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Monday, October 19, 2026

Challenges for Days - Monday Challenges

Hello and Happy 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 change as we come across updates, if you know of a challenge we have not listed, or one that has closed, please tell us about it, send us an email at:  CFDlists01@gmail.com

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!

Weekly
Atlantic Hearts Sketch - Open, T3 - (#704) 
   Always a Sketch Challenge - (see below)
Global Design Project - Open, E3, T3, Post Graphic, WGD - (#570) 
   Sketch Challenge - see below (Enter Via Facebook) 
Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Open, E3, OE9, T3, RW, SW - (#2642) 
    Anything Goes
    TBA (getting a website error)

  Fortnightly/2 Weekly
Cupcake Inspirations - Open, 3E, UOE, RW - W2 of 4 (#642)
     Theme Challenge: Fall - (see below) - runs till 5th Nov
Double Trouble - Open, E4, UOE, MF, T3, RW - (#227) W2 of 2
    3-2-1 Recipe: "Leafin' it Up to You"
    3 Colors, 2 Autumn images, 1 Metallic and/or Glitter Element    
    Opt. 1 Trouble Maker: Halloween or other Autumn Festivals 
    Opt. 2 Twisted Sister: Harvest Fruits/Veg: Pumpkins, Gourds, Etc
    Opt. 3 Double Dare: Play at Try a Sketch on Tuesday Challenge 
 Dream Valley - Open, OE10, E3, RW - W1 of 2 - (#372) 
    Anything Goes (+DT Call)
House Mouse - MU House Mouse, MF, SW - W1 of 2 - (#478)  
    Anything Goes with Opt: Halloween
Lawn Fawnatics - MU, RW (1st & 3rd Mondays) - W1 of 2 - (#231)
    BINGO - (see below)
Make My Monday - Open, T3 - W1 of 2 - (#289) 
    TBA
Stamps & Fun = Creativity  - Open, JFF - W1 of 2 (#504)
   4-Legged Friends

Monthly
4-Season - MF, Open,  T3, RW - OCT - (#109) 
   Inspiration Photo: Use at Least 3 Colors and/or Halloween - see below
 A Cut Above - Open, 3E, UOE, RW, MUST use at least 1 die cut, JFF - OCT
   Anything with a Die Cut Goes
 A Place to Start - Open, E5, SW, JFF - OCT - (#2026-10)
   Anything Goes w/Opt: Spotlight Technique
Aud Sentiments - Open, E5, MU sentiment, GDTM slot - OCT - (#342)
    Fall and/or Any Shape but a Rectangle + a Sentiment
Colouring in Scrapland - Hand Color, RW, WGD - OCT
   Enter via Instagram. Visit @colouring_in_scrapland on IG
Newtons Nook Inky Paws Challenge - MU,  RW, E4, UOE, M - OCT (#257)
    Color Challenge - (see below)
Path of Positivity - Open, E7, UOE, T3, RW, Voted Winners - OCT - (#144)        Anything Positive Goes with Opt. Twist: Celebrate World Mental Health
   Day Oct 10th

1st Monday of the Month  
Creative Aunts Challenge - UOE, RW, MU Theme, E3 - OCT (#118)
   Halloween
Inspiration Station - Open, E8, UOE, T3/5, RW - OCT - (#90)
   Photo Inspiration Challenge - (see below)
Neglected Stuff Challenge - Open,  RW, E3, UOE  - OCT
   Anything Goes Challenge using at least 1 Old/Neglected Craft Element 
  
Last Monday of the Month
CreaLadies - Open, UE, UOE, RW, Top Picks, M - (#10)
  Mushrooms
        
no prompts

Sunday, October 18, 2026

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?  Please email us at CFDlists01@gmail.com
THANK YOU for your support!  

Marlene with the Sunday Challenges. 

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!

Weekly
Girlz Creative Christmas - Open MF, RW, T3, JFF (#199)
    A Christmas Card in Silver or Gold
Lasting Memories - Only Layouts, UOE, E1, RW, GDT Invite - (#820)  
    Shapely - Rad Rectangles - see below - 
The Paper Players - Open, OE4, SW - (#808)
    Clean and Simple Autumn - see below

Fortnightly
AAA Cards  - Open, CAS, E3, SW2 - W2 of 2 - (#325)
    Colour Challenge - see Below
CD Sunday + - Open, MU something from CD/USB, T3 - W2 of 2 (#194)
    Anything Goes
Inspire Create Challenges - Open, UE, UOE, RW - W1 of 2 (#227)
    Autumn/Fall
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Open, MF, E3, T3, RW - W1 of 2 - (#288)
    Anything Goes 
Peace on Earth - MB Christmas, T3, SW - W1 of 2 - (#122)
    Anything Christmas Goes w/Opt. Mood Board - see below
Sunday Stamps - Must Stamp, E3, OE4, RW, T3 - W1 of 2 - (#397)
    Sketch Challenge - see below

Monthly
613 Avenue Create - Open, E8, Top picks - October (#10) 
    Anything Goes with Opt: Think Pink
Dragonfly Dreams - Open, T3, RW - October
    Sentiment as Focus
We Love 2 Create - Open, T3, RW - October - (#9)
     Anything Goes 
We Love Stamping - MU Stamp/Digi, E3, T4, RW - October
    Shades of Autumn


Weekly
 LM #820 - Use at least 3 Rectangles
Lasting Memories
The Paper Players

Fortnightly


AAA Cards

Inspire and Create


Peace on Earth


Sunday Stamps

Challenges For Days - BY DATE 16th - 23rd of OCTOBER

Hello!  Here you will find the "By date" list 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 sending 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!

16th
2 Weeks

Color Hues - MU shades of specified colors, PG, Open, E3, OE4, SW - 
                     2W -  (#143)  
                      Orange and Black - see below 

18th
3 Weeks
                     Challenge #2 - "Plaid About You" - see below for kit
                     Check blog for further challenge requirements

20th Monthly

Creative Girlz Card Adventures - MU Theme, JFF, T3, UE, UOE - (#1)
                      Anything Goes - Must be a Fun Fold or Shaped Card
                        **new challenge name and format** 
De Egel (the Hedgehog) - 3E, SW  Monthly challenges on 5th & 20th - 
                      Theme: Gnomes and Sketch - See Blog for Details
Night Owls - Open, MU Theme, E2, UOE, RW, T3, M - (#65)
                      Autumnal Colors
Pick 3 Challenge - Open, MU, E6, UOE, RW, T3, M - (#9)
                      must be family friendly images/makes
                      Always Pick at least 3 Elements - see below
                      

22nd 1 Week

Sketches in Thyme - Must Join FB GROUP, MU Layout, E1, T3, RW  - (#720) 
                     Sketch (see FB Group)  - ENTRY NOW VIA FACEBOOK 

3 Weeks
Counterfeit Kit Challenge - Open, E1 - SEP
                     Challenge #3 - Let's Get Sketchy
 - see below


22nd Quarterly

Craftlandia - Open, any crafts, blog entries accepted, E2, T3, RW - (#28)
                     Challenge listed as QUARTERLY: Mar/Jun/Sep/Dec, closes 
                     30th of same month 
                     Theme: Autumn/Fall or Anything Goes - 1 Week Challenge

SKETCHES & PICTURES in alphabetical order


Saturday, October 17, 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
    Theme Challenge: Christmas Mailbox - see below
                                                                    Fortnightly

Addicted to CAS - Open, E2, OE10, T3, SW - W1 of 2 - (#319) 
   Pumpkin - see below
Allsorts - Open, E3, T5, RW - W2 of 2 (#860)
    More the One Fold
Can You Handle the Pressure? - MU, E3, OUE, RW, SW, T3 - W2 of 2 
    Anything Goes w/Opt: Birthday
Girlz and the Art of Letters - Open, No digital artwork, JFF, SW - W1 of 2
    Letter "L"                   
Inkspirational - Open, T3 - W2 of 2 - (#378)   
    CAS with Optional: Plaid - see below
Sweet Stampin' - Open, Must Stamp, E3, JFF, T3- W2 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 - W3 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 5 (#9)
     Anything Goes 
Weekly



52 Christmas Card Throwdown

Fortnightly


Addicted To CAS


Inkspirational