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Friday, July 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
      Christmas in July (see prompt below)
Just Add Ink - Open, OE5 (top peach), T3, SW - (#711)

      Sketch (see prompt below)
TGIF - Open, JFF, SW, MU Challenge Graphic and # (#482)
      Inspiration 
(see prompt below)

Fortnightly (every 2 Weeks)
Alphabet Challenge - Open, T3 - W1 of 2
     I is for Inspired by Color (Mood Board) - See Below
As You See It - 2w, E3, OE3, PG, SW, T4 - W2 of 2 (#328)
     Fill in the Blank at the Beach (see prompt below)
CAS on Friday - Open, E1, OEU, W is next GDT, W2 of 2 (#288)
     Use Circles
Color Dare - Open, MU only board colors, post color board on blog, SW,
      T4 SW(Monthly) - (#611) W1 of 2 - (#610) W2 of 2
     Color Challenges (see prompts below)
Crafty Catz - Open, E3, T3, SW W1 of 2 (#678)
     Anything Goes 
     Optional:  Hot Colours
Creative Creases - Open, MU stamp/digi, 2W, RW, OEU, UE, WGD - W2 of 2 (#87)
     Anything Goes w/a Fun Fold
Creative Fingers - Open, E3, RW - W1 of 2 - (#283)
     Always Anything Paper Craft Goes 
Creative Friday - Open, JFF, E4 - W2 of 2(#364) 
     Ohne Designpapier / No Patterned Paper
Cut It Up - Open, MU Die Cut, MF, JFF, E3, T3, R - W1 of 2 - (#309)
     CAS
Festive Friday - Open, Must Fit the Holiday, Element Or Both, Must Display 
         Challenge Badge or Board In Post, E3, OE5, SW, JFF W2 of 2 (#FF0164)
     Festival: Summer Olympics
     Element: Insp. list - must use 3 (see below)

Jingle Belles - Open, Must Be Christmas, T3 - W2 of 2
     Dashing Through the Snow
My Time To Craft - Open, JFF, T3 W1 of 2 (#539)
     Summertime Fun
My Time To Craft Christmas - Open, E3, UOE, T3 -W2 of 2 (#91)
     Requires Woods

 Monthly 
Aloha Friday - MU paper & follow theme, JFF, OEU, UE Top pick invited to Guest - JULY (#12)
     - ON BREAK, returning in the fall
     TBD
Creative Artiste - Open, Mixed Media, CU Digis, MF, E3, EO5, JFF, SW, T3 JULY (#106) 
     Anything Mixed Media Goes
LeighSBDesigns - Open, CU, MF, PG, SW, T3, WGD - JULY (#31)
     Anything Goes + (optional) Christmas in July
Outlawz Festive Friday E3, UOE, RW - JULY
     Christmas
     Summer
     At the Beach
     Use Buttons
Pattie's Creations - CU prefrd & Xtra Entry, MU Digi/Stamped Image, E2, RW JULY - (#220)
     Always Anything Goes
Simply CAS  - Open, E3, UOE, T3, SW - JULY
     Anything Goes CAS
     Optional Theme:  Use a Heart
Simply Create Too - Open, UE, T3 - JULY - (#202)
     Christmas in July
Stay Crafty with a Blog Named Hero Open, CU, M, RW, T3 JULY
     Color My World
       


Inspiration Pictures & Sketches in alphabetical order

WEEKLY










FORTNIGHTLY (every other week)









Monthly





Thursday, July 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 - (728) 
        Christmas - this challenge runs till July 31st
Inspired By - Open, SW, Honourable Mention - (#299)
        Popsicles - see prompt below
Just Us Girls - Open, E3, SW, (#737)
        Stencil week - see below
Krafty Chicks  - Open, Opt. Twist on 5th Thursday, T5 - (#726-wk4)
         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 - (#852)
         Monochrome in the colour of your choice - See Below
 
Fortnightly/2 Weekly
Art Impressions - CU extra votes, E2, T2, SW - W2 of 2 - (#383)
        All A-buzz:  Use Insects - see below 
As You Like It  - Open, E3, T3, SW - W1 of 2 
        Favourite - Cats or Dogs? - and why
Cardz 4 Galz - Open, JFF, E3, T3, SW - W1 of 2 - (#230)
        Baby
Creative Knockouts - Open, E2, OE10, RW - W2 of  (#526)
        Christmas in July
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 (#288) 
       Anything Goes + (optional) Tic Tac Toe - see below
Tic Tac Toe  - Open, E3, SW, Winner is GD, T4 - W2 of 2 (#252) 
       Always Tic-Tac-Toe Board (see below) 
Time Out - Open, E5, OE5, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#268) 
        On Vacation Photo Inspiration - see below

Every 2-3-4 Weeks:
My Favorite Things COLORS - Open, CU, RW - (#240)
        closing with other MFT challenges - will re move listing in August
My Favorite Things CHRISTMAS - Open, CU, RW 
       Challenge closed with the other MFT challenges, will remove
       listing in August

Monthly
Craft Rocket - Open, 2 Winners, T3/5, No All Digital - July (#116) 
       Summertime
Creative Inspiration - Open, E2, RW, T3 - July - (#16)
      Always Anything Goes
Outlawz Twisted Thursday - Open, E5, RW, Top Picks - July -
      Always Anything Goes Twist: Recycle/Upcycle
       (Must use twist for sponsored prize)
Word Power - Open, RW, T3, E3 - July - runs till last Thurs of month (#7)
       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 - BY DATE 24th to end of JULY

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
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 

Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap  Open, MF, SW (for 5+ entries,T3 (for 15+ entries), 
                      MUST USE DESIGNER PAPER,
                      Starting August 25th but currently running a DT Call
                      Challenge will be: Always Anything Goes


25th - Quarterly
Art Piaskownica  MIXED MEDIA - M, Top3 (GDT offer), UE, OEU, MU Graphic
                     Challenge lasts one month but listed QUARTERLY: Mar/Jun/Sep/Dec 
                     - check blog for full details
                     NEXT CHALLENGE: SEP - see below


28th  - 2 Weeks Long

Hearts Quest Challenge -  Open, T3. - also appears on BY DATE 9-15 (#57) DT CALL ongoing
                      Make you own combo: Part A: Cherries and/or berries, basket, blanket/quilt, 
                      pie pan/cobbler pan
PLUS Part B: 1) Kraft colour, 2) Heart shaped plate/platter/placemat, 3) "loving this" or 
                     "lovin' this" and/or "Love" with the "O" replaced by a cherry or berry  
                       - see below

Farm Quest Challenge - Open, ST3, SW, E3 - also appears on BY DATE 9-15 (#55(DT Call)
                      Things found in a pond or creek


                                                           28th  - Approx 3 weeks long

Farm Quest Grocery Challenge - Open, ST3, SW, E3, Must display graphic - (#2
                      - challenge closes 13th of the following month
                      Theme is "even numbered aisles" - see below for contents of those aisles


SKETCHES & PICTURES in alphabetical order:











Wednesday, July 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 -  (#803)
   Colour Challenge  - (see below) 
Freshly Made Sketches - Open, Must Include Sketch, Use Keyword from Sketch
    OE3 (no other Sketch Challenges), T10, SW (#645)       
    Sketch Challenge - (see below) 
Little Red Wagon- Open, T3 - (#766)
   Two Steps Behind
My Favorite Things - challenge closed July 9th - remove in Aug
Paper Craft Crew - CU 3 Stampin' Up Products, use Keyword, OE3, E3, SW4 - (#580)  
   Sketch (see Below)
Paper Shelter- Open, MU for E3, Other is E1, RW (#606)   
  Anything Goes - On Summer Break This Challenge lasts for 4 weeks
Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday challenge - Open, E5, RW - posts late in day
   Beautiful Blooms

Fortnightly
CRAFTalnica E3, RW, T3 - W2 of 2 (#364)
    Sea Card
Double D Open, E3, T3, RW - W2 of 2 
   Basket full of Posies - see below
Fab'n' Funky- Open, T3, SW some weeks, JFFW2 of 2 (#600) 
   Summer Break - returning September 11th
I Love Promarkers E3, T3, RW - W2 of 2 (#563) 
    Summer Break back on the 7th August
Penny's Paper-Crafty Open, E3, T3, RW - W2 of 2 (#576)
    Always Anything Goes with paper
The Sisterhood of Crafters  - Open, E3, T3, SW (no prize) - W2 of 2 
    Balloons
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 2 - (#657-658) 
    Anything Goes + optional verse - see below
 
Monthly
Butterfly Challenge Open, Must Include a Butterfly, E3, T3, RW 
   On a Break will be back in the Autumn
Creative InspirationsOpen, T3, RW - July
    Anything Goes
Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday   Open, E3, T3 - June and July challenge
    Always Anything Goes
Paper FundayOpen, 2RW, T3, E6, M - July (#67)
    Always Anything Goes + Critter Crazy
Outlawz Sketch Open, MU Sketch, E3/E1 Site wide Prize, RW - July
    Sketch (see below)  
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - CU, Must Comment, July (#281 + #282)
    Sketch - see below
The Card Concept - MU Inspiration, E6 (1 per style), OE2, SW, comment on 
    previous entries - June (#208) - 
   On a Break will be back in September
 Inspiration Station Challenge - See Below - runs through 08 July 
The Male Room - Open, SW - July (#188)  
    Animals
Woodblock Wednesday MU Woodblock Stamps, UE, UOE, Occasional Prize, RW - July
    Christmas in July

Starts 2nd Wednesday of the month
ABC Christmas - MUST be Christmas or other Winter/Dec festival, T3, RW - July
   N is for NO STAMPING, O is for OFF THE EDGE
Crafty Gals Corner - Open, MF, E3, T3, RW - July - (#258) 
    Anything Goes + W/Twist
Christmas Craft Creations - Open, E2, T3, MU Graphic 
    Taking a Break, no Date for return, as of July

Starts 3rd Wednesday of the Month
I Spy With My Little Eye -  Open, MF, T2 (offered GDT slot), E5 - July - (#17)
   Summertime Vibes





 

Fortnightly




Double D

 

Monthly

Outlawz Sketch

Sweet Sketch Wednesday
Sketch #281
Sweet Sketch Wednesday
Sketch #281

Sweet Sketch Wednesday
Sketch #282


The Card Concept