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tappy

tappy

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Not sure if this will help anyone but each month I do a little cheat sheet so I have an idea of what I'm up to . It has the links to each challenge forum. As I finish them and post I delete them of the list.
MAY CHALLENGES
POST ALL L/OUTS TO https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/may-challenge-layouts.100045/

1. Journal Challenge - FIVE W'S AND H technique. https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/may-journaling-challenge.100058/
2. Inspiration Challenge -What is a gallery wall? https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/may-inspiration-challenge.100055/
3. Random Challenge -celebrating the GREAT OUTDOORS! https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/may-random-challenge.100076/
4. Template Challenge - https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/may-template-challenge.100043/
5. Style Challenge- Clean & Simple style - https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/may-style-challenge.100031/
6. Scraplift Challenge -TWO layouts from the April Froggy Favs and combine them -https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/may-scraplift-challenge.100068/
7. Photography Challenge - play with perspectives. https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/may-photography-challenge.99996/
8. BYOC Challenge - 90% May 2026 BYOC Product, from at least 3 different designers. -https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/may-byoc-challenge.100047/

Designer Challenges
Rachel Jefferies - Contemplate -https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/rachels-mixed-media-challenge-may-26.100097/
Lynn Grieveson - family history - https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/lynns-may-challenge-family-history.100092/
Kim Jensen Designs - scraplift a page from Kim's PInterest board at the following link: https://www.pinterest.com/kimjensendesigns/kjd-creative-team-inspiration/ - post to https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/kim-jensens-may-2026-challenge-scraplift.100106/
The Art Journaling Challenge https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/may-2026-art-journal-muse-challenge.100091/#post-1708866
 
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You're very organised, thanks for sharing your process with us. I love that you carve out the time to dedicate to getting the challenges that inspire you completed. :cheer :yourock
 
yes!!! l usually make bookmark for the whole thing (may challenges) and NEVER post in them until I do the challenge, so I see my face on the OPs! teehee
this is a huge help! -
 
I have a similar system, but I use Google Calendar.
On the first of every month, I note down each of the challenges and then move them to the day I do them.
I also assign a colour to indicate whether the challenge has been completed or not. I do the same for my work on the CTs.
Online calendars are really handy for this. I used to do everything on paper...
 
I have a whiteboard in my office and have a section on the board with the monthly challenges listed as I complete them I tick them off. I also use a digital notepad to keep track of my LOs I add details of the challenge it is for and links to all the kits used as I create the LO, then once posted I add an image of the LO. Each LO is saved in number order as well so I can find them easier.
 
I refrain from posting in threads until I've completed the challenge. Then, when I add my page to the thread, my profile pic appears next to the thread title with pic of the creator of the thread, as sort of a checkmark of completion. This little "checkmark" is one of my favorite features of the forum and I refer to it every time I visit, sometimes even for other, non-challenge threads.
 
I usually just create a note in my mac for each month challenges. I can capture the instructions, capture any notes I have about what I want to include, write my journaling to guide me, and capture product ideas and then later the credits. I make them as a "to-do", so I can check them off when I'm done. I typically don't post in the thread until I've finished so I make sure I didn't forget to post it.
 
I have a notebook on my desk where I write down the challenges each month and then cross them off as I complete them. A digital list with links is a great idea! TFS
 
Thank you! I use Sticky Notes on my laptop for the challenge descriptions, deleting each one when completed. So I copied and pasted it there! :yup
 
I have a Notepad file on my computer where I keep track of all my credits for pages and then all the CT and challenge items I'm working on. I copy the details for each challenge. I also have my own Monthly Challenges post bookmarked, so I can get to it quickly each month.
 
tappy said:
Not sure if this will help anyone but each month I do a little cheat sheet so I have an idea of what I'm up to . It has the links to each challenge forum. As I finish them and post I delete them of the list.
MAY CHALLENGES
POST ALL L/OUTS TO https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/may-challenge-layouts.100045/

1. Journal Challenge - FIVE W'S AND H technique. https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/may-journaling-challenge.100058/
2. Inspiration Challenge -What is a gallery wall? https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/may-inspiration-challenge.100055/
3. Random Challenge -celebrating the GREAT OUTDOORS! https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/may-random-challenge.100076/
4. Template Challenge - https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/may-template-challenge.100043/
5. Style Challenge- Clean & Simple style - https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/may-style-challenge.100031/
6. Scraplift Challenge -TWO layouts from the April Froggy Favs and combine them -https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/may-scraplift-challenge.100068/
7. Photography Challenge - play with perspectives. https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/may-photography-challenge.99996/
8. BYOC Challenge - 90% May 2026 BYOC Product, from at least 3 different designers. -https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/may-byoc-challenge.100047/

Designer Challenges
Rachel Jefferies - Contemplate -https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/rachels-mixed-media-challenge-may-26.100097/
Lynn Grieveson - family history - https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/lynns-may-challenge-family-history.100092/
Kim Jensen Designs - scraplift a page from Kim's PInterest board at the following link: https://www.pinterest.com/kimjensendesigns/kjd-creative-team-inspiration/ - post to https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/kim-jensens-may-2026-challenge-scraplift.100106/
The Art Journaling Challenge https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/may-2026-art-journal-muse-challenge.100091/#post-1708866
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I love this. Thank you. I do something much less detailed and with no links. Very helpful.
 
Angela Toucan said:
you've missed one though
The Art Journaling Challenge
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michelepixels said:
I refrain from posting in threads until I've completed the challenge. Then, when I add my page to the thread, my profile pic appears next to the thread title with pic of the creator of the thread, as sort of a checkmark of completion.
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The Lily Pad has it's own book mark folder-beginning of each month- I delete past month and pop in new month! I will admit I am forever missing and have to hunt down the art journaling challenge.
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