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Sunday, May 10, 2026

Challenges For Days - BY DATE 9th - 15th of MAY

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 - MAY
                    Always Anything Coloured with Pencils Goes 
GirlzRebel - JFF, SW, T3 and invite to be Guest Designer, MF, OEU - (#52)
                    Buttons
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 (#04) 
                    Famous People


12th
3 Weeks
Counterfeit Kit Challenge - Open, E1 - APRIL (#1)
                     Birds/Bird related .... - 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 (#27)
                 Always Colour challenge - see below
All Dressed Up - MU, E3, RW, T3 - (#173)
                Always Anything Goes
Ally's Angels - Open, E8, UOE, RW - (#105)
                Always Anything Goes
Beautiful Blossoms - MU,E6, UOE, RW, T3/5, M  (#40)
                Always Flowers/Florals with Optional Mood board - see below 
Classic Design Challenge Open, UE, T3, RW, SW (#04-2026)
               Always Anything Goes with Opt. Twist:  Furry Friends
Crafter's Cafe - Open, MF, UE, T3, RW - (#329)
                Always Anything Goes + optional twist of: No Squares
Creations in Pink - Open, MU Image, Use mostly Pink, RW - (#92)
                 Always Anything Goes In Mostly Pink  
Creative Crafters  Open, E3, SW, JFF, T3 - (#99)
                 Always Anything Goes
Creative Crafting Uncles  Masculine makes, no purely digital, E3, SW, T3 + DT favs (#76)
                 Circles  (Male Crafters ongoing DT Call)
Creative Moments - Open, E3, OEU, MF, Comment, Display badge, RW - (#281)
                  Gone but not forgotten - remembering designers no longer with us
Dream Factory - Open, JFF, RW, Top 3/5, UE, UOE, M -  (#149)
                 Inspiration Challenge based on Films (see below):  "Code 3"
                 Theme/Keywords:  Use at least three colours of your choice
GirlzCreative - SW, JFF & T3 for 15+ entries, NO DIGIS, Invitation to be Guest Designer (#67)
                 Food and/or Drink
I Am Roses Challenge - MFMU min 3 IAR Products, 1E, UOE, RW
                Anything Goes using IAR products 
Papercraft Challenges - Open, UE, UOE, T3, RW (#129) 
                 Pastels and Pearls
Sparkles Monthly - Open, T3, SW JFF - (#199) 
                 Pastel colours and Rabbits + DT CALL with no end date posted
                              
                                                                        

SKETCHES & PICTURES in alphabetical order








Use at least three colours


NEXT CHALLENGE: JUNE





Challenges for Days ~ Sunday Challenges

 Please remember, this list is just a guide and always check the challenge site for rules and more information; every design team we know will appreciate it.  

Do you know of a challenge we do not list, or have any information you would like to share?  Our e-mail address is: CFDinfo12@gmail.com   Or you can just leave a comment below. THANK YOU for your support!  
 
Marlene with the Sunday Challenges. 

Weekly
Girlz Creative Christmas Open MF, RW, T3, JFF (#176)
 Dies and/or Punches
Lasting Memories - Only Layouts, UOE, E1, RW, GDT Invite - (#798)  
 Tic Tac Toe Boards
The Paper Players Open, OE4, SW - (#785)
Colour Challenge see below 

Fortnightly
AAA Cards  - Open, CAS, E3, SW2 - W1 of 2 - (#314)
  CAS Cake Challenge: - see Below
CD Sunday + - Open, MU something from CD/USB, T3 - W1 of 2 (#183)
   Anything Goes
Inspire Create Challenges Open, UE, UOE, RW - W2 of 2 (#215)
  Embossing Challenge 
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Open, MF, E3, T3, RW -  W2 of 2 - (#277)
   Anything Goes 
Peace on Earth MB Christmas, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#111)
   Anything Christmas Goes w/Opt. Mood Board - see below
Sunday Stamps Must Stamp, E3, OE4, RW, T3 - W2 of 2 (#385)
  Sketch Challenge - see below 

Monthly
613 Avenue Create - Open, E8, Top picks May (#5) 
    Anything Goes with Opt. Twist: May Flowers
Dragonfly Dreams - Open, T3, RW - May
  Use Die-Cuts
Stamping Sensations MU Stamp/Digi, E3, T3, SW - May
    Cute Creatures or ATG - This is the Last Challenge - Closing
We Love 2 Create - Open, T3, RW - May - (#3)
    Anything Goes
We Love Stamping - MU Stamp/Digi, E3, T4, RW -May
  All Creatures Great and Small


Weekly

 LM #798 - Use a line across, a column down, or a diagonal.
Lasting Memories

The Paper Players


Fortnightly

AAA Cards

Inspire and Create


Peace on Earth




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 - (#307) 
    Birthday
Allsorts - Open, E3, T5, RW - W1 of 2 (#849)
    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 "Z" - Anything Goes with the Letter Z  
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) 
    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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