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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from whom:
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.


Becca, both of your cards are really nice. I especially love the “buckets of blessings” one. The pink is really cute. I liked hearing about your old blogging experiences too. We have all come so far! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Word Art Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful cards, featuring such lovely stamps.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Kleuren met potloden
xxx Ellen DT KMP
Really sweet, Becca. Your art is always a treat, and I thank you for sharing with us at Word Art Wednesday. Have a blessed and creative week.
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful cards Becca, so pretty in pink! Thanks for joining in the fun at I spy with my little eye challenge!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pretty cards, love the pink. Thanks for joining us at Creative Inspirations Jayne DT
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