Want to Create and Sell Printables? These Free Challenges Will Help

If you’ve been sitting on your ideas, letting half-finished projects pile up, or collecting folders of clipart without launching anything, take this as your push to get started finally.

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This summer, several of my favorite top educator-creators are running free challenges to help you stop second-guessing and start making progress.

These events are designed with beginners in mind, packed with easy steps and clear guidance. Each challenge helps you move closer to posting your first or next digital product. And they're perfect whether you're interested in selling on Teachers Pay Teachers, Etsy, Payhip, Shopify, or your own website.

4 Fun Free Challenges to Spark Your Next Digital Product

The Epic Escape Room Challenge

Dates: July 25–27
Curious about making printable escape rooms but not sure where to start? Aquita’s three-day challenge breaks it down into simple steps, even if technology isn’t your strong suit. You'll build an interactive escape room with Canva, perfect for classroom activities, family fun, or selling in your printable shop.

She makes the process super simple and incredibly fun.

What you’ll get:

• Daily instructions sent straight to your inbox
• Support from a community of fellow creators
• A finished, ready-to-use escape room by the end

Join the Epic Escape Room Challenge now​!

Build-a-Thon 3.0 with Pam + Sadie

Date: August 9
This Build-a-Thon is all about learning how to create and monetize your own custom GPTs (yes, like ChatGPT, but tailored to your niche!). No technical background or skills are required, and you’ll get hands-on coaching throughout.

When you sign up, you’ll also get instant access to replays from Build-a-Thon 1 and 2 so you can review earlier lessons at your own pace and hit the ground running.

Reserve your seat for Build-a-Thon 3.0 Challenge now

Sellable Scavenger Hunt Challenge

Date: August 18
This one’s for you if you’ve been meaning to post your first product on TpT, Etsy, or your own site but keep getting stuck at “Where do I start?” This challenge walks you through everything in just two hours. You’ll:

• Choose a scavenger hunt topic that people are searching for
• Use beginner-friendly templates in PowerPoint or Canva
• Write a title and description that gets clicks
• Upload your product live together, in real time

Join the Sellable Scavenger Hunt Challenge here

Cash Cow Spreadsheet Workshop

Date: August 16
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to design a digital product from scratch… this free workshop is going to feel like a breath of fresh air. It shows you how to turn a simple spreadsheet into a product that people will actually want to buy. You’ll:

• You pick a hobby (anything works!)
• They give you a plug-and-play Google Sheets template
• You follow along live to customize it and prep it to sell

Bonus from Me When You Upgrade Your Ticket

All four of these challenges are totally free, but if you decide to upgrade to the VIP version of any of the challenges, I’ve got something special for you.

I’ll send you my exclusive GPT Bonus Bundle, featuring 2 custom AI tools to help you:

• Write polished, professional product listings
• Brainstorm and create even more scavenger hunts or printable games

These tools aren’t publicly listed. They’re part of my private vault and only available as a bonus for upgraded challenge participants.

Just let me know when you upgrade, and I’ll send them your way!

Ready to Jump In?

Whether you join one or all three, these challenges are here to help you take the next step, without the overwhelm.

Let me know what you’re building. I’d love to cheer you on!

Additional Resources

Need more cool ideas on what digital products to create? Check out these great resources below:

Get the scoop on trending digital products delivered right to your inbox each Tuesday.

And here's ​another great resource​ for getting your creative momentum going. It’s not free, but it’s a steal at just $12 for 12 LIVE classes.

Want done for your sellable Google sheet templates? Here's one of my favorite resources for rebrandable commercial use templates. And here is a list of other spreadsheet templates you might like.