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Saturday, August 15, 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 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 - MU, Winter/Christmas Cards Only, RW, HM
    Theme Challenge: Christmas without Snow - (see below)

                                                                    Fortnightly

Addicted to CAS - Open, E2, OE10, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#314) 
   Water
 Allsorts - Open, E3, T5, RW - W1 of 2 (#866)
   Embossing - Dry or Heat
Can You Handle the Pressure? - MU, E3, OUE, RW, SW, T3 - W2 of 2 
   Anything Goes w/Opt. Twist: Tie It Up
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 - (#33)  
   Letter "G"
Inkspirational - Open, T3 - W1 of 2 - (#374)  
    Visual Prompt: Garden- see below
Sweet Stampin' - Open, Must Stamp, E3, JFF, T3 (if enough entries) - W1 of 2
    Summer Fun

             Monthly

Crafty Calendar - Open, MF, E3, T3, SW - August
    On Break - Back in September
Love Those Pretty Papers - MU Patterned Paper, E3, UOE, RW, T3 - August
    Always Anything Goes w/ Opt: Look to the Skies
Penny Black Saturday - MU, RW - August
    Anything Goes w/Optional: Things with Wings
Polkadoodles - Open, E4,UOE, RW,T3, M - W3 of 4 (#8) - August
    Always Anything Goes
Send a Smile for Kids - Must be for children, MF, T3, Cards Only -August
    Anything Goes
 Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers - Open, OE10, SW, T3 (#277) - August
    "A" is for Animals
 
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 - W1 of 4 (#8)
     Anything Goes 
Weekly


 52 Christmas Card Throwdown



Fortnightly

Addicted to CAS


Inkspirational


Challenges for Days - 9th - 15th August 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 - AUG
    Anything Colored with Pencils Goes 
GirlzRebel - JFF, SW, T3 and invite to be Guest Designer, MF, OEU - (#55)
    Washi Tape
Creative Moms Club (Cyclical) - 3E, enter on Facebook or blog
    challenge schedule: Jan/Mar/Apr/Jul/Sep/Oct/Nov/Dec
    Journey - see below - runs till 08 Sep
The Little Things - ATC's/Tags/Inchies/Memory Dex/bookmarks, ETC. UOE (#07) 
    Anything Goes or Mermaids and/or Fish


12th
3 Weeks
Counterfeit Kit Challenge - Open, E1 - AUG 
    Challenge #1: Summer Adventure


15th
1 Week
Sketches in Thyme - MU Layout, E1, T3, RW - (#721)
    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 (#31)
    Always Colour challenge - see below
All Dressed Up - MU, E3, RW, T3 - (#176)
    Always Anything Goes
Ally's Angels - Open, E8, UOE, RW - (#109)
    Always Anything Goes + DT CALL
Beautiful Blossoms - MU,E6, UOE, RW, T3/5, M  (#44)
    Always Flowers/Florals with Optional Mood board - see below 
Classic Design Challenge Open, UE, UOE, T5, RW(#08-2026)
    Always Anything Goes with Opt. Twist: Use Die Cuts
Crafter's Cafe - Open, MF, UE, T3, RW - (#333)
    Always Anything Goes + Opt: Easel Card
Creations in Pink - Open, MU Image, Use mostly Pink, RW
    Challenge has Closed
Creative Crafters Open, E3, UOE, JFF, SW, T3(#102)
    Anything Goes
Creative Crafting Uncles  MF, No all digital, E3, UOE, SW, T3 (#80)
    TBA
Creative Moments - Open, E3, OEU, MF, Display badge, RW, T3 - (#286)
    Make It Cute
Dream Factory - Open, JFF, RW, Top 3/5, UE, UOE, M (#153)
    Inspiration Challenge based on Films (see below)
    Theme/Keywords:  The Reader - Anything Related to Books
GirlzCreative - Open, JFF, SW, T3, No Digi Stamps, GDT Invite - (#71)
    Scents, Perfume, Make-up
I Am Roses Challenge - MFMU min 3 IAR Products, 1E, UOE, RW
    Anything Goes using IAR products 
Papercraft Challenges - Open, UE, UOE, T3, RW (#134) 
    TBA
Sparkles Monthly - Open, T3, SW JFF(#203) 
    TBA
                              
                                                                        

SKETCHES & PICTURES in alphabetical order





Friday, August 14, 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 should we need to update information.

Our NEW email is: CFDlists01@gmail.com - if you haven't received a response to a recent email, please re-send to the new address.  Thank you.

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 # (#590)
      Sketch (see prompt below)

Fortnightly (every 2 Weeks)
Alphabet Challenge - Open, T3 - W2 of 2
     H
 is for H - the science of creating gardens
As You See It - 2w, E3, OE3, PG, SW, T4 - W1 of 2 (#379)
     Crafting - see below
CAS on Friday - Open, E1, OEU, W is next GDT, W2 of 2 (#340)
     Get Well
Color Dare - Open, MU only board colors, post color board on blog, SW,
      T4 SW(Monthly) - (#715) W2 of 2 - (#714) W1 of 2
     Weekly Color Challenge - See Prompts Below
Crafty Catz - Open, E5, T3, JFF W1 of 2 (#720)   - 
     On Break until September
Creative Fingers - Open, E3, RW - W1 of 2 - (#328) 
    Always Anything Paper Craft Goes
Creative Friday - Open, JFF, E4 - W1 of 2 - (#418) 
    Querformat Landscape Format
Cut It Up - Open, MU Die Cut, MF, JFF, E3, T3, R - W2 of 2 - (#362) 
    Add a Sentiment (don't forget to use a die)
Festive Friday - Open, Must Display Challenge Badge, E3, OE5, SW, JFF W1 of 2 (#FF0216) 
    Festival: National Zoo Awareness 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 (#28)
   Blauw en/of Groen - Blue and/or Green (see mood board below)
Jingle Belles - Open, Must Be Christmas, T3 - W1 of 2
    Masculine Merriment
Just Add Ink - Open, OE5, T3 - W1 of 2 - (#792) 
    Choose Two or More - Gingham, Circles, Flowers, Sequins (see image below)

 Monthly 
All About Paper Craft - E3, OE4, JFF, SW+T2 - AUG (#7) 
    Frames
Creative Artiste - Open, Mixed Media, CU Digis, MF, E3, EO5, JFF, SW, T3 AUG (#128) 
    Anything Mixed Media Goes
Creative Creases Open, MU stamp/digi, 2W, RW, OEU, UE, WGD - AUG (#118)
    Always a Fun Fold Creation (ends on September 3rd)
LeighSBDesigns - Open, CU, MF, PG, SW, T3, WGD - AUG (#54) - On Break
    On Break
Pattie's Creations - CU prefrd & Xtra Entry, MU Digi/Stamped Image, E3, RW AUG - (#245)
    Anything Goes
Simply CAS  - Open, E3, UOE, T3, SW - AUG
    Anything CAS goes + (optional) Nature

       
Inspiration Pictures & Sketches in alphabetical order

WEEKLY


FORTNIGHTLY (every other week)

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Thursday, August 13, 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 iEnglish, 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: Using Strips of Paper - see                  below
Inspired By - Open, SW, Honorable Mention - (#403) 
         Caterpillar - see below
Just Us Girls - Open, E3, SW, (#835 - Week 2) 
         Week 1: Die week - ATG Dies
         Week 2: Word week 
         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 - (#833 - 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 - (#959)
         une carte avec un polaroïd - Make a Map w/a Polaroid - see below
      
 Fortnightly/2 Weekly
Art Impressions - CU extra votes, E2, T2, SW - W1 of 2 - (#434)
         Boy oh Boy - see below 
As You Like It  - Open, E3, T3, SW - W1 of 2 
        Favourite Colouring Medium and Why
Cardz 4 Galz - Open, JFF, E3, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#282)
         Blue Skies
C.R.A.F.T. - Open, E2, T3, RW W2 of 2 - (#786) 
         Summer Holiday/Vacation or Anything Goes
Creative Knockouts - Open, E3, OE10, RW - 1st & 3rd Thu - W2 of 2 (#576)
         Fun Fold
D.L.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge - See Blog for Details
        Anything Goes w/Optional Christmas
Seize The Birthday - Open, OE4, 5 SW's, 2 GDT, (2nd/4th) - W1 of 2 (#332) -
        Anything Birthday Goes w/Opt: Funny/Punny - see below
Tic Tac Toe - Open, E3, SW, Winner is GD, T4 - W1 of 2 (#299) 
        Always Tic-Tac-Toe Board (see below)
Time Out - Open, E5, OE5, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#319) 
        Pick 2 Challenge - see below

Monthly
Craft Rocket - Open, 2 Winners, T3/5, No All Digital - AUG (#139) 
       Transportation 
Creative Inspiration - Open, E2, RW, T3 - AUG - (#41)
       Anything Goes
Word Power - Open, RW, T3, E3 - AUG - 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 - MAY - (#18)
       Anything in or from a Garden 

Picture Inspiration and Sketches in alphabetical order:


Weekly


Inspired by
No Prompts