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We, the Paper Playful team of "volunteers", would like to remind everyone that these posts are brought to you in our precious "spare" time.
Many of us have full time jobs & families but willingly give up what little time we have left in our day to bring you updated lists of challenges.
We cannot guarantee to have them done by a specific time of day as life often gets in the way. The challenges we list for you also update at different times of the day.


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Monday, September 28, 2026

Monday Challenge

 

 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.
    • Thing 2: Be inspired by the Try a sketch on Tuesday Challenge (optional)
  • House Mouse Challenge (2W, SIR, F) - #475 -  Anything Goes + option: Pumpkins (W1 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) - #256 - Theme -  Falloween *
  • Inspiration Station (M, 1st Mon, 8E) - #89 - Inspiration Photo *  
  • Make My Monday (2W, Top 3, 3E) - #287 - Pink card with pink ribbon (W2 of 2)
  • 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) - #2639 - Anything Goes
  • Path of Positivity (M, 1st Mon, any positive/inspirational project or idea welcome) - #143 - Anything Goes + option: Crafting by the numbers: School and Numbers - Use the numbers 7, 8 and/or 9
  • Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge (W, 5E) - Make your own background TBA
  • Stamps & Fun = Creativity (2W, JFF) - #502 - Text (W2 of 2)

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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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Inspiration Station



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Path of Positivity
 

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Stamps & Fun = Creativity


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Sunday, September 27, 2026

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) - Sep - Anything Goes + option: Bright and breezy
  •  AAA Cards (2W, 3E, strictly CAS cards) - #324 - Follow my lead (W1 of 2) * see below
  • CD Sunday Plus (2W, must use something from a CD, USB or Digital Image) - #193 - Anything Goes with something from a CD etc. (W1 of 2)
  • Dragonfly Dreams (M, 1st Sunday) - Sep - Monochromatic
  • Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge (W, Christmas only) - #196 - A bunny on your card
  • Lasting Memories Layout (W, Photo layouts only) - #818 - Gimme a high five * see below
  • Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (2W, 1st & 3rd Sunday, E3) - #286 - 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) - #120 - Anything Christmas Goes + Inspiration Board (W2 of 2) * see below
  • Sunday Postcard Art (W, must be 6"x4" postcard) - Knitting/Crochet * see below
  • Sunday Stamps (2W, C5) - #395 - Sketch - Don't leaf me (W2 of 2) *see below
  • The Paper Players (W, C4) - #805 - Sketch -  * see below
  • We Love Stamping (M, stamping as focal point, 3E) - Sep - Trees and leaves + option: Anything Goes
  • We Love 2 Create (last Sunday) - #9 - Anything Creative/Mixed Media Goes

613 Avenue Create
 


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AAA Card

 
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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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The Paper Players
 

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Friday, September 25, 2026

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 -  K IS FOR JUST KITTENS  (W2 of 2)
  • CAS on Friday – 2W, E1, must be CAS - No. 343   AUTUMN/FALL  (W2 of 2) 
  • Color My Heart Color Dare - W, SIO - Use Closest Match to Colors on Color Board - COLOR BOARDS* No. 722 (W1 of 2) and 721 (W2 of 2) 
  • Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No. 720  - ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES   (W1 of 2)
  • Creative Artiste Challenge - M, E8, C5 - SEP  No. 130  ANYTHING MIXED MEDIA GOES (Ends 09/27) 
  • Creative Creases - M 1st Friday, Must be a fun fold - SEP  No. 119  ANYTHING GOES WITH A FUN FOLD (Ends 10/01)
  • Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 330  ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES   (W1 of 2) 
  • Cut It Up 2W, 3E, - (Must use at least one die cut) No. 365  BLACK AND ORANGE  (W2 of 2)
  • Festive Friday - 2W, E3, C3 - No. 219 - NATIONAL FARMERS DAY* Incorporate 3 of the Items from Inspo List (W1 of 2)
  • Jingle Belles - 2W - Must be a Christmas Card,  THE STOCKINGS WERE HUNG  (W1 of 2)
  • Just Add Ink – 2W, C5 - No. 795  STENCILS AND DIES * (W1 OF 2)
  • Leigh SB Designs Inspirational Challenges (M, 1st Fri) SEP  WE WILL BE BACK IN SEPTEMBER   (Ends 00/00) 
  • Pattie's Creations - M, 1st Fri, 2E, SIO, includes an image freebie (MUST always use digital or stamped image) – SEP  No. 246 - ANYTHING GOES (Ends 09/30 ) 
  • Simply Clean and Simple - M, 1st Fri, 3E, Must be CAS card design (clean and simple) - SEP CAS  ANYTHING GOES  with Jungle Animals   (Ends 09/28)


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Thursday, September 24, 2026

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.


*Sketches Inspiration Pictures, Colours*

Just Us Girls




Seize The Birthday

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Wednesday Challenges

 

Welcome to the Wednesday Challenges.  Remember, the codes (abbreviations) following the Challenge names are detailed in the Challenge Code Tab at the top of the Paper Playful blog. The listing below is a summary only. For specifics be sure and check the Challenge blogs. Also, please read the rules and guidelines on each Challenge blog to confirm you are meeting the criteria.  Most of all have fun and start creating.

Sketches and Inspiration Photos