My MTTCC #98 Winter Animal Theme Christmas DT card on 25 October 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting showcases my newest manager/DT contribution to My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog (MTTCC). This is our 98th competition. Our new themes are every other Friday launches and I've been with it since it started! Another DT member suggested this topic. 

when: MTTCC #98 starts October 25, 2024 and lasts 13 days! 

what: my winter animal choice is white/snow bunnies

notes:

1. sage/mint green cardstock base was cut to 5" x 7" = Neenah

2. navy blue and white diagonal scrap paper = SU

3. red and white buffalo print cardstock scrap = The Paper Studio

4. Poppy Red  Navy Blue dual-tip alcohol markers = Arteza

5. rabbits image torn edges from a boxed card that I upcycled from my mom's holiday stash in the phone nook cupboard...yes!

6. 'hope' letter tile stickers = Freckled Fawn

7. red glitter foam sticker (from pack) = Crafter's Square

where: MTTCC #98 blog posting =

link = https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/10/mttcc-98-theme-is-winter-animals.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; started Oct 22; A.G. Christmas theme

link = https://thehollyandivychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-171-anything-christmas-goes.html

B. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; started Oct 23; A.G.

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/pennys-challenge-583.html

C. Word Art Wednesdays; started Oct 23; A.G. uplifting

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/10/anything-goes-671-672.html

D. Peace On Earth Christmas Challenge; started Oct 20; A.G. Christmas

link = https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/10/peace-on-earth-challenge-74.html

E. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-ups Challenges; started Oct 1; A.G. Christmas option of chevron (no; just AGC for my card) link =  https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-115-anything-goes-christmas.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and its original sister, MTTC

*owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB

*co-owner/DT = AACB and Christmas or Not Bingo

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR

Loving my Boo best witches card on 24 October 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting is a non-DT commitment card...and it could have been, should have been. But it's incredible that this is the 2nd project made in 2 days that hasn't been directly for 1 of my own competition blog commitments! YEA! 

when: card made on October 23rd and blogged/shared on October 24th

what: "Boo! Best Witches" Halloween card

notes: this is about 7.5" high x 5-5.25" wide

1. Creatology/Michael's = plastic/resin type stickers (bat, jack-o-lantern, 2 spiders, 1 spider in web) 

2. Simple Stories = Faboolous collection for large dot paper; striped print paper and 2 cut-apart cards

3. Pen + Gear (old) = tan/light kraft cardstock for base

4. black ink pad = Hero Arts

5. EK Tool = punch 2"-2.25" (used with the striped print paper)

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where: HAOOCAYR (Halloween And Other Occasions Crafts All Year Round); I'm a DT member there. This card would have worked for the Oct 1 or Oct 15 postings but this was made on Oct 23rd so I'm only sharing their link for my readers' benefit. 

link = https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-15th-halloween-and-other.html

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'other' places to share/link are:

a. IYGACAC/another competition blog by Deanne; current for October; see image of cookies showing 'boo' and 'eek'; I'm using the 'boo' card and paired it with 'best witches'; I do have some spiders on there as a reference to someone maybe saying 'eek' about them. 

link = https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2024/10/cookie-challenge-197-october-boo-eek.html

image = 

b. Two Old Bats Halloween challenge = current for October; using reminder link; A.G. Halloween; this is my 2nd entry

link = https://twooldbatshalloweenchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-2024-mid-month-reminder.html

c. Fab-n-Funky; post on Oct 23; Autumn/Halloween theme; MY card is all about Halloween 

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-603-autumnhalloween.html

d. Try It On Tuesday; post reminder on Oct 22 for start date of Oct 15; theme is Halloween; MY card is all about Halloween

link = https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2024/10/halloween.html

e. Unicorn Challenge; started Oct 1; current for 4 more days; theme is Autumn/Halloween; MY card is all about Halloween; this is my 2nd entry

link = https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-103-autumn-andor-halloween.html 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR

*owner/DT = FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB, HQCB, HQCOLCB and HQFCB (fantasy)

*co-owner/DT = AACB and C or not Bingo

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

Loving my Gal Pal Bookmark for Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity Blog!

purpose: It's really rare lately between being my mom's caretaker and then her passing with 3+ hours of babysitting on every weekday plus household, bills, doggie, crafting & blogging for DTs, etc. to create for just other competitions. If I had made this last week or two, I could have used this bookmark for MTTC or HAOOCAYR (old HCAYR). 

when: bookmark was made October 22nd and I'm sharing it on October 23, 2024

what: Gal Pal Bookmark in honor of breast cancer awareness month; pink color; monochrome; 

notes:

1. pink cardstock = Neenah

2. 'Girl Boss' stamp (just part of it) = American Crafts/

3. 'multi-line text' stamp = Crafter's Square (from multi-set)

4. star stencil = Simple Stories; black ink transferred using a cotton tip swab

5. silver hugs foil sticker = from multiple words/shapes = Hot Off The Press/Paper Wishes website

6. bright pink embossed flower sticker = Crafter's Square

7. tassel = American Crafts/Crate Paper; red color modified some using magenta marker and an alcohol marker 

8. bling and fuzzy cording = stash items

9. black dots = fine tip black pen = Art Skills

10. black ink pad = stenciling, stamping, and edging = Hero Arts

11. puffy pink heart sticker = Freckled Fawn

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where I could have linked if made for Oct 1 or Oct 15 = HAOOCAYR's optional theme for Breast Cancer Awareness month; I'm on the DT. 

link for Oct 15th reminder post = https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-15th-halloween-and-other.html

AND

Oct 18 = MTTC's monochrome theme; I'm the manager of the DT/blog

link for October 18th main post = https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/mttc-545-theme-is-monochrome-one-color.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. A Place To Start; October; theme of A.G. or option of Pink color

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-2024-anything-goes-woptional.html

b. Cutie Pie = current; theme of Pink and Pretty

link =https://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-no-199-theme-pink-pretty.html 

c. Dragonfly Dreams; current; theme of Anything But a Card; ==> bookmark

link = https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-challenge-anything-but-card-and.html

d. Stamping Sensations; current for Oct; option A.G. & must use stamp or digi; this bookmark has used 2 stamps (girl and the line text)

link = https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2024/10/october-challenge.html

e. We Love Stamping; current for Oct; option A.G. & must use stamp; this bookmark has used 2 stamps (girl and the line text)

link = https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/2024/10/october-challenge.html

f. Creative Moments = current; theme of monochrome

link =  https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-263-monochrome.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB

*co-owner/DT = AACB and C or not Bingo

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR

My HQFCB #10.5 (old TFATU) Reminder Fantasy DT Projects on 20 October 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting showcases my newest fantasy design team projects for Heart's Quest Fantasy. 

when: #10.5 is the reminder post Anything Goes Fantasy theme with October's focus option on Griffins; competition started October 5 and will end on the 31st

what: Project #1 = Welcome to the world, little griffin! 

notes on #1:

1. flat kraft base with matching envelope = Recollections

2. white pearl hearts = Recollections

3. bright pink cardstock mat = Recollections

4. purple glitter specialty paper, dot paper, ribbon = Crafter's Square

5. image printed in color (all neutral tones) Microsoft Bing Image Creator (Ai-generated) with yellow alcohol markers and some pale pink/lavender ones plus colored pencils in honey brown and pink; then image was given border with blue (stash)

and

what: Project #2 = fairies in the autumn forest 

notes on #2:

21. Microsoft Designer/Ai-generated image = added black fine tip outlining on fairies' wings and a bit of orange colored penciling behind the sentiment

22. base leafy stem print paper = old SU

23. brown cardstock scrap panel = Recollections

24. light peach/flesh tone cardstock scrap = Neenah

25. wood stars were colored/painted with combo of markers and glitter paint pens = stars from Art Skills

26. mini dots in 2 colors = Crafter's Square

27. papers/cardstocks perimeters ink edged = black Hero Arts ink pad

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where: HQFCB (or the old TFATU) #10.5 blog reminder

link = https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/hqfcb-or-former-tfatu-105-reminder-agf.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. fairies = I Spy With My Little Eye; new on Oct 16; theme is Colors of the Season; My fairies' card has peach, coral, brown, greens, 

link= https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/10/i-spy-with-my-little-eye-colors-of.html

b. fairies = The Paper Funday; current; for A.G./3rd entry

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-2024-challenge-70-anything-goes.html

c. fairies = The Crafter's Cafe Challenges; current; AG/fantasy option; both of my projects in this post are fantasy creatures but I'll be linking up the fairies

link= https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/313-fantasy.html

d. baby griffin = The Creative Crafters; new; theme is A.G. 

link= https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-81.html

e. baby griffin = Classic Design Challenge; current for Sept/Oct; unlimited entries; A.G. 

link= https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/classic-design-challenge-10-2024-sepoct.html

f. baby griffin = As You See It Challenge; still open; "My favorite thing to craft with is _______." My fill in the blank answer is: bling/gems/hearts/stars type accents

My fairies' card has a combination of wood stars and mini dots and the baby griffin which I'm linking up has 2 white pearl finish hearts. Just like in my personal dressing, I like accessories--earrings, bracelets, scarves, brooches/pins, etc.

link = https://www.asyouseeitchallenge.com/2024/10/334.html

badge = 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*owner/DT = HQFCB (the former TFATU), HQCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB

*co-owner/DT = AACB and Christmas or Not Bingo

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR 

My MTTC #545 monochrome theme slimline DT card for 18 October 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: My post showcases the newest design team contribution for My Time To Craft challenge blog. #545 theme is monochrome and I chose my favorite color purple. This theme was suggested by another DT member. 

when: #545 starts Friday October 18th and is open for entries until Oct 31st!!

what: "Lovey Dovey Together" romantic love: wedding or anniversary or for my sweetheart at any time) horizontal slimline card

notes: Thanks to my scrap pile purge of purples/violet/lavenders!!

1. dark purple mottled cardstock is an oldie = ? Colorbok

2. the Moroccan tile print paper in mid-tone purple = Art Skills

3. the French blue and lavender striped paper scraps cut into corner triangles = Fancy Pants Designs

4. the three papers used for the 2" circles (silver, orchid/lavender, and thistle/mid-tone purple) = Crafter's Square

5. 'together' was trimmed from a small cut-apart card (neutrals grays and white) = old; Webster Pages? or My Mind's Eye?

6. 'lovey dovey' banner layered die-cut stick-on (lavenders, pinks, whites and black eyes) = K and Company

7. white pearl-finish heart accents = Recollections

8. black ink pad = Hero Arts

9. 2" circle punch = EK Success Tools

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where: My Time to Craft (MTTC) challenge blog #545 posting:

link = https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/mttc-545-theme-is-monochrome-one-color.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. Creative Knockouts; current/post on Oct 10th; use fave embellishment; MY cards tend to have some type of bling/gem/dots-hearts that can be crystal, foam, pearl finish, etc. This one has white pearl hearts.  

link = https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2024/10/532-use-your-fav-embellie-paper-shelter.html

b. The Sisterhood of Crafters; current; use 1, 2 or all 3 colors: purple, orange, black; MY card has purples--lots from dark to mid-level to light lavenders; I have some grays but very little black; more white for my neutral

link= https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-9-orange-black-purple.html

c. Word Art Wednesdays; current/wk 2 of 2; this is my 3rd entry; theme is A.G. uplifting; MY card is romantic, 'lovey dovey'

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/10/anything-goes-weeks-669-670.html

d. Paperminutes; midway, about 4 days left; theme is anniversary; This is romantic love and can work for anniversary, wedding, or to give to your own sweetheart

link = https://paperminutes.blogspot.com/2024/10/paperminutes-868-jubilaum-anniversary.html

e. The Creative Crafters; started Oct 15; A.G. theme

link = https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-81.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR

*co-owner/DT = AACB and C or not Bingo

*owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and FQGGCB

Loving my AACB #87 DT stamped focal card for 15 October 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity Blog!

purpose: This posting is my newest co-owner/DT contribution for AACB or Ally's Angels Challenge Blog. The main owner and our manager is Leslie T. I'm just along for emergency situation(s) if they should arise. AACB is always 'anything goes' topics theme which makes it a wonderful general competitor to link up for any occasion or technique or theme you might be creating. 

when: #87 opens on October 15, 2024 and will end on November 10. 

what: by the 'fractured' garden wall Wishing You Well card =

notes: this was made during the same crafting session as the AACB September DT project with triangles/prints used in opposite locations, different stamping arrangement and colors on the center focal (Sept's was more blues and greens)

1. base multi-color small flower print paper and the pink with kraft dots print paper = SU (old set called Affectionately Yours)

2. brick patterned paper = Hot Off The Press

3. black dual-tip marker = Art Skills

4. black ink pad = Hero Arts (for stamping and inking perimeters of papers)

5. white cardstock scrap for focal = Neenah

6. a mixed bunch of watercolor markers, alcohol markers, and colored pencils for the round center focal = stash

7. a variety of leafy stem stamps = Crafter's Square

8. 'wishing you well' stamp = Hampton Arts

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where: Ally's Angels #87 anything goes theme blog post

link = https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-87-challenge-86-winner-top.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Beautiful Blossoms; new Oct 15th; featuring flowers; there are tiny posies in the coral and kraft print paper; small flowers in the base print paper; leafy stems with some have buds stamped in the focal

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

B. Dream Valley; started Oct 7th; anything goes; 

link = https://dreamvalley2.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-323-anything-goes.html

C. Inspiration Station; started Oct 7th; see photo; MY card is reflecting the colors seen throughout; instead of the basket weave, the bricks give a similar patterning look

link = https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/inspiration-station-october-2024.html

image= 

D. A Place to Start; October; anything goes with option of pink; this 'wishing you well' card does have some coral tones that are that combination of pink and orange/peach

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-2024-anything-goes-woptional.html

E. Aud Sentiments; current; either embossing and/or fall + sentiment; MY card has autumn colors even though it might not look harvest-y; the stamped message is 'wishing you well'

link = https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-318-embossing-andor-fall.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*co-owner/DT = AACB/Ally's Angels and Christmas or Not Bingo

*owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member = HAOOCAYR 

HAOOCAYR (or old HCAYR) October reminder DT project

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

quick posting

purpose: reminder project for Halloween and Other Occasions (the old HCAYR) challenge blog owned by the dynamic Deanne

when: October 15, 2024

what: Halloween Craft DIY Wood Decor 

notes:

1. DIY craft kit bought at Dollar Tree; didn't use the little 3 colors of paint and tiny brush that came with the wood piece; also not using the little rectangle stand holder

2. the glitter patches and star were the only items that came on it

3. a combination of alcohol markers and watercolor markers were used to add color to the plain balsa wood

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where: HAOOCAYR (was HCAYR) reminder posting:

link= https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-15th-halloween-and-other.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge; post was Oct 2nd; A.G. Halloween

link = https://twooldbatshalloweenchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-2024-anything-goes-halloween.html

b. Unicorn Challenge; post was Oct 8th; Autumn and/or Halloween and accept multi-crafts; 

link = https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-103-autumn-andor-halloween.html

c. Craft Rocket Challenges; post was Oct 3rd; Autumn and/or Halloween and accept multi-crafts

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-119-autumn-andor-halloween.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR (the old HCAYR)

*owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB

*co-owner/DT = AACB and Christmas or Not Bingo

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

My MTTCC #97 Christmas Train Theme DT project on 11 October 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This  posting shares my latest manager/DT contribution for inspiration at My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog! One of the design team members suggested a trains/Polar Express kind of holiday theme. 

when: #97 starts October 11th and lasts for 13 days of competition.

what: "All Aboard For A Wintery Christmas!"

notes: focal image was AI-generated using Microsoft Bing's Image Creator

1. image was downloaded then sized to 4" square for printing on white paper; 

2. image was embellished with white paint pen on the top side of the frame (Art Skills)

3. red glitter foam bow sticker added for accent color (Crafter's Square)

4. framing/perimeter outlining with black dual-tip marker (Art Skills)

5. bright blue paper and red paper = Pen + Gear

6. black cardstock = Neenah (5" square)

7. corners embellished with crystal-cut gems in 2 sizes and 2 colors for a different accent look = Crafter's Square

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where: MTTCC #97 train(s) theme for Christmas/winter holidays blog post

link = https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/10/mttcchristmas-97-theme-of-trains-starts.htm

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other places to share/link are:

a. Krafty Chicks; week 3 started 10/10/2024; theme rotation of Christmas

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/krafty-chicks-challenge-737-christmas.html

b. Creatalicious Challenges; closes in 3-4 days; anything goes (theme is mythical); my Christmas train card does have fantasy elves

link = https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/09/challenge-281-anything-goes-with.html

c. Word Power; #10 is open until October 31; sentiment message has the attention on the card; My Christmas card's Ai-generated image was created with the sentiment in the center and then the wintery village scene with little train surround the 'All Aboard...' message

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/word-power-10.html

d. I Spy With My Little Eye; still open; something magical theme; My Christmas card's has a little Santa and elf helpers next to the train

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/09/i-spy-with-my-little-eye-something.html

e. The Paper Funday Challenges; still open; anything goes theme (not the option of autumn); MY entry is a Christmas card with a little wintery village scene with miniature Santa and elves/helpers and train

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-2024-challenge-70-anything-goes.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

*co-owner/DT = AACB and Christmas or Not Bingo

*owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQGGCB and FQHSKCB

*DT only = HAOOCAYR

MY Best Wishes and Sweet Dreams HQFCB #10 DT projects shared on 5 October 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting showcases my newest fantasy projects for Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges blog (HQFCB) that was known formerly as The Fairy and The Unicorn (TFATU). I took over ownership on Nov 11, 2022 and in 2024 we've embraced a few changes such as a monthly fantasy focus option and expanding the accepted formats. 

when: HQFCB #10 starts October 5th and ends October 31, 2024.

what: PROJECT #1 = Gnome and Mushroom House

notes for #1: mini vertical slimline size and format

1. butterscotch cardstock cut to 3" wide x 7" high = old Pen + Gear

2. reddish-brown marker, black marker; colored pencils = stash

3. orange gems (3) = Art Skills

4. five small stickers plus the gnome and fave things print cardstock = Enchanted Gardens collection by Fancy Pants Designs

5. mushroom house digital image = ? I think it's from Polkadoodles

and

what: PROJECT #2= HQFCB's October fantasy focus option of Griffin (eagle faced & winged creature with a lion body)

notes for #2: Griffin

1. base print paper = SU

2. focal background on white cardstock = Neenah

3. focal background stencil = Pink & Main

4. balsa wood die-cut with blue marker applied first and then a turquoise blue glitter paint pen applied for top coat = paint pen and die-cut = Crafter's Square

5. image of Griffin = free for personal use = The ClipArt Library website

6. a variety of colored pencils used for the stencil and Griffin = stash

7. image printed on white paper, fussy cut, colored, then applied to a butternut squash color cardstock which was outlined with a black marker = old Pen + Gear for cardstock

8. gems = Crafter's Square

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where: HQFCB #10 main launch posting

link = https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/hqfcb-or-former-tfatu-10-in-2024-agf.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. gnome/mushroom house = Creative Inspiration Challenges; started October 3rd; anything goes

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/creative-inspiration-challenges-19.html

b. gnome/mushroom house = Craft Rocket Challenges; current; theme of Autumn and/or Halloween; the gnome with mushroom house is full of autumn items and colors

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-119-autumn-andor-halloween.html

c. gnome/mushroom house = Pearly Sparkles Challenges; started October 1st; theme is fantasy; my 1st posted card is a slim vertical format with a gnome and mushroom house

link = https://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-100-fantasy.html

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d. griffin = CIOFSIOG/Stencil Fun; current; theme = use a stencil with option of Halloween; my is AG stencil since I used a stained glass looking stencil by Pink & Main used for the background behind the griffin

link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-stencil-fun-challenge.html

e. griffin = Pin-spirational; started October 1; theme of shapes; the stained glass looking stencil is full of triangles

link = https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/pinspirational-challenge-318-october.html

f. griffin = Crafty Animals; started October 1; theme is anything goes that includes an animal/insect/mythical animal ----> my 2nd card, square, has a Griffin mythical creature

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-88.html

g. griffin = Once Upon A Time; started October 1; theme book inspiration is "The Gruffalo"; my card has the mythical 'griffin' creature ===> The mouse then describes the gruffalo's frightening features, such as "terrible tusks, terrible claws, and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws"; quote from the book and shared at Wikipedia; similarly, the griffin is a make believe creature with the face or partial face that resembles an eagle or hawk along with its wings on the body of a lion!!!!

link = https://onceuponatimechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-challenge-27-gruffalo.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*owner/DT = HQFCB/former TFATU, HQCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQGGCB, FQHSKCB

*co-owner/DT = AACB and Christmas or Not Bingo

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR

My MTTC #544 Autumn Colors Theme DT card on 4 October 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting showcases my newest contribution as manager/DT member of My Time To Craft challenge blog. A DT member has suggested the theme topic of Autumn Colors. Love it!

when: #544 starts Friday October 4, 2024 and lasts for 13 days.

what: "So Grateful In So Many Ways"

notes:

1. main focal panel is recycled mail from my husband's Medicare insurance provider!!! It's a Hallmark Business Connections product. I separated the front from the back and then tore the perimeter going in opposite directions on each side to vary the look

2. purple cardstock panel = Neenah

3. harvest gold color cardstock panel = Pen + Gear

4. gems and sunflowers (purchased at different times) = Crafter's Square

5. foam tape between the purple and harvest gold layers to give some dimension

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where: MTTC #544 autumn colors theme blog post

link = https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/mttc-544-theme-is-autumn-season-colors.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. Craft Rocket Challenges; started Oct 3; theme of Autumn and/or Halloween; my card has sunflowers and autumn colored leaves

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-119-autumn-andor-halloween.html

b. Creative Inspiration Challenges; started Oct 3; anything goes theme

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/creative-inspiration-challenges-19.html

c. The Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge; started Oct 3; anything goes with the option twist of October Holiday(s) and Colors; my card has autumn colors but is more thankful/gratitude for Thanksgiving than Halloween

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-thursday.blogspot.com/2024/10/twisted-thursdays-october-3-november-6.html

d. Triple B: birds, butterflies, blossoms; started Oct 3; anything with the 3 Bs (at least 1 of the Bs); my card has sunflowers/blooms

link = https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-2024-challenge.html

e. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; started back on Sept .../midway; anything goes using paper

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/09/pennys-challenge-581.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*co-owner/DT = AACB and Christmas or Not Bingo

*DT only = HAOOCAYR

*owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB 

My HAOOCAYR design team October projects for 1 Oct 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting showcases my latest design team member contributions to Halloween And Other Occasion Crafts All Year Round! This month I've created a Halloween and Birthday with Halloween/harvest theme cards for HAOOCAYR. 

when: October 1, 2024 start date for the month of October

what: PROJECT #1: Halloween Boo! Fox card =

notes for #1:

1. printed cardstocks (3 prints) = Pixi Dust Designs

2. fox was fussy cut from a collage scrapbook sheet = Crafter's Square

3. yellow crystal gems = Crafter's Square

4. black permanent marker = stash

5. not showing -- bright orange cardstock panel for the triangle cuts = Art Skills

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what: PROJECT #2: very similar layout and with same triangle cut cardstocks ---->> autumn season birthday card

notes for #2:

11. print cardstocks = Pixi Dust Designs

12. black cardstock scrap for punched heart = Neenah

13. orange/squash color for center focal and 1 punched heart laying between owl and black heart = old Pen + Gear

14. owl cardstock image was fussy cut from a collage scrapbook sheet = Crafter's Square

15. "HB" stamp = old SU

16. black ink pad for the stamping = Hero Arts

17. reddish brown colored pencil for faux stitching lines on focal and vein lines on orange heart-shape = stash 

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where: HAOO main launched posting on October 1st 

link = https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-1st-halloween-and-other.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. fox = Krafty Chicks; open for 1 more day; week 5 of Sept into first few days of October = Any/All Occasions; MY card is for Halloween

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/krafty-chicks-challenge-735-all.html

b.  fox = The Crafter's Cafe; current; include an animal/critter; My Halloween card has a fox 

link = https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/312-anything-goes-optional-to-include.html

c. fox = Dream Valley; current; anything goes;

link = https://dreamvalley2.blogspot.com/2024/09/challenge-322-anything-goes.html

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d. owl = Seize The Birthday; still week 1 of 2; linking for anything goes birthday; owl with hearts next to "HB" stamping

link = https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/09/seize-birthday-292-celebrate.html

badge = 

e. owl = Tic-Tac-Toe challenge; current; see the image badge; using Top row across --->> harvest, orange, die-cuts (hearts and circle)

link= https://tictactoechallenge.com/tttc257-featured-designer-rosanne/

badge = 

f. owl = Dragonfly Dreams Challenge; open for about 4 more days; still on Sept theme of 'happy birthday'; that's the sentiment on the owl autumn/harvest colors card 

link = https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/09/top-3-from-our-august-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca 

*owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQGGCB, FQHSKCB

*co-owner/DT = AACB and Christmas or Not Bingo

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR

My MTTCC #96 Christmas Trees theme DT card on 27 Sept 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting showcases my latest manager/DT contribution to My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog that launches on September 27, 2024. #96 competition lasts for 13 days so don't delay too long to participate.

when: #96 Christmas Tree(s) theme starts September 27, 2024.

what: Santa with some of his trees

notes:

1. base is about 6" high x 5.5" wide, maybe for the width = Neenah

2. red cardstock scrap panel = Neenah

3. green and white buffalo plaid cardstock scrap = The Paper Studio

4. striped traditional Christmas colors print paper panel = The Paper Studio

5. part of a slimline notepad sheet (trio of trees) = gift 2 Christmases ago

6. small recycled/upcycled gift tag/bought; distressed edges = ? Crafter's Square, I think

7. black ink pad for striped paper inked edging = Hero Arts

8. black super fine tip pen = Art Skills (for other outlining)

9. white puffy stars = Freckled Fawn

10. crystal cut gems of different sizes = Crafter's Square

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where: MTTCC #96 blog posting

link = https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/09/mttcc-96-theme-is-christmas-trees.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Krafty Chicks; week 5/all occasions theme; so Christmas is welcomed

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/krafty-chicks-challenge-735-all.html

B. Craft-alnica; current for 4 more days; theme is no stamps; MY card is Christmas theme and has no stamping or digi or clip art

link = https://craft-alnica.blogspot.com/2024/09/izziv-368-brez-stampiljk.html

C. ABC Christmas; current/still open; theme (not S for stencils) using T for traditional colors of Christmas; my card has the reds, greens, and lots of white

link = https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/abc-christmas-challenge-s-and-t-are-for.html

D. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-Up; current for 3 more days; theme is anything goes Christmas (option of Merry Pigmas); MY card is traditional red-white-green Christmas tree card 

link = https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/09/challenge-114-anything-goes-christmas.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and its original sister blog MTTC

*owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and FQGGCB

*co-owner/DT = AACB and Christmas or Not Bingo

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR

My MTTC #543 Spring Season Theme DT card on 20 Sept 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity Blog!

purpose: This posting features my newest contribution as manager/DT member of My Time To Craft challenge blog. We have a worldwide design team and one of the members is from Australia. Since the Southern Hemisphere has opposite seasons to the Northern Hemisphere, she's now coming out of winter season into spring. It was her turn to suggest the theme and it's spring season for #543. 

when: #543 starts September 20, 2024 and lasts 13 days only.

what: I've Got That Feeling of Spring in my Heart!

notes:

1. yellow cardstock panel cut to 5"x7" = Pen + Gear

2. purple cardstock strip is 1.5" wide x 6.5" high = Neenah

3. white cardstock focal panel is about 4" wide x 5-5.5" high = Neenah

4. ink outlining using a Aqua Blue alcohol marker = Arteza

5. cursive handwriting lettering using a Pea Green alcohol marker = Arteza

6. ink pads using cotton balls for filling the stencil butterfly/wing openings (Tangerine, Lemon Lime Twist, Wisteria, Sugarplum, Turquoise...don't recall its color name) = SU

7. black super fine tip pen = Art Skills (for all the tiny dots to outline the butterflies or wings)

8. stencil sheet = Crafter's Square

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when: MTTC #543 blog posting

link = https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/mttc-543-theme-is-spring-season.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Cardz 4 Galz; new; theme is any coloring medium; there are 3 types providing color on MY card: 2 Arteza alcohol markers, 1 black super fine tip pen, and 5 SU ink pads (ink transferred with cotton balls)

link = https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2024/09/234-any-colouring-medium.html

B. Craft-Alnica; new; theme is to not use any stamp(s); MY card has cursive handwriting, stenciling/ink pouncing/dabbing, and outlining

link = https://craft-alnica.blogspot.com/2024/09/izziv-368-brez-stampiljk.html

C. Word Art Wednesday; week 2 of 2; theme of anything goes that is uplifting/encouraging/not dark

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/09/anything-goes-weeks-665-666.html

D. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesdays; September; theme of anything goes

link= https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/09/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-september.html

E. The Paper Funday; September; theme of anything goes (option to create own background); MY card's focal panel was handmade not the background

link =https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/09/september-2024-challenge-69-anything.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTC and its sister blog, MTTCChristmas

*co-owner/DT = AACB and Christmas or Not Bingo

*owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR