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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Challenges for Days ~ Thursday Challenges

 Hello! Erin in for Dawn 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 - (710) 
        Female
Inspired By - Open, SW, Honourable Mention - (#278)
       Happy Mail - see below
Just Us Girls - Open, E3, SW, (#715)
      CASE a Design Team Member - see below
Krafty Chicks  - Open, Opt. Twist on 5th Thursday, T5 - (#705)
         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 + Opt
Passion Cartes Creatives - Open - (#829)
         Make a card With 1 Paper Clip 3 Flowers 1 Parenthesis Background with            Ink - see below
Tic Tac Toe  - Open, E3, SW, Winner is GD, T4 - (#242
          Tic Tac Toe Board (see below) 
 
Fortnightly/2 Weekly
Art Impressions - CU extra votes, E2, T2, SW - W1 of 2 - (#371)
     Shake It Up - see below 
As You Like It  - Open, E3, T3, SW - W2 of 2 
      Feminine ot Masculine and Why
Cardz 4 Galz - Open, JFF, E3, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#219)
       Seascape
Creative Knockouts - Open, E2, OE10, RW - W1 of  (#516)
       Anything Goes DT CALL 
       Easel cards
Seize The Birthday - Open, OE4, Five SW's, 2 GDT, (2nd/4th) - W2 of 2 (#278) 
     Red as Main Colour
Time Out - Open, E5, OE5, T3, SW - W1 of 2 - (#258) 
      Photo Inspiration (see below) 

Every 2-3-4 Weeks:
My Favorite Things COLORS - Open, CU, RW - W2 of 3 - (#230)
      Color Challenge - see below 
My Favorite Things CHRISTMAS - Open, CU, RW -W1 of 4 
      Ready, Set, Christmas!

Monthly
Craft Rocket - Open, 2 Winners, T3/5, No All Digital - FEB (#111) 
     Birthday
Creative Inspiration - Open, E2, RW, T3 - FEB (#11)
     Anything Goes
Outlawz Twisted Thursday - Open, E5, RW, Top Picks - FEB -
     Anything Goes + Option of: In the museum
     (Use twist for sponsored prize)
Through the Purple Haze - Open, JFF, Winner is GD, 3E - FEB - (#213)
      Anything Goes - 
Word Power - Open, RW, T3, E3 - FEB (#2)
     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:







Challenges For Days - BY DATE 24th to end of FEBRUARY

Kathy here with the "By date" list is for all the challenges we know of that start between the 23rd and the end 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.

We're currently looking for volunteers, if you feel you could spare an hour a week then please click on the link in our sidebar or e-mail us at the address below - thank you

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


25th - 1 Week Long
Scraps of life by Scrappymo - challenge closed January 31stthe NEW HOME for Rudolph 
                      Day listed below
Rudolph Day Challenge  Open, MF, OE10, JFF, Top3 will get GDT invite, 
                       please comment on at least 2 other entries. Closes last day of the month
                      Always Anything (Christmas) Goes 


28th (2 Weeks Long)

Hearts Quest Challenge -  Open, T3. - (#49) DT CALL ongoing
                      Make you own combo: Part A: 1) soup bowl/cup/tureen, 2) Wedding rings, 
                      couple or cake topper 3) Birthday cake/cupcake - with candles
PLUS Part B: 1) Wood or lovely wood pieces, 2) Heart shaped paper or cardstock 3) use
                      expression "true love" - check blog for exact details

Farm Quest Challenge - Open, ST3, SW, E3 - (#47(DT Call)
                      Things found in a country field

LAST DAY OF MONTH (two weeks long)

Creatalicious - Open, MF, E3, Voted W - W1 of 2 - (#275)
                 Theme: Anything Goes
                 Optional: TBA - returning March 15th


SKETCHES & PICTURES in alphabetical order:




Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Challenges for Days ~ Wednesday Challenges

Hello,  Marlene here with your Wednesday list of 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 which it 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
Color Throwdown - Open, JFF -  (#782)
        Colour Challenge (see below) 
Freshly Made Sketches - Open, Must Include Sketch, Use Keyword from Sketch
         OE3 (no other Sketch Challenges), T10, SW (#625)       
        Sketch Challenge - (see below) 
Little Red Wagon- Open, T3 - (#745)
      Stencil Power
My Favorite Things - Open (CU MFT stamps for bigger prize), RW - (#687)
       Always a Sketch (see below)
Paper Craft Crew - CU 3 Stampin' Up Products, use Keyword, OE3, E3, SW4 - (#559)  
       Theme Challenge (see Below) - 
Paper Shelter- Open, MU for E3, Other is E1, RW (585)
     Pink and/or Pearls
Simon Says Stamp - WEDNESDAY challenge - Open, E5, RW - 
      Anything Goes

Fortnightly
CRAFTalnica E3, RW, T3 - W2 of 2 (#354)
     Animals
Double D Open, E3, T3, RW - W2 of 2 
     Patterned Paper
Fab'n' Funky- Open, T3, SW some weeks, JFFW1 of 2 (#590) 
     Use Your Favourite Colours
I Love ProMarkers E3, T3, RW - W1 of 2 (#553) 
      Anything Goes /Under the Sea
Penny's Paper-Crafty Open, E3, T3, RW - W1 of 2 (#566) 
      Always Anything Goes 
The Sisterhood of Crafters  - Open, E3, T3, SW (no prize) - W1 of 2 
     Dots and/or Stripes
Word Art Wednesday - CU the week's Word Art File, No "Dark" Images, Nothing contrary to 
      Biblical Scripture, Must be Family Friendly, E5, RW W1 of 2 - (#627-628) 
      Anything Goes
 
Monthly
Butterfly Challenge Open, Must Include a Butterfly, E3, T3, RW - February -  (#193
     C is For Cloisonne
Creative InspirationsOpen, T3, RW - February  
      For Someone you Love/A Special Friend
Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday   Open, E3, T3  - February -
      Anything Goes - 
Paper FundayOpen, 2RW, T3, E6, M - February (#60) -
      Always Anything Goes + Option No Patterned Paper
Outlawz Sketch Open, MU Sketch, E3/E1 Site wide Prize, RW - February
      Sketch (see below)  
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - CU, Must Comment, T3, SW -  February (#269 + #270)
      Sketch
The Card Concept  - MU Inspiration, E6 (1 per style), OE2, SW  February (#203),
      New Year Love - see below
The Male Room - Open, SW - February (#183)  
      Valentine/Use a Heart
Woodblock Wednesday MU Woodblock Stamps, UE, UOE, Occasional Prize, RW - February
      Anything Goes

Starts 2nd Wednesday of the month
ABC Christmas - MUST be Christmas or other Winter/Dec festival, T3, RW - February -
      C is for Cats and D is Dogs  
Crafty Gals Corner - Open, MF, E3, T3, RW - February - (#252) 
      Add a Heart
Christmas Craft Creations - Open, E2, T3, MU Graphic - February -
      Stencils or Embossing Folders

Starts 3rd Wednesday of the Month
I Spy With My Little Eye -  Open, MF, T2 (offered GDT slot), E5 - February - (12 )
      Something Beginning with B


Weekly










Colour Throwdown










Freshly Made Sketches







My Favorite Things



Paper Craft Crew




Fortnightly





Double D



Monthly








You now have 6 colours to choose from.



Celadon =  a pale blue green and named after a type of Ceramic that originated in China. 

You now have 3 requirements to choose from
Faux Cloisonne/Circles/ Congratulations.



Butterfly Challenge




Outlawz Sketch




Sweet Sketch Wednesday
Sketch #271





Sweet Sketch Wednesday 
Sketch 272




The Card Concept

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Challenges for Days - Tuesday Challenges

Happy Tuesday Everyone, Donna here and I hope you're doing well.  

Before you enter a challenge, please check each challenge's rules for details and make certain your entry qualifies. If you know of a new challenge, a challenge change, if you are involved in a challenge, know of one we've missed and would like to see it listed, please leave us a message in the comments box or email us 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!

Weekly     
Paperminutes - Open, MF, RW  - (#835)
      Card Containing a Number or Name
Passion for Markers - MU markers, T3, RW -  (#728)
      Fabulous Florals
Tuesday Morning Sketches - Open, RW - (#746) -
      Sketch Challenge - see sketch below 
          
Fortnightly (every 2 weeks)
Cardz 4 Guyz - Open, E3, T3, JFF W2 of 2 -  (#341)  
      Fun Folds 
CAS Colours and Sketches - Open, Must Be CAS, E3, OE5, T3 - W2 of 2 (#531)
      Sketch Challenge - See Prompt Below
Digi Choosday (Polkadoodles) - Open, E2, T3, RW, 2W - W1 of 2 (#8) W2 of 2 (#7)
      Anything Goes  
Everybody Art - Open, JFF - W1 of 2 (#552) 
      Favorite Colors
Handstamped Sentiments - Open, SW - W2 of 2(#433) 
      Inspiration Challenge - see prompt below
Retro Rubber - Open, Older Stamps/State Age - JFF, SW - W1 of 2  (#226) 
      Tic-Tac-Toe: see prompt below 
Shopping Our Stash - Open, 2W, OE12, T3 - W1 of 2  (#516)
      It's Not Easy Being Green
SU Only Challenges MU, JFF, SW, T3, E3 - W1 of 2 (#346)
     Inspiration Challenge - see prompt below
Tag Tuesday - Open, Must be a Tag - W2 of 2
     Asemic Writing
The Holly & Ivy Christmas - Open, Must Be Christmas, E3, OE15 - W2 of 2 (#157) 
     Anything Christmas Goes - DT CALL
Try It on Tuesday - Open, UOE, T5, RW - W2 of 2
    Spotlight It
Try a Sketch on Tuesday - Open, OE4, T5 W2 of 2 (#641) 
    Sketch Challenge - see prompt below

Third Tuesday
Lift Challenge - Open, CASE (Lift) the DT Card, UE, OEU, T3, SW - W4 of 4 (#185) 
      Repetitive Form, Text and Peek-a-Boo
          
Monthly
Christmas Kickstart - Open, E3, T3, MF, OE8, SW - Feb (#83) 
      Out on a Limb
Cookin' Up Creations - Open, Sign In, RW - Feb -
       Must Join to See Forums and Challenge theme
Crazy is our Fame, Stencils are our game - Monthly, MU stencil/s, 3E, OEU - Feb
       Anything Stenciling Goes + Optional: Love/Hearts
Kraftin' Kimmie's Skrappy Challenge - Monthly, MU, SW - Feb
       Anything But a Card Goes  
Outlawz Color - MU Color Combo & Twist, E1, RW - Feb
       Color Challenge with Opt. theme:  Monochrome (use whatever color you want)
 SUYP Cats - MUST include Cats, Open, RW - Feb -  (#97) 
       Any Furrything Goes
Unicorn Challenge Open, UOE, UE, DT T3/T5, CW (no prize) - Feb (#96) 
      Dots and/or Stripes

Inspiration Picture/Sketch Challenges in alphabetical order