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. Sketch*
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 2E  - #13 -Anything Goes (W2 of 2) 
• Addicted to CAS  2W must be CAS -  #262 - Code Word: Summer (W1 of 2) 
• Allsorts  W,3E  - #788 -  Romantic Occasions 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  July - Add a Sentiment
• Crafting Happiness Challenges  W, You can enter current or past project   #182 -  Birthdays
• Di's Digis Designs 2W, 3E,SIO  Hand Colored Image (W1 of 2) 
• Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog (Formerly: The Fairy and The Unicorn Challenge Blog)   (M, 1st Sat, E3)  #7 Anything Goes Fantasy and/or Focus on Mermaids
• Inkspirational 2W,C10  #319 -  Use Stencils (optional: Use Paste)  (W1 of 2)
• Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps M, SIR to win - #682 July - Ocean/Beach and/or Wild Card (your fave KKS stamp and stencil combo)
• Penny Black Saturday Challenge M P1,SIR  July - Anything Goes with option: Food
• Polkadoodles W, C10 - #27 - Anything Goes
• Send a Smile for Kids M(1st Sat), 2E - July -   Christmas in July Cards 4 Kids
• Sisterhood of the Snarky Stampers M, C10  #252 - L is for Lindsey (create a project inspired by her)
• Sketch Saturday 2W, 3E   #754 - Pick a Sketch from the archive  (W2 of 2)
• Sweet Stampin 2W, 2E, must include stamping  Things with Wings  (W1 of 2)
• The Outlawz Paper A'la mode M, 1st Sat, E3, July  - AG except Greeting Cards + optional theme: Travel

52 Christmas Card Throwdown

Sketch Saturday

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)  (W2 of 2)  
• Aloha Friday Challenge - M, 1st Fri, Must be Paper (Digital Ok)  -  JUL  No. 12  TBA   (Ends    ) 
• CAS on Friday – 2W, E1, must be CAS - No. 287 WATERCOLORING   (W1 of 2) 
• Color My Heart Color Dare - W, SIO - Use Closes Match to Colors on Color Board  - No. 607 TIC-TAC-TOE* (W2 of  2), No. 608 FANCY FIVE* (W1 of 2) 
• Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No. 675 - ANYTHING GOES WITH OPTIONAL Embellishments  (W2 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 - JUL No. 106 -  ANYTHING MIXED MEDIA GOES -  (Ends 07/28) 
• Creative Creases - 2W,  must be a fun fold - No. 86   ANYTHING GOES WITH A FUN FOLD  (W1 OF 2) 
• Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 281  ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES  (W2 of 2)  
• Cut It Up  2W, 3E,  - No. 306 (Must use at least one die cut)  CRITTERS REAL OR FANTASY  (W2 of 2) 
• Daring Cardmakers  - W, C5 – May sometimes use One Word prompts for some challenges -  ELEMENTAL INSPIRATION*
• Festive Friday - 2W, E3, C3 - No. 163  -  TEDDY BEAR PICNIC* Incorporate 3 of the Items from Inspo List  (W1 of 2) 

• Jingle Belles - 2W, Must be a Christmas theme -  MY SWEET EMBOSS-ABLE YOU  (W1 of 2) 
• Just Add Ink – W - No. 709  COLOUR CHALLENGE*
• Leigh SB Designs Inspirational Challenges  (M, 1st Fri)   JUL No. 31 - ANYTHING GOES or CHRISTMAS* (Ends 07/26)
• 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 (W2 of 2)  
• My Time To Craft Christmas 2W, E3, No. 90  (Must Be Christmas) Theme is FAMILY AND/OR CHILDREN CHRISTMAS CARDS  (W1 of 2) 
• Pattie's Creations - M, 1st Fri, 2E, SIO, includes an image freebie (MUST always use digital or stamped image) –  JUL  No. 220   ANYTHING GOES  (Ends 07/31)
• 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) - JUL  USE A HEART  (Ends 07/28) 
• Stay Crafty with A Blog Named Hero  (M, Fri After 1st Mon, Use at least one Hero Arts designed product)  JUL  -  COLOR MY WORLD  (Ends 08/04) 

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 

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) #382 - Magical Creatures (W1 of 2)

• As You Like It Challenge 2W,E3  Favorite 2 Color Combo and Why (W2 of 2)
• Cardz 4 Galz 2W,3E #228 Inspired By a Book (W2 of 2) 
• C.R.A.F.T. W, 2E  #726  Graduation / Anything Goes
• Craft Rocket Challenges M 1st Thurs #116 Summertime
• Creative Inspirations Challenge  M, 2E, 1st Thur #16 Anything Goes
• Creative Knockouts 2W,2E,C8  #525  Summer Fun (W1 of 2) 
• DL.Art Thankful Thursday  2W, 2nd and 4th Thur, 1 project/day  Anything Goes - merged with July linkup  
• Just Us Girls  W, E3   #734 - Color Challenge*
• Krafty Chicks W  #723 - Use Stamps
• Moving along with the Times M, 3E #168 July - Clean and Simple
• Seize The Birthday 2W, 3E, C5  #286  Anyting Goes  + option: Add a Star (W2 of 2) 
• Through the Purple Haze M 1st Thurs, E3, C10 July - TBA
• Tic Tac Toe Challenge 2W, 3E  #251 - Tic Tac Toe*  (W1 of 2)
• TIME OUT Challenges 2W #267 - Seeing Stars (W1 of 2)
• Word Power (M, 1st Thurs, E3)  #7 July -  Anything Goes with Words as Focus

*Sketches Inspiration Pictures, Colours* 

Just Us Girls

Tic Tac Toe Challenge

  

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, #800 - 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 - Nautical/Moodboard (W1 of 2) 
• Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday M, Wed, E3 - Anything Goes (June and July)
• Fab n Funky 2W, Challenge #599 - Seaside
• Freshly Made Sketches W, C3, sketch/clean lines,#643 Sketch*
• I love Promarkers  2W, 3E (Can use any brand marker), #562 -        Anything Goes/Pink, Blue and Yellow Colors (Week 2 of 2)
• I Spy With My Little Eye M, 3rd Wed, E5, #15  Blooming Lovely 
• Little Red Wagon W, #763 - Light it Up with Night Sky
  
• Paper Craft Crew W, #577, 4C, - Case a DT creation
• Paper Shelter W, #603, 3E - 3 Times Anything  
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Stars and/or Stripes
• Sisterhood of Crafters 2nd/4th Wed, 3E In the Garden (W2 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 - Animal
• The Paper Funday M, 4E, Anything Goes/Optional Critter Crazy
• Word Art Wednesdays 2W, 10E, scriptural word art freebie - #655 - 656 Anything Goes (W1 of 2) 

SKETCHES, INSPIRATION PICTURES  

Color Throwdown

 

Double D

Freshly Made Sketches

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

The Card Concept

Tuesday Challenges

Hello, everyone! Alica here, with your Tuesday 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.

• Addicted to Stamps and More 2W, #471 - Make Your Mark (use markers, ink, pencils,..)  (week 2)
• Cardz 4 Guyz 2W, 3E - #350 - Anything Masculine Goes  (week 2)
• CAS Colours & Sketches - 2W, C5, E3 - #540 - Color Challenge* (week 1)
• Crazy is our fame - STENCILS are our game! - M, 1st Tue, E3 must use stencils - July - Anything with Stencils + optional theme: shades of Blue
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #26 - Anything Goes
• Everybody-Art-Challenge 2W - #561 - We Love Stamping (week 1)
• Hand Stamped Sentiments 2W, 2E - #441 - Photo Inspiration Challenge* (week 2)
• Paper Minutes W, - #853 - More Than 1 Fold
• Passion For Markers Challenge W - must use markers - #746 - Use a Die
• Retro Rubber Challenge - 2W, C10 (must use rubber stamp over a year and say the approx age of the stamp) - #234 - Christmas in July (week 1)
• Shopping Our Stash 2W, C13 - #525 - NBUS (Never Before Used Stuff) (week 1)
• The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 2W, C15, E3 - #165 - Anything Christmas Goes  + DT Call - runs till July 23
• Try It On Tuesday 2W, C5, 2nd & 4th weeks -  Here Comes Summer (week 2)
• Try a Sketch On Tuesday - 2W or 3W  -  #650 - Sketch* (week 1)
• Tuesday Morning Sketches - W - #763 - Sketch*
• Unicorn Challenge M, E3, No fully digital projects July - #100 - Not Square

*SKETCHES, INSPIRATION PICTURES, COLOURS  

CAS Colours & Sketches

Hand Stamped Sentiments

Retro Rubber Challenge

Try a Sketch On Tuesday

Tuesday Morning Sketches