My Mondrian Mondays Journal Page #30 + January 2026 Scripture Writing Page 4

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting shares two different personal projects: My Mondrian Mondays Journal Page #30 and my January 2026 Scripture Writing Plan page 4. For my Mondrian influence, I did the little blocks of colors while leaving some blank/white like he did in his geometric block/grid acrylic paintings. (Piet Mondrian, Dutch artist in late 1800s and into the first four decades or so in 1900s.) See  two of his paintings in cropped photos from the website = pietmondrian.org

when: Monday, February 16, 2026

what: Project #1 = MMMJP #30 

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. journal notebook; 80 sheet of graph paper; has elastic band closure = bought at Dollar General store in March 2025

2. four color gel pens = Paper Mate's Ink Joy

3. a variety of diff. companies' colored pencils = stash (Marvy Uchida, Crayola, Crazy Art, Liqui-Mark, 

4. mechanical pencil, cardstock heart shape to trace around, ruler = more stash items

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Kleuren met Pot loden or Coloring with Pencils; new on Feb 10; must use colored pencils for the majority of filling in of digi image, stamped image, or own sketch/design

link = https://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-februari-alles-mag.html

1B. The Outlawz Anything But A Card; Jan 31/new on February 1; still open; theme is the title; MY project #1 is a journal page with a geometric design that I composed

link = https://tolanythingbutacard.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-outlawz-anything-but-card-february.html

1C. Creative Fingers; new on Feb 13; theme of anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-316.html

1D. Crafty Catz; new on Feb 13; theme of anything goes

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/crafty-catz-707.html

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what: Project #2 = page 4 cursive handwritten verses for Jan 8, 9 & 10 =

how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

21. three of the four colors gel pens = Paper Mate's Ink Joy

22. my childhood KJV Bible using II Corinthians, I Peter and Mark; all New Testament books

23. thin depth journal notebook = Crownz Jewelz from Ashford, OH; bought at Dollar Tree store 

24. the Scripture Writing Plan for January came in an image photo prompt shared in the Facebook group; don't know where the group administrator received it = Christian Card Makers Women's Fellowship

where #2 will be linked =

2A. Word Art Wednesday; new on Feb 4/nearing the end of week 2; anything goes that is not contrary to the Bible; family friendly = My journal page shares my handwritten copying of verses from 3 different books of the Bible.

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/02/anything-goes-weeks-738-739.html

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Piet Mondrian's geometric compositions in selected cropped areas of his paintings = www.pietmondrian.org

above is from 1919 /\

below is from 1920 \/

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*** these projects are non- design team related

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational 

My January 2026 Volume 1 Pages 1 to 3 Scripture Writing Plan shared in FB group CCMWF

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This personal blog posting features a completed handwritten/cursive Scripture verses from a writing plan shared in the FB group CCMWF or Christian Card Makers Women's Fellowship. I'm starting in February and going back to get January's verses written first. On February 12, I completed verses for days 1-7. 

when: published in February; verses from the January writing plan

what: Project #1 = pages 1-3 and the simple cover writing=

page 1: Isaiah 43: 18-19 + Lamentations 3:22B-24 + Ecclesiastes 3:11-13

page 2: Ecclesiastes 3: 13 C & D + Psalm 98: 1-3 + Psalm 90: 12

page 3: Psalm 90: 17 + Jeremiah 29: 11-13 + Philippians 3: 13-14

and simple journal with gorgeous cardstock cover

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. journal; thin; = Crownz Jewelz; bought at Dollar Tree store 

2. four color ink pen pack = Paper Mate's Ink Joy (gel)

3. fine tip black marker = Sharpie (for the journal front cover)

kept simple with alternating the four ink colors for the handwriting of verses

where #1 will be linked =

1A. The Outlawz Anything But A Card; new on Feb 1; theme is in the blog title; I have 3 pages from Scripture Writing Journal

link = https://tolanythingbutacard.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-outlawz-anything-but-card-february.html

1B. Classic Design Challenge; started Jan 15 and closing very soon; anything goes with unlimited entries

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2026-janfeb.html

1C. Love To Craft challenge; started Jan 1 and ends on Feb 15; anything goes

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/ltccb-90-anything-goes-and-ltccb-89.html

1D. Path of Positivity; new on Feb; anything goes (not the option for a duo set)

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/ch-138-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

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Note: I'll be sharing in the CCMWF group album for January 2026

Note: This Scripture writing could be linked up to the new HQLQCB or Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Challenges Blog. #1 session with 'anything goes quotes' began on February 5, 2026 and will end on March 1, 2026.

Note: I'm the owner of a Facebook group called Scripturally Inspired Creativity and I'll share this in a post.  

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

**this is a non-DT project

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational

My January Scriptural Encouragement Card for CCMWF group shared in February

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: this post spotlights a Scriptural encouragement card for a swap event in the FB group, Christian Card Makers Women's Fellowship. I will not be able to publish this until the recipient has posted in the group that she's received my card. EDIT: she posted in the group a few days ago and I just received here on February 5th, so I'll be posting on Feb 6th. 

when: January 2026 Scriptural Encouragement Card Swap event; post on Feb 6, 2026. 

what: Project #1 = I Chronicles 16:34 KJV

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. white CS base = part of A2 card/envelope pack = Crafter's Square

2. blue stripe print paper strip = unsure; this has been in my mini card kit with several scrap cuts for many months; might be Fancy Pants Designs (over a year old)

3. light blue CS scrap strip = Art Skills

4. gray and white peeled paint look barn wood paper scrap = Hot Off The Press (in my papers box for at least 1-2 years; I've been hoarding these barn wood prints!)

5. silver cross with laurels dazzle/sticker = Hot Off The Press (in my box for at least 1 year)

6. black extra fine tip marker pen = Sharpie (used to fill the openings on the silver cross w/ laurels

7. blue and white print cardstock = recycled tissue box packaging (probably a year or older) 

8. white CS that Google Doc with Bible verses print-out = Georgia Pacific

9. Fish Tank/blue mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn (for perimeter inking on all papers/CS)

10. lavender/Thistle alcohol marker = Nuvo (to color over the verse)

where #1 will be linked =

1A. C.R.A.F.T.; new on Thursday; theme of Love or Anything Goes; My card is for A.G.

link = https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-773-love-anything-goes.html

1B. Word Art Wednesdays; new on Wed Feb 4; Anything Goes that is family friendly, Bible supportive; My card has a referenced Bible verse plus a cross

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/02/anything-goes-weeks-738-739.html

1C. The Paper Funday Challenge; new on Wed Feb 4; Anything Goes and/or twist of pastel colors; My card has light pink/lavender and soft pastel blues

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-2026-challenge-84-anything.html

1D. Dream Valley; current; Anything Goes

link = https://dreamvalleychallenge2.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-351-anything-goes.html

1E. The Neglected Stuff Challenge; current/1st Monday; theme is the blog title--use stuff over a year old; My card has recycled tissue box packaging...don't know how old it could be by the company; I've had it divided into usable sections for about 1 year; also the striped paper is old/from a paper pad at least 2+ years old; the cross w/ laurels sticker has been in my box for a year or so; the white/gray barn wood print paper scrap has also been in my paper box for over a year...probably closer to 2-3 years because I've been hoarding that pack!!

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2026/02/neglected-stuff-february-2026-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

***this is a non-DT related project

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational

**NOTE: Because I've referenced a Bible verse on my card, I could share it at HQLQCB (Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Challenges Blog) if I wasn't the owner. 

P.S. 

BONUS =

The encouragement Scripture card plus extra paper pieces from my swap partner "T" = "In everything give thanks" from I Thessalonians is a good reminder that even on cold snowy windy days that make my joints ache, I can still give thanks for having another day to live, love, laugh and lift others' spirits through card-making and sharing. Thank you, T, for your delightfully joyful card! 

November Scripture Encouragement Card Swap through CCMWF group

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting features my swap card sent for the November Scripture Encouragement Card Event through the FB group of CCMWF or Christian Card-Makers Women's Fellowship. 

when: I made my card on November 9-10 and will be mailing to my swap partner on November 11. This blog post can't be shared until after she receives it and posts it within the group...shared on Fri Nov 21.

what: Project #1 = 

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. white 6" square cardstock base = Georgia Pacific

2. Narwhal/gray, Walnut/brown, Pumpkin Spice/orange and Guava/pink-coral = Lawn Fawn stamp pads

3. black ink pad = Hero Arts

4. large focal foam sticker and three washi tapes = Farmstead Harvest collection by American Crafts

5. the gold puffy sunflower stickers and little flower stickers = Crafter's Square

6. the copper embossed sunflower stick-on = mixed set of flower shapes = Crafter's Square

7. Scripture verse = Google Doc in a table/column format sheet then fussy cut

8. red alcohol marker = Arteza 

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Make My Monday; week 2 of 2; theme of gratitude/thankful; My card has washi tape with the words and a large foam sentiment oval sticker with wording

link = https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/265-gratitudethankful.html

1B. The Outlawz Monday Greetings; a few more days open; anything goes with opt of Happy Thanksgiving/turkey; my card is for AG greetings (gratitude; thankful)

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-monday.blogspot.com/2025/11/november-monday-greetings.html

1C. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; current until Dec 6; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/11/266-dr-digis-house-of-stamps.html

1D. Word Power; current for 3 more days; theme is the title--focus on the wording; my encouragement card has a large oval with sentiment "choose to be grateful" and then 1 of the washi tapes has words (grateful, thankful) + Scripture verse

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/11/word-power-november-2025-challenge.html

1E. The Outlawz Twisted Thursdays; still open; theme of all about words; my encouragement card has a large oval with sentiment "choose to be grateful" and then 1 of the washi tapes has words (grateful, thankful) + Scripture verse

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-thursday.blogspot.com/2025/11/twisted-thursdays-november-6th-dec-3rd.html

image = 

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this is a non-DT related project

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

** NOTE: this is not design team related posting however if interested in my challenge blog commitments =

*owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; HQCB, HQFCB/old TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; also FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHCB, and FQGGCB.

* DT member only = PRS

Loving my CCMWF October Scripture Encouragement Card Exchange project

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This is my first time to participate in the swap exchange that was started earlier this year within the Facebook group, Christian Card Makers Women's Fellowship. At the end of current month, the group members are given a few days to comment if they want to participate and how many times/partners they are willing to exchange cards with for the next month. Since I've got lots of challenge blog commitments, I only agreed to create and mail out 1. My exchange partner lives in New York state. I received her card on October 20th. Mine was started before then but due to weekend traveling, I finished mine on October 20th and am getting the blog draft ready on Oct 21-22. 

when: October 2025 Scripture Encouragement card exchange; can't post until after my partner receives the card (mailing out on Oct 22) and posts a picture of this in the FB group; she posted on Oct 28! 

what: Project #1 = Stained Glass Prayer Card

how-to & vendor notes for #1 = each person gets to select their own Scripture verse to share and however it's used regarding layout, colors, occasion, etc. I chose Psalm 9:1 for my card's verse sentiment. 

1. Psalm 9:1 KJV typed in Google Doc; trimmed with deckle-edged scissors; ink dabbed and ink edged

2. Guava mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

3. white cardstock = Georgia Pacific

4. deep orange cardstock = Recollections

5. orange tone cardstock = Pen + Gear

6. stained glass prayer card = came in a religious organization's solicited mail at my mom's house sometime in the past 2 years; my mom had saved it and when I came upon it, I brought to my house and placed it in my stash basket. Prayer card edges were distressed using scissors' blade and inked with the Guava mini stamp pad.

7. kraft card (folded; however I cut it apart to create 2 layers with 1 deckle-edge trimmed a bit smaller; edges inked; foam tape between layers to lift up)

8. bright pink gems (from pack of 3 different sizes) = Studio G/Hampton Arts

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Word Art Wednesday; week 2 of 2; anything goes that is positive, family friendly; the blog shares a Scripture verse digital image during each challenge; My card uses a different Bible verse

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/10/weeks-722-723-anything-goes.html 

1B. Mondays Greetings Challenge; open for 4 more days; anything goes greeting/saying; My card has a Bible verse

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-monday.blogspot.com/

1C. Path of Positivity; open; anything goes positive; 

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/10/ch-134-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

1D. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; still open; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/10/264-polkadoodles.html

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where to find CCMWF = Facebook group       

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

~~ this is a non- design team connected project

where to find my DT commitments:

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

* as DT member only = Paper-Rocks-Scissors

Easter theme tag set non DT project on 27 Feb 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

-- from America's heartland!

why: This is a quick post because I've got lots of challenge blogs and DT commitments launching new challenges on Feb 28, March 1 and March 2. There are 4 each day x 3 days in a row = 12 challenge blogs. And many of them I've done 2 projects for!! CutCardStock company has a FB group called "Creating with CutCardStock" administered by Leslie T. Several on the CCS design team I've worked/are working with or have linked to challenge blogs that they've been DT members of in recent years. 

when: February bookmark/tag challenge for a gift card to CCS using CCS product is over February 28, 2025; I've entered 2 projects however more than 1 person has to enter before the gift card will be rewarded!!!! 

what: Easter (religious) theme tag set

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notes:

1. Wild Blueberry; Pop Tone Grape Jelly, Sea Foam Green, and Conservation Flat Card in White = all cardstock products of CutCardStock

2. oval, butterfly and posy stencils from my stash were used to trace/template three of the shapes

3. circle punch was used for the white = stash/EK Success

4. blue and purple cording = Crafter's Square products

5. "Just for Ewe" stamp = label says Anita's circa 2002 Sugarloaf, Inc.; received this in a kindness box

6. hearts and "Jesus", "trust" and "pray" = part of a religious stencil set that I've had for many years; gifted from a friend

where: #1 = Creating with CutCardStock FB group; shared 2 pics to the February 2025 album

other places to share/link are:

#2. Just Us Girls; 4th week/anything goes with stencil; MY tag set has 3 shapes traced with stencil templates and then 3 words and a trio set of hearts stenciled with ink

link = https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/just-us-girls-764-anything-goes-stencil.html

badge = 

#3. As You Like It; current; feminine or masculine and why; My tag set and with the majority of my creative projects, I lean more towards feminine because my ultimate favorite color is purple, 2nd or closely linked to #1 is pinks-magenta pink tones even burgundy; I love flowers and butterflies; hearts;....

link = https://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/favourite-feminine-or-masculine-theme.html

badge = 

#4. Word Art Wednesday; week 1 of 2 starting Feb 26; anything uplifting, encouraging; not contrary to Scripture; My tag set has Easter/religious symbols like a butterfly for resurrection/change/growth, a lamb/sheep for Lamb of God or people are like sheep needing a shepherd; words: pray, trust, Jesus

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/02/anything-goes-weeks-689-690.html

#5. note: I own HQFSCAT challenges blog known as Heart's Quest For Shaped Cards and Tags. I can't link this up right now. #2 is closing on Feb 28. #3 begins on March 2nd. I could use it for a last minute reminder posting on February 27 but that doesn't give readers much chance to participate in #2. 

#6. FB groups: CCMWF; BJ & FA; also SIC (Christian/Bible groups)

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* owner/DT = CCC as of Feb 25-March 1, 2025/Critter Crazy; AA; ConBC; HQCB, HQFCB/TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and FQGGCB. 

Loving my PRSC blog #1 DT projects on 2 Feb 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This post showcases the very first debut challenge for PRSC or Paper-Rock-Scissors Challenge starting February 2, 2025!!! I quickly asked to join Deanne for the design team. This is an easy creative challenge to get involved with = anything goes using paper and/or scissors!!! Clever idea! 

when: #1 starts February 2, 2025 and ends March 1, 2025

what: PROJECT #1 = girlfriend thinking of you card

notes for #1:

1. base white card; cut into 2 pieces and one-half was deckle-edged cut and lifted with foam dimensional tape = Crafter's Square

2. pink watercolor-look paper; also gray cardstock scrap = Art Skills

3. pink cardstock scrap = Neenah

4. tan cardstock scrap = Pen + Gear

5. "just a note" stamp = Art Skills

6. alcohol markers = Nuvo (Thistle; Lilac Grey)

7. alcohol marker = Arteza (Condensed Milk)

8. gal mini card = "Unique" Cards and Tags Ephemera; 2023; Fancy Pants Designs (new to me)

9. 2 flower duos + floral label/tag = "Pink Meadows" Ephemera; 2023; Fancy Pants Designs (new to me)

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what: PROJECT #2 = series of pics to sequence Bible verse journaling:

above: January's monthly planner left side is shown with just the verses that will be used during the month. Check below for a mid-month update. 

below: my KJV Bible purchased in 2024 with which I did some Bible verse highlighting with my mother off and on during the last 5 months before she entered a long-term care facility. I decided that for January 2025, I would restart with the addition of a monthly planner to write a summary thought for each verse. In the Bible, I box the verse and use a peach crayon to highlight it and then either in the top margin or bottom margin, I will date it. 

and pic 3 below = this shows some of the additions made from the start of January until almost mid-January. Decorative snowflake tape added for a top border. An "important" text sticker added next to the January 1st box. A bottom white and silver mirror foil decorative tape was added. 

notes for #2: papers used for this project are: planner, text sticker on left side/scanned paper and Bible; scissors used for cutting the decorative tapes

21. Navigators: 2025 monthly planner was sent in the organizations' mailers; received at my mom's house and since she passed on August 31, 2024, I brought home with me to use.

22. Bible, KJV

23. assortment of black ink pens, peach crayon, decorative tapes= stash

24. Pen + Gear: planner stickers 

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where: PRSC is Paper-Rocks-Scissors Challenge blog #1 anything goes using paper and/or scissors starts on February 2nd, 2025

link = https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2025/02/february-1-challenge.html

#1 badge = 

other places to share/link are:

a. girlfriend card: 613 Avenue Create; started Sun Feb 2; Anything Goes; opt/twist Lots of Love; mine is anything goes

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2025/02/february-2025-anything-goes-w-optional.html

b. girlfriend card: Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; started Sun Feb 2; Anything Goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/02/247-polkadoodles.html

c. girlfriend card: Colorful Options; started Feb 1; Color of the Month using the pinks and lavender tones 

link = https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2025/02/february-2025.html

d. girlfriend card: Creations in Pink; started Jan 14; still open; must include lots of pink; MY card has lots of pink tones from very soft/light to deeper sunburn-kind of pink

link = https://creationsinpink1challenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-77-anything-goes-in-mainly.html

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e. Bible journaling: FB private group: Christian Card-Making Women's Fellowship

f. Bible journaling: FB private group: created by me; if interested in joining, please private message me; Scripturally Inspired Creativity

g. Bible journaling: FB group: Bible Journaling and Faith Art

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Crafting in the USA heartland:

Becca S

* DT member = PRSC (brand new) and HAOOCAYR

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; also FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB; plus AA and ConBC

~~ fun fact from January 2025 = on January 14th, my hubby was getting ready to pick up our honorary granddaughter to put into her car seat and as he turned to pick her up, she hit him with a snowball!!!! She's only 34 months old!!! He was so surprised! And she giggled and giggled!!! This was the first time she had done something like this!!!

 

MTTCC #69 Joy To The World carol theme DT inspiration card for 15 September 2023

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! My heart is happy to take time to craft these Christmas cards based on the church caroling hymn "Joy To The World". I was the one on the design team to suggest this theme and thought it would present lots of artsy opportunities for crafters. But then even I got a bit stuck however a stash quest into my Christmas, journaling and farm country boxes resulted in these crafty mergers!

WHAT: My Time To Craft Christmas (MTTCC) #69 theme of "Joy To The World" 

WHEN: #69 starts September 15, 2023 and lasts 13 days

SHOW and TELL:

Card #1

1. vinyl sticker "always be joyful" = Creative Devotion

2. silver star stickers = Hot Off The Press

3. white foam snowflake stickers - Oriental Trading (?)

4. silver paint pen, seafoam blue/green cardstock base = Crafter's Closet

5. house print acrylic overlay- Webster Pages

6. teal-ish blue with white dots print cardstock = My Mind's Eye 

and

Card #2

1. blue cardstock base cut to 5" wide x 6" high = Crafter's Closet/Art Skills

2. village scene print paper = Martha Stewart

3. silver and white paint pens/markers = (new for me) 

4. globe sticker = 

5. joy with color splashes vinyl sticker = Creative Devotions

6. circular grid sticky note = ?

7. the light mint green with white dot cardstock scrap (used behind the globe) = My Mind's Eye

8. red ink pad to edge the papers; black marker to outline the papers/cardstocks; white thread = stash items

WHERE: My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog #69 post link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/09/mttcc-69-theme-is-joy-to-world-caroling.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Creative Inspiration challenge blog; current; anything goes

link= https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/09/creative-inspiration-challenges-6.html

B. Christmas Craft Creations; started on Sept 13; Metallics theme; both Christmas cards have silver metallic paint pen marker applied; 1st card also has silver foil stars; so I will show card #1

link= https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2023/09/september-challenge-metallics.html

image= 

C. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-Up Challenges blog; current for Sept 2023; anything goes Christmas (option of baubles/ornaments); my cards are just AGC

link= http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/09/challenge-104-anything-goes-christmas.html

D. Crafty Calendar Challenge blog; current for Sept 2023; anything goes

link= http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/09/september-challenge-anything-goes.html

and FB groups: Scripturally Inspired Creativity group; Bible Journaling and Faith Art; Christian Card Makers - Women's Fellowship; PPPDTC; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*Besides MTTCC, I'm the DT/manager of MTTC which are both owned by Shell S. 

I co-own 2 challenge blogs with Leslie T = AACB and CBCB.

I own 4 challenge blogs= TFATU, HQCB, FQCB, and FQGS.

  

MTTCC #66 Angels or Fairies Christmas DT inspiration card for 4 August 2023

Welcome to Becca's Heart For Creativity blog! I love having time to be creative with Christmas cards. I've tackled my Christmas paper keeper and my Christmas/winter embellishments box to mash-up old and new stock for this DT card.

WHAT: My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog #66; Fairies or Angels theme

WHEN: starts August 4, 2023 for 13 days

SHOW and TELL:

1. Echo Park = Away in a Manger collection: angel print cardstock and green tonal cardstock plus the little thin strip of burgundy tonal star print cardstock

2. Recollections = Heirloom Harvest collection paper pad: leafy print scrap

3. Hot Off The Press = red and white checked gingham paper scrap

4. Art Skills = caramel color cardstock from multi-color 6" square pack; trimmed to 5" x 6" 

5. Machudo = watercolor pencils (red and honey mustard brown) used to have angels' robes repeat some of the paper colors

6. stash=  large snowflake white glitter foam sticker, amber gold plastic star sticker, stapler, 

7. Memento = dark chocolate brown ink pad

WHERE: MTTCC #66 launched blog posting link:

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/08/mttcc-66-theme-is-fairies-or-angels-for.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Christmas Craft Creations; anything goes July 2023; open for about 4-5 more days; 

link= https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2023/07/july-challenge-reminder-anything-goes.html

badge for CCC = 

B. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges blog; just started on August 2; anything goes with paper

link= http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/08/pennys-challenge-552.html

C. Word Art Wednesday challenge blog; just started on August 2; anything goes that is God-pleasing; uplifting

link= http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/08/anything-goes-weeks-607-608.html

D. The Outlawz Twisted Tuesday Color challenge; started August 1; I'm doing just the color palette, using all but the purple on my Christmas card ( I do have a wine red scrap strip)

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-tuesday.blogspot.com/2023/08/the-outlawz-august-color-challenge-2023.html

and

FB groups are: Scripturally Inspired Creativity, Bible Journaling and Faith Art; Christian Card Makers Women's Fellowship, 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

**note: during August, I'm still in the process of reducing my DT commitments but MTTCC and MTTC will still be part of my keepers along with CBCB, AACB, TFATU, FQGS, FQCB, and HQCB.

I've been recruited by an area elementary school district's assistant superintendent to fill-in this coming new school year as the 7th grade math teacher.!!!! YES!!! Crazy!!! :)

 

MTTCC #60 Theme is We Three Kings song for 12 May 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

For: DT inspiration for My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog

What: #60 theme is from caroling hymn "We Three Kings"

When: May 12-25, 2023

Card #1 Scenic Night Travel of Three Wise Men Christmas display card=

Notes:

1. sandy color cardstock from Heirloom Harvest cardstock pad by Recollections/Michaels Arts and Crafts

2. kraft paper

3. We Three Kings illustration from a gift type booklet from Guide Posts

4. pale blush pink alpha tile stickers from Freckled Fawn

5. wide tip blue marker and black ink pad for edging

and

Card #2: The star in the east

Notes for #2:

a. the cadet blue A2 flat card with matching envelope from multicolor set = Darice

b. the black print acrylic overlay panel = Allison Kreft Designs

c. the white with blue Moroccan tile print paper = ? it's old, maybe Colorbok or DCVW; I used a gray colored pencil to cover the white; I chose the print because it made me think of Morocco or other Middle Eastern country tile designs

d. the 3 wise men cut from a panoramic style Nativity scene; Away in the Manger collection = Echo Park

e. gold glitter star, black marker = stash items

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Where: MTTCC #60 blog posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/05/mttcc-60-theme-is-we-three-kings.html

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other challenge blogs for sharing/linking are:

A. [card #1] Path of Positivity challenge blog; started May 1; anything goes that's positive (option: inspired by nature); MY card is a desert night-time scene and for Christmas

link= http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/ch-112-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

B. [card #2] We Love 2 Create; current; anything mixed media goes; MY 2nd card has the black print acrylic overlay, outlining, gold glitter star sticker

link= http://welove2create.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-4-craft-card-making.html

C. Krafty Chicks challenge blog; current/Week 2-Christmas; both of my cards are based on the Christmas carol hymn "We Three Kings"

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/krafty-chicks-challenge-663-week-2.html

D. Craft Rocket challenges; started last week; For the Boys theme; --how about kings, men, for a male Christmas card theme?

link= http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-103-for-boys.html

E. Christmas Craft Creations; started May 10; No stamping theme; both of my Christmas cards qualify; I'll show card #1

link= https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-challenge-no-stamping.html

and Facebook groups for sharing/linking are: Scripturally Inspired Creativity, Christian Card Makers ~ Women's Fellowship, Bible Journaling and Faith Art

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm involved as DT member and/or more duties of these challenge blogs: MTTCC, MTTC, AACB, CBCB, TFATU, FQGS, FQCB, HQCB, THICC, OUAT, MLCCB, and MIUCB.

THICC #138 ACG starts 18 April 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

This posting is to showcase my DT inspiration card for THICC #138.

What: THICC is short for The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges blog

When: #138, starts April 18, Tuesday, 2023 for 2 weeks

Why: Anything Christmas Goes theme always at THICC; I chose to use a gift tag image freebie received from an organization to use as my focal

Three Wise Men Wishes Christmas card=

Notes:

1. white left-sided folded A2 card

2. dark blue cardstock cut to approx. 4" x 5"

3. silver and white snowflake patterned cardstock = Martha Stewart (cut to about 3"x5")

4. recycled/upcycled gift tag

5. white and silver snowflake dazzles/stickers = Paper Wishes website/Hot Off The Press

6. red glitter foam sticker bow = Hobby Lobby

7. decorative tapes have been in my stash for several years; don't remember the vendors

Where: THICC #138 blog posting link=

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-138-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Path of Positivity challenge blog; current; anything uplifting and encouraging; (optional: literature)--possibly reference the Bible's Gospels' stories of the wise men that traveled from afar....

link= https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-111-anything-goes-positive.html

B. Girlz Creative Christmas challenge; just started; Use washi tape with Christmas; MY card is Christmas/3 Wise Men and has a silver mirror foil decorative tape and a white glitter decorative tape

link= https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-16-gebruik-washi-tape.html

C. Peace on Earth Christmas Challenges blog; just started; Anything Christmas Goes

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/04/peace-on-earth-christmas-challenge-38.html

D. Jingle Belles Christmas challenge blog; started April 7; Peace on Earth/recyclables/upcycles; MY card has a gift tag focal that was part of a trio of different scenes along with a calendar and a sticker sheet as freebies from an organization wanting donations towards the end of the year; So I upcycled the tag to be the focal for this Christmas card!

link= http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2023/04/peace-on-earth-day.html

E. Crafty Animals challenge blog; a few days left; anything critter/animal featured; MY card has 3 beautifully draped camels that the wise men are riding featured on the tag focal

link= http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-71.html

and Facebook groups are: Scripturally Inspired Creativity; Christian Card Makers ~ Women's Fellowship; Bible Journaling and Faith Art; Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; The Seasonal Cardmaker; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm DT member of THICC and also OUAT, MIUCB, and MLCCB. I'm co-owner/DT of AACB and CBCB (starting in May). I'm manager/DT of MTTCC and MTTC. I'm owner/DT of HQCB, FQCB, FQGS, and TFATU.

MTTCC #58 Theme is Christmas Quote for 14 April 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

For: My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog

What: DT inspiration for #58 theme of Christmas quote (2 cards)

When: April 14-27, 2023

Card #1, religious quote "Jesus is the reason for the season"=

Notes:

1. dark red base, 5"x7", The Paper Source website

2. pink mat, 4" x 6", The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby

3. burgundy, mauve/pink and white foil striped cardstock = Bo Bunny

4. 2 stickers = Away in a Manger collection = Echo Park

5. silver hologram snowflakes, copper sequins, and small star = Pink Paislee

6. silver embossed star decorative tape = unknown

Card #2, secular wintertime quotes=

Notes:

1. taupe/sandy brown card base, 5"x7", The Paper Source website

2. wintertime quotes stickers = super old stash items...13+/- years old

3. snowflake stickers sheet set = unknown; another old stash item

4. silver glitter decorative tape, iridescent gems, blue paper = more stash items

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MTTCC #58 blog posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/04/mttcc-theme-58-is-christmas-quote.html

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other challenge blogs for sharing/linking are:

A. The 12 Months of Christmas challenge blog; April/current; Anything Christmas Goes (not the favorite color combo option, even though pinks are my 2nd favorite color in card #1)

link= http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-99-anything-goes-christmas.html

B. Krafty Chicks challenge blog; April Week 2; Christmas theme;

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/krafty-chicks-challenge-659-week-2.html

C. Craft Rocket challenge blog; current; Layer It Up theme; both cards have several layers

link= http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-102-layer-it-up.html

D. Outlawz No Stamps challenge; just less than a day left to submit; both my cards qualify but I will link card #1

link= https://tol-nostampchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/anything-but-stamps-march-april-2023.html

E. Little Red Wagon challenge blog; started April 12; Layers theme, 2 or more; both cards have lots of layers if counting papers and embellishments; I'll link #1

link= http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2023/04/700-layers.html 

and Facebook groups: 

Card #1: Scripturally Inspired Creativity, Christian Card Makers ~ Women's Fellowship, Bible Journaling and Faith Art; Card of the Month; 

Card #1 & 2: with link= Paper/Paper/Paper & DT Calls, The Crafty Addicts, Need Crafty Inspiration, 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm involved with these challenge blogs as DT or more duties: MTTCC, MTTCC, AACB, CBCB, TFATU, FQCB, FQGS, HQCB, THICC, OUAT, MLCCB, MIUCB.