Heart's Quest Fantasy #12 December 2025 with DT projects

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: The purpose of this post is sharing 2 new owner/design team member projects for HQFCB or Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges Blog. Project #1 is the last month to have a focus option theme of Angel(s). Project #2 is my AGF theme choice of gnomes. 

when: #12 Anything Goes Fantasy theme starts December 3 and ends on Dec 31, 2026.

what: Project #1 = Fantasy focus option for December is Angel

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. white glitter CS base cut to 5" square from a 12" square sheet = 1 of 4 glitter CS in pack = Crafter's Square

2. red CS panel cut from a 12" square sheet = 1 of 4 solid color CS sheets in pack = Crafter's Square (and the sentiment scrap cut)

3. white chalk marker = Crafter's Square

4. 'wishes' traced/inked using a plastic stencil sheet = Crafter's Square

5. black fine point marker pen = Sharpie

6. a variety of colored pencils = stash box

7. white CS panel was cut from full sheet used in printer = Georgia Pacific

8. angel digital image = QKRS (old company; might still be for sale)

9. enamel dots and stars of different colors are different packs = Freckled Fawn

10. little red, yellow and green star stickers from a sheet/pack with addt'l colors = ?/maybe Hallmark or American Greetings

11. thick foam adhesive tape strips are under the angel focal panel to lift it up

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Just Add Ink; new on Dec 5; theme of Add a Celebration; My angel is ready to deliver Christmas wishes

link = https://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2025/12/just-add-ink-775just-add-celebration.html

image = 

1B. Let's Craft and Create; new on Dec 5; theme of AG + Vintage Feel; My angel has a 1970s-1980s look of Holly Hobbie and the Cabbage Patch dolls

link = https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/12/challenge-226-ag-vintage-feel.html

1C. Cardz 4 Galz; new; theme of cute Christmas; My angel has the cutest smile and dressed in colorful dress and pinafore with a bow in her hair

link = https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2025/11/264-cute-christmas.html

1D. Fab N Funky; new on Dec 3; theme is Christmas; My angel is sending wishes, Christmas wishes, she's dressed in reds, pinks and greens in a blue sky surrounded by stars

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/12/challenge-627-christmas.html

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what: Project #2 = 

how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

21. yellow CS base cut to 5" x 7" = Pen + Gear

22. harvest yellow and white buffalo check with leaf print CS= reverse sides of each other = Farmstead Harvest collection by American Crafts

23. brown colored pencils and markers in brown, teal, lime green and gray tones for grasses; also a light blue colored pencil for sky; brown marker used to outline the woodland scene

24. fern and leaf stickers = from same pack; the sunflower petals and the yellow allium (?) from a different pack = all Crafter's Square

25. mushrooms/toadstools and gnome stickers = Enchanted Garden collection by Fancy Pants Designs

26. stencil plastic template for "oh happy day" with 2 stars = Crafter's Square

27. enamel star and several little enamel dots in different colors = same pack = Freckled Fawn

where #2 will be linked =

2A. Creative Fingers; opened Nov 28 and extended; anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-313.html

2B. Inspired By; opened on Dec 4; theme of gnomies/see image prompt; My 2nd project features a gnome in his woodland home surrounded by mushrooms, ferns and other plants and grasses

link = https://theseinspiredchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/12/inspired-by-gnomie.html

image = 

2C. Krafty Chicks; new on Thursday, Dec 4; week 1 theme of birthdays; My 2nd project features a gnome with the stenciled sentiment above his head stating "oh happy day" for a relative's birthday

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/krafty-chicks-challenge-797-birthday.html

2D. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; last challenge; closing down on Dec 30; anything goes

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/12/pennys-challenge-611-final-challenge.html 

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where to find HQFCB #12 blog post link = 

from December 5 after the new blog address change was made =

https://heartsquestfantasy.blogspot.com/

theme badge = above

team badge  and a personalized one:

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

*  DT member only = PRS, 

My MTTC #561 DT arch shape-based card theme project for 30 May 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This post's focus is on my next manager/DT commitment project for MTTC or My Time To Craft, a paper-crafting/hybrid/digital challenge blog. 

We're in the midst of requiring certain shape bases for card entries. This time another DT member chose 'arch'. I decided to repeat an arch three times: iris print paper layer, the light blue cardstock layer and the purple cardstock base layer. 

when: MTTC #561 starts on May 30, 2025 and ends 13 days later.

what: "Blessing" card

how-to notes:

1. light blue cardstock scrap = Neenah

2. iris print paper (trimmed with deckle-edged decorative scissors) = part of a multi-design stationery set through mail solicitation =

3. gold foil 'blessing' rub-on transfer = part of a multi-word/phrase sheet of rub-on transfers = Crafter's Square

4. enamel dot stickers = Freckled Fawn

5. enamel heart stickers = Recollections

6. purple cardstock started as a 6" square; the base layer is about 3.5" wide and almost 6" high at the top center = Art Skills

7. black dual-tip marker (fine tip used for outlining the blue arch shape and the broad tip used for outer edging of the purple arch base) = Art Skills

where to share/link-up:

A. Krafty Chicks; new on May 29/5th week; Anything Goes theme

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/krafty-chicks-challenge-770-anything.html

B. Cardz 4 Galz; new on May 29; Floral Frenzy; My card has subtle purple irises in the patterned paper arch/top layer

link = https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2025/05/251-floral-frenzy.html

C. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; week 2 of 2; anything goes using paper

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/pennys-challenge-597.html

D. Word Art Wednesday; week 2 of 2; anything goes that's uplifting, not contrary to Scripture; My friendship card says 'blessing'.

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/05/anything-goes-700-701.html

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where to find MTTC #561 blog post link =

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/mttc-561-theme-is-arch-shape-based.html

team badge = 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* manager/DT = MTTC and its sister blog MTTCChristmas

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

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

My MTTCC #112 use glitter on Christmas card DT project on 9 May 2025

Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity! 

why: this post showcases my newest DT commitment project with MTTCC or My Time To Craft Christmas, a challenge blog. #112 is the last in our series for designating a specific supply to use on Christmas cards. Glitter is the required supply item. I've got gold glitter on star stickers, gold glitter dove tree ornament and gold glitter outlined lettering stickers. Plus green glitter on the circle behind the dove! 

when: #112 starts May 9-22, 2025. 

what: Gold Glitter Galore Christmas card

how-to notes:

1. green cardstock panel cut to 4.5" wide x 6.5" tall = Pen + Gear

2. Christmas floral paper/scrapbook size, panel cut to 4" x 6" = Away in a Manger collection by Echo Park

3. green glitter paper = ?/possibly Pen + Gear or Crafter's Square

4. gold glitter dove = part of pack/set = Crafter's Square

5. gold glitter stars = from a pack of mix type and sizes of stars = Recollections

6. gold with gold hammered foil decorative tape = DIY Crafts/American Crafts

7. gold glitter block outline style lettering stickers = Crafter's Square

8. black dual-tip permanent marking pen to add on top of lettering stickers to help them show and contrast against the gold tape = Art Skills

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where: MTTCC #112 blog posting

link = https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2025/05/mttcc-112-theme-is-to-use-glitter-on.html

member badge =

other places to share/link are:

a. Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog; started May 1 and ends June 15th; theme is anything Christmas goes

link = https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/mlccb-62-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

b. Krafty Chicks; new on May 8th; week 2/Christmas theme; MY card has a dove, 'peace', 

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/krafty-chicks-challenge-767-christmas.html

c. Cardz 4 Galz; started May 1; theme is flowers; MY Christmas card has floral print paper background

link = https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2025/05/flowers.html

d. The Outlawz Twisted Thursday; started May 1/still current; anything goes or twist/option for 'celebrate good times'; My card is celebrating Christmas

badge = 

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-thursday.blogspot.com/2025/05/twisted-thursday-may-1-june-4th.html

e. Triple B: birds, butterflies, and/or blooms; started May 1/still current; theme/is blog title; MY Christmas card has blooms in the background patterned paper and there is a large gold glitter dove for the focal

link = https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2025/05/may-2025-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

* DT member only =HAOOCAYR and P-R-S; for May, I'm a Guest DT for another of Deanne's challenge blogs ==> First Cup Challenges.

 

My HQFCB or old TFATU DT #4 AG Fantasy choice Mermaid and Focus Opt Unicorn projects

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

post's purpose...the why: This posting showcases three design team projects for Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges Blog. I took over the ownership about 3 years ago! Wow! Time has quickly rolled along! The main theme is always anything goes fantasy and the #4/April focus option is UNICORN. I've got two AGF choices and 1 focus option unicorn cards. 

when: #4 in 2025 for HQFCB starts April 5, 2025 and ends on April 30, 2025.

what: PROJECT #1 = "Crazy, weird spring weather!" card

notes for #1:

1. mid-blue tone cardstock; started as 6" square then trimmed to 5.5" square = Art Skills

2. designer paper and image are both from same set = The Paper Shelter

3. sentiment hand-lettered using dark brown marker pen = Zebra Clickarts 

4. the designer paper came pre-colored; the image has options in the set/zip file to use a pre-colored or ink outline; I chose the ink outline and used colored pencils = Crazy Art, Crayola, and Marvy Uchida mix from my stash

5. mid-blue tone enamel dots = Freckled Fawn

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what: PROJECT #2 = Mermaid is my choice for AGF or Anything Goes Fantasy theme

notes for #2 =

21. seafoam green cardstock 6" square trimmed to 6" x 5" = Art Skills

22. two strips of washi tape = unknown; possibly Pen + Gear or Crafter's Square

23. lettering tile stickers = Freckled Fawn

24. mermaid is iron-on applique = several designs in the package = Crafter's Square

25. acrylic overlay print has tiny dots and "This Makes Me Smile" = very old; Webster's Pages

26. blue cardstock pieces = punched from scrap cardstock = Astrobrights/Neenah

27. light blue and light green gems were alternated = Jolee's Boutique

and

what: PROJECT #3 = Unicorn is the focus option for April 2025/#4

plus a closeup of the white glitter cloud

notes for #3 = 

31. Crafter's Square = diamond print glossy cardstock; trimmed from 6" square to 5" square

32. Pen + Gear = white diamond-cut glitter cardstock scrap cut into a cloud shape

33. Pen + Gear = purple cardstock scrap cut into a cloud shape

34. Hampton Arts = "take good care" stamp; part of a 4 sentiment stamp set; 

35. Jolee's Boutique = white pearl jumbo heart sticker accent; pack

36. Bioswiss = bought at Dollar Tree --->> unicorn shape bandage!!!!!

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where: Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog or the former TFATU (The Fairy and The Unicorn) #4 challenge post

link = https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/04/hqfcb-or-old-tfatu-4-in-2025-ag-fantasy.html

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personalized DT member badge = 

other places to share/link are:

A. dragon/fairy = Inspired By; new on April 3rd; theme is 'rain'/IB330; see image badge; MY card's designer paper has raindrops, the image has an umbrella

link = https://theseinspiredchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/inspired-by-rain.html

image badge = 

B. dragon/fairy = The Four Seasons; new on April 1st; theme is Spring Season; my card's sentiment is complaining about the spring weather; there is an umbrella, raindrops, wind-blown leaves and acorns; clouds, rainbow

link = https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/04/spring-season-april-2025.html

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C. mermaid = Conjuror of Dreams; new on April 1; anything goes; My 2nd project shown above features a mermaid

link = https://kimsconjurerofdreams.blogspot.com/2025/04/anything-goes-with-carole-jones.html

D. mermaid = Mix It Up; started March 1 and ends April 15; anything mixed media w/ option of layers; MY mermaid card has layers and it also contains: washi tapes, iron-on applique (mermaid), an acrylic print overlay; gems in alternating colors, 

link = https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/miucb-76-anything-goes-optional-layers.html

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E. unicorn = Cardz 4 Galz; in week 2; theme is Stripes; My card's base glossy cardstock has colorful stripes

link = https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2025/04/247-stripes.html

F. unicorn = DIY tozts; started April 1; theme is rainbow unicorn; My unicorn image is only a partial image with head and neck but he is colorful and he's surrounded by lots of colors

link = https://diytozts.blogspot.com/2025/04/wyzwanie-82-teczowy-jednorozec.html#more

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Crafting in the USA heartland, 

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

Don't Throwaway Scraps Thursday #4 on 3 April 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

post's purpose...the why: DTST series is Don't Throwaway Scraps Thursday #4 installment with a 'leaves in the wind' notecard and 

the when: Thursday April 3, 2025

the what: Project #1 notecard "Leaves in the wind" =

the how-to notes:

1. the base is cut from what's left from a sheet of neon green (scanner toned down) = Astrobrights Neon Pack by Neenah

2. all the other specialty papers came in scraps packs = Crafter's Square; pieces were measured so there would be at least 1/4" difference between each scrap piece

3. the wooden leaf shapes from a pack (were plain) = Crafter's Square

4. the lime green leaf was inked with Pea Green alcohol marker = Arteza

5. the darkest one is stamped/inked with Always Artichoke = SU

6. the teal and other greens = markers from my stash (different vendors)

7. "Just a Note" stamp from a set of different messages = Art Skills; wood red rubber stamp 

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the what #2: Project #2 = Butterflies quilt notecard

the how-to notes #2:

21. green cardstock base panel approx. 4" wide x 6" high = Pen + Gear

22. under base with scrap strips adhered; neon yellow = Astrobrights Neon pack/Neenah; also used for the 'hi!' circle

23. the 'quilt' scraps are mostly from Art Skills; pale blue is Neenah; white satin paper is Crafter's Square; tan is Sandcastle Tan by Martha Stewart and distributed through CutCardStock

24. wooden shape butterflies from a pack were plain = Crafter's Square

25. "Canary Yellow" alcohol marker = Arteza

26. butterfly image was recycled from a kids mini notepad = vendor ?; discovered at my mom's house

27. black dual-tip marker = Art Skills

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the where: challenge blogs to share/link up =

A. leaves in the wind = Craft Rocket; for April; theme is Layer It Up; my notecard has 6 layers of papers on top of the base and the leaves make 7th layer

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/challenge-124-layer-it-up.html

B. leaves in the wind = The Sisterhood of Crafters; ends April 6; theme is Shades of Green; MY first project on this post has green base plus 2 scrap papers that are green tones; then the wood shape leaves are different tones of greens

link = https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2025/03/31225-shades-of-green.html

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C. butterflies quilt = Cardz 4 Galz; new/April/2 weeks; theme is Stripes; My 2nd entry with butterflies has scrap strips on the diagonal

link = https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2025/04/247-stripes.html

D. butterflies quilt = The Paper Funday; new/April; theme of anything paper with option of items starting with "B"; My card has B/butterflies

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/april-2025-challenge-75-anything-goes.html

**special note: FarmQuest #70 current theme is ladybugs or other insects going from March 28-April 27. If you have butterflies, mayflies, dragonflies, flies, bugs, beetles, etc. on your project, go to FQCB and link up. 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

~~ this is non-DT commitment work

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

* manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

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

Loving my AA #92 DT open butterfly 1 layer wonder card on 15 March 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: I'm continuing my evolving commitment with Ally's Angels! Back about 2+ years ago, I was a participant. Then I became co-owner/DT to assist the other co-owner/DT, Leslie, as she did the admin tasks. Recently she asked if I'd take over as she was changing her emphases and I quickly said yes. We keep rolling on. During the Feb 15-March 13 time frame, we had 2 new design team members make their project debuts so this is exciting to add different artistic styles into our mix for inspiration. We don't preplan, however we can see each other's completed projects if posted early in our group. It's interesting to see how or what influences our creativity. For me, this month it was trying my own stencil mask technique/process as I work on my inking and stamping skills! 

when: AA #92 anything goes theme starts 15 March to 13 April 2025

what: butterfly 1 layer wonder card

notes:

1. white A2 cardstock base with envelope from pack = Recollections

2. background soft pinkish-lavender dabbed/pounced ink = Sweet Sugarplum stampin' pad by SU

3. little butterflies, trails, sentiments and large open butterfly inked = Fresh Fig stampin' pad by SU

4. all stamps are from = MayMayMadeIt stamp set

5. I created by own stencil/masking usage circle by punching a 2.25" hole out of recycled packaging cardstock and while holding it in place with 1 hand, I used the other to dab/pounce ink within the circular opening

6. stencil/masked area ink color = Wild Wasabi stampin' pad by SU

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where: Ally's Angels #92 blog posting

link = https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2025/03/allys-angels-92-anything-goes-theme-91.html 

theme badge = dates have been adjusted to March 15- April 12, 2025

(old badge)

personalized DT member badge =

other places to share/link are:

A. A Place To Start; current for March; anything goes theme or option of Fairy Tale characters; My card is a general thinking of you card; probably given to a gal, either friend or relative

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-2025-anything-goes-woptional.html

B. Stencil Fun or Crazy is our Fame, Stencils are our game; current for March; anything goes with a stencil (not the option); My card's inking of the green circle and its placement were due to a stencil template/mask that I made with a center circle punched; the lime green ink was dabbed/pounced first and then after removing the stencil template, I dabbed the rose/berry red ink all around the lime green

link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-2025-stencil-fun-challenge.html

C. Creative Fingers; started March 7; anything goes theme

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-296.html

D. Creative Moments; current; theme is 'for a special lady'; To me, this is a girly card. I don't have anyone picked yet, but I know many who would enjoy happy mail! 

link = https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-268-for-special-lady.html

E. Cardz 4 Galz; started March 6th; UK Mother's Day or for a special lady theme; MY card is girly. I haven't decided yet who it will be mailed to, but everyone likes happy mail!!!

link = https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2025/03/245-mothers-day-uk-30th-or-for-special.html

F. Craft Rocket; started March 6th; theme is 'for the girls'; MY card's colors and all the butterflies makes me think of femininity, this one's for the girls! 

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-123-for-girls.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = AA; ConBC; effective on March 1, 2025 = Critter Crazy Challenges; HQCB; HQFCB/old TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S (new on Feb 2, 2025)

My MTTCC #106 Round-Shaped Base Christmas theme Card DT on 14 Feb 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting shares my/the MTTCC's next shape in a series that the DT members have taken turns suggesting a base shape for Christmas cards. Except for the red ribbon on my project, I've embraced the round/circle for all elements! Cute! MTTCC is My Time To Craft Christmas which is a crafting challenge blog offering alternating Friday morning themes with it's parent/sister blog MTTC/My Time To Craft and its general themes. 

when: MTTCC #106 round-shape based Christmas card theme starts Friday, February 14, 2025 and lasts for 13 days

what: Happy Holidays Go Round and Round card!

notes:

1. the lighter green with white dots paper = SU

2. the green and white plaid and the green linen-look print papers = Simple Stories' Simple Vintage Christmas Lodge collection

3. "Happy Holidays" die-cut ephemera = also Simple Stories but another collection

4. poinsettia image is a gift tag used as ephemera = part of a multi-design package by Crafter's Square

5. 2 jumbo green dots and red pearl gems are from different packages = also Crafter's Square products

6. black dots/doodled borders made with a black dual-tip marker = Art Skills

7. all papers' perimeters were inked = black stamp pad by Hero Arts

where: MTTCC #106

link= https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2025/02/mttcc-106-theme-is-round-shaped.html

personalized DT badge:

other places to share/link are:

**Note: HQFSCAT is a new challenge blog that I own with the focus on shaped cards and shaped tags. I can't participate in my own challenge but I would love for my team-mates and readers to go over there and link up any shaped cards and shaped tags that they're making.

link =

A. Krafty Chicks; week 2 theme is Christmas; MY round shaped card is for a designated Christmas blog's DT commitment :)

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/krafty-chicks-challenge-755-christmas.html

B. Cardz 4 Galz; started last week/current; theme is polka dots; MY round Christmas card has a dotted paper base and also has dotted perimeter borders!

link = https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2025/02/243-polka-dots.html

C. Girlz Rebel; started Feb 10; theme is anything goes with ribbon, lace &/or twine;  My Christmas card has some red ribbon tied in a bow. 

link = https://girlzrebelchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-37-alles-mag-met-kant-lint.html

D. Little Red Wagon; started Feb 12; theme is "Red Alert"/need to have some red on your project; My Christmas card has several red tones (ribbon, poinsettia, red pearls and a bit on the sentiment sticker). 

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-794-red-alert.html

E. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesdays; current/since Feb 5; anything goes

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/02/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-february.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = AA, ConBC, and on March 1 = Critter Crazy Challenges; also HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB

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

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S (debuted on Feb 2nd)

~~ interesting fact:

fine arts and practical arts for me started very young! Through 4-H Club at age nine-15 or 16, I started building my skills in cooking, baking, grilling, sewing, nature crafts, flower arranging, etc.

 Before that at age six, I started piano lessons but stalled around 7.5 years old then restarted from ages 9-17! Clarinet and bass clarinet lessons in the school bands started at age 10 -18. 

Card-making started in my mid-20s to late 20s and then around age 47, I discovered a message board swap group through Paper Wishes website that morphed into blogging around 2010! 

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 MTTC #549 snow-related theme DT card for 13 Dec 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why/purpose: this blog post shares my newest DT project for My Time To Craft challenge blog #549. It was my time to suggest the topic and decided since MTTC is not tied to a specific season or occasion that we would go with a weather. Snow! Snow forts. Snowballs. Snowflakes. Snow-covered fields. Snow-covered trees. "Something snow-related" theme. 

when: #549 debuts on Friday December 13 and lasts 13 days. 

what: Snow Globe and Snowflakes

notes:

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

2. blue cardstock panel = Pen + Gear

3. pale blue with white snowflake print paper = Martha Stewart (approx. 5+ years old)

4. snow globe cut-apart card = ?/I think it's FPD; several years old

5. white glitter foam snowflake stickers and clear gems = Crafter's Square

6. decorative tape/border = ?/unknown; received in a kindness box

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where: MTTC #549 something snow-related theme

link = https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/mttc-549-theme-is-something-snow.html

other places to share/link are:

A. Krafty Chicks; new on Dec 12; week 2 is Christmas; my photo shows a wintery snow globe Christmas card

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/krafty-chicks-challenge-746-christmas.html

B. Cardz 4 Galz; new on Dec 12; theme of Christmas; my photo shows a wintery snow globe Christmas card

link = https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2024/12/240-christmas.html

C. The Sisterhood of Crafters; new on Dec 11th; theme of Christmas; my photo shows a wintery snow globe Christmas card

link = https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2024/12/december-11-christmas.html

D. Creative Inspirations; started Dec 5th; Anything Goes

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/12/creative-inspiration-challenges-21.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR
* co-owner/DT will become full-owner/DT in Jan 2025 = Ally's Angels and Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges

* owner/DT = FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB, HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB and first challenge on January 2nd = HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags

Loving my AA #88 DT anything goes choice of autumn cards on 15 Nov 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: My posting showcases 2 autumn themed cards that are my co-owner/DT contributions for Ally's Angels #88. One card is full of die-cuts and chipboard stickers. The other has a round center focal that was inked and stamped. 

when: #88 anything goes theme starts November 15 and ends December 10, 2024

what: PROJECT #1 = Family -- thankful late autumn card

notes for #1:

1. darker orange cardstock base = Art Skills

2. coral leaf with kraft print paper strip and light green leaf with kraft print paper panel = SU

3. tonal green stripe paper panel plus dark floral print paper + 3 die-cuts + 3 chipboard stickers (2 spiders and 1 crow) = "Faboolous" collection by Simple Stories

4. 'family' and 'thankful' text stickers = "The Simple Life" by Simple Stories

5. black ink pad = Hero Arts

6. foam tape under the dark floral print paper and the brown textured panel = stash

7. dark brown textured specialty paper panel = stash scrap

and

what: PROJECT #2 = Sunflowers -- very grateful mid-autumn card

notes for #2:

21. dark mustard card base = Art Skills

22. coppery brown specialty paper = stash

23. cross-scratch marks print paper = SU

24. heart tab sticker and 'very grateful' sticker = .The Simple Life' collection by Simple Stories

25. sunflower image and text stamps = Crafter's Square (plus the small sunflower accent)

26. alcohol markers = applied for 1st layer before stamping on the center focal = Arteza

27. colored pencils (apricot, pine green, orange) = used over the alcohol inks = stash

28. enamel button dots = from 'Faboolous' collection by Simple Stories

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where: AA or Ally's Angels (challenge blog) #88 blog posting

link = https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/11/challenge-88-challenge-87-winner-top.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. dark autumn = Cardz 4 Galz; new on Nov 14; theme is texture; My dark autumn card has a heavy embossed glitter brown specialty paper; the paper strip on the left had decorative scissor-edging; plus the different levels/layers add depth and dimension

link = https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2024/11/238-texture.html

b. dark autumn = Creative Knockouts; week 2 of 2; theme is thankful; MY dark autumn card has a thankful sticker near the bottom 

link = https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2024/11/534-thankful-patties-creations.html

c. dark autumn = Creative Inspiration Challenges; started Nov 7; theme is A.G.

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/11/creative-inspiration-challenges-20.html

d. dark autumn = A Cut Above; still open; use a die-cut (not option); MY dark autumn card has 4 die-cuts (crow, pumpkin, rust flower with soybeans, & soybeans)

link = https://craftingacutabove.blogspot.com/2024/11/november-lets-warm-it-up.html

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e. sunflowers = A Place to Start; Nov/current; anything goes

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2024/11/november-2024-anything-goes-woptional.html

f. sunflowers = Stamping Sensations; current; anything goes with at least 1 stamped element; MY sunflower card has the stamped sunflower and the word 'sunflower'; I added the alcohol marker applied ink, the tiny pin dots, outlining around the word; inked the perimeter of the stamped focal; placed on foam dimensional tape; ....

link = https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2024/11/november.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*co-owner/DT__>> full owner/DT in Jan 2025 = Ally's Angels (AA) and Christmas or not Bingo Challenges (ConBC) 

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member = HAOOCAYR