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Friday, August 8, 2025

My MTTC #566 DT theme to use something clear starting 8 August 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting is for my manager and DT commitment to MTTC or My Time To Craft, a crafting challenge blog. Most of 2025 has been different series with each DT member suggesting a topic/theme within that series. This round it is about using a certain supply item. DT member Alyson has asked for clear item(s). I've got a partially clear acrylic overlay (it has thin peach stripes and the mint + black banner printed on it) that is over big pink dotted paper as well as three clear gems

when: #566 starts August 8 and lasts 13 days. 

what: project #1



how-to & vendor notes #1 =

1. acrylic overlay is from a cut-a-part sheet that started as a 12" square= Allison Kreft Designs' "Hello World" by Webster's Pages (very old)

2. coconut drink, sunglasses, leafy stem stickers = Just Chill sticker book from My Mind's Eye

3. pink dotted paper = old The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby

4. dark brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

5. clear gems from a package = Crafter's Square

6. both pink tone cardstocks are from= Neenah (from different packages)

where #1 will be linked up:

1A. First Cup Challenges; started on Aug 2nd; theme of anything beverage/drink goes; MY card has a coconut drink 

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/first-cup-challenge-5-august.html

1B. Wednesday's Creative Inspirations; started on Aug 6th; Anything goes

link = https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2025/08/august-challenge-anything-goes.html

1C. Let's Craft and Create; current; theme of anything goes with option of spots and/or stripes; My card has jumbo pink dotted paper behind the partially clear acrylic overlay and there are peach diagonal stripes on it; 2nd entry

link = https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-222-ag-polka-dots-andor.html

1D. Coconuts are classified as a fibrous one-seeded drupe. A drupe is a fruit with a hard stony covering enclosing the seed (like a peach or olive) ... Shopping Our Stash; new on Tuesday; theme is Eat Five A Day (fruits and or veggies); My card has a coconut drink...see the biology definition :)

link = https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2025/07/sos553-eat-five-day.html

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where to find MTTC #566 blog post link =

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/mttc-566-theme-is-to-use-clear-supply.html

team badge =



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**Note to readers: if I wasn't owner of FQGGCB or FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog, I would share this card over there. The theme is 'anything food goes...and that includes drinks, snacks/candy, gum....

***if the coconut drink had been on a tray, table, kitchen counter...(and I wasn't owner) I would share this card over at FQHSKCB or FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges blog. The theme is 'anything kitchen and/or dining goes'. 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* manager/DT = MTTC and its sister blog MTTCChristmas; these alternate every other Friday morning

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

* owner/DT = FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB; HQCB, HQFCB at TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; also CCC; and ConBC; and AA.


Saturday, August 2, 2025

My PRS #7 design team projects for August 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: this posting showcases my newest design team member contribution project to Paper-Rocks-Scissors owned by online artisan blogger friend Deanne. She started PRS in February 2025 and the main theme is anything goes using paper and/or scissors. I've used 4 papers and 1 cardstock/base plus scissors were used to cut the palm tree paper, flamingo paper and flourishes paper. A circle punch was used for the gold foil paper. Scissors were also used for the dual-sided tape adhesive strips but that's all on the bottom sides and isn't showing (thank goodness!)

when: challenge month #7 starts August 2, 2025 and stays open all month. 

what: PROJECT #1 = thinking of you card



how-to & vendor notes for #1: NOTE = base cardstock is neon deep orange but printer scanner faded it to a butternut squash tone. 

1. six inch square cardstock base = Art Skills

2. gold foil paper punched circle = paper from a multi-color foil paper pack = Art Skills

3. palm tree gold foil print paper and the flamingo gold foil print paper = Palm Springs 6" square paper pad by My Mind's Eye 2018

4. gold foil palm leaf sticker + 'life is good' stripe sticker = "Just Chill" sticker book also by My Mind's Eye 2020

5. gold foil dazzle "Just Because" sticker = Hot Off the Press

6. enamel hearts are from the same color pack of yellows & oranges = Freckled Fawn

7. gold foil flourishes print paper = several designs in a mini kit = Crafter's Square

8. brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

where #1 will be linked: (tropical card)

1A. new challenge blog: Girlz Creative Splash It With Color; new; first theme color is orange; on my card, the base cardstock is orange; the palm tree print paper is a coral tone; there are 2 orange tone enamel hearts on each side of the card

link = https://girlscreativesplashitwithcolor.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-1-oranje-orange.html

image prompt 


1B. Tic Tac Toe Challenge; current/still open; see the board image for theme; My tropical card is for the middle row: any color, free and sentiment.

link = https://tictactoechallenge.com/tttc276-featured-designer-design-team-x/

image = 


1C. The Paper Funday; opened in July and has 1 days left open!!!; and this is my first entry for anything goes

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/july-2025-challenge-78-anything-goes.html

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where to find #7 blog post link for PRS/Paper-Rocks-Scissors =

https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2025/08/august-7-challenge.html

monthly badge: 


design team badge: 


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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* DT member for 2 of Deanne's challenge blogs: PRS and HAOOCAYR

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; HQCB, HQFCB at TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB. 

Loving my HQFCB at TFATU #8 DT fantasy projects for 2 August 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!

why: Loving some sweet dreams in make-believe world! Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges blog is still using the old TFATU address. #8 theme is anything goes fantasy with the fantasy focus option of dragon(s). 

when: #8 starts on the 1st Saturday of the month which is August 2nd and will end on August 31, 2025. 

what: PROJECT #1 = A fairy and friends-ship card



how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. ivory cardstock, pale pink and bolder pink cardstocks are all from different packs = Neenah

2. four expressions of clear stamps (hey, thinking of you, just because, and my friend) = Crafter's Square

3. black stamp pad = Hero Arts

4. pale pink pearls = from a larger package = Crafter's Square

5. six pop-up, dimensional stickers/stick-ons; fairy is in a separate package = Little Birdie Handmade Embellishments

6. pink flower and 2 leaves stickers = "Sweet Rush" sticker book; Vicki Boutin 2021

where #1 will be linked = (fairy)

1A. Love To Scrap; has 2 weeks left until deadline; this is my 3rd entry; I've used two scraps of pink tone cardstock along with stamping and layered dimensional stick-ons

link = https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/07/ltscb-174-anything-goes-ltscb-173.html

1B. Crafts Galore Encore; new on Aug 1; anything goes; this is my 2nd (or 3rd) entry

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/august-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

1C. Pinspirational; new on Aug 1; theme of fairies in woods, also see the image prompt; My Project #1 on this post has three birds, some leaves, flower and of course the fairy

link = https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/pinspirational-challenge-328-august.html

image prompt = https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/pinspirational-challenge-328-august.html

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what: PROJECT #2 = my AGF theme choice is unicorn...three unicorns prancing on a fun-fold card base




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"some kind of wonderful"


this is when it's folded...design-wise, I should have stenciled the unicorns to a different panel...so that's why this photo will not be the first one seen for this card...



how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

21. white cardstock open heart flap folded card base = from a pack = Hot Off The Press; sold through Paper Wishes website

22. inks/mini stamps pads' colors are Guava, Pumpkin Spice, Narwhal (gray) and 

= Lawn Fawn

23. enamel dots, XOXO letter tile stickers, word stickers = all from the Everly Lane collection by Fancy Pants Designs

24. unicorn stencils are from same sheet = Crafter's Square

25. the 2 stamps = from a large multiple expressions clear stamp set = The Hedgehog Hollow

where #2 will be linked = (unicorns)

2A. Mix It Up; has 2 weeks left; anything goes w/ opt of mixed media; this is my 2nd entry; CARD #2 has a lot of dabbed inking, stamping, stenciling of unicorns, plus word/phrase stickers, lettering tile stickers, enamel dots

link = https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/miucb-78-anything-goes-optional-mixed.html

2B. Allsorts; new on August 2nd; animals or anything goes; I'm sharing the fun fold card with unicorns

link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-829.html

2C. Crafty Animals; new on August 1st; animal(s) anything goes; I'm sharing the fun fold card with unicorns

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-97.html


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where to find HQFCB at TFATU's web address:

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/hqfcb-at-tfatu-8-starting-august-2nd.html

theme badge:


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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = HQFCB at TFATU; HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB; also CCC; plus ConBC and AA. 

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

Friday, August 1, 2025

My HAOOCAYR #29 August 2025 design team projects

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting shares a couple of design team project contributions to online artisan blogger friend Deanne's challenge blog HAOOCAYR or Halloween and other occasions crafts all year round. This is her 29th monthly challenge so she's almost had this challenge blog going for 2.5 years!!! She has 2 main monthly themes (Halloween and Birthday) and then offers usually 2 optional themes each month. August's options are family and/or romance. I'm choosing to do BIRTHDAY and optional theme of family/home-love. 

when: HAOOCAYR #29 starts August 1, 2025 and stays open all month. 

what: PROJECT #1: BIRTHDAY (one of 2 main monthly themes)



how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. pink cardstock base 5" wide x 7" high = Recollections

2. floral print papers in 2 color ways = Palm Springs 6" square paper pad by My Mind's Eye 2018

3. "fun times", "hello sunshine" and "good vibes" stickers = "Just Chill" sticker book also my Mind's Eye but from 2020

4. flamingo die-cut and butterfly die-cut stick-ons = Little Birdie Handmade Embellishments (2 different packages)

5. brighter raspberry paper punched circle = Art Skills

6. enamel dots = Freckled Fawn

7. brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

where #1 will be linked: CARD

1A. Krafty Chicks; week 5/new on Thu July 31; Anything Goes

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/krafty-chicks-challenge-779-atg.html

1B. Seize the Birthday; Thu ; not the topping option; but birthday anything goes

link= https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2025/07/seize-birthday-310-use-your-favorite.html

image =



1C. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; new on July 25; this is my 2nd entry inc 1 or more designer papers; this fun tropical birthday card has 2 patterned papers

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-12-new-challengeblog.html

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what: PROJECT #2: and here's the better photographed angled view to see the gold foil better =




 computer scanned image cropped:



how-to & vendor notes for #2: I took some photos to capture the gold foil better but haven't transferred from phone to computer yet. 

21. dog-ear topped chalkboard tag = from pack = Crafter's Square (came with a ivory cord tie which was removed)

22. 'love begins at home' + house + 3 hearts are rub-on transfers = Crafter's Square

23. gold ribbon tied into bow = not sure of vendor; probably bought at Dollar Tree or Dollar General or Wal-Mart

24. gold foil paper flower stickers = "Just Chill" sticker book by My Mind's Eye 2020

25. pink enamel heart = Fancy Pants Designs 2024

where #2 will be linked: TAG

2A. Crafts Galore Encore; new on Aug 1; anything goes

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/august-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

2B. Mix It Up; has 2 weeks left until deadline; anything goes w/ opt of mixed media; this tag has gold foil rub-on transfers, an enamel heart, 2 gold foil paper flower stickers and gold ribbon tied bow

link = https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/miucb-78-anything-goes-optional-mixed.html

2C. Love to Craft; has 2 weeks left until deadline; anything goes; this is my 3rd entry

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/07/ltccb-87-anything-goes-ltccb-86-winner.html

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where to find HAOOCAYR blog post #29 link =

https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2025/08/august-1st-halloween-and-other.html

monthly badge: 



DT member badge: 


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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* DT member only of 2 of Deanne's blog: HAOOCAYR and PRS

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas
* owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; HQCB, HQFCB at TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB.

My MTTCC #118 DT theme to use flowers in holiday colors Christmas card for 1 August 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting showcases another design team (DT) contribution to My Time To Craft Christmas or MTTCC. As a DT, we've been taking turns suggesting a style or technique for Christmas cards for our current theme series. Another DT member suggested using flowers in holiday colors. I've had these felt poinsettias with green glitter/spangled leaves for several years and thought it would be a different interpretation to have Christmas flowers with depth and texture. 

when: MTTCC #118 starts August 1, 2025 and lasts for 13 days.

what: PROJECT = "May the Love of Christ fill your Heart this Christmas"



how-to & vendor notes for Project #1:

1. Sea Foam Green cardstock 4" x 6" = CutCardStock

2. focal panel started as 4" x 6" trimmed about 1/4" around with deckle-edge decorative scissors = focal panel from Away In A Manger collection by Echo Park

3. felt with gem centers and green glitter fabric leaves of poinsettias = two from a bigger pack = Crafter's Square

4. red satin narrow ribbon threaded twice through punched holes hidden under poinsettias = ribbon from Crafter's Square

5. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad used to ink paper and cardstock edges = Lawn Fawn

6. decorative scissors (old) = Fiskars

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where Project #1 will be linked:

[1A. Rudolph Days; new on July 25 and goes for only 1 week; theme is Christmas

link=

 https://rudolphdayschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/rudolph-days-july-challenge.html ] == I missed the deadline again. Can't use this. 

1B. CRAFT; week 2 of 2; theme is Christmas; my card is religious/nativity and has poinsettias

link = https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-760-christmas.html

1C. Creative Knockouts sponsored challenges; started on July 17; theme is sparkle and shine; My Christmas card has spangled green leaves for the poinsettias; there is satin sheen on the red tied ribbon and reflected shine off the crystal cut gems in the center of each poinsettia

link = https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2025/07/551-sparke-shine-patties-creations.html

1D. this will be added later in the morning of August 1st = Christmas Crafts All Year Round; new on Aug 1; new theme based on song "O Holy Night"; my card has a Nativity creche 

link = https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2025/08/august-challenge-o-holy-night.html

image =  


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where to find MTTCC #118 blog post link =

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2025/08/mttcc-118-theme-is-usage-of-flowers-in.html

team badge:



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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and its sister blog MTTC

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

* owner/DT = FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB; HQCB, HQFCB at TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; also CCC; plus ConBC and AA.


Friday, July 25, 2025

My MTTC #565 use 2 or more Designer Papers Theme card DT on 25 July 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: MTTC is in the midst of a supply theme requirement series and as the manager/DT, this is why I'm sharing my interpretation for the theme. Another DT member suggested that #565 requires usage of 2 or more patterned papers (also referred to as designer papers). 

when: MTTC #565 starts July 25, 2025 and will end 13 days later.

what: PROJECT #1= tropical vibe


how-to & vendor notes
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1. pink cardstock base 6" square= Art Skills

2. four designer papers. started as 6" squares; trimmed to 5.5" x 5" and then divided into quarters = "Palm Springs" paper pad by My Mind's Eye 2018

3. stickers (except the little teal flower) = "Just Chill" by My Mind's Eye 2020

4. little teal flower = Little Birdie Handmade Embellishments

5. jumbo puffy dots (to represent water) = from old package = Crafter's Square

6. dark brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

where #1 will be linked:

1.  Beautiful Blossoms; started July 15/current; Anything Goes Floral with option of mood photo (tropical blooms); My card's 2nd paper on the left has flowers along with palm leaves; also there is a little teal flower at the top

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

image prompt/mood = 


2. If You Give A Crafter a Cookie; started July 1; tropical/sea shell cookies photo image; my card has palm trees and palm leaves, 

link = https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2025/07/cookie-challenge-206-july-seashells-at.html 

image prompt = 


3. Pin-spirational; started July 1; tropical sunset photo image; palm trees and palm leaves

link = https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/pinspirational-challenge-327-july.html

image prompt = 


4. Inspiration Station; started July 7th; see tropical photo image; my card has palm trees and palm leaves

link = https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/inspiration-station-challenge-july-2025.html

image prompt = 


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MTTC or My Time To Craft #565 blog post link =

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/mttc-565-theme-is-to-use-2-or-more.html

team badge =



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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*  manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

* owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB at TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; also FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB; plus CCC; plus ConBC; and also AA. 



Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Loving some appreciation cards for my #45 HS reunion

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting is a showcase of three different thank you appreciation cards that I've made for my other planning committee members for our #45 high school class reunion!!! Crazy!! Sometimes it seems that long ago and then other days, it only feels like it's been half of that time. Now hair styles, eye glasses, clothing are all easy giveaways to the time period...1980!!! 

when: in late May 2025 it was officially 45 years ago that we graduated from a small eastern IL school district! Our reunion weekend is July 18-19, 2025. 

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what: Project #1 = one of the planning committee members is hosting us Saturday night in his deluxe machine shed! He and his wife did tables and chairs, had blue tablecloths on each table and provided white, yellow and blue silk flowers for decorations.  I chose to make them an easel style fold/ dimensional card =



and a side view:



how-to & vendor notes for #1 = note: school colors were blue and gold

1. yellow cardstock for main easel structure = Pen + Gear

2. Midnight blue cardstock = CutCardStock; additional scrap strip used for the stopper area

3. yellow and blue gingham check fabric ribbon = Crafter's Square; also used for the stopper area

4. butterfly dimensional stickers = Crafter's Square

5. navy pearl gems = Crafter's Square

6. wood frame (was a dark brown color) = Maggie Holmes; also first one used of the pack that I've had for a year or more!!! 

7. metallic blue acrylic paint = Crafter's Square (applied with paper towels)

8. "thank you" was a note card that I repurposed = old/found in the phone nook cabinet at my mom's house = American Greetings

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Shopping Our Stash; in week 2/about 6 days left; theme is Wood is good; MY first folded card, easel-style, has a metallic blue painted embossed/imprinted wood frame on the focal panel

link = https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2025/07/sos552-wood-is-good.html

1B. The Neglected Stuff Challenge; still open; theme is to use something not used in the past year or so; MY easel card's neglected item is the wood frame that I painted. This is the first frame I've used from the package that I've had for a year+. The Maggie Holmes pack of frames was part of a mystery clearance package purchased from Peachy Cheap website. 

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2025/07/neglected-stuff-july-2025-challenge.html

1C. We Love 2 Create; still open/started July 5; mixed media anything goes theme; different mediums = metallic blue acrylic paint on the wood frame; wood; gingham ribbons; stickers; navy blue pearl gems;  2nd entry

link = https://welove2create.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-7-craft-card-making.html

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what: Project #2 = for this planning committee member, she's done most of the FB group reminders, e-vites, acting as treasurer for Saturday night's catering, and getting some table decorations (jars and vases) together for Saturday night


cards unfolded 


plus

the other side unfolded


where #2 will be linked: [PINK]

2A. pink based folded card = Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new on Sun July 20; anything goes theme

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/07/258-rachelle-anne-miller.html

2B. pink based folded card (look at 2nd photo at pink based card on the right side for the embossed panel inked lightly with brown/Walnut ink) =

Girlz & the Arts of Letters; week 2 of 2; theme is Letter E; my pink base folded card has an embossed 'frame' panel that I lightly ink to emphasize the raised embossing; 

link = https://girlzandtheartofletters.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-5-de-letter-van-e-van.html

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what: Project #3 = for this planning committee member, she's given input, sent out encouraging FB messages to encourage classmates to come, has been at the planning meetings and went shopping for a thank you gift for our Saturday night host and hostess

*see up above

how-to & vendor notes for #2 & #3 =

21. brown cardstock = Colorbok

22. pink cardstock = Neenah

23. pale pink embossed panels and plain pale pink paper panels = blank notecards by American Greetings

24. the flowers and tea cup image panels = Hallmark; trimmed on right side and back flap/panel removed; trimmed striped strips used in different places between the 2 folded cards were from the front panel of the notecards

25. flower die-cut ephemera = Prairie Rose collection by Fancy Pants Designs

26. "especially for you" clear stamp = from a mixed sentiment stamps package = Crafter's Square; "well done", "thinking of you" and "you are sweet"

27. pale pink pearl gems and navy blue pearl gems = different packages = Crafter's Square

28. pale pink glitter foam heart stickers and the scalloped pink glitter foam shapes with a heart opening (pop-out piece) = different packages = Crafter's Square

29. coral-pink with beige dotted print paper panels = SU

30. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

where #3 will be linked: [BROWN]

3A. (brown base folded card) = Stamping Sensations; started on Sun July 6; theme is summer flowers or Anything Goes; MY brown based folded card is linked for Anything Goes; I've added the stamped "especially for you" to the repurposed notecard image for the main focal panel

link = https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2025/07/summer-flowers.html

3B. (brown base folded card) = Alphabet Challenge; in week 2 of 2; theme is G for Girlfriend; both the pink and brown base folded cards are for two of my childhood and teen school year girlfriends; both gals/girls attended my childhood birthday parties; the three of us were part of a group of 7 who went overnight camping the weekend before we graduated from high school!; during the past year we've gathered several times to have lunch and chat; they live about 10 or so miles apart but I'm almost a 2 hour interstate drive away

link = https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/07/g-is-for-girlfriend.html

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this is a non-DT commitment/contributions so I don't have a 'key' blog to share a link or a DT member badge

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Crafting in the USA heartland, 

Becca S


~~where you can find my DT commitments:

* as owner/DT = these are either challenges that I've acquired/taken over ownership or that I've started on my own = ConBC, AA, CCC, HQFCB at TFATU, HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB

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

*just as a DT member = HAOOCAYR and PRS

Friday, July 18, 2025

My MTTCC #117 DT easel style card theme for Christmas for 18 July 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!

why: this posting shows my latest manager/DT contribution to My Time To Craft Christmas #117. The theme for #117 is to make easel style Christmas cards. This is another installment in our DT's requiring a style or technique series. DT member Miss Mudge suggested the style of easel. There are many variations however since I don't do many fancy fold/dimensional cards I went with a basic and easy easel style that uses about 3/4 of 1 full 8.5" x 11" cardstock sheet. Half of the length was used for the folded portion and then an A2 size panel (4.25" x 5.5") came from the other 1/4 of the sheet. I chose ivory for the easel folded part and panel base. 

when: #117 starts on July 18, 2025 and lasts for 13 days

what: Project #1 = The Joy of Christmas is Jesus card



and a slight side angle view to see the easel fold =



how-to & vendor notes for #1 = Note: the red strip is layered with the plaid and lettering to create the 'stopper' to help the tall panel stand for displaying

1. ivory cardstock = Neenah

2. the soft green and ivory stripe edged panel = an old 2013 My Mind's Eye print

3. the focal wreath and sentiment panel = Away In A Manger collection by Echo Park

4. paper white doily = stash

5. red glitter foam bow sticker and the lettering stickers = different packages by Crafter's Square

6. red cardstock scrap strip = Pen + Gear

7. plaid cardstock = ? separated from its paper pad; probably FPD

8. red pearl and green gems = from different packs = Crafter's Square

9. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = ink edging on all papers = Lawn Fawn 

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Word Power; started on July 3rd/month-long; theme is like the name of the blog; My easel card has a 6 word sentiment inside the wreath on the focal panel PLUS  "JOY" repeated in red glitter foam letter stickers on the stopper stack; this is my 3rd and last entry for the month

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/word-power-july-2025-challenge.html

1B. Creative Knockouts; new on July 17; theme is sparkle and shine; on this Christmas easel card, the green crystal gems reflect light and the red glitter bow and "JOY" sparkles in the light

link = https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2025/07/551-sparke-shine-patties-creations.html

1C. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesdays; combined June and July; allowing 6 entries ===> this will be my 4th entry for anything goes theme

link = reminder post = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/07/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-june-and.html

1D. Unicorn Challenge; started July 1 and open for the month; unlimited entries; this is my 4th; THEME of Christmas in July

link = https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-111-christmas-in-july.html

1E. The Creative Crafters; new on July 15; anything goes; this is my 1st entry

link = https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-90.html

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where to find MTTCC #117 blog post link =

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2025/07/mttcc-117-theme-requires-easel-style.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

* owner/DT = FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB, HQCB, HQFCB at TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; AA; ConBC; and CCC


Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Loving my AA #96 DT anything goes choice card for 15 July 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: this posting shares my newest owner/design team inspiration project for AA or Ally's Angels, a crafting challenge blog. The theme is always 'anything goes'. Earlier in 2025, I did stamping and inking techniques on several monthly AA cards and then in June, I switched to smooshed paint techniques. In August I'm switching back to ink. 

when: Ally's Angels #96 starts July 15 and ends August 12, 2025

what: #96 anything goes theme project



how-to notes:

1. white A2 size card was cut apart to get two panels so I could have a raised focal panel; from a pack; Crafter's Square

2. metallic acrylic paints in blue and silver/gray = both are Crafter's Square

3. hard to see on and around the blue and silver pressed/smooshed paint, there is a Silver Extreme Glitter Finish Acrylic Paint = FolkArt by Plaid

4. red with white text cursive print paper = SU

5. the light-mid blue glitter texture specialty paper = from scrap pack by Crafter's Square

6. blue alcohol marker = Arteza

7. layered, pop-up style flower stickers = part of package = Crafter's Square

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where #96 DT card will be linked:

A. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; started on Sun July 6; week 2 of 2; anything goes; my 2nd entry

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/07/257-star-stampz.html

B. We Love 2 Create; started on Sat July 5; anything mixed media goes; MY card has blue metallic acrylic paint, silver metallic acrylic paint, also a Silver Glitter Acrylic paint that is hard to see with a scanned pic; also blue marker outlining; also blue inking on both papers' edges

link = https://welove2create.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-7-craft-card-making.html

C. Creative Artiste; started on Fri July 4; anything mixed media goes; MY card has blue metallic acrylic paint, silver metallic acrylic paint, also a Silver Glitter Acrylic paint that is hard to see with a scanned pic; also blue marker outlining; also blue inking on both papers' edges

link = https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/2025/07/welcome-to-creative-artiste-challenge.html

D. Color Dare; open for about 2 more days; See image for red and blue (can have neutrals and metallics)

link = https://colormyheartcolordare.blogspot.com/2025/07/Challenge-659.html

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E. Creative Inspiration; #28/current; anything goes; this is my 2nd entry

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/creative-inspiration-challenges-28.html

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where to find Ally's Angels #96 link =

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2025/07/allys-angels-96-anything-goes-theme-95.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland, 

Becca S

* owner/DT = Ally's Angels or AA; ConBC; CCC; HQCB, HQFCB at TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB!

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS