#tgifc533 Sketch Challenge

 Hey there, crafty friends! 👋

Welcome back to another fun-filled week at TGIF Challenges—we’re so happy to have you here! We love seeing how each of you brings our challenges to life with your unique style and creativity. It’s always a treat to scroll through your beautiful projects!

This week, we’re bringing you a brand new Sketch Challenge, and it’s a good one! The layout features some playful diagonal layers tucked into the lower left corner, with a perfect little accent in the upper right to balance things out. It’s just the kind of sketch that leaves lots of room for your own spin—clean and simple or layered and textured, it’s totally up to you!

Thanks again for being part of our TGIF community. We can’t wait to see what you create with this fun design—now go grab your favorite supplies and get crafting! ✂️📐💕

Happy stamping!

The TGIF Team 🎉

You all rocked last week's color challenge as usual! We want to thank each of you for your participation and give a big shout-out to our WINNER - 

Yvon Doenson

Now, let's take a peek at how our Design Team played with the sketch!

Bree Renwick

Elizabeth Price

Wendy Weixler

Deadline for entries will be at 2 pm PST on Thursday 7/17/25

• Uploaded projects need to be directly linked to your blog, Facebook, or other online gallery.
• Please post the TGIF Challenge graphic on your blog and link back to our site
• Your project MUST be new and inspired by our challenge parameters
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this week's hashtag- #TGIFC533
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday 7/18/25
• Questions should be left in the comment section
• Challengers can even post your cards on our FB page too!!  "Like us" while you're there :-)

#tgifc532 Color Challenge

 Welcome back, creative friends! ✨

It’s time for another week of fun here at TGIF Challenges, and we’re so glad you’ve stopped by to play along with us! Each week, we’re amazed by your talent and the unique ways you interpret our challenges—and we can’t wait to see what you do with this one.

This time around, it’s a Color Challenge—and we’ve got a bold and beautiful trio to get your creativity flowing: Coastal Cabana, Berry Burst, and Pumpkin Pie. Whether you go soft and subtle or bright and bold, these colors are bursting with possibility. Let them lead the way on your cards, scrapbook pages, or any papercrafting project you dream up!

Thank you for continuing to join us week after week—it means the world to our little TGIF community. Now let’s get those inks flowing and bring these colors to life! 🎨🧡💗💦

Happy crafting!

The TGIF Team

Last week's challenge was for sure a fun one, and we enjoyed all of your entries!

Congrats to or WINNER - 

Loni Spendlove 

Our Design Team had a blast with this challenge - check it out!

Bree Renwick

Tami Hewlett

Wendy Weixler

Deadline for entries will be at 2 pm PST on Thursday 7/10/25

• Uploaded projects need to be directly linked to your blog, Facebook, or other online gallery.
• Please post the TGIF Challenge graphic on your blog and link back to our site
• Your project MUST be new and inspired by our challenge parameters
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this week's hashtag- #TGIFC532
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday 7/11/25
• Questions should be left in the comment section
• Challengers can even post your cards on our FB page too!!  "Like us" while you're there :-)

#tgifc531 Theme Challenge

Welcome back, crafty friends! 🌸

We’re so happy to have you join us again here at TGIF Challenges—your weekly dose of creativity and inspiration. Whether you're a longtime participant or brand new to our little corner of the papercrafting world, we’re thrilled to have you crafting along with us!

This week, we’re bringing you a Theme Challenge that’s sure to spark your imagination. Our theme inspiration "Garden Gates" features a charming garden gate surrounded by blooming flowers—a scene that invites daydreams of secret gardens, soft breezes, and quiet moments in nature. Whether it’s the colors, the florals, the gate itself, or the peaceful garden vibes that speak to you, we can’t wait to see how this beautiful image inspires your creations.

Thank you for continuing to make TGIF Challenges part of your creative journey. Now go grab those stamps, papers, and embellishments—and show us what this week’s theme brings to life on your crafting table! 💐

We loved seeing all of your projects from last week's challenge! Thank you all so much for participating!

Our winner for #tgifc530 is .............

Crafts and Quests

Here's how our design team worked with this beautiful inspiration!

Wendy Weixler

Ashley Van Camp  |  Design With Ink

Deadline for entries will be at 2 pm PST on Thursday 7/1/25

• Uploaded projects need to be directly linked to your blog, Facebook, or other online gallery.
• Please post the TGIF Challenge graphic on your blog and link back to our site
• Your project MUST be new and inspired by our challenge parameters
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this week's hashtag- #TGIFC531
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday 7/1/25
• Questions should be left in the comment section
• Challengers can even post your cards on our FB page too!!  "Like us" while you're there :-)

#tgifc530 Inspiration Challenge

 Welcome back to TGIF Challenges! 

We're so grateful you continue to join us each week and let us be a part of your creative journey. This week, we’re diving into something truly magical with an Inspiration Challenge that’s sure to make a splash! Our photo features a breathtaking underwater scene—complete with graceful sea turtles, playful dolphins, and a stunning palette of rich jewel tones. Let the colors, the ocean life, the movement, or even the overall mood of the image spark your imagination. However the photo speaks to you, we can’t wait to see the creative treasures you bring to the surface!

Let's all take a moment to celebrate ALL of the fantastic projects that were submitted last week and throw out a big CONGRATULATIONS to our CHALLENGE WINNER- 

Joanne James

How did our Design Team do with this challenge? Take a look!

Tami Hewlett

Bree Renwick

Melissa Seplowitz

Wendy Weixler

Deadline for entries will be at 2 pm PST on Thursday 6/26/25

• Uploaded projects need to be directly linked to your blog, Facebook, or other online gallery.
• Please post the TGIF Challenge graphic on your blog and link back to our site
• Your project MUST be new and inspired by our challenge parameters
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this week's hashtag- #TGIFC530
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday 6/27/25
• Questions should be left in the comment section
• Challengers can even post your cards on our FB page too!!  "Like us" while you're there :-)

#tgifc529 Sketch Challenge

 Welcome back, TGIF friends! 

We're so glad to have you join us for another inspiring week of creativity and fun. This week’s sketch challenge is all about versatility with a clean, simple design that opens the door to endless possibilities. The sketch features a large, off-center circle—perfect for showcasing your favorite stamped image, layered die cuts, or even a photo element. A simple strip runs beneath, ideal for anchoring your design with a sentiment, ribbon, washi tape, or any decorative touch your imagination dreams up. We can’t wait to see how you make this sketch your own!

We really do think that we have the best challenge players and are so grateful you choose to create along with us!

Congrats to last week's challenge winner - 

Amy Tsuruta

Now, take a look at the fun projects that our Design Team created for you!

Tammy Wilson

Charlet Mallett

Elizabeth Price

Ashley Van Camp  |  Design With Ink

Dani Dziama

Wendy Weixler

Deadline for entries will be at 2 pm PST on Thursday 6/19/25

• Uploaded projects need to be directly linked to your blog, Facebook, or other online gallery.
• Please post the TGIF Challenge graphic on your blog and link back to our site
• Your project MUST be new and inspired by our challenge parameters
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this week's hashtag- #TGIFC529
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday 6/20/25
• Questions should be left in the comment section
• Challengers can even post your cards on our FB page too!!  "Like us" while you're there :-)

#tgifc528 Color Challenge

 Happy June, crafty friends! 

Welcome to another fabulous Friday here at TGIF—thank you so much for joining us week after week for a fresh dose of inspiration! We love seeing your creations and are always blown away by the creativity you bring to each challenge. Now, let's dive into this month’s first challenge: a bold and vibrant color combo that’s sure to get your creative juices flowing! This week, we’re working with Lemon Lime Twist, Melon Mambo, and Basic Black. It’s a punchy mix of citrusy brightness and bold contrast—perfect for making a statement in your projects. Whether you're crafting a birthday card, a thank you note, or something totally unique, we can’t wait to see how you tackle this lively color trio. So, grab those inks and papers and let’s get started—happy crafting!

Your projects last week were absolutely AWESOME! Thank you so much for sharing them with us!

Congratulations to our WINNER - 

Joanne James

Did our Design Team crush this week's challenge? We think so - what do you think?

Tami Hewlett

Bree Renwick

Melissa Seplowitz

Melissa Stout

Dani Dziama

Deadline for entries will be at 2 pm PST on Thursday 6/12/25

• Uploaded projects need to be directly linked to your blog, Facebook, or other online gallery.
• Please post the TGIF Challenge graphic on your blog and link back to our site
• Your project MUST be new and inspired by our challenge parameters
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this week's hashtag- #TGIFC528
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday 6/13/25
• Questions should be left in the comment section
• Challengers can even post your cards on our FB page too!!  "Like us" while you're there :-)

#tgifc527 Product Challenge

 Happy Friday, crafty friends! 

It’s that time again to get creative and dive into this week’s challenge here at TGIF. We’re thrilled to feature a brand-new suite of Stampin' Up! products called Celebratory Sips—and trust us, it’s as fun as it sounds! This collection features a vivid watercolor set of patterned papers with cheerful cocktails, vibrant flowers, and all the celebration vibes you could need. Plus, there's a coordinating line art stamp set and coordinating dies to add that perfect finishing touch. For this challenge, we want to see you bring these lively elements to life in your projects—whether you're creating a birthday card, an invitation, or anything that screams celebration! So grab your paper and stamps, and let’s toast to another week of crafty fun! Remember, even if you don't have these products, we want to see you play along - so choose some elements to recreate in your projects if you need to - just CREATE with us!

We so loved looking at all of your gorgeous projects last week! Thank you all so much for playing along! As always, you make it hard to choose a winner.

so.....CONGRATS to - 

Kaylee den Breejen

How did our Design Team play with this challenge? Take a look

Ashley Van Camp  |  Design With Ink

Tami Hewlett

Tami Hewlett

Deadline for entries will be at 2 pm PST on Thursday 6/5/25

• Uploaded projects need to be directly linked to your blog, Facebook, or other online gallery.
• Please post the TGIF Challenge graphic on your blog and link back to our site
• Your project MUST be new and inspired by our challenge parameters
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this week's hashtag- #TGIFC527
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday 6/6/25
• Questions should be left in the comment section
• Challengers can even post your cards on our FB page too!!  "Like us" while you're there :-)