My MTTC #539 Summertime Fun Theme DT display card for 26 July 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting's masterpiece is my latest manager/DT contribution for My Time To Craft challenge blog

when: #539 starting July 26 for 13 days; we start new themes every other Friday morning all year long; #539 theme is summertime fun

what: a 6.75" square display card = Hello Summer

notes:

1. the balsa wood print beach ball was bought at Dollar Tree!!!; it was a DIY color kit with 4 little markers (aqua, green, yellow, pink (1 of the tones)); (+$1.25)

2. additional markers from my stash; including 

3. black dual-tip marker; permanent; Art Skills

4. pinkish-lavender used on edging = Wild Thistle by Nuvo, alcohol marker dual-tip

5. a white fine tip = Gelly Roll

6. I added the phrase "Hello Summer", the air pump plug spot, white and black dots to butterflies and flowers; and white accents on most of the black accent lines

7. napkin is top layer; 1/4 section; from set of 25 = bought at Dollar Tree (approx. +$1.25)

8. napkin is adhered to a panel of light pink cardstock and then backed/base of aqua cardstock = set of 4 colors/scrapbook size sheets = Dollar Tree (approx. less than 63 cents)

9. total cost = about $1.8925 plus tax to make this home decor display card

where:

MTTC/My Time To Craft challenge blog; #539 posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/mttc-539-theme-is-summertime-fun-starts.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. The Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge; current; theme is recycle/upcycle; on this summertime fun display card, my upcycle element is the napkin print layer that is adhered to pink cardstock 

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-thursday.blogspot.com/2024/07/twisted-thursdays-july-4-july-31.html

b. Craft Rocket; 2-3 days left for the current Summertime theme; MY card is my 5th entry and has the beach ball plus the napkin print has lots of beachy images

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-116-summertime.html

c. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; Week 2 of 2; Anything goes with paper; MY card has cardstocks, napkin, and balsa wood

link= https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/pennys-challenge-576.html

d. I Spy With My Little Eye; started July 17/current; theme is summertime vibes; MY card has beach ball and lots of beachy items on the napkin print

link= https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/07/i-spy-with-my-little-eye-summertime.html

e. Shopping Our Stash; a few days left/current; theme is summer; MY card has beach ball and lots of beachy items on the napkin print

link = https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2024/07/sos526-summer.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT for MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*co-owner/DT for AACB and C or Not Bingo

*DT member for HCAYR/HAOOCYR

*owner/DT for HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, 

 

Best Wishes and Sweet Dreams #7.5 HQFCB reminder DT projects

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting showcases my two DT projects for the #7.5 reminder post for HQFCB (the former TFATU) that has a monthly anything goes fantasy theme plus the July fantasy focus option on mermaid(s)

when: #7.5 is the reminder # for the midway post for Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge blog on July 20, 2024 and the deadline date is July 31, 2024; also this month HQFCB is expanding their accepted formats beyond cards: paintings, framed home decor, tags, bookmarks, scrapbook layouts, etc. 

what: Project #1 anything goes fantasy choice of elves (for a Christmas in July bookmark) 

notes:

1. light gray satin sheen specialty cardstock/paper, white with scattered glittered paper = old scraps/stash

2. dark pine green cardstock = Echo Park or Simple Stories...scrap is separated from its collection

3. chipboard stickers (red snowflake, red MAGIC, gift box, and red tree)

4. green crystal gems, light green bling wrap 'ribbon' cut into strips, and cream/ivory sheer ribbon tied then cut into strips = Crafter's Square 

5. clipart images (free for personal use) of three elves = The ClipArt Library website

what: Project #2 fantasy focus option for July is mermaid

notes:

1. blue cardstock base = Neenah

2. two punched circles with the arrow tip patterns = SU

3. the summer season beach/pool icons cardstock print = Fancy Pants Designs

4. enamel dots = Craft Consortium

5. checked fabric ribbon, cording, mermaid applique, lettering stickers = various Crafter's Square items

where: HQFCB or the former TFATU #7.5 reminder blog post=

link= https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/hqfcb-was-tfatu-7-agf-theme-with-july.html

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other places to link/share are:

A. elf bookmark = ABC Christmas; current; theme/my entry for N = No Stamping; my 2nd entry that is an elves trio Christmas bookmark

link = https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/abc-christmas-challenge-n-andor-o-is-for.html

B. elf bookmark = C.R.A.F.T.; current; week's theme is Christmas; limited to 2 entries and this will be my 2nd entry

link= https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-728-christmas.html

C. elf bookmark = Merry Little Christmas Challenges; current from July 1 to Aug 15; allowed 8 entries with this being my 5th submission; Anything Goes Christmas theme

link= https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/mlccb-57-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

D. elf bookmark = Color Hues Challenge; new; colors are red and green/see the badge; my Christmas bookmark with elves has red and 3 tones of green

link= https://colorhuesthecolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/color-hues-91-red-and-green.html

badge= 

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E. mermaid bookmark = Craft Rocket Challenges; ongoing since July 4; summertime theme; my mermaid is surrounded by blue (for water) and iconic beach/swimming details like a seagull, beach ball, swimsuit, lifeguard shirt, sunglasses, etc. 

link= https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-116-summertime.html

F. mermaid bookmark = Time Out Challenges; new; On Vacation theme; MY bookmark ---> people like to swim, go to the ocean, etc. for vacation

link= https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-268-on-vacation.html

badge = 

G. mermaid bookmark = Craft-Alnica; new this week; theme is = Sea/"mars" language original; MY bookmark has a faux sea/water/underwater look with the base/background of blue, the mermaid, swimsuit and other beach icons, etc. 

link= https://craft-alnica.blogspot.com/2024/07/izziv-364-morska-voscilnica.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S 

*owner/DT = HQFCB (was TFATU) and also HQCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB

*co-owner/DT = AACB and Christmas or Not Bingo

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

*DT member only = HCAYR which is revised to HAOOCAYR

My MTTCC #91 Woods for Christmas winter holiday theme DT card on 19 July 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting showcases my newest manager/DT project for MTTCC or My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog! Talk about a heart for creativity! This project is a very different style card but still fits into my artsy-craftsy style of mixing and coordinating items from a variety of vendors. 

when: MTTCC #91 theme of "Woods" (Christmas or winter holiday) launches on Friday July 19, 2024 and ends on August 1.

what: "Home 4 Holidays" card

notes:

1. black cardstock base is about 6.5" wide and about 4.25" high = Neenah

2. calendar photo = recycled/upcycled; trimmed with decorative scissors

3. chipboard sticker of car loaded with gift packages = Simple Stories

4. text strip stickers and "HOME" sticker = also Simple Stories (The Simple Life sticker book)

5. lettering tile stickers and the number '4' sticker = 2 different colors/sheets/packages = Freckled Fawn

where: My Time To Craft Christmas #91 blog launch on July 19, 2024

#91 link= https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/07/mttcc-91-theme-is-woods-like-forest-or.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. C.R.A.F.T. ; week/rotation for Christmas theme; this card is a visual reminder for all who travel home at Christmas-time

link= https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-728-christmas.html

B. Word Power; current with about 7 days left; sentiments are the focus; My Christmas card has lots of text strips and a major headline "Home 4 Holidays"

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/word-power-7.html

C. ABC Christmas Challenge; current; N is for no stamping (lots of stickers) and O is for off-the-edge (my top edge is just a bit, but card is a better sample for "N")

link= https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/abc-christmas-challenge-n-andor-o-is-for.html

D. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; current/extended; allowed only 3 entries; this is my 3rd link-up for anything goes Christmas 

link   https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-165-anything-christmas-goes.html

E. Merry Little Christmas Challenge blog; started July 1 and ends Aug 15; anything goes Christmas

link- https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/mlccb-57-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTC Christmas and MTTC

*co-owner/DT = AACB and Christmas or Not Bingo

*owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and FQGGCB

*DT member only = HCAYR which is now revised to HAOOCAYR