My Ally's Angels #104 design team project for 15 March 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This post showcases a new design team project for Ally's Angels, a crafting challenge blog! The theme is anything goes so that makes it super easy to participate! Our sessions are also offset to go from mid-month to mid-month of the next which gives participants an open challenge at the end of a month when most are closed. This stamping and inking is different for me because I did a lot of fussy cutting and arranged in a zig-zag manner instead of a circle or square arrangement. (This photo was my 3rd scan on the printer trying to reduce the shadowing on the right side of the card!!!)

when: #104 for Ally's Angels starts March 15 and ends on April 12, 2026

what: Project #1 =

how-to & vendor notes for #1 = 

1. white cardstock cut three different size panels = Georgia Pacific (base + focal + sentiment strip)

2. yellow paper = Colorbok

3. Canary Yellow alcohol ink marker = Arteza

4. pinkish-lavender colored pencil = Marvy Uchida (for the surrounding focal panel)

5. yellow, olive green and pale green, light blue and lavender markers = different companies in stash box

6. Guava/pink-coral ink stamp pad = Lawn Fawn (sentiment)

7. dark purple fine tip marker and a dark green fine tip marker to fill in the block font lettering of the sentiment = stash box

8. deckle-edge decorative scissors = Fiskars

9. green colored pencil = Marvy Uchida (for perimeter on yellow circle, focal panel and sentiment strip)

10. foam squares are used between the focal panel and base to add dimension

11. floral stamps (spray, cluster and single flower used 3 times) from same clear stamp set = Crafter's Square [NBUS; never before used schtuff; 1st time to use]

where #1 will be linked =

1A. NBUS or Never Before Used Schtuff; new on March 1/still open; floral stamps were used for the first time for Project #1 card 

link = https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2026/03/nbus-challenge-84.html

1B. The Four Seasons; new on March 1/still open; March is for spring season theme projects; My project #1 has pretty lavender, blue and yellow flowers

link = https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/spring-season-march-2026.html

1C. Pearly Sparkles; new on March 1/still open; theme of multi colored florals; My project #1 card has lavender, blue and yellow flowers

link = https://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-117-mixed-colour-florals.html

1D. Crafty Calendar; listed on Saturday on CFD blog; theme of spring; My project #1 card has lavender, blue and yellow flowers for a spring season look

link = https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/crafty-calendar-march-challenge-spring.html

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what: Project #2 = Left side banner says "My heart is so full" and the right side banner says "I adore you"

how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

21. base is yellow with some graphics/colorations panel cut from what's left of an old 12" square CS = OLD = My Mind's Eye

22. blue paper = from multicolor paper pad by Hello Hobby/Walmart

23. blue puffy flower stickers = Studio G by Hampton Arts

24. blue glitter paper punched ticket shapes = multicolor pack = Art Skills

25. 'ticket' shape punch tool = EK Success

26. birdhouses, butterflies & banners stickers = Antique Garden sticker book by K & Company

27. blue floral framed image was cut from a 12" sheet print CS with multiple framed florals or birds or phrases = Antique Garden collection by K & Company

28. black fine & extra fine tip markers = Sharpie

where #2 will be linked =

2A. Beautiful Blossoms; new on March 15/already open; must feature flowers as the main element; My project #2 has blue tone flowers  and each birdhouse sticker also has flowers plus there are 2 puffy blue posy stickers too

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

2B. Creative Friday; new on March 13; theme of feminine; My project #2 has pretty blue, yellow and light beige tones + gold foil + birdhouses, flowers and 2 butterflies to delight any gal

link = https://creativefriday.blogspot.com/2026/03/creative-friday-407-feminin.html

2C. Creative Fingers; new on March 13; theme of anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-318.html

2D. All About papercraft challenge; new on March 3/still open; all about seasons theme; My project #2 is full of springtime delights: flowers, butterflies and birdhouses

link = https://allaboutcraftchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/03/all-about-challenge-3.html

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where to find Ally's Angels #104 blog post link =

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2026/03/allys-angels-104-anything-goes-theme.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

*  DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational (and as of mid- March 2026 = CIP)

Paper Rocks Scissors challenges #11 design team project on 2 Dec 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting showcases my new design team project for PRS or Paper-Rocks-Scissors challenges blog owned by Deanne. The theme is anything goes using paper and/or scissors. Details of the papers and scissors usage are in the notes section. 

when: Paper-Rocks-Scissors #11 starts December 2 and ends on Dec 31. 

what: Project #1 = Pretty in Purple birthday card

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. Papers/cardstocks:

a. plaid print paper = Recollections

b. white CS = Georgia Pacific

c. watercolor print CS = Crafter's Square (multi-colors pack)

2. Scissors used = to cut white (middle base layer) CS to 5.5" square + plaid paper for the bottom base to be seen in the punched holes; the watercolor CS was trimmed on 1 side reducing the 6" square down to 5.5" square; scissors also used for cutting 2 long lengths of cording to weave through and have enough for a large knotted bow.

3. hole punch used

4. red-purple cording = Crafter's Square (sold in 3 color spool sets)

5. the jumbo puffy dots stick-ons and blue pearls = also Crafter's Square from separate packages

6. the "pretty" banner & wildflowers with butterfly die-cut ephemera = Simple Stories' Simple Vintage Meadow Flowers bits and pieces pack

7. the hologram foil backed butterflies are from a mixed blue-purple colored butterfly stickers = also Crafter's Square

8. black extra fine tip marker pen = Sharpie

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Beautiful Blossoms; opened on Nov 15/still current; Theme is Blooms/flowers for focus; My card has a bundle of wildflowers in lavender tones die-cut ephemera focal stamped with 'happy birthday'; my 2nd linked entry

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/11/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

1B. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge; Dec 1 new; theme of Anything Goes; my 2nd linked entry

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2025/12/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

1C. Crafts Galore Encore Challenge; Dec 1 new; theme of Anything Goes; my 3rd linked entry

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/12/december-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

1D. Love To Craft Challenge; was new on Nov 1 and open until Dec 15; anything goes; this will be my 4th linked entry

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/ltccb-89-anything-goes-ltccb-88-winner.html

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where to find PRS #11 blog post link = 

https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2025/12/december-11-challenge.html

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team badge =

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* DT member only = PRS

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

Loving my AA #98 anything goes theme DT project on 15 September 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why:  This post share my personal notes and link-up shares for my design team project for Ally's Angels #98. Ally's Angels is a crafting challenge blog and always has an offset monthly theme of anything goes. This time when making me owner/DT contribution, I was still in a summery mood so I used dimensional layered flower stickers from 2 different packs to add to the 'sunshine' of the sunglasses and the sentiments "HI" and "Sunshine". 

when: Ally's Angels/AA #98 starts September 15 and ends on October 12, 2025

what: Project #1 = "HI, Sunshine" card

how-to &/or vendor notes for #1 =

1. base cardstock and background cardstock (diff. pink tones) are from different packs = Neenah

2. sunglasses, lettering & word stickers = Vicki Boutin's Sweet Rush sticker book

3. off-white with jumbo pink dots print paper = The Paper Studio

4. dark brown retractable marker pen for outlining = Zebra Clickart

5. three layered yellow flowers are from 1 pack; three layered pink flowers are from a 2nd pack; and the two yellow butterflies are from a 3rd pack = Crafter's Square

where #1 will be linked/shared:

1A. Beautiful Blossoms; new on Sept 15; anything floral goes; My card has 3 yellow-tones flowers and 3 pink-tones flowers

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/09/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

1B. Creations in Pink; new on Sept 15; AG mostly in pink tones; My card has 3 pink-tones flowers, pink dot paper, 2 pink cardstocks, pink "H", pink tones in the sunglasses stickers, and pink outlining on the "Sunshine" sticker

link = https://creationsinpink1challenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-84-anything-goes-in-mainly.html

1C. Classic Design Challenge; new on Sept 15; AG with option of trees, plants; My card features flowers

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/09/classic-design-challenge-09-2025-sepoct.html

1D. The Crafter's Cafe Challenge; new on Sept 15; AG with option of flowers/floral; My card features flowers

link = https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/09/323-september-flowers.html

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where to find AA #98 blog post link =

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2025/09/aa-98-starting-15-september-2025-with.html

theme badge:

team badge:

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*owner/DT = AA; ConBC; CCC; HQCB, HQFantasy, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHCB (new) and FQGGCB. 

* DT member only = PRS

My MTTC #565 use 2 or more Designer Papers Theme card DT on 25 July 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: MTTC is in the midst of a supply theme requirement series and as the manager/DT, this is why I'm sharing my interpretation for the theme. Another DT member suggested that #565 requires usage of 2 or more patterned papers (also referred to as designer papers). 

when: MTTC #565 starts July 25, 2025 and will end 13 days later.

what: PROJECT #1= tropical vibe

how-to & vendor notes:

1. pink cardstock base 6" square= Art Skills

2. four designer papers. started as 6" squares; trimmed to 5.5" x 5" and then divided into quarters = "Palm Springs" paper pad by My Mind's Eye 2018

3. stickers (except the little teal flower) = "Just Chill" by My Mind's Eye 2020

4. little teal flower = Little Birdie Handmade Embellishments

5. jumbo puffy dots (to represent water) = from old package = Crafter's Square

6. dark brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

where #1 will be linked:

1.  Beautiful Blossoms; started July 15/current; Anything Goes Floral with option of mood photo (tropical blooms); My card's 2nd paper on the left has flowers along with palm leaves; also there is a little teal flower at the top

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

image prompt/mood = 

2. If You Give A Crafter a Cookie; started July 1; tropical/sea shell cookies photo image; my card has palm trees and palm leaves, 

link = https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2025/07/cookie-challenge-206-july-seashells-at.html 

image prompt = 

3. Pin-spirational; started July 1; tropical sunset photo image; palm trees and palm leaves

link = https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/pinspirational-challenge-327-july.html

image prompt = 

4. Inspiration Station; started July 7th; see tropical photo image; my card has palm trees and palm leaves

link = https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/inspiration-station-challenge-july-2025.html

image prompt = 

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MTTC or My Time To Craft #565 blog post link =

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/mttc-565-theme-is-to-use-2-or-more.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*  manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

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

Loving my AA #90 DT thinking of you card for 15 Jan 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: this posting showcases my next design team project for Ally's Angels. It is an anything goes theme challenge blog. Instead of doing winter or Valentine's, I have decided to play with some new to me supplies with spring-summer bright cheerful colors. 

when: #90 starts January 15 and ends February 10, 2025

what: "Hi!" in orange thinking of you card

notes:

1. white cardstock base A2 size = Crafter's Square

2. bright orange cardstock panel (decorative scissors used for right side) = Recollections

3. tri-color print paper for oval panel = "Palm Springs" paper pad by My Mind's Eye 2018

4. ribbon = Crafter's Square

5. little peach flower die-cut & chevron strip = "Just Chill" sticker book by My Mind's Eye 2020 [NBUS]

6. large flower die-cut = "Horizon" by Paige Evans for Pink Paislee 2018 [NBUS]

7. 'chocolate chip' stamp pad = SU

8. bright pink "hi" thickers = "Sunshine" Thickers puffy phrase stickers 2019 [NBUS]

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where: Ally's Angels #90 blog post

link = https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2025/01/allys-angels-90-anything-goes-theme.html

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new personalized DT badge =

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other places to share/link are: posted sometime after 9am on Jan 15th =

a. NBUS/ Never Before Used Schtuff; started Jan 1; sharing new products or new to you items; on my card, I'm using several new to me items received in a clearance mystery package recently 

link = https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2025/01/nbus-challenge-70.html

b. Beautiful Blossoms; new on Jan 15; feature flowers; my card has coral, pink and French Blue flowers on die-cut/ephemera

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

c. The Outlawz Monday Greetings; started Jan 6; anything goes greeting included; my card has a simple "hi"

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-monday.blogspot.com/2025/01/january-6th-monday-greetings.html

d. Path of Positivity; current; anything goes positive (option of the unexpected); my card is for AGP as a friendship card to brighten a friend's dreary winter day

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/ch-127-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

e. Classic Design Challenge; new on Jan 15; anything goes

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2025-janfeb.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*owner/DT = Ally's Angels, Christmas or not Bingo Challenges; also HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and Deanne's new Paper-Rock-Scissors starting Feb 2

Loving my AACB #87 DT stamped focal card for 15 October 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity Blog!

purpose: This posting is my newest co-owner/DT contribution for AACB or Ally's Angels Challenge Blog. The main owner and our manager is Leslie T. I'm just along for emergency situation(s) if they should arise. AACB is always 'anything goes' topics theme which makes it a wonderful general competitor to link up for any occasion or technique or theme you might be creating. 

when: #87 opens on October 15, 2024 and will end on November 10. 

what: by the 'fractured' garden wall Wishing You Well card =

notes: this was made during the same crafting session as the AACB September DT project with triangles/prints used in opposite locations, different stamping arrangement and colors on the center focal (Sept's was more blues and greens)

1. base multi-color small flower print paper and the pink with kraft dots print paper = SU (old set called Affectionately Yours)

2. brick patterned paper = Hot Off The Press

3. black dual-tip marker = Art Skills

4. black ink pad = Hero Arts (for stamping and inking perimeters of papers)

5. white cardstock scrap for focal = Neenah

6. a mixed bunch of watercolor markers, alcohol markers, and colored pencils for the round center focal = stash

7. a variety of leafy stem stamps = Crafter's Square

8. 'wishing you well' stamp = Hampton Arts

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where: Ally's Angels #87 anything goes theme blog post

link = https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-87-challenge-86-winner-top.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Beautiful Blossoms; new Oct 15th; featuring flowers; there are tiny posies in the coral and kraft print paper; small flowers in the base print paper; leafy stems with some have buds stamped in the focal

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

B. Dream Valley; started Oct 7th; anything goes; 

link = https://dreamvalley2.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-323-anything-goes.html

C. Inspiration Station; started Oct 7th; see photo; MY card is reflecting the colors seen throughout; instead of the basket weave, the bricks give a similar patterning look

link = https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/inspiration-station-october-2024.html

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D. A Place to Start; October; anything goes with option of pink; this 'wishing you well' card does have some coral tones that are that combination of pink and orange/peach

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-2024-anything-goes-woptional.html

E. Aud Sentiments; current; either embossing and/or fall + sentiment; MY card has autumn colors even though it might not look harvest-y; the stamped message is 'wishing you well'

link = https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-318-embossing-andor-fall.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member = HAOOCAYR 

Loving this AACB #86 DT encouragement card for 15 Sept 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting showcases my co-owner/DT newest contribution to Ally's Angels Challenge Blog or AACB. It is always 'anything goes' theme and I chose to go back to stamping which I started doing for my AACB cards or tags for several months prior to August. 

when: #86 starts September 15 and will close on October 10, 2024. In my time zone, central/Chicago, the start/end time is 5 am. 

what: By the 'fractured' garden wall encouragement card =

notes:

1. white cardstock scrap for the center focal = Neenah

2. hidden ivory cardstock panel = Neenah

3. green and kraft floral paper and base kraft, yellow, and green teeny floral paper = SU

4. stamp for T.O.Y = SU

5. floral and leaf stem stamps = Crafter's Square

6. brick paper = Hot Off The Press

7. black ink pad = Hero Arts

8. black fine point gel pen = Art Skills

9. blue crystal gems = Crafter's Square

10. a variety of alcohol markers and colored pencils to ink/color the background of the focal to get a sky and grassy kind of setting

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where: Ally's Angels Challenge Blog #86 posting 

link = https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/09/challenge-86-challenge-85-winner-top.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. The Paper Funday; current for Sept.; theme is anything goes with twist of create your own background; MY card has the twist with the split panel divided into triangles and splitting the triangles between 2 patterned papers

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

B. Classic Design Challenge; new Sept 15th; theme is anything goes with option of fall/autumn; MY card is dark tone so some might classify it as fall season but I just think of it as "by the fractured garden wall"

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/classic-design-challenge-09-2024-sepoct.html

C. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new Sept 15th; theme is anything goes for 2 weeks; 

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/09/238-mirtillamente.html

D. Stamping Sensations; current; theme is anything goes w/ stamp or digi (option doesn't apply for my card); MY card is anything goes stamping with stamped sentiment and flowers and leafy stems

link = https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2024/09/september-challenge.html

E. Beautiful Blossoms; new Sept 15th; theme is anything goes with flowers/blooms; MY card has flowers and leafy stems stamped for the focal and there are 2 patterned papers with florals (teeny tiny size)

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

*owner/DT for Quest challenge blogs:  HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member = HAOOCAYR

My MTTC #538 CAS style Theme DT card for 12 July 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting features my newest DT project for My Time To Craft challenge blog which I've managed for over 2.5 years and been part of the team for at least 5 years

when: #538 CAS (Clean and Simple) style theme starts July 12 for 13 days of competition; clean and simple has several definitions in paper-making; some want white on white with a touch of color or another neutral and minimal; some want 1 layer application on the base such as stickers, washi tape, stamping, etc.; and some will take more color as long as there is lots of empty/clean space; percentage/ratio of clean space also varies

what: Sympathy card (with white, ivory, gray, and black neutrals)

notes: How is this card CAS? All of the ivory cardstock is empty space; the upper right corner of the center white panel is empty space; elements are minimal (2 pieces of washi tape, 1 tall thin die-cut and 2 lines of small print sentiment...no ribbons/fru-fru; no excessive colors or print/patterns; no excessive layers

1. ivory/cream cardstock scrap panel = Neenah

2. white cardstock scrap panel = Pen + Gear

3. washi tape = ?; received in a box from another craft artisan

4. stamp sentiment = also received from another crafter in an unmarked clear zip bag

5. the flower die-cut = Simple Stories' The Simple Life ephemera

6. dimensional foam tape used under the white center panel to lift it up and offer depth for the minimal CAS layout

where: My Time To Craft #538 blog post link=

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other places to share/link are:

A. Triple B (birds, butterflies, blooms); current/started July 3; MY card has floral washi tape and a floral die-cut

link= https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2024/07/triple-b-july-2024-challenge.html

B. The Crafting Challenge blog; opened July 1 for the month; theme is flowers; MY CAS card has floral washi tape and a floral die-cut

link= https://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/flowers.html

C. Beautiful Blossoms; ends in 22-23 hours!!!; must have flowers as main element/focus; my card has 2 strips of floral washi tape plus the floral die-cut

link= https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

D. Word Art Wednesday; starting 2nd week of 2; anything goes theme that's uplifting; MY card is a comfort/encouragement card

link= https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/07/anything-goes-weeks-655-656.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT of MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*owner/DT of these Quest family challenge blogs:

HQFCB, HQCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and new on May 28 for only 2 weeks per month FQGGCB (FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges blog)

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

*DT member of HCAYR/HAOOCYR

Loving this AACB #80 DT inspiration card using 3 stamps for 10 March 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting is to share my contribution to Ally's Angels which is an anything goes theme competition challenge blog

when: #80 starts March 10 and lasts for almost a full month

what: I've discovered lately that my stamp collection has been neglected and I need to purposely start using them! So here's "A Trio of Roses"= 

notes:

1. pink cardstock base and white cardstock panel = Neenah

2. pink threads specialty paper = stash

3. three stamps from set by Creative Devotion/American Crafts

4. rose stamp was used 3 times, the lines came stacked liked that to be used whatever direction you want and I thought to make them look like stems; 'love' is just 1 of 3 words included in the set; there is also a laurel wreath, a heart, a bundle of dash marks.

5. roses were colored with a combination of markers and colored pencils; the letters of love were also filled with a soft pink colored pencil; and the white stamped panel was outlined with a red marker

where: Ally's Angels #80 anything goes posting link=

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-80-challenge-79-winner-top.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Creations in Pink; only a few days left to current competition; use mostly pink; MY card is full of pink tones and shades

link= https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-67-anything-goes-in-mainly.html

B. Inkspirational; current/started March 9; Clean and Simple (option of balloon, which I've not used); MY card has white/empty space surrounding the stamping; no added embellishments;

link= https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/inkspirational-challenge-311-clean-and.html

C. Beautiful Blossoms; current/a few more days left; must feature flowers; MY card has 3 stamped roses

link= https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

D. Simply Clean and Simple; current/started March 1; must follow CAS guidelines and option of green; MY card has lots of white/empty space surrounding the stamping and no added embellishments + there are green leaves for the green option

link= https://scscards.blogspot.com/2024/03/simply-clean-simple-march-2024-challenge.html

E. Aloha Friday; current/started March 1; theme is pastel colors; MY card has lots of soft to mid-tone pinks and a few leaves with a light almost neon lime green

link=  https://alohafridaychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/aloha-friday-challenge-8-pastel-colors.html

F. Craft Rocket Challenges; started March 7; theme is for the girls; MY card has 3 lovely roses and lots of pink tones for feminine appeal

link= https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-112-for-girls.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca

**NOTE: AACB will be starting April's competition on the 15th and will end on the following 10th; then May's challenge will start on the 15th and continue on with this new time period.

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

*manager/DT of MTTC and MTTCC

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

MTTCC #73 Poinsettias Theme DT card for 10 November 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This is 1 of 2 personal paper-crafting blogs that I own. I also manage 2 challenge blogs, co-own 2 and own 5!! This posting features a manager/DT commitment for My Time To Craft Christmas. 

WHAT: MTTCC #73 Theme is Poinsettias

WHEN: #73 starts on November 10, 2023 and will last for 13 days

SHOW and TELL:

1. Bo Bunny = background print, scalloped circle print, and the poinsettia die-cut (this was enhanced with colored pencils)

2. Memento = cocoa brown ink pad

3. stash = small dots, snowflakes, threads, 

4. Pen + Gear = little scrap circle of white glitter cardstock

WHERE: MTTCC #73 blog posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/11/mttcc-73-theme-is-poinsettias-starting.html

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OTHER PLACES:

a. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; ends in 1 day +/-; anything goes Christmas; 

link= https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/10/challenge-151-anything-christmas-goes.html

b. Unicorn Challenge; current; theme is Christmas

link= https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-93-christmas.html

c. Krafty Chicks; current-Week 2; theme is Christmas; my card has poinsettias

link=  https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/kcc-689-christmas-week.html 

d. Creations in Pink; three more days; have to have mostly pink; my poinsettias card has lots of varying tones of pinks 

link= https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2023/10/challenge-63-anything-in-mainly-pink.html

e. Beautiful Blossoms; several more days remaining; Blooms/flowers to be the main focal; MY card has poinsettias in the background paper and also a large die-cut center focal poinsettia

link= https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/10/beautiful-blossoms-anything-goes.html

f. Stencil Fun/Crazy is our .....; just started; must use stencil and option is leaves...aren't poinsettias technically leaves vs not petals????; my card's scalloped backdrop to the large poinsettia die-cut was traced from a stencil template (Pebble's...old set)

link= https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-stencil-fun.html

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FB groups: Mixed Media Creativity, PPPDTC, COTM, 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTCC and MTTC

*co-owner/DT = AACB and CBCB

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

**three of these are Christmas/winter holidays if you're needing to make themed cards: MTTCC or My Time To Craft Christmas, CBCB or Christmas Bingo challenge blog, and FQCCCB or FarmQuest Country Christmas challenge blog.

AACB #69 for 10 April 2023 DT inspiration card

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

This heart happy post is sharing my April 2023 DT inspiration commitment card.

Ally's Angels challenge blog

#69 Anything Goes theme

April 10 start date and lasts about 28 days

Loving Birthday love card

Some design and vendor notes:

a. left-side fold A2 kraft card base = The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby

b. floral print with gold foil text print = Prima Marketing

c. Queen Anne's lace print cardstock = Mint Berry paper pad from The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby

d. lattice die and love die = Hot Off The Press/Paper Wishes website

e. flower accent = Petaloo

f. magenta pink cording = Petaloo

g. pink gems = Studio G

h. bright pink glitter foam heart stickers = Dollar Tree

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AACB #69 blog posting link:

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-69-challenge-68-winner-top.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

1. Beautiful Blossoms challenge blog; open until April 12; next starts Apr 15; Anything Goes Flowers

link= https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/beautiful-blossoms-floral-challenge-3.html

2. Creatalicious Challenges blog; current for a few more days; Anything Goes

link= https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-256-anything-goes-with.html

3. Allsorts Challenge blog; open for 4 more days; Anything Goes with option In The Garden; MY card has lots of flowers/plants

link= https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/weeks-722723.html

4. Crafty Calendar Challenge blog; open until Apr 28; Use Die-cuts; my card has the partial lattice die-cut and 'love' die-cut

link= http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/april-challenge-die-cuts.html

5.  Lil Patch of Crafty Friends challenge blog; current; Anything Goes

link= http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2023/04/203-streamside-studios.html

6. Creative Artiste Challenges blog; current; Anything Mixed Media Goes; MY card has 2 die-cuts made (partial lattice, and the word 'love'), cording, paper flower, bright pink glitter foam hearts, gems, inked edges on the foil & text print cardstock behind the lattice die-cut; 

link= https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/2023/04/welcome-to-creative-artiste-challenge-92.html

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Facebook groups to share/link are:

A. Paper Crafting For Everyone

B. The Seasonal Cardmaker

C. Mixed Media Creativity

D. Paper, Paper, Paper and DT Calls

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm co-owner of AACB and the soon May 2023 CBCB. I'm owner of TFATU, FQGS, FQCB, and HQCB. I'm manager of MTTCC and MTTC. And I'm a DT member of MIUCB, MLCCB, OUAT, and THICC.

MTTC #505 Easter Flowers or Spring Flowers Theme DT inspirations

 Hello! Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

Today's feature: MTTC #505 theme of Easter Flowers or Spring Flowers

Design Team inspiration projects--yes! I've made 2. One for Easter and another for spring friendship.

When: Competitions runs April 7-20, 2023 starting and ending time reference 12:00am CST/Chicago

Card #1= Thinking of You spring friendship card

A few design notes:

1. the printed base card and the floral wreath circle die-cut (without the stamping) were part of a card kit that was gifted to me; I was given the suggested final look however they showed a pinkish mauve rectangle die-cut shape to be centered under the circle wreath die-cut. I didn't have that piece so I had a lightbulb moment to use colored pencils to repeat many of the hues of the wreath into the quilted design print on the card base!!! Amazing isn't it??!!!

2. the rose stamp and sentiment "thinking of you" are from My Sentiments Exactly, another set of gifted items

3. reddish-purple and green ivy Memento Ink pads (also gifted by a generous artisan friend)

and

Card #2= Gold for the King of Kings Easter card (worthy is the lamb that was slain)

and a close-up scan of the lettering to see the little lamb above the letter T in Easter

A few design notes for the Easter card:

a. the little lamb sticker is from a very old Sunday School type company from maybe 35-45 years ago!!!

b. there are 3 layers and colors of cardstock from different vendors and have been in my stash for many years; same for the gold glitter decorative tape

c. gold metallic alpha stickers are from Freckled Fawn

d. the floral arrangement is a panel section from a napkin!!!! YES!!!

Where: use this link to take you to the MTTC #505

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/mttc-505-theme-is-easter-flowers-or.html

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/mttc-505-theme-is-easter-flowers-or.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. #1= Beautiful Blossoms Challenge blog; started March 15; Anything with flowers as focus/majority

link= https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/beautiful-blossoms-floral-challenge-3.html

B. #1= The Four Seasons Challenge blog; April/current; Spring Season theme; MY card is a Springs Flowers

link= https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/april-2023-anything-goes-spring.html

C. #1= Krafty Chicks Challenges blog; Started Apr 6, Week 1 Stamp Act; my Springs flowers card has a rose stamp and a sentiment stamp

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/krafty-chicks-challenge-658-week-1.html

D. #2= Art Impressions challenge blog; current; Easter theme; MY 2nd card is my Easter card

link= https://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/2023/04/easter-wishes-challenge-week-2.html

E. #2= Craft Rocket challenge blog; current; Layer it Up theme; MY Easter card has lots of layers with top layer being the embellishments, 2nd layer is the napkin flowers, 3rd layer is turquoise cardstock, 4th layer is pink cardstock and 5th layer is purple cardstock

link= http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-102-layer-it-up.html

F. #2= Creative Inspiration Challenges blog; started Apr 6; Anything Goes;

link= https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/04/creative-inspiration-challenges-1.html

and Facebook groups to share/link are: Mixed Media Creativity, Scripturally Inspired Creativity, Christian Card Makers ~ Women's Fellowship, Bible Journaling and Faith Art, Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls, Paper Crafting For Everyone, Paper Crafting Galleria, 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

(you can find my DT inspiration projects at these challenge blogs/acronyms: MTTC, MTTCC, AACB, TFATU, HQCB, FQCB, FQGS, THICC, OUAT, MLCCB, MIUCB)