My Paper Rocks Scissors #15 design team card for 2 April 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity, a personal blog. 

who: Hi! I'm Becca S, 60+ yrs old artsy-crafter who started learning fine arts like piano at age 6 and clarinet later at 10 plus practical arts like cooking, baking and sewing began at age 9. Both have continued through the years. In 2009, I started participating in a message board communication for "Paper Wishes" company. Challenges would be given and requirements were to include at least 1 PW product in what you were creating. Then sometime in 2010-2011 "Blogger" was mentioned and things have just snowballed from there!!! 

what: Birthday card in rustic meadow colors and wildflowers

where: Paper Rocks Scissors #15 blog post link=

https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-15-challenge.html

image for PRS =

when: #15 launches on April 2, 2026 and lasts at end of the month

why: I am a design team member for Paper Rocks Scissors, a crafting challenge blog. PRS is owned by artisan blogger friend Deanne. I also am part of her Pin-spirational DT. 

how: PRS theme is anything goes using paper and/or scissors.

1. I've used 3 papers/CS:

aa. rust with beige stripes CS for base = Recollections

bb. yellow, white, gray plaid paper = Recollections

cc. mini card panel = Echo Park from the "Our Happy Place" collection

2. gold puffy dot sticker = from a multicolor pack = Recollections

3. stamp = part of a birthday celebration stamp theme package = Crafter's Square

4. Pumpkin Spice mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

5. dark brown marker = stash box (for outlining)

6. two sizes of scissors used = longer pair for cutting CS & papers for panels and shorter pair for the adhesive double-sided tape strips that are hidden.

LINK-UPs:

a. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; started March 15/still open; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/03/274-march-15-doctor-digis-house-of.html

b. Crafts Galore Encore; new on April 1st; anything goes; 

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-2026-challenge-146-crafts-galore.html

c. Beautiful Blossoms; opened on March 15; still open; theme of flower/floral focals; my birthday card has a floral spray with many flowers in different sizes and colors

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

d. The Creative Crafters; opened on March 15; still open; theme = anything goes

link= https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-98.html

e. Color Dare; closing in 20 hours or less!!!; see badge for colors (I've used 6: palest peach, med peach, green, yellow, some pink, coral/rust; neutrals gray, black, white)

link = https://colormyheartcolordare.blogspot.com/2026/03/Challenge-696.html

badge = 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*DT member only = Paper Rocks Scissors + Pin-spirational; also CIP

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

My January 2026 Volume 1 Pages 1 to 3 Scripture Writing Plan shared in FB group CCMWF

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This personal blog posting features a completed handwritten/cursive Scripture verses from a writing plan shared in the FB group CCMWF or Christian Card Makers Women's Fellowship. I'm starting in February and going back to get January's verses written first. On February 12, I completed verses for days 1-7. 

when: published in February; verses from the January writing plan

what: Project #1 = pages 1-3 and the simple cover writing=

page 1: Isaiah 43: 18-19 + Lamentations 3:22B-24 + Ecclesiastes 3:11-13

page 2: Ecclesiastes 3: 13 C & D + Psalm 98: 1-3 + Psalm 90: 12

page 3: Psalm 90: 17 + Jeremiah 29: 11-13 + Philippians 3: 13-14

and simple journal with gorgeous cardstock cover

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. journal; thin; = Crownz Jewelz; bought at Dollar Tree store 

2. four color ink pen pack = Paper Mate's Ink Joy (gel)

3. fine tip black marker = Sharpie (for the journal front cover)

kept simple with alternating the four ink colors for the handwriting of verses

where #1 will be linked =

1A. The Outlawz Anything But A Card; new on Feb 1; theme is in the blog title; I have 3 pages from Scripture Writing Journal

link = https://tolanythingbutacard.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-outlawz-anything-but-card-february.html

1B. Classic Design Challenge; started Jan 15 and closing very soon; anything goes with unlimited entries

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2026-janfeb.html

1C. Love To Craft challenge; started Jan 1 and ends on Feb 15; anything goes

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/ltccb-90-anything-goes-and-ltccb-89.html

1D. Path of Positivity; new on Feb; anything goes (not the option for a duo set)

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/ch-138-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

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Note: I'll be sharing in the CCMWF group album for January 2026

Note: This Scripture writing could be linked up to the new HQLQCB or Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Challenges Blog. #1 session with 'anything goes quotes' began on February 5, 2026 and will end on March 1, 2026.

Note: I'm the owner of a Facebook group called Scripturally Inspired Creativity and I'll share this in a post.  

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

**this is a non-DT project

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational

My MTTC #560 DT Square Shape-Based Card theme project on 16 May 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting's focus is for my manager/DT commitment to My Time To Craft. We're just past the halfway point in our shaped-card bases required themes! Another team member decided to do square shape. My background is smooshed paint technique; this is a top layer applied to the 'base/main' layer with the paint. After pressing down this light yellow cardstock to smoosh the paint a bit, I peeled up the yellow cardstock layer from the bottom right corner and went on a diagonal path which pulled the paint causing those vertical lines/ridges!!! Cool!!  

when: #560 starts May 16, 2025 and lasts 13 days.

what: Celebrate Sunshine Flowers Birthday Card

how-to notes:

1. Pewter Gray acrylic paint = Apple Barrel

2. Neon Pink acrylic paint = Crafter's Closet

3. Green acrylic paint = Crafter's Square

4. Metallic Gold acrylic paint = also Crafter's Square

5. cardstocks were trimmed just under 6" square original size at 5.5" for the background layer and 5.75" for the base = Art Skills

6. Green embroidery floss = Coats

7. Gold sequins in 2 different sizes = metallic sequin pack = Crafter's Square

8. Layered/pop-up dimensional flower stickers = Crafter's Square

9. Gold metallic "Celebrate" puffy lettering = Thickers/American Crafts

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where this will be shared/linked places:

A. Wednesday's Creative Inspirations; current; theme is Great Outdoors; this is my 3rd entry = my card has layered/pop-up styled flowers and the smooshed paint gives an unfocused garden/flower background

link = https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2025/05/may-challenge-great-outdoors.html

B. The Creative Crafters; current; theme is AG; this is my 2nd entry

link = https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/challenge-88.html

C. Creatalicious Challenges; current; theme is AG; this is my 2nd entry

link = https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/challenge-289-anything-goes-with.html

D. Classic Design Challenges; current; theme is AG; unlimited entries; this is my 3rd

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/classic-design-challenge-05-2025-mayjun.html

E. Word Art Wednesday; current/week 2 of 2; started May 7; Anything Goes that is uplifting; not contrary to Scripture; MY smooshed painted background square card has pretty yellow flowers, gold sequins and gold lettering 'celebrate'; this is my 2nd entry so far

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/05/anything-goes-weeks-698-699.html

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where to find MTTC #560 blog posting link =

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/mttc-560-theme-is-square-shape-based.html

team badge =

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S; Guest DT at First Cup during May (collaboration with my FQGGCB)

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

My MTTCC #110 Theme of Something Foil DT project on 11 April 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! 

why: This post's purpose is to share a new DT project for MTTCC or My Time to Craft Christmas challenge blog! #110 is to use the supply of foil/foiling. It can be gold, silver, rose gold, copper, etc. 

when: #110 starts April 11th and lasts 13 days

what: Gold foil Goodness at Christmas

how-to notes:

1. Mint green cardstock started as 6" square; trimmed to 5.5" square = Art Skills

2. walnut brown small stamp pad (paper edged inking) = Lawn Fawn

3. gold foil swirls and snowflakes stationery section = 

4. gold hammered foil stripes decorative tape (part of a 3 diff color/design pack) = DIY Crafts/American Crafts

5. white background plaid print paper punched circle = Recollections

6. red plaid paper cut to 4.5" square, house, tag and tree ephemera = Together at Christmas by Pink Paislee

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where: MTTCC #110 blog posting

link = https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2025/04/mttcc-110-theme-is-use-foilfoiling.html

personalized DT badge =

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other places to share/link are:

A. Krafty Chicks; April 10/week 2; theme of Christmas; My card is full of Christmas colors, prints, and icons like pine tree and gingerbread-looking cottage

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/04/krafty-chicks-challenge-763-christmas.html

B. Classic Design Challenge; open until Apr 12; unlimited entries; for its anything goes theme

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/classic-design-challenge-03-2025-marapr.html

C. The Crafter's Cafe...; open until Apr 12; unlimited entries; for its anything goes theme

link = https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/317-march-anything-goes-optional-clean.html

D. Creatalicious Challenge; open until Apr 14; anything goes (not the option)

link = https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-287-anything-goes-with.html

E. Girlz Creative Crafts; open for about 2 days/Apr 12?; theme is layer it up; this is my 2nd entry

link = https://girlzcreativecrafts.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-54-layer-it-up-dt-call.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 and FQGGCB

* Manager/Dt = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

HAOOCAYR 2024 Dec DT projects for Birthday theme and Christmas option

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose/why: these 2 projects are my design team contributions to Deanne's HAOOCAYR (Halloween and Other Occasions Crafts All Year Round) December challenge posting

when: December 1, 2024 for the whole month

what: PROJECT #1 = main theme birthday

notes for #1:

1. ivory card base with matching envelope (from pack) = Crafter's Square

2. two burgundy print cardstocks = Bo Bunny

3. white diamond cut glitter cardstock = Pen + Gear

4. light tan cardstock = old Pen + Gear

5. rose red stamp pad = SU

6. metallic embossed flowers stickers = Crafter's Square

7. little enamel hearts = Fancy Pants Designs (from 2 different sets)

and

what: PROJECT #2 = option theme Christmas ==>> gnomes

and

notes for #2: the elastic band closure metal ring set of index cards was bought several months ago at Dollar Tree; vendor is Jot; cost of $1.25 plus tax; this is my second entry; the index cards are standard size and very lightweight so my plan is to make the entries as 1 layer wonders! :)

21. background ink colors are from 5 stamp pads by SU = lemon lime twist, pink pirouette, rose red, emerald envy and chocolate chip

22. all stamps are from 1 set by Pixi Dust Designs; bought one year ago

23. black ink pad used for all stamps = Hero Arts

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where: HAOOCAYR December 2024; Dec 1st challenge launch posting

link =   https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/12/december-1st-halloween-and-other.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. birthday = Sweet Stampin'; current/midway; must include stamping w/ birthday; MY birthday card's sentiment is "HB" with hearts and flowers

link = https://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/11/happy-birthday-to-us.html

b. birthday = Crafty Catz; week 2 of 2; theme of anything goes with option of blue Christmas

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/crafty-catz-challenge-683.html

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c. Christmas gnomes = Creative Fingers; new challenge on Nov 29th; anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/11/challenge-290.html

d. Christmas gnomes = Color Dare, weekly color challenge; current; my art journal entry variation uses the three colors from L to R (1/green, 2/yellow, 3/bright pink) with white, black and brown neutrals

link = https://colormyheartcolordare.blogspot.com/2024/11/Challenge-628.html

badge = 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* DT member = HAOOCAYR (used to be known as HCAYR)

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* co-owner/DT ==> owner/DT in Jan 2025 of Ally's Angels and Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges

* owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB and first challenge on Jan 2, 2025 = HQFSCAT/Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags

also FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB

My HQFCB #10.5 (old TFATU) Reminder Fantasy DT Projects on 20 October 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting showcases my newest fantasy design team projects for Heart's Quest Fantasy. 

when: #10.5 is the reminder post Anything Goes Fantasy theme with October's focus option on Griffins; competition started October 5 and will end on the 31st

what: Project #1 = Welcome to the world, little griffin! 

notes on #1:

1. flat kraft base with matching envelope = Recollections

2. white pearl hearts = Recollections

3. bright pink cardstock mat = Recollections

4. purple glitter specialty paper, dot paper, ribbon = Crafter's Square

5. image printed in color (all neutral tones) Microsoft Bing Image Creator (Ai-generated) with yellow alcohol markers and some pale pink/lavender ones plus colored pencils in honey brown and pink; then image was given border with blue (stash)

and

what: Project #2 = fairies in the autumn forest 

notes on #2:

21. Microsoft Designer/Ai-generated image = added black fine tip outlining on fairies' wings and a bit of orange colored penciling behind the sentiment

22. base leafy stem print paper = old SU

23. brown cardstock scrap panel = Recollections

24. light peach/flesh tone cardstock scrap = Neenah

25. wood stars were colored/painted with combo of markers and glitter paint pens = stars from Art Skills

26. mini dots in 2 colors = Crafter's Square

27. papers/cardstocks perimeters ink edged = black Hero Arts ink pad

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where: HQFCB (or the old TFATU) #10.5 blog reminder

link = https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/hqfcb-or-former-tfatu-105-reminder-agf.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. fairies = I Spy With My Little Eye; new on Oct 16; theme is Colors of the Season; My fairies' card has peach, coral, brown, greens, 

link= https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/10/i-spy-with-my-little-eye-colors-of.html

b. fairies = The Paper Funday; current; for A.G./3rd entry

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-2024-challenge-70-anything-goes.html

c. fairies = The Crafter's Cafe Challenges; current; AG/fantasy option; both of my projects in this post are fantasy creatures but I'll be linking up the fairies

link= https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/313-fantasy.html

d. baby griffin = The Creative Crafters; new; theme is A.G. 

link= https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-81.html

e. baby griffin = Classic Design Challenge; current for Sept/Oct; unlimited entries; A.G. 

link= https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/classic-design-challenge-10-2024-sepoct.html

f. baby griffin = As You See It Challenge; still open; "My favorite thing to craft with is _______." My fill in the blank answer is: bling/gems/hearts/stars type accents

My fairies' card has a combination of wood stars and mini dots and the baby griffin which I'm linking up has 2 white pearl finish hearts. Just like in my personal dressing, I like accessories--earrings, bracelets, scarves, brooches/pins, etc.

link = https://www.asyouseeitchallenge.com/2024/10/334.html

badge = 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR 

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

AND

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

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

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

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

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

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

notes:

1. white cardstock scrap for the center focal = Neenah

2. hidden ivory cardstock panel = Neenah

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

4. stamp for T.O.Y = SU

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

6. brick paper = Hot Off The Press

7. black ink pad = Hero Arts

8. black fine point gel pen = Art Skills

9. blue crystal gems = Crafter's Square

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

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where: Ally's Angels Challenge Blog #86 posting 

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

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other places to share/link are:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member = HAOOCAYR

my newest DT projects at HCAYR or HAOOCAYR for 1 July 2024

Welcome back to Becca's Heart for Creativity Blog!

what: this posting features my newest DT projects for Halloween Crafts All Year Round challenge blog which has a new revised/expanded title of Halloween and Other Occasions Crafts All Year Round

when: July 1 starts the July 2024 competition with the always Halloween and the new always birthday themes; July's extra occasions are Patriotic/celebrate your country and Summer Olympics

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

what: Project #1= Halloween--Eek! mini slimline card

notes: size of card is mini slimline

1. clipart image printed on bright orange paper = found at The ClipArt Library website

2. dark purple cardstock= Art Skills

3. sage/mint green and creamy yellow cardstock = Neenah

4. pastel colored dots paper = ? (received as an extra during a swap)

5. black paper square = Colorbok

6. black ink pad= Hero Arts

7. anything else = stash

AND

Project #2 Birthday with a Halloween/October theme

*I love how this turned out!!! 

notes:

1. bats clipart images; free; = <a href="https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/flying-bats-cut-out-paper_2949011.htm#query=bat%20silhouette&position=13&from_view=keyword&track=ais_user&uuid=c3ac056e-b91f-4424-8b37-2d82e3c1845c">Image by freepik</a>

2. waffle texture paper and the orange tonal paper strip that I added black dots to it = stash scraps

3. squash yellow/neon orange (faded by scanner) cardstock trimmed to 4.5" wide x 6" high = Art Skills

4. triangle print paper = SU (old = The Best Year Yet dsp)

5. pumpkin and gourd image/ephemera = from Sande Woodson's group freebie for subscribers

6. gold lettering stickers = Crate Papers' Busy Sidewalks (Christmas) sticker book

7. green lettering stickers = Simple Stories' The Simple Life sticker book

AND

Project #3 Summer Olympics = Go, Win! Badminton card

notes:

1. base paper = SU

2. kraft paper is scrap = stash item

3. white satin sheen specialty paper scrap = stash item

4. two old washi tapes = unknown vendors; have had for many years, stash items

5. blue dual-tip marker = Art Skills

6. red plaid-like lettering stickers = Crafter's Square

7. two badminton die-cuts = Fancy Pants Designs

AND

Project #4 My country celebration (4th of July) =

notes:

1. main focal is a napkin (purchased from Marshall's department store)

2. behind it is a striped paper = SU

3. red cardstock top-folded = Neenah

4. star stickers from a multi-colored set = Crafter's Square

5. thank you and butterfly stickers = from solicited mail

6. black dual tip marker = Art Skills (for outlining of the napkin panel)

where: HCAYR/HAOOCAYR July 1 launch post link=

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

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other places to share/link are:

a. Halloween= Cardz 4 Galz; midway; inspired by a book; "There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat"...eek! 

link= https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2024/06/228-inspired-by-book.html

b. Halloween = CD Sunday Plus; current; must use USB, CD, digital; MY slimline card's moon and bats clipart image was printed from a website

link= https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/cd-sunday-plus-challenge-136-hosted-by.html

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c. Birthday = Seize The Birthday; current; anything goes birthday

link= https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/06/seize-birthday-286-add-star.html

badge = 

d. Birthday = Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; ends on July 2; anything goes

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

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e. Olympics/sport = Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers; until July 5th; theme is D for die-cuts (see badge); my badminton rackets and shuttlecock are die-cuts for my sports card

link = https://snarkystampers.blogspot.com/2024/06/soss-251-d-is-for-die-cut.html

badge = 

f. Olympics/sport = Inspire. Create.; new on Sunday June 30; theme is summer; linked to up to 3 challenges--this is card is only linked to 2

link= https://inspirecreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/inspirecreatechallenge-171-summer.html

badge= 

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g. Country/USA Independence = Art Impressions; in week 2 of 2; theme is stars and stripes forever; my 'napkin' card has star stickers and stripes on paper behind the napkin and on the napkin designs of the flag and the jar

link= https://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/2024/06/stars-stripes-forever-challenge-381_0312924152.html

badge = 

h. Country/USA Independence = Tic-Tac-Toe challenge; almost over, about 2 days left; see the board badge image; far right column = Layers + Stripes + Bright Colors (patriotic)

link= https://tictactoechallenge.com/tttc250-featured-designer-vicky/

badge = 

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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, and FQGGCB

 

Loving this DT HCAYR Crafty Jack o lantern Card for Reminder 15 May 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this crafty quirky colorful Halloween card is for my new design team member commitment with HCAYR or HAOOCAYR (Halloween and other occasions crafts all year round) challenge blog

when: reminder post May 15, 2024

what: Boo! Crafty Jack-o-lantern card

notes:

1. stash items = buttons, fabric strip, silver textured paper, black textured paper, and alpha stickers

2. orange cardstocks = Art Skills

3. purple panel paper = Hot Off The Press (old, 2009-2010)

4. super glue for buttons

where: HCAYR/HAOOCAYR reminder midway posting on May 15, 2024 link=

https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/05/may-15th-halloween-and-other-occasions.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. Double D challenges; new; theme is polka dots; my card has orange dots on the fabric strip and maybe the buttons can be considered dots/circles

link= https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/05/polka-dots.html

b. Classic Design Challenges; new; theme is anything goes (option of masculine); I think my jack-o-lantern is neutral

link= https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/classic-design-challenge-05-2024-mayjun.html

c. Creatalicious; new; theme is anything goes (option of anniversaries--not); my card is Halloween themed

link= https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/challenge-277-anything-goes-with.html

d. The Creative Crafters; new; theme is anything goes; my card uses buttons, fabric, alpha stickers, 

link= http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/challenge-76.html

e. Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge; current/started May 2; theme is always Halloween; and my card is Halloween --winner winner!!!

link= https://twooldbatshalloweenchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/may-2024-anything-goes-halloween.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*DT member of HCAYR/HCAOOAYR

also

*manager/DT of MTTC and MTTCC

*co-owner/DT of AACB and C or N Bingo

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