THICC #141 DT inspiration ACG theme for 30 May 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This is 1 of 2 paper-crafting blogs to help me divide my design team showcasing. 

Today's focus: THICC or The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges blog #141

What: THICC is always 'anything Christmas goes' themes; 2 weeks

When: May 30-June 12, 2023

Show the card: Wishes for my friends Christmas card

Notes:

1. Martha Stewart/Darice; snowflake print cardstock

2. Bugaboo (?); freebie digital image from a couple years back

3. Crafter's Square: medium blue cardstock base (5" wide x 5.5" high)

4. stash: navy blue textured paper, silver alpha lettering, silver and gold paint pens; blue snowflake computer stationery paper (digi image is printed on)

5. Pink Paislee; for the silver hologram snowflakes

THICC (or THAICC) #141 for May 30, 2023 posting link=

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-141-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Christmas Kickstart challenge blog; 1 more day left; color palette (see image); by card uses just the blues to whitish tones

link= https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-74-reminder-time.html

B. A Place To Start; May 2023; anything goes (not the option)

link= https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-2023-anything-goes-w-optional-twist.html

C. Peace On Earth Christmas challenge; Started May 7; ACG; 

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/05/peace-on-earth-challenge-39.html

D. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up Challenges blog; just started; #100; Anything Goes Christmas (not the option of ornaments/decorations)

link= http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-100-anything-goes-christmas.html

E. Christmas with the Cuties; new/current; CAS/something simple; for me, this is keeping it simple; the digital image was printed on a snowflake border print stationery sheet of paper and embellished a bit with white and metallic pens; and the snowflake cardstock panel adds a lot of drama to help me keep it CAS

link= http://christmaswiththecuties.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-no-70-themesomething-simple.html

and

some Facebook groups to share/link are: Mixed Media Creativity, Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls, The Seasonal Cardmaker; ...

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

Besides THICC, I'm involved with these other challenge blogs too: FQGS, FQCB, HQCB, TFATU; AACB, CBCB; MTTC, MTTCC; OUAT; MIUCB, MLCCB.

MTTCC #61 DT card Branches Wreaths Greenery theme starts 26 May 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

For: DT inspiration for My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog

What: #61 theme is Branches, Wreaths, and/or Greenery

When: May 26-June 8, 2023

Card #1= Deck the Halls with Greenery  Christmas card=

Notes:

1. Simple Stories card kits= everything but the cardinal tag and tapes

2. Dollar Tree= cardinal gift tag

3. Pen + Gear= white with green diagonal lines washi tape

4. stash= woodgrain decorative vinyl tape

5. Memento= dark green ink pad

and

Card #2: Gather Together at Christmas card

Notes for #2:

a. Simple Stories: wreath die-cut and gather together chipboard sticker

b. stash= Christmas print washi tape and woodgrain decorative vinyl tape

c. Memento= Rich Cocoa ink pad

d. Crafter's Choice = from a 12 piece card set--deep red/rust/red-orange cardstock, peach/flesh tone card base

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Where: MTTCC #61 blog posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/05/mttcc-61-theme-of-branches-or-wreaths.html

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other challenge blogs for sharing/linking are:

A. [card #1] Path of Positivity challenge blog; started May 1; anything goes that's positive (option: inspired by nature); MY card has some greenery and a cardinal and is for Christmas

link= http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/ch-112-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

B. The 12 Months of Christmas Challenge Link-up blog; May 2023; Anything Christmas with the option of holiday decorations --both of my cards have decor items (boughs, wreath)

link= http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-100-anything-goes-christmas.html

C. Krafty Chicks; started May 25/Week 4; All Occasions week; my cards are Christmas occasion

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/kcc-665-all-occasions-week.html

D. Use Your Stuff; current; theme= use a technique; both Christmas cards have distressed cardstock edges (used a scissor blade to roughen up and scrape; then edges inked)

link= http://useyourstuff.blogspot.com/2023/05/484-use-technique.html 

E. Christmas Craft Creations; started May 10; No stamping theme; both of my Christmas cards qualify; I'll show card #2

link= https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-challenge-no-stamping.html

and Facebook groups for sharing/linking are: Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; The Seasonal Cardmaker, possibly a few others

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm involved as DT member and/or more duties of these challenge blogs: MTTCC, MTTC, AACB, CBCB, TFATU, FQGS, FQCB, HQCB, THICC, OUAT, MLCCB, and MIUCB.

MTTC #508 Dry Embossing supply or technique theme DT card for 19 May 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

Today's heart happy posting is sharing my DT inspiration card for MTTC, My Time to Craft challenge blog.

WHAT: #508 theme is dry embossing; this is not a Christmas theme challenge blog--I've just chosen to use dry embossing folders with a present and a pine tree scene

WHEN: May 19-June 1, 2023

SHOW and TELL: May God's blessings be Yours this Christmas card

1. the present stamp embossing folder (unknown company; received as gift); printed on neon bright pink paper but printer scanner light faded the color

2. the pine tree/Christmas tree scene embossing folder

3. the ombre seafoam green cardstock is recycled tissue box packaging!!!

4. the sentiment sticker and background floral cardstock are from Echo Park's Away in a Manger collection

5. Memento dark green ink pad

6. embellishments from stash

MTTC #508 blog posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/mttc-508-dry-embossing-theme-plus-dt.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Can You Handle the Pressure challenge; using embossing folders; (not the option of florals); I've used a present/gift stamp folder and the tree scene

link= https://cyhtp.blogspot.com/2023/05/anything-goes-with-twist-of-floral.html 

B. Christmas Crafts All Year Round; May 2023; 5 Golden Rings--use 5 of something or something gold; MY card is Christmas plus it has 5 mini dot gems

link= https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-challenge-five-golden-rings-five-of.html

C. Creative Knockouts; started May 11; Anything Goes

link= http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2023/05/494-anything-goes-patties-creations.html

D. Girls Creative Christmas; has 1 day left; Christmas with die-cuts or punch; MY card has a die-cut sentiment in the right corner

link= https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-20-die-cutsponsen-dt-call.html

E. CRAFT; current; Anything Goes (link-up tool will hopefully be refreshed and ready when I publish...fingers crossed)

link= https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-678-anything-goes.html

and

some Facebook groups to share/link are: Mixed Media Creativity; Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; Need Crafty Inspiration; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*Besides MTTC, I'm involved with these other challenge blogs: MTTCC; TFATU, FQCB, FQGS, HQCB; AACB, CBCB; MIUCB, MLCCB; OUAT; THICC.

 

THICC #140 DT inspiration card ACG theme for 16 May 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This is 1 of 2 paper-crafting blogs to help me divide my design team showcasing. 

Today's focus: THICC or The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges blog #140

What: THICC is always 'anything Christmas goes' themes; 2 weeks

When: May 16-May 29, 2023

Show the card: Boughs of Holly card

Notes:

1. Martha Stewart/Darice; polar bears holding holly print cardstock

2. Simple Stories: the sentiment die-cut and all the holly leaves die-cuts (they were black and white with red berries; 3 hues of Marvy Uchida watercolor pencils were used to add green tones)

3. Crafter's Square: red scrap and green cardstock base (5" wide x 5.5" high)

4. stash: white cardstock (recycled packaging behind the song verse sentiment die-cut)

THICC #140 for May 16, 2023 posting link= **** NEW

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-140-anything-christmas-goes.html

THICC #139 for May 2, 2023 posting link=

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-139-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge; started May 14; die-cuts or punches + Christmas; MY card has 6 die-cuts for the Christmas song/holly theme 

link= https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-20-die-cutsponsen-dt-call.html

B. A Place To Start; May 2023; anything goes (not the option)

link= https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-2023-anything-goes-w-optional-twist.html

C. Peace On Earth Christmas challenge; Started May 7; ACG; 

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/05/peace-on-earth-challenge-39.html

D. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up Challenges blog; just started; #100; Anything Goes Christmas (not the option of ornaments/decorations)

link= http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-100-anything-goes-christmas.html

E. Christmas Craft All Year Round challenge; May 2023; 5 Golden Rings --5 of something OR gold; MY Christmas card has 5 holly die-cuts

link= https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-challenge-five-golden-rings-five-of.html

and

some Facebook groups to share/link are: Mixed Media Creativity, Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls, The Seasonal Cardmaker; ...

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

Besides THICC, I'm involved with these other challenge blogs too: FQGS, FQCB, HQCB, TFATU; AACB, CBCB; MTTC, MTTCC; OUAT; MIUCB, MLCCB.

MTTCC #60 Theme is We Three Kings song for 12 May 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

For: DT inspiration for My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog

What: #60 theme is from caroling hymn "We Three Kings"

When: May 12-25, 2023

Card #1 Scenic Night Travel of Three Wise Men Christmas display card=

Notes:

1. sandy color cardstock from Heirloom Harvest cardstock pad by Recollections/Michaels Arts and Crafts

2. kraft paper

3. We Three Kings illustration from a gift type booklet from Guide Posts

4. pale blush pink alpha tile stickers from Freckled Fawn

5. wide tip blue marker and black ink pad for edging

and

Card #2: The star in the east

Notes for #2:

a. the cadet blue A2 flat card with matching envelope from multicolor set = Darice

b. the black print acrylic overlay panel = Allison Kreft Designs

c. the white with blue Moroccan tile print paper = ? it's old, maybe Colorbok or DCVW; I used a gray colored pencil to cover the white; I chose the print because it made me think of Morocco or other Middle Eastern country tile designs

d. the 3 wise men cut from a panoramic style Nativity scene; Away in the Manger collection = Echo Park

e. gold glitter star, black marker = stash items

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Where: MTTCC #60 blog posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/05/mttcc-60-theme-is-we-three-kings.html

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other challenge blogs for sharing/linking are:

A. [card #1] Path of Positivity challenge blog; started May 1; anything goes that's positive (option: inspired by nature); MY card is a desert night-time scene and for Christmas

link= http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/ch-112-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

B. [card #2] We Love 2 Create; current; anything mixed media goes; MY 2nd card has the black print acrylic overlay, outlining, gold glitter star sticker

link= http://welove2create.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-4-craft-card-making.html

C. Krafty Chicks challenge blog; current/Week 2-Christmas; both of my cards are based on the Christmas carol hymn "We Three Kings"

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/krafty-chicks-challenge-663-week-2.html

D. Craft Rocket challenges; started last week; For the Boys theme; --how about kings, men, for a male Christmas card theme?

link= http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-103-for-boys.html

E. Christmas Craft Creations; started May 10; No stamping theme; both of my Christmas cards qualify; I'll show card #1

link= https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-challenge-no-stamping.html

and Facebook groups for sharing/linking are: Scripturally Inspired Creativity, Christian Card Makers ~ Women's Fellowship, Bible Journaling and Faith Art

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm involved as DT member and/or more duties of these challenge blogs: MTTCC, MTTC, AACB, CBCB, TFATU, FQGS, FQCB, HQCB, THICC, OUAT, MLCCB, and MIUCB.

AACB #70 Anything Goes design inspiration card for 10 May 2023

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This is 1 of 2 personal paper-crafting focused blogs to showcase my different design team projects.

This posting's focus:  AACB or Ally's Angels Challenge Blog

What: #70, Anything Goes theme all the time 

When: starts May 10, 2023 for almost a month

Show the card: Friendship Bee and Hive card=

Notes:

1. another stash buster and mix of old and new plus some recycling!

2. old stash items: lilac cardstock 5"x6"; dark red wine purple strip; white cardstock panel

3. recycling: gray and white geometric print (tissues box panel)

4. gifted=layered bee sticker, extra sent from a junk journaling swap

5. gifted from a generous artisan friend= Memento ink pads (cantalope, dandelion, lilac posie, tuxedo black, rich cocoa); 4 stamps= posy with leaves, honeycomb/hexagons, hive with a few tiny bees, and the sentiment (I added an 'e' to change be/verb to bee/noun)

6. Freckled Fawn= (newer purchased item) 2 layered sticker labels on the right side

AACB #70 blog posting for May 10, 2023=

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-70-challenge-69-winner-top.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Stamping Sensations (sir stamp a lot); May 2023; stamping focus with option of stencil; MY card has 4 stamps used

link= https://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-challenge.html

B. 613 Avenue to Create; May 2023; Anything Goes with option of flowers; MY card has some flowers

link= https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-2023-anything-goes-woptional-twist.html

C. Sweet Stampin' challenge blog; about 1 day left; Animals theme; MY card has a bee die-cut stick-on plus some teeny bees above the hive and there were 4 stamps used: hive, honeycomb, flowers, and sentiment

link= http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/04/sweet-stampin-animals.html

D. Fab -n Funky challenge blog; about 7 days left; Things with wings theme; MY card has a bee die-cut stick-on plus some teeny bees above the hive

link= http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-572-things-with-wings.html

E. The Paper Funday challenges;; started May 3; anything goes (option of embossing); MY card is for anything goes

link= https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-2023-challenge-53-anything-goes.html

and some Facebook groups for sharing are: Mixed Media Creativity, Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls, and others if time between another blog post commitment and my husband's eye exam (getting his eyes dilated so I have to drive)...you know...life...:)

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

and

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.)

 

THICC #139 ACG design inspiration card for 2 May 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This is 1 of 2 paper-crafting blogs to help me divide my design team showcasing. 

Today's focus: THICC or The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges blog #139

What: THICC is always 'anything Christmas goes' themes; 2 weeks

When: May 2-May 15, 2023

Show the card: Cozy Winter Wishes at Christmas Time card

Notes:

1. stash busting card with a mix of old and new; old stash items = navy blue cardstock base 4"x6"; gray-blue with white snowflake print, snowflake sticker; colored pencils (orange, green, aqua blue, pink); black detail tip marker (stamped sticks) and a blue fine tip marker (stamped snowflake dots)

2. new to me items= star embossed decorative tape, snowman with bunny friend stamp (Stampin' Up 1997), Memento aqua blue ink pad to make curved lines, Stampin' Up Avocado ink pad for the image [these items were all gifted to me from a fabulous artisan friend]

THICC #139 for May 2, 2023 posting link=

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-139-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Christmas with the Cuties; Christmas + Cute + hand-colored; my card has a stamped image with some inking to look like snowy weather plus the coloring for the snowman's carrot nose & scarf, the bunny, and then with a detail tip black pen I colored the sticks and coal pieces on the snowman; with a blue marker tip I colored the little stamped snowflake dots 

link= http://christmaswiththecuties.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-no-69-themesomething-hand.html

B. A Place To Start; May 2023; anything goes (not the option)

link= https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-2023-anything-goes-w-optional-twist.html

C. Use Your Stuff; current; Inspired by Water theme--- my card has frozen water, i.e. snow--does that count?

link= http://useyourstuff.blogspot.com/2023/04/483-inspired-by-water.html

D. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up Challenges blog; just started; #100; Anything Goes Christmas (not the option of ornaments/decorations)

link= http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-100-anything-goes-christmas.html

and

some Facebook groups to share/link are: Mixed Media Creativity, Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls, The Seasonal Cardmaker; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

Besides THICC, I'm involved with these other challenge blogs too: FQGS, FQCB, HQCB, TFATU; AACB, CBCB; MTTC, MTTCC; OUAT; MIUCB, MLCCB.

MLCCB #50 ACG theme DT inspiration card for 1 May 2023

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

What:  Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog

Why: Design Team inspiration card for new #50 Anything Christmas Goes competition

When: May 1-June 15, 2023

Deer in the forest Christmas card=

Notes:

1. non-traditional color combination of seafoam green with silver, and neutrals

2. seafoam with horizontal ombre is recycled tissues box side panel--yes!!!

3. deer in the forest washi tape= gifted from a generous crafty friend

4. deer/stag heads thin cardstock strip = Martha Stewart (old Christmas pad)

5. snowflake dazzles/stickers = Paper Wishes website; also green foil "MC" dazzles/stickers

6. deer wood laser die-cut on clothespin = either Wal-Mart or Dollar Tree; also the striped

MLCCB #50 challenge posting link=

https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/mlccb-50-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Classic Design Challenge; May 1st; Anything Goes;

link= https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/classic-design-challenge-may-5.html

B. Girlz Creative Christmas; started April 30th; Anything Goes Christmas; MY card is for another Christmas theme challenge blog

link= https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-18-alles-mag-dt-call.html

C. Peace On Earth Christmas Challenges; Anything Christmas; current until May 4; MY card is Christmas and for DT project for Merry Little Christmas CB

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/04/peace-on-earth-christmas-challenge-38.html

D. 52 Weeks To Christmas; current; Monochrome Christmas; MY card is mostly red (with some neutrals and metallics as my free space bingo board options for CBCB)

link= http://52weekstochristmas.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-april.html

E. Jingle Belles; current; Christmas + Raid the leftovers/recycles/scraps/bits; MY Christmas card has a minty green print cardstock panel that is a recycled tissues pop-up box style packaging!!! and the metallic silver and charcoal gray strip is scrap; the deer print was chopped off a whole piece, so technically it could be a scrap size, too= http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2023/04/holiday-leftovers.html

link= http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2023/04/raiding-refrigerator-or-craft-stash.html

F. Critter Crazy; May 1start date; must feature a critter; my card has deer in the patterned cardstock and on the clip

link- https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-74-anything-goes-with.html

and

Facebook groups: Mixed Media Creativity; Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland with crazy spring to summer to winter weather all in the course of a few days!!!;

Becca S

*I'm also involved in these other challenge blogs: MIUCB, AACB, CBCB; HQCB, FQCB, FQGS, TFATU; THICC, OUAT, MTTC, and MTTCC. 

MIUCB #65 Anything Goes with technique option of embossing DT card for 1 May 2023

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

WHAT: Mix It Up challenge blog Anything Goes with option of embossing

WHY: I'm a DT member and I chose an embossing folder to do the technique option.

WHEN: May 1-June 15, 2023

Bumblebee and Flowers Birthday card =

Notes:

1. tan cardstock base is 5" x 7"; brick patterned yellow with gold foil cardstock = both are from Recollections/Michaels Arts and Crafts

2. flower print cardstock = Fancy Pants Designs or Simple Stories (I'll have to double check that)

3. pink cardstock was embossed with a folder from Cuttle Bug = the Cuttle Bug and the folder and many of goodies can from a very generous crafting friend from a FB group

4. inks used to enhance the embossing = Pear Tart (lime green), Dandelion (yellow), and Lilac Posies (magenta) = Memento Inks that were gifted from another very generous crafting friend 

5. the bumblebee printed burlap piece = Crafter's Square (Dollar Tree store)

6. bronze foil 'HB' dazzle/sticker = Paper Wishes website

MIUCB #65 challenge posting link=

https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/miucb-65-anything-goes-optional.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Can You Handle The Pressure challenge; current since April 22; Embossing folder; I've used a Cuttle Bug floral design that was gifted from a crafter friend

link= https://cyhtp.blogspot.com/2023/04/anything-goes-embossing-with-twist-of.html

B. Crafts Galore Encore challenge; May 1 start date; Anything Goes

link= http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-2023-challenge-111crafts-galore.html

C. The Outlawz Sunday Songs and Rhymes; Started April 30; I've used inspo from "spring out, flowers" phrase

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-sunday.blogspot.com/2023/04/sunday-song-and-rhyme-challenge-april.html

D. We Love 2 Create challenge; started April 30; Anything Mixed Media Goes; My card has used an embossing folder; then I used several ink pads/colors to enhance the different flowers, leaves, hearts within the design; burlap print piece accent; and inking on perimeter of the taupe/khaki/sand cardstock base

link= http://welove2create.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-4-craft-card-making.html

and 

Facebook groups are: Mixed Media Creativity; Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; The Crafty Addicts; The Seasonal Cardmaker; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland with crazy spring to summer to winter weather all within 4 or so days!!!!,

Becca S

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