#tgifc590 Sketch Challenge

 Hello, Hello!!!! Happy Friday, TGIF Friends, it's time for another creative week at TGIF Challenges, and we're excited to share a brand new Sketch Challenge with you! This clean, modern layout features overlapping hexagons paired with a simple banner—an ideal combination for showcasing a favorite stamped image, layered die-cuts, pretty Designer Series Paper, or even a bold sentiment. Don't feel tied to the exact shapes, either! Swap the hexagons for circles, florals, or any shape that fits your style while still capturing the spirit of the sketch. That's the fun of sketch challenges—they provide just enough direction while leaving plenty of room for your own creativity! Whether you're creating a card, scrapbook layout, tag, or another paper crafting project, we hope this sketch inspires your next masterpiece. 

Thank you all so much for all of your awesome Color Challenge projects last week. We loved them, such great inspiration!

Congratulations to our Challenge Winner from last week - 

Cynthia Stevenson

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

Tami Hewlett

Su Mohr

Bree Renwick

Deadline for entries will be at 12 pm PST on Thursday 8/20/26

• 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- #TGIFC590
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday, 8/21/26
• 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 :-)

#tgifc589 Color Challenge

 Hello,  hello! Happy Friday, Happy August, and welcome back to TGIF Challenges! 

We're kicking things off with one of our favorites—a Color Challenge! This month's Color Combo combines the bright beauty of Berry Burst, the sunny sweetness of Lemon Lolly, and the always versatile neutral of Crumb Cake. Together, these colors create a combination that's both cheerful and fun, perfect for so many occasions. Whether you let one color steal the spotlight or find the perfect balance between all three, we hope this trio inspires you to create something uniquely yours. So gather your favorite stamps, papers, and embellishments, and let your creativity take the lead! When you're ready to share your project, post it on your blog or social media, then tag @TGIFChallenges and add #tgifc589 so we can celebrate your beautiful creations and inspire fellow paper crafters to join the fun. Once you do that, make sure you come back here to link up, and you just might be next week's winner!

We want to extend a huge congratulations to last week's winner - 

Cynthia Stevenson

Thank you all for sharing your great projects with us!

Now to see what the Design Team created for you this week!!!

Su Mohr

Dani Dziama

Wendy Weixler

Deadline for entries will be at 12 pm PST on Thursday 8/13/26

• 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- #TGIFC589
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday, 8/14/26
• 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 :-)

#tgifc588 Bonus Inspiration Challenge

 Hello, hello!!! 

Welcome back to TGIF Challenges for another week of creative inspiration! This week's Inspiration Challenge is filled with possibilities, and we can't wait to see what catches your eye. Maybe you're inspired to create a coordinated set of cards, explore a monochromatic design, play with bold stripes, or let crisp white and bold color accents take center stage. Perhaps a beautifully layered die-cut becomes your focal point, or maybe the image sparks an idea that's completely your own! That's the beauty of an inspiration challenge—there's no single right answer. Let the photo guide your creativity, then add your own unique style and imagination. Whether you're creating cards, scrapbook layouts, tags, gift packaging, or another paper crafting project, we hope you'll let your creativity flow. When you're ready to share your masterpiece, post it on your blog or social media and tag @TGIFChallenges and use #tgifc588, then make sure you come back here and add it to the link below - maybe you'll be next week's winner!

Speaking of winners - thank you all so much for all of your awesome and inspiring Tone on Tone projects last week. So many great ideas. We finally chose a winner, and this week it's ..........

CONGRATULATIONS!

Maheswari Rajaguru 

Now, let's take a look at what the TGIF Designers came up with for you this week!

Su Mohr

Tami Hewlett

Wendy Weixler

Bree Renwick

Deadline for entries will be at 12 pm PST on Thursday 8/6/26

• 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- #TGIFC588
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday, 8/7/26
• 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 :-)

#tgifc587 Technique Challenge

 Hello, hello - Happy Friday, TGIF Friends! 

Welcome to another week of creativity at TGIF Challenges! 

This time we're inviting you to try a classic technique with endless possibilities—Tone on Tone. By layering different shades, textures, and patterns within the same color family, you can create projects with depth, elegance, and bold looks without relying on lots of contrasting colors. Whether you choose ink blending, heat embossing, die cuts, dry embossing, patterned paper, or a combination of techniques, we encourage you to go wild,  experiment, and make this challenge your own. Create a card, scrapbook page, gift packaging, home décor piece, or any paper project that inspires you. We can't wait to see how you play along with this timeless technique! When you share your finished creation on social media, be sure to tag @TGIFChallenges so we can admire your work and celebrate your creativity with our wonderful crafting community. Then make sure that you come back here and submit your entry!!!

Didn't you just love last week's challenge? We loved all of your entries, and had a hard time choosing a winner.....

CONGRATS TO - 

Jenn Borjeson

Now, let's take a peek at the projects that our Design Team came up with for you!!!!

Su Mohr

Dani Dziama

Jeanna Bohanon

Elizabeth Price

Wendy Weixler

Deadline for entries will be at 12 pm PST on Thursday 7/30/26

• 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- #TGIFC587
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday, 7/31/26
• 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 :-)

#tgifc586 Inpiration Challenge

 Hey, hey y'all! Welcome back to TGIF Challenges, where inspiration can come from the most unexpected places! This week’s Inspiration Challenge features a charming scene of a flower-adorned cutie-pie calf standing in a colorful meadow, but how you interpret it is entirely up to you. You might be drawn to the rustic farm setting, the vibrant wildflowers, the cheerful color palette, or even the sweet and whimsical personality of the calf itself. Or perhaps you'll think outside the box and be inspired by the textures, the countryside feel, the idea of summer blooms. There’s no right or wrong way to approach an inspiration challenge—the goal is to let the image spark your creativity and see where it leads. We can't wait to discover what catches your eye! Be sure to share your finished project on social media and tag @TGIFChallenges and enter it below so we can enjoy all the unique and creative interpretations from our amazing crafting community.

Thank you all so much for your great projects. We love seeing them!!!

Congrats to our WINNER:

Candice Anderson

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

Su Mohr

Tami Hewlett

Bree Renwick

Wendy Weixler

Charlet Mallett

Deadline for entries will be at 12 pm PST on Thursday 7/23/26

• 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- #TGIFC586
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday, 7/24/26
• 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 :-)

#tgifc585 Sketch Challenge

 Hello, and Happy Friday TGIF Friends!!! Get ready for another creative adventure at TGIF Challenges! This week’s Sketch Challenge features a simple yet striking design that’s full of possibilities. The angled panel creates a wonderful opportunity to showcase a favorite piece of Designer Series Paper, a blended background, or of course a stamped scene, while the open space leaves plenty of room for a sentiment or focal image. Use the sketch exactly as shown or let it inspire your own interpretation—the beauty of a sketch is seeing how differently each crafter brings it to life! Whether your style is clean and simple or layered and detailed, we know this layout will spark plenty of creativity. We can’t wait to see what you make, so be sure to share your projects on social media and tag @TGIFChallenges, then add your photo at the end of the post to inspire our crafty community and celebrate your creativity with us!

Thank you all so much for all of your beautiful projects for last week's Color Challenge!

Congratulations to our WINNER!

Sonja Zierer

Take a look at how inspiring this sketch was for our Design Team!

Su Mohr

Wendy Weixler

Charlet Mallett

Deadline for entries will be at 12 pm PST on Thursday 7/16/26

• 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- #TGIFC585
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday, 7/17/26
• 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 :-)

#tgifc584 Color Challenge

 Welcome to July and another exciting challenge at TGIF Challenges! We’re kicking off the month with a fresh and vibrant Color Challenge featuring Coastal Cabana, Lemon Lime Twist, and Basic Black. This eye-catching trio combines bright tropical energy with a bold pop of contrast, making it perfect for everything from summer celebrations and birthday cards to modern scrapbook layouts and cheerful everyday creations. Whether you use all three colors equally or let one take center stage, we hope this palette inspires you to try something new. Gather your favorite supplies, put your own creative spin on these colors, and have fun crafting! When you share your finished project on social media, be sure to tag @TGIFChallenges, then add your projects below to enter—we love seeing your creativity and celebrating the inspiration you bring to our crafting community.

Thank you all so much for playing along with last week's challenge. So many great entries!

Congratulations to our WINNER:

Jennifer Frost

Now let's take a peek at how our Design Team is kicking off this month with this Color Challenge!

Su Mohr

Tami Hewlett

Bree Renwick

Deadline for entries will be at 12 pm PST on Thursday 7/9/26

• 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- #TGIFC584
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday, 7/10/26
• 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 :-)

#tgifc583 Technique Challenge

 Hello, crafty TGIF friends! We’re shaking things up this week at TGIF Challenges with a fun Technique Challenge: “Popping It Up!” Whether you choose to add a simple dimensional layer with a few Dimensionals or create an elaborate interactive design with multiple raised elements, the goal is to incorporate something that stands out! From popped-up sentiments and focal images to layered die-cuts and creative folds, there are endless ways to add depth and dimension to your projects. We hope this challenge encourages you to try a new technique or revisit a favorite one as you bring your card-making or scrapbook pages to life. Once you’ve finished your creation, add it down below and then be sure to share it with the TGIF community by posting it on social media, and tag @TGIFChallenges so we can see all the amazing dimension you've added!

We are so glad that you loved last week's Inspiration Challenge. Thank you all for sharing your projects with us! We had to pick a winner, though, and this week that distinction goes to......

Margaret Wake

Our Design Team sure was having a blast with this one. Take a look and be inspired!!! 

Su Mohr

Dani Dziama

Elizabeth Price

Wendy Weixler

Deadline for entries will be at 12 pm PST on Thursday 7/2/26

• 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- #TGIFC583
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday, 7/3/26
• 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 :-)

Dani Dziama