MTTC #513 Shades of Blue DT card for 28 July 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! Today's heart happy posting is sharing my DT inspiration card for MTTC, My Time to Craft challenge blog.

WHAT: #513 theme is shades of blue (monochromatic blue tones/shades; neutrals and metallics allowed but keep them minimal)

WHEN: July 28-August 10, 2023

SHOW and TELL: birthday candles card

1. base is the light-medium blue; cut to approx. 5.5" high x 4" wide

2. white cardstock is about the same size

3. navy blue cardstock is the same size as an index card

4. light blue with little white stars cardstock is about 4"square

5. stenciling; was part of a circular stencil bought at Dollar Tree; traced with pencil first and then after stamping, I used a medium blue marker for contrast

6. "HB" stamp is a very old Stampin' Up product; one of my favorites that I use a lot

MTTC #513 blog posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/mttc-513-theme-is-shades-of-blue-color.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Seize the Birthday; Anything Goes birthday; (not the toppings option)

link= http://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2023/07/seize-birthday-266-be-inspired-by-book.html 

B. Stencil Fun; a couple of days left; Stenciling with option of birthday; I've got both!!

link= https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2023/07/july-stencil-fun-challenge.html

C. Krafty Chicks; 5th week; All Occasions; 

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/krafty-chicks-challenge-674-all.html

D. Through The Purple Haze; open for about 3 days left; Anything Goes

link= http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-206.html

and

some Facebook groups to share/link are: Mixed Media Creativity (stamping, stenciling, inked edges); Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; Need Crafty Inspiration; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*Besides MTTC, I'm involved with these other challenge blogs: MTTCC; TFATU, FQCB, FQGS, HQCB; AACB, CBCB; MIUCB, MLCCB; OUAT; THICC (these last 4 are phasing out in July and August due to returning to teaching in mid-August!!!).

THAICC #144 DT inspiration with ACG for 25 July 2023

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

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

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

SHOW and TELL:

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

2. red gems; plaid cardstock scrap = stash

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

4. teal paper = Art Skills

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

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

WHERE: THAICC/THICC #144 blog post link:

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

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

and 

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

 

MTTCC #64 Christmas Animals Theme DT card for 7 July 2023

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This posting features my next DT inspiration card commitment for My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog.

WHAT: MTTCC #64 Christmas Animals Theme

WHEN: July 7-20, 2023

SHOW and TELL:

closeup of the sentiment sticker: "May You Have A Very Merry Bright & Cheery Happy Little Christmas"

1. sentiment sticker = The Paper Studio (?)

2. green and white buffalo plaid cardstock = The Paper Studio

3. gold tinsel  = from Rene Looney's Cottage Christmas collection at Fancy Pants Designs

4. penguins and little presents stickers = Hobby Lobby

5. gold glitter paint pen; red ink pad to edge black cardstock scrap = stash items

MTTCC #64 blog post link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/07/mttcc-64-theme-is-christmas-animals.html

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other challenges blogs to share/link are:

A. As You Like It; current theme = Plain or Plaid Patterned Papers and why= For lots of Christmas, farm, and woodland, I like to use an iconic buffalo plaid or another plaid that adds country charm

link= http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/favourite-plain-or-patterned-papers-and.html

B. Craft Rocket Challenges; current; Christmas in July; MY card is a festive Christmas card with 2 penguins

link= http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-105-christmas-in-july.html

C. Triple B; current; must have 1 or more of the Bs= birds, blooms and/or butterflies; MY card has birds/ penguins!!

link= https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2023/07/july-challenge.html

D. Crafty Animals; July/current; any animal; MY Christmas card has 2 penguins

link= http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-74.html

and

FB groups: Mixed Media Creativity, PPPDTC, Need Crafty Inspiration, 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

Note: (I've been involved with 12 challenge blogs for many months. In August I return to teaching in a new building and subject matter --7th grade math with 12-13 year olds!!! I'm reducing my DT commitments and will continue with these 8= MTTCC, MTTC, CBCB, AACB, TFATU, FQGS, FQCB, and HQCB.)

 

MTTC #509 Masculine Theme DT card for 2 June 2023

  Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

Today's heart happy posting is sharing my DT inspiration card for MTTC, My Time to Craft challenge blog.

WHAT: #509 theme is masculine. Four of my first cousins on my dad's side have lost a 2nd brother. Dan was 56. A celebration of his life will be held in June. This is the first sympathy card to get made for the four surviving cousins from my aunt's 6 children. Hugs, cuz!

WHEN: June 2-15, 2023

SHOW and TELL:  Documented: With Deepest Sympathy card

1. navy blue cardstock = Crafter's Square

2. the black print acrylic overlay (Documented:) panel = Webster Pages

3. the 2 cardstock prints are both recycled tissue box packagings!!!

4. embellishments/leaves from stash

5. black vinyl dazzle/sticker "With Deepest Sympathy" from a varied sentiments sheet = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website

MTTC #509 blog posting link=

http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/mttc-509-theme-is-masculine.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. A Perfect Time to Craft; started June 1; anything goes

link= https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

B. Classic Design Challenge; #6/June 1 start date; anything goes

link= https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/classic-design-challenge-june-6.html

C. Crafts Galore Encore; June 1 start date; anything goes

link= http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/06/june-2023-challenge-112-crafts-galore.html

D. Creatalicious; current; anything goes (not the option of birthday)

link= https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-260-anything-goes-with.html

E. Crafting Happiness Challenges; June 1 start date; anything goes

link= https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/06/june-143-anything-goes-every-type-of.html

and

some Facebook groups to share/link are: Mixed Media Creativity; Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; Need Crafty Inspiration; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

 

MTTC #508 Dry Embossing supply or technique theme DT card for 19 May 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

Today's heart happy posting is sharing my DT inspiration card for MTTC, My Time to Craft challenge blog.

WHAT: #508 theme is dry embossing; this is not a Christmas theme challenge blog--I've just chosen to use dry embossing folders with a present and a pine tree scene

WHEN: May 19-June 1, 2023

SHOW and TELL: May God's blessings be Yours this Christmas card

1. the present stamp embossing folder (unknown company; received as gift); printed on neon bright pink paper but printer scanner light faded the color

2. the pine tree/Christmas tree scene embossing folder

3. the ombre seafoam green cardstock is recycled tissue box packaging!!!

4. the sentiment sticker and background floral cardstock are from Echo Park's Away in a Manger collection

5. Memento dark green ink pad

6. embellishments from stash

MTTC #508 blog posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/mttc-508-dry-embossing-theme-plus-dt.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Can You Handle the Pressure challenge; using embossing folders; (not the option of florals); I've used a present/gift stamp folder and the tree scene

link= https://cyhtp.blogspot.com/2023/05/anything-goes-with-twist-of-floral.html 

B. Christmas Crafts All Year Round; May 2023; 5 Golden Rings--use 5 of something or something gold; MY card is Christmas plus it has 5 mini dot gems

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

C. Creative Knockouts; started May 11; Anything Goes

link= http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2023/05/494-anything-goes-patties-creations.html

D. Girls Creative Christmas; has 1 day left; Christmas with die-cuts or punch; MY card has a die-cut sentiment in the right corner

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

E. CRAFT; current; Anything Goes (link-up tool will hopefully be refreshed and ready when I publish...fingers crossed)

link= https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-678-anything-goes.html

and

some Facebook groups to share/link are: Mixed Media Creativity; Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; Need Crafty Inspiration; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

 

MTTC #507 Monochromatic Blue DT card theme starts 5 May 2023

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

This posting showcases my DT inspiration card for My Time To Craft challenge blog.

What: #507 theme is Monochromatic

My choice: monochromatic blue with white for my only neutral

When: challenge runs from May 5 to May 18, 2023

Show and tell: friendship card

1. white card base is about 4" x 6"; stash

2. light-med blue paper is same size as an index card; stash

3. navy blue scraps; stash

4. the white and light blue geometric print cardstock is recycled packaging panel/flap from a pop-up style tissue box!!!

5. embellishments of flowers and blue acrylic circle; stash

MTTC #507 Monochromatic blog posting link=

http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/mttc-507-theme-is-monochromatic-1-color.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. C.R.A.F.T. challenge blog; current; theme is recycle (Earth Day kind of recycle symbols) or use a recycled item; MY card has the recycled tissues box packaging panel (the white and different light blues geometric colors)

link= https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-676-recycle.html

B. Creative Knockouts; new; theme is flower power; MY card has two light blue flowers to accent the monochrome and geometric look of the front panel

link= http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2023/04/493-flower-power-leanns-world-101.html

C. Crafting Happiness Challenges; May 2023; Flowers theme; MY card has 2 light blue flowers

link= https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-142-flowers.html

D. Creative Inspiration Challenges; May 4/new; Anything Goes

link= https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/creative-inspiration-challenges-2.html

E. Word Art Wednesday challenge blog; current; anything goes that is uplifting; MY card is friendship; "hi"; pretty basic

link= http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/04/anything-goes-weeks-593-594.html

and

Facebook groups to share/link are: Mixed Media Creativity; Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; Need Crafty Inspiration?, and if I take time maybe a few other groups like Use Those Scrap Papers, 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

 

MTTC #506 Theme of Fantasy starting 21 April 2023

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

WHAT: MTTC's #506 design team inspiration card

WHY: I've been managing the challenge blog for over a year and also serve as a design team member; #506 theme is fantasy

WHEN: April 21-May 4, 2023

Show the DT card: Puff the Magic Dragon's cousin!!! card (joking!)

Introducing my named dragon as Droopy Dobson Dragon:

 Notes:

1. dragon image was a free image from the Clipart Library website

2. leaves, tab, leafy branches stickers = Webster Pages 2009

3. the creamy cardstock is actually pink that's been 'bleached' by the printer scanner light; green cardstock = stash

4. some gems were placed under the pink cardstock panel before adhering in order to use a white colored pencil and a gray colored pencil for an embossed "smoke" cloud kind of look

5. a lot of colored pencil hues were layered for adding color to the dragon

6. alpha tile stickers for 'hey' = Freckled Fawn

MTTC #506 main post link=

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/mttc-506-theme-is-fantasy.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. A Barrel of Monkeys challenge blog; started April 15; Theme Image Prompt is Pop-Its, a fidget item coming in hundreds of shapes; MY card has textured embossed circles (made with gems under the cardstock) to look like smoke coming out of the fire-breathing dragon!!! To me, he looks too droopy-eyed, sleepy but who knows what a dragon is actually capable of doing!!!???!!!

link= https://barrelofmonkeyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/04/a-barrel-of-monkeys-challenge-3-popits.html

B. Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge blog; current; Anything Goes with option of coloring it. MY card has the dragon with colored pencils used; and I added some very light gray smoke lines, and puffs

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-thursday.blogspot.com/2023/04/twisted-thursdays-april-6-may-3.html 

C. The Paper Funday challenges blog; current/still open; Anything Goes with option of flower power; MY card has leaves, so AG only; this is my 4th entry

link= https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/04/april-2023-challenge-52-anything-goes.html

D. Word Art Wednesday challenge blog; current; Anything Goes that is uplifting and encouraging

link= http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/04/anything-goes-weeks-591-592.html

E. Use Your Stuff challenge blog; started a few days ago; Layers theme; I have 3 layers of paper/cardstocks and then embellishments

link= http://useyourstuff.blogspot.com/2023/04/482-layers.html

and

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

MTTCC #58 Theme is Christmas Quote for 14 April 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

For: My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog

What: DT inspiration for #58 theme of Christmas quote (2 cards)

When: April 14-27, 2023

Card #1, religious quote "Jesus is the reason for the season"=

Notes:

1. dark red base, 5"x7", The Paper Source website

2. pink mat, 4" x 6", The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby

3. burgundy, mauve/pink and white foil striped cardstock = Bo Bunny

4. 2 stickers = Away in a Manger collection = Echo Park

5. silver hologram snowflakes, copper sequins, and small star = Pink Paislee

6. silver embossed star decorative tape = unknown

Card #2, secular wintertime quotes=

Notes:

1. taupe/sandy brown card base, 5"x7", The Paper Source website

2. wintertime quotes stickers = super old stash items...13+/- years old

3. snowflake stickers sheet set = unknown; another old stash item

4. silver glitter decorative tape, iridescent gems, blue paper = more stash items

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MTTCC #58 blog posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/04/mttcc-theme-58-is-christmas-quote.html

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other challenge blogs for sharing/linking are:

A. The 12 Months of Christmas challenge blog; April/current; Anything Christmas Goes (not the favorite color combo option, even though pinks are my 2nd favorite color in card #1)

link= http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-99-anything-goes-christmas.html

B. Krafty Chicks challenge blog; April Week 2; Christmas theme;

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/krafty-chicks-challenge-659-week-2.html

C. Craft Rocket challenge blog; current; Layer It Up theme; both cards have several layers

link= http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-102-layer-it-up.html

D. Outlawz No Stamps challenge; just less than a day left to submit; both my cards qualify but I will link card #1

link= https://tol-nostampchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/anything-but-stamps-march-april-2023.html

E. Little Red Wagon challenge blog; started April 12; Layers theme, 2 or more; both cards have lots of layers if counting papers and embellishments; I'll link #1

link= http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2023/04/700-layers.html 

and Facebook groups: 

Card #1: Scripturally Inspired Creativity, Christian Card Makers ~ Women's Fellowship, Bible Journaling and Faith Art; Card of the Month; 

Card #1 & 2: with link= Paper/Paper/Paper & DT Calls, The Crafty Addicts, Need Crafty Inspiration, 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm involved with these challenge blogs as DT or more duties: MTTCC, MTTCC, AACB, CBCB, TFATU, FQCB, FQGS, HQCB, THICC, OUAT, MLCCB, MIUCB.

OUAT DT Card for April 2023 based on children's book CORDUROY

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

Once Upon A Time challenge blog

When: April 1, 2023 start date 

Why: Theme is children's book as inspiration prompt from Corduroy

My interpretation:

How this was made notes:

1. green and white leafy washi tape = Pen + Gear

2. wood chick shape/ornament = Dollar Tree

3. brown, orange, green ink pads = Memento

4. button, red cardstock, black roller detail fine tip pen= stash items

Don Freeman's Corduroy cover:

OUAT April 2023 blog posting link=

https://onceuponatimechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/04/april-challenge-9-corduroy.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Creative Fingers challenge blog; started March 24; about 5-6 days left; Always Anything Goes

link= https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-251.html

B. C.R.A.F.T. challenge blog; Started March 30; Easter/Spring theme

link= https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-673-easter-spring.html

C. Krafty Chicks challenge blog; started March 30; Anything Goes for Week 5

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/krafty-chicks-challenge-657-week-5-atg.html

D. Outlawz Twisted Thursdays challenge blog; open until April 5; Twist is to use 2 old stash items and tell about them; MY card's washi tape is about 3 years old; the button is #x years old--it's been in my button jar possibly since 2010!; the little bit of twine is from a spool in my stash since 2010! and the remaining items on the card are newer

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-thursday.blogspot.com/2023/03/twisted-thursdays-march-2nd-april-5.html

E. The Paper Funday Challenges blog; 1-2 days left; Anything Goes (not the option of Brew-tiful); 

link= https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/march-2023-challenge-51-anything-goes.html

and Facebook groups to share/link are: Mixed Media Creativity, Paper/Paper/Paper & DT Calls; Paper Crafting and Mixed Media; Need Crafty Inspiration?; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* I'm involved with the following challenge blogs = OUAT, THICC, MIUCB, MLCCB, AACB, CBCB, MTTC, MTTCC, TFATU, HQCB, FQGS, FQCB.

AACB #68 DT inspiration card for 10 March 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

I'm going to try a different style format for this post...let me know if you like it.

Details:

"Hello, plant kindness" friendship card

DT inspiration for Ally's Angels challenge blog

Theme #68 Anything Goes

March 10, 2023 for almost a month

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a. white A2 top-folded card base

b. barn siding paper, hello die, and lattice die = Hot Off The Press/Paper Wishes website

c. wildflower thin cardstock = Mint Berry paper pad by The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby

d. plant kindness text strip sticker = Maggie Holmes

Ally's Angels blog posting link for #68 =

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-68-challenge-67-winner-top.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

1. Colorful Options challenge blog; March 1st; Green is the main color or Rainbow option; MY card has mint/sage green in the wildflower print and then a couple of green tones in the barn siding paper

link= https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2023/03/march-2023.html

2. Inspiration Station challenge blog; March 6th; collaboration with Double Trouble; IS photo prompt and to use lots of green; MY card has a pale minty/sage green backed wildflower thin cardstock and there are a couple of green tones in the peeling barn siding paper; I chose to go with a spring look for a rural farm meadow kind of look and part of my reason for selecting the text sticker 'plant kindness'; the photo also has a rural, sparse quiet place look

link= https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/inspiration-station-inspiration-prompt.html

prompt= 

3. The Four Seasons Challenge blog; March/Spring season; MY card has wildflowers and a butterfly embellishment

link= https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/spring-season-march-2023-challenge.html

4. Die-Cut Divas challenge blog; current; Anything Goes using die-cuts; MY card was made with 2 dies: hello and the lattice edging for the wildflower paper

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

5. Crafting Happiness Challenges blog; March 1; St. Patrick's Day or to use lots of green; MY card has greens in wildflower print thin cardstock and in the barn siding paper

link= https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/march-140-st-patricks-day-or-use-green.html

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Facebook groups to share/link are:

A. The Seasonal Cardmaker (for spring season/March)

B. The Crafty Addicts

C. Paper, Paper, Paper and DT Calls

D. Need Crafty Inspiration?

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm co-owner of AACB and the future CBCB. I'm owner of HQCB, FQCB, FQGS, and TFATU. I'm manager of MTTCC and MTTC. And I'm a DT member for OUAT, THICC, MLCCB, and MIUCB.

MTTC #503 Theme of Birthday DT inspiration card for 10 March 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! Today's post is my birthday theme DT inspiration project for My Time to Craft challenge blog. DT member Maria selected this topic. Each gal was assigned 2 challenges in the first 6 months of the year for their desired themes. And this worked out perfectly because my sister-in-law has an end of the month birthday and her favorite color is blue. Competition is from March 10-23, 2023. 

Aged Floral Tribute Birthday card:

some vendor and design notes:

1. embossing folder = Cuttlebug; received a Cuttlebug and this folder along with a few others and a die from a wonderful craft-artisan friend! 

2. not seen is the white card base 5"x7" = The Paper Source (website)

3. blue pattern print fish tail tag and the tiny light blue chipboard heart = Simple Stories' Sending Sunshine card kit elements

4. Happy Birthday stamps = Raisin Boat/Sum More Fun

5. recycled papers = the black and white graphic print is the lining from security envelope!! --Did you guess that???? 

and the one underneath it is --drumroll, please!! ---computer printer alignment page!!! YES!!!

6. cording, black Hero Arts ink pad, blue and a cantaloupe/gold-ish tone Memento ink pads, staples, are from stash

MTTC #503 blog posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/mttc-503-theme-is-birthday-occasion.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Triple B, birds, butterflies, and blooms challenge blog; started March 2; Must include at least 1 of the 3; MY card has blooms (embossed panel)

link= https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2023/03/march-challenge.html

B. Beautiful Blossoms challenge blog; #2; ends on the 12th; must have flowers for focus; MY card 's focal panel was made with an embossing folder

link= https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/beautiful-blossoms-floral-challenge-2.html

C. PINspirational challenge blog; started March 1; birthday + flowers; see photo prompt

link= https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/pinspirational-challenge-299-march.html

D. Through the Purple Haze challenge blog; current, started March 7th; Anything Goes

link= http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-202.html

E. Seize the Birthday challenge blog; current; Anything Goes Birthday for my card since it's for an adult

link= http://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2023/03/seize-birthday-257-card-for-child.html

and Facebook groups to share/link are: Mixed Media Creativity; Paper, Paper, Paper and DT Calls; The Crafty Addicts; Need Crafty Inspiration?; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland, Becca S

Besides being the manager and a DT member of MTTC and its sister blog MTTCC, I'm either an owner, co-owner, or just a DT member for these 10: TFATU, FQCB, FQGS, HQCB, AACB, CBCB (new; starting in May), THICC, OUAT, MIUCB, and MLCCB.