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Saturday, August 2, 2025

Loving my HQFCB at TFATU #8 DT fantasy projects for 2 August 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!

why: Loving some sweet dreams in make-believe world! Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges blog is still using the old TFATU address. #8 theme is anything goes fantasy with the fantasy focus option of dragon(s). 

when: #8 starts on the 1st Saturday of the month which is August 2nd and will end on August 31, 2025. 

what: PROJECT #1 = A fairy and friends-ship card



how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. ivory cardstock, pale pink and bolder pink cardstocks are all from different packs = Neenah

2. four expressions of clear stamps (hey, thinking of you, just because, and my friend) = Crafter's Square

3. black stamp pad = Hero Arts

4. pale pink pearls = from a larger package = Crafter's Square

5. six pop-up, dimensional stickers/stick-ons; fairy is in a separate package = Little Birdie Handmade Embellishments

6. pink flower and 2 leaves stickers = "Sweet Rush" sticker book; Vicki Boutin 2021

where #1 will be linked = (fairy)

1A. Love To Scrap; has 2 weeks left until deadline; this is my 3rd entry; I've used two scraps of pink tone cardstock along with stamping and layered dimensional stick-ons

link = https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/07/ltscb-174-anything-goes-ltscb-173.html

1B. Crafts Galore Encore; new on Aug 1; anything goes; this is my 2nd (or 3rd) entry

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/august-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

1C. Pinspirational; new on Aug 1; theme of fairies in woods, also see the image prompt; My Project #1 on this post has three birds, some leaves, flower and of course the fairy

link = https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/pinspirational-challenge-328-august.html

image prompt = https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/pinspirational-challenge-328-august.html

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what: PROJECT #2 = my AGF theme choice is unicorn...three unicorns prancing on a fun-fold card base




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"some kind of wonderful"


this is when it's folded...design-wise, I should have stenciled the unicorns to a different panel...so that's why this photo will not be the first one seen for this card...



how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

21. white cardstock open heart flap folded card base = from a pack = Hot Off The Press; sold through Paper Wishes website

22. inks/mini stamps pads' colors are Guava, Pumpkin Spice, Narwhal (gray) and 

= Lawn Fawn

23. enamel dots, XOXO letter tile stickers, word stickers = all from the Everly Lane collection by Fancy Pants Designs

24. unicorn stencils are from same sheet = Crafter's Square

25. the 2 stamps = from a large multiple expressions clear stamp set = The Hedgehog Hollow

where #2 will be linked = (unicorns)

2A. Mix It Up; has 2 weeks left; anything goes w/ opt of mixed media; this is my 2nd entry; CARD #2 has a lot of dabbed inking, stamping, stenciling of unicorns, plus word/phrase stickers, lettering tile stickers, enamel dots

link = https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/miucb-78-anything-goes-optional-mixed.html

2B. Allsorts; new on August 2nd; animals or anything goes; I'm sharing the fun fold card with unicorns

link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-829.html

2C. Crafty Animals; new on August 1st; animal(s) anything goes; I'm sharing the fun fold card with unicorns

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-97.html


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where to find HQFCB at TFATU's web address:

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/hqfcb-at-tfatu-8-starting-august-2nd.html

theme badge:


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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

Sunday, September 8, 2024

HQCB or former TFATU #9 for 2024 September using fantasy focus option Pegasus for 7 Sept 2024

Welcome To Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting is about Sweet Dreams and Best Wishes of imagination and fantasy. Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges blog is the new name for the former "TFATU" or The Fairy and The Unicorn. The theme is anything goes fantasy with the September fantasy focus option of Pegasus! YES! We are showcasing the make-believe winged horse...remember, NOT a unicorn...the mythical winged horse called Pegasus. 

when: #9 September 2024 started Saturday September 7th and will end on the last day of the month. HQFCB starts each monthly competition on the 1st Saturday. 

what: "Love and Hugs from Pegasus card



notes:

1. left-folded white card for the base

2. large rectangle print blue-n-white vinyl = sticky wallpaper section = Crafter's Square

3. tiny turquoise blue and white geometric print paper = recycled business envelope paper (print is for security lining)

4. light blue punched cardstock circles = Pen + Gear

5. 'love' and 'hugs' foil stickers = originally silver metallic foil was coated with navy blue permanent marker = bought from Paper Wishes website

6. Pegasus digital image = free for personal use at The ClipArt Library website

7. Pegasus colored with a mix of alcohol markers (Arteza) and highlighters

8. decorative scissors to change edging on the overlapped circles ---> to look like clouds

9. iridescent acrylic paint dots and smears applied randomly = Art Skills


where: Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges blog #9 for 2024

link = https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/hqfcb-or-old-tfatu-9-for-2024-anything.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Colorful Options; new; theme/image = Be Bold/Vibrant (or option of rainbow); MY fantasy creature of Pegasus was given bold turquoise blue mane, lavender forelock hair on head and then his tail, and then his wings started with yellow which was topped with blue and green and itty bitty dots of navy blue

link = https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2024/08/september-2024.html

B. Critter Crazy; started Sept 1st; theme is to feature an animal whether real or fantasy; MY fantasy creature is Pegasus

link = https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2024/09/challenge-90-anything-goes-with.html

C. Crafty Animal; started Sept 1st; theme is to feature an animal; MY fantasy creature is Pegasus, a winged horse

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2024/09/challenge-87.html

D. Birthstone Challenges; started Aug 1-Sept 15th; theme featured stones & colors are September Sapphire and October Opal (see image); MY Pegasus card has lots of sapphire blues and whites/off-whites with some iridescent glitter acrylic paint dots and smears randomly applied over the top half of the card front

link = https://birthstonechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/09/bsc-11-sapphire-opal-optional.html

image = 


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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S


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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT only = HAOOCAYR (former HCAYR) 


Saturday, August 3, 2024

Best Wishes and Sweet Dreams #8 HQFCB Main Post Projects for 3 August 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting showcases two newest fantasy projects for HQFCB (formerly known as TFATU). The fairy bookmark is my choice for the main monthly theme of "Anything Goes Fantasy". And the elf bookmark is my August focus option project. 

when: #8 for 2024 starts on the first Saturday of the month, August 3rd

what: PROJECT #1 = HQFCB #8 Anything Goes Fantasy choice of fairy



notes:

1. white cardstock base and also smaller 4" high panel = Neenah

2. ink pads = SU (Island Indigo and a bit of Dapper Denim showing on the base; Always Artichoke and a smidge of Lemon Lime Twist for the smaller panel)

3. text strip sticker = old Webster's Pages product (fussy cut/reduced in size to fit)

4. tree with jars filled with fireflies = recycle/upcycle solicitated mail envelope

5. fairy and fireflies prints shown on the upper half = free for personal use ---> The Clipart Library website

6. striped woven ribbon; cut to length, tied, then each half cut into fourths = old; Hobby Lobby 

what: PROJECT #2 = HQFCB #8 Fantasy Focus Option of elves mischief



notes:

11. green and white + red and white buffalo plaid cardstock = The Paper Studio

12. green glitter cardstock = ? Crafter's Square

13. lettering stickers from different vendors = stash box

14. black and white checked ribbon knot = Crafter's Square

15. red cardstock scrap + black cardstock scraps = Neenah

16. black ink pad for the perimeter edges = Hero Arts

17. elf image was sized and printed in color on white paper 3x = free for personal use = The Clipart Library website

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where: HQFCB (was TFATU or The Fairy and The Unicorn; still using TFATU web address for 2024 to transition new name); #8 main launch post =

link= https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/hqfcb-8-in-2024-agf-main-theme-plus.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. fairy and fireflies = Snippets Playground; still a few days remaining; theme to use scraps/bits; MY bookmark has used 2 white cardstock scrap cuts that I've inked up for background and base and then fussy cut of a sticker and some envelope recycled images along with some fussy cut digital clipart images

link= https://pixiessnippetsplayground.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-485.html

B. fairy and fireflies = C.R.A.F.T.; current; theme is summer; limited to 2 entries--this is my 1st with the bookmark/tag with summery night fairy and fireflies

link = https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-729-summer.html

C. fairy and fireflies = Moving Along With The Times; current/started Aug 1; theme is summer fun; MY project is a bookmark/tag with summery night fairy and fireflies

link = https://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-169-summer-fun.html

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D. tumbling elves = The 12  Months of Christmas Link-up Challenge; started Aug 1; anything goes Christmas

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

E. tumbling elves = Little Red Wagon; started July 31; theme is Christmas in July; MY elves are decked in traditional Christmas colors

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

F. tumbling elves = Jingle Belles; current; theme is Holiday Leftovers--use your bits/scraps; the green glitter cardstock started off a leftover partial sheet that I traced and used decorative scissors; red and black behind the elves are scrap cuts that were just deep enough to give a margin backdrop for the elves

link= https://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2024/08/holiday-leftovers.html

G. tumbling elves = Double Trouble; current; collaboration with IYGACAC; have something that makes you happy/cheerful; these tumbling elves...I originally thought I would just use 1 image for a small tag/gift tag size but then this idea popped into my brain cells of a vision of 3 turned in different directions to look like they're tumbling around...the card makes me smile

link to DTCB = https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/Challenge-172.html

and

H. tumbling elves = IYGACAC; current; collaboration with DTCB for the first 2 weeks of August; have both happy/cheerful + smile...and the elf image (duplicated) has a smile

link to IYGACAC = https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2024/06/cookie-challenge-195-august-be-happy.html

image = 



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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S


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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

*DT member = HCAYR ---> HAOOCAYR

 

Saturday, July 20, 2024

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


Thursday, July 20, 2023

TFATU July 2023 Reminder Post DT extra inspiration card

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! If you seen my projects on my blog or at other blogs/social media groups, you will recognize this angel print cardstock. I've chosen to use a small scrap section for another card for TFATU. 

WHAT: TFATU is The Fairy and The Unicorn challenge blog; 2023 #7 competition of Anything Goes Fantasy

WHEN: Reminder post is shared July 20; #7 competition ends early on July 31, 2023

SHOW and TELL:


1. Echo Park's Away In A Manger cardstocks (night sky and angels)

2. The Paper Studio = the sentiment metallic foil print sticker and the spring green paper mat

3. Pen + Gear = white glitter cardstock scrap section

4. stash items = snowflake stickers, light blue cording thread, navy blue ink pad and marker

5. Marvy's Uchida = watercolor pencils


WHERE: TFATU #7 for 2023 July reminder posting blog link=


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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

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FB groups:


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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

Monday, February 20, 2023

TFATU design inspiration card for February 2023 REMINDER

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! My heart is so very happy to be sharing my 4th card as owner/design team member for The Fairy and The Unicorn Challenge blog! February 4-28, 2023 is the competition period for Anything Goes Fantasy (includes mythical and mystical). 




Design notes and vendors=

*doily = don't know the vendor; this was gifted to me 

*lavender and white checked gingham paper just barely noticeable under the doily = Hot Off The Press

*red cardstock 6" tall x 5"wide = Art Skills

*wood laser cut cupid and the purple bling 'ribbon' wrap = Dollar Tree (cupid inked with red marker on the heart and purple marker on Cupid; then a red glitter paint pen added over the red and a purple glitter paint pen added over the purple)

The Fairy and The Unicorn Challenge blog (TFATU) links= deadline is 2:00am CST or 8am UK on February 28, 2023 and then March competition starts on the 1st Saturday = March 4th...make sure to participate up to 3 times with anything fantasy (think mythical, mystical creatures and characters)

reminder link = https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/tfatu-february-2023-reminder.html

and main launch post link = https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/tfatu-february-2023-anything-fantasy.html

{Anything Goes Fantasy includes: fairies, unicorns, angels, gnomes, elves, trolls, dragons, mermaids, Cupid, Tooth Fairy, Alice in Wonderland characters and other fairytales, etc.}

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other challenge blogs to share/link this card are =

A. Crafty Friends challenge blog; about 6 days left; Love/Romance theme; MY card has Cupid inside a heart on the wood lasered cut-out

link= http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-164-for-february.html

B. Shopping Our Stash challenge blog; still open for Something Starting with the Letter Bb; MY card has bling--purple gem bling wrap as a vertical side border

link= https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2023/02/sos490-anything-starting-with-letter-b.html

C. The Four Seasons Challenge blog; still open for Feb; Winter season; MY card has cupid within a heart wood lasered-cut shape and colors of Valentine's, a winter & February holiday

link= https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/february-2023-anything-goes-winter.html

D. Inspiration Station Challenge Blog; still open for Feb; Love Is In The Air theme; see prompt badge; MY card's wood laser-cut Cupid within a heart is 'flying' like the floating hearts above the couples' heads in the prompt

link= https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/inspiration-station-inspiration-prompt.html


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Facebook groups to share/link this card are=

Paper, Paper, Paper and DT Calls; Mixed Media Creativity; The Seasonal Cardmaker; 


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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S


*owner of TFATU, Heart's Quest, and FarmQuest

*co-owner of Ally's Angels

*manager/dt = My Time To Craft and My Time To Craft Christmas

*dt = Once Upon A Time, The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges, Mix It Up, Merry Little Christmas


------> TFATU= Anything Fantasy Goes such as Cupid and other angels, fairies, gnomes, trolls, dragons, mermaids, wizards, witches, griffins, gargoyles, dracula, vampires, elves, ....


Friday, January 20, 2023

TFATU January 2023 REMINDER card PLUS Collaboration with Double Trouble

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! It's a wonderful opportunity for The Fairy and The Unicorn challenge blog to collaborate with Double Trouble! D.T.C.B. has such an unique way to approach challenge themes and to do it in a way that supports another challenge blog! 

Our usual time table schedules are a bit offset but starting today, January 20 through the 31st, you can continue to link up Anything Fantasy Goes cards with us AND/OR add some type of stitching detail to your card to also qualify for Double Trouble. Your chances for prizes and recognition at Double Trouble increase if you do ours, too. 

This is for my reminder/special collaboration announcement post extra inspiration project is --


Design notes:

1. Pixie Dust Designs = 2 gnomes, gnome house, and the sentiment stamp

2. Hot Off The Press/Paper Wishes website = the checked gingham scraps in different colors

3. My Mind's Eye = cardstock scrap between the kraft paper and blue specialty textured paper

Double Trouble badge=


Double Trouble blog link for January 20-February 5th =

https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/Challenge-130.html

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TFATU/The Fairy and The Unicorn challenge blog; January 2023 link reminder =

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/tfatu-january-2023-reminder-and-special.html

**TFATU will end on January 31st. The next competition will start February 4th (on the 1st Saturday of the month).

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other challenge blogs to share this card/post link are:

A. As You Like It challenge blog; still days remaining; Theme = favorite reason to send a card and why; MY cards--whatever the occasion such as get well, birthday, anniversary, etc. I like to add personalized touches whether it's their favorite color, favorite flower, something related to a hobby or their job, etc. For this gnome theme Christmas card, it was made for my 91 year old great aunt who has a huge collection of gnomes for both her yard and in her apartment. 

link= http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/favourite-reason-to-send-card-and-why.html

B. Christmas Craft Creations challenge blog; Jan 2023; Theme = Snippets; MY card has scraps for the cluster in the top left corner, the kraft paper, and the paisley cardstock behind the kraft paper

link= https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2023/01/january-challenge-snippets.html

C. Sparkles Christmas Challenge blog; Theme= Sparkle/Glitter Accents; MY card has "love" and 2 little hearts in red glitter

link= https://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/144-sparkleglitter-accents.html

D. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-Up challenge blog; Jan 2023; Anything Christmas Goes; option something old/something new; MY card has all old items with the newest being the Pixie Dust Designs stamps

link= http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-96-anything-goes-christmas.html 


and Facebook groups to share are:

1. Mixed Media Creativity

2. The Crafty Addicts

3. Paper, Paper, Paper and DT Calls

4. Paper Crafting For Everyone

5. Pixie Dust Designs VIP group

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm the new owner of TFATU. I also own FarmQuest and Heart's Quest challenge blogs.

*I'm the co-owner/DT of Ally's Angels. 

*I'm a DT member of My Time To Craft, My Time To Craft Christmas, The Holly and The Ivy Christmas, Merry Little Christmas, Mix It Up, and Once Upon A Time.



Saturday, January 7, 2023

TFATU folk art angel inspiration card for 7 January 2022

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! Well, I did this thing in November. I heard that there was a blog owner who announced that the November challenge would be its last. I asked if I could take it over and the owner agreed. Within 48 hours or less, we just about had everything updated and you will see some new themed cards/tags/journals starting with this January 7, 2023 posting. So what is TFATU? It's the acronym for "The Fairy and The Unicorn" Challenge blog. Deadline is January 31. 

Maybe you will see a Yeti/Sasquatch featured card sometime in 2023!!! This first design team inspiration card as owner features a folk art angel that was cut from Christmas gift wrap paper! 

Glory! Hallelujah! Christmas card=


*base left side folded card A2 purchased at JoAnn's Fabric Store; 

*text stickers are from Creative Devotion

*gems, white satin sheen specialty paper, decorative edged scissors, gold and green/antique gold stamp pads, and eye shadow (halo) are stash items

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The Fairy and The Unicorn Challenge blog's January 7, 2023 post link=

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/tfatu-january-2023.html

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other challenge blogs I will link this to=

A. Sparkles Christmas challenge blog; sparkle/glitter + Christmas; MY card has shine of the gems/pearls, gold text strips,

link= https://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/144-sparkleglitter-accents.html

B. Use Your Stuff challenge blog; Jan 3 start date; Stitching Faux or Real; MY card's upcycled/recycled gift wrap angel has stitching detail on it

link= http://useyourstuff.blogspot.com/2023/01/474-stitching-faux-or-real.html

C. The Paper Funday Challenge Blog; Jan 4 start date; Anything Goes with option of starry night; My card is an angel Christmas card

link= https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/01/january-2023-challenge-49-anything-goes.html

D. Christmas Crafts All Year Round; January 2023; theme of 1 of something or tree option; MY card has 1 angel that has been fussy cut out of a folk-art style quilt layout Christmas wrapping paper!!!

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

E. Word Art Wednesday challenge blog; Anything Goes; 

link= http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/01/anything-goes-weeks-577-578.html

and Facebook groups for sharing are=

F. Paper, Paper, Paper, and DT Calls group; sharing

G. Mixed Media Creativity group; sharing; this card has eye shadow used for the halo effect; also some gold metallic ink pad, a green/antique gold ink pad, decorative scissors, gift wrap, specialty paper with a satin sheen, gems, little text stickers

H. Paper Crafting for Everyone group; sharing

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I. Special collaboration with Double Trouble Challenge Blog and TFATU; allowable entry; 

link= https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/Challenge-130.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S


*owner of these crafting challenge blogs: The Fairy and The Unicorn Challenge; FarmQuest; Heart's Quest

and 

*co-owner of : Ally's Angels 

and

*DT member of : My Time To Craft and MTTCChristmas, Merry Little Christmas, Mix It Up, The Holly and The Ivy Christmas Challenge, and Once Upon A Time