My MTTCC #111 Use flower(s) supply theme for Christmas card DT project 25 Apr 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting's purpose is to showcase my new DT project with MTTCC or My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog. The theme is part of our supply series of DT member suggested requirements and #111 is to have/show flower(s) within a Christmas/winter holiday card. 

when: #111 starts April 25 and lasts 13 days. 

what: Floral Peace and Joy Christmas card

how-to notes:

1. the floral 4"x6" card (cut-a-part) = Christmas Vintage Simple Lodge = Simple Stories

2. green cardstock panel for base cut to 4.5" x 6.5" = Pen + Gear

3. silver hammered foil decorative tape (from 3 diff colors/designs) = DIY Crafts/American Crafts

4. the red heart crystals and iridescent round cut crystals = diff packs by Crafter's Square

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where: MTTCC #111 blog posting

link = https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2025/04/mttcc-111-theme-is-use-flowers-on.html

other places to link/share are:

A. Word Art Wednesday; new on Apr 23 so week 1 of 2; anything goes that is uplifting, not contrary to the Bible; MY Christmas card's sentiments are "Peace and Joy"

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/04/anything-goes-weeks-696-697.html

B. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; new on Apr 23 so week 1 of 2; anything goes with paper; 

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/pennys-challenge-595.html

C. Rudolph Days; new on April 25th for limited time; theme = anything goes Christmas

link = https://rudolphdayschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/rudolph-days-april-challenge.html

D. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-Up Challenge; open until Apr 30; anything goes Christmas (option of vintage); My Christmas card is more lodge/cabin/outdoors looking and not vintage.

link = https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2025/04/challenge-121-anything-goes-christmas.html

E. C.R.A.F.T. ; still open Week 2 of 2; theme is Christmas; MY card is about Peace and Joy

link - https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/04/challenge-753-christmas.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S

 

My MTTCC #99 Elves Theme DT card on 8 Nov 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: The reason for this post is to showcase my latest contribution to My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog (MTTCC) #99 elves theme. 

when: #99 starts November 8, 2024 and lasts for 13 days

what: Little Elf Playing on Santa's Ornaments Christmas card

notes:

1. base paper with gold metallic foiling = SU (6" square)

2. red and white buffalo plaid paper = The Paper Studio (5" square)

3. elf and ornament scene = Ai-generated Microsoft Designer digital image with some added coloring (edging, ornament strings, elf's face features and gloves, snowflake lines on the large dark red ornament) = (4" square)

4. gold plastic stars and gold glitter foam star stickers = Recollections

5. black ink pad for perimeter edging = Hero Arts

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where: MTTCC #99 theme of elves blog post

link = https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/11/mttcc-99-theme-is-elf-or-elves-for.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Cardz 4 Galz; week 2 of 2; theme of show your patterned paper; this is my 3rd of 3 entries = on this Christmas card, I've paired to odd/opposite choices of print papers ==> the red and white buffalo plaid to reinforce the red color of the largest ornament in the center focal image WITH a non-Christmas/winter floral print to reinforce the khaki/brown color of the elf's sweater and the gold shine and sparkle from the two types of stars

link = https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2024/10/237-showcase-your-patterned-paper.html

B. Craft Rocket; new Nov 7th; theme of Christmas and/or Winter; my card features a little elf plus Christmas holiday ornaments and some gold stars

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/11/challenge-120-christmas-andor-winter.html

C. Ellie's Crafty Wednesdays challenges; current; theme is A.G.

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/11/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-november.html

D. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges blog; current for only 1-2 days after I publish my posting; Anything Goes Christmas theme

link = https://thehollyandivychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-171-anything-christmas-goes.html

E. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up Challenges; started Nov 1st; Anything Goes Christmas (option of 'all stitched up'); My card is for AGC. 

link = https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/11/challenge-116-anything-goes-christmas.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR

*co-owner/DT (will be full owner in Jan 2025) = AACB and Christmas or Not Bingo

*owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and FQGGCB

My MTTCC #98 Winter Animal Theme Christmas DT card on 25 October 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting showcases my newest manager/DT contribution to My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog (MTTCC). This is our 98th competition. Our new themes are every other Friday launches and I've been with it since it started! Another DT member suggested this topic. 

when: MTTCC #98 starts October 25, 2024 and lasts 13 days! 

what: my winter animal choice is white/snow bunnies

notes:

1. sage/mint green cardstock base was cut to 5" x 7" = Neenah

2. navy blue and white diagonal scrap paper = SU

3. red and white buffalo print cardstock scrap = The Paper Studio

4. Poppy Red  Navy Blue dual-tip alcohol markers = Arteza

5. rabbits image torn edges from a boxed card that I upcycled from my mom's holiday stash in the phone nook cupboard...yes!

6. 'hope' letter tile stickers = Freckled Fawn

7. red glitter foam sticker (from pack) = Crafter's Square

where: MTTCC #98 blog posting =

link = https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/10/mttcc-98-theme-is-winter-animals.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; started Oct 22; A.G. Christmas theme

link = https://thehollyandivychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-171-anything-christmas-goes.html

B. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; started Oct 23; A.G.

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/pennys-challenge-583.html

C. Word Art Wednesdays; started Oct 23; A.G. uplifting

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/10/anything-goes-671-672.html

D. Peace On Earth Christmas Challenge; started Oct 20; A.G. Christmas

link = https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/10/peace-on-earth-challenge-74.html

E. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-ups Challenges; started Oct 1; A.G. Christmas option of chevron (no; just AGC for my card) link =  https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-115-anything-goes-christmas.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and its original sister, MTTC

*owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB

*co-owner/DT = AACB and Christmas or Not Bingo

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR

My MTTCC #96 Christmas Trees theme DT card on 27 Sept 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting showcases my latest manager/DT contribution to My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog that launches on September 27, 2024. #96 competition lasts for 13 days so don't delay too long to participate.

when: #96 Christmas Tree(s) theme starts September 27, 2024.

what: Santa with some of his trees

notes:

1. base is about 6" high x 5.5" wide, maybe for the width = Neenah

2. red cardstock scrap panel = Neenah

3. green and white buffalo plaid cardstock scrap = The Paper Studio

4. striped traditional Christmas colors print paper panel = The Paper Studio

5. part of a slimline notepad sheet (trio of trees) = gift 2 Christmases ago

6. small recycled/upcycled gift tag/bought; distressed edges = ? Crafter's Square, I think

7. black ink pad for striped paper inked edging = Hero Arts

8. black super fine tip pen = Art Skills (for other outlining)

9. white puffy stars = Freckled Fawn

10. crystal cut gems of different sizes = Crafter's Square

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where: MTTCC #96 blog posting

link = https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/09/mttcc-96-theme-is-christmas-trees.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Krafty Chicks; week 5/all occasions theme; so Christmas is welcomed

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/krafty-chicks-challenge-735-all.html

B. Craft-alnica; current for 4 more days; theme is no stamps; MY card is Christmas theme and has no stamping or digi or clip art

link = https://craft-alnica.blogspot.com/2024/09/izziv-368-brez-stampiljk.html

C. ABC Christmas; current/still open; theme (not S for stencils) using T for traditional colors of Christmas; my card has the reds, greens, and lots of white

link = https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/abc-christmas-challenge-s-and-t-are-for.html

D. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-Up; current for 3 more days; theme is anything goes Christmas (option of Merry Pigmas); MY card is traditional red-white-green Christmas tree card 

link = https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/09/challenge-114-anything-goes-christmas.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

*owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and FQGGCB

*co-owner/DT = AACB and Christmas or Not Bingo

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR

My MTTCC #93 Theme of Wreaths for Christmas DT cards for 16 August 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart For Creativity Blog!

purpose: This posting focuses on my latest manager/DT contributions for My Time to Craft Christmas or MTTCC. I've held this role for over 2 1/2 years! Every other Friday without any breaks! 

when: #93 starts August 16 and ends on the 29th. 

what: Project #1 (but 2nd make giving a different wreath sticker better scale to be more main focus) Merry Wreath-mas or Merry Wreath-Christ

closeup: black base, white satin sheen panel, gold mirror foil hearts and "M, R, Y" letters have copper/bronze metallic foil with E and 2nd R are black font.

notes:

1. black cardstock scrap panel = Neenah

2. white satin sheen scrap = stash

3. rusty-red linen texture cardstock and gold mirror foil cardstock = Art Skills

4. pine green cardstock scrap = Recollections

5. wreath sticker is from solicited mail repurposing

6. alpha stickers = Maggie Holmes (American Crafts)

AND

Project #2: (my original ideas that kept shifting while creating) Wreath inside of another 'wreath' and ornaments/balls round shape card

notes: circles and hearts for main shapes [not shared at MTTCC]

11. red cardstock base = Neenah

12. dotted paper = old = The Paper Studio

13. ornaments paper = newer = Bella Blvd

14. silver snowflakes and star foil "dazzles"/stickers = Hot Off The Press

15. two punched folk-art style hearts overlapped = Emaginations punch

16. "MC" stamp; 2001 ?; old = SU

17. wreath sticker, red glitter heart, white doily, black checked gingham fabric ribbon = stash items

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where: MTTCC #93 theme of wreaths for Christmas/winter holidays post

link = https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/08/mttcc-93-theme-of-wreaths-for-christmas.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Merry Wreath = The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges; started Aug 13; Anything Goes Christmas

link= https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-167-anything-christmas-goes.html

B. Merry Wreath = Make My Monday; started Aug 12; theme is something metallic; MY top shown small wreath card has metallic foil elements: gold mirror foil hearts, letters M, R (the first R), Y are either copper or bronze foil; and even the wreath has a  metallic sheen for the wreath form and bow

link= https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/08/232-something-metallic.html

C. Merry Wreath = Peace On Earth Christmas; current for August; Anything Goes Christmas

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/08/peace-on-earth-challenge-69.html

D. Merry Wreath = The 12 Months of Christmas Challenges Link-up; midway for August 2024; anything goes Christmas with option focus of circles; MY "Merry" wreath Christmas card has a round circle backdrop and a half circle top layer backdrop for the wreath sticker image

link= https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-113-anything-goes-christmas.html

E. Wreath Ornament = Love Those Pretty Papers; started on Aug 10; use pretty papers; MY ball ornament wreath display card has a traditional Christmas colors dotted print paper and a mixed tone ornament print paper =

link: https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2024/08/love-those-pretty-papers-august.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTC Christmas and MTTC

*owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and FQGGCB

*co-owner/DT = AACB (Ally's Angels) and Christmas or Not Bingo

*DT member = HAOOCAYR 

Best Wishes and Sweet Dreams #8 HQFCB Main Post Projects for 3 August 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting showcases two newest fantasy projects for HQFCB (formerly known as TFATU). The fairy bookmark is my choice for the main monthly theme of "Anything Goes Fantasy". And the elf bookmark is my August focus option project. 

when: #8 for 2024 starts on the first Saturday of the month, August 3rd

what: PROJECT #1 = HQFCB #8 Anything Goes Fantasy choice of fairy

notes:

1. white cardstock base and also smaller 4" high panel = Neenah

2. ink pads = SU (Island Indigo and a bit of Dapper Denim showing on the base; Always Artichoke and a smidge of Lemon Lime Twist for the smaller panel)

3. text strip sticker = old Webster's Pages product (fussy cut/reduced in size to fit)

4. tree with jars filled with fireflies = recycle/upcycle solicitated mail envelope

5. fairy and fireflies prints shown on the upper half = free for personal use ---> The Clipart Library website

6. striped woven ribbon; cut to length, tied, then each half cut into fourths = old; Hobby Lobby 

what: PROJECT #2 = HQFCB #8 Fantasy Focus Option of elves mischief

notes:

11. green and white + red and white buffalo plaid cardstock = The Paper Studio

12. green glitter cardstock = ? Crafter's Square

13. lettering stickers from different vendors = stash box

14. black and white checked ribbon knot = Crafter's Square

15. red cardstock scrap + black cardstock scraps = Neenah

16. black ink pad for the perimeter edges = Hero Arts

17. elf image was sized and printed in color on white paper 3x = free for personal use = The Clipart Library website

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where: HQFCB (was TFATU or The Fairy and The Unicorn; still using TFATU web address for 2024 to transition new name); #8 main launch post =

link= https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/hqfcb-8-in-2024-agf-main-theme-plus.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. fairy and fireflies = Snippets Playground; still a few days remaining; theme to use scraps/bits; MY bookmark has used 2 white cardstock scrap cuts that I've inked up for background and base and then fussy cut of a sticker and some envelope recycled images along with some fussy cut digital clipart images

link= https://pixiessnippetsplayground.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-485.html

B. fairy and fireflies = C.R.A.F.T.; current; theme is summer; limited to 2 entries--this is my 1st with the bookmark/tag with summery night fairy and fireflies

link = https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-729-summer.html

C. fairy and fireflies = Moving Along With The Times; current/started Aug 1; theme is summer fun; MY project is a bookmark/tag with summery night fairy and fireflies

link = https://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-169-summer-fun.html

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D. tumbling elves = The 12  Months of Christmas Link-up Challenge; started Aug 1; anything goes Christmas

link = https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-113-anything-goes-christmas.html

E. tumbling elves = Little Red Wagon; started July 31; theme is Christmas in July; MY elves are decked in traditional Christmas colors

link= https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-767-christmas-in-july.html

F. tumbling elves = Jingle Belles; current; theme is Holiday Leftovers--use your bits/scraps; the green glitter cardstock started off a leftover partial sheet that I traced and used decorative scissors; red and black behind the elves are scrap cuts that were just deep enough to give a margin backdrop for the elves

link= https://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2024/08/holiday-leftovers.html

G. tumbling elves = Double Trouble; current; collaboration with IYGACAC; have something that makes you happy/cheerful; these tumbling elves...I originally thought I would just use 1 image for a small tag/gift tag size but then this idea popped into my brain cells of a vision of 3 turned in different directions to look like they're tumbling around...the card makes me smile

link to DTCB = https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/Challenge-172.html

and

H. tumbling elves = IYGACAC; current; collaboration with DTCB for the first 2 weeks of August; have both happy/cheerful + smile...and the elf image (duplicated) has a smile

link to IYGACAC = https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2024/06/cookie-challenge-195-august-be-happy.html

image = 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*owner/DT = HQFCB, HQCB, HQCOLCB; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQGGCB, and FQHSKCB

*co-owner/DT = AACB and Christmas or Not Bingo

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

*DT member = HCAYR ---> HAOOCAYR

 

My MTTCC #92 Use a Button(s) Theme DT card for 2 August 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting showcases my newest design team/manager contribution to My Time To Craft Christmas (MTTCC) challenge blog; DT member Nikki has suggested the theme to use a button(s)

when: #92 starts August 2 and ends early on August 15, 2024

what: Snowy Forest Blessings at Christmas card

notes:

1. black and white buffalo plaid cardstock base (over 6.5" wide and about 4.75" high) = The Paper Studio

2. pine green and white trellis print  paper = SU

3. focal print is a trimmed boxed card bought at D. G. 

4. woodgrain print chipboard button and cording = old stash from Webster's Pages

where: MTTCC #92 use a button(s) supply theme posting

link= https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/08/mttcc-92-theme-is-using-buttons-on.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Little Red Wagon; started July 31; theme is Christmas in July; MY card is a snowy forest scene for Christmas

link= https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-767-christmas-in-july.html

B. Merry Little Christmas Challenge; started July 1 and ends Aug 15; theme is Anything Goes Christmas

link= https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/mlccb-57-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

C. A Perfect Time To Craft; new on Aug 1; anything goes

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

D. Kerst Christmas FB group; Anything Goes Christmas with option of trees; MY card has snowy spruce trees

link to FB group = https://www.facebook.com/groups/1060810930603477/

E. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up Challenge; opens on Aug 1 at 6pm eastern; AG Christmas; 

link= https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-113-anything-goes-christmas.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

 *manager/DT = MTTC Christmas and MTTC

*co-owner/DT = AACB and C or not Bingo

*DT member = HCAYR/revised to HAOOCAYR

*owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB

My Guest DT Christmas Card for CCAYR on 1 July 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting focuses on my Guest Designer inspiration sample project for Christmas Crafts All Year Round challenge blog! 

when: CCAYR # starts July 1 for the whole month

what: Frosty Wintery Wishes (not quite a slimline and in-between 4" x 6" and 5" x 7" on the dimensions if I remember correctly)

notes:

1. the light-med blue cardstock = Recollections/Michaels Arts and Crafts

2. the floral cardstock panel = from the Frosted Forest collection by Fancy Pants Designs

3. the 2 snowflakes, small tree, and 2 snowmen = Bella Blvd

4. blue glitter silhouette snowman sticker = Crafter's Square

5. the blue and white print paper = recycled/upcycled business envelope's security lining that was punched with a 2.25" circle

6. navy blue dual-tip marker = Art Skills (used to ink the perimeter edges of papers)

where: CCAYR or Christmas Crafts All Year Round for July 2024

link= https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/07/july-challenge-anything-christmas-or.html

photo prompt (this month is anything goes Christmas/winter holiday) =

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other places to share/link are:

a. Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog; started July 1; anything goes Christmas

link= https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/mlccb-57-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

b. Girlz Creative Christmas; started June 30; anything goes Christmas

link= https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-79-alles-mag-anything-goes.html

c. The 12 Months of Christmas Challenges Link-up; new July 1; anything goes Christmas

link= https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-112-anything-goes-christmas.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*Guest DT for CCAYR; also at IYGACAC, Pin-spirational, OUAT, 

*DT member = HCAYR/HAOOCAYR

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

*co-owner/DT = AACB and Christmas or not Bingo

*owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and FQGGCB

 

My MTTC #536 Winter Theme DT card on 14 June 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this post's theme was suggested by our DT member that lives in Australia and has opposite seasons to the majority of DT members so we present winter theme in June at our MTTC, a general occasions or techniques theme challenge blog

when: MTTC or My Time To Craft #536 winter theme starts June 14 and ends June 20, 2024

what: Wintery Outdoors Christmas Collage card

notes:

1. two angled 6" square cardstock bases = Art Skills

2. the 6" x 8" collage print thin cardstock is from Fruitcake and Tinsel paper pad = Fancy Pants Designs

3. "MC" stamp and the leaping deer stamp (repeated 3x) = Busy Sidewalks stamp set = Crate Paper/American Crafts

4. cocoa brown ink pad = Lawn Fawn

5. short pine tree stamp (repeated 3x) is from an unmarked set

6. gold snowflake 'dazzles'/stickers = Hot Off The Press

7. silver and blue foil star stickers = ?; maybe Dollar Tree

8. white and silver paint pen-style markers = Art Skills (dots randomly placed around the collage paper and the white marker was also used to put on top of deer (bottom right corner), on top of the sleigh (left side)

where: MTTC #536 Winter Theme blog post launched on June 14, 2024 =

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/mttc-536-theme-is-winter-starting-14.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. Creative Inspiration Challenges; started June 6; anything goes

link= https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/creative-inspiration-challenges-15.html

b. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; started June 5; anything goes

link- https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/pennys-challenge-573.html

c. Wednesday's Creative Inspirations; still has 19 days; theme is Christmas in June; my card is wintery outdoor Christmas collage

link= https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-challenge-christmas-in-june.html

d. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges; started June 11; theme is anything Christmas

link= https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-165-anything-christmas-goes.html

e. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-Up Challenges; started June 1; theme is anything goes Christmas with option of North Pole; my card's central collage paper and what I've stamped don't scream North Pole but they do make you think of outdoor winter season elements

link= https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-111-anything-goes-christmas.html 

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Crafting in the USA heartland where we went from a rainy cool early spring weather to 1 week of very nice sunny 70-75 degrees to instant hot 90 degree temps...sigh...

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas (sister blogs)

*DT only = HCAYR/ revised to HAOOCAYR

*co-owner/DT = AACB and CBCB/revised to C or not Bingo 

*owner/DT of these Quest families of challenge blogs: HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and the new limited series competition complement to FQHSKCB ---> FQGGCB or FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog

My MTTCC #86 DT cards for Silhouette Scene theme starts 10 May 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: my creative heart is sharing 2 design team cards made for my commitment to My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog

when: #86 theme starts May 10-23, 2024; the topic is silhouette scene for Christmas/winter holidays

what: both use cut-apart card panels from the Away In A Manger collection from Echo Park

CARD #1 = Oh Holy Night

notes:

1. navy blue textured linen specialty paper = stash

2. white diamond glitter cardstock = Pen + Gear

3. the lilac-blue with white specks = super old stash (10-12 years old)

4. the cut-apart card panel = Away In A Manger from Echo Park

5. silver dots = Feelin' Frosty enamel dots = Simple Stories

6. silver stars dazzles/stickers = Hot Off The Press

7. puffy stars and dots = Freckled Fawn

--and--

CARD #2= Christmas Begins With Christ

notes:

1. dark pine green cardstock = Recollections/Michaels Arts and Crafts

2. the mashed pea green color striped memo paper = notepad = Marshalls department store

3. cut-apart card panel = Away In A Manger from Echo Park

4. snowflake, trees, and deer glitter foam stickers = stash/DT

5. green dual-tip marker for inking all outer edges of papers/cardstocks = stash

where: MTTCC #86 blog posting link= 

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/05/mttcc-86-theme-is-christmas-silhouettes.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. blue card = Word Art Wednesday; new on May 8; uplifting, encouraging; MY card is about the reason for Christmas, Christ was born in Bethlehem, a Holy Night

link= https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/05/anything-goes-weeks-647-648.html

b. blue card = The 12 Months of Christmas Challenges Link-Up; started May 1; anything goes Christmas (option of elves; no for me); this is my first entry for this month and I'm sharing the O Holy Night card

link= https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/05/challenge-110-anything-goes-christmas.html

c. blue card = Christmas Crafts All Year Round; started May 1; hot cocoa drinks and/or Christmas movies; My card "O Holy Night" --The Chosen series did an episode called Holy Night

link= https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/05/may-challenge-hotcold-drinks-andor.html

d. green card = ABC Christmas; new on May 8; J is for Jesus and/or K is for Kings; MY green Christmas card uses the word Christ and shows the Nativity with baby Jesus in manger

link= https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/abc-christmas-challenge-j-k-are-for.html

e. green card = Krafty Chicks; week 2 started May 9/Christmas theme; MY cards are both Christmas but am linking the green "Christmas Begins With Christ" card 

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/krafty-chicks-challenge-715-christmas.html

f. green card = Word Power #5; current; focus is on an impactful sentiment; the expression on the green Christmas card takes up about 70% of the cut-a-part card

link= https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/word-power-5.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTCC and MTTC

*co-owner/DT = AACB and C or not Bingo

*owner/DT = Quest families of blogs = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, and FQHSKCB

*DT member = HCAYR/HCAOOAYR

 

My MTTCC #85 Winter Scenes Theme Christmas card for 26 April 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting is for My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog which I've been faithfully committed to for over 2 now since it started as a spin-off to MTTC, which I've been part of for over 4+ years! Every Friday morning these 2 alternate. That's a lot of cards!

when: #85 Winter Scenes theme competition starts April 26, 2024 for 13 days

what: Project #1 =Santa with ice skates collage image scene Christmas card

notes:

1. Santa on ice skates collage panel (includes the black and white buffalo plaid print = Simple Stories' Christmas Vintage Woods/Lodge; also include the tab stickers, round sentiment sticker, the holly sticker and pinecone sticker

2. white glitter foam snowflake and red glitter bow foam stickers = stash

3. red and white striped paper scrap = stash

4. green cardstock scrap strip = Art Skills

5. red and white buffalo plaid cardstock for base = The Paper Studio

6. silver metallic paint marker used to outline Santa's sign, black mittens, and black boots

Project #2: Happy Holidays with Rudolph and Santa

notes: winter scene on white circle disc was created with rub-on transfers!!

7. "HH", banner, Santa, 2 red snowflakes, & Rudolph = "A Perfect Christmas" set by Lori Whitlock for Echo Park (2017); 1x for me to use this set!!!!!

8. dot print paper traced for large circle and cut with decorative scissors = The Paper Studio (possibly a 2019 print or earlier); also red and white buffalo plaid cardstock strip

9. white cardstock scrap = Pen + Gear

10. red alcohol marker = Arteza

11. all the embellishments are old stash items

where: MTTCC #85 (My Time To Craft Christmas) link= 

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/04/mttcc-85-theme-is-winter-scene-starting.html

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/04/mttcc-85-theme-is-winter-scene-starting.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. Rudolph and Santa = Peace On Earth; new on April 21; anything goes Christmas

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/04/peace-on-earth-challenge-62.html

b. Rudolph and Santa = Christmas Crafts All Year Round; started April 1; Christmas with Santa-Gnome-and/or Elf; MY Christmas card has Santa; this is my 3rd entry out of 5 allowed

link= https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/04/april-challenge-santagnomeselves.html

c. Rudolph and Santa =The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; has about 1 more day left; anything goes Christmas

link= https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/challenge-161-anything-christmas-goes.html

d. Rudolph and Santa = ABC Christmas; current; theme letters are H for Hat and/or I for Inky; my Christmas card has inked edges but those are hard to see but the H for Hat can be seen on Santa's head

link= https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/abc-christmas-challenge-h-and-i-is-for.html

e.  vintage Santa = The 12 Months of Christmas Challenge Link-ups; past midway/still current; anything goes Christmas with twist of Christmas candy; MY card is just for AGC

link= https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/04/challenge-109-anything-goes-christmas.html

f.  vintage Santa =Cardz 4 Galz; started April 18; theme is Movie Madness; 1 of my text phrases can be found in 2 holiday movies:

*Good Cheer (short movie in 1926)

*Christmas Cheer (2023) by Encourage TV; holiday and family type

link= https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2024/04/223-movie-madness.html

g. vintage Santa =Rudolph Days Challenge; started April 25; theme is always Christmas; 

link= https://rudolphdayschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/rudolph-day-april-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT of MTTCC and its sister blog MTTC

**co-owner/DT of CONBCB and AACB

***owner/DT of FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, HQCB, HQFCB, and HQCOLCB

****DT member only of HCAYR

MTTCC #70 Silver Bells song theme DT project for 29 Sept 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! It is time again to showcase another Christmas theme from My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog that I manage. 

WHAT: MTTCC #70 theme is the Christmas song, "Silver Bells"

WHEN: starts September 29 and lasts 13 days

SHOW and TELL:

1. striped paper = The Paper Studio

2. silver alphas = Freckled Fawn

3. plaid alphas = Jot/bought at Dollar Tree

4. the middle square silver with white embossing design = Martha Stewart

5. silver mirror foil paper, clear gems, bows, = stash

6. cardstocks = Art Skills' Crafter's Closet

WHERE: MTTCC #70 posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/09/mttcc-70-theme-is-based-on-silver-bells.html

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OTHER PLACES:

A. Krafty Chicks; current; All Occasions week theme; MY card is Christmas Day occasion

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/09/krafty-chicks-challenge-683-all.html

B. Christmas Craft Creations; about midway through; Metallics theme; my Christmas card has lots of silver

link= https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2023/09/september-challenge-reminder-metallics.html

image= 

C. ABC Christmas Challenge; current/started Sept 13; choosing "T is for Three of a Kind"; My Christmas card has 3 glitter bows with 3 little silver balls/'faux bells'

link= https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/09/abc-christmas-challenge-s-t-are-for.html

D. The Holly and The Ivy Christmas Challenges; current for a couple of days; anything Christmas

link= http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/09/challenge-148-anything-christmas-goes.html

E. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-Up; current; Anything Goes Christmas with option of Ornaments/Baubles; my card is for 'bells' which there are ornaments that replicate bell shape but I consider my card as ACG

link= https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/09/challenge-104-anything-goes-christmas.html

and

FB groups: MMC (glitter bows with silver accents, inked edges, mirror foil paper, 2 different alpha stickers); PPPDTC; COTM; and others if time

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTCC and MTTC

*co-owner/DT = CBCB and AACB

*owner/DT = FQCCCB, FQGS, FQCB, HQCB, and TFATU;

 starting October 7 will be the launch of the first competition for FQCCCB or FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenge Blog; think exterior/outdoors rural Christmas decorations or snowy/icy landscapes for your images; accepted formats are: cards, gift card holders, tags, and package toppers (like those for candy treat bags). 

MTTCC #69 Joy To The World carol theme DT inspiration card for 15 September 2023

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! My heart is happy to take time to craft these Christmas cards based on the church caroling hymn "Joy To The World". I was the one on the design team to suggest this theme and thought it would present lots of artsy opportunities for crafters. But then even I got a bit stuck however a stash quest into my Christmas, journaling and farm country boxes resulted in these crafty mergers!

WHAT: My Time To Craft Christmas (MTTCC) #69 theme of "Joy To The World" 

WHEN: #69 starts September 15, 2023 and lasts 13 days

SHOW and TELL:

Card #1

1. vinyl sticker "always be joyful" = Creative Devotion

2. silver star stickers = Hot Off The Press

3. white foam snowflake stickers - Oriental Trading (?)

4. silver paint pen, seafoam blue/green cardstock base = Crafter's Closet

5. house print acrylic overlay- Webster Pages

6. teal-ish blue with white dots print cardstock = My Mind's Eye 

and

Card #2

1. blue cardstock base cut to 5" wide x 6" high = Crafter's Closet/Art Skills

2. village scene print paper = Martha Stewart

3. silver and white paint pens/markers = (new for me) 

4. globe sticker = 

5. joy with color splashes vinyl sticker = Creative Devotions

6. circular grid sticky note = ?

7. the light mint green with white dot cardstock scrap (used behind the globe) = My Mind's Eye

8. red ink pad to edge the papers; black marker to outline the papers/cardstocks; white thread = stash items

WHERE: My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog #69 post link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/09/mttcc-69-theme-is-joy-to-world-caroling.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Creative Inspiration challenge blog; current; anything goes

link= https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/09/creative-inspiration-challenges-6.html

B. Christmas Craft Creations; started on Sept 13; Metallics theme; both Christmas cards have silver metallic paint pen marker applied; 1st card also has silver foil stars; so I will show card #1

link= https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2023/09/september-challenge-metallics.html

image= 

C. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-Up Challenges blog; current for Sept 2023; anything goes Christmas (option of baubles/ornaments); my cards are just AGC

link= http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/09/challenge-104-anything-goes-christmas.html

D. Crafty Calendar Challenge blog; current for Sept 2023; anything goes

link= http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/09/september-challenge-anything-goes.html

and FB groups: Scripturally Inspired Creativity group; Bible Journaling and Faith Art; Christian Card Makers - Women's Fellowship; PPPDTC; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*Besides MTTCC, I'm the DT/manager of MTTC which are both owned by Shell S. 

I co-own 2 challenge blogs with Leslie T = AACB and CBCB.

I own 4 challenge blogs= TFATU, HQCB, FQCB, and FQGS.