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Friday, January 3, 2025

Challenges for Days - Friday Challenges

Hello crafty friends! Debbie here with your Friday Challenges. Because 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 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!

 Daring Cardmakers - Open, JFF
     Happy (see prompt below) - Last challenge of the year! Still Open
Just Add Ink - Open, OE5 (top peach), T3, SW - (#734)
     Just Choose Two - Elves, Reindeer or Santa (see prompt below) - Running two weeks
TGIF - Open, JFF, SW, MU Challenge Graphic and # - (#505)
     Color (see prompt below)

Fortnightly (every 2 Weeks)
Alphabet Challenge - Open, T3 - W1 of 2- On Break until January 10th
     On Break until January 10th
As You See It - 2w, E3, OE3, PG, SW, T4 - W1 of 2 (#339) - On Break until January 10th
    On Break until January 10th
 CAS on Friday - Open, E1, OEU, W is next GDT, W2 of 2 (#300)
    New Year (see prompt below) - Runs through January 8
Color Dare - Open, MU only board colors, post color board on blog, SW,
      T4 SW(Monthly) - (#634) W1 of 2 - (#633) W2 of 2
    Color Challenges (see prompts below)
Crafty Catz - Open, E3, T3, SW - W1 of 2 (#685) - On Break until January 10th
    Anything Goes 
    Optional:  TBD - returning Jan 10th
Creative Creases - Open, MU stamp/digi, 2W, RW, OEU, UE, WGD - W1 of 2 (#99)
    Anything Goes w/a Fun Fold
Creative Fingers - Open, E3, RW - W4 of 4 - (#291)
    Always Anything Paper Craft Goes 
Creative Friday - Open, JFF, E4 - W1 of 2 - (#376) 
     Altrosa / Old Pink
Cut It Up - Open, MU Die Cut, MF, JFF, E3, T3, R - W2 of 2 - (#320)
    Anything Goes
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 (#FF0175) 
    Festival: National Winnie the Pooh Day
    Element: Insp. list - must use 3 (see below)
Jingle Belles - Open, Must Be Christmas, T3 - W1 of 2
    Something Old...Something New
My Time To Craft - Open, JFF, T3 - W1 of 2 - (#551)
    New
My Time To Craft Christmas - Open, E3, UOE, T3 -W1 of 2 (#102)
    Sweet Treats

 Monthly 
Aloha Friday - MU paper & follow theme, JFF, OEU, UE Top pick invited to Guest - JAN (#18)
    TBD
Creative Artiste - Open, Mixed Media, CU Digis, MF, E3, EO5, JFF, SW, T3 - JAN (#112) On Break
    On Break
LeighSBDesigns - Open, CU, MF, PG, SW, T3, WGD - JAN (#37) 
    Winter Wonderland or Anything Goes
Outlawz Festive Friday - E3, UOE, RW - JAN
    Christmas
    Something New
    Use Blue
    Sympathy
Pattie's Creations - CU prefrd & Xtra Entry, MU Digi/Stamped Image, E2, RW - JAN - (#226)
    Always Anything Goes
Simply CAS  - Open, E3, UOE, T3, SW - JAN
    Anything Goes CAS
    Optional Theme:  Something New
Simply Create Too - Open, UE, T3 -JAN- (#208)
    TBD
Stay Crafty with a Blog Named Hero - Open, CU, M, RW, T3 - JAN
    TBD
       
Inspiration Pictures & Sketches in alphabetical order

WEEKLY





FORTNIGHTLY (every other week)



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On Break


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My Time to Craft

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Monthly

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Challenges For Days - BY DATE 2nd to 8th JANUARY

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 
              Yellow, purple and green  -  (see prompt below) 
Farm Quest Home Style Kitchen Challenge - Open, E5, JFF - (#1)
              Anything food or kitchen related Goes
Hearts Quest Celebration of Love - Open, E5, JFF - (#1)
              MUST be Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries and/or Sympathies
               with Optional:  Valentines
Hearts Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags - Open, E5, NO RECTANGLES, JFF - (#1)
               Anything Goes
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
                January Mood Board - see prompt below
Triple B (Birds, Butterflies and Blossoms)  - Open, M, E3, SW, T3, UOE, 
                 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 (#99)
                   TBA - see below 


5th - (Monthly)

Daisy Chain Challenges - MF Theme, Open, UE, UOE, RW, T3, M - (#92)
                  On a break - returning Jan 5th
Girlz Make Guyz Card - Masculine cards ONLY, JFF, SW, T3 (15+ entries), UE - (#22)
                 Anything (male card) Goes (Design Team Call)
Let's Craft And Create - Open, MF and Comment, E3, SW - (#214)
                 Theme: Anything Goes
                 Optional: Black and White

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 - (#132)
                 Anything Goes - see prompt below
Day of the Month Card Club - Open, E3, OE6, PG, Must Comment - (#70) 
                  National Sock Day - see prompt below
FarmQuest Country Christmas - Open, MU Farm/Country, E5, JFF - (#15)
                 Anything Outdoor Goes Country Christmas 
FarmQuest General Store - Open, MU Farm/Country, E5, Top Picks, RW, ends following 5th (#23) 
                 Anything Farm and Country Goes (see blog for complete details) 
Pinkfresh Studio - MU, Must Comment, E3, RW, T3 - posts between 2nd to 8th
                 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
                     ATC or ATCoins - See below for details DT CALL until Jan 24th
               
              
8th (1 week long)

Sketches in Thyme - MU Layout, E1, T3, RW, Must Join FB Group - (#640)
                  Always a Sketch - SEE FACEBOOK Group for sketch


                                                                     8th - (Monthly)

Blogscrapandme - JFF, CU - (#123) - challenge closes at end of month
                 The smell of Christmas (cloves/cinnamon/pine) - see below

                  

                                                                        
SKETCHES & PICTURES in alphabetical order


Art Piaskownica


Blogscrapandme




The Card Chain Challenge
Card should arrive by Jan 31st


Challenge YOUrself



Colorful Options 





Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge






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Thursday, January 2, 2025

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 in English, 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 - (745) 
          Anything Goes / New - this challenge will last three weeks (3/3)
Inspired By - Open, SW, Honourable Mention - (#317)
         Tea Time - see prompt below 
Just Us Girls - Open, E3, SW, - (#756)
         Die/s Week - see below 
Krafty Chicks  - Open, Opt. Twist on 5th Thursday, T5 - (#749 - Week 1)
         Please note that some of the themes have changed for 2025
         Week 1: Birthday 
         Week 2: Christmas - (must be Christmas)
         Week 3: CAS (Clean and Simple)
         Week 4: Masculine
         Week 5: On 5th Thursdays - Anything Goes 
Passion Cartes Creatives - Open - (#875)
         Winter - See Below
 
Fortnightly/2 Weekly
Art Impressions - CU extra votes, E2, T2, SW - W2 of 2 - (#394)
        Last challenge of 2024, returning in Jan
As You Like It  - Open, E3, T3, SW - W1 of 2 
       Not updated as of Jan 3rd
Cardz 4 Galz - Open, JFF, E3, T3, SW - W1 of 2 - (#241)
         - returning January 9th
Creative Knockouts - Open, E3, OE10, RW - 1st & 3rd Thursday  (#538)
        Celebrations
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 (#297) 
       - taking a break, returning Jan 9th
       Anything Birthday Goes + TBA - see below 
Tic Tac Toe  - Open, E3, SW, Winner is GD, T4 - W2 of 2 (#263) 
       TBA Always Tic-Tac-Toe Board (see below)  - not updated as at 
       Jan 3rd - assume the challenge is on a break
Time Out - Open, E5, OE5, T3, SW - W1 of 2 - (#279) 
        Beginnings - see below 

Monthly
Craft Rocket - Open, 2 Winners, T3/5, No All Digital - January - (#121) 
        Something new
Creative Inspiration - Open, E2, RW, T3 - January - (#22)
        Always Anything Goes
Outlawz Twisted Thursday - Open, E5, RW, Top Picks - January -
       Always Anything Goes Twist:  - It's a Birthday - see below
       (Must use twist for sponsored prize) 
Word Power - Open, RW, T3, E3 - January - runs till last Thurs 
        of month (#12)
       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

Art Impressions
TBA


Seize The Birthday
TBA - returning Jan 9th


Tic Tac Toe 
TBA - posts late in the day


Time Out



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