Mason Jar Lemonade Mug thinking of you card

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

who: I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old artsy-craftsy former teacher! On August 12th, I drove almost 2 hours in the rain (and then return trip) to meet 2 childhood friends for lunch at a super cool bar/grill restaurant in Champaign, IL. We all met in kindergarten so many years ago!! I always enjoy our get-togethers!

where: this card is a non-design team related commitment; just for fun

when:  made on August 16, 2026 and blog/linked on Aug 18th. 

why: Occasionally, I need to stop and spend time creating a project for other owners' challenge(s). 

what: Mason Jar Lemonade Mug thinking of you card

how-to & vendor notes:

1. white cardstock base (folded on most of left side) = Georgia-Pacific

2. Canary Yellow alcohol marker = Arteza

3. red dual-tip marker = Art Skills

4. alphabet stencil ruler = not sure of vendor; this was found at my mom's house; I believe the set are at least 40-50 years old!!!!

5. mason jar mug with straw image = Super Coloring Pages website; free printable; sized to 2 per page; **note: the straw was a bendy style but I thought durability-wise, I better edit and make it a straight straw**

6. pink and burnt orange colored pencils for straw; gray colored pencil for lid & light highlights on the handle = stash box

7. black gel ink pen = Paper Mate InkJoy gel pen 4-color set

8. lemon slice embellishment = by Dressed Up (lemon variety pack); bought through Office Supply website

9. inside= yellow paper (Hello Hobby/Walmart paper pad) cut to same size as lemonade/liquid shown on the front; stamped 'thinking of you'

LINK-UPs:

1A. First Cup Challenges; new on August 1st; theme of anything beverage/drink; My mason jar mug shaped card is 'filled' with lemonade.

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/08/first-cup-challenge-17-august.html

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1B. Pammie's Inkies Pinkies; open for 6 more days; theme of anything goes; I'm including my lemonade-filled (pretend) mason jar mug shaped card; ink used for black outlining and highlights, sentiment and yellow/lemonade

link = https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/08/pip-challenge-2633.html

1C. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new on August 16th; theme of anything goes; I'm sharing my faux lemonade filled mason jar mug shaped card

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/08/284-august-16-all-dressed-up.html

1D. 613 Avenue Create; still open for August; theme of anything goes (not the option of play time); I'm sharing my faux lemonade filled mason jar mug shaped card

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/08/august-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html

1E. The Creative Crafters; opened on Aug 15th; theme of anything goes; I'm sharing my faux lemonade filled mason jar mug shaped card

link = https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-103.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*** this is a non-design team related project***

*DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne; CIP owned by Marlene (?/possible closure)

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

 

My Mixed Media Mondays Journal Page #7 created on 17 Aug 2026

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

who: I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old artsy-craftsy blogger who has loved arts and crafts since childhood! I started piano lessons at age 6 and then through school band at age 10 I learned the clarinet. Later in 9th grade or so I switched to bass clarinet and even went to Illinois All-State Honors Band during my 11th grade. I've dabbled in candle-making, crocheting, liquid embroidery (paints), sewing, nature crafts, flower arranging and wreath-making, etc. 

where: This is a non-design team related creative project. It's page #7 in my Mixed Media Journal. 

when: MMMMJP #7 was created on Monday August 17, 2026 and blogged on Tuesday August 18. 

why: In 2025 and early 2026, I did a Monday journal of geometric designs inspired by the famous Dutch painter Piet Mondrian. When that journal was filled, I started random journal pages using mixed mediums. 

what: #7 is a Sampler of Mixed Medias =

how-to & vendor notes:

1. top left section: "Beach Blue", "Pea Green", "Dusk Blue" and "Canary Yellow" alcohol markers by Arteza

2. top right section: Nuvo Crystal Drops Berry Red, Nuvo Stone Drops in Purple Slate, Nuvo Crystal Metallic Drops in Blue and Nuvo Stone Drops in Mustard Jar.

3. middle left section: colored pencils in red, green and blue from my stash box (jumbo mug)

4. middle right section: permanent ink markers in red, green and blue by Art Skills (these are dual-tip)

5. bottom left section: waxy "Paint Sticks" by Art Skills in 4 color set package (red, green, blue and yellow)

6. bottom right section: 4 thin lines of repeated shape(s) clear stamps from 

and mini stamp ink pads from Lawn Fawn (Fish Tank blue, Pumpkin Spice orange and Guava pink) and Hero Arts (black)

LINK-UPs:

1A. Pammie's Inky Pinkies; new on Aug 17, theme of anything goes; I'm sharing this mixed media sampler journal page

link = https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/08/pip-challenge-2633.html

1B. Dream Valley; week 2 of 2; anything goes; I'm sharing this mixed media sample journal page

link = https://dreamvalleychallenge2.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-366-anything-goes.html

1C. Stamps + Fun = Creativity blog; week 2 of 2; anything goes; I'm sharing this mixed media sample journal page

link = https://stampsfun-creativity.blogspot.com/2026/08/499.html

1D. A Place To Start; open for August; anything goes (not the option); I'm sharing this mixed media sample journal page for A.G.

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-202608-anything-goes.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*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. 

 ***THIS IS A NON-design team related project. THIS is just for fun in order to participate in challenge blogs owned by other folks.

My Ally's Angels #109 DT anything goes card for 15 August 2026

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

who: Hello, I'm Becca S and this is one of two personal crafting blogs I have to share all my inspirational projects for the 13 challenge blogs I own! 

where: This posting features a DT project for Ally's Angels #109. The blog post link and date/theme badge will be shared at the bottom of the post. 

when: AA #109 starts August 15 and ends on September 12, 2026. 

why: Ally's Angels has had 2 previous owners/co-owner. I was a 'silent' co-owner for AA before becoming sole owner. Ally's Angels has been an important anything goes challenge in the crafting-blog world. With the offset start date at mid-month, having this anything goes theme available at the end of the month is extremely important for busy artisans. 

what: G is for Globe-- Hey, friend! In this huge world, I'm very thankful that our paths crossed and we've been friends for years!

how-to & vendor notes for creating Project #1:

1. Ivory A2 card (folded on the left) w/ matching envelope = from pack = Crafter's Square

2. pink cardstock = Art Skills

3. pink with beige dot cardstock = very old; 29th Street Market by Jen Hadfield by My Mind's Eye

4. G for globe cut-a-part mini card = from a mixed alphabet sheet of mostly household items 12 x 12 cardstock sheet = part of the Flea Market collection by Simple Stories 

5. puffy lettering stickers = American Crafts

6. mid-green enamel dots in 2 sizes = Freckled Fawn (more colors in pack plus 1 additional size/tiny)

7. black fine tip marker = Sharpie

8. small zig-zag decorative edge scissors = Wescott

9. inside = scrap piece of bright pink paper (Colorbok) cut from a printed Google Doc "In this huge world, I'm very thankful that our paths crossed and we've been friends for years!"

LINK-UPs for #1:

1A. Creative Fingers; started July 31/Aug 1 & still open; anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/07/challenge-327.html

1B. Classic Design Challenge; new on Aug 15; anything goes (not opt of die-cuts); 

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/08/classic-design-challenge-08-2026-augsep.html

1C. The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog; new on Aug 15; anything goes (not opt of easel style construction)

link = https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/08/333-anything-goes-optional-easel-card.html

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

link = https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-103.html

1E. Girlz And The Art Of Letters; new on Aug 8; theme is Letter G; I'm sharing my globe friendship card.

link = https://girlzandtheartofletters.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-33-de-letter-van-g-van.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

***Ally's Angels #109 blog post link =

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2026/08/allys-angels-109-anything-goes-theme.html

#109 date/theme badge =

*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.