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Friday, May 31, 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
     Showers and Flowers (see prompt below) - DESIGN TEAM CALL
Just Add Ink - Open, OE5 (top peach), T3, SW - (#703)

     Colour (see prompt below)
TGIF - Open, JFF, SW, MU Challenge Graphic and # (#474)
     Theme (see prompt below)

Fortnightly (every 2 Weeks)
Alphabet Challenge - Open, T3 - W1 of 2
     E is for Embossing (Wet or Dry)
As You See It - 2w, E3, OE3, PG, SW, T4 - W2 of 2 (#324)
     Wedding Bells (see prompt below)
CAS on Friday - Open, E1, OEU, W is next GDT, W2 of 2 (#284)
    Hugs
Color Dare - Open, MU only board colors, post color board on blog, SW,
      T4 SW(Monthly) - (#603) W1 of 2 - (#602) W2 of 2
     Color Challenges (see prompts below)
Crafty Catz - Open, E3, T3, SW W1 of 2 (#673)
     Anything Goes 
     Optional:  Use a stencil
Creative Creases - Open, MU stamp/digi, 2W, RW, OEU, UE, WGD - W2 of 2 (#83)
     Anything Goes w/a Fun Fold
Creative Fingers - Open, E3, RW - W1 of 2 - (#279)
     Always Anything Paper Craft Goes 
Creative Friday - Open, JFF, E4 - W2 of 2(#400) 
     Kängurus / Kangaroos
Cut It Up - Open, MU Die Cut, MF, JFF, E3, T3, R - W1 of 2 - (#305)
     Anything Goes (with a die cut)
Festive Friday - Open, Must Fit the Holiday, Element Or Both, Must Display 
         Challenge Badge or Board In Post, E3, OE5, SW, JFF W2 of 2 (#FF0160)
     Festival: Father's Day
     Element: Insp. list - must use 3 (see below)

Jingle Belles - Open, Must Be Christmas, T3 - W2 of 2
     Tree Skirt Tic-Tac-Toe (see below)
My Time To Craft - Open, JFF, T3 W1 of 2 (#535)
     Camping
My Time To Craft Christmas - Open, E3, UOE, T3 -W2 of 2 (#87)
     Winter Snow Sports Equipment
 
 Monthly 
Aloha Friday - MU paper & follow theme, JFF, OEU, UE Top pick invited to Guest - MAY (#10)
     Flowers
Creative Artiste - Open, Mixed Media, CU Digis, MF, E3, EO5, JFF, SW, T3 MAY (#104) 
     Anything Mixed Media Goes
LeighSBDesigns - Open, CU, MF, PG, SW, T3, WGD - MAY (#29)
     Anything Goes + (optional) Sand and Sea
Outlawz Festive Friday E3, UOE, RW - MAY - DESIGN TEAM CALL
     Christmas
     Wrap it Up (Use Ribbon, Twine, Jute, etc.)
     Mother's Day
     Spring Flowers   
Pattie's Creations - CU prefrd & Xtra Entry, MU Digi/Stamped Image, E2, RW MAY - (#218)
     Always Anything Goes
Simply CAS  - Open, E3, UOE, T3, SW - MAY
     Anything Goes CAS
     Optional Theme:  Flowers
Simply Create Too - Open, UE, T3 - MAY - (#200)
     Add an Animal
Stay Crafty with a Blog Named Hero Open, CU, M, RW, T3 MAY
     Tea for Two (tea themed or two elements, colors, techniques, etc., or a pair of cards)
       


Inspiration Pictures & Sketches in alphabetical order

WEEKLY








FORTNIGHTLY (every other week)




Monthly

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Thursday, May 30, 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 - (721) 
        Christmas - this is a two week challenge, closing June 5th
Inspired By - Open, SW, Honourable Mention - (#291)
        Muffin Cups - see prompt below
Just Us Girls - Open, E3, SW, (#729)
        CASE a DT week - see below
Krafty Chicks  - Open, Opt. Twist on 5th Thursday, T5 - (#718-wk5)
         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 - (#844)
         Fathers Day theme - See Below
 
Fortnightly/2 Weekly
Art Impressions - CU extra votes, E2, T2, SW - W2 of 2 - (#379)
        All that glitters - see below 
As You Like It  - Open, E3, T3, SW - W1 of 2 
         Favourite Embossing Wet or Dry  and Why
Cardz 4 Galz - Open, JFF, E3, T3, SW - W1 of 2 - (#226)
        Heels and Handbags
Creative Knockouts - Open, E2, OE10, RW - W2 of  (#522)
        Anything Goes
D.L.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge - See Blog for Details
        Anything Goes
Seize The Birthday - Open, OE4, Five SW's, 2 GDT, (2nd/4th) - W2 of 2 (#284) 
       Anything Goes + (optional topping) Use metallics
Tic Tac Toe  - Open, E3, SW, Winner is GD, T4 - W2 of 2 (#248
         Always Tic-Tac-Toe Board (see below) - posts after 5pm GMT
Time Out - Open, E5, OE5, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#264) 
        Magical - see below

Every 2-3-4 Weeks:
My Favorite Things COLORS - Open, CU, RW - W3 of 3 - (#237)
        Color - see below 
My Favorite Things CHRISTMAS - Open, CU, RW - W2 of 4 
       Anything Christmas Goes 

Monthly
Craft Rocket - Open, 2 Winners, T3/5, No All Digital - May (#114) 
      Flowers
Creative Inspiration - Open, E2, RW, T3 - May - (#14)
      Anything Goes
Outlawz Twisted Thursday - Open, E5, RW, Top Picks - May -
      Always Anything Goes Twist: Flower Power 
       (Use twist for sponsored prize)
Word Power - Open, RW, T3, E3 - May (#5)
       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

Wednesday, May 29, 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 -  (#794)
        Colour Challenge - Red White and Blue - (see below) 
Freshly Made Sketches - Open, Must Include Sketch, Use Keyword from Sketch
     OE3 (no other Sketch Challenges), T10, SW (#638)       
        Sketch Challenge - (see below) 
Little Red Wagon- Open, T3 - (#758)
       Bigger than Normal
My Favorite Things - Open (CU MFT stamps for bigger prize), RW - (#700)
       Always a Sketch (see below)
Paper Craft Crew - CU 3 Stampin' Up Products, use Keyword, OE3, E3, SW4 - (#572)  
       Sketch Challenge (see Below)
Paper Shelter- Open, MU for E3, Other is E1, RW (598)   
       Fantasy or Fairy Tale Characters
Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday challenge - Open, E5, RW
       Anything Goes

Fortnightly
CRAFTalnica E3, RW, T3 - W2 of 2 (#358)
    Box
Double D Open, E3, T3, RW - W2 of 2 
    Polka Dots
Fab'n' Funky- Open, T3, SW some weeks, JFFW2 of 2 (#596) 
    Square
I Love Promarkers E3, T3, RW - W1 of 2 (#559) 
    Anything Goes /Tropical
Inspire Create - OE3, W2 of 2 (182)
    Fun Challenge  - (see below)
Penny's Paper-Crafty Open, E3, T3, RW - W1 of 2 (#572)
    Always Anything Goes 
The Sisterhood of Crafters  - Open, E3, T3, SW (no prize) - W1 of 2 
    Men
Word Art Wednesday - CU the week's Word Art File, No "Dark" Images, Nothing contrary to 
    Biblical Scripture, Must be Family Friendly, E5, RW W2 of 2 - (#649-650) 
    Anything Goes + optional published scripture
 
Monthly
Butterfly Challenge Open, Must Include a Butterfly, E3, T3, RW - May - (#196
    Spin the Butterfly Wheel:  "E" for Easy Edge to Edge Shaker Card - (see below)
Creative InspirationsOpen, T3, RW - May
    Feminine
Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday   Open, E3, T3 - May
    Anything Goes 
Paper FundayOpen, 2RW, T3, E6, M - May (#65)
    Always Anything Goes + Flower Shop
Outlawz Sketch Open, MU Sketch, E3/E1 Site wide Prize, RW - May
    Sketch (see below)  
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - CU, Must Comment, May (#277 + #278)
    Sketch - see below
The Card Concept  - MU Inspiration, E6 (1 per style), OE2, SW, comment on 
    previous entries - May (#207) - 
    Red White and Blue
The Crafty Addicts - JFF, E3, Winner based on no. of entries, T3 - May
    TBA Always Anything Goes   - not updated since March challenge/DT call
The Male Room - Open, SW - May (#186)  
    Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Woodblock Wednesday MU Woodblock Stamps, UE, UOE, Occasional Prize, RW - May
    Anything Goes - runs through 03 June

Starts 2nd Wednesday of the month
ABC Christmas - MUST be Christmas or other Winter/Dec festival, T3, RW - May
    J is for Jesus, K is for Kings, 
Crafty Gals Corner - Open, MF, E3, T3, RW - May - (#255) 
    Anything Goes + optional Lace and/or Pearls
Christmas Craft Creations - Open, E2, T3, MU Graphic - May
    Taking a Break no Date for return

Starts 3rd Wednesday of the Month
I Spy With My Little Eye -  Open, MF, T2 (offered GDT slot), E5 - May - (15)
    Something for Boys or Men


Weekly

Fortnightly

Word Art Wednesday


Monthly


You now have 6 colours to choose from


You now have 3 requirements to choose from
Edge to Edge shaker card/Embossing folder/ Embellishments
Butterfly Challenge



Sketch #277