MTTC #511 theme of summertime camping DT card for 30 June 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

 Today's creative project showcases the new summertime camping theme (#511) for My Time To Craft challenge blog!

WHAT? = MTTC #511 summertime camping narrows in our just past travel theme. Whether it's backyard camping, a camper trailer/RV, a campground, Boy or Girl Scout or church camps, etc. these are just some ideas to get you started. Maybe you have a child or grandchild going to camp for the first time. I've got nieces working for a Lutheran church association campground and I try to send a 'just because' note card sometime during the summer for them using their code names. There are also day camp programs run by the YMCA and other organizations like 4-H Clubs and others.

WHEN? = June 30-July 13, 2023

SHOW and TELL = "The grass is high at Camp Brown Bear" card

 

1. four die-cuts = Echo Park and Carta Bella

2. buffalo plaid cardstock = The Paper Studio

3. cloud print stationery paper scrap cut into a cloud; light yellow-green paper fringe cut to look like grass = stash

4. dark brown cardstock = Crafter's Square

MTTC #511 main post blog link=

http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/mttc-511-theme-is-summertime-camping.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. The Card Concept; started June 21; color palette and photo prompt with the theme of Summertime Fun; my fun is for camping either in the yard or near a creek or pond; also my card has the colors in varying amounts

link= https://thecardconcept.blogspot.com/2023/06/the-card-concept-198-summertime-fun.html

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B. The Paper Funday Challenge blog; started June 7; anything goes with option of no squares allowed; my card is rectangle shape

link= https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/06/june-2023-challenge-54-anything-goes.html

C. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday challenges; about 1 day left; anything goes

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2023/06/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-june.html

D. Word Art Wednesday challenge blog; week 2 of 2; anything goes that is uplifting and positive; my card is about camping

link= https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2023/06/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-june.html

E. 613 Avenue to Create; current; anything goes with option of 'the good old summertime'; my card is about summertime camping

link= https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2023/06/june-2023-anything-goes-woptional-twist.html

and

FB groups: Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; Mixed Media Creativity; The Crafty Addicts; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

THICC #143 theme of Anything Christmas Goes DT inspiration card for 27 June 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! Today's post is a heart happy dance for using a mix of old stash with some new-ish stash items to create this card.

WHAT: The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges #143 Anything Christmas Goes theme

WHEN: a  two-week* long competition starting June 27th (*taking a break in early July; #144 will start July 25)

SHOW and TELL: "Good Tidings" Christmas card

1. Together for Christmas collection by Pink Paislee = the 2 die-cuts, red plaid & blue snowflake cardstocks

2. Colorbok = thick kraft cardstock for base

3. stash = red pearl gems, thread, caramel & blue/white print cardstocks

4. Memento = ladybug red ink pad

this combination of new-ish and older items created a non-traditional color palette Christmas card with hints of country comfort vibes

THAICC/THICC #143 blog posting link=

blog posting was delayed due to the owner not being available; it should be released on Wednesday night instead of Tuesday morning (27th).

this has the wrong title but unsure when/if the blog owner will change it, until then, this is the link =

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-143-anything-goes-in-pink.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Cupcake Inspirations; current; Red, White, and Blue color theme; MY card is Christmas yet is non-traditional with lots of red, white, and blue

link= https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2023/06/cupcake-inspiration-challenge-572.html

B. Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge blog; started June 18; anything Christmas goes; mood board available

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/06/peace-on-earth-christmas-challenge-42.html

C. Rudolph Day Challenge at Scraps of Life; started June 25; anything Christmas; MY card is Christmas

link= https://scrapsoflifebyscrappymo.blogspot.com/2023/06/june-rudolph-days-challenge.html

D. ABC Christmas challenge blog; started June 14; Letter L for layers or M for Mice; my Christmas card has lots of layers (6 paper/cardstocks + embellishments)

link= https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/abc-christmas-challenges-l-and-m.html

E. Crafting Happiness Challenges blog; June 2023; anything goes

link= https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/06/june-143-anything-goes-every-type-of.html

and

FB groups: Mixed Media Creativity; Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; Card of the Month- Just for Fun; possibly a few more if I have time to spare

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

(I own TFATU, HQCB, FQCB, and FQGS. I manage MTTC and MTTCC. I co-own CBCB and AACB Finally I'm a DT for THAICC/THICC, MIUCB, MLCCB and OUAT.)

 

MTTCC #63 DT inspiration card for Blue and Silver Christmas theme

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

This posting shares my love for Christmas! I'm on several Christmas devoted challenge blog design teams! That's how much I love Christmas! It's also a bit bittersweet because my dad passed away on Christmas evening 2008. However he loved God wholeheartedly and he loved Christmas and Easter, so with joy I share this next MTTCC card.

WHAT: MTTCC #63 theme is Blue and Silver

WHEN: starts June 23, 2023

SHOW and TELL: Peace and Serenity Christmas card= 

1. size of card is A2; white card base

2. navy blue with white scattered stars cardstock = Away in A Manger collection by Echo Park

3. light gray with some metallic silver embossed deer cardstock = Martha Stewart/Darice

4. deer wood laser cut on tiny wood clothespin = either Wal-Mart or Dollar Tree

5. navy blue and silver snowflake dazzles/stickers = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website

6. silver glitter decorative tape= stash item

CARD #2: Snowflake Wonder Christmas card =

1. black, light blue cardstocks = Neenah

2. white diamond cut glitter cardstock = Pen + Gear

3. blue and silver snowflake dazzle/sticker and 2 white and silver little snowflake dazzles = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website

4. text strip = Google Doc and colored with 2 different blue/teal colored pencils; inked edge in black

5. foam dimensional tape strips under the white glitter panel

6. a snowflake gift tag sticker was upcycled for a focal print!!! (and it's an oldie from my stash); also medium blue glitter decorative tape strip

MTTCC #63 challenge blog posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/06/mttcc-63-theme-is-blue-and-silver-color.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A, Krafty Chicks challenge blog; started June 22; Week 3 All Occasions; my cards are for Christmas 

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/kcc-669-all-occasions.html

B, Night Owls (NSS Challenge); Current; Christmas theme; both of my cards are for Christmas

link= https://nightshiftstamping.blogspot.com/2023/06/200623-challenge-26-in-6-monaten-ist.html

C. Christmas Crafts All Year Round; June 2023; either 6 of something or a farm animal; my 1st card has deer/reindeer can be at farms/ranches for different purposes

link= https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2023/06/june-challenge-six-geese-laying-six-of.html

D. Creative Inspiration Challenges (Leigh); June 2023; anything goes

link= https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/06/creative-inspiration-challenges-3.html

E. ABC Christmas challenge blog; current; letter L for lots of layers and M for mice; MY card #2 has 3 layers of cardstock + embellishments 

link= https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/abc-christmas-challenges-l-and-m.html

and FB groups: Mixed Media Creativity; Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; Card of The Month--Just For Fun; and others if I have time to link

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

MTTC #510 Theme of Travel DT Card for 16 June 2023

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

 Today's creative project showcases the new travel theme (#510) for My Time To Craft challenge blog!

WHAT? = MTTC #510 travel theme can be luggage, backpack, duffle bags, maps, travel guides, cars, trucks, planes, subway, cruise ship, and any road signs, vacation destinations, etc.

WHEN? = June 16-29, 2023

SHOW and TELL = we didn't go by station wagon but my 7th birthday was spent on Pike's Peak in Colorado and the surrounding area!! My maternal grandparents traveled with us!! 4 adults and 3 children ages 7, 6, and 3 all sharing 1 car!!! How did we do it? And survive??? :)

1. the cadet blue A2 flat card base with matching envelope (from multi-color set) by Darice

2. the 2 die-cuts = Echo Park or Carta Bella

3. the little text stickers = Webster Pages

4. cardstocks and paper edges have been inked in blue

5. gray cardstock scraps used under the die-cuts = stash; so is silver glitter star

6. the USA quilt printed paper is from a hot dog paper liner/tray; from a set; found Summer 2022 at Dollar Tree--did you guess that was the source? that it was an upcycle?

MTTC #510 main post blog link=

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/mttc-510-theme-is-travel.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. C.R.A.F.T challenge blog; just started; Transport theme; my card has a station wagon and camper

link= https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-681-transport.html

B. Craft Rocket Challenges; started June 1; Use dies; my card has 3 die-cuts (the text strip, the national parks and the station wagon with camper)

link= http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-104-use-dies.html

C. The Creative Crafters; started June 15; anything goes

link= http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-65.html

D. Everybody Art Challenge; started June 13; Means of Transportation/Vehicles theme, MY card has the station wagon and camper

link= http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/538.html

E. Aud Sentiments; current; theme of fun folds and/or summer; my card is about summer vacation travel across America; sentiments= lots of text print such as 'vacation', 'this vacation made me feel', 'the beautiful', 'enjoy the national parks', etc. 

link= https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-302-fun-fold-andor-summer.html

and

FB groups: Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; Mixed Media Creativity; COTM; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

THICC #142 DT inspiration ACG theme for 13 June 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 #142

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

When: June 13-26, 2023

Show the card: Bright and shining card

Notes:

1. Martha Stewart/Darice; strings of ornaments print cardstock

2. Simple Stories: the blue jay and text phrase die-cuts  

3. stash: speckled specialty paper and turquoise paper; black marker and ink pad

THICC #142 for June 13, 2023 posting link=

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-142-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Papercraft Challenges; 1 day left/not sure of the time difference hours; Things with wings theme; MY card has blue jay bird die-cuts

link= https://papercraft-challenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-94-things-with-wings.html

B. A Place To Start; June 2023; anything goes 

link= https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2023/06/june-2023-anything-goes.html

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

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/06/peace-on-earth-challenge-41.html

D. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up Challenges blog; just started; #101; Anything Goes Christmas (not the option of a Christmas song )

link= http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-101-anything-goes-christmas.html

E. Sparkles Monthly Challenges blog; 1 day left/not sure of the time difference hours; Things with wings theme; MY card has blue jay bird die-cuts

link= http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/164-things-with-wings.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.

Ally's Angels #71 Anything Goes theme DT card for 10 June 2023

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! Today's post is a heart happy dance for using a mix of old stash with some newer stash items to create this card.

WHAT: Ally's Angels #71 Anything Goes theme

WHEN: a month-long competition starting June 10th

SHOW and TELL: "Happy Little Moments" with swans and a dragonfly card

1. Happy Little Moments overlay is by Allison Kreft Designs/Webster Pages (this sheet from "Hello, World" has been in my stash box for several years; this is the first cut section used)

2. swan cardstock is by My Mind's Eye

3. orange marbled paper, pink cardstock = stash items

4. wood laser cut dragonfly = from a mixed set of insects bought at Dollar Tree; a layer of gold glitter acrylic paint; top layer of blue glitter paint pen

5. swan cardstock was altered on their 'white' wings with an orange colored pencil

AACB #71 blog posting link=

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-71-challenge-70-winner-top.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Creative Fingers challenge blog; current; anything goes

link= https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-256.html

B. Crafty Catz challenge blog; started June 9; anything goes

link= https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/crafty-catz-challenge-641-anything-goes.html

C. The Outlawz Festive Friday; current/June; using theme of animals ---my card has swans and a dragonfly

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2023/06/festive-friday-challenge-june-2-to-july.html

D. Paper Dragonfly Creative Challenges; current; anything goes or summer creatures with option of dragonfly---my card has a dragonfly and the summer creatures of swans

link= https://paperdragonflycreativechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-18-anything-goes-or-summer.html

E. Papercraft Challenges; current for 3-4 more days; things with wings theme; my card has dragonfly wings and swans' wings

link= https://papercraft-challenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-94-things-with-wings.html

and

FB groups: Mixed Media Creativity; Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; Card of the Month- Just for Fun; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

(Besides AACB, I also co-own with Leslie another challenge blog CBCB and then I'm a DT for 2 of hers: MLCCB and MIUCB. Then I own TFATU, HQCB, FQCB, and FQGS. I manage MTTC and MTTCC. Finally I'm a DT for THAICC and OUAT.)

 

MTTCC #62 Theme Deer or Reindeer or Elk or Moose DT card for 9 June 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

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

What: #62 theme is Deer, Elk, or Moose

When: June 9-22, 2023

Card #1= Twinkle Lights and Quiet Nights  Christmas card=

Notes:

1. Simple Stories card kits= chipboard hearts; sentiment strip

2. Echo Park = plaid tag die-cut

3. Dollar Tree= deer gift tag used as a focal

4. stash = light green paper scrap; red glitter alphas

5. Recollections/Heirloom Heritage cardstock pad = tan cardstock flat base

6. Crafter's Square= dark brown cardstock strip/scrap

CARD #2: "Wilderness Christmas" with deer Christmas card

1. Recollections = leafy print cardstock strip

2. Craft Consortium = owl, squirrel, and robin print cardstock

3. Echo Park or Carta Bella = deer/wilderness tag die-cut

4. stash = red glitter bow sticker, 2 brown deer glitter stickers, gold glitter block style lettering stickers; black permanent marker to outline, red cardstock scrap

5. Memento = dark green ink pad

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Where: MTTCC #62 blog posting link= {we also need 2-4 new design team members; there's info at the bottom of the posting about how to reach me}

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/06/mttcc-62-deer-or-reindeer-or-elk-or.html

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other challenge blogs for sharing/linking are:

A. Word Art Wednesday; started June 7; Anything Goes that is uplifting; MY card has a wintery/Christmas sentiment

link= http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/06/anything-goes-weeks-599-600.html

B. Krafty Chicks; 2nd week of June/Christmas theme for 2nd week; My card has a winter season and Christmas sentiment

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/krafty-chicks-challenge-667-week-2.html

C. Craft Rocket Challenges; current for June; Use Dies theme; my card got the gift tag (deer) die-cut and the plaid tag die-cut

link= http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-104-use-dies.html

D. Christmas Craft Creations; still open for 4-5 days; No Stamping theme

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

image prompt = 

E.  The Paper Funday Challenges; just started on June 5; Anything Goes with the option of Nothing Square;

link= https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/06/june-2023-challenge-54-anything-goes.html

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

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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 #509 Masculine Theme DT card for 2 June 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: #509 theme is masculine. Four of my first cousins on my dad's side have lost a 2nd brother. Dan was 56. A celebration of his life will be held in June. This is the first sympathy card to get made for the four surviving cousins from my aunt's 6 children. Hugs, cuz!

WHEN: June 2-15, 2023

SHOW and TELL:  Documented: With Deepest Sympathy card

1. navy blue cardstock = Crafter's Square

2. the black print acrylic overlay (Documented:) panel = Webster Pages

3. the 2 cardstock prints are both recycled tissue box packagings!!!

4. embellishments/leaves from stash

5. black vinyl dazzle/sticker "With Deepest Sympathy" from a varied sentiments sheet = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website

MTTC #509 blog posting link=

http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/mttc-509-theme-is-masculine.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. A Perfect Time to Craft; started June 1; anything goes

link= https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

B. Classic Design Challenge; #6/June 1 start date; anything goes

link= https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/classic-design-challenge-june-6.html

C. Crafts Galore Encore; June 1 start date; anything goes

link= http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/06/june-2023-challenge-112-crafts-galore.html

D. Creatalicious; current; anything goes (not the option of birthday)

link= https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-260-anything-goes-with.html

E. Crafting Happiness Challenges; June 1 start date; anything goes

link= https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/06/june-143-anything-goes-every-type-of.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.