My Ally's Angels #106 Anything Goes theme DT projects on 15 May 2026

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

who: I'm Becca S, a former teacher who is now embracing paper-crafting and some digital dabbling along with blogging. Lots of blogging!! Most of my friends have been unaware that there are crafting challenges in blog world. They're surprised that 'this' is a thing! :) <3

where: Ally's Angels is a challenge blog which I previously was a co-owner in a name only along with DT commitment. Then just over a year ago, I became sole owner taking over the management duties and staying as a DT member. A provided blog link for #106 will be found towards the end of this post. 

when: Ally's Angels is an offset timeframe starting on the 15th day of each month and ending on the 12th of the following month. May 15-June 12, 2026. 

why: Ally's Angels has always been 'anything goes' theme. I've taken time to do 2 different themed cards: BFF/friendship and birthday. 

what: Project #1 = "When we have each other, we have everything" card; inside it simply has "BFF" for best friends forever!

how-to for Project #1 = 

1. Simple Stories' Front Porch (2024) collection: doily print paper and self-adhesive brad (Love)

2. kraft cardstock base is left-side folded with dimensions of 4.25" deep x 5.5" wide = Colorbok

3. Coats: bright pink thread used in 2 different places

4. unsure: hexagon print decorative tape (also used for a right side border on the inside)

5. Crafter's Square: 1/4 white paper doily

6. Art Skills: dual-tip navy blue marker for edging of papers/CS

7. Paper Mate's Ink Joy gel pen set: blue used to in-line the two 'we' in the sentiment

7. Colorbok = pink paper that I punched twice (1 circle on the front and another on the inside)

LINK-UPs for #1:

1A. Creative Inspiration Challenges; new on May 7th; anything goes

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/creative-inspiration-challenges-38.html

1B. Craft Rocket Challenges; new on May 7th; theme is 'not square'; both cards featured in this post are rectangles; I'll be sharing the doily/friendship card photo 

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-136-not-square.html

1C. Word Power; new on May 7th; theme is the title "power of word(s)"; both cards have noticeable sentiments but the longest expression on the doilies/friendship card is the photo I'll be linking; notice that I emphasized 'we' by 'in-lining' with blue ink pen the letters/words 'we' that appears 2 times

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/word-power-may-2026-challenge.html

1D. The Creative Crafters; new on May 15th; anything goes

link = https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-100.html

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what: Project #2 = "Happy Day" in blue card

how- to for Project #2:

21. kraft CS cut to 4.25" x 5.5"; folded across the top = Colorbok

22. lavender CS cut to 4" x 5" = Colorbok pastel CS pad

23. both stamps: wreath of 5 foliages + "Happy Day"  = Bo Bunny's Willow and Sage collection 2021

24. Fish Tank/blue mini stamp pad ink = Lawn Fawn

25. blue dual-tip marker using the broad tip to ink the kraft base edges = Art Skills

26. the butterfly postage stamp ephemera = Dreamer package by American Crafts

27. pale blue pearls + pale pink pearls = same variety pack by Nicole Brand Crafts

LINK-UPs:

2A. Ellibelle's Garden Party; new on May 14 and open into mid-June; theme of anything in or from a garden; look carefully at the wreath stamp because it has 5 different leaves/plants--very clever Bo Bunny stamp product!

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2026/05/ellibelles-garden-party-no-15-anything.html

2B. The Crafter's Cafe; new on May 15; anything goes (not the opt of laughing/humor); just anything goes

link = https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/time-for-laugh-anything-goes-but-lets.html

2C. Classic Design Challenge; new on May 15; anything goes (opt of birthday; not for anniversary)...yes to birthday; front says "Happy Day" and inside has "Happy Birthday" stamped

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/classic-design-challenge-05-2026-mayjun.html

2D. C.R.A.F.T.; new on May 14; theme of birthday because they've been in blogland for 17 years!!! Woo-hoo!!; my card's front panel is stamped "Happy Day" and inside I expanded it to "Happy Birthday".

link = https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-780-birthday-blog-hop.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

AA #106 blog posting link =

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2026/05/allys-angels-106-anything-goes-theme.html

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

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

My Creations in Pink #93 DT card for 15 May 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: I'm happy to say that I have now been a design team member for Marlene's Creations in Pink challenge blog for 3 months!! The monthly themes are always 'anything goes in mainly pink'. I chose K and Company's Antique Garden sticker book for 2 floral bouquets and also cut out from a printed sheet the frame floral image to serve as the focal. Add in some bright pink glitter paper, a pale pink fabric ribbon and then some bubblegum pink paper for a base to complete this 3rd design team project. 

when: #93 starts on May 15, 2026 and ends on June 12, 2026. (Keep in mind that there will be a June 15th/#94 session but there won't be a July 15-Aug 12 challenge. CIP owner Marlene is declaring that as a break.) 

what: Project #1 = Bloom in Grace mostly pink card

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. bubblegum pink paper base = multicolor paper pad by Hello Hobby/Walmart

2. white CS = Jot

3. bright pink glitter paper = Art Skills

4. 'bloom with grace' frame with florals image = cut from a sheet of different framed text and/or flowers = Antique Garden collection by K & Company

5. floral bouquet stickers = Antique Garden sticker book by K & Company

6. pale pink fabric ribbon = Crafter's Square

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Craft Rocket Challenges; new on May 7; theme of 'not square'; My card is rectangle shape

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-136-not-square.html

1B.Creative Inspiration Challenges; new on May 7; anything goes

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/creative-inspiration-challenges-38.html

1C. Ellibelle's Garden Party; open until June 15; anything from or in the garden; My project has flowers

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2026/05/ellibelles-garden-party-no-15-anything.html

1D. Little Red Wagon; new on May 13; theme of May flowers; My card has flowers

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2026/05/may-flowers-858.html

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where to find  CIP #93 blog post link =

https://creationsinmostlypink.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-93-anything-goes-in-mainly.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* DT member only = Creations in Pink (or CIP) owned by Marlene; also PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne

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

My Heart's Quest Fantasy #1 January 2026 AGF theme choice fairy tale items card

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: The purpose of this posting is to highlight my newest fantasy owner/design team member project for HQFCB or Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges Blog! Anything Goes Fantasy is the theme each month. For January I decided to use some fairy tale items/accessories paired with a night sky paper to create a magical encouragement card! 

when: #1 in 2026/January 3rd through the 31st.

what: Project #1 = Castle Tower + Carriage + Star Wand

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. yellow paper strip = from a bright tone paper pad, 100 sheets, Hello Hobby by Walmart

2. banner, star wand, carriage, and castle tower stickers = same package by Hello Hobby by Walmart =NEW to me

3. bright tone hearts = (from a pack of multicolor enamel heart stickers) Hello Hobby by Walmart= NEW to me

4. round enamel dots = Simple Stories

5. black fine tip marker = Sharpie

6. bright blue and bright green scrap cuts = Astrobrights/Neenah

7. nighttime sky print paper = from the Apothecary collection's paper pad by Fancy Pants Designs

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Craft Rocket; new on Jan 1st; theme of something new; (this is my 3rd entry); on this card that fairy tale stickers and enamel hearts were all new to me items bought about a week before Christmas

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-132-something-new.html

1B. Girlz Rebel Challenge; still open; theme of anything goes; (this is my 4th entry/unlimited); 

link = https://girlzrebelchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/challenge-47-alles-mag.html

1C. Classic Design Challenge; open on Dec 15/still open; theme of anything goes; this is my 1st entry/unlimited)

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/classic-design-challenge-12-2025-decjan.html

1D. The Creative Crafters; open on Dec 15/ still open; theme of anything goes; this is my 1st entry of 3 allowed.

link = https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/challenge-95.html

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where to find HQFCB #1 in 2026 blog post link =

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = P-R-S and for 2026 = Pin-spirational; both owned by Deanne

My Christmas or not Bingo #17 or Jan 2026 DT projects using Column G and O

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why: The purpose of this posting is to showcase my latest owner/design team member project for Christmas or not Bingo Challenges, a crafting centered blog that has a bingo board of element choices. For each project, the rule is to select 1 column and then 3 or more of the elements in that column. 

when: #17 starts on January 1, 2026 and lasts for 6 weeks; ending on February 15, 2026. 

what: Project #1 = Column O

how-to & vendor notes for #1: from Column O elements: I used rectangles, faux stitching, free (enamel dots, chipboard and 2 stickers), and patterned paper

1. Snow Pine Lodge Collection by Simple Stories 2024 = base CS, journal/focal card (cut-a-part), tree chipboard sticker and 2 houses stickers [new to me; just received order through Peachy Cheap on Dec 26 or Dec 27!!!]

2. Heart Eyes/enamel dots also Simple Stories = in 4 color tones

3. Sharpie = fine tip black marker for faux stitching

4. Hero Art = black stamp pad for perimeter inking on the base

where Project #1 will be linked/shared:

1A. Merry Little Christmas challenge blog; new on Jan 1 through Feb 15; Anything Christmas Goes; my project #1 is Seasons Greetings with gifts, decorated tree and winter lodges

link = https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/mlccb-66-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

1B. Pearly Sparkles; new on Jan 1; theme of use patterned paper; My project #1 Season's Greetings has a minty green/light teal with light yellow plaid paper

link = https://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-115-use-patterned-paper.html

1C. If You Give A Crafter A Cookie; new on Jan 1; theme of cabin in winter/see image prompt; My project #1 Season's Greetings has 2 winter lodges along with a decorated tree and wrapped gifts

link = https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2026/01/cookie-challenge-212-january-cabin-in.html

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1D. Craft Rocket; new on Thu Jan 1; theme of something new; the Snow Pine Lodge collection was just received last Friday or Sat/Dec 26-27

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-132-something-new.html

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what: Project #2 = Column G

better scan with slightly less shadow \/

first scan with more shadow \/

how-to & vendor notes for #2 = Column G using 4 of the 5 elements: Valentine, red, free (inking, stamping, puffy stickers, punch) and gem; I used the 'ticket' punch rather than die-cuts or ephemera.

1. from Crafter's Square

a. ivory folded card with fold on top horizontal side; also the 'ticket' shape punch-out also used for the stamping; adhered in the middle

b. red CS panel for the inside

c. white posies layered stickers; centers were orange; covered with several red tone markers

d. red heart shape gem (from a large pack)

e. 'you are sweet' is from a multiple expressions clear stamp set 

2. small outline heart and mid-size black heart clear stamps = "Never Grow Up" stamp set by Shimelle/American Crafts

3. red with small black dot paper scrap punched = ?/don't remember the vendor; it's been in my scraps stash piles for awhile; these are adhered on the surface

4. red alcohol marker by Arteza

5. red permanent ink marker by Art Skills

6. ticket shape punch tool by EK Success tools

where #2 will be linked =

2A. Creative Inspiration Challenges; new on Thu/Jan 1st; Anything Goes

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/creative-inspiration-challenges-34.html

2B. Crafters Galore Encore; new on Thu/Jan 1st; Anything Goes

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-2026-crafts-galore-encore.html

2C. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge blog; new on Thu/Jan 1st; Anything goes

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

2D. Love To Craft Challenges; new on Jan 1 through Feb 15; Anything Goes

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

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where to find ConBC #17 blog post link =

https://christmasbingochallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/conbc-17-bingo-board-theme-starts-1.html

theme badge = I used column G for the red and white card and column O for the Christmas rectangle/vertical layout card=

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS and starting Jan 2026 = Pin-spirational (both owned by Deanne)

Don't Throwaway Scraps Thursday #9 on 9 October 2025

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why: The purpose of this post is to highlight the 9th Thursday this year for an installment of my personal series "Don't Throwaway Scraps Thursdays"!!! I haven't had time since 3rd week of May to do this. In June, we spent 5 days to travel through Indiana, Ohio, a small bit of Pennsylvania and the western half of New York state! Enjoying nature like Lake Erie and Lake Ontario along with smaller lakes in the Finger Lakes region. Also seeing the orchards and dairy farms. Historic sites. And even 2 genealogy connections for me. In late June we had my niece Gwen's wedding for an overnight trip in southern IL and some venturing in eastern Missouri. In July I had my 45th high school class reunion get-togethers. I stayed overnight in a motel in order to spend less time on the roads. About a 2.5 hour trip one way. Those were some wonderful get-togethers. My SIL and I also met for lunch on Saturday noon at a yummy place filled with antiques. In August we spent more time at my mom's farmhouse to work on clean-out/donate/trash. In early September mom's place was finalized for clean-out, so that's a huge relief. We've done a few short daytime road trips in our area and I've met with 2 of my childhood friends several times for encouraging girl time. We've got two weekends coming up for overnight trips again to enjoy autumn season activities. There have been some home changes and updates like adding my craft studio/shed onto our property plus 1 of our decks needed new boards that Joe did. Staying very busy! 

This autumn season card is full of harvest color tones and scrap cuts! 

when: #9 on Thursday October 9, 2025

what: Project #1 = Butterflies in Autumn Splendor card

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. white small folded notecard (cut in half and 1 layer deckle-trimmed then foam squares between layers) = matching envelope = set = Crafter's Square

2. green cardstock = Recollections

3. autumn tone leaf print cardstock in different size strips that were cut in half = Recollections

4. butterflies = Prima Marketing

5. orange leaf and mushroom foam stickers = "Fallish" Thickers by American Crafts

6. little orange enamel hearts = Fancy Pants Designs

7. Walnut brown mini stamp pad to ink all papers = Lawn Fawn

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Fab n Funky; current; theme is colors of autumn; this is my 3rd linked entry; on this no message card, there are greens, oranges/rust, browns, grays

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/10/challenge-623-colours-of-autumn.html

1B. Snippet's Playground; only 1.5 days left and a 6 hours or so time difference; use snippets/scraps; my card has the green background that is a scrap cut and the leaves/feathers strips were 1/2" wide cuts or 1" wide cuts and then cut in the middle to get shorter cuts so that I could fit to 'pinwheels' on the green background

link = https://pixiessnippetsplayground.blogspot.com/2025/09/challenge-516.html

1C. Craft Rocket Challenges; started on Oct 2nd; theme of autumn or Halloween; this is my 3rd link up and it's autumn-flavored! = leaves, pheasant feathers, mushroom, etc. in harvest tones

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/10/challenge-130-autumnhalloween.html

1D. Creative Inspirations; still open; theme of anything goes; this is my 3rd link up

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/10/creative-inspiration-challenges-31.html

1E. The Sisterhood of Crafters; new; theme of Fall; this is my 1st entry with this scraps card full of leaves, pheasant feathers, mushroom, ....

link = https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2025/10/10825-anything-fall.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS (owned by friend Deanne)

~~ this is a non-DT related project

Loving my PRS #9 design team project AG using paper and or scissors theme on 2 October 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting shares my newest design team contribution to friend Deanne's Paper-Rocks-Scissors challenge blog. The theme is easy: anything goes using paper and/or scissors! It's been a few months since I've used papers, stickers and ephemera from The Simple Life collection by Simple Stories. I have used some of the tiny text strip stickers but not other items included in the sticker book or ephemera packs. Adding the doily edge helps soften the layout and make it look like it came from Grandma's home! 

when: #9 starts on October 2nd and ends on October 31, 2025.

what: Project #1 = Family: where life begins and love never ends memory card

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

1. brown cardstock base cut to 4.25" x 5.5" = Colorbok

2. green cardstock panel cut to 3.5" x 3" = Pen + Gear

3. patterned papers, 5 stickers = The Simple Life collection by Simple Stories (scissors used for the thin border sticker to cut it to the width of the card)

4. black ink pad = Hero Arts

5. doily edge = stash (scissors used)

6. enamel dots = same set from Freckled Fawn 

where #1 will be linked/shared:

1A. Ellibelle's Garden Party; #7 is still open for a few more days; the theme is anything in or from a garden; My card has lots of flowers and butterflies that are both found in gardens.

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/09/ellibelles-garden-party-no-7-anything.html

1B. Word Power; new on Oct 2; theme is power of the words/focals are words/sentiments; My harvest tone flower garden card has a large message sticker: "Family= where life begins & love never ends"

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/10/word-power-october-2025-challenge.html

1C. Craft Rocket Challenges; new on Oct 2; theme of Autumn or Halloween; My card is a harvest tone flower garden scene

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/10/challenge-130-autumnhalloween.html

1D. Creative Inspiration Challenges; new on Oct 2; theme of anything goes

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/10/creative-inspiration-challenges-31.html

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where to find PRS #9 blog post link =

https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2025/10/october-9-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* DT member only = PRS

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

 

My MTTC #564 DT Theme is to use fiber challenge card for 11 July 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!

why: this posting is my newest manager/DT contribution for My Time To Craft's #564. MTTC's #564 theme is to use fiber. This could be thread/stitching, embroidery floss, yarn, fabric strip to be tied or die-cut, fabric scraps to be used in patchwork quilt pattern, lace, netting, gauze/cheesecloth, etc. I've chosen to use pink and white crocheting yarn of different thicknesses to be tied as part of the stopper for the easy easel structured card style that I chose to do. And guess what??? This is my first time to make this style of easel card structure!!! YES!!! 

when: #564 starts July 11, 2025 and will last for 13 days.

what: Project #1 = Make room in your heart for Jesus Christmas easel card

3 pics:

*part of the stopper area = white and pink crocheting yarn strands wrapped twice around and tied in a bow on the left side

how-to and vendor notes for #1 =

1. Sandcastle Tan cardstock (1 long piece 4.25" x 11" for the easel/fold style and then another 4.25"x 5.5" for the focal panel) = Martha Stewart product distributed by CutCardStock

2. ivory strip cut to 2" x 5.5" = Neenah

3. two tones of pink cardstock scrap strips = stash; and then one strip was trimmed with decorative scissors

4. focal art panel = Away In A Manger collection by Echo Park (Christmas)

5. crochet yarns = maybe Coats; found at my mom's house with no label/packaging

6. enamel hearts = I think are Lawn Fawn; packaging insert was removed; remaining hearts are just on clear plastic sheet inside a clear bag

7. enamel dots = from 2 different sets = FPD

8. "LOVE" = came in a multipack that were plain, painted red or painted pink = this one had a red-orange marker applied to it, then Tangerine Tango ink (SU) and then I added brown marker accent lines to help unify some of the colors

9. little tiny brown heart = cut from cardstock scrap = Colorbok

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Krafty Chicks; new/2nd week theme is Christmas; My easel card has a Scriptural message sentiment and a stable outline

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/krafty-chicks-challenge-776-christmas.html

1B. Creative Knockouts; Week 2 of 2; theme is Christmas in July; MY easel card has Christmas/Nativity Scripture reference and stable outline; this is my 3rd entry

link = https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2025/07/550-christmas-in-july-polkadoodles.html

1C. Craft Rocket; current; theme of Christmas in July; My easel card has Christmas Nativity Scripture reference and stable outline; this is my 3rd entry

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-127-christmas-in-july.html

1D. Word Power; current; started July 3 and ends on the last Thursday of the month; theme is similar to the blog name...power of the word(s)/focus; My easel card's focus panel has a 6 word Scriptural reference sentiment

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/word-power-july-2025-challenge.html

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where MTTC #564 blog post can be found:

link = https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/mttc-564-theme-is-to-use-fiber-starting.html

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where else I could share if I wasn't the owner:

* HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest For Shaped Cards and Tags #7 started July 2-31 for anything goes shaped cards or shaped tags; fancy/fun folds and other dimensional/3-D cards are accepted

* HQCB or Heart's Quest Challenge Blog #75 (or maybe it's 74) anything goes with a blue and/or red heart(s) included; June 28-July 27, 2025. (the enamel hearts are a dark coral red; the glitter foam hearts were bright magenta pink but I applied a dark brown marker to the tops to darken their appearance and make it closer to the brick red of the focal panel)

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

* owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; HQCB, HQFCB at TFATU; HQCOLCB; HQFSCAT; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB

Loving my HQFCB at TFATU #7 July 2025 Anything Goes Fantasy DT projects

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: this HQFCB personal blog about my owner/DT commitment is running later than I expected! I messed up last night and only a partial #7 HQFCB at TFATU blog challenge post went out for about 90 minutes. Thankfully, our Australian DT member, Margaret, had checked and hers and another member's projects (besides mine) weren't on there. Well, somehow my brain was thinking I had another 24 hours! Holidays and extra tasks got me off-track! HQFCB is code for Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges Blog and several years ago started as The Fairy and The Unicorn challenge blog. The theme is always 'anything goes fantasy' and the July focus option is elf/elves. 

when: #7 starts July 5 and ends on July 31, 2025

what: Project #1 = woodland girl elf

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. turquoise cardstock panel cut to 4 x 6 = Neenah or Pen + Gear

2. green cardstock panel cut with deckled-edge decorative scissors = Pen + Gear

3. yellow and white stripe paper = FPD

4. tag ephemera and paper for the accent outline piece= Together at Christmas collection by FPD

5. a variety of colored pencils used from different companies = stash

6. navy blue pearl gems = pack = Crafter's Square

7. silver foil star dazzles/stickers = Hot Off The Press

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Craft Rocket Challenges; started July 3; theme of Christmas in July; My woodland elf believes in Christmas; 1st entry

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-127-christmas-in-july.html

1B. Creative Knockouts; started July 3; theme is Christmas in July; MY woodland elf believes in Christmas; 2nd entry

link = https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2025/07/550-christmas-in-july-polkadoodles.html

1C. The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge; new on July 4; one of the themes is Christmas; 1st entry for July

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2025/07/festive-friday-challenge-4-july-2025-to.html

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what: Project #2 = North Pole workshop boy elf

how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

21. turquoise cardstock = panel cut to 4 x 6 = Neenah or Pen + Gear

22. red and green cardstock scraps = Pen + Gear

23. yellow and white stripe paper = FPD

24. tag ephemera = Together at Christmas collection by FPD

25. variety of colored pencils from different companies = stash

26. clip art elf image = free for personal use from The Clip Art Library website

27. red glitter foam bow stickers = pack = Crafter's Square

28. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn for inking paper/cardstock edges

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Creative Fingers; started June 27/still open; Anything Goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-304.html

2B. Crafty Catz; started June 27/still open; Anything Goes; possibly 2nd entry

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/crafty-catz-challenge-697.html

2C. Let's Craft and Create; new on July 5; theme of Anything Goes with option of punch or die usage; MY card is for A.G.

link = https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-221-ag-use-hand-punch-andor.html

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where to find HQFCB at TFATU # 7 blog post link =

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/hqfcb-7-at-tfatu-for-july-2025-anything.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

My MTTC #562 DT oval shape-based card theme project on 13 June 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This post's focus is my newest manager/DT commitment project for MTTC or My Time To Craft, a paper-crafting/hybrid/digital card challenge blog! We're getting close to ending our shaped base card(s) required theme series. Another DT member selected 'oval' for the #562 theme. And again I decided to embrace ovals with 4 of them layered on this card! = green cardstock oval base, the aqua inked chipboard wreath, the "Fresh Fig" inked oval seen partially under the left side of the chipboard wreath and a napkin print oval layered on the inked oval to the center and right side under the chipboard wreath!!!

when: MTTC #562 starts on June 13, 2025 and lasts for 13 days. 

what: An Oval Garden Delight card

how-to notes:

1. green cardstock cut to oval (a bit skewed/wonky but close) = old Pen + Gear

2. white cardstock scrap cut to smaller oval = Georgia Pacific

3. white cardstock oval inked ===> "Fresh Fig" stamp pad by S.U. 

4. napkin (partial panel of folded napkin) cut same size as the white/inked oval = Lenox (received for a napkin swap in a Junk Journaling group a few years ago)

5. enamel dots = Freckled Fawn

6. gold foil puffy heart = part of a Thickers package/American Crafts

7. pink pearls and jumbo dots = different packages by Crafter's Square; also 2 green crystal gems

8. chipboard wreath, 3 flowers and 1 dragonfly = part of an 11 piece set = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website

9. layered purple flower (pop-up) stickers = Crafter's Square

10. Pea Green alcohol marker by = Arteza

11. Lilac Grey alcohol marker = Nuvo

12. Beach Blue alcohol marker = Arteza

13. teal green/blue marker = not sure/watercolor type = stash item

14. semi-circle embellishments help disguise the edge of the napkin

where to share/link-up this oval-shape based card:

A. Craft Rocket Challenges; still open; theme of "no design paper"; my oval card has inked oval in purple/fig and a dragonfly print NAPKIN

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-126-no-designpaper.html

B. Ellibelle's Garden Party; still open; theme of anything in or from the garden; my oval card has dragonflies and flowers

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/06/ellibelles-garden-party-no-4-anything.html

C. Tic Tac Toe; current/still open for 6 days; see board image; my oval card has the middle column elements: layers and florals/foliage

link = https://tictactoechallenge.com/tttc272-featured-designer-betty/

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D. Craft-alnica; current/started June 4th; theme of different shape cards; Mine is oval

link = https://craft-alnica.blogspot.com/2025/06/izziv-385-voscilnica-drugacne-oblike.html

E. I Love ProMarkers; started June 11th; theme is to use markers; on my oval shaped card: alcohol markers and/or watercolor markers used on these wood laser cut elements: aqua spiral 'wreath' frame, lime/pea green flower, a dark green flower, a dark purple flower, and an aqua dragonfly

link = https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-585.html

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where to find MTTC #562 blog posting link =

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/mttc-562-theme-is-oval-shape-based.html

team badge =

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S
* owner/DT = FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB; HQCB, HQFCB at TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; CCC; ConBC; and AA

My HQFCB or old TFATU #6 in 2025 DT fantasy projects on 7 June 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This post shares my new fictional creatures featured at the #6 challenge period for Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges Blog using the old/former The Fairy And The Unicorn (TFATU) challenge blog address. We accept more than fairies and unicorns so link up gnomes, elves, herbalum pixies (garden pixies), angels/Cupid, dragons, phoenixes, griffins, Yetis, and lots more! Fairy tale characters are welcomed too!

when: #6/challenges always start on the first Saturday of the month so this time we have to wait until June 7, 2025 and the competition will end on June 30th. 

what: Project #1: my AGF (anything goes fantasy) theme choice is unicorn

how-to notes #1 = sentiment will be added later when I decide if this will be get well, birthday, thinking of you, etc. 

1. white A2 size cardstock blank (with envelope/pack) = Crafter's Square

2. circle stencil/mask was made about 2 months ago using recycled packaging cardstock and my 2.25" circle punch

3. Tranquil Tide stamp pad ink for the moon/circle = SU

4. Wild Wasabi stamp pad ink dabbed for the surrounding area = SU

5. star stencils (2 sizes) and unicorn (along with some other unicorns) stencil sheet = Crafter's Square

6. stars inked with Pale Blue alcohol marker = Arteza

7. unicorn traced and color-filled using 3 colors of retractable marker pens = Zebra Clickart (gray, light-med brown and black) for a tri-color unicorn

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Craft Rocket; new on June 5th; theme is no design paper; MY unicorn card is filled with stenciling/masking and inking

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-126-no-designpaper.html

1B. Creative Artiste; new on June 6th; anything goes mixed media; My unicorn card is filled with stenciling/masking and inking

link = https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/2025/06/welcome-to-creative-artiste-challenge.html

1C. Stencil Fun (Crazy is our fame, Stenciling is our game); new on Tues. June 3; theme is stenciling; MY unicorn card is filled with stenciling and template/masking technique for the circle/moon; stenciled unicorn and stars

link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2025/06/june-2025-stencil-fun-challenge.html

1D. Unicorn Challenge; new on Tues. June 3; theme is 'not square'; MY unicorn card is rectangle

link = https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-110-not-square.html

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what: Project #2: June's fantasy focus option of fairy card

"My wish for you" card =

how-to notes #2 =

21. white A2 size card and envelope = pack = Crafter's Square

22. Wild Wasabi stamp pad; ink dabbed for outer area of card  = SU

23. Tranquil Tide stamp pad; ink dabbed for arch window area of card = SU

24. butterfly and fairy = Little Birdie handmade embellishments; made by artisans in India

25. 'take good care' stamp = part of a several small sentiment stamps = ?/old; maybe Studio G or Hampton Arts

26. patterned paper panel cut to 3.5" x 5" and then fussy cut out the arch window = Fairy Garden collection by Fancy Pants Designs

27. pale pink pearls = multi-pack = Crafter's Square

28. lettuce green embroidery floss, two strands = Coats

29. gray retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart; used to outline the patterned paper

where #2 will be linked =

2A. Try It On Tuesday; started May 27 and ends in 3 days; theme is 'things with wings'; MY fairy card/2nd project on the post has butterfly wings and a fairy's wings

link = https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2025/05/things-with-wings.html

2B. Everybody Art Challenge; started May 27; theme is 'butterflies'; My fairy card/2nd project on the post has butterfly

link = https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/580.html

2C. A Place To Start; current/June; theme of anything goes with twist of recycle; for MY fairy card= the embroidery floss was discovered at my mom's house and I brought a dozen of never been used colors & skeins of crochet thread and embroidery flosses those back to my house!

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/06/june-2025-anything-goes-woptional-twist.html

2D. The Paper Funday; new on Wed June 4; theme of anything goes (not using option of embossing); My fairy card is for A.G. entry

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/06/june-2025-challenge-77-anything-goes.html

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where to find HQFCB/TFATU #6 blog posting link =

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/hearts-quest-fantasy-at-tfatu-6-in-2025.html

theme badge = below  

team badge = above

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Please note: ConBC is 1 of many challenge blogs I own. 

Both cards were created using Christmas or not Bingo Challenges #13 bingo board using Column Ii, each using four of the five elements

#1 unicorn used = 1 layer, green, ink smears or blending, and free (stenciling)

#2 fairy used = green, stamped image or text, ink smears or blending and free (patterned paper, stickers, floss and pink pearls). 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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