Easter theme tag set non DT project on 27 Feb 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

-- from America's heartland!

why: This is a quick post because I've got lots of challenge blogs and DT commitments launching new challenges on Feb 28, March 1 and March 2. There are 4 each day x 3 days in a row = 12 challenge blogs. And many of them I've done 2 projects for!! CutCardStock company has a FB group called "Creating with CutCardStock" administered by Leslie T. Several on the CCS design team I've worked/are working with or have linked to challenge blogs that they've been DT members of in recent years. 

when: February bookmark/tag challenge for a gift card to CCS using CCS product is over February 28, 2025; I've entered 2 projects however more than 1 person has to enter before the gift card will be rewarded!!!! 

what: Easter (religious) theme tag set

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notes:

1. Wild Blueberry; Pop Tone Grape Jelly, Sea Foam Green, and Conservation Flat Card in White = all cardstock products of CutCardStock

2. oval, butterfly and posy stencils from my stash were used to trace/template three of the shapes

3. circle punch was used for the white = stash/EK Success

4. blue and purple cording = Crafter's Square products

5. "Just for Ewe" stamp = label says Anita's circa 2002 Sugarloaf, Inc.; received this in a kindness box

6. hearts and "Jesus", "trust" and "pray" = part of a religious stencil set that I've had for many years; gifted from a friend

where: #1 = Creating with CutCardStock FB group; shared 2 pics to the February 2025 album

other places to share/link are:

#2. Just Us Girls; 4th week/anything goes with stencil; MY tag set has 3 shapes traced with stencil templates and then 3 words and a trio set of hearts stenciled with ink

link = https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/just-us-girls-764-anything-goes-stencil.html

badge = 

#3. As You Like It; current; feminine or masculine and why; My tag set and with the majority of my creative projects, I lean more towards feminine because my ultimate favorite color is purple, 2nd or closely linked to #1 is pinks-magenta pink tones even burgundy; I love flowers and butterflies; hearts;....

link = https://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/favourite-feminine-or-masculine-theme.html

badge = 

#4. Word Art Wednesday; week 1 of 2 starting Feb 26; anything uplifting, encouraging; not contrary to Scripture; My tag set has Easter/religious symbols like a butterfly for resurrection/change/growth, a lamb/sheep for Lamb of God or people are like sheep needing a shepherd; words: pray, trust, Jesus

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/02/anything-goes-weeks-689-690.html

#5. note: I own HQFSCAT challenges blog known as Heart's Quest For Shaped Cards and Tags. I can't link this up right now. #2 is closing on Feb 28. #3 begins on March 2nd. I could use it for a last minute reminder posting on February 27 but that doesn't give readers much chance to participate in #2. 

#6. FB groups: CCMWF; BJ & FA; also SIC (Christian/Bible groups)

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* owner/DT = CCC as of Feb 25-March 1, 2025/Critter Crazy; AA; ConBC; HQCB, HQFCB/TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and FQGGCB. 

Loving my PRSC blog #1 DT projects on 2 Feb 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This post showcases the very first debut challenge for PRSC or Paper-Rock-Scissors Challenge starting February 2, 2025!!! I quickly asked to join Deanne for the design team. This is an easy creative challenge to get involved with = anything goes using paper and/or scissors!!! Clever idea! 

when: #1 starts February 2, 2025 and ends March 1, 2025

what: PROJECT #1 = girlfriend thinking of you card

notes for #1:

1. base white card; cut into 2 pieces and one-half was deckle-edged cut and lifted with foam dimensional tape = Crafter's Square

2. pink watercolor-look paper; also gray cardstock scrap = Art Skills

3. pink cardstock scrap = Neenah

4. tan cardstock scrap = Pen + Gear

5. "just a note" stamp = Art Skills

6. alcohol markers = Nuvo (Thistle; Lilac Grey)

7. alcohol marker = Arteza (Condensed Milk)

8. gal mini card = "Unique" Cards and Tags Ephemera; 2023; Fancy Pants Designs (new to me)

9. 2 flower duos + floral label/tag = "Pink Meadows" Ephemera; 2023; Fancy Pants Designs (new to me)

and

what: PROJECT #2 = series of pics to sequence Bible verse journaling:

above: January's monthly planner left side is shown with just the verses that will be used during the month. Check below for a mid-month update. 

below: my KJV Bible purchased in 2024 with which I did some Bible verse highlighting with my mother off and on during the last 5 months before she entered a long-term care facility. I decided that for January 2025, I would restart with the addition of a monthly planner to write a summary thought for each verse. In the Bible, I box the verse and use a peach crayon to highlight it and then either in the top margin or bottom margin, I will date it. 

and pic 3 below = this shows some of the additions made from the start of January until almost mid-January. Decorative snowflake tape added for a top border. An "important" text sticker added next to the January 1st box. A bottom white and silver mirror foil decorative tape was added. 

notes for #2: papers used for this project are: planner, text sticker on left side/scanned paper and Bible; scissors used for cutting the decorative tapes

21. Navigators: 2025 monthly planner was sent in the organizations' mailers; received at my mom's house and since she passed on August 31, 2024, I brought home with me to use.

22. Bible, KJV

23. assortment of black ink pens, peach crayon, decorative tapes= stash

24. Pen + Gear: planner stickers 

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where: PRSC is Paper-Rocks-Scissors Challenge blog #1 anything goes using paper and/or scissors starts on February 2nd, 2025

link = https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2025/02/february-1-challenge.html

#1 badge = 

other places to share/link are:

a. girlfriend card: 613 Avenue Create; started Sun Feb 2; Anything Goes; opt/twist Lots of Love; mine is anything goes

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2025/02/february-2025-anything-goes-w-optional.html

b. girlfriend card: Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; started Sun Feb 2; Anything Goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/02/247-polkadoodles.html

c. girlfriend card: Colorful Options; started Feb 1; Color of the Month using the pinks and lavender tones 

link = https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2025/02/february-2025.html

d. girlfriend card: Creations in Pink; started Jan 14; still open; must include lots of pink; MY card has lots of pink tones from very soft/light to deeper sunburn-kind of pink

link = https://creationsinpink1challenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-77-anything-goes-in-mainly.html

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e. Bible journaling: FB private group: Christian Card-Making Women's Fellowship

f. Bible journaling: FB private group: created by me; if interested in joining, please private message me; Scripturally Inspired Creativity

g. Bible journaling: FB group: Bible Journaling and Faith Art

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Crafting in the USA heartland:

Becca S

* DT member = PRSC (brand new) and HAOOCAYR

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

~~ fun fact from January 2025 = on January 14th, my hubby was getting ready to pick up our honorary granddaughter to put into her car seat and as he turned to pick her up, she hit him with a snowball!!!! She's only 34 months old!!! He was so surprised! And she giggled and giggled!!! This was the first time she had done something like this!!!

 

MTTCC #69 Joy To The World carol theme DT inspiration card for 15 September 2023

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! My heart is happy to take time to craft these Christmas cards based on the church caroling hymn "Joy To The World". I was the one on the design team to suggest this theme and thought it would present lots of artsy opportunities for crafters. But then even I got a bit stuck however a stash quest into my Christmas, journaling and farm country boxes resulted in these crafty mergers!

WHAT: My Time To Craft Christmas (MTTCC) #69 theme of "Joy To The World" 

WHEN: #69 starts September 15, 2023 and lasts 13 days

SHOW and TELL:

Card #1

1. vinyl sticker "always be joyful" = Creative Devotion

2. silver star stickers = Hot Off The Press

3. white foam snowflake stickers - Oriental Trading (?)

4. silver paint pen, seafoam blue/green cardstock base = Crafter's Closet

5. house print acrylic overlay- Webster Pages

6. teal-ish blue with white dots print cardstock = My Mind's Eye 

and

Card #2

1. blue cardstock base cut to 5" wide x 6" high = Crafter's Closet/Art Skills

2. village scene print paper = Martha Stewart

3. silver and white paint pens/markers = (new for me) 

4. globe sticker = 

5. joy with color splashes vinyl sticker = Creative Devotions

6. circular grid sticky note = ?

7. the light mint green with white dot cardstock scrap (used behind the globe) = My Mind's Eye

8. red ink pad to edge the papers; black marker to outline the papers/cardstocks; white thread = stash items

WHERE: My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog #69 post link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/09/mttcc-69-theme-is-joy-to-world-caroling.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Creative Inspiration challenge blog; current; anything goes

link= https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/09/creative-inspiration-challenges-6.html

B. Christmas Craft Creations; started on Sept 13; Metallics theme; both Christmas cards have silver metallic paint pen marker applied; 1st card also has silver foil stars; so I will show card #1

link= https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2023/09/september-challenge-metallics.html

image= 

C. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-Up Challenges blog; current for Sept 2023; anything goes Christmas (option of baubles/ornaments); my cards are just AGC

link= http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/09/challenge-104-anything-goes-christmas.html

D. Crafty Calendar Challenge blog; current for Sept 2023; anything goes

link= http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/09/september-challenge-anything-goes.html

and FB groups: Scripturally Inspired Creativity group; Bible Journaling and Faith Art; Christian Card Makers - Women's Fellowship; PPPDTC; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*Besides MTTCC, I'm the DT/manager of MTTC which are both owned by Shell S. 

I co-own 2 challenge blogs with Leslie T = AACB and CBCB.

I own 4 challenge blogs= TFATU, HQCB, FQCB, and FQGS.

  

MTTCC #66 Angels or Fairies Christmas DT inspiration card for 4 August 2023

Welcome to Becca's Heart For Creativity blog! I love having time to be creative with Christmas cards. I've tackled my Christmas paper keeper and my Christmas/winter embellishments box to mash-up old and new stock for this DT card.

WHAT: My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog #66; Fairies or Angels theme

WHEN: starts August 4, 2023 for 13 days

SHOW and TELL:

1. Echo Park = Away in a Manger collection: angel print cardstock and green tonal cardstock plus the little thin strip of burgundy tonal star print cardstock

2. Recollections = Heirloom Harvest collection paper pad: leafy print scrap

3. Hot Off The Press = red and white checked gingham paper scrap

4. Art Skills = caramel color cardstock from multi-color 6" square pack; trimmed to 5" x 6" 

5. Machudo = watercolor pencils (red and honey mustard brown) used to have angels' robes repeat some of the paper colors

6. stash=  large snowflake white glitter foam sticker, amber gold plastic star sticker, stapler, 

7. Memento = dark chocolate brown ink pad

WHERE: MTTCC #66 launched blog posting link:

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/08/mttcc-66-theme-is-fairies-or-angels-for.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Christmas Craft Creations; anything goes July 2023; open for about 4-5 more days; 

link= https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2023/07/july-challenge-reminder-anything-goes.html

badge for CCC = 

B. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges blog; just started on August 2; anything goes with paper

link= http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/08/pennys-challenge-552.html

C. Word Art Wednesday challenge blog; just started on August 2; anything goes that is God-pleasing; uplifting

link= http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/08/anything-goes-weeks-607-608.html

D. The Outlawz Twisted Tuesday Color challenge; started August 1; I'm doing just the color palette, using all but the purple on my Christmas card ( I do have a wine red scrap strip)

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-tuesday.blogspot.com/2023/08/the-outlawz-august-color-challenge-2023.html

and

FB groups are: Scripturally Inspired Creativity, Bible Journaling and Faith Art; Christian Card Makers Women's Fellowship, 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

**note: during August, I'm still in the process of reducing my DT commitments but MTTCC and MTTC will still be part of my keepers along with CBCB, AACB, TFATU, FQGS, FQCB, and HQCB.

I've been recruited by an area elementary school district's assistant superintendent to fill-in this coming new school year as the 7th grade math teacher.!!!! YES!!! Crazy!!! :)

 

MTTCC #60 Theme is We Three Kings song for 12 May 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

For: DT inspiration for My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog

What: #60 theme is from caroling hymn "We Three Kings"

When: May 12-25, 2023

Card #1 Scenic Night Travel of Three Wise Men Christmas display card=

Notes:

1. sandy color cardstock from Heirloom Harvest cardstock pad by Recollections/Michaels Arts and Crafts

2. kraft paper

3. We Three Kings illustration from a gift type booklet from Guide Posts

4. pale blush pink alpha tile stickers from Freckled Fawn

5. wide tip blue marker and black ink pad for edging

and

Card #2: The star in the east

Notes for #2:

a. the cadet blue A2 flat card with matching envelope from multicolor set = Darice

b. the black print acrylic overlay panel = Allison Kreft Designs

c. the white with blue Moroccan tile print paper = ? it's old, maybe Colorbok or DCVW; I used a gray colored pencil to cover the white; I chose the print because it made me think of Morocco or other Middle Eastern country tile designs

d. the 3 wise men cut from a panoramic style Nativity scene; Away in the Manger collection = Echo Park

e. gold glitter star, black marker = stash items

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Where: MTTCC #60 blog posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/05/mttcc-60-theme-is-we-three-kings.html

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other challenge blogs for sharing/linking are:

A. [card #1] Path of Positivity challenge blog; started May 1; anything goes that's positive (option: inspired by nature); MY card is a desert night-time scene and for Christmas

link= http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/ch-112-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

B. [card #2] We Love 2 Create; current; anything mixed media goes; MY 2nd card has the black print acrylic overlay, outlining, gold glitter star sticker

link= http://welove2create.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-4-craft-card-making.html

C. Krafty Chicks challenge blog; current/Week 2-Christmas; both of my cards are based on the Christmas carol hymn "We Three Kings"

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/krafty-chicks-challenge-663-week-2.html

D. Craft Rocket challenges; started last week; For the Boys theme; --how about kings, men, for a male Christmas card theme?

link= http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-103-for-boys.html

E. Christmas Craft Creations; started May 10; No stamping theme; both of my Christmas cards qualify; I'll show card #1

link= https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-challenge-no-stamping.html

and Facebook groups for sharing/linking are: Scripturally Inspired Creativity, Christian Card Makers ~ Women's Fellowship, Bible Journaling and Faith Art

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm involved as DT member and/or more duties of these challenge blogs: MTTCC, MTTC, AACB, CBCB, TFATU, FQGS, FQCB, HQCB, THICC, OUAT, MLCCB, and MIUCB.

THICC #138 ACG starts 18 April 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

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

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

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

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

Three Wise Men Wishes Christmas card=

Notes:

1. white left-sided folded A2 card

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

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

4. recycled/upcycled gift tag

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

6. red glitter foam sticker bow = Hobby Lobby

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

Where: THICC #138 blog posting link=

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

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

MTTCC #58 Theme is Christmas Quote for 14 April 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

For: My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog

What: DT inspiration for #58 theme of Christmas quote (2 cards)

When: April 14-27, 2023

Card #1, religious quote "Jesus is the reason for the season"=

Notes:

1. dark red base, 5"x7", The Paper Source website

2. pink mat, 4" x 6", The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby

3. burgundy, mauve/pink and white foil striped cardstock = Bo Bunny

4. 2 stickers = Away in a Manger collection = Echo Park

5. silver hologram snowflakes, copper sequins, and small star = Pink Paislee

6. silver embossed star decorative tape = unknown

Card #2, secular wintertime quotes=

Notes:

1. taupe/sandy brown card base, 5"x7", The Paper Source website

2. wintertime quotes stickers = super old stash items...13+/- years old

3. snowflake stickers sheet set = unknown; another old stash item

4. silver glitter decorative tape, iridescent gems, blue paper = more stash items

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MTTCC #58 blog posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/04/mttcc-theme-58-is-christmas-quote.html

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other challenge blogs for sharing/linking are:

A. The 12 Months of Christmas challenge blog; April/current; Anything Christmas Goes (not the favorite color combo option, even though pinks are my 2nd favorite color in card #1)

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

B. Krafty Chicks challenge blog; April Week 2; Christmas theme;

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/krafty-chicks-challenge-659-week-2.html

C. Craft Rocket challenge blog; current; Layer It Up theme; both cards have several layers

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

D. Outlawz No Stamps challenge; just less than a day left to submit; both my cards qualify but I will link card #1

link= https://tol-nostampchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/anything-but-stamps-march-april-2023.html

E. Little Red Wagon challenge blog; started April 12; Layers theme, 2 or more; both cards have lots of layers if counting papers and embellishments; I'll link #1

link= http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2023/04/700-layers.html 

and Facebook groups: 

Card #1: Scripturally Inspired Creativity, Christian Card Makers ~ Women's Fellowship, Bible Journaling and Faith Art; Card of the Month; 

Card #1 & 2: with link= Paper/Paper/Paper & DT Calls, The Crafty Addicts, Need Crafty Inspiration, 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm involved with these challenge blogs as DT or more duties: MTTCC, MTTCC, AACB, CBCB, TFATU, FQCB, FQGS, HQCB, THICC, OUAT, MLCCB, MIUCB.

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)

THICC #137 ACG starts 4 April 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

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

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

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

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

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

Notes:

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

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

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

4. focal upcycled gift tag; edges inked with blue

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

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

Where: THICC #137 blog posting link=

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

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

MTTCC #55 Nativity Theme starts 3 March 2023 DT inspiration card

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! My creative spirit is happy with the results of using a collage patterned cardstock from Echo Park's Away in the Manger collection for my Nativity themed Christmas card for My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog #55.

Competition for #55 is March 3-16, 2023. 

Vendors:

a. collage patterned cardstock = Echo Park's Away in the Manger collection

b. enamel dots in 4 colors = Craft Consortium

c. gold foil star dazzles/stickers = Paper Wishes website

d. light gold sheen flat card base 5"x7" = The Paper Source website

e. red glitter foam hearts and red/raspberry glitter decorative tape = stash

MTTCC #55 blog link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/03/mttcc-55-theme-is-nativity.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are=

1. Christmas Crafts All Year Round challenge blog; March 1 start date; 3 of something or a French phrase/lyric like Three French Hens; MY card has 3 gold stars embellishments and also have 3 red glitter heart shape stickers embellishments

link= https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2023/03/march-challenge-three-french-hens-three.html

2. Crafts Galore Encore Challenges blog; still open; Anything Goes;

link= http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-109-crafts-galore-encore.html

3. Use Your Stuff challenge blog; has 2 days left; theme is travel; MY card's collage print panel has the wise men traveling; there is also the top row showing the 'skyline' of Bethlehem and then towards the bottom, there is the creche with the Holy Family who the wise men were intending to find...the reason for the star

link= http://useyourstuff.blogspot.com/2023/02/477-travel-themed.html

4. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-Up Challenges blog;  started March 1; Anything Christmas Goes (not the option even though my card is about the Nativity/Holy Family)

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

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm DT/manager for MTTCC and MTTC. *I'm co-owner of AACB and soon-to-be Christmas Bingo Challenges. *I'm DT member of THICC, OUAT, MIUCB, and MLCCB. *I'm owner/DT of FQGS, FQCB, HQCB, and TFATU.

MTTC #501 Theme of Vintage or Shabby Chic DT inspiration card for 10 February 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! My heart is thrilled to share this antique postcard 'Easter Greetings' that I found in my local antique/resale shop. I paid 80 cents! YES! Believe me, I walked out of there with 12 others! I've already gifted 4 to my nieces! 

I need to get back in there. The owner says he's got a couple of more boxes filled with postcards for me to sift through!!! YES! 

My Time To Craft's #501 theme is vintage or shabby chic. This topic was presented by DT member Meena! Competition days are February 10-23, 2023. 

Thinking of You Easter Greetings display card=

Theme requirements: vintage--on the back side of the postcard, the postmark shows 1909!!! Wow!!! 

and for shabby chic elements I did a mix of prints, have the floral garland type washi tape, mostly soft hues except for the darker blues, light pink tulle/netting (2 layers barely showing on the bottom half under the plaid and postcard but is over the top of the polka dotted ribbon tape)

a. the floral garland washi tape = Lili and Val

b. yellow checked gingham paper = Hot Off The Press/Paper Wishes website

c. navy blue and white buffalo plaid cardstock = The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby store

d. antique postcard = Donn's Antiques and More

e. rest are stash supplies

MTTC #501 blog posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/mttc-501-theme-is-vintage-or-shabby-chic.html

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/mttc-501-theme-is-vintage-or-shabby-chic.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

1. Paper Funday challenge blog; anything goes with optional twist of LOTS OF LAYERS; MY card has 3 main layers and a 4th small layer with the tag/flag "Thinking of You" stamp gingham scrap

link= https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/02/february-2023-challenge-50-anything.html

2. Word Art Wednesday challenge blog; 5 days left to current weeks; Anything Goes that is encouraging, uplifting

link= http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/02/anything-goes-weeks-581-582.html

3. Through The Purple Haze; February; Anything Goes

link= http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-201.html

4. Mixed Media Lovers challenge blog; February; must be mixed media plus have at least 1 washi tape used; MY vintage Easter postcard focal card has a paper washi tape as the top border and a ribbon type decorative tape as the bottom border; besides the tape borders, postcard, there are these medias: stamping, and inked edges on the gingham paper and the buffalo plaid cardstock

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

5. Not 2 Shabby February Mood Board Inspiration challenge; use colors for inspiration or a winged beauty; MY card's vintage postcard has colors 1, 2, 3, & 5

link= https://www.not2shabbyshop.com/February-Mood-Board-Card-Challenge_b_137.html

and Facebook groups to share are:

A. The Seasonal Cardmaker (Easter)

B. Bible Journaling and Faith Art (Easter)

C. Scripturally Inspired Creativity (Easter)

D. Paper, Paper, Paper and DT Calls

E. Christian Card Makers ~ Women's Fellowship (Easter)

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm the manager and DT for MTTC and its sister blog MTTCChristmas; they alternate new themes every other Friday morning.

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

*I'm co-owner/DT of AACB.

*I'm DT on these other challenge blogs: MIUCB, MLCCB, THICC, and OUAT.

MTTCC #53 DT Card for Theme of Color Trio = Red and Gold and Green

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! My heart and soul get so excited to make Christmas cards! This posting's craft-sensation is my DT commitment for My Time To Craft Christmas. Theme #53 was picked by DT member Mags who wants the color trio (red, gold, and green) on our Christmas/winter holiday cards. Competition is February 3-16, 2023. Make sure to find time to craft Christmas with us!

Peace On Earth--Goodwill to Men Christmas card= CARD #1:

[the damask paper is background filler due to scanning this on my computer printer; GOLD= card base is a light yellow gold sheen; the panel cut from the gold and white chevron stripe; gold foil snowflakes; gold metallic ink from a stamp pad applied to the cut-apart dove focal; GREEN= in the plaid cardstock strip; the sentiment and the small floral swap on the cut-apart; and RED = red glitter specialty paper panel; the dark red flower on the cut-apart; a dark red in the plaid cardstock strip, and 3 red plastic gems]

Vendors: 

1. light gold card base = The Paper Source's website

2. the gold and white chevron cardstock = My Mind's Eye (the reverse side is a mid-gray with white dots shown in my January kit with this card pre-planned as 1 of it's mini kits)

3. cut-apart dove focal = Echo Park's Away in the Manger collection

4. plaid cardstock = Bo Bunny?

5. gold foil snowflake stickers/dazzles = Paper Wishes website

6. the rest = old stash items

Red, Green, and Gold Christmas Card #2=

[theme #53 required colors: lots of green tones, some reds, and some yellow/gold]

Vendor notes:

A. base neon bright green cardstock = Neenah

B. tree cardstock scrap = Fancy Pants Designs

C. striped cardstock and gingham cardstocks = Simple Stories

D. gold snowflake stickers/dazzles = Hot Off The Press/Paper Wishes website

E. remaining items are stash; deer die-cut is an upcycled gift tag

MTTCC #53 blog posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/02/mttcc-theme-53-color-trio-of-red-green.html

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other challenge blogs for link-ups=

A. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-Up Challenge blog; started Feb 1; Anything Christmas Goes; not the option; linking Card #2

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

B. Critter Crazy Challenges blog; started Feb 1; anything with a featured critter; MY card #2 with deer

link= https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-71-anything-goes-with.html

C. Girlz Creative Christmas Challenges blog; started Jan 29 with 1 day or so left; ALLES MAG or everything is allowed/anything goes (Card #2)

link= https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-5-alles-mag.html

D. Lisa H - TGSB= The Great Stash Bash January 2023; ENDED; this card was made with some of the items I had pre-planned with a mini kit out of my larger gray/gold/kraft kit for TGSB. The red glitter paper was added in. The chevron of gold and white is the reverse side of the mid-gray with white dot print, so it was there, just not shown for that side. (CARD #1)

link= http://createdbylisa.blogspot.com/2023/01/lisa-loris-great-stash-bash-adventure.html 

E. Lori S- TGSB = same info as D; see 3 kit photos at the very end of the post (CARD #1)

link= https://loriannie670.blogspot.com/2023/01/lisa-loris-great-stash-bash-january.html

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and Facebook groups for sharing are=

a. The Crafty Addicts (card #2)

b. Paper, Paper, Paper and DT Calls group (card #2)

c. Christian Card Makers ~ Women's Fellowship group (card #1)

d. Scripturally Inspired Creativity group (card #1)

e. Bible Journaling and Faith Art group (card #1)

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

*I'm DT for THICC, OUAT, MUICB, MLCCB.

*I'm DT and co-owner of AACB.

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

1. TGSB was shown on a different personal blog of mine and the posting had 12 photos of the kit with some categories sorted pics and then how I wanted to use the kit for 6-8 planned cards=

*large/full sheets of cardstocks

**the mid-gray with white dot is showing at the bottom edge

2. mini kit for red/gold/green pic how I had pre-planned...again, as I started playing with layout, colors, prints, the taupe color of the cut-apart card gave me some difficulty....if I have time I might make another red/gold/green card with non-kit supply items....

**I wanted an elegant look for this card and the pre-planned selection was revised. I only used the light gold sheen card base and the cut-apart dove panel from this kit photo.

3. This mini-kit pic was for another pre-planned Christmas card =

**The plaid strip comes from what was leftover from making this card.