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Friday, April 26, 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
     Something Old and Something New - (see prompt below) - DESIGN TEAM CALL
Just Add Ink - Open, OE5 (top peach), T3, SW - (#699)

     Colour (see prompt below)
TGIF - Open, JFF, SW, MU Challenge Graphic and # (#470)
    Technique Challenge (see prompt below)

Fortnightly (every 2 Weeks)
Alphabet Challenge - Open, T3 - W2 of 2
     B for Birds  
As You See It - 2w, E3, OE3, PG, SW, T4 - W1 of 2 (#322)
     Mission Impossible (least used colour) - (see prompt below)
CAS on Friday - Open, E1, OEU, W is next GDT, W1 of 2 (#282)
     Sunshine   
Color Dare - Open, MU only board colors, post color board on blog, SW,         T4 
SW(Monthly) - (#598) W1 of 2 - (#597) W2 of 2
     Color Challenges (see prompts below)
Crafty Catz - Open, E3, T3, SW W2 of 2 (#670)
     Anything Goes 
     Optional:  For a Boy
Creative Creases - Open, MU stamp/digi, 2W, RW, OEU, UE, WGD - W1 of 2 (#81)
     Anything Goes w/a Fun Fold
Creative Fingers - Open, E3, RW - W2 of 2 - (#276)
     Always Anything Paper Craft Goes 
Creative Friday - Open, JFF, E4 - W1 of 2(#358) 
     Insekten/Insects 
Cut It Up - Open, MU Die Cut, MF, JFF, E3, T3, R - W2 of 2 - (#302)
     Starts with a "B"
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 (#FF0158)
     Festival: World Collage Day
     Element: Insp. list - must use 3 (see below)

Jingle Belles - Open, Must Be Christmas, T3 - W1 of 2
     The Man with the Bag
My Time To Craft - Open, JFF, T3 W2 of 2 (#532)
     Everything Die Cuts
My Time To Craft Christmas - Open, E3, UOE, T3 -W1 of 2 (#85)
     Winter Scene
 
 Monthly 
Aloha Friday - MU paper & follow theme, JFF, OEU, UE Top pick invited to Guest -                 APR (#9)
     Under the weather
Crazy for Cats - Open, M, MF Comment, E5, T3, RW (if 5+ players), WGD, UOE
     On Indefinite Break
Creative Artiste - Open, Mixed Media, CU Digis, MF, E3, EO5, JFF, SW, 
     T3 APR (#103) 
     Anything Mixed Media Goes
LeighSBDesigns - Open, CU, MF, PG, SW, T3, WGD - APR (#28)
     Anything Goes + (optional) Spring
Most Magical Time of the Year  Halloween & Christmas Open, JFF, E5, WGD 
     On Indefinite Break
Outlawz Festive Friday E3, UOE, RW - APR - DESIGN TEAM CALL
     Christmas
     Happy Easter
     Spring is in the air
     Clean And Simple
Paper Dragonfly - Open, MF, Comment, E5, T3, RW (if 5+ players)
     On Indefinite Break    
Pattie's Creations - CU prefrd & Xtra Entry, MU Digi/Stamped Image, E2, RW                         APR - (#217)
     Always Anything Goes
Simply CAS  - Open, E3, UOE, T3, SW - APR
     Anything Goes CAS
     Optional Theme:  Weather
Simply Create Too - Open, UE, T3 - APR
     More than one fold
Stay Crafty with a Blog Named Hero Open, CU, M, RW, T3 - APR
     Happy Anniversary
       


Inspiration Pictures & Sketches in alphabetical order

WEEKLY







FORTNIGHTLY (every other week)




Monthly

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Thursday, April 25, 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 - (717) 
        Recycle / Anything Goes 
Inspired By - Open, SW, Honourable Mention - (#287)
        Wellies - see prompt below
Just Us Girls - Open, E3, SW, (#724)
        Anything Goes Stencil - see below
Krafty Chicks  - Open, Opt. Twist on 5th Thursday, T5 - (#712)
         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 - (#839)
         May 1st Themed Card - See Below
Tic Tac Toe  - Open, E3, SW, Winner is GD, T4 - (#247
         Always Tic-Tac-Toe Board (see below) 
 
Fortnightly/2 Weekly
Art Impressions - CU extra votes, E2, T2, SW - W1 of 2 - (#376)
       Birds of a Feather - see below 
As You Like It  - Open, E3, T3, SW - W2 of 2 
         Clean or Fussy  and Why
Cardz 4 Galz - Open, JFF, E3, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#223)
        Movie Madness
Creative Knockouts - Open, E2, OE10, RW - W1 of  (#520)
       For the Kids
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 (#281) 
       Any Color and Green
Time Out - Open, E5, OE5, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#261) 
        Inspired by Words: Romantic, Walk, Craft, Dreamy (see below) 

Every 2-3-4 Weeks:
My Favorite Things COLORS - Open, CU, RW - W1 of 3 - (#235)
        Color challenge - see below 
My Favorite Things CHRISTMAS - Open, CU, RW - W2 of 4 
       Anything Christmas Goes - ends 15 May

Monthly
Craft Rocket - Open, 2 Winners, T3/5, No All Digital - April (#113) 
      Layer it up
Creative Inspiration - Open, E2, RW, T3 - April - (#13)
      Anything Goes
Outlawz Twisted Thursday - Open, E5, RW, Top Picks - April -
      Always Anything Goes Twist Baby Animals 
       (Use twist for sponsored prize)
Word Power - Open, RW, T3, E3 - April (#4)
       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

Challenges for Days: 24th through End of April 2024

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 Month Long

Art Piaskownica  MIXED MEDIA M, Top3 (GDT offer), UE, OEU, MU Graphic
                     TBA - see 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. - (#51) DT CALL ongoing
                      Make you own combo: Part A: 1) cross/s, 2) Tulips or other spring flowers 
                      3) Bunny image/photo
PLUS Part B: 1) Heart shaped card base, 2) Expression John 3:16 "For God" 3) use
                      expression "I Love You", heart shaped brads/buttons/gems - see below

Farm Quest Challenge - Open, ST3, SW, E3 - (#49(DT Call)
                      Bird Homes - looking for coops, feeders, nests, bird homes farm country 
                      charm style


LAST DAY OF MONTH

Creatalicious - monthly from now on, challenge moved to the BY DATE 9th - 15th listing


SKETCHES & PICTURES in alphabetical order:



TBA






Wednesday, April 24, 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 -  (#790)
     Colour Challenge (see below) 
Freshly Made Sketches - Open, Must Include Sketch, Use Keyword from Sketch
     OE3 (no other Sketch Challenges), T10, SW (#633)       
     Sketch Challenge - (see below) 
Little Red Wagon- Open, T3 - (#753)
     Show Us Your Eggs (Easter Projects)
My Favorite Things - Open (CU MFT stamps for bigger prize), RW - (#695)
     Always a Sketch (see below)
Paper Craft Crew - CU 3 Stampin' Up Products, use Keyword, OE3, E3, SW4 - (#567)  
    Floral Theme (see Below) - 
Paper Shelter- Open, MU for E3, Other is E1, RW (593)   
    Yummy Designs
Simon Says Stamp - WEDNESDAY challenge - Open, E5, RW
    Anything Goes

Fortnightly
CRAFTalnica E3, RW, T3 - W2 of 2 (#358)
    For a Teenager
Double D Open, E3, T3, RW - W2 of 2 
    Water Related
Fab'n' Funky- Open, T3, SW some weeks, JFFW2 of 2 (#594) 
    Embossing
I Love Promarkers E3, T3, RW - W2 of 2 (#557) 
    Anything Goes /Shapes
Penny's Paper-Crafty Open, E3, T3, RW - W1 of 2 (#569)
    Always Anything Goes 
The Sisterhood of Crafters  - Open, E3, T3, SW (no prize) - W1 of 2 
   Springtime Designer Paper
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 - (#645-646) 
    Anything Goes
 
Monthly
Butterfly Challenge Open, Must Include a Butterfly, E3, T3, RW - April - (#195
    E is for Edge to Edge to Edge Shaker Card
Creative InspirationsOpen, T3, RW - April
    The Season of Spring
Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday   Open, E3, T3 - April
    Anything Goes 
Paper FundayOpen, 2RW, T3, E6, M -  April (#64)
    Always Anything Goes + Option Sweet Treats
Outlawz Sketch Open, MU Sketch, E3/E1 Site wide Prize, RW - April
    Sketch (see below)  
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - CU, Must Comment, April (#271 + #228)
    Sketch
The Card Concept  - MU Inspiration, E6 (1 per style), OE2, SW, comment on 
    previous entries - April (#207)
    April Flowers
The Crafty Addicts - JFF, E3, Winner based on no. of entries, T3
    Always Anything Goes - No Challenge   DT CALL
The Male Room - Open, SW - April (#185)  
    Embossing
Woodblock Wednesday MU Woodblock Stamps, UE, UOE, Occasional Prize, RW - April
    Anything Goes - new challenge starts 24th April

Starts 2nd Wednesday of the month
ABC Christmas - MUST be Christmas or other Winter/Dec festival, T3, RW - April
    H is for Hats,  I  is for Inky, 
Crafty Gals Corner - Open, MF, E3, T3, RW - April- (#254) 
    Anything Goes
Christmas Craft Creations - Open, E2, T3, MU Graphic - April
    Non-Traditional Colours

Starts 3rd Wednesday of the Month
I Spy With My Little Eye -  Open, MF, T2 (offered GDT slot), E5 - April - (14)
    Something with Wings


Weekly





Colour Throwdown




Freshly Made Sketches





My Favorite Things




Paper Craft Crew


Fortnightly


Double D


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


Outlawz Sketch

Sweet Sketch Wednesday
Sketch #275

Sweet Sketch Wednesday
Sketch #276

The Card Concept