MTTC #517 Use 2 or more print papers theme DT card for 22 September 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This card was made from a box of stash items that I haven't accessed for several months. It was like a breath of fresh air to delve into the box and see what would work for MTTC's #517.

WHAT: My Time To Craft challenge blog's #517 theme is to use 2 or more patterned/print papers (or cardstocks).

WHEN: #517 starts September 22, 2023 and lasts for 13 days

SHOW and TELL:

1. Close To My Heart card kit pieces: blue flowered print cardstock base (only 85% is flowered); yellow with tiny white flowers banner die-cut cut in half; and white with teeny tiny light blue dots banner die-cut

2. unknown origin for white with dark blue leafy print paper was received as extras from a swap partner from a FB group

3. Wal-Mart or Dollar Tree = sheet of varied cupcake stickers

4. Stampin' Up = very old "HB" stamp

5. stash= 2 layered flower die-cut stick-ons; black ink pad for stamping; blue ink pad for paper edging and a blue marker for outlining

WHERE: MTTC #517 blog posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/09/mttc-517-theme-is-usage-of-2-or-more.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Creative Knockouts; started Sept 21 Thurs with same theme as MTTC; my card has 4 prints (a tonal blue floral print on card base, yellow and white floral print, white with black leafy print, and the white with teeny light blue dots)

link= http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2023/09/504-2-or-more-pattern-papers-conie-fong.html

B. Seize The Birthday; week 2 of 2; fall colors toppings/option theme but mine is Anything Goes Birthday

link= http://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2023/09/seize-birthday-269-use-fall-colors.html

C. Hand Stamped Sentiments; week 1 of 2; see photo for inspo; MY card is sparked by the white, light blue, and hints of yellow/sandy tan AND "HB" is stamped

link= http://handstampedsentiments.blogspot.com/2023/09/hand-stamped-sentiments-inspiration.html

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D. P-inspirational Challenges; started Sept 1; theme of birthday and leaves; MY card has "HB" stamped on it along with a cupcake and behind those is a white with black leafy stem print paper

link= https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/09/pinspirational-challenge-305-september.html

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and

FB groups: Mixed Media Creativity; The Seasonal Cardmaker; PPPDTC; COTM; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

**Besides MTTC and MTTCC, I'm involved with these challenge blogs as co-owner: AACB and CBCB and owner: TFATU, HQCB, FQCB, and FQGS.

MTTCC #67 Christmas Trees Theme DT inspiration card for 18 August 2023

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! My heart's happy to have found some time to create another Christmas card. This one's for an easy theme, however too many options amongst my stash boxes!!!

WHAT: My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog; #67 theme is Christmas trees

WHEN: August 18, 2023 for 13 days

SHOW and TELL:

1. creamy ivory cardstock base is A2 size

2. tree print cardstock with other side of barn wood = Cozy Christmas cardstock pad from Fancy Pants Design; and the tree in the basket die-cut is from the Cozy Christmas ephemera package

3. tree shaped metallic foil print sentiment sticker = The Paper Studio or another Hobby Lobby connected company

4. gold mirror foil is under the tree die-cut 

5. dark pine green ink pad = Memento

6. four colors of cording = stash

7. dimensional foam tape is under the gold mirror foil cardstock tree shape to lift it up

WHERE: MTTCC #67 blog post link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/08/mttcc-67-theme-is-trees-like-in-pine.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Jingle Belles; starting week 2 of 2 trees/Christmas trees or pine branches theme; MY card has a pine tree planter with pine trees in the background patterned paper and a tree-shaped sentiment sticker over the tree die-cut

link= http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2023/08/oh-christmas-tree.html

B. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-Up Challenges blog; midway posting made 2 days ago; Anything Christmas with an option of stars

link=  https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/08/challenge-103-anything-goes-christmas.html

C. Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge blog; current/about a week+ old; Anything Christmas (they do have a mood board); my card is anything Christmas goes

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/08/peace-on-earth-challenge-45.html

D. Crafting Happiness challenge blog; current for August; anything goes; 

link= https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/08/august-145-anything-goes-every-type-of.html

and 

FB groups: The Seasonal Cardmaker; Mixed Media Creativity (sticker, gold foil, cording, distressed edges); COTM; PPPDTC

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

 By September 1, 2023 my DT commitments are with these 8 challenge blogs: MTTCC, MTTC, AACB, CBCB, TFATU, HQCB, FQGS, and FQCB. 

THICC #142 DT inspiration ACG theme for 13 June 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This is 1 of 2 paper-crafting blogs to help me divide my design team showcasing. 

Today's focus: THICC or The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges blog #142

What: THICC is always 'anything Christmas goes' themes; 2 weeks

When: June 13-26, 2023

Show the card: Bright and shining card

Notes:

1. Martha Stewart/Darice; strings of ornaments print cardstock

2. Simple Stories: the blue jay and text phrase die-cuts  

3. stash: speckled specialty paper and turquoise paper; black marker and ink pad

THICC #142 for June 13, 2023 posting link=

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-142-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Papercraft Challenges; 1 day left/not sure of the time difference hours; Things with wings theme; MY card has blue jay bird die-cuts

link= https://papercraft-challenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-94-things-with-wings.html

B. A Place To Start; June 2023; anything goes 

link= https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2023/06/june-2023-anything-goes.html

C. Peace On Earth Christmas challenge; Started June 7; ACG; 

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/06/peace-on-earth-challenge-41.html

D. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up Challenges blog; just started; #101; Anything Goes Christmas (not the option of a Christmas song )

link= http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-101-anything-goes-christmas.html

E. Sparkles Monthly Challenges blog; 1 day left/not sure of the time difference hours; Things with wings theme; MY card has blue jay bird die-cuts

link= http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/164-things-with-wings.html

and

some Facebook groups to share/link are: Mixed Media Creativity, Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls, The Seasonal Cardmaker; ...

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

MTTCC #62 Theme Deer or Reindeer or Elk or Moose DT card for 9 June 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

For: DT inspiration for My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog

What: #62 theme is Deer, Elk, or Moose

When: June 9-22, 2023

Card #1= Twinkle Lights and Quiet Nights  Christmas card=

Notes:

1. Simple Stories card kits= chipboard hearts; sentiment strip

2. Echo Park = plaid tag die-cut

3. Dollar Tree= deer gift tag used as a focal

4. stash = light green paper scrap; red glitter alphas

5. Recollections/Heirloom Heritage cardstock pad = tan cardstock flat base

6. Crafter's Square= dark brown cardstock strip/scrap

CARD #2: "Wilderness Christmas" with deer Christmas card

1. Recollections = leafy print cardstock strip

2. Craft Consortium = owl, squirrel, and robin print cardstock

3. Echo Park or Carta Bella = deer/wilderness tag die-cut

4. stash = red glitter bow sticker, 2 brown deer glitter stickers, gold glitter block style lettering stickers; black permanent marker to outline, red cardstock scrap

5. Memento = dark green ink pad

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Where: MTTCC #62 blog posting link= {we also need 2-4 new design team members; there's info at the bottom of the posting about how to reach me}

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/06/mttcc-62-deer-or-reindeer-or-elk-or.html

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other challenge blogs for sharing/linking are:

A. Word Art Wednesday; started June 7; Anything Goes that is uplifting; MY card has a wintery/Christmas sentiment

link= http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/06/anything-goes-weeks-599-600.html

B. Krafty Chicks; 2nd week of June/Christmas theme for 2nd week; My card has a winter season and Christmas sentiment

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/krafty-chicks-challenge-667-week-2.html

C. Craft Rocket Challenges; current for June; Use Dies theme; my card got the gift tag (deer) die-cut and the plaid tag die-cut

link= http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-104-use-dies.html

D. Christmas Craft Creations; still open for 4-5 days; No Stamping theme

link= https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-challenge-reminder-no-stamping.html

image prompt = 

E.  The Paper Funday Challenges; just started on June 5; Anything Goes with the option of Nothing Square;

link= https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/06/june-2023-challenge-54-anything-goes.html

and Facebook groups for sharing/linking are: Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; The Seasonal Cardmaker, 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

THICC #141 DT inspiration ACG theme for 30 May 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This is 1 of 2 paper-crafting blogs to help me divide my design team showcasing. 

Today's focus: THICC or The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges blog #141

What: THICC is always 'anything Christmas goes' themes; 2 weeks

When: May 30-June 12, 2023

Show the card: Wishes for my friends Christmas card

Notes:

1. Martha Stewart/Darice; snowflake print cardstock

2. Bugaboo (?); freebie digital image from a couple years back

3. Crafter's Square: medium blue cardstock base (5" wide x 5.5" high)

4. stash: navy blue textured paper, silver alpha lettering, silver and gold paint pens; blue snowflake computer stationery paper (digi image is printed on)

5. Pink Paislee; for the silver hologram snowflakes

THICC (or THAICC) #141 for May 30, 2023 posting link=

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-141-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Christmas Kickstart challenge blog; 1 more day left; color palette (see image); by card uses just the blues to whitish tones

link= https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-74-reminder-time.html

B. A Place To Start; May 2023; anything goes (not the option)

link= https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-2023-anything-goes-w-optional-twist.html

C. Peace On Earth Christmas challenge; Started May 7; ACG; 

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/05/peace-on-earth-challenge-39.html

D. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up Challenges blog; just started; #100; Anything Goes Christmas (not the option of ornaments/decorations)

link= http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-100-anything-goes-christmas.html

E. Christmas with the Cuties; new/current; CAS/something simple; for me, this is keeping it simple; the digital image was printed on a snowflake border print stationery sheet of paper and embellished a bit with white and metallic pens; and the snowflake cardstock panel adds a lot of drama to help me keep it CAS

link= http://christmaswiththecuties.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-no-70-themesomething-simple.html

and

some Facebook groups to share/link are: Mixed Media Creativity, Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls, The Seasonal Cardmaker; ...

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

MTTCC #61 DT card Branches Wreaths Greenery theme starts 26 May 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

For: DT inspiration for My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog

What: #61 theme is Branches, Wreaths, and/or Greenery

When: May 26-June 8, 2023

Card #1= Deck the Halls with Greenery  Christmas card=

Notes:

1. Simple Stories card kits= everything but the cardinal tag and tapes

2. Dollar Tree= cardinal gift tag

3. Pen + Gear= white with green diagonal lines washi tape

4. stash= woodgrain decorative vinyl tape

5. Memento= dark green ink pad

and

Card #2: Gather Together at Christmas card

Notes for #2:

a. Simple Stories: wreath die-cut and gather together chipboard sticker

b. stash= Christmas print washi tape and woodgrain decorative vinyl tape

c. Memento= Rich Cocoa ink pad

d. Crafter's Choice = from a 12 piece card set--deep red/rust/red-orange cardstock, peach/flesh tone card base

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Where: MTTCC #61 blog posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/05/mttcc-61-theme-of-branches-or-wreaths.html

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other challenge blogs for sharing/linking are:

A. [card #1] Path of Positivity challenge blog; started May 1; anything goes that's positive (option: inspired by nature); MY card has some greenery and a cardinal and is for Christmas

link= http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/ch-112-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

B. The 12 Months of Christmas Challenge Link-up blog; May 2023; Anything Christmas with the option of holiday decorations --both of my cards have decor items (boughs, wreath)

link= http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-100-anything-goes-christmas.html

C. Krafty Chicks; started May 25/Week 4; All Occasions week; my cards are Christmas occasion

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/kcc-665-all-occasions-week.html

D. Use Your Stuff; current; theme= use a technique; both Christmas cards have distressed cardstock edges (used a scissor blade to roughen up and scrape; then edges inked)

link= http://useyourstuff.blogspot.com/2023/05/484-use-technique.html 

E. Christmas Craft Creations; started May 10; No stamping theme; both of my Christmas cards qualify; I'll show card #2

link= https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-challenge-no-stamping.html

and Facebook groups for sharing/linking are: Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; The Seasonal Cardmaker, possibly a few others

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

THICC #140 DT inspiration card ACG theme for 16 May 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This is 1 of 2 paper-crafting blogs to help me divide my design team showcasing. 

Today's focus: THICC or The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges blog #140

What: THICC is always 'anything Christmas goes' themes; 2 weeks

When: May 16-May 29, 2023

Show the card: Boughs of Holly card

Notes:

1. Martha Stewart/Darice; polar bears holding holly print cardstock

2. Simple Stories: the sentiment die-cut and all the holly leaves die-cuts (they were black and white with red berries; 3 hues of Marvy Uchida watercolor pencils were used to add green tones)

3. Crafter's Square: red scrap and green cardstock base (5" wide x 5.5" high)

4. stash: white cardstock (recycled packaging behind the song verse sentiment die-cut)

THICC #140 for May 16, 2023 posting link= **** NEW

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-140-anything-christmas-goes.html

THICC #139 for May 2, 2023 posting link=

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-139-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge; started May 14; die-cuts or punches + Christmas; MY card has 6 die-cuts for the Christmas song/holly theme 

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

B. A Place To Start; May 2023; anything goes (not the option)

link= https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-2023-anything-goes-w-optional-twist.html

C. Peace On Earth Christmas challenge; Started May 7; ACG; 

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/05/peace-on-earth-challenge-39.html

D. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up Challenges blog; just started; #100; Anything Goes Christmas (not the option of ornaments/decorations)

link= http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-100-anything-goes-christmas.html

E. Christmas Craft All Year Round challenge; May 2023; 5 Golden Rings --5 of something OR gold; MY Christmas card has 5 holly die-cuts

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

and

some Facebook groups to share/link are: Mixed Media Creativity, Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls, The Seasonal Cardmaker; ...

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

THICC #139 ACG design inspiration card for 2 May 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This is 1 of 2 paper-crafting blogs to help me divide my design team showcasing. 

Today's focus: THICC or The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges blog #139

What: THICC is always 'anything Christmas goes' themes; 2 weeks

When: May 2-May 15, 2023

Show the card: Cozy Winter Wishes at Christmas Time card

Notes:

1. stash busting card with a mix of old and new; old stash items = navy blue cardstock base 4"x6"; gray-blue with white snowflake print, snowflake sticker; colored pencils (orange, green, aqua blue, pink); black detail tip marker (stamped sticks) and a blue fine tip marker (stamped snowflake dots)

2. new to me items= star embossed decorative tape, snowman with bunny friend stamp (Stampin' Up 1997), Memento aqua blue ink pad to make curved lines, Stampin' Up Avocado ink pad for the image [these items were all gifted to me from a fabulous artisan friend]

THICC #139 for May 2, 2023 posting link=

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-139-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Christmas with the Cuties; Christmas + Cute + hand-colored; my card has a stamped image with some inking to look like snowy weather plus the coloring for the snowman's carrot nose & scarf, the bunny, and then with a detail tip black pen I colored the sticks and coal pieces on the snowman; with a blue marker tip I colored the little stamped snowflake dots 

link= http://christmaswiththecuties.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-no-69-themesomething-hand.html

B. A Place To Start; May 2023; anything goes (not the option)

link= https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-2023-anything-goes-w-optional-twist.html

C. Use Your Stuff; current; Inspired by Water theme--- my card has frozen water, i.e. snow--does that count?

link= http://useyourstuff.blogspot.com/2023/04/483-inspired-by-water.html

D. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up Challenges blog; just started; #100; Anything Goes Christmas (not the option of ornaments/decorations)

link= http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-100-anything-goes-christmas.html

and

some Facebook groups to share/link are: Mixed Media Creativity, Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls, The Seasonal Cardmaker; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

MIUCB #65 Anything Goes with technique option of embossing DT card for 1 May 2023

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

WHAT: Mix It Up challenge blog Anything Goes with option of embossing

WHY: I'm a DT member and I chose an embossing folder to do the technique option.

WHEN: May 1-June 15, 2023

Bumblebee and Flowers Birthday card =

Notes:

1. tan cardstock base is 5" x 7"; brick patterned yellow with gold foil cardstock = both are from Recollections/Michaels Arts and Crafts

2. flower print cardstock = Fancy Pants Designs or Simple Stories (I'll have to double check that)

3. pink cardstock was embossed with a folder from Cuttle Bug = the Cuttle Bug and the folder and many of goodies can from a very generous crafting friend from a FB group

4. inks used to enhance the embossing = Pear Tart (lime green), Dandelion (yellow), and Lilac Posies (magenta) = Memento Inks that were gifted from another very generous crafting friend 

5. the bumblebee printed burlap piece = Crafter's Square (Dollar Tree store)

6. bronze foil 'HB' dazzle/sticker = Paper Wishes website

MIUCB #65 challenge posting link=

https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/miucb-65-anything-goes-optional.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Can You Handle The Pressure challenge; current since April 22; Embossing folder; I've used a Cuttle Bug floral design that was gifted from a crafter friend

link= https://cyhtp.blogspot.com/2023/04/anything-goes-embossing-with-twist-of.html

B. Crafts Galore Encore challenge; May 1 start date; Anything Goes

link= http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-2023-challenge-111crafts-galore.html

C. The Outlawz Sunday Songs and Rhymes; Started April 30; I've used inspo from "spring out, flowers" phrase

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-sunday.blogspot.com/2023/04/sunday-song-and-rhyme-challenge-april.html

D. We Love 2 Create challenge; started April 30; Anything Mixed Media Goes; My card has used an embossing folder; then I used several ink pads/colors to enhance the different flowers, leaves, hearts within the design; burlap print piece accent; and inking on perimeter of the taupe/khaki/sand cardstock base

link= http://welove2create.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-4-craft-card-making.html

and 

Facebook groups are: Mixed Media Creativity; Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; The Crafty Addicts; The Seasonal Cardmaker; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland with crazy spring to summer to winter weather all within 4 or so days!!!!,

Becca S

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

THICC #138 ACG starts 18 April 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

This posting is to showcase my DT inspiration card for THICC #138.

What: THICC is short for The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges blog

When: #138, starts April 18, Tuesday, 2023 for 2 weeks

Why: Anything Christmas Goes theme always at THICC; I chose to use a gift tag image freebie received from an organization to use as my focal

Three Wise Men Wishes Christmas card=

Notes:

1. white left-sided folded A2 card

2. dark blue cardstock cut to approx. 4" x 5"

3. silver and white snowflake patterned cardstock = Martha Stewart (cut to about 3"x5")

4. recycled/upcycled gift tag

5. white and silver snowflake dazzles/stickers = Paper Wishes website/Hot Off The Press

6. red glitter foam sticker bow = Hobby Lobby

7. decorative tapes have been in my stash for several years; don't remember the vendors

Where: THICC #138 blog posting link=

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-138-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Path of Positivity challenge blog; current; anything uplifting and encouraging; (optional: literature)--possibly reference the Bible's Gospels' stories of the wise men that traveled from afar....

link= https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-111-anything-goes-positive.html

B. Girlz Creative Christmas challenge; just started; Use washi tape with Christmas; MY card is Christmas/3 Wise Men and has a silver mirror foil decorative tape and a white glitter decorative tape

link= https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-16-gebruik-washi-tape.html

C. Peace on Earth Christmas Challenges blog; just started; Anything Christmas Goes

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/04/peace-on-earth-christmas-challenge-38.html

D. Jingle Belles Christmas challenge blog; started April 7; Peace on Earth/recyclables/upcycles; MY card has a gift tag focal that was part of a trio of different scenes along with a calendar and a sticker sheet as freebies from an organization wanting donations towards the end of the year; So I upcycled the tag to be the focal for this Christmas card!

link= http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2023/04/peace-on-earth-day.html

E. Crafty Animals challenge blog; a few days left; anything critter/animal featured; MY card has 3 beautifully draped camels that the wise men are riding featured on the tag focal

link= http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-71.html

and Facebook groups are: Scripturally Inspired Creativity; Christian Card Makers ~ Women's Fellowship; Bible Journaling and Faith Art; Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; The Seasonal Cardmaker; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm DT member of THICC and also OUAT, MIUCB, and MLCCB. I'm co-owner/DT of AACB and CBCB (starting in May). I'm manager/DT of MTTCC and MTTC. I'm owner/DT of HQCB, FQCB, FQGS, and TFATU.

AACB #69 for 10 April 2023 DT inspiration card

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

This heart happy post is sharing my April 2023 DT inspiration commitment card.

Ally's Angels challenge blog

#69 Anything Goes theme

April 10 start date and lasts about 28 days

Loving Birthday love card

Some design and vendor notes:

a. left-side fold A2 kraft card base = The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby

b. floral print with gold foil text print = Prima Marketing

c. Queen Anne's lace print cardstock = Mint Berry paper pad from The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby

d. lattice die and love die = Hot Off The Press/Paper Wishes website

e. flower accent = Petaloo

f. magenta pink cording = Petaloo

g. pink gems = Studio G

h. bright pink glitter foam heart stickers = Dollar Tree

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AACB #69 blog posting link:

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-69-challenge-68-winner-top.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

1. Beautiful Blossoms challenge blog; open until April 12; next starts Apr 15; Anything Goes Flowers

link= https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/beautiful-blossoms-floral-challenge-3.html

2. Creatalicious Challenges blog; current for a few more days; Anything Goes

link= https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-256-anything-goes-with.html

3. Allsorts Challenge blog; open for 4 more days; Anything Goes with option In The Garden; MY card has lots of flowers/plants

link= https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/weeks-722723.html

4. Crafty Calendar Challenge blog; open until Apr 28; Use Die-cuts; my card has the partial lattice die-cut and 'love' die-cut

link= http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/april-challenge-die-cuts.html

5.  Lil Patch of Crafty Friends challenge blog; current; Anything Goes

link= http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2023/04/203-streamside-studios.html

6. Creative Artiste Challenges blog; current; Anything Mixed Media Goes; MY card has 2 die-cuts made (partial lattice, and the word 'love'), cording, paper flower, bright pink glitter foam hearts, gems, inked edges on the foil & text print cardstock behind the lattice die-cut; 

link= https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/2023/04/welcome-to-creative-artiste-challenge-92.html

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Facebook groups to share/link are:

A. Paper Crafting For Everyone

B. The Seasonal Cardmaker

C. Mixed Media Creativity

D. Paper, Paper, Paper and DT Calls

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm co-owner of AACB and the soon May 2023 CBCB. I'm owner of TFATU, FQGS, FQCB, and HQCB. I'm manager of MTTCC and MTTC. And I'm a DT member of MIUCB, MLCCB, OUAT, and THICC.

THICC #137 ACG starts 4 April 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

This posting is to showcase my DT inspiration card for THICC #137.

What: THICC is short for The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges blog

When: #137, starts April 4, Tuesday, 2023 for 2 weeks

Why: Anything Christmas Goes theme always at THICC; I chose to use a gift tag image freebie received from an organization to use as my focal

Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Night! card=

Notes:

1. white left-sided folded A2 card = The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby

2. sky blue cardstock cut to approx. 4"x5"

3. kraft tag was inked 3 times (purple, blue, and blue-green) with Mementos ink pads

4. focal upcycled gift tag; edges inked with blue

5. white and silver snowflake dazzle/sticker = Paper Wishes/Hot Off The Press

6. black and white Christmas phrases decorative tape = given to me by a crafter friend

Where: THICC #137 blog posting link=

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-137-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Dream Valley Challenges blog; current; Any Celebrations theme; MY card is to celebrate Christmas;

link= http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-291-any-celebrations.html

B. Peace On Earth Christmas Challenges blog; Started April 2; Anything Christmas Goes;

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/04/peace-on-earth-challenge-37.html

C. Birthstone Challenges blog; started March 1-April 15; March/Aquamarine & April/Diamond; My card has aquamarine

link= https://birthstonechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/bsc-2-anything-goes-with-aquamarine.html

D. Word Art Wednesdays Challenge blog; current; Anything positive, uplifting, encouraging; My card is Christmas with a church village scene and quote/sentiment

link= http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/03/anything-goes-weeks-589-590.html

E. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-Up challenges blog; Started April 1; Anything Christmas Goes

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

and Facebook groups to share/link are: The Seasonal Cardmaker, Scripturally Inspired Creativity, Christian Card Makers ~ Women's Fellowship, Bible Journaling and Faith Art, and Paper/Paper/Paper & DT Calls; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm a DT member of THICC and also OUAT, MIUCB, and MLCCB. I'm co-owner/DT for AACB and CBCB (that's starting in May). I'm manager/DT for MTTCC and MTTC. I'm owner/DT for TFATU, HQCB, FQCB, and FQGS.

THICC #136 ACG starting 21 March 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! 

What: Anything Christmas Goes theme

Who: The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge blog #136

Why: my DT inspiration card

When: starting March 21, 2023 for 12-13 days; #137 starts on the 14th day after #136 begins

The Halls Decked for December 25 Christmas card=

How: some design and vendor notes:

1. leafy cardstock panel; Recollections/Michael's Arts and Crafts

2. green and white buffalo plaid cardstock; The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby

3. 3 small die-cuts from Holly Days ephemera; Simple Stories

4. the remaining items are stash

Where: THICC #136 blog link= {edited in around 8-9 am on 21st}

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-136-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Peace On Earth Christmas Challenge blog; just started; anything Christmas

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/03/peace-on-earth-christmas-challenge-36.html

B. Crafting Happiness Challenges blog; March; St. Pat's Day or use lots of green; MY card has lots of different shades and tones of greens in the wreath, die-cuts, 2 prints and 1 solid papers/cardstocks

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

C. ABC Christmas Challenges blog; still about midway; Letters E/elves, F/food, and/or G/gold; MY Christmas card has gold (leaf print cardstock, wreath die-cut, and the 3 amber/gold gems

link= https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/abc-christmas-challenges-e-f-and-g-are.html

D. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges blog; started March 15; anything goes that uses paper; 

link= http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/pennys-challenge-542.html

and Facebook groups to share/link are: Paper, Paper, Paper & DT Calls; The Crafty Addicts, Paper Crafting For Everyone, and The Seasonal Cardmaker.

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm a DT member of THICC/THIACC; and also OUAT, MIUCB, and MLCCB. *I'm co-owner of AACB and soon-to-start-in-May CBCB. *I'm manager of MTTCC and MTTC. *I'm owner of TFATU, HQCB, FQCB, and FQGS. 

MTTCC #56 Theme of Something with letter Rr inspiration Christmas card starting 17 March 2023

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

Why?= This posting shares my DT commitment for My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog.

For what?= Theme #56 of something with the letter Rr (and Christmas/winter holiday)

When? = March 17-30, 2023 starting and ending at 12:00am CST or 6:00am UK for time references

Title?= Making Merry for Christmas card

Details?=

1. lots of red items: word 'merry', buffalo plaid cardstock, rhinestones, poinsettia, peppermint, ribbon, robin, door, glitter light bulb (under the ribbon's bow), glitter ornament, and some of the garland beads around the door frame

2. Rr items: reds, rhinestones, robin, ribbon

3. 4- die-cuts = Making Merry ephemera from Simple Stories (list, merry words, robin, and front door)

4. red glitter light bulb and ornament stickers; also buffalo plaid cardstock = Hobby Lobby

5. white flat card base 5"x7" = The Paper Source website

Where?= MTTCC #56 blog posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/03/mttcc-56-christmas-with-something.html

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Who else will see this:

A. Die Cut Divas challenge blog; March 2023; AG with a die-cut; MY card has the poinsettia, list, door, robin, and Merry x 3 words

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

B. Arty Divas challenge blog; until March 19; AG

link- https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/february-challenge-and-january-winners.html

C. Classic Design Challenge blog; current; AG

link= https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/classic-design-challenge-march-2023-3.html

D. Creatalicious Challenges blog; current; AG with option of ribbon or lace; MY card has ribbon that I dyed, changing from an ivory to reddish.

link= https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-255-anything-goes-with.html

E. Girlz Creative Christmas Challenges blog; started March 12; Glitter; MY card has red glitter on the candy disc, light bulb (hidden by the bow), ornament

link= https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-11-glitter.html

F. Pearly Sparkles Challenge blog; still open; include a sentiment/verse; MY card has a tag list and the Merry x 3 words die-cut sentiments; also have glitter for sparkles

link= https://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-82-include-sentimentverse.html

and 

a. Paper Crafting For Everyone

b. The Seasonal Cardmaker

c. Mixed Media Creativity

d. Paper, Paper, Paper and DT Calls

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm connected to these challenge blogs: MTTCC and MTTC; AACB and CBCB; FQGS and FQCB; HQCB; TFATU; OUAT; THICC; MIUCB and MLCCB.

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.