Santa Is Taking A Snack Break tag non DT project on 11 Sept 2026

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

who: Hello! I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old artsy-craftsy mish-mash crafting blogger! 

where: this is a non-design team related project...just for fun

when: Friday, September 11, 2026

why: When I can take a few minutes to break away from my owned challenge blogs, I like to stretch my creative thinking to what other blog owners' are offering for challenge themes. 

what: Santa's taking a refreshment break gift tag

how-to &/or vendor product details:

1. black chalkboard style round tag = part of a pack, came with the natural color cording = Crafter's Square

2. Ai-generated image using Microsoft Designer; approx 2-3 months ago; downloaded, sized and printed; then fussy cut; applied with glue, trimmed edges, distressed the edges,....

3. Red Berry crystal drops = NUVO

4. 'happy memories' sticker = Vicki Boutin's Sweet Rush sticker book

5. enamel dots and star from different packs = ?/removed from packaging; maybe Simple Stories or Recollections????

LINK-UPs:

1A. Christmas Crafts All Year Round; new on Sept 1; Christmas version letters R & S; My round tag has R = red and S = Santa, snacks & a star

link = https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2026/09/september-challenge-r-and-s.html

image prompt = 

1B. First Cup Challenges; new on Sept 2; theme of anything drink/beverage related; My round tag's Santa is holding a mug in his hand

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/09/first-cup-challenge-18-september.html

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1C. The Little Things; new on Sept 10; theme of sunflower or squirrel OR Anything Goes; My round tag is for Anything Goes = Christmas with Santa

link = https://thelittlethingschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/08-sonnenblume-undoder-eichhornchen.html

1D. Krafty Chicks; new on Sept 10; week rotation theme of Christmas; My round tag is Christmas = Santa taking his snack break image tag

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/krafty-chicks-challenge-837-christmas.html

1E. Merry Little Christmas Challenge; new on Sept 1 & open until Oct 15; theme of Anything Goes Christmas; My project is a round tag with a Christmas image of Santa taking a snack break.

link = https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/mlccb-70-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

***this is a non-design team related member project

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

*owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT, and HQLQCB; plus FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQGGCB, FQHCB. & new on Sept 15th = HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges

**note: my HQFSCAT is code for Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags; this is a round tag and could be linked up here if I wasn't the owner/DT. My readers can link up their shaped cards and/or shaped tags however. 

The current HQFSCAT is open until Sept 20. 

 

My Christmas or not Bingo #17 or Jan 2026 DT projects using Column G and O

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: The purpose of this posting is to showcase my latest owner/design team member project for Christmas or not Bingo Challenges, a crafting centered blog that has a bingo board of element choices. For each project, the rule is to select 1 column and then 3 or more of the elements in that column. 

when: #17 starts on January 1, 2026 and lasts for 6 weeks; ending on February 15, 2026. 

what: Project #1 = Column O

how-to & vendor notes for #1: from Column O elements: I used rectangles, faux stitching, free (enamel dots, chipboard and 2 stickers), and patterned paper

1. Snow Pine Lodge Collection by Simple Stories 2024 = base CS, journal/focal card (cut-a-part), tree chipboard sticker and 2 houses stickers [new to me; just received order through Peachy Cheap on Dec 26 or Dec 27!!!]

2. Heart Eyes/enamel dots also Simple Stories = in 4 color tones

3. Sharpie = fine tip black marker for faux stitching

4. Hero Art = black stamp pad for perimeter inking on the base

where Project #1 will be linked/shared:

1A. Merry Little Christmas challenge blog; new on Jan 1 through Feb 15; Anything Christmas Goes; my project #1 is Seasons Greetings with gifts, decorated tree and winter lodges

link = https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/mlccb-66-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

1B. Pearly Sparkles; new on Jan 1; theme of use patterned paper; My project #1 Season's Greetings has a minty green/light teal with light yellow plaid paper

link = https://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-115-use-patterned-paper.html

1C. If You Give A Crafter A Cookie; new on Jan 1; theme of cabin in winter/see image prompt; My project #1 Season's Greetings has 2 winter lodges along with a decorated tree and wrapped gifts

link = https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2026/01/cookie-challenge-212-january-cabin-in.html

image = 

1D. Craft Rocket; new on Thu Jan 1; theme of something new; the Snow Pine Lodge collection was just received last Friday or Sat/Dec 26-27

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-132-something-new.html

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what: Project #2 = Column G

better scan with slightly less shadow \/

first scan with more shadow \/

how-to & vendor notes for #2 = Column G using 4 of the 5 elements: Valentine, red, free (inking, stamping, puffy stickers, punch) and gem; I used the 'ticket' punch rather than die-cuts or ephemera.

1. from Crafter's Square

a. ivory folded card with fold on top horizontal side; also the 'ticket' shape punch-out also used for the stamping; adhered in the middle

b. red CS panel for the inside

c. white posies layered stickers; centers were orange; covered with several red tone markers

d. red heart shape gem (from a large pack)

e. 'you are sweet' is from a multiple expressions clear stamp set 

2. small outline heart and mid-size black heart clear stamps = "Never Grow Up" stamp set by Shimelle/American Crafts

3. red with small black dot paper scrap punched = ?/don't remember the vendor; it's been in my scraps stash piles for awhile; these are adhered on the surface

4. red alcohol marker by Arteza

5. red permanent ink marker by Art Skills

6. ticket shape punch tool by EK Success tools

where #2 will be linked =

2A. Creative Inspiration Challenges; new on Thu/Jan 1st; Anything Goes

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/creative-inspiration-challenges-34.html

2B. Crafters Galore Encore; new on Thu/Jan 1st; Anything Goes

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-2026-crafts-galore-encore.html

2C. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge blog; new on Thu/Jan 1st; Anything goes

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

2D. Love To Craft Challenges; new on Jan 1 through Feb 15; Anything Goes

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/ltccb-90-anything-goes-and-ltccb-89.html

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where to find ConBC #17 blog post link =

https://christmasbingochallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/conbc-17-bingo-board-theme-starts-1.html

theme badge = I used column G for the red and white card and column O for the Christmas rectangle/vertical layout card=

team badge =

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS and starting Jan 2026 = Pin-spirational (both owned by Deanne)

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

image prompt = 

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

image prompt = 

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 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 #116 Vintage Christmas theme DT card for 4 July 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: this posting is for MTTCC or My Time To Craft Christmas #116 with the new fortnight theme "Vintage" Christmas. Think of images or distressing that make you think of what Christmases 40 or more years ago were like. Old wrapping paper designs. Old greeting card or post card designs. Old light string bulbs. 

when: MTTCC #116 starts July 4 and ends on July 17, 2025

what: Santa's been framed! Christmas card =

how-to & vendor notes:

1. Santa postcard's image was even vintage when it was printed! The original lithograph was from the early 1900s; then in 1990 is was reprinted and others in a set of Christmas postcards published by Dover Publications =

Thanks to L & S at JB for literally saving me to have something Christmas vintage to do this MTTCC theme #116!!! Sometime in 2024, or maybe as far back as 2023, I was blessed to receive a prize package filled with vintage Christmas pages, caroling sheets, and ephemera! 

2. red cardstock panel cut to 5 x 7 = old Pen + Gear pack

3. ivory cardstock panel cut = Neenah

4. Midnight Blue cardstock strips = CutCardStock

5. red glitter foam bow sticker = pack from Crafter's Square

6. gold frame and map frame + free ride/transit ticket = Round Trip (travel theme pack) by Maggie Holmes

7. navy blue pearls = from pack by Crafter's Square

8. turquoise cardstock strip trimmed on 1 side with deckle-edged decorative scissors = Recollections 

where this card will be linked:

1A. Merry Little Christmas Challenges; new on July 1; anything goes Christmas

link = https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/mlccb-63-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html 

1B. CCAYR; new on July 1; theme song is Blue Christmas; on this Christmas card I included several blues in navy and turquoise + navy blue pearl gems and the postcard image has turquoise on the little drum, ball, dolly's hat, ...

link = https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2025/07/july-challenge-blue-christmas.html

image prompt = 

1C. Unicorn Challenge; Tuesday- new on July 1; Christmas in July; my card is about Christmas Joys

link = https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-111-christmas-in-july.html

1D. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; extended deadline/still open; anything goes Christmas

link = https://thehollyandivychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-187-anything-christmas-goes.html

1E. Fab-N-Funky; new on July 2; theme of Christmas in July 

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-620-christmas-in-july.html

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where to find MTTCC #116 blog post link =

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2025/07/mttcc-116-theme-is-vintage-christmas.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

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

My MTTCC #112 use glitter on Christmas card DT project on 9 May 2025

Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity! 

why: this post showcases my newest DT commitment project with MTTCC or My Time To Craft Christmas, a challenge blog. #112 is the last in our series for designating a specific supply to use on Christmas cards. Glitter is the required supply item. I've got gold glitter on star stickers, gold glitter dove tree ornament and gold glitter outlined lettering stickers. Plus green glitter on the circle behind the dove! 

when: #112 starts May 9-22, 2025. 

what: Gold Glitter Galore Christmas card

how-to notes:

1. green cardstock panel cut to 4.5" wide x 6.5" tall = Pen + Gear

2. Christmas floral paper/scrapbook size, panel cut to 4" x 6" = Away in a Manger collection by Echo Park

3. green glitter paper = ?/possibly Pen + Gear or Crafter's Square

4. gold glitter dove = part of pack/set = Crafter's Square

5. gold glitter stars = from a pack of mix type and sizes of stars = Recollections

6. gold with gold hammered foil decorative tape = DIY Crafts/American Crafts

7. gold glitter block outline style lettering stickers = Crafter's Square

8. black dual-tip permanent marking pen to add on top of lettering stickers to help them show and contrast against the gold tape = Art Skills

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where: MTTCC #112 blog posting

link = https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2025/05/mttcc-112-theme-is-to-use-glitter-on.html

member badge =

other places to share/link are:

a. Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog; started May 1 and ends June 15th; theme is anything Christmas goes

link = https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/mlccb-62-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

b. Krafty Chicks; new on May 8th; week 2/Christmas theme; MY card has a dove, 'peace', 

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/krafty-chicks-challenge-767-christmas.html

c. Cardz 4 Galz; started May 1; theme is flowers; MY Christmas card has floral print paper background

link = https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2025/05/flowers.html

d. The Outlawz Twisted Thursday; started May 1/still current; anything goes or twist/option for 'celebrate good times'; My card is celebrating Christmas

badge = 

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-thursday.blogspot.com/2025/05/twisted-thursday-may-1-june-4th.html

e. Triple B: birds, butterflies, and/or blooms; started May 1/still current; theme/is blog title; MY Christmas card has blooms in the background patterned paper and there is a large gold glitter dove for the focal

link = https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2025/05/may-2025-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

* DT member only =HAOOCAYR and P-R-S; for May, I'm a Guest DT for another of Deanne's challenge blogs ==> First Cup Challenges.

 

My MTTCC #92 Use a Button(s) Theme DT card for 2 August 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting showcases my newest design team/manager contribution to My Time To Craft Christmas (MTTCC) challenge blog; DT member Nikki has suggested the theme to use a button(s)

when: #92 starts August 2 and ends early on August 15, 2024

what: Snowy Forest Blessings at Christmas card

notes:

1. black and white buffalo plaid cardstock base (over 6.5" wide and about 4.75" high) = The Paper Studio

2. pine green and white trellis print  paper = SU

3. focal print is a trimmed boxed card bought at D. G. 

4. woodgrain print chipboard button and cording = old stash from Webster's Pages

where: MTTCC #92 use a button(s) supply theme posting

link= https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/08/mttcc-92-theme-is-using-buttons-on.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Little Red Wagon; started July 31; theme is Christmas in July; MY card is a snowy forest scene for Christmas

link= https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-767-christmas-in-july.html

B. Merry Little Christmas Challenge; started July 1 and ends Aug 15; theme is Anything Goes Christmas

link= https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/mlccb-57-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

C. A Perfect Time To Craft; new on Aug 1; anything goes

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

D. Kerst Christmas FB group; Anything Goes Christmas with option of trees; MY card has snowy spruce trees

link to FB group = https://www.facebook.com/groups/1060810930603477/

E. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up Challenge; opens on Aug 1 at 6pm eastern; AG Christmas; 

link= https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-113-anything-goes-christmas.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

 *manager/DT = MTTC Christmas and MTTC

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

*DT member = HCAYR/revised to HAOOCAYR

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

Best Wishes and Sweet Dreams #7.5 HQFCB reminder DT projects

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting showcases my two DT projects for the #7.5 reminder post for HQFCB (the former TFATU) that has a monthly anything goes fantasy theme plus the July fantasy focus option on mermaid(s)

when: #7.5 is the reminder # for the midway post for Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge blog on July 20, 2024 and the deadline date is July 31, 2024; also this month HQFCB is expanding their accepted formats beyond cards: paintings, framed home decor, tags, bookmarks, scrapbook layouts, etc. 

what: Project #1 anything goes fantasy choice of elves (for a Christmas in July bookmark) 

notes:

1. light gray satin sheen specialty cardstock/paper, white with scattered glittered paper = old scraps/stash

2. dark pine green cardstock = Echo Park or Simple Stories...scrap is separated from its collection

3. chipboard stickers (red snowflake, red MAGIC, gift box, and red tree)

4. green crystal gems, light green bling wrap 'ribbon' cut into strips, and cream/ivory sheer ribbon tied then cut into strips = Crafter's Square 

5. clipart images (free for personal use) of three elves = The ClipArt Library website

what: Project #2 fantasy focus option for July is mermaid

notes:

1. blue cardstock base = Neenah

2. two punched circles with the arrow tip patterns = SU

3. the summer season beach/pool icons cardstock print = Fancy Pants Designs

4. enamel dots = Craft Consortium

5. checked fabric ribbon, cording, mermaid applique, lettering stickers = various Crafter's Square items

where: HQFCB or the former TFATU #7.5 reminder blog post=

link= https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/hqfcb-was-tfatu-7-agf-theme-with-july.html

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other places to link/share are:

A. elf bookmark = ABC Christmas; current; theme/my entry for N = No Stamping; my 2nd entry that is an elves trio Christmas bookmark

link = https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/abc-christmas-challenge-n-andor-o-is-for.html

B. elf bookmark = C.R.A.F.T.; current; week's theme is Christmas; limited to 2 entries and this will be my 2nd entry

link= https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-728-christmas.html

C. elf bookmark = Merry Little Christmas Challenges; current from July 1 to Aug 15; allowed 8 entries with this being my 5th submission; Anything Goes Christmas theme

link= https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/mlccb-57-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

D. elf bookmark = Color Hues Challenge; new; colors are red and green/see the badge; my Christmas bookmark with elves has red and 3 tones of green

link= https://colorhuesthecolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/color-hues-91-red-and-green.html

badge= 

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E. mermaid bookmark = Craft Rocket Challenges; ongoing since July 4; summertime theme; my mermaid is surrounded by blue (for water) and iconic beach/swimming details like a seagull, beach ball, swimsuit, lifeguard shirt, sunglasses, etc. 

link= https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-116-summertime.html

F. mermaid bookmark = Time Out Challenges; new; On Vacation theme; MY bookmark ---> people like to swim, go to the ocean, etc. for vacation

link= https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-268-on-vacation.html

badge = 

G. mermaid bookmark = Craft-Alnica; new this week; theme is = Sea/"mars" language original; MY bookmark has a faux sea/water/underwater look with the base/background of blue, the mermaid, swimsuit and other beach icons, etc. 

link= https://craft-alnica.blogspot.com/2024/07/izziv-364-morska-voscilnica.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S 

*owner/DT = HQFCB (was TFATU) and also HQCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

*DT member only = HCAYR which is revised to HAOOCAYR

My MTTCC #91 Woods for Christmas winter holiday theme DT card on 19 July 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting showcases my newest manager/DT project for MTTCC or My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog! Talk about a heart for creativity! This project is a very different style card but still fits into my artsy-craftsy style of mixing and coordinating items from a variety of vendors. 

when: MTTCC #91 theme of "Woods" (Christmas or winter holiday) launches on Friday July 19, 2024 and ends on August 1.

what: "Home 4 Holidays" card

notes:

1. black cardstock base is about 6.5" wide and about 4.25" high = Neenah

2. calendar photo = recycled/upcycled; trimmed with decorative scissors

3. chipboard sticker of car loaded with gift packages = Simple Stories

4. text strip stickers and "HOME" sticker = also Simple Stories (The Simple Life sticker book)

5. lettering tile stickers and the number '4' sticker = 2 different colors/sheets/packages = Freckled Fawn

where: My Time To Craft Christmas #91 blog launch on July 19, 2024

#91 link= https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/07/mttcc-91-theme-is-woods-like-forest-or.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. C.R.A.F.T. ; week/rotation for Christmas theme; this card is a visual reminder for all who travel home at Christmas-time

link= https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-728-christmas.html

B. Word Power; current with about 7 days left; sentiments are the focus; My Christmas card has lots of text strips and a major headline "Home 4 Holidays"

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/word-power-7.html

C. ABC Christmas Challenge; current; N is for no stamping (lots of stickers) and O is for off-the-edge (my top edge is just a bit, but card is a better sample for "N")

link= https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/abc-christmas-challenge-n-andor-o-is-for.html

D. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; current/extended; allowed only 3 entries; this is my 3rd link-up for anything goes Christmas 

link   https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-165-anything-christmas-goes.html

E. Merry Little Christmas Challenge blog; started July 1 and ends Aug 15; anything goes Christmas

link- https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/mlccb-57-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTC Christmas and MTTC

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

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

*DT member only = HCAYR which is now revised to HAOOCAYR

 

My Guest DT Christmas Card for CCAYR on 1 July 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting focuses on my Guest Designer inspiration sample project for Christmas Crafts All Year Round challenge blog! 

when: CCAYR # starts July 1 for the whole month

what: Frosty Wintery Wishes (not quite a slimline and in-between 4" x 6" and 5" x 7" on the dimensions if I remember correctly)

notes:

1. the light-med blue cardstock = Recollections/Michaels Arts and Crafts

2. the floral cardstock panel = from the Frosted Forest collection by Fancy Pants Designs

3. the 2 snowflakes, small tree, and 2 snowmen = Bella Blvd

4. blue glitter silhouette snowman sticker = Crafter's Square

5. the blue and white print paper = recycled/upcycled business envelope's security lining that was punched with a 2.25" circle

6. navy blue dual-tip marker = Art Skills (used to ink the perimeter edges of papers)

where: CCAYR or Christmas Crafts All Year Round for July 2024

link= https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/07/july-challenge-anything-christmas-or.html

photo prompt (this month is anything goes Christmas/winter holiday) =

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other places to share/link are:

a. Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog; started July 1; anything goes Christmas

link= https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/mlccb-57-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

b. Girlz Creative Christmas; started June 30; anything goes Christmas

link= https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-79-alles-mag-anything-goes.html

c. The 12 Months of Christmas Challenges Link-up; new July 1; anything goes Christmas

link= https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-112-anything-goes-christmas.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*Guest DT for CCAYR; also at IYGACAC, Pin-spirational, OUAT, 

*DT member = HCAYR/HAOOCAYR

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

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

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