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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Challenges for Days - Tuesday Challenges

Happy Tuesday Everyone, Donna here and I hope you're doing well.  

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     
Paperminutes - Open, MF, RW  - (#824)
      Sayings
Passion for Markers - MU markers, T3, RW -  (#719)
      Mega Christmas Challenge - Add a Sentiment
Tuesday Morning Sketches - Open, RW - (#735) -
      Always a Sketch - see sketch below 
          
Fortnightly (every 2 weeks)
Cardz 4 Guyz - Open, E3, T3, JFF W2 of 2 -  (#336)  
      Festive Creatures
CAS Colours and Sketches - Open, Must Be CAS, E3, OE5, T3 - W1 of 2 (#527)
      Choose any Colours or Sketches from 2023: Make it Seasonal - see prompt              below 
Digi Choosday (Polkadoodles) - Open, E2, T3, RW, 2W - W1/2  (#48), W2/2 (#47)
      Anything Goes
Everybody Art - Open, JFF - W2 of 2 (#548) 
      Stars
Handstamped Sentiments - Open, SW - W2 of 2(#428) 
      Sketch Challenge - see prompt below
Retro Rubber - Open, Older Stamps/State Age - JFF, SW - W1 of 2  (#221) 
      Merry Christmas - see below
Shopping Our Stash - Open, 2W, OE12, T3 - W2 of 2  (#510)
     Splish Splash (use a water medium) - see prompt below
SU Only Challenges MU, JFF, SW, T3, E3 - W2 of 2 (#340)
     Favorite Holiday Catalog Products
Tag Tuesday - Open, Must be a Tag - W2 of 2
     Farm Animals
The Holly & Ivy Christmas - Open, Must Be Christmas, E3, OE15 - W2 of 6 (#153) 
     Anything Christmas Goes - ends 07 January 2024
Try It on Tuesday - Open, OE4, T5, RW - W2 of 2
     Traditional Christmas
Try Stampin on Tuesday - Open, OE4, T5 W1/2 (#636) W2/2 (#635)  (see below)
    #635 - Sketch with Optional: Embossing - ends Dec 10th
    #636 - Sketch with Optional: Bundle Up - ends Dec 17th

Third Tuesday
Lift Challenge - Open, CASE (Lift) the DT Card, UE, OEU, T3, SW - Wx of x (#18x) 
      On Holiday Break - challenge returns 09 January 2024
          
Monthly
Christmas Kickstart - Open, E3, T3, MF, OE8, SW - Dec (#81) 
      If it's Christmassy, Link it Up  - see prompt below
Cookin' Up Creations - Open, Sign In, RW - Dec -
       Must Join to See Forums and Challenge theme
Crazy is our Fame, Stencils are our game - Monthly, MU stencil/s, 3E, OEU - Dec
       Anything Stenciling Goes + Optional: Christmas
Kraftin' Kimmie's Skrappy Challenge - Monthly, MU, SW - Dec
       Anything But a Card Goes  
Outlawz Color - MU Color Combo & Twist, E1, RW - Dec
       Color Challenge with Opt. theme:  Gingerbread Men/Candy Canes 
see prompt        below
Sunshine and Purrs SUYP Cats - MUST include Cats, Open, RW - Dec -  (#95) 
       Any Furrything Goes or Merry Catmas
Unicorn Challenge Open, UOE, UE, DT T3/T5, CW (no prize) - Dec (#94) 
       TBA   

Inspiration Picture/Sketch Challenges in alphabetical order

No Prompt this Challenge


No Prompt this Challenge


see challenge for prompt/theme



#635 - Sketch with Optional:  Embossing - ends Dec 10th


#636 - Sketch with Optional:  Bundle Up - ends Dec 17th









Monday, December 4, 2023

Challenges for Days- Monday Challenge

Hello!  Erin here with the challenges that begin on Monday.

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!

Weekly

Atlantic Hearts Sketch - Open, T3 - (#554)
     Always a Sketch (see below) 
Global Design Project - Open, E3, T3, Post Graphic, WGD (#423)
    Theme Challenge (see below) 
Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Open, E3, OE9, T3, RW, SW - (#2348) 
     Anything goes 
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Open, E5, RW 
    Winter Blues

Fortnightly/2 Weekly
Cupcake Inspirations - Open, E3, T6, RW - W2 of 2 (#583) 
     Color Challenge (see below)  
Double Trouble - Open, E4, MF, T3, RW (1st & 3rd Mondays) - (#155) (Challenge runs 
     until December 31)
     Theme: Die-cember
     Opt. 1 Trouble Maker: Include at least one die cut item
     Opt. 2 Twisted Sister:  Include one of the following: Ribbon, bow, string, cord, 
                 twine or washi tape
     Opt. 3 Double Dare:  If you've done options 1 & 2, you can enter your project at 
                Use Your Stuff #481
Dream Valley - Open, OE10, E3, RW - W2 of 2 - (#306) 
     Anything goes (Challenge runs until January 8, 2024)   DT CALL ongoing
House Mouse - MU House Mouse, MF, SW - W2 of 2 - (#404)  
     Anything Goes with Optional theme:  Christmas
Lawn Fawnatics - MU, RW (1st & 3rd Mondays) W1 of 2 - (#162)
    Coffee, tea and treats (see prompt below)
Make My Monday - Open, T3 - W1 of 2 - (#215
    Oh!  Christmas Tree or Forest Trees
Newtons Nook Inky Paws Challenge - MU,  RW E3 - W2 of 2 - (#212)
Color Challenge: (see below)
Stamps & Fun = Creativity - Open, JFF - W1 of 2- (#444) 
    Monochrome
Use Your Stuff - Open, JFF, T3 - W1 of 2  (#481) 
    Wrap It Up - this blog will be closing at the end of challenge No. 481/Dec 31st

Monthly
4-Season - MF, Open,  T3, RW - Dec (#75) 
    Mirror Image Card
A Place to Start - Open, E5, SW, JFF - Dec - (#2023-12)
     Anything Goes + Optional Twist: New 
Aud Sentiments - Open, E5, MU sentiment, GDTM slot - Dec - (#308)
     Embossing Folders and/or Winter/New Year + a sentiment
Colouring in Scrapland - Hand-Color, Use Option for E2, T3, RW, WGD - Dec-
     Enter via Instagram. Visit @colouring_in_scrapland on IG for challenge                    details:  December Anything Goes with Optional: Tree
Crafting from the Heart - Open, E3, UOE, JFF, (Last Monday) - Nov (#8)
    Anything Crafting Goes (Now Accept Cards) 
Get Creative - Open, E3, JFF, Occasional prize - Jan - (#127) 
     On Break Until January 2024
Inspiration Station - Open, MF, T3, RW (1st Monday) - Dec (#56)
     Photo Inspiration: (see below) 
Jan's Digi Stamps - Open, E5, T3, RW + 1RW using JDS image - Nov -  
     Always Anything Goes (last challenge - challenge closing 31st December)
Outlawz Monday Greetings  - Open, E3, RW (monthly) - Dec - 
     Any Christmas Greeting + Opt. Twist: Add a Santa Hat
Path of Positivity - Open, E7, UOE, T3, RW, Voted Winners - Nov(#117)  
     Anything Goes with Optional Twist: design a creation inspired by textures - see 
     below

 2nd Monday of the Month 
Cutie Pie - Open, MB Cute, E3, (Runs only 3W), T3, SW -Nov/Dec- (#188) 
     Digis and Die Cuts
Creative Moments - Open,  E3, MF, Comment, RW - Nov/Dec -(#252) 
     Anything goes with opt. twist: Winter

4th Monday of the Month
Christmas with the Cuties - Open, MB Cute & Christmas, E3, JFF 
Nov/Dec- (#76)  Theme:  Something Die Cut
        

Images, Sketches, Inspirational Photos in alphabetical order


A Place to Start





Challenges For Days - BY DATE 2nd - 8th DECEMBER

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 
              Silver and Gold- (see prompt below)
Not2Shabby - Open, CU - Double entries if Not2Shabby Shop Brands used, RW
               December Mood Board - see prompt below 
Two Old Bats - Must be Halloween, T3, RW (w prize if 50+ entries)
               Anything Halloween - see Optional Mood Board Below

3rd - Monthly

Happy Little Stampers - Must be BIRTHDAY themed - Open, RW - (see right side bar)
                  Anything "Birthday" Goes - last challenge for an indefinite time 
LeAnn's World 101 - Open, E3, UE (w/ LeAnn's image), T3, SW & RW - (#67)
                  Anything Goes 
                 JFF with occasional prize,   MU 1 or more of the 3 elements, 
                 Anything Goes with the three B's + (optional) Mood Board Below


4th - (three weeks)

The Flower Challenge - Open, MU Flowers (Main Focus + if using Digi's
                   must be handcoloured), Must Comment on 3 other Entries,
                   E5, OE6, T3, RW - 3W - (#87)
                   Use Gold


5th - (Monthly)

Daisy Chain Challenges - MF Theme, Open, UE, UOE, RW, T3, M - (#81)
                 TBA
Gerda Steiner Share Your Designs - MU, Open, UE, UOE, RW, SW - 
                 Anything Gerda Steiner Goes
Girlz Make Guyz Card - Masculine cards ONLY, JFF, SW, T3 (15+ entries), UE (#10)
                 Anything Goes
Happy Little Stampers - Christmas - Open, RW - (see right side bar)
                 Anything Goes + Opt. Festive Animals - will then be on indefinite break
LeAnn's World 101 Progressive - Must join (on FB), Image provided to players (#71)
                Anything Goes w/ image provided.  Check Facebook Group for Image and Details
Let's Craft And Create - Open, MF and Comment, E3, SW - (#202)
                 Theme:    Anything Goes
                 Optional: Vintage Feel
Pinkfresh Studio - MU, Must Comment, E3, RW, T3
                 Holiday vibes Color/mood board - see blog for prompt

6th - (three weeks)

Counterfeit Kit Challenge - Open, E1 - 3W 
                 Always Use their Monthly Kit - see blog for more information

7th - (Monthly)

Challenge YOUrself  - Paper Layout Only, MU a Pic of YOU, T3, RW - (#119)
                Sketch Challenge - see prompt below
Day of the Month Card Club - Open, E3, OE6, PG, Must Comment - (#57) 
                 National Candy Day - see prompt below
FarmQuest Country Christmas Open, MU Farm/Country, E5, JFF
                 Anything Farm and Country Christmas Goes
FarmQuest General Store - Open, MU Farm/Country, Top Picks, JFF, ends the following 5th (#10) 
                 Anything Farm and Country Goes (see blog for complete details) - DT CALL
Happy Little Stampers - MU STENCIL - Open, E3, UOE, W - (see right side bar on challenge blog)
                Anything Stenciling Goes - will be on indefinite break
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 must mail 
                 card before end of the month
               *Sign up for coming month starts today - see below for colour/Sketch and 
                 Theme/Technique options
               
              
8th (1 week long)

Sketches in Thyme - MU Layout, E1, T3, RW, Must Join FB - (#580)
                  Always a Sketch - SEE FACEBOOK for sketch

                                                                     8th - (Monthly)


Blogscrapandme - JFF, CU - (#108)
                 Make the text the focus

                  

                                                                        
SKETCHES & PICTURES in alphabetical order



Colour Palette - cards to arrive by Nov 30th


Sketch - cards to arrive by Nov 30th

The Card Chain - THEME Options: Winter/Indian/Friendship
The Card Chain - PRODUCT/TECHNIQUE Options: Scraps/Quilling