My MTTC #562 DT oval shape-based card theme project on 13 June 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This post's focus is my newest manager/DT commitment project for MTTC or My Time To Craft, a paper-crafting/hybrid/digital card challenge blog! We're getting close to ending our shaped base card(s) required theme series. Another DT member selected 'oval' for the #562 theme. And again I decided to embrace ovals with 4 of them layered on this card! = green cardstock oval base, the aqua inked chipboard wreath, the "Fresh Fig" inked oval seen partially under the left side of the chipboard wreath and a napkin print oval layered on the inked oval to the center and right side under the chipboard wreath!!!

when: MTTC #562 starts on June 13, 2025 and lasts for 13 days. 

what: An Oval Garden Delight card

how-to notes:

1. green cardstock cut to oval (a bit skewed/wonky but close) = old Pen + Gear

2. white cardstock scrap cut to smaller oval = Georgia Pacific

3. white cardstock oval inked ===> "Fresh Fig" stamp pad by S.U. 

4. napkin (partial panel of folded napkin) cut same size as the white/inked oval = Lenox (received for a napkin swap in a Junk Journaling group a few years ago)

5. enamel dots = Freckled Fawn

6. gold foil puffy heart = part of a Thickers package/American Crafts

7. pink pearls and jumbo dots = different packages by Crafter's Square; also 2 green crystal gems

8. chipboard wreath, 3 flowers and 1 dragonfly = part of an 11 piece set = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website

9. layered purple flower (pop-up) stickers = Crafter's Square

10. Pea Green alcohol marker by = Arteza

11. Lilac Grey alcohol marker = Nuvo

12. Beach Blue alcohol marker = Arteza

13. teal green/blue marker = not sure/watercolor type = stash item

14. semi-circle embellishments help disguise the edge of the napkin

where to share/link-up this oval-shape based card:

A. Craft Rocket Challenges; still open; theme of "no design paper"; my oval card has inked oval in purple/fig and a dragonfly print NAPKIN

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

B. Ellibelle's Garden Party; still open; theme of anything in or from the garden; my oval card has dragonflies and flowers

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/06/ellibelles-garden-party-no-4-anything.html

C. Tic Tac Toe; current/still open for 6 days; see board image; my oval card has the middle column elements: layers and florals/foliage

link = https://tictactoechallenge.com/tttc272-featured-designer-betty/

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D. Craft-alnica; current/started June 4th; theme of different shape cards; Mine is oval

link = https://craft-alnica.blogspot.com/2025/06/izziv-385-voscilnica-drugacne-oblike.html

E. I Love ProMarkers; started June 11th; theme is to use markers; on my oval shaped card: alcohol markers and/or watercolor markers used on these wood laser cut elements: aqua spiral 'wreath' frame, lime/pea green flower, a dark green flower, a dark purple flower, and an aqua dragonfly

link = https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-585.html

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where to find MTTC #562 blog posting link =

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/mttc-562-theme-is-oval-shape-based.html

team badge =

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S
* owner/DT = FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB; HQCB, HQFCB at TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; CCC; ConBC; and AA

Loving my PRS challenge blog #4 DT projects on 2 May 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting showcases my design team (DT) projects for my commitment to Deanne's P-R-S or Paper-Rocks-Scissors. The monthly theme is very simple: anything goes using paper and/or scissors. Super easy to participate! 

when: #4/May for Paper-Rocks-Scissors challenge blog starts May 2nd and ends at the end of month. 

what: Project #1 = Carefree--Good Vibes Only

how-to notes for #1 =

1. white cardstock top-folded card with envelope (pack) A2 size = Crafter's Square

2. partial punched 'holes' made to the front 'cover'

3. dual-sided adhesive tape strips were cut with scissors and applied to the backside of the front punched panel after applying; pressed to seal; 

4. paper surfaces of stickers = "Sweet Stuff" sticker book by Vicki Boutin 2021

5. "Pale Blue", "Pea Green" and "Canary Yellow" alcohol markers = Arteza

6. black dash lines plus the black lettering added to 'vibes' in the round sticker = black retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

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what: Project #2 & #3 =

how-to notes for #2 & #3 = scissors used to distress the edges of the purple and white cardstock panels; scissors also used to cut the decorative tape into strips; 

21. white cardstock bases = Art Skills

22. Lavender and Blue Plaid patterned paper = Recollections

23. silver textured decorative tape = DIY Crafts/American Crafts

24. old Scripture/religious stickers = if I remember correctly they are from 2 different sources; the verse stickers I think came from Current Catalog; and the birdhouse stickers might have been Standard Publishing....

25. iridescent gems (cut from multi-pack) = Crafter's Square

26. purple cardstock panels = cut from old stash; maybe DCWV

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where: PRSC blog posting

link= https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2025/05/may-4-challenge.html 

theme badge = 

DT member badge = 

places to share/link are:

A. Carefree = I Love Promarkers = still open/current; theme is use markers with anything goes; this bright sunshine-y card has alcohol markers for the three main ink/colors and then a marker pen for the faux stitched lines

link = https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2025/04/challenge-582.html

B. Carefree = If You Give A Crafter A Cookie; new on May 1st; pretty flowers theme; see image; My Carefree card has brighter tone flowers

link = https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2025/05/cookie-challenge-204-may-pretty-flowers.html

theme image = 

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C. blue birds next to birdhouse = Love to Craft; just opened on May 1 and closes on June 15th; anything goes

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/05/ltccb-86-anything-goes-ltccb-85-winner.html

D. blue birds next to birdhouse = The Four Seasons Challenge; just opened on May 1; theme is May/Spring Season anything (not the color option); MY bluebirds and birdhouse cards for my aunties are for encouragement and looks springtime with the birds, birdhouse and colors

link = https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/spring-season-may-2025.html

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E. gold finches next to birdhouse = Love To Scrap; just opened on May 1 and closes on June 15th; anything goes

link = https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/05/ltscb-173-anything-goes-ltscb-172.html

F. gold finches next to birdhouse = Creative Inspirations Challenge; new on May 1st; anything goes

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/creative-inspiration-challenges-26.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

Loving my HAOOCAYR #26 DT projects on 1 May 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This post shares my #26/May 2025 design team member projects for HAOOCAYR or Halloween and Other Occasions Crafts All Year Round! There are 2 main monthly themes of Halloween and Birthday and then owner Deanne has 2 optional topic themes to make it easy to link up several projects each month! Outer space and Sports are #26 options. 

when: #26 starts May 1, 2025 and lasts to May 31. 

what: Project #1= Flying High in the Sky Birthday card

how-to notes #1:

1. orange cardstock base is approx. 3.5" wide and 4-4.5" = Art Skills

2. turquoise scrap = Recollections

3. two print paper scraps= SU

4. soft yellow cardstock scrap = Neenah

5. vintage airplane image (front cover for a mini kids party favor note pad) = set of multi-print favor note pads  at Dollar General; upcycled

6. sentiment stamps = from a birthday mix stamp set = Crafter's Square

7. white cardstock scrap  for doodled cloud = Georgia Pacific

8. black ink stamp pad = Hero Arts

9. outlining, doodling = Art Skills marker or Zebra Clickarts

where: places to link-up #1 =

a. Make My Monday; started Apr 21/still open; theme is Things with Wings; This card has 2 vintage airplanes with wings! 

link = https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/04/250-things-with-wings.html

b. Hand Stamped Sentiments; open; theme is same as blog title/anything goes; This birthday card has stamped sentiment at the top and another at the bottom:

link = https://handstampedsentiments.blogspot.com/2025/04/hand-stamped-sentiments-inspiration_0939635853.html

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what: Project #2 = Happy Birthday, All-star!!

how-to notes #2:

21. white cardstock started as 6" square; trimmed to 5.5" square = Art Skills

22. stencil sheet for banner and "HB" = Crafter's Square

23. all-star image is cover from a kid's party favor notepad; multi-design pack = bought at Dollar General; several years ago

24. Canary Yellow, Beach Blue and Dusk Blue alcohol markers = Arteza

25. red-orange and dark brown markers = stash items

26. faux stitch marks and outlining = black non-smudge retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickarts

27. Sandcastle Tan cardstock scrap = Martha Stewart sold through CutCardStock

where: places to link-up #2 =

c. I Love Promarkers; started Apr 30; theme of Anything Goes using markers; I've used both alcohol ink markers and standard watercolor markers for the sports-themed birthday card

link = https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2025/04/challenge-582.html

d. Little Red Wagon; still open; theme is "Use Your Stash"; actually both cards have little images that are from a set of kids' party favor note pads. I thought the graphics were too cool not to use somehow. I found these at my mom's house and brought them home to upcycle! The All-Star with 4 sports' balls was perfect for a sports theme! 

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2025/04/little-red-wagon-challenge-805-use-that.html

e. Love To Scrap; just opened and stays open for 6 weeks!; anything goes; My sports-theme birthday card has a scrap of tan/sand cardstock behind the sports balls image and includes lots of stenciling and inking/coloring with different markers

link = https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/05/ltscb-173-anything-goes-ltscb-172.html

f. Krafty Chicks; just opened for Thursday and 1st day of the month; theme is 1st week/birthday; My sports-theme card is a birthday card. A great kids/guy's card. 

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/krafty-chicks-challenge-766-birthday.html

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HAOOCAYR #26 blog posting link = https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2025/05/may-1st-halloween-and-other-occasions.html

theme/month badge =

DT member badge =

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other places where this could be shared that I own:

1. HQCOLCB or Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love has a birthday main theme along with 3 others and a monthly optional event theme. Date-wise this conflicts but if you are viewing this posting after May 2nd, that's when the new/May challenge starts for HQCOLCB. 

2. 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

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

Loving my ConBC #12 DT cards using columns B and G on 1 March 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting showcases my next design team commitments for Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges or ConBC. Project #1= I chose column B from #12 bingo board. I used all 4 designated elements! Project #2= I chose column G from #12 bingo board. Normally I try to use all the elements but this time I left out 'bleaching'. Couldn't figure how to use it artistically with the other elements...made my brain hurt thinking about this! :)

when: #12 starts March 1, 2025 and ends on April 15, 2025. Rules state that  only 1 column can be used vertically; can't go across/horizontally or diagonally per project. 

what: Project #1 = Column B (raindrops, blue, free (foam tape; cursive written sentiment), watercolor and splatters) ==> You Color My World

closeup cropped scan to zoom in to see iridescent glitter acrylic paint splats/streaks =

notes for #1:

1. raindrops = clear teardrop-shaped adhesive gems by Hampton Art 2017 (new to me/1st time to use)

2. blue = Wild Blueberry 5" x 7" cardstock base by CutCardStock; blue teal paper cut 4.5" x 6.5" by Recollections; three blue tone watercolor-type markers

3. free = foam dimensional tape under specialty paper; cursive written script sentiment

4. watercolor = three ways: (1) watercolor markers applied at top of the white paper: 1"square then 1.5" x 1" rectangle then 1" square 'sections' (2) specialty paper thick watercolor texture (3) science chromatography experiment with water-soaked cotton balls dragged from top of the paper down to spread the ink across the paper fibers

5. splatters = iridescent acrylic glitter paint was applied to some cording and then it was 'splatted' in a zig-zag sort of patterning across and down the paper

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what: Project #2 = Column G/2nd attempt (rainbow, purple, free [taupe, text paper & sentiment] make own background) ==>> God keeps His promises

notes for #2:

21. rainbow = used 2 ways: (1) rainbow outline clipart image was used in Google Document repeatedly; (2) I sketched a mimic of the rainbow and clouds clipart image onto the backside of the SU paper then fussy cut and added black doodles

22.  purple = used 2 ways: (1) base cardstock 6" square by Art Skills; (2) lavender copy paper by Pen + Gear; part of a pastel paper pack for the digital design/Google Doc to be printed on

23. free = used 3 times: (1) taupe color in the fussy cut focal shape; (2) text print paper for the focal shape; (3) handwritten sentiment in black

24. make own background = as referenced above, I created a Google Doc with table format, inserted a 24 point font side rainbow with 2 clouds outlined clipart image into each box; printed onto lavender paper; cut to size and then outlined in black marker for distinction; white colored pencil applied to each cloud for a subtle effect; after focal was adhered, I wrote the sentiment below it

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what: 3rd project (this is not shown on ConBC)/1st attempt at column G (rainbow, purple, free (other colors), [skipped bleaching]& made own background

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closeup for lettering...

notes: (neutrals and metallics don't count unless specified for an element)

31. rainbow = free for personal use; clipart image printed as black and white from ClipArt Library website; didn't use full traditional ROY G BIV spectrum since whoever drew the rainbow only included 3 beams; this the bingo board wants prominent purple used, I did a blue violet, violet and pink. (colored pencils)

32. purple = base cardstock trimmed to 5.5" wide x 6" tall (Art Skills); dark purple mottled strips (old DCVW); blue-purple strips (Pen + Gear?); lavender and white-gray varied tile pattern paper = Art Skills; the multicolor glossy print paper was recycled envelope liner (unknown); lavender cardstock behind the clipart (mixed pack scraps Crafter's Square); the light pinkish-lavender strips = (Pen + Gear)

33. free = using yellow, blue and pink colored pencils and/or puffy dots (Recollections)

34. no bleach used

35. make own background = used the strips in a sunburst pattern as well as adding the black doodle lines to mimic those in the clipart around the sun; focal panel added to the center and the sentiment split to above and below the focal area

36. foam dimension tape under the rainbow focal

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where: Christmas [or not] Bingo #12 

link = https://christmasbingochallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/cbc-12-anything-goes-with-featured.html

bingo board =

DT badge = 

other places to share/link are:

a. blue raindrops = I Love Promarkers; still open for 2 more days; use any marker(s); My raindrop card has 2 blue tones and 1 purple-blue tone of watercolor markers used on a thick homemade specialty paper; wet cottonballs (1 for each) were started at the top of each color tone band and then rubbed down the panel!!!

link = https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-577.html

b. blue raindrops = The Four Seasons Challenge; March 1; Spring season; technically calendar-wise, we still have about 3 weeks/19+ days to declare the new season but on the local news I keep hearing about this 'meterological spring' beginning March 1!!! I guess that is due to the roller coaster of changes; stronger chances of slushy snow or light snows, cold rains; MY blue sky with crystal raindrop/teardrop gems is for the rainy spring weather 

link = https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/spring-season-march-2025.html

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c. lavender rainbow = Word Art Wednesday; started Wed Feb 26 for 2 week period; theme is anything uplifting; MY rainbow card has a Scriptural reference expression "God keeps His promises."

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

d.  lavender rainbow = 2 Sisters on the blog; start March 1; theme of Easter or Spring; this rainbow and clouds themed card makes you think of spring weather!!

link = https://2sistersontheblog.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-95.html

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e. be bright sun & rainbow = Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; started Wed Feb 26 for 2 weeks; anything using paper goes; 

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/pennys-challenge-591.html

f. be bright sun & rainbow = Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; started on Feb 16/a couple of days open; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/02/248-paper-shelter.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = ConBC; AA; Critter Crazy (effective this week); HQFCB, HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB!!!

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas; owned by Shell S. 

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S; owned by Deanne

~~ interesting fact about me: 

I took piano lessons for about 9 years! I started with an elderly woman when I was about 6 years old but seemed to stall and wasn't challenged to go past a basic level. Mom stopped taking me there so had a break for about 2 years. Sometime around 8 1/2 years old I started taking from a different lady who was in her mid-40s then. Under her guidance, I progressively advanced and tackled different genres, not stopping until about 17! 

Hymn arrangements are my favorite but I also like old movie and TV show themes, wedding songs, polkas, etc. 

Loving my HAOOCAYR #24 DT projects on 1 March 2025

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

WHY: My heart is happy to share my newest design team (DT) inspiration projects for my blogger/artisan friend Deanne's HAOOCAYR...Halloween and other occasions crafts all year round. This is #24 with the 2 main themes of Halloween and Birthday plus optional themes St. Patrick's Day and/or Caffeine. (see the badge further down).

WHEN: #24 is published on March 1, 2025 and is open for the whole month.

WHAT: Project #1 = Halloween

notes for #1:

1. black cardstock cut to 6" square = Neenah

2. peach is neon deep orange cardstock cut to 5.5" square = Astrobrights/Neenah

3. black with orange pin dots print & the ghouls print papers + cut-a-part card + brad = FaBOOlous collection by Simple Stories

4. string = stash

5. string was colored with alcohol marker "Goldfish Orange" = Arteza

6. brown/Walnut stamp ink pad = Lawn Fawn (for all outside edges)

7. foam dimensional adhesive tape strips used under the cut-a-part card = Crafter's Square (3 pack with different widths and thicknesses)

and

WHAT: Project #2 = optional theme of Caffeine

notes for #2: "Coffee Time" tag

21. white cardstock base = Conservation Flat Card in White by CutCardStock

22. lighter amount of ink on the white = "Chocolate Chip" by SU

23. darker amount of ink on the white = "Walnut" by Lawn Fawn

24. circle tag focal is on foam tape = Sandcastle Tan by Martha Stewart and sold by CutCardStock

25. coffee bean looking shapes was actually an abstract leaf stencil and the lettering is from different words from a religious stencil set = I forget who made; it was gifted by a friend

26. red umber colored pencil for the lettering= stash

27. brown watercolor marker for the coffee beans = stash

28. twine = stash

29. hole punch used to cut the corners for an altered rectangle tag base 

WHERE: HAOOCAYR #24 or March 2025 blog posting

link = https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-1st-halloween-and-other-occasions.html

theme badge = 

DT badge =

other places to share/link are:

a. Ghouls = Fab -n- Funky; started Feb 26/Wed; theme is fantasy; My card has ghouls/ghosts/spirits; some people consider these fantasy/make-believe

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/611-fantasy.html

b. Ghouls = Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; started Feb 26/Wed; anything goes using paper; My Halloween card has 5 uses of paper (black, orange, dotted, ghosts and journal card with large ghost

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/pennys-challenge-591.html

c. Ghouls = Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; started Feb 16/1 day or less yet; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/02/248-paper-shelter.html

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d. Coffee tag = Krafty Chicks; week 4/theme is masculine; the neutral colors and twine plus coffee theme would appeal to a lot of guys, especially since there are no frills or bling

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/krafty-chicks-challenge-757-masculine.html

e. Coffee tag = I Love Promarkers; week 2 of 2; use markers; MY coffee tag's coffee beans are color-filled with a brown watercolor marker

link = https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-577.html

f. Coffee tag = Creating with CutCardStock FB group share

g. Coffee tag = could be shared with 2 challenge blogs that I own: FQGGCB/AFG theme- anything food goes (coffee beans) and HQFSCAT for shaped tag -- since I altered the rectangle tag base with the punched corners that counts for an acceptable altered rectangle shape

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* DT member of 2 of Deanne's teams = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* owner/DT = FQGGCB and HQFSCAT mentioned above; also FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB; AA; ConBC; and CCC (Critter Crazy Challenges is effective after February 25, 2025)

 

My MTTCC #101 Light source theme DT card on 6 Dec 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose/why: this posting shares my newest DT project for My Time To Craft Christmas (MTTCC) challenge blog; the #101 theme was suggested by another crew member

when: #101 starts December 6, 2024 and lasts 13 days

what: light theme for Christmas/winter holiday cards can be any source of light ===> lamps, lanterns, candles, fireplaces/fires, strings of lights, etc.  I chose candles. 

notes:

1. sheet music second half of the verses as sentiment tag = "The Light of the World is Jesus" hymn; page 267 in Rejoice Hymns by Majesty Music, Inc. circa 2011

2. green cardstock scraps = lighter tone for shaped card base = Neenah and the darker grass green tone for sentiment tag = Pen + Gear

3. sheet music outlined with = "Condensed Milk" alcohol marker by Arteza and filled in with a honey brown colored pencil (stash)

4. candles and pinecones digital = Blessed Crafters Freebie download = must be a group member to have access to the freebies

5. silver and white foil snowflakes stickers = Hallmark

6. digital image  colored with a variety of markers = stash

7. red cardstock scrap = Pen + Gear

8. paper and cardstock edges inked in brown = Lawn Fawn

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where: MTTCC #101 lights theme (sources of light--candles, fires, strings of holiday lights, etc.)

link = https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/12/mttcc-101-theme-of-lights-starts-6.html

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note: on January 2, 2025 Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags challenge blog will begin. My stair-step looking shaped card and fish-tail banner/tag with the sentiment would both be appropriate for HQFSCAT. The only shape not allowed is standard straight line/sharp corner rectangles. 

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other places to share/link are:

a. Creative Knockouts; new; Thursday Dec 5; theme is "Time To Be Merry"; my card has traditional Christmas colors, sheet music, pinecones, candles, snowflakes

link = https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2024/12/536-time-to-be-merry-mirtillamente.html

b. I Love Promarkers; current; use any kind of marker; on my card, the digital image was colored with a variety of watercolor markers; on the fish-tail banner/sentiment tag, it has alcohol marker around the edges of the musical staff and colored pencil for inside/lyrics area

link = https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2024/11/challenge-572.html

c. Word Art Wednesday; current/new Dec 4th; anything goes uplifting; MY card's sentiment tag is part of a verse of a church hymn

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/12/anything-goes-weeks-677-678.html

d. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; current/new Dec 4th; anything goes

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/12/pennys-challenge-586.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

* DT only = HAOOCAYR

* owner/DT = FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB; HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB and on January 2 = HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags

My MTTCC #88 Northern Lights theme Christmas card for 7 June 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting showcases my new DT releases for My Time To Craft Christmas (MTTCC) challenge blog that I have managed for over 2 years

when: #88 Northern Lights Christmas/winter holiday theme competition starts June 7 and ends June 20, 2024

what: Ornament style Christmas card

notes: cell phone camera photo

1. black cardstock base cut to 4.5" square = Neenah

2. pink cardstock layer (Art Skills) and a lavender paper (Neenah) layer barely show under or around the silver doily

3. cream cardstock cut to circle-ish shape for the focal = Neenah

4. stamps are from an unmarked stamp set

5. black ink pad (Hero Arts), a combination of Arteza and Nuvo alcohol markers

6. silver foil star dazzles/stickers = Hot Off The Press

7. checked gingham ribbons = Crafter's Square

8. scanned photo of Project #1 card (scanner light faded the soft pinkish tones)

AND

(not shared at MTTCC but I made a 'first' project that I had too many doubts about...questioning my quirky creativity)

Project #2 =

notes:

11. black cardstock base is 6" deep x 11" wide!!! = Neenah

12. the striped "Northern Lights" faux  is actually packaging for bright either paper pack or cardstock pack that I saved!!!!

13. white cardstock scrap torn to be a snowy ground surface for a North Pole look = (Pen + Gear)

14. Santa, cardinals, holly leaves, mistletoe chipboard stickers = Jingle All the Way collection by ...

15. squirrels, deer, "Dear Santa", and the yellow/white star stickers = sticker book "Busy Sidewalk" by Crate Paper/American Crafts

16. three silver foil snowflake dazzles/stickers = Hot Off The Press

17. two gold foil star stickers = ?/stash

where: MTTCC #88 blog post link from June 7 =

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other places to share/link are:

A. Fab -n- Funky; new on June 5; theme is circles; MY Christmas card focal has layers of circles under the scalloped 'circular' doily and the focal stamped Northern Lights scene circle

link= https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-597-circles.html

B. I Love Promarkers challenge; started May 29; anything goes using markers with option of tropical; MY Christmas card is for opposite of tropical with the Artic Northern Lights effect using a variety of alcohol markers by Arteza and Nuvo

link= https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2024/05/challenge-560.html

C. Wednesday's Creative Inspiration; new June 5; theme is Christmas in June; MY card is Christmas with Artic Northern Lights effect usage for the focal

link= https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-challenge-christmas-in-june.html

D. Let's Craft and Create; new June 5; theme is Anything Goes + add ribbon; MY Christmas card has 2 colors of checked gingham fabric ribbons

link= https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-208-ag-add-ribbon.html

E. Promarkers or Passion for Markers Challenge; current; theme is use markers + add a sentiment; MY Christmas card has a mix of alcohol markers to create a Northern Lights effect for the focal and there is a stamped "MC" sentiment

link= https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/week-742-add-sentiment.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

where weather changes frequently and the seasons seem to change their minds often before we finally get season appropriate weather for the calendar month!!!!,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTCC and MTTC

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

*DT member only = HCAYR/revised to HAOOCYR

*owner/DT of 8 Quest families of challenge blogs= HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and new FQGGCB (FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges)

MTTC #524 Sympathy theme card for DT commitment on 29 December 2023

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

Purpose: I'm keeping happy thoughts for you that 2023 is ending calmly and quietly. My Time To Craft challenge blog's new theme is sympathy. Death comes at any time and a DT member suggested we end 2023 and start 2024 remembering others, showing empathy with our cardmaking. 

When: #524 starts December 29, 2023 and ends on January 11, 2024

What: the dove brings peace and comfort to the family card

Notes:

1. green cardstock base = Neenah

2. light gray paper scrap was edged with black diamond-cut glitter tape (stash items)

3. white cardstock scrap panel (Neenah) was inked-edged with Pea Green alcohol marker from Arteza

4. stencils are from 2 different sheets; both were bought at Dollar Tree; more of the Pea Green alcohol marker was used

5. the silver glittered dove 'ornament' focal = 1 of a boxed set bought at Dollar Tree

Where: MTTC #524 sympathy theme blog link=

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/mttc-524-theme-is-sympathy-starting-29.html

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other places:

A. I Love Promarkers; current; theme is anything goes/for a man; my card has a food pun and is neutral enough for a guy to enjoy

link= https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-549.html

B. I Spy With My Little Eye; current; theme is something old something new; my old items are the cardstocks and stencils; the new items are the alcohol marker and the silver glitter dove ornament

link= https://www.simplyellibelle.com/search/label/I%20spy%20with%20my%20little%20eye

C. The Paper Funday; current with about 3 days left; anything goes (option of birds and/or snowman); my card has a dove

link= https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-challenge-60-anything-goes.html

D. Freshly Made Sketches; current until early on Jan 1; follow sketch #616; (this is my first time to participate with FMS!!!)

link= https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2023/12/freshly-made-sketches-616-sketch-by-amy.html

image for sketch layout #616=

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager of MTTC and MTTCC

*co-owner/DT of AACB and CBCB

*owner of these 'quest' families of blogs: HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB (new), FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB (newish), and FQHSKCB (new)