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Monday, August 17, 2026

Challenges for Days - Monday Challenges

Hello and Happy Monday!  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 change as we come across updates, if you know of a challenge we have not listed, or one that has closed, please tell us about it, send us an email at:  CFDlists01@gmail.com

We're currently looking to recruit 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
Atlantic Hearts Sketch - Open, T3 - (#695) 
    Always a Sketch Challenge - (see below)
Global Design Project - Open, E3, T3, Post Graphic, WGD (#561) 
    Color Challenge - see below (Enter Via Facebook) 
Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Open, E3, OE9, T3, RW, SW - (#2633
    Anything Goes
    On/Under the Sea

  Fortnightly/2 Weekly
Cupcake Inspirations - Open, 3E, UOE, RW - W2 of 2 (#640)
    Theme Challenge: In the Garden  - (see below)
Double Trouble - Open, E4, UOE, MF, T3, RW - (#223) W1 of 2
    Theme: 3-2-1 Recipe: Something, Anything, Everything
    Opt. 1 Trouble Maker:  Use Your Stash with Recipe - (see below)
    Opt. 2 Twisted Sister: Use Dimension
    Opt. 3 Double Dare: Play at Try a Sketch on Tuesday Challenge 
 Dream Valley - Open, OE10, E3, RW - W2 of 2 - (#367) 
      Anything Goes + DT Call 
House Mouse - MU House Mouse, MF, SW - W1 of 2 - (#472)  
    Anything Goes with Opt: Add Ribbon or String
Lawn Fawnatics - MU, RW (1st & 3rd Mondays) W1 of 2 - (#227)
     Fun with Food - (see below) 
Make My Monday - Open, T3 - W2 of 2 - (#284
    Boardwalk/Coastal Path
Stamps & Fun = Creativity  - Open, JFFW2 of 2 (#499)
   Anything Goes

Monthly
4-Season - MF, Open,  T3, RW - AUG (#107) 
   "A Couple..."
 A Cut Above - Open, 3E, UOE, RW, MUST use at least 1 die cut, JFF - AUG
   Anything with a Die Cut Goes w/Opt: Fall Flowers
 A Place to Start - Open, E5, SW, JFF - AUG - (#2026-08)
   Anything Goes w/Opt: No Rectangles
Aud Sentiments - Open, E5, MU sentiment, GDTM slot - AUG - (#340)
      Alcohol Inks and/or Summer + a Sentiment
Colouring in Scrapland - Hand Color, RW, WGD - AUG
   Enter via Instagram. Visit @colouring_in_scrapland on IG
Newtons Nook Inky Paws Challenge - MU,  RW, E4, UOE, M - AUG (#255)
      Sketch Challenge - (see below)
Path of Positivity - Open, E7, UOE, T3, RW, Voted Winners - SEP (#144)          on break - returns 7th Sep

1st Monday of the Month  
Creative Aunts Challenge UOE, RW, MU Theme, E3 - AUG (#116)
   Anything Goes
Inspiration Station - Open, E8, UOE, T3/5, RW - AUG - (#88)
   Photo Inspiration Challenge - (see below)
Neglected Stuff Challenge - Open,  RW, E3, UOE  - AUG
   Anything Goes Challenge using at least 1 Old/Neglected Craft Element 
  
Last Monday of the Month
CreaLadies - Open, UE, UOE, RW, Top Picks, M - (#8)
  Baking Related
        

Images, Sketches, Inspirational Photos in alphabetical order:



TBA

Challenges For Days - BY DATE 16th - 23rd of AUGUST

Hello!  Here you will find the "By date" list 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 sending us an email at:


We're currently looking to recruit 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 -  (#139)  
                     Yellow and Orange - see below 

18th
3 Weeks
                     Challenge #2 - "Turn up the volume" - see below for kit
                     Check blog for further challenge requirements

20th Monthly

Creative Sketchy Girls - Open, MU Sketch, SW, JFF, T3 + Invite to be 
                      Guest Designer - (#117)
                      Sketch Challenge - see below 

De Egel (the Hedgehog) - 3E, SW  Monthly challenges on 5th & 20th - (#229)
                      Octagon - see below

Night Owls - Open, MU Theme, E2, UOE, RW, T3, M - (#63)
                      Summer

Pick 3 Challenge - Open, MU, E6, UOE, RW, T3, M - (#7)
                      must be family friendly images/makes
                      Always pick three elements - see below
                      

22nd 1 Week

Sketches in Thyme Must Join FB GROUP, MU Layout, E1, T3, RW  - (#718) 
                     Sketch (see FB Group)  - ENTRY NOW VIA FACEBOOK 

3 Weeks
Counterfeit Kit Challenge - Open, E1 - JULY
                     Challenge #3 - Let's get sketchy
 - see below


22nd Quarterly

Craftlandia - Open, any crafts, blog entries accepted, E2, T3, RW - (#27)
                     Challenge listed as QUARTERLY: Mar/Jun/Sep/Dec, closes 
                     30th of same month month
                     Next challenge - SEP

SKETCHES & PICTURES in alphabetical order


Sunday, August 16, 2026

Challenges for Days ~ Sunday Challenges

Please remember, this list is just a guide and always check the challenge site for rules and more information; every design team we know will appreciate it.  

Do you know of a challenge we do not list, or have any information you would like to share?  Please email us at CFDlists01@gmail.com
THANK YOU for your support!  

Marlene with the Sunday Challenges. 

We're currently looking to recruit 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
Girlz Creative Christmas - Open MF, RW, T3, JFF (#190)
   Shaker Card 
Lasting Memories - Only Layouts, UOE, E1, RW, GDT Invite - (#812)  
   Embellishments - see below
The Paper Players - Open, OE4, SW - (#799)
   Clean and Simple Challenge - see below 

Fortnightly
AAA Cards  - Open, CAS, E3, SW2 - W1 of 2 - (#321)
   1 + 1 Challenge - see Below
CD Sunday + - Open, MU something from CD/USB, T3 - W1 of 2 (#190)
    Anything Goes
Inspire Create Challenges - Open, UE, UOE, RW - W2 of 2 (#222)
   Hidden Message - (See below)
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Open, MF, E3, T3, RW - W1 of 2 - (#284)
    Anything Goes
Peace on Earth - MB Christmas, T3, SW - W1 of 2 - (#118)
    Anything Christmas Goes w/Opt. Mood Board - see below
Sunday Stamps - Must Stamp, E3, OE4, RW, T3 - W2 of 2 - (#392)
    Framed Focus Challenge - see below 

Monthly
613 Avenue Create - Open, E8, Top picks -August (#8) 
   Anything Goes with Opt: Play Time
Dragonfly Dreams - Open, T3, RW - August
  Beach or Seaside
We Love 2 Create - Open, T3, RW - Jul/Aug - (#7)
   Anything Goes 
We Love Stamping - MU Stamp/Digi, E3, T4, RW - August
   Summer Blooms


Weekly
LM #812 - Favorite embellishments: Are die cuts your go to or do you love enamel dots? Use whatever embellishments are your favourite in this challenge!
Lasting Memories
The Paper Players

Fortnightly


AAA Cards


Inspire and Create


Peace on Earth


Sunday Stamps

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Challenges for Days ~ Saturday Challenges

 Hello crafty friends! Marlene here with your Saturday Challenges. Because challenge guidelines change frequently, we suggest checking out the rules to be sure your entry qualifies. Please Email us should we need to update information: CFDlists01@gmail.com

We're looking for volunteers 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!

Weekly

Christmas Card Throwdown - MU, Winter/Christmas Cards Only, RW, HM
    Theme Challenge: Christmas without Snow - (see below)

                                                                    Fortnightly

Addicted to CAS - Open, E2, OE10, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#314) 
   Water
 Allsorts - Open, E3, T5, RW - W1 of 2 (#866)
   Embossing - Dry or Heat
Can You Handle the Pressure? - MU, E3, OUE, RW, SW, T3 - W2 of 2 
   Anything Goes w/Opt. Twist: Tie It Up
Girlz and the Art of Letters - Open, No digital artwork, JFF, SW @ 15 entries,  
    T3 @ 15 entries, Invitation to be a Guest Designer  - W2 of 2 - (#33)  
   Letter "G"
Inkspirational - Open, T3 - W1 of 2 - (#374)  
    Visual Prompt: Garden- see below
Sweet Stampin' - Open, Must Stamp, E3, JFF, T3 (if enough entries) - W1 of 2
    Summer Fun

             Monthly

Crafty Calendar - Open, MF, E3, T3, SW - August
    On Break - Back in September
Love Those Pretty Papers - MU Patterned Paper, E3, UOE, RW, T3 - August
    Always Anything Goes w/ Opt: Look to the Skies
Penny Black Saturday - MU, RW - August
    Anything Goes w/Optional: Things with Wings
Polkadoodles - Open, E4,UOE, RW,T3, M - W3 of 4 (#8) - August
    Always Anything Goes
Send a Smile for Kids - Must be for children, MF, T3, Cards Only -August
    Anything Goes
 Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers - Open, OE10, SW, T3 (#277) - August
    "A" is for Animals
 
Starting the 2nd Saturday

Sketch N Scrap's Monthly FB Challenges - MU their sketches, ends last day of
     each month 
    Must Join the private FB Group to view Sketches and Play


   Starting the 3nd Saturday of the Month

Gem of a Challenge - Open, E4,UOE, T3, RW/SW - W1 of 4 (#8)
     Anything Goes 
Weekly


 52 Christmas Card Throwdown



Fortnightly

Addicted to CAS


Inkspirational