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Friday, November 8, 2024

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 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
 Daring Cardmakers - Open, JFF
     One Word Prompt for Jolly Happy Christmas Time: Bird (see prompt below)
Just Add Ink - Open, OE5 (top peach), T3, SW - (#727)

     Sketch (see prompt below)
TGIF - Open, JFF, SW, MU Challenge Graphic and # (#498)
     Sketch 
(see prompt below)

Fortnightly (every 2 Weeks)
Alphabet Challenge - Open, T3 - W2 of 2
     P is for Party
As You See It - 2w, E3, OE3, PG, SW, T4 - W1 of 2 (#336)
     Seeds and Acorns (see prompt below)
CAS on Friday - Open, E1, OEU, W is next GDT, W1 of 2 (#296)
     Birthday
Color Dare - Open, MU only board colors, post color board on blog, SW,
      T4 SW(Monthly) - (#626) W1 of 2 - (#625) W2 of 2
     Color Challenges (see prompts below)
Crafty Catz - Open, E3, T3, SW W1 of 2 (#682) 
     Anything Goes 
     Optional:  Add Ribbon or Twine
Creative Creases - Open, MU stamp/digi, 2W, RW, OEU, UE, WGD - W1 of 2 (#95)
     Anything Goes w/a Fun Fold
Creative Fingers - Open, E3, RW - W2 of 2 - (#288)
     Always Anything Paper Craft Goes 
Creative Friday - Open, JFF, E4 - W1 of 2(#372) 
     Weihnachten  / Christmas
Cut It Up - Open, MU Die Cut, MF, JFF, E3, T3, R - W2 of 2 - (#316)
     Grateful and/or Thankful
Festive Friday - Open, Must Fit the Holiday, Element Or Both, Must Display 
     Challenge Badge or Board In Post, E3, OE5, SW, JFF W1 of 2 (#FF0172)
     Festival: Black Friday
     Element: Insp. list - must use 3 (see below)

Jingle Belles - Open, Must Be Christmas, T3 - W1 of 2
     Christmas Feast
My Time To Craft - Open, JFF, T3 W2 of 2 (#546)
     Stencils Only
My Time To Craft Christmas - Open, E3, UOE, T3 -W1 of 2 (#99)
     Elf or Elves

 Monthly 
Aloha Friday - MU paper & follow theme, JFF, OEU, UE Top pick invited to Guest - NOV (#16)
     Thanks
Creative Artiste - Open, Mixed Media, CU Digis, MF, E3, EO5, JFF, SW, T3 NOV (#110) 
     Anything Mixed Media Goes
LeighSBDesigns - Open, CU, MF, PG, SW, T3, WGD - NOV (#35) 
     Anything Goes or Falling into Winter
Outlawz Festive Friday E3, UOE, RW - NOV
     Christmas
     Snow Flakes
     Winter Fun
     Winter Birds
Pattie's Creations - CU prefrd & Xtra Entry, MU Digi/Stamped Image, E2, RW NOV - (#224)
     Always Anything Goes
Simply CAS  - Open, E3, UOE, T3, SW - NOV
     Anything Goes CAS
     Optional Theme:  Christmas is Coming
Simply Create Too - Open, UE, T3 -NOV(#206)
     TBA - not updated as of Nov 8th
Stay Crafty with a Blog Named Hero Open, CU, M, RW, T3 OCT/NOV
     TBD - not updated as of Nov 8th
       
Inspiration Pictures & Sketches in alphabetical order

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

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 
              RED  -  (see prompt below) 
Farm Quest Home Style Kitchen Challenge - Open, E5, JFF - (#11)
              Anything Kitchen Goes 
Hearts Quest Celebration of Love - Open, E5, JFF - (#11)
              MUST be Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries and/or Sympathies
               with Optional:  Event Christmas
Two Old Bats - Must be Halloween, T3, RW (w prize if 50+ entries)
               Anything Halloween - see Optional Mood Board Below 

3rd - Monthly

Not2Shabby - Open, CU - Double entries if Not2Shabby Shop Brands used, RW
                November Mood Board - see prompt below - (moved from 2nd as they post very late)
                 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 hand coloured), Must Comment on 3 other Entries,
                   E5, OE6, T3, RW - 3W - closes on 25th of each month (#97)
                   Thanks - see below 


5th - (Monthly)

Daisy Chain Challenges - MF Theme, Open, UE, UOE, RW, T3, M - (#91)
                  Christmas and.or winter
Girlz Make Guyz Card - Masculine cards ONLY, JFF, SW, T3 (15+ entries), UE (#21)
                 Winter card (NO CHRISTMAS) (Design Team Call)
Let's Craft And Create - Open, MF and Comment, E3, SW - (#213)
                 Theme: Anything Goes
                 Optional: Use a bow

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 - (#131)
                 Use a grid pattern - see prompt below
Day of the Month Card Club - Open, E3, OE6, PG, Must Comment - (#69) 
                  National Gingerbread cookie Day - see prompt below
FarmQuest Country Christmas Open, MU Farm/Country, E5, JFF - (#14)
                 Anything Outdoor Goes Country Christmas 
FarmQuest General Store - Open, MU Farm/Country, E5, Top Picks, RW, ends following 5th (#22) 
                 Anything Farm and Country Goes (see blog for complete details) 
Pinkfresh Studio - MU, Must Comment, E3, RW, T3 - posts randomly between 2nd to 7th
                 Mood board - 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 must mail 
                 card before end of the month -  see below

7th - Quarterly
Art Piaskownica   M, Top3 (GDT offer), UE, OEU, MU Graphic
                     Challenge listed as QUARTERLY: Mar/Jun/Sep/Dec - challenge lasts one month
                     Next Challenge Dec 2024See below for details 
               
              
8th (1 week long)

Sketches in Thyme - MU Layout, E1, T3, RW, Must Join FB Group - (#636)
                  Always a Sketch - SEE FACEBOOK Group for sketch


                                                                     8th - (Monthly)

Blogscrapandme - JFF, CU - (#122) - challenge closes at end of month
                 BINGO - see below

                  

                                                                        
SKETCHES & PICTURES in alphabetical order


Next Challenge Dec 2024







Card should arrive by December 31st













Thursday, November 7, 2024

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
C.R.A.F.T. - Open, E2, T3, RW - (739) 
          Christmas present
Inspired By - Open, SW, Honourable Mention - (#309)
         Mushrooms - see prompt below 
Just Us Girls - Open, E3, SW, (#752)
         Colour Week - see below
Krafty Chicks  - Open, Opt. Twist on 5th Thursday, T5 - (#741 - Week 1)
         Week 1: Stamp Act - (must use stamped/digi image) 
         Week 2: Christmas - (must be Christmas)
         Week 3: CAS (Clean and Simple)
         Week 4: All Occasions (Easter, St. Patrick's Day, Valentine's, etc.)
         Week 5: On 5th Thursdays - Anything Goes 
Passion Cartes Creatives - Open - (#867)
         Make a card with a dreamcatcher - See Below
 
Fortnightly/2 Weekly
Art Impressions - CU extra votes, E2, T2, SW - W1 of 2 - (#391)
        Under the dome - see below 
As You Like It  - Open, E3, T3, SW - W2 of 2 
       Favourite Critter - and why?
Cardz 4 Galz - Open, JFF, E3, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#237)
        Showcase your Patterned Paper
Creative Knockouts - Open, E2, OE10, RW - W1 of  (#534)
        Thankful
D.L.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge - See Blog for Details
        Anything Goes
Seize The Birthday - Open, OE4, Five SW's, 2 GDT, (2nd/4th)- W1 of 2 (#295) 
       Anything Birthday Goes + TBA - see below - posts 5pm (GMT)
Tic Tac Toe  - Open, E3, SW, Winner is GD, T4 - W1 of 2 (#260) 
       Always Tic-Tac-Toe Board (see below) 
Time Out - Open, E5, OE5, T3, SW - W1 of 2 - (#276) 
        Cozy - see below

Monthly
Craft Rocket - Open, 2 Winners, T3/5, No All Digital - November (#120) 
        Christmas and/or Winter
Creative Inspiration - Open, E2, RW, T3 - November - (#20)
        Always Anything Goes
Outlawz Twisted Thursday - Open, E5, RW, Top Picks - November -
       Always Anything Goes Twist: November Inspired by a
       movie/Musical - (Must use twist for sponsored prize
Word Power - Open, RW, T3, E3 - November - runs till last Thurs 
        of month (#11)
       Anything Goes but sentiments MUST be the main focus, if one 
       word then that must be eye catching


Picture Inspiration and Sketches in alphabetical order:


Weekly

Fortnightly

No graphic this time around