My Paper Rocks Scissors DT #14 project for March 2026

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why: this posting focuses on my latest design team project for Deanne's Paper Rocks Scissors, a challenges blog. The theme is easy: use anything paper and/or use scissors. This is an unusual card with me using 2 of cardstocks stitched together (came this way) in a unique way--reversed and then punched the circle opening, taped/adhered together after I had done the inking for that center circle area.

Deckle-edged scissors were used to trim the perimeter on the base white CS panel after I inked it. 

Regular scissors were used to cut the cording ends. And not shown, dual-sided adhesive tape strips were cut to length to glue the layers together. 

when: #14 will start March 2, 2026 and be open for the month

what: Project #1 =

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. white CS base panel = old stash item = came in a scraps pack = Crafter's Square

2. Guava mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn; stamp pad was applied in different directions multiple times to saturate the white CS layers

3. Gray + white + pink floral 'recipe card' style panel came stitched with a smaller white CS panel (like a flap); I reversed it (if you look close at the stitching you'll be able to tell) and punched a circle from the center of that floral layer; the exposed area on that white CS stitched panel was inked like the base layer; stamped with 'HELLO'; all layers adhered to the base panel; enamel dots added; cording tied on the side = GWP color floral recipe card with stitched white CS flap/layer is from Round Trip stationery pack by Maggie Holmes 2021/American Crafts

4. enamel dots = same pack = Simple Stories

5. orange and white cording = came in a 3-color pack = Crafter's Square

6. black stamp pad = Hero Arts 

where #1 will be linked =

1A. The Crafting Challenge; new on March 1; theme of 'waiting for spring'; My card has orange/guava-coral tones plus flowers for a springtime look

link = https://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/aspettando-la-primavera.html

1B. Mix It Up Challenge; new on March 1-April 15; theme of anything goes mixed media w/ option of die-cuts; My guava/coral floral card has a punch tool used for the circle/aperture; I used decorative scissors for the base CS; lots of Guava stamp pad inking; stamping for the 'hello' sentiment; plus cording tied for an accent and repeats the orange and whites throughout the card

link = https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/miucb-82-anything-goes-optional-die.html

1C. The Four Seasons; new on March 1; theme month/season of spring; This card's coral/guava/pinkish-orange colors and florals makes me think of springtime. 

link = https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/spring-season-march-2026.html

1D. We Love 2 Create; new on March 1; theme of mixed media anything goes; This card had tools of a circle punch used & also decorative scissors. Also lots of inking/Guava stamp pad was used to transform white CS to coral/Guava color. "Hello" is stamped. Cording was tied on the side for accent. 

link = https://welove2create.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-2-craft-card-making.html

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where to find PRS #14 blog post link =

https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-14-challenge.html

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Becca S

* DT member only = Deanne's PRS and Pin-spirational

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

My Christmas or not Bingo Challenges #18 DT project for March 1 to Apr 15

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting showcases my DT/owner inspiration project for Christmas or not Bingo Challenges! For project #1 I chose Column G using 4 of the 5 elements: rainbow, purple, free and make own background. I've used colored pencils, watercolor markers and alcohol markers across the card in different ways. And I took time on Feb 28 to create (project #2) a sample of Column B using all elements: raindrops, blue, free, watercolor and splatters. 

when: #18 starts March 1 and ends on April 15, 2026

what: Project #1 =

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

Column G:

1. rainbow = two/double rainbow stickers used = Hello Hobby/Walmart; 

2. purple = dark purple, magenta + pink-lavender watercolor markers: stash item; Lilac Thistle, a pinkish lavender, alcohol marker by Nuvo (on clouds and upper half of the center punched circle); lavender puffy heart sticker: Hello Hobby/Walmart; "Make a Wish" text sticker was pale pink and i inked it with Lilac Grey alcohol marker by Nuvo and the sticker is from the Maggie Holmes sticker book

3. free = flowers, birdhouse w/ bird, dragonfly & butterfly stickers: are all from Antique Gardens sticker book by Maggie Holmes/American Crafts; cloud cut-outs use Georgia Pacific white cardstock that I sketched and fussy cut and highlighted with dark purple marker, the Lilac Thistle a.m. and two purple tones colored pencil from stash box; center circle punched circle is more CS from Georgia Pacific and inked with dark purple marker for lower half and Lilac Thistle alcohol marker for upper half; stamped "don't forget" by Heidi Swapp; black ink stamp pad by Hero Arts; black extra fine tip marker pen by Sharpie to finish expression; 

4. NO BLEACHING

5. make own background = started with a 3.5" x 5" print plaid paper (lavender tones, aqua and white) by Recollections; added watercolor marker alternating lines in dark purple, magenta and a pinkish-lavender in order to make it mine...or at least more mine

where #1 will be linked =

1A. 613 Avenue Create; new on Sunday March 1; anything goes or opt of something with wings; My rainbows and clouds card is for the option: look closely for the small dragonfly, small butterfly and a small bird perched on top of the birdhouse

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html

1B. The Four Seasons Challenge; new on March 1; theme of spring season; Both my cards have spring weather/season themes; I'll be sharing the rainbows and clouds with the insects, bird, and small flowers

link = https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/spring-season-march-2026.html

1C. Mix It Up Challenge; new on March 1 through April 15/six weeks; anything mixed media theme; option of die-cuts; My rainbows card has a punched circle, fussy cut clouds; usages of markers (watercolor type and alcohol type) + colored pencils, stamping, markers for faux stitching, outlining, and changing the plaid paper to additional stripes/colors....

link = https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/miucb-82-anything-goes-optional-die.html

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what: project #2 = Column B

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. RAINDROPS:

a. faux raindrops with ink/water splatters, enamel dots, ellipse shapes

b. also the base dot print cardstock was chosen because of the columns of dots mimicking the look of falling rain

22. BLUE:

a. 4 different blue watercolor markers from stash box (different vendors)

b. enamel dots in 3 different blue tones = Freckled Fawn

c. ellipse shaped blue puffy pieces = Studio G/Hampton Arts

d. base dot print glossy cardstock = from multicolor & multi-design pack = Crafter's Square

e. navy blue lettering stickers = Sticko/EKSuccess/American Crafts

23. FREE: 

a. other colors besides blue seen in the choice of base dot print cardstock

b. little gray linen handmade paper used for the watercolor markers/chromatography painting and splatters

24. WATERCOLOR:

a. four different watercolor markers were scribbled in column widths onto the gray handmade paper then each got its own paintbrush dipped in water. Painted in vertical motions. After a minute or so after painting each color, I used tissues to dab and soak up most of the extra water (and also floating ink). This helped the paper to dry faster but also faded the intensity of the inks.

25. SPLATTERS:

a. brushes = kids set by Crayola

b. the smallest brush was used as the last step and swirled in the water that all the marker inks paint brushes were rinsed in and then this smallest brush was tapped at the end of the handle many times across the paper to create splatters. I didn't soak up this water. I let it sit and dry on the paper. 

where #2 will be shared:

2A. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new on Sunday March 1; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/03/273-march-1-rachelle-anne-miller-stamps.html

2B. Love To Craft Challenge; new on March 1; anything goes

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/ltccb-91-and-ltccb-90-winner-and-top.html

2C. The Crafting Challenge; new on March 1; theme of 'waiting for spring'; rain/thunderstorms/tornadoes are the common weather in the USA Midwest spring season. Also getting snow and/or occasional sleet or ice can also happen as storm fronts move through from different directions. We can get colder weather coming down from Canada or we can get warmer gulf stream air pushing up from the south; I'll be sharing my splattered raindrops cards

link = https://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/aspettando-la-primavera.html

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where to find ConBC #18  blog post link =

https://christmasbingochallenges.blogspot.com/2026/03/christmas-or-not-bingo-challenge-18-for.html

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Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational that are both owned by Deanne

My Pin-spirational Challenge #335 green and gold design team project for 1 March 2026

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: The purpose for this posting is to showcase my DT member inspiration project for Pin-spirational Challenge #335 with the theme/color combo of green and gold. I had the perfect watercolor swirl print cardstock and have chosen to use it as the base and minimize the layers and embellishments to show as much of the printed CS. 

when: Pin-spirational #335 launches on March 1, 2026 for the month

what: Project #1 = 

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. six inch square CS trimmed to 5.5" x 6" = part of a multicolor-multi design watercolor swirl print CS pack = Crafter's Square

2. green gel ink pen = from a four color set = Paper Mate's Ink Joy

3. dual-tip green marker pen = Art Skills

4. dries clear = Nuvo Crystal Drops by Tonic Studios (look at the tiny circles/dots laser cuts in the gold glitter wood balloon

5. glitter gold laser cut balloon = from a 3 design pack w/ 2 of each design = Crafter's Square

6. gold tone textured specialty paper = part of a scrap pack = Crafter's Square

7. 'celebrate' and 'happy birthday' clear stamps = from same set of birthday theme stamp pack = Crafter's Square

8. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = used for stamping expressions = Lawn Fawn

9. gold/yellow enamel dots = Freckled Fawn (part of a multi-tone mixed design set)

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Little Patch of Crafty Friends; new on Sunday March 1; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/03/273-march-1-rachelle-anne-miller-stamps.html

1B. 613 Avenue Create; new on Sunday March 1; anything goes (not things w wings option); AG birthday card

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html

1C. Stamping Sensations; new on Sunday March 1; Spring or anything goes must stamp or use digi; MY birthday card has spring greens and yellow plus gold with the sentiments stamped

link = https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2026/03/march-challenge.html

1D. The Color Hues Challenge; new on March 1; color combo of green and gold; this matches Pin-spirational's green and gold challenge

link = https://colorhuesthecolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/color-hues-128-green-and-gold.html

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where to find  Pin-spirational Challenge #335 blog post link =

https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/pinspirational-challenge-335-march.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* DT member = Pin-spirational and PRS (both owned by friend Deanne)

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