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 - E IS FOR EMBOSSING WET OR DRY  (W2 of 2)
• CAS on Friday – 2W, E1, must be CAS - No. 311 SUMMER (W2 of 2)
• Color My Heart Color Dare - W, SIO - Use Closest Match to Colors on Color Board - No. 657 COLOR BOARD* (W1 of 2) No. 656 COLOR BOARD* (W2 of 2)
• Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No. 696 - ANYTHING GOES (W2 of 2)
• Creative Artiste Challenge - M, E8, C5 - JUNE No. 116 - ANYTHING MIXED MEDIA GOES - (Ends 06/29)
• Creative Creases - M 1st Friday, Must be a fun fold - JUNE No. 104 ANYTHING GOES WITH A FUN FOLD (07/03)
• Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 303 ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES (W2 of 2)
• Cut It Up 2W, 3E, - No. 332 (Must use at least one die cut) MASCULINE (W2 of 2)
• Daring Cardmakers - W, C5 – Sometimes may use One Word prompts for some challenges - ANNIVERSARY 
• Festive Friday - 2W, E3, C3 - No. 187 - WORLD CHOCOLATE DAY DAY* Incorporate 3 of the Items from Inspo List (W1 of 2)
• Jingle Belles - 2W Must be a Christmas Card, FESTIVE FRAMES  (W1 of 2)
Just Add Ink – W - No. 756 JUST ADD A BELLY BAND
Leigh SB Designs Inspirational Challenges (M, 1st Fri) MAY No. 41 - TAKING A JUNE BREAK - BACK IN JULY 4TH* (Ends 00/00)
My Time to Craft 2W 1st & 3rd Fri - No. 562 - OVAL SHAPE-BASED CARDS (W2 of 2)
• My Time To Craft Christmas 2W, E3, (Must Be Christmas) No. 115 VERTICAL SLIMLINE STYLE CHRISTMAS CARD (W1 of 2)
• Pattie's Creations - M, 1st Fri, 2E, SIO, includes an image freebie (MUST always use digital or stamped image) – JUNE No. 231 - ANYTHING GOES (Ends 07/02)
• Simply Clean and Simple - M, 1st Fri, 3E, Must be CAS card design (clean and simple) - JUNE CLEAN & SIMPLE WITH OPTIONAL PRETTY PINKS (Ends 06/28)
• Stay Crafty with A Blog Named Hero (M, Fri After 1st Mon, Use at least one Hero Arts designed product) JUNE - SATURDAY IN THE PARK  (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 

   

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) #406 - Leon Day (Christmas or Winter)  (W1 of 2)

• As You Like It Challenge 2W,E3  To Add Sentiment or Not and Why (W2 of 2)
• Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge (M, 1st Thu, no fully digital, must be Christmas & Coffee/Tea+ theme) - moved to FB
• Cardz 4 Galz 2W,3E #252 Easel Card (W2 of 2) 
• C.R.A.F.T. 2W, 2E  #757  Cute or Anything Goes (W1 of 2) 
• Craft Rocket Challenges M 1st Thurs #126 No Design Paper
• Creative Inspirations Challenge  M, 2E, 1st Thur #27  Anything Goes
• Creative Knockouts 2W,2E,C8  #549 Summer Fun (W1 of 2)  
• DL.ART Thankful Thursday  (M, 2nd Thur) - #373 Anything Goes or Cute Animals

• Ellibelle's Garden Party  M, 2nd Thurs, E5   #3  June - Anything in or around the garden
• Just Us Girls  W, E3   #780 - Moodboard*
• Krafty Chicks W  #773 - Clean and Simple
• Moving along with the Times M, 3E #179  June - Birthday
• Seize The Birthday 2W, 3E, C5  #307  - Fancy Fold (W2  of 2) 
• Tic Tac Toe Challenge 2W, 3E  #273 - Tic Tac Toe*  (W1 of 2)
• TIME OUT Challenges 2W #291  - Photo Inspiration* (W1 of 2)
• Word Power (M, 1st Thurs, E3)  June -  Anything Goes with Words as Focus

*Sketches Inspiration Pictures, Colours* 

            Just Us Girls

Tic Tac Toe Challenge 

 

TIME OUT Challenges

Wednesday Challenges

 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.

•  ABC Christmas Challenge, M, 2 Wed. - L is for lights and M is for Music
• Color Throwdown, semi monthly #835 - Photo Inspiration*  (W1 of 2)
• Crafty Gals Corner, M, 2 Wed, 3 E - Fill in the Blank for Dad
• Digi Choosday - W, 2 E - anything goes #6 (W3 of 4)  
• Double D - 2W, 1st and 3rd Wed, Beach/Photo Inspiration * (W1 of 2)
• Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday - M, 1st Wed, 3 E - anything goes (Open June and July)
• Fab n' Funky - 2W, #619 -  Anniversary or Graduation (W1 of 2)
• Freshly Made Sketches,W, E 3, Sketch/Clean Lines #691 - Sketch* 
• I Love Promarkers, 2W, 3 E,  Any Type of Marker Permitted. #584 -  Anything goes or Summer (W2 of 2)
• I Spy with My Little Eye, M, 3rd Week, E 5 #27 - At Least One Butterfly
• Little Red Wagon, W, #812 - Embossing
• Paper Craft Crew, W, challenges limited to 4, #626 - Color Challenge*  
• Paper Shelter, W #643, 3E - Fantasy
• Simon Says Stamp, W 5E - Circles
• Sisterhood of Crafters, M, 2 Wed 3E - Fun in the sun
• Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 - M, 1st W, 3 E - See Sketches Below*
• The Card Concept -  M, #218 - Summer Days* 
• The Male Room, M, must be for a male -- #199  - Fun Folds
• The Paper Funday, M, 6 E #77 - Anything Goes/Optional Twist Embossing Heat or Dry
• Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #704 - 705 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)

Sketches and Inspiration Photos

Color Throwdown 

Double D 

Freshly Made Sketches 

Paper Craft Crew

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 

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, #495 - TBA (week 1)
• Cardz 4 Guyz 2W, 3E - #374 - Seashells (week 2)
• CAS Colours & Sketches - 2W, C5, E3 - #562 - Sketch Challenge* (week 2)
• Crazy is our fame - STENCILS are our game! - M, 1st Tue, E3 must use stencils - June - Anything with Stencils + optional theme: Bouquets
• Everybody-Art-Challenge 2W - #581 - Maritime (week 2)
  
• Hand Stamped Sentiments 2W, 2E - #465 - Inspiration Challenge* (week 2)
• Passion For Markers Challenge W - must use markers - #793 - Animals
  
• Retro Rubber Challenge - 2W, C5 (must use rubber stamp over a year and say the approx age of the stamp) - #257 - Tic Tac Toe* (week 1)
• Shopping Our Stash 2W, C13 - #550 - A Stitch In Time (real or faux stitching)  (week 1)
• The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 2W, C15, E3 - #187 - Anything Christmas Goes  (week 1)
• Try It On Tuesday 2W, C5, 2nd & 4th weeks - In The Garden (week 2)
• Try a Sketch On Tuesday - 2W or 3W  -  #672 - Sketch* (week 2)
• Unicorn Challenge M, E3, No fully digital projects June - #110 Not Square

*SKETCHES, INSPIRATION PICTURES, COLOURS  

CAS Colours & Sketches

Hand Stamped Sentiments 

Retro Rubber Challenge

Try a Sketch On Tuesday

 

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) - Jun - Anything Goes + option: Recycle *

• Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge (W) - #634 - Sketch *
• Aud Sentiments Blog Challenge  (M, 5E, First Mon, must have sentiment + theme) - #326 - Fun Fold and/or Summer + a Sentiment
• Bitten by the Bug (2W, must use Cricut) - Taking an Indefinite Break
• Christmas with the Cuties (M, last Mon, 3E, must be cute Christmas) - #88 - Anything Cute and Christmas + Something: Cute and Chrismassy ***No challenges have been posted since December 2024*** 
• Conjurer of Dreams ATC Challenge (M, 1st Mon, 3E, ATC and Must Use at least one CoD product) - Anything Goes
  
• Cupcake Inspirations  (2W, 3E) - #620 - Theme - Fish (W1 of 2) * 
• Cutie Pie Challenge (M, 2nd Mon, must be cute) - #201 - Cute Christmas ***No challenges have been posted since December 2024***
• Double Trouble Challenge - (2W, 4E)  #193 - 3-2-1 Recipe - My Guy (W2 of 2) *
• Thing 1: 3 layers, 2 patterned papers, 1 kraft or color similar to kraft
  
• Thing 3: Include an element that represents how he enjoys spending his time (optional)

• Thing 2: Be inspired by the Try a Sketch on Tuesday Challenge (optional)
• Dream Valley Challenges (2W, 3E, C10) - #338 - Summer Colours (W1 of 2) 
  
• Get Creative Challenges (M, 1st Mon, 3E) - #140 - MAD Tea Party TBA
  
• House Mouse Challenge (2W, SIR, F) - #442 -  Anything Goes + option: Celebrate (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) - #241 - Theme - Sunny Days
• Inspiration Station (M, 1st Mon, 8E) - #74 - Inspiration Photo *  
• Make My Monday (2W, Top 3, 3E) - #254 - One or more butterflies (W1 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) - #2524 - Anything Goes
• Path of Positivity (M, 1st Mon, any positive/inspirational project or idea welcome) - #132 - Anything Goes + option: Embracing the Unexpected by sending an unexpected correspondence
  
• Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge (W, 5E) - Spritz and/or Splatter
  
• Stamps & Fun = Creativity (2W, JFF) - #477 - Slimline card (W2 of 2) TBA
• UnstampaBelles (M,1st Mon, 4E, NO STAMPS! (no rubber, digi, clipart, or line-art) - Taking an Indefinite Break  

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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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Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge

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Path of Positivity

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Simon Says Stamp

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Stamps & Fun = Creativity  

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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 -  #285 - Code Word: Water (W1 of 2) 
• Allsorts  2W,5E  - #825 - What Makes You Happy 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 Butterflies (W1 of 2) 
• Crafty Calendar M,3E  June - Add a Sentiment
• Di's Digis Designs 2W, 3E,SIO  Animals Acting Like Humans (W2 of 2) 
• Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog M, 1st Sat, E3  #6 Anything Goes Fantasy and/or Focus on Fairy
• Inkspirational 2W,C10  #343 -  Moodboard*  (W2 of 2)
• Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps M, SIR to win - June - Masculine and/or Choose Any Holiday
• Love Those Pretty Papers Challenge M, 1st Sat, 3E, MUST use patterned (designer) paper as the focus,  June - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper + optional theme: Weddings
• Penny Black Saturday Challenge M P1,SIR  June - Anything Goes with option: Stitching
• Polkadoodles 4W, C10 - #7 - Anything Goes (W3 of 4)
• Send a Smile for Kids M(1st Sat), 2E - June - Summer Fun Cards 4 Kids
• Sisterhood of the Snarky Stampers M, C10  #263 - P is for Pride
• Sketch Saturday 2W, 3E   #778 - Sketch* (W1 of 2)
• Sweet Stampin 2W, 2E, must include stamping  Rainbow Cards (W2 of 2) 
  
• The Outlawz Paper A'la mode M, 1st Sat, E3, June  - AG except Greeting Cards 

52 Christmas Card Throwdown

Inkspirational

 Sketch Saturday