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Friday, April 12, 2024

My MTTCC #84 non traditional colors Christmas theme DT card for 12 April 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting features my latest manager/DT project for My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog

when: #84 theme is non-traditional colors for Christmas/winter holidays starts April 12, 2024 for 13 days of competition

what: Santa's looking charming (pink and seafoam/aqua instead of red and green)



closeup to see the iridescent glitter acrylic paint on the giant white 'snowball'=


notes:

1. seafoam/aqua cardstock square 6" = Art Skills; also the 2 scraps of pink cardstock

2. white gel pen for snow dots on the pink and some by Santa's boots

3. iridescent glitter acrylic paint = Art Skills

4. white cardstock = Pen + Gear

5. black ink pad = Hero Arts

6. die-cuts (light strand, hohoho, Santa, and the pink snow pile) = page pieces partial set = Simple Stories' Holly Jolly collection 

7. the stencil used to create the 'snowball'/doily shape = Pebbles (very old set)

8. bright pink checked gingham ribbon = Crafter's Square


where: MTTCC/My Time To Craft Christmas #84 blog posting:

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/04/mttcc-84-theme-of-non-traditional.html

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other places to share/link are:

note: I've got some traditional colors but the majority of pink and seafoam/mint green-aqua tones make a tonal twist on tomato red and grass green or pine green

A. Krafty Chicks; started April 11/week 2 is Christmas theme; MY card is for Christmas complete with Santa and his gift bag surrounded by snow and lights 

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/krafty-chicks-challenge-711-christmas.html

B. Craft Rocket; starts week 2 on April 11; continued theme of "Layer It Up"; my card has lots of layers on top of the base due to the cardstocks/panels, die-cuts, etc. 

link= https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/challenge-113-layer-it-up.html

C. Christmas Craft Creations; started April 10; same theme as MTTCC with non-traditional colors; I've got lots of pink and seafoam/aqua/mint green for my non-traditional tones

link= https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2024/04/april-challenge-non-traditional-colours.html 

badge: 


D. Freshly Made Sketches; #630 sketch; new on April 10; I used Santa instead of leaves; the scalloped glittery white shape for the circle; instead of sentiment at the location, I have a ribbon and the lights die-cut just a bit higher....

link= https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2024/04/freshly-made-sketches-631-sketch-by-jen.html

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E. Christmas Crafts All Year Round; started April 1/current; theme is Santa/Gnomes/Elves for Christmas time; MY card has Santa

link= https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/04/april-challenge-santagnomeselves.html

F. ABC Christmas Challenges; started April 10; theme is H for Hats and/or I for Inky; MY Christmas card has Santa with his suit and hat/cap plus there is black ink edging on the pink cardstock panels and white scalloped round doily like element plus most of the die-cuts; then a white gel pen for white snow dots on the pink cardstock panels and some snow lines on the pink snow pile die-cut under Santa's feet

link= https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/abc-christmas-challenge-h-and-i-is-for.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S


my commitments:

a. MTTCC

b. MTTC

c. AACB

d. CONBCB

e. HQCB

f. HQFCB (TFATU)

g. HQCOLCB

h. FQCB

i. FQGS

j. FQCCCB

k. FQHSKCB

l. HCAYR starting May 1, 2024


14 comments:

  1. love these un-conventional colours Becca - a gorgeous card as a result
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  2. Such a fun card. Love this Santa and the non-traditional colors. So glad to see you this week at FMS!

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  3. So cute!!! Thanks so much for participating in our CHRISTMAS CRAFTS ALL YEAR 'ROUND challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

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  4. He is so sweet with those colors! I love the giant "snowball" behind him. Thank you for playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches.

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  5. What a super fun and cheery Christmas card ! I love these non traditional colors. Thanks for joining us at FMS this week.

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    1. I appreciate the time you've taken to stop by!

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  6. Spectacular Christmas card!! You’ve chosen my favourite non-traditional colours, they work so well together. So happy you played along with the Christmas challenge with the Krafty Chicks this week.
    Diane - DT KCC

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    1. I appreciate your blog visit, Diane! Stop by any time!!!

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  7. I love the pink and aqua for a Christmas card! Thanks for joining us at ABC Christmas for both the H and I parts of the challenge! :)
    ~Marie B -DT

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  8. Super cute, great layout, thank you for playing our non-traditional Christmas Colors Challenge at Christmas Craft Creations. Have a great day!

    Leanne DT Member/CCC
    Christmas Craft Creations

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