#tgifc594 Sketch Challenge

 Hello, and Happy Friday TGIF Friends! We are so glad you are joining us this week for our Sketch Challenge! This week's layout gives you a great starting point with a bold horizontal design, a central focal element, and plenty of room to make the sketch your own. Keep it clean and simple or dress it up with layers, patterns, textures, and embellishments—the choice is yours!

Use the sketch as your roadmap, but don't be afraid to put your own spin on it. Change up the shapes, flip the orientation, play with proportions, or let the basic layout inspire an entirely different idea. You know the game!!! Post it, share it, Tag us, and enter below!!!

Fun, right?

Thank you for all of the amazing Color Challenge projects last week. It was so fun to see your creativity.

Congratulations to our challenge winner - 

Christy Stanford

Now, on to what our Design Team created for you this week!

Su Mohr

Tami Hewlett

Bree Renwick

Wendy Weixler

The deadline for entries will be at 12 pm PST on Thursday, 9/17/26

• 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: #TGIFC594
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday, 9/18/26
• 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 :-)

#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 :-)

#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 :-)

#tgifc581 Sketch Challenge

 A brand new challenge is ready for you at TGIF Challenges, and this week we’re featuring a fresh and versatile Sketch Challenge! This layout combines a clean rectangular focal layer with a bold circle element that overlaps beautifully—perfect for showcasing a favorite sentiment, stamped image, die-cut, or layered embellishment. The simple design leaves plenty of room to add your own creative flair, whether you lean clean and classic or love lots of texture and detail. Use the sketch as your creative guide and see where it takes you! Once your project is complete, be sure to share it on social media and tag @TGIFChallenges so we can admire your work and celebrate your inspiration along with the rest of our crafty community! As always, make sure you link up below for your chance to be this week's challenge winner! 

Thank you all for the fantastic Color Challenge entries last week. Congratulations to our winner -

Anja Beckmann

Take a look at what our Design Team did with this versatile sketch!

Su Mohr

Tammy Wilson

Elizabeth Price

Wendy Weixler

Deadline for entries will be at 12 pm PST on Thursday 6/18/26

• 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- #TGIFC581
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday, 6/19/26
• 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 :-)

#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 :-)

 

#tgifc568 Sketch Challenge

 Hello friends and welcome back to TGIF Challenges! 

This week we’re diving into a fresh Sketch Challenge, and this one is all about beautiful layers and a stunning focal image. The sketch features a tall, layered panel with a bold main element front and center, finished off with a sweet little sentiment banner—perfect for letting your favorite stamps, dies, or patterned papers shine. While it’s designed as a card, don’t stop there… this layout would be gorgeous as a scrapbook page, framed art, mini album cover, or even dressed up for handmade gift packaging. Flip it, rotate it, simplify it, or add extra texture—make it your own and let your creativity lead the way! We can’t wait to see what you create!

We were so glad to see that you loved the Color Challenge as much as we did!

Congrats to our WINNER - 

Rachel Traudt 

What did our Design Team dream up with this sketch? Take a look - 

Tami Hewlett

Bree Renwick

Elizabeth Price

Deadline for entries will be at 2 pm PST on Thursday 3/19/26

• 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- #TGIFC568
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday 3/20/26
• 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 :-)
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#tgifc564 Sketch Challenge

 Welcome back to TGIF Challenges, crafty friends! This week we’re bringing you another great Sketch Challenge, and we love how this versatile design gives you so many creative possibilities. While the sketch is laid out as a card, it also works beautifully as a scrapbook page, mini album spread, or even a framed piece of art—just let the layout guide your layers, shapes, and focal point as you make it your own. Whether you stick closely to the sketch or use it as a springboard for something totally unique, we are so excited to see what you create!

We LOVE how y'all loved last week's Color Combo Challenge. It sure was a fun one, right?

After some deliberation, we finally chose a winner - 

Congratulations,

Stephanie Severin

How about a look at what the Design Team created for you this week?

Tami Hewlett

Bree Renwick

Jeanna Bohanon

Melissa Seplowitz

Deadline for entries will be at 2 pm PST on Thursday 2/19/26

• 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- #TGIFC564
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday 2/20/26
• 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 :-)

#tgifc559 Sketch Challenge

 Welcome back to TGIF Challenges, friends! We’re excited to dive into a brand new Sketch Challenge this week, and this one is clean, modern, and full of creative potential. 

The sketch features a bold central panel with a striking diagonal element, layered neatly on a larger background—perfect for showing off patterned paper, color blocking, or even a dramatic stamped or ink-blended design. You can keep the layout crisp and graphic or soften it up with texture, embellishments, and layers. This sketch works beautifully for cards, but it would also shine on a scrapbook page, a framed piece of décor, or even handmade packaging. However you choose to interpret it, we can’t wait to see how you make it your own!

We loved all the creative cards last week! Thank you all so much for sharing with us! Big congrats to our challenge winner - 

Cynthia Stevenson

Ready to see what our Design Team did with this sketch? Take a loook!!!

Bree Renwick

Deadline for entries will be at 2 pm PST on Thursday 1/15/26

• 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- #TGIFC559
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday 1/16/26
• 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 :-)

#tgifc551 Sketch Challenge

 Welcome back to TGIF Challenges, friends! We’re so happy you’re here with us for another week of inspiration and creativity. This time, we’ve got a Sketch Challenge that’s full of layers and possibilities! The design features a vertical panel on the left, a playful diagonal square in the center, and a main focus layer on top—just waiting for your creative touch. Try mixing in a little texture with embossing or stitched details, add some softness with a layer of vellum, or let Designer Series Paper take center stage. It’s the perfect sketch for showing off your favorite patterns and accents, and there’s plenty of room to make it your own. Whether you go bold and bright or soft and subtle, we can’t wait to see how you bring this fun, layered sketch to life and share your projects with our TGIF community!

Thank you for sharing all of your inspiring Color Challenge projects last week.

After much deliberation, we decided that the winner is - 

Rachel Traudt

and now to check out our Design Team's fun inspiration!

Elizabeth Price

Wendy Weixler

Ashley Van Camp  |  Design With Ink

Deadline for entries will be at 2 pm PST on Thursday 11/13/25

• 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- #TGIFC551
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge on Friday 11/14/25
• 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 :-)