My MMMJP #38 final geometric design entry for notebook

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

who: Hello, I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old artsy-craftsy former teacher and former caregiver who has been slowly transitioning into a different chapter(s) in life. In July, it will be a year since we stopped being weekday afternoon caregivers for a young girl that is considered our honorary granddaughter. We started babysitting when she was just about 48 hours old!! The new parents don't have any relatives in town so they bestowed honorary grandparent status to us! <3 But caregiving also overlapped with my mom's last couple of years. As her needs increased, sometimes my husband and I had to split locations yet sometimes we'd go together and take our little girl with us--along with our dog! sigh....At the end of August, it will be 2 years since mom's been gone. 

where: This last entry in My Mondrian Mondays Journal Page notebook is not-related to any design team challenge blog commitment. Some cropped photo images of several Piet Mondrian's paintings from 1913-1919 can be seen at the end of this posting. 

when: Monday, May 11, 2026 for #38. 

why: 14-15 months ago I started a journal notebook dedicated to geometric designs influenced mostly by the color block/grid line composition paintings of the late Dutch artist Piet Mondrian. 

what: #38, the final entry, using my favorite colors of pinks and purples + neutrals

how: outer shape created by tracing a paper doily

1. journaling notebook has 80 sheets of peach grid/graph paper; w/ elastic band closure; I used every other page most of the way through, but I didn't get 40 entries, only 38 due to inks bleeding through. 

2. four interior spaces within the design left blank/white like Mondrian

3. black perimeter and interior dividing lines like Mondrian

4. irregular color blocks/spaces like a few of Mondrian's paintings that I've seen

5. new this time = flowery, scalloped paper doily overall design shape + using neutral striped blocks instead of a solid neutral (like the 1 black colored pencil rectangle)

6. outer black line + 3 black striped blocks = Zebra clickart black non-smudge retractable pen

7. three light brown/caramel striped blocks = Zebra clickart brown non-smudge retractable pen

8. thin black lines drawn = Paper Mate's Ink Joy gel pen in black

9. two pink, one red-orange rust, two purple + one black colored pencils = stash box = half of them are Marvy Uchida, the other half are Crazy Art

LINK-UPs:

1A. Kleuren met Potloden; new on May 10th; anything goes using colored pencils; My design composition's spaces are mostly colored pencils-filled.

link = https://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-mei-alles-mag.html

1B. Crafty Catz; new on May 8th; anything goes; My entry is this journal page

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/crafty-catz-challenge-713.html

1C. A Place To Start; new on first Monday of May; anything goes (not the opt/twist of fancy folds); My journal entry is A.G.

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-202605-may-2026-anything-goes.html

1D. Word Art Wednesday; almost closed for week 2 of 2; anything goes

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/04/anything-goes-weeks-750-751.html

1E. The Paper Fun day Challenge; new on May 6th; anything goes (not the opt/twist of mountains and/or coast); MY journal paper is for A.G. 

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/may-2026-challenge-87-anything-goes.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

NOTE: Creations in Pink/CIP is for projects that are mostly in pink; my blog readers can participate there; I'm on the design team so I can't participate through the link-up. 

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

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My Creations in Pink design team #92 card for 15 April 2026

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why: This posting shares my 2nd design team project for Creations in Pink, a crafting challenge blog owned by Marlene A. The theme is anything goes mainly in pink. I'm trying to avoid buying more stuff right now and focusing on using stash--my treasures-- treasure hunting through some supplies on my table came up with this pretty unique card. 

when: #92 starts April 15, 2026 and lasts to about May 12th. 

what: Project #1 = "Together"

and a closeup scan to try to see the alcohol ink better; but I think the scanner light just faded it more; it's actually more like a neon pink in person

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. white cardstock (CS) = Georgia Pacific; half sheet vertically cut then cut into half; 1/2 was deckle-trimmed with decorative scissors then ink stenciled

2. stencil "Cracked"  = Pink & Main

3. "Violet Breeze" alcohol marker = Nuvo

4. framed 'mirror' with gold foil heart and pink flowers ephemera = Prima Marketing

5. pink label sticker & 'together' text sticker = Snow Pine Lodge sticker book = Simple Stories

6. bright pink colored pencil = Marvy Uchida

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Art Nudge; opened on Mon April 6th; using top left for inspiration #426A; pink on pink tones, a bit of muted red, a bit of muted blush/brown

link = https://www.artnudge.com/2026/04/april-art-nudge-challenge-enter-here.html

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1B. Stencil Fun challenge; started on April 5th; anything goes using a stencil (option of stenciled rainbow colors); My project has a very light pink alcohol marker stenciled background using Pink & Main's "Cracked" stencil

link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-2026-stencil-fun-challenge.html

1C. The Sisterhood of Crafters; new on April 8th; theme of "Make Someone Smile"; My card is pretty. It's soft pastel pink and blush tones are delicate. 

link = https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-2026-make-someone-smile-challenge.html

1D. Word Art Wednesday; opens every other Wednesday= new April 15th; anything goes theme; family friendly; MY card is very feminine. It's pretty and looks delicate/fragile. 

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/04/anything-goes-weeks-748-749.html

1E. Classic Design Challenge; new on April 15th; theme of anything goes or opt for furry friends; My card is for A.G.

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/classic-design-challenge-04-2026-marapr.html

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where to find CIP #92 blog post link =

https://creationsinmostlypink.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-92-anything-goes-in-mainly.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

More Bible Journaling Two Ways series entries on 17 March 2026

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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 Mondrian Mondays Journal Page #30 + January 2026 Scripture Writing Page 4

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting shares two different personal projects: My Mondrian Mondays Journal Page #30 and my January 2026 Scripture Writing Plan page 4. For my Mondrian influence, I did the little blocks of colors while leaving some blank/white like he did in his geometric block/grid acrylic paintings. (Piet Mondrian, Dutch artist in late 1800s and into the first four decades or so in 1900s.) See  two of his paintings in cropped photos from the website = pietmondrian.org

when: Monday, February 16, 2026

what: Project #1 = MMMJP #30 

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. journal notebook; 80 sheet of graph paper; has elastic band closure = bought at Dollar General store in March 2025

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

3. a variety of diff. companies' colored pencils = stash (Marvy Uchida, Crayola, Crazy Art, Liqui-Mark, 

4. mechanical pencil, cardstock heart shape to trace around, ruler = more stash items

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Kleuren met Pot loden or Coloring with Pencils; new on Feb 10; must use colored pencils for the majority of filling in of digi image, stamped image, or own sketch/design

link = https://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-februari-alles-mag.html

1B. The Outlawz Anything But A Card; Jan 31/new on February 1; still open; theme is the title; MY project #1 is a journal page with a geometric design that I composed

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

1C. Creative Fingers; new on Feb 13; theme of anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-316.html

1D. Crafty Catz; new on Feb 13; theme of anything goes

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/crafty-catz-707.html

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what: Project #2 = page 4 cursive handwritten verses for Jan 8, 9 & 10 =

how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

21. three of the four colors gel pens = Paper Mate's Ink Joy

22. my childhood KJV Bible using II Corinthians, I Peter and Mark; all New Testament books

23. thin depth journal notebook = Crownz Jewelz from Ashford, OH; bought at Dollar Tree store 

24. the Scripture Writing Plan for January came in an image photo prompt shared in the Facebook group; don't know where the group administrator received it = Christian Card Makers Women's Fellowship

where #2 will be linked =

2A. Word Art Wednesday; new on Feb 4/nearing the end of week 2; anything goes that is not contrary to the Bible; family friendly = My journal page shares my handwritten copying of verses from 3 different books of the Bible.

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/02/anything-goes-weeks-738-739.html

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Piet Mondrian's geometric compositions in selected cropped areas of his paintings = www.pietmondrian.org

above is from 1919 /\

below is from 1920 \/

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*** these projects are non- design team related

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational 

My January Scriptural Encouragement Card for CCMWF group shared in February

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: this post spotlights a Scriptural encouragement card for a swap event in the FB group, Christian Card Makers Women's Fellowship. I will not be able to publish this until the recipient has posted in the group that she's received my card. EDIT: she posted in the group a few days ago and I just received here on February 5th, so I'll be posting on Feb 6th. 

when: January 2026 Scriptural Encouragement Card Swap event; post on Feb 6, 2026. 

what: Project #1 = I Chronicles 16:34 KJV

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. white CS base = part of A2 card/envelope pack = Crafter's Square

2. blue stripe print paper strip = unsure; this has been in my mini card kit with several scrap cuts for many months; might be Fancy Pants Designs (over a year old)

3. light blue CS scrap strip = Art Skills

4. gray and white peeled paint look barn wood paper scrap = Hot Off The Press (in my papers box for at least 1-2 years; I've been hoarding these barn wood prints!)

5. silver cross with laurels dazzle/sticker = Hot Off The Press (in my box for at least 1 year)

6. black extra fine tip marker pen = Sharpie (used to fill the openings on the silver cross w/ laurels

7. blue and white print cardstock = recycled tissue box packaging (probably a year or older) 

8. white CS that Google Doc with Bible verses print-out = Georgia Pacific

9. Fish Tank/blue mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn (for perimeter inking on all papers/CS)

10. lavender/Thistle alcohol marker = Nuvo (to color over the verse)

where #1 will be linked =

1A. C.R.A.F.T.; new on Thursday; theme of Love or Anything Goes; My card is for A.G.

link = https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-773-love-anything-goes.html

1B. Word Art Wednesdays; new on Wed Feb 4; Anything Goes that is family friendly, Bible supportive; My card has a referenced Bible verse plus a cross

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/02/anything-goes-weeks-738-739.html

1C. The Paper Funday Challenge; new on Wed Feb 4; Anything Goes and/or twist of pastel colors; My card has light pink/lavender and soft pastel blues

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-2026-challenge-84-anything.html

1D. Dream Valley; current; Anything Goes

link = https://dreamvalleychallenge2.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-351-anything-goes.html

1E. The Neglected Stuff Challenge; current/1st Monday; theme is the blog title--use stuff over a year old; My card has recycled tissue box packaging...don't know how old it could be by the company; I've had it divided into usable sections for about 1 year; also the striped paper is old/from a paper pad at least 2+ years old; the cross w/ laurels sticker has been in my box for a year or so; the white/gray barn wood print paper scrap has also been in my paper box for over a year...probably closer to 2-3 years because I've been hoarding that pack!!

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2026/02/neglected-stuff-february-2026-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

***this is a non-DT related project

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational

**NOTE: Because I've referenced a Bible verse on my card, I could share it at HQLQCB (Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Challenges Blog) if I wasn't the owner. 

P.S. 

BONUS =

The encouragement Scripture card plus extra paper pieces from my swap partner "T" = "In everything give thanks" from I Thessalonians is a good reminder that even on cold snowy windy days that make my joints ache, I can still give thanks for having another day to live, love, laugh and lift others' spirits through card-making and sharing. Thank you, T, for your delightfully joyful card! 

Loving my AA #102 DT inspiration card for 15 January 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting showcases my newest design team (DT) inspiration project for Ally's Angels, a crafting challenge blog. The theme is always anything goes. I'm using the same 2 stamps that I did for AA #101 but the plants/frame stamp were inked with brown and TOY was the same blue, however the focal CS and base CS were lime green! 

when: #102 starts on January 15, 2026 and ends on February 12, 2026!!!

what: Project #1 = Thinking of You version 2 (same stamps used for #101)

how-to &/or vendor notes for #1 =

1. pink CS is actually a neon bright pink = Astrobrights/Neenah (cut to 5.75" square for base and the focal center CS cut to 4" square)

2. white CS cut to 5.25" square = Georgia Pacific

3. stamp pad inks of Narwhal/gray, Fish Tank/blue, Guava/pink-coral = Lawn Fawn 

4. black stamp pad ink  for frame stamp and also dabbed on the white = Hero Arts

5. green ink from marker = Art Skills/stash

6. light blue ink from alcohol marker = Arteza

7. paper towel strips were crumpled and ink then dabbed onto the white cardstock to create a colorful background frame = stash/home item

8. black fine tip marker = Sharpie for outlining

9. blue crystal gems = from pack = Crafter's Square

10. two stamps (plants arranged as a frame + T.O.Y) part of a 4 stamp set = Willow and Sage collection by Bo Bunny 2021

where #1 will be linked/shared:

1A. Word Art Wednesday; new on Jan 7; anything goes that isn't contrary to Scripture; my bright pink with inked card is for encouragement

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/01/anything-goes-weeks-734-735.html

1B. Crafty Gals Corner; new on Jan 14; anything goes (opt of snowman); My card is bright and cheerful encouragement card

link = https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-273-anything-goes-woptional.html

1C. The Paper Funday Challenge; in 2nd week; anything goes (not the sketch option)

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-2026-challenge-83-anything-goes.html

1D. Girlz Rebel Challenge; open for 24 more days; anything goes

link = https://girlzrebelchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-48-alles-mag-everthing-goes.html

1E. Alphabet Challenge; opened on Jan 9; theme is S for Square; my card has square layers

link = https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/s-is-for-square.html

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where to find  AA's #102 blog post link =

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2026/01/allys-angels-102-anything-goes-theme.html

theme badge:

team badge:

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS

***notes: my square shaped card could be shared at HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags if I wasn't the owner.

Kleuren met Potloden Challenge Guest DT for 25 December 2025 reminder post

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: The purpose of this posting is to share a Guest DT invite honor from KMP or Kleuren met Potloden or Coloring with Pencils challenge blog. I'm delighted! Most of my participant entries have been my MMMJP entries that are geometric designs in my journaling notebook that are influenced by Dutch artist Piet Mondrian. This GDT opportunity with KMP' sponsor RAM Stamps provided me with this sweet "Girl With Balloon" digital image. Per the title, images submitted are to be primarily colored with pencils. I've added sun, sky and ground to help give an outdoor setting. Reddish hair, clothes in blue, green and pink, the little girl is adorable! She's holding her cat blanket and balloon. 

when: KMP reminder post launches on 25 December 2025. 

what: Project #1 = Girl With Balloon encouragement card

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. white CS was trimmed to arch shape after printing and coloring = Georgia Pacific

2. RAM Stamps digital image emailed to me by KMP to use for this reminder post Guest DT

3. star print paper = Lawn Fawn; freebie with order (I believe or maybe Scrapbook.com)

4. bright blue CS cut to 3.75" wide x 6.75" = Astrobrights/Neenah

5. enamel stars, heart, and dots = same pack by Freckled Fawn

6. sentiment banner sticker = Garden Party sticker book by Maggie Holmes/American Crafts

7. colored pencils = different vendors in my storage box; I added a blue sky (not rain), some yellow sun, little bit of brown tones for ground/road

a. if you look closely at the girl's face, you might see some pink to give her rosy cheeks; to me the cat face/body looked like it was a blankie and not an actual cat or kitten, so I chose pink ears and peach body/fur; her hair has orange, red, and yellow layers to get a tone that would go well with the star print paper....

8. black fine tip marker = Sharpie (for the outlining of the edges for the image and star paper)

9. Guava mini stamp pad = inked edges for the focal and star paper = Lawn Fawn

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; new on Dec 25; theme/use at least 1 designer/patterned paper; My card's background for the colored image is a tonal star print paper that has its edges outlined in black

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/12/challenge-17.html

1B. Word Art Wednesday; new on Dec 17 and open for 3 weeks instead of 2; theme of anything goes that is God-honoring; My card has a sweet little girl holding her blankie and balloon; card says 'you are so loved'

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/12/annual-christmas-blog-hop-weeks-730-733.html

1C. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesdays; started on Dec 3 and open for a few more days; Anything Goes theme; my third entry

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/12/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-december.html

1D. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; open; Anything Goes; my first entry

link= https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/12/268-december-21-polkadoodles.html

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where to find KMP or Kleuren met Potloden blog post (reminder) link =

https://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/2025/12/gastdesignerdag-reminder-challenge.html

Guest/winner  badge =

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

**this is a non- owner or non-regular DT commitment; this is a Guest DT invite for KMP

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

* DT member only = PRS

MMMJP #28 on 8 December 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: MMMJP is code for my personal blog series since March 2025 titled My Mondrian Mondays Journal Page(s). Mondrian is Piet Mondrian, a famous Dutch artist, best known by school kids for his geometric block paintings. Typically he painted with a limited color palette. Many of mine have used lots of tones and even added neutrals of grays and browns to his white and black.

when: Monday, December 8, 2025 is #28 entry page. 

what: Christmas & New Year's Wishes Merger

how-to & vendor notes:

1. journaling notebook; 80 pages with peach tone graph/grid lines = bought at Dollar General store

2. lots of colored pencils, mechanical pencil, 2 types of Sharpies, some markers = stash items; most of the color-filling is with colored pencils

3. rectangles and two sizes of arches = are from homemade stencils

4. balloons, 'wishes', stars, banner = from the same stencil sheet = Crafter's Square

where project will be linked:

1A. A Place To Start; December 1 start date; anything goes (not the option)

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/12/december-2025-anything-goes-woptional.html

1B. Let's Craft and Create; new on Dec 5th; anything goes

link = https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/12/challenge-226-ag-vintage-feel.html

1C. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesdays; new on Dec 3; anything goes

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/12/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-december.html

1D. Word Art Wednesdays; new on Dec 3; anything goes that is positive; 

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/12/anything-goes-weeks-728-729.html

1E. Stencil Fun Challenge; new on Dec 2; anything goes using a stencil w/ opt of Winter; my color palette extended past reds and greens; stencil templates/shapes used for the rectangle larger shapes, arches, balloons, banner, stars and 'wishes'

link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2025/12/december-2025-stencil-fun-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

where to find my design team commitments:

*DT member only = PRS

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

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

Take Your Time Get Cozy card on 9 October 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This is a non-design team commitment project. Sometimes about mid-month, I can have a day or two for my creative pursuit and participate in other challenge blogs' theme(s). 

when: Thursday, October 9, 2025

what: Project #1 = Take Your Time - Get Cozy card

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. ivory cardstock cut to 4" x 6" approx. = Neenah

2. plaid paper cut to 3.25" x 5" approx. = Recollections

3. green print paper punched circle = ?/Simple Stories

4. brown plant print paper punched circle = Memory Lane collection by Fancy Pants Designs

5. brown cardstock strip cut to 1.25" x 4" = Colorbok

6. dark brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

7. leafy stem wood laser cut shape = Crafter's Square

8. sloth pop-up layered dimensional sticker = Crafter's Square (part of a different posed sloths sheet/pack)

9. 'get cozy' foam sticker = American Crafts' Thickers "Fallish" package

10. Walnut brown mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

where #1 will be linked =

1A. First Cup Challenges; new on Oct 1st; theme of anything beverage/drink-related; this sloth is holding a to-go drink cup

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

image = 

1B. Fab n Funky; new on Oct 8; theme of colors of autumn; my card has cream, dark browns, greens, gray, a bit of red 

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/10/challenge-623-colours-of-autumn.html

1C. Word Art Wednesday; new on Oct 8; anything goes that is family friendly; my card has autumn color tones and phrases encourage slowing down and being cozy; 

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/10/weeks-720-721-anything-goes.html

1D. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; new on Oct 8; anything goes

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/10/pennys-challenge-607.html

1E. A Place To Start; new on Oct 6; anything goes (opt of pumpkins)

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/10/october-2025-anything-goes-woptional.html

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this is a non-DT related card...just for creative fun!

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

*  DT only member: PRS (also owned by Deanne)