My MTTCC #94 Santa theme card DT project on 30 August 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting showcases my latest DT/manager inspiration project for My Time To Craft Christmas Challenge Blog or MTTCC. #94's theme is Santa. 

when: #94 starts August 30, 2024 and ends 13 days later

what: Here Comes Santa Claus

notes:

1. green cardstock = Neenah

2. red cardstock = Neenah

3. Old Saint Nick journal card cut-apart from sheet = collection "Simple Vintage Christmas Lodge" by Simple Stories

4. wood star foam sticker and "HCSC" expression foam sticker = from the same collection by Simple Stories

5. brown dots = bought from Paper Wishes website

6. red glitter foam bow sticker and striped heart foam sticker = Crafter's Square products

7. brown ink pad = Lawn Fawn

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where: MTTCC #94 Santa theme blog post

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other places to share/link are:

a. C.R.A.F.T.; new; theme rotation = Christmas; this is 1st entry with my Santa Claus card

link= https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-731-christmas.html

b. Krafty Chicks; new/5th Thursday --> anything goes

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/krafty-chicks-challenge-731-atg.html

c. Creative Knockouts; new/open until Sept 11th; anything goes

link = https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2024/08/529-anything-goes-rachelle-anne-miller.html

d. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; new on Aug 28th; anything goes using paper

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/08/pennys-challenge-579.html

e. Crafty Gals Corner; still open; started 2nd Wed of August; Anything Goes (not the option of embossing folder)

link= https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-258-anything-goes-woptional.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

*DT = HAOOCAYR

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

 

My MTTC #541 DT project Tree related theme card for 23 August 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: My latest manager/DT contribution for My Time To Craft or MTTC is the purpose for this posting. MTTC has themed challenges suggested by the DT members on a rotated basis offered on every other Fridays.

when: #541 starts August 23, 2024 and has been suggested by me! Yes! Tree-related theme, so this can be any season. It can be any kind of tree--pine tree or maple or apple or peach or palm. It can also be the leaves of a tree, fruit and/or nuts from trees, a bird on a tree branch, etc. The competition is open for 13 days.

what: Be Tree-mendous Autumn Tree Trio horizontal slimline card

notes:

1. sandy beige cardstock and black are from = Neenah

2. the orange, green, taupe, charcoal gray paper strips and the little bits of yellow, red, and seafoam green = stash

3. the trio of trees were fussy cut from a autumn season collage scrapbook size sheet = Crafter's Square

4. black small tip roller pen = Art Skills

where: My Time To Craft #541 blog post

link = https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/mttc-541-theme-is-something-related-to.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Creative Inspiration Challenges; #17 started Aug 1; anything goes

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/08/creative-inspiration-challenges-17.html

B. Double D challenges; in week 2 of 2; theme is shapes; MY card has very wide yet thin deep rectangle strips of specialty papers and then torn odd paper faux leaves; and cloud shapes made with alcohol markers on wide rectangle background and base

link = https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/08/shapes.html

C. Ellie's Crafty Wednesdays; started Aug 7; theme is anything goes

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/08/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-august.html

D. The Paper Funday; started Aug 7/about 10 days left; main theme is anything goes (not doing option); 

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-2024-challenge-68-anything-goes.html

E. Crafts Galore Encore; started Aug 1; anything goes theme

link= https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

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

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

*DT member = HAOOCAYR (Halloween and Other Occasions...)

Best Wishes and Sweet Dreams HQFCB #8.5 Reminder Fantasy Projects on 20 Aug 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting showcases my imaginative fantasy creature projects for Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges Blog! Each month the main theme is always anything goes fantasy...we do have a few not-allowed however we accept quite a variety including fairy tale characters like Alice in Wonderland, Sleeping Beauty, Prince Charming, etc. In 2024 we are having a fantasy focus option and August's is elves. These can be woodland elves or Santa's workshop helper elves/elf. 

when: #8.5 is the reminder posting for the #8 in 2024 competition for HQFCB which is still using the blog address of the old name (TFATU or The Fairy and The Unicorn). #8 competition started August 3 and ends on Aug 31, 2024. 

what: PROJECT #1 = my choice for AGF ---> Pegasus

notes: for Project #1 Pegasus

1. pink-lavender cardstock cut to 5.5" x 4.5" approx. = Art Skills

2. patterned cardstock for scalloped focal = Havana Nights collection by Prima Marketing

3. silver foil doily = Crafter's Square (also aqua/teal pearl gems)

4. alpha lettering stickers = Freckled Fawn

5. Pegasus is a free for personal use image = ClipArt Library website

6. a variety of markers and colored pencils for image and scattered stars

7. different sizes of scattered stars stencil = Simple Stories

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what: PROJECT #2 = August fantasy focus option of elf/elves

notes: for Project #2 Elves

1. bold blue cardstock cut to 5.5" x 4.5" = Art Skills

2. red with candy cane print cardstock panel = Bella Blvd

3. border sticker = very old Current Catalog product

4. "MC" stamp = old/2001 SU

5. sandy beige/kraft cardstock = Pen + Gear scrao

6. elves clip art image printed on white paper = The ClipArt Library website (print or download for free personal use)

7. colored with a mix of colored pencils = stash

8. black ink pad = Hero Arts

9. black dual-tip marker = Art Skills

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where: TFATU is now Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges Blog #8.5 reminder

link = https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/hqfcb-was-tfatu-85-midway-notice-for.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Pegasus = Make My Monday; week 2 of 2; theme is something metallic; MY Pegasus card has a silver foil doily and silver metallic painted stars

link= https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/08/232-something-metallic.html

B. Pegasus = The Cutie Pie Challenge; started Aug 12; theme is 4-legged friends; MY Pegasus has 4 legs and is magically colorful...flying among the stars of heaven!!!

link = https://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-no-197-theme-four-legged.html

C. Pegasus = Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; started Aug 18; theme is anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/08/236-polkadoodles.html

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D. Elves = Peace on Earth Christmas; started Aug 18; theme is Anything Goes Christmas

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/08/peace-on-earth-challenge-70.html

E. Elves = Crafty Calendar Challenges; for August; anything goes; THIS is my 3rd and final entry

link= https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/crafty-calendar-august-challenge.html

F. Elves = Kleuren met Potloden (Coloring with Pencils); still open; anything goes colored with pencils; MY Christmas card elves image is colored with many pencils: yellow, red, gray, brown, dark green, light green, peach/flesh tone, bold blue, 

link = https://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/2024/08/reminder-challenge-augustus-alles-mag.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member = HAOOCAYR

My MTTCC #93 Theme of Wreaths for Christmas DT cards for 16 August 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart For Creativity Blog!

purpose: This posting focuses on my latest manager/DT contributions for My Time to Craft Christmas or MTTCC. I've held this role for over 2 1/2 years! Every other Friday without any breaks! 

when: #93 starts August 16 and ends on the 29th. 

what: Project #1 (but 2nd make giving a different wreath sticker better scale to be more main focus) Merry Wreath-mas or Merry Wreath-Christ

closeup: black base, white satin sheen panel, gold mirror foil hearts and "M, R, Y" letters have copper/bronze metallic foil with E and 2nd R are black font.

notes:

1. black cardstock scrap panel = Neenah

2. white satin sheen scrap = stash

3. rusty-red linen texture cardstock and gold mirror foil cardstock = Art Skills

4. pine green cardstock scrap = Recollections

5. wreath sticker is from solicited mail repurposing

6. alpha stickers = Maggie Holmes (American Crafts)

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Project #2: (my original ideas that kept shifting while creating) Wreath inside of another 'wreath' and ornaments/balls round shape card

notes: circles and hearts for main shapes [not shared at MTTCC]

11. red cardstock base = Neenah

12. dotted paper = old = The Paper Studio

13. ornaments paper = newer = Bella Blvd

14. silver snowflakes and star foil "dazzles"/stickers = Hot Off The Press

15. two punched folk-art style hearts overlapped = Emaginations punch

16. "MC" stamp; 2001 ?; old = SU

17. wreath sticker, red glitter heart, white doily, black checked gingham fabric ribbon = stash items

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where: MTTCC #93 theme of wreaths for Christmas/winter holidays post

link = https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/08/mttcc-93-theme-of-wreaths-for-christmas.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Merry Wreath = The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges; started Aug 13; Anything Goes Christmas

link= https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-167-anything-christmas-goes.html

B. Merry Wreath = Make My Monday; started Aug 12; theme is something metallic; MY top shown small wreath card has metallic foil elements: gold mirror foil hearts, letters M, R (the first R), Y are either copper or bronze foil; and even the wreath has a  metallic sheen for the wreath form and bow

link= https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/08/232-something-metallic.html

C. Merry Wreath = Peace On Earth Christmas; current for August; Anything Goes Christmas

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/08/peace-on-earth-challenge-69.html

D. Merry Wreath = The 12 Months of Christmas Challenges Link-up; midway for August 2024; anything goes Christmas with option focus of circles; MY "Merry" wreath Christmas card has a round circle backdrop and a half circle top layer backdrop for the wreath sticker image

link= https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-113-anything-goes-christmas.html

E. Wreath Ornament = Love Those Pretty Papers; started on Aug 10; use pretty papers; MY ball ornament wreath display card has a traditional Christmas colors dotted print paper and a mixed tone ornament print paper =

link: https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2024/08/love-those-pretty-papers-august.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTC Christmas and MTTC

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

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

*DT member = HAOOCAYR 

Loving this AACB #85 DT tag project for 15 August 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting showcases my latest DT/co-owner contribution project for Ally's Angels! The past 4 months I've been resurrecting some old neglected stamp sets but this time I chose to take a break and use some old stickers for a colorful back to school book theme tag.

when: AACB or Ally's Angels Challenge Blog #85 starts August 15, 2024 and lasts for almost a month of competition (anything goes theme)

what: Back to School Tag

notes:

1. chalkboard tag = pack of 6 = Crafter's Square

2. yellow, red, light blue cardstock scraps = stash

3. star stickers and book stickers are different vendors = old stash items

4. black ink pad to edge cardstocks = Hero Arts

where: Ally's Angels Challenge Blog #85 posting on August 15, 2024 (will be added after 5am!!!) 

link: https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-85-challenge-84-winner-top.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Double Trouble Challenges; collaboration for 1 more day with IYGACAC; theme for DTCB is 'be happy'/what makes you happy; this tag has a smiling apple and hedgehog who love reading --and so do I and so does the new elementary teacher that I'm gifting this to

link= https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/Challenge-172.html

B. IYGACAC or If You Give A Crafter A Cookie; collaboration with DTCB; theme is show a smile (I've got both happy & smile); MY tag made me happy making it! It's so colorful and cute with those smiling character and critter!!!

link= https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2024/06/cookie-challenge-195-august-be-happy.html

A & B badge for collaboration =

C. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; open for 2 or so days more; Anything Goes

link= https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/08/235-patties-creations.html

D. The Outlawz Card Free Zone; current; no cards allowed; MY project is a tag with a back to school/books theme

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-saturday.blogspot.com/2024/08/the-outlawz-anything-goes-in-card-free.html

E. Crafty Calendar Challenge; current; Anything Goes; (this will be entry 2 on Aug 15)

link= https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/crafty-calendar-august-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

*DT member only = HCAYR --> HAOOCAYR

MY design team reminder project for HAOOCAYR on 15 August 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity Blog!

purpose: The focus of this post is to showcase a design team contribution for the reminder post on August 15, 2024 for HCAYR that is now expanded into HAOOCAYR or HAOO (i.e. Halloween And Other Occasions). It's owned by the awesomely talented Deanne. One of her extra occasion themes for August 2024 is 'romance/friendship' and that's what this reminder project is for. {Halloween, Birthday, and/or Summer are the other August themes}

when: August 15 is the reminder post; competition started Aug 1 and will end on Aug 31, 2024

what: "Friendship is Forever" card

 

notes:

1. black cardstock for base = Neenah

2. the coral with white splatters paper = SU

3. the sandy beige cardstock = Neenah

4. Friendship is Forever banner message sticker = Webster Page's mini messages sentiment stickers; date?

5. watering can with 2 sunflowers image was fussy cut from a harvest icons collage scrapbook sheet = Crafter's Square

6. black ink pad = Hero Arts

7. washi tape = ?; the sheet of different designs was separated from packaging several years ago; this has been hoarded in my stash

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where: HAOOCAYR 15 August 2024 blog post --->> please take a look at owner/DT Deanne's projects because they are so cute!!! I'm only sharing 1 project for the reminder post using the romance/friendship August extra theme =

link =https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-15th-halloween-and-other.html 

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other places to share/link are:

a. Double D Challenges; started Aug 7; theme of Fall Harvest; MY friendship card has a rusty watering can holding 2 sunflowers; also autumn/harvest colors

link= https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/08/fall-harvest.html

b. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; open for about 2 more days; Anything Goes

link= https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/08/235-patties-creations.html

c. Crafty Calendar Challenge; current; Anything Goes; (will be entry 1 on August 15)

link = https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/crafty-calendar-august-challenge.html

d. Gem Of A Challenge (by Polkadoodles); started Aug 10; Anything Goes

link= https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/08/wk-16-anything-goes-card-making-paper.html

e. Triple B = birds, blooms, butterflies; current for August; this will be my 3rd entry; MY card has sunflowers

link= https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-2024-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*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 MTTC #540 back to school theme DT card for 9 Aug 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!!!

purpose: this posting is my newest contribution as manager and DT member for MTTC or My Time To Craft challenge blog. I've been in the role of manager for 2.5 years so far and have been part of MTTCC and MTTC for lots and lots of Fridays!!! These two alternate Friday new themes competitions all year round. The sister blog does Christmas or Winter holidays like New Year's Eve or NYD. 

when: My Time To Craft #540 starts August 9, 2024

what: Back to School Books Card

notes:

1. yellow cardstock 6" square = Art Skills

2. three punched paper circles = all SU 

3. digital image of flowers and books = Mynn Kitchen's Blessed Crafters Freebie (need to be part of her FB group)

4. the digi image was printed as black and white on white paper; colored pencils and markers; decorative scissors to fussy cut into a rectangle on a diagonal slant

5. back to school theme stickers (2) = very old stash items

6. purple watercolor marker for faux stitch lines = stash item

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where: My Time To Craft challenge blog #540 post =

link: https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/mttc-540-theme-is-back-to-school.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Word Power; current; focus on sentiment; MY card has 2 sentiments for this back to school encouragement card

link- https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/word-power-8.html

B. Triple B; current; theme is 3Bs: birds, blooms and/or butterflies; MY card has blooms --> in the digi image and 2 of the patterned paper punched circles have blooms

link- https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-2024-challenge.html

C. Word Art Wednesday; current/midway; anything goes that's encouraging, uplifting; MY card is a back -to-school encouragement card

link- https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/07/anything-goes-weeks-659-660.html

D. Unicorn challenge; current; theme is flowers; MY card's digital image focal has 3 flower clusters with the stack of books and then 2 of the patterned paper punch circles have flowers

link-https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-101-flowers.html

E. A Place To Start; just started Aug 5th; theme is anything goes (option of diamonds, pearls =no); MY card is AG

link- https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-2024-anything-goes-woptional.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

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

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

*DT member only = HCAYR ---> HAOOCAYR

Best Wishes and Sweet Dreams #8 HQFCB Main Post Projects for 3 August 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting showcases two newest fantasy projects for HQFCB (formerly known as TFATU). The fairy bookmark is my choice for the main monthly theme of "Anything Goes Fantasy". And the elf bookmark is my August focus option project. 

when: #8 for 2024 starts on the first Saturday of the month, August 3rd

what: PROJECT #1 = HQFCB #8 Anything Goes Fantasy choice of fairy

notes:

1. white cardstock base and also smaller 4" high panel = Neenah

2. ink pads = SU (Island Indigo and a bit of Dapper Denim showing on the base; Always Artichoke and a smidge of Lemon Lime Twist for the smaller panel)

3. text strip sticker = old Webster's Pages product (fussy cut/reduced in size to fit)

4. tree with jars filled with fireflies = recycle/upcycle solicitated mail envelope

5. fairy and fireflies prints shown on the upper half = free for personal use ---> The Clipart Library website

6. striped woven ribbon; cut to length, tied, then each half cut into fourths = old; Hobby Lobby 

what: PROJECT #2 = HQFCB #8 Fantasy Focus Option of elves mischief

notes:

11. green and white + red and white buffalo plaid cardstock = The Paper Studio

12. green glitter cardstock = ? Crafter's Square

13. lettering stickers from different vendors = stash box

14. black and white checked ribbon knot = Crafter's Square

15. red cardstock scrap + black cardstock scraps = Neenah

16. black ink pad for the perimeter edges = Hero Arts

17. elf image was sized and printed in color on white paper 3x = free for personal use = The Clipart Library website

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where: HQFCB (was TFATU or The Fairy and The Unicorn; still using TFATU web address for 2024 to transition new name); #8 main launch post =

link= https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/hqfcb-8-in-2024-agf-main-theme-plus.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. fairy and fireflies = Snippets Playground; still a few days remaining; theme to use scraps/bits; MY bookmark has used 2 white cardstock scrap cuts that I've inked up for background and base and then fussy cut of a sticker and some envelope recycled images along with some fussy cut digital clipart images

link= https://pixiessnippetsplayground.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-485.html

B. fairy and fireflies = C.R.A.F.T.; current; theme is summer; limited to 2 entries--this is my 1st with the bookmark/tag with summery night fairy and fireflies

link = https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-729-summer.html

C. fairy and fireflies = Moving Along With The Times; current/started Aug 1; theme is summer fun; MY project is a bookmark/tag with summery night fairy and fireflies

link = https://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-169-summer-fun.html

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D. tumbling elves = The 12  Months of Christmas Link-up Challenge; started Aug 1; anything goes Christmas

link = https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-113-anything-goes-christmas.html

E. tumbling elves = Little Red Wagon; started July 31; theme is Christmas in July; MY elves are decked in traditional Christmas colors

link= https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-767-christmas-in-july.html

F. tumbling elves = Jingle Belles; current; theme is Holiday Leftovers--use your bits/scraps; the green glitter cardstock started off a leftover partial sheet that I traced and used decorative scissors; red and black behind the elves are scrap cuts that were just deep enough to give a margin backdrop for the elves

link= https://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2024/08/holiday-leftovers.html

G. tumbling elves = Double Trouble; current; collaboration with IYGACAC; have something that makes you happy/cheerful; these tumbling elves...I originally thought I would just use 1 image for a small tag/gift tag size but then this idea popped into my brain cells of a vision of 3 turned in different directions to look like they're tumbling around...the card makes me smile

link to DTCB = https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/Challenge-172.html

and

H. tumbling elves = IYGACAC; current; collaboration with DTCB for the first 2 weeks of August; have both happy/cheerful + smile...and the elf image (duplicated) has a smile

link to IYGACAC = https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2024/06/cookie-challenge-195-august-be-happy.html

image = 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

*DT member = HCAYR ---> HAOOCAYR

 

My MTTCC #92 Use a Button(s) Theme DT card for 2 August 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting showcases my newest design team/manager contribution to My Time To Craft Christmas (MTTCC) challenge blog; DT member Nikki has suggested the theme to use a button(s)

when: #92 starts August 2 and ends early on August 15, 2024

what: Snowy Forest Blessings at Christmas card

notes:

1. black and white buffalo plaid cardstock base (over 6.5" wide and about 4.75" high) = The Paper Studio

2. pine green and white trellis print  paper = SU

3. focal print is a trimmed boxed card bought at D. G. 

4. woodgrain print chipboard button and cording = old stash from Webster's Pages

where: MTTCC #92 use a button(s) supply theme posting

link= https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/08/mttcc-92-theme-is-using-buttons-on.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Little Red Wagon; started July 31; theme is Christmas in July; MY card is a snowy forest scene for Christmas

link= https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-767-christmas-in-july.html

B. Merry Little Christmas Challenge; started July 1 and ends Aug 15; theme is Anything Goes Christmas

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

C. A Perfect Time To Craft; new on Aug 1; anything goes

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

D. Kerst Christmas FB group; Anything Goes Christmas with option of trees; MY card has snowy spruce trees

link to FB group = https://www.facebook.com/groups/1060810930603477/

E. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up Challenge; opens on Aug 1 at 6pm eastern; AG Christmas; 

link= https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-113-anything-goes-christmas.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

 *manager/DT = MTTC Christmas and MTTC

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

*DT member = HCAYR/revised to HAOOCAYR

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

My August 2024 Halloween and Other Occasions DT projects

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting showcases my design team involvement with HCAYR that has revised its competitions and name to HAOOCAYR for Halloween And Other Occasions Crafts All Year Round

when: August 1, 2024; always a monthly theme is Halloween and now part of the revision 'birthday'; extra occasion theme for August is Summer and Friendship/Romance 

what: PROJECT #1 Halloween

notes:

1. brown waffle knit bronze/copper specialty paper = stash

2. red cardstock panel = Neenah

3. scarecrow and leaves = fussy cut from Autumn/Harvest/Halloween iconic images collage scrapbook/display 12 " square sheet = Crafter's Square

4. black permanent ink dual-tip marker = Art Skills

5. roller type detail fine tip black pen to write "Happy Halloween" = stash

6. dimensional foam tape is under scarecrow

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what: PROJECT #2 Birthday

notes:

1. bright magenta pink tinsel trim = Petaloo

2. cording = stash

3. pink checked, blue checked and "Enjoy Your Day" card that was trimmed down to fit = Fancy Pants Designs

4. pale pink, bright pink and orange dotted star stickers = old; stash

5. scrap of yellow and white print = old; SU

6. yellow cardstock base = Art Skills

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what: PROJECT #3 Summer (large butterfly)

notes:

1. pink cardstock base is not quite a 5" x 5.5" = stash

2. green paper trimmed with decorative scissors = Crafter's Closet

3. washi tape = vendor ?; sorted into different stash boxes without its packaging

4. bird and birdhouse print paper punched = ?; very old stash item scrap

5. 'just a note' with dotted line stamps = ?; not sure if SU due to being in an unmarked zip plastic bag received in a kindness box

6. layered butterfly with foam tape = Crafter's Square

what: PROJECT #4 friendship

notes:

1. white cardstock base = Neenah

2. ink pads = SU; Island Indigo and just a bit of Dapper Denim near the large firefly; smaller panel has Always Artichoke on the perimeter and Lemon Lime Twist in the center

3. jar of fireflies and large firefly = recycle/upcycle images from an envelope of solicited mail

4. text/phrase cut into individual sections on more white cardstock by Neenah; yellow marker with an old metallic gold crayon around the edges; dimensional foam tape 

5. striped woven ribbon was cut to length, knotted and then each half cut into fourths = old; bought at Hobby Lobby

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where: HCAYR/HAOOCAYR October 2024 main competition launch posting=

link= https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-1st-halloween-and-other.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Halloween = The Cutie Pie; extended; theme is Letter B; MY Halloween focused card has brown-bronze base, brown hat on the scarecrow, blue denim overalls on scarecrow and brown wood pole to hold the scarecrow

link= https://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-no-196-theme-beginning-with-b.html

B. Halloween = Love To Craft challenge; open until Aug 15; anything goes crafty; MY card has fussy cut elements cut from a Autumn Harvest and Halloween collage scrapbook 12" square sheet

link= https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/07/ltccb-81-anything-goes-ltccb-80-winner.html

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C. birthday = Snippet's Playground; until Aug 3; theme is to use snips/scraps/bits; MY birthday theme tag/bookmark has 5 scrap bits across the top edge with 4 rectangles and 1 triangle

link= https://pixiessnippetsplayground.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-485.html

D. birthday = Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; past midway; theme is anything goes

link= https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/07/234-mirtillamente-digital-stamps.html

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E. summer = Try it on Tuesday; midway; theme is 'in the garden'; butterflies are found in gardens, both vegetable gardens and flower gardens; also birds and birdhouses can be found in and near gardens; 

link= https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-garden.html

F. summer = Stamps & Fun = Creativity blog; extended; punches and/or dies; MY card has punched bird and birdhouse print paper

link= https://stampsfun-creativity.blogspot.com/2024/07/458.html

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G. friendship = Word Art Wednesdays; new; started July 31 for 2 weeks; theme is anything goes that is uplifting; MY friendship bookmark is for a special friend that is always bubbly, very encouraging and thoughtful

link= https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/07/anything-goes-weeks-659-660.html

H. friendship = The Paper Funday; until Aug 4; theme is anything goes with option of critter crazy; my friendship bookmark has fireflies

link= https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/july-2024-challenge-67-anything-goes.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S 

*DT member of HCAYR/HAOOCAYR

*manager/DT of MTTC and MTTC Christmas

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

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