TGIF Challenges!: Technique Challenge

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Friday, July 24, 2026

#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 :-)

Friday, June 26, 2026

#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

Friday, March 27, 2026

#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 :-)

Friday, May 16, 2025

#tgifc525 Technique Challenge

Hello and Happy Friday, TGIF Friends!

It's midway through the month, and maybe you are on a creative roll, or maybe you've hit a slump. Either way, we think that we've got just the thing for you - a great technique challenge!!!

Paper Flowers!

We are so grateful for all of the great projects that you shared with us last week.

Congrats to our WINNER!!!!

Rachel Traudt

Now, take a quick look at what our Design Team has for you this week!

Elizabeth Price

Wendy Weixler

Deadline for entries will be at 2 pm PST on Thursday 5/22/25

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- #TGIFC526

Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday 5/23/25

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 :-)

Friday, November 22, 2024

#tgifc500 !!!!! Technique Challenge

Hello and Happy Friday TGIF Friends!

Before we get into this week's challenge we want to acknowledge this AMAZING milestone!!!

FIVE HUNDRED CHALLENGES!!!!!

That's no small feat, and we want to make sure that we take a moment to thank

ALL OF OUR PAST AND CURRENT DESIGN TEAM MEMBERS

for providing gorgeous inspiration week after week - you are truly a dream team and we are so grateful for all of your hard work and dedication to making this what we think is one of the best challenge blogs out there. Your consistent attention to detail, and high-quality projects continue to bring inspiration to our wonderful followers. Without you, we would not be here celebrating this milestone.... we love you all deeply - thank you for all that you do.

Love, Mercedes and Jeanna

ALL OF YOU - OUR WONDERFUL FOLLOWERS

Thank you for coming back, week after week, choosing us to be one of your sources of inspiration. We know that there are many places you can turn to for card making challenges and we truly appreciate that you are HERE. Seeing you play along truly drives us to provide challenges, and inspires US to keep going. We love knowing that you come here, trusting us to inspire you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Love, our entire TGIF Design Team!

Now - let's TEAR UP this challenge!!!! WOOT! WOOT!!!! We have an ADDITIONAL CHALLENGE FOR YOU - CAN WE BREAK OUR GOAL FOR 50 ENTRIES????

Thank you everyone for your awesome projects last week!

Congrats to our winner!!!

Yvonne Spikmans- Van Bruggen

Our team TURNED UP for this challenge - take a look!!!!!

Tami Hewlett

Chelsey Christensen

Jeanna Bohanan

Deadline for entries will be at 2 pm PST on Thursday 11/28/24

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- #TGIFC500

Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday 11/29/24

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 :-)

Friday, June 21, 2024

#tgifc478 Technique Challenge

Hey, Hey!!! Happy TGIF Friends!!!!

Sure hope that you are having a fantastic day, and we know you are ready for a little crafting inspiration! That's why you are here, right? Well, we have a FUN Technique Challenge for you this week!

Thank you for all of the great cards last week!

We want to take a moment to give a special shout out to last week's challenge winner -

CONGRATULATIONS!

Amy Koenders

So, want to see what our Design Team created for you? Take a peek -

Bree Renwick

Tami Hewlett

Melissa Seplowitz

Deadline for entries will be at 2 pm PST on Thursday 6/20/24

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- #TGIFC478

Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday 6/21/24

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 :-)

Friday, April 26, 2024

#tgifc470 Technique Challege

Hello and HAPPY FRIDAY TGIF Friends!!!!

Are you ready to wrap up April with a great Technique/Theme Challenge?

Let's GO!!!!

Can't wait to see what y'all come up with!

Thank you all so much for participating in last week's challenge! Congrats to our winner -

Sandra Strobel

Was our Design Team inspired by this week's challenge? You bet - take a look!

Tami Hewlett

Bree Renwick

Melissa Seplowitz

Chelsey Christensen

Deadline for entries will be at 2 pm PST on Thursday 5/2/24

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- #TGIFC470

Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday 5/3/24

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 :-)

Friday, December 22, 2023

tgifc#452 Technique Challenge

Hello and Happy Friday, TGIF Friends!

Are you getting through this busy Holiday Season with some sanity? We know that it can be a very busy time of the year, so we want to help you out a little with a wonderful idea.

If you've been busy like we have, you probably have a "few" scraps laying around from your recent Christmas/Holiday projects. Well, let's put them to use! Gather them up and make them look FAB!!!!