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Saturday, March 28, 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 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!

Weekly

Christmas Card Throwdown - Open,
  April  Sketch Challenge: Slimline card - see below 

                                                                    Fortnightly

Addicted to CAS - Open, E2, OE10, T3, SW - W1 of 2 - (#305) 
  Family
Allsorts - Open, E3, T5, RW - W2 of 2 (#846)
    It's Springtime or Anything Goes 
Can You Handle the Pressure? - MU, E3, OUE, RW, SW, T3 - W12of 2 
    Anything Goes w/Opt: Kids 
Girlz and the Art of Letters - Open, No digital artwork, JFF, SW @ 15 entries,  
    T3 @ 15 entries, Invitation to be a Guest Designer  - W1 of 2 - (#24)  
    Letter "X" - Anything Goes with the Letter X
Inkspirational - Open, T3 - W2 of 2 - (#364)  
   CAS w/Opt. "E" is for - Easter, Eggs, Envelopes, Engaged or Anything       Goes with the  Letter E
Sweet Stampin' - Open, Must Stamp, E3, JFF, T3 (if enough entries) - W2 of 2
    Spring or Easter

             Monthly

 Crafty Calendar - Open, MF, E3, T3, SW - April
   Dies and/or Punches
Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge - MU fantasy elements, T5 - April
    Anything Fantasy Goes
Love Those Pretty Papers - MU Patterned Paper, E3, UOE, RW, T3 - April
    Always Anything Goes option of Spring Flowers
Penny Black Saturday - MU, RW - April
    Anything Goes + Pastel Colours
Polkadoodles - Open, E4,UOE, RW,T3, M - Week 2 of 4 (#4) - 
    Always Anything Goes
Send a Smile for Kids - Must be for children, MF, T3, Cards Only - April
   Flower cards for Mums
 Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers - Open, OE10, SW, T3 (#269) -April
    "H" is for Happy Birthday
 
                                    Starting the 2nd Saturday of the Month

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 - W4 of 4 (#3) 
   Anything Goes Card Making & Paper Craft Scrapbook challenge

Weekly

 52 Christmas Card Throwdown




Fortnightly

Addicted to CAS


Inspirational





Friday, March 27, 2026

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!

Weekly
TGIF - Open, JFF, SW, MU Challenge Graphic and # - (#570)
     Technique - One Sheet Wonder (see prompt below)

Fortnightly (every 2 Weeks)
Alphabet Challenge - Open, T3 - W2 of 2
     
X is for X-ray (black and white)
As You See It - 2w, E3, OE3, PG, SW, T4 - W1 of 2 (#369)
     Soft Spring Flowers
CAS on Friday - Open, E1, OEU, W is next GDT, W2 of 2 (#330)
     Spring
Color Dare - Open, MU only board colors, post color board on blog, SW,
      T4 SW(Monthly) - (#697) W1 of 2 - (#696) W2 of 2
    Weekly Color Challenge - See Prompts Below
Crafty Catz - Open, E3, T3, JFF - W1 of 2 (#710) 
    Anything Goes 
Creative Fingers - Open, E3, RW - W1 of 2 - (#319) 
    Always Anything Paper Craft Goes
Creative Friday - Open, JFF, E4 - W1 of 2 - (#408) 
    Geburtstag / Birthday
Cut It Up - Open, MU Die Cut, MF, JFF, E3, T3, R - W2 of 2 - (#352) 
    Forever Green
Festive Friday - Open, Must Display Challenge Badge, E3, OE5, SW, JFF W1 of 2 (#FF0206) 
    Festival: National Unicorn Day
    Element: Insp. list - must use min 3 elements from list (see below)

Girlz Creative: Splash it with Color - Open, JFF, MU Color, SW, T3 if 15 enter,
     Invitation to be a Guest Designer W1 of 2 (#18)
    blauw en/of roos / blue and/or pink (see mood board below)
Jingle Belles - Open, Must Be Christmas, T3 - W1 of 2
    Walking in Whimsical Wonderland
Just Add Ink - Open, OE5, T3 - W1 of 2 - (#782) 
    Choose Two or More (see below)

 Monthly 
All About Paper Craft  - E3, OE4, JFF, SW+T2  - MAR (#3) 
    All About Seasons
Creative Artiste - Open, Mixed Media, CU Digis, MF, E3, EO5, JFF, SW, T3 - MAR (#125) 
    Anything Mixed Media Goes
Creative Creases - Open, MU stamp/digi, 2W, RW, OEU, UE, WGD - MAR (#113)
    Anything Goes with a Fun Fold - runs through April 2nd
LeighSBDesigns - Open, CU, MF, PG, SW, T3, WGD - MAR (#50)
   Spring Dreams or Anything Goes
Pattie's Creations - CU prefrd & Xtra Entry, MU Digi/Stamped Image, E3, RW - MAR - (#240)
    Anything Goes
Simply CAS  - Open, E3, UOE, T3, SW - MAR
    Anything CAS goes + (optional) Baby Animals

       
Inspiration Pictures & Sketches in alphabetical order

WEEKLY


FORTNIGHTLY (every other week)

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

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
Cherry on Top challenges - RW, try one or try them all! Posts later in the day
         Sketch challenge + optional theme: Mix florals and 
         geometric shapes - see below 
Inspired By - Open, SW, Honourable Mention - (#381) 
        Bunnies and/or Sketch - see below
Just Us Girls - Open, E3, SW, - (#816 - Week 4) - see below
         Week 1: Die week  
         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 - (#813 - 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 - (#939)
         Create a card with a window and a "view" of spring - See Below
 
Fortnightly/2 Weekly
Art Impressions - CU extra votes, E2, T2, SW - W1 of 2 - (#424)
         Round and Round - see below 
As You Like It  - Open, E3, T3, SW - W1 of 2 
         Favourite embellishment, and why
Cardz 4 Galz - Open, JFF, E3, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#272)
         A splash of green
C.R.A.F.T. - Open, E2, T3, RW - W2 of 2 - (776) 
         Christmas - Children
Creative Knockouts - Open, E3, OE10, RW - 1st & 3rd Thu - W2 of 2 (#567)
         Spring is in the air
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 (#323) 
        Always Anything Goes with optional: Add a tag - see below 
Tic Tac Toe  - Open, E3, SW, Winner is GD, T4 - W1 of 2 (#289) 
        Always Tic-Tac-Toe Board (see below)  
Time Out - Open, E5, OE5, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#309) 
        In the clear - see below

Monthly
Craft Rocket - Open, 2 Winners, T3/5, No All Digital - MAR - (#134) 
        No Designer Paper - closes 28th
Creative Inspiration - Open, E2, RW, T3 - MAR - (#36)
       Always Anything Goes - closes 26th
Word Power - Open, RW, T3, E3 - MAR - 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 - closes 26th

2nd Thursday in the month
Ellibelle's Garden Party  3 selected entries will be
       featured the following month, E5, OEU - MAR - (#13)
       Anything in or from a Garden - closes April 6th


Picture Inspiration and Sketches in alphabetical order:


Weekly


Inspired by


Fortnightly



Wednesday, March 25, 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 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 - (#729)      
    Always a Sketch Challenge - (see below) 
Little Red Wagon - Open, UE, UOE, T3 - (#851)
My Favorite Things Challenge - MU, UE, UOE, RW (#4)
  Colour Challenge  - see below 
Paper Craft Crew - CU 3 Stampin' Up Product, use 
    Keyword, OE3,E3,SW4  
    Inspiration Challenge: Happy Easter - see below - (#666) 
Simon Says Stamp -  Open, E5, RW - 
   Anything Goes

Fortnightly
Craftalnica - E3, RW, T3 - W2 of 2 (#404)  
    Pink Colour
Double D - Open, E3, T3, RW - W2 of 2 
   Easter, Church, Cross  - see below 
Fab 'n Funky - Open, T3, SW some weeks, JFF- W2 of 2 (#633)
   4 Legged Friends
I Love Promarkers - Any Colouring Medium - E3, T3, RW - W2 of 2 (#603)
   For the Girls
Paper Shelter - Open, MU for E3, Other is E1, RW 
   CHALLENGE CLOSED
Word Art Wednesday - CU the week's Word Art File, No "Dark" Images,
    Nothing contrary to Bible Scripture, Must be Family Friendly, 
    E5, RW -W2 of 2 
    Anything Goes - (#744-#745)
      
Monthly
Creative Inspirations - Open, T3, RW - March
Digi Choosday Challenge - Open, E2, T3, RW, 2W -  (#3) - March
    Anything Goes - W4 of 4
Paper Funday - Open, 2RW, T3/5, E6, M - March (#85)
    Anything Goes with Opt: Fur or Feathers 
Sweet Sketch Wednesday  - CU, SW, Top 3/5, Must Comment -  
    Sketch Challenge + Retro Sketch- see below     (#322/323)
The Male Room - Open, SW  - March - (#208)  
    Blue and Brown     (DT Call)
Woodblock Wednesday - MU Woodblock Stamps, UE, UOE, Occasional
    Prize, RW  
    Always Anything Goes, using a Woodblock Stamp
     
 2nd Wednesday of the Month
ABC Christmas - MUST be Christmas or other Winter/Dec festival, T3, RW -
    March
    "E"  is for Elves, "F" is for Foliage, "G" is for Gems
Crafty Gals Corner - Open, MF, E3, T3, RW - March - (#275) 
    Anything Goes with Opt: Make It Green
The Card Concept - MU Inspiration, E6 (1 per style)is, OE2, SW, comment
    on previous entries - March - (#225 )
    Spring Flowers - see below
The Sisterhood of Crafters - Open, E3, T3, SW (no prize) - March/April
    Galaxy Challenge (Moon, Sun, Stars, Sky, etc.)

3rd Wednesday or the Month
I Spy With My Little Eye -  Open, MF, T2 (offered GDT slot), E5 - 
    March/ April ( 35 & 36)


Weekly


Freshly Made Sketches


My Favourite Things

Paper Craft Crew

The Card Concept