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Saturday, May 16, 2026

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 - Colour palette - see below

20th Monthly

Creative Sketchy Girls - Open, MU Sketch, SW, JFF, T3 + Invite to be 
                      Guest Designer - (#114)
                      Sketch Challenge - see below 

De Egel (the Hedgehog) - 3E, SW  Monthly challenges on 5th & 20th - (#224)
                      Sketch  challenge + Theme: Jute - see below

Night Owls - Open, MU Theme, E2, UOE, RW, T3, M - (#60)
                      Colorful Bouquet of Flowers

Pick 3 Challenge - Open, MU, E6, UOE, RW, T3, M - (#4)
                      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: Hummingbird or Anything Goes

SKETCHES & PICTURES in alphabetical order

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,
  Theme Challenge: Animals - see below 

                                                                    Fortnightly

Addicted to CAS - Open, E2, OE10, T3, SW - W1 of 2 - (#308) 
   Travel
Allsorts - Open, E3, T5, RW - W2 of 2 (#849)
    Monochromatic or Anything Goes 
Can You Handle the Pressure? - MU, E3, OUE, RW, SW, T3 - W2 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  - W1 of 2 - (#27)  
    Letter "A" - Anything Goes with the Letter A  
Inkspirational - Open, T3 - W2 of 2 - (#367)  
    Floral Palette Challenge - see below
Sweet Stampin' - Open, Must Stamp, E3, JFF, T3 (if enough entries) - W2 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 15, 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 # (#577)
     Theme - Thank you (see prompt below)

Fortnightly (every 2 Weeks)
Alphabet Challenge - Open, T3 - W1 of 2
     
B is for Balls
As You See It - 2w, E3, OE3, PG, SW, T4 - W2 of 2 (#372)
     Beach Combing - see below
CAS on Friday - Open, E1, OEU, W is next GDT, W1 of 2 (#334)
     Envelopes
Color Dare - Open, MU only board colors, post color board on blog, SW,
      T4 SW(Monthly) - (#703) W2 of 2 - (#704) W1 of 2
     Weekly Color Challenge - See Prompts Below
Crafty Catz - Open, E3, T3, JFF W2 of 2 (#713) 
    Anything Goes
Creative Fingers - Open, E3, RW - W2 of 2 - (#322) 
    Always Anything Paper Craft Goes
Creative Friday - Open, JFF, E4 - W2 of 2 - (#411) 
    jedes Tier ist erlaubt / all animals are permitted
Cut It Up - Open, MU Die Cut, MF, JFF, E3, T3, R - W1 of 2 - (#356) 
    Flowers (don't forget to use a die)
Festive Friday - Open, Must Display Challenge Badge, E3, OE5, SW, JFF W2 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 W2 of 2 (#21)
    groen en/ paars / green and/or purple (see mood board below)
Jingle Belles - Open, Must Be Christmas, T3 - W2 of 2
    Dashing Through the Snow
Just Add Ink - Open, OE5, T3 - W2 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)

No Image this time


No Image



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 - MAY (#1)
                     Family love .... - see below 


15th
1 Week
Sketches in Thyme - MU Layout, E1, T3, RW - (#709)
                  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 (#28)
                 Always Colour challenge - see below
All Dressed Up - MU, E3, RW, T3 - (#174)
                Always Anything Goes
Ally's Angels - Open, E8, UOE, RW - (#106)
                Always Anything Goes
Beautiful Blossoms - MU,E6, UOE, RW, T3/5, M  (#41)
                Always Flowers/Florals with Optional Mood board - see below 
Classic Design Challenge Open, UE, T3, RW, SW (#05-2026)
               Always Anything Goes with Opt. Twist: Anniversary or Birthday
Crafter's Cafe - Open, MF, UE, T3, RW - (#330)
                Always Anything Goes + optional twist of: Something funny or comical
Creations in Pink - Open, MU Image, Use mostly Pink, RW - (#93)
                 Always Anything Goes In Mostly Pink  + DT CALL
Creative Crafters  Open, E3, SW, JFF, T3 - (#100)
                 Always Anything Goes
Creative Crafting Uncles  Masculine makes, no purely digital, E3, SW, T3 + DT favs (#77)
                 Vintage  (Male Crafters ongoing DT Call)
Creative Moments - Open, E3, OEU, MF, Comment, Display badge, RW - (#282)
                  Make it masculine
Dream Factory - Open, JFF, RW, Top 3/5, UE, UOE, M -  (#150)
                 Inspiration Challenge based on Films (see below):  "Teenage Kraken"
                 Theme/Keywords:  Underwater world
GirlzCreative - SW, JFF & T3 for 15+ entries, NO DIGIS, Invitation to be Guest Designer (#68)
                 Dies and/or Punches
I Am Roses Challenge - MFMU min 3 IAR Products, 1E, UOE, RW
                Anything Goes using IAR products 
Papercraft Challenges - Open, UE, UOE, T3, RW (#130) 
                 TBA
Sparkles Monthly - Open, T3, SW JFF - (#200) 
                 Trios (3 of anything) + DT CALL with no end date posted
                              
                                                                        

SKETCHES & PICTURES in alphabetical order








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