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Saturday, May 2, 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,
   May Sketch Challenge: Sentiment - see below 

                                                                    Fortnightly

Addicted to CAS - Open, E2, OE10, T3, SW - W1 of 2 - (#306) 
   Birthday
Allsorts - Open, E3, T5, RW - W2 of 2 (#847)
    In the Garden or Anything Goes 
Can You Handle the Pressure? - MU, E3, OUE, RW, SW, T3 - W2 of 2 
    Anything Goes w/Opt: Flowers
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 (#26)  
    Letter "Y" - Anything Goes with the Letter Y  
Inkspirational - Open, T3 - W2 of 2 - (#366)  
   Rain  Challenge - see below
Sweet Stampin' - Open, Must Stamp, E3, JFF, T3 (if enough entries) - W2 of 2
   Favourite Colour

             Monthly

 Crafty Calendar - Open, MF, E3, T3, SW - May
    All White
Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge - MU fantasy elements, T5 - May
    Anything Fantasy Goes
Love Those Pretty Papers - MU Patterned Paper, E3, UOE, RW, T3 - May
    Always Anything Goes option of Fancy Fold
Penny Black Saturday MU, RW - May
    Anything Goes or Your Favourite Penny Black Stamp
Polkadoodles - Open, E4,UOE, RW,T3, M - Week 2 of 4 (#5) 
    Always Anything Goes
Send a Smile for Kids - Must be for children, MF, T3, Cards Only - May 
   Plains, Trains or Automobiles
 Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers - Open, OE10, SW, T3 (#294) - May
   G is for Gnome
 
                                    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 - W3 of 4 (#4) 
   Anything Goes Card Making & Paper Craft Scrapbook challenge

Weekly

 52 Christmas Card Throwdown


Fortnightly

Addicted to CAS

Challenges For Days - BY DATE 2nd - 8th of MAY

Kathy here, with the updated list of challenges that start between the 2nd of the month and the 8th.   Each week a by date list is published, if you want to check back to an earlier one just use the labels!

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

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 leaving the info in a message below or send us an email at

CFDinfo12@gmail.com


2nd - Monthly


Colorful Options - Open, T4, RW 
                 Color Challenge + Options -  (see prompt below) 
Farm Quest Home Challenges  - Open, E5, JFF - (#9)
                Always Anything home related Goes
First Cup Challenges - Must be tea/coffee/other drink related make, JFF, Top Picks 
                 (top 3 for 15, Top 5 for 16 or more entries) - (#14)
                 Always Anything Drink Related Goes
Hearts Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags - Open, E5, NO RECTANGLES, JFF - (#5)
                 Always Anything Goes Shaped Card or Tag
One More Page - M, Scrapbook pages ONLY, JFF, T3/5 (based on entries), 5E
                 Always Anything Goes
Paper Rocks Scissors - Must use paper and/or scissors on project, E5, JFF, 
                 top picks dependent on # of entries  - (#16)
                 Always Anything Goes
Two Old Bats - Must be Halloween, T3, RW (w prize if 50+ entries)
                 Anything Halloween - see Optional Mood Board Below 

3rd - Monthly

Hearts Quest Celebration of Love - Open, E5, OEU, JFF - (#4)
                 MUST be Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries and/or Sympathies
                 with Optional:  Spring season
Not2Shabby - Open, CU - Double entries if Not2Shabby Shop Brands used, RW
                APRIL Mood Board - see prompt below 
                 JFF with occasional prize,   MU 1 or more of the 3 elements, 
                Always Anything Goes with the three B's + (optional) Mood Board Below


5th - (Monthly)

Daisy Chain Challenges - MF Theme, Open, UE, UOE, RW, T3, M - (#106)
                No designer paper
De Egel (The Hedgehog) - M, 3E, SW, NO CHRISTMAS 
                Monthly challenges on the 5th and 20th
                BINGO (choose 2 adjacent boxes) -  (#223) runs till May 4th 
Girlz Make Guyz Card - Masculine cards ONLY, JFF, SW, T3 & invitation to be Guest Designer,
                 UE (#38)
                 Food and/or Drinks
HQLQCB - M, Open, 5E, OEU, MUST use attributable (& listed) quotes 
                Anything Quotes Goes
Let's Craft And Create - Open, MF and Comment, E3, SW - (#230)
                Theme: Anything Goes
                Optional: Beautiful Butterflies


7th - (Monthly)

Challenge YOUrself  - Paper Layout Only, MU a Pic of YOU, T3, RW - (#148)
                 Colour palette - see prompt below
FarmQuest Country Christmas Open, MU Farm/Country, E5, JFF - (#31)
                 Always Anything Outdoor Goes Country Christmas 
FarmQuest General Store - Open, MU Farm/Country, E5, Top Picks, RW, ends following 5th (#39) 
                 Always Anything Farm and Country Goes (see blog for complete details) 
Pinkfresh Studio - MU, Must Comment, E3, RW, T3 - posts between 2nd to 8th
                Ombre Obsession - see blog for prompt details
The Card Chain Challenge - Open, Must MAIL Card, MU at least 1 below - 
               *Sign up before 6th of month for current month's swap. Must must mail 
                card before end of the month -  see below                
              
8th (1 week long)

Sketches in Thyme - MU Layout, E1, T3, RW, Must Join FB Group - (#704)
                 Always a Sketch - SEE FACEBOOK Group for sketch


                                                                     8th - (Monthly)

Blogscrapandme - JFF, CU - (#139) - challenges close at end of each month
                 Capture the atmosphere of a special day, a unique occasion - see below

                  

                                                                        
SKETCHES & PICTURES in alphabetical order





THEME OPTIONS: FLORAL/POSTAL/FRIENDSHIP
PRODUCT/TECHNIQUE: TWINE or THREAD/SPINNER CARD
Card should arrive by May 31st






OPTION 1: Black and white
OPTION 2: Black, white + Pop of colour
OPTION 3: Rainbow


De Egel (The Hedgehog)









Friday, May 1, 2026

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 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 # (#575)
     Color (see prompt below)

Fortnightly (every 2 Weeks)
Alphabet Challenge - Open, T3 - W1 of 2
     
A is for Air
As You See It - 2w, E3, OE3, PG, SW, T4 - W2 of 2 (#371)
     Recipe for Framed Floral Success - see below
CAS on Friday - Open, E1, OEU, W is next GDT, W1 of 2 (#333)
     Animals
Color Dare - Open, MU only board colors, post color board on blog, SW,
      T4 SW(Monthly) - (#701) W2 of 2 - (#702) W1 of 2
     Weekly Color Challenge - See Prompts Below
Crafty Catz - Open, E3, T3, JFF W2 of 2 (#712) 
    Anything Goes
Creative Fingers - Open, E3, RW - W2 of 2 - (#321) 
    Always Anything Paper Craft Goes
Creative Friday - Open, JFF, E4 - W2 of 2 - (#410) 
    innen (dekoriere die Innenseite deiner Karte) / inside (decorate the inside of your card)
Cut It Up - Open, MU Die Cut, MF, JFF, E3, T3, R - W1 of 2 - (#355) 
    Something with Wings (don't forget to use a die)
Festive Friday - Open, Must Display Challenge Badge, E3, OE5, SW, JFF W2 of 2 (#FF0208) 
    Festival: Mother Ocean 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 W2 of 2 (#20)
    geel en/or roos / yellow and/or pink (see mood board below)
Jingle Belles - Open, Must Be Christmas, T3 - W1 of 2
    Peace on Earth
Just Add Ink - Open, OE5, T3 - W2 of 2 - (#784) 
    Sketch (see below)

 Monthly 
All About Paper Craft - E3, OE4, JFF, SW+T2 MAY (#5) 
    TBD
Creative Artiste - Open, Mixed Media, CU Digis, MF, E3, EO5, JFF, SW, T3 MAY (#126) 
    Anything Mixed Media Goes
Creative Creases Open, MU stamp/digi, 2W, RW, OEU, UE, WGD - MAY (#115)
    Anything Goes with a Fun Fold - runs through June 4th
LeighSBDesigns - Open, CU, MF, PG, SW, T3, WGD - MAY (#52)
   A MerMay Half-o-Ween or Anything Goes
Pattie's Creations - CU prefrd & Xtra Entry, MU Digi/Stamped Image, E3, RW MAY - (#242)
    Anything Goes
Simply CAS  - Open, E3, UOE, T3, SW - MAY
    Anything CAS goes + (optional) Things that Fly

       
Inspiration Pictures & Sketches in alphabetical order

WEEKLY



FORTNIGHTLY (every other week)

No Image this time


No Image



Challenges for Days - By Date 1st MAY 2026: List 2 (Challenges Offering Digital Prizes)

The challenges on this list run by Date, not Day. Just a reminder that we are separating challenges by those who offer Digital Art prizes from their many generous sponsors and those who offer something else or no prize at all. 

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

Would you like to join our team?   We are a very friendly group who would love to have some one join us to help look after our list.   Interested?  Just send an email to address above, thank you


Thank you to those who are finding us and adding challenges to our lists.
Have fun Crafting.
Thank you so much for joining us!
Challenges for Days Team


Monthly

A Perfect Time to Craft - Open, CU, UE, OEU, T3, DT Fav - (#05-2026)
   Anything Goes
All Dressed Up  - MU, Must join, Hand Color, E3, RW
    Private FB Group - please check to view current challenge + DT Call
Card Making Challenge GroupMust Join FB Group, MU Themes. 
    NOTE: There are several separate challenges each month
    Private FB Group - please check to view current challenges
Cards by Kendra Monthly Color Palette Challenge - MU, 1E, UOE, RW, Enter via 
    KCC PRIVATE FB Group (#384)
Carlin's Card Paradise Open, E3, MF, MU Image, RW. - (#94)
   Use Animals that start with letters "C,A, R, L, I or N"
Cheerful Sketches - Open, E3, SW
    Sketch Challenge - (see sketch on challenge blog) 
Conjuror of Dreams - Open, CU, RW + Spotlight, T3/5 entry dependent, 
    E3, MF, OEU:  Anything Goes w/Opt. Twist: Pool Party
Crafts Galore Encore - Open, E3, T3, RW(#147)
    Anything Goes
Do-Al(l) Creatives - Open, E3, T3, SW(#113)
    Anything Goes w/Optional: Flowers as a Focal
Gecko Galz Facebook Challenge - Must Join FB Group, MU, SW x 4, NOTE: There 
    will be four separate challenges each month and freebies are provided  
    Private FB Group - please check to view current challenge
Kerst Christmas - Must Join FB Group, E4, RW, Must be Christmas - 
    Anything Christmas Goes w/Opt: Use a Charm
Mirtillamente Challenge - Open, ATG, UE, UOE, RW, SW, WGD(#55)
   Anything Goes
 Morgan's ArtWorld - Open, CU for extra entry, Digi/Image, E3, RW(#05-2026)  
   Anything Goes 
Outlawz Christmas Challenge - MU, E3, UOE, T3, GD Invite, M
    Anything Christmas Goes
Outlawz ABAC - MU ABAC, E3, UOE, T3, M, Occasional Prizes
    Anything But a Card Goes 
Outlawz Twisted Challenge - MU Theme, E3, UOE, Top Picks, M
    Greetings Theme - see prompt on blog
Stampers Delights Must Join FB Group, Progressive Challenge, MU 
    image provided, 1E - 
    Enter via Facebook Group
The 12 Months of Christmas - Open, Must be Christmas or theme, RW(#134) 
    Anything Christmas Goes w/Opt: TBA
The Crafting Challenge - Open, MF, E3, UOE, RW, GDT Invite 
   Mother's Day
Quarterly

Cards by Kendra Cards only, MU (pdf), E3, UOE, RW3 - (#22)
    Enter via Social Media (FB Group, Twitter, Instagram, Google Form, etc) 
     using #kendraschallenge  (KCC #22)
    Anything Goes using pdf file (see below) One Sheet Wonder Times 6
    Current Challenge ends: 30th of June 2026