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Thursday, December 25, 2025

Challenges For Days - Thursday Challenges - MERRY CHRISTMAS

 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
Cherry on Top challenges - RW, try one or try them all! 
         Sketch challenge + THEME: TBA - see below
Inspired By - Open, SW, Honourable Mention - (#368)
         New Year - see below
Just Us Girls - Open, E3, SW, - (#804 - Week 1) 
         Week 1: Die week  - on a break, returning January 1st
         Week 2: Word week 
         Week 3: Mood board week 
         Week 4: Anything Goes, with a stencil 
         Week 5: CASE a DT member (CASE Copy And Share Everything)
Krafty Chicks  - Open, Opt. Twist on 5th Thursday, T5 - (#800 - Week 4)
         Week 1:  Birthday 
         Week 2: Christmas 
         Week 3: CAS (Clean and Simple) 
         Week 4: Masculine -
         Week 5: On 5th Thursdays - Anything Goes 
Passion Cartes Creatives - Open - (#926)
         Holly - See Below
 
Fortnightly/2 Weekly
Art Impressions - CU extra votes, E2, T2, SW - W1 of 2 - (#418)
         TBA  - see below - on a break, returning in January
As You Like It  - Open, E3, T3, SW - W1 of 2 
         TBA
Cardz 4 Galz - Open, JFF, E3, T3, SW - W1 of 2 - (#266)
         Returning January 8th
C.R.A.F.T. - Open, E2, T3, RW - W2 of 2 - (770) 
         Returning in 2026
Creative Knockouts - Open, E3, OE10, RW - 1st & 3rd Thu - W2 of 2  (#561)
         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) - W1 of 2 (#???) 
        The challenge is taking a break and will return Jan 8th 2026
Tic Tac Toe  - Open, E3, SW, Winner is GD, T4 - W1 of 2 (#286) 
        TBA Always Tic-Tac-Toe Board (see below)  - not updated as of Dec 25th
Time Out - Open, E5, OE5, T3, SW - W1 of 2 - (#304) 
        This challenge is taking a break until January 8th

Monthly
Craft Rocket - Open, 2 Winners, T3/5, No All Digital - DEC - (#132) 
       TBA - not updated as of Dec 19th - assume they're on a break
Creative Inspiration - Open, E2, RW, T3 - DEC - (#33)
       Always Anything Goes
Outlawz Twisted Thursday - this challenge has closed in its present format but new
       challenges will be launched in January so, watch this space below!
Outlawz Twisted Challenge - From Jan 1st 2026
Word Power - Open, RW, T3, E3 - DEC - runs till last Thurs each month (#18)
       Anything Goes but sentiments MUST be the main focus, if one 
       word then that word must be eye catching

2nd Thursday in the month
Ellibelle's Garden Party  3 selected entries will be
       featured the following month, E5, OEU - December - (#10)
       Anything in or from a Garden - closes Jan 5th


Picture Inspiration and Sketches in alphabetical order:


Weekly

TBA

Inspired by


Just Us Girls
On a break, returning Jan 1st 2026


Art Impressions
On a break, returning in January 2026

Seize The Birthday
Taking a break till January 8th 2026

Tic Tac Toe 
TBA

Time Out


Monthly


Outlawz Twisted Thursday
Revamped challenges returning in January 2026

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

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
Rudolph Day Challenge -  Open, MF, OE10, JFF, Top3 will get GDT invite, 
                       please comment on at least 2 other entries. Closes end of month
                      Always Anything (Christmas) Goes    

                                                        25th - 1 Month Long
Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap -  Open, MF, RW (for 5+ entries,T3 (for 15+ 
                      entries), MUST USE at least one DESIGNER PAPER, (#17)
                      Always Anything Goes 

25th - Quarterly
Art Piaskownica  - blog closes end of 2025

27th - 1 Month Long

Farm Quest Grocery Game Challenge - Open, ST3, SW, E5, OEU, Must 
                      display graphic - (#24)  - moved from 28th
                      Always Anything Food Goes

28th - 1 Month Long

Farm Quest Challenge - Open, ST3, SW, E5 -  (#78) 
                      Christmas tree farm - see graphic below

Hearts Quest Challenge -  E5, T3. - (#80) 
                       Anything with heart goes, plus red and/or green hearts 
                       - see below

Last day of the month
3 Weeks
Counterfeit Kit Challenge - Open, E1 - NOVEMBER
                     Challenge #4 (Use those scraps) from the kit below








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Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Challenges for Days ~ Wednesday Challenges

Hi, 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
Freshly Made Sketches - Open, Must Include Sketch, Use Keyword from Sketch
   OE3 (no other Sketch Challenges), T10, SW - (#717)       
    Always a Sketch Challenge - (see below) runs through 05 Jan 2026
Little Red Wagon - Open, UE, UOE, T3 - (#838)
   Holiday Break - returns 31st Dec 2025
Paper Craft Crew - CU 3 Stampin' Up Product, use 
    Keyword, OE3,E3,SW4 - (#653) 
    CASE the Mini Catalog - see below
Paper Shelter - Open, MU for E3, Other is E1, RW (#662)   
  Anything Goes w/Opt: Christmas - 2 Week Challenge
Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday challenge - Open, E5, RW -     
   Add A Sentiment

Fortnightly

Craftalnica - E3, RW, T3 - W2 of 2 (#398)
     Merry Christmas
Double D - Open, E3, T3, RW - W2 of 2 
    Santa and/or Snowman - see below 
Fab 'n Funky - Open, T3, SW some weeks, JFF- W1 of 2 (#628)
     On a break, returning in January
I Love Promarkers -  E3, T3, RW - W2 of 4 (#596) 
     Anything Goes or Use Purple and Yellow - runs through 05 Jan
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 3  
    Annual Christmas Blog Hop - challenge runs 3 weeks - (#730-#733)
     
 
Monthly
Creative Inspirations - Open, T3, RW - December
    'Tis the Season
Digi Choosday Challenge - Open, E2, T3, RW, 2W -  (#12) Week 4
     Anything Goes 
Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday  - Open, E3, T3 - December
     Always Anything Goes  
Paper Funday - Open, 2RW, T3/5, E6, M - December (#81)
     On Holiday Break - Returns 06 January 2026
Outlawz Sketch - Open, MU Sketch, E3/E1 Site wide Prize, RW - December
    Challenge being re-vamped and will return after 1st of the year
Sweet Sketch Wednesday  - CU, SW, Top 3/5, Must Comment -  
   Sketch Challenge - see below     (#316/#317) December
The Male Room - Open, SW  - December - (#205)  
     Christmas Colors (Red and Green)
Woodblock Wednesday - MU Woodblock Stamps, UE, UOE, Occasional Prize, 
     RW - Next Challenge Date 31st December
     
 2nd Wednesday of the Month
ABC Christmas - MUST be Christmas or other Winter/Dec festival, T3, RW - December
    "Y"  for Yummy. "Z" is for Zebra/stripes and/or black and white
Crafty Gals Corner - Open, MF, E3, T3, RW - December - (#272) 
     Taking a break in December
The Card Concept - MU Inspiration, E6 (1 per style)is, OE2, SW, comment on 
     previous entries - December/January - (#222)
     Photo Inspiration - see below
 The Sisterhood of Crafters - Open, E3, T3, SW (no prize) - December/January
     Anything Christmas

3rd Wednesday or the Month
I Spy With My Little Eye -  Open, MF, T2 (offered GDT slot), E5 - 
    December/January (#33)
    Review of the Year - Link up with your  own Favourite creations



Weekly


Freshly Made Sketches


Paper Craft Crew



Fortnightly


Double D



Monthly

Sketch #316
Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sketch #317
Sweet Sketch Wednesday


2nd Wednesday

The Card Concept


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Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Challenges for Days - Tuesday Challenges

Donna here with your Tuesday Challenges!

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     
Passion for Markers - MU markers, T3, RW -  (#818)
    Mega Christmas Challenge: Add a Sentiment - runs through 6th Jan
          
Fortnightly (every 2 weeks)
CAS Colours and Sketches - Open, E3, OE5, T3 - W3 of 4 (#576) 
     Seasonal: Pick any Colour or Sketch from 2025 - (see below) 
      Challenge runs through 29 Dec
Everybody Art - Open, JFF - W2 of 5 (#591) 
   Christmas and/or New Years - (see below) - runs through 15th Jan
Hand Stamped Sentiments - Open, SW - W1 of 2 - (#479)
    On Holiday Break - Returns 06 Jan 2026 - (see below) 
Shopping Our Stash - Open, OE12, T3 - W2 of 2  (#563)
    My Sweet Embossable You (Use Embossing Dry or Heat)
SU Only Challenges - MU, JFF, SW, T3, E3 - W3 of 4 (#391)
    Designer's Choice - (see below) - runs through 04 Jan 2026
The Holly & Ivy Christmas - Open, E3, OE15 - W1 of  2 (#197)  
   On Holiday Break - Returns January 2026
Try It on Tuesday - Open, UOE, T5, RW - W1 of 2
    On Holiday Break - Returns 06 Jan 2026
Try a Sketch on Tuesday - Open, OE4, T5 - W3 of 4 (#685) 
    Sketch Challenge - (see below) - runs through 31 Dec

1st Tuesday
Art Nudge Challenge - Open, Inspiration Prompt, 12E (3E each prompt), UOE, RW
    W3 of 4 - (#1225A-D)  - (see prompt below)
    Inspiration Prompts post Tuesday at 7 pm CST

3rd Tuesday
Cardz 4 Guyz - Open, E3, T3, JFF - Every 3rd Tuesday -  (#381)  
    Christmas Critters
            
Monthly
Christmas Kickstart - Open, E3, T3, MF, OE8, SW - DEC - (#105) 
   Anything Christmas Goes
Cookin' Up Creations - Open, Sign In, RW - DEC -
   Must Join to See Forums and Challenge theme
Stencil Fun Challenge - Monthly, MU stencil/s, 3E, OEU - DEC
   Anything Stenciling Goes w/Opt: Winter Related
Kraftin' Kimmie's Skrappy Challenge - FB Group, MU, SW - DEC
   (Now enter challenges via Facebook Group)
 SUYP Cats - MUST include Cats, Open, RW - DEC -  (#118) 
   Anything CATS Goes
Unicorn Challenge - Open, UOE, UE, DT T3/T5, CW, JFF - DEC - (#116) 
   TBA

Inspiration Picture/Sketch Challenges in Alphabetical Order


Challenge 1225A-D


Everybody Art
No Prompt

 Hand Stamped Sentiments
on holiday break - returns 06 Jan 2026

Shopping Our Stash
No Prompt
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