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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: TBA - see below
Inspired By - Open, SW, Honourable Mention - (#389) 
        TBA - 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)
         TBA    (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)
         TBA
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)  TBA
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

TBA

Inspired by



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  - (#703) 
                     Sketch (see FB Group)  - ENTRY NOW VIA FACEBOOK 

3 Weeks
Counterfeit Kit Challenge - Open, E1 - APRIL
                     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

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Challenges for Days ~ Wednesday Challenges

 Hi, Marlene here with your Wednesday list of 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 which it 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
Freshly Made Sketches - E3, OE3 (no competing Challenges), SW - (#737)          Always a Sketch Challenge - (see below) 
Little Red Wagon - Open, UE, UOE, T3 - (#859)
    Friend of Mine
My Favourite Things - MU, UE, UOE, RW (#09)
   Colour challenge - (see below) 
Paper Craft Crew - CU 3 Stampin' Up Products, OE3,E3,SW4 
    Sketch Challenge - see below - (#673) 
Simon Says Stamp -  Open, E5, RW - 
    Cute Critters

Fortnightly
Craftalnica - E3, RW, T3 - W1 of 2 (#408)  
  Surprise
Double D - Open, E3, T3, RW - W1 of 2 
   Splatter
Fab 'n' Funky- Open, T3, SW so me weeks, JFF- W2 of 2 (#637)
    Monochromatic
I Love Promarkers - Any Colouring Medium - E3, T3, RW - W2 of 2 (#607)
    Special Occasion
Word Art Wednesday - CU the week's Word Art File, No "Dark" Images,
    Nothing contrary to Bible Scripture, Must be Family Friendly, 
    E5, RW -W2 of 2 - (#752-#753)
    Anything Goes 
   
   Monthly
Creative Inspirations - Open, T3, RW - May
   Anything Goes
Digi Choosday Challenge - Open, E2, T3, RW, 2W -  (#5)May
    Anything Goes - W4 of 4
Paper Funday - Open, 2RW, T3/5, E6, M - May (#87)
    Anything Goes with Opt: Mountains or Coast
Sweet Sketch Wednesday  - CU, SW, Top 3/5, Must Comment -  
    Sketch Challenge + Retro Sketch- see below   May
The Male Room - Open, SW  - May - (#210)  
    Food and/or Drink   (DT Call)
Woodblock Wednesday - MU Woodblock Stamps, UE, UOE, Occasional
    Prize, RW  
    Always ATG using a Woodblock Stamp -
     
 2nd Wednesday of the Month
ABC Christmas - MUST be Christmas or other Winter/Dec festival, T3, 
    RW - May
    "J" is for Just Enough, "K" is for Knitwear
Crafty Gals Corner - Open, MF, E3, T3, RW - May - (#277) 
    Anything Goes with Opt: Flowers for Mom
The Card Concept - MU Inspiration, E6 (1 per style)is, OE2, SW, comment
    on previous entries - May - (#227)
    Seaside Adventures - see below
The Sisterhood of Crafters - Open, E3, T3, SW (no prize) - May
     Banners

3rd Wednesday or the Month
I Spy With My Little Eye -  Open, MF, T2 (offered GDT slot), E5
    April and May (#37)
   Something Monochrome 


Weekly



My Favourite Things



Sketch 326

Sketch 327

Retro Sketch 
Sweet Sketch Wednesday

The Male Room

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Challenges for Days - Tuesday Challenges

Donna here with your Tuesday Challenges!

Before you enter a challenge, please check each challenge's rules for details and make certain your entry qualifies. If you know of a new challenge, a challenge change, if you are involved in a challenge, know of one we've missed and would like to see it listed, please leave us a message in the comments box or email us 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!

Weekly  
Crafting Happiness - Paper Creations, Open, UE, UOE (#214)
  Always Anything Goes (runs through 31st May)
Passion for Markers - MU markers, T3, RW -  (#838)
    Anything Goes 
          
Fortnightly (every 2 weeks)

CAS Colours and Sketches - Open, E3, OE5, T3 - W2 of 2 (#585) 
    Sketch Challenge - (see below)    
Everybody Art - Open, JFF - W2 of 2 (#600) 
    Anniversary - 600th challenge
Hand Stamped Sentiments - Open, SWW2 of 2(#488)
   Sketch Challenge - (see below) 
Retro Rubber - Open, Older Stamps - JFF, UE, OE5 W1 of 2  (#271)  
    Sketch Challenge - (see below)
Shopping Our Stash - Open, OE12, T3 - W1 of 2  (#574)
    Congratulations
SU Only Challenges MU, JFF, SW, T3, E3W2 of 2 (#401)
     Sketch challenge - (see below) 
 Holly and Ivy Christmas - Open, E3, OE15 - W1 of 2 (#205)  
   Anything Christmas Goes + DT Call  
Try It on Tuesday - Open, UOE, T5, RW - W2 of 2
   Keep It Simple
Try a Sketch on Tuesday - Open, OE4, T5 W2 of 2 (#695) 
   Sketch Challenge - (see below) 

1st Tuesday
Art Nudge Challenge - Open, Inspiration Prompt, 12E (3E each prompt),
   UOE, RW - W3 of 4 - (#526A-D)  
   Inspiration Prompt - (see below) 

3rd Tuesday
Cardz 4 Guyz - Open, E3, T3, JFF Every 3rd Tuesday -  (#386)  
  Squash It! (use an embossing folder)
            
Monthly
Christmas Kickstart - Open, E3, T3, MF, OE8, SW - MAY (#110) 
   Season's Tweetings
Cookin' Up Creations - Open, Sign In, RW - MAY -
   Must Join to See Forums and Challenge theme
Stencil Fun Challenge - Monthly, MU stencil/s, 3E, OEU - MAY
   Anything Stenciling Goes w/Opt: See Through It
Kraftin' Kimmie's Skrappy Challenge - FB Group, MU, SW - MAY
   (Now enter challenges via Facebook Group)
SUYP Cats - MUST include Cats, Open, RW - MAY -  (#123) 
   Anything CATS Goes
Unicorn Challenge Open, UOE, UE, DT T3/T5, CW, JFF - MAY (#121) 
   Something New