#tgifc579 Theme Challenge

Welcome back to TGIF Challenges! We’re so happy you’re joining us for another week of creativity and inspiration. This week’s Theme Challenge is all about celebrating the special guys in our lives! Whether you’re creating for a dad, grandpa, husband, son, friend, or another everyday hero, this challenge is the perfect opportunity to make something heartfelt and meaningful. Pull inspiration from the idea of honoring someone special through your papercrafting. Cards, gifts, memory keeping, and more are all welcome—we can’t wait to see what you create! 

We'd also like to extend a big, warm welcome to our newest Design Team Member - Su Mohr! If you've been around for even a little while, Su's name is surely one that you will recognize. In addition to being on of our most winningest challenge participants, she's also served on the Stampin' Up! Design Team! She's a true talent with a warm smile and we are so happy to have her here with us on the regular!!!

Congrats to the winner of last week's Inspiration Challenge -

Loni Spendlove

Let's take a look at what our Design Team created to inspire you this week - 

Su Mohr

Jeanna Bohanon

Deadline for entries will be at 12 pm PST on Thursday 6/4/26

• 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- #TGIFC579
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday, 6/5/26
• 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 :-)

#tgifc578 Inspiration Challenge

 Welcome back to TGIF Challenges, where every week brings a fresh spark of creativity! This week’s Inspiration Challenge is full of sweet possibilities, featuring an image bursting with delicious cupcakes, soft watercolor textures, and playful pops of color. Take inspiration from any aspect of the photo—maybe it’s the yummy dessert theme, the pinks and greens, the watercolor feel, or even the fun layout of the images themselves. Whether you create a card, scrapbook page, or maybe a gift or home decor project, we’d love to see where your imagination takes you! Be sure to link up below, then share your creations on social media, tag us so we can celebrate your work, and invite your crafty friends to join the fun too!

We want to take a quick moment to congratulate our winner from last week's sketch challenge - 

CONGRATULATIONS

Jenn Frost

Wait until you see what our Design Team came up with for you!

Tami Hewlett

Bree Renwick

Melissa Seplowitz

Deadline for entries will be at 12 pm PST on Thursday 5/28/26

• 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- #TGIFC578
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday, 5/29/26
• 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 :-)

#tgifc577 Theme Challenge

Hello, TGIF friends! 🌸 

A brand new challenge is here, and this week we’re focusing on a theme that’s always meaningful—Thank You cards. There’s something special about taking the time to create a handmade note of gratitude, and we’d love to see how you express it through your papercrafting. Whether your style is soft and elegant, bright and cheerful, or clean and simple, this is the perfect opportunity to create a card that will make someone feel truly appreciated. Pull out your favorite supplies and design a thank-you card that reflects your creative style. We can’t wait to see all the beautiful ways you share gratitude through your projects! Be sure to enter your creation using the link at the end of the post for a chance to be one of our weekly challenge winners. 

While we are on the theme of Thank-Yous, we hope you all know how extremely grateful we are for your continued support of TGIF Challenges. We are one of the longest-running Papercrafting Inspiration Challenge Blogs and y'all play a HUGE role in that!!!

So a special thank you and congratulations to our Challenge Winner from last week's sketch challenge - 

Jennifer Frost

Our Design Team created some lovely Thank You cards this week - take a look!

Dani Dziama

Bree Renwick

Elizabeth Price

Wendy Weixler

Tammy Wilson

Ashley Van Camp  |  Design With Ink

Deadline for entries will be at 12 pm PST on Thursday 5/21/26

• 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- #TGIFC577
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday 5/22/26
• 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 :-)

#tgifc576 Sketch Challenge

 It’s Friday, which means it’s time for a brand new TGIF Challenge! 

 This week we’re sharing a sketch challenge, and this simple, versatile layout is ready for you to make it your own. Sketches are a great jumping-off point for creativity—use the shapes and placement as a guide, then build your project from there. While sketches are perfect for cards, they can also inspire a scrapbook layout, tag, or even a fun treat package, so feel free to think outside the box! Flip it, rotate it, add layers, or keep it clean and simple—the possibilities are endless. We can’t wait to see how this sketch sparks your creativity. Share your project using the link at the end of the post for a chance to be chosen as one of our weekly challenge winners.

Fun right? This should be a great one.

Speaking of great - your Color Challenge projects last week!!! WOW

Congratulations to our weekly winner - 

Cynthia Stevenson

The Design Team loves sketches, take a look at how this sketch inspired them!

Charlet Mallett

Tami Hewlett

Bree Renwick

Jeanna Bohanon

Deadline for entries will be at 12 pm PST on Thursday 5/14/26

• 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- #TGIFC576
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday, 5/15/26
• 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 :-)

#tgifc575 Color Challenge

 Hello and happy Friday, TGIF friends! 

It’s a new month, and that means it's time for a fan favorite, so this week we’re diving into a color challenge! This week's challenge features the beautiful trio of Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, and Melon Mambo. This fun combination blends breezy coastal vibes with warm neutrals and a bold pop of pink—perfect for creating something bright, cheerful, and full of personality! Whether you lean into the tropical feel, highlight the soft natural tones, or let that vibrant Melon Mambo steal the show, we can’t wait to see how these colors inspire your next project. We hope you have fun creating with this playful palette. Share your project using the link at the end of the post for a chance to be selected as one of our weekly challenge winners.

Thank you all for playing along with last week's Inspiration Challenge!

Congrats to our winner - 

Christy Stanford

Now let's take a look at what our Design Team created for you!

Dani Dziama

Wendy Weixler

Ashley Van Camp  |  Design With Ink

Deadline for entries will be at 12 pm PST on Thursday 5/7/26

• 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- #TGIFC575
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday 5/8/26
• 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 :-)

#tgifc574 Inspiration Challenge

Hello, crafty friends, and welcome to a new TGIF Challenges week!  This time we’re bringing you a beautiful Inspiration Challenge, and this cozy scene is full of ideas just waiting to spark your creativity. Take a close look at the photo and see what speaks to you—maybe it’s the warm wood tones, the pops of green from the plants, the bright flowers, the stacked books, or even the layered shelf layout. You can pull inspiration from the colors, the textures, the arrangement, or any little detail that catches your eye. dig in the craft room stash and create something inspired by this charming vignette. We can’t wait to see which elements inspire you most! Be sure to share your project using the link at the end of the post for a chance to be selected as one of our weekly challenge winners. 

Thank you so much for all of your amazing, and inspiring entries last week!

Congratulations to our challenge winner - 

Su Mohr

Want to see how our Design Team was inspired? Take a look!

Tami Hewlett

Bree Renwick

Melissa Seplowitz

Wendy Weixler

Deadline for entries will be at 12 pm PST on Thursday 4/30/26

• 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- #TGIFC574
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday /1/26
• 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 :-)

#tgifc573 Product Challenge

Happy Friday and welcome back to TGIF Challenges! 

This week we’re featuring a Product Challenge, and the star of the show is Washi Tape. This fun and versatile crafting staple is perfect for adding quick pops of color, playful patterns, and easy layers to your projects. Try using it to create a background, build a border, add texture, or highlight a sentiment—there are so many creative possibilities! Use Washi Tape to create a project that shows off your style. We’re excited to see the clever ways you incorporate this favorite supply into your papercrafting. Remember to share your project using the link at the end of the post for a chance to be one of our weekly challenge winners. We also LOVE when you share our challenges and post on your Social Media! Make sure you tag us, so we can show our gratitude for you continuing to support and share our weekly challenges!

 Thank you for playing along with last week's Sketch Challenge. We loved seeing all the ways you made that sketch your own and proved just how inspiring a sketch can be!

Congratulations to our Challenge Winner:

Jennie M

Our Design Team had some fun with their Washi Tape - take a look!

Elizabeth Price

Ashley Van Camp  |  Design With Ink

Deadline for entries will be at 12 pm PST on Thursday 4/23/26

• 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- #TGIFC573
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday 4/24/26
• 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 :-)

#tgifc572 Sketch Challenge

Happy Friday, crafty friends! 

 It’s time for another fun challenge here at TGIF Challenges, and this week we’re bringing you a sketch challenge to spark your creativity. Sketches are such a great starting point—they give you a layout to build from while still leaving plenty of room to make it your own! Use the inspiration sketch as your guide and pull out your favorite products to bring the design to life. Maybe you’ll layer a beautiful Designer Series Paper in those tilted squares or add stamped images, maybe you won't use "squares" at all!!—there are so many ways to interpret this layout. We can’t wait to see how you make this sketch your own! Be sure to enter your project using the link at the end of the post for a chance to be our weekly challenge winner. 

Have FUN!!!!!

Thank you all so much for all of the amazing Color Challenge projects you added last week! WOWZA!

Congrats to our Challenge Winner:

Now, let's take a look at what our Design Team did with this fun sketch.

Tami Hewlett

Bree Renwick

Melissa Seplowitz

Deadline for entries will be at 2 pm PST on Thursday 4/16/26

• 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- #TGIFC572
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday 4/17/26
• 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 :-)

 

#tgifc571 Color Challenge

 Happy Friday, TGIF crafty friends! 🎉

 It’s time for a fresh challenge here at TGIF Challenges, and this week we’re bringing you a bright and cheerful color challenge featuring Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger, and Lemon Lime Twist. This playful Color Combo feels like a burst of sunshine and sweet summer treats—juicy pink, zesty orange, and a splash of citrusy green that’s sure to spark your creativity!

 Pull out your favorite stamps, inks, cardstock, Designer Series Papers, and embellishments and let these colors inspire your next project. Whether you’re making a card, scrapbook page, or another fun paper creation, we can’t wait to see how you bring this vibrant trio to life. Be sure to enter your project using the link at the end of the post for a chance to be our weekly challenge winner. Tag us @TGIFChallenges so we can feature your work!

Thank you all so much for playing along with last week's One Sheet Wonder challenge. It was great to see so many inspiring layouts using this fun technique!

Congrats to our Challenge Winner:

Kris Kilkenny

Now, let's take a look at what our Design Team created using this fun Color Combo!

Charlet Mallett

Bree Renwick

Deadline for entries will be at 12 pm PST on Thursday 4/9/26

• 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- #TGIFC571
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday 4/10/26
• 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 :-)

#tgifc570 Technique Challenge

 Hello and Happy Friday Y'all!!!

Welcome back to TGIF Challenges! This week we have a fun and creative One Sheet Wonder Challenge for you. The idea is simple and oh-so-satisfying—start with one sheet of Designer Series Paper and cut it into several pieces to create multiple cards from that single sheet. It’s a fantastic way to stretch your supplies and let those beautiful patterns shine! You’re welcome to be inspired by the cutting template shown in the inspiration graphic, or search for another One Sheet Wonder layout that inspires you. Mix in coordinating cardstock, stamps, embellishments, and sentiments to make each card uniquely yours. We can’t wait to see how you turn one sheet into a whole set of beautiful creations! Enter down below, and don't forget - Tag us @TGIFChallenges on Social Media!

Speaking of beautiful creations, y'all wowed us again as usual.

 Congratulations to our challenge winner:

Cynthia Stevenson

Our Design Team sure had fun with this one! Take a look!

Tami Hewlett

Bree Renwick

Wendy Weixler

Dani Dziama

Deadline for entries will be at 12 pm PST on Thursday 4/2/26

• 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- #TGIFC570
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday 4/3/26
• 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 :-)