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Friday, November 22, 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
     Sparkle (see prompt below)
Just Add Ink - Open, OE5 (top peach), T3, SW - (#729)

     Colour (see prompt below)
TGIF - Open, JFF, SW, MU Challenge Graphic and # (#500)
     Technique 
(see prompt below)

Fortnightly (every 2 Weeks)
Alphabet Challenge - Open, T3 - W2 of 2
     Q is for Quick and Easy
As You See It - 2w, E3, OE3, PG, SW, T4 - W1 of 2 (#337)
     Speed Theme - Trees (see prompt below)
CAS on Friday - Open, E1, OEU, W is next GDT, W1 of 2 (#297)
     Christmas w/Non-Holiday Items
Color Dare - Open, MU only board colors, post color board on blog, SW,
      T4 SW(Monthly) - (#628) W1 of 2 - (#627) W2 of 2
     Color Challenges (see prompts below)
Crafty Catz - Open, E3, T3, SW W1 of 2 (#683) 
     Anything Goes 
     Optional:  Blue Christmas
Creative Creases - Open, MU stamp/digi, 2W, RW, OEU, UE, WGD - W1 of 2 (#96)
     Anything Goes w/a Fun Fold
Creative Fingers - Open, E3, RW - W2 of 2 - (#289)
     Always Anything Paper Craft Goes 
Creative Friday - Open, JFF, E4 - W1 of 2(#373) 
     X-beliebiges Tier / Any Animal
Cut It Up - Open, MU Die Cut, MF, JFF, E3, T3, R - W2 of 2 - (#317)
     Favorite Colors
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 (#FF0173)
     Festival: A Traditional Christmas
     Element: Insp. list - must use 3 (see below)

Jingle Belles - Open, Must Be Christmas, T3 - W1 of 2
     Banner Holiday (Create a card inspired by their banner - See Below)
My Time To Craft - Open, JFF, T3 W2 of 2 (#547)
     Thank You
My Time To Craft Christmas - Open, E3, UOE, T3 -W1 of 2 (#100)
     Red and Silver

 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) - On Break until January
     TBD - On Break
Stay Crafty with a Blog Named Hero Open, CU, M, RW, T3 NOV
     We Are Family
       
Inspiration Pictures & Sketches in alphabetical order

WEEKLY












FORTNIGHTLY (every other week)



No Image








Monthly

Challenges For Days - BY DATE 16th - 23rd of NOVEMBER challenges

Kathy here with the "By date" list is for all the challenges we know of that start between the 16th and the 23rd 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.

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


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!

16th 
2 Weeks

Color Hues - MU shades of specified colors, PG, Open, E3, OE4, SW - 2W -  (#99)  
                     Pink and Aqua - see below 


19th - Quarterly
Art Piaskownica  M, Top3 (GDT offer), UE, OEU, MU Graphic
                     Challenge listed as QUARTERLY: Mar/Jun/Sep/Dec
                     Next challenge DECEMBER


20th Monthly

Creative Sketchy Girls - Open, MU Sketch, SW, Prize and T3 if 15+ entries - (#97)
                      Sketch Challenge - see below

Night Owls - Open, MU Theme, E2, UOE, RW, T3, M - (#43)
                      In the snow
                      

22nd 1 Week

Sketches in Thyme Must Join FB GROUP, MU Layout, E1, T3, RW  - (#638) 
                     Sketch (see FB Group)  - ENTRY NOW VIA FACEBOOK 


22nd Quarterly

Craftlandia - Open, any crafts, blog entries accepted, E2, T3, RW - (#20)
                     Challenge listed as QUARTERLY: Mar/Jun/Sep/Dec, closes 30th of the month
                     Next challenge: DECEMBER

SKETCHES & PICTURES in alphabetical order

Thursday, November 21, 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 - (741) 
          Christmas
Inspired By - Open, SW, Honourable Mention - (#311)
         Stockings and/or Sketch - see prompt below 
Just Us Girls - Open, E3, SW, (#754)
         Mood Board Week - see below
Krafty Chicks  - Open, Opt. Twist on 5th Thursday, T5 - (#743 - Week 3)
         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 - (#869)
         Card with at least one snowman - See Below
 
Fortnightly/2 Weekly
Art Impressions - CU extra votes, E2, T2, SW - W1 of 2 - (#392)
        Masculine Masterpieces - see below 
As You Like It  - Open, E3, T3, SW - W2 of 2 
       Favourite Embellishment - and why?
Cardz 4 Galz - Open, JFF, E3, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#238)
        Texture
Creative Knockouts - Open, E2, OE10, RW - W1 of  (#535)
        Tis The Season
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 (#295) 
       Anything Birthday Goes + Focal One - see below - posts 5pm (GMT)
Tic Tac Toe  - Open, E3, SW, Winner is GD, T4 - W1 of 2 (#261) 
       Always Tic-Tac-Toe Board (see below) 
Time Out - Open, E5, OE5, T3, SW - W1 of 2 - (#277) 
        Inspired by words - 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

Wednesday, November 20, 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 -  (#820)
     Colour Challenge  - (see below) 
Freshly Made Sketches Open, Must Include Sketch, Use Keyword from Sketch
       OE3 (no other Sketch Challenges), T10, SW (#663)       
     Sketch Challenge - (see below) 
Little Red Wagon - Open, UE, UOE, T3 (#783)
    Sketch Monochromatic (See Below) 
Paper Craft Crew CU 3 Stampin' Up Products, use Keyword, OE3, E3, SW4 - (#597)  
   Inspiration  Challenge:  Happy Thanksgiving (see Below) 
Paper Shelter - Open, MU for E3, Other is E1, RW (#619)   
     Add a Number + DT Call
Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday challenge - Open, E5, RW - 
   Sparkle and Shine

Fortnightly
CRAFTalnica E3, RW, T3 - W1 of 2 (#372)
    For Children
Digi Choosday Challenge - Open, E2, T3, RW, 2W - W3 of 3 (#44) W1 of 3 (#46)
     Anything Goes  - Now 3 Week Challenges
Double D Open, E3, T3, RW - W1 of 2 
   Winter - see below
Fab 'n' Funky - Open, T3, SW some weeks, JFF- W1 of 2 (#605) 
   Dies and/or Punches
I Love Promarkers  E3, T3, RW - W2 of 2 (#571) 
    Anything Goes or Christmas Colours
Penny's Paper Crafty Open, E3, T3, RW - W1 of 2 (#585)
    Always Anything Goes 
The Sisterhood of Crafters Open, E3, T3, SW (no prize) - W2 of 2 
    Landscapes
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 - (#675-676) 
    Anything Goes
 
Monthly
Butterfly Challenge Open, Must Include a Butterfly, E3, T3, RW - November
     No Challenge update since June 2024
Creative InspirationsOpen, T3, RW - November
    Christmas Animals
Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday  - Open, E3, T3 - November/December
     Always Anything Goes  
Paper Funday Open, 2RW, T3/5, E6, M - November(#70)
     Always Anything Goes with Opt. Tag(s) - last challenge of 2024
Outlawz Sketch Open, MU Sketch, E3/E1 Site wide Prize, RW - November
     Sketch: Shape is Rectangle and Cue is Winter (see below)
Sweet Sketch Wednesday  - CU, Must Comment - November (#289 and #290)
     Sketch Challenge - see below
The Card Concept - MU Inspiration, E6 (1 per style), OE2, SW, comment on 
     previous entries - (#211) - November
    Thankful Blessings - see below 
The Male Room - Open, SW - November (#120)  
     Kinetic (Interactive) Cards
Woodblock Wednesday MU Woodblock Stamps, UE, UOE, Occasional Prize, RW - November/December
     Next Challenge 27th Nov

Starts 2nd Wednesday of the month
ABC Christmas - MUST be Christmas or other Winter/Dec festival, T3, RW - October/November
     W is for Water colouring X is for Xylophone
Crafty Gals Corner - Open, MF, E3, T3, RW - October/November - (#261) 
     Anything Goes/optional Twist - Use three layers

Starts 3rd Wednesday of the Month
I Spy With My Little Eye -  Open, MF, T2 (offered GDT slot), E5 -  October - November (#21)
     Something for Christmas


Weekly


Color Throwdown

Freshly Made Sketches



Little Red Wagon



 

Fortnightly



Double D


Monthly


Outlawz Sketch

Sketch #289
Sweet Sketch Wednesday


Sketch #290
Sweet Sketch Wednesday