Loving my HQFCB at TFATU #9 September 6th AGF theme projects

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: The purpose of this post is to highlight two new owner/DT inspiration projects for HQFCB at TFATU. That's Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges blog. #9 is our monthly theme of 'anything goes fantasy' and the focus option for September is genie(s). So I chose to do a male genie plus use a Christmas Fairy digital image that I've had for several years. 

when: #9 starts September 6th (the first Saturday of the month) and ends on September 30, 2025. 

what: Project #1 = Male Genie and his lamp

next photo: cropped scan to enlarge on the genie's bottom area where blue glitter paint marker was applied; still hard to tell

how-to & vendor notes for #1: intended as a birthday wish card

1. bright blue cardstock base 5"x 7" = Pen + Gear

2. light blue tonal French script patterned paper = very old stash item; hoarded piece; not sure of the vendor since it's been over 10 years ago

3. geometric print cardstock with glitter and some embossing = also another very old stash item; probably over 8 years old...possibly DCVW or however those letters were arranged

4. yellow with white marks patterned paper = SU

5. blue copy paper used to print the genie image = assortment pack = Essentials by Colorbok

6. light yellow cardstock scrap = assortment pack = Neenah

7. male genie clip art image sized to 3.5" x 5" = downloaded and printed from The ClipArt Library website; free for personal use. This is one of three free for personal use genie images available on a page found on the HQFCB blog. 

8. dark raspberry colored pencil used for the genie's waist sash and an aqua blue colored pencil used for the bottom/pants area of the genie; also a blue glitter paint marker used over the colored pencil for the bottom = all stash items

9. black stamp pad ink for perimeters of papers/cardstocks = Hero Arts

10. little old gold looking puffy 'screws' and flowers stickers = from a mixed set of steam punk type shapes = Crafter's Square

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Let's Craft and Create; new on Sept 5th; theme of AG + lots of layers; My genie card has 4 papers for 3 layers/levels above the bold blue cardstock base; the genie image plus little accents would make the 4th layer.

link = https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/09/challenge-223-ag-lots-of-layers.html

1B. Colorful Options; new on Sept 2nd; A.G./also have a moodboard collage image for inspiration; My male genie card has lots of colors especially those shown on the moodboard.

link = https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2025/09/september-2025.html

image prompt = 

1C. Krafty Chicks; new on Sept 4th/first week = theme is birthday; My genie card is asking for a wish as in a birthday wish

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/09/krafty-chicks-challenge-784-birthday.html

1D. Seize The Birthday; new on Aug 28th; theme of A.G. Birthday (not the option); My genie wish card is very colorful.

link = https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2025/08/seize-birthday-312-black-and-white.html

image = 

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what: Project #2 = Christmas Fairy

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. "Christmas Fairy" image and the digital paper (with added colored penciling) = The Paper Shelter

22. "Christmas" and gold foil snowflakes dazzles/stickers = Hot Off The Press

23. blue crystal gems (from a package) = Crafter's Square

24. colored pencils (2 blue tones and 1 gray tone) = Crayola, Crazy Art and Marvy Uchida

25. gray retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

26. blue and purple cardstock = Art Skills; one cut to 5" square and the other cut to 5.5" square

27. layout design based on Freshly Made Sketches #699 (from August 2025); 

where #2 will be linked:

2A. The Outlawz Festive Friday; new on Sept 5; 4 themes with my Fairy card for Christmas with its grays, blues and purple wintry tones

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2025/09/festive-friday-challenge-5-september.html

2B. The Paper Shelter; ends in 4 days; Anything Goes (pref. use TPS image(s) with option of CAS; My Christmas Fairy card uses The Paper Shelter's image and companion digital print paper; I did surround the fairy with some light blue and gray colored penciling to give a wintry sky as well as adding in some light gray to the snowflake print to add to the wintry stormy sky

link = https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2025/09/challenge-649-anything-goes-with.html

2C. Wednesday's Creative Inspirations; new on Sept 3; theme of Christmas in September; my fairy card is a Christmas fairy who is caught in a wintry storm 

link = https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2025/09/september-challenge-christmas-in.html

2D. ABC Christmas; closes in 14 hours!!! HURRY!; theme of Letter P for Pastel Colors or R for Robins; My fairy card for Christmas has a wee one caught in a wintry storm with light shades of blues and grays along with a purple base layer; the fairy image also has some light yellow/beige tones and a hint of light green for her dress under her coat

link = https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/abc-christmas-challenge-p-q-r-are-for.html

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where to find HQFCB #9 blog post link =

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/09/hqfcb-at-tfatu-9-sept-2025-with-agf.html

theme badge =

personalized team badge =

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = HQFCB at TFATU, HQCB, HQCOLCB and HQFSCAT; also FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHCB (new) and FQGGCB; plus ConBC; CCC; and AA. 

* DT member only = Paper-Rocks-Scissors

Santa Dancing Near Tree Holding his Cocoa card on 22 April 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This is an extra post for this week that is not design team related! I wanted to bundle some different current Christmas or beverage themes together and creating an Ai-generated descripted image to meet most of those themes. 

when: Tuesday April 22, 2025

what: Project = extra non-DT project this week: Dancing Santa

how-to notes:

1. the image was Ai-generated using Microsoft's Designer; it's all about the description typed!!! Based on the description, it will generate four versions

2. scrap cut white cardstock backing for image = Georgia Pacific

3. base gray cardstock was a 6" square cut to 5.5" square = Art Skills

4. plaid paper panel cut to 4" x 6" = Recollections

5. black dual-tip marker for outlining/edging and sentiments= Art Skills

6. silver textured foil spots designed decorative tape = DIY Crafts/American Crafts

7. iridescent gems from multipack = Crafter's Square

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where:

A. Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge; still open; Must be Christmas + coffee or cocoa; MY card has Santa, elves, Christmas tree, cocoa mug

link = https://coffeelovingpapercrafters.com/2025/04/03/caffeinated-christmas-card-challenge-40/

badge =

{It closed on the 15th. I didn't read down where info was on the closing date/time; until after trying to link up and found that it had ended...bummer}

B. Christmas Crafts All Year Round; still open; Must be inspired by the image and song "Rocking Around The Christmas Tree"; MY Christmas card has Santa, elves, decorated Christmas tree,

link = https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2025/04/april-challenge-rockin-around-christmas.html

badge = 

C. First Cup Challenge; still open; must have a beverage; My card has Santa holding his mug of cocoa

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/first-cup-challenge-1-april.html 

D. ABC Christmas Challenge; still open; themes are H for Ho-Ho-Ho or I for Ice; my card has a dancing Santa and elves with hand-written cursive "ho-ho-ho" on each side of the Ai image; also iridescent gems to be faux ice crystals

use this link = https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/04/abc-christmas-challenge-april-2025-h.html

E. CD Sunday Plus; still open; theme is to showcase products from CD, USB, digital; This is computer/Ai generated image

link = https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/04/cd-sunday-plus-challenge-156-hosted-by.html

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where I could share this if I wasn't the owner ===>

aa. FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges = anything food goes = cocoa, whipped cream topping

bb. FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges = anything kitchen or dining goes = mug

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

~~ this is a non-DT commitment project!!!

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas (using foil on your Christmas topic card is the current theme)
* DT member only = two of Deanne's other challenges: HAOOCAYR and P-R-S

My MTTCC #108 DT using ribbon Christmas card theme on 14 March 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

post's purpose/why: Within this posting is my newest manager/DT inspiration Christmas card for MTTCC #108. My Time To Craft Christmas is a challenge blog with new themes every other Friday morning. We're starting a new series of requiring a certain product to be used for the participants' Christmas cards. This first one is suggested by DT member Alyson to use ribbon(s). 

when: #108 starts March 14, 2025 for 13 days

what: MTTCC #108 = Fa-la-la getting the Christmas tree card

notes: I'll either keep this for a display card or give it to someone local that I can hand-deliver

1. black cardstock base was a 6" square; trimmed to 5.5" square = Art Skills

2. Sandcastle Tan cardstock cut to a 5" square = Martha Stewart through CutCardStock

3. red cardstock cut to a 4" x 3" rectangle (approx.) = Pen + Gear

4. chipboard stickers "Fa-la-la" and the house = Jingle All The Way by Simple Stories 2020

5. French-wired ribbons pickup truck with tree and the red/black plaid = Crafter's Square

6. plastic pine needles = cut from the backside of a home decor winter greenery arrangement!! I've had the floral decor for at least 3 Christmases! 

7. black dual-tip marker = Art Skills

8. two different thicknesses of foam tape and some dual-side tape plus glue were used for adhesives

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where: MTTCC #108 theme is to use ribbon for Christmas card

link= https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2025/03/mttcc-108-theme-is-use-ribbons-on.html

personalized DT badge =

other places to share/link are:

a. Neglected Stuff; new challenge blog/started March 2; theme is to use at least 1 item that is 1 year old or older; MY Christmas card has 2 old items = the chipboard stickers are 4 Christmases old and the pine needles cut from a floral decor bucket arrangement are at least 3 Christmases old!!!

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2025/03/neglected-stuff-march-2025-challenge.html

b. ABC Christmas; for March/current; themes are E/embossing or F/focal sentiment or G/girls for Christmas holiday cards; MY 2 ribbon-usage card has a large "Fa-la-la" chipboard sticker serving as the focal sentiment

link = https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/abc-christmas-challenge-march-e-f-g-are.html

c. Krafty Chicks; week 2/2nd Thursday/Christmas theme; MY theme is full of Christmas holiday elements: pine needles, pickup truck with tree, snowflakes, "Fa-la-la" sentiment; 

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/krafty-chicks-challenge-759-christmas.html

d. Path of Positivity; current for March; theme is anything goes positive with option to embrace the unexpected/make something you normally don't do = French-wired ribbon on cards is something I usually avoid but it was a different kind of ribbon that the other MTTCC dt members hadn't used so I decided to embrace that ==

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/ch-129-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

* DT member only = 2 owned by Deanne: HAOOCAYR and P-R-S

* owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB/fantasy (old TFATU), HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB; AA; ConBC; CCC

Don't Throwaway Scraps Thursday on 13 March 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

post's purpose/why: This is my first Thursday edition for Don't Throwaway Scraps which hopefully will be a returning series 2 or more Thursdays per month. I'm a scrap hoarder! YES! I hate throwing away usable sections of papers and cardstocks! I've got a large box and a smaller one stuffed full. There are some full sheets of papers and cardstocks with most cut at 6" square and the larger box does have solid color sheets of paper and cardstocks but lots of scrap cuts of different sizes!

when: Thursday, March 13, 2025

what: PROJECT #1 = Get Well bright and bold card

notes for #1:

1. white cardstock base plus envelope from A2 pack = Crafter's Square

2. turquoise blue cardstock plus the bright fuchsia pink behind the overlay (scrap cuts) = Recollections

3. bright color geometric print paper scrap = very old paper; don't remember the vendor; probably 10-15 years in my stash box

4. heart cut-outs scrap papers = old stash; woodblock stamps = Hampton Arts

5. black brocade print overlay panel = I think it's old from Webster's Pages

6. orchard embossed flower stickers = Crafter's Square (sheet/package)

7. dark brown gel pen = Zebra Clicart

Project #1 link-ups:

a. As You Like It; new; monochrome or colorful? and why theme; MY card is colorful and even the other 2 projects in this post have neutral browns but there are still accent colors. As a left-hander, I tend to favor bright vivid colors for my creative brain half...

link = https://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/favourite-monochrome-or-colourful-and.html

b. Try It On Tuesday; new on Tues March 11; theme is 'for a lady'; My bright color geometric get well card will be sent to a female relative that is having surgery next week.

link = https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2025/03/for-lady.html

c. Neglected Stuff; new on March 2; theme is anything goes with at least 1 old item; MY card's bright geometric paper scrap has been hoarder; I don't remember the vendor but the paper pack had lots of fun modern geometric papers and it was bought at Big Lots; I've hoarded the last bits of this printed paper because of my love for bright bold colors! 

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2025/03/neglected-stuff-march-2025-challenge.html

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what: PROJECT #2= Birthday color palette based card

notes for #2:

21. creamy linen cardstock base with a white envelope (from A2 card pack) = Crafter's Square

22. dark brown cardstock cut and then deckle-edge scissors applied to 2 sides = Art Skills

23. turquoise prints and gold honey print paper scraps = all SU

24. chipboard button = old stash, I think it's old Webster's Pages

25. "HB" stamp (unsure of vendor) inked with Walnut brown stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

Project #2 link-ups:

d. The Color Throwdown; new on March 12; light brown, blue, and dark brown

link= https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2025/03/color-throwdown-countdown-828.html

badge = 

e. Seize The Birthday; current; anything goes birthday

link= https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2025/03/seize-birthday-301-anything-that-flies.html

badge for A G Birthday = 

f. Creative Knockouts; new; birthday wishes theme; 

link = https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2025/03/542-march-6-birthday-wishes-star-stampz.html

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what: PROJECT #3 = Away In A Manger Christmas card

notes for #3:

31. kraft cardstock cut panel/scrap for base = Colorbok

32. purple thick specialty paper = came in a scrap pack bought at Dollar Tree

33. the light tan = Sandcastle Tan cardstock scrap = Martha Stewart distributed through CutCardStock

34. mid-tone kraft cardstock is the same as the base = Colorbok

35. Away In A Manger cut-a-part card from = Echo Park (also the Holy Family was cut out of the packaging label)

36. gold star stickers = Hallmark

37. tiny gold heart enamel sticker = 

Project #3 link-ups:

g. Christmas Crafts All Year Round; current; theme song is "Away In A Manger";

link = https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-challenge-away-in-manger.html

badge/photo inspo = 

h. Krafty Chicks; current/week 2 = Christmas theme; 

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/krafty-chicks-challenge-759-christmas.html

i. ABC Christmas; current in  March; E/embossing or F/focus sentiment or G/girls; MY card is for letter F = focus sentiment on the cut-a-part card panel

link = https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/abc-christmas-challenge-march-e-f-g-are.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member on 2 of Deanne's blogs = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S

My MTTCC #105 theme requires J shaped structured Christmas cards on 31 Jan 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting is my newest DT/manager contribution for MTTCC or My Time to Craft Christmas challenge blog! #105 was suggested by me. I liked the idea that the letter J could be a Christmas stocking or symbolize J for Joy or J for Jesus. If you flip it up and over, then you get a shepherd's crook or candy cane for two other Christmas themes. [I did try a shepherd's crook/staff idea that had a section from Luke Chapter two handwritten. But I wasn't liking the look. I might work on it a bit more and show it further down...have to see how my Thursday goes] 

when: #105 for MTTCC starts January 31, 2025 and will last 13 days

what: flipped up & flipped over J-position based Christmas Candy Cane card

notes:

1. red cardstock base and the white cardstock focal layer = Pen + Gear

2. red foil striped decorative tape= ? unsure; removed from packaging and I've had it for several years; with this project, there isn't much left! 

3. same thing about the "Merry Christmas" with deer tape

4. the little snowflake foil 'dazzles' stickers = Hot Off the Press via Paper Wishes website

5. red foil little heart stickers = Hallmark

6. clear acrylic stars, silver glitter stars = Recollections

7. white pearl hearts = also Recollections

8. red pearls = Crafter's Square

9. doodled outlining with black dual-tip marker = Art Skills

where: MTTCChristmas #105 J-shaped (or reversed or flipped up and over; etc.)

link:

other places to share/link are:

a. Krafty Chicks; 5th Thursday started Jan 30; theme of Anything Goes

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/krafty-chicks-challenge-753-anything.html

b. Cardz 4 Galz; week 2 of 2; theme is anything but square; MY card is candy cane-shaped or flipped up and over letter J

link = https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2025/01/242-anything-but-square.html

c. C.R.A.F.T.; week 2 of 2; Christmas theme; MY card is candy cane sweetness

link = https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-747-christas.html

d. ABC Christmas; started Jan 8; themes are either A for Anything Christmas or B for buildings; MY candy cane is Christmas

link = https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/abc-christmas-challenge-january-b-are.html

e. The Sisterhood of Crafters; still open for another week; theme of snowflakes; MY candy cane Letter J structured Christmas card was accented with snowflakes as well as hearts, stars and round gem/pearls

link = https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2025/01/1825-snowflakes.html

f. Jingle Belles Rock; week 2 of 2; shaped Christmas cards theme; My Christmas card base is a flipped up and over Letter J to create a candy cane looking crooked 'cane' 

link = https://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2025/01/shape-up-for-holidays.html

***Note to my readers: because I own the new challenge blog HQFSCAT = Heart's Quest For Shaped Cards and Tags, I can't link up my candy cane shaped card over there. MY team-mates can but I can't. 

If you're a reader, the new #2 challenge will start on February 2 at HQFSCAT. It would be terrific to make it a Letter J shaped Christmas card and share it at MTTCC and then also at HQFSCAT. 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and its sister blog MTTC

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and the new on Feb 2 = PRS or Paper-Rock-Scissors; these are two of the challenge blogs owned by Deanne

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

--interesting fact from my January 2025 = after 3 days of 40+*F days, we are starting to get rain and snowflakes! Crazy weather! But as we say here in northern Illinois...'it's Illinois! The Midwest! And it's winter. You never know what it will be like one hour to the next!'

:)

My MTTCC #104 rectangle shaped Christmas card DT for 17 January 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: this posting features my newest MTTCC design team member project. MTTCC is My Time To Craft Christmas, a challenge blog, and offers Christmas or winter holiday topic themes every other Friday all year long. 

when: #104's theme is rectangle-shape cards for Christmas/winter holidays for January 17-30, 2025

what: DT project for #104 = rectangle-shaped Christmas card 

"Jesus is the Reason for the Season" 

 notes:

1. background plaid paper = Recollections [new]

2. focal card panel (red marker applied to 2 areas and embellished) = Echo Parks' "Away in a Manger" collection

3. plaid print, leafy stems with birds print and the red geometric print papers = _____ forgot to double-check

4. green glitter tape, green gems, red glitter bow = Crafter's Square

5. green dual-tip markers for edging = Art Skills

6. lime green colored pencil used on white cardstock base = stash item

7. white cardstock panel = Neenah

8. little red enamel hearts (on the focal panel) = Freckled Fawn [new]

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where: MTTCC #104 blog posting

link = https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2025/01/mttcc-104-theme-is-rectangle-shaped.html

other places to share/link are:

a. Craft Rocket Challenges; midway/current; theme of something new; this is my 3rd entry ==> new stash items are the plaid paper and the tiny red hearts

link= https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-121-something-new.html

b. Word Power; midway/current; theme of eye-catching sentiments/messages; this is my 2nd entry ==> the text card ephemera/cut-apart card was altered with adding red marker ink plus the red glitter bow and tiny red enamel hearts to gather more attention to the message

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/word-power-january-2025-challenge.html

c. Wednesday's Creative Inspirations; midway/current; theme of something old or something new; this is my 1st entry ==> the something new items are the red enamel hearts and the plaid paper used as the background for the whole length of the card

link = https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2025/01/january-challenge-something.html

d. ABC Christmas; started Jan 8th/current; A is for anything Christmas and B is for buildings themes; this is my 1st entry ==> A is for anything Christmas

link = https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/abc-christmas-challenge-january-b-are.html

e. The Creative Crafters; started Jan 15th; theme of anything goes

link = https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-84.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland, splitting time between crafting/blogging, babysitting, being at the farm or in town,

Becca

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

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and new on Feb 2 (PRSCB = Paper-Rock-Scissors challenge blog)

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

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 #95 Christmas Stockings Theme DT Shaped Card for 13 Sept 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting showcases my newest design team (DT) contribution for MTTCC or My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog. It was my turn to suggest the topic. 

when: #95 starts on September 13 and lasts 13 days; participants can enter 3 themed Christmas/winter holiday 'stockings' card(s).

what: Christmas Stocking Shaped Card

notes:

1. base red cardstock = Pen + Gear

2. the red/white mosaic patterned cardstock and the pinecone are from 2 different sheets from the same collection = Simple Vintage Christmas Lodge by Simple Stories

3. red alcohol marker = Arteza

4. wood script die-cut = Crafter's Square

5. red glitter paint pen (old) = Crafter's Square

6. red glitter glue to adhere "Magic" = Art Skills

7. free Christmas stocking pattern template printable was reduced to fit within a 5.5" left-side folded sheet of full cardstock 

where: MTTCC #95 Stockings theme main blog posting

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/09/mttcc-95-theme-is-christmas-stockings.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Krafty Chicks; current/week 2 starting Sept 12th; theme rotation turn of Christmas; my shaped card is a Christmas stocking

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/krafty-chicks-challenge-733-christmas.html

B. Word Power; started Sept 4th/current; theme is focus on word/text; MY shaped card has a large 1 word red glitter painted wood die-cut "Magic"

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/word-power-9.html

C. The Paper Funday; current; theme is anything goes with option of create your background; I didn't create the background but I did do the base, both parts of the Christmas stocking and on folded cardstocks to help it stand upright

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/09/september-2024-challenge-69-anything.html

D. ABC Christmas; current; themes are S = stencils and/or T = traditional Christmas colors; MY Christmas stocking shaped card has classic reds, white/ivories, some pine greens and browns

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

E. Aud Sentiments; current-started Sept 2; Tags and/or Holidays + sentiment; MY shaped card is a Christmas stocking that has a large red glitter painted wood script die-cut "Magic" on it for the sentiment

link =  https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/09/challenge-317-tags-andor-holidays.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTC Christmas and MTTC

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR

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

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

Best Wishes and Sweet Dreams #7.5 HQFCB reminder DT projects

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting showcases my two DT projects for the #7.5 reminder post for HQFCB (the former TFATU) that has a monthly anything goes fantasy theme plus the July fantasy focus option on mermaid(s)

when: #7.5 is the reminder # for the midway post for Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge blog on July 20, 2024 and the deadline date is July 31, 2024; also this month HQFCB is expanding their accepted formats beyond cards: paintings, framed home decor, tags, bookmarks, scrapbook layouts, etc. 

what: Project #1 anything goes fantasy choice of elves (for a Christmas in July bookmark) 

notes:

1. light gray satin sheen specialty cardstock/paper, white with scattered glittered paper = old scraps/stash

2. dark pine green cardstock = Echo Park or Simple Stories...scrap is separated from its collection

3. chipboard stickers (red snowflake, red MAGIC, gift box, and red tree)

4. green crystal gems, light green bling wrap 'ribbon' cut into strips, and cream/ivory sheer ribbon tied then cut into strips = Crafter's Square 

5. clipart images (free for personal use) of three elves = The ClipArt Library website

what: Project #2 fantasy focus option for July is mermaid

notes:

1. blue cardstock base = Neenah

2. two punched circles with the arrow tip patterns = SU

3. the summer season beach/pool icons cardstock print = Fancy Pants Designs

4. enamel dots = Craft Consortium

5. checked fabric ribbon, cording, mermaid applique, lettering stickers = various Crafter's Square items

where: HQFCB or the former TFATU #7.5 reminder blog post=

link= https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/hqfcb-was-tfatu-7-agf-theme-with-july.html

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other places to link/share are:

A. elf bookmark = ABC Christmas; current; theme/my entry for N = No Stamping; my 2nd entry that is an elves trio Christmas bookmark

link = https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/abc-christmas-challenge-n-andor-o-is-for.html

B. elf bookmark = C.R.A.F.T.; current; week's theme is Christmas; limited to 2 entries and this will be my 2nd entry

link= https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-728-christmas.html

C. elf bookmark = Merry Little Christmas Challenges; current from July 1 to Aug 15; allowed 8 entries with this being my 5th submission; Anything Goes Christmas theme

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

D. elf bookmark = Color Hues Challenge; new; colors are red and green/see the badge; my Christmas bookmark with elves has red and 3 tones of green

link= https://colorhuesthecolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/color-hues-91-red-and-green.html

badge= 

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E. mermaid bookmark = Craft Rocket Challenges; ongoing since July 4; summertime theme; my mermaid is surrounded by blue (for water) and iconic beach/swimming details like a seagull, beach ball, swimsuit, lifeguard shirt, sunglasses, etc. 

link= https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-116-summertime.html

F. mermaid bookmark = Time Out Challenges; new; On Vacation theme; MY bookmark ---> people like to swim, go to the ocean, etc. for vacation

link= https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-268-on-vacation.html

badge = 

G. mermaid bookmark = Craft-Alnica; new this week; theme is = Sea/"mars" language original; MY bookmark has a faux sea/water/underwater look with the base/background of blue, the mermaid, swimsuit and other beach icons, etc. 

link= https://craft-alnica.blogspot.com/2024/07/izziv-364-morska-voscilnica.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S 

*owner/DT = HQFCB (was TFATU) and also HQCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

*DT member only = HCAYR which is revised to HAOOCAYR

My MTTCC #91 Woods for Christmas winter holiday theme DT card on 19 July 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting showcases my newest manager/DT project for MTTCC or My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog! Talk about a heart for creativity! This project is a very different style card but still fits into my artsy-craftsy style of mixing and coordinating items from a variety of vendors. 

when: MTTCC #91 theme of "Woods" (Christmas or winter holiday) launches on Friday July 19, 2024 and ends on August 1.

what: "Home 4 Holidays" card

notes:

1. black cardstock base is about 6.5" wide and about 4.25" high = Neenah

2. calendar photo = recycled/upcycled; trimmed with decorative scissors

3. chipboard sticker of car loaded with gift packages = Simple Stories

4. text strip stickers and "HOME" sticker = also Simple Stories (The Simple Life sticker book)

5. lettering tile stickers and the number '4' sticker = 2 different colors/sheets/packages = Freckled Fawn

where: My Time To Craft Christmas #91 blog launch on July 19, 2024

#91 link= https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/07/mttcc-91-theme-is-woods-like-forest-or.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. C.R.A.F.T. ; week/rotation for Christmas theme; this card is a visual reminder for all who travel home at Christmas-time

link= https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-728-christmas.html

B. Word Power; current with about 7 days left; sentiments are the focus; My Christmas card has lots of text strips and a major headline "Home 4 Holidays"

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/word-power-7.html

C. ABC Christmas Challenge; current; N is for no stamping (lots of stickers) and O is for off-the-edge (my top edge is just a bit, but card is a better sample for "N")

link= https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/abc-christmas-challenge-n-andor-o-is-for.html

D. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; current/extended; allowed only 3 entries; this is my 3rd link-up for anything goes Christmas 

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

E. Merry Little Christmas Challenge blog; started July 1 and ends Aug 15; anything goes Christmas

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTC Christmas and MTTC

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

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

*DT member only = HCAYR which is now revised to HAOOCAYR