My MTTC #539 Summertime Fun Theme DT display card for 26 July 2024

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purpose: this posting's masterpiece is my latest manager/DT contribution for My Time To Craft challenge blog

when: #539 starting July 26 for 13 days; we start new themes every other Friday morning all year long; #539 theme is summertime fun

what: a 6.75" square display card = Hello Summer

notes:

1. the balsa wood print beach ball was bought at Dollar Tree!!!; it was a DIY color kit with 4 little markers (aqua, green, yellow, pink (1 of the tones)); (+$1.25)

2. additional markers from my stash; including 

3. black dual-tip marker; permanent; Art Skills

4. pinkish-lavender used on edging = Wild Thistle by Nuvo, alcohol marker dual-tip

5. a white fine tip = Gelly Roll

6. I added the phrase "Hello Summer", the air pump plug spot, white and black dots to butterflies and flowers; and white accents on most of the black accent lines

7. napkin is top layer; 1/4 section; from set of 25 = bought at Dollar Tree (approx. +$1.25)

8. napkin is adhered to a panel of light pink cardstock and then backed/base of aqua cardstock = set of 4 colors/scrapbook size sheets = Dollar Tree (approx. less than 63 cents)

9. total cost = about $1.8925 plus tax to make this home decor display card

where:

MTTC/My Time To Craft challenge blog; #539 posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/mttc-539-theme-is-summertime-fun-starts.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. The Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge; current; theme is recycle/upcycle; on this summertime fun display card, my upcycle element is the napkin print layer that is adhered to pink cardstock 

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-thursday.blogspot.com/2024/07/twisted-thursdays-july-4-july-31.html

b. Craft Rocket; 2-3 days left for the current Summertime theme; MY card is my 5th entry and has the beach ball plus the napkin print has lots of beachy images

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-116-summertime.html

c. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; Week 2 of 2; Anything goes with paper; MY card has cardstocks, napkin, and balsa wood

link= https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/pennys-challenge-576.html

d. I Spy With My Little Eye; started July 17/current; theme is summertime vibes; MY card has beach ball and lots of beachy items on the napkin print

link= https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/07/i-spy-with-my-little-eye-summertime.html

e. Shopping Our Stash; a few days left/current; theme is summer; MY card has beach ball and lots of beachy items on the napkin print

link = https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2024/07/sos526-summer.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT for MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*co-owner/DT for AACB and C or Not Bingo

*DT member for HCAYR/HAOOCYR

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

 

Best Wishes and Sweet Dreams #7.5 HQFCB reminder DT projects

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting showcases my two DT projects for the #7.5 reminder post for HQFCB (the former TFATU) that has a monthly anything goes fantasy theme plus the July fantasy focus option on mermaid(s)

when: #7.5 is the reminder # for the midway post for Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge blog on July 20, 2024 and the deadline date is July 31, 2024; also this month HQFCB is expanding their accepted formats beyond cards: paintings, framed home decor, tags, bookmarks, scrapbook layouts, etc. 

what: Project #1 anything goes fantasy choice of elves (for a Christmas in July bookmark) 

notes:

1. light gray satin sheen specialty cardstock/paper, white with scattered glittered paper = old scraps/stash

2. dark pine green cardstock = Echo Park or Simple Stories...scrap is separated from its collection

3. chipboard stickers (red snowflake, red MAGIC, gift box, and red tree)

4. green crystal gems, light green bling wrap 'ribbon' cut into strips, and cream/ivory sheer ribbon tied then cut into strips = Crafter's Square 

5. clipart images (free for personal use) of three elves = The ClipArt Library website

what: Project #2 fantasy focus option for July is mermaid

notes:

1. blue cardstock base = Neenah

2. two punched circles with the arrow tip patterns = SU

3. the summer season beach/pool icons cardstock print = Fancy Pants Designs

4. enamel dots = Craft Consortium

5. checked fabric ribbon, cording, mermaid applique, lettering stickers = various Crafter's Square items

where: HQFCB or the former TFATU #7.5 reminder blog post=

link= https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/hqfcb-was-tfatu-7-agf-theme-with-july.html

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other places to link/share are:

A. elf bookmark = ABC Christmas; current; theme/my entry for N = No Stamping; my 2nd entry that is an elves trio Christmas bookmark

link = https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/abc-christmas-challenge-n-andor-o-is-for.html

B. elf bookmark = C.R.A.F.T.; current; week's theme is Christmas; limited to 2 entries and this will be my 2nd entry

link= https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-728-christmas.html

C. elf bookmark = Merry Little Christmas Challenges; current from July 1 to Aug 15; allowed 8 entries with this being my 5th submission; Anything Goes Christmas theme

link= https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/mlccb-57-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

D. elf bookmark = Color Hues Challenge; new; colors are red and green/see the badge; my Christmas bookmark with elves has red and 3 tones of green

link= https://colorhuesthecolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/color-hues-91-red-and-green.html

badge= 

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E. mermaid bookmark = Craft Rocket Challenges; ongoing since July 4; summertime theme; my mermaid is surrounded by blue (for water) and iconic beach/swimming details like a seagull, beach ball, swimsuit, lifeguard shirt, sunglasses, etc. 

link= https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-116-summertime.html

F. mermaid bookmark = Time Out Challenges; new; On Vacation theme; MY bookmark ---> people like to swim, go to the ocean, etc. for vacation

link= https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-268-on-vacation.html

badge = 

G. mermaid bookmark = Craft-Alnica; new this week; theme is = Sea/"mars" language original; MY bookmark has a faux sea/water/underwater look with the base/background of blue, the mermaid, swimsuit and other beach icons, etc. 

link= https://craft-alnica.blogspot.com/2024/07/izziv-364-morska-voscilnica.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S 

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

*DT member only = HCAYR which is revised to HAOOCAYR

My MTTCC #91 Woods for Christmas winter holiday theme DT card on 19 July 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting showcases my newest manager/DT project for MTTCC or My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog! Talk about a heart for creativity! This project is a very different style card but still fits into my artsy-craftsy style of mixing and coordinating items from a variety of vendors. 

when: MTTCC #91 theme of "Woods" (Christmas or winter holiday) launches on Friday July 19, 2024 and ends on August 1.

what: "Home 4 Holidays" card

notes:

1. black cardstock base is about 6.5" wide and about 4.25" high = Neenah

2. calendar photo = recycled/upcycled; trimmed with decorative scissors

3. chipboard sticker of car loaded with gift packages = Simple Stories

4. text strip stickers and "HOME" sticker = also Simple Stories (The Simple Life sticker book)

5. lettering tile stickers and the number '4' sticker = 2 different colors/sheets/packages = Freckled Fawn

where: My Time To Craft Christmas #91 blog launch on July 19, 2024

#91 link= https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/07/mttcc-91-theme-is-woods-like-forest-or.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. C.R.A.F.T. ; week/rotation for Christmas theme; this card is a visual reminder for all who travel home at Christmas-time

link= https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-728-christmas.html

B. Word Power; current with about 7 days left; sentiments are the focus; My Christmas card has lots of text strips and a major headline "Home 4 Holidays"

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/word-power-7.html

C. ABC Christmas Challenge; current; N is for no stamping (lots of stickers) and O is for off-the-edge (my top edge is just a bit, but card is a better sample for "N")

link= https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/abc-christmas-challenge-n-andor-o-is-for.html

D. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; current/extended; allowed only 3 entries; this is my 3rd link-up for anything goes Christmas 

link   https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-165-anything-christmas-goes.html

E. Merry Little Christmas Challenge blog; started July 1 and ends Aug 15; anything goes Christmas

link- https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/mlccb-57-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTC Christmas and MTTC

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

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

*DT member only = HCAYR which is now revised to HAOOCAYR

 

Loving this AACB #84 DT card with stamping for 15 July 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity Blog!

purpose: this posting shares my newest design team project for Ally's Angels Challenge Blog or AACB. After 2024 got started, I decided for the rest of the year, I would put to work unused or under-used stamps that I have. For July since many other competitions do a Christmas in July, I decided to go with a Dear Santa letter kind of idea for my DT card. AACB is always anything goes theme so I can have projects for different occasions depending on what I need for family or friends.

when: #84 anything goes theme competition starts July 15, 2024 and last for about 25 days or so (sorry for a few hours late in sharing; our power went out at midnight and came back on at 6:10am!!!!; lots of tree damage around time; had 2 tornadoes fairly close on 2 different sides of us; within 10 miles S/SW was the closest and then a few minutes later about 15-20 miles away a different one to the E/NE!!! Luckily we're okay with mostly tree branches and limbs down throughout the town of 1,400.)

what: Dear Santa From Rudolph Christmas card

notes:

1. Dear Santa stamp used on the green specialty paper, Rudolph/deer stamp used on the ivory paper and the 5 stickers = Busy Sidewalks stamp set and sticker book = Crate Paper/American Crafts

2. mint/sage green cardstock matting behind the sticker focal square = Neenah

3. cocoa brown ink pad = Lawn Fawn

4. black fine tip ink pen 

5. specialty papers and ivory paper bought in a scraps package = Crafter's Square

where: #84 AACB blog post link=

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-84-challenge-83-winner-top.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. Peace On Earth; since July 7; anything goes Christmas; my card has a dear Santa theme

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/07/peace-on-earth-challenge-67.html

b. Stamping Sensations; since July 7; anything goes with stamped element and option of Christmas in July; my card has dear Santa stamped multiple times on left panel; also a stamped deer on small square

link= https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2024/07/july-challenge.html

c. Alphabet Challenge; current; H is for Holidays = summer ones or Christmas in July; my card is Christmas in July with a 'dear Santa' theme of Rudolph's requests to Santa

link= https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/07/h-is-for-holidays-summer-or-christmas.html

d. Krafty Chicks; week 2 for July -- Christmas week; MY card has a Dear Santa theme of requests from Rudolph

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/krafty-chicks-challenge-724-christmas.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*co-owner of AACB and Christmas or Not Bingo

*DT only = HCAYR/revised recently to HAOOCAYR

*manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

*owner/DT for these Quest families of challenge blogs = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and the newest FQGGCB (FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog)

My DT project for HCAYR or HAOOCAYR reminder post on 15 July 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

delayed release= 

*sorry, horrible storms, nearby tornado/circular rotation in our area for a bit and electricity out for 6 hours and 10 minutes. Just came back on at 6:10am central time!!!

purpose: this posting showcases my newest design team project for the always Halloween occasion for Halloween Crafts All Year Round. Owner Deanne expanded the challenge blog a couple of months back to Halloween And Other Occasions Crafts All Year Round....If I have time I will make projects for the other occasions in July: always birthday, Summer Olympics and my country's celebration, which might be Independence Day...

when: July 15, 2024 is blog's reminder midway notice

what: Halloween reminder DT project "Ghoul Evenin'"; almost a 1 layer card but decided to craft the ghost as a separate piece...I'm loving the result ---> 

notes:

1. dark purple glitter specialty paper 

2. multi stars stencil sheet = Crafter's Square

3. lowercase alpha stencil thick plastic template = very old Tupperware product (1980s)

4. silver/iridescent glitter paint plus the silver metallic paint pen and a white paint pen = Craft Skills

5. black dual-tip marker = also Craft Skills

6. white cardstock (ghost pattern made by me) = scrap piece = Neenah; more silver iridescent paint and black marker

where: HCAYR or HAOOCAYR main July 1 blog posting link:

https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/07/july-1st-halloween-and-other-occasions.html

reminder post:

https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/07/july-15th-halloween-and-other-occasions.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. Two Old Bats Halloween challenge;  current/almost midway; anything goes Halloween-inspired; MY card has the dark purple with black and just the pop of white as the ghost; pun sentiment

link= https://twooldbatshalloweenchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/july-2024-anything-goes-halloween.html

b. Crafty Calendar challenge blog; current; add a sentiment; MY Halloween card has a pun of 'ghoul evenin'

link= https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/crafty-calendar-july-challenge-add.html

c. We Love 2 Create; current; mixed media anything goes; MY Halloween card has stenciled lettering, ghost made from white diamond cut glitter cardstock, stenciled stars filled in with either white paint pen, silver metallic paint pen or with iridescent glitter acrylic paint

link= https://welove2create.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-6-craft-card-making.html

d. Creative Artiste; current; mixed media anything goes; MY Halloween card has stenciled lettering, ghost made from white diamond cut glitter cardstock, stenciled stars filled in with either white paint pen, silver metallic paint pen or with iridescent glitter acrylic paint!

link= https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/2024/07/welcome-to-creative-artiste-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*DT member = HCAYR/HAOOCAYR

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

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

 

My MTTC #538 CAS style Theme DT card for 12 July 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting features my newest DT project for My Time To Craft challenge blog which I've managed for over 2.5 years and been part of the team for at least 5 years

when: #538 CAS (Clean and Simple) style theme starts July 12 for 13 days of competition; clean and simple has several definitions in paper-making; some want white on white with a touch of color or another neutral and minimal; some want 1 layer application on the base such as stickers, washi tape, stamping, etc.; and some will take more color as long as there is lots of empty/clean space; percentage/ratio of clean space also varies

what: Sympathy card (with white, ivory, gray, and black neutrals)

notes: How is this card CAS? All of the ivory cardstock is empty space; the upper right corner of the center white panel is empty space; elements are minimal (2 pieces of washi tape, 1 tall thin die-cut and 2 lines of small print sentiment...no ribbons/fru-fru; no excessive colors or print/patterns; no excessive layers

1. ivory/cream cardstock scrap panel = Neenah

2. white cardstock scrap panel = Pen + Gear

3. washi tape = ?; received in a box from another craft artisan

4. stamp sentiment = also received from another crafter in an unmarked clear zip bag

5. the flower die-cut = Simple Stories' The Simple Life ephemera

6. dimensional foam tape used under the white center panel to lift it up and offer depth for the minimal CAS layout

where: My Time To Craft #538 blog post link=

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other places to share/link are:

A. Triple B (birds, butterflies, blooms); current/started July 3; MY card has floral washi tape and a floral die-cut

link= https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2024/07/triple-b-july-2024-challenge.html

B. The Crafting Challenge blog; opened July 1 for the month; theme is flowers; MY CAS card has floral washi tape and a floral die-cut

link= https://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/flowers.html

C. Beautiful Blossoms; ends in 22-23 hours!!!; must have flowers as main element/focus; my card has 2 strips of floral washi tape plus the floral die-cut

link= https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

D. Word Art Wednesday; starting 2nd week of 2; anything goes theme that's uplifting; MY card is a comfort/encouragement card

link= https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/07/anything-goes-weeks-655-656.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT of MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*owner/DT of these Quest family challenge blogs:

HQFCB, HQCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and new on May 28 for only 2 weeks per month FQGGCB (FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges blog)

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

*DT member of HCAYR/HAOOCYR

Best Wishes and Sweet Dreams DT projects #7 at HQFCB for Mermaid and Gnome Fantasy on 6 July 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting shares another creative exploration with imaginative fantasy creatures like angels, fairies, mermaids, gnomes, elves, etc. For July's main launch competition #7 post at Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge blog, I will have a gnome card and mermaid tag/bookmark.

when: #7 for 2024 is for the month of July; July 6-31, 2024 with anything goes fantasy theme and the July option focus of mermaid(s)

what: PROJECT #1 CARD = Anything Goes Fantasy choice of Gnome

Welcome Home No Matter the Weather:

notes:

1. green cardstock base 6" square = Art Skills

2. stickers (both types) from = Enchanted Garden collection by Fancy Pants Designs

3. blue cardstock is approx. 5.5" square = Recollections

4. yellow foliage with blue print cardstock = ?; been in my stash box for a very long time

5. stencil that was traced to give the scalloped shape = Pebbles, Inc. 

6. white paint pen marker and iridescent glitter acrylic paint = Art Skills

7. navy blue, green and reddish-brown markers = stash

and

what: PROJECT #2 TAG/bookmark = Fantasy Focus option in July is mermaid(s)

Underwater Illusions:

notes:

11. medium bachelor buttons blue base (approx. 4.25" x 6.25") = Recollections

12. zebra striped paper aka faux seaweed = ?; old item in stash 

13. fish print cardstock (approx. 3.25" x 3.25" ) = ?/ Fancy Pants Designs

14. mermaid clipart image = free for personal usage print/download at The Clipart Library website

15. brown metallic foil dazzle 'Just Because' = Hot Off The Press

16. markers and colored pencil (blue) = stash

17. shells plastic layered stick-ons plus the twine and cording = Crafter's Square

where: HQFCB (or the former TFATU) #7 for July 2024 main blog post:

link= https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/hqfcb-was-tfatu-7-agf-theme-with-july.html

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other places to link/share are:

A. gnome = Word Art Wednesday; started July 3; anything goes that's uplifting and encouraging

link= https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/07/anything-goes-weeks-655-656.html

B. gnome = Crafty Catz; almost over week 2 of 2; anything goes; this is my 5th/last entry

link= https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/crafty-catz-challenge-675.html

C. gnome = Creative Friday; start date July 5; theme is cute; what's cuter than a gnome with rosy cheeks???

link= https://creativefriday.blogspot.com/2024/07/creative-friday-363-niedlich.html

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D. mermaid = A Place To Start; started Monday July 1; anything goes (no option for July)

link= https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2024/07/july-2024-anything-goes.html

E. mermaid = Try It On Tuesday; a few days remaining; theme is 'here comes summer'; underwater 'life' makes me think of visits/travel in summer to lakes and oceans

link = https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2024/06/here-comes-summer.html

F. mermaid = The Outlawz Festive Friday; current; 2 of the 4 themes in July are Summer and At The Beach; my tag has a mermaid, fish, shells, 

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2024/07/festive-friday-challenge-5-july-to-1.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCC

*DT member = HCAYR or HAOOCAYR; in July, I'm Guest DT for IYGACAC, Pinspirational, CCAYR, and OUAT

My MTTCC #90 Family or Children theme for Christmas/winter DT card on 5 July 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting shares my newest design team project for My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog; #90 theme is family or children; I chose to go with a snow family print paper for the focal

when: #90 family or children theme (for Christmas or winter holidays) at MTTCC starts July 5, 2024 and lasts for 13 days

what: Christmas Blessings to Prosper in Health and Soul with a snow 'family'

notes:

1. pinkish thin cardstock 6" x 8" full sheet is from Fruitcake and Tinsel pad = Fancy Pants Designs

2. blue strip is computer stationery sheet (from a multipack) = ? old

3. the script paper panel and snowmen paper panel = The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby; old; maybe 2017

4. foam stars = Freckled Fawn (colors come from 2 sets)

5. red and pale pink pearl gems = Crafter's Square

6. Scripture verse was a Google Doc cut out (mounted on more of the light blue snowflake stationery paper)

7. papers/cardstocks were ink-edged = Cocoa Brown ink pad by Lawn Fawn

where: MTTCC #90 family or children theme (for Christmas or winter holidays) blog post on July 5, 2024 =

link= https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/07/mttcc-90-theme-is-family-and-or.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. Time Out Challenges; new on July 4; theme is seeing stars; MY Christmas snow family card has pink tone stars in different sizes

link= https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-267-seeing-stars.html

image= 

b. Word Art Wednesday; started on July 3; theme is anything goes that is uplifting; encouraging; MY Christmas card has Scripture and Christmas holiday greetings text paper

link= https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/07/anything-goes-weeks-655-656.html

c. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge blog; extended/still current; anything goes Christmas

link= https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-165-anything-christmas-goes.html

d. Cutie Pie Challenge; current; theme is for dads and/or lads; MY Christmas card has a snow family and the dad with top hat is seen at the bottom of the card and his 'snow son' is wearing a burgundy stocking cap just above him, in the middle of the print :)

link = https://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-no-195-theme-dads-andor-lads.html

e. A Place To Start; started on Monday July 1; July's theme is anything goes/no option

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2024/07/july-2024-anything-goes.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

*DT only = HCAYR/revised recently to HAOOCAYR

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

*owner/DT for these Quest families of challenge blogs= FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and new FQGGCB (FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges)

also HQCB, HQFCB, and HQCOLCB

 

My Guest DT Recycled Upcycled Project for Pinspirational starting 1 July 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting focuses on the Guest DT contribution for the recycled/upcycled theme at Deanne's Pin-spirational challenge blog.

when: {Pin}spirational 

what: Merry Snowflake Gift Tag Set (2 photos)

reverse side: attached recycled cardstock

notes: quick and easy way to merge a bought product with recycled to craft something different for a gift bag or box

1. "Merry" gift tag was part of a mixed design set bought at either WM, DG, or DT

2. gray geometric print cardstock = punched 2.25" circle from recycled tissue pop-up box style cardstock packaging

3. on the flip side/front = blue and white icy-looking paper is recycled/upcycled business envelope security lining punched 2.25" circle

4. large white with glitter foam snowflake sticker = from multi-pack/sheet from DT

5. navy blue dual-tip marker to outline the security lining paper circle = Art Skills

where: {Pin} spirational Challenge Blog for July 1, 2024 

link= https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/pinspirational-challenge-315-july.html 

photo/image prompt = 

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other places to share/link are:

a. Love To Scrap challenge blog; new on July 1; anything goes/scrappy; my tag set's small round tag is made of 2 recycled/upcycled different products and then has a large snowflake sticker put on it

link= https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/07/ltscb-168-anything-goes-ltscb-167.html

b. Dragonfly Dreams; almost ended; theme is Tag You're It or Shaped Card; MY featured project is Christmas gift tag set

link= https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-challenge-tag-youre-it-or-shaped.html

c. Crafty Catz Challenge Blog; current; anything goes

link= https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/crafty-catz-challenge-675.html

d. Cupcake Inspirations; just a few days left; allowed 3 entries and this is my 3rd entry; anything goes

link= https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2024/06/cupcake-inspirations-597-reminder.html

badge prompt = 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S 

*Guest DT for {Pin}spirational challenge blog

*DT member of HCAYR/HAOOCAYR

*manager/DT of MTTC and MTTC Christmas

*co-owner/DT of AACB and Christmas or not Bingo

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

My Guest DT Christmas Card for CCAYR on 1 July 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting focuses on my Guest Designer inspiration sample project for Christmas Crafts All Year Round challenge blog! 

when: CCAYR # starts July 1 for the whole month

what: Frosty Wintery Wishes (not quite a slimline and in-between 4" x 6" and 5" x 7" on the dimensions if I remember correctly)

notes:

1. the light-med blue cardstock = Recollections/Michaels Arts and Crafts

2. the floral cardstock panel = from the Frosted Forest collection by Fancy Pants Designs

3. the 2 snowflakes, small tree, and 2 snowmen = Bella Blvd

4. blue glitter silhouette snowman sticker = Crafter's Square

5. the blue and white print paper = recycled/upcycled business envelope's security lining that was punched with a 2.25" circle

6. navy blue dual-tip marker = Art Skills (used to ink the perimeter edges of papers)

where: CCAYR or Christmas Crafts All Year Round for July 2024

link= https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/07/july-challenge-anything-christmas-or.html

photo prompt (this month is anything goes Christmas/winter holiday) =

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other places to share/link are:

a. Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog; started July 1; anything goes Christmas

link= https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/mlccb-57-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

b. Girlz Creative Christmas; started June 30; anything goes Christmas

link= https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-79-alles-mag-anything-goes.html

c. The 12 Months of Christmas Challenges Link-up; new July 1; anything goes Christmas

link= https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-112-anything-goes-christmas.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*Guest DT for CCAYR; also at IYGACAC, Pin-spirational, OUAT, 

*DT member = HCAYR/HAOOCAYR

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

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

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

 

My Guest DT Slimline Card Project for OUAT on 1 July 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting showcases my Guest Designer project for Once Upon A Time challenge blog (OUAT) for the month of July

when: #24 theme is the Eric Carle classic children's book titled "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" is for the month of July 2024

what: The Very Hungry Caterpillar children's book inspired slimline card

notes:

1. base cardstock is actually peach color (scanner light faded) = Neenah

2. teal print cardstock punched circles = recycled/upcycled tissue box packaging!!!

3. text strips and butterflies = stickers from The Simple Life collection by Simple Stories

4. the moth foam sticker = from Frosted Forest collection by Fancy Pants Designs

5. the garden print cardstock panel = from Enchanted Garden collection by Fancy Pants Designs

where:

link= https://onceuponatimechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/july-challenge-24-very-hungry.html

book cover image=

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other places to share/link are:

a. Cupcake Inspirations; about 4-5 days remaining; anything goes this time; 

link= https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2024/06/cupcake-inspirations-597-reminder.html

b. Crafty Catz challenge blog; still time remaining; anything goes

link= https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/crafty-catz-challenge-675.html

c. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; still a couple of days; anything goes using paper

link= https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/pennys-challenge-574.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

**Guest Designer for Once Upon A Time challenge blog for July 2024; was a former DT member when OUAT started

also a DT member of Deanne's/owner's HCAYR/HAOOCAYR; and guesting also in July for IYGACAC, Pin-spirational, and CCAYR

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

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

Christmas or Not Bingo DT #8 July 1 using Column N project

 Becca's Heart for Creativity Blog!

purpose: this posting showcases my newest DT contribution to Christmas or Not Bingo Challenges blog; a couple of prior competitions ago, owner Leslie expanded the bingo boards to be used/open to other occasions besides Christmas; I've personally decided to stick with Christmas topics for my cards 

when: #8 starts July 1 and ends August 15, 2024

what: using Column N (masculine, enamel dots, free, teal, and fancy fold)

PHOTOS: cover, 2 inside pages and then the cover tags removed from the cover pockets=

above: inside page 1

below: inside page 2

notes:

1. masculine=  trying to keep a mid-darker wintery tones; not overly embellished

2. enamel dots = skipped/didn't use

3. free = tag inserts, puffy dots and stars, different types of stickers

4. teal = lots of varying teal tones from light-mid-dark pine

5. fancy fold = pocket folds on cover and 2 insert pages for the top-folded booklet card

6. Sande Woodson= thanks for all the Nordic Winter scenes in teal and the 'hugs' in teal from sentiment from your freebies/group subscription last December

7. epoxy stickers (snowman and a snowflake) = Bella Blvd

8. puffy stars and dots = Freckled Fawn

where: Christmas or Not Bingo Challenges for July 1 post

link= https://christmasbingochallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/cbc-8-anything-goes-with-featured-bingo.html 

badge= 

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other places to share/link are:

a. Card 4 Guyz; posted June 26 and is at end of week 1 of 2; anything goes masculine; My wintery Christmas card with the medium-to-darker teal tones was meant to be masculine or at least fairly neutral; embellishments kept to a minimum, animals on 1 of the inside pages, etc.

link= https://cardz4guyz.blogspot.com/2024/06/we-aim-to-help-you-create-for-guys-of.html 

b. Alphabet Challenge; been open for several days; G is for Gentlemen/masculine; I tried to keep this masculine/neutral; not fussy or frilly; minimum embellishments, animals, 

link= https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/06/g-is-for-gentleman-masculine.html

c. Crafty Catz; been open for a few days; anything goes with option of embellishments (I kept mine to minimum and most are on the inside pages); just a snowflake sticker and checked ribbon/tie closure on the front

link= https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/crafty-catz-challenge-675.html

d. Girlz Creative Christmas; new on Sunday June 30; anything Christmas goes

link= https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-79-alles-mag-anything-goes.html

e. Merry Little Christmas; new on Monday July 1; add-on after 5am my time; anything goes Christmas 

link= https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/mlccb-57-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*co-owner/DT = C or Not Bingo; AACB

*DT only = HCAYR/revised to HAOOCAYR

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and new on May 28: FQGGCB (FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges blog)