My Pin-spirational #337 design team card with rainbow colors on 1 May 2026

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

who: I'm Becca S, living in central Illinois in the center of the USA. My style most of the time is artsy-craftsy, mish-mesh of old and new, just like this card!

what: Rainbow Colors theme inspiration card

where: Pin-spirational, a crafting challenge blog, owned by Deanne

link to #337 blog post = https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/03/pinspirational-challenge-337-may.html

when: #337 starts on May 1, 2026 and goes through the month.

why: this is for my design team commitment with Pin-spirational

**badge image for the May theme at Pin-spirational: rainbow colors

how: Isn't my card beautiful??!!!

1. blue mirror foil cardstock = Crafter's Square (from a multicolor pack)

2. rainbow tie-dye/watercolor print paper = multicolor/multi-design paper pack = Crafter's Square (reduce to 5.5" square)

3. enamel hearts and dots from different color packs = Freckled Fawn

4. blue and green markers = stash box

5. circle stencil created with my circle punch (EK Success) and some recycled packaging cardstock 

6. framed floral specialty sticker = Antique Gardens floral frames pack; K & Company

7. "HB" stamp = old stamp by SU

8. stamped in Fish Tank blue mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

9. went over the stamping to make bolder = navy blue dual-tip marker by Art Skills

LINK-UPs:

a. Love To Craft Challenges; new on May 1 & open until June 15; theme of anything goes

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/05/ltccb-92-and-ltccb-91-winner-and-top.html

b. The Four Seasons Challenge; new on May 1; theme is spring season; My card has pretty spring colors, spring flowers in the framed sticker and the faux flowers on the 'wreath' made with enamel dots and hearts

link = https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/spring-season-may-2026.html

c. AAA Birthday; new on May 1/celebrating their #7 bday; theme is birthday; My card is stamped with 'Happy Birthday'.

link = https://aaabirthday.blogspot.com/2026/05/game-85-anything-birthday-goes-we-are-7.html

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d. Seize The Birthday; nearing the end of week 2 of 2; theme of birthday with topping/twist option for primarily pink; My card is stamped with 'Happy Birthday' and it has lots of pink tones in the paper, enamel heart & dots plus flowers in the framed sticker

link = https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2026/04/seize-birthday-325-primarily-pink.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* DT member only: Pin-spirational and PRS; plus CIP

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

**note: after May 3rd/or the 3rd of each month, Birthday theme is part of the BEWAS main themes at Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love challenges blog. 

**note: Heart's Quest Challenge Blog #85 opened on April 28th. The main theme is 'anything with a heart goes'; and the optional heart color(s) are pink and/or blue. 

Holiday Tags Embellished

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting features focals that were bought and then embellished with extra layers, ink, chalk, gems, faux wax seal puffy sticker, cording, and sentiment writing. 

when: crafted on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 and blog posted on Wed Nov 26.

what: Project #1 = Merry Santa Eating and Drinking Tag

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. Crafter's Square:

a. faux wax seal puffy sticker; part of pack

b. Santa tag is 1 of 5 designs from a pack of 25

c. red CS

d. silver glitter CS

e. red and white cording (comes in a 3 color pack)

f. red pearl (from a package)

g. white chalk writer; used to give a snowy border on the red CS

2. black extra fine tip marker = Sharpie; used for sentiment writing and added to the top of 'for you' on the wax seal sticker

3. black stamp pad = Hero Arts

4. paper towel strips = for dabbing ink on the border of the red CS

where #1 will be linked =

1A. First Cup; started Nov 2; theme of anything goes beverage/drink related; Santa's holding a glass of milk with a straw; 2nd entry

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/11/first-cup-challenge-8-november.html

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1B. Creative Fingers Challenge; started on Nov 14; theme of anything goes; this will be my 2nd link-up

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-312.html

1C. Everybody Art Challenge; current/open; theme of glitter; My Santa tag's base layer is silver glitter cardstock/CS

link = https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2025/11/589.html

1D. The Holly and Ivy Christmas challenge; opened a week ago; anything goes Christmas

link = https://thehollyandivychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-196-anything-christmas-goes.html

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what: Project #2 = Rudolph saying hello tag

closeup cropped scan of the nose to see that it was altered:

how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

21. from Crafter's Square:

a. silver glitter CS

b. deer tag; 1 of 5 designs from a pack of 25

c. black and white cording

d. white chalk writer; used to give a snowy border on the black paper

e. black paper scrap; from a scraps pack

f. red crystal gems; from a pack

22. black extra fine tip marker pen = Sharpie

where #2 will be linked =

2A. Christmas Crafts All Year Round; started Nov 1; theme song of Run Run Rudolph; my tag had a deer with a black nose ---> I covered the black with red permanent ink marker and then used a red-purple glitter glue for a top layer to transform the deer into Rudolph; I also used the white chalk writer to add a look of snow to the black paper for a wintry look; 2nd entry

link = https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2025/11/november-challenge-run-run-rudolph.html

image prompt = 

2B. Merry Little Christmas Challenges; started on Nov 1 and ends Dec 15; anything Christmas goes; either 2nd or 3rd entry

link = https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/11/mlccb-65-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

2C. Tag Along and ATCs; started on Nov 1; theme of add texture or anything goes; My Rudolph tag has silver ribbed metallic cording, thread type cording, silver glitter CS; white chalk has a waxy texture

link = https://tag-alongandatc.blogspot.com/2025/11/november-challenge.html

2D. Crafty Animals; started on Nov 1 and opened for 2 more days; anything goes including an animal; My tag has deer/Rudolph; 3rd entry

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-100.html

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these are non-design team related projects

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*** these are non-design team related commitments

* owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT (anything goes shaped tags); FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB (deer/Rudolph for outdoors/country Christmas), FQHCB and FQGGCB (Santa's cookie and milk could be shared for the anything food goes theme); also ConBC, AA and CCC. 

* DT member only = PRS

My MTTC #566 DT theme to use something clear starting 8 August 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting is for my manager and DT commitment to MTTC or My Time To Craft, a crafting challenge blog. Most of 2025 has been different series with each DT member suggesting a topic/theme within that series. This round it is about using a certain supply item. DT member Alyson has asked for clear item(s). I've got a partially clear acrylic overlay (it has thin peach stripes and the mint + black banner printed on it) that is over big pink dotted paper as well as three clear gems! 

when: #566 starts August 8 and lasts 13 days. 

what: project #1 = 

how-to & vendor notes #1 =

1. acrylic overlay is from a cut-a-part sheet that started as a 12" square= Allison Kreft Designs' "Hello World" by Webster's Pages (very old)

2. coconut drink, sunglasses, leafy stem stickers = Just Chill sticker book from My Mind's Eye

3. pink dotted paper = old The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby

4. dark brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

5. clear gems from a package = Crafter's Square

6. both pink tone cardstocks are from= Neenah (from different packages)

where #1 will be linked up:

1A. First Cup Challenges; started on Aug 2nd; theme of anything beverage/drink goes; MY card has a coconut drink 

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/first-cup-challenge-5-august.html

1B. Wednesday's Creative Inspirations; started on Aug 6th; Anything goes

link = https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2025/08/august-challenge-anything-goes.html

1C. Let's Craft and Create; current; theme of anything goes with option of spots and/or stripes; My card has jumbo pink dotted paper behind the partially clear acrylic overlay and there are peach diagonal stripes on it; 2nd entry

link = https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-222-ag-polka-dots-andor.html

1D. Coconuts are classified as a fibrous one-seeded drupe. A drupe is a fruit with a hard stony covering enclosing the seed (like a peach or olive) ... Shopping Our Stash; new on Tuesday; theme is Eat Five A Day (fruits and or veggies); My card has a coconut drink...see the biology definition :)

link = https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2025/07/sos553-eat-five-day.html

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where to find MTTC #566 blog post link =

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/mttc-566-theme-is-to-use-clear-supply.html

team badge =

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**Note to readers: if I wasn't owner of FQGGCB or FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog, I would share this card over there. The theme is 'anything food goes...and that includes drinks, snacks/candy, gum....

***if the coconut drink had been on a tray, table, kitchen counter...(and I wasn't owner) I would share this card over at FQHSKCB or FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges blog. The theme is 'anything kitchen and/or dining goes'. 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* manager/DT = MTTC and its sister blog MTTCChristmas; these alternate every other Friday morning

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

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

My MTTC #563 DT heart shaped card project for 27 June 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting features my newest design team commitment project for MTTC or My Time To Craft, a papercrafting (accepts digital & hybrid projects) challenge blog! We've been doing a theme series of shape-based card structures. I believe this is our last one and then we'll switch to a supply-requested theme series. Heart-shape is my suggested choice for this series. We've had tree, circle, square, rectangle, dog-ear tag, oval and heart!!! WOW!

when: MTTC #563 starts on June 27, 2025 and stays open for 13 days. 

what: Project = Autumn Splendor Leaf-embellished heart card

view 2 =

view 3 = 

how-to notes = overly embellished! 

1. pink neon cardstock cut in heart shape = Astrobrights by Neenah

2. pale pink cardstock, 2 different tones (the smallest heart got hidden under the glitter leaf) cut in smaller heart shapes to layer = ? Neenah or Pen + Gear

* in my stash, I have several different sizes of heart shape stencils that I used to trace and fussy cut each heart. 

3. enamel dots = Fancy Pants Designs (?); out of original packaging

4. rusty orange glitter leaf = Crafter's Square

5. wood butterflies and leaves (plain) = different packages from Crafter's Square

6. variety of markers = stash

7. pink gingham ribbon = also Crafter's Square

8. dark brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

9. Walnut mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

where this heart-shaped card will be linked =

A. Just Us Girls; started June 26; Stencil week (see badge image); My card's 2 heart layers were made with stencil templates for tracing (there is a 3rd heart but it's hidden under the glitter leaf

link = https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/just-us-girls-781-stencil-week.html

badge = 

B. Shopping Our Stash; started June 17/still open; theme of 'stitch in time'; My layered heart shape card has faux stitching lines on the 2 large hearts' perimeters;

link = https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2025/06/sos550-stitch-in-time.html

C. Unicorn Challenge; open for about 23 hours or so; theme is "Not Square"; My display card is heart-shaped. This is my 3rd entry. 

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

D. Dream Valley; current; theme of add ribbon or twine; My layered heart shaped display card has tied pink gingham ribbon around the stem of the orange/rust glitter leaf and then in the hole tied to the card on the lower right side; this is my 2nd entry

link = https://dreamvalley2.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-339-add-ribbon-or-twine.html

E. Make My Monday; started June 16th; theme of 1 or more butterflies; MY layered heart shaped display card has 2 wooden butterflies = one in magenta pink and the other in orange; on top of the large glitter leaf between the gingham ribbon bows

link = https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/06/254-one-or-more-butterflies.html

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where to find MTTC #563 blog post link =

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/mttc-563-theme-is-heart-shape-based.html

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

**this heart-shaped card would work at HQFSCAT (Heart's Quest For Shaped Cards and Tags; newish challenge blog that started on Jan 2, 2025; anything goes on a shaped card and/or shaped tag theme)

if you participate in MTTC #563, make sure to also enter at HQFSCAT!!! HQFSCAT's current challenge is open until June 30 and then will reopen on July 2- 31, 2025. 

 

Loving my PRS challenge blog #5 DT projects on 2 June 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting's focus is on 2 design team PRS #5 projects for June. The theme is easy: use paper and/or scissors. For the first project, I've decorated a tag by fussy cutting the paper leaves and added 2 colors of cording that I cut. For the second project, I did suns and summery blue sky stenciled and ink focal for a friendship card.

when: #5 for Paper-Rocks-Scissors Challenges starts on June 2, 2025 and lasts for the month of June

what: Project #1 = Friendship tag in green and gold

how-to notes for #1 =

1. paper/cardstock: green with gold foil chevron tag (came without cording) = part of a mixed design set purchased over a year ago = Maggie Holmes (?)

2. clear iridescent gems for "HI" = part of a large sheet/pack = Crafter's Square

3. lime green butterfly (didn't come dotted) part of 3 colors pack = Crafter's Square

4. paper + scissors to cut leaves: green tonal specialty paper/scraps = stash box

5. gold foil embossed pansy-shape flower sticker = part of a multi-design pack = Crafter's Square

6. enamel dots = Freckled Fawn

7. light brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickarts (for butterfly's dots)

8. scissors to cut: two colors of cording (light green and yellow) = came in different multi-packs = also Crafter's Square

where to share/link for #1 =

A. Tag-Along + ATCs; new on June 1;  anything goes or option of 'drinks'

link= https://tag-alongandatc.blogspot.com/2025/06/june-anything-goes-or-drinks.html

B. Krafty Chicks; only 1 day left in the 5th week; anything goes; this is my 3rd entry

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/krafty-chicks-challenge-770-anything.html

C. The Neglected Stuff; new on June 1; theme is the title; use something over a year old; My tag base came out of a set of mixed tags that either have green, gold foil, white or a combination of those; I've had them over a year; this particular one got pulled out of the packaging and not used...other stuff got on top...then when I picked up a stack to sort and put away, viola'...I'll embellish for a DT project!

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2025/06/neglected-stuff-625-challenge.html

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what: Project #2 = Hello Sunshine friendship card

how-to notes for #2 =

21. bright pink cardstock started as 4.5" x 7"; top trimmed down to 6.5" = Recollections

22. Sea Foam Green 4" x 6" cardstock + White Conversation Card = CutCardStock

23. Canary Yellow + Beach Blue alcohol marker = Arteza

24. flower and two sentiment paper embellishments = Little Handmade Birdie

25. Marina Mist + Emerald Green stamp pads/inks = SU

26. bright pink paper butterfly (part of several colors of butterflies) = Crafter's Square

27. gray retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

28. pink checked ribbon = stash (scissors used to cut and adhered with dual-sided adhesive tape; also cut to length with scissors)

29. suns stencil = Simple Stories

30. clouds stencil (sheet also has rainbow and several unicorns) = Crafter's Square

where to share/link for #2 =

D. Deanne's Pinspirational = new on June 1; theme is summer sky

link = https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/06/pinspirational-challenge-326-june.html

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E. Deanne's If You Give A Crafter A Cookie = new on June 1; theme is sunshine and rainbow/cookies pic inspiration; MY card has stenciled suns and the words' sunshine'

link = https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2025/06/cookie-challenge-205-june-sunshine-and.html

picture prompt = 

F. Mix It Up; new on May 1 and open until June 15; theme is anything goes mixed media with opt. paper piecing; MY card is for AGMM: alcohol markers used for suns and clouds; stamp pad inks pounced around the suns & clouds and then to create a grassy area; add ribbon, marker pen outlining around the top 2 layers

link = https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/miucb-77-anything-goes-optional-paper.html

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where to find PRSCB #5 blog posting

link = https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2025/06/june-5-challenge.html

theme badge = 

DT badge =

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* DT member = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

 

My MTTCC #111 Use flower(s) supply theme for Christmas card DT project 25 Apr 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting's purpose is to showcase my new DT project with MTTCC or My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog. The theme is part of our supply series of DT member suggested requirements and #111 is to have/show flower(s) within a Christmas/winter holiday card. 

when: #111 starts April 25 and lasts 13 days. 

what: Floral Peace and Joy Christmas card

how-to notes:

1. the floral 4"x6" card (cut-a-part) = Christmas Vintage Simple Lodge = Simple Stories

2. green cardstock panel for base cut to 4.5" x 6.5" = Pen + Gear

3. silver hammered foil decorative tape (from 3 diff colors/designs) = DIY Crafts/American Crafts

4. the red heart crystals and iridescent round cut crystals = diff packs by Crafter's Square

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where: MTTCC #111 blog posting

link = https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2025/04/mttcc-111-theme-is-use-flowers-on.html

other places to link/share are:

A. Word Art Wednesday; new on Apr 23 so week 1 of 2; anything goes that is uplifting, not contrary to the Bible; MY Christmas card's sentiments are "Peace and Joy"

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/04/anything-goes-weeks-696-697.html

B. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; new on Apr 23 so week 1 of 2; anything goes with paper; 

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/pennys-challenge-595.html

C. Rudolph Days; new on April 25th for limited time; theme = anything goes Christmas

link = https://rudolphdayschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/rudolph-days-april-challenge.html

D. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-Up Challenge; open until Apr 30; anything goes Christmas (option of vintage); My Christmas card is more lodge/cabin/outdoors looking and not vintage.

link = https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2025/04/challenge-121-anything-goes-christmas.html

E. C.R.A.F.T. ; still open Week 2 of 2; theme is Christmas; MY card is about Peace and Joy

link - https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/04/challenge-753-christmas.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

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

 

Loving my ConBC #12 DT cards using columns B and G on 1 March 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting showcases my next design team commitments for Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges or ConBC. Project #1= I chose column B from #12 bingo board. I used all 4 designated elements! Project #2= I chose column G from #12 bingo board. Normally I try to use all the elements but this time I left out 'bleaching'. Couldn't figure how to use it artistically with the other elements...made my brain hurt thinking about this! :)

when: #12 starts March 1, 2025 and ends on April 15, 2025. Rules state that  only 1 column can be used vertically; can't go across/horizontally or diagonally per project. 

what: Project #1 = Column B (raindrops, blue, free (foam tape; cursive written sentiment), watercolor and splatters) ==> You Color My World

closeup cropped scan to zoom in to see iridescent glitter acrylic paint splats/streaks =

notes for #1:

1. raindrops = clear teardrop-shaped adhesive gems by Hampton Art 2017 (new to me/1st time to use)

2. blue = Wild Blueberry 5" x 7" cardstock base by CutCardStock; blue teal paper cut 4.5" x 6.5" by Recollections; three blue tone watercolor-type markers

3. free = foam dimensional tape under specialty paper; cursive written script sentiment

4. watercolor = three ways: (1) watercolor markers applied at top of the white paper: 1"square then 1.5" x 1" rectangle then 1" square 'sections' (2) specialty paper thick watercolor texture (3) science chromatography experiment with water-soaked cotton balls dragged from top of the paper down to spread the ink across the paper fibers

5. splatters = iridescent acrylic glitter paint was applied to some cording and then it was 'splatted' in a zig-zag sort of patterning across and down the paper

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what: Project #2 = Column G/2nd attempt (rainbow, purple, free [taupe, text paper & sentiment] make own background) ==>> God keeps His promises

notes for #2:

21. rainbow = used 2 ways: (1) rainbow outline clipart image was used in Google Document repeatedly; (2) I sketched a mimic of the rainbow and clouds clipart image onto the backside of the SU paper then fussy cut and added black doodles

22.  purple = used 2 ways: (1) base cardstock 6" square by Art Skills; (2) lavender copy paper by Pen + Gear; part of a pastel paper pack for the digital design/Google Doc to be printed on

23. free = used 3 times: (1) taupe color in the fussy cut focal shape; (2) text print paper for the focal shape; (3) handwritten sentiment in black

24. make own background = as referenced above, I created a Google Doc with table format, inserted a 24 point font side rainbow with 2 clouds outlined clipart image into each box; printed onto lavender paper; cut to size and then outlined in black marker for distinction; white colored pencil applied to each cloud for a subtle effect; after focal was adhered, I wrote the sentiment below it

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what: 3rd project (this is not shown on ConBC)/1st attempt at column G (rainbow, purple, free (other colors), [skipped bleaching]& made own background

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closeup for lettering...

notes: (neutrals and metallics don't count unless specified for an element)

31. rainbow = free for personal use; clipart image printed as black and white from ClipArt Library website; didn't use full traditional ROY G BIV spectrum since whoever drew the rainbow only included 3 beams; this the bingo board wants prominent purple used, I did a blue violet, violet and pink. (colored pencils)

32. purple = base cardstock trimmed to 5.5" wide x 6" tall (Art Skills); dark purple mottled strips (old DCVW); blue-purple strips (Pen + Gear?); lavender and white-gray varied tile pattern paper = Art Skills; the multicolor glossy print paper was recycled envelope liner (unknown); lavender cardstock behind the clipart (mixed pack scraps Crafter's Square); the light pinkish-lavender strips = (Pen + Gear)

33. free = using yellow, blue and pink colored pencils and/or puffy dots (Recollections)

34. no bleach used

35. make own background = used the strips in a sunburst pattern as well as adding the black doodle lines to mimic those in the clipart around the sun; focal panel added to the center and the sentiment split to above and below the focal area

36. foam dimension tape under the rainbow focal

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where: Christmas [or not] Bingo #12 

link = https://christmasbingochallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/cbc-12-anything-goes-with-featured.html

bingo board =

DT badge = 

other places to share/link are:

a. blue raindrops = I Love Promarkers; still open for 2 more days; use any marker(s); My raindrop card has 2 blue tones and 1 purple-blue tone of watercolor markers used on a thick homemade specialty paper; wet cottonballs (1 for each) were started at the top of each color tone band and then rubbed down the panel!!!

link = https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-577.html

b. blue raindrops = The Four Seasons Challenge; March 1; Spring season; technically calendar-wise, we still have about 3 weeks/19+ days to declare the new season but on the local news I keep hearing about this 'meterological spring' beginning March 1!!! I guess that is due to the roller coaster of changes; stronger chances of slushy snow or light snows, cold rains; MY blue sky with crystal raindrop/teardrop gems is for the rainy spring weather 

link = https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/spring-season-march-2025.html

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c. lavender rainbow = Word Art Wednesday; started Wed Feb 26 for 2 week period; theme is anything uplifting; MY rainbow card has a Scriptural reference expression "God keeps His promises."

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

d.  lavender rainbow = 2 Sisters on the blog; start March 1; theme of Easter or Spring; this rainbow and clouds themed card makes you think of spring weather!!

link = https://2sistersontheblog.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-95.html

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e. be bright sun & rainbow = Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; started Wed Feb 26 for 2 weeks; anything using paper goes; 

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/pennys-challenge-591.html

f. be bright sun & rainbow = Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; started on Feb 16/a couple of days open; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/02/248-paper-shelter.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = ConBC; AA; Critter Crazy (effective this week); HQFCB, HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB!!!

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas; owned by Shell S. 

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S; owned by Deanne

~~ interesting fact about me: 

I took piano lessons for about 9 years! I started with an elderly woman when I was about 6 years old but seemed to stall and wasn't challenged to go past a basic level. Mom stopped taking me there so had a break for about 2 years. Sometime around 8 1/2 years old I started taking from a different lady who was in her mid-40s then. Under her guidance, I progressively advanced and tackled different genres, not stopping until about 17! 

Hymn arrangements are my favorite but I also like old movie and TV show themes, wedding songs, polkas, etc. 

MTTC #507 Monochromatic Blue DT card theme starts 5 May 2023

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

This posting showcases my DT inspiration card for My Time To Craft challenge blog.

What: #507 theme is Monochromatic

My choice: monochromatic blue with white for my only neutral

When: challenge runs from May 5 to May 18, 2023

Show and tell: friendship card

1. white card base is about 4" x 6"; stash

2. light-med blue paper is same size as an index card; stash

3. navy blue scraps; stash

4. the white and light blue geometric print cardstock is recycled packaging panel/flap from a pop-up style tissue box!!!

5. embellishments of flowers and blue acrylic circle; stash

MTTC #507 Monochromatic blog posting link=

http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/mttc-507-theme-is-monochromatic-1-color.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. C.R.A.F.T. challenge blog; current; theme is recycle (Earth Day kind of recycle symbols) or use a recycled item; MY card has the recycled tissues box packaging panel (the white and different light blues geometric colors)

link= https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-676-recycle.html

B. Creative Knockouts; new; theme is flower power; MY card has two light blue flowers to accent the monochrome and geometric look of the front panel

link= http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2023/04/493-flower-power-leanns-world-101.html

C. Crafting Happiness Challenges; May 2023; Flowers theme; MY card has 2 light blue flowers

link= https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-142-flowers.html

D. Creative Inspiration Challenges; May 4/new; Anything Goes

link= https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/creative-inspiration-challenges-2.html

E. Word Art Wednesday challenge blog; current; anything goes that is uplifting; MY card is friendship; "hi"; pretty basic

link= http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/04/anything-goes-weeks-593-594.html

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Facebook groups to share/link are: Mixed Media Creativity; Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; Need Crafty Inspiration?, and if I take time maybe a few other groups like Use Those Scrap Papers, 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

(I'm also involved with these challenge blogs: MTTCC; TFATU, HQCB, FQGS, FQCB; AACB, CBCB; MLCCB, MIUCB; OUAT, THICC.)

 

14 October 2022 MTTCC #45 Theme Colors of Kraft Brown and White

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! Oh, Christmas Day 2022 is getting closer!!! Small amounts of other colors are allowed for the #45 Kraft Brown and White color theme challenge at My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog. Competition runs October 14-27, 2022 starting at 12am CT/Chicago on the 14th and ending at the same time on the 27th. 

On the first card, I went for a more broadened allowance on the kraft and white color duo. I've got lots of pale blush pinks that are looking beige-ish. Some pinkish-burgundy on 2 die-cuts/ephemera and the bright blue textured specialty paper add some color contrast. For card 2 I've adhered closer to the kraft brown and white with some gold. 

#1: Celebrate the Season Christmas card=

design notes and vendors: paneling/barn siding cardstock is from Lake Life paper pad by Fancy Pants Designs; the Christmas print cardstock and ephemera are from Bo Bunny; other cardstocks/papers are stash items as well as the black ink used for edging, staples, and pale pink pearl gems

#2: Merry Snowflake Christmas card=

 

design notes and vendors: paneling is actually a vinyl wallpaper peel-n-stick scrap piece from an 11" x 16" piece found at Dollar Tree (YES!); it's on an A2 size white card base; white with gold dazzles from Paper Wishes website; gold snowflake is a Thicker/American Crafts; white glitter foam snowflake stickers and chevron burlap ribbon are also Dollar Tree finds!!!

MTTCC #45 challenge link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2022/10/mttcc-theme-45-theme-is-color-kraft.html

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other challenge blogs to link and Facebook group to share=

A. Winter Wonderland challenge blog; started Oct 7; Let It Snow; both cards have snowflakes, but I'll show card #2

link= http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/10/let-it-snow.html

B. Jingle Belles challenge blog; started Oct 5; I'm dreaming of a PINK Christmas; Card #1 has the pinkish/blush pink tones in addition to some burgundy and other colors on my Christmas card

link= http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2022/10/im-dreaming-of-pink-christmas.html

C. ABC Christmas challenge blog; new on Oct 12; U is for Unusual Christmas colors; BOTH cards qualify---I'll show card #2

link= https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/10/abc-christmas-challenge-u-andor-v.html

D. Word Art Wednesday challenge blog; new on Oct 12; anything goes that is uplifting; BOTH cards qualify---but I'll show card #1

link= http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2022/10/anything-goes-weeks-565-566.html

E. Mixed Media Creativity group (gold thicker snowflake, burlap printed ribbon, die-cuts, and more)

F. Paper, Paper, Paper and DT Calls group

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

design team member of MTTCC and its sister blog, MTTC

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MIUCB and MLCCB

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owner of 2 challenge blogs--Heart's Quest and FarmQuest

5 August 2022 MTTCC #40 Theme of Winter Holiday Decorations for Christmas cards

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! My creative heart always gets excited to craft Christmas cards! And this #40 theme for MTTCC was no exception! Winter Holiday Decorations-yes! The team has already had some specific holiday item themes like candles/lanterns, wreaths, stockings, snow globes, and trees for 2022. Now participants can choose whichever ones they want to show. YEA!

Competition starts August 5 and ends August 18, 2022. 

Card #1: Inside or Outside Christmas Wreath and Ornament card=

design notes and vendors: plaid and tree/deer print cardstocks, wreath and ornament die-cut ephemera and the little label "Peace on Earth" are from Pink Paislee's Together for Christmas collection; barn siding cardstock is from Lake Life paper pad by Fancy Pants Designs; dark red 5" x 7" folded card and matching envelope are from Paper Source website; gems, snowflake stickers and glitter decorative tapes, inks, and kraft brown paper are stash items

*a different look but using scraps is a very good thing! and I like the ornament hanging inside the center of the wreath! 

Card #2: Inside or Outside Joy Wreath Sign with Tree and Gift Box card=

design notes and vendors: What a contrast this one is! Visually the color palette is soothing yet refreshing for the Christmas holidays! White folded base card with matching envelope are A2 size; gray with white Xs print cardstock is from the Mint Berry paper pad by The Paper Studio (this paper pad is my 2022 goal to bash; I've still have 35 sheets to go that are 4.5" x 6.5"); the tonal blue check print cardstock is from the Lake Life paper pad from Fancy Pants Designs; the different silver metallic foil snowflake dazzles are from Paper Wishes website; die-cuts are upcycled gift tags!!! YES!

MTTCC #40 theme link= see what the other DT members Mags and Helen made

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2022/08/mttcc-40-theme-is-winter-holiday.html

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other challenge blogs and Facebook groups to link and to share=

A. Christmas Crafts All Year Round challenge blog; August 2022; theme = Reindeer or deer; my 1st posted card has deer in the patterned cardstock on the bottom right side of the card

link= https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2022/08/august-challenge-reindeer-or-deer.html

B. Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge blog; posted July 30th for August 2022; Anything Christmas with option of reindeer; I'll link #2

link= http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/07/chnc-challenge-605.html

C. The Holly and Ivy Christmas challenge blog; posted July 28th for 2 weeks; Anything Christmas Goes; I'll link #2

link= http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/07/challenge-120-anything-christmas-goes.html

D. The Seasonal Card Maker group (#2)

E. 100 Pattern Paper Challenges group (#2)

F. Mixed Media Creativity group; will post link

G. Paper, Paper, Paper and DT Calls group; will post link

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

design team member of MTTCC and its sister blog, MTTC

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MIUCB and MLCCB; new on August 1 (Once Upon A Time) and on August 10 (Ally's Angels)

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owner of 2 challenge blogs started earlier in 2022--FarmQuest and Heart's Quest