My CCMWF group Scripture Encouragement Card Swap October 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!, a personal crafting blog!

who: Hello, I'm Becca S, an artsy-craftsy blogger! I don't refer to my faith in God on every blog post but it is an integral part of me since my salvation about 1 month before my 11th birthday! My dad was pastoring in a small village along the Wabash River between Terre Haute and Clinton, Indiana that was known as Shepherdsville Bible Church. The original church building on that property was a Methodist church that closed when someone missed the T-intersection on a late Saturday night/early Sunday morning and plowed into it. The small congregation decided that financially they'd close and sell the property. My dad and the small group of church deacons had it bulldozed and then built a new structure in 2 phases: SS rooms, nursery, restrooms and an open fellowship (early meeting area) was built first and then the sanctuary auditorium was built second. I was saved during a revival meeting during the church's maybe 7th year. The evangelist, Billy Kellogg, had been preaching several nights and cognitively I realized on Thursday night that I was a sinner and I needed to repent, ask God for forgiveness and accept Jesus as my Savior. 

where: CCMWF is a closed group on FB. Christian Card Makers Women's Fellowship. We share religious/Scriptural cards/text that we do along with Scripture verse monthly journaling and then have an optional monthly Scripture included encouragement card swap event. 

when: October 2026; [My swap partner received/posted my card on Oct 24th and I received hers on Oct 27th and posted on 28th. So publishing the post on Oct. 29th.]

why: This blog post is being written and published to show the card that I created for my group swap match. I can't share the card online until after she posts it to the group that she's received it. I'm mailing the card to her on October 15th. 

what: I Chronicles 16: 34 "O give thanks unto the Lord..." 

how:

1. left side fold white A2 size card w/ white envelope = part of pack = Crafter's Square

2. dark olive green print paper, striped paper and leaves print paper = Woodland Forest paper pad by Pebbles

3. tag = Farmstead Harvest ephemera package = American Crafts

4. Scripture verse label = Google Doc + KJV Bible online to copy verse text ==> print on white cardstock and fussy cut this verse; I did 4 different verses with 3-4 copies of each to fit a 1 page document. Different fonts and font sized were changed between verses and sometimes with a verse's copies. 

5. outer perimeter of the green print paper was fussy cut with zig-zag scissors = Wescott

6. brown dual-tip marker = Jot to outline just the tag and verse to have focal attention

7. amber/gold tone rhinestone gems = Nicole Brand Crafts; self-adhesive

8. the inside has a yellow paper 'ticket' punched shape; stamped with 'thank you' (Hero Arts)

LINK-UPs:

1A. Word Art Wednesday; new on Oct 28/week 1 of 2; theme of anything goes family friendly & God-honoring; I'm sharing an autumn thanksgiving Scripture encouragement card

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/10/anything-goes-weeks-776-777.html

1B. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new on Oct 18; week 2 of 2; anything goes theme; I'm sharing an autumn thanksgiving Scripture encouragement card

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/10/288-ocotber-18-mirtillamente.html

1C. The Paper Funday Challenge; new on Oct 7; ending on Nov 1; anything goes theme w opt pumpkin spice & everything nice; I'm sharing an autumn thanksgiving Scripture encouragement card that includes small pumpkins

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-2026-challenge-92-anything-goes.html

1D. The Sisterhood of Crafters; new on Oct 14; theme of Fall; I'm sharing an autumn thanksgiving Scripture encouragement card

link = https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-2026-fall-challenge.html

1E. Cupcake Inspirations; new on Oct 12th; theme of Fall- see image with leaves + ; I'm sharing an autumn thanksgiving Scripture encouragement card (small pumpkins, leaves)

link = https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2026/10/642-october-cupcake-inspiration.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne; as of October 1, 2026 = Deanne restarted HCAYR.

*owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT, and HQLQCB; plus FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQGGCB, FQHCB. & new on Sept 15th = HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges

*this is NOT a design team or owner/DT related project

Here's the beautiful autumn splendor card made by swap partner using Ephesians 1:16 =

 

My Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink #2 REMINDER dt agmp main theme card 29 Oct 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!, a personal crafting blog!

who: Hello, I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old artsy-craftsy blogger and I am the owner/administrator and design team member of 14 crafting challenge blogs!!! HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty In Pink Challenges is my newest. 

where: HQPIPC #2 reminder post (link is shared at the bottom of the post). And HQPIPC #2 main post from October 15th will also be shared. 

when: HQPIPC #2 reminder will be published on October 29 at a special time of 1:00 am central time/Chicago or 7:00 am UK time. HQPIPC #2's deadline is November 12, 2026. 

why: Earlier this year I decided that a way to revive my creativity would be to join another owner's color pink challenge blog design team. I was only able to be part of that team for 5 months. With efforts to spread attention through Instagram, FB groups, linking my personal projects to many challenge blogs, we should get some good submission numbers early on. So fingers crossed that this works out!

what: Pink Ghosts: "We Are Not Spooky!" card

how:

1. images were drawn by me!!! YES!!! On the night of October 15 to early October 16, I did pencil sketching first then used black marker. The guy ghost was made slightly bigger and given 2 little scars! The girl ghost was made smaller along with smaller features except for her eyelashes! She was also given blushing pink cheeks and some more pink highlighting at her lower edge. 

2. alphabet stencil ruler = very old find in the past 2-3 years at my mom's house and now part of my stash

3. white cardstock scraps = Georgia Pacific for the sentiment

4. bright pink/magenta marker for lettering and exclamation

5. pink colored pencil = Marvy Uchida for the outlining of the sentiment pieces and the girl ghost's highlights

6. bright pink thread = wrapped and tied on the side = Coat's/Clark cotton thread

7. base is glossy white cardstock = RECYCLED PACKAGING

8. black fine tip marker = Sharpie

9. mechanical pencil = stash (tracing/stenciling sentiment words and exclamation point; plus drawing the two ghosts)

LINK-UPs:

1A. Unicorn Challenge; new on Oct 6th with deadline in a few hours!!!; theme of Autumn or Halloween; I'm sharing this mostly pink 2 ghosts card for Halloween theme

link = https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/10/challenge-125-autumn-andor-halloween.html

1B. Dream Valley; week 2 of 2; anything goes theme; I'm sharing my mostly pink 2 ghosts Halloween card

link = https://dreamvalleychallenge2.blogspot.com/2026/10/challenge-372-anything-goes.html

1C. Creative Aunts; start date of Oct 2/ends on 31st; theme of Halloween; I'm sharing my mostly pink 2 ghosts Halloween card

link = https://kreativtanten-challenge.blogspot.com/2026/10/118-halloween.html

1D. 613 Avenue Create; open for October; theme of anything goes with opt of 'think pink'; I'm sharing my mostly pink 2 ghosts Halloween card

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html

1E. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new on Oct 18; theme of anything goes; I'm sharing my mostly pink 2 ghosts Halloween card

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/10/288-ocotber-18-mirtillamente.html

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where else could link/share if I wasn't part of the design team? = the just re-started HCAYR/Halloween Crafts All Year Round crafting challenge blog owned by Deanne; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne; as of October 1, 2026 = Deanne has restarted HCAYR (Halloween Crafts All Year Round) 

*owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT, and HQLQCB; plus FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQGGCB, FQHCB. & new on Sept 15th = HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges

HQPIPC #2 reminder post =

https://heartsquestprettyinpink.blogspot.com/2026/10/hearts-quest-pretty-in-pink-2-reminder.html

HQPIPC #2 main post from October 15th =

https://heartsquestprettyinpink.blogspot.com/2026/10/hearts-quest-pretty-in-pink-2-anything.html

HQPIPC #2 date/theme badge:

 

Scrapbook Layout #10 with gal pals lunch on 12 August 2026

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!, a personal crafting blog!

who: Hello!, I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old artsy-craftsy blogger who enjoys living in the Midwest region of U.S. 

where: this is a non- design team related project; not for any of my challenge blogs or for the three teams I'm on for friend Deanne; I'll be sharing this layout at 5 current challenge blogs.

when: the lunch date get-together with two childhood friends was on Wednesday, August 12, 2026; I've prepared the scrapbook layout and this blog post on Saturday, October 24, 2026. 

why: A personal crafting goal for 2026 is to document as many get-together with family and friends that I can. The story behind the chopped pic of Laurie (left), Susie on the right was holding her cell phone and trying to take some quick snapshots. It was lightly raining and had been raining off and on for several days before this. It was a day when all three of us could travel and meet up. Susie and Laurie live closer to 'Seven Saints' and it was my turn to drive further. Susie and I had never eaten at 7 Saints. For Laurie, she hadn't eaten there since a college student at the U of I!!! After eating, they were both ready to go. They didn't want to snap any re-takes so I just have the one photo for the three of us. And they both told me how good it was of me, so I cropped it on FB and had it as a temporary profile picture....

BTW: the food was delicious! I should have snapped a pic of our food however we got busy talking and catching up.....

what: Lunch get-together at Seven Saints in Champaign, IL layout using lots of purple tones throughout the layout

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how:

1. one full 8.5" x 11" white cardstock sheet = Georgia Pacific

2. two puffy purple heart stickers = from multicolor pack = Hello Hobby/ Walmart

3. both plaid patterned papers (punched circle/s) = Recollections

4. black ink pad for edging photos and papers = Hero Arts

5. purple washable marker = Crayola

6. pink and lavender layered butterflies = mixed design stick-ons pack = Crafter's Square

7. wisteria & bird cages, one pinkish-purple heart, date, documented, ticket + 'lovely' = all from "Simple Vintage Meadow Flowers" bits and pieces pack by Simple Stories 2024

8. two photos = cellphones, text message pics shared to my email address, downloaded then printed on HP DeskJet printer 2652

LINK-UPs:

1A. One More Page; for October 2026; anything goes scrapbook page or double-page spread; I'm sharing my 2 friends and I layout posing after our lunch get-together

link = https://onemorepagechallenge.blogspot.com/2026/10/one-more-page-in-october.html

https://onemorepagechallenge.blogspot.com/2026/10/one-more-page-in-october.html

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1B. Lasting Memories; for October 2026; LM #821 use triangles (3 or more); I'm sharing my 2 friends and I layout posing after our lunch get-together on Aug 12th

link = https://kcclayoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/lm-821-shapely-satisfying-circles.html

1C. Fab-n-Funky; still open; theme is to use 3 of something; I'm using 3 punched patterned paper circles; I also used 3 hearts

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/challenge-643-three-of-something.html

1D. Creative Fingers Challenge; new on Oct 23rd; anything goes paper crafting; I'm sharing my 2 friends and I layout posing after our lunch get-together on Aug 12th

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/10/challenge-332.html

1E. Creative Friday; new on Oct 23rd; theme is to use Violet/purple; I'm sharing my 2 friends and I layout posing after our lunch get-together on Aug 12th 

link = https://creativefriday.blogspot.com/2026/10/creative-friday-423-violett.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

** this is a non-design team related project; just for fun

*DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne; as of October 1, 2026 = Deanne has restarted HQCAYR

*owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT, and HQLQCB; plus FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQGGCB, FQHCB. & new on Sept 15th = HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges

 

Scrapbook Layout #9 showcasing lunch with BFF on 20 Oct 2026

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!, a personal crafting blog!

who: Hello, I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old artsy-craftsy blogger, who wants to continue crafting and blogging as long as I'm able. I do have left hand's middle, pointer and thumb diagnosed with mild arthritis this summer. I'm left-handed so this is expected but not for crafting, blogging, driving, playing piano, etc. Then to compound things, I fell outside on our back deck around midnight between June 11-12th. The boards were wet from having storms earlier plus a tornado that luckily skipped over our small town. Unfortunately some deck screws had loosened a bit, protruding enough that it caught my slipper of my left foot, causing me to twist and fall down on my left side. I put my left hand out though and the impact severely bruised my palm and my three center fingers. Some muscle tissue in my thumb palm area got damaged because of a deck screw. Over the next few days, the jarring pain/nerves and inflammation traveled up my arm and across my shoulders. UGH. Enough of that story. It's taken these past 4 months to get close to being healed however if I forget and grip the steering wheel too long, the pain flares up. Or if I do several minutes of cutting or an hour of straight typing on blog post(s). SIGH.

On a happy note, I was able to meet my best friend in Bloomington-Normal, north side near the interstate(s). Susie traveled about 90+ minutes to eat and talk!!! 

where: THIS IS NOT A DESIGN TEAM COMMITMENT. A personal crafting goal in 2026 was to scrapbook as many gatherings with friends and/or family/couple w/ dog that I can squeeze in between those DT projects. 

when: Scrapbook Layout #9 for 2026.

what: Lunch with my BFF on October 20, 2026 layout

how-to and/or product detail notes: (Do either of us look like we are 64+ years old??)

1. white cardstock sheet = Georgia Pacific

2. a range of yellow, green, orange and kraft paper scraps; torn edges = various vendors from scrap stash box (AUTUMN colors)

3. pale aqua and white plaid paper and the yellow/gray/white plaid paper scraps = both from Recollections (seen on the left side of the layout)

4. oval resin flower sticker = Stickeroni

5. 'gather' and 'sweater weather' foam stickers = Farmstead Harvest collection/Thickers by American Crafts

6. two tickets, two phrase arrows, three little 'charms' (on the cording) = Farmstead Harvest ephemera pack by American Crafts

7. orange and white cording = spool is 1 of 3 colors of cording in pack = Crafter's Square

8. Chocolate Chip/brown ink pad was randomly applied around the layout = Lawn Fawn

9. very old alphabet stencil ruler was used to trace 'October'

10. PHOTOS = my BFF and my cellphones; she did two pics and I did the pic of her; she texted the 2 pics to me which I shared to email and then downloaded; same for my pic of her; used computer printer to choose layout orientation and size before printing each photo

LINK-UPs:

1A. One More Page; new on Oct 2nd/still open; theme to scrapbook page or 2/spread; I'm sharing a 8.5" x 11" size cardstock sheet base layout page. I prefer the slimmer size to place in a regular notebook binder which helps for storing. 

link = https://onemorepagechallenge.blogspot.com/2026/10/one-more-page-in-october.html

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1B. Fab n Funky; new on Oct 7th; theme is '3 of something'; I'm sharing my layout that has 3 photos

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/challenge-643-three-of-something.html

1C. The Sisterhood of Crafters; new on Oct 14th; theme of Fall; I'm sharing my autumn colors layout; I'm wearing a sweater; there's a 'sweater weather' foam sticker; some orange flowers, a tiny pumpkin, a tiny mushroom....

link = https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-2026-fall-challenge.html

1D. Unicorn Challenge; new on Oct 6th; theme of Autumn and/or Halloween; I'm sharing my autumn colors layout; I'm wearing a sweater + there's a 'sweater weather' foam sticker; some orange flowers, a tiny pumpkin, a tiny mushroom...

link = https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/10/challenge-125-autumn-andor-halloween.html

1E. CD Sunday +; new on Oct 11th; theme to use CD/USB/digital; I'm sharing my autumn colors layout that has 3 photos ==> these were taken with our cellphones and then the 2 photos taken by my BFF were sent by text and then I shared those to one of email addresses ==> then dowloaded then used computer print/sized/chose layout orientation of pics; trimmed the pics

link = https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/10/cd-sunday-plus-challenge-194-hosted-by.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

**this is not a design team related project; it is just for creative fun!

*DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne; as of October 1, 2026 = Deanne has restarted HQCAYR

*owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT, and HQLQCB; plus FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQGGCB, FQHCB. & new on Sept 15th = HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges

 

My Mondays Mixed Media Journal Page #10 on 19 Oct 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!, a personal crafting blog!

who: Hello, I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old artsy-craftsy blogger. Tonight's blog post really delved into my quirky mish-mesh mixed media fascinations! 

where: this blog post showcases an installment in a personal series I've dubbed as "My Mondays Mixed Media Journal Pages". 

when: MMMJP #10 is being published late night of Monday October 19, 2026. 

why: This is just for my creative fun; a non-design team commitment. 

what: Merry Holiday Celebrating at Home journal page

how:

1. journal is sketch pad = Tree House Pad and Paper; 30 sheets

2. pink gel highlighter = from a 3 color set by Creative Devotion

3. gold balloons and two streamers = Crayola Poster Stickers and The Peel People

4. white with silver wavy lines print vinyl wallpaper sheet = Main Street Wall Creations, peel and stick wallpaper, "Silver Weave", Chartwell Studio, Inc. 

5. three ornament stickers, two gift wrapped presents stickers, 'jolly good vibes' sticker and the 'home for the holidays' ephemera = Snow Pine Lodge collection by Simple Stories

6. gold glitter acrylic paint = dribbled and dabbed applied; Plaid/Folk Art paint

LINK-UPs:

1A. Christmas Crafts All Year Round; new on October 1st; theme of T and/or U Christmas items or descriptive; I'm sharing this for T/torn (look closely at the white with silver lines vinyl wallpaper; the extra paper was torn and then the vinyl was cut to follow the torn edge; plus T/trimmings (three ornaments added on the page plus two gift boxes that are trimmed)

link = https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-challenge-t-and-u.html

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1B. We Love 2 Create; new on 27 Sept and still open; I'm sharing this silver and gold with pinks journal page (gel highlighter, gold glitter paint, vinyl stickers, paper stickers, ephemera, vinyl peel-n-stick wallcover)

link = https://welove2create.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-9-craft-card-making.html

1C. All About Challenges; October 9 start date; theme of 'All About Celebration'; I'm sharing this 'merry holiday celebration' journal page

link = https://allaboutcraftchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/challenge-10.html

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1D. Creative Artiste; October 2nd start date; theme of A.G. mixed media; I'm sharing my mixed media 'merry holiday celebration' journal page using gel highlighter, gold glitter acrylic paint, vinyl stickers and vinyl peel-n-stick wallpaper, paper stickers, paper ephemera

link = https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/2026/10/welcome-to-creative-artiste-challenge.html

1E. Dream Valley; new on Oct 19th; theme of A.G.; I'm sharing my mixed media 'merry holiday celebration' journal page 

link = https://dreamvalleychallenge2.blogspot.com/2026/10/challenge-372-anything-goes.html

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where could I share this journal page within my Quest family challenge blogs:

a. Ally's Angels #111 started on October 15th; anything goes theme

b. not quite enough pink to be shared at HQPIPC but it's close....

c. FarmQuest Home Challenges; started on October 2nd; anything home goes theme; balloons, Christmas holiday ornaments, wrapped gifts can be found inside a home and maybe even on a covered porch

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne; as of October 1, 2026 = Deanne has restarted HQCAYR

*owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT, and HQLQCB; plus FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQGGCB, FQHCB. & new on Sept 15th = HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges

 

Plaid Deer Stag mostly pink Christmas card project on 19 Oct 2026

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!, a personal crafting blog!

who: Hello! I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old artsy-craftsy blogger and have dabbled in lots of arts and crafts since a young girl. I've also dabbled in practical arts 'formally' at age 9 through 4-H Club in taking Learning to Cook 1 (scrambled eggs, hard-boiled egg, bake potato, shredding carrots, rice cereal w marshmallow treats) and Learning to Bake 1 (brownies, cookies) plus Learning to Sew 1 (gathered/drawstring bag, pillow). Oh those memories of being a beginner. <3

where: this is for creative fun and is not a design team committed project

when: this personal blog post will be published on October 19, 2026.

why: This just for fun Pink Christmas card is to take advantage of some October challenges before their deadlines. Also to help promote my newest challenge blog, Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges which has a main theme of 'anything goes mostly pink'. 

what: Pink and Red Plaid Deer/Stag (fun?!?!!) Christmas card

how-to & vendor details:

1. white card 5" x 7" base with envelope = Tonic Studios

2. bright pink paper panel = multicolor paper pad by Hello Hobby/Walmart

3. light pink paper panel = Colorbok (from pastel paper pack)

4. large red and pink plaid deer stag with ornaments = from Big Bits ephemera pack in the Snow Pine Lodge collection by Simple Stories

5. also the three pink/pinkish ornament stickers at the top and the label 'Merry Christmas' near the bottom of the card = more SPL products by Simple Stories

6. bright pink glitter glue applied to the 2 ball plaid ornaments hanging off the deer antlers on each side of its head = Emaginations; bought at Dollar General store

7. iridescent rhinestone gems (3) = from a pack = Crafter's Square

LINK-UPs:

1A. Jingle Belles Rock; ends on Oct 21; theme of Pink Christmas; I'm sharing my mostly pink tones Christmas card

link = https://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2026/10/were-dreaming-of-pink-christmas.html

1B. Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round; started Oct 1; theme of T and/or U Christmas words/items; I'm sharing my "T/trimmings", dangling ornaments on the plaid deer stag ephemera

link = https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-challenge-t-and-u.html

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1C. 613 Avenue Create; new on October 4th; theme of anything goes with option of 'think pink'; I'm sharing my mostly pink tones Christmas card

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html

1D. Cardz 4 Galz; new on October 15th; theme of 'add an animal'; I'm sharing my mostly pink tones Christmas card with a deer/stag w/ antlers

link = https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2026/10/287-add-animal.html

1E. Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge; new on Oct 18; theme of anything goes Christmas; (not using mood board); I'm sharing the mostly pink tones deer stag Christmas card

link = https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2026/10/peace-on-earth-challenge-122.html

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where could this be shared within Quest family challenge blogs owned by me?

a. Heart's Quest Pretty In Pink Challenges; #2 started October 15, 2026; main theme is anything goes mostly pink.

b. FarmQuest General Store Challenge Blog; #43 started October 7, 2026; main theme is anything farm and/or country goes.

c. Ally's Angels; #111 started October 15, 2026; main theme is anything goes.

d. Critter Crazy Challenges; #115 started October 1, 2026; main theme is anything goes w/ featured critter(s).  

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

**this is for non-design team commitments; just for creative fun

*DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne; as of October 1, 2026 = Deanne has restarted HQCAYR

*owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT, and HQLQCB; plus FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQGGCB, FQHCB. & new on Sept 15th = HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges; session #2 opened on October 15th (this card would work here)

  

My Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink #2 dt cards on 15 Oct 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!, a personal crafting blog!

who: I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old blogger who has been part of the crafting challenge blogworld since 2010!! I didn't own a computer until 2000 and then it was my sister's/b-i-l's old one, thank heavens that they helped out. I was getting my master's coursework restarted. And thank heavens my tuition fees included computer lab access with tutors/supervisors on hand! Before I got my sister's, I would try to spend a half hour or so before my evening classes and then try to go for a couple of hours on a Saturday in order to get typed/word processed what needed to be completed for deadlines. Those tutors were vexed by my endless questions and fear that I would blow something up!!!-- Bless their hearts for being patient with the 38+ year old who never had computers in high school or undergraduate college years!!

where: This post showcases my new design team projects for my Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink challenges blog. The #2 blog post link will be shared later in the post. 

when: #2 starts on October 15, 2026 and ends on November 12th. 

why: #2 and all challenges have to be 'mainly pink'. I decided in early to mid- March 2026 to get involved with a color-focused challenge blog. I wanted the creative mental decision-making for something different than my own challenge blogs. That color-focused blog closed without warning in mid-August 2026. I decided to start HQPIPCB with same main theme in mid-September. I'm adding an optional theme that will most times be a certain supply pattern that has pink in it. See project #2 for the optional theme.  

what: Project #1 = card in mostly pinks = "A Bucket of Blessings"

how-to & vendor details for Project #1:

1. base cardstock is actually a neon bright pink; folded on left side; dimensions are 4.25" deep x 5.5" wide = Astrobrights by Neenah

2. pink cardstock panel = blank side of a pink index card = Jot

3. "Bucket of Hearts" digital image = QKRS (old)

4. digi image colored with Marvy Uchida colored pencils

5. pink heart paper and pale peachy pink paper= scraps from stash box

6. stamps of 'take good care' and 'wishing you well' = Hampton Arts

7. two colors of pink enamel hearts = Fancy Pants Designs

8. mechanical pencil = stash

9. black non-smudge retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart (used for outlining around the focal panel)

10. black fine tip gel pen = Paper Mate's Ink Joy gel pen 4 color set (used for stenciled sentiment) 

11. old alphabet stencil ruler = found at my mom's house during the past 2 years when cleaning out; I think the ruler is at least 30+ years old

12. inside: 'thinking of you' stamped on a pale pink paper strip = stamp from a mixed expression set from Crafter's Square

LINK-UPs for #1: "A Bucket of Blessings"

1A. Classic Design Challenge; new on Oct 15; theme of anything goes (not the opt of a sketch); I'm sharing the wood bucket card for A.G.

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/10/classic-design-challenge-10-2026-octnov.html

1B. The Crafter's Cafe; new on Oct 15; theme of anything goes (not the opt of no cards); I'm sharing the wood bucket card for A.G.

link = https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/10/335-anything-goes-optional-no-cards.html

1C. Kleuren met Potloden; new on Oct 10; theme of anything goes with colored pencils; I'm sharing the wood bucket card = wood bucket with hearts image was applied with colored pencils

link = https://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/2026/10/challenge-oktober-alles-mag.html

1D. Word Art Wednesday; new on Oct 14; theme of anything goes that is God-honoring; I'm sharing the wood bucket card--bucket of blessings; take good care; wishing you well

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/10/anything-goes-774-775.html

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what: Project #2 =  mostly in pinks w/ optional theme to include has pink pearls/gems; My project has 10 pink pearls in the center of the doily and 3 others for 3 of 4 corners. "Flower on Floral birthday card" 

how for Project #2: "Flower on Floral birthday card"

20. white 5" x 7" card base; folded on left; w/ envelope = from a 10 pack = Tonic Studios

21. pink paper, trimmed 1/2" off horizontal edge; = multicolor paper pad = Hello Hobby by Walmart

22. white doily = part of a pack = Crafter's Square

23. pink pearls (10) = part of a large pack = Crafter's Square used as faux extra seeds for the center of the large posy/flower

24. magenta pink marker, brown marker = Jot

25. black fine tip marker for outlining/edgings = Sharpie

26. "happy bday" stamp = one of the birthday greetings tub stamp set = Hero Arts

27. inside: "it's your day" stamp = a 2nd of the birthday greetings tub stamp set = Hero Arts

28. pale pink cardstock scraps punched with 'ticket' shape = punch tool by EK Success; cardstock by Crafter's Square

29. multi-color with range of pinks floral print paper = All Seasons paper pad by Hello Hobby- Walmart

LINK-UPs for #2: "Flower on Floral birthday card"

2A. Wednesday's Creative Inspiration; new on Oct 7; theme of anything goes; I'm sharing the large 2 layer flower/posy with pale pink pearls for extra seeds (faux)

link = https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-challenge-anything-goes.html

2B. The Paper Funday Challenges; new on Oct 7; theme of anything goes (not the opt of pumpkin spice...); I'm sharing the large 2 layer flower/posy with pale pink pearls for extra seeds (faux)

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-2026-challenge-92-anything-goes.html

2C. I Spy With My Little Eye; started on Sept 16; theme of background text and/or sentiment added; I'm sharing the large 2 layer flower/posy with pale pink pearls for extra faux seeds has a stamped sentiment (Happy B Day)

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2026/09/i-spy-with-my-little-eye-added-text.html

2D. Passion for Markers; still open for a few days; theme of coloring with any kind of marker + birthday; I'm sharing the large 2 layer flower/posy with pale pink pearls for extra faux seeds with stamped Happy B Day; bright magenta marker used on the doily for the outer scallops and brown marker dots/dashes for seeds; brown marker used to outline the inner 'seed' area of the doily; a black marker was used to outline the large floral print 'flower', the sentiment background + pink background panel

link = https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/10/week-859-birthdays.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

HQPIPCB #2 blog post link = 

https://heartsquestprettyinpink.blogspot.com/2026/10/hearts-quest-pretty-in-pink-2-anything.html

date/theme badge #2 =

*DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne; plus her re-started HCAYR as of October 1, 2026 

*owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; HQPIPCB, HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT, and HQLQCB; plus FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQGGCB, FQHCB. 

 

My Ally's Angels #111 design team AG theme project on 15 Oct 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!, a personal crafting blog!

who: I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old crafting blogger, who confesses that her stenciling and inking skills still need some development. The flowers and leaves on this showcased card are from a new to me 'simple coloring stencil set' called Cozy Mornings by Altenew. Using their packaging illustrations I've tried to add veining, some curled petal edges, center stamens, etc. 

where: This card is for my owner/design team commitment to Ally's Angels, a crafting challenge blog. 

when: #111 is published on October 15, 2026 and will stay open until November 12, 2026. 

why: A couple years ago, I became a silent co-owner and a design team member of Ally's Angels when the previous owner gave it up. Then the active co-owner/administrator stepped down after a year or so. So then I became the active owner for this 'anything goes theme' challenge blog. 

what: "Giving Thanks" card

how:

1. kraft A2 size card w/ envelope = from pack = Crafter's Square

2. peach paper = scrap box

3. zig-zag decorative scissors = Wescott

4. orange and white cording = part of a 3-color spool pack = Crafter's Square

5. black, orange, purple, green, red markers = Crayola

6. Pea Green alcohol ink marker = Arteza (lighter green leaves on the largest flower)

7. Guava (largest flower), Pumpkin Spice (smaller flowers), Chocolate Chip (centers) stamp pads/ink using textured toilet paper to apply on stencils = Lawn Fawn stamp pads

8. alphabet stencil ruler = very old find at my mom's house 2-2.5 years ago and is now part of my craft supplies

9. green, red, black gel ink pens = Paper Mate's Ink Joy four-color set for detailing on flowers and leaves

LINK-UPs:

1A. Beautiful Blossoms; new on Oct 15; theme of floral focused projects; I'm sharing my stenciled 3 flowers card.

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/10/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

1B. Classic Design Challenge; new on Oct 15; theme of Anything Goes (opt of sketch; not mine); I'm sharing my stenciled 3 flowers card.

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/10/classic-design-challenge-10-2026-octnov.html

1C. The Crafter's Cafe Challenge; new on Oct 15; theme of Anything Goes (opt of no card project); I'm sharing my stenciled 3 flowers card for A.G.

link = https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/10/335-anything-goes-optional-no-cards.html

1D. Fab-n-Funky; new on Oct 7th; theme for 3 of something; My card has 3 stenciled flowers. 

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/challenge-643-three-of-something.html

1E. The Sisterhood of Crafters; new on Oct 14th; theme of Fall; My card has 3 stenciled flowers in red, orange, brown and greens on peach paper onto kraft cardstock base...all autumn season colors

link = https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-2026-fall-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

**AA #111 blog posting direct link =

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2026/10/allys-angels-111-anything-goes-theme.html

**AA #111 date/theme badge =

*DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne; also on October 1st, HCAYR was restarted by Deanne

*owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT, and HQLQCB; plus FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQGGCB, FQHCB. & new on Sept 15th = HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges

 

My Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges #55 design team projects

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!, a personal crafting blog!

who: I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old artsy-craftsy blogger. As a faith believer in the Trinity, I understand that there is a battle for good versus evil throughout our world. I know God has given us amazing mental abilities for creativity, logic, discernment between reality and fantasy. Someone recently commented that 'soft' fantasy refers to the make believe that is charming, whimsical yet some can be fierce protectors like guardian angels and dragons. So HQFCB wants to see your angels, fairies, gnomes, mermaids, dragons, unicorns, etc. 

where: HQFCB or Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges Blog. It is a specialty niche crafting challenge that started many years ago and I believe I'm the 4th owner. 

when: #55 begins October 6, 2026 and stays open for 6-7 weeks. 

why: This personal blog post features my newest design team fantasy inspiration projects for HQFCB. I've chosen a fairy and a gnome for my two 'anything goes fantasy' samples. 

what: Project #1 = gnome in his Autumn garden shaped card

how-to &/or vendor notes for #1:

1. yellow and green watercolor cardstock = from a multicolor and different watercolor swirl prints package = Crafter's Square

2. pastel green and pastel yellow paper circles (traced and fussy cut) = Colorbok

3. gourds, gnome and sign stickers = Enchanted Garden sticker sheet = Fancy Pants Designs

4. gold rhinestones = Nicole Brand Crafts

5. gold glitter posy on toothpick (sold in a set, intended for floral arrangements/wreaths or for cake decorating) = center was open originally; Crafter's Square

6. Mustard Jar color Stone Drops (paint) = Nuvo (scanner light faded the Mustard Jar, think butternut squash color, to a sandy tan tone)

7. green washable marker for inking the outer layer/CS base = Jot

8. black non-smudge retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart (1 of 4 neutral colors set) for outlining the smaller two round layers

LINK-UPs for #1:

1A. Dream Valley; new on Oct 5th; theme of pearls/ gems; My gnome in his garden card has gold rhinestone gems

link = https://dreamvalleychallenge2.blogspot.com/2026/10/challenge-371-pearls-andor-gems.html

1B. Make My Monday; new on Oct 5th; theme of Autumn/Fall; My gnome in his garden is autumn time due to the pumpkin and squash. The card has yellows, greens, oranges, gray-taupe-khaki tones for autumn season colors. 

link = https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/10/288-autumnfall.html 

1C. Aud Sentiments; new on Oct 5th; theme of Autumn &/or shape card not a rectangle + sentiment; My gnome card is circular (3 staggered round layers) + autumn garden scene + "Autumn hello" sentiment sign sticker

link = https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/10/challenge-342-fall-andor-any-shape-but.html

1D. Classic Design Challenge; still open/new on Sept 15; theme of anything goes; I'm sharing my gnome in his autumn garden scene round shaped card

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/classic-design-challenge-09-2026-sepoct.html

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what: Project #2: fairy in yellow flying in her autumn garden

how-to &/or vendor notes #2:

20. kraft A2 size card base, folded on the left side = w/ matching envelope from pack = Crafter's Square

21. plaid print paper = Recollections = read next note how I altered the plaid

22. I altered the plaid print paper by adding a deep orange marker stripes on top of the muted red stripes. It transformed the paper into an autumn season look. 

23. brown and dark orange dual-tip markers = Jot

24. fern specialty stickers = from a pack of fern stickers = Crafter's Square

25. enamel dots in 2 sizes = Simple Stories

26. layered fairy and 2 butterflies dimensional stickers = from a mixed color pack of fairies and butterflies = Crafter's Square

LINK-UPs for #2:

2A. Triple B = birds, butterflies, blooms; new on Oct 3; theme is title; My fairy card has 2 butterflies that are flying over the ferns

link = https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2026/10/tb-october-2026-challenge.html

2B. Let's Craft and Create; new on October 5th; theme of Anything Goes or Colors of Fall; My fairy garden card has reds, oranges, browns, greens, yellows = autumn tones

link = https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/challenge-236-ag-colors-of-fall.html

2C. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new on October 4th; theme of Anything Goes; I'm sharing the fairy in the garden card.

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/10/287-october-4-dr-digi.html

2D. A Place To Start; new on October 5th; theme of Anything Goes (not the opt of spotlight technique); I'm sharing the fairy in the garden card

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2026/10/challenge-202610-anything-goes.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

**HQFCB #55 blog post link = 

https://heartsquestfantasy.blogspot.com/2026/10/hearts-quest-fantasy-55-anything-goes.html

date/theme badge =

*DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne + renewed/re-start on October 1st for HCAYR (Halloween Crafts All Year Round)

*owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT, and HQLQCB; plus FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQGGCB, FQHCB. **NEW on September 15, 2026 = HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges with main theme coded as AGMP or anything goes mostly pink. 

 

My Paper Rock Scissors Challenges #21 design team card

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!, a personal crafting blog!

who: Hello! I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old artsy craftsy blogger. This stenciled card is my PRS #21 design team inspiration project for the anything goes using paper and/or scissors. 

where: Paper Rock Scissors is a crafting challenge blog owned by Deanne. The #21 blog post link will be shared at the bottom of this posting of mine

when: #21 starts on October 2, 2026 and goes for the month. 

why: Deanne generously gives much of her time and creativity to be on several of my challenge blogs' teams. I've helped her with a few past challenges she's opened and currently help her with two of her five. I try to participate in the other three each month. 

what: "Have A Cozy Day!" card

how:

1. papers used =

a. white cardstock A2 size base; folded on left side = from pack w/ white envelope = Crafter's Square

b. top panel was RECYCLED packaging; trimmed about 1/4" on side and 1/2" on top edge PLUS popped up with foam squares

2. scissors used =

a. straight blade scissors to cut the blue and white cording

3. coffee pot (4 parts) and cup (2 parts) stencil sheets = Cozy Mornings; Simple Coloring Stencil Set by Altenew {also: flower w 2 parts and 2 different leaves} NBUS

4. lettering stenciled with an alphabet stencil ruler = found 2 years ago at my mom's house and is now in my crafting supplies

5. red, gree, blue permanent dual-tip markers = Art Skills; blue marker's broad tip was used to ink the outside perimeter of the focal stenciled panel

6. blue/Fish Tank and gray/Narwhal mini stamp/ink pads = Lawn Fawn (used paper to help dab and smear/drag ink)

7. red and green gel ink pens for flowers & leaves on the pot; blue gel ink pen used for cup

8. gray + orange + red + green + yellow colored pencils to embellish the coffee pot

9. two tones of brown colored pencils to do coffee liquid in cup; and 1 tone of brown to add 2 light drops dripping from pot's spout (I drew these.)

10. blue and white cording (sold with 2 more colors of cording spools) = Crafter's Square

11. inside: stamped 'here's to you' (1 of the everyday message stamps in a tub by Hero Arts)

LINK-UPs:

1A. First Cup Challenges; new on October 2nd; anything goes drink/beverage theme; I'm sharing my coffee cup and coffee pot

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/first-cup-challenge-19-october.html

image prompt = 

1B. NBUS or Never Before Used Schtuff; new on Oct 1st; theme is title; I'm sharing my coffee cup and coffee pot stenciled images

link = https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2026/10/nbus-challenges-91.html

1C. Crafts Galore Encore; new on Oct 1st; theme is Anything Goes; I'm sharing my coffee cup & coffee pot stenciled card

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-challenge.html

1D. A Perfect Time To  Craft Open Challenges; new on Oct 1; theme of anything goes; I'm sharing my coffee cup & coffee pot stenciled card

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/10/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

1E. Just Add Ink; new on Sept 25; theme of Stencils/Die and/or Kids theme; I'm sharing my coffee cup and coffee pot stenciled card

link = https://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2026/09/just-add-ink-795stencils-dies.html

image = 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

Paper Rock Scissors #21 direct blog post link =

https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-21-challenge.html

*DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne

*owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT, and HQLQCB; plus FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQGGCB, FQHCB. & new on Sept 15th = HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges