August 2026 Challenge #90 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Fancy (Fun) Folds

Hello Crafty Friends and Welcome to The Paper Funday August 2026 Challenge. Our challenges are Always Anything Goes with an Optional Twist.

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You can now find the Winners, Top Picks and Guest Designer Invitee HERE or scroll down to the post before this one.

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Let's start Challenge #90 for August 2026

Our theme is: Anything Goes with the Optional Twist of: Fancy (Fun) Folds

Our Generous Prize Sponsors are:

Altenew

and  

Whimsy Stamps

Now for the Design Team Inspiration Projects:

Guest Design Team Member Bunny

featuring the Twist

Breanna featuring the Twist

Donna featuring Whimsy Stamps

Happy Elephants

Gerda featuring the Twist

Helen featuring the Twist

Kathy (Video Link)

on break

 Melanie featuring Altenew

Secret Garden Retreat

Vicky featuring the Twist

You are limited to 6 entries per challenge. This challenge will end 30 Aug 2026; the Winners, Honorable Mentions and Guest Designer Invitee  will be announced in a separate post on Wednesday 02 Sep 2026.

Be Inspired and Have a Paper Fun Day! 

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Winners, Top Picks and Guest Designer Invitee - July 2026 Challenge!

Hello Crafty Friends, let's announce the Winners and Top Picks from the July 2026 Challenge:

(winners are drawn using a random number picker)

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Winner #5 Diane H.

and

Winner #105 Sandy J.

Congratulations Diane and Sandy!  Please contact Donna HERE (dlflowers64@gmail.com) within 14 days to claim your prize.

After 14 days, the prize will be forfeited. 

Each month, the team is amazed by all the creative entries and it's always a difficult task to choose a Top 5 list, but here they are for July 2026

#3 Valerija

#28 Meghan K.

#37 Pinky

#129 Donna T.

#197 Ionabunny

And the randomly drawn Guest Designer Invite for September 2026 goes to:

#171 Pat G.

Congratulations Pat! Please contact Donna HERE (dlflowers64@gmail.com) if you would like to accept this invitation...and we hope you do!

 Congratulations to our Winners, Top 5 and the Guest Designer Invitee! 

We had 200 wonderful entries last month, and we are always inspired by the creativity shared with us every month.

Please Grab your Badge located in the Side Bar and Display on your blogs.  We would appreciate a link back to our challenge!

July 2026 Challenge #89 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Summer Splash

Hello Crafty Friends and Welcome to The Paper Funday July 2026 Challenge. Our challenges are Always Anything Goes with an Optional Twist.

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You can now find the Winners, Top Picks and Guest Designer Invitee HERE or scroll down to the post before this one.

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Let's start Challenge #89 for July 2026

Our theme is: Anything Goes with the Optional Twist of: Summer Splash

Our Generous Prize Sponsors are:

Taylored Expressions

and  

Simon Says Stamp

Now for the Design Team Inspiration Projects:

Guest Design Team Member Ileana

featuring the Twist

Breanna featuring Simon Says Stamp

Christmas Cheer 

Donna featuring Taylored Expressions

Nature's Canvas

Gerda featuring the Taylored Expressions

In Other Words Tea

Helen featuring the Twist

Kathy (Video Link)

featuring the Twist

 Melanie featuring Simon Says Stamp

Birthday Mail

Vicky featuring the Twist

You are limited to 6 entries per challenge. This challenge will end 02 Aug 2026; the Winners, Honorable Mentions and Guest Designer Invitee  will be announced in a separate post on Wednesday 05 Aug 2026.

Be Inspired and Have a Paper Fun Day! 

**Disclaimer: We are finding it increasingly difficult to leave comments on Flickr, IG and Pinterest entries, therefore we may or may not leave you a comment if you are using these platforms.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

Winners, Top Picks and Guest Designer Invitee - June 2026 Challenge!

Hello Crafty Friends, let's announce the Winners and Top Picks from the June 2026 Challenge:

(winners are drawn using a random number picker)

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Winner #50 Suzanne H.

and

Winner #132 Deb H.

Congratulations Suzanne and Deb!  Please contact Donna HERE (dlflowers64@gmail.com) within 14 days to claim your prize.

After 14 days, the prize will be forfeited. 

Each month, the team is amazed by all the creative entries and it's always a difficult task to choose a Top 5 list, but here they are for June 2026

#24 Meghan K.

#54 Donna P.

#130 Indy

#161 Jane S.

#168 Vicki

And the randomly drawn Guest Designer Invite for August 2026 goes to:

#146 Bunny H.

Congratulations Bunny! Please contact Donna HERE (dlflowers64@gmail.com) if you would like to accept this invitation...and we hope you do!

 Congratulations to our Winners, Top 5 and the Guest Designer Invitee! 

We are always inspired by all the creative entries each and every month.

Please Grab your Badge located in the Side Bar and Display on your blogs.  We would appreciate a link back to our challenge!

June 2026 Challenge #88- Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Polkadots and/or Stripes

Hello Crafty Friends and Welcome to The Paper Funday June 2026 Challenge. Our challenges are Always Anything Goes with an Optional Twist.

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You can now find the Winners, Top Picks and Guest Designer Invitee HERE or scroll down to the post before this one.

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Let's start Challenge #88 for June 2026

Our theme is: Anything Goes with the Optional Twist of: Polkadots and/or Stripes

Our Prize Sponsors are:

Concord & 9th

and  

Honey Bee Stamps

Now for the Design Team Inspiration Projects:

Guest Design Team Member Darlene

Breanna featuring Honey Bee Stamps

Smitten Kitten

Donna featuring Concord & 9th

Grateful Blooms Bundle

Gerda featuring the Twist

Helen featuring the Twist

Kathy (Video Link)

coming soon

 Melanie featuring Honey Bee Stamps

Vicky featuring the Twist

You are limited to 6 entries per challenge. This challenge will end 28 Jun 2026; the Winners, Honorable Mentions and Guest Designer Invitee  will be announced in a separate post on Wednesday 01 Jul 2026.

Be Inspired and Have a Paper Fun Day! 

**Disclaimer: We are finding it increasingly difficult to leave comments on Flickr entries, therefore we may or may not leave you a comment if you are using Flickr. 

Winners, Top Picks and Guest Designer Invitee - May 2026 Challenge!

Hello Crafty Friends, let's announce the Winners and Top Picks from the May 2026 Challenge:

(winners are drawn using a random number picker)

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Winner #14 Donna W.

and

Winner #107 Carrie S.

Congratulations Donna and Carrie!  Please contact Donna HERE (dlflowers64@gmail.com) within 14 days to claim your prize.

After 14 days, the prize will be forfeited. 

Each month, the team is amazed by all the creative entries and it's always a difficult task to choose a Top 5 list, but here they are for May 2025

#13 Cynthia O.

#27 Ellie 

#43 Becca

#50 Inkami

#71 Elaine

And the randomly drawn Guest Designer Invite for July 2026 goes to:

#58 Sparkling Pink (Ileana)

Congratulations Ileana! Please contact Donna HERE (dlflowers64@gmail.com) if you would like to accept this invitation...and we hope you do!

 Congratulations to our Winners, Top 5 and the Guest Designer Invitee! 

We are always inspired by all the creative entries each and every month.

Please Grab your Badge located in the Side Bar and Display on your blogs.  We would appreciate a link back to our challenge!