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Saturday, June 6, 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 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 - MU, Winter/Christmas Cards Only, RW, HM
    Sketch Challenge (see below)
                                                                    Fortnightly

Addicted to CAS - Open, E2, OE10, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#309)     
     Critter
Allsorts - Open, E3, T5, RW - W1 of 2 (#851)
    Anything Goes from the Garden
Can You Handle the Pressure? - MU, E3, OUE, RW, SW, T3 - W2 of 2 
    Anything Goes w/Option: Embellishments
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 - (#28)  
    - Anything Goes with the Letter B  
Inkspirational - Open, T3 - W1 of 2 - (#369)  
   Woodland Gnome Challenge - see below
Sweet Stampin' - Open, Must Stamp, E3, JFF, T3 (if enough entries) - W1 of 2
   Something for the Boys

             Monthly

 Crafty Calendar - Open, MF, E3, T3, SW - June
   All about the Men/Boys
Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge - MU fantasy elements, T5 - June
    Anything Fantasy Goes
Love Those Pretty Papers - MU Patterned Paper, E3, UOE, RW, T3 - June
    Always Anything Goes option of Pastels
Penny Black Saturday - MU, RW - June
    Anything Goes optional Use Patterned Papers
Polkadoodles - Open, E4,UOE, RW,T3, M - Week 2 of 4 (#6)
    Always Anything Goes
Send a Smile for Kids - Must be for children, MF, T3, Cards Only - June
   Summer Fun Cards
 Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers - Open, OE10, SW, T3 (#294) - June
    R is for Reindeer
 
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 - W4 of 4 (#4) 
   Anything Goes Card Making & Paper Craft Scrapbook challenge

Weekly

 52 Christmas Card Throwdown


Fortnightly

Friday, June 5, 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 # (#580)
     Color (see prompt below)

Fortnightly (every 2 Weeks)
Alphabet Challenge - Open, T3 - W2 of 2
     
C is for Circles
As You See It - 2w, E3, OE3, PG, SW, T4 - W1 of 2 (#374)
    Sphere of Influence (Sketch) - see below
CAS on Friday - Open, E1, OEU, W is next GDT, W2 of 2 (#335)
     Rainbows
Color Dare - Open, MU only board colors, post color board on blog, SW,
      T4 SW(Monthly) - (#706) W2 of 2 - (#707) W1 of 2
     Weekly Color Challenge - See Prompts Below
Crafty Catz - Open, E3, T3, JFF W1 of 2 (#715) 
    Anything Goes
Creative Fingers - Open, E3, RW - W1 of 2 - (#324) 
    Always Anything Paper Craft Goes
Creative Friday - Open, JFF, E4 - W1 of 2 - (#413) 
    Licht/Lampen / Light/Lamps
Cut It Up - Open, MU Die Cut, MF, JFF, E3, T3, R - W2 of 2 - (#357) 
    Friendship and a Special Contest (don't forget to use a die)
Festive Friday - Open, Must Display Challenge Badge, E3, OE5, SW, JFF W1 of 2 (#FF0211) 
    Festival: Father's 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 (#23)
    Groen en/of Roze - and/or Green and/or Pink (see mood board below)
Jingle Belles - Open, Must Be Christmas, T3 - W1 of 2
    
Flat Feliz Navidad (No Layers)
Just Add Ink - Open, OE5, T3 - W1 of 2 - (#785) 
    Choose Two or More (see below)

 Monthly 
All About Paper Craft - E3, OE4, JFF, SW+T2 JUN (#5) 
    All About Colours (See Below)
Creative Artiste - Open, Mixed Media, CU Digis, MF, E3, EO5, JFF, SW, T3 JUN (#126) 
    Anything Mixed Media Goes
Creative Creases Open, MU stamp/digi, 2W, RW, OEU, UE, WGD - JUN (#115)
    Anything Goes with a Fun Fold - runs through July 2nd
LeighSBDesigns - Open, CU, MF, PG, SW, T3, WGD - JUN (#52) - ON BREAK
   TBD in July or Anything Goes
Pattie's Creations - CU prefrd & Xtra Entry, MU Digi/Stamped Image, E3, RW JUN - (#242)
    Anything Goes
Simply CAS  - Open, E3, UOE, T3, SW - JUN
    Anything CAS goes + (optional) Nautical

       
Inspiration Pictures & Sketches in alphabetical order

WEEKLY



FORTNIGHTLY (every other week)

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Challenges For Days - BY DATE 2nd - 8th of JUNE

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 
                 Color Challenge + Options -  (see prompt below) 
First Cup Challenges - Must be tea/coffee/other drink related make, JFF, 
                Top Picks (top 3 for 15, Top 5 for 16 or more entries) - (#15)
                 Always Anything Drink Related Goes
One More Page - M, Scrapbook pages ONLY, JFF, T3/5 (based on entries), 5E
                 Always Anything Goes
Paper Rocks Scissors - Must use paper and/or scissors on project, E5, JFF, 
                 top picks dependent on # of entries  - (#17)
                 Always Anything Goes
Two Old Bats - Must be Halloween, T3, RW (w prize if 50+ entries)
                 Anything Halloween - see Optional Mood Board Below 

2nd - Monthly
Farm Quest Home Challenges  - Open, E7, JFF - (#10)
                Always Anything home related Goes
Hearts Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags - Open, E7, NO RECTANGLES, JFF-(#18)
                 Always Anything Goes Shaped Card or Tag

3rd - Monthly

Hearts Quest Celebration of Love - Open, E5, OEU, JFF - (#6)
                 MUST be Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries 
                 and/or Sympathies with Optional: Masculine
Not2Shabby - Open, CU - Double entries if Not2Shabby Shop Brands used, RW
                Mood Board - see prompt below 
                 JFF with occasional prize,   MU 1 or more of the 3 elements, 
                Always Anything Goes with the three B's 
                + (optional) Mood Board Below

5th - (Monthly)

Daisy Chain Challenges - MF Theme, Open, UE, UOE, RW, T3, M - (#108)
                Not square
De Egel (The Hedgehog) - M, 3E, SW, NO CHRISTMAS 
                Monthly challenges on the 5th and 20th
                Set of 3 matching cards (#227) runs till June 4th
Girlz Make Guyz Card - Masculine cards ONLY, JFF, SW, T3 & invitation 
                 to be Guest Designer,UE (#40)
                 No squares
HQLQCB - M, Open, 5E, OEU, MUST use attributable (& listed) quotes - (#4)
                Anything Quotes Goes
Let's Craft And Create - Open, MF and Comment, E3, SW - (#231)
                Theme: Anything Goes
                Optional: A Penny for your thoughts

7th - (Monthly)

Challenge YOUrself  - Paper Layout Only, MU a Pic of YOU, T3, RW - (#150)
                 TBA - see prompt below - challenge closing after this challenge
FarmQuest Country Christmas Open, MU Farm/Country, E5, JFF - (#33)
                 Always Anything Outdoor Goes Country Christmas 
FarmQuest General Store - Open, MU Farm/Country, E5, Top Picks, RW, 
                 ends following 5th (#41) 
                 Always Anything Farm and Country Goes (see blog for details) 
Pinkfresh Studio - MU, Must Comment, E3, RW, T3 - posts between 2nd to 8th
                TBA - see blog for prompt details
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 mail 
                card before end of the month -  see below                
              
8th (1 week long)

Sketches in Thyme - MU Layout, E1, T3, RW, Must Join FB Group - (#708)
                 Always a Sketch - SEE FACEBOOK Group for sketch

                                                                     8th - (Monthly)

Blogscrapandme - JFF, CU - (#140) - challenges close at end of each month
                 Monochrome - see below

                  
                                                                        
SKETCHES & PICTURES in alphabetical order





THEME OPTIONS: Tea or Coffee, Safari, Friendship
PRODUCT/TECHNIQUE: Embossing / Shaped card
Card should arrive by June 30th


TBA


OPTION 1:Tiffany blue project
OPTION 2: Supporting colours blue/linen/sand/cream/beige/copper/black/white
OPTION 3: Rainbow
OPTION 4: Cards or other creative mediums



De Egel (The Hedgehog)


TBA


TBA





Thursday, June 4, 2026

Challenges For Days - Thursday Challenges

Hello! Kathy here with the list of 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 leave us a comment or contact us at  CFDinfo12@gmail.com

Have a nice day!

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
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 challenge + optional theme: Window photos - see below 
Inspired By - Open, SW, Honourable Mention - (#390) 
        Fish - see below
Just Us Girls - Open, E3, SW, (#826 - Week 1) 
         Week 1: Die week  
         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 - (#823 - Week 1)
         Week 1:  Birthday 
         Week 2: Christmas 
         Week 3: CAS (Clean and Simple) 
         Week 4: Masculine 
         Week 5: On 5th Thursdays - Anything Goes with a twist: 
Passion Cartes Creatives - Open - (#948)
         Create a card that illustrates the word "Sweetness" - see below
 
Fortnightly/2 Weekly
Art Impressions - CU extra votes, E2, T2, SW - W1 of 2 - (#429)
         Enjoy the Ride (using Art Impressions) - see below 
As You Like It  - Open, E3, T3, SW - W1 of 2 
        Favourite Sentiment, and why
Cardz 4 Galz - Open, JFF, E3, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#277)
         Browns and greens with twine and ribbon
C.R.A.F.T. - Open, E2, T3, RW W2 of 2 - (781) 
         Christmas
Creative Knockouts - Open, E3, OE10, RW - 1st & 3rd Thu - W1 of 2 (#572)
         Die Cuts, Stencils, Punches
D.L.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge - See Blog for Details
        Anything Goes
MFT Color Challenge - MU, UE, UOE, RW, 2nd & 4th Thu W1 of 2 (#10)
        Always a color challenge  - see below
Seize The Birthday - Open, OE4, Five SW's, 2 GDT, (2nd/4th) - W2 of 2 (#327) 
        Always Anything Birthday Goes with optional: Sweet Treats - see below 
Tic Tac Toe  - Open, E3, SW, Winner is GD, T4 - W1 of 2 (#294) 
        Always Tic-Tac-Toe Board (see below)
Time Out - Open, E5, OE5, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#314) 
        A favourite beverage - see below

Monthly
Craft Rocket - Open, 2 Winners, T3/5, No All Digital - JUN (#137) 
        Birthday - runs through June 29th
Creative Inspiration - Open, E2, RW, T3 - JUNE - (#39)
       Always Anything Goes - runs through June 25th
Word Power - Open, RW, T3, E3 - JUNE - 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 - runs through June 28th

2nd Thursday in the month
Ellibelle's Garden Party  3 selected entries will be
       featured the following month, E5, OEU - MAY - (#15)
       Anything in or from a Garden - runs through June 15th


Picture Inspiration and Sketches in alphabetical order:


Weekly


Inspired by