Holiday Tags Embellished

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting features focals that were bought and then embellished with extra layers, ink, chalk, gems, faux wax seal puffy sticker, cording, and sentiment writing. 

when: crafted on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 and blog posted on Wed Nov 26.

what: Project #1 = Merry Santa Eating and Drinking Tag

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. Crafter's Square:

a. faux wax seal puffy sticker; part of pack

b. Santa tag is 1 of 5 designs from a pack of 25

c. red CS

d. silver glitter CS

e. red and white cording (comes in a 3 color pack)

f. red pearl (from a package)

g. white chalk writer; used to give a snowy border on the red CS

2. black extra fine tip marker = Sharpie; used for sentiment writing and added to the top of 'for you' on the wax seal sticker

3. black stamp pad = Hero Arts

4. paper towel strips = for dabbing ink on the border of the red CS

where #1 will be linked =

1A. First Cup; started Nov 2; theme of anything goes beverage/drink related; Santa's holding a glass of milk with a straw; 2nd entry

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/11/first-cup-challenge-8-november.html

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1B. Creative Fingers Challenge; started on Nov 14; theme of anything goes; this will be my 2nd link-up

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-312.html

1C. Everybody Art Challenge; current/open; theme of glitter; My Santa tag's base layer is silver glitter cardstock/CS

link = https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2025/11/589.html

1D. The Holly and Ivy Christmas challenge; opened a week ago; anything goes Christmas

link = https://thehollyandivychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-196-anything-christmas-goes.html

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what: Project #2 = Rudolph saying hello tag

closeup cropped scan of the nose to see that it was altered:

how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

21. from Crafter's Square:

a. silver glitter CS

b. deer tag; 1 of 5 designs from a pack of 25

c. black and white cording

d. white chalk writer; used to give a snowy border on the black paper

e. black paper scrap; from a scraps pack

f. red crystal gems; from a pack

22. black extra fine tip marker pen = Sharpie

where #2 will be linked =

2A. Christmas Crafts All Year Round; started Nov 1; theme song of Run Run Rudolph; my tag had a deer with a black nose ---> I covered the black with red permanent ink marker and then used a red-purple glitter glue for a top layer to transform the deer into Rudolph; I also used the white chalk writer to add a look of snow to the black paper for a wintry look; 2nd entry

link = https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2025/11/november-challenge-run-run-rudolph.html

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2B. Merry Little Christmas Challenges; started on Nov 1 and ends Dec 15; anything Christmas goes; either 2nd or 3rd entry

link = https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/11/mlccb-65-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

2C. Tag Along and ATCs; started on Nov 1; theme of add texture or anything goes; My Rudolph tag has silver ribbed metallic cording, thread type cording, silver glitter CS; white chalk has a waxy texture

link = https://tag-alongandatc.blogspot.com/2025/11/november-challenge.html

2D. Crafty Animals; started on Nov 1 and opened for 2 more days; anything goes including an animal; My tag has deer/Rudolph; 3rd entry

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-100.html

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these are non-design team related projects

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*** these are non-design team related commitments

* owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT (anything goes shaped tags); FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB (deer/Rudolph for outdoors/country Christmas), FQHCB and FQGGCB (Santa's cookie and milk could be shared for the anything food goes theme); also ConBC, AA and CCC. 

* DT member only = PRS

My HQFCB or old TFATU #6 in 2025 DT fantasy projects on 7 June 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This post shares my new fictional creatures featured at the #6 challenge period for Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges Blog using the old/former The Fairy And The Unicorn (TFATU) challenge blog address. We accept more than fairies and unicorns so link up gnomes, elves, herbalum pixies (garden pixies), angels/Cupid, dragons, phoenixes, griffins, Yetis, and lots more! Fairy tale characters are welcomed too!

when: #6/challenges always start on the first Saturday of the month so this time we have to wait until June 7, 2025 and the competition will end on June 30th. 

what: Project #1: my AGF (anything goes fantasy) theme choice is unicorn

how-to notes #1 = sentiment will be added later when I decide if this will be get well, birthday, thinking of you, etc. 

1. white A2 size cardstock blank (with envelope/pack) = Crafter's Square

2. circle stencil/mask was made about 2 months ago using recycled packaging cardstock and my 2.25" circle punch

3. Tranquil Tide stamp pad ink for the moon/circle = SU

4. Wild Wasabi stamp pad ink dabbed for the surrounding area = SU

5. star stencils (2 sizes) and unicorn (along with some other unicorns) stencil sheet = Crafter's Square

6. stars inked with Pale Blue alcohol marker = Arteza

7. unicorn traced and color-filled using 3 colors of retractable marker pens = Zebra Clickart (gray, light-med brown and black) for a tri-color unicorn

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Craft Rocket; new on June 5th; theme is no design paper; MY unicorn card is filled with stenciling/masking and inking

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-126-no-designpaper.html

1B. Creative Artiste; new on June 6th; anything goes mixed media; My unicorn card is filled with stenciling/masking and inking

link = https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/2025/06/welcome-to-creative-artiste-challenge.html

1C. Stencil Fun (Crazy is our fame, Stenciling is our game); new on Tues. June 3; theme is stenciling; MY unicorn card is filled with stenciling and template/masking technique for the circle/moon; stenciled unicorn and stars

link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2025/06/june-2025-stencil-fun-challenge.html

1D. Unicorn Challenge; new on Tues. June 3; theme is 'not square'; MY unicorn card is rectangle

link = https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-110-not-square.html

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what: Project #2: June's fantasy focus option of fairy card

"My wish for you" card =

how-to notes #2 =

21. white A2 size card and envelope = pack = Crafter's Square

22. Wild Wasabi stamp pad; ink dabbed for outer area of card  = SU

23. Tranquil Tide stamp pad; ink dabbed for arch window area of card = SU

24. butterfly and fairy = Little Birdie handmade embellishments; made by artisans in India

25. 'take good care' stamp = part of a several small sentiment stamps = ?/old; maybe Studio G or Hampton Arts

26. patterned paper panel cut to 3.5" x 5" and then fussy cut out the arch window = Fairy Garden collection by Fancy Pants Designs

27. pale pink pearls = multi-pack = Crafter's Square

28. lettuce green embroidery floss, two strands = Coats

29. gray retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart; used to outline the patterned paper

where #2 will be linked =

2A. Try It On Tuesday; started May 27 and ends in 3 days; theme is 'things with wings'; MY fairy card/2nd project on the post has butterfly wings and a fairy's wings

link = https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2025/05/things-with-wings.html

2B. Everybody Art Challenge; started May 27; theme is 'butterflies'; My fairy card/2nd project on the post has butterfly

link = https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/580.html

2C. A Place To Start; current/June; theme of anything goes with twist of recycle; for MY fairy card= the embroidery floss was discovered at my mom's house and I brought a dozen of never been used colors & skeins of crochet thread and embroidery flosses those back to my house!

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/06/june-2025-anything-goes-woptional-twist.html

2D. The Paper Funday; new on Wed June 4; theme of anything goes (not using option of embossing); My fairy card is for A.G. entry

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/06/june-2025-challenge-77-anything-goes.html

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where to find HQFCB/TFATU #6 blog posting link =

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/hearts-quest-fantasy-at-tfatu-6-in-2025.html

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team badge = above

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Please note: ConBC is 1 of many challenge blogs I own. 

Both cards were created using Christmas or not Bingo Challenges #13 bingo board using Column Ii, each using four of the five elements

#1 unicorn used = 1 layer, green, ink smears or blending, and free (stenciling)

#2 fairy used = green, stamped image or text, ink smears or blending and free (patterned paper, stickers, floss and pink pearls). 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

MTTCC #75 Theme is Use Something with Ss for Christmas card starts 8 Dec 2023

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This is 1 of 2 personal paper-crafting blogs that I have to divide, manage, and showcase primarily the design team commitments I have with 9 challenge blogs. 

Creative DIY time is my key stress reliever. If I don't get a little bit of craft time each day, I start getting a bit grumpy! :) And for a couple of years now, I have really loved creating Christmas cards all through the years. 

WHAT: MTTCC #75 theme is Use Something with Ss (my main S item is star, the digital print paper has Santa, stars, snowflakes, snowman,)

WHEN: December 8, 2023 for 13 days

SHOW and TELL: Star of Wonder Christmas card 

Notes:

1. red and gray cardstocks = Art Skills

2. Christmas frame print digital paper = 12 Months of Christmas Link-Up Challenge blog' De'cosse Digitals; printed on white cardstock (Neenah)

3. silver glitter star ornament; string removed; red glitter glue applied and adhered with

4. red ink edging

WHERE: MTTCC #75 blog posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/12/mttcc-75-theme-is-christmas-holiday.html

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OTHER PLACES:

A. Everybody Art Challenge; current; theme of stars; My Christmas card has lots of S- items with lots of stars

link= https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/547.html

B. Shopping Our Stash; current; theme is whatever the weather; My Christmas card features a huge star...need clear skies to see the sky and the stars

link= https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2023/12/sos511-whatever-weather.html

C. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; current challenge extended; AGC; my card is Christmas themed with several items starting with S

link= https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-153-anything-christmas-goes.html

D. Try It On Tuesday; current; traditional Christmas theme; my Christmas card's feature is a star-shaped ornament...it's traditional to have ornaments on your tree, hanging from door knobs, etc.

link= https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2023/11/traditional-christmas.html

E. Christmas Crafts All Year Round; current; the main theme is Day 12 of the Twelve Days of Christmas with option of anything Christmas; my card is for the option...I didn't do any counting of the items in the border/frame digital paper 

link= https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-challenge-12-drummers-drumming.html

F. Love To Craft challenge; current until Dec 15; anything goes crafting wise; my card uses a digital print design on cardstock and glitter glue applied to a silver glitter star ornament

link= https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/11/ltccb-77-anything-goes-ltccb-76-winner.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTCC and MTTC

*co-owner/DT = AACB and CBCB

*owner/DT = FQCCCB, FQGS, FQCB, HQCB, TFATU (in Jan 2024 it will be renamed to Heart's Quest Fantasy), and first competition on Jan 2 will be at Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love

 

MTTC #510 Theme of Travel DT Card for 16 June 2023

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

 Today's creative project showcases the new travel theme (#510) for My Time To Craft challenge blog!

WHAT? = MTTC #510 travel theme can be luggage, backpack, duffle bags, maps, travel guides, cars, trucks, planes, subway, cruise ship, and any road signs, vacation destinations, etc.

WHEN? = June 16-29, 2023

SHOW and TELL = we didn't go by station wagon but my 7th birthday was spent on Pike's Peak in Colorado and the surrounding area!! My maternal grandparents traveled with us!! 4 adults and 3 children ages 7, 6, and 3 all sharing 1 car!!! How did we do it? And survive??? :)

1. the cadet blue A2 flat card base with matching envelope (from multi-color set) by Darice

2. the 2 die-cuts = Echo Park or Carta Bella

3. the little text stickers = Webster Pages

4. cardstocks and paper edges have been inked in blue

5. gray cardstock scraps used under the die-cuts = stash; so is silver glitter star

6. the USA quilt printed paper is from a hot dog paper liner/tray; from a set; found Summer 2022 at Dollar Tree--did you guess that was the source? that it was an upcycle?

MTTC #510 main post blog link=

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/mttc-510-theme-is-travel.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. C.R.A.F.T challenge blog; just started; Transport theme; my card has a station wagon and camper

link= https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-681-transport.html

B. Craft Rocket Challenges; started June 1; Use dies; my card has 3 die-cuts (the text strip, the national parks and the station wagon with camper)

link= http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-104-use-dies.html

C. The Creative Crafters; started June 15; anything goes

link= http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-65.html

D. Everybody Art Challenge; started June 13; Means of Transportation/Vehicles theme, MY card has the station wagon and camper

link= http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/538.html

E. Aud Sentiments; current; theme of fun folds and/or summer; my card is about summer vacation travel across America; sentiments= lots of text print such as 'vacation', 'this vacation made me feel', 'the beautiful', 'enjoy the national parks', etc. 

link= https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-302-fun-fold-andor-summer.html

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FB groups: Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; Mixed Media Creativity; COTM; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

(Besides MTTC and MTTCC, I'm involved also with these blogs: THICC, OUAT, MIUCB, MLCCB, CBCB, AACB, TFATU, HQCB, FQCB, and FQGS.)

Krafty Chicks #647 GD inspiration project for Week 3 January 2023 with CAS theme

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

My heart is happy to be able to share my 3rd Guest Chick/Designer opportunity with Krafty Chicks Challenge Blog!

Krafty Chicks #647 has a CAS or Clean and Simple theme

for Week 3 of January 2023. 

(January 19-25th)

It is SO DIFFICULT for my left-handed, right brain to minimize for a card. Towards the end of 2022 I've been less panicked about doing a CAS style but I still have some nerves and doubt. 

Even with this one for KCCB! I worried and stewed over every little decision. 

The wood heart with gold foil dots was my biggest stressor--do I include it or not?

My best friend since about 1st grade really likes neutrals for both her home and her clothes. So this was pieced together for her for Valentine's Day. 

Vendor notes:

a. the floral die-cut, 3 scraps, A2 white card base and the sentiment 'label' are from Simple Stories card kit

b. the wood heart, I think, is an American Craft company/division

c. the tan cardstock background panel is from stash

Easy peasy for the front. Clean and Simple style-wise, the upper right corner was kept open and the lower left corner has some curved space around the heart. Embellishments are restricted to the wood heart and the little accent cluster at the top left. That's it. Even the color palette is kept to almost all neutrals. 

Krafty Chick challenge blog #647 Clean and Simple theme link=

https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/krafty-chicks-challenge-647-cas.html

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other challenge blogs to compete in are=

A. Everybody Art Challenge blog; started Jan 10 with about 4 days left to #527; Anything Goes

link= http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/527.html

B. The Paper Funday challenge blog; ends Jan 29; Anything Goes (not the option)

link= https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/01/january-2023-challenge-49-anything-goes.html

C. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesdays challenge; still open; Anything Goes

link= https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2023/01/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-january.html

D. Word Art Wednesday challenge blog; just started Jan 18 for 2 weeks; Anything Goes/uplifting

link= http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/01/anything-goes-weeks-579-580.html

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Facebook groups for sharing are:

1. The Crafty Addicts

2. Mixed Media Creativity; not much with the card= handwritten sub-title, floral die-cut ephemera, wood heart with gold foil dots

3. Paper Crafting For Everyone

4. Paper, Paper, Paper and DT Calls

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

**For this posting, I'm a GD or Guest Chick for Krafty Chicks.

otherwise, my other DT commitments are for these other challenge blogs: MIUCB, MLCCB, THICC, OUAT, MTTC, and MTTCC

and I'm co-owner and DT for AACB; and then

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