My Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink #2 dt cards on 15 Oct 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!, a personal crafting blog!

who: I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old blogger who has been part of the crafting challenge blogworld since 2010!! I didn't own a computer until 2000 and then it was my sister's/b-i-l's old one, thank heavens that they helped out. I was getting my master's coursework restarted. And thank heavens my tuition fees included computer lab access with tutors/supervisors on hand! Before I got my sister's, I would try to spend a half hour or so before my evening classes and then try to go for a couple of hours on a Saturday in order to get typed/word processed what needed to be completed for deadlines. Those tutors were vexed by my endless questions and fear that I would blow something up!!!-- Bless their hearts for being patient with the 38+ year old who never had computers in high school or undergraduate college years!!

where: This post showcases my new design team projects for my Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink challenges blog. The #2 blog post link will be shared later in the post. 

when: #2 starts on October 15, 2026 and ends on November 12th. 

why: #2 and all challenges have to be 'mainly pink'. I decided in early to mid- March 2026 to get involved with a color-focused challenge blog. I wanted the creative mental decision-making for something different than my own challenge blogs. That color-focused blog closed without warning in mid-August 2026. I decided to start HQPIPCB with same main theme in mid-September. I'm adding an optional theme that will most times be a certain supply pattern that has pink in it. See project #2 for the optional theme.  

what: Project #1 = card in mostly pinks = "A Bucket of Blessings"

how-to & vendor details for Project #1:

1. base cardstock is actually a neon bright pink; folded on left side; dimensions are 4.25" deep x 5.5" wide = Astrobrights by Neenah

2. pink cardstock panel = blank side of a pink index card = Jot

3. "Bucket of Hearts" digital image = QKRS (old)

4. digi image colored with Marvy Uchida colored pencils

5. pink heart paper and pale peachy pink paper= scraps from stash box

6. stamps of 'take good care' and 'wishing you well' = Hampton Arts

7. two colors of pink enamel hearts = Fancy Pants Designs

8. mechanical pencil = stash

9. black non-smudge retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart (used for outlining around the focal panel)

10. black fine tip gel pen = Paper Mate's Ink Joy gel pen 4 color set (used for stenciled sentiment) 

11. old alphabet stencil ruler = found at my mom's house during the past 2 years when cleaning out; I think the ruler is at least 30+ years old

12. inside: 'thinking of you' stamped on a pale pink paper strip = stamp from a mixed expression set from Crafter's Square

LINK-UPs for #1: "A Bucket of Blessings"

1A. Classic Design Challenge; new on Oct 15; theme of anything goes (not the opt of a sketch); I'm sharing the wood bucket card for A.G.

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/10/classic-design-challenge-10-2026-octnov.html

1B. The Crafter's Cafe; new on Oct 15; theme of anything goes (not the opt of no cards); I'm sharing the wood bucket card for A.G.

link = https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/10/335-anything-goes-optional-no-cards.html

1C. Kleuren met Potloden; new on Oct 10; theme of anything goes with colored pencils; I'm sharing the wood bucket card = wood bucket with hearts image was applied with colored pencils

link = https://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/2026/10/challenge-oktober-alles-mag.html

1D. Word Art Wednesday; new on Oct 14; theme of anything goes that is God-honoring; I'm sharing the wood bucket card--bucket of blessings; take good care; wishing you well

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/10/anything-goes-774-775.html

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what: Project #2 =  mostly in pinks w/ optional theme to include has pink pearls/gems; My project has 10 pink pearls in the center of the doily and 3 others for 3 of 4 corners. "Flower on Floral birthday card" 

how for Project #2: "Flower on Floral birthday card"

20. white 5" x 7" card base; folded on left; w/ envelope = from a 10 pack = Tonic Studios

21. pink paper, trimmed 1/2" off horizontal edge; = multicolor paper pad = Hello Hobby by Walmart

22. white doily = part of a pack = Crafter's Square

23. pink pearls (10) = part of a large pack = Crafter's Square used as faux extra seeds for the center of the large posy/flower

24. magenta pink marker, brown marker = Jot

25. black fine tip marker for outlining/edgings = Sharpie

26. "happy bday" stamp = one of the birthday greetings tub stamp set = Hero Arts

27. inside: "it's your day" stamp = a 2nd of the birthday greetings tub stamp set = Hero Arts

28. pale pink cardstock scraps punched with 'ticket' shape = punch tool by EK Success; cardstock by Crafter's Square

29. multi-color with range of pinks floral print paper = All Seasons paper pad by Hello Hobby- Walmart

LINK-UPs for #2: "Flower on Floral birthday card"

2A. Wednesday's Creative Inspiration; new on Oct 7; theme of anything goes; I'm sharing the large 2 layer flower/posy with pale pink pearls for extra seeds (faux)

link = https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-challenge-anything-goes.html

2B. The Paper Funday Challenges; new on Oct 7; theme of anything goes (not the opt of pumpkin spice...); I'm sharing the large 2 layer flower/posy with pale pink pearls for extra seeds (faux)

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-2026-challenge-92-anything-goes.html

2C. I Spy With My Little Eye; started on Sept 16; theme of background text and/or sentiment added; I'm sharing the large 2 layer flower/posy with pale pink pearls for extra faux seeds has a stamped sentiment (Happy B Day)

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2026/09/i-spy-with-my-little-eye-added-text.html

2D. Passion for Markers; still open for a few days; theme of coloring with any kind of marker + birthday; I'm sharing the large 2 layer flower/posy with pale pink pearls for extra faux seeds with stamped Happy B Day; bright magenta marker used on the doily for the outer scallops and brown marker dots/dashes for seeds; brown marker used to outline the inner 'seed' area of the doily; a black marker was used to outline the large floral print 'flower', the sentiment background + pink background panel

link = https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/10/week-859-birthdays.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

HQPIPCB #2 blog post link = 

https://heartsquestprettyinpink.blogspot.com/2026/10/hearts-quest-pretty-in-pink-2-anything.html

date/theme badge #2 =

*DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne; plus her re-started HCAYR as of October 1, 2026 

*owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; HQPIPCB, HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT, and HQLQCB; plus FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQGGCB, FQHCB. 

 

My Ally's Angels #111 design team AG theme project on 15 Oct 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!, a personal crafting blog!

who: I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old crafting blogger, who confesses that her stenciling and inking skills still need some development. The flowers and leaves on this showcased card are from a new to me 'simple coloring stencil set' called Cozy Mornings by Altenew. Using their packaging illustrations I've tried to add veining, some curled petal edges, center stamens, etc. 

where: This card is for my owner/design team commitment to Ally's Angels, a crafting challenge blog. 

when: #111 is published on October 15, 2026 and will stay open until November 12, 2026. 

why: A couple years ago, I became a silent co-owner and a design team member of Ally's Angels when the previous owner gave it up. Then the active co-owner/administrator stepped down after a year or so. So then I became the active owner for this 'anything goes theme' challenge blog. 

what: "Giving Thanks" card

how:

1. kraft A2 size card w/ envelope = from pack = Crafter's Square

2. peach paper = scrap box

3. zig-zag decorative scissors = Wescott

4. orange and white cording = part of a 3-color spool pack = Crafter's Square

5. black, orange, purple, green, red markers = Crayola

6. Pea Green alcohol ink marker = Arteza (lighter green leaves on the largest flower)

7. Guava (largest flower), Pumpkin Spice (smaller flowers), Chocolate Chip (centers) stamp pads/ink using textured toilet paper to apply on stencils = Lawn Fawn stamp pads

8. alphabet stencil ruler = very old find at my mom's house 2-2.5 years ago and is now part of my craft supplies

9. green, red, black gel ink pens = Paper Mate's Ink Joy four-color set for detailing on flowers and leaves

LINK-UPs:

1A. Beautiful Blossoms; new on Oct 15; theme of floral focused projects; I'm sharing my stenciled 3 flowers card.

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/10/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

1B. Classic Design Challenge; new on Oct 15; theme of Anything Goes (opt of sketch; not mine); I'm sharing my stenciled 3 flowers card.

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/10/classic-design-challenge-10-2026-octnov.html

1C. The Crafter's Cafe Challenge; new on Oct 15; theme of Anything Goes (opt of no card project); I'm sharing my stenciled 3 flowers card for A.G.

link = https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/10/335-anything-goes-optional-no-cards.html

1D. Fab-n-Funky; new on Oct 7th; theme for 3 of something; My card has 3 stenciled flowers. 

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/challenge-643-three-of-something.html

1E. The Sisterhood of Crafters; new on Oct 14th; theme of Fall; My card has 3 stenciled flowers in red, orange, brown and greens on peach paper onto kraft cardstock base...all autumn season colors

link = https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-2026-fall-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

**AA #111 blog posting direct link =

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2026/10/allys-angels-111-anything-goes-theme.html

**AA #111 date/theme badge =

*DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne; also on October 1st, HCAYR was restarted by Deanne

*owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT, and HQLQCB; plus FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQGGCB, FQHCB. & new on Sept 15th = HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges

 

My Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges #55 design team projects

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!, a personal crafting blog!

who: I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old artsy-craftsy blogger. As a faith believer in the Trinity, I understand that there is a battle for good versus evil throughout our world. I know God has given us amazing mental abilities for creativity, logic, discernment between reality and fantasy. Someone recently commented that 'soft' fantasy refers to the make believe that is charming, whimsical yet some can be fierce protectors like guardian angels and dragons. So HQFCB wants to see your angels, fairies, gnomes, mermaids, dragons, unicorns, etc. 

where: HQFCB or Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges Blog. It is a specialty niche crafting challenge that started many years ago and I believe I'm the 4th owner. 

when: #55 begins October 6, 2026 and stays open for 6-7 weeks. 

why: This personal blog post features my newest design team fantasy inspiration projects for HQFCB. I've chosen a fairy and a gnome for my two 'anything goes fantasy' samples. 

what: Project #1 = gnome in his Autumn garden shaped card

how-to &/or vendor notes for #1:

1. yellow and green watercolor cardstock = from a multicolor and different watercolor swirl prints package = Crafter's Square

2. pastel green and pastel yellow paper circles (traced and fussy cut) = Colorbok

3. gourds, gnome and sign stickers = Enchanted Garden sticker sheet = Fancy Pants Designs

4. gold rhinestones = Nicole Brand Crafts

5. gold glitter posy on toothpick (sold in a set, intended for floral arrangements/wreaths or for cake decorating) = center was open originally; Crafter's Square

6. Mustard Jar color Stone Drops (paint) = Nuvo (scanner light faded the Mustard Jar, think butternut squash color, to a sandy tan tone)

7. green washable marker for inking the outer layer/CS base = Jot

8. black non-smudge retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart (1 of 4 neutral colors set) for outlining the smaller two round layers

LINK-UPs for #1:

1A. Dream Valley; new on Oct 5th; theme of pearls/ gems; My gnome in his garden card has gold rhinestone gems

link = https://dreamvalleychallenge2.blogspot.com/2026/10/challenge-371-pearls-andor-gems.html

1B. Make My Monday; new on Oct 5th; theme of Autumn/Fall; My gnome in his garden is autumn time due to the pumpkin and squash. The card has yellows, greens, oranges, gray-taupe-khaki tones for autumn season colors. 

link = https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/10/288-autumnfall.html 

1C. Aud Sentiments; new on Oct 5th; theme of Autumn &/or shape card not a rectangle + sentiment; My gnome card is circular (3 staggered round layers) + autumn garden scene + "Autumn hello" sentiment sign sticker

link = https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/10/challenge-342-fall-andor-any-shape-but.html

1D. Classic Design Challenge; still open/new on Sept 15; theme of anything goes; I'm sharing my gnome in his autumn garden scene round shaped card

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/classic-design-challenge-09-2026-sepoct.html

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what: Project #2: fairy in yellow flying in her autumn garden

how-to &/or vendor notes #2:

20. kraft A2 size card base, folded on the left side = w/ matching envelope from pack = Crafter's Square

21. plaid print paper = Recollections = read next note how I altered the plaid

22. I altered the plaid print paper by adding a deep orange marker stripes on top of the muted red stripes. It transformed the paper into an autumn season look. 

23. brown and dark orange dual-tip markers = Jot

24. fern specialty stickers = from a pack of fern stickers = Crafter's Square

25. enamel dots in 2 sizes = Simple Stories

26. layered fairy and 2 butterflies dimensional stickers = from a mixed color pack of fairies and butterflies = Crafter's Square

LINK-UPs for #2:

2A. Triple B = birds, butterflies, blooms; new on Oct 3; theme is title; My fairy card has 2 butterflies that are flying over the ferns

link = https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2026/10/tb-october-2026-challenge.html

2B. Let's Craft and Create; new on October 5th; theme of Anything Goes or Colors of Fall; My fairy garden card has reds, oranges, browns, greens, yellows = autumn tones

link = https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/challenge-236-ag-colors-of-fall.html

2C. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new on October 4th; theme of Anything Goes; I'm sharing the fairy in the garden card.

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/10/287-october-4-dr-digi.html

2D. A Place To Start; new on October 5th; theme of Anything Goes (not the opt of spotlight technique); I'm sharing the fairy in the garden card

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2026/10/challenge-202610-anything-goes.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

**HQFCB #55 blog post link = 

https://heartsquestfantasy.blogspot.com/2026/10/hearts-quest-fantasy-55-anything-goes.html

date/theme badge =

*DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne + renewed/re-start on October 1st for HCAYR (Halloween Crafts All Year Round)

*owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT, and HQLQCB; plus FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQGGCB, FQHCB. **NEW on September 15, 2026 = HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges with main theme coded as AGMP or anything goes mostly pink. 

 

My Paper Rock Scissors Challenges #21 design team card

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!, a personal crafting blog!

who: Hello! I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old artsy craftsy blogger. This stenciled card is my PRS #21 design team inspiration project for the anything goes using paper and/or scissors. 

where: Paper Rock Scissors is a crafting challenge blog owned by Deanne. The #21 blog post link will be shared at the bottom of this posting of mine

when: #21 starts on October 2, 2026 and goes for the month. 

why: Deanne generously gives much of her time and creativity to be on several of my challenge blogs' teams. I've helped her with a few past challenges she's opened and currently help her with two of her five. I try to participate in the other three each month. 

what: "Have A Cozy Day!" card

how:

1. papers used =

a. white cardstock A2 size base; folded on left side = from pack w/ white envelope = Crafter's Square

b. top panel was RECYCLED packaging; trimmed about 1/4" on side and 1/2" on top edge PLUS popped up with foam squares

2. scissors used =

a. straight blade scissors to cut the blue and white cording

3. coffee pot (4 parts) and cup (2 parts) stencil sheets = Cozy Mornings; Simple Coloring Stencil Set by Altenew {also: flower w 2 parts and 2 different leaves} NBUS

4. lettering stenciled with an alphabet stencil ruler = found 2 years ago at my mom's house and is now in my crafting supplies

5. red, gree, blue permanent dual-tip markers = Art Skills; blue marker's broad tip was used to ink the outside perimeter of the focal stenciled panel

6. blue/Fish Tank and gray/Narwhal mini stamp/ink pads = Lawn Fawn (used paper to help dab and smear/drag ink)

7. red and green gel ink pens for flowers & leaves on the pot; blue gel ink pen used for cup

8. gray + orange + red + green + yellow colored pencils to embellish the coffee pot

9. two tones of brown colored pencils to do coffee liquid in cup; and 1 tone of brown to add 2 light drops dripping from pot's spout (I drew these.)

10. blue and white cording (sold with 2 more colors of cording spools) = Crafter's Square

11. inside: stamped 'here's to you' (1 of the everyday message stamps in a tub by Hero Arts)

LINK-UPs:

1A. First Cup Challenges; new on October 2nd; anything goes drink/beverage theme; I'm sharing my coffee cup and coffee pot

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/first-cup-challenge-19-october.html

image prompt = 

1B. NBUS or Never Before Used Schtuff; new on Oct 1st; theme is title; I'm sharing my coffee cup and coffee pot stenciled images

link = https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2026/10/nbus-challenges-91.html

1C. Crafts Galore Encore; new on Oct 1st; theme is Anything Goes; I'm sharing my coffee cup & coffee pot stenciled card

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-challenge.html

1D. A Perfect Time To  Craft Open Challenges; new on Oct 1; theme of anything goes; I'm sharing my coffee cup & coffee pot stenciled card

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/10/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

1E. Just Add Ink; new on Sept 25; theme of Stencils/Die and/or Kids theme; I'm sharing my coffee cup and coffee pot stenciled card

link = https://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2026/09/just-add-ink-795stencils-dies.html

image = 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

Paper Rock Scissors #21 direct blog post link =

https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-21-challenge.html

*DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne

*owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT, and HQLQCB; plus FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQGGCB, FQHCB. & new on Sept 15th = HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges

 

My Pinspirational #342 DT orange and black color combo project on 1 Oct 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!, a personal crafting blog!

who: Hello! I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old artsy-craftsy blogger, who is a design team member for Pin-spirational Challenges. This is my husband's birthday month and I have about a week to make his card and figure out a gift! :) <3 

where: Pin-spirational Challenges is owned by Deanne and this year she is using Pinterest photos for color combo image prompts for each monthly session in 2026. Orange and black is the combo for #342. 

when: #342 is the October 2026 challenge session for Pin-spirational.

why: I am a design team member for Deanne's Pin-spirational. Her overall theme for 2026 for this crafting challenge blog is color combinations. 

what: orange and black color combo theme

how-to and/or vendor details:

1. orange =

a. orange and white cording = Crafter's Square

b. Pumpkin Spice (mini stamp/ink pad) = Lawn Fawn (used for the stenciling/distress ink look on my arch homemade stencil; and used to stamp the flower)

c. orange colored pencil = Marvy Uchida (used for the flower and some little areas on the leaves; trying to show some variegation)

d. orange fine tip marker = Jot (used to stencil trace the inside edge of my homemade arch/window stencil)

2. black = 

a. white thread was inked using a black marker = Sharpie (wadded up the thread on top of some scrap paper and then inked/tie-dyed the white ----> black)

b. black stamp pad = Hero Arts (lightly applied)

c. mini black enamel dot sticker = Simple Stories

OTHERS:

3. white A2 fold on left side cardstock base = w/ envelope = sold in pack = Crafter's Square

4. yellow-orange enamel dot sticker = Simple Stories

5. green, yellow and red colored pencils = stash box/Marvy Uchida; used for flower, stem and leaves

6. 'I will always pick you' stamp + flower stamp = "Freshly Picked" five piece clear stamp set by Pinkfresh Studio (NBUS; first time to use both of these stamps!!!)

LINK-UPs:

1A. NBUS or Never Before Used Schtuff; new on October 1st; theme is the blog title; share your new stuff; I placed an order in Sept 2026 to Scrapbook Pal and the Pinkfresh Studio's "Freshly Picked" stamp set was one of my purchases. 

link = https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2026/10/nbus-challenges-91.html

1B. Crafty Catz; new on Sept 25/week 2 of 2; theme of anything goes

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/crafty-catz-720-atg.html

1C. The Crafting Challenge; new on Oct 1; theme of Autumn Halloween; My friendship card has autumn colors: lots of orange/peach tones, a bit of black, (bit of greens, yellow and red for changing leaves of the flower)

link = https://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/10/autunno-hallowen.html

1D. Word Art Wednesday; new on Sept 30 & open for 2 weeks; Anything Goes that is God-honoring; I'm sharing this CAS style stamped (& some stenciling) friendship card. 

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/09/anything-goes-weeks-772-773.html

1E. I Spy With My Little Eye; opened on Sept 16/still open; theme of background text and/or sentiment; I'm sharing this CAS style stamped (& some stenciling) friendship card. The sentiment is stamped over the traced/stenciled arch. 

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2026/09/i-spy-with-my-little-eye-added-text.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

Pin-spirational #342 direct blog post link = 

https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/pinspirational-challenge-342-october.html

*DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne

*owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT, and HQLQCB; plus FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQGGCB, FQHCB. & new on Sept 15th = HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges

 

My Halloween Crafts All Year Round dt card on 1 Oct 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!, a personal crafting blog!

who: I'm Becca S, an artsy-craftsy blogger! About 2 years ago I was on Deanne's design team for the expanded Halloween and other occasions challenge blog. Then participation waned. So she's bringing it back on October 1st...just in time for 2026 Halloween. I like to do 'softer' Halloween with things that are cute, silly, maybe a tad weird such as this wild n wacky designed pumpkin!!!

where: HCAYR or Halloween Crafts All Year Round (direct blog link is shared towards the bottom)

when: October 1, 2026 for #1; personal blog not published until evening of Oct 3rd

why: As mentioned in my introduction, I was on Deanne's design team before and I want to support her efforts as much as I'm able. In fact I still have some Halloween print/patterned papers and ephemera in storage in my craft studio that I'm going to have to go treasure hunting for! 

what: Have a Wild N Wacky Halloween

how-to &/or vendor details:

1. floral print tag = Bea Valint ephemera by Pea & Poppy

2. yellow-green neon glitter paint pen for the leaf = old Crafter's Square product (sold in a set of three colors)

3. markers = combination of Crayola, Bic, 

4. colored pencils = majority are by Marvy Uchida

5. zigzag decorative edge scissors = Wescott

6. black paper, cut to 4" x 5.5" = multicolor paper pad = Hello Hobby/Walmart

7. multi-print pumpkin image = The Clip Art Library website; free for personal use

8. enamel dots = Simple Stories

9. inside: alphabet stencil ruler used to trace "Have a crazy night!"

LINK-UPs:

1A. Little Red Wagon; new on Sept 30; theme of Autumn Colors; My wild n wacky Halloween card has a crazy mix of mostly brighter autumn colors: oranges, reds, yellows, browns, greens, etc. 

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-878-autumn-colours.html

1B. Everybody Art Challenge; new on Sept 29; theme of 'add some purple'; My wild-n-wacky Halloween card has lavender to plum purple to blue grape purple tones included in the crazy autumn color mix

link = https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/607.html

1C. Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge; new on Oct 2; theme of Anything Goes Halloween; I'm sharing my wild-n-wacky pumpkin card

link = https://twooldbatshalloweenchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-2026-anything-goes-halloween.html

1D. Crafts Galore Encore; new on Oct 1; theme of Anything Goes; I'm sharing my wild-n-wacky pumpkin card

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-challenge.html

1E. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge; new on Oct 1; theme of Anything Goes; I'm sharing my wild-n-wacky pumpkin card

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/10/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*DT member only = It's back! HCAYR or Halloween Crafts All Year Round + PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne

HCAYR #1 = https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2026/10/spooktacular-october-challenge-1.html

#1 image theme prompt =

DT member badge = 

*owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT, and HQLQCB; plus FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQGGCB, FQHCB. & new on Sept 15th = HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges

 

My Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink #1 DT mostly pink cards on 15 Sept 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!, a personal crafting blog!

who: Hello! I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old artsy-craftsy former FACS (home economics) and also Early Childhood teacher! For my wedding dress, I took 2 patterns and merged them together. I altered the sleeve length and also the bow/bustle at my back waist area. The pew markers and most of the other decorations were put together by me. A brother-in-law of my husband's created an arch, painted it gold and scroll-saw the letters of our names to have on boards that he placed on the support bar connecting the sides together. It was a unique feature for our ceremony. That was 30.5 years ago already!!! <3

where: Heart's Quest Pretty In Pink is a brand new crafting challenge blog and the blog link will be shared near the bottom of this post. I've started this since Creations in Pink owned by another crafting blogger was closed in August 2026.  

when: #1 starts September 15 until October 12, 2026. 

why: Since mid-March to August 12, 2026, I was on the design team for CIP, helping to provide inspirational cards featuring mostly pinks. And I knew that past entry levels were pretty good back prior to 2025. So I'll give it a try and see how it goes. 

what: Project #1= Arched focal card with friendship quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

how: This card has several ranges of pinks + pinkish/lavender in the plaid, a small bit of light blue and darker blue and bits of green. Neutrals of white, black and gray.

1. pastel pink cardstock top-folded to dimensions of 4.25" wide & 5.5" high = Colorbok

2. friendship quote was found on page 23 in a gift book called "Friendship Is A Gift" = Clever Factory

3. gray colored pencil = Marvy Uchida/stash box

4. gray retractable non-smudge marker pen = Zebra Clickart

5. plaid print paper = Recollections

6. flower stickers = Antique Garden sticker book by K & Company

7. pink glitter foam heart sticker (from a mix of pink and reds heart stickers) = Crafter's Square

8. inside: "You are uniquely special! Thanks for being my friend!"

LINK-UPs for #1:

1A. Word Power; new on Sept 3rd; theme focus is the blog title; My project #1 with the arch center focal has a 4 line quote for the word power.

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/word-power-september-2026-challenge.html

1B. Unicorn Challenge; new on Sept 1st; theme to 'not be square'; My project #1 is a vertical rectangle shaped folded card

link = https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-124-not-square.html

1C. Let's Craft and Create; new on Sept 5th; theme of anything goes (opt of 'frame it') My card has an echo, repeat arch layers that sort of frame the quote focal

link = https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-235-ag-frame-it.html

1D. Love To Craft; new on Sept 1 and open to October 15; theme of anything goes;

My mostly pink card features an arch focal section with a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/ltccb-94-and-ltccb-93-winner-and-top.html

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what: Project #2 = AGMP main theme + optional add-on washi/decorative tape that has pink in it

how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

20. pink 6" square cardstock = Art Skills (from a multicolor cardstock pack)

21. white glossy cardstock panel = recycled packaging!!!

22. hexagon design in berry red, pink bubble gum and aqua blue decorative tape = Crafter's Square

23. pale pink enamel hearts = Fancy Pants Designs (different tones pack)

24. pale pink & mid-pink tone enamel dots = Simple Stories (different colors and 3 sizes in each color pack)

25. black fine tip marker = Sharpie

where #2 will be linked= 

2A. Love To Scrap; new on Sept 1 and ends Oct 15th; anything goes theme

link = https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/ltscb-181-anything-goes-ltscb-180.html

2B. Pearly Sparkles; new on Sept 1; theme of Pink and/or Pearls and/or Sparkles; My project #2 with the decorative tape stripes is for PINK. 

link = https://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-123-pink-pearls-andor-sparkle.html

2C. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenges; new on Sept 1; theme of anything goes

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/07/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge_01035597380.html

2D. Crafts Galore Encore; new on Sept 1st; theme of anything goes

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/09/september-2026-crafts-galore-encore.html

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from whom:

Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne; 

blog post link for the new HQPIPCB= 

https://heartsquestprettyinpink.blogspot.com/2026/09/pretty-in-pink-1-main-theme-anything.html

date/theme badge for #1 =

*owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; HQPIPCB, HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT, and HQLQCB; plus FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQGGCB, FQHCB. 

 ***NOTE: HQLQCB is Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables challenges blog = anything goes quotes theme; I can't link up there with this HQPIPCB design team project but my readers can link up their quote-included projects. (referring to project #1)

My Ally's Angels #110 owner dt AG theme card on 15 Sept 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!, a personal crafting blog!

who: Hello, I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old artsy-craftsy blogger! 2026 seems to be disappearing like a vapor! It just seems to be 'like grains in an hour glass, so goes the Days of Our Lives!'

where: This personal blog posting represents Ally's Angels, one of my 14 crafting challenge blogs. It has an offset month-long session going from mid-month to the next almost mid-month. Anything Goes is the theme. There will be a #110 direct blog post link plus the date/theme badge at the bottom of this post. 

when: #110 starts September 15 and ends on October 12, 2026.

why: This showcased inspiration project is one of several triple staggered round layered creations that I've made this week. The striped cardstock layer (light blue, purple, gray and white) is recycled TISSUES box packaging!!!!! 

what: Ally's Angels #110 anything goes theme "Love You More" shaped card:

how-to and/or product details :

1. pastel lavender cardstock traced and cut = Colorbok

2. striped cardstock traced and cut = recycled TISSUES box packaging

3. light blue paper circle was traced and cut = Colorbok

4. foam thick sticker (love you more) + black heart sticker+ 2 flower stickers = Simple Stories' The Simple Life collection

5. two small blue enamel hearts = Fancy Pants Designs

6. blue and white cording tied in a bow = Crafter's Square

7. purple washable marker to outline the striped circle = Jot

8. black fine tip marker = Sharpie (to outline the blue paper circle)

LINK-UPs:

1A. Word Art Wednesday; started on Sept 2/1 day left; Anything Goes theme; keep it clean; God-honoring; My triple layer round shaped card says 'love you more'

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/09/anything-goes-weeks-768-769.html

1B. The Paper Funday; started on Sept 2/still open; Anything Goes theme (not the opt of their sketch); My triple layer round shaped card says 'love you more'

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/09/september-2026-challenge-91-anything.html

1C. Crafty Gals Corner; new on Sept 9; Anything Goes (not the opt of FALL); My triple layer round shaped card says 'love you more'

link = https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-280-anything-goes-woptional.html

1D. Crafty Catz; new on Sept 11; Anything Goes; My triple layer round shaped card says 'love you more'

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/crafty-catz-challenge-719.html

1E. Creative Knockouts; started on Sept 3; theme to use lots of layers; My round card has 3 paper/cardstock layers + embellishments

link = https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2026/09/578-september-3-lots-of-layers.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne

*owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT, and HQLQCB; plus FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQGGCB, FQHCB. & new on Sept 15th = HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges

***Ally's Angels #110 blog post link =

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2026/09/allys-angels-110-anything-goes-theme.html

AA #110 date/theme badge =

 

My Mondays Mixed Media Journal Page #9 on 14 Sept 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!, a personal crafting blog!

who: Hello, I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old artsy-craftsy blogger! I've lived in the U.S. Midwest for most of my life, specifically Illinois, Indiana and Missouri. I did my undergrad college work in Chattanooga, TN and then spent two years in Texas after college graduation. It's been a wonderful roller coaster life journey thus far! 

where: this is a non- design team related post; I'll be sharing this with crafting challenges owned by other bloggers

when: Monday, September 14, 2026

why: this is a just for fun project for me; my thoughts need to clear for a short time of the themes connected to my challenge blogs and to scramble onto other creative avenues

what: MMMMJP #9 or My Mondays Mixed Media Journal Page = 

"Fall Harvest Blessings on a windy day!"

how-to &/or vendor product details:

1. sketch pad; light-medium weight paper = Tree House Pad and Paper

2. washable markers = Jot and Crayola = green, red, orange, purple, brown, purple

3. permanent ink marker = black fine tip Sharpie

4. alcohol ink markers = Pea Green + Canary Yellow = Arteza

5. stamp pad inks = gray/Narwhal, orange/Pumpkin Spice = Lawn Fawn

6. colored pencils = used to fill in most of the small shapes + the little curves and x's 

7. crayons = very old Crayola crayons (Apricot, Melon, red) for filling in the background

8. four forest animals stamp set = Recollections

9. alphabet stencil ruler = unknown; found at my mom's house

10. shapes stencil ruler (small sizes) = unknown; found at my mom's house

11. mid-size square/center stencil = school supply shapes stencils by Trends (very old)

LINK-UPs:

1A. Mix It Up Challenges; new on Sept 1- open to Oct 15th; theme of A.G. mixed media; My art journal page has three types of markers + crayons + colored pencils + stamp ink 

link = https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/miucb-85-anything-goes-optional.html

1B. Dream Valley; new on Mon Sept 7; theme of Autumn Colors; My art journal page has lots of autumn tones ranging from browns, oranges, reds, yellows, greens, purples

link = https://dreamvalleychallenge2.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-368-autumn-colours.html

1C. Little Red Wagon; new on Wed Sept 9; theme = use a stamp; My art journal page has 4 stamps used: fox, hedgehog, deer and rabbit

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2026/09/little-red-wagon-875-use-stamp.html  

1D. The Outlawz Anything But A Card; new on Sept 1; theme is part of the blog title; My entry is this art journal page focused on autumn mixed media: three types of markers + crayons + colored pencils + stamp ink 

link = https://tolanythingbutacard.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-outlawz-anything-but-card-september.html

1E. Creative Aunts; new on Sept 2; theme of Forest; My mixed media art journal page has 4 forest animals stamped and filled with colored pencil(s): fox, hedgehog, deer and rabbit

link = https://kreativtanten-challenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/117-wald-forest.html

1F. Creative Artiste; new on Sept 4 ; theme of Anything Goes Mixed Media; My art journal page has three types of markers + crayons + colored pencils + stamp ink; I used stencils/templates and 4 forest animal stamps

link = https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/2026/09/welcome-to-creative-artiste-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

***this is a non-design team related project...just for fun

*DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne

*owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT, and HQLQCB; plus FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQGGCB, FQHCB. & new on Sept 15th = HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges

 

Santa Is Taking A Snack Break tag non DT project on 11 Sept 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!, a personal crafting blog!

who: Hello! I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old artsy-craftsy mish-mash crafting blogger! 

where: this is a non-design team related project...just for fun

when: Friday, September 11, 2026

why: When I can take a few minutes to break away from my owned challenge blogs, I like to stretch my creative thinking to what other blog owners' are offering for challenge themes. 

what: Santa's taking a refreshment break gift tag

how-to &/or vendor product details:

1. black chalkboard style round tag = part of a pack, came with the natural color cording = Crafter's Square

2. Ai-generated image using Microsoft Designer; approx 2-3 months ago; downloaded, sized and printed; then fussy cut; applied with glue, trimmed edges, distressed the edges,....

3. Red Berry crystal drops = NUVO

4. 'happy memories' sticker = Vicki Boutin's Sweet Rush sticker book

5. enamel dots and star from different packs = ?/removed from packaging; maybe Simple Stories or Recollections????

LINK-UPs:

1A. Christmas Crafts All Year Round; new on Sept 1; Christmas version letters R & S; My round tag has R = red and S = Santa, snacks & a star

link = https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2026/09/september-challenge-r-and-s.html

image prompt = 

1B. First Cup Challenges; new on Sept 2; theme of anything drink/beverage related; My round tag's Santa is holding a mug in his hand

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/09/first-cup-challenge-18-september.html

image prompt =

1C. The Little Things; new on Sept 10; theme of sunflower or squirrel OR Anything Goes; My round tag is for Anything Goes = Christmas with Santa

link = https://thelittlethingschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/08-sonnenblume-undoder-eichhornchen.html

1D. Krafty Chicks; new on Sept 10; week rotation theme of Christmas; My round tag is Christmas = Santa taking his snack break image tag

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/krafty-chicks-challenge-837-christmas.html

1E. Merry Little Christmas Challenge; new on Sept 1 & open until Oct 15; theme of Anything Goes Christmas; My project is a round tag with a Christmas image of Santa taking a snack break.

link = https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/mlccb-70-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

***this is a non-design team related member project

*DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne

*owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT, and HQLQCB; plus FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQGGCB, FQHCB. & new on Sept 15th = HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges

**note: my HQFSCAT is code for Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags; this is a round tag and could be linked up here if I wasn't the owner/DT. My readers can link up their shaped cards and/or shaped tags however. 

The current HQFSCAT is open until Sept 20.