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

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

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

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

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

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

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

how-to & vendor details:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LINK-UPs:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

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

  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

how-to & vendor details for Project #1:

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

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

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

4. digi image colored with Marvy Uchida colored pencils

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

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

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

8. mechanical pencil = stash

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

24. magenta pink marker, brown marker = Jot

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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from whom:

Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

HQPIPCB #2 blog post link = 

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

date/theme badge #2 =

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

what: "Giving Thanks" card

how:

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

2. peach paper = scrap box

3. zig-zag decorative scissors = Wescott

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

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

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

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

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

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

LINK-UPs:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

**AA #111 blog posting direct link =

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

**AA #111 date/theme badge =

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

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