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) - June - Anything Goes + option: For the Guys
• AAA Cards (2W, 3E, strictly CAS cards) - #268 - Sketch (W2 of 2) * see below 
• CD Sunday Plus (2W, must use something from a CD, USB or Digital Image) - #136 - Anything Goes with something from a CD etc. (W2 of 2) 
• Dragonfly Dreams (M, 1st Sunday) - June - Tag You're It or a Shaped Card 
• Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge (W, Christmas only) - #79 - Anything Goes
• Lasting Memories Layout (W, Photo layouts only) - #708 - Favorite Topic * see below 
• Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (2W, 1st & 3rd Sunday, E3) - #232 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2) 
• My Besties Spanish Challenge (M, 1st Sunday) - June - Anything Goes 
• Peace on Earth (2W, 1st & 3rd Sunday, E3, must be Christmas) - #66 - Anything Christmas Goes + Inspiration Board (W2 of 2) * see below 
• Stamping Sensations (M, 1st Sunday, 3E, must use stamp (no pre-colored digis) - June - Moodboard + option: Anything Goes * see below
• Sunday Postcard Art (W, must be 6"x4" postcard) - Spectacles/Goggles * see below
• Sunday Stamps (2W, C5) - #338 - Sketch - Feelin' Sketchy (21 of 2) * see below 
• The Paper Players (W, C4) - #696 - Tic=Tac=Toe * see below 
• We Love Stamping (M, stamping as focal point, 3E) - June - Fabulous Florals + option: Anything Goes
• We Love 2 Create (last Sunday) - #6 - Anything Creative/Mixed Media Goes 

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613 Avenue Create

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AAA Cards

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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 an Image - runs till July 5
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 2E  - #13 -Anything Goes (W1 of 2) 
• Addicted to CAS  2W must be CAS -  #261 - Code Word: Critter (W2 of 2) 
• Allsorts  W,3E  - #786 -  Way to Grow (plants, gardens, children) or Anything Goes
• Can You Handle The Pressure? - 2W (2nd, 4th Sat), 3E, must use embossing folder -  Anything Embossing Goes with a twist of Sports (W2 of 2) 
• Crafty Calendar M,3E  June - For a Child
• Crafting Happiness Challenges  W, You can enter current or past project   #181 -  Little Boys or Little Bugs
• Di's Digis Designs 2W, 3E,SIO  Show Sand and/or Sun and/or Water (W2 of 2) 
• Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog (Formerly: The Fairy and The Unicorn Challenge Blog)   (M, 1st Sat, E3)  #6 Anything Goes Fantasy and/or Focus on Fairy
• Inkspirational 2W,C10  #319 -  Use Stencils (optional: Use Paste)  (W1 of 2)
• Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps M, SIR to win - #681 June - Masculine and/or Outdoor Activities
• Penny Black Saturday Challenge M P1,SIR  June - Anything Goes with option: Happy Birthday
• Polkadoodles W, C10 - #26 - Anything Goes
• Send a Smile for Kids M(1st Sat), 2E - June -   Cards 4 Teens / Tweens
• Sisterhood of the Snarky Stampers M, C10  #251 - D is for Diecut
• Sketch Saturday 2W, 3E   #754 - Pick a Sketch from the archive  (W1 of 2)
• Sweet Stampin 2W, 2E, must include stamping  Fabulous Flowers  (W2 of 2)
• The Outlawz Paper A'la mode M, 1st Sat, E3, June  - AG except Greeting Cards + optional theme: You Can Quote Me

Sketch Saturday

Thursday Challenges

  Hi all,  it's Alica here with your Thursday Challenges as tracked by Paper Playful! 

Please remember that the challenges are 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,SIO (tab at top of page) #381 - Stars and Stripes Forever (W2 of 2)

• As You Like It Challenge 2W,E3  Favorite 2 Color Combo and Why (W1 of 2)
• Cardz 4 Galz 2W,3E #228 Inspired By a Book (W1 of 2) 
• C.R.A.F.T. W, 2E  #725  Anything Goes
• Craft Rocket Challenges M 1st Thurs #115 No Patterned Paper
• Creative Inspirations Challenge  M, 2E, 1st Thur #15 Anything Goes
• Creative Knockouts 2W,2E,C8  #524  Fun Fold (W2 of 2) 
• DL.Art Thankful Thursday  2W, 2nd and 4th Thur, 1 project/day  Anything Goes - merged with June linkup  
• Just Us Girls  W, E3   #732 - Anything Goes with Stencils
• Krafty Chicks W  #722 - All Ocassions
• Moving along with the Times M, 3E #167 June - Early Christmas
• Seize The Birthday 2W, 3E, C5  #286  Anyting Goes  + option: Add a Star (W1 of 2) 
• Through the Purple Haze M 1st Thurs, E3, C10 June - Anything Goes
• Tic Tac Toe Challenge 2W, 3E  #250 - Tic Tac Toe*  (W2 of 2)
• TIME OUT Challenges 2W #266 - Photo Inspiration* (W2 of 2)
• Word Power (M, 1st Thurs, E3)  #6 June -  Anything Goes with Words as Focus

*Sketches Inspiration Pictures, Colours* 

Tic Tac Toe Challenge

TIME OUT Challenges 

 

Friday Challenges

Suzanne here with your Friday Challenges. 

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 or Click Here
2.  Please keep in mind 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 their criteria. 

Have fun creating!

• Alphabet Challenge - 2W, 1E -  G IS FOR GENTLEMENT (MASCULINE)  (W1 of 2)  
• Aloha Friday Challenge - M, 1st Fri, Must be Paper (Digital Ok)  -  JUN  No. 11  MASCULINE   (Ends 07/02) 
• CAS on Friday – 2W, E1, must be CAS - No. 286 NATURE  (W2 of 2) 
• Color My Heart Color Dare - W, SIO - Use Closes Match to Colors on Color Board  - No. 607 TIC-TAC-TOE* (W1 of  2), No. 606 FOUR SQUARE* (W2 of 2) 
• Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No. 675 - ANYTHING GOES WITH OPTIONAL Embellishments  (W1 of  2)
• Crazy for Cats Challenges M, 1st Fri, E5 - Effective Jan 2024 will be taking an indefinite break
• Creative Artiste Challenge - M, E8, C5 - JUN No. 105 -  ANYTHING MIXED MEDIA GOES -  (Ends 06/30) 
• Creative Creases - 2W,  must be a fun fold - No. 85   ANYTHING GOES WITH A FUN FOLD  (W2 OF 2) 
• Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 281  ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES  (W1 of 2)  
• Cut It Up  2W, 3E,  - No. 306 (Must use at least one die cut)  CRITTERS REAL OR FANTASY  (W1 of 2) 
• Daring Cardmakers  - W, C5 – May sometimes use One Word prompts for some challenges -  HAPPY AND BRIGHT*
• Festive Friday - 2W, E3, C3 - No. 162  -  FOURTH OF JULY* Incorporate 3 of the Items from Inspo List  (W2 of 2) 

• Jingle Belles - 2W, Must be a Christmas theme -  HOLIDAY SHAPE-UP CONTINUES* anything other than a square or rectangle will do. (W2 of 2) 
• Just Add Ink – W - No. 707  SKETCH*
• Leigh SB Designs Inspirational Challenges  (M, 1st Fri)   JUN No. 30 - ANYTHING GOES WITH Optional Summer Romance* (Ends 06/28)
• Most Magical Time of the Year   M, 1st Fri. Halloween and/or Christmas theme - Effective Jan 2024 - Indefinite Break until further notice. 
• My Time to Craft  2W 1st & 3rd Fri - No. 537 - SUMMER FLORALS (W1 of 2)  
• My Time To Craft Christmas 2W, E3, No. 89  (Must Be Christmas) Theme is MUSIC FOR CHRISTMAS OR WINTER HOLIDAY   (W2 of 2) 
• Pattie's Creations - M, 1st Fri, 2E, SIO, includes an image freebie (MUST always use digital or stamped image) –  JUN  No. 219   ANYTHING GOES  (Ends 07/03)
• Paper Dragonfly Creative Challenges M, 1st Fri, E5 - Effective Jan 2024 will be taking an indefinite break
• Simply Clean and Simple - M, 1st Fri, 3E, Must be CAS card design (clean and simple) - JUN  TROPICAL  (Ends 06/28) 
• Stay Crafty with A Blog Named Hero  (M, Fri After 1st Mon, Use at least one Hero Arts designed product)  JUN  -  SMOOTH* Want to see Ink Blending  (Ends 06/30) 

Color My Heart Color Dare 

Daring Cardmakers 

Festive Friday

Jingle Belles 

Just Add Ink 

Leigh SB Designs Inspirational Challenges 

Stay Crafty with A Blog Named Hero 

  

Wednesday Challenges

 Welcome, this is Elizabeth with your Wednesday Challenge invitations.

Have fun and start creating!

The codes (abbreviations) next to the Challenge Names are detailed in the Challenge Codes Tab at the top of the Paper Playful Blog. Please consider this a summary only. Details are on the specific blogs. Please read the Rules/Guidelines on each Challenge blog to confirm you are meeting their criteria. Here are your challenges!

• ABC Christmas M, 2nd Wed. - L is for Lanterns/M is for Music
• Christmas Craft Creations M, 2nd W, 3E - Going on a Break
• Color Throwdown W, #799 - Photo Inspiration*
• Crafty Gals Corner M, 2nd Wed, 3E, #256 - Anything Goes with Twist of Fancy Folds
• Double D Challenges 2W,1st/3rd Wed, E3 - Reach for the Stars/Moodboard (W2 of 2) 
• Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday M, Wed, E3 - Anything Goes (June and July)
• Fab n Funky 2W, Challenge #598 - Anniversary
• Freshly Made Sketches W, C3, sketch/clean lines,#642 Sketch*
• I love Promarkers  2W, 3E (Can use any brand marker), #562 -        Anything Goes/Pink, Blue and Yellow Colors (Week 1 of 2)
• I Spy With My Little Eye M, 3rd Wed, E5, #15  Blooming Lovely 
• Little Red Wagon W, #762 - Layer it Up
  
• Paper Craft Crew W, #576, 4C, - Color Challenge - Pick 2*
• Paper Shelter W, #602, 3E - Let's Get Physical 
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Anything Goes
• Sisterhood of Crafters 2nd/4th Wed, 3E In the Garden (W1 of 2)
• Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 M,1st W, - Sketches* 
• The Card Concept M, #208- Welcome Summer/Moodboard * 
• The Crafty Addicts  M, 1st Wed, 3E, #11 - No challenge this month
• The Male Room M, Must be for a Male - Ribbon or Twine
• The Paper Funday M, 4E, Anything Goes/Optional Fancy Folds
• Word Art Wednesdays 2W, 10E, scriptural word art freebie - #653 - 654 Anything Goes (W2 of 2) 

SKETCHES, INSPIRATION PICTURES  

Color Throwdown

 

Double D

Freshly Made Sketches

Paper Craft Crew

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

The Card Concept