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Friday, August 21, 2026

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 - "Let's Get (a little) Messy" - 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 - (#118)
                      Sketch Challenge - see below 

De Egel (the Hedgehog) - 3E, SW  Monthly challenges on 5th & 20th - (#230)
                      See Blog for details

Night Owls - Open, MU Theme, E2, UOE, RW, T3, M - (#64)
                      Bows and/or Buttons

Pick 3 Challenge - Open, MU, E6, UOE, RW, T3, M - (#8)
                      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



Thursday, August 20, 2026

Challenges for Days - 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 email us at: CFDlists01@gmail.com

Have a nice day!

We're currently looking for 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
Cherry on Top Challenges - RW, try one or try them all! Posts late in the day
         Sketch Challenges + optional theme: Fours - see below
Inspired By - Open, SW, Honorable Mention - (#403) 
         Ice Cream Cones- see below
Just Us Girls - Open, E3, SW, (#837 - Week 2) 
         Week 1: Die week - ATG Dies
         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) -          see blog
Krafty Chicks  - Open, Opt. Twist on 5th Thursday, T5 - (#833 - Week 2)
         Week 1:  Birthday 
         Week 2: Christmas 
         Week 3: CAS (Clean and Simple) 
         Week 4: Masculine 
         Week 5: On 5th Thursdays - Anything Goes w/opt twist: See below
Passion Cartes Creatives - Open - (#959)
         une carte, qui, une fois ouverte, forme une carte chevalet - a card, which, when opened, forms an easel card - see below
      
 Fortnightly/2 Weekly
Art Impressions - CU extra votes, E2, T2, SW - W2 of 2 - (#434)
         Boy oh Boy - see below 
As You Like It  - Open, E3, T3, SW - W2 of 2 
        Favourite Colouring Medium and Why
Cardz 4 Galz - Open, JFF, E3, T3, SW - W1 of 2 - (#283)
         Kraft and Blue (any shades)
C.R.A.F.T. - Open, E2, T3, RW W1 of 2 - (#787) 
         Christmas
Creative Knockouts - Open, E3, OE10, RW - 1st & 3rd Thu - W1 of 2 (#577)
         Favorite Embellishment
D.L.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge - See Blog for Details
        Anything Goes w/Optional Christmas
Seize The Birthday - Open, OE4, 5 SW's, 2 GDT, (2nd/4th) - W2 of 2 (#332) -
        Anything Birthday Goes w/Opt: Funny/Punny - see below
Tic Tac Toe - Open, E3, SW, Winner is GD, T4 - W2 of 2 (#299) 
        Always Tic-Tac-Toe Board (see below)
Time Out - Open, E5, OE5, T3, SW - W1 of 2 - (#320) 
        Pick 2 Challenge - see below

Monthly
Craft Rocket - Open, 2 Winners, T3/5, No All Digital - AUG (#139) 
       Transportation 
Creative Inspiration - Open, E2, RW, T3 - AUG - (#41)
       Anything Goes
Word Power - Open, RW, T3, E3 - AUG - runs till last Thurs each month 
       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 - AUG - (#40)
       Sunflowers or Something Yellow

Picture Inspiration and Sketches in alphabetical order:


Weekly


Inspired by
No Prompts

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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 email us at CFDlists01@gmail.com
Thank you.

Have a nice day!

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
Freshly Made Sketches - E3, OE3 (no competing Challenges), SW- (#750)
    Always a Sketch Challenge - (see below) 
Little Red Wagon - Open, UE, UOE, T3 - (#871) 
    "Q" for Quote
Paper Craft Crew - CU 3 Stampin' Up Products, OE3,E3,SW4 - (#686)
  Sketch Challenge - see below 
Simon Says Stamp -  Open, E5, RW - 
  Going Around in Circles

Fortnightly
Craftalnica - E3 RW, T3 - W1 of 2 (#414)
  Sunflower
Double D - Open, E3, T3, RW - W2 of 2 
  When Life Sends you Lemons - See Below
Fab 'n Funky - Open, T3, SW so me weeks, JFF- W1 of 2 (#641)
   On Break - Returns in September 2026
I Love Promarkers - Any Colouring Medium - E3, T3, RW - W2 of 2 (#611)
   In the Pink
Word Art Wednesday - CU the week's Word Art File, No "Dark" Images,
    Nothing contrary to Bible Scripture, Must be Family Friendly, 
    E5 (10 per two week challenge), RW - W1 of 2 - (#766-#767)
    Anything Goes
   
   Monthly
Creative Inspirations - Open, T3, RW - August
   Anything Goes
Digi Choosday Challenge - Open, E2, T3, RW, 2W -  (#8) -August
    Anything Goes - W3 of 4
Paper Funday - Open, 2RW, T3/5, E6, M -August (#90)
    Anything Goes with Opt Twist: Fancy Folds (Fun Folds)
Sweet Sketch Wednesday  - CU, SW, Top 3/5, Must Comment -  
    Sketch Challenge + Retro Sketch- see below - August
The Male Room - Open, SW  - August - (#213)  
    Jobs or Professions 
Woodblock Wednesday - MU Woodblock Stamps, UE, UOE, Occasional
    Prize, RW   Anything Goes with Woodblock Stamp -
                        next challenge 26th August
     
 2nd Wednesday of the Month
ABC Christmas - MUST be Christmas or other Winter/Dec festival, T3, 
    RW - AUG
     "P" is for Penguin, "Q" is for Quartet (4 of something) and 
     "R" is for Rectangles
Crafty Gals Corner - Open, MF, E3, T3, RW - AUG - (#279) 
    Anything Goes with Opt : Summer Vibes
The Card Concept - MU Inspiration, E6 (1 per style)is, OE2, SW, comment
    on previous entries - AUG -  Summer by the Sea (#228A) 
    Seaside Adventures - (#228B) see below - runs till 31st Aug
The Sisterhood of Crafters - Open, E3, T3, SW (no prize) - AUG
    Sports

3rd Wednesday or the Month
I Spy With My Little Eye -  Open, MF, T2 (offered GDT slot), E5
    August/September (#40)
  Sunflowers or Something Yellow
Woodblock Wednesday - MU Woodblock Stamps, UE, UOE, Occasional
    Prize, RW   Anything Goes with Woodblock Stamp -
                        next challenge 26th August

Weekly


Freshly Made Sketches

Paper Craft Crew

Fortnightly


Double D

Sketch 332

Sketch 333

Retro Sketch 
Choose any Sketch that contains the #8
# 228a

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Challenges for Days - 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 email us:  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  
Passion for Markers - MU markers, T3, RW (#851)
  Floral Vibes
          
Fortnightly (every 2 weeks)

CAS Colours and Sketches - Open, E3, OE5, T3 - W1 of 2 (#592) 
    Color Challenge - (see below)    
Everybody Art - Open, JFF - W1 of 2 (#604) 
    Anything Goes
Hand Stamped Sentiments - Open, SWW1 of 2(#495)
     Inspiration Challenge - (see below) 
Retro Rubber - Open, Older Stamps - JFF, UE, OE5 W2 of 2  (#278)  
    Off to the Tropics - (see below)
Shopping Our Stash - Open, OE12, T3 - W2 of 2  (#580)
     Back to School
SU Only Challenges MU, JFF, SW, T3, E3W1 of 2 (#408)
     Color Challenge - (see below) 
 Holly and Ivy Christmas - Open, E3, OE15 - W2 of 2 (#210)
    Anything Christmas Goes + (DT Call)
Try It on Tuesday - Open, UOE, T5, RW - W1 of 2
   Inspired by a Song
Try a Sketch on Tuesday - Open, OE4, T5 W1 of 2 (#702) 
  Sketch Challenge - (see below) 

1st Tuesday
Art Nudge Challenge - Open, Inspiration Prompt, 12E (3E each prompt),
   UOE, RW - W1 of 4 - (#826A-D)  
   TBA    Inspiration Prompt - (see below) 

3rd Tuesday
Cardz 4 Guyz - Open, E3, T3, JFF Every 3rd Tuesday -  (#389)  
  Hot Air Balloons
            
Monthly
Christmas Kickstart - Open, E3, T3, MF, OE8, SW - AUG (#113) 
   A Friend is for Life and Not Just Christmas
Cookin' Up Creations - Open, Sign In, RW - AUG
   Must Join to See Forums and Challenge theme
Crafting Happiness - Paper Creations, Open, UE, UOE (#217) - AUG
  Anything Goes with Opt: Back to School
Stencil Fun Challenge - Monthly, MU stencil/s, 3E, OEU - AUG
   Anything Stenciling Goes w/Opt: CAS Design Style
Kraftin' Kimmie's Challenge - FB Group, MU, SW - AUG
    * Outdoor Activities and/or Create Layers/Dimension
    * Christmas Anything Goes
    * Anything But a Card
SUYP Cats - MUST include Cats, Open, RW - AUG -  (#126) 
   Anything CATS Goes
Unicorn Challenge Open, UOE, UE, DT T3/T5, CW, JFF - AUG (#124) 
   Layer it Up