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. 

 

My Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink preview E post on 11 Sept 2026

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

who: Hello, I'm Becca S, an artsy-craftsy blogger who loves a 'more is more' approach to her cards and tags!!! CAS style seems to be so constraining! Ack! I also love to merge old stash items with newer purchases to create unique projects. If I'm on a time constraint using a vendor's collection does help shorten the process from start to finish. 

where: this owner/DT inspiration sample is for the new HQPIP or HQPIPC preview post E; go to the bottom of the post for the direct blog post link. 

when: Friday, September 11, 2026. This will be the last planned preview post before the 1st challenge session begins on the 15th. 

why: HQPIPC was started as a result of another blogger closing her 'AG mainly pink' abruptly. I thought that was a tragedy and am hopeful that interest in this specialty niche challenge blog can be revived. Part of that interest renewal is doing preview posts and posting to a couple of FB groups plus doing my own personal blog posts' link-ups to 5-6 other challenges to start getting attention that 'there's a new kid on the block'!!!

what: preview E post AGMP theme project (anything goes mostly pink) = this is a remake/edited with add-ons to give it a more finished look

here is the before project (focal panel with the heart enamel dots; no folded card base; the fork and spoon stick-ons were straight instead of angled); this was used for my DT member project in April 2026 at Pin-spirational for the pale pink and pale blue theme challenge = 

how-to &/or vendor product details:

1. pink cardstock base, top-folded, A2 size = Colorbok pastel cardstock pad

2. white cardstock packaging recycled for the focal panel

3. pink linen ribbon = Crafter's Square

4. pink with threads specialty paper = old scrap stash; purchased in part of a large paper scrap cuts package from Crafter's Square

5. puffy tea cup + fork and spoon specialty stickers = Crafter's Square (part of the pack)

6. enamel hearts in 3 pink tones = Fancy Pants Designs

7. three blue shades/tones of alcohol markers = Arteza

8. inside: bold pink paper scrap has letter traced words 'take care'

LINK-UPs:

1A. Love To Scrap Challenges; new on Sept 1; anything goes; My card used a pink scrap and recycled white packaging for the focal panel of this get well card. 

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

1B. Crafty Catz; new on Friday/Sept 11; anything goes; My card used a pink scrap and recycled white packaging for the focal panel of this get well card. 

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

***HQPIPC preview E post blog link = https://heartsquestprettyinpink.blogspot.com/2026/09/hearts-quest-pretty-in-pink-preview-e.html

https://heartsquestprettyinpink.blogspot.com/2026/09/hearts-quest-pretty-in-pink-preview-e.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

**note: FQHCB or FarmQuest Home Challenges blog is open to anything home goes which included anything typically found inside or outside of a home. 

A tea cup, saucer, fork and spoon which would be found in a kitchen or dining room usually could be share at FQHCB. The current challenge session is still open until Sept 20th. 

 

My Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink preview D post sample card on 9 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 who used crafting as a stress reliever from teaching for 3+ decades! And then about 9 years ago as a major health event and house fire happened one week apart, crafting was an activity I could do without straining my heart and lungs. So it became my time filler more so than TV watching. 

where: This posting showcases an inspiration sample for a preview post for HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges. A blog link for that posting will be shared at the bottom of this personal post. 

when: Wednesday, September 9, 2026

why: HQPIPC is a brand new crafting challenge blog that I activated last month and the first session will begin on September 15th. 

what: AGMP main theme (anything goes mostly pink) Birthday card

how-to &/or vendor product details:

1. pink cardstock cut to 6" square and edges were distressed = Art Skills

2. black fine tip permanent marker = Sharpie

3. very old stencil ruler with shapes and different edgings = discovered at my mom's house when cleaning out and so it came to my house (stars and dots + scallops) & another one from the set with alphabet used for "HB2U"; a Z was altered to make a 2. 

4. white cardstock = Jot

5. cup and saucer stencil/pattern template = coloring book image download print; fussy cut and used for a tracing pattern

6. bright pink paper for the cup and saucer = Colorbok

7. pink and magenta washable markers = Jot

8. "HB" stamp used on the scoop of ice cream (or whipped topping) = Stampin' Up

LINK-UPs:

1A. Little Red Wagon; new Sept 9; theme of 'use a stamp'; My card has "Happy Birthday" stamped 

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

1B. Word Art Wednesday; Wed/new on Sept 2; theme of anything goes; opt of Bible verse from Isaiah featured; MY card is a birthday occasion for AG. 

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

1C. The Paper Funday; new on Sept 2; theme of anything goes; opt of sketch (not this time); My card is a birthday occasion for AG. 

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

1D. Crafty Gals Corner; new on Sept 9; theme of anything goes; option/twist of Fall season; My card is a birthday occasion for AG. 

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

1E. First Cup Challenges; new on Sept 1; theme of beverage/drink AG; My card has a strawberry topped vanilla ice cream scoop perched on the cup sitting on its saucer

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*** HQPIPC preview D post blog link =

https://heartsquestprettyinpink.blogspot.com/2026/09/hearts-quest-pretty-in-pink-preview-d.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. plus BRAND NEW = HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges

 

My Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink preview C project is MMMMJP #8 Dream in Pink

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

who: I'm Becca S, a 60+ year artsy-craftsy blogger who lives in north central Illinois. Middle of the USA. 

where: Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges is a crafting challenge blog that I put into active status last month and will have its first session beginning on September 15th. Look for a link to the preview C post at the bottom. 

when: Monday September 7, 2026

why: On a couple Mondays per month I'm trying to get a new entry page added to "My Mondays Mixed Media Journal". So MMMMJP #8 is going to serve as my preview C post inspiration project. "Dream in Pink" goes with the main HQPIPC theme of AGMP or Anything Goes Mostly Pink. 

what: Preview C post inspiration = MMMMJP #8 Dream in Pink

how-to & vendor product details:

1. sketch pad with spiral binding = Tree House Pad & Paper Inc; medium weight quality

2. bright pink gel ink pen = Paper Mate's Ink Joy 4 color set (documenting, scalloped tracing for door, diamond window, door knob)

3. colored pencils: sandy brown, magenta, pastel pink and yellow = stash

4. bright pink washable marker dual-tip = Jot (mini stenciled trees)

5. bubblegum/neon pink gel/waxy highlighter = Creative Devotion (for stencil-filled arch 'house')

6. Nuvo alcohol marker in Violet Breeze = (for sky)

7. Guava ink/mini stamp pad by Lawn Fawn = (stamped flowers, stamped 'dream', stamped 'keep on dreaming')

8. 4 stamps are from a llama stamp set by Crafter's Square = (2 flowers, 'dream' and 'keep on dreaming')

9. Nuvo Crystal Drops in carnation pink (for the stars) and red berry (for the 3 dots)

10. old stencil ruler templates found in my mom's house when clearing out = mini trees, dot, star, diamond

11. my own created cardstock stencils = large 2" wide circle, arch and scalloped rectangle ==> circle and rectangle were punched; the arch was traced and fussy cut out

LINK-UPs:

1A. Creative Friday; new on Sept 4; theme of round; My journal page has a large sun/moon filled with lots of spirals in 2 pink tones + 1 yellow plus there is a small round dot as a doorknob and 3 dots in the sky

link = https://creativefriday.blogspot.com/2026/08/creative-friday-419-rund.html

1B. Pearly Sparkles; new on Sept 1; theme of pink or pearls or/& sparkles; My journal page has lots and lots of pinks!!! There is shine/glossy but no sparkles or pearls. 

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

1C. The Outlawz Anything But A Card; new on Sept 1; theme is in the title; My project is a mixed media focused journal page "Dream in Pink"

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

1D. Mix It Up Challenges; new on Sept 1-open until Oct 15; theme is AG mixed media (not the option of embossing); My project is a mixed media focused journal page = crystal drops, gel/wax highlighter, alcohol marker, washable marker, gel ink pen, colored pencils and stamp pad ink. 

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

1E. We Love 2 Create; new on Aug 16 and open until Sept 23; theme of AG mixed media; My project is a mixed media focused journal page w/ crystal drops, gel/wax highlighter, alcohol marker, washable marker, gel ink pen, colored pencils and stamp pad ink. 

link = https://welove2create.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-8-craft-card-making.html

1F. 613 Avenue Create; new on Sun Sept 6; theme of AG (option is bright and breezy-- I have some bright pinks on my journal page but nothing that is breezy...consider as AG entry)

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/09/september-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

***HQPIPC preview C post blog link =

https://heartsquestprettyinpink.blogspot.com/2026/09/hearts-quest-pretty-in-pink-preview-c.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. 

 

My Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink preview B post project

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

who: I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old artsy-craftsy blogger who owns 14 crafting challenge blogs that are from brand new to about 5 years old! About 60-70% of my challenges are now going for 6.5-7 weeks long with a week or more break between sessions with staggered dates: 27, 28, 2, 3, 5 & 7. My new one and another one (Ally's Angels) are offset for almost a month starting on the 15th of each month. There's another (Critter Crazy) that starts on the 1st that only goes for 3.5 weeks out of 4. Having the different time lengths gives me a chance to get my administrative duties completed, do participants' commenting and some personal down time to do day trips or occasional overnight excursions with my retired hubby.

where: HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges, a crafting challenge blog

when: Preview B post for HQPIPC will be published on September 5, 2026.

why: HQPIPC is my newest specialty crafting niche challenge blog and I want to squeeze in a few preview posts before the first session begins so that hopefully folks will be participating. 

what: AGMP main theme or anything goes mostly pink 'soft' Halloween theme:

how-to and/or vendor product details:

1. pastel pink cardstock; folded on left; A2 size = Colorbok

2. bright pink paper punched circle = Colorbok (a 2nd circle is inside) 

3. inside sentiment: 'have a boo-tiful day!!'

4. black fine tip marker = Sharpie (for both sentiments); cover message: "Wild and Wacky"

5. blush pink paper squares = old scrap paper in my large stash box

6. multi-color floral paper = All Seasons Paper Pad by Hello Hobby by Walmart

7. decorative edge scissors = Wescott

8. pumpkin is a Google stock image; printed at small wallet size

9. colored pencils (peach, orange and 2 pink tones) = stash

10. orange and bright pink fine tip (dual-tip) markers used is some small patterns in the pumpkin = Jot

11. black ink/stamp pad = Hero Arts

12. bright pink and a red-purple glitter glue  to dot the orange and brown flowers in the paper = Emaginations (bought at Dollar General store)

LINK-UPs:

1A. Two Old Bats/Halloween; new on Sept 2nd; theme of Halloween; My CARD is a soft approach to Halloween with the wild n wacky pumpkin

link = https://twooldbatshalloweenchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/september-2026-anything-goes-halloween.html

1B. Pearly Sparkles; new on Sept 1; theme of pink, pearls and/or sparkle; My card has lots of pinks from very light to deep magenta & glitter glue dots for sparkle

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

1C. The Crafter's Cafe Challenges; opened on Aug 15/still a few days; theme of anything goes (not the opt of easel style); My card has a wild and wacky designed pumpkin against a mixed color floral print paper for a soft approach to Halloween

link = https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/08/333-anything-goes-optional-easel-card.html 

1D. Let's Craft and Create; new on Sat/Sept 5; theme of AG (opt to frame it); 

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

1E. Creative Friday; new on Aug 28/about 5 days left; theme of round; My card has a bright pink round punched circle behind the round-ish pumpkin

link = https://creativefriday.blogspot.com/2026/08/creative-friday-419-rund.html

1F. Creative Knockouts; new on Thurs/Sept 3; theme of lots of layers; My card has 4 layers on top of the base pink cardstock: floral paper, bright pink punched circle, the 2 blush pink squares and the pumpkin colored image

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

***brand NEW = Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges' 1st session starts September 15-October 12, 2026 with the main theme of AGMP or anything goes mostly pink

HQPIPC preview B post on Sept 5, 2026 blog link =

https://heartsquestprettyinpink.blogspot.com/2026/09/hearts-quest-pretty-in-pink-preview-b.html

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*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. 

 

My Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink preview A post project

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

who: Hello, I'm Becca S, a 60+ year artsy-craftsy blogger who loves the academic mental aspects of blogging plus the creative aspects for arts-crafts challenge blog projects!!! <3

where: This is for my brand new Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges blog that will have its first challenge session beginning on September 15 through October 12, 2026. 

when: Preview A blog post will be published on September 4, 2026. 

why: Preview A is to help create awareness to as many blog owners and challenge blog participants before HQPIPC's #1 challenge session start date. 

what: AGMP main theme (anything goes mostly pink) 

how-to &/or vendor product notes:

1. Google Slide for format, background color and sentiment 

2. Google stock images: pink mums, coral dahlia, crow, pumpkins and plaid pillow

3. My Memories Inc. website: digital download for the plaid placed across the middle (by Aimee H)

LINK-UPs:

1A. Triple B: birds, butterflies and/or blooms; new on Sept 3; theme is title; have at least 1 of their Bs featured; flowers of mums + dahlia w/ bird/crow

link = https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2026/09/september-2026-tb-challenge.html

1B. Two Old Bats/Halloween; new on Sept 2; theme is title; My project has crow + pumpkins and sentiment "not so scary wishes Halloween 2026"

link = https://twooldbatshalloweenchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/september-2026-anything-goes-halloween.html

1C. If You Give A Crafter A Cookie; new on Sept 1; theme of sweater weather/see image prompt; pillow in pink/peach plaid + pumpkins as seen in the image prompt

link = https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2026/09/cookie-challenge-220-september-sweater.html

image prompt = 

1D. Pearly Sparkles; new on Sept 1st; theme of 1 or more: pink, pearls, and/or sparkles; My project has lots of pinks.

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

1E. Beautiful Blossoms; still open from Aug 15th; theme of anything floral goes/ floral focus; My project has pink chryanthemums + coral dahlia

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/08/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

1F. The Crafter's Cafe Challenges; still open from Aug 15th; theme of anything goes (not the option of easel card structure); My project is for Anything Goes= filled with pinks and some peach/coral/orange tones 

link = https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/08/333-anything-goes-optional-easel-card.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. 

**brand NEW with 1st session beginning on September 15th = HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges

Preview A blog post link = 

https://heartsquestprettyinpink.blogspot.com/2026/09/hearts-quest-pretty-in-pink-preview.html

#1 date/theme badge =

 

My Paper Rocks Scissors #20 dt card for anything paper or using scissors theme

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 enjoys the creative processes and also enjoys the writing/typing communication processes using Blogger, FB and Instagram. 

where: Paper Rocks Scissors #20. The theme is always 'anything paper and/or scissors'. How do you include paper/cardstocks? Are you using plain solid colors? Are you using patterned designer papers? How do you scissors? Do you have decorative edging style scissors like I do?

when: #20 starts Sept 2, 2026 and stays open for the month. 

why: This personal blog posting features my newest design team card for PRS or Paper Rocks Scissors, a crafting challenge blog owned by blogger friend Deanne.

what: My Favorite Time of Year is Autumn! 

how-to &/or vendor notes:

1. anything paper uses:

    a. peach cardstock is actually neon orange; scanner/printer light faded = Art Skills

    b. floral print paper and paper mini-card cut-a-part = Woodland Forest by Pebbles

    c. kraft cardstock scrap panel = Colorbok

2. anything scissors uses:

    a. zig-zag decorative scissors used on the kraft cardstock panel = Wescott

    b. other papers cut with regular straight blade scissors = bought at Harbor Freight

    c. regular straight blade scissors used to cut cording

3. yellow and orange markers = Crayola

4. brown and red markers = Jot

5. doily used as a pattern = Crafter's Square

LINK-UPs:

1A. The Four Seasons Challenge; new on Tues/Sept 1; theme/month = Fall Season; My project's focal says 'my favorite time of the year' which happens to be Fall. The card is filled with late autumn harvest colors. 

link = https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/fall-season-september-2026.html

image reminder prompt = 

1B. Art Nudge Challenge; still open/Aug-Sept; there are 4 images w/ 4 color palettes; 826D harvest colors are found throughout my card I'm sharing.

link = https://www.artnudge.com/2026/08/augustseptember-art-nudge-challenge.html

images = focus on the bottom right corner for D

1C. Love To Scrap; new on Sept 1-Oct 15; theme of anything goes; My project used scrap cut of kraft cardstock and also the peach/neon orange cardstock. 

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

1D. Crafts Galore Encore; new on Sept 1; theme of anything goes; My project is a harvest filled colors card using some scrap cuts for an interesting base and background. 

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

1E. Beautiful Blossoms; started on Aug 15th and still open; theme of flowers; focus on flowers; on MY card I used a paper doily for a stencil to trace the scallops for a great harvest color floral print paper focal. 

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/08/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

PRS #20 blog post link = https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2026/09/september-20-challenge.html

PRS badge =

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

 

My Christmas or not Bingo Challenges #21 DT projects w Column N and O

 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 owns ConBC plus 12 others that are mostly specialty niche theme(s). I'm also on three other challenge blogs' design teams owned by two other gals. This keeps me very busy and I often get my mojo revitalized by seeing other artisans' entries in the blog galleries and through Instagram and FB groups. I also love getting new-to-me supplies that help my thoughts to get percolating! :)

where: This posting features two versions of tags using Column N for the #21 bingo board at Christmas or not Bingo Challenges (or ConBC). The blog post link and date/theme badge will be seen at the bottom of this post. 

when: #21 for ConBC starts on September 1st and goes for 6 weeks ending on October 15, 2026. 

why: I chose Column N because it's first listed element was tag. Whether the tag is used on a gift bag or hanging from a doorknob and propped in a tiered-tray, I like the creative problem-solving involved with cramming a whole lot of deliciousness into a small area!

what: Project #1 = Thinking of You shaped tag in peach to orange tones

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

1. base shaped tag of kraft cardstock = Colorbok

2. peach cardstock tag is actually neon orange = Art Skills (printer scanner light has faded it to peach)

3. orange paper scrap torn pieces = Colorbok (multicolor paper pack)

4. peach and tan plaid paper, peach doily = Simple Stories Front Porch collection;

5. NOTE = I used the peach doily to trace 2 same size doily pieces from the plaid paper! :)

6. peach-orange tone butterfly ephemera = Simple Stories' Simple Vintage Meadow Flowers Bits & Pieces pack

7. 2 large orange rhinestones and 3 small yellow/gold rhinestone gems = Nicole Brand Crafts; different packages

8. cording= white with muted pink + white with tan (with orange and brown ink added) = Crafter's Square

9. black dual-tip marker = Jot (for outlining the neon orange/peach cardstock tag)

10. 'thinking of you!' clear stamp = from multi expressions mix stamp package by CTMH

11. black ink stamp pad = Hero Arts

12. free space items are: yellow/gold rhinestone gems

13. NEUTRALS like tan/kraft, brown, black, white are always allowed 

LINK-UPs for #1: BANNER SHAPED TAG

1A. The Little Things (tags, bookmarks, ATCs, etc); open for 8 more days; theme of mermaids and/or fish OR opt of 'anything is possible; Im sharing project #1 a banner shaped tag with lots of oranges, stamped sentiment, etc. 

link = https://thelittlethingschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/08/07-meerjungfrauen-undoder-fische.html

1B. If You Give A Crafter A Cookie; new on Sept 1st; theme of sweater weather or image prompt; My tag has the brown and peachy-orange tones also the yellow/gold from the candle in the image 

link = https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2026/09/cookie-challenge-220-september-sweater.html

image prompt =

1C. Love To Craft; new on Sept 1 and open to Oct 15th; theme of anything crafting goes; My project #1 is a tag with banner/fish-tail shape with lots of peach-orange tones, torn papers, doily/scallop shapes, butterfly, gems

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

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and

what: Project #2: using Column N, a 2nd interpretation, "Happy Birthday"

how-to &/or vendor notes for #2:

20. TAG = a. black round chalkboard-style tag (from a pack) = Crafter's Square

21. ORANGE = a. mix of cardstock and papers in peach to deep orange scraps = scrap box

    b. orange enamel heart(s) =3 tones: peach, deep pumpkin & butternut squash yellow-orange = FPD

    c. orange dual-tip washable marker = Jot (used to ink the cream-colored cording that came with the tag)

22. FREE = a. layered posy stickers = Crafter's Square

    b. enamel hearts = different packages/color stories = Fancy Pants Designs

    c. gold glitter acrylic paint dots = Gold Glitter Acrylic Paint by Folk Art/Plaid

    d. neutrals of white, gray, black and gold were used

    e. black stamp pad = Hero Arts

23. STAMPED PHRASE = a. two different sized 'happy' clear stamps and 1 "birthday" clear stamp = from a birthday expressions stamp package = Crafter's Square

24. TORN PAPER(s) = a. see 'ORANGE'

where #2 will be shared: ROUND TAG

2A. Tag Along w ATCs (and bookmarks); new on Sept 1st; theme of circles; MY 2nd project is a round/circle tag that has gold glitter paint dots around the edge 

link = https://tag-alongandatc.blogspot.com/2026/09/september.html

2B. The Outlawz Anything But A Card; new on Sept 1st; theme is in the blog title; My 2nd project is a round/circle tag

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

2C. Love To Scrap challenge blog; new on Sept 1 and open to Oct 15; theme of anything (scrap) goes; MY 2nd project is a round/circle tag that has torn paper scraps, glitter paint dots, stamping, layered flowers and enamel hearts

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

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and 

what: project #3: Harvest Time Blessings large pocket card

how-to &/or vendor notes for #3:

30. HARVEST

a. harvest time colors ranging in kraft brown, greens, oranges, reds, yellows/golds, copper

b. text paper (I underlined the word 'harvest') = Woodland Forest paper pad by Pebbles

c. top half of tag with leaves, mushrooms = Farmstead Harvest by American Crafts

d. two flower ephemera in harvest colors = Jen Hadfield's Live & Let Grow

e. fox sticker = Garden Party sticker sheet by Maggie Holmes; American Crafts

f. 2 deep orange + 1 rustic red punched circles = papers included in a very old Card of the Month card-making kit from approx. 2011

g. "Thankful & Grateful" washi tape = Farmstead Harvest by American Crafts

h. olive green layered leaf sticker (with some added colored pencils) = from a mix set of autumn leaves = Crafter's Square

i. brown rippled edge border ephemera = Simple Stories Vintage Autumn Breeze

j. narrow golden yellow and white stripes washi tape = ?; maybe Pen + Gear or Crafter's Square; it's been in my stash for several years

k. muted pale blush pink with silver metallic decorative tape under the 'thankful and grateful' tape = old Crafter's Square

l. Pumpkin Spice ink/mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

31. COPPER

a. copper embossed flower stick-on/sticker = from a mix set of copper flowers = old Crafter's Square

32. FREE SPACE

a. green tone enamel hearts = Fancy Pants Designs

b. yellow/gold tone rhinestone gems = Nicole Brand Crafts

33. POCKET

a. kraft A2 size envelope = from a pack of envelopes only = Crafter's Square; the flap was tucked in and 3 inserts were added in different sizes to extend upward

34. TEXTURE

a. look at the enamel hearts and yellow gold rhinestone gems 

b. look for the layered leaf stick-on

c. look under the layered leaf for the 2 washi tapes that are layered together

d. look for shiny/glossy with the enamel hearts and the copper flower

LINK-Ups for #3: POCKET CARD

3A. The Four Seasons Challenge; new on Sept 1st; theme of Fall Season; my 3rd project is a pocket card with harvest colors and some text + leaves, flowers, fox, etc. 

link = https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/fall-season-september-2026.html

image prompt =  

3B. Unicorn Challenge; new on Sept 1st; theme of 'not square'; my 3rd project is a pocket card that has a rectangle base and a rectangle kraft envelope being used as the pocket 

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

3C. Art Nudge; still open for Aug & Sept; 4 different theme prompts/color palettes; my 3rd project is influenced by the color palette 

link = https://www.artnudge.com/2026/08/augustseptember-art-nudge-challenge.html

image = see the bottom right corner for "D" 

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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.

ConBC #21 blog post link = 

https://christmasbingochallenges.blogspot.com/2026/09/christmas-or-not-bingo-challenges-21.html

ConBC #21 bingo board =

**BRAND NEW 1st session on Sept 15th = HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges with AGMP main theme or anything goes mostly pink; each offset monthly session will have an optional specified item that is pink or has pink in it that needs to be added to a "AGMP" project