My ConBC #15 Column B and G Themes DT cards for 1 September 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: this is the latest DT commitment project for ConBC or Christmas or not Bingo Challenges. The bingo board columns Bb and Gg was used to create these cards. The Christmas card had been made for awhile but the white on white slimline card was a last minute decision. We've got 1 DT member on vacation and 2 columns hadn't been used by the members, so I thought I'd tackle one of those missing represented columns...column B

when: ConBC #15 starts on September 1, 2025 and ends on October 15th. 

what: Project #1 = All white Christmas mini slimline card

and a 2nd scan trying to put more pressure but I think the results look almost the same:

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. white cardstock is recycled packaging

2. satin sheen paper = CutCardStock

3. white/diamond cut glitter with thin gold metallic edging "MC" dazzles/ stickers = Hot Off The Press

4. white glitter foam snowflake sticker = from pack = Crafter's Square

5. netting can in circles = from pack = Crafter's Square

6. string = old stash item

how Column B was used:

*  mini slimline = base is 5.5" long and about 3" deep

*white on white = monochrome with cardstock, satin sheen paper, white/diamond cut glitter sentiment and white glitter foam snowflake + off-whites/old stash items = netting and string

* free = gold metallic edging on the sentiment

* netting or tulle = started as a circle, cinched in the middle and tied with string then trimmed short on each side in order to fit the mini slimline

* textured details = dimensional foam tape to life the 4.5" or less deckle-edge white cardstock layer, satin sheen paper, netting, string, distressed edges on base, snowflake and the raised gold edging on the sentiment words

where #1 will be linked: (white on white Christmas slimline card)

1A. Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge; new on Aug 31; anything Christmas goes; link = https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-140-alles-mag-kerst-anything.html

1B. Merry Little Christmas Challenge; new on Sept 1 and open until Oct 15; anything Christmas goes

link = https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/09/mlccb-64-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

1C. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; started Aug 26/midway; anything Christmas goes; this is my 2nd linked entry

link = https://thehollyandivychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-190-anything-christmas-goes.html

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what: Project #2= Good Tidings of Comfort and Joy Christmas card

                                        

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

1. dark brown cardstock cut to 5.5" square = Colorbok

2. aqua/turquoise blue cardstock started as 6" square and trimmed to 5" square = Art Skills

3. blue with white snowflake print decorative tape = ?/old stash item

4. tree and text border strip, tag, striped paper and mini card = Together at Christmas collection = 

5. gold snowflakes and 1 blue with silver snowflake dazzles/stickers = Hot Off The Press (also "Love" at the bottom of the card)

6. dark brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

7. enamel dots = ?/I think they're either Crafter's Consortium or Fancy Pants Designs

8. kraft paper panel = ?/unmarked pack from Amazon

how the Bingo board #15 was used:

Column G: ConBC requires using 3 or more elements in a vertical column

* Christmas = yes (pine trees, snowflakes, sentiments/text seen in focal mini card and the horizontal strip)

* kraft = yes (light brown tones in focal, striped paper, and two enamel dots &  a little bit of kraft paper peeking out at the top and bottom edges

* free = yes (stripes print paper, floral print paper, embellishments...)

* wood/woodgrain = yes, some (stems of leafy branches, trunks of the pine trees)
* hand-colored image = no

where #2card will be linked:

2A. Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge; open until Sept 6; anything Christmas goes; my 2nd linked entry

link = https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2025/08/peace-on-earth-challenge-94.html

2B. Creative Fingers; open for about 4 more days; anything goes; this is my 2nd linked entry

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-305-winners.html

2C. Dream Valley; started Aug 25; two or more papers used theme; I've got 2 cardstocks in brown and blue; 2 print papers of floral and stripes; then a paper border strip and a paper mini card (cut-a-part)

link = https://dreamvalley2.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-343-2-or-more-papers.html

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where to find ConBC #15 blog post link =

https://christmasbingochallenges.blogspot.com/2025/09/cbc-15-anything-goes-with-featured.html

team badge =

bingo board #15 = 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* recently manager/DT for MTTC and MTTCC (MTTCC closing on August 14; MTTC closing on Aug 21)

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR (closing on August 31) and PRS

 

My MTTCC #109 using brad fasteners for Christmas cards DT on 28 March 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

post's purpose...the why = This posting showcases my newest themed Christmas card for MTTCC or My Time To Craft Christmas. I've been manager and a DT member for 3 years! It's sister blog MTTC has been a longer commitment! #109 is our second in a series for requiring a specific supply item. DT member Granmargaret's suggested we use brad fasteners. I've decided to bring out a neglected garage-stored plastic container with eight different brad packages!!! [two weeks ago, DT member Alyson suggested ribbon to be the supply item.]

when: #109 starts Friday March 28, 2025 and lasts for 13 days.

what: Red glitter brad fasteners for extra holly berries ===> Have a Holly Christmas =

notes:

1. green cardstock for base and for the circles/wreath = Pen + Gear; cardstock cut to 5" wide x 5.5" high

2. the deer and foliage print paper started as 6" x 8" and I trimmed to 4.75" x 5" = Fruitcake and Tinsel paper pad by Fancy Pants Design

3. the holly die-cut ephemera = Simple Stories "Make It Merry"

4. red glitter brad fasteners = K & i

5. 'oatmeal' color specialty paper = came in a scrap paper pack = Crafter's Square

6. specialty paper was ink-edged in Artichoke ..... stamp pad = SU

7. the deer and foliage print paper was outlined with a light brown retractable smudge-proof marker pen = Zebra Clickarts

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where: MTTCC #109 blog posting

link =

DT personalized badge =

other places to share/link are:

A. Word Art Wednesday; started on Wed March 26 for 2 weeks; anything goes family-friendly and Scripture-friendly; MY Christmas card shows holly and berries for the focal

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/03/anything-goes-weeks-692-693.html

B. Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge; started on Sunday March 23; anything goes Christmas

link = https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2025/03/peace-on-earth-challenge-84.html

C. Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge; started on Sunday March 23; Shaped Card Christmas theme; MY card is square.

link = https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-117-shaped-card-dt-call.html

D. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; started on Tuesday March 25/current; anything goes Christmas

link = https://thehollyandivychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-181-anything-christmas-goes.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 P=R=S

* owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB (the old TFATU), HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and FQGGCB for my Quest challenges; then AA; ConBC; CCC

My MTTCC #103 Tree shaped card DT project on 3 January 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why/purpose: NEW YEAR for MTTCC and we just continue to rollover from 2024. The design team gets topics in advance so that they can plan and prepare ahead of vacations, holidays, etc. if they so choose. For any artisan bloggers that have time available to craft around major holidays, we're open for them to have a space to participate. I've asked the DT to do a couple of months of shaped cards with each member suggesting a specific item or common shape symbol . Tree was suggested by another DT member. 

when: MTTCC #103 starts January 3, 2025 and lasts for 13 days

what:

notes:

1. angle-fold minty green cardstock base = Neenah

2. grass green cardstock scraps = Pen + Gear

3. wood craft ornament (bought plain) = Crafter's Square; also gem; glittery trimmed small tree (from gift tag set)

4. markers, adhesive tape; foam dots = stash

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where: MTTCChristmas #103 tree-shaped card theme for Christmas or winter holiday blog post

link = https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2025/01/mttcc-103-tree-shaped-christmas-or.html

other places to share/link are:

A. We Love 2 Create; started Dec 29; anything mixed media (option to go monochrome); MY tree-shaped card is not monochrome but does use a wood tree laser cut, has 3 marker colors and also black ink pad for tree green cardstock cut panel, the decorated tree tag focal has red glitter, plus a gem

link= https://welove2create.blogspot.com/2024/12/challenge-1-craft-card-making.html

B. Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge; started Dec 29/open for 1 day or less; anything goes Christmas

link= https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/challenge-105-alles-mag-kerst-anything.html

C. Creative Moments; just hours left; sparkle/shine theme; My tree-shaped card has a gem that is reflecting light and the decorated tree tag focal has red glitter that also reflects light

link= https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2024/12/december-challenge-265-sparkle-and-shine.html

D. Paperminutes; blog is closing soon; this is my 2nd entry in their last challenge; anything goes/farewell option

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

E. Word Art Wednesday; new/2 weeks; anything that is uplifting, encouraging; MY tree-shaped card is for Christmas

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/01/anything-goes-681-682.html

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Please note: because I'm owner, I can't share this card to my newest challenge blog that started its first challenge on January 2nd. It's called HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags Challenges blog. The theme each month will always be anything goes on a shaped card or shaped tag. The only shape not allowed is a standard 4 straight corner rectangle. Dog-eared top altered rectangles are accepted as well as a scallop-top altered rectangle. Have fun! 

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Crafting in the USA heartland during 2025,

Becca S

* manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR

* owner/DT = Ally's Angels, Christmas or not Bingo Challenges, Heart's Quest, Heart's Quest Fantasy, Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love, Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags, FarmQuest, FarmQuest General Store, FarmQuest Country Christmas, FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen, and FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges

THICC #140 DT inspiration card ACG theme for 16 May 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This is 1 of 2 paper-crafting blogs to help me divide my design team showcasing. 

Today's focus: THICC or The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges blog #140

What: THICC is always 'anything Christmas goes' themes; 2 weeks

When: May 16-May 29, 2023

Show the card: Boughs of Holly card

Notes:

1. Martha Stewart/Darice; polar bears holding holly print cardstock

2. Simple Stories: the sentiment die-cut and all the holly leaves die-cuts (they were black and white with red berries; 3 hues of Marvy Uchida watercolor pencils were used to add green tones)

3. Crafter's Square: red scrap and green cardstock base (5" wide x 5.5" high)

4. stash: white cardstock (recycled packaging behind the song verse sentiment die-cut)

THICC #140 for May 16, 2023 posting link= **** NEW

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-140-anything-christmas-goes.html

THICC #139 for May 2, 2023 posting link=

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-139-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge; started May 14; die-cuts or punches + Christmas; MY card has 6 die-cuts for the Christmas song/holly theme 

link= https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-20-die-cutsponsen-dt-call.html

B. A Place To Start; May 2023; anything goes (not the option)

link= https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-2023-anything-goes-w-optional-twist.html

C. Peace On Earth Christmas challenge; Started May 7; ACG; 

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/05/peace-on-earth-challenge-39.html

D. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up Challenges blog; just started; #100; Anything Goes Christmas (not the option of ornaments/decorations)

link= http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-100-anything-goes-christmas.html

E. Christmas Craft All Year Round challenge; May 2023; 5 Golden Rings --5 of something OR gold; MY Christmas card has 5 holly die-cuts

link= https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-challenge-five-golden-rings-five-of.html

and

some Facebook groups to share/link are: Mixed Media Creativity, Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls, The Seasonal Cardmaker; ...

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

Besides THICC, I'm involved with these other challenge blogs too: FQGS, FQCB, HQCB, TFATU; AACB, CBCB; MTTC, MTTCC; OUAT; MIUCB, MLCCB.

THICC #138 ACG starts 18 April 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

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

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

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

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

Three Wise Men Wishes Christmas card=

Notes:

1. white left-sided folded A2 card

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

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

4. recycled/upcycled gift tag

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

6. red glitter foam sticker bow = Hobby Lobby

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

Where: THICC #138 blog posting link=

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

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

MTTCC #56 Theme of Something with letter Rr inspiration Christmas card starting 17 March 2023

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

Why?= This posting shares my DT commitment for My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog.

For what?= Theme #56 of something with the letter Rr (and Christmas/winter holiday)

When? = March 17-30, 2023 starting and ending at 12:00am CST or 6:00am UK for time references

Title?= Making Merry for Christmas card

Details?=

1. lots of red items: word 'merry', buffalo plaid cardstock, rhinestones, poinsettia, peppermint, ribbon, robin, door, glitter light bulb (under the ribbon's bow), glitter ornament, and some of the garland beads around the door frame

2. Rr items: reds, rhinestones, robin, ribbon

3. 4- die-cuts = Making Merry ephemera from Simple Stories (list, merry words, robin, and front door)

4. red glitter light bulb and ornament stickers; also buffalo plaid cardstock = Hobby Lobby

5. white flat card base 5"x7" = The Paper Source website

Where?= MTTCC #56 blog posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/03/mttcc-56-christmas-with-something.html

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Who else will see this:

A. Die Cut Divas challenge blog; March 2023; AG with a die-cut; MY card has the poinsettia, list, door, robin, and Merry x 3 words

link= https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2023/03/march-is-blowing-in-with-scrapflower.html

B. Arty Divas challenge blog; until March 19; AG

link- https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/february-challenge-and-january-winners.html

C. Classic Design Challenge blog; current; AG

link= https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/classic-design-challenge-march-2023-3.html

D. Creatalicious Challenges blog; current; AG with option of ribbon or lace; MY card has ribbon that I dyed, changing from an ivory to reddish.

link= https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-255-anything-goes-with.html

E. Girlz Creative Christmas Challenges blog; started March 12; Glitter; MY card has red glitter on the candy disc, light bulb (hidden by the bow), ornament

link= https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-11-glitter.html

F. Pearly Sparkles Challenge blog; still open; include a sentiment/verse; MY card has a tag list and the Merry x 3 words die-cut sentiments; also have glitter for sparkles

link= https://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-82-include-sentimentverse.html

and 

a. Paper Crafting For Everyone

b. The Seasonal Cardmaker

c. Mixed Media Creativity

d. Paper, Paper, Paper and DT Calls

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm connected to these challenge blogs: MTTCC and MTTC; AACB and CBCB; FQGS and FQCB; HQCB; TFATU; OUAT; THICC; MIUCB and MLCCB.

MLCCB #49 DT inspiration Christmas card for 1 March 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! My creative heart is overflowed with another Christmas card made from the cute forest animal friends recycled/upcycled wrapping paper! 

Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog #49, an Anything Christmas Goes theme, starts March 1, 2023 and ends April 15, 2023. This card is my DT inspiration commitment for MLCCB. 

Joy at Christmas being together with friends Christmas card=

Vendors:

1. plaid cardstock = Cozy Christmas collection by Fancy Pants Designs

2. green glitter tree foam sticker = Hobby Lobby

3. white stars and acrylic with gold metallic snowflake = Pink Paislee

4. taupe/kraft flat base card 5"x7" = The Paper Source website

5. peach/pink and green cardstock scraps = Neenah

6. "JOY" letter tile stickers = Freckled Fawn

MLCCB #49 blog post link=  will edit in after 6:30am CST....

https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/mlccb-49-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. A Place To Start challenge blog; Feb 2023 still open for a few more days; using option of palette #1

link= https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2023/02/february-2023-anything-goes-woptional.html

photo prompt:

B. Christmas with the Cuties challenge blog; just started Feb 27; Cute Christmas + sentiment; MY card has the frolicking forest animals and the sentiment 'joy'

link= http://christmaswiththecuties.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-no-67-themesomething-with.html

C. Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge blog; still open; Theme is knots; MY Christmas card has scarves that are knotted/tied on many of the forest animals in the wrapping paper --hope that works for the theme

link= https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-9-knopen.html

D. Peace On Earth Christmas Challenges blog; until March 2nd pm; ACG; 

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/02/peace-on-earth-christmas-challenge-34.html

and Facebook groups to share/link are:

a. The Seasonal Cardmaker

b. Paper Crafting For Everyone

c. The Crafty Addicts

d. Paper, Paper, Paper and DT Calls

e. Mixed Media Creativity = (different embellishments of stars, glitter foam trees, decorative tapes, acrylic with gold foil star die-cut, wrapping paper piece, lettering tile stickers)

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm a DT member of MLCCB; also MIUCB, THICC, OUAT. *I'm a DT/manager of MTTC and MTTCC. *I'm a DT/co-owner of AACB. *I'm a DT/owner of TFATU, HQCB, FQCB, and FQGS. *I'm a co-owner and future DT in May 2023 for Christmas Bingo Challenges.

MTTCC #54 Theme of Snowflakes DT inspiration card for 17 February 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart For Creativity blog! My heart's excited to share another Christmas card and this one is for My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog's #54 theme of snowflakes. It runs from February 17-30, 2023. 

Snowflakes. February. North Central Illinois...... Two cards and 2 totally different styles.

Into the Woods on Christmas night card

[theme element: 4 blue and silver snowflake dazzles/stickers]

A. flat white card base 5"x7" = The Paper Source website

B. die-cuts (bird in foliage, 2 pine branches, Christmas) and patterned cardstock panel = Together for Christmas collection from Pink Paislee

C. silver and blue snowflake dazzles = Paper Wishes website

D. blue and red cardstock, blue pearl gems, blue ink pad, blue glitter paint pen to outline blue cardstocks = stash items

Snowflake Confetti Christmas card with non-traditional Christmas colors

[theme #24 element: 3 foam snowflakes and 5 foil (2 gold and 3 silver tiny silver snowflakes)]

a. the light gold metallic sheen flat 5" x 7" card base = The Paper Source website

b. the mid-gray and white dot cardstock = My Mind's Eye

c. pine cone scrap = Fancy Pants Designs

d. pink and white checked gingham paper, silver snowflakes, and gold snowflakes = Hot Off The Press purchased through Paper Wishes website

e. pink and purple foam snowflake stickers = Oriental Trading Company

f. sentiment stamp, black marker, black ink pad, and little gold mitten sticker = stash

MTTCC #54 blog posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/02/mttcc-54-theme-of-snowflakes-and-dt.html

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other challenge blogs for sharing/link-ups are:

1. Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge blog; #7; no red theme; MY card #2 has no red

link= https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-7-geen-rood.html

2. Sparkles Christmas Challenge blog; current; non-traditional colors theme; MY card #2 has gray, pink, and some lavender mixed with gold, and bits of brown and green

link= https://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/145-non-tradtional-colours.html

3. The 12 Months of Christmas Challenges Link-up blog; midway February 2023; ACG/the option of Into the Woods = MY card #1

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

4. Christmas Craft Creations challenge blog; Feb 2023; PINK for Christmas cards; My card #2 has a pink snowflake, pink and white checked gingham paper, and some pale pink cardstock behind the checked gingham

link= https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2023/02/february-challenge-pink.html

5. ABC Christmas challenge blog; still has about 15 days left from the time I publish; C is for Checks and D is for Die-cuts theme for February; MY Christmas card #2 has Checked Gingham pink and white patterned paper and MY Christmas card #1 has die-cuts.

link= https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/abc-christmas-challenge-c-and-d-are-for.html

and Facebook groups for sharing are:

TCA, PPPDTC, MMC, TSC, 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm the manager and DT for My Time To Craft Christmas and My Time To Craft.

*I'm the co-owner and DT for Ally's Angels.

*I'm the owner and DT for FarmQuest, Heart's Quest, and The Fairy and The Unicorn.

*I'm the DT for The Holly and The Ivy Christmas Challenge, Once Upon A Time, Mix It Up, and Merry Little Christmas.

THICC #133 DT inspiration for 7 February 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This post is for a traditional DT commitment with The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge Blog. #133 starts on February 7, 2023 for just under 2 weeks. THICC is always Anything Christmas Goes. 

I received a new-to-me Cuttlebug and one of the embossing folders that I received from this marvelous Christian artisan became the focal for this outdoors vibe Christmas card. And with a small gifted die, I made the two specialty papered snowflakes.

Gathering the Tree for Christmas card =

a. Fun Stampers Journey = embossing folder for the trees and snowflakes scene

b. The Paper Studio = text print paper scrap

c. Dollar Tree store = plaid fabric remnant, twine, 2 cording, truck with bottle brush tree 'ornament' (I removed the thin black wire hanger), and wood grain decorative tape

d. Neenah = pale mint green cardstock

e. Colorbok = kraft cardstock

f. Sizzix =  Snowflakes #15 cutting die

Cropped closeup scans =

THICC #133 launch post link=

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-133-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share or link-up are:

1. We Love 2 Create challenge blog; Feb; anything goes mixed media; MY Christmas card has embossing, die-cut snowflakes, decorative tape, fabric strip, twine, cording, truck with bottle brush tree 'ornament'

link= http://welove2create.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-1-craft-card-making.html

2. Can You Handle The Pressure challenge blog; anything using embossing folder;

link= https://cyhtp.blogspot.com/2023/01/anything-goes-embossing-with-twist-of.html

3. Peace On Earth Christmas Challenge blog; started Feb 5; Anything Christmas Goes; 

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/02/peace-on-earth-challenge-33.html

4. Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge blog; Christmas with ornaments/balls; MY card's truck with bottle brush tree had a very thin piece of black wire as a hanger on it which I removed for my card; this embellishment is/was an ornament

link= https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-6-kerstballen.html

5. Mixed Media Lovers challenge blog; started Feb 3; must be mixed mediums + washi tape; MY Christmas card has 2 rows of a wood grain decorative tape; for mixed media--embossing folder used for the center panel and a cutting die for the white snowflakes; fabric, twine, 2 cording, and the truck with tree ornament pieces besides patterned paper and cardstock

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

and Facebook groups to share are:

A. The Seasonal Cardmaker

B. Mixed Media Creativity

C. Paper Crafting For Everyone

D. The Crafty Addicts

E. Paper, Paper, Paper and DT Calls 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm on the DT for THICC and these other 3= MIUCB, MLCCB, and OUAT.

*I'm on the DT and manager for these 2 = MTTC and MTTCC.

*I'm on the DT and co-owner for = AACB.

*I'm on the DT and owner for = FQCB & FQGS, HQCB, and TFATU.

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

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

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

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

Vendors: 

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

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

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

4. plaid cardstock = Bo Bunny?

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

6. the rest = old stash items

Red, Green, and Gold Christmas Card #2=

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

Vendor notes:

A. base neon bright green cardstock = Neenah

B. tree cardstock scrap = Fancy Pants Designs

C. striped cardstock and gingham cardstocks = Simple Stories

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

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

MTTCC #53 blog posting link=

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

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other challenge blogs for link-ups=

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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and Facebook groups for sharing are=

a. The Crafty Addicts (card #2)

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

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

d. Scripturally Inspired Creativity group (card #1)

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

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

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

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

*large/full sheets of cardstocks

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

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

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

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

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

THICC #132 for DT inspiration on 24 January 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart For Creativity Blog! My heart's excited to share another 2023 Christmas card! Yes, I create Christmas cards all throughout the year! It helps since I send to lots of relatives and family friends on both my side and my husband's. 

This one was a whimsical make with the nutcracker paper that was recycled from gift wrap for a 2022 Christmas gift from my brother's family! Yes! I'm frugal yet I look for great design as well as colors that catch my eye! This one caught both with the bold color tones and I didn't have anything with nutcrackers in my Christmas supplies!

The Holly and The Ivy Christmas Challenge Blog design team inspiration:

#132 starts January 24, 2023 and ends on February 6th.

Some design notes:

1. items from TGSB/LALGSB's January kit; mini kit = lavender base card (Studio G), nutcracker wrapping paper panel, the speckled specialty paper, gold snowflakes (Paper Wishes)

2. added red and white buffalo plaid cardstock (The Paper Studio), red paper, quote printed on Google Doc, gold metallic ink pad, black ink pad

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THICC #132 blog posting link=

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-133-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link-up are:

A. Birthstone Challenge Blog, January 2023; January= garnet/reds & February = amethyst/purples

link= https://birthstonechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/01/bsc-1-anything-goes-with-garnet.html

B. Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge blog; Week 4 January with theme of snowflakes; MY card has 3 gold foil snowflakes on it

link= https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-4-sneeuwvlokken.html

C. L & L Great Stash Bash/LALGSB with Lisa= http://createdbylisa.blogspot.com/2023/01/lisa-loris-great-stash-bash-adventure.html

D. L & L GSB/LALGSB with Lori= https://loriannie670.blogspot.com/2023/01/lisa-loris-great-stash-bash-january.html

E. Christmas Crafts All Year Round challenge blog; Jan 2023; A Partridge in a Pear Tree--1 of something or a tree; MY card has 1 nutcracker for its main image; 4th entry for the month

link= https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2023/01/january-challenge-partridge-in-pear.html

and Facebook groups for sharing are:

a. Mixed Media Creativity

b. The Crafty Addicts

c. Paper Crafting For Everyone

d. Paper, Paper, Paper and DT Calls

e. The Seasonal Cardmaker

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm on DT for THICC as well as these other 3: OUAT, MIUCB, MLCCB.

*I'm manager and DT for: MTTC and MTTCC.

*I'm co-owner and DT for: AACB.

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