More Bible Journaling Two Ways series entries on 17 March 2026

  Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting showcases two different types of Bible journaling that I started in 2026. These forms of Bible studies have been done in the past. I'm still behind actual calendar time with the Scripture writing plan, working yet on January verses. And my chosen Word of the Year are two words that are synonyms: overcome and conquer. I've been alternating with the synonyms and Scripture containing those words. Two verses for overcome/overcometh and two for conquers/conquered/conquerors and now 1 verse for overcome. 

when: Tuesday March 17, 2026

what: Project #1 = January 13-15, 2026 written Scripture verses page (seen on the right side)

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. journal notebook/page torn out = Crown Jewelz

2. green, red, blue ink pens = Paper Mate's Ink Joy set

3. my first childhood KJV Bible was used to transcribe the verses

4. list of references/passages are from a Scripture Writing Plan shared in the FB group: Christian Card Makers Women's Fellowship; private group, invite by a member only

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Word Art Wednesday; closes in 3 hours; anything goes/family friendly & God pleasing; My journal page is my handwritten verses

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/03/anything-goes-weeks-742-743.html

1B. Love To Craft; open until April 15; anything goes; My journal page with 3 days of verses transcribed

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/ltccb-91-and-ltccb-90-winner-and-top.html

1C. The Outlawz Anything But A Card; still open; theme is in the blog title; this will be my 3rd and final entry; Journal Page is what's being shared 

link = https://tolanythingbutacard.blogspot.com/2026/02/the-outlawz-anything-but-card-march.html

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what: Project #2 = "Overcome" from John 16:33

how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

21. index card from elastic closure set of ringed cards = Jot

22. green ink pen = Paper Mate's Ink Joy set

23. three tones of green colored pencils = Marvy Uchida

24. my childhood KJV Bible was used to look up and transcribe today's Word of the Year verse

where #2 will be linked =

2A. Path of Positivity; midway/still open; anything goes (opt to use 3 gemstones); My project is an encouraging reminder from Jesus to His listeners: 'be of good cheer, I have overcome the world'! PTL! In the midst of the trials of life, human nature, we/me can find peace through Jesus! John 16:33

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/ch-139-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

2B. Papercraft Challenges; new on March 15; theme is joy of spring; Since I wrote my Word of the Year journal series card #5 today on March 17 (St. Patrick's Day), I chose light green tones of colored pencils for the large heart and used a green ink pen to do the title line, box highlight around 'overcome' and the page/card entry # in the bottom right corner. Green is the color for clover/shamrocks, part of the Irish flag, and is a color associated with growth/growing

link = https://papercraft-challenges.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-128-joy-of-spring.html

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** this is non- design team related paper crafting

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

***this is non-DT commitments; it could be used at HQLQCB because both journalings are quoting Bible verse(s). Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Challenges Blog #2 is open from March 5-April 1, 2026. 

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

* DT member only = new in mid-March 2026: CIP ; plus PRS and Pin-spirationa

Another Scripture Writing Journal Page + Word of Year Journal Card blogged on 25 Feb 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This project showcases 2 different Bible Study/Journaling personal projects' next installments made on February 24 and blogged on February 25. Through the Christian Card Makers Women's Fellowship group in Facebook, I use the Scripture Writing Plan(s) shared by the group administrator. Since I didn't get this started in January, I've been using February days to go back to the January verses. Most days have more verses/passages given but I've edited because of playing 'catch-up'. 

In January, I started doing index card type journal pages/entries for my 2026 Word of the Year (from the Bible). Because I'm at 8.5+ years since a major medical event and just under 1.5 years since my mom passed, I felt the synonyms of 'overcome' and 'conquer' were the best for my 2026 spiritual journey. January's pages 1 and 2 used 'overcometh' and for February pages 3 and 4 using conquers, conquered and conquerors. 

when: projects completed on Tuesday February 24 and blogged on Wednesday February 25, 2026. 

what: Project #1 = Scripture Writing Plan January 2026 days 11-12

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. journal with light tone lined sheets = Crownz Jewelz from Ashland, OH; bought at Dollar Tree store

2. four color ink pens set = Paper Mate's Ink Joy

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Word Art Wednesday; started on Feb 18/week 2 of 2 starting; anything goes that is not contrary to Scripture; both projects use the Bible; for WAW, I'm sharing the January monthly verses for days 11 & 12

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/02/anything-goes-weeks-740-741.html

1B. Path of Positivity; closes in 3 days; anything goes positive theme; this will be my 2nd entry

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/ch-138-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

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what: Project #2 = 2026 Bible Word of the Year pages 3 & 4

how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

21. index card album with elastic cord closure with 50 cards = Jot; bought at local Dollar Tree store

22. four color ink pens set = Paper Mate's Ink Joy

where #2 will be linked =

2A. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge Blog; closes in a few hours; anything goes theme

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

2B. Let's Craft and Create; closes in 2 days; anything goes (or opt 'from the heart'); I love the Bible and am trying to do a better job of Bible word study and Scripture re-writing as creative ways to keep my mind thinking on heavenly thoughts.

link = https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-228-ag-from-heart.html

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non-DT related work this time, even though both of these could be entered at Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Challenges Blog** for anything goes quotes theme.

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

***this is non- design team related projects this time

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational

My January 2026 Volume 1 Pages 1 to 3 Scripture Writing Plan shared in FB group CCMWF

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This personal blog posting features a completed handwritten/cursive Scripture verses from a writing plan shared in the FB group CCMWF or Christian Card Makers Women's Fellowship. I'm starting in February and going back to get January's verses written first. On February 12, I completed verses for days 1-7. 

when: published in February; verses from the January writing plan

what: Project #1 = pages 1-3 and the simple cover writing=

page 1: Isaiah 43: 18-19 + Lamentations 3:22B-24 + Ecclesiastes 3:11-13

page 2: Ecclesiastes 3: 13 C & D + Psalm 98: 1-3 + Psalm 90: 12

page 3: Psalm 90: 17 + Jeremiah 29: 11-13 + Philippians 3: 13-14

and simple journal with gorgeous cardstock cover

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. journal; thin; = Crownz Jewelz; bought at Dollar Tree store 

2. four color ink pen pack = Paper Mate's Ink Joy (gel)

3. fine tip black marker = Sharpie (for the journal front cover)

kept simple with alternating the four ink colors for the handwriting of verses

where #1 will be linked =

1A. The Outlawz Anything But A Card; new on Feb 1; theme is in the blog title; I have 3 pages from Scripture Writing Journal

link = https://tolanythingbutacard.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-outlawz-anything-but-card-february.html

1B. Classic Design Challenge; started Jan 15 and closing very soon; anything goes with unlimited entries

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2026-janfeb.html

1C. Love To Craft challenge; started Jan 1 and ends on Feb 15; anything goes

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

1D. Path of Positivity; new on Feb; anything goes (not the option for a duo set)

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/ch-138-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

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Note: I'll be sharing in the CCMWF group album for January 2026

Note: This Scripture writing could be linked up to the new HQLQCB or Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Challenges Blog. #1 session with 'anything goes quotes' began on February 5, 2026 and will end on March 1, 2026.

Note: I'm the owner of a Facebook group called Scripturally Inspired Creativity and I'll share this in a post.  

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

**this is a non-DT project

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational

My Mondrian Mondays Journal Page #29 on 12 Jan 2026

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting shares another My Mondrian Mondays Journal Notebook entries after about 3 weeks or so holiday break. We've done some traveling and I've done some reading. Taking time away from the craft table and computer. I took time on Sunday to get the design made in pencil and then early this morning after letting our Mister Bennett out for a break, I did the gray marker pen overlay over all the design lines. Mandalas are something that artisan blogger friend Lauren Bergold does on Mondays. She's done these for years in journals, cards, index cards, etc. She's always experimenting to create new variations. And this time, I was trying to give a nod to Mandalas plus keep a bit of famous artist Piet Mondrian straight lines and color blocking from his famous compositions into today's design. (geometric design) 

when: #29 will be published on Monday, January 12, 2026

what: Project #1 = MMMJP #29 page

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. journal notebook with elastic band closure; 80 peach grid/graph lined sheets; bought at Dollar General store

2. used a scallop top tag for my overlapped traced shapes; 1 from a pack; Crafter's Square

3. colored pencils = different vendors in my stash box = Crazy Art, Crayola and Marvy Uchida

4. mechanical pencil, purple marker for dots = also stash

5. gray retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Kleuren met Potloden or Coloring with Pencils; new on Jan 10th; anything goes using colored pencils; lots of blues and purple tones

link = https://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-januari-alles-mag.html

1B. APTS or A Place To Start; new on Jan 5; anything goes theme or twist of rainbow/lots of colors; My journal entry is for anything goes

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge202601-january-anything-goes.html

1C. Path of Positivity; new on Jan 5; anything goes positive (not the twist; this journal of geometric designs has been a series of projects since March 2025)

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/ch-137-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

1D. Love To Craft; new on Jan 1; anything goes

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

1E. The Outlawz Anything But A Card; new on Jan 1; theme is the blog name; My project is a geometric design page in a journaling notebook

link = https://tolanythingbutacard.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-outlawz-anything-but-card-january.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* owner/DT = new with previews in January and #1 challenge coming on Feb 5, 2026 is Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Challenges Blog; HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB and HQFSCAT; plus FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHCB and FQGGCB; AA; CCC; and ConBC.

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational 

Crazy Autumn Season Changes card

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting is about the crazy changes of the autumn season! That is, a creative version of autumn seasonal changes. Mixed media mesh and merge. This is a non-DT related project. 

when: October 30, 2025

what: Project #1 = Crazy Autumn Season Changes card

how-to and vendor notes for #1 = gold, orange, pinks, browns are repeated many times to provide a connecting visual 'thread'

1. pink cardstock = 6" square = Crafter's Square (12" square divided into 4 sections)

2. pale pink cardstock scrap = Neenah

3. washi/decorative tapes = stash items; have had too many years to remember their vendors

4. 'so grateful for you' chipboard sentiment banner = Farmstead Harvest collection by American Crafts

5. gold metallic acrylic paint, brown acrylic paint = Crafter's Square

6. the chipboard flower and chevron stripe print paper = old Simple Stories card kit

where Project #1 will be shared:

1A. Word Art Wednesday; week 2 of 2; anything goes that is positive, family friendly; the blog shares a Scripture verse digital image during each challenge; My card uses a different Bible verse

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/10/weeks-722-723-anything-goes.html 

1B. Mondays Greetings Challenge; open for 4 more days; anything goes greeting/saying; My card has a Bible verse

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-monday.blogspot.com/

1C. Path of Positivity; open; anything goes positive; 

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/10/ch-134-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

1D. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; still open; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/10/264-polkadoodles.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

this is a non-DT connected project

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

* DT member only = PRS

Loving my CCMWF October Scripture Encouragement Card Exchange project

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This is my first time to participate in the swap exchange that was started earlier this year within the Facebook group, Christian Card Makers Women's Fellowship. At the end of current month, the group members are given a few days to comment if they want to participate and how many times/partners they are willing to exchange cards with for the next month. Since I've got lots of challenge blog commitments, I only agreed to create and mail out 1. My exchange partner lives in New York state. I received her card on October 20th. Mine was started before then but due to weekend traveling, I finished mine on October 20th and am getting the blog draft ready on Oct 21-22. 

when: October 2025 Scripture Encouragement card exchange; can't post until after my partner receives the card (mailing out on Oct 22) and posts a picture of this in the FB group; she posted on Oct 28! 

what: Project #1 = Stained Glass Prayer Card

how-to & vendor notes for #1 = each person gets to select their own Scripture verse to share and however it's used regarding layout, colors, occasion, etc. I chose Psalm 9:1 for my card's verse sentiment. 

1. Psalm 9:1 KJV typed in Google Doc; trimmed with deckle-edged scissors; ink dabbed and ink edged

2. Guava mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

3. white cardstock = Georgia Pacific

4. deep orange cardstock = Recollections

5. orange tone cardstock = Pen + Gear

6. stained glass prayer card = came in a religious organization's solicited mail at my mom's house sometime in the past 2 years; my mom had saved it and when I came upon it, I brought to my house and placed it in my stash basket. Prayer card edges were distressed using scissors' blade and inked with the Guava mini stamp pad.

7. kraft card (folded; however I cut it apart to create 2 layers with 1 deckle-edge trimmed a bit smaller; edges inked; foam tape between layers to lift up)

8. bright pink gems (from pack of 3 different sizes) = Studio G/Hampton Arts

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Word Art Wednesday; week 2 of 2; anything goes that is positive, family friendly; the blog shares a Scripture verse digital image during each challenge; My card uses a different Bible verse

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/10/weeks-722-723-anything-goes.html 

1B. Mondays Greetings Challenge; open for 4 more days; anything goes greeting/saying; My card has a Bible verse

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-monday.blogspot.com/

1C. Path of Positivity; open; anything goes positive; 

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/10/ch-134-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

1D. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; still open; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/10/264-polkadoodles.html

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where to find CCMWF = Facebook group       

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

~~ this is a non- design team connected project

where to find my DT commitments:

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

* as DT member only = Paper-Rocks-Scissors

AA #99 anything goes theme DT friendship card on 15 Oct 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: The purpose of this posting is to showcase my newest design team contribution to Ally's Angels! Ally's Angels is a challenge blog and we're at #99! The theme is always 'anything goes' so you get to use any occasion, any layout style, any techniques, etc. I've done some overlapped rectangles in 3 different sizes and a round punched circle to highlight the tea cup. Gray ink was used to outline the papers after they were adhered to the base. Guava/pink-coral tone ink was used on the wood laser cut 'friend' and on the punched circle. 

when: #99 starts October 15 and will end on November 12, 2025.

what: Project #1 = Friend(ship) + tea = delight

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. ivory cardstock for base cut to 4.25" x 5.5" = Neenah

2. light blue cardstock for background cut to approx. 3.75" x 4.75" = Neenah

3. floral and dot print papers (2 different sizes) = Summer Lovin' paper pad by Simple Stories (2022)

4. wood laser cut 'friend' (from a mixed set) = Crafter's Square

5. tea cup puffy sticker (from a mixed color and style set of teacups) = Crafter's Square

6. Guava (coral-pink tone) ink/mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn; used on the wood word and punched circle under the tea cup

7. gray retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart (outlining perimeters of all papers on top of the ivory base)

8. navy blue pearls = Crafter's Square (cut into small sections maybe 18 pearls each to fit into small storage containers; stored with other colors/types of pearls & gems) ===> not used often items

9. circle punch tool 2.25" diameter = EK Success

where #1 will be linked =

1A. First Cup Challenges; started on Oct 1st; anything with beverage/drink related; My friendship card has a tea cup and saucer. 

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/10/first-cup-challenge-7-october.html

image prompt = 

1B. Dream Valley; new on Oct 6/week 2 of 2; add pearls or gems or both; I've used navy blue pearls on each side of the card

link = https://dreamvalley2.blogspot.com/2025/10/challenge-346-add-pearls-or-gems-or-both.html

1C. Neglected Stuff Challenge; started October 5; theme/purpose is to use old/over a year old and/or neglected/forgotten; On my card, both patterned prints are from a paper pad that is almost used up that was released in 2022; also the navy blue pearls because the package had a sheet with a 120 of them and I have other colors and types like plastic crystal-looking gems, these don't get used much. The navy blue brings out the the little blueberry type stems in the floral print and there is a mid-tone blue in the dots print that gets noticed more because of the navy pearls. 

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2025/10/neglected-stuff-1025-challenge.html

1D. PoP or Path of Positivity; started Oct 6  ; theme of anything goes that's positive; the unexpected is nontraditional holiday colors; MY card is for AG +. = strengthening a friendship with mailing or hand-delivering a handmade card is a thoughtful, positive gesture

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/10/ch-134-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

1E. LPOCF or Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; started Oct 5; theme of anything goes; My card is for AG; a friendship card; my childhood classmates and church youth group friends are scattered with several 2-3 hours drive away or even many states away so sending a friendship card occasionally is something I can do to remind them that I think they're special, a treasure to me

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/10/263-paper-shelter.html

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where to find Ally's Angels #99 blog post link =

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2025/10/allys-angels-99-anything-goes-theme.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = Ally's Angels (AA), ConBC, CCC, HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHCB and FQGGCB

* DT member only = PRS (owned by friend Deanne)

~~My card could be shared at these 2 blogs of mine if I wasn't owner:

AA. FQHCB or FarmQuest Home Challenges Blog = anything HOME goes (interior or exterior items, activities)

BB. FQGGCB = anything food goes...tea, coffee, other beverages can be served in a cup and with a saucer. 

Don't Throwaway Scraps Thursday #7 on 15 May 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity Blog!

why: it's been about 2 weeks since I've had a chance to make a scraps card for my DTST personal series! Part of the issue was 4 days spent working on sorting through 'stuff' still remaining at my mom's place. My out-of-state sister was here, so she took another car load to her home. Lots got donated in 2 trips last week and 1 trip yesterday. Some stuff got burned. (farm) Some stuff brought into town to our trash bin. And some more stuff came to my crowded little house! sigh....The scrap strips for this card had been weaved together last week but that was as far as it got. 

Last night I taped the underside joints/crossovers and then used a lot of dual-sided adhesive tape strips to get this secured to the square base. The outlining of the strips was also done last night. Then this evening, I added the ephemera and word stickers. 

when: DTST #7 will be published on Thursday May 15, 2025.

what: Project = Fun Moments

how-to notes =

1. scrap strips of cardstocks = Art Skills

2. neon orange card base scanned to a butternut squash color; 6" square trimmed to a 5.5" square = Art Skills

3. die-cut ephemera = Jen Hadfield's Live and Let Grow 2021/ American Crafts

4. 'fun' and 'moments' stickers = The Simple Life sticker book by Simple Stories

5. black retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickarts

6. blue crystal gems = from package = Crafter's Square

where this card will be shared/linked =

A. Path of Positivity; current; anything goes positive; option of unexpecteds; this card is for AG

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/ch-131-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

B. Classic Design Challenges; current; anything goes (opt of masculine= no); MY card is for AG

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/classic-design-challenge-05-2025-mayjun.html

C. Creatalicious Challenges; current; anything goes (opt of gray tones = no); MY card is for AG

link = https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/challenge-289-anything-goes-with.html

D. The Creative Crafters; current; anything goes

link = https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/challenge-88.html

E. Wednesday's Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog; current; theme is Great Outdoors; MY card features ephemera for an outdoor scene = butterfly, flowers and girl on bike; 

link = https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2025/05/may-challenge-great-outdoors.html

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Where this card would work for any of my owned/managed challenge blogs:

a. square cards can be shared at HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest For Shaped Cards and Tags #5 is open until May 31st. 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

this is non-DT commitment project!!!

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member only = Deanne's HAOOCAYR and P-R-S; still Guest DT at First Cup Challenges for May 2025

 

Loving my AA #94 DT card and shaped tag with AG theme on 15 May 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity Blog!

why: This post's purpose is to showcase a new DT inspiration card for #94 at AA or Ally's Angels. It's a challenge blog with anything goes theme each offset month. My choice this time was to punch the circle (sky/inked) then ink the front panel. Next was to stamp the sentiment within the circle. Lastly adding the embossed stickers and little hearts and dots to create a scene. That was describing steps for Project #1 Llama card. For #2, clear glue was used to adhere the little parachute guy to the chalkboard tag. Overnight dry time was needed. The tag came with the natural beige cording so I added red and black cording, added a bunch of little enamel dots to look like other stuff floating in the sky. Colorful alpha stickers arranged in a staggered order than completes the fun tag! 

when: #94 starts May 15 and ends June 12, 2025.

what: PROJECT #1 = Llama Llama Red Pajama ....NO!!! It's "Everyday Magic" encouragement card.

how-to notes for #1:

1. white cardstock folded card base (with envelope) from pack/set A2 size = Crafter's Square

2. punched a 2.25" circle  = EK Success Tool 

3. Tranquil Tide stamp pad/ink = SU for the punched opening/look like night sky

4. Marina Mist, Wild Wasabi, Emerald Envy and and more Tranquil Tide = SU stamp pads

5. "Everyday Magic" stamp = Never Grow Up stamp set by Shimelle [new for me]

6. cactus and llama embossed stickers = Good Vibes set by Crate Paper [new for me]

7. heart enamel stickers = Fancy Pants Designs

8. dot enamel stickers = Freckled Fawn

where to share & link up #1 Llama card =

A. Stamps & Fun = Creativity; started May 5/open for 2 weeks; Theme is CAS w/ stamping; MY llama card has stamped sentiment and stars inside the punched circle area and card is inked but has pockets of inked spots without papers, stickers, ribbon, etc. I consider it clean and simple. 

link = https://stampsfun-creativity.blogspot.com/2025/05/475.html

B. Path of Positivity; started May 5/open for the month; Theme is Anything Goes positive; option twist to do unexpected; My llama card is entered just for A.G.; it was fun to ink and stamp and the cute embossed puffy stickers make an adorable scene for the card! 

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/ch-131-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

C. Krafty Chicks; new/3rd week May 15th; theme is CAS; My llama card has stamped sentiment and stars inside the punched circle area and the card layers are inked with pockets of inked spots without papers, stickers, ribbon, etc. 

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/krafty-chicks-challenge-768-cas.html

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what: PROJECT #2 = Parachute Guy round tag

how-to notes for #2:

1. chalkboard round tag with natural/beige cording = from set/pack = Crafter's Square

2. parachute guy layered/ pop-up style stick-on = from set/pack of summer topics = Crafter's Square

3. enamel dots from 3 different sets = Freckled Fawn

4. multi-print alpha stickers = ?/very old in stash; bought 2 or 3 sets ages ago because I liked that each letter was offered in several colors/prints

5. red and black cording from different sets (sold with 3 colors per pack) = Crafter's Square

where to share & link #2 are:

D. Tag along (and ATC's); new challenge blog/#1; anything goes on a tag or an ATC; This is my 4th/final tag entry to share. 

link = https://tag-alongandatc.blogspot.com/2025/05/may-anything-goes.html

E. Classic Design Challenge; new on May 15; anything goes with option of masculine; MY parachute does have a little guy hanging on! :)

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/classic-design-challenge-05-2025-mayjun.html

F. The Crafter's Cafe Challenge; new on May 15; anything goes with option of 'no squares'; MY tag is round chalkboard surface with round enamel dots, half circle parachute and alpha letters to qualify for the option theme

link = https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/319-may-anything-goes-optional-no.html

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where: AA or Ally's Angels blog posting

link = https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2025/05/allys-angels-94-anything-goes-theme-93.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

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

My MTTCC #108 DT using ribbon Christmas card theme on 14 March 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

post's purpose/why: Within this posting is my newest manager/DT inspiration Christmas card for MTTCC #108. My Time To Craft Christmas is a challenge blog with new themes every other Friday morning. We're starting a new series of requiring a certain product to be used for the participants' Christmas cards. This first one is suggested by DT member Alyson to use ribbon(s). 

when: #108 starts March 14, 2025 for 13 days

what: MTTCC #108 = Fa-la-la getting the Christmas tree card

notes: I'll either keep this for a display card or give it to someone local that I can hand-deliver

1. black cardstock base was a 6" square; trimmed to 5.5" square = Art Skills

2. Sandcastle Tan cardstock cut to a 5" square = Martha Stewart through CutCardStock

3. red cardstock cut to a 4" x 3" rectangle (approx.) = Pen + Gear

4. chipboard stickers "Fa-la-la" and the house = Jingle All The Way by Simple Stories 2020

5. French-wired ribbons pickup truck with tree and the red/black plaid = Crafter's Square

6. plastic pine needles = cut from the backside of a home decor winter greenery arrangement!! I've had the floral decor for at least 3 Christmases! 

7. black dual-tip marker = Art Skills

8. two different thicknesses of foam tape and some dual-side tape plus glue were used for adhesives

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where: MTTCC #108 theme is to use ribbon for Christmas card

link= https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2025/03/mttcc-108-theme-is-use-ribbons-on.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. Neglected Stuff; new challenge blog/started March 2; theme is to use at least 1 item that is 1 year old or older; MY Christmas card has 2 old items = the chipboard stickers are 4 Christmases old and the pine needles cut from a floral decor bucket arrangement are at least 3 Christmases old!!!

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2025/03/neglected-stuff-march-2025-challenge.html

b. ABC Christmas; for March/current; themes are E/embossing or F/focal sentiment or G/girls for Christmas holiday cards; MY 2 ribbon-usage card has a large "Fa-la-la" chipboard sticker serving as the focal sentiment

link = https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/abc-christmas-challenge-march-e-f-g-are.html

c. Krafty Chicks; week 2/2nd Thursday/Christmas theme; MY theme is full of Christmas holiday elements: pine needles, pickup truck with tree, snowflakes, "Fa-la-la" sentiment; 

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/krafty-chicks-challenge-759-christmas.html

d. Path of Positivity; current for March; theme is anything goes positive with option to embrace the unexpected/make something you normally don't do = French-wired ribbon on cards is something I usually avoid but it was a different kind of ribbon that the other MTTCC dt members hadn't used so I decided to embrace that ==

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/ch-129-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

* DT member only = 2 owned by Deanne: HAOOCAYR and P-R-S

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

Loving my AA #90 DT thinking of you card for 15 Jan 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: this posting showcases my next design team project for Ally's Angels. It is an anything goes theme challenge blog. Instead of doing winter or Valentine's, I have decided to play with some new to me supplies with spring-summer bright cheerful colors. 

when: #90 starts January 15 and ends February 10, 2025

what: "Hi!" in orange thinking of you card

notes:

1. white cardstock base A2 size = Crafter's Square

2. bright orange cardstock panel (decorative scissors used for right side) = Recollections

3. tri-color print paper for oval panel = "Palm Springs" paper pad by My Mind's Eye 2018

4. ribbon = Crafter's Square

5. little peach flower die-cut & chevron strip = "Just Chill" sticker book by My Mind's Eye 2020 [NBUS]

6. large flower die-cut = "Horizon" by Paige Evans for Pink Paislee 2018 [NBUS]

7. 'chocolate chip' stamp pad = SU

8. bright pink "hi" thickers = "Sunshine" Thickers puffy phrase stickers 2019 [NBUS]

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where: Ally's Angels #90 blog post

link = https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2025/01/allys-angels-90-anything-goes-theme.html

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other places to share/link are: posted sometime after 9am on Jan 15th =

a. NBUS/ Never Before Used Schtuff; started Jan 1; sharing new products or new to you items; on my card, I'm using several new to me items received in a clearance mystery package recently 

link = https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2025/01/nbus-challenge-70.html

b. Beautiful Blossoms; new on Jan 15; feature flowers; my card has coral, pink and French Blue flowers on die-cut/ephemera

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

c. The Outlawz Monday Greetings; started Jan 6; anything goes greeting included; my card has a simple "hi"

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-monday.blogspot.com/2025/01/january-6th-monday-greetings.html

d. Path of Positivity; current; anything goes positive (option of the unexpected); my card is for AGP as a friendship card to brighten a friend's dreary winter day

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/ch-127-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

e. Classic Design Challenge; new on Jan 15; anything goes

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2025-janfeb.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*owner/DT = Ally's Angels, Christmas or not Bingo Challenges; also HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and Deanne's new Paper-Rock-Scissors starting Feb 2

My MTTC #548 Anything But a Card theme DT project on 29 November 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: this posting showcases my newest design team contribution for My Time To Craft challenge blog! #548! The theme picked by another DT member is 'anything but a card'. Technically I'm using an index card BUT it is not a standard greeting card style, so I'm going with this! :)

when: #548 starts November 29 and the challenge is open for 13 days

what: entry #1 art journal (in a bullet style variation) = 1 layer wonder!!

and

notes: index cards with cover and 'belly band' with metal ring was purchased for $1.25 plus tax at Dollar Tree; this is my first entry

1. three/3 ink stamp pad colors from SU (lemon lime twist, tangerine tango, rose red)

2. one/1 ink stamp pad color from Lawn Fawn (espresso brown)

3. one/1 ink stamp pad color from Hero Arts (black)

4. 'girl boss hustle' cling stamp = Hampton Arts

5.  thinking of you wood stamp = old/stash; maybe Studio G

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where: MTTC is My Time To Craft, a challenge blog; #548 posting

link = https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/mttc-548-theme-is-anything-but-card.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Woodblock Wednesday (by Amy T); open until Dec 2; must use a woodblock stamp; MY art journal entry index page's 'thinking of you' woodblock stamp isn't marked; plus it's been in my stash supply for a very long time, so I'm not sure of the vendor; this is my first ever entry

link = https://www.craftee1.com/2024/11/november-edition-woodblock-wednesday/

B. Path of Positivity; past midway; anything goes positive (option of words power of family/friends)

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/ch-125-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

C. Zielonekoty; started Nov 18th/still open; theme of stains, blots, splashes; MY art journal entry index page has cotton ball blots of 4 stamp pad inks: lemon-lime yellow green, deep orange, a deep pinkish red, and a rich brown; this is my 2nd entry

link = https://sklepzielonekoty.blogspot.com/2024/11/wyzwanie-plamy-kleksy-chlapniecia.html

D. Love To Craft, a challenge blog; started Nov 1 and will end Dec 15; anything goes

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/11/ltccb-83-anything-goes-ltccb-82-winner.html 

E. Crafters Galore Encore; ending in a few hours; anything goes; hopefully I scanned and counted correctly that I've linked 2 times already and this project will be my 3rd allowed entry

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/11/november-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* manager/DT = MTTC (starting week 1 of 2) and MTTCChristmas (currently starting week 2 of 2)

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR

* co-owner/DT in 2023-2024 for AACB and ConBC; will be full owner/DT starting Jan 1, 2025 = Ally's Angels and Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges

* owner/DT since 2022 - ; HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB and starting January 2, 2025 ==> HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags; also FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB