My Ally's Angels #106 Anything Goes theme DT projects on 15 May 2026

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

who: I'm Becca S, a former teacher who is now embracing paper-crafting and some digital dabbling along with blogging. Lots of blogging!! Most of my friends have been unaware that there are crafting challenges in blog world. They're surprised that 'this' is a thing! :) <3

where: Ally's Angels is a challenge blog which I previously was a co-owner in a name only along with DT commitment. Then just over a year ago, I became sole owner taking over the management duties and staying as a DT member. A provided blog link for #106 will be found towards the end of this post. 

when: Ally's Angels is an offset timeframe starting on the 15th day of each month and ending on the 12th of the following month. May 15-June 12, 2026. 

why: Ally's Angels has always been 'anything goes' theme. I've taken time to do 2 different themed cards: BFF/friendship and birthday. 

what: Project #1 = "When we have each other, we have everything" card; inside it simply has "BFF" for best friends forever!

how-to for Project #1 = 

1. Simple Stories' Front Porch (2024) collection: doily print paper and self-adhesive brad (Love)

2. kraft cardstock base is left-side folded with dimensions of 4.25" deep x 5.5" wide = Colorbok

3. Coats: bright pink thread used in 2 different places

4. unsure: hexagon print decorative tape (also used for a right side border on the inside)

5. Crafter's Square: 1/4 white paper doily

6. Art Skills: dual-tip navy blue marker for edging of papers/CS

7. Paper Mate's Ink Joy gel pen set: blue used to in-line the two 'we' in the sentiment

7. Colorbok = pink paper that I punched twice (1 circle on the front and another on the inside)

LINK-UPs for #1:

1A. Creative Inspiration Challenges; new on May 7th; anything goes

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/creative-inspiration-challenges-38.html

1B. Craft Rocket Challenges; new on May 7th; theme is 'not square'; both cards featured in this post are rectangles; I'll be sharing the doily/friendship card photo 

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-136-not-square.html

1C. Word Power; new on May 7th; theme is the title "power of word(s)"; both cards have noticeable sentiments but the longest expression on the doilies/friendship card is the photo I'll be linking; notice that I emphasized 'we' by 'in-lining' with blue ink pen the letters/words 'we' that appears 2 times

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/word-power-may-2026-challenge.html

1D. The Creative Crafters; new on May 15th; anything goes

link = https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-100.html

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what: Project #2 = "Happy Day" in blue card

how- to for Project #2:

21. kraft CS cut to 4.25" x 5.5"; folded across the top = Colorbok

22. lavender CS cut to 4" x 5" = Colorbok pastel CS pad

23. both stamps: wreath of 5 foliages + "Happy Day"  = Bo Bunny's Willow and Sage collection 2021

24. Fish Tank/blue mini stamp pad ink = Lawn Fawn

25. blue dual-tip marker using the broad tip to ink the kraft base edges = Art Skills

26. the butterfly postage stamp ephemera = Dreamer package by American Crafts

27. pale blue pearls + pale pink pearls = same variety pack by Nicole Brand Crafts

LINK-UPs:

2A. Ellibelle's Garden Party; new on May 14 and open into mid-June; theme of anything in or from a garden; look carefully at the wreath stamp because it has 5 different leaves/plants--very clever Bo Bunny stamp product!

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2026/05/ellibelles-garden-party-no-15-anything.html

2B. The Crafter's Cafe; new on May 15; anything goes (not the opt of laughing/humor); just anything goes

link = https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/time-for-laugh-anything-goes-but-lets.html

2C. Classic Design Challenge; new on May 15; anything goes (opt of birthday; not for anniversary)...yes to birthday; front says "Happy Day" and inside has "Happy Birthday" stamped

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/classic-design-challenge-05-2026-mayjun.html

2D. C.R.A.F.T.; new on May 14; theme of birthday because they've been in blogland for 17 years!!! Woo-hoo!!; my card's front panel is stamped "Happy Day" and inside I expanded it to "Happy Birthday".

link = https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-780-birthday-blog-hop.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

AA #106 blog posting link =

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2026/05/allys-angels-106-anything-goes-theme.html

*DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne; CIP owned by Marlene

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

My Heart's Quest Fantasy #3 March 2026 Design Team Projects

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This post showcases my 2 newest fantasy design team projects for Heart's Quest Fantasy. The theme is anything goes fantasy (i.e. fairy tales, science fiction, other fictional characters/creatures, Greek and/or Roman mythology creatures, etc.)

Project 1 is a fantastic embossed specialty sticker of a unicorn and the other is a baby Yoda (alien) wall decal type sticker. These cards will get sent this month to my great niece and great nephew! 

when: HQFCB #3/March 2026 started March 7 and ends on March 31, 2026. 

what: Project #1 = Sweetie Unicorn-ie!! card

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. aqua paper & bright blue paper = multicolor paper pad by Hello Hobby/Walmart

2. pink and beige spot cardstock = very old 29th Street Market by Jenn Wilson = My Mind's Eye

3. diagonal multicolor stripe fabric ribbon & embossed unicorn sticker = Crafter's Square products

4. 'sweetie' foam sticker = Enchanted Garden foam stickers/collection by Fancy Pants Designs

5. gold glitter stars and small gold acrylic star stickers = Recollections

6. white puffy star stickers = Freckled Fawn

7. blue colored pencil = Marvy Uchida to outline blue paper and pink w/ beige dots CS

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; still open for about 8 days or so; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/03/273-march-1-rachelle-anne-miller-stamps.html

https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/03/273-march-1-rachelle-anne-miller-stamps.html

1B. Send A Smile 4 Kids; new on March 7; theme is animals 4 kids; My project 1 has a unicorn, fantasy animal; I'm sending this to my great niece, who is 2 years + 2 months old! :)

link = https://sendasmile4kidschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/sas4kids-animal-cards-4-kids.html

1C. Crafty Catz; started Feb 27/still open for 3-4 days; theme is Anything Goes; 

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/crafty-catz-challenge-708.html

1D. Tic-Tac-Toe; started Feb 27/closes Mar 12; theme board image = I've used circles/dots, pastels and embossing (unicorn has embossed textures/shapes on muzzle, ear and different sections of its mane)

link = https://tictactoechallenge.com/tttcxxx-featured-designer-4/

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what: Project #2 = Baby Yoda...yes! HQFCB accepts aliens

and a cropped closeup scanned to find the clear crystal drops applied in many places (at least 6 stars and baby Yoda's eyes!!)

how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

21. dark blue paper cut to create 1/4" margin on each side of the focal panel = multicolor paper pad by Hello Hobby/Walmart

22. night time sky print paper = Apothecary paper pad by Fancy Pants Designs

23. the lettering stickers 'magical' = very old 2010 or so Webster Pages

24. clear crystal drops = Nuvo by Tonic Studios 

25. baby Yoda wall decal sticker = from Room-mates for York Wallcoverings

26. lighter blue CS scrap with slight margins on top and bottom = Astrobrights/Neenah

where #2 will be linked =

2A. 613 Avenue Create; new on March 1/open; anything goes (opt of things with wings)...baby Yoda's ears don't count for wings!!! :)

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html

2B. Love Those Pretty Papers; new on Mar 7th; anything goes w/ pretty papers; My project 2 has a super cool night sky with a variety of stars shown in this part/panel

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2026/03/atg-love-those-pretty-papers-march-2026.html

2C. Creative Fingers; new on Feb 27/still open; anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-317.html

2D. C.R.A.F.T.; still open; themes of Spring, Easter or anything goes; My project 2 is for A.G.

link = https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-775-spring-easter-anything.html

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where to find HQFCB #3/March blog post link =

https://heartsquestfantasy.blogspot.com/2026/03/hearts-quest-fantasy-3-march-2026-w-g.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

*  DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational 

Heart's Quest Fantasy #2 February 2026 Design Team project for AGF theme

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This post showcases my newest owner/design team fantasy projects for Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges blog (HQFCB). The theme is anything goes fantasy. No fantasy focus option for 2026...just do anything fantasy. I've got an angel for project #1 (same image from December just colored in different color palette) and a gnome spotlighted from his forest home for project #2. 

when: #2 starts February 7 and ends on February 28, 2026.

what: Project #1 = Angel in pinks and lavenders XOXO card

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. silver glitter CS panel cut from a 12" square sheet; 1 of 4 colors glitter CS sheets pack = Crafter's Square

2. white CS sheet to print digital image and then measured and trimmed with deckle-edge scissors = Georgia Pacific & Fiskars

3. purple CS scrap = Art Skills

4. colored pencils = stash box

5. alcohol markers = Arteza and Nuvo (blue/Arteza; tan/Arteza; pale pinks/lavender tones = Nuvo)

6. cluster accent is a hidden paper clip type junk journaling embellishment = this one was received in a JJ group swap event

7. wood XOXO came plain; inked with purple marker and then a top layer of iridescent glitter paint was applied

where #1 will be linked =

1A. CRAFT; new/open; theme of Love or Anything Goes; MY angel card has XOXO for hugs and kisses...a bit of romance

link = https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-773-love-anything-goes.html

1B. Inkspirational; still open from Jan 30; theme of XOXO; this is my 3rd entry to the challenge; this card does have a wood laser cut XOXO inked in purple with glitter iridescent paint on top for more shimmer; 

link = https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/inkspirational-challenge-360-word.html

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1C. Shopping Our Stash; still open for 2 days or less; theme is "Love Me Do"; this angel card has her XOXO, heart-shaped cheeks for a bit of romance

link = https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2026/01/sos566-love-me-do.html

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what: Project #2 =

how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

21. green CS is actually bright/neon tone faded by scanner light = Astrobrights/Neenah

22. gnome and parts of other objects patterned paper; traced; cut = Enchanted Gardens by Fancy Pants Designs

23. green foam stickers = Enchanted Gardens by Fancy Pants Designs

24. black fine tip marker = Sharpie

25. remaining border sticker sections = from a very old Current Catalog sheet in neutral colors of border stickers; no date with the manufacturer info; 

26. trees, pinecone and acorn stickers = from part of the same pack = Hello Hobby/Walmart

27. mocha brown wavy textured paper scrap panel; some trimming = from a scraps pack = Crafter's Square

28. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad for papers/CS edges' inking = Lawn Fawn

where #2 will be linked =

2A. Let's Craft and Create; new on Feb 5; Anything Goes or Love; My gnome card is a cutie; but is for A.G.

link = https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-228-ag-from-heart.html

2B. Crafty Catz; open since Jan 30; Anything Goes; this will be my 2nd linked entry I believe

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/crafty-catz-706-anything-goes.html

2C. Word Power; new on Feb 5; theme is focus on word(s) being large or having a dominance of text; on my gnome card, there are big foam words to say 'hey cutie' 

link =  https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/word-power-february-2026-challenge.html

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where to find #2 HQFCB blog post link =

https://heartsquestfantasy.blogspot.com/2026/02/hearts-quest-fantasy-challenges-2-for.html

theme badge = 

team badge = 

***with a late start/first Saturday of the month and February being a short month, this will be an unusual challenge session

February 7-28, 2026 ===> just 21 days to participate!!

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = HQFCB; new in 2026 HQLQCB; HQCB, HQCOLCB** and HQFSCAT; also FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHCB, FQGGCB; CCC; AA; and ConBC

* DT member only = PRS; new in 2026 to Pin-spirational

** note: The angel Valentine card could be shared with HQCOLCB/ Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges Blog during February for the optional event theme of Valentine's Day...however, I'm the owner so I can't share there. But readers can be participants. 

My January Scriptural Encouragement Card for CCMWF group shared in February

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: this post spotlights a Scriptural encouragement card for a swap event in the FB group, Christian Card Makers Women's Fellowship. I will not be able to publish this until the recipient has posted in the group that she's received my card. EDIT: she posted in the group a few days ago and I just received here on February 5th, so I'll be posting on Feb 6th. 

when: January 2026 Scriptural Encouragement Card Swap event; post on Feb 6, 2026. 

what: Project #1 = I Chronicles 16:34 KJV

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. white CS base = part of A2 card/envelope pack = Crafter's Square

2. blue stripe print paper strip = unsure; this has been in my mini card kit with several scrap cuts for many months; might be Fancy Pants Designs (over a year old)

3. light blue CS scrap strip = Art Skills

4. gray and white peeled paint look barn wood paper scrap = Hot Off The Press (in my papers box for at least 1-2 years; I've been hoarding these barn wood prints!)

5. silver cross with laurels dazzle/sticker = Hot Off The Press (in my box for at least 1 year)

6. black extra fine tip marker pen = Sharpie (used to fill the openings on the silver cross w/ laurels

7. blue and white print cardstock = recycled tissue box packaging (probably a year or older) 

8. white CS that Google Doc with Bible verses print-out = Georgia Pacific

9. Fish Tank/blue mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn (for perimeter inking on all papers/CS)

10. lavender/Thistle alcohol marker = Nuvo (to color over the verse)

where #1 will be linked =

1A. C.R.A.F.T.; new on Thursday; theme of Love or Anything Goes; My card is for A.G.

link = https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-773-love-anything-goes.html

1B. Word Art Wednesdays; new on Wed Feb 4; Anything Goes that is family friendly, Bible supportive; My card has a referenced Bible verse plus a cross

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/02/anything-goes-weeks-738-739.html

1C. The Paper Funday Challenge; new on Wed Feb 4; Anything Goes and/or twist of pastel colors; My card has light pink/lavender and soft pastel blues

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-2026-challenge-84-anything.html

1D. Dream Valley; current; Anything Goes

link = https://dreamvalleychallenge2.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-351-anything-goes.html

1E. The Neglected Stuff Challenge; current/1st Monday; theme is the blog title--use stuff over a year old; My card has recycled tissue box packaging...don't know how old it could be by the company; I've had it divided into usable sections for about 1 year; also the striped paper is old/from a paper pad at least 2+ years old; the cross w/ laurels sticker has been in my box for a year or so; the white/gray barn wood print paper scrap has also been in my paper box for over a year...probably closer to 2-3 years because I've been hoarding that pack!!

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2026/02/neglected-stuff-february-2026-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

***this is a non-DT related project

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational

**NOTE: Because I've referenced a Bible verse on my card, I could share it at HQLQCB (Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Challenges Blog) if I wasn't the owner. 

P.S. 

BONUS =

The encouragement Scripture card plus extra paper pieces from my swap partner "T" = "In everything give thanks" from I Thessalonians is a good reminder that even on cold snowy windy days that make my joints ache, I can still give thanks for having another day to live, love, laugh and lift others' spirits through card-making and sharing. Thank you, T, for your delightfully joyful card! 

My MTTCC #118 DT theme to use flowers in holiday colors Christmas card for 1 August 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting showcases another design team (DT) contribution to My Time To Craft Christmas or MTTCC. As a DT, we've been taking turns suggesting a style or technique for Christmas cards for our current theme series. Another DT member suggested using flowers in holiday colors. I've had these felt poinsettias with green glitter/spangled leaves for several years and thought it would be a different interpretation to have Christmas flowers with depth and texture. 

when: MTTCC #118 starts August 1, 2025 and lasts for 13 days.

what: PROJECT = "May the Love of Christ fill your Heart this Christmas"

how-to & vendor notes for Project #1:

1. Sea Foam Green cardstock 4" x 6" = CutCardStock

2. focal panel started as 4" x 6" trimmed about 1/4" around with deckle-edge decorative scissors = focal panel from Away In A Manger collection by Echo Park

3. felt with gem centers and green glitter fabric leaves of poinsettias = two from a bigger pack = Crafter's Square

4. red satin narrow ribbon threaded twice through punched holes hidden under poinsettias = ribbon from Crafter's Square

5. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad used to ink paper and cardstock edges = Lawn Fawn

6. decorative scissors (old) = Fiskars

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where Project #1 will be linked:

[1A. Rudolph Days; new on July 25 and goes for only 1 week; theme is Christmas

link=

 https://rudolphdayschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/rudolph-days-july-challenge.html ] == I missed the deadline again. Can't use this. 

1B. CRAFT; week 2 of 2; theme is Christmas; my card is religious/nativity and has poinsettias

link = https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-760-christmas.html

1C. Creative Knockouts sponsored challenges; started on July 17; theme is sparkle and shine; My Christmas card has spangled green leaves for the poinsettias; there is satin sheen on the red tied ribbon and reflected shine off the crystal cut gems in the center of each poinsettia

link = https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2025/07/551-sparke-shine-patties-creations.html

1D. this will be added later in the morning of August 1st = Christmas Crafts All Year Round; new on Aug 1; new theme based on song "O Holy Night"; my card has a Nativity creche 

link = https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2025/08/august-challenge-o-holy-night.html

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where to find MTTCC #118 blog post link =

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2025/08/mttcc-118-theme-is-usage-of-flowers-in.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and its sister blog MTTC

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

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

My MTTCC #111 Use flower(s) supply theme for Christmas card DT project 25 Apr 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting's purpose is to showcase my new DT project with MTTCC or My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog. The theme is part of our supply series of DT member suggested requirements and #111 is to have/show flower(s) within a Christmas/winter holiday card. 

when: #111 starts April 25 and lasts 13 days. 

what: Floral Peace and Joy Christmas card

how-to notes:

1. the floral 4"x6" card (cut-a-part) = Christmas Vintage Simple Lodge = Simple Stories

2. green cardstock panel for base cut to 4.5" x 6.5" = Pen + Gear

3. silver hammered foil decorative tape (from 3 diff colors/designs) = DIY Crafts/American Crafts

4. the red heart crystals and iridescent round cut crystals = diff packs by Crafter's Square

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where: MTTCC #111 blog posting

link = https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2025/04/mttcc-111-theme-is-use-flowers-on.html

other places to link/share are:

A. Word Art Wednesday; new on Apr 23 so week 1 of 2; anything goes that is uplifting, not contrary to the Bible; MY Christmas card's sentiments are "Peace and Joy"

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/04/anything-goes-weeks-696-697.html

B. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; new on Apr 23 so week 1 of 2; anything goes with paper; 

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/pennys-challenge-595.html

C. Rudolph Days; new on April 25th for limited time; theme = anything goes Christmas

link = https://rudolphdayschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/rudolph-days-april-challenge.html

D. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-Up Challenge; open until Apr 30; anything goes Christmas (option of vintage); My Christmas card is more lodge/cabin/outdoors looking and not vintage.

link = https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2025/04/challenge-121-anything-goes-christmas.html

E. C.R.A.F.T. ; still open Week 2 of 2; theme is Christmas; MY card is about Peace and Joy

link - https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/04/challenge-753-christmas.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

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

 

My MTTCC #107 Star shape base Christmas card project starts 28 Feb 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! -- from America's heartland!

Why: This posting focuses on my manager/DT commitment to the design team at My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog; specifically #107. The theme for #107 was suggested by another DT member and is the last in our series of shaped-base Christmas cards. This time we require star-shape based Christmas topics. 

When: #107 starts February 28, 2025 and lasts for 13 days...and remember Feb 28 is the last day of the month; not the 30th or 31st. 

What: Star Light Wishes Christmas card

notes:

1. black cardstock = Neenah; scrap pieces left from a full sheet

2. bold blue cardstock = also Neenah/Astrobrights; also scraps leftover

3. deckle-edged decorative scissors used on the black

4. silver glitter with star embossing decorative tape = old stash item

5. silver glitter foam star and the clear little stars = Recollections

6. navy blue pearl gems (only 3 from a package) = Crafter's Square

7. "Star light" lettering stencils = came from different small stencil sheets from a Bible theme set that was still out on my craft table...I like using different font styles and sizes together on a card; I think it's similar to mixing prints like stripes and dots together! :)

8. "wishes" lettering = my cursive handwriting

9. black dual-tip marker = Art Skills

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Where: MTTCC #107 

link = https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2025/02/mttcc-107-theme-is-star-shaped-card.html

my personalized MTTCC design team member badge:

other places to share/link are:

a. Word Art Wednesday = current; anything goes that is uplifting; nothing contrary to Scripture; this Christmas card is star based and star themed

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

b. Rudolph Days Challenge; started Feb 25 and still open for a few more days; anything Christmas goes; my Christmas card is star-shaped and star-themed

link = https://rudolphdayschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/rudolph-days-february-challenge.html

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c. C.R.A.F.T. ; started week 2 of 2; theme of Christmas; this is for a Christmas specified topic challenge DT project; and project is a star-shape with star theme

link = https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-749-polkadoodles.html

d. Lil Red Wagon; new; theme is Tiny Dancer and they want tiny items and/or tiny ATC or 3 x 3 inch square mini card; MY Star-base & star-themed Christmas card has small blue gems and 4 small clear plastic star stickers; also the mixed stenciled lettering has some fonts' sizes smaller than others

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-796-tiny-dancer.html

Note: this could be share at HQFSCAT however, it is between challenges with #2 closing in early hours of Feb 28 and it will reopen on March 2nd; FQHSCAT is about shaped cards and shaped tags...anything goes on either one of those or the other.

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

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

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

~~ major changes in February = added another DT membership to Deanne's new Paper-Rocks-Scissors challenge blog and then I saw that Kleido was wanting to close Critter Crazy Challenges and I asked her if she would let me become the new owner. 

So CCC will continue on and a new challenge month will start tomorrow on March 1 as planned!!!!

Yea! It's a very popular monthly theme challenge. The team has been great and they're all staying on. 

My MTTC #553 Hearts Theme DT card for 7 February 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting mentions MTTC or My Time To Craft challenge blog! I've been a design team member for a very long time. I've had a couple of short gaps from moving and a health event but enjoy that our DT members suggest topics. Another team member suggested 'hearts' to coincide with Valentine's Day that will fall midway during the time period. 

when: #553 starts February 7, 2025 and lasts for 13 days

what: Heart in LOVE card

notes: shadowing due to the depth difference with the wood "LOVE" and foam dimensional tape between the pale peachy-pink layer and white base

1. white A2 cardstock base with matching envelopes (pack) = Crafter's Closet; edges distressed

2. pale peachy-pink cardstock = Neenah

3. striped washi tape = Pen + Gear

4. paper tape with divided hearts strip = ?/received as a kindness gift

5. bright pink cardstock scrap for filling the heart space in "LOVE" = Art Skills

6. wood laser cut "LOVE" came painted red (some plain, some pink, some red in the pack) = Crafter's Square

where: MTTC #553 theme of hearts blog post

link = https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/mttc-553-theme-of-hearts-starts-7.html

other places to share/link are:

a. {PIN}spirational; started Feb 1; Quilts of hearts theme; MY card has the washi strips making quilt border effect and the paper tape of divided hearts looks like an applique technique on a quilt

link = https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/pinspirational-challenge-322-february.html

badge: 

b. If You Give A Crafter A Cookie; started Feb 1; Hearts Galore; My card has 5 hearts (4 in the paper tape and 1 in the wood "Love")

link = https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2025/02/cookie-challenge-201-february-hearts.html

badge:  

c. Passion Cartes Creatives; new; theme of love/hearts...include hearts; MY card has 5 hearts (4 in the paper tape and 1 in the wood "Love")

link = https://www.passion-cartes-creatives-magazine.com/2025/01/defi-n-880-du-jeudi-6-fevrier-2025-3.html

badge = 

d. CRAFT; new on Feb 6; theme of Love/anything goes; MY card has a wood laser cut "LOVE" with a heart for 'O' and also 4 divided/split heart shapes on the paper tape

link = https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-748-love-anything-goes.html

e. Creative Knockouts; new; theme of Love/Valentines/ wedding/ anniversary; MY card has "LOVE", hearts and is intended for Valentine's day

link = https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2025/02/540-february-6-lovevalentinesanniversar.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland, 

Becca S

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS (Paper-Rocks-Scissors)

~~ interesting facts from first week of February! =

*introduced almost 3 year old honorary granddaughter that we babysit on weekday afternoons to the old song "Wipeout!" by the Surfaris! She loves it! She loves to sing and dance!

*hubby and I went out for a steak dinner on Sunday night Feb 2nd for a belated #29 anniversary date! Steak, baked potatoes; Joe had corn and I had green beans; dinner rolls with cinnamon honey butter! YUM!

My MTTCC #105 theme requires J shaped structured Christmas cards on 31 Jan 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting is my newest DT/manager contribution for MTTCC or My Time to Craft Christmas challenge blog! #105 was suggested by me. I liked the idea that the letter J could be a Christmas stocking or symbolize J for Joy or J for Jesus. If you flip it up and over, then you get a shepherd's crook or candy cane for two other Christmas themes. [I did try a shepherd's crook/staff idea that had a section from Luke Chapter two handwritten. But I wasn't liking the look. I might work on it a bit more and show it further down...have to see how my Thursday goes] 

when: #105 for MTTCC starts January 31, 2025 and will last 13 days

what: flipped up & flipped over J-position based Christmas Candy Cane card

notes:

1. red cardstock base and the white cardstock focal layer = Pen + Gear

2. red foil striped decorative tape= ? unsure; removed from packaging and I've had it for several years; with this project, there isn't much left! 

3. same thing about the "Merry Christmas" with deer tape

4. the little snowflake foil 'dazzles' stickers = Hot Off the Press via Paper Wishes website

5. red foil little heart stickers = Hallmark

6. clear acrylic stars, silver glitter stars = Recollections

7. white pearl hearts = also Recollections

8. red pearls = Crafter's Square

9. doodled outlining with black dual-tip marker = Art Skills

where: MTTCChristmas #105 J-shaped (or reversed or flipped up and over; etc.)

link:

other places to share/link are:

a. Krafty Chicks; 5th Thursday started Jan 30; theme of Anything Goes

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

b. Cardz 4 Galz; week 2 of 2; theme is anything but square; MY card is candy cane-shaped or flipped up and over letter J

link = https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2025/01/242-anything-but-square.html

c. C.R.A.F.T.; week 2 of 2; Christmas theme; MY card is candy cane sweetness

link = https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-747-christas.html

d. ABC Christmas; started Jan 8; themes are either A for Anything Christmas or B for buildings; MY candy cane is Christmas

link = https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/abc-christmas-challenge-january-b-are.html

e. The Sisterhood of Crafters; still open for another week; theme of snowflakes; MY candy cane Letter J structured Christmas card was accented with snowflakes as well as hearts, stars and round gem/pearls

link = https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2025/01/1825-snowflakes.html

f. Jingle Belles Rock; week 2 of 2; shaped Christmas cards theme; My Christmas card base is a flipped up and over Letter J to create a candy cane looking crooked 'cane' 

link = https://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2025/01/shape-up-for-holidays.html

***Note to my readers: because I own the new challenge blog HQFSCAT = Heart's Quest For Shaped Cards and Tags, I can't link up my candy cane shaped card over there. MY team-mates can but I can't. 

If you're a reader, the new #2 challenge will start on February 2 at HQFSCAT. It would be terrific to make it a Letter J shaped Christmas card and share it at MTTCC and then also at HQFSCAT. 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and its sister blog MTTC

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and the new on Feb 2 = PRS or Paper-Rock-Scissors; these are two of the challenge blogs owned by Deanne

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

--interesting fact from my January 2025 = after 3 days of 40+*F days, we are starting to get rain and snowflakes! Crazy weather! But as we say here in northern Illinois...'it's Illinois! The Midwest! And it's winter. You never know what it will be like one hour to the next!'

:)

My MTTC #551 use a sentiment theme DT card for 10 Jan 2025

 Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! Welcome!

why: This posting focuses on my newest DT project for MTTC or My Time To Craft challenge blog #551. Another DT member suggested the theme/technique/inclusion of using a sentiment. Mine is a simple yet elegant gold edged clear lettering for 'us'. 

when: MTTC #551 starts January 10 and is open for 13 days.

what: Navy and Gold Elegant Anniversary Card (or could be Valentines)

and

a closeup cropped scan for the sentiment area:

notes for project:

1. yellow/gold herringbone print cardstock and the navy with gold 'turkey claw marks' print cardstock = Heirloom Harvest by Recollections

2. blue with gold flecks specialty paper = stash/very old item

3. navy striped with gold hearts print vellum sheet (was trimmed; original was approx. 5" x 6" wide; pack) = Crafter's Square= NEW to me/1st use

4. gold glitter tape strip and gold edged clear lettering stickers = Crafter's Square

5. gold metallic puffy dot sticker = Recollections

6. foam tape, 2-sided adhesive tape and white glue were all used on different layers for adhering

7. yellow/gold print is base/bottom layer; then blue with gold flecks paper; then foam tape, navy and gold turkey claw print is under the vellum; striped and hearts vellum on top with a row of embellishments as the very top layer = all within a 4.5" wide x 5.5" height!!!

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where: MTTC #551 blog posting =

link: https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/mttc-551-theme-is-use-sentiment.html

other places to share/link are:

a. C.R.A.F.T.; new Jan 9 and switching to every 2 weeks; anything goes

link = https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-746-anything-goes.html

b. Creative Knockouts; open to Jan 15; theme of Celebrations; MY card will be used for my/our 29th anniversary; it could also be used for Valentines

link = https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2025/01/538-celebrations-all-dressed-up.html

c. Craft Rocket Challenges; current; theme of "NEW"; My card's top layer of printed vellum is new to me and this is the first time I've used it.

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-121-something-new.html

d. NBUS, Never Before Used Schtuff; started Jan 1; sharing new products or new to you items; MY card has the printed vellum layer/sheet and this is a new to me product and the first time I've used it!

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

e. Word Power; started Jan 1; theme is sentiment-noticeable; MY card's gold glitter tape strip leads you to the gold edged lettering of 'US'. 

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/word-power-january-2025-challenge.html

other places that I own/manage that this could be shared:

*Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love (HQCOLCB); has a monthly theme of anniversaries, weddings, engagements, etc. if I use this for my anniversary card to give to my husband #29 at the end of January; also the January optional event theme is Valentine's Day; so if I don't use it for 1 occasion, I can use it for the other

*Heart's Quest #69 is anything goes with multicolor hearts which I don't have this time but I could have done a mix metals look and had silver and copper ones along with the gold print hearts. 

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Crafting in the USA heartland from a rural community of 1,400 folks:

Becca S

== some of our community businesses are or have been: used to have coal mines that are now referred to as "Jumbo"; food manufacturing facility; 2 Italian/American cuisine restaurants; 2 gas stations/convenience marts; a small independent grocery store; 3 bars; 2 hair salons; antique/junk store; 24-hour laundromat; car wash; etc. 

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR

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