THAICC #144 DT inspiration with ACG for 25 July 2023

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This posting showcases my last DT commitment project for THAICC.

WHAT: The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge blog; Anything Christmas Goes theme

WHEN: #144 starts July 25, 2023 for about 12 days

SHOW and TELL:

1. focal panel = upcycled boxed card; edges distressed and inked

2. red gems; plaid cardstock scrap = stash

3. three silver foil stars = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website

4. teal paper = Art Skills

5. dark green cardstock = Recollections/Michael's Arts and Crafts

6. bright blue cardstock base = Neenah; size dimensions is approx. 5.75" high x 8" wide

WHERE: THAICC/THICC #144 blog post link:

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-144-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Double Trouble challenge blog; current for 3 more days; create Christmas (in July) card PLUS collaborating with Jingle Belles; MY card is a Christmas card

link= https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/Challenge-143.html

B. Jingle Belles challenge blogs; ends in 2 days; collaboration with Double Trouble; use a Santa hat; MY card has Santa Claus and he's wearing his suit and hat

link= http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2023/07/santas-hat.html

badge for Double Trouble and Jingle Belles ====>

C. Dream Valley Challenges blog; just started on July 24; theme is Christmas in July; MY card is a Christmas theme;

link= http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-298-christmas-in-july.html

D. Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog; 4 days to go for competing; themes are stencils and/or Christmas in July; MY card is just a Christmas scene card using NO stencil PLUS it has 2 phrases for sentiments

link= https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-30-stencils-andor-christmas.html

E. Get Creative Challenges blog; theme is Christmas in July; MY card is a Christmas card

link= http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/07/123-christmas-in-july.html

and 

FB groups: Mixed Media Creativity, Need Crafty Inspiration, The Crafty Addicts, Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls, 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

(by mid-August to early September my DT commitments will be reduced since I was recruited by an area assistant superintendent to teach 7th grade math for this new school year!!! My continuing DT commitments will stay with: HQCB, FQCB, FQGS, TFATU, CBCB, AACB, MTTC, and MTTCC.)

 

MLCCB #51 Anything Christmas Goes DT card for 1 July 2023

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!! My heart's having a happy dance over getting a chance to create another Christmas card. This particular one is for Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog (or MLCCB). 

WHAT: MLCCB #51 Anything Christmas Goes topics/themes

WHEN: July1 - August 15, 2023

SHOW and TELL:

1. leafy print cardstock = Recollections/Michael's Arts and Crafts

2. plaid and floral cardstocks, title/sentiment cut into 2 are= Pink Paislee Together for Christmas

3. white and silver foil snowflakes dazzles/stickers = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website

4. dark green marker to outline

5. truck with bottle brush tree ornament - Wal-Mart

MLCCB #51 Anything Christmas Goes posting link=

https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/mlccb-51-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

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other challenge blogs to share or link are:

A. The Outlawz Festive Friday; until July 6; there are 4 themes and 1 of them is Christmas; my card is a Christmas

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2023/06/festive-friday-challenge-june-2-to-july.html

B. 52 Weeks to Christmas; current; trees/Christmas trees theme; my Christmas card has a little bottle brush green tree wired to the little red truck

link= https://52weekstochristmas.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-juni.html

C. Krafty Chicks challenge blog; started June 29; Week 5/Anything Goes

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/krafty-chicks-challenge-670-week-5.html

D. Double Trouble challenge blog; started June 30; collab with Jingle Belles however I don't have stars or stripes on my Christmas card --however it is a Christmas card

link=  https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/Challenge-142.html

badge= 

and 

FB groups: Mixed Media Creativity, Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls, 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

** This will be my last challenge with MLCCB. I'm returning to teaching in August so I need to reduce my DT commitments by then. 7th grade math!!!

 

THICC #143 theme of Anything Christmas Goes DT inspiration card for 27 June 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! Today's post is a heart happy dance for using a mix of old stash with some new-ish stash items to create this card.

WHAT: The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges #143 Anything Christmas Goes theme

WHEN: a  two-week* long competition starting June 27th (*taking a break in early July; #144 will start July 25)

SHOW and TELL: "Good Tidings" Christmas card

1. Together for Christmas collection by Pink Paislee = the 2 die-cuts, red plaid & blue snowflake cardstocks

2. Colorbok = thick kraft cardstock for base

3. stash = red pearl gems, thread, caramel & blue/white print cardstocks

4. Memento = ladybug red ink pad

this combination of new-ish and older items created a non-traditional color palette Christmas card with hints of country comfort vibes

THAICC/THICC #143 blog posting link=

blog posting was delayed due to the owner not being available; it should be released on Wednesday night instead of Tuesday morning (27th).

this has the wrong title but unsure when/if the blog owner will change it, until then, this is the link =

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-143-anything-goes-in-pink.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Cupcake Inspirations; current; Red, White, and Blue color theme; MY card is Christmas yet is non-traditional with lots of red, white, and blue

link= https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2023/06/cupcake-inspiration-challenge-572.html

B. Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge blog; started June 18; anything Christmas goes; mood board available

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/06/peace-on-earth-christmas-challenge-42.html

C. Rudolph Day Challenge at Scraps of Life; started June 25; anything Christmas; MY card is Christmas

link= https://scrapsoflifebyscrappymo.blogspot.com/2023/06/june-rudolph-days-challenge.html

D. ABC Christmas challenge blog; started June 14; Letter L for layers or M for Mice; my Christmas card has lots of layers (6 paper/cardstocks + embellishments)

link= https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/abc-christmas-challenges-l-and-m.html

E. Crafting Happiness Challenges blog; June 2023; anything goes

link= https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/06/june-143-anything-goes-every-type-of.html

and

FB groups: Mixed Media Creativity; Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; Card of the Month- Just for Fun; possibly a few more if I have time to spare

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

(I own TFATU, HQCB, FQCB, and FQGS. I manage MTTC and MTTCC. I co-own CBCB and AACB Finally I'm a DT for THAICC/THICC, MIUCB, MLCCB and OUAT.)

 

THICC #142 DT inspiration ACG theme for 13 June 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This is 1 of 2 paper-crafting blogs to help me divide my design team showcasing. 

Today's focus: THICC or The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges blog #142

What: THICC is always 'anything Christmas goes' themes; 2 weeks

When: June 13-26, 2023

Show the card: Bright and shining card

Notes:

1. Martha Stewart/Darice; strings of ornaments print cardstock

2. Simple Stories: the blue jay and text phrase die-cuts  

3. stash: speckled specialty paper and turquoise paper; black marker and ink pad

THICC #142 for June 13, 2023 posting link=

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-142-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Papercraft Challenges; 1 day left/not sure of the time difference hours; Things with wings theme; MY card has blue jay bird die-cuts

link= https://papercraft-challenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-94-things-with-wings.html

B. A Place To Start; June 2023; anything goes 

link= https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2023/06/june-2023-anything-goes.html

C. Peace On Earth Christmas challenge; Started June 7; ACG; 

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/06/peace-on-earth-challenge-41.html

D. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up Challenges blog; just started; #101; Anything Goes Christmas (not the option of a Christmas song )

link= http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-101-anything-goes-christmas.html

E. Sparkles Monthly Challenges blog; 1 day left/not sure of the time difference hours; Things with wings theme; MY card has blue jay bird die-cuts

link= http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/164-things-with-wings.html

and

some Facebook groups to share/link are: Mixed Media Creativity, Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls, The Seasonal Cardmaker; ...

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

Besides THICC, I'm involved with these other challenge blogs too: FQGS, FQCB, HQCB, TFATU; AACB, CBCB; MTTC, MTTCC; OUAT; MIUCB, MLCCB.

THICC #141 DT inspiration ACG theme for 30 May 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This is 1 of 2 paper-crafting blogs to help me divide my design team showcasing. 

Today's focus: THICC or The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges blog #141

What: THICC is always 'anything Christmas goes' themes; 2 weeks

When: May 30-June 12, 2023

Show the card: Wishes for my friends Christmas card

Notes:

1. Martha Stewart/Darice; snowflake print cardstock

2. Bugaboo (?); freebie digital image from a couple years back

3. Crafter's Square: medium blue cardstock base (5" wide x 5.5" high)

4. stash: navy blue textured paper, silver alpha lettering, silver and gold paint pens; blue snowflake computer stationery paper (digi image is printed on)

5. Pink Paislee; for the silver hologram snowflakes

THICC (or THAICC) #141 for May 30, 2023 posting link=

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-141-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Christmas Kickstart challenge blog; 1 more day left; color palette (see image); by card uses just the blues to whitish tones

link= https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-74-reminder-time.html

B. A Place To Start; May 2023; anything goes (not the option)

link= https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-2023-anything-goes-w-optional-twist.html

C. Peace On Earth Christmas challenge; Started May 7; ACG; 

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/05/peace-on-earth-challenge-39.html

D. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up Challenges blog; just started; #100; Anything Goes Christmas (not the option of ornaments/decorations)

link= http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-100-anything-goes-christmas.html

E. Christmas with the Cuties; new/current; CAS/something simple; for me, this is keeping it simple; the digital image was printed on a snowflake border print stationery sheet of paper and embellished a bit with white and metallic pens; and the snowflake cardstock panel adds a lot of drama to help me keep it CAS

link= http://christmaswiththecuties.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-no-70-themesomething-simple.html

and

some Facebook groups to share/link are: Mixed Media Creativity, Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls, The Seasonal Cardmaker; ...

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

Besides THICC, I'm involved with these other challenge blogs too: FQGS, FQCB, HQCB, TFATU; AACB, CBCB; MTTC, MTTCC; OUAT; MIUCB, MLCCB.

THICC #139 ACG design inspiration card for 2 May 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This is 1 of 2 paper-crafting blogs to help me divide my design team showcasing. 

Today's focus: THICC or The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges blog #139

What: THICC is always 'anything Christmas goes' themes; 2 weeks

When: May 2-May 15, 2023

Show the card: Cozy Winter Wishes at Christmas Time card

Notes:

1. stash busting card with a mix of old and new; old stash items = navy blue cardstock base 4"x6"; gray-blue with white snowflake print, snowflake sticker; colored pencils (orange, green, aqua blue, pink); black detail tip marker (stamped sticks) and a blue fine tip marker (stamped snowflake dots)

2. new to me items= star embossed decorative tape, snowman with bunny friend stamp (Stampin' Up 1997), Memento aqua blue ink pad to make curved lines, Stampin' Up Avocado ink pad for the image [these items were all gifted to me from a fabulous artisan friend]

THICC #139 for May 2, 2023 posting link=

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-139-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Christmas with the Cuties; Christmas + Cute + hand-colored; my card has a stamped image with some inking to look like snowy weather plus the coloring for the snowman's carrot nose & scarf, the bunny, and then with a detail tip black pen I colored the sticks and coal pieces on the snowman; with a blue marker tip I colored the little stamped snowflake dots 

link= http://christmaswiththecuties.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-no-69-themesomething-hand.html

B. A Place To Start; May 2023; anything goes (not the option)

link= https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-2023-anything-goes-w-optional-twist.html

C. Use Your Stuff; current; Inspired by Water theme--- my card has frozen water, i.e. snow--does that count?

link= http://useyourstuff.blogspot.com/2023/04/483-inspired-by-water.html

D. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up Challenges blog; just started; #100; Anything Goes Christmas (not the option of ornaments/decorations)

link= http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-100-anything-goes-christmas.html

and

some Facebook groups to share/link are: Mixed Media Creativity, Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls, The Seasonal Cardmaker; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

Besides THICC, I'm involved with these other challenge blogs too: FQGS, FQCB, HQCB, TFATU; AACB, CBCB; MTTC, MTTCC; OUAT; MIUCB, MLCCB.

THICC #138 ACG starts 18 April 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

This posting is to showcase my DT inspiration card for THICC #138.

What: THICC is short for The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges blog

When: #138, starts April 18, Tuesday, 2023 for 2 weeks

Why: Anything Christmas Goes theme always at THICC; I chose to use a gift tag image freebie received from an organization to use as my focal

Three Wise Men Wishes Christmas card=

Notes:

1. white left-sided folded A2 card

2. dark blue cardstock cut to approx. 4" x 5"

3. silver and white snowflake patterned cardstock = Martha Stewart (cut to about 3"x5")

4. recycled/upcycled gift tag

5. white and silver snowflake dazzles/stickers = Paper Wishes website/Hot Off The Press

6. red glitter foam sticker bow = Hobby Lobby

7. decorative tapes have been in my stash for several years; don't remember the vendors

Where: THICC #138 blog posting link=

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-138-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Path of Positivity challenge blog; current; anything uplifting and encouraging; (optional: literature)--possibly reference the Bible's Gospels' stories of the wise men that traveled from afar....

link= https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-111-anything-goes-positive.html

B. Girlz Creative Christmas challenge; just started; Use washi tape with Christmas; MY card is Christmas/3 Wise Men and has a silver mirror foil decorative tape and a white glitter decorative tape

link= https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-16-gebruik-washi-tape.html

C. Peace on Earth Christmas Challenges blog; just started; Anything Christmas Goes

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/04/peace-on-earth-christmas-challenge-38.html

D. Jingle Belles Christmas challenge blog; started April 7; Peace on Earth/recyclables/upcycles; MY card has a gift tag focal that was part of a trio of different scenes along with a calendar and a sticker sheet as freebies from an organization wanting donations towards the end of the year; So I upcycled the tag to be the focal for this Christmas card!

link= http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2023/04/peace-on-earth-day.html

E. Crafty Animals challenge blog; a few days left; anything critter/animal featured; MY card has 3 beautifully draped camels that the wise men are riding featured on the tag focal

link= http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-71.html

and Facebook groups are: Scripturally Inspired Creativity; Christian Card Makers ~ Women's Fellowship; Bible Journaling and Faith Art; Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; The Seasonal Cardmaker; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm DT member of THICC and also OUAT, MIUCB, and MLCCB. I'm co-owner/DT of AACB and CBCB (starting in May). I'm manager/DT of MTTCC and MTTC. I'm owner/DT of HQCB, FQCB, FQGS, and TFATU.

THICC #137 ACG starts 4 April 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

This posting is to showcase my DT inspiration card for THICC #137.

What: THICC is short for The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges blog

When: #137, starts April 4, Tuesday, 2023 for 2 weeks

Why: Anything Christmas Goes theme always at THICC; I chose to use a gift tag image freebie received from an organization to use as my focal

Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Night! card=

Notes:

1. white left-sided folded A2 card = The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby

2. sky blue cardstock cut to approx. 4"x5"

3. kraft tag was inked 3 times (purple, blue, and blue-green) with Mementos ink pads

4. focal upcycled gift tag; edges inked with blue

5. white and silver snowflake dazzle/sticker = Paper Wishes/Hot Off The Press

6. black and white Christmas phrases decorative tape = given to me by a crafter friend

Where: THICC #137 blog posting link=

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-137-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Dream Valley Challenges blog; current; Any Celebrations theme; MY card is to celebrate Christmas;

link= http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-291-any-celebrations.html

B. Peace On Earth Christmas Challenges blog; Started April 2; Anything Christmas Goes;

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/04/peace-on-earth-challenge-37.html

C. Birthstone Challenges blog; started March 1-April 15; March/Aquamarine & April/Diamond; My card has aquamarine

link= https://birthstonechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/bsc-2-anything-goes-with-aquamarine.html

D. Word Art Wednesdays Challenge blog; current; Anything positive, uplifting, encouraging; My card is Christmas with a church village scene and quote/sentiment

link= http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/03/anything-goes-weeks-589-590.html

E. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-Up challenges blog; Started April 1; Anything Christmas Goes

link= http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-99-anything-goes-christmas.html

and Facebook groups to share/link are: The Seasonal Cardmaker, Scripturally Inspired Creativity, Christian Card Makers ~ Women's Fellowship, Bible Journaling and Faith Art, and Paper/Paper/Paper & DT Calls; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm a DT member of THICC and also OUAT, MIUCB, and MLCCB. I'm co-owner/DT for AACB and CBCB (that's starting in May). I'm manager/DT for MTTCC and MTTC. I'm owner/DT for TFATU, HQCB, FQCB, and FQGS.

THICC #136 ACG starting 21 March 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! 

What: Anything Christmas Goes theme

Who: The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge blog #136

Why: my DT inspiration card

When: starting March 21, 2023 for 12-13 days; #137 starts on the 14th day after #136 begins

The Halls Decked for December 25 Christmas card=

How: some design and vendor notes:

1. leafy cardstock panel; Recollections/Michael's Arts and Crafts

2. green and white buffalo plaid cardstock; The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby

3. 3 small die-cuts from Holly Days ephemera; Simple Stories

4. the remaining items are stash

Where: THICC #136 blog link= {edited in around 8-9 am on 21st}

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-136-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Peace On Earth Christmas Challenge blog; just started; anything Christmas

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/03/peace-on-earth-christmas-challenge-36.html

B. Crafting Happiness Challenges blog; March; St. Pat's Day or use lots of green; MY card has lots of different shades and tones of greens in the wreath, die-cuts, 2 prints and 1 solid papers/cardstocks

link= https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/march-140-st-patricks-day-or-use-green.html

C. ABC Christmas Challenges blog; still about midway; Letters E/elves, F/food, and/or G/gold; MY Christmas card has gold (leaf print cardstock, wreath die-cut, and the 3 amber/gold gems

link= https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/abc-christmas-challenges-e-f-and-g-are.html

D. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges blog; started March 15; anything goes that uses paper; 

link= http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/pennys-challenge-542.html

and Facebook groups to share/link are: Paper, Paper, Paper & DT Calls; The Crafty Addicts, Paper Crafting For Everyone, and The Seasonal Cardmaker.

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm a DT member of THICC/THIACC; and also OUAT, MIUCB, and MLCCB. *I'm co-owner of AACB and soon-to-start-in-May CBCB. *I'm manager of MTTCC and MTTC. *I'm owner of TFATU, HQCB, FQCB, and FQGS. 

THICC #135 ACG theme starting 7 March 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! Today I'm showcasing a Christmas card for my DT commitment with The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges blog! It's an every other Tuesday competitions with ACG or Anything Christmas Goes for its theme(s). 

I've got a fun mix of colors and patterns for this delightfully festive Christmas card! 

For THICC #135, this is Ho! Merry Christmas! from Santa card=

some vendor and design notes:

1. "H and O"  letter die-cuts = Jillibean/Hampton Arts

2. the silver star and black and clear "MC" decorative tapes were recently gifted/RAK from a craft-artisan friend

3. gray and white plus red and white buffalo plaid cardstock pieces = The Paper Studio

4. Santa Claus die-cut = Simple Stories' Holly Days ephemera

5. two little silver and white snowflake dazzles/stickers = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website

6. turquoise blue paper and mint/sage green cardstock = stash items; also black ink pad and adhesives

THICC #135 blog posting link=

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/anything-christmas-goes-challenge-135.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Sparkles Christmas challenge blog; March 1; Warm Winter Clothes; MY card has Santa die-cut and he has his thick furry/fluffy suit, boots, and hat

link= http://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/146-warm-winter-clothes.html

B. Peace On Earth Christmas Challenge blog; current; Anything Christmas Goes;

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/03/peace-on-earth-challenge-35.html

C. 52 Weeks To Christmas challenge blog; current; use strips or washi tape; MY Christmas card has 2 decorative tapes--black sentiment one and a silver with embossed stars as the 2nd tape

link= http://52weekstochristmas.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-week-9-met-de-reminder.html

D. The 12 Months of Christmas Challenge Link-Up blog; March 1; Anything Christmas Goes (not doing option); MY card has Santa saying 'ho'

link= http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-98-anything-goes-christmas.html

and Facebook groups to share/link are: Mixed Media Creativity; Paper, Paper, Paper & DT Calls; The Crafty Addicts; The Seasonal Cardmaker; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland, Becca S

*Besides THICC, I'm connected to these challenge blogs either as owner, co-owner, manager, and/or DT member = OUAT, MLCCB, MIUCB, AACB, CBCB (coming in May 2023), MTTC, MTTCC, TFATU, FQGS, FQCB, and HQCB. Whew!!

MLCCB #49 DT inspiration Christmas card for 1 March 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! My creative heart is overflowed with another Christmas card made from the cute forest animal friends recycled/upcycled wrapping paper! 

Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog #49, an Anything Christmas Goes theme, starts March 1, 2023 and ends April 15, 2023. This card is my DT inspiration commitment for MLCCB. 

Joy at Christmas being together with friends Christmas card=

Vendors:

1. plaid cardstock = Cozy Christmas collection by Fancy Pants Designs

2. green glitter tree foam sticker = Hobby Lobby

3. white stars and acrylic with gold metallic snowflake = Pink Paislee

4. taupe/kraft flat base card 5"x7" = The Paper Source website

5. peach/pink and green cardstock scraps = Neenah

6. "JOY" letter tile stickers = Freckled Fawn

MLCCB #49 blog post link=  will edit in after 6:30am CST....

https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/mlccb-49-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. A Place To Start challenge blog; Feb 2023 still open for a few more days; using option of palette #1

link= https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2023/02/february-2023-anything-goes-woptional.html

photo prompt:

B. Christmas with the Cuties challenge blog; just started Feb 27; Cute Christmas + sentiment; MY card has the frolicking forest animals and the sentiment 'joy'

link= http://christmaswiththecuties.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-no-67-themesomething-with.html

C. Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge blog; still open; Theme is knots; MY Christmas card has scarves that are knotted/tied on many of the forest animals in the wrapping paper --hope that works for the theme

link= https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-9-knopen.html

D. Peace On Earth Christmas Challenges blog; until March 2nd pm; ACG; 

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/02/peace-on-earth-christmas-challenge-34.html

and Facebook groups to share/link are:

a. The Seasonal Cardmaker

b. Paper Crafting For Everyone

c. The Crafty Addicts

d. Paper, Paper, Paper and DT Calls

e. Mixed Media Creativity = (different embellishments of stars, glitter foam trees, decorative tapes, acrylic with gold foil star die-cut, wrapping paper piece, lettering tile stickers)

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm a DT member of MLCCB; also MIUCB, THICC, OUAT. *I'm a DT/manager of MTTC and MTTCC. *I'm a DT/co-owner of AACB. *I'm a DT/owner of TFATU, HQCB, FQCB, and FQGS. *I'm a co-owner and future DT in May 2023 for Christmas Bingo Challenges.

THICC #134 DT inspiration card for 21 February 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! My heart's so happy to put together another nutcracker Christmas card for design team inspiration for The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge blog (THICC)!! I can't believe how quickly this card came together. the wood, speckled, gingham and yellow cardstock scraps were in a stack of recently used stuff on my crafting table (i.e. dining room table)!! Yes! So were the snowflakes and sentiment dazzle stickers! And the nutcracker print from recycled/upcycled wrapping paper!!! Wow! 

THICC #134 is about Anything Christmas Goes theme and starts February 21 for 2 weeks! 

Going nuts about Christmas card:

Vendor notes=

1. light gold sheen base 5"x7" = The Paper Source website

2. lavender checked gingham paper, gold snowflake dazzles, and Merry Christmas dazzles = Hot Off The Press/bought through Paper Wishes website

3. wood grain cardstock scrap is reverse side of tree print = Cozy Christmas collection by Fancy Pants Designs

4. yellow cardstock scrap = Neenah

5. purple cardstock scrap = Art Skills

6. recycled/upcycled wrapping paper for the Nutcracker print; yes! from off a gift package I received from my brother's family

THICC #134 blog posting link=

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-134-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share this card photo/link are:

A. Sparkles Christmas Challenge blog; still open; non-traditional colors; MY card has lots of purple, black, gold, etc. 

link= https://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/145-non-tradtional-colours.html

B. The 12 Months of Christmas Challenge Link-ups blog; still open; anything Christmas goes (not the option of into the woods)

link= http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-97-anything-goes-christmas.html

C. 613 Avenue to Create; current; anything goes with option of red not used for a heart; MY card only has a bit of red in the nutcrackers

link= https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2023/02/february-2023-anything-goes-woptional.html

D. Peace on Earth Christmas challenge blog; started Feb 19; Anything Christmas Goes

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/02/peace-on-earth-christmas-challenge-34.html

and Facebook groups to share are:

a. Paper Crafting For Everyone

b. Paper, Paper, Paper and DT Calls

c. The Seasonal Cardmaker

d. Mixed Media Creativity

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm a DT member of THICC, OUAT, MIUCB, and MLCCB.

*I'm manager/DT for MTTC and MTTCC.

*I'm co-owner of AACB and soon-to-be-new-in May 2023= Christmas Bingo Challenges.

*I'm owner of TFATU, HQCB, FQCB, and FQGS. 

THICC #133 DT inspiration for 7 February 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This post is for a traditional DT commitment with The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge Blog. #133 starts on February 7, 2023 for just under 2 weeks. THICC is always Anything Christmas Goes. 

I received a new-to-me Cuttlebug and one of the embossing folders that I received from this marvelous Christian artisan became the focal for this outdoors vibe Christmas card. And with a small gifted die, I made the two specialty papered snowflakes.

Gathering the Tree for Christmas card =

a. Fun Stampers Journey = embossing folder for the trees and snowflakes scene

b. The Paper Studio = text print paper scrap

c. Dollar Tree store = plaid fabric remnant, twine, 2 cording, truck with bottle brush tree 'ornament' (I removed the thin black wire hanger), and wood grain decorative tape

d. Neenah = pale mint green cardstock

e. Colorbok = kraft cardstock

f. Sizzix =  Snowflakes #15 cutting die

Cropped closeup scans =

THICC #133 launch post link=

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-133-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share or link-up are:

1. We Love 2 Create challenge blog; Feb; anything goes mixed media; MY Christmas card has embossing, die-cut snowflakes, decorative tape, fabric strip, twine, cording, truck with bottle brush tree 'ornament'

link= http://welove2create.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-1-craft-card-making.html

2. Can You Handle The Pressure challenge blog; anything using embossing folder;

link= https://cyhtp.blogspot.com/2023/01/anything-goes-embossing-with-twist-of.html

3. Peace On Earth Christmas Challenge blog; started Feb 5; Anything Christmas Goes; 

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/02/peace-on-earth-challenge-33.html

4. Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge blog; Christmas with ornaments/balls; MY card's truck with bottle brush tree had a very thin piece of black wire as a hanger on it which I removed for my card; this embellishment is/was an ornament

link= https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-6-kerstballen.html

5. Mixed Media Lovers challenge blog; started Feb 3; must be mixed mediums + washi tape; MY Christmas card has 2 rows of a wood grain decorative tape; for mixed media--embossing folder used for the center panel and a cutting die for the white snowflakes; fabric, twine, 2 cording, and the truck with tree ornament pieces besides patterned paper and cardstock

link= https://mixedmedialovers.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-22-washi-tape.html

and Facebook groups to share are:

A. The Seasonal Cardmaker

B. Mixed Media Creativity

C. Paper Crafting For Everyone

D. The Crafty Addicts

E. Paper, Paper, Paper and DT Calls 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm on the DT for THICC and these other 3= MIUCB, MLCCB, and OUAT.

*I'm on the DT and manager for these 2 = MTTC and MTTCC.

*I'm on the DT and co-owner for = AACB.

*I'm on the DT and owner for = FQCB & FQGS, HQCB, and TFATU.

THICC #132 for DT inspiration on 24 January 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart For Creativity Blog! My heart's excited to share another 2023 Christmas card! Yes, I create Christmas cards all throughout the year! It helps since I send to lots of relatives and family friends on both my side and my husband's. 

This one was a whimsical make with the nutcracker paper that was recycled from gift wrap for a 2022 Christmas gift from my brother's family! Yes! I'm frugal yet I look for great design as well as colors that catch my eye! This one caught both with the bold color tones and I didn't have anything with nutcrackers in my Christmas supplies!

The Holly and The Ivy Christmas Challenge Blog design team inspiration:

#132 starts January 24, 2023 and ends on February 6th.

Some design notes:

1. items from TGSB/LALGSB's January kit; mini kit = lavender base card (Studio G), nutcracker wrapping paper panel, the speckled specialty paper, gold snowflakes (Paper Wishes)

2. added red and white buffalo plaid cardstock (The Paper Studio), red paper, quote printed on Google Doc, gold metallic ink pad, black ink pad

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THICC #132 blog posting link=

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-133-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link-up are:

A. Birthstone Challenge Blog, January 2023; January= garnet/reds & February = amethyst/purples

link= https://birthstonechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/01/bsc-1-anything-goes-with-garnet.html

B. Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge blog; Week 4 January with theme of snowflakes; MY card has 3 gold foil snowflakes on it

link= https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-4-sneeuwvlokken.html

C. L & L Great Stash Bash/LALGSB with Lisa= http://createdbylisa.blogspot.com/2023/01/lisa-loris-great-stash-bash-adventure.html

D. L & L GSB/LALGSB with Lori= https://loriannie670.blogspot.com/2023/01/lisa-loris-great-stash-bash-january.html

E. Christmas Crafts All Year Round challenge blog; Jan 2023; A Partridge in a Pear Tree--1 of something or a tree; MY card has 1 nutcracker for its main image; 4th entry for the month

link= https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2023/01/january-challenge-partridge-in-pear.html

and Facebook groups for sharing are:

a. Mixed Media Creativity

b. The Crafty Addicts

c. Paper Crafting For Everyone

d. Paper, Paper, Paper and DT Calls

e. The Seasonal Cardmaker

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm on DT for THICC as well as these other 3: OUAT, MIUCB, MLCCB.

*I'm manager and DT for: MTTC and MTTCC.

*I'm co-owner and DT for: AACB.

*I'm owner and DT for: FQCB, HQCB, and TFATU.

THICC #131 DT inspiration for 10 January 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This post's highlights my design team contribution for The Holly and The Ivy Christmas Challenges blog. THICC is how I shorten it has Anything Christmas Goes kind of themed challenges. The owner wanted to skip December 27 as a competition after the Dec. 13 (#130) ended so #131 is starting on Jan 10th.

I wanted to use the "All Is Calm, All Is Bright" lyric sentiment from the carol "Away In A Manger" and paired it with the panoramic Nativity manger scene 'tag' die-cut. Both are from Echo Park's Away In A Manger collection. More details after the card photo. 

A donkey at the birth and the donkey returned for Jesus' final week card =

*the sentiment journal card was trimmed into an oval shape using decorative scissors and mounted onto kraft paper; the Nativity scene 'tag' die-cut = Echo Park's Away In A Manger collection

*the red and white patterned cardstock = Fancy Pants Designs Cozy Christmas paper pad

*green and white checked gingham paper = Hot Off The Press

*the donkey image wood shape = Bluebells and Buttercups collection from Craft Consortium

*dark red top folded 5" x 7" card base with envelope = The Paper Source's website

THICC #131 blog post link =

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-132-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs where this card/post will be shared are:

A. Peace On Earth Christmas challenge blog; Jan 1, 2023; Anything Christmas; MY card has Nativity scene and verse from Away In A Manger carol

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/01/peace-on-earth-christmas-challenge-31.html

B. If You Give A Crafter A Cookie challenge blog; Jan 1, 2023; Color = Red; MY card has a dark red base and the main background paper is red and white

link= https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2023/01/cookie-challenge-176-january-red.html

C. Critter Crazy Challenges blog; started Jan 1, 2023; anything with a featured critter; MY card has the donkey wood cut and also some animals in the Nativity scene

link= https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-70-anything-goes-with.html

D. Crafty Animals challenge blog; started Jan 1, 2023; anything goes which includes an animal; MY card has the donkey wood cut and also some animals in the Nativity scene

link= http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-68.html 

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Facebook groups where this card/post will be shared are:

1. The Crafty Addicts

2. Mixed Media Creativity 

3. Paper, Paper, Paper and DT Calls

4. Christian Card Makers ~ Women's Fellowship

5. Bible Journaling and Faith Art

6. Scripturally Inspired Creativity

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm a DT member of THICC and also these: MTTCC, MTTC, MLCCB, MIUCB, AACB, OUAT

*I'm co-owner of AACB

*I'm owner of TFATU, FQCB, HQCB

MLCCB #48 DT inspiration for 1 January 2023 start date

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This posting highlights my design team contribution for Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog! MLCCB #48 is Anything Christmas Goes kind of themed challenge and starts January 1, 2023 and ends February 15, 2023!

I decided to use an older Martha Stewart Christmas paper pad design with some silvery accents for my inspiration Christmas card. 

Silver Star Christmas card =

Description notes:

*the light blue and silvery star garland patterned cardstock = Martha Stewart

*silver stars, little snowflakes 'dazzles'/stickers = Paper Wishes website

*gray cardstock scrap, oval sentiment sticker (junk mail freebie), clear/iridescent gems = stash

*white cardstock flat base with envelope = The Paper Source's website

*black marker outline of perimeter

MLCCB #48 blog posting link=

https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/mlccb-48-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link this card photo/post are=

A. The Four Seasons Challenge blog; started earlier this morning of Jan 1st; January/winter season

link= https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/january-2023-anything-goes-winter.html

B. 613 Avenue Create challenge blog; started earlier this morning of Jan 1st; Anything Goes with option of winter theme ----my card is a wintery scene Christmas card

link= https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2023/01/202301-january-2023-anything-goes.html

C. Di's Digi Designs challenge blog; extended; any winter holiday theme; my card is Christmas with wintery light blues and silvers

link = http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/12/any-winter-holiday-challenge-4-weeks.html

D. Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge blog; last one; my card is Christmas

link= http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/12/chnc-challenge-627.html

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Facebook groups to share/link this card photo/post are =

1. Mixed Media Creativity

2. The Seasonal Cardmaker

3. The Crafty Addicts

4. Paper, Paper, Paper and DT Calls

5. Paper Crafting For Everyone

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm a DT member of MLCCB; also MIUCB, AACB, OUAT, THICC, MTTC, MTTCC

*I'm co-owner of AACB

*I'm owner of TFATU, FQCB, and HQCB