tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30424256203288947432024-03-18T18:23:06.798-05:00Becca's Heart for CreativityCreative crafting in America's heartlandBecca Sadlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852019182405514975noreply@blogger.comBlogger927125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042425620328894743.post-53620879027409031362024-03-15T00:00:00.050-05:002024-03-15T00:17:22.529-05:00My MTTCC #82 Baby First Christmas theme DT card for 15 March 2024<p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! --Welcome!!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><u><b>purpose</b></u>: this posting is showcasing my manager/DT commitment to My Time To Craft Christmas; I've been part of the team since owner Shell started this as a spin-off to the general theme My Time To Craft about 3 years and 2 months ago!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><u><b>when</b></u>: #82 theme is Baby's First Christmas and I've chosen to do Baby Jesus at the first Christmas; March 15-28, 2024</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><u><b>what</b></u>: "O Come Let Us Adore Him" Christmas card</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYFcQCuIKGBGn6454sFw9X7GCGmMpJSnVF27SGvhuht0LvFffs6LhoN1kbALh8_X8sotYHynQMScfTWUWAIqaCWg8wQJlNoRfSlydxtahH58zeAj6e4Xnp1C64jMQ-5AOvxBssCcEhyphenhyphenkQ-P5G6MwOvEC6C6IbD5_3Nwr1D6-sGpd5dWn7GNHU148Gl1mJw/s1529/MTTCC%20%2382%20Baby%20or%20Jesus%201st%20Christmas%20theme%20DT%20card%2015%20March%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1529" data-original-width="1170" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYFcQCuIKGBGn6454sFw9X7GCGmMpJSnVF27SGvhuht0LvFffs6LhoN1kbALh8_X8sotYHynQMScfTWUWAIqaCWg8wQJlNoRfSlydxtahH58zeAj6e4Xnp1C64jMQ-5AOvxBssCcEhyphenhyphenkQ-P5G6MwOvEC6C6IbD5_3Nwr1D6-sGpd5dWn7GNHU148Gl1mJw/w306-h400/MTTCC%20%2382%20Baby%20or%20Jesus%201st%20Christmas%20theme%20DT%20card%2015%20March%202024.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">notes:</span></p><p>1. focal image panel is trimmed down boxed card bought at D.G.</p><p>2. navy blue cardstock, clear heart-shaped gems, white glitter snowflake sticker, and mini dots = D.T.</p><p>3. silver stars and the 2 painted wood print paper scraps on the sides = Hot Off The Press</p><p>4. woodgrain cardstock tab under the accent cluster = F.P.D.</p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>where</u></b>: My Time To Craft Christmas #82 blog posting link=</span></p><p><a href="https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/03/mttcc-82-theme-is-babys-first-christmas.html" target="_blank">https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/03/mttcc-82-theme-is-babys-first-christmas.html</a><br /></p><p>-----------------------------------------------------</p><p>other places to share/link are:</p><p>A. CRAFT; current; theme is Christmas; this is my 1 of 2 allowed entries; I've chosen to do religious/baby Jesus</p><p>link= <a href="https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-713-christmas.html" target="_blank">https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-713-christmas.html</a></p><p>B. Krafty Chicks; current/new on March 14; theme week is Christmas; I've chosen to do baby Jesus</p><p>link= <a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/krafty-chicks-challenge-707-christmas.html" target="_blank">https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/krafty-chicks-challenge-707-christmas.html</a></p><p>C. Color Throwdown; current; color trio for theme/see the image badge; my Christmas card has all three colors</p><p>link= <a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2024/03/color-throwdown-challenge-784.html" target="_blank">https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2024/03/color-throwdown-challenge-784.html</a></p><p>image badge= </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX-9Mx5CYEiLQNPvsPSqs_oBzoWZDoeXJ7zkacy-HwH_lNngQBKd2PF0QuChg_2h6ix5NHxRDYSDDyR1jMO-WOYp0sDKLyO678ozp-Sh3303KVpk6d3ExUxGoTah5W5HDxn072cVD533ljU5dwhivi5bYsto4fp9RrssaVYCb45OD1NE6JY-Jxu3StOgaf/s400/image%20(2).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX-9Mx5CYEiLQNPvsPSqs_oBzoWZDoeXJ7zkacy-HwH_lNngQBKd2PF0QuChg_2h6ix5NHxRDYSDDyR1jMO-WOYp0sDKLyO678ozp-Sh3303KVpk6d3ExUxGoTah5W5HDxn072cVD533ljU5dwhivi5bYsto4fp9RrssaVYCb45OD1NE6JY-Jxu3StOgaf/w127-h127/image%20(2).png" width="127" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>D. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; in week 2 of 2; theme is anything Christmas; my card is about baby Jesus</p><p>link= <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-158-anything-christmas-goes.html" target="_blank">https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-158-anything-christmas-goes.html</a></p><p>E. Aud Sentiments Challenges; was published on March 4; theme is gems/bling and/or green/St Patty's + sentiment; My Christmas card's sentiment is "Oh Come Let Us Adore Him" with 2 clear heart gems, 3 silver foil stars, and 1 white glitter foam snowflake for shine/bling</p><p>link= <a href="https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-311-use-glitterbling-andor.html" target="_blank">https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-311-use-glitterbling-andor.html</a></p><p>=================================</p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Crafting in the USA heartland,</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Becca S</b></span></p><p><br /></p><p>*manager/DT of <b><span style="font-size: medium;">MTTCC</span></b> and its sister blog MTTC</p><p>*co-owner/DT of AACB and C or not Bingo CB</p><p>*owner/DT of these Quest families of challenge blogs:</p><p>HQCB, HQFCB (formerly TFATU), and HQCOLCB</p><p>FQCB, FQGSCB, FQCCCB, and FQHSKCB</p><p><br /></p><p> </p>Becca Sadlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852019182405514975noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042425620328894743.post-797643270697251802024-03-10T10:28:00.001-05:002024-03-10T10:28:11.896-05:00Loving this AACB #80 DT inspiration card using 3 stamps for 10 March 2024<p> <span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b><u>purpose</u></b>: this posting is to share my contribution to Ally's Angels which is an anything goes theme competition challenge blog</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b><u>when</u></b>: #80 starts March 10 and lasts for almost a full month</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b><u>what</u></b>: I've discovered lately that my stamp collection has been neglected and I need to purposely start using them! So here's "A Trio of Roses"= </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuPBKtzBhTBWrIpATnkV6aJGo8Glf9POepARAzpadWHFScG_d2bMnte0JNxP6N2EV2HQbhLxqzkAq6k3ZCzcIGsEMJq4OLk9JrfsesY4yjV360xo-HFXeTBxD3o9mFna96_MiQFNQHO2hNEJfu_2iLE0DpReHnzbmZlgfFBgdI1H1Kr5jBWCbXYoLzTqwv/s1325/AACB%20%2380%20DT%20inspiration%20using%203%20stamps%20from%20a%20set%20for%2010%20March%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1325" data-original-width="1034" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuPBKtzBhTBWrIpATnkV6aJGo8Glf9POepARAzpadWHFScG_d2bMnte0JNxP6N2EV2HQbhLxqzkAq6k3ZCzcIGsEMJq4OLk9JrfsesY4yjV360xo-HFXeTBxD3o9mFna96_MiQFNQHO2hNEJfu_2iLE0DpReHnzbmZlgfFBgdI1H1Kr5jBWCbXYoLzTqwv/w313-h400/AACB%20%2380%20DT%20inspiration%20using%203%20stamps%20from%20a%20set%20for%2010%20March%202024.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;">notes:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">1. pink cardstock base and white cardstock panel = Neenah</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">2. pink threads specialty paper = stash</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">3. three stamps from set by Creative Devotion/American Crafts</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">4. rose stamp was used 3 times, the lines came stacked liked that to be used whatever direction you want and I thought to make them look like stems; 'love' is just 1 of 3 words included in the set; there is also a laurel wreath, a heart, a bundle of dash marks.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">5. roses were colored with a combination of markers and colored pencils; the letters of love were also filled with a soft pink colored pencil; and the white stamped panel was outlined with a red marker</span></p><p><b style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;"><u>where</u></b><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;">: Ally's Angels #80 anything goes posting link=</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-80-challenge-79-winner-top.html" target="_blank">https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-80-challenge-79-winner-top.html</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">===============================</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">other places to share/link are:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">A. Creations in Pink; only a few days left to current competition; use mostly pink; MY card is full of pink tones and shades</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-67-anything-goes-in-mainly.html" target="_blank">https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-67-anything-goes-in-mainly.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">B. Inkspirational; current/started March 9; Clean and Simple (option of balloon, which I've not used); MY card has white/empty space surrounding the stamping; no added embellishments;</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/inkspirational-challenge-311-clean-and.html" target="_blank">https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/inkspirational-challenge-311-clean-and.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">C. Beautiful Blossoms; current/a few more days left; must feature flowers; MY card has 3 stamped roses</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html" target="_blank">https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">D. Simply Clean and Simple; current/started March 1; must follow CAS guidelines and option of green; MY card has lots of white/empty space surrounding the stamping and no added embellishments + there are green leaves for the green option</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://scscards.blogspot.com/2024/03/simply-clean-simple-march-2024-challenge.html" target="_blank">https://scscards.blogspot.com/2024/03/simply-clean-simple-march-2024-challenge.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">E. Aloha Friday; current/started March 1; theme is pastel colors; MY card has lots of soft to mid-tone pinks and a few leaves with a light almost neon lime green</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://alohafridaychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/aloha-friday-challenge-8-pastel-colors.html" target="_blank">https://alohafridaychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/aloha-friday-challenge-8-pastel-colors.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">F. Craft Rocket Challenges; started March 7; theme is for the girls; MY card has 3 lovely roses and lots of pink tones for feminine appeal</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-112-for-girls.html" target="_blank">https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-112-for-girls.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">==========================</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Crafting in the USA heartland,</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Becca</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light; font-size: large;"><i><b><u>**NOTE: </u></b>AACB will be starting April's competition on the 15th and will end on the following 10th; then May's challenge will start on the 15th and continue on with this new time period.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"><span style="font-size: medium;">*co-owner/DT of </span><b><span style="font-size: large;">AACB</span></b><span style="font-size: medium;"> and C or not Bingo Challenges</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">*manager/DT of MTTC and MTTCC</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">*owner/DT of HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGSCB, FQCCCB, and FQHSKCB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Becca Sadlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852019182405514975noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042425620328894743.post-84717353623227117622024-03-08T00:00:00.077-06:002024-03-08T00:15:22.025-06:00My MTTC #529 Fantasy Theme DT Card project for 8 March 2024 <p> <span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b><u>purpose</u></b>: this posting share my DT/manager commitment to My Time To Craft challenge blog (MTTC); I've been managing for just over 2 full years now!!! However my design team involvement started long before that! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b><u>when</u></b>: MTTC #529 releases on March 8, 2024 for 13 days</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b><u>what</u></b>: gnome Valentine</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu2fUQFtUqDtQHQNF-Grc1wNdcDUYsQq_ANrgiLwlpj8nElAS8Ab2rMAvmJEVzEjSZeJ7GDLjg_A-7XeKUEx4l_Jqp9p_d7fE5wFqy3Q4mYb0HavgZMcZ2jFe5LXYdbil43h_RHauwW25rCcx6w2T-l1Zg6rLx1OFIrairP0ry_hoEJQaLLO5GQkBeH_AP/s1695/MTTC%20%23529%20fantasy%20theme%20DT%20card%20edited%20for%208%20March%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1668" data-original-width="1695" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu2fUQFtUqDtQHQNF-Grc1wNdcDUYsQq_ANrgiLwlpj8nElAS8Ab2rMAvmJEVzEjSZeJ7GDLjg_A-7XeKUEx4l_Jqp9p_d7fE5wFqy3Q4mYb0HavgZMcZ2jFe5LXYdbil43h_RHauwW25rCcx6w2T-l1Zg6rLx1OFIrairP0ry_hoEJQaLLO5GQkBeH_AP/w400-h394/MTTC%20%23529%20fantasy%20theme%20DT%20card%20edited%20for%208%20March%202024.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">notes:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">1. gnome hug and kiss paper panel = cut from a gift bag purchased on clearance after Valentine's Day; 2 bags were $1 that were marked down to 30 cents; so 15 cents for the bag that this was cut from!!! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">2. script/text and white with dark purple floral print papers = Stampin' Up</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">3. puffy dots and hearts = Freckled Fawn</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">4. purple cardstock panel, pink 6" square, and white 6" square = Art Skills/Crafter's Closet</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">5. black ink pad for paper edging inking = Hero Arts</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b><u>where</u></b>: MTTC/My Time To Craft #529 posting link=</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/mttc-529-theme-is-fantasy-starting-on-8.html" target="_blank">https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/mttc-529-theme-is-fantasy-starting-on-8.html</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">==============================</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed; font-size: medium;"><b>**this card would also work at <u>Heart's Quest Fantasy </u>challenge blog (previously known as The Fairy and The Unicorn challenge blog and still using its web address) . So to my readers, please keep this blog in mind. :)</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">other places to share/link are:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">a. As You Like It Challenge; new/started March 7; theme is monochrome or colorful and why; COLOR-- the more color the better is generally what my cards reflect; occasionally I'll do a monochrome but it sometimes a struggle to do those; with my favorite colors of pink and purple, this card reflects these both as the major colors</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/favourite-monochrome-or-colourful-and.html" target="_blank">https://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/favourite-monochrome-or-colourful-and.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">b. Craft Rocket Challenges; new/started March 7; theme is for the girls; this gnome card is mostly feminine creative colors (tones and shades) of pinks and purples; a girl gnome with her pigtails</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-112-for-girls.html" target="_blank">https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-112-for-girls.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">c. Creative Inspiration Challenges; new/started March 7; theme is anything goes</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/creative-inspiration-challenges-12.html" target="_blank">https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/creative-inspiration-challenges-12.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">d. Word Power; new/started March 6; word/phrases with big impact; my recycled gift bag panel has the jumbo XO (for hugs and kisses), script text paper backdrop (SU paper), and also a stamped 'love you always' at the top of the card</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/word-power-3.html" target="_blank">https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/word-power-3.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">e. The Sisterhood of Crafters; still has about 3 days left; theme is dots and/or stripes; on my card's recycled gift bag panel with the gnome, the X has dots and the O has stripes for its main area and micro dots on its inside space</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-28-dots-andor-stripes.html" target="_blank">https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-28-dots-andor-stripes.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">==============================</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Crafting in the USA heartland,</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Becca S</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">*manager/DT for <b>MTTC</b> and MTTCC</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">*co-owner/DT for AACB and C or not Bingo challenges</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">*owner/DT for Quest families of blogs: HQCB, <b>HQFCB (TFATU)</b>, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, and FQHSKCB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">**HQFCB is Heart's Quest Fantasy challenge blog which has been known as The Fairy and The Unicorn challenge blog (still using its web address). </span></p>Becca Sadlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852019182405514975noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042425620328894743.post-1397022753008674652024-03-01T05:00:00.056-06:002024-03-01T09:14:57.130-06:00Christmas or Not Bingo Challenges #6 for March 1 to April 15 project<p> <span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b><u>purpose</u></b>: this posting showcases my DT/co-owner contribution to the #6 competition for Christmas (or not) Bingo Challenges blog; the wonderful and delightfully talented Leslie T does all the work for the blog</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b><u>when</u></b>: #6 competition starts March 1, 2024 and ends April 15, 2024; the bingo board image will be seen further down in this post</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b><u>what</u></b>: Shiny Glittery Blue Christmas wishes</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">(column O = blue, free, smooshing, distressing, and no stamping) </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisBoMK6RAESa15ckriFjs1wUmPnRpUjllpEM_CMES7GSPzUsk8GaP3X3nPqhsE3paN0mxOymxf166KT22Spmn6p9DNlbrYXJgRiO5uuUM0jow4drGsGIXbF3wClJ-EjWadEHgDVAqz8cuH69JteE7KRg4YFd1-jb5cyTl0YY86mnfM5dZ8ZuTZ0KHh0le-/s1322/CBCB%202024%20March%201%20to%20April%2015%20column%20O%20color%20blue%20smooshing%20distressing%20and%20no%20stamp.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1322" data-original-width="1100" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisBoMK6RAESa15ckriFjs1wUmPnRpUjllpEM_CMES7GSPzUsk8GaP3X3nPqhsE3paN0mxOymxf166KT22Spmn6p9DNlbrYXJgRiO5uuUM0jow4drGsGIXbF3wClJ-EjWadEHgDVAqz8cuH69JteE7KRg4YFd1-jb5cyTl0YY86mnfM5dZ8ZuTZ0KHh0le-/w333-h400/CBCB%202024%20March%201%20to%20April%2015%20column%20O%20color%20blue%20smooshing%20distressing%20and%20no%20stamp.jpg" width="333" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">below: closeup to see the distressed edges on the paper's edges using the blade of scissors along with the smooshed paint on the circle focal backdrop (blue metallic acrylic paint and silver/gray metallic acrylic paint)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXNMe47WEl6eAZeOECSbw5gVHYYe9X56_ZwTBCm-3YGBg5O2WWAf-x2idkOpFF9_Fb7WRWpwuffl3AlsFWmQiI3AgbmwDmybSMMaVgwveLcIIjuwNQz1HC1Eazb1WN4m2gTMbI7ZnY6KLl_JLRfQ0gAyK1FXjITthQBvNb6f93c-OdsxFgM52ZS7otkEfQ/s897/CBCB%202024%20March%201%20to%20April%2015%20column%20O%20color%20blue%20smooshing%20distressing%20and%20no%20stamp%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="897" data-original-width="329" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXNMe47WEl6eAZeOECSbw5gVHYYe9X56_ZwTBCm-3YGBg5O2WWAf-x2idkOpFF9_Fb7WRWpwuffl3AlsFWmQiI3AgbmwDmybSMMaVgwveLcIIjuwNQz1HC1Eazb1WN4m2gTMbI7ZnY6KLl_JLRfQ0gAyK1FXjITthQBvNb6f93c-OdsxFgM52ZS7otkEfQ/s320/CBCB%202024%20March%201%20to%20April%2015%20column%20O%20color%20blue%20smooshing%20distressing%20and%20no%20stamp%20closeup.jpg" width="117" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">notes:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">1. sticker labels/sentiments = Simple Life Vintage Woods by Simple Stories</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">2. blue and silver foil snowflake 'dazzles'/stickers = Hot Off The Press</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">3. bright blue cardstock for the base = Neenah</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">4. the mid-blue glittery specialty paper has bright pink glitter top application = scrap cut = D.T. (also the trimmed silver and blue tag focal)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">5. stencil template was used for the circle focal backdrop = (old) Pebbles; the black 'film reel openings' marks were part of the stencil template; with all the blues and silvers, those black marks help visually create some definition</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">6. distressing on all cardstocks/papers with scissors blade</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">7. paint smooshing on circle backdrop accomplished using a scrunched textured paper towel</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b><u>where</u></b>: Christmas or not Bingo Challenges #6 post link= </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://christmasbingochallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/cbc-6-anything-goes-with-featured-bingo.html" target="_blank">https://christmasbingochallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/cbc-6-anything-goes-with-featured-bingo.html</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">#6 bingo board to use= (I used column O.)</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjus8GXIpQWO5odfFZQJ9UxpxD6nIzTRKf-9X9oCVmFYSFFCcJIoPh4h9gqMA03NbYGGwS_Dk1UKDS9DSDnK-R9bYtBC5t-_ODxbr0YjfMVsD1I42nDlTwtlv_6IJwSIECq2cLcSk15RI0UpnzWFs7cb3eVDx4vefwCZ6-xYIab_Xyh7WsqCjtU5voJUWDc/s400/6-mar-apr_bingo-card.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="390" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjus8GXIpQWO5odfFZQJ9UxpxD6nIzTRKf-9X9oCVmFYSFFCcJIoPh4h9gqMA03NbYGGwS_Dk1UKDS9DSDnK-R9bYtBC5t-_ODxbr0YjfMVsD1I42nDlTwtlv_6IJwSIECq2cLcSk15RI0UpnzWFs7cb3eVDx4vefwCZ6-xYIab_Xyh7WsqCjtU5voJUWDc/s320/6-mar-apr_bingo-card.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">================================</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">other places to share/link are:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">A. Krafty Chicks; week 5 for anything goes; </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/krafty-chicks-challenge-705-atg.html" target="_blank">https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/krafty-chicks-challenge-705-atg.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">B. I Spy With My Little Eye; current for 16-17 days; theme is something with the letter B; my Christmas card is almost all blue</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/02/i-spy-with-my-little-eyesomething.html" target="_blank">https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/02/i-spy-with-my-little-eyesomething.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">C. Night Owl; current; theme is Brr, It's Cold --snow, winter, etc. ; my card has lots of snowflakes</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://nightshiftstamping.blogspot.com/2024/02/20022024-challenge-34-brr-wie-kalt-ist.html" target="_blank">https://nightshiftstamping.blogspot.com/2024/02/20022024-challenge-34-brr-wie-kalt-ist.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">D. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges; open for 2 more days; anything Christmas goes;</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-156-anything-christmas-goes.html" target="_blank">https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-156-anything-christmas-goes.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">E. Just Add Ink; just started; see the mostly blue inspiration photo; my card has lots of blues which was my inspiration and driving force for the elements of this Christmas card</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2024/03/just-add-ink-691inspiration.html" target="_blank">https://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2024/03/just-add-ink-691inspiration.html</a></span></p><p>photo badge= </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjVQhLHokE6uKpjCXO_RSurzOmwl3aup2xiOzmKAq8WkuZUDI9dAayNnk0xZyM5ZBwERO4z98u8Q-GWunEojQpUDttQs0yz96ke4OuEf2UNsskFzramfv3n6FqX-013hi_bTPh5IdrOfU3OjMS1saW43XAh1cD5Sd8fvktrnAppl2tQIC0PGyGC3-qwjKj/s320/%23691.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjVQhLHokE6uKpjCXO_RSurzOmwl3aup2xiOzmKAq8WkuZUDI9dAayNnk0xZyM5ZBwERO4z98u8Q-GWunEojQpUDttQs0yz96ke4OuEf2UNsskFzramfv3n6FqX-013hi_bTPh5IdrOfU3OjMS1saW43XAh1cD5Sd8fvktrnAppl2tQIC0PGyGC3-qwjKj/w200-h200/%23691.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">==============================</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Crafting in the USA heartland,</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Becca S</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">*co-owner/DT for<b> C or not Bingo Challenges </b>and also AACB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">*manager/DT for MTTCC and MTTC</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">*owner/DT for HQCB, HQFCB (was TFATU), and HQCOLCB; also FQCB, FQGSCB, FQCCCB, and FQHSKCB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Becca Sadlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852019182405514975noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042425620328894743.post-67884970975102898902024-03-01T00:00:00.041-06:002024-03-01T00:00:00.144-06:00My MTTCC #81 Plaid and or Lumberjack Christmas DT card for 1 March 2024<p> <span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b><u>purpose</u></b>: this posting shares my manager/DT commitment to <u><b>My Time To</b></u> <b><u>Craft Christmas</u></b> challenge blog. I'm in the early months of my THIRD year in this role. Every other Friday, <b><u>MTTCC</u></b> brings a new themed Christmas/winter holiday competition to blogland.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b><u>when</u></b>: #81 Buffalo Plaid and/or Lumberjack Christmas theme starts March 1, 2024 and ends on March 14th.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b><u>what</u></b>: Chilly Winter Forest Wishes card (buffalo plaid scraps, wood slices print paper, wood tree sticker)</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUXSVTi6SryOQP1yJ8qqAYCLo2jEcEWaAAvCvJhqkHLoSzZKHglP6BPJG0EIu5fJ5vtAY6Ufm5eLgCB3JCxPGWI9yQvpa00spKrZm5z2Kw5Qyrx3fDyTD8lyZAGFVxY2J6EOw3MwlTZeA1jtFxtwt5Ne-R2Bhyphenhyphen7Mkuiamrca3taKeFLEiYtsFf-mKAqlei/s1279/MTTCC%20%2381%20Buffalo%20Plaid%20or%20Lumberjack%20Christmas%20DT%20card%20for%201%20March%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1279" data-original-width="991" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUXSVTi6SryOQP1yJ8qqAYCLo2jEcEWaAAvCvJhqkHLoSzZKHglP6BPJG0EIu5fJ5vtAY6Ufm5eLgCB3JCxPGWI9yQvpa00spKrZm5z2Kw5Qyrx3fDyTD8lyZAGFVxY2J6EOw3MwlTZeA1jtFxtwt5Ne-R2Bhyphenhyphen7Mkuiamrca3taKeFLEiYtsFf-mKAqlei/w310-h400/MTTCC%20%2381%20Buffalo%20Plaid%20or%20Lumberjack%20Christmas%20DT%20card%20for%201%20March%202024.jpg" width="310" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;"><p>notes:</p></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">1. base cardstock = Neenah</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">2. buffalo plaid cardstock scrap strips (gray and green) = The Paper Studio</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">3. wood slices print paper and 4 die-cuts (holly, winter, sweater, mittens) and little enamel dots = Feelin' Frosty collection by Simple Stories</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">4. wood snowflake and wood tree stickers = Simple Vintage Woods by Simple Stories (collection's sticker book)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">5. papers/cardstocks inked edges = Butterfly Blue alcohol marker by Arteza</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b><u>where</u></b>: My Time To Craft Christmas #81 blog post link=</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/03/mttcc-81-theme-is-buffalo-plaid-and-or.html" target="_blank">https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/03/mttcc-81-theme-is-buffalo-plaid-and-or.html</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">===================================</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">other places to share/link are:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">a. Double D Designs challenge; ends on March 3; theme is patterned paper; my card has wood slices with hearts patterned paper and scraps of 2 buffalo plaid cardstocks</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/02/patterned-paper.html" target="_blank">https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/02/patterned-paper.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">b. Krafty Chicks; week 5; anything goes; </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/krafty-chicks-challenge-705-atg.html" target="_blank">https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/krafty-chicks-challenge-705-atg.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">c. CRAFT; current; theme is Female; my card has a pink sweater and pink mittens along with pastel hearts that lend all towards feminine rustic</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-710-female.html" target="_blank">https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-710-female.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">d. The Sisterhood of Crafters; in week 1 of 2; theme is Dots and/or Stripes; my card has 5 little enamel dots; and stripes in the sweater die-cut, vertical stripes of woodgrain in the tree sticker, stripes in the buffalo plaid cardstock scraps, etc.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-28-dots-andor-stripes.html" target="_blank">https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-28-dots-andor-stripes.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">e. I Spy with my little eye; still has 16-17 days left; theme is something with B; my card has a blue cardstock base, some pale blue hearts, 2 very light blue enamel dots</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/02/i-spy-with-my-little-eyesomething.html" target="_blank">https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/02/i-spy-with-my-little-eyesomething.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">==============================</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Crafting in the USA heartland,</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Becca S</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">*manager/DT for <b>MTTCC</b> and its sister blog MTTC</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">*co-owner/DT for AACB and C or not Bingo </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">**also owner/DT for these Quest families of challenge blogs: HQCB, HQFCB (formerly TFATU), HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, and FQHSKCB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Becca Sadlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852019182405514975noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042425620328894743.post-21011278065471104282024-02-23T00:00:00.042-06:002024-02-23T00:00:00.127-06:00MTTC #528 Create Your Own Background Theme DT card for 23 February 2024<p> <span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Purpose</b>: this posting showcases my DT inspiration project for My Time To Craft challenge blog (which I manage)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>When</b>: #528 theme competition starts February 23, 2024 and will last 13 days</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>What</b>: made a plaid 'paper' and altered a gray with tiny flowers cardstock with a mix of alcohol and watercolor markers to be colorful for a non-traditional Christmas card</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSDCuYxHw9svTAv9lAghGdjg5jlaJEB16ad42ZpWxD5a3YPcvgbwgMu5Rm7r_JIPvGfR5xuyDbeHGWhqM4Krf6JE_DFnumsSgyEpqXu-46PcOfJ_hSQ3WjRrYAq16-nOOODbp2VkPX99PjsrLRIpO65GARt9A3Xy2O7tdrY0HQ1_qSYn3I5A1WnJzHrEs_/s1388/MTTC%20%23528%20create%20own%20background%20DT%20card%20for%2023%20Feb%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1388" data-original-width="978" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSDCuYxHw9svTAv9lAghGdjg5jlaJEB16ad42ZpWxD5a3YPcvgbwgMu5Rm7r_JIPvGfR5xuyDbeHGWhqM4Krf6JE_DFnumsSgyEpqXu-46PcOfJ_hSQ3WjRrYAq16-nOOODbp2VkPX99PjsrLRIpO65GARt9A3Xy2O7tdrY0HQ1_qSYn3I5A1WnJzHrEs_/w281-h400/MTTC%20%23528%20create%20own%20background%20DT%20card%20for%2023%20Feb%202024.jpg" width="281" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">closeup of the plaid: some wavy lines and some straight </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNyRkGEmUzpkmKN5RjOLeqY6RnxqNw_ix0dsrJ9VJIYm5gIt8_2S1Up1x81dn3ftBo9jmh1_otg56Hze74TNoukmZTqfpucYNXDzM1Xzk9ebxxHsY36-ut1ydUOC7q00Tz5BYtKigjQLKDIUl4NWJK7qM-wfdeeZU-mTOiiali-BWX7gQA6V-aBZMT7iNJ/s582/MTTC%20%23528%20create%20own%20background%20DT%20card%20closeup%20for%202%20Feb%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="582" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNyRkGEmUzpkmKN5RjOLeqY6RnxqNw_ix0dsrJ9VJIYm5gIt8_2S1Up1x81dn3ftBo9jmh1_otg56Hze74TNoukmZTqfpucYNXDzM1Xzk9ebxxHsY36-ut1ydUOC7q00Tz5BYtKigjQLKDIUl4NWJK7qM-wfdeeZU-mTOiiali-BWX7gQA6V-aBZMT7iNJ/s320/MTTC%20%23528%20create%20own%20background%20DT%20card%20closeup%20for%202%20Feb%202024.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Notes</b>:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">1. white card base is folded on left side; The Paper Studio</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">2. lavender text print paper; Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">3. gray with white flowers cardstock ; Stampin' Up</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">4. four die-cuts and 4 dots (3 in cluster and 1 up near pink flower's leafy stem); Feelin' Frosty collection by ?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">5. alcohol markers = Arteza and Nuvo</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Where</b>: MTTC #528 main launch posting link=</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/mttc-528-theme-is-create-your-own.html" target="_blank">https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/mttc-528-theme-is-create-your-own.html</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">===========================</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">other places:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">A. Krafty Chicks; started Feb 22; All Occasions week/rotation; My card is a non-traditional winter/Christmas colored Christmas card</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/krafty-chicks-challenge-704-all.html" target="_blank">https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/krafty-chicks-challenge-704-all.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">B. C.R.A.F.T. challenge; current; theme is Christmas; My card is a non-traditional winter/Christmas colored Christmas card</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-709-christmas.html" target="_blank">https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-709-christmas.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">C. Night Owls Create Beautiful challenge; started 2 days ago; Brr It's Cold (show cold/winter/snow); My Christmas card has a snow globe die-cut and there's a snowman inside the snow globe</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://nightshiftstamping.blogspot.com/2024/02/20022024-challenge-34-brr-wie-kalt-ist.html" target="_blank">https://nightshiftstamping.blogspot.com/2024/02/20022024-challenge-34-brr-wie-kalt-ist.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">D. Double D challenges; current; theme is patterned paper; MY Christmas card has a gray and white SU patterned paper panel on top of a lavender text print paper (very subtle); I altered the floral print my adding alcohol and watercolor marker 'dots' to fill the teeny flowers in the paper</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/02/patterned-paper.html" target="_blank">https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/02/patterned-paper.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">E. Word Art Wednesday; week of 2 of 2; theme is anything goes that is uplifting and encouraging; My card is a Christmas wintery wishes card with non-traditional colors</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/02/anything-goes-weeks-635-636.html" target="_blank">https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/02/anything-goes-weeks-635-636.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;">============================</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Crafting in the USA heartland,</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Becca S</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">*manager of these 2 blogs: <b>MTTC</b> and its sister blog, My Time To Craft Christmas</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">*co-owner/DT of these 2: AACB and CBCB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">*owner/DT of these 6: HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, and FQCCCB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Becca Sadlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852019182405514975noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042425620328894743.post-56720949277464076582024-02-16T00:00:00.042-06:002024-02-21T22:39:20.753-06:00My MTTCC #80 DT card with white and metallics only Christmas theme for 16 Feb 2024<p> <span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><u>purpose</u>: this posting showcases my DT contribution to My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog; it was my turn to suggest the theme</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><u>when</u>: #80 goes from February 16-29, 2024</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><u>what</u>: #80 theme is white with metallics (only) for Christmas/winter holiday</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEhfydeuF9l6t8qcVcGSX1stbiwZMMQ6HawpAykmV_shEEBQQhZxJBKcWzlMbUlzktVnIXTVAJnQdPnIRHooFWVanQAUnCsJ6Ni9395zIFXnGiZedSe0xmvwoqQAGVfyzMcZrpvyJQu4ujW1O4LeaXOSdClOopXe7yQLxWZZe8nuQcjG0meuJHopPJbM6_/s1273/MTTCC%20%2380%20white%20with%20metallics%20Christmas%20theme%20for%2016%20Feb%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1273" data-original-width="1025" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEhfydeuF9l6t8qcVcGSX1stbiwZMMQ6HawpAykmV_shEEBQQhZxJBKcWzlMbUlzktVnIXTVAJnQdPnIRHooFWVanQAUnCsJ6Ni9395zIFXnGiZedSe0xmvwoqQAGVfyzMcZrpvyJQu4ujW1O4LeaXOSdClOopXe7yQLxWZZe8nuQcjG0meuJHopPJbM6_/w323-h400/MTTCC%20%2380%20white%20with%20metallics%20Christmas%20theme%20for%2016%20Feb%202024.jpg" width="323" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">below is a closeup of the gold holographic lettering; also the backdrop is gold mirror foil card but the scanner lighting makes it appear dark</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE6Pf9LeOXGuagtrdYZWm8Kz5SMAM-WGO_vho8RSVlqd30MuOsOjvqoZyQN-IbNdbUTs5AVgotGpCyTDn9Lb8AVaEuDLuVL5RYpWnf6Yp9CSCIQaSpgsjambq-2IdDMn5FRaYZ32ZgQ-_7_frremuFMg96UnVYt0vzZl0YznomapMZ6I1yE2pa3i9OENvY/s561/MTTCC%20%2380%20white%20with%20metallics%20Christmas%20theme%20for%2016%20Feb%202024%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="383" data-original-width="561" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE6Pf9LeOXGuagtrdYZWm8Kz5SMAM-WGO_vho8RSVlqd30MuOsOjvqoZyQN-IbNdbUTs5AVgotGpCyTDn9Lb8AVaEuDLuVL5RYpWnf6Yp9CSCIQaSpgsjambq-2IdDMn5FRaYZ32ZgQ-_7_frremuFMg96UnVYt0vzZl0YznomapMZ6I1yE2pa3i9OENvY/s320/MTTCC%20%2380%20white%20with%20metallics%20Christmas%20theme%20for%2016%20Feb%202024%20closeup.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">notes:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">1. card base is white cardstock</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">2. gold mirror foil cardstock is the background</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">3. creamy white doily (received as a prize gift; vendor unknown)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">4. all metallic stickers/dazzles = Hot Off The Press</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">5. white grosgrain <b>ribbon</b> was recycled from towel packaging received as Christmas gift</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><u>where</u>: MTTCC #80 white with metallics (only) Christmas theme link=</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/02/mttcc-80-theme-is-white-with-metallics.html" target="_blank">https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/02/mttcc-80-theme-is-white-with-metallics.html</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">----------------------------------</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">other places to share/link are:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">A. C.R.A.F.T.; current; theme is Christmas; my card has a starry and snowy window scene for Christmas</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-709-christmas.html" target="_blank">https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-709-christmas.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">B. </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; started Feb 14; theme is anything goes with paper; </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/pennys-challenge-565.html" target="_blank">https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/pennys-challenge-565.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">C. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; current; anything goes Christmas</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/anything-christmas-goes.html" target="_blank">https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/anything-christmas-goes.html</a> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">D. Peace on Earth; current; anything goes Christmas (mood board for inspo);</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/02/peace-on-earth-challenge-57.html" target="_blank">https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/02/peace-on-earth-challenge-57.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">E. {PIN}spirational challenges; midway/current; February theme is ribbons; MY Christmas card has white grosgrain ribbon</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/pinspirational-challenge-310-february.html" target="_blank">https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/pinspirational-challenge-310-february.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">========================</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Crafting in the USA heartland,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Becca S</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">*manager/DT for <b>MTTCC</b> and MTTC</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">also</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">*co-owner/DT for C or not Bingo and AACB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">*owner/DT for the Quest families of challenge blogs: HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGSCB, FQCCCB, and FQHSKCB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Becca Sadlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852019182405514975noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042425620328894743.post-2104974268660473342024-02-10T05:00:00.084-06:002024-02-10T10:10:29.302-06:00Ally's Angels #79 Anything Goes theme DT card for 10 February 2024<p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;">Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">PURPOSE for post: to share my co-owner/dt inspiration commitment card for <b>Ally's Angels</b> challenge blog; Anything Goes theme; I've chosen to do a little girl's 1st birthday card </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">WHEN: #79 starts February 10, 2024 and lasts almost a full month</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">WHAT: Rainbow One Year Wonder birthday card for my great niece</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXJM3g_68bWtgvNuTvS45Nel2SzBltP20PWvfKDs2J6V3PRmgnCvsue3Y61lP4e4m1zJDRNJzxovq-vCgwmDWBLzXwvBAPj3ZK8RhKT3o87SB5hGbI07nUX5UVlCzp8A37mmXeocorFIZTorzJ6HNr4xAqaxQJ3fVXCWUGEd-ajUwkEmQZ4V-CT0TRt1qM/s1360/AACB%20%2379%20DT%20inspiration%20card%20for%2010%20February%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="980" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXJM3g_68bWtgvNuTvS45Nel2SzBltP20PWvfKDs2J6V3PRmgnCvsue3Y61lP4e4m1zJDRNJzxovq-vCgwmDWBLzXwvBAPj3ZK8RhKT3o87SB5hGbI07nUX5UVlCzp8A37mmXeocorFIZTorzJ6HNr4xAqaxQJ3fVXCWUGEd-ajUwkEmQZ4V-CT0TRt1qM/w289-h400/AACB%20%2379%20DT%20inspiration%20card%20for%2010%20February%202024.jpg" width="289" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the inside panel cropped: </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkxTpGdB9Qbh7-Jnn7t24K0WRNwn2slCSUu1hh8XxCOtxJSob3SvP2kvHweYb28boNCcjaSJHA13j1uMevNV_oOUY1STzcNNWeVsNrGV5aZOq3z08hELFBzVGB9Wur8Vo451W35UBbCO6l6Y_jlBoRNT5rvigC4pOR3wWGDPqE47uFljuJcYjQ5_rD7KKY/s1220/AACB%20%2379%20DT%20inspiration%20card%20inside%20cropped%20for%2010%20February%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1220" data-original-width="568" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkxTpGdB9Qbh7-Jnn7t24K0WRNwn2slCSUu1hh8XxCOtxJSob3SvP2kvHweYb28boNCcjaSJHA13j1uMevNV_oOUY1STzcNNWeVsNrGV5aZOq3z08hELFBzVGB9Wur8Vo451W35UBbCO6l6Y_jlBoRNT5rvigC4pOR3wWGDPqE47uFljuJcYjQ5_rD7KKY/s320/AACB%20%2379%20DT%20inspiration%20card%20inside%20cropped%20for%2010%20February%202024.jpg" width="149" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br />I love the inside of this card! </span><div><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: x-large;">NOTES: </span><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">1. pink and yellow cardstocks = Neenah</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">2. floral print cardstock scrap = unknown; been in stash for 15+ years</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">3. metallic foil star stickers and pale pink glitter heart sticker = stash</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">4. washi tape used on the inside panel = unknown</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">5. rainbow, hearts, and clouds are wall stickers = bought at D.T.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">WHERE: </span><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;"><b>AACB #79 blog posting link</b></span><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">=</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-79-challenge-78-winner-top.html" target="_blank">https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-79-challenge-78-winner-top.html</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">------------------------</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">OTHER PLACES:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">A. Fab N Funky; current; new beginnings theme; MY card is for my great niece's 1st birthday --she's just getting started in life</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-588-new-beginnings.html" target="_blank">https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-588-new-beginnings.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">B. Wednesday's Creative Inspirations Challenges; current; For someone you love or a special friend </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-challenge-for-someone-you-love.html" target="_blank">https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-challenge-for-someone-you-love.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">C. Double D Challenges; current; Heartfelt theme--anything as long as there is a heart/hearts; my card has 2 hearts layered together at the middle of the rainbow</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;">link= <a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/02/heartfelt-challenge.html" target="_blank">https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/02/heartfelt-challenge.html</a> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">D. Simply Create Too; current; include a heart; my front panel has 2 hearts layered together; plus 2 more hearts inside </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.com/2024/02/197-include-heart.html" target="_blank">https://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.com/2024/02/197-include-heart.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">E. Crafty Catz; current/started Feb 9; theme is anything goes with option of Valentine's or with love; this birthday card has hearts on both the front and inside panels and given in love to my great niece</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/crafty-catz-challenge-665.html" target="_blank">https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/crafty-catz-challenge-665.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">F. Creative Fingers; current; always anything goes</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-271.html" target="_blank">https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-271.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">G. Girlz Creative; current until Feb 13; anything goes </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">link=</span> <a href="https://girlzcreativecrafts.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-40-alles-mag.html" target="_blank">https://girlzcreativecrafts.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-40-alles-mag.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">=============================</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;"><b>Crafting in the USA heartland,</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;"><b>Becca S</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">*co-owner/dt = <b>AACB</b> and CBCB (both with Leslie T.)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">*manager/dt = MTTC and MTTCC (both for Shell S.)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">*owner/dt = HQFCB was TFATU, HQCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, HQCOLCB, and FQHSKCB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"><br /></span></p><p> </p></div>Becca Sadlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852019182405514975noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042425620328894743.post-68517493442971273092024-02-09T00:00:00.038-06:002024-02-09T00:00:00.131-06:00My MTTC design team card for theme #527 on 9 February 2024<p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b><u>purpose</u></b>: this posting features my design team contribution to My Time To Craft challenge blog's #527. The theme was suggested by me for Valentine's/love occasions. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b><u>when</u></b>: #527 starts February 9 and ends on February 22, 2024</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b><u>what</u></b>: #527 theme is Cupid(s) and arrow(s); I've used a clipart image that has Cupid in action with his bow and arrow</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3_OB82F2yOXxMx8zDuBhbBIihbMTMDtnkWqjYuI55P9Xq7tQKewLc_brdUJLClCtp1pT2nGVVZlf9hzW0AwyfEWaQlGcHvaA2iHnrkTh4PlqgRjpRNC-3fqz0zX54nkvdhc8si0E1EurfJwz0x6AbFmXWZm4KccezeZ5FEtxoAOhxB_K8a3p6h5_Vk1h4/s1387/MTTC%20%23527%20cupid%20and%20or%20arrows%20theme%20DT%20card%20for%209%20Feb%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1387" data-original-width="936" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3_OB82F2yOXxMx8zDuBhbBIihbMTMDtnkWqjYuI55P9Xq7tQKewLc_brdUJLClCtp1pT2nGVVZlf9hzW0AwyfEWaQlGcHvaA2iHnrkTh4PlqgRjpRNC-3fqz0zX54nkvdhc8si0E1EurfJwz0x6AbFmXWZm4KccezeZ5FEtxoAOhxB_K8a3p6h5_Vk1h4/w270-h400/MTTC%20%23527%20cupid%20and%20or%20arrows%20theme%20DT%20card%20for%209%20Feb%202024.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;">notes:</span></p><p>1. Cupid with bow and arrow clipart image is from The Clip Art Library website; free for personal use; printed on purple copy paper and fussy cut</p><p>2. purple cardstock trimmed to about 3.25" wide x 6" high</p><p>3. purple netting = stash; cut roughly using decorative scissors</p><p>4. stamps ('love', dash marks, part of a wreath, and heart) = Creative Devotions/American Crafts</p><p>5. background florals, hummingbird, and text is the top decorative layer of a napkin wrapped around a piece of recycled white cardstock packaging = stash items; napkin received several years ago for a swap</p><p>6. puffy stickers (dots in 2 sizes and colors plus 2 hearts) = Freckled Fawn (new item)</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>where</u></b></span>: MTTC #527 theme Cupid and/or Arrows main post link=</p><p><br /></p><p>===================================</p><p>other places to share/link are:</p><p>A. Double D Challenges; current; theme is heartfelt--use heart(s); My card has a stamped heart and 2 puffy heart stickers</p><p>link= <a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/02/heartfelt-challenge.html" target="_blank">https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/02/heartfelt-challenge.html</a></p><p>B. The Paper Funday; current; theme is anything goes with option of no patterned paper; My card has a NAPKIN wrapped around a scrap piece of white packaging cardstock</p><p>link= <a href="https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-challenge-62-anything.html" target="_blank">https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-challenge-62-anything.html</a></p><p>C. Creative Knockouts; current; Love/Valentine's Day/anniversaries; this is my 3rd and final entry for this challenge for love/Valentine's</p><p>link= <a href="https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2024/02/514-lovevalentines-dayanniversary.html" target="_blank">https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2024/02/514-lovevalentines-dayanniversary.html</a></p><p>D. Through the Purple Haze; still open from January; anything goes;</p><p>link= <a href="https://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-212.html" target="_blank">https://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-212.html</a></p><p>E. Triple B-Birds, Butterflies, Blooms; current; MY card's napkin has blooms and a hummingbird</p><p>link= <a href="https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-challenge.html" target="_blank">https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-challenge.html</a></p><p>F. The Flower Challenge; current; use flower(s) + add a heart theme; MY card has bleeding hearts flowers plus I have a stamped heart and 2 puffy heart stickers</p><p>link= <a href="https://theflowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/the-flower-challenge-88-add-heart.html" target="_blank">https://theflowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/the-flower-challenge-88-add-heart.html</a></p><p>========================================</p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Crafting in the USA heartland,</span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Becca S</span></b></p><p><br /></p><p>*manager/DT of <b>MTTC</b> and MTTCC</p><p>*co-owner/DT of AACB and C or not Bingo CB</p><p>*owner/DT of these Quest families of blogs:</p><p>HQCB, HQFCB, and HQCOLCB; </p><p>FQCB, FQGSCB, FQCCCB, and FQHSKCB</p><p> </p>Becca Sadlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852019182405514975noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042425620328894743.post-60166969873386938752024-02-02T00:00:00.081-06:002024-02-02T00:00:00.140-06:00MTTCC #79 Dove Theme for Christmas DT card on 2 Feb 2024<p> <span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Heartwarming Wishes from Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Purpose: this post showcases my manager/DT commitment to <b>My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog's #79 theme</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">When: <i><b>February 2-15, 2024</b></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">What: #79 theme is Dove for Peaceful </span><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;">Christmas</span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYW8yE-e8EZ0bJevDGz0kyGgRXtHvJBWrATluSz2hpO7QVaYFmQUJbhMozktpzNjWeiU0SLWnQNpvpV8ZIW08hAG6VQYTB5wghgJ_NoG9N8TlWJuPSSFdIbWWTnROcUMUudAG9tzm5HJn_icHkZ63WB26w03o3pYBOiEU0QYwUmS0vwYgJdpcIwzWwNGno/s1415/MTTCC%20%2379%20Doves%20theme%20DT%20card%20for%202%20Feb%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1415" data-original-width="998" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYW8yE-e8EZ0bJevDGz0kyGgRXtHvJBWrATluSz2hpO7QVaYFmQUJbhMozktpzNjWeiU0SLWnQNpvpV8ZIW08hAG6VQYTB5wghgJ_NoG9N8TlWJuPSSFdIbWWTnROcUMUudAG9tzm5HJn_icHkZ63WB26w03o3pYBOiEU0QYwUmS0vwYgJdpcIwzWwNGno/w283-h400/MTTCC%20%2379%20Doves%20theme%20DT%20card%20for%202%20Feb%202024.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Notes:</span></p></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">1. gray cardstock = Neenah</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">2. teal cardstock and the half heart doily (started as white) = Crafter's Choice</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">3. Butterfly Blue alcohol marker (for doily and cardstock edging) and Pale Blue alcohol marker = Arteza</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">4. fussy cut dove and the border design strip = boxed card upcycled </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;">Where: </span><b style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;">MTTCC #79 main launch posting link</b><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;">=</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/02/mttcc-79-theme-is-winter-birds-for.html" target="_blank">https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/02/mttcc-79-theme-is-winter-birds-for.html</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">==================================</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Other places:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">A. C.R.A.F.T. ; current; theme is winter; my card has wintery colors, Christmas sentiment, dove, </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-707-winter.html" target="_blank">https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-707-winter.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">B. Critter Crazy; current/started Feb 1; must feature a critter; my card has a dove</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-83-anything-goes-with.html" target="_blank">https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-83-anything-goes-with.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">C. Kerst/Christmas via FB group; current; anything goes Christmas</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1060810930603477/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1060810930603477/</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">D. The Four Seasons; started Feb 1; winter season; my card is a wintery Christmas card</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-anything-goes-winter.html" target="_blank">https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-anything-goes-winter.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">E. Merry Little Christmas Challenge; current through Feb 15; anything Christmas goes</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/mlccb-54-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html" target="_blank">https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/mlccb-54-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html</a></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">************************</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Crafting in the USA heartland,</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Becca S</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: x-small;">*owner/DT=</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: x-small;">1. FarmQuest Country Christmas challenge blog</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: x-small;">2. FarmQuest General Store challenge blog</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: x-small;">3. FarmQuest Challenge Blog</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: x-small;">4. Heart's Quest Challenge Blog</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: x-small;">5. formerly known as The Fairy and The Unicorn is now in 2024 renamed as Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: x-small;">*co-owner/DT=</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: x-small;">1. Ally's Angels Challenge Blog</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: x-small;">2. Christmas Bingo Challenge Blog</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: x-small;">*manager/DT=</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: x-small;">1. <b>My Time To Craft Christmas</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: x-small;">2. My Time To Craft</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></p>Becca Sadlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852019182405514975noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042425620328894743.post-59937576161891115492024-01-26T00:00:00.050-06:002024-01-26T00:00:00.331-06:00My MTTC #526 Hobbies theme DT card for 26 January 2024<p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b><u>purpose</u></b>: this posting is to showcase my DT/manager contribution to My Time To Craft challenge blog</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b><u>when</u></b>: #526 theme is Hobbies (relaxation, spare time activities) for January 26-February 8, 2024</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b><u>what</u></b>: Collecting owls; a house becomes a home when you collect those things that you love</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTWYHV9OpssfPtMjL_7fud46Ps2vP9DKOzbP782uBUNSmUuXZIutbh17pOz1UTzgq1d5PP3mSTtDLLW_IGy8YQmmPRlazKCfFacI1QaKuxmmXI6HZzRDkdqJgFCuegTZCtxVKYpejMAXmEEBkk4uO9d1O_VVl-gyanwinyOTfbzGUIqbGXedhWyWEqggBz/s1360/MTTC%20%23526%20Hobbies%20theme%20DT%20card%20for%2026%20Jan%202024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="1065" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTWYHV9OpssfPtMjL_7fud46Ps2vP9DKOzbP782uBUNSmUuXZIutbh17pOz1UTzgq1d5PP3mSTtDLLW_IGy8YQmmPRlazKCfFacI1QaKuxmmXI6HZzRDkdqJgFCuegTZCtxVKYpejMAXmEEBkk4uO9d1O_VVl-gyanwinyOTfbzGUIqbGXedhWyWEqggBz/w314-h400/MTTC%20%23526%20Hobbies%20theme%20DT%20card%20for%2026%20Jan%202024.jpg" width="314" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;"><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>notes: Besides collecting owl objects, I love having floral arrangements and wreaths, butterfly items/jewelry/scarves, and a couple of others. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: x-small;">1. floral print cardstock, stickers including the sentiment strip sticker = Simple Life collection from Simple Stories</span></p><p>2. light gray paper and pink felt owl = stash</p><p>3. brown wood frame die-cut = Carta Bella</p><p>4. pinecone print cardstock = Cozy Christmas collection from Fancy Pants Designs</p><p>5. black dual-tip permanent marker = Art Skills (outlining)</p><p><br /></p><p><b><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><u>where</u>: MTTC #526 theme is hobbies (non-work jobs) post link=</span></b></p><p><a href="https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/mttc-526-theme-is-hobbies-starts-26.html" target="_blank">https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/mttc-526-theme-is-hobbies-starts-26.html</a><br /></p><p>============================</p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;">other places to share/link are:</span></p><p>A. Try It On Tuesday; started Jan 23; Add some text theme (more than 1 word); my card has a very long phrasing sticker just above the bottom edge ["this home is a collection of all the things we love"]</p><p>link= <a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2024/01/add-some-text.html" target="_blank">https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2024/01/add-some-text.html</a></p><p>B. Ellibelle's Corner/Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday; started January 3 and almost over; anything goes</p><p>link= <a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/01/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-january.html" target="_blank">https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/01/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-january.html</a></p><p>C. Word Art Wednesday; current in week 2 of 2; anything goes that's uplifting; my card will go to an elderly relative to cheer them and say hello</p><p>link= <a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/01/anything-goes-weeks-631-632.html" target="_blank">https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/01/anything-goes-weeks-631-632.html</a></p><p>D. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; current/midway in the fortnight; anything goes with paper; my card has 2 cardstocks and 1 paper plus lots of stickers and felt owl</p><p>link= <a href="https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/pennys-challenge-563.html" target="_blank">https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/pennys-challenge-563.html</a></p><p>E. Dream Valley Challenges; current; use 2 or more papers; my card uses 2 cardstocks and 1 gray paper</p><p>link= <a href="https://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-308-2-or-more-papers.html" target="_blank">https://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-308-2-or-more-papers.html</a></p><p>===============================</p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Crafting in the USA heartland, </span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">in snow, rain, fog mix </span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Becca S</span></b></p><p><br /></p><p>*manager/DT for MTTC and also its sister blog, My Time To Craft Christmas</p><p>*co-owner/DT for AACB and C or not Bingo</p><p>*Quest families of blogs: HQCB, HQFCB/TFATU, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGSCB, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB</p><p> </p>Becca Sadlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852019182405514975noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042425620328894743.post-56157951412617584932024-01-19T00:00:00.028-06:002024-01-19T00:00:00.128-06:00MTTCC #78 Holly and or Berries theme DT card for 19 January 2024<p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed; font-size: medium;">Purpose: this post showcases my manager/DT commitment to My Time To Craft Christmas</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed; font-size: medium;">When: January 19, 2024 is the start date for #78 theme of Holly and/or Berries; competition lasts for 13 days</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed; font-size: medium;">What: Let There Be Light (and Holly, Pine, and Poinsettia!) card</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3UWfeX1OLn49Wqbl0cu7jkDeIVxcSlhFMKU9IrutTvrvqxtUnhCjoqGBm-Xb9wHL6757M1sRx52fYdvq689QE6ICguPixYASMozbQ79gtLYfTPSjVcwWpB38wetsKkuZneyESo-wTltsuYd44mjZq0S8HtH3tLJgfm3mUjAJShU8eD7ZhxPShhXH2JTx0/s1391/MTTCC%20%2378%20Holly%20and%20or%20Red%20Berries%20DT%20card%20for%2019%20Jan%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1046" data-original-width="1391" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3UWfeX1OLn49Wqbl0cu7jkDeIVxcSlhFMKU9IrutTvrvqxtUnhCjoqGBm-Xb9wHL6757M1sRx52fYdvq689QE6ICguPixYASMozbQ79gtLYfTPSjVcwWpB38wetsKkuZneyESo-wTltsuYd44mjZq0S8HtH3tLJgfm3mUjAJShU8eD7ZhxPShhXH2JTx0/w400-h301/MTTCC%20%2378%20Holly%20and%20or%20Red%20Berries%20DT%20card%20for%2019%20Jan%202024.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: "Roboto Condensed"; font-size: large;">Notes:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed; font-size: medium;">1. altered boxed card from a mixed design set; bought at 50% off at Dollar General; card front panel was trimmed using decorative-edge scissors</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed; font-size: medium;">2. green cardstock = Neenah</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed; font-size: medium;">3. candle flames color enhanced = Goldfish Orange and Canary Yellow alcohol markers from Arteza</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed; font-size: medium;">4. holly spray, small pinecone, and plaid heart stickers = Simple Stories; the white edges of the pinecone and holly were changed with Condensed Milk alcohol marker from Arteza (yes!)--helps to blend into the champagne color of the upcycled card panel</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed; font-size: medium;">Where: MTTCC #78 blog link=</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/01/mttcc-78-theme-is-holly-and-or-berries.html" target="_blank">https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/01/mttcc-78-theme-is-holly-and-or-berries.html</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed; font-size: medium;">============================</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed; font-size: medium;">other places to share/link are:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed; font-size: medium;">A. Through the Purple Haze; current/started Jan 17; anything goes</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-212.html" target="_blank">https://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-212.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed; font-size: medium;">B. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; current/started Jan 17 for fortnight; anything goes</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/pennys-challenge-563.html" target="_blank">https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/pennys-challenge-563.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed; font-size: medium;">C. ABC Christmas Challenges; current/started on Jan 10; A is for Anything Christmas and <b>B is</b> <b>for Berries</b>; my card has <b>holly berries</b> scattered around the candles and added in the stickers in the upper right corner</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/abc-christmas-challenge-b-are-for.html" target="_blank">https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/abc-christmas-challenge-b-are-for.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed; font-size: medium;">D. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges blog; current/started on Jan 9; anything goes Christmas; mine is Christmas with candles, poinsettia, pine, holly and berries</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-154-anything-christmas-goes.html" target="_blank">https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-154-anything-christmas-goes.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed; font-size: medium;">========================</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Crafting in the USA heartland,</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Becca S</b></span></p><p><br /></p><p>*manager=</p><p>MTTCChristmas and My Time To Craft</p><p>**co-owner/DT = </p><p>Ally's Angels and Christmas (or not) Bingo Challenges</p><p>***quest families of owner/DT blogs=</p><p>Heart's Quest, HQFantasy, HQCelebrations of Love</p><p>FarmQuest, FQGeneral Store, FQCountry Christmas and FQHomeStyle Kitchen </p><p> </p>Becca Sadlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852019182405514975noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042425620328894743.post-79002081215066833162024-01-12T00:00:00.074-06:002024-01-12T00:00:00.134-06:00MTTC #525 Something New In Stash theme DT project for 12 January 2024<p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This personal blog is 1 of 2 that I use to showcase mostly my paper-crafting endeavors that are works of art and heart!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><u><b>Purpose</b></u>: this posting features My Time To Craft #525 "Something New IN Stash" theme; see the notes section to find out what the 'new to me' in my stash items are</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><u><b>When</b></u>: MTTC #525 theme competition starts January 12, 2024 and goes for 13 days</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b><u>What</u></b>: "Just For You" neutral that I can give this as birthday, anniversary card to my husband, or another occasion; I've decided to send it to one of my aunts for her January birthday</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">standing folded:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9sYxCWHsOwc1MxoEqVHIwSlr-gdccLOQ3wK0XHnU2lrhJq8udmiCobh5LSfgkr7rvei-0TquP3RTwJyaZbQU1GKBrYdkrKLLLuojNuEE9vNdQA43mtbYSR1CnZ_KfY43PcCZGJl4LZ0zOobHHlEMGbivm-Rq_H9orARSjH7wMf6ZVofyg_ZMov1T5OkjL/s2828/MTTC%20%23525%20something%20new%20in%20stash%20theme%20DT%20card%20standing%20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2828" data-original-width="2811" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9sYxCWHsOwc1MxoEqVHIwSlr-gdccLOQ3wK0XHnU2lrhJq8udmiCobh5LSfgkr7rvei-0TquP3RTwJyaZbQU1GKBrYdkrKLLLuojNuEE9vNdQA43mtbYSR1CnZ_KfY43PcCZGJl4LZ0zOobHHlEMGbivm-Rq_H9orARSjH7wMf6ZVofyg_ZMov1T5OkjL/w398-h400/MTTC%20%23525%20something%20new%20in%20stash%20theme%20DT%20card%20standing%20.jpg" width="398" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">scanned flat main side=</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGwuBDdrzG1YNGEcT6NJNK_p6oP7zyxVhUVBiOJFSYHlmO1uXbZu-39SMw1XuiKwlZ9ycImorm8I88t9JVZHTJKPmNuo_y3ZNjlmlvKmTZW-6OWZfk8OG0Dgb_oEVDWN7i-Ep0OHvLBbu3UONT1lqlxrCp_F_YEYpwRdhKcaQN6FlvQIj2tHb8eo-So_CM/s1514/MTTC%20%23525%20something%20new%20in%20stash%20theme%20DT%20card%20main%20side%20for%2012%20Jan%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1420" data-original-width="1514" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGwuBDdrzG1YNGEcT6NJNK_p6oP7zyxVhUVBiOJFSYHlmO1uXbZu-39SMw1XuiKwlZ9ycImorm8I88t9JVZHTJKPmNuo_y3ZNjlmlvKmTZW-6OWZfk8OG0Dgb_oEVDWN7i-Ep0OHvLBbu3UONT1lqlxrCp_F_YEYpwRdhKcaQN6FlvQIj2tHb8eo-So_CM/w400-h375/MTTC%20%23525%20something%20new%20in%20stash%20theme%20DT%20card%20main%20side%20for%2012%20Jan%202024.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p>reverse side=<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHixTHcfsgst7NesQJrfJR5bLoFQQzH6j-Asp3enSXBYL4kNhO16aVsUBTZG7GEHUi3qwsdcQBpof-QXR3XkoQjXWH4MjH6x7obFOuy6ybbGJOxXUBwnM3xE38GgiTcW6NBOn6Q6UydyubJdsmcG7UkbAXD08ZL9iClKQmz84Bt6OvGBLyXxi7VI3-FyWG/s1500/MTTC%20%23525%20something%20new%20in%20stash%20theme%20DT%20card%20reverse%20side%20for%2012%20Jan%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1442" data-original-width="1500" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHixTHcfsgst7NesQJrfJR5bLoFQQzH6j-Asp3enSXBYL4kNhO16aVsUBTZG7GEHUi3qwsdcQBpof-QXR3XkoQjXWH4MjH6x7obFOuy6ybbGJOxXUBwnM3xE38GgiTcW6NBOn6Q6UydyubJdsmcG7UkbAXD08ZL9iClKQmz84Bt6OvGBLyXxi7VI3-FyWG/s320/MTTC%20%23525%20something%20new%20in%20stash%20theme%20DT%20card%20reverse%20side%20for%2012%20Jan%202024.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;">Notes:</span></p><p>1. new in stash earlier this year or last year maybe; just started using in December 2023 = white fancy fold heart-swing card base (from a set/pack); by Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website</p><p>2. new in stash but older cardstock double-sided prints from 2 collections that I've mix-matched from <u><b>Stampin' Up</b></u>; these are new to me since receiving them from a crafting friend in October 2023</p><p>3. <b>gold</b> square gems, pink <b>glitter</b> foam heart shape stickers = old stash items</p><p>4. all print cardstock pieces had edges inked using "Artichoke" ink pad from Stampin' Up; this was a received from a different crafting friend earlier in 2023</p><p>5.<b> gold foil</b> "Just For You" dazzle/sticker = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website</p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Where: My Time To Craft #525 main blog posting link=</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/mttc-525-theme-is-something-new-in-your.html" target="_blank">https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/mttc-525-theme-is-something-new-in-your.html</a><br /></span></p><p>================================</p><p>other places:</p><p>A. SUO Challenges or Stampin' Up Only; All That Glitters theme; my card has the light pink glitter hearts, yellow/amber gems for shine, and the gold metallic foil sentiment sticker for more shine and the papers are from different sets by Stampin' Up</p><p>link= <a href="https://suochallenges.com/suoc-342-all-that-glitters/" target="_blank">https://suochallenges.com/suoc-342-all-that-glitters/</a></p><p>B. Craft-alnica; current, just started; New Beginnings theme; the papers are new to me</p><p>link= <a href="https://craft-alnica.blogspot.com/2024/01/izziv-351-nov-zacetek.html" target="_blank">https://craft-alnica.blogspot.com/2024/01/izziv-351-nov-zacetek.html</a></p><p>C. Double D Challenges; is open until Jan 14; theme is birthday or anniversary with option of bronze for their 8th year celebration; I've got ambers/golds rather than bronze; this card is intended for one of my aunt's birthdays</p><p>link= <a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/01/double-ds-eighth-birthdayanniversary.html" target="_blank">https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/01/double-ds-eighth-birthdayanniversary.html</a></p><p>D. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; open until Jan 16; anything goes</p><p>link= <a href="https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/pennys-challenge-562.html" target="_blank">https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/pennys-challenge-562.html</a></p><p>E. Word Art Wednesdays; open until Jan 16; anything goes that is uplifting and encouraging; the recipient of this card will be one of my aunts for her birthday</p><p>link= <a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/01/anything-goes-weeks-629-630.html" target="_blank">https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/01/anything-goes-weeks-629-630.html</a></p><p>============================================</p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Crafting in the USA heartland,</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Becca S</b></span></p><p><br /></p><p>*note: this blog focuses mostly on design team commitments for 3 blogs: MTTC, MTTCC, and AACB</p><p>**my other personal blogs focuses on these 8= CBCB* (C or not BCB), HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQHSKCB and FQCCCB</p><p> </p>Becca Sadlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852019182405514975noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042425620328894743.post-85787771756263916732024-01-10T05:00:00.066-06:002024-01-10T09:19:07.580-06:00Ally's Angels #78 card Anything Goes theme for 10 January 2024<p> <span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;">Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">PURPOSE for post: to share my co-owner/dt inspiration commitment card for <b>Ally's Angels</b> challenge blog; Anything Goes theme; I've chosen to do a New Year's Day card </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">WHEN: #78 starts January 10, 2024 and last almost a full month</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">WHAT:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtU_3HbnGMVdZIJKMHLgrFACfn0RaERWdm32NnjniFEa-oWb18d1SQojtGY6LWLiLKOXY4dhSCmsZDl4F1kJEwToKpV0AMlIbK8Xbjvc_QT2UvVLn3X17ZhA034h5OH8bpE22pxwevfzGePuxwXfO6spSq0aIZTzmhrQ3-7WmFGRcSszJrG4X65eRKJC9I/s1394/AACB%20%2378%20DT%20inspiration%20card%20for%2010%20January%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1394" data-original-width="981" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtU_3HbnGMVdZIJKMHLgrFACfn0RaERWdm32NnjniFEa-oWb18d1SQojtGY6LWLiLKOXY4dhSCmsZDl4F1kJEwToKpV0AMlIbK8Xbjvc_QT2UvVLn3X17ZhA034h5OH8bpE22pxwevfzGePuxwXfO6spSq0aIZTzmhrQ3-7WmFGRcSszJrG4X65eRKJC9I/w281-h400/AACB%20%2378%20DT%20inspiration%20card%20for%2010%20January%202024.jpg" width="281" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;">Notes:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">1. designer papers are from Stampin' Up</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">2. silver glitter wood snowflake with added red-purple glitter glue and gold glitter paint pen drops = stash</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">3. pale turquoise and a darker blue = Arteza Everblend Art Markers</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">4. black ink pad = Hero Arts</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">5. white base card A2 size left side folded = Crafter's Closet</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">WHERE: </span><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;"><b>AACB #78 blog posting link</b></span><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">= </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-78-challenge-77-winner-top.html" target="_blank">https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-78-challenge-77-winner-top.html</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">------------------------</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">OTHER PLACES:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">A. The Four Season Challenge; started Jan 1; winter season theme; my card is for New Year's Day holiday </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/winter-season-january-2024-challenge.html" target="_blank">https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/winter-season-january-2024-challenge.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">B. Stampin' Up Only (SUO) Challenges; current; all that glitters theme; my card uses two designer papers from the Bohemian collection (older product); the glitter items are the snowflake ornament accent and the red-purple glitter glue used to adhere it</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://suochallenges.com/suoc-342-all-that-glitters/" target="_blank">https://suochallenges.com/suoc-342-all-that-glitters/</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">C. The Outlawz No Stamp Challenge; last challenge with Dec -Jan extended time frame; still about 3 days left; my card's front panel shows a handwritten sentiment</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://tol-nostampchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/anything-but-stamps-december23.html" target="_blank">https://tol-nostampchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/anything-but-stamps-december23.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">D. Let's Craft and Create; started Jan 5; anything goes (not the option)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-203-ag-penny-for-your-thoughts.html" target="_blank">https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-203-ag-penny-for-your-thoughts.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">E. The Paper Funday; started Jan 3 and time extended; anything goes with option of Let's Celebrate; my card is about celebrating the new year 2024</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-2024-challenge-61-anything-goes.html" target="_blank">https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-2024-challenge-61-anything-goes.html</a></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">==============================</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;"><b>Crafting in the USA heartland,</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;"><b>Becca S</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">*co-owner/dt = AACB and CBCB (both with Leslie T.)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">*manager/dt = MTTC and MTTCC (both for Shell S.)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">*owner/dt = HQFCB was TFATU, HQCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, and FQHSKCB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Becca Sadlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852019182405514975noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042425620328894743.post-41284631577723932932024-01-05T00:32:00.010-06:002024-01-05T10:45:55.977-06:00MTTCC #77 Christmas House or Church scene DT card for 5 Jan 2024<p><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed; font-size: large;">Heartwarming Wishes from Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><u><b>purpose</b></u>: this posting shares my love for Christmas, especially creating Christmas cards for My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog; DT member Martina has suggested using a house or church for the theme</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><u><b>when</b></u>: #77 starts on January 5, 2024 and ends 13 days later</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><u><b>what</b></u>: Christmas in the village card</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVTE6CtteCWsKOPmpUVZgU5R4qUW5M85I8qLG7p5lqqHAeNP1NjYkxGkjoVOwggOUGBYh8boP-M6G_sKcPt75nDsZ2Bl5E7yJID7A9FE6XINoOdzeTBTeJqRu0D-Ckf0k2Q6z-YUyNcPcdNb4sWcxvMIoquhhONIY9zwNloxA2OnOkDKppmcJozemD3FAE/s1394/MTTCC%20%2377%20Christmas%20house%20or%20church%20DT%20card%20for%205%20Jan%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1044" data-original-width="1394" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVTE6CtteCWsKOPmpUVZgU5R4qUW5M85I8qLG7p5lqqHAeNP1NjYkxGkjoVOwggOUGBYh8boP-M6G_sKcPt75nDsZ2Bl5E7yJID7A9FE6XINoOdzeTBTeJqRu0D-Ckf0k2Q6z-YUyNcPcdNb4sWcxvMIoquhhONIY9zwNloxA2OnOkDKppmcJozemD3FAE/w400-h300/MTTCC%20%2377%20Christmas%20house%20or%20church%20DT%20card%20for%205%20Jan%202024.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>notes:</p><p>1. "Christmas" is part of a sentiment large stamp set = Recollections/Michaels Arts and Crafts</p><p>2. Emerald Envy stamp pad = Stampin Up</p><p>3. snowflake, hearts, stars, and plus sign stencils randomly color-filled = Simple Stories</p><p>4. Poppy Red, Canary Yellow, Dusk Blue, Butterfly Blue alcohol markers = Arteza</p><p>5. church/village illustration scene is from the 1960s era of my childhood = part of a package (prize) of upcycled vintage papers</p><p>6. white cardstock = Pen + Gear</p><p>7. teal cardstock = Crafter's Choice</p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><u><b>where</b></u>: MTTCC #77 Christmas House or Church scene theme blog link=</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/01/mttcc-77-house-or-church-for-christmas.html" target="_blank">https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/01/mttcc-77-house-or-church-for-christmas.html</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">=============================</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">other places to share/link are:</span></p><p>A. Krafty Chicks; Jan 4 start date/1st week stamps theme; on my card "Christmas" is stamped in Emerald Envy stamp pad ink from SU</p><p>link= <a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/krafty-chicks-challenge-697-stamps.html" target="_blank">https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/krafty-chicks-challenge-697-stamps.html</a></p><p>B. Just Us Girls; current; this week's theme is color challenge (see the badge); my card has lots of blue and green tones</p><p>link= <a href="https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/just-us-girls-challenge-708-color-week.html" target="_blank">https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/just-us-girls-challenge-708-color-week.html</a></p><p>badge for color combo = </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJnixy8BOfLXzCH9-x5_Yy4Kog86n0OCwrcDMMjHntqY6MUttUABWn2ZZ6Be0lnrum16jjwrnyNbnsazTs6Fp4JgxnO-8utWGD8_1lEaM6U8YiutFdFBU4TJL4r0-rNPL3jHiPJFf6K91sZfw00fsL6C8AYpHxZwWkouQAFQZ6HtjIDfqUjeHnr0-PlXZe/s320/708.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="320" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJnixy8BOfLXzCH9-x5_Yy4Kog86n0OCwrcDMMjHntqY6MUttUABWn2ZZ6Be0lnrum16jjwrnyNbnsazTs6Fp4JgxnO-8utWGD8_1lEaM6U8YiutFdFBU4TJL4r0-rNPL3jHiPJFf6K91sZfw00fsL6C8AYpHxZwWkouQAFQZ6HtjIDfqUjeHnr0-PlXZe/w200-h156/708.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>C. Christmas Crafts All Year Round; started Jan 1; theme of snowflakes; I've got stenciled snowflakes scattered around</p><p>link= <a href="https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-challenge-snowflakes.html" target="_blank">https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-challenge-snowflakes.html</a></p><p>D. If You Give A Crafter....; started Jan 1; theme/image is of winter wishes; my card is a snowy weather village scene with snow on rooftops and ground in the illustration and stenciled snowflakes & dots scattered around</p><p>link= <a href="https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2024/01/cookie-challenge-188-january-winter.html" target="_blank">https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2024/01/cookie-challenge-188-january-winter.html</a></p><p>E. Sparkles Christmas Challenge; current; theme is winter wonderland; my card is a snowy weather village scene......</p><p>link= <a href="https://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/156-winter-wonderland.html" target="_blank">https://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/156-winter-wonderland.html</a></p><p>F. sorry; for some delays in the past 10 hours or so; I had to have my husband buy a new mouse for my computer; while trying to finalize the MTTCC #76 bragging rights post and the #77 post along with my own, I wasn't able to right click to copy and paste...it was SO frustrating!!! But now at 10:40am I'm back in action!!! </p><p><br /></p><p>===========================</p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Crafting in the USA heartland,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Becca S</span></p><p><br /></p><p>*manager/DT = MTTCC and MTTC</p><p>*co-owner/DT = AACB and CBCB/C(or not)BCB</p><p>*owner/DT= HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB</p><p> </p>Becca Sadlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852019182405514975noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042425620328894743.post-3090151283739982882023-12-29T00:00:00.067-06:002023-12-29T00:00:00.135-06:00MTTC #524 Sympathy theme card for DT commitment on 29 December 2023<p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Purpose</b>: I'm keeping happy thoughts for you that 2023 is ending calmly and quietly. My Time To Craft challenge blog's new theme is sympathy. Death comes at any time and a DT member suggested we end 2023 and start 2024 remembering others, showing empathy with our cardmaking. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>When</b>: #524 starts December 29, 2023 and ends on January 11, 2024</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>What</b>: the dove brings peace and comfort to the family card</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIV4ym0VhVBYt8xW8-yWaWjrzVYammhKZXAFZlsJVLQ2AcvFBKJmDUS9aDWPdPnKuJi7oSQxJ5pCn_RWt45Byjt-nBGiycyTGZ3fxbAx32Aj_gBI_m6odlXHgWhyphenhyphenj5-C9jCZiTVyoFT4Vfad_8MGNWMRigcEqmRt0aRS7CDEv7jP3XhcXv0CDOu47r2aRd/s1264/MTTC%20%23524%20sympathy%20theme%20DT%20card%20for%2029%20Dec%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1264" data-original-width="963" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIV4ym0VhVBYt8xW8-yWaWjrzVYammhKZXAFZlsJVLQ2AcvFBKJmDUS9aDWPdPnKuJi7oSQxJ5pCn_RWt45Byjt-nBGiycyTGZ3fxbAx32Aj_gBI_m6odlXHgWhyphenhyphenj5-C9jCZiTVyoFT4Vfad_8MGNWMRigcEqmRt0aRS7CDEv7jP3XhcXv0CDOu47r2aRd/w305-h400/MTTC%20%23524%20sympathy%20theme%20DT%20card%20for%2029%20Dec%202023.jpg" width="305" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Notes:<p></p><p>1. green cardstock base = Neenah</p><p>2. light gray paper scrap was edged with black diamond-cut glitter tape (stash items)</p><p>3. white cardstock scrap panel (Neenah) was inked-edged with Pea Green alcohol marker from Arteza</p><p>4. stencils are from 2 different sheets; both were bought at Dollar Tree; more of the Pea Green alcohol marker was used</p><p>5. the silver glittered dove 'ornament' focal = 1 of a boxed set bought at Dollar Tree</p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Where: MTTC #524 sympathy theme blog link=</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/mttc-524-theme-is-sympathy-starting-29.html" target="_blank">https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/mttc-524-theme-is-sympathy-starting-29.html</a><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>====================================</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>other places:</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>A</b>. I Love Promarkers; current; theme is anything goes/for a man; my card has a food pun and is neutral enough for a guy to enjoy</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-549.html" target="_blank">https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-549.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>B</b>. I Spy With My Little Eye; current; theme is something old something new; my old items are the cardstocks and stencils; the new items are the alcohol marker and the silver glitter dove ornament</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com/search/label/I%20spy%20with%20my%20little%20eye" target="_blank">https://www.simplyellibelle.com/search/label/I%20spy%20with%20my%20little%20eye</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>C</b>. The Paper Funday; current with about 3 days left; anything goes (option of <b>birds</b> and/or snowman); <b>my card has a dove</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-challenge-60-anything-goes.html" target="_blank">https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-challenge-60-anything-goes.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>D</b>. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Freshly Made Sketches; current until early on Jan 1; follow sketch #616; (this is my first time to participate with FMS!!!)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2023/12/freshly-made-sketches-616-sketch-by-amy.html" target="_blank">https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2023/12/freshly-made-sketches-616-sketch-by-amy.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">image for sketch layout #616=</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-vvbnAhk-NoZBWBikBJYeZLihiQNUFPRsU8n44wQFBbLvZLihhpyy_13uJCNvodD2UqVC8oai6-_e4k3d6OdZQoGVz6SBzkLnVSnjQ9B511HPjA608oLxhyphenhyphenGffN7S8jdtrRkRtP8_4ceaG0udm0kYvzf3qTFD0yBwlsOFJxrbNs-zSUJ6kmRmWZpl6n41/s278/image%20(1).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="278" data-original-width="215" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-vvbnAhk-NoZBWBikBJYeZLihiQNUFPRsU8n44wQFBbLvZLihhpyy_13uJCNvodD2UqVC8oai6-_e4k3d6OdZQoGVz6SBzkLnVSnjQ9B511HPjA608oLxhyphenhyphenGffN7S8jdtrRkRtP8_4ceaG0udm0kYvzf3qTFD0yBwlsOFJxrbNs-zSUJ6kmRmWZpl6n41/w119-h153/image%20(1).png" width="119" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>=============================</b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Crafting in the USA heartland,</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Becca S</b></span></p><p><br /></p><p>*manager of MTTC and MTTCC</p><p>*co-owner/DT of AACB and CBCB</p><p>*owner of these 'quest' families of blogs: HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB (new), FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB (newish), and FQHSKCB (new) </p>Becca Sadlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852019182405514975noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042425620328894743.post-62779085533327270332023-12-22T00:00:00.056-06:002023-12-22T00:00:00.341-06:00MTTCC #76 Happy New Year card for DT project on 22 December 2023<p> <span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This is 1 of 2 personal paper-crafting blogs to showcase works of art and heart. :)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Purpose</b>: this fancy fold heart-swing card is for My Time To Craft Christmas #76</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>When</b>: competition #76 theme of Happy New Year starts 22 December 2023 and lasts 13 days</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>What</b>: #76 design team inspiration card = "Celebrate--Happy New Year 2024!"; new beginnings</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Standing folded:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaInBSYz8tY9eCAA60TlkGxceS_I_zV18U6NtrVkdPbkd3o8eozXDs7Uh8MNEySkadeNZvo4DI_X8WZjczAb2W-Sbuv19Ey4xTRtwBWJ1BCaE0eLiOxyW5eC353xjFm5qRWlbsUs3bPKNFOWF6KfZFVTi9EgKjyvpkVGgots8zwfX1jGhrHqkTlz-hblnX/s3120/MTTCC%20%2376%20Happy%20New%20Year%20theme%20DT%20card%20standing%2022%20Dec%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2813" data-original-width="3120" height="361" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaInBSYz8tY9eCAA60TlkGxceS_I_zV18U6NtrVkdPbkd3o8eozXDs7Uh8MNEySkadeNZvo4DI_X8WZjczAb2W-Sbuv19Ey4xTRtwBWJ1BCaE0eLiOxyW5eC353xjFm5qRWlbsUs3bPKNFOWF6KfZFVTi9EgKjyvpkVGgots8zwfX1jGhrHqkTlz-hblnX/w400-h361/MTTCC%20%2376%20Happy%20New%20Year%20theme%20DT%20card%20standing%2022%20Dec%202023.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">scanned flat:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ6iNRO7GFEQ8g-MuqolrMxTRE4hk8he6FcfjHsxeHSev799jYIpuO5Ali5r1K_wMLAMmyUCj1w_F8Eoc94T1_mcmpmb-0oxvkVN8oRy0QfDPx_9qIz7XXzXkFFrFBEszYuyPzLpzLHhdIBAZTXR4Vz2MpFaKoc22QorepZf910KL7YX0TxcxnA3AOpbPK/s1469/MTTCC%20%2376%20Happy%20New%20Year%20theme%20DT%20card%20for%2022%20December%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1387" data-original-width="1469" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ6iNRO7GFEQ8g-MuqolrMxTRE4hk8he6FcfjHsxeHSev799jYIpuO5Ali5r1K_wMLAMmyUCj1w_F8Eoc94T1_mcmpmb-0oxvkVN8oRy0QfDPx_9qIz7XXzXkFFrFBEszYuyPzLpzLHhdIBAZTXR4Vz2MpFaKoc22QorepZf910KL7YX0TxcxnA3AOpbPK/w400-h378/MTTCC%20%2376%20Happy%20New%20Year%20theme%20DT%20card%20for%2022%20December%202023.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p>reverse side=<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQZALP-Y_PC8OvniaPYCMsGY7mwO0Bpu0TVr3I-UmS9hSLyk63MMOx6VkJYj6BLKLRuhuHuq0_7YgzadKB2cDuC1-jX-CmewmRTJ0piCiVMUh1eHO0Ey9Xx22qqm-QMnCCtSqErYjd6PxnIrDjYhkOZcr3OEKcnaMcVBO2MAsfD2yLvsrDEtEUH4CNNFqm/s1488/MTTCC%20%2376%20Happy%20New%20Year%20theme%20DT%20card%20reverse%20side%20for%2022%20Dec%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1397" data-original-width="1488" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQZALP-Y_PC8OvniaPYCMsGY7mwO0Bpu0TVr3I-UmS9hSLyk63MMOx6VkJYj6BLKLRuhuHuq0_7YgzadKB2cDuC1-jX-CmewmRTJ0piCiVMUh1eHO0Ey9Xx22qqm-QMnCCtSqErYjd6PxnIrDjYhkOZcr3OEKcnaMcVBO2MAsfD2yLvsrDEtEUH4CNNFqm/s320/MTTCC%20%2376%20Happy%20New%20Year%20theme%20DT%20card%20reverse%20side%20for%2022%20Dec%202023.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><b style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;">Notes</b><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;">:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">1. white cardstock fancy fold heart-swing card base with envelope (set) = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">2. papers are new to me/my stash; received in October from a crafting friend= all from Stampin' Up; 2 different collections that were mixed and matched </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">3. "artichoke" ink pad; received earlier in the year from another crafting friend= also from Stampin' Up (used for inking edges of cut cardstock pieces)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">4. multi color foil star stickers and layered butterfly accent = stash; <i><u>the butterfly is my symbol for new beginnings</u></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">5. gold foil "Celebrate" dazzle/sticker = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Where</b>: MTTCC #76 Happy New Year theme posting link=</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/12/mttcc-76-theme-is-happy-new-year-2024.html" target="_blank">https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/12/mttcc-76-theme-is-happy-new-year-2024.html</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">=====================================</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">other places:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">A. Creative Inspiration Challenges; current for 1 more week; anything goes</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/creative-inspiration-challenges-9.html" target="_blank">https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/creative-inspiration-challenges-9.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">B. Creative Knockouts; current; theme is Time to be Merry; my card is about new beginnings and starting the new year</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2023/12/511-time-to-be-merry-paper-shelter.html" target="_blank">https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2023/12/511-time-to-be-merry-paper-shelter.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">C. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday Challenges; current for 10 more days; anything goes</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2023/12/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-december.html" target="_blank">https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2023/12/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-december.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;">D. Word Art Wednesday; current; anything goes that's uplifting, encouraging; my card is about new beginnings (symbolized with the butterfly) for New Year's 2024</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;">link= <a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/12/anything-goes-annual-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/12/anything-goes-annual-blog-hop.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">E. Creations in Pink; current; anything goes mostly with lots of pink; my card has lots of blush pink, some pink foil stars on each side, and then lots of a coral or salmon pink/peachy tone</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link- <a href="https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-65-anything-goes-in-mainly.html" target="_blank">https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-65-anything-goes-in-mainly.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">===============================</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Crafting in the USA heartland,</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Becca S</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">*you will find most of my creations are for these 10 commitments:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">1. MTTCC</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">2. MTTC</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">3. AACB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">The next 6 are shared on a different personal blog (Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity)=</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">4. CBCB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">5. HQCB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">6. HQFCB (formerly known as TFATU)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">7. HQCOLCB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">8. FQCB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">9. FQGS</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">10. FQCCCB</span></p>Becca Sadlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852019182405514975noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042425620328894743.post-77301116831512652842023-12-15T00:00:00.040-06:002023-12-15T00:30:32.575-06:00MTTC #523 Holidays Around the World theme DT card for 15 Dec 2023<p> <span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><u>Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity Blog!</u> I've had a heart for crafting, practical arts, and fine arts since about age 9!!!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Purpose:</b> this post features a fancy fold card that I made for My Time To Craft challenge blog that I've been managing for almost 2 years. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>When:</b> December 15-28, 2023; over a year ago, MTTC and MTTCC's design team members at that time decided to continue our every other week momentum throughout the holiday season; we know what the themes are well in advance so we can work ahead; plus between the hemispheres and different countries around the world, observances in December and January vary and/or have heavier emphasis or less...we just keep on going!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>What</b>: <u>Holidays Around The World theme #523</u> at MTTC with a Saint Nicholas Day and Santa Christmas themed fancy fold card</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">front side=</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXOkoK3POmhK7YmRdLDMWmSv8OPRAstQQ8EhifA5UxF43euVuypC00DMqwkhOm_9miau-GmQ4tMj5jlLAyJP7jSPP-mmGP6nmduBYotJRFQGHWLeC1W2m8PGpxpRXRlBisZPeqW8G0zpIXjRG4tWLiaPOjKRfHZTwoU4D53KOFW7pRhUn-bB_NJS3vuBx/s3049/MTTC%20%23523%20Holidays%20Around%20The%20World%20theme%20DT%20card%20front%2015%20Dec%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2949" data-original-width="3049" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXOkoK3POmhK7YmRdLDMWmSv8OPRAstQQ8EhifA5UxF43euVuypC00DMqwkhOm_9miau-GmQ4tMj5jlLAyJP7jSPP-mmGP6nmduBYotJRFQGHWLeC1W2m8PGpxpRXRlBisZPeqW8G0zpIXjRG4tWLiaPOjKRfHZTwoU4D53KOFW7pRhUn-bB_NJS3vuBx/w400-h388/MTTC%20%23523%20Holidays%20Around%20The%20World%20theme%20DT%20card%20front%2015%20Dec%202023.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;">reverse side=</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvrDtOLrVSSG4DE6u-THEMxQOyoO7C0VZmQolc1MeNR5JVPA8DRAMY2JVHclBELYfMdyc8L7WIv0zEsxxX3JiT-x5MgscLr9WGtmAWex0MR1bBHB_U0dAls298zuZX5Fy6BK4N0p2uAhXCpEfuo_A_WV0MYNukx2zqOPT3mv1gnf3zzv30hhGpOFSe3pfN/s2891/MTTC%20%23523%20Holidays%20Around%20The%20World%20theme%20DT%20card%20back%2015%20Dec%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2891" data-original-width="2880" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvrDtOLrVSSG4DE6u-THEMxQOyoO7C0VZmQolc1MeNR5JVPA8DRAMY2JVHclBELYfMdyc8L7WIv0zEsxxX3JiT-x5MgscLr9WGtmAWex0MR1bBHB_U0dAls298zuZX5Fy6BK4N0p2uAhXCpEfuo_A_WV0MYNukx2zqOPT3mv1gnf3zzv30hhGpOFSe3pfN/s320/MTTC%20%23523%20Holidays%20Around%20The%20World%20theme%20DT%20card%20back%2015%20Dec%202023.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><b style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;">Notes</b><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;">:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">1. white heart aperture fancy fold card base = bought from Paper Wishes website</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">2. silver star stickers, "MC" dark green foil dazzles/stickers = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">3. buffalo plaid cardstocks (black, gray, red), text print paper, red and white plaid strip scrap, and candy cane paper = The Paper Studio</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">4. Santa, mailbox, and candy cane die-cuts = Make It Merry ephemera from Simple Stories</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">5. gray scrap strip, red and white striped paper, charcoal with black mix paper scrap strip and iridescent gems = stash items</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">6. black marker for inking paper edges = Art Skills</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>WHERE</b>: <b>My Time To Craft #523 blog posting link</b>=</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/mttc-523-theme-is-holidays-around-world.html" target="_blank">https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/mttc-523-theme-is-holidays-around-world.html</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">=========================</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Other Places:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">A. C.R.A.F.T.; current; theme is Christmas-the last stretch; MY card has a Santa Christmas theme</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-702-christmas-last-stretch.html" target="_blank">https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-702-christmas-last-stretch.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">B. Krafty Chicks; current; Week 2 theme is Christmas; MY card has a Santa Christmas theme</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/krafty-chicks-challenge-694-christmas.html" target="_blank">https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/krafty-chicks-challenge-694-christmas.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">C. Cardz 4 Galz; started Dec 14; theme is a card for Christmas; MY card has a Santa Christmas theme</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2023/12/214-christmas-card.html" target="_blank">https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2023/12/214-christmas-card.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">D. Try It On Tuesday; started Dec 12; theme is Santa Claus Is Coming To Town; </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2023/12/santa-claus-is-coming-to-town.html" target="_blank">https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2023/12/santa-claus-is-coming-to-town.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">E. Double Trouble Paper Craft Challenge blog; current; using Thing 1 =use a die (I'm using 3 die-cuts: Santa, mailbox, and candy cane)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/Challenge-155.html" target="_blank">https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/Challenge-155.html</a></span></p><p>one of their 3 theme badges/prompts = </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW_o5A-Iu5uIXfNqjE50aIINb-uBw46u1AJ5mdNsm9_nAD9jF9oKlAVmRpfpLFxwsJ0vQ24vA-YHl5fyetDh2x71PfwPcBAbO-PHXaS0qNdLvlKNOjk0ZKYXwKJfnXMfLPNPzB_praHQQbQLoqHxPlls7w_II77EzveswP7j3tNegzOx8fiEvUAZ9qoG-r/s320/Thing%201%20Right%20with%20speech%20bubble%20%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="227" height="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW_o5A-Iu5uIXfNqjE50aIINb-uBw46u1AJ5mdNsm9_nAD9jF9oKlAVmRpfpLFxwsJ0vQ24vA-YHl5fyetDh2x71PfwPcBAbO-PHXaS0qNdLvlKNOjk0ZKYXwKJfnXMfLPNPzB_praHQQbQLoqHxPlls7w_II77EzveswP7j3tNegzOx8fiEvUAZ9qoG-r/w108-h152/Thing%201%20Right%20with%20speech%20bubble%20%20copy.jpg" width="108" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">*********************</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Crafting in the USA heartland,</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Becca S</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">*manager/DT =</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">a. MTTC</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">b. MTTCC</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">*co-owner/DT=</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">a. CBCB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">b. AACB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">*owner/DT=</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">a. Heart's Quest family of blogs: HQCB, HQFCB, and HQCOLCB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">b. FarmQuest family of blogs: FQCB, FQGS, and FQCCCB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Becca Sadlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852019182405514975noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042425620328894743.post-16789496542407877212023-12-10T05:00:00.063-06:002023-12-10T09:28:31.145-06:00Ally's Angels #77 Anything Goes Themed DT card for 10 December 2023<p> <span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!</b> I'm so excited to share another card made with some product received in a 'blessings' box from a fellow artisan! This came in the first week of October and it truly lifted my spirits. August and September were very stressful and exhausting months for my immediate family. Just one thing after another. This box was like letting the air out of my overinflated tires! Woosh! A lot of stress just disappeared. My heart just filled to overflowing in blessings! PTL!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Purpose:</b> </span><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed; font-size: medium;"><b>Ally's Angels challenge blog #77 anything goes theme DT/co-owner card</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">WHEN: December 10, 2023 is the start date and lasts almost a full month</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">SHOW and TELL:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoI5ewUD8QGaMiTftpFdLfuirI5vX55eCHGNvWUjAEqWl29lu39GlVwce3GEAX-ZrnMQ6wSbzUltnvIGMKb26kfrq8pcYOZAegZ07qB0SYUUhNPSazVhcm5Q64lrIeLNL8O1QrufPiPfjtQAHL_LWczVsDAoJJHSh1eAu2jbsKJfTUpjRLXMqFQSD4D6OP/s1277/AACB%20%2377%20DT%20inspiration%20for%2010%20December%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1277" data-original-width="998" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoI5ewUD8QGaMiTftpFdLfuirI5vX55eCHGNvWUjAEqWl29lu39GlVwce3GEAX-ZrnMQ6wSbzUltnvIGMKb26kfrq8pcYOZAegZ07qB0SYUUhNPSazVhcm5Q64lrIeLNL8O1QrufPiPfjtQAHL_LWczVsDAoJJHSh1eAu2jbsKJfTUpjRLXMqFQSD4D6OP/w313-h400/AACB%20%2377%20DT%20inspiration%20for%2010%20December%202023.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;">1. designer patterned papers from 2 sets = Stampin' Up</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">2. black ink pad = Hero Arts</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">3. sentiment die-cut = Echo Park</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">4. dots and gems = stash</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">5. double-sided adhesive tape and foam dimensional tape</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">6. white left side folded card base; A2 size; </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">7. a 2" punch was used for the smaller circles and the larger circle was traced using the inside ring of the adhesive tape roll!!! :)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">WHERE: <b>AACB #77 blog posting link</b>:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-77-challenge-76-winner-top.html" target="_blank">https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-77-challenge-76-winner-top.html</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">======================================</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">OTHER PLACES:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">A. Crafty Calendar Challenge; current; theme is Christmas; mine is a religious Christmas sentiment</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-challenge-christmas-themed.html" target="_blank">https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-challenge-christmas-themed.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">B. Most Magical Time of Year; current; themes of Halloween or Christmas AG; mine is Christmas</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://mostmagicaltimeoftheyear.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-15-most-magical-anything.html" target="_blank">https://mostmagicaltimeoftheyear.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-15-most-magical-anything.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">C. Crafty Gals Corner; current with about 2 days left; theme is Dots and/or Stripes; my card has striped paper and round gems/dots (and larger circles)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-249-dots-stripes.html" target="_blank">https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-249-dots-stripes.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">D. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges; current w/ extended time; theme is AG Christmas; my card is religious Christmas</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-153-anything-christmas-goes.html" target="_blank">https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-153-anything-christmas-goes.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">E. Paper Minutes; current with 2 days left; theme is sayings; my card has sentiment "Jesus is the Reason for the Season"</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://paperminutes.blogspot.com/2023/12/paperminutes-824-spruche-sayings.html" target="_blank">https://paperminutes.blogspot.com/2023/12/paperminutes-824-spruche-sayings.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">F. Word Art Wednesday; current; theme is anything goes that is uplifting and encouraging; my card is a religious Christmas card</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link=<a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/12/anything-goes-weeks-625-626.html" target="_blank">https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/12/anything-goes-weeks-625-626.html</a> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;">================================</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;"><b>Crafting in the USA heartland,</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;"><b>Becca S</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">*Co-owner/DT = AACB and CBCB (both with Leslie T.)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">*owner/DT = HQCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, and TFATU (in 2024 renamed to Heart's Quest Fantasy but still using old blogger address); and a new/1st competition launching on Jan 2, 2024 is Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges (engagements, weddings, and anniversaries) with shortcut of HQCOLCB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCC</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Becca Sadlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852019182405514975noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042425620328894743.post-73540668548392891432023-12-08T00:00:00.075-06:002023-12-08T00:00:15.651-06:00MTTCC #75 Theme is Use Something with Ss for Christmas card starts 8 Dec 2023<p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! </b>This is 1 of 2 personal paper-crafting blogs that I have to divide, manage, and showcase primarily the design team commitments I have with 9 challenge blogs. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Creative DIY time is my key stress reliever. If I don't get a little bit of craft time each day, I start getting a bit grumpy! :) And for a couple of years now, I have really loved creating Christmas cards all through the years.</span> </p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">WHAT: <b>MTTCC #75</b> theme is Use Something with Ss (my main S item is star, the digital print paper has Santa, stars, snowflakes, snowman,)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">WHEN:<b> December 8, 2023 for 13 days</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">SHOW and TELL: <b><u>Star of Wonder Christmas card </u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFbzt7oynyII6pfBOxAeiCPe8xBZFESiW_i7nA7EkhYAQL9LoFWMxW01mWiDMFhGWdIt-eR1xu76_BDWHflEmoGp0gN-K8J1JqqBfFy0slxTdev099BxCpRiAqOMnD7FtTPM57xdzbOBDGxRBCg-6n1xtCOy4C3EnpFNCN_X4RovsotqD8xmFS91OJpq3g/s1329/MTTCC%20%2375%20Item%20with%20Ss%20with%20Star%20and%20snowflakes%20DT%20for%208%20Dec%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1329" data-original-width="1302" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFbzt7oynyII6pfBOxAeiCPe8xBZFESiW_i7nA7EkhYAQL9LoFWMxW01mWiDMFhGWdIt-eR1xu76_BDWHflEmoGp0gN-K8J1JqqBfFy0slxTdev099BxCpRiAqOMnD7FtTPM57xdzbOBDGxRBCg-6n1xtCOy4C3EnpFNCN_X4RovsotqD8xmFS91OJpq3g/w391-h400/MTTCC%20%2375%20Item%20with%20Ss%20with%20Star%20and%20snowflakes%20DT%20for%208%20Dec%202023.jpg" width="391" /></a></div><br /><p>Notes:</p><p>1. red and gray cardstocks = Art Skills</p><p>2. Christmas frame print digital paper = 12 Months of Christmas Link-Up Challenge blog' De'cosse Digitals; printed on white cardstock (Neenah)</p><p>3. silver glitter star ornament; string removed; red glitter glue applied and adhered with</p><p>4. red ink edging</p><p><br /></p><p>WHERE: <span style="font-family: Merriweather;"><b>MTTCC #75 blog posting link=</b></span></p><p><a href="https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/12/mttcc-75-theme-is-christmas-holiday.html" target="_blank">https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/12/mttcc-75-theme-is-christmas-holiday.html</a><br /></p><p>*********************************</p><p>OTHER PLACES:</p><p>A. Everybody Art Challenge; current; theme of stars; My Christmas card has lots of S- items with lots of stars</p><p>link= <a href="https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/547.html" target="_blank">https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/547.html</a></p><p>B. Shopping Our Stash; current; theme is whatever the weather; My Christmas card features a huge star...need clear skies to see the sky and the stars</p><p>link= <a href="https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2023/12/sos511-whatever-weather.html" target="_blank">https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2023/12/sos511-whatever-weather.html</a></p><p>C. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; current challenge extended; AGC; my card is Christmas themed with several items starting with S</p><p>link= <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-153-anything-christmas-goes.html" target="_blank">https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-153-anything-christmas-goes.html</a></p><p>D. Try It On Tuesday; current; traditional Christmas theme; my Christmas card's feature is a star-shaped ornament...it's traditional to have ornaments on your tree, hanging from door knobs, etc.</p><p>link= <a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2023/11/traditional-christmas.html" target="_blank">https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2023/11/traditional-christmas.html</a></p><p>E. Christmas Crafts All Year Round; current; the main theme is Day 12 of the Twelve Days of Christmas with option of anything Christmas; my card is for the option...I didn't do any counting of the items in the border/frame digital paper </p><p>link= <a href="https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-challenge-12-drummers-drumming.html" target="_blank">https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-challenge-12-drummers-drumming.html</a></p><p>F. Love To Craft challenge; current until Dec 15; anything goes crafting wise; my card uses a digital print design on cardstock and glitter glue applied to a silver glitter star ornament</p><p>link= <a href="https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/11/ltccb-77-anything-goes-ltccb-76-winner.html" target="_blank">https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/11/ltccb-77-anything-goes-ltccb-76-winner.html</a></p><p>****************************</p><p><b><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Crafting in the USA heartland,</span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Becca S</span></b></p><p><br /></p><p>*manager/DT = MTTCC and MTTC</p><p>*co-owner/DT = AACB and CBCB</p><p>*owner/DT = FQCCCB, FQGS, FQCB, HQCB, TFATU (in Jan 2024 it will be renamed to Heart's Quest Fantasy), and first competition on Jan 2 will be at Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love</p><p> </p>Becca Sadlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852019182405514975noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042425620328894743.post-67560867558591435172023-12-01T00:00:00.052-06:002023-12-01T00:00:00.136-06:00MTTC #522 Christmas Food theme DT card for 1 Dec 2023<p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This is 1 of 2 personal paper-crafting blogs that I own.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Purpose</span>: this posting is to showcase My Time To Craft's #522 card that I made due to my manager/design team status commitment</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">When</span>: #522 starts December 1, 2023 and ends December 14, 2023</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">What</span>: #522 Christmas Food themed card; I had this new collection and it featured some to-go coffee cups and mugs so I'm using these hot beverage die-cuts for my Christmas Food elements</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light;"><b><br /></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQxod3uZiv_doVNXMjpLKlIQGZSfM3wEgKy5_bAwohsB_S0jtcrwtiMLC3ySx3_oH8kAHV6lW812V55JZMCo5omHF8JbuAPpO_K_6YmsG8fYN4FuoswuE7XBryIX4h0UZHlhLPlXjava9Zw1dEsHB7JQIJaHwhKumEUJRV0V0FWh2VzCRmcvb4g5r_cmJX/s1352/MTTC%20%23522%20Christmas%20Food%20Theme%20DT%20project%20for%201%20Dec%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1352" data-original-width="895" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQxod3uZiv_doVNXMjpLKlIQGZSfM3wEgKy5_bAwohsB_S0jtcrwtiMLC3ySx3_oH8kAHV6lW812V55JZMCo5omHF8JbuAPpO_K_6YmsG8fYN4FuoswuE7XBryIX4h0UZHlhLPlXjava9Zw1dEsHB7JQIJaHwhKumEUJRV0V0FWh2VzCRmcvb4g5r_cmJX/w265-h400/MTTC%20%23522%20Christmas%20Food%20Theme%20DT%20project%20for%201%20Dec%202023.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>inside panel accented with the reverse of the SU text paper scrap, the Feelin' Frosty paper scrap, and a text strip from Feelin' Frosty=</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaTF598Mdhn1UG6c8CGLR9idFPEXMmEGUcUcpR6a49GkX_Hrcck5gRGv9qo0ScyVIh3pxDXkNepI2tlLI8heyTJHW2GX31to2Drm-K6cQgpgEQYQ4Prpf6R004oqR8eTPOfG1LTCIwsn4N7HpxUjXlrura31eSA6eAw1ib4aC2o6agL44sPr_WfsdA9IG7/s1477/MTTC%20%23522%20Christmas%20Food%20Theme%20DT%20inside%20view%20for%201%20Dec%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1477" data-original-width="1091" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaTF598Mdhn1UG6c8CGLR9idFPEXMmEGUcUcpR6a49GkX_Hrcck5gRGv9qo0ScyVIh3pxDXkNepI2tlLI8heyTJHW2GX31to2Drm-K6cQgpgEQYQ4Prpf6R004oqR8eTPOfG1LTCIwsn4N7HpxUjXlrura31eSA6eAw1ib4aC2o6agL44sPr_WfsdA9IG7/s320/MTTC%20%23522%20Christmas%20Food%20Theme%20DT%20inside%20view%20for%201%20Dec%202023.jpg" width="236" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Notes</span>:</p><p>1. four inches x six inches folded white cardstock base; unmarked; Amazon</p><p>2. green with white text print cardstock and its reverse side green with white dot scrap = Stampin' Up</p><p>3 turquoise blue cardstock background panel = Astrobrights</p><p>4. winter clothing and hot beverages printed cardstocks, die-cuts, enamel dots = Feelin' Frosty collection from Simple Stories</p><p>5. glitter glue in purple (bright pink/magenta) = Art Skills; used to adhere the heart shape die-cuts on the card front</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Where</span>: <b><span style="font-size: medium;">My Time To Craft challenge blog #522</span></b> posting link=</p><p><a href="https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/mttc-522-theme-is-christmas-food-inc.html" target="_blank">https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/mttc-522-theme-is-christmas-food-inc.html</a><br /></p><p>--------------------------------------------------</p><p>OTHER PLACES:</p><p>A. The Sisterhood of Crafters; current; sweater weather theme; my cold weather hot beverage card has a sweater on it </p><p>link= <a href="https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2023/11/sweater-weather.html" target="_blank">https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2023/11/sweater-weather.html</a></p><p>B. The Holly and Ivy Christmas challenge; new; #153; anything goes Christmas; my card is a cold wintery themed Christmas card</p><p>link= <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-153-anything-christmas-goes.html" target="_blank">https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-153-anything-christmas-goes.html</a></p><p>C. 613 Avenue Create; about 24 hours left; anything goes (not the option)</p><p>link= <a href="https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-2023-anything-goes-w-optional.html" target="_blank">https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-2023-anything-goes-w-optional.html</a></p><p>D. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; about 1 1/2 days left; anything goes</p><p>link= <a href="https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2023/11/218-beccys-place.html" target="_blank">https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2023/11/218-beccys-place.html</a></p><p>E. Word Art Wednesday; about 5-6 days left; anything goes that's encouraging and uplifting;</p><p>link= <a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/11/anything-goes-weeks-623-624.html" target="_blank">https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/11/anything-goes-weeks-623-624.html</a></p><p>------------------------------------------------</p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Crafting in the USA heartland,</span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Becca S</span></b></p><p><br /></p><p>*Manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCC</p><p>*Co-owner/DT= AACB and CBCB</p><p>*Owner/DT= TFATU (in 2024 and will be renamed Heart's Quest Fantasy), HQCB, and sneak peek on 11/23/2023 and a preview post on 12/2/2023 with #1 challenge on 1/2/2024= Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love, FQCB, FQGS, and FQCCCB</p><p> </p>Becca Sadlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852019182405514975noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042425620328894743.post-23292041737283258692023-11-24T00:00:00.079-06:002023-11-24T00:25:37.259-06:00MTTCC #74 Snowflakes theme DT card for 24 Nov 2023<p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This is 1 of 2 personal paper-crafting focused blogs that I own.</span></p><p><b>Purpose: this posting will showcase my design team card for My Time To Craft Christmas Challenge Blog #74</b></p><p><b>When: MTTCC #74 theme is snowflakes and competition starts November 24 and ends December 7, 2023 (we have a DT call--need 1 or 2 more marvelous artisan bloggers to join the team)</b></p><p><b>What: Snuggle weather is SNOW much fun card</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwn3_264uqegt2KCR4x7MXYBMJaqEf6ruDzyRKUpBbuRHEAGb4gb2dVDpqWxI58Bx5sXneTATSYLMdkEWOwu_rqu1Ea71-padaQQvPCs8xHWscCfkVs_TyS7C1H-PhGqcqZWcE8QXH8FULOi9ajjSfTPPJqdPp_3kKRKe13k6v_BUhW9pXUaJ8xCl5curS/s1414/MTTCC%20%2374%20Snowflakes%20Theme%20DT%20card%20for%2024%20November%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1414" data-original-width="1040" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwn3_264uqegt2KCR4x7MXYBMJaqEf6ruDzyRKUpBbuRHEAGb4gb2dVDpqWxI58Bx5sXneTATSYLMdkEWOwu_rqu1Ea71-padaQQvPCs8xHWscCfkVs_TyS7C1H-PhGqcqZWcE8QXH8FULOi9ajjSfTPPJqdPp_3kKRKe13k6v_BUhW9pXUaJ8xCl5curS/w294-h400/MTTCC%20%2374%20Snowflakes%20Theme%20DT%20card%20for%2024%20November%202023.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><br /><b>inside panel is too cute-----><br /></b><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgivGoM8bCRp11aOslQr5AgavM2O_zBq5-SyhZ49oYGfpXCwDEn5zOMHLKwoq5Rd9pU1GXFps86XIPdqXAp42DDCaig0N30H_QJapU2nlgdyzQtsIOhNbDeAgH5QR-fVMTCIadwbeyIh0o1Je1zfvk7eW6JoX2VdETkubjVnyVh7KlOrUQ7utAafwqD4UrY/s1377/MTTCC%20%2374%20Snowflakes%20Theme%20DT%20card%20inside%2024%20Nov%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1377" data-original-width="962" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgivGoM8bCRp11aOslQr5AgavM2O_zBq5-SyhZ49oYGfpXCwDEn5zOMHLKwoq5Rd9pU1GXFps86XIPdqXAp42DDCaig0N30H_QJapU2nlgdyzQtsIOhNbDeAgH5QR-fVMTCIadwbeyIh0o1Je1zfvk7eW6JoX2VdETkubjVnyVh7KlOrUQ7utAafwqD4UrY/s320/MTTCC%20%2374%20Snowflakes%20Theme%20DT%20card%20inside%2024%20Nov%202023.jpg" width="224" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p><b>Notes:</b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">1. four inches x six inches white folded cardstock base; unbranded; Amazon</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">2. die-cuts, foam stickers, and front panel print cardstock = Feelin' Frosty collection from Simple Stories </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">3. turquoise bright blue cardstock = Astrobrights</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">4. inside white and blue print cardstock = recycled/upcycled tissue box</span></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>WHERE: MTTCC #74 posting link=</b></p><p><a href="https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/11/mttcc-74-theme-of-snowflakes-christmas.html" target="_blank">https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/11/mttcc-74-theme-of-snowflakes-christmas.html</a><br /></p><p>---------------------------------------------------------</p><p>OTHER PLACES:</p><p>A. Christmas Craft Creations; current until Dec 12; theme is add a hat; My card's patterned cardstock has a 'stocking cap' amongst all the other iconic wintery items</p><p>link= <a href="https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-challenge-reminder-add-hat.html" target="_blank">https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-challenge-reminder-add-hat.html</a></p><p>badge= </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Q3EKr8CMrMI0-f1kozK0xfYYYvvqn5mzIOttz-QgYh9_jvLn_w23LMCvhb4xStJLwys3Nh7QQMVuOGeuqS7hws0to6sydXbQ0ift3nusA-3io7gpYURyLTIsZ6oLr-BZXkiRLGmhwElJiE_HFMkrf61_hcpKCxiyyjC76aBf9Zg9v6mUDKXByBiDFx9B/s320/011November.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="228" data-original-width="320" height="105" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Q3EKr8CMrMI0-f1kozK0xfYYYvvqn5mzIOttz-QgYh9_jvLn_w23LMCvhb4xStJLwys3Nh7QQMVuOGeuqS7hws0to6sydXbQ0ift3nusA-3io7gpYURyLTIsZ6oLr-BZXkiRLGmhwElJiE_HFMkrf61_hcpKCxiyyjC76aBf9Zg9v6mUDKXByBiDFx9B/w147-h105/011November.png" width="147" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>B. The Sisterhood of Crafters; just started on Nov 22; theme is sweater weather; My card's patterned cardstock has 2 sweater images amongst all the other iconic wintery items</p><p>link- <a href="https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2023/11/sweater-weather.html" target="_blank">https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2023/11/sweater-weather.html</a></p><p>C. Die Cut Divas; current for 5 more days; theme is all about the holidays; My card is a wintery Christmas card</p><p>link- <a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2023/11/novemberallaboutholidays.html" target="_blank">https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2023/11/novemberallaboutholidays.html</a></p><p>D. Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog; current until Dec 15; anything goes Christmas</p><p>link= <a href="https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/mlccb-53-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html" target="_blank">https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/mlccb-53-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html</a></p><p>-------------------------------------------------------</p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Crafting in the USA heartland,</span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Becca S</span></b></p><p>*Manager/DT = MTTCC and MTTC</p><p>*Co-owner/DT= AACB and CBCB</p><p>*Owner/DT= TFATU (being renamed in 2024 to Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blo), HQCB, FQCB, FQGS, and FQCCCB; also starting its 1st challenge in 2024 = Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges blog (regular monthly themes of engagements, weddings, and anniversaries and an optional monthly celebration theme that will change; the January 2 option theme is 'new pet'.)</p><p> </p>Becca Sadlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852019182405514975noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042425620328894743.post-83227953625901098242023-11-17T00:00:00.089-06:002023-11-20T15:35:03.499-06:00MTTC #521 Got To Be Christmas theme DT card for 17 Nov 2023<p> <span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! </b>This is 1 of 2 personal paper-crafting blogs that I own.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Purpose: this posting is to showcase my manager/design team commitment projects for <b>My Time To Craft challenge blog</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">When: #521 starts November 17 and ends November 30, 2023</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"><span style="font-size: medium;">What: <b>#521 theme is Got To Be Christmas</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Card #1= using very old stash of foam snowflake stickers that most have lost their stickiness; last minute make before the launch===></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGts8RcqO7zXWUN_RHH1RG_hapsSSGfEzdvGBS8ou1PclRf8mHPZOfuYOVZIqipjueWEZkPx1fchWNoskhPteRDJVt5nKsOxOTiQ_wxg5LMg6kE1wkcG74PLRd6KEzfL7Q1a5R3RzwX1pxHCQ_X1XyJbOAvttL83CBCxY23wUZhMYT0iDMFLzxF3ZI36wR/s1536/MTTC%20%23521%20Got%20To%20Be%20Christmas%20theme%20DT%20card%202%20for%2017%20Nov%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="958" data-original-width="1536" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGts8RcqO7zXWUN_RHH1RG_hapsSSGfEzdvGBS8ou1PclRf8mHPZOfuYOVZIqipjueWEZkPx1fchWNoskhPteRDJVt5nKsOxOTiQ_wxg5LMg6kE1wkcG74PLRd6KEzfL7Q1a5R3RzwX1pxHCQ_X1XyJbOAvttL83CBCxY23wUZhMYT0iDMFLzxF3ZI36wR/w400-h250/MTTC%20%23521%20Got%20To%20Be%20Christmas%20theme%20DT%20card%202%20for%2017%20Nov%202023.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Notes:</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">1. foam snowflakes in 5 colors = very old purchase from Oriental Trading</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">2. white and purple cardstock scraps= Neenah</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">3. "MC" gold foil and white glitter dazzles/stickers= Hot Off The Press</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">4. Lilac Grey marker outlining around sentiment scrap= Nuvo Alcohol Marker</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">5. large gem dots in 3 colors (purple, magenta pink, and turquoise blue) = stash</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">and</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;">Card #2 (not appearing on the MTTC post since I'm unhappy with the foam sticker placements) I chose to use this new to me collection that is winter season focused</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg__FFbrBsg1wo39NJF-epdJwqdxYC4jFxuVe709hHdxuQKntVePbKYyYv6CU2YjmrY_5r-AwJja2b5Bpthq44MRiCq7wEp087-kcEYmasApF4B9RyjQxK5AFGfUEwEP8KIUdGnqL8vTnm4-MWL6bFXHC3tSNSnNy4mq5Ua6MDfZRuDu3muJyYYHhOJhJuH/s1327/MTTC%20%23521%20Got%20To%20Be%20Christmas%20theme%20DT%20card%20for%2017%20Nov%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1029" data-original-width="1327" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg__FFbrBsg1wo39NJF-epdJwqdxYC4jFxuVe709hHdxuQKntVePbKYyYv6CU2YjmrY_5r-AwJja2b5Bpthq44MRiCq7wEp087-kcEYmasApF4B9RyjQxK5AFGfUEwEP8KIUdGnqL8vTnm4-MWL6bFXHC3tSNSnNy4mq5Ua6MDfZRuDu3muJyYYHhOJhJuH/w400-h310/MTTC%20%23521%20Got%20To%20Be%20Christmas%20theme%20DT%20card%20for%2017%20Nov%202023.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Notes:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">1. four inches x six inches top-folded white cardstock base; unmarked; Amazon</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">2. print cardstocks, die-cuts, foam stickers = Feelin' Frosty collection by Simple Stories</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">3. small text box on kraft paper outlined with a bright magenta marker = home computer Google Doc</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">4. pink/lavender marker = Nuvo Alcohol Marker</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">5. purple (magenta) glitter glue = Art Skills</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">6. lavender sheer ribbon = stash</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">7. foam tape for dimension = stash</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">Where: <b>MTTC #521 posting link</b>=</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/mttc-521-theme-is-got-to-be-christmas.html" target="_blank">https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/mttc-521-theme-is-got-to-be-christmas.html</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">-------------------------------</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">OTHER PLACES:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">A. Double D Designs challenge blog; current/new; theme of stripes and/or dots; my card has gem dots (card #1)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2023/11/stripes-andor-dots.html" target="_blank">https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2023/11/stripes-andor-dots.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">B. Ellie's I Spy With My Little Eye; current/new; theme of sparkle or shine; my card has the 'MC' in gold foil with some white glitter insets and the curved gem dots are reflecting light (card #1) </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2023/11/i-spy-with-my-little-eye-sparkle-andor.html" target="_blank">https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2023/11/i-spy-with-my-little-eye-sparkle-andor.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">C. Paper Minutes challenge blog; current; theme is colorful; my card has 3 blue tones, lavender/purple, pink and magenta pinks (card #1)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://paperminutes.blogspot.com/2023/11/paperminutes-821-buntcolorful.html" target="_blank">https://paperminutes.blogspot.com/2023/11/paperminutes-821-buntcolorful.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">D. Try It On Tuesday; current; theme is "Baby, It's Cold Outside"; my card has lots of snowflakes; (card #1)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2023/11/baby-its-cold-outside.html" target="_blank">https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2023/11/baby-its-cold-outside.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">-------------------------------</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Crafting in the USA heartland,</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Becca S</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCC</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">*co-owner/DT = AACB and CBCB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">*owner/DT = HQCB, FQCB, FQGS, and FQCCCB; TFATU will be renamed effective in 2024 as Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog or HQFCB </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Becca Sadlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852019182405514975noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042425620328894743.post-39558551617951244992023-11-10T05:00:00.045-06:002023-11-10T06:13:48.751-06:00Ally's Angels #76 Anything Goes Theme DT project for 10 November 2023<p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!</b> Today's posting is about a challenge blog I co-own with the marvelous Leslie T called <b>"Ally's Angels"</b>. It became available a year ago and both of us inquired about taking over. <u>Thanks</u> go to Leslie for managing everything. </span></p><p>WHAT: <b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">AACB #76 Always Anything Goes</span></b></p><p>WHEN: <b><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed; font-size: medium;">#76 starts November 10 and lasts almost a full month</span></b></p><p>SHOW and TELL: most of the supplies for this card were recently received from a very generous artisan friend--my heart is overflowing with blessings!!! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcYNw7DknjX7YO5uV4Kmyey26lahdZxu2kq6m6mRO13keqOh2wTC5EMJX6PtDswMynTMyRcZVQvpAeKHuqFVYFTony4xUrMz4z_JE_Nc36xBgPTQX9dAiCayqiBxGeHAE-ELha-CgWme2xdyAzPLJRHFViv3OpaAG3r2JbxfASRETdNy4ozk5HAw1LCSP8/s1277/AACB%20%2376%20DT%20inspiration%20for%2010%20November%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1277" data-original-width="1021" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcYNw7DknjX7YO5uV4Kmyey26lahdZxu2kq6m6mRO13keqOh2wTC5EMJX6PtDswMynTMyRcZVQvpAeKHuqFVYFTony4xUrMz4z_JE_Nc36xBgPTQX9dAiCayqiBxGeHAE-ELha-CgWme2xdyAzPLJRHFViv3OpaAG3r2JbxfASRETdNy4ozk5HAw1LCSP8/w320-h400/AACB%20%2376%20DT%20inspiration%20for%2010%20November%202023.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>1. designer patterned papers are from 2 different Stampin' Up sets </p><p>2. white card base left side fold; A2 size</p><p>3. stamp sets--2--Flights of the Butterfly for the flower winged butterfly stamp (without the outlining) and the sentiment; and the other is the leaf "confetti" from "Confetti"</p><p>4. center focal started with a white 2" circle; used a punch</p><p>5. center focal colored and accented with Arteza art markers (several different colors!); I don't remember all the names but the red is called Poppy Red and the beige/taupe color is called Condensed Milk!!!! That one cracked me up!!</p><p>6. a neon yellow highlighter was used to accent all the 'thanks' words in the text print SU paper= merci, danke, gratitude (those got blocked by the plaid square), thankful</p><p>7. black ink pad for ink edging of papers = Hero Arts</p><p>8. foam tape used to lift up the center circle</p><p><br /></p><p>WHERE: <b><span style="font-size: medium;">Ally's Angels #76 blog posting link</span></b>= </p><p><a href="https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-76-challenge-75-winner-top.html" target="_blank">https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-76-challenge-75-winner-top.html</a><br /></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>OTHER PLACES:</p><p>A. Paperminutes; started Nov 7; Autumn theme; my card has late autumn tones and the stamped sentiment expresses thankfulness</p><p>link= <a href="https://paperminutes.blogspot.com/2023/11/paperminutes-820-herbst-autumn.html" target="_blank">https://paperminutes.blogspot.com/2023/11/paperminutes-820-herbst-autumn.html</a></p><p>B. Cardz 4 Galz; started Nov 1; thankful/Thanksgiving theme; my card has text paper with merci, be thankful; has stamped "thank you so very much"</p><p>link= <a href="https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2023/11/211-thank-you-thankful-or-thanksgiving.html" target="_blank">https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2023/11/211-thank-you-thankful-or-thanksgiving.html</a></p><p>C. I Spy With My Little Eye; has about 2 days remaining; theme is shades of autumn; my card has lots of beige/brown tones, some stamped leaves, and text paper and stamped sentiment with words of merci, thankful, and thank you</p><p>link= <a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2023/10/i-spy-with-my-little-eye-shades-of.html" target="_blank">https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2023/10/i-spy-with-my-little-eye-shades-of.html</a></p><p>D. Little Red Wagon; just started on Nov 8; theme is thanks a lot; my card has stamped sentiment of 'thank you so very much' and the text paper has merci and be thankful</p><p>link= <a href="https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-730-thanks-lot.html" target="_blank">https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-730-thanks-lot.html</a></p><p>E. The Paper Funday Challenges; current; theme is Grateful/thankful; my card has stamped sentiment of 'thank you so very much' and the text paper has merci and be thankful</p><p>link= <a href="https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-challenge-59-anything-goes.html" target="_blank">https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-challenge-59-anything-goes.html</a> </p><p>and</p><p>FB groups: PPPDTC, COTM, </p><p>---------------------------------------------------</p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Crafting in the USA heartland,</span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Becca S</span></b></p><p><br /></p><p>*Co-owner/DT with Leslie = AACB and also CBCB</p><p>*Owner/DT = HQCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, and TFATU in Jan 2024 this will be renamed Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge and become part of a sister blog to Heart's Quest Challenge Blog</p><p>*Manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCC</p><p> </p>Becca Sadlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852019182405514975noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042425620328894743.post-76607901472186991992023-11-10T00:02:00.001-06:002023-11-10T00:02:34.302-06:00MTTCC #73 Poinsettias Theme DT card for 10 November 2023<p> <span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><b>Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!</b> This is 1 of 2 personal paper-crafting blogs that I own. I also manage 2 challenge blogs, co-own 2 and own 5!! This posting features a manager/DT commitment for My Time To Craft Christmas. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">WHAT: MTTCC #73 Theme is Poinsettias</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">WHEN: #73 starts on <u>November 10, 2023 and will last for 13 days</u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">SHOW and TELL:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDl0xH7pe-HKj0G69mUYW_J7nGvmiUHtFLQ1vd0aOPssclJUL-qdCa-makZdyR5DPkRCyJh3PbfJBdVS7sDSfVnIGIKKYpBpaUSkrN1jl4Zuc99Lq952XWmSbVcvaQqa_0nXghajOZGoAKeJxMwLaW1Jyfee_4M2LFrgbQQ527JyUlEVO4muifQtATPDHL/s1434/MTTCC%20%2373%20Poinsettias%20theme%20DT%20card%20for%2010%20November%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1434" data-original-width="1016" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDl0xH7pe-HKj0G69mUYW_J7nGvmiUHtFLQ1vd0aOPssclJUL-qdCa-makZdyR5DPkRCyJh3PbfJBdVS7sDSfVnIGIKKYpBpaUSkrN1jl4Zuc99Lq952XWmSbVcvaQqa_0nXghajOZGoAKeJxMwLaW1Jyfee_4M2LFrgbQQ527JyUlEVO4muifQtATPDHL/w284-h400/MTTCC%20%2373%20Poinsettias%20theme%20DT%20card%20for%2010%20November%202023.jpg" width="284" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">1. Bo Bunny = background print, scalloped circle print, and the poinsettia die-cut (this was enhanced with colored pencils)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">2. Memento = cocoa brown ink pad</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">3. stash = small dots, snowflakes, threads, </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">4. Pen + Gear = little scrap circle of white glitter cardstock</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">WHERE: <b>MTTCC #73 blog posting link</b>=</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/11/mttcc-73-theme-is-poinsettias-starting.html" target="_blank">https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/11/mttcc-73-theme-is-poinsettias-starting.html</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">**********************</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">OTHER PLACES:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">a. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; ends in 1 day +/-; anything goes Christmas; </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/10/challenge-151-anything-christmas-goes.html" target="_blank">https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/10/challenge-151-anything-christmas-goes.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">b. Unicorn Challenge; current; theme is Christmas</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-93-christmas.html" target="_blank">https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-93-christmas.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">c. Krafty Chicks; current-Week 2; theme is Christmas; my card has poinsettias</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/kcc-689-christmas-week.html" target="_blank">https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/kcc-689-christmas-week.html</a> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">d. Creations in Pink; three more days; have to have mostly pink; my poinsettias card has lots of varying tones of pinks </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2023/10/challenge-63-anything-in-mainly-pink.html" target="_blank">https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2023/10/challenge-63-anything-in-mainly-pink.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">e. Beautiful Blossoms; several more days remaining; Blooms/flowers to be the main focal; MY card has poinsettias in the background paper and also a large die-cut center focal poinsettia</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/10/beautiful-blossoms-anything-goes.html" target="_blank">https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/10/beautiful-blossoms-anything-goes.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">f. Stencil Fun/Crazy is our .....; just started; must use stencil and option is leaves...aren't poinsettias technically leaves vs not petals????; my card's scalloped backdrop to the large poinsettia die-cut was traced from a stencil template (Pebble's...old set)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">link= <a href="https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-stencil-fun.html" target="_blank">https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-stencil-fun.html</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">and</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">FB groups: Mixed Media Creativity, PPPDTC, COTM, </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;">****************************</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;">Crafting in the USA heartland,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;">Becca S</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">*manager/DT = MTTCC and MTTC</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">*co-owner/DT = AACB and CBCB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">*owner/DT = FQCCCB, FQGS, FQCB, HQCB, and TFATU</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">**three of these are Christmas/winter holidays if you're needing to make themed cards: MTTCC or My Time To Craft Christmas, CBCB or Christmas Bingo challenge blog, and FQCCCB or FarmQuest Country Christmas challenge blog.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Becca Sadlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852019182405514975noreply@blogger.com9