Monday Challenges

 Hello, everyone! Andre M. here with your Monday challenge invitations. Just a few reminders:

1. The codes (abbreviations) next to the Challenge Names are detailed in the CHALLENGE CODES TAB at the top of our Paper Playful Blog.
   
   
2. Please keep in mind that this is a summary only. Details are on the specific challenge blogs.
   
   
3. Please read the rules/guidelines on each challenge blog to confirm you are meeting its criteria.
   

• A Cut Above - Die Cut Challenge Blog  (M, 1st Mon, 3E, Must Use at least one die cut using a machine, not a pre-fabricated) - Anything Goes
• A Place To Start (M, 1st Mon) - Anything Goes + option: Black and white *

• Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge (W) - #690 - Sketch *
• Aud Sentiments Blog Challenge  (M, 5E, 1st Mon, must have sentiment + theme) - #339 - Bookmarks and/or Hobbies + a Sentiment
  
• Conjurer of Dreams ATC Challenge (M, 1st Mon, 3E, ATC and Must Use at least one CoD product) - Anything Goes
  
• Cupcake Inspirations - (M, 2nd Mon, 3E) - #639 - Red, White & Blue
• Double Trouble Challenge - (2W, 4E)  #220 - 3-2-1 Recipe "Christmas in July" (W2 of 2) *
• Thing 1: 3 colors, 2 layers, 1 holiday image
  
• Thing 3: Use stars and/or stripes (optional) and if you used stars and/or stripes check out Jingle Belles "Stars & Stripes Forever"

• Thing 2: Be inspired by the Try a Sketch on Tuesday Challenge (optional) 
• Dream Valley Challenges (2W, 3E, C10) - #349 - 2 or more patterned papers (W2 of 2) TBA
  
• Get Creative Challenges (M, 1st Mon, 3E) - #140 - MAD Tea Party *No challenges have been posted since May 2025*
  
• House Mouse Challenge (2W, SIR, F) - #469 -  Anything Goes + option: Bright summer colors (W2 of 2)
• Inky Paws Challenge (M, 1st Mon, 4E, MUST use at least one Newton's Nook Designs stamped image (or free digital NND stamp) - #254 - Color - Pool Blue, Tangerine, Sunny Yellow, and White *
• Inspiration Station (M, 1st Mon, 8E) - #87 - Inspiration Photo *  
• Make My Monday (2W, Top 3, 3E) - #281 - Blend 2 or 3 coloors (W2 of 2) TBA
• Neglected Stuff Challenge  (M, 1st Mon, 3E, Must use old/neglected crafting stuff and identify what it is) - Anything Goes
  
• Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges (W, ATG except for Theme on 5th Monday of a month, 3E) - #2628 - Anything Goes
  
• Path of Positivity (M, 1st Mon, any positive/inspirational project or idea welcome) - #142 - Anything Goes + option: Crafting by the numbers: Bring on the bling - use 6 embellishments
  
• Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge (W, 5E) - Fun with paint
  
• Stamps & Fun = Creativity (2W, JFF) - #498 - Vacation (W2 of 2) Challenge will resume in August, 2026
  

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A Place to Start

 

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Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

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Cupcake Inspiration

 

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Double Trouble

 

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Inky Paws

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Path of Positivity

 

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Stamps & Fun = Creativity

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Sunday Challenges

 Hello, it's Andre M. here with your Sunday Challenges.

Please read the rules/guidelines on each challenge blog to confirm you are meeting its criteria. Keep in mind that this is a summary only. Details are on the specific challenge blogs.

The codes (abbreviations) next to the challenge names are detailed in the Challenge Codes Tab at the top of our Paper Playful Blog.

Here are your challenges!

• 613 Avenue Create (M, 1st Sunday, 8E) Any Craft Accepted (check for recognition each week, top DT choices, winners, and crafter's voting by on-line community) - Jul - Anything Goes + option: Any holiday
  
•  AAA Cards (2W, 3E, strictly CAS cards) - #318 - Follow my lead (W2 of 2) * see below
  
• CD Sunday Plus (2W, must use something from a CD, USB or Digital Image) - #187 - Anything Goes with something from a CD etc. (W2 of 2)
  
• Dragonfly Dreams (M, 1st Sunday) - Jul - Christmas in July with glitter or sparkle
  
• Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge (W, Christmas only) - #185 - A round card
  
• Lasting Memories Layout (W, Photo layouts only) - #807 - Moodboard * see below
  
• Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (2W, 1st & 3rd Sunday, E3) - #281 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
  
• My Besties Spanish Challenge (M, 1st Sunday) - Anything Goes
  
• Peace on Earth (W, 1st & 3rd Sunday, E3, must be Christmas) - #115 - Anything Christmas Goes + Inspiration Board (W2 of 2) * see below
• Stamping Sensations (M, 1st Sunday, 3E, must use stamp (no pre-colored digis) - Challenge has closed
  
• Sunday Postcard Art (W, must be 6"x4" postcard) - Fairies * see below
• Sunday Stamps (2W, C5) - #390 - Color - Garden Grandeur (W1 of 2) *see below
• The Paper Players (W, C4) - #794 - Color - Coral, Pink, Green, Yellow * see below
• We Love Stamping (M, stamping as focal point, 3E) - Jul - Summertime + option: Anything Goes
  
• We Love 2 Create (last Sunday) - #7 - Anything Creative/Mixed Media Goes

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Lasting Memories

 

 

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Peace on Earth

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Sunday Postcard Art

 

 

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 Sunday Stamps

 

 

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Saturday Challenges

     Alica here, with your Saturday Challenge invitations. 

If you're looking for explanations of the codes (in italics following the challenge name) please look under the CHALLENGE CODES tab at the top of the page. Please remember that the challenges listed are intended as a summary only.

Please respect the challenge blog, the design team and your fellow participants and confirm your project meets the challenge blog rules prior to posting your entry.

• 52 Christmas Card Throwdown W,C11, Cards Only, must be Christmas. Color Challenge*
• Addicted to CAS  2W must be CAS -  #312 - Code Word: Up (W1 of 2) 
• Allsorts  2W,5E  - #853 -  Stencils or Anything Goes (W2 of 2) 
• Can You Handle The Pressure? - 2W (2nd, 4th Sat), 3E, must use embossing folder -  Anything Embossing Goes with a twist of Stars and/or Stripes (W1 of 2)
• Crafty Calendar M,3E  July - Happy Birthday
• Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog M, 1st Sat, E3    #53 - Anything Fantasy Goes (runs till July 25)
• Inkspirational 2W,C10  #371  -  Summer Vibe Photo Inspiration* (W2 of 2)
• Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps M, SIR to win - July - TBA
• Love Those Pretty Papers Challenge M, 1st Sat, 3E, MUST use patterned (designer) paper as the focus,  July - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper + optional theme: Coastal
• Penny Black Saturday Challenge M P1,SIR  July - Anything Goes with option: On The Move
• Polkadoodles 4W, C10 - #7 - Anything Goes (W3 of 4) 
• Send a Smile for Kids M(1st Sat), 2E - July -  Christmas in July Cards 4Kids
• Sisterhood of the Snarky Stampers M, C10  #276 - X is for Xmas in July
• Sweet Stampin 2W, 2E, must include stamping  Christmas in July (W2 of 2)  

52 Christmas Card Throwdown

Inkspirational 

  

 

Friday Challenges

Hello, everyone! Suzanne  here, with your Friday Challenge invitations.

CODES TAB at the top of our Paper Playful Blog or Click Here 

1. Please keep in mind this is a summary only. Details are on the specific Challenge Blogs. 

2. Please read the Rules/Guidelines on each Challenge blog to confirm you are meeting their criteria.

Have fun creating!

• Alphabet Challenge - 2W, 1E -  F IS FOR  FESTIVITIES (WEDDING, BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY, ETC.  (W1 of 2)
• CAS on Friday – 2W, E1, must be CAS - No. 338   USE DIES AND ONLY WORD STAMPS  (W1 of 2) 
• Color My Heart Color Dare - W, SIO - Use Closest Match to Colors on Color Board - COLOR BOARDS* No. 712 (W1 of 2) and 711 (W2 of 2) 
• Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No. 717 - ANYTHING GOES  (W2 of  2)
• Creative Artiste Challenge - M, E8, C5 - JUL  No. 127  ANYTHING MIXED MEDIA GOES (Ends 08/02) 
• Creative Creases - M 1st Friday, Must be a fun fold - JUL  No. 117  ANYTHING GOES WITH A FUN FOLD (Ends 08/06)
• Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 326  ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES   (W2 of 4)  SUMMER SCHEDULE 4 WKS
• Cut It Up 2W, 3E, - (Must use at least one die cut) No. 360  CREATE YOUR OWN BACKGROUND (W1 of 2)
• Festive Friday - 2W, E3, C3 - No. 213 - WORLD EMOJI DAY* Incorporate 3 of the Items from Inspo List (W2 of 2)
• Jingle Belles - 2W - Must be a Christmas Card,  STARS AND STRIPES, FOREVER*  (W2 of 2)
• Just Add Ink – 2W, C5 - No. 789 SKETCH CHALLENGE* (W2 OF 2)
• Leigh SB Designs Inspirational Challenges (M, 1st Fri) JUL SUMMER BUZZ OR ANYTHING GOES   (Ends 07/31) 
• Pattie's Creations - M, 1st Fri, 2E, SIO, includes an image freebie (MUST always use digital or stamped image) – JUL  No. 243 - ANYTHING GOES (Ends 07/29 ) 
• Simply Clean and Simple - M, 1st Fri, 3E, Must be CAS card design (clean and simple) - JUL CAS Anything Goes with Optional Theme Birthday  (Ends 07/28)

*SKETCHES, INSPIRATION PICTURES, COLOURS

Color My Heart Color Dare 

CAS on Friday 

Festive Friday 

Jingle Belles 

Just Add Ink 

Leigh SB Designs 

 

Thursday Challenges

Hello crafty friends, it's Ellie here with your Thursday Challenges as tracked by Paper Playful! 

Please remember that the challenges listed are intended as a summary only. If you are looking for an explanation of the codes used, click on the CODES tab at the top of the page.

Please be sure to follow the rules as stated on each of the challenge blogs.

• Art Impressions Stamp Challenge 2W,2E, SIR (tab at top of page) Christmas in July (W2 of 2)

• As You Like It Challenge 2W,E3  Favorite Non- Card Project and Why (W2 of 2)
• Cardz 4 Galz 2W, 3E #280 For a Friend or Friendship (W1 of 2) 
• C.R.A.F.T. 2W, 2E  #784 Thank You or Anything Goes (W1 of 2) 
• Craft Rocket Challenges M 1st Thurs #138 Animals
• Creative Inspirations Challenge  M, 2E, 1st Thur #40 Anything Goes 
• Creative Knockouts 2W,2E,C8  #574- Christmas in July (W2 of 2)  
• DL.ART Thankful Thursday  (M, 2nd/4th Thur) - #395 Anything Goes/ Baby

• Ellibelle's Garden Party  M, 2nd Thurs, E5  #17  Anything in (or from) a Garden
• Just Us Girls  W, E3   #831 - Word Week: Play
• Krafty Chicks W  #828 - Christmas
• Seize The Birthday 2W, 2nd and 4th Thurs., 3E, C5  #328 Option: One or More Numbers (W1 of 2)
• Tic Tac Toe Challenge 2W, 3E  #296 - See Below (W2 of 2) *
• TIME OUT Challenges 2W, C5 #317 - Water (W2 of 2)
• Word Power (M, 1st Thurs, E3) July -  Anything Goes with Words as Focus

*Sketches Inspiration Pictures, Colours*

Just Us Girls

Seize The Birthday

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(2nd/4th Thursday)

Tic Tac Toe Challenge 

TIME OUT Challenges