#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 :-)