My Mondays Mixed Media Journal Page #3 on 22 June 2026 Cocoa Cups for Two

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

who: Hello! I'm Becca S; a 60+ year old living with my 70+ year old husband and our 15-16 year old doggy, Mister Bennett, in north central Illinois. We met while both being in the St. Louis/St. Charles counties/metro areas of Missouri; being introduced by his oldest sister about 3 months after he was widowed. Dated, engaged and wedded within 7 months + 1 week!!!!!!! 

where: this is just for fun; not connected to any of my challenge blogs or others' challenges design team(s)

when: MMMMJP #3 was made on Monday June 22, 2026; blogged on 06/23/2026

why: I did about 13-14 months of a Piet Mondrian influenced geometric design pages on Mondays and then I filled the notebook. About 5 weeks ago I started a less page notebook (30 sheets; probably will have 14 or 15 mixed media pages) to be my experiments with mixed media. 

what: Cocoa Cups for Two mixed media page (MMMMJP #3)

how: 

1. colored pencils: 2 tones of peach, 1 yellow, 1 orange, 1 pink, 1 red = stash box/some are by Marvy Uchida + 2 shades of brown for a wood table sketch + 1 black for the space under and next to the wood table

2. stamp pad ink: Lawn Fawn's Fish Tank (blue) mini stamp pad

3. clear stamp: "Happy Day" is part of Bo Bunny's Willow and Sage stamp set

4. texture rubbing: I placed a small sheet of pearl gems under the paper and did a texture rubbing then the stamping was placed over it

5. markers: yellow for the sun, brown for cocoa steam from Jot

6. gold glitter paint: used for moisture/steam look for above the cups = Folk Art/Plaid

7. stickers = cocoa 'whipped cream' dollops (not as poop!); puffy mixed icon shape stickers package by American Greetings, LLC.  

8. stickers = puffy "Pop Tarts", muffin and cookie stickers = a food theme pack of little puffy shapes = American Greetings, LLC. 

9. stickers = chalkboard style cup stickers (pack comes with handles-- half with handles on the left and half with handles on the right) = Crafter's Square

10. stencil = repeating suns- filled sheet = Simple Stories

11. black gel pen = used to give some distinction for the sun and sun rays = Paper Mate's Ink Joy gel pen 4-color set

LINK-UPs:

1A. First Cup Challenges; new on June 2, 2026; anything drink/beverage related; My journal page has 2 cups with faux cocoa 'whipped cream' dollops

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/06/first-cup-challenge-15-june.html

image prompt = 

2A. Dream Valley; new on June 15/week 2 of 2; anything goes

link = https://dreamvalleychallenge2.blogspot.com/2026/06/challenge-364-anything-goes.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*** this is a non-design team commitment project; just for fun

*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. 

**** FQGGCB is highlighted because it's FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog that has an anything food and/or drink goes theme. Current challenge #30 started on May 27, 2026 and has a new ending length/extended session time to July 15, 2026. The next challenge, #31, will start on July 27th. 

 

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 MTTC #554 Theme of 1-2-3 design team card on 21 February 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart of Creativity blog!

why: This posting showcases my newest contribution for My Time To Craft (MTTC). #554's theme was suggested by another DT member. It's a recipe style theme requirements. 3-2-1 or 1-2-3! I decided to keep it simple and left off a sentiment: 3 embossed floral/lilac stickers, 2 patterned papers and 1 bling. 

when: #554 starts Feb 21 and last 13 days; that should be about March 6th.

what: Lovely Lilacs

notes: 1 bling/gem, 2 patterned papers, and 3 embossed lilac/floral stickers

1. purple cardstock started as 6" square was trimmed to 5" wide= Art Skills

2. creamy/gold marbled print is RECYCLED packaging!!!! YES

3. the tonal green leafy print paper = from FaBOOlous collection by Simple Stories 2024

4. the purple gem and 3 embossed lilac stickers (different packages) = Crafter's Square

 5. paper edges inked with Marina Mist ink/stamp pad = SU

where: My Time To Craft #554 theme recipe to follow of 1-2-3 ===>

link= https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/mttc-554-theme-is-1-2-3-recipe-to.html

other places to share/link are:

a. Krafty Chicks; week 3/CAS; My card fits for a clean and simple layout; lots of open areas

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/krafty-chicks-challenge-756-cas.html

b. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; started Feb 12/week 2 of 2; anything goes

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/pennys-challenge-590.html

c. Word Art Wednesday; started Feb 12/week 2 of 2; needs to be uplifting; not contrary to Scripture; My card is pretty, feminine card. 

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/02/anything-goes-weeks-687-688.html

d. Dream Valley; week 2 of 2; theme is use 2 or more patterned papers; MY card has 2 (marble stone look and the green tonal plants)

link = https://dreamvalley2.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-330-2-or-more-patterned-papers.html

e. Love Those Pretty Papers; current for 6 days yet; theme is to showcase pretty patterned papers; This is my 3rd and final entry = pretty marble stone looking print cardstock and a tonal plant print paper 

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* manager/DT = MTTC and its sister blog MTTCChristmas

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

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

~~ fun fact for February = 

1. Hubby and I had a belated special supper for our anniversary on Feb 2nd. The US has a national chain known as Texas Roadhouse. That's where we had our late #29 date night. We didn't have the staff sing to us! Delicious meal! 

Loving my HAOOCAYR Jan 2025 DT projects

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why/purpose: exciting introduction to the new year through Halloween and Other Occasions Crafts All Year Round challenge blog! The two main themes are Halloween and Birthdays which are my two projects for January. The optional January themes are Winter Fun and/or Hobby & Creativity.  

when: January 1, 2025 and lasts for the month

what: Project #1= Halloween-- Scary Night

notes:

1. the base print paper with color bands and white scenes (reverse side is tiny haunted houses print = Pixi Dust Designs

2. two stars with ghosts in their centers, bat, and 2 jack-o-lanterns are rub-on-transfers = Crafter's Square

3. alpha stickers = Jillibean Soup

4. white glue dots and exclamation point around the scary night lettering= stash

and

what: Project #2 = Birthday -- Say Cheese

notes:

21. kraft card base A2 size and envelope (from set) = Crafter's Square

22. green tonal print and off-white with orange dots (left) print papers = Faboolous paper pad by Simple Stories

23. "HB" stamp = SU (old)

24. "HB" stamped on white cardstock scrap = Neenah

25. orange/looks peach cardstock scrap (behind the green leaf print) = Art Skills

26. orange with white dots print paper = SU

27. 'say cheese' stamp = Say Cheese At The Park set by Simple Stories 2022

28. camera puffy embossed sticker (1 of 8 piece set) = Amy Tangerine 2018

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where: HCAYR became HAOOCAYR about mid-year 2024; "Halloween and other occasions crafts all year round"

link = https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2025/01/january-1st-halloween-and-other.html

other places to share/link are: (not sharing until Jan 2nd)

A. Halloween = Paperminutes; final challenge is open until Jan 6th; anything goes with option of farewell; My card is for Halloween/A.G.

link = https://paperminutes.blogspot.com/2024/12/paperminutes-878-frohliche-weihnachten.html

B. Halloween = Shopping Our Stash; started Dec 31; theme is super stars/ include stars; My Halloween card has  two black stars. 

link = https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2024/12/sos538-superstars.html

C. Halloween = Two Old Bats; new on Jan 2; must be Halloween

link = https://twooldbatshalloweenchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/january-2025-anything-goes-halloween.html

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C. Birthday = Dream Valley; open since Dec 9th; still a few days; Anything Goes

link = https://dreamvalley2.blogspot.com/2024/12/challenge-327-anything-goes.html

D. Birthday = Krafty Chicks; open Jan 2/first Thursday; theme of Birthday; my 2nd project on this post is a fun camera/say cheese themed birthday card

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/krafty-chicks-challenge-749-birthday.html

E. Birthday = Craft Rocket; open Jan 2; theme of NEW; birthdays signal a new year in the life of a person plus the 'say cheese' stamp and the embossed camera puffy sticker are new items for me!!! YEA

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* DT member = HCAYR/HAOOCAYR

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* owner/DT = FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB; also HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB and new on Jan 2, 2025 = HQFSCAT; also full owner/DT instead of co-owner of Ally's Angels and Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges

Loving my AACB #87 DT stamped focal card for 15 October 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity Blog!

purpose: This posting is my newest co-owner/DT contribution for AACB or Ally's Angels Challenge Blog. The main owner and our manager is Leslie T. I'm just along for emergency situation(s) if they should arise. AACB is always 'anything goes' topics theme which makes it a wonderful general competitor to link up for any occasion or technique or theme you might be creating. 

when: #87 opens on October 15, 2024 and will end on November 10. 

what: by the 'fractured' garden wall Wishing You Well card =

notes: this was made during the same crafting session as the AACB September DT project with triangles/prints used in opposite locations, different stamping arrangement and colors on the center focal (Sept's was more blues and greens)

1. base multi-color small flower print paper and the pink with kraft dots print paper = SU (old set called Affectionately Yours)

2. brick patterned paper = Hot Off The Press

3. black dual-tip marker = Art Skills

4. black ink pad = Hero Arts (for stamping and inking perimeters of papers)

5. white cardstock scrap for focal = Neenah

6. a mixed bunch of watercolor markers, alcohol markers, and colored pencils for the round center focal = stash

7. a variety of leafy stem stamps = Crafter's Square

8. 'wishing you well' stamp = Hampton Arts

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where: Ally's Angels #87 anything goes theme blog post

link = https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-87-challenge-86-winner-top.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Beautiful Blossoms; new Oct 15th; featuring flowers; there are tiny posies in the coral and kraft print paper; small flowers in the base print paper; leafy stems with some have buds stamped in the focal

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

B. Dream Valley; started Oct 7th; anything goes; 

link = https://dreamvalley2.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-323-anything-goes.html

C. Inspiration Station; started Oct 7th; see photo; MY card is reflecting the colors seen throughout; instead of the basket weave, the bricks give a similar patterning look

link = https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/inspiration-station-october-2024.html

image= 

D. A Place to Start; October; anything goes with option of pink; this 'wishing you well' card does have some coral tones that are that combination of pink and orange/peach

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-2024-anything-goes-woptional.html

E. Aud Sentiments; current; either embossing and/or fall + sentiment; MY card has autumn colors even though it might not look harvest-y; the stamped message is 'wishing you well'

link = https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-318-embossing-andor-fall.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*co-owner/DT = AACB/Ally's Angels and Christmas or Not Bingo

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member = HAOOCAYR 

My HAOOCAYR design team October projects for 1 Oct 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting showcases my latest design team member contributions to Halloween And Other Occasion Crafts All Year Round! This month I've created a Halloween and Birthday with Halloween/harvest theme cards for HAOOCAYR. 

when: October 1, 2024 start date for the month of October

what: PROJECT #1: Halloween Boo! Fox card =

notes for #1:

1. printed cardstocks (3 prints) = Pixi Dust Designs

2. fox was fussy cut from a collage scrapbook sheet = Crafter's Square

3. yellow crystal gems = Crafter's Square

4. black permanent marker = stash

5. not showing -- bright orange cardstock panel for the triangle cuts = Art Skills

and

what: PROJECT #2: very similar layout and with same triangle cut cardstocks ---->> autumn season birthday card

notes for #2:

11. print cardstocks = Pixi Dust Designs

12. black cardstock scrap for punched heart = Neenah

13. orange/squash color for center focal and 1 punched heart laying between owl and black heart = old Pen + Gear

14. owl cardstock image was fussy cut from a collage scrapbook sheet = Crafter's Square

15. "HB" stamp = old SU

16. black ink pad for the stamping = Hero Arts

17. reddish brown colored pencil for faux stitching lines on focal and vein lines on orange heart-shape = stash 

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where: HAOO main launched posting on October 1st 

link = https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-1st-halloween-and-other.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. fox = Krafty Chicks; open for 1 more day; week 5 of Sept into first few days of October = Any/All Occasions; MY card is for Halloween

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/krafty-chicks-challenge-735-all.html

b.  fox = The Crafter's Cafe; current; include an animal/critter; My Halloween card has a fox 

link = https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/312-anything-goes-optional-to-include.html

c. fox = Dream Valley; current; anything goes;

link = https://dreamvalley2.blogspot.com/2024/09/challenge-322-anything-goes.html

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d. owl = Seize The Birthday; still week 1 of 2; linking for anything goes birthday; owl with hearts next to "HB" stamping

link = https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/09/seize-birthday-292-celebrate.html

badge = 

e. owl = Tic-Tac-Toe challenge; current; see the image badge; using Top row across --->> harvest, orange, die-cuts (hearts and circle)

link= https://tictactoechallenge.com/tttc257-featured-designer-rosanne/

badge = 

f. owl = Dragonfly Dreams Challenge; open for about 4 more days; still on Sept theme of 'happy birthday'; that's the sentiment on the owl autumn/harvest colors card 

link = https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/09/top-3-from-our-august-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca 

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR

My MTTC #526 Hobbies theme DT card for 26 January 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting is to showcase my DT/manager contribution to My Time To Craft challenge blog

when: #526 theme is Hobbies (relaxation, spare time activities) for January 26-February 8, 2024

what: Collecting owls; a house becomes a home when you collect those things that you love

notes: Besides collecting owl objects, I love having floral arrangements and wreaths, butterfly items/jewelry/scarves, and a couple of others. 

1. floral print cardstock, stickers including the sentiment strip sticker = Simple Life collection from Simple Stories

2. light gray paper and pink felt owl = stash

3. brown wood frame die-cut = Carta Bella

4. pinecone print cardstock = Cozy Christmas collection from Fancy Pants Designs

5. black dual-tip permanent marker = Art Skills (outlining)

where: MTTC #526 theme is hobbies (non-work jobs) post link=

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/mttc-526-theme-is-hobbies-starts-26.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Try It On Tuesday; started Jan 23; Add some text theme (more than 1 word); my card has a very long phrasing sticker just above the bottom edge ["this home is a collection of all the things we love"]

link= https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2024/01/add-some-text.html

B. Ellibelle's Corner/Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday; started January 3 and almost over; anything goes

link= https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/01/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-january.html

C. Word Art Wednesday; current in week 2 of 2; anything goes that's uplifting; my card will go to an elderly relative to cheer them and say hello

link= https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/01/anything-goes-weeks-631-632.html

D. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; current/midway in the fortnight; anything goes with paper; my card has 2 cardstocks and 1 paper plus lots of stickers and felt owl

link= https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/pennys-challenge-563.html

E. Dream Valley Challenges; current; use 2 or more papers; my card uses 2 cardstocks and 1 gray paper

link= https://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-308-2-or-more-papers.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland, 

in snow, rain, fog mix 

Becca S

*manager/DT for MTTC and also its sister blog, My Time To Craft Christmas

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

*Quest families of blogs: HQCB, HQFCB/TFATU, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGSCB, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB

 

Ally's Angels #75 Anything Goes Theme DT project starting 10 October 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This posting shares my co-owner/DT contribution to Ally's Angels challenge blog. It was a fairly quick card to merge scrap cuts and harvest season accents:

WHAT: AACB #75 Anything Goes theme competition

WHEN: October 10 and lasts almost a month

SHOW and TELL:

1. glitter words, leaves, pumpkins from 2 different packages = Hobby Lobby

2. floral cardstock = Lake Life cardstock pad = Fancy Pants Designs

3. orange cardstock (got scanner bleached to peach) = Art Skills

4. kraft cardstock = Colorbok

5. sunflower, yarn, off-white paper= Dollar Tree

6. cocoa brown ink pad = Memento

WHERE: AACB #75 main launch posting link=  *direct link will be edited/added soon*

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2023/10/challenge-75-challenge-74-winner-top.html

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Shout-out to one of my challenge blogs with a current theme of 'sunflowers' until 12am CT/Chicago time on October 13!! Go to FarmQuest challenge blog to participate! 

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OTHER PLACES:

A. Dream Valley; current for about 4 more days; theme is occasions other than birthdays; this is a harvest/autumn season featured for thinking of you

link= https://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/10/challenge-301-occasions-other-than.html

B. Make My Monday; just started; theme is Autumn Colors; my card has orange/peach, yellow/gold, kraft and darker brown; ivory/light sand color

link= https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/10/211-autumn-colours.html

C. The Outlawz Monday Greetings Challenge; current; theme is Fall/Halloween Greeting; my card says 'happy harvest'

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-monday.blogspot.com/2023/10/october-2nd-monday-greetings-with.html

D. Inspiration Station; theme -- see the image; current; MY card has pumpkins, most of the colors, kraft/wood color, yarn similar to the elastic/string on the guy's pumpkin mask; MY inspiration: my eyes saw lots of pumpkins, the wood shelves behind the group, and then the colors of yellow/harvest gold & oranges & brown & whites, along with the mask string 

link= https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/10/inspiration-station-october-2023.html

image= 

E. Inspire. Create Challenge; started Oct 8; Autumn/Halloween theme; my card says 'happy harvest' and has the autumnal colors, leaves, sunflower, pumpkins

link= https://inspirecreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/10/inspirecreatechallenge-153-theme.html

and 

FB groups: Mixed Media Creativity (glitter words, pumpkins, leaves; sunflower; yarn; inking); PPPDTC; COTM; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland with harvesting started in our area during the 4th week of September,

Becca S

*Co-owner/DT = Ally's Angels (AACB) and CBCB.

*Owner/DT = TFATU, HQCB, FQCB, and FQGS

*Manager/DT = MTTCC and MTTC

THAICC #144 DT inspiration with ACG for 25 July 2023

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This posting showcases my last DT commitment project for THAICC.

WHAT: The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge blog; Anything Christmas Goes theme

WHEN: #144 starts July 25, 2023 for about 12 days

SHOW and TELL:

1. focal panel = upcycled boxed card; edges distressed and inked

2. red gems; plaid cardstock scrap = stash

3. three silver foil stars = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website

4. teal paper = Art Skills

5. dark green cardstock = Recollections/Michael's Arts and Crafts

6. bright blue cardstock base = Neenah; size dimensions is approx. 5.75" high x 8" wide

WHERE: THAICC/THICC #144 blog post link:

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-144-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Double Trouble challenge blog; current for 3 more days; create Christmas (in July) card PLUS collaborating with Jingle Belles; MY card is a Christmas card

link= https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/Challenge-143.html

B. Jingle Belles challenge blogs; ends in 2 days; collaboration with Double Trouble; use a Santa hat; MY card has Santa Claus and he's wearing his suit and hat

link= http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2023/07/santas-hat.html

badge for Double Trouble and Jingle Belles ====>

C. Dream Valley Challenges blog; just started on July 24; theme is Christmas in July; MY card is a Christmas theme;

link= http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-298-christmas-in-july.html

D. Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog; 4 days to go for competing; themes are stencils and/or Christmas in July; MY card is just a Christmas scene card using NO stencil PLUS it has 2 phrases for sentiments

link= https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-30-stencils-andor-christmas.html

E. Get Creative Challenges blog; theme is Christmas in July; MY card is a Christmas card

link= http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/07/123-christmas-in-july.html

and 

FB groups: Mixed Media Creativity, Need Crafty Inspiration, The Crafty Addicts, Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls, 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

(by mid-August to early September my DT commitments will be reduced since I was recruited by an area assistant superintendent to teach 7th grade math for this new school year!!! My continuing DT commitments will stay with: HQCB, FQCB, FQGS, TFATU, CBCB, AACB, MTTC, and MTTCC.)

 

MTTC #512 summertime water play theme DT card for 14 July 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

 Today's creative project showcases the new summertime waterplay theme (#512) for My Time To Craft challenge blog!

WHAT? = MTTC #512 summertime waterplay narrows in our just past travel and camping themes. Water parks, backyard sprinklers, water hose spraying, floating on a river/creek/pool, water balloons, etc. are welcomed at #512.

WHEN? = July 14-27, 2023

SHOW and TELL = "Pool Fun in the Sunshine " card

 

1. stash = bright and bold floral print and striped specialty papers; planner stickers

2. Simple Stories = sunshine tag and small pool fun die-cuts

3. Memento = ink pad (dark orange tone)

4. Darice = orange A2 flat card with matching envelope (from a multicolor set) 

MTTC #512 main post blog link=

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/mttc-512-theme-is-summertime-waterplay.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Double D challenges; time is almost up; the great outdoors theme; my card is about pool fun in the sunshine

link= https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2023/07/the-great-outdoors-challenge.html

B. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; about 4 days left; anything goes

link= http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/07/pennys-challenge-550.html

C. I Spy With My Little Eye challenge blog; about 1 month left; using the warm summer colors--my card has lots of bright yellows, pinks, white, turquoise blues

link= https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2023/06/i-spy-with-my-little-eye-sweet-treat-or.html

D. Dream Valley Challenges; open for a few extra days; dies or punches; my card has the sunshine tag die-cut and the pool fun image die-cut

link= http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-297-use-dies-and-or-punches.html

and

FB groups: Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; Mixed Media Creativity; The Crafty Addicts; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland, 

Becca S

(Besides MTTC and MTTCC, I'm involved also with these blogs: CBCB, AACB, TFATU, HQCB, FQCB, and FQGS. These DT commitments will be ending either August 1-September 1= THAICC, OUAT, MLCCB, and MIUCB.) I'm returning to teaching with new teachers meeting on August 9 and then 2 days of Teachers Institute on August 14-15 with first day with students (7th graders) on August 16!!!

 

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.

THICC #130 DT inspiration card for challenge starting 13 December 2022

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! 

This posting showcases my design inspiration card for my commitment with The Holly and The Ivy Christmas Challenge blog that I refer to as THICC. #130 is an Anything Christmas Goes competition from December 13 to December 26/27. 

THICC will take a short break after that and return for #131 on January 10, 2023. 

This was a last minute oops make because I had this card checked off on my to-do list...but it wasn't made.

Yikes. And it was my 2nd make too in a panic 45 minute craft session. 

2nd time was the charm. 

This is "There Is Joy In Giving Christmas card"=

Vendors notes:

*The Paper Studio = white top-folded notecard with envelope from set; raccoon sticker is from a TPS sticker sheet

*stash items = silver foil and white striped decorative tape (might be Scotch); silvery glitter on acrylic lettering stickers; black and with silver holly and berries specialty paper

THICC #130 blog posting link=

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/12/challenge-130-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are=

A. Peace On Earth Christmas Challenges blog; just a couple of days left to compete; ACG theme

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2022/12/peace-on-earth-christmas-challenge-29.html

B. Use Your Stuff; started December 12th; Christmas Edition Anything Goes; 

link= http://useyourstuff.blogspot.com/2022/12/473-anything-goes-christmas-edition.html

C. The Outlawz' Monday Greetings Challenge blog; Started December 5th; Happy Holidays theme; MY card is titled by me as "There Is Joy In Giving"

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-monday.blogspot.com/2022/12/december-5th-happy-holidays-greeting.html

D. Dream Valley challenge blog; just started on Dec 12 and extends into January due to holidays; Christmas theme

link= http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2022/12/challenge-284-christmas.html

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Facebook groups to share/link are=

1. The Crafty Addicts group

2. Paper, Paper, Paper and DT Calls group

3. Scripturally Inspired Creativity group

4. Christian Card Makers ~ Women's Fellowship group

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm a DT member of THICC and also for MTTC, MTTCC, OUAT, MIUCB, MLCCB

*I'm co-owner and DT for AACB

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