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Saturday, October 10, 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 should we need to update information: CFDlists01@gmail.com

We're looking for volunteers so, if you have up to an hour a week to spare, to help us out then please e-mail us - all you need is a Blogger and Facebook account. We'd love to hear from you and thanks in advance!

Weekly

Christmas Card Throwdown - MU, Winter/Christmas Cards Only, RW, HM
    Colour Challenge - see below
                                                                    Fortnightly

Addicted to CAS - Open, E2, OE10, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#318) 
    Happy - see below
Allsorts - Open, E3, T5, RW - W1 of 2 (#860)
    More the One Fold
Can You Handle the Pressure? - MU, E3, OUE, RW, SW, T3 - W1 of 2 
    Anything Goes w/Opt: Birthday
Girlz and the Art of Letters - Open, No digital artwork, JFF, SW - W2 of 2
    Letter "K"                   
Inkspirational - Open, T3 - W1 of 2 - (#378)   
    Cas with Optional: Plaid - see below
Sweet Stampin' - Open, Must Stamp, E3, JFF, T3- W1 of 2 
    Cute Creations
             Monthly

Crafty Calendar - Open, MF, E3, T3, SW - October
    Autumn/Halloween
Love Those Pretty Papers - MU Patterned Paper, E3, UOE, RW, T3  October
    Always ATG w/ Opt: Ghost/Goblins/Things that Go Bump in the             Night
Penny Black Saturday - MU, RW - October
    Anything Goes w/Optional: Bright Colours 
Polkadoodles - Open, E4,UOE, RW,T3, M - W1 of 4 (#10)  October
    Anything Goes
Send a Smile for Kids - Must be for children, MF, T3, Cards Only - October
    Food Cards 4 Kids
 Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers - Open, OE10, SW, T3 (#279) - October
     "W" is for Witch - see below

Starting the 2nd Saturday

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 - W3 of 4 (#9)
     Anything Goes 
Weekly


52 Christmas Card Throwdown

Fortnightly

Addicted To CAS

Inkspirational


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 - SEP 
    Challenge #1: Ready, Set, Explore


15th
1 Week
Sketches in Thyme - MU Layout, E1, T3, RW - (#725)
    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 comment on other entries - (#32)
    Always Colour challenge - see below
All Dressed Up - MU, E3, RW, T3 - (#177)
    Always Anything Goes
Ally's Angels - Open, E8, UOE, RW - (#110)
    Always Anything Goes + DT CALL
Beautiful Blossoms - MU,E6, UOE, RW, T3/5, M  - (#45)
    Always Flowers/Florals with Optional Mood board - see below 
Classic Design Challenge - Open, UE, UOE, T5, RW- (#09-2026)
    Always Anything Goes with Opt. Twist: Autumn Colors
Crafter's Cafe - Open, MF, UE, T3, RW - (#334)
    Always Anything Goes + Opt: Lots and Lots of Colors
Creative Crafters - Open, E3, UOE, JFF, SW, T3- (#104)
    Anything Goes
Creative Crafting Uncles  - MF, No all digital, E3, UOE, SW, T3 (#81)
    Feminine
Creative Moments - Open, E3, OEU, MF, Display badge, RW, T3 - (#286)
    Autumn Colors
Dream Factory - Open, JFF, RW, Top 3/5, UE, UOE, M -  (#154)
    Inspiration Challenge based on Films (see below)
    Theme/Keywords:  Autumn Colors and/or Mushrooms
GirlzCreative - Open, JFF, SW, T3, No Digi Stamps, GDT Invite - (#72)
    Shaped Card
** NEW Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink - MU, JFF, 5E, UOE, RW, Top Picks 
    Anything (Mostly Pink) Goes - runs till 12th Oct
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) 
    Cozy Autumn
Sparkles Monthly - Open, UE, UOE, RW, T3, SW JFF - (#204) 
    Your Favorite Technique
                              
                                                                        

SKETCHES & PICTURES in alphabetical order




Friday, October 9, 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 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 # - (#598)
      Sketch (see prompt below)

Fortnightly (every 2 Weeks)
Alphabet Challenge - Open, T3 - W2 of 2
     L is for Little People (Kid's Card)

As You See It - 2w, E3, OE3, PG, SW, T4 - W1 of 2 (#383)
     Fall Ambiance - see below
CAS on Friday - Open, E1, OEU, W is next GDT, W2 of 2 (#344)
     Shades of Grey
Color Dare - Open, MU only board colors, post color board on blog, SW,
      T4 SW(Monthly) - (#724) W2 of 2 - (#723) W1 of 2
     Weekly Color Challenge - See Prompts Below
Crafty Catz - Open, E5, T3, JFF - W1 of 2 (#721) 
     Anything Goes
Creative Fingers - Open, E3, RW - W1 of 2 - (#331) 
    Always Anything Paper Craft Goes
Creative Friday - Open, JFF, E4 - W1 of 2 - (#422) 
    unechte Nähte /  faux stitching
Cut It Up - Open, MU Die Cut, MF, JFF, E3, T3, R - W2 of 2 - (#366) 
    More Than One Die Cut - don't forget to use a die
Festive Friday - Open, Must Display Challenge Badge, E3, OE5, SW, JFF W1 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 W1 of 2 (#32)
   Paars en/of Rood - Purple and/or Red (see mood board below)
Jingle Belles - Open, Must Be Christmas, T3 - W1 of 2
    Pink Christmas - Cards with Stockings
Just Add Ink - Open, OE5, T3 - W1 of 2 - (#795) 
    X (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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Thursday, October 8, 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: Grid Background - see below
Inspired By - Open, SW, Honorable Mention - (#410) 
         Fall Mugs - see below
Just Us Girls - Open, E3, SW, - (#843 - Week 2) 
         Week 1: Die week
         Week 2: Word week - Move
         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 2)
         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 - (#966)
         une carte avec un personnage / a card with a character
      
 Fortnightly/2 Weekly
Art Impressions - CU extra votes, E2, T2, SW - W1 of 2 - (#437)
         Bats in the Belfry - see below 
As You Like It  - Open, E3, T3, SW - W1 of 2 
        Favourite Fabric Embellishment (ribbon, lace, etc.) and Why
Cardz 4 Galz - Open, JFF, E3, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#286)
         An Easel Card
C.R.A.F.T. - Open, E2, T3, RW - W2 of 2 - (#790) 
         Grandparents/Anything Goes
Creative Knockouts - Open, E3, OE10, RW - 1st & 3rd Thu - W2 of 2 (#580)
         Sparkle and Shine
        Anything Goes w/Optional TBD
Seize The Birthday - Open, OE4, 5 SW's, 2 GDT, (2nd/4th) - W1 of 2 (#336) -
        Anything Birthday Goes w/Opt: Double Frame - see below
Tic Tac Toe - Open, E3, SW, Winner is GD, T4 - W1 of 2 (#303) 
        Always Tic-Tac-Toe Board (see below)
Time Out - Open, E5, OE5, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#323) 
         Prompts - 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