz - Open, E5, T3, JFF - W2 of 2 (#721) 
     Anything Goes
Creative Fingers - Open, E3, RW - W2 of 2 - (#331) 
    Always Anything Paper Craft Goes
Creative Friday - Open, JFF, E4 - W2 of 2 - (#422) 
    unechte Nähte /  faux stitching
Cut It Up - Open, MU Die Cut, MF, JFF, E3, T3, R - W1 of 2 - (#367) 
    Pretty in Pink - don't forget to use a die
Festive Friday - Open, Must Display Challenge Badge, E3, OE5, SW, JFF W2 of 2 (#FF220) 
    Festival: Halloween
    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 W2 of 2 (#32)
   Paars en/of Rood - Purple and/or Red (see mood board below)
Jingle Belles - Open, Must Be Christmas, T3 - W2 of 2
    Pink Christmas - Cards with Stockings
Just Add Ink - Open, OE5, T3 - W2 of 2 - (#795) 
    Paper Piecing (see image below)

 Monthly 
All About Paper Craft - E3, OE4, JFF, SW+T2 - OCT (#10) 
    Celebration
Creative Artiste - Open, Mixed Media, CU Digis, MF, E3, EO5, JFF, SW, T3 - OCT (#131) 
    Anything Mixed Media Goes
Creative Creases - Open, MU stamp/digi, 2W, RW, OEU, UE, WGD - OCT (#120)
    Always a Fun Fold Creation (ends on November 5th)
LeighSBDesigns - Open, CU, MF, PG, SW, T3, WGD - OCT (#55) - On Break
    On Break
Pattie's Creations - CU prefrd & Xtra Entry, MU Digi/Stamped Image, E3, RW - OCT - (#247)
    Anything Goes
Simply CAS  - Open, E3, UOE, T3, SW - OCT
    Anything CAS goes + (optional) Something Tiny (keep it little)

       
Inspiration Pictures & Sketches in alphabetical order

WEEKLY


FORTNIGHTLY (every other week)

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

Hello!  Here you will find the "By date" list 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 sending us an email at:


We're currently looking to recruit 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 -  (#143)  
                      Orange and Black - see below 

18th
3 Weeks
                     Challenge #2 - "Travels Documented" - see below for kit
                     Check blog for further challenge requirements

20th Monthly

Creative Girlz Card Adventures - MU Theme, JFF, T3, UE, UOE - (#1)
                      Anything Goes - Must be a Fun Fold or Shaped Card
                        **new challenge name and format** 
De Egel (the Hedgehog) - 3E, SW  Monthly challenges on 5th & 20th - 
                      Theme: Gnomes and Sketch - See Blog for Details
Night Owls - Open, MU Theme, E2, UOE, RW, T3, M - (#65)
                      Autumnal Colors
Pick 3 Challenge - Open, MU, E6, UOE, RW, T3, M - (#9)
                      must be family friendly images/makes
                      Always Pick at least 3 Elements - see below
                      

22nd 1 Week

Sketches in Thyme - Must Join FB GROUP, MU Layout, E1, T3, RW  - (#720) 
                     Sketch (see FB Group)  - ENTRY NOW VIA FACEBOOK 

3 Weeks
Counterfeit Kit Challenge - Open, E1 - SEP
                     Challenge #3 - Let's Get Sketchy
 - see below


22nd Quarterly

Craftlandia - Open, any crafts, blog entries accepted, E2, T3, RW - (#28)
                     Challenge listed as QUARTERLY: Mar/Jun/Sep/Dec, closes 
                     30th of same month 
                     Theme: Autumn/Fall or Anything Goes - 1 Week Challenge

SKETCHES & PICTURES in alphabetical order


Thursday, October 15, 2026

Challenges For Days - 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 email us at: CFDlists01@gmail.com

Have a nice day!

We're currently looking for 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 in English, 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 Challenges + optional theme: Scallops - see below
Inspired By - Open, SW, Honorable Mention - (#411) 
         Pumpkins - see below
Just Us Girls - Open, E3, SW, - (#845 - 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 - (Week 3)
         Week 1:  Birthday 
         Week 2: Christmas 
         Week 3: CAS (Clean and Simple) 
         Week 4: Masculine 
         Week 5: On 5th Thursdays - Anything Goes w/opt twist: See below
Passion Cartes Creatives - Open - (#968)
         une carte avec du vrai liège ou vrai du bois (pas de tampon ou de papier) / a card with real cork or real wood (no stamp or paper)
      
 Fortnightly/2 Weekly
Art Impressions - CU extra votes, E2, T2, SW - W2 of 2 - (#437)
         Bats in the Belfry - see below 
As You Like It  - Open, E3, T3, SW - W2 of 2 
        Favourite Fabric Embellishment (ribbon, lace, etc.) and Why
Cardz 4 Galz - Open, JFF, E3, T3, SW - W1 of 2 - (#287)
         Add an Animal
C.R.A.F.T. - Open, E2, T3, RW - W1 of 2 - (#791) 
         Halloween/Anything Goes
Creative Knockouts - Open, E3, OE10, RW - 1st & 3rd Thu - W1 of 2 (#581)
         Sparkle and Shine - Star Stamps
Seize The Birthday - Open, OE4, 5 SW's, 2 GDT, (2nd/4th) - W2 of 2 (#336) -
        Anything Birthday Goes w/Opt: Double Frame - see below
Tic Tac Toe - Open, E3, SW, Winner is GD, T4 - W2 of 2 (#303) 
        Always Tic-Tac-Toe Board (see below)
Time Out - Open, E5, OE5, T3, SW - W1 of 2 - (#324) 
         Photo Inspiration - see below

Monthly
Craft Rocket - Open, 2 Winners, T3/5, No All Digital - OCT - (#141) 
       Autumn and/or Halloween
Creative Inspiration - Open, E2, RW, T3 - OCT - (#43)
       Anything Goes
Word Power - Open, RW, T3, E3 - OCT - 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 

2nd Thursday in the month
Ellibelle's Garden Party - 3 selected entries will be featured the following month, E5, OEU - OCT - (#20)
       Anything in or from a Garden

Picture Inspiration and Sketches in alphabetical order:


Weekly


Inspired by
No Prompts

Challenges for Days - 9th - 15th October 2026

Hello!  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, send us an email at:


We're currently looking to recruit 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 - OCT
    Anything Colored with Pencils Goes 
GirlzRebel - JFF, SW, T3 and invite to be Guest Designer, MF, OEU - (#57)
    Anything Goes or Use Wood on Your Creation
Creative Moms Club (Cyclical) - 3E, enter on Facebook or blog
    challenge schedule: Jan/Mar/Apr/Jul/Sep/Oct/Nov/Dec
      Autumn Palette - see below - runs till 8th Nov
The Little Things - ATC's/Tags/Inchies/Memory Dex/bookmarks, ETC. UOE - (#09) 
    Pumpkin and/or Pink with Opt: Anything Goes


12th
3 Weeks
Counterfeit Kit Challenge - Open, E1 - Oct
    Challenge #1: Fall Color
     
15th
1 Week
Sketches in Thyme - MU Layout, E1, T3, RW - (#729)
    Sketch - see below
    Must Join Facebook Group to participate

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

Monthly
AAA Colourful - MU Graphic, E3, UOE, please comment on other entries - (#33)
    Always Colour challenge - see below
All Dressed Up - MU, E3, RW, T3 - (#178)
    Always Anything Goes
Ally's Angels - Open, E8, UOE, RW - (#111)
    Always Anything Goes - runs till 12th Nov (+ DT CALL)
Beautiful Blossoms - MU,E6, UOE, RW, T3/5, M  - (#46)
    Always Flowers/Florals with Optional Mood board - see below 
Classic Design Challenge - Open, UE, UOE, T5, RW- (#10-2026)
    Always Anything Goes with Opt. Twist: Sketch
Crafter's Cafe - Open, MF, UE, T3, RW - (#335)
    Always Anything Goes + Opt: Anything but a Card
Creative Crafters - Open, E3, UOE, JFF, SW, T3- (#105)
    Anything Goes
Creative Crafting Uncles  - MF, No all digital, E3, UOE, SW, T3 (#82)
    Halloween or Autumn
Creative Moments - Open, E3, OEU, MF, Display badge, RW, T3 - (#287)
    Things with Wings
Dream Factory - Open, JFF, RW, Top 3/5, UE, UOE, M -  (#155)
    Inspiration Challenge based on Films (see below)
    Theme/Keywords:  Halloween
GirlzCreative - Open, JFF, SW, T3, No Digi Stamps, GDT Invite - (#73)
    Layer it Up
Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink - MU, JFF, 5E, UOE, RW, Top Picks 
    Anything (Mostly Pink) Goes - runs till 12th Nov
I Am Roses Challenge - MF, MU min 3 IAR Products, 1E, UOE, RW
    Anything Goes using IAR products 
Papercraft Challenges - Open, UE, UOE, T3, RW, JFF - (#134) 
    TBA
Sparkles Monthly - Open, UE, UOE, RW, T3, SW JFF - (#205) 
    Use Dies (Die-cutting)
                              
                                                                        

SKETCHES & PICTURES in alphabetical order