Loving my HQFCB #2 DT anything goes fantasy Gnome card + focus option Leprechaun tag for 1 Feb 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity Blog!

why: This post showcases my latest design team commitment for HQFCB (the old TFATU) or Heart's Quest Fantasy challenge blog. I decided to do 2 projects. One is for our main monthly theme of 'anything goes fantasy' and then the second project is for the February fantasy focus option of Leprechaun. 

when: #2 for 2025 is published on February 1, 2025. 

what: PROJECT #1: AGF choice of Gnome--Summertime Wishes

notes for #1:

1. butternut squash orange 6" square  cardstock = Art Skills

2. summertime activities print paper = summer theme paper pack by Riley & Co.

3. gnome stamp = Riley & Co.

4. a variety of colored pencils and black dual-tip marker - stash/Art Skills

5. white cardstock scrap for stamping gnome onto = Neenah

6. black ink stamp pad for edging papers = Hero Arts

7. Aqua Screen print paper = Recollections

and

what: PROJECT #2: focus option of Leprechaun -->> on tag

notes for #2: You are my lucky clover tag!

21. green dual-tip marker for edging and filling in the shamrock/clover = Art Skills

22. butternut orange and kelly green cardstocks = Pen + Gear

23. clipart image, free for personal use; printed black and white on white paper = ClipArt Library website

24. yellow, tan, lime green and yellow alcohol markers = Arteza

25. brown and orange watercolor markers, black gel pen, blue colored pencil for eye and sky = stash items

26. three colors of cording = Crafter's Square

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where: HQFCB is still using the old TFATU address for blog

link= https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/hqfcb-or-former-tfatu-2-in-2025-has-agf.html

#2 February 2025 badge = 

my DT badge = 

other places to share/link are:

a. gnome card = Crafty Catz; current; ATG with option Blue + Green; I'm sharing my summertime gnome because there are blues and greens in many places throughout the card

link - https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/crafty-catz-686-atg-blue-and-green.html

b. gnome card = Time Out; current/week 1 of 2; see badge for Pick 2 options; MY gnome card is using Layer(s); Stitching/faux doodling around the gnome backdrop paper; Warm like in warm color tones of red, orange, yellow

link = https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-281-pick-two-stitch-layer.html

badge= 

c. gnome card = Love Those Pretty Papers; just started Feb 1; theme is same as blog name (option of red papers); MY center block featured gnome is on a fun summer theme design paper that was a new purchase for me and even though it's not summer season for us right now, I thought it would be fun to put these two together. The Aqua Screen scrap paper is from a different vendor but goes so well with the blues and greens in the summer activities design paper. There are lots of warm colors like red in this patterned paper, too. 

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2025/02/love-those-pretty-papers-february-2025.html

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d. leprechaun tag = Krafty Chicks; week 5/anything goes;

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

e. leprechaun tag = Creative Fingers; started Jan 24; anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-293.html

f. leprechaun tag = The Outlawz Anything Goes in a Card Free Zone; started Jan 31/Feb 1; theme is same as the blog name; MY second project is a shamrock shaped tag with a leprechaun focal

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-saturday.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-outlawz-anything-goes-in-card-free_02003369360.html

**please note: the shamrock tag could be shared at the new HQFSCAT challenge that I own (anything goes on a shaped card or shaped tag) however it is closed today. Its #2 challenge month starts on February 2nd. For my readers, please visit there. I'm including the link to #1 to help you out on finding Heart's Quest For Shaped Cards and Tags

https://heartsquestshapedcardsandtags.blogspot.com/2025/01/hqfscat-1-anything-goes-theme-on-shaped.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member = HAOOCAYR and the new PRSCB starting Feb 2nd!!! (Paper Rock Scissors challenge blog)

~~fun thing we did recently: during our 3 hours each weekday of babysitting our honorary granddaughter, I try to get some music and movement time spent to help her cognitively but also with gross motor skills! Several times this week, she's asked 'Grampa' to dance and sing with her! And he did! <3

We do kids classics like If You're Happy and You Know It, Old MacDonald, B-I-N-G-O, etc. but I also introduce her to other genres and time periods like Monster Mash, Chuck Berry's Twist, ABBA's Dancing Queen, etc. Fun!

~~not so good life happenings: purchased a used Ford Focus in late fall 2024 (hub's decision) and it's needed a few things fixed but then in mid-January, the check engine light came on; got that checked and said it was the fuel sensor; $180; ok; bring it home and next morning, it won't start; $175 to have it towed back to the business that did the fuel sensor!!!! ugh....

Best Wishes and Sweet Dreams for HQFCB #9.5 Midway DT Projects on 20 Sept 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting showcases my love of creativity in all aspects, real or make-believe! It's hard to believe that I've owned HQFCB (the old TFATU) almost 2 years!!! Yes. November 11th. Competition #9 started September 7th and the theme is always anything goes fantasy! The September fantasy focus option is Pegasus. 

when: HQFCB #9.5 is the midway post published on September 20, 2024; deadline is September 30. 

what: PROJECT #1 = mix of fantasy creatures

notes: #1

1. base floral paper 6" square = SU

2. beige/tan cardstock and the neon orange (scanned butternut squash) cardstock = Pen + Gear

3. image (minus the handwritten cursive sentiment) was created using AI; how cool is that??!!!!!!!!!; I entered into the generator 'fantasy creatures gathered around an acorn house' and this is 1 of 4 images that were created. I had to edit for the brightness and contrast. 

4. black fine tip gel pen = Art Skills

5. black ink pad = Hero Arts

6. Red alcohol marker = Arteza

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what: PROJECT #2 = September focus option of Pegasus

notes: #2

11. blue cardstock and purple cardstock = Neenah

12. image was AI digitally-created then saved then sized before printing to an almost 4" square on white paper; bright pink sticky notes are hidden underneath to help with some of the whitish part of the clouds and wings

13. Navy Blue alcohol dual-tip marker = Arteza for edging

14. white paint pen and silver metallic paint pen = Art Skills

15. jumbo dots and glass beveled cut gems = Crafter's Square

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where: HQFCB #9.5 reminder posting

link = https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/hqfcb-or-former-tfatu-95-midway-notice.html

link to #9 main post from Sept 7th = 

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/hqfcb-or-old-tfatu-9-for-2024-anything.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. Thanks-gathering = Classic Design; current; anything goes

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

b. Thanks-gathering = Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesdays; September; anything goes

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/09/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-september.html

c. Thanks-gathering = I Spy With My Little Eye; current; theme of "something Magical"; MY card/#1 project has lots of fantasy creatures hanging around the acorn house.

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/09/i-spy-with-my-little-eye-something.html

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d. Pegasus = Crafty Animals; current for September; theme to include an animal/real or fantasy; MY 2nd project features Pegasus, the winged horse

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2024/09/challenge-87.html

e. Pegasus = The Paper Funday; current; theme of anything goes with option to create own background; MY 2nd project's base has paint pen applied embellishing with white scalloped curved lines and silver dots

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

f. Pegasus = Critter Crazy; current for Sept.; theme to feature animals/critters; MY 2nd project features, Pegasus, the winged horse

link = https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2024/09/challenge-90-anything-goes-with.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

*co-owner/DT = AACB and CorNBCB

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR

HQCB or former TFATU #9 for 2024 September using fantasy focus option Pegasus for 7 Sept 2024

Welcome To Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting is about Sweet Dreams and Best Wishes of imagination and fantasy. Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges blog is the new name for the former "TFATU" or The Fairy and The Unicorn. The theme is anything goes fantasy with the September fantasy focus option of Pegasus! YES! We are showcasing the make-believe winged horse...remember, NOT a unicorn...the mythical winged horse called Pegasus. 

when: #9 September 2024 started Saturday September 7th and will end on the last day of the month. HQFCB starts each monthly competition on the 1st Saturday. 

what: "Love and Hugs from Pegasus card

notes:

1. left-folded white card for the base

2. large rectangle print blue-n-white vinyl = sticky wallpaper section = Crafter's Square

3. tiny turquoise blue and white geometric print paper = recycled business envelope paper (print is for security lining)

4. light blue punched cardstock circles = Pen + Gear

5. 'love' and 'hugs' foil stickers = originally silver metallic foil was coated with navy blue permanent marker = bought from Paper Wishes website

6. Pegasus digital image = free for personal use at The ClipArt Library website

7. Pegasus colored with a mix of alcohol markers (Arteza) and highlighters

8. decorative scissors to change edging on the overlapped circles ---> to look like clouds

9. iridescent acrylic paint dots and smears applied randomly = Art Skills

where: Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges blog #9 for 2024

link = https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/hqfcb-or-old-tfatu-9-for-2024-anything.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Colorful Options; new; theme/image = Be Bold/Vibrant (or option of rainbow); MY fantasy creature of Pegasus was given bold turquoise blue mane, lavender forelock hair on head and then his tail, and then his wings started with yellow which was topped with blue and green and itty bitty dots of navy blue

link = https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2024/08/september-2024.html

B. Critter Crazy; started Sept 1st; theme is to feature an animal whether real or fantasy; MY fantasy creature is Pegasus

link = https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2024/09/challenge-90-anything-goes-with.html

C. Crafty Animal; started Sept 1st; theme is to feature an animal; MY fantasy creature is Pegasus, a winged horse

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2024/09/challenge-87.html

D. Birthstone Challenges; started Aug 1-Sept 15th; theme featured stones & colors are September Sapphire and October Opal (see image); MY Pegasus card has lots of sapphire blues and whites/off-whites with some iridescent glitter acrylic paint dots and smears randomly applied over the top half of the card front

link = https://birthstonechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/09/bsc-11-sapphire-opal-optional.html

image = 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT only = HAOOCAYR (former HCAYR) 

My DT project for HCAYR or HAOOCAYR reminder post on 15 July 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

delayed release= 

*sorry, horrible storms, nearby tornado/circular rotation in our area for a bit and electricity out for 6 hours and 10 minutes. Just came back on at 6:10am central time!!!

purpose: this posting showcases my newest design team project for the always Halloween occasion for Halloween Crafts All Year Round. Owner Deanne expanded the challenge blog a couple of months back to Halloween And Other Occasions Crafts All Year Round....If I have time I will make projects for the other occasions in July: always birthday, Summer Olympics and my country's celebration, which might be Independence Day...

when: July 15, 2024 is blog's reminder midway notice

what: Halloween reminder DT project "Ghoul Evenin'"; almost a 1 layer card but decided to craft the ghost as a separate piece...I'm loving the result ---> 

notes:

1. dark purple glitter specialty paper 

2. multi stars stencil sheet = Crafter's Square

3. lowercase alpha stencil thick plastic template = very old Tupperware product (1980s)

4. silver/iridescent glitter paint plus the silver metallic paint pen and a white paint pen = Craft Skills

5. black dual-tip marker = also Craft Skills

6. white cardstock (ghost pattern made by me) = scrap piece = Neenah; more silver iridescent paint and black marker

where: HCAYR or HAOOCAYR main July 1 blog posting link:

https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/07/july-1st-halloween-and-other-occasions.html

reminder post:

https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/07/july-15th-halloween-and-other-occasions.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. Two Old Bats Halloween challenge;  current/almost midway; anything goes Halloween-inspired; MY card has the dark purple with black and just the pop of white as the ghost; pun sentiment

link= https://twooldbatshalloweenchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/july-2024-anything-goes-halloween.html

b. Crafty Calendar challenge blog; current; add a sentiment; MY Halloween card has a pun of 'ghoul evenin'

link= https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/crafty-calendar-july-challenge-add.html

c. We Love 2 Create; current; mixed media anything goes; MY Halloween card has stenciled lettering, ghost made from white diamond cut glitter cardstock, stenciled stars filled in with either white paint pen, silver metallic paint pen or with iridescent glitter acrylic paint

link= https://welove2create.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-6-craft-card-making.html

d. Creative Artiste; current; mixed media anything goes; MY Halloween card has stenciled lettering, ghost made from white diamond cut glitter cardstock, stenciled stars filled in with either white paint pen, silver metallic paint pen or with iridescent glitter acrylic paint!

link= https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/2024/07/welcome-to-creative-artiste-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*DT member = HCAYR/HAOOCAYR

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

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

 

Best Wishes and Sweet Dreams DT projects #7 at HQFCB for Mermaid and Gnome Fantasy on 6 July 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting shares another creative exploration with imaginative fantasy creatures like angels, fairies, mermaids, gnomes, elves, etc. For July's main launch competition #7 post at Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge blog, I will have a gnome card and mermaid tag/bookmark.

when: #7 for 2024 is for the month of July; July 6-31, 2024 with anything goes fantasy theme and the July option focus of mermaid(s)

what: PROJECT #1 CARD = Anything Goes Fantasy choice of Gnome

Welcome Home No Matter the Weather:

notes:

1. green cardstock base 6" square = Art Skills

2. stickers (both types) from = Enchanted Garden collection by Fancy Pants Designs

3. blue cardstock is approx. 5.5" square = Recollections

4. yellow foliage with blue print cardstock = ?; been in my stash box for a very long time

5. stencil that was traced to give the scalloped shape = Pebbles, Inc. 

6. white paint pen marker and iridescent glitter acrylic paint = Art Skills

7. navy blue, green and reddish-brown markers = stash

and

what: PROJECT #2 TAG/bookmark = Fantasy Focus option in July is mermaid(s)

Underwater Illusions:

notes:

11. medium bachelor buttons blue base (approx. 4.25" x 6.25") = Recollections

12. zebra striped paper aka faux seaweed = ?; old item in stash 

13. fish print cardstock (approx. 3.25" x 3.25" ) = ?/ Fancy Pants Designs

14. mermaid clipart image = free for personal usage print/download at The Clipart Library website

15. brown metallic foil dazzle 'Just Because' = Hot Off The Press

16. markers and colored pencil (blue) = stash

17. shells plastic layered stick-ons plus the twine and cording = Crafter's Square

where: HQFCB (or the former TFATU) #7 for July 2024 main blog post:

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

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other places to link/share are:

A. gnome = Word Art Wednesday; started July 3; anything goes that's uplifting and encouraging

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

B. gnome = Crafty Catz; almost over week 2 of 2; anything goes; this is my 5th/last entry

link= https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/crafty-catz-challenge-675.html

C. gnome = Creative Friday; start date July 5; theme is cute; what's cuter than a gnome with rosy cheeks???

link= https://creativefriday.blogspot.com/2024/07/creative-friday-363-niedlich.html

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D. mermaid = A Place To Start; started Monday July 1; anything goes (no option for July)

link= https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2024/07/july-2024-anything-goes.html

E. mermaid = Try It On Tuesday; a few days remaining; theme is 'here comes summer'; underwater 'life' makes me think of visits/travel in summer to lakes and oceans

link = https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2024/06/here-comes-summer.html

F. mermaid = The Outlawz Festive Friday; current; 2 of the 4 themes in July are Summer and At The Beach; my tag has a mermaid, fish, shells, 

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2024/07/festive-friday-challenge-5-july-to-1.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCC

*DT member = HCAYR or HAOOCAYR; in July, I'm Guest DT for IYGACAC, Pinspirational, CCAYR, and OUAT

My Guest DT Recycled Upcycled Project for Pinspirational starting 1 July 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting focuses on the Guest DT contribution for the recycled/upcycled theme at Deanne's Pin-spirational challenge blog.

when: {Pin}spirational 

what: Merry Snowflake Gift Tag Set (2 photos)

reverse side: attached recycled cardstock

notes: quick and easy way to merge a bought product with recycled to craft something different for a gift bag or box

1. "Merry" gift tag was part of a mixed design set bought at either WM, DG, or DT

2. gray geometric print cardstock = punched 2.25" circle from recycled tissue pop-up box style cardstock packaging

3. on the flip side/front = blue and white icy-looking paper is recycled/upcycled business envelope security lining punched 2.25" circle

4. large white with glitter foam snowflake sticker = from multi-pack/sheet from DT

5. navy blue dual-tip marker to outline the security lining paper circle = Art Skills

where: {Pin} spirational Challenge Blog for July 1, 2024 

link= https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/pinspirational-challenge-315-july.html 

photo/image prompt = 

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other places to share/link are:

a. Love To Scrap challenge blog; new on July 1; anything goes/scrappy; my tag set's small round tag is made of 2 recycled/upcycled different products and then has a large snowflake sticker put on it

link= https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/07/ltscb-168-anything-goes-ltscb-167.html

b. Dragonfly Dreams; almost ended; theme is Tag You're It or Shaped Card; MY featured project is Christmas gift tag set

link= https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-challenge-tag-youre-it-or-shaped.html

c. Crafty Catz Challenge Blog; current; anything goes

link= https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/crafty-catz-challenge-675.html

d. Cupcake Inspirations; just a few days left; allowed 3 entries and this is my 3rd entry; anything goes

link= https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2024/06/cupcake-inspirations-597-reminder.html

badge prompt = 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S 

*Guest DT for {Pin}spirational challenge blog

*DT member of HCAYR/HAOOCAYR

*manager/DT of MTTC and MTTC Christmas

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

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

My Guest DT Slimline Card Project for OUAT on 1 July 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting showcases my Guest Designer project for Once Upon A Time challenge blog (OUAT) for the month of July

when: #24 theme is the Eric Carle classic children's book titled "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" is for the month of July 2024

what: The Very Hungry Caterpillar children's book inspired slimline card

notes:

1. base cardstock is actually peach color (scanner light faded) = Neenah

2. teal print cardstock punched circles = recycled/upcycled tissue box packaging!!!

3. text strips and butterflies = stickers from The Simple Life collection by Simple Stories

4. the moth foam sticker = from Frosted Forest collection by Fancy Pants Designs

5. the garden print cardstock panel = from Enchanted Garden collection by Fancy Pants Designs

where:

link= https://onceuponatimechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/july-challenge-24-very-hungry.html

book cover image=

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other places to share/link are:

a. Cupcake Inspirations; about 4-5 days remaining; anything goes this time; 

link= https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2024/06/cupcake-inspirations-597-reminder.html

b. Crafty Catz challenge blog; still time remaining; anything goes

link= https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/crafty-catz-challenge-675.html

c. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; still a couple of days; anything goes using paper

link= https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/pennys-challenge-574.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

**Guest Designer for Once Upon A Time challenge blog for July 2024; was a former DT member when OUAT started

also a DT member of Deanne's/owner's HCAYR/HAOOCAYR; and guesting also in July for IYGACAC, Pin-spirational, and CCAYR

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

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

Christmas or Not Bingo DT #8 July 1 using Column N project

 Becca's Heart for Creativity Blog!

purpose: this posting showcases my newest DT contribution to Christmas or Not Bingo Challenges blog; a couple of prior competitions ago, owner Leslie expanded the bingo boards to be used/open to other occasions besides Christmas; I've personally decided to stick with Christmas topics for my cards 

when: #8 starts July 1 and ends August 15, 2024

what: using Column N (masculine, enamel dots, free, teal, and fancy fold)

PHOTOS: cover, 2 inside pages and then the cover tags removed from the cover pockets=

above: inside page 1

below: inside page 2

notes:

1. masculine=  trying to keep a mid-darker wintery tones; not overly embellished

2. enamel dots = skipped/didn't use

3. free = tag inserts, puffy dots and stars, different types of stickers

4. teal = lots of varying teal tones from light-mid-dark pine

5. fancy fold = pocket folds on cover and 2 insert pages for the top-folded booklet card

6. Sande Woodson= thanks for all the Nordic Winter scenes in teal and the 'hugs' in teal from sentiment from your freebies/group subscription last December

7. epoxy stickers (snowman and a snowflake) = Bella Blvd

8. puffy stars and dots = Freckled Fawn

where: Christmas or Not Bingo Challenges for July 1 post

link= https://christmasbingochallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/cbc-8-anything-goes-with-featured-bingo.html 

badge= 

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other places to share/link are:

a. Card 4 Guyz; posted June 26 and is at end of week 1 of 2; anything goes masculine; My wintery Christmas card with the medium-to-darker teal tones was meant to be masculine or at least fairly neutral; embellishments kept to a minimum, animals on 1 of the inside pages, etc.

link= https://cardz4guyz.blogspot.com/2024/06/we-aim-to-help-you-create-for-guys-of.html 

b. Alphabet Challenge; been open for several days; G is for Gentlemen/masculine; I tried to keep this masculine/neutral; not fussy or frilly; minimum embellishments, animals, 

link= https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/06/g-is-for-gentleman-masculine.html

c. Crafty Catz; been open for a few days; anything goes with option of embellishments (I kept mine to minimum and most are on the inside pages); just a snowflake sticker and checked ribbon/tie closure on the front

link= https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/crafty-catz-challenge-675.html

d. Girlz Creative Christmas; new on Sunday June 30; anything Christmas goes

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

e. Merry Little Christmas; new on Monday July 1; add-on after 5am my time; anything goes Christmas 

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*co-owner/DT = C or Not Bingo; AACB

*DT only = HCAYR/revised to HAOOCAYR

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and new on May 28: FQGGCB (FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges blog) 

My MTTCC #84 non traditional colors Christmas theme DT card for 12 April 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting features my latest manager/DT project for My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog

when: #84 theme is non-traditional colors for Christmas/winter holidays starts April 12, 2024 for 13 days of competition

what: Santa's looking charming (pink and seafoam/aqua instead of red and green)

closeup to see the iridescent glitter acrylic paint on the giant white 'snowball'=

notes:

1. seafoam/aqua cardstock square 6" = Art Skills; also the 2 scraps of pink cardstock

2. white gel pen for snow dots on the pink and some by Santa's boots

3. iridescent glitter acrylic paint = Art Skills

4. white cardstock = Pen + Gear

5. black ink pad = Hero Arts

6. die-cuts (light strand, hohoho, Santa, and the pink snow pile) = page pieces partial set = Simple Stories' Holly Jolly collection 

7. the stencil used to create the 'snowball'/doily shape = Pebbles (very old set)

8. bright pink checked gingham ribbon = Crafter's Square

where: MTTCC/My Time To Craft Christmas #84 blog posting:

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/04/mttcc-84-theme-of-non-traditional.html

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other places to share/link are:

note: I've got some traditional colors but the majority of pink and seafoam/mint green-aqua tones make a tonal twist on tomato red and grass green or pine green

A. Krafty Chicks; started April 11/week 2 is Christmas theme; MY card is for Christmas complete with Santa and his gift bag surrounded by snow and lights 

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/krafty-chicks-challenge-711-christmas.html

B. Craft Rocket; starts week 2 on April 11; continued theme of "Layer It Up"; my card has lots of layers on top of the base due to the cardstocks/panels, die-cuts, etc. 

link= https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/challenge-113-layer-it-up.html

C. Christmas Craft Creations; started April 10; same theme as MTTCC with non-traditional colors; I've got lots of pink and seafoam/aqua/mint green for my non-traditional tones

link= https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2024/04/april-challenge-non-traditional-colours.html 

badge: 

D. Freshly Made Sketches; #630 sketch; new on April 10; I used Santa instead of leaves; the scalloped glittery white shape for the circle; instead of sentiment at the location, I have a ribbon and the lights die-cut just a bit higher....

link= https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2024/04/freshly-made-sketches-631-sketch-by-jen.html

badge= 

E. Christmas Crafts All Year Round; started April 1/current; theme is Santa/Gnomes/Elves for Christmas time; MY card has Santa

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

F. ABC Christmas Challenges; started April 10; theme is H for Hats and/or I for Inky; MY Christmas card has Santa with his suit and hat/cap plus there is black ink edging on the pink cardstock panels and white scalloped round doily like element plus most of the die-cuts; then a white gel pen for white snow dots on the pink cardstock panels and some snow lines on the pink snow pile die-cut under Santa's feet

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

my commitments:

a. MTTCC

b. MTTC

c. AACB

d. CONBCB

e. HQCB

f. HQFCB (TFATU)

g. HQCOLCB

h. FQCB

i. FQGS

j. FQCCCB

k. FQHSKCB

l. HCAYR starting May 1, 2024

Ally's Angels #79 Anything Goes theme DT card for 10 February 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

PURPOSE for post: to share my co-owner/dt inspiration commitment card for Ally's Angels challenge blog; Anything Goes theme; I've chosen to do a little girl's 1st birthday card 

WHEN: #79 starts February 10, 2024 and lasts almost a full month

WHAT: Rainbow One Year Wonder birthday card for my great niece

the inside panel cropped: 

I love the inside of this card! 

NOTES: 

1. pink and yellow cardstocks = Neenah

2. floral print cardstock scrap = unknown; been in stash for 15+ years

3. metallic foil star stickers and pale pink glitter heart sticker = stash

4. washi tape used on the inside panel = unknown

5. rainbow, hearts, and clouds are wall stickers = bought at D.T.

WHERE: AACB #79 blog posting link=

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-79-challenge-78-winner-top.html

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OTHER PLACES:

A. Fab N Funky; current; new beginnings theme; MY card is for my great niece's 1st birthday --she's just getting started in life

link= https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-588-new-beginnings.html

B. Wednesday's Creative Inspirations Challenges; current; For someone you love or a special friend 

link= https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-challenge-for-someone-you-love.html

C. Double D Challenges; current; Heartfelt theme--anything as long as there is a heart/hearts; my card has 2 hearts layered together at the middle of the rainbow

link= https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/02/heartfelt-challenge.html 

D. Simply Create Too; current; include a heart; my front panel has 2 hearts layered together; plus 2 more hearts inside 

link= https://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.com/2024/02/197-include-heart.html

E. Crafty Catz; current/started Feb 9; theme is anything goes with option of Valentine's or with love; this birthday card has hearts on both the front and inside panels  and given in love to my great niece

link= https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/crafty-catz-challenge-665.html

F. Creative Fingers; current; always anything goes

link= https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-271.html

G. Girlz Creative; current until Feb 13; anything goes 

link= https://girlzcreativecrafts.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-40-alles-mag.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*co-owner/dt = AACB and CBCB (both with Leslie T.)

*manager/dt = MTTC and MTTCC (both for Shell S.)

*owner/dt = HQFCB was TFATU, HQCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, HQCOLCB, and FQHSKCB

 

MTTCC #79 Dove Theme for Christmas DT card on 2 Feb 2024

 Heartwarming Wishes from Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

Purpose: this post showcases my manager/DT commitment to My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog's #79 theme

When: February 2-15, 2024

What: #79 theme is Dove for Peaceful Christmas

Notes:

1. gray cardstock = Neenah

2. teal cardstock and the half heart doily (started as white) = Crafter's Choice

3. Butterfly Blue alcohol marker (for doily and cardstock edging) and Pale Blue alcohol marker = Arteza

4. fussy cut dove and the border design strip = boxed card upcycled 

Where: MTTCC #79 main launch posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/02/mttcc-79-theme-is-winter-birds-for.html

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Other places:

A. C.R.A.F.T. ; current; theme is winter; my card has wintery colors, Christmas sentiment, dove, 

link= https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-707-winter.html

B. Critter Crazy; current/started Feb 1; must feature a critter; my card has a dove

link= https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-83-anything-goes-with.html

C. Kerst/Christmas via FB group; current; anything goes Christmas

link= https://www.facebook.com/groups/1060810930603477/

D. The Four Seasons; started Feb 1; winter season; my card is a wintery Christmas card

link= https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-anything-goes-winter.html

E. Merry Little Christmas Challenge; current through Feb 15; anything Christmas goes

link= https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/mlccb-54-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*owner/DT=

1. FarmQuest Country Christmas challenge blog

2. FarmQuest General Store challenge blog

3. FarmQuest Challenge Blog

4. Heart's Quest Challenge Blog

5. formerly known as The Fairy and The Unicorn is now in 2024 renamed as Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge

*co-owner/DT=

1. Ally's Angels Challenge Blog

2. Christmas Bingo Challenge Blog

*manager/DT=

1. My Time To Craft Christmas

2. My Time To Craft