My Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink preview E post on 11 Sept 2026

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

who: Hello, I'm Becca S, an artsy-craftsy blogger who loves a 'more is more' approach to her cards and tags!!! CAS style seems to be so constraining! Ack! I also love to merge old stash items with newer purchases to create unique projects. If I'm on a time constraint using a vendor's collection does help shorten the process from start to finish. 

where: this owner/DT inspiration sample is for the new HQPIP or HQPIPC preview post E; go to the bottom of the post for the direct blog post link. 

when: Friday, September 11, 2026. This will be the last planned preview post before the 1st challenge session begins on the 15th. 

why: HQPIPC was started as a result of another blogger closing her 'AG mainly pink' abruptly. I thought that was a tragedy and am hopeful that interest in this specialty niche challenge blog can be revived. Part of that interest renewal is doing preview posts and posting to a couple of FB groups plus doing my own personal blog posts' link-ups to 5-6 other challenges to start getting attention that 'there's a new kid on the block'!!!

what: preview E post AGMP theme project (anything goes mostly pink) = this is a remake/edited with add-ons to give it a more finished look

here is the before project (focal panel with the heart enamel dots; no folded card base; the fork and spoon stick-ons were straight instead of angled); this was used for my DT member project in April 2026 at Pin-spirational for the pale pink and pale blue theme challenge = 

how-to &/or vendor product details:

1. pink cardstock base, top-folded, A2 size = Colorbok pastel cardstock pad

2. white cardstock packaging recycled for the focal panel

3. pink linen ribbon = Crafter's Square

4. pink with threads specialty paper = old scrap stash; purchased in part of a large paper scrap cuts package from Crafter's Square

5. puffy tea cup + fork and spoon specialty stickers = Crafter's Square (part of the pack)

6. enamel hearts in 3 pink tones = Fancy Pants Designs

7. three blue shades/tones of alcohol markers = Arteza

8. inside: bold pink paper scrap has letter traced words 'take care'

LINK-UPs:

1A. Love To Scrap Challenges; new on Sept 1; anything goes; My card used a pink scrap and recycled white packaging for the focal panel of this get well card. 

link = https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/ltscb-181-anything-goes-ltscb-180.html

1B. Crafty Catz; new on Friday/Sept 11; anything goes; My card used a pink scrap and recycled white packaging for the focal panel of this get well card. 

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/crafty-catz-challenge-719.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

***HQPIPC preview E post blog link = https://heartsquestprettyinpink.blogspot.com/2026/09/hearts-quest-pretty-in-pink-preview-e.html

https://heartsquestprettyinpink.blogspot.com/2026/09/hearts-quest-pretty-in-pink-preview-e.html

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

*owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT, and HQLQCB; plus FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQGGCB, FQHCB. & new on Sept 15th = HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges

**note: FQHCB or FarmQuest Home Challenges blog is open to anything home goes which included anything typically found inside or outside of a home. 

A tea cup, saucer, fork and spoon which would be found in a kitchen or dining room usually could be share at FQHCB. The current challenge session is still open until Sept 20th. 

 

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

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

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

banner badge =

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 

Loving my HAOOCAYR #24 DT projects on 1 March 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! ~~from America's heartland!

WHY: My heart is happy to share my newest design team (DT) inspiration projects for my blogger/artisan friend Deanne's HAOOCAYR...Halloween and other occasions crafts all year round. This is #24 with the 2 main themes of Halloween and Birthday plus optional themes St. Patrick's Day and/or Caffeine. (see the badge further down).

WHEN: #24 is published on March 1, 2025 and is open for the whole month.

WHAT: Project #1 = Halloween

notes for #1:

1. black cardstock cut to 6" square = Neenah

2. peach is neon deep orange cardstock cut to 5.5" square = Astrobrights/Neenah

3. black with orange pin dots print & the ghouls print papers + cut-a-part card + brad = FaBOOlous collection by Simple Stories

4. string = stash

5. string was colored with alcohol marker "Goldfish Orange" = Arteza

6. brown/Walnut stamp ink pad = Lawn Fawn (for all outside edges)

7. foam dimensional adhesive tape strips used under the cut-a-part card = Crafter's Square (3 pack with different widths and thicknesses)

and

WHAT: Project #2 = optional theme of Caffeine

notes for #2: "Coffee Time" tag

21. white cardstock base = Conservation Flat Card in White by CutCardStock

22. lighter amount of ink on the white = "Chocolate Chip" by SU

23. darker amount of ink on the white = "Walnut" by Lawn Fawn

24. circle tag focal is on foam tape = Sandcastle Tan by Martha Stewart and sold by CutCardStock

25. coffee bean looking shapes was actually an abstract leaf stencil and the lettering is from different words from a religious stencil set = I forget who made; it was gifted by a friend

26. red umber colored pencil for the lettering= stash

27. brown watercolor marker for the coffee beans = stash

28. twine = stash

29. hole punch used to cut the corners for an altered rectangle tag base 

WHERE: HAOOCAYR #24 or March 2025 blog posting

link = https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-1st-halloween-and-other-occasions.html

theme badge = 

DT badge =

other places to share/link are:

a. Ghouls = Fab -n- Funky; started Feb 26/Wed; theme is fantasy; My card has ghouls/ghosts/spirits; some people consider these fantasy/make-believe

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/611-fantasy.html

b. Ghouls = Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; started Feb 26/Wed; anything goes using paper; My Halloween card has 5 uses of paper (black, orange, dotted, ghosts and journal card with large ghost

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/pennys-challenge-591.html

c. Ghouls = Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; started Feb 16/1 day or less yet; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/02/248-paper-shelter.html

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d. Coffee tag = Krafty Chicks; week 4/theme is masculine; the neutral colors and twine plus coffee theme would appeal to a lot of guys, especially since there are no frills or bling

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/krafty-chicks-challenge-757-masculine.html

e. Coffee tag = I Love Promarkers; week 2 of 2; use markers; MY coffee tag's coffee beans are color-filled with a brown watercolor marker

link = https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-577.html

f. Coffee tag = Creating with CutCardStock FB group share

g. Coffee tag = could be shared with 2 challenge blogs that I own: FQGGCB/AFG theme- anything food goes (coffee beans) and HQFSCAT for shaped tag -- since I altered the rectangle tag base with the punched corners that counts for an acceptable altered rectangle shape

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* DT member of 2 of Deanne's teams = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* owner/DT = FQGGCB and HQFSCAT mentioned above; also FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB; AA; ConBC; and CCC (Critter Crazy Challenges is effective after February 25, 2025)

 

Loving my AACB #87 DT stamped focal card for 15 October 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity Blog!

purpose: This posting is my newest co-owner/DT contribution for AACB or Ally's Angels Challenge Blog. The main owner and our manager is Leslie T. I'm just along for emergency situation(s) if they should arise. AACB is always 'anything goes' topics theme which makes it a wonderful general competitor to link up for any occasion or technique or theme you might be creating. 

when: #87 opens on October 15, 2024 and will end on November 10. 

what: by the 'fractured' garden wall Wishing You Well card =

notes: this was made during the same crafting session as the AACB September DT project with triangles/prints used in opposite locations, different stamping arrangement and colors on the center focal (Sept's was more blues and greens)

1. base multi-color small flower print paper and the pink with kraft dots print paper = SU (old set called Affectionately Yours)

2. brick patterned paper = Hot Off The Press

3. black dual-tip marker = Art Skills

4. black ink pad = Hero Arts (for stamping and inking perimeters of papers)

5. white cardstock scrap for focal = Neenah

6. a mixed bunch of watercolor markers, alcohol markers, and colored pencils for the round center focal = stash

7. a variety of leafy stem stamps = Crafter's Square

8. 'wishing you well' stamp = Hampton Arts

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where: Ally's Angels #87 anything goes theme blog post

link = https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-87-challenge-86-winner-top.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Beautiful Blossoms; new Oct 15th; featuring flowers; there are tiny posies in the coral and kraft print paper; small flowers in the base print paper; leafy stems with some have buds stamped in the focal

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

B. Dream Valley; started Oct 7th; anything goes; 

link = https://dreamvalley2.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-323-anything-goes.html

C. Inspiration Station; started Oct 7th; see photo; MY card is reflecting the colors seen throughout; instead of the basket weave, the bricks give a similar patterning look

link = https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/inspiration-station-october-2024.html

image= 

D. A Place to Start; October; anything goes with option of pink; this 'wishing you well' card does have some coral tones that are that combination of pink and orange/peach

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-2024-anything-goes-woptional.html

E. Aud Sentiments; current; either embossing and/or fall + sentiment; MY card has autumn colors even though it might not look harvest-y; the stamped message is 'wishing you well'

link = https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-318-embossing-andor-fall.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*co-owner/DT = AACB/Ally's Angels and Christmas or Not Bingo

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member = HAOOCAYR 

HAOOCAYR (or old HCAYR) October reminder DT project

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

quick posting

purpose: reminder project for Halloween and Other Occasions (the old HCAYR) challenge blog owned by the dynamic Deanne

when: October 15, 2024

what: Halloween Craft DIY Wood Decor 

notes:

1. DIY craft kit bought at Dollar Tree; didn't use the little 3 colors of paint and tiny brush that came with the wood piece; also not using the little rectangle stand holder

2. the glitter patches and star were the only items that came on it

3. a combination of alcohol markers and watercolor markers were used to add color to the plain balsa wood

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where: HAOOCAYR (was HCAYR) reminder posting:

link= https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-15th-halloween-and-other.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge; post was Oct 2nd; A.G. Halloween

link = https://twooldbatshalloweenchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-2024-anything-goes-halloween.html

b. Unicorn Challenge; post was Oct 8th; Autumn and/or Halloween and accept multi-crafts; 

link = https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-103-autumn-andor-halloween.html

c. Craft Rocket Challenges; post was Oct 3rd; Autumn and/or Halloween and accept multi-crafts

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-119-autumn-andor-halloween.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR (the old HCAYR)

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

Loving this AACB #86 DT encouragement card for 15 Sept 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting showcases my co-owner/DT newest contribution to Ally's Angels Challenge Blog or AACB. It is always 'anything goes' theme and I chose to go back to stamping which I started doing for my AACB cards or tags for several months prior to August. 

when: #86 starts September 15 and will close on October 10, 2024. In my time zone, central/Chicago, the start/end time is 5 am. 

what: By the 'fractured' garden wall encouragement card =

notes:

1. white cardstock scrap for the center focal = Neenah

2. hidden ivory cardstock panel = Neenah

3. green and kraft floral paper and base kraft, yellow, and green teeny floral paper = SU

4. stamp for T.O.Y = SU

5. floral and leaf stem stamps = Crafter's Square

6. brick paper = Hot Off The Press

7. black ink pad = Hero Arts

8. black fine point gel pen = Art Skills

9. blue crystal gems = Crafter's Square

10. a variety of alcohol markers and colored pencils to ink/color the background of the focal to get a sky and grassy kind of setting

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where: Ally's Angels Challenge Blog #86 posting 

link = https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/09/challenge-86-challenge-85-winner-top.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. The Paper Funday; current for Sept.; theme is anything goes with twist of create your own background; MY card has the twist with the split panel divided into triangles and splitting the triangles between 2 patterned papers

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/09/september-2024-challenge-69-anything.html

B. Classic Design Challenge; new Sept 15th; theme is anything goes with option of fall/autumn; MY card is dark tone so some might classify it as fall season but I just think of it as "by the fractured garden wall"

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/classic-design-challenge-09-2024-sepoct.html

C. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new Sept 15th; theme is anything goes for 2 weeks; 

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/09/238-mirtillamente.html

D. Stamping Sensations; current; theme is anything goes w/ stamp or digi (option doesn't apply for my card); MY card is anything goes stamping with stamped sentiment and flowers and leafy stems

link = https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2024/09/september-challenge.html

E. Beautiful Blossoms; new Sept 15th; theme is anything goes with flowers/blooms; MY card has flowers and leafy stems stamped for the focal and there are 2 patterned papers with florals (teeny tiny size)

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

*owner/DT for Quest challenge blogs:  HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member = HAOOCAYR

My MTTCC #88 Northern Lights theme Christmas card for 7 June 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting showcases my new DT releases for My Time To Craft Christmas (MTTCC) challenge blog that I have managed for over 2 years

when: #88 Northern Lights Christmas/winter holiday theme competition starts June 7 and ends June 20, 2024

what: Ornament style Christmas card

notes: cell phone camera photo

1. black cardstock base cut to 4.5" square = Neenah

2. pink cardstock layer (Art Skills) and a lavender paper (Neenah) layer barely show under or around the silver doily

3. cream cardstock cut to circle-ish shape for the focal = Neenah

4. stamps are from an unmarked stamp set

5. black ink pad (Hero Arts), a combination of Arteza and Nuvo alcohol markers

6. silver foil star dazzles/stickers = Hot Off The Press

7. checked gingham ribbons = Crafter's Square

8. scanned photo of Project #1 card (scanner light faded the soft pinkish tones)

AND

(not shared at MTTCC but I made a 'first' project that I had too many doubts about...questioning my quirky creativity)

Project #2 =

notes:

11. black cardstock base is 6" deep x 11" wide!!! = Neenah

12. the striped "Northern Lights" faux  is actually packaging for bright either paper pack or cardstock pack that I saved!!!!

13. white cardstock scrap torn to be a snowy ground surface for a North Pole look = (Pen + Gear)

14. Santa, cardinals, holly leaves, mistletoe chipboard stickers = Jingle All the Way collection by ...

15. squirrels, deer, "Dear Santa", and the yellow/white star stickers = sticker book "Busy Sidewalk" by Crate Paper/American Crafts

16. three silver foil snowflake dazzles/stickers = Hot Off The Press

17. two gold foil star stickers = ?/stash

where: MTTCC #88 blog post link from June 7 =

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other places to share/link are:

A. Fab -n- Funky; new on June 5; theme is circles; MY Christmas card focal has layers of circles under the scalloped 'circular' doily and the focal stamped Northern Lights scene circle

link= https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-597-circles.html

B. I Love Promarkers challenge; started May 29; anything goes using markers with option of tropical; MY Christmas card is for opposite of tropical with the Artic Northern Lights effect using a variety of alcohol markers by Arteza and Nuvo

link= https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2024/05/challenge-560.html

C. Wednesday's Creative Inspiration; new June 5; theme is Christmas in June; MY card is Christmas with Artic Northern Lights effect usage for the focal

link= https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-challenge-christmas-in-june.html

D. Let's Craft and Create; new June 5; theme is Anything Goes + add ribbon; MY Christmas card has 2 colors of checked gingham fabric ribbons

link= https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-208-ag-add-ribbon.html

E. Promarkers or Passion for Markers Challenge; current; theme is use markers + add a sentiment; MY Christmas card has a mix of alcohol markers to create a Northern Lights effect for the focal and there is a stamped "MC" sentiment

link= https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/week-742-add-sentiment.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

where weather changes frequently and the seasons seem to change their minds often before we finally get season appropriate weather for the calendar month!!!!,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTCC and MTTC

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

*DT member only = HCAYR/revised to HAOOCYR

*owner/DT of 8 Quest families of challenge blogs= HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and new FQGGCB (FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges)

Showcasing my Guest DT card for IYGACAC #192 with You are a Star on 1 May 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting focuses on a Guest DT card created for the "You're A Star" theme for IYGACAC or If You Give A Crafter A Cookie challenge blog.

when: May 1, 2024 is the start date for #192 and will end on May 31. 

what: #192 theme is "You're A Star" = Star-Studded Birthday Wishes card 

notes: I didn't do the pink and white of the IYGACAC photo badge but I've got lots of stars scattered around the card

1. blue and yellow-orange cardstocks; also the orange watercolor toned paper = Art Skills

2. lime green cardstock strip = Art Skills

3. gray cardstock = Neenah

4. five alcohol markers for striping the gray cardstock strip = Arteza

5. the layered stick-ons and gems on the package = Crafter's Square

6. star stickers are the green cardstock strip = Tender Greetings

where: If You Give A Crafter A Cookie #192 main post link=

https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2024/05/cookie-challenge-192-may-youre-star.html

photo inspiration badge: 

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other places to share/link are:

a. Cut It Up; current; starts with letter "Bb"; hopefully birthday theme is acceptable; also Bb for blue color tones; and Bb for bow and box (gift box); Bb for bling (2 layered die-cuts)

link= https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/cut-it-up-challenge-302-starts-with-b.html

b. Double Trouble; current; troublemaker/anything goes; 

link= https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/Challenge-165.html

badge: 

c. 613 Avenue Create; about 2-3 days remaining; Anything Goes with twist of "Splash of Color"; my card has more than splashes--lots of bright color tones

link= https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2024/04/april-2024-anything-goes-w-optional.html

d. Crafting Happiness Challenges; about 2-3 days remaining; theme is Way Up High; actual stars are WAY WAY up high in the atmosphere/outer space

link= https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/172-way-up-high.html

e. Passion for Markers; current/new; use markers + feminine; on my birthday card the gift box has bling on top of the glitter bow/starburst shape AND the striped panel behind the layered die-cuts was made by me using Arteza alcohol markers

link= https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/week-737-feminine.html

f. Creative Moments; just a few hours left; anything goes (card is cute in a fun festive way but not cuddly! :)

link= https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2024/04/challenge-257-cute-and-cuddly.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*Guest DT periodically for If You Give A Crafter A Cookie, Pin-spirational, and Once Upon A Time

*new DT in May 2024 for Halloween (and other occasions) Crafts All Year Round

*manager/DT for MTTC and MTTCC

*co-owner/DT for AACB and CONBCB

*owner/DT for HQCB, HQFCB/TFATU, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, and FQHSKCB

 

MTTC #528 Create Your Own Background Theme DT card for 23 February 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

Purpose: this posting showcases my DT inspiration project for My Time To Craft challenge blog (which I manage)

When: #528 theme competition starts February 23, 2024 and will last 13 days

What: made a plaid 'paper' and altered a gray with tiny flowers cardstock with a mix of alcohol and watercolor markers to be colorful for a non-traditional Christmas card

closeup of the plaid: some wavy lines and some straight 

Notes:

1. white card base is folded on left side; The Paper Studio

2. lavender text print paper; Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website

3. gray with white flowers cardstock ; Stampin' Up

4. four die-cuts and 4 dots (3 in cluster and 1 up near pink flower's leafy stem); Feelin' Frosty collection by ?

5. alcohol markers = Arteza and Nuvo

Where: MTTC #528 main launch posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/mttc-528-theme-is-create-your-own.html

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other places:

A. Krafty Chicks; started Feb 22; All Occasions week/rotation; My card is a non-traditional winter/Christmas colored Christmas card

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/krafty-chicks-challenge-704-all.html

B. C.R.A.F.T. challenge; current; theme is Christmas; My card is a non-traditional winter/Christmas colored Christmas card

link= https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-709-christmas.html

C. Night Owls Create Beautiful challenge; started 2 days ago; Brr It's Cold (show cold/winter/snow); My Christmas card has a snow globe die-cut and there's a snowman inside the snow globe

link= https://nightshiftstamping.blogspot.com/2024/02/20022024-challenge-34-brr-wie-kalt-ist.html

D. Double D challenges; current; theme is patterned paper; MY Christmas card has a gray and white SU patterned paper panel on top of a lavender text print paper (very subtle); I altered the floral print my adding alcohol and watercolor marker 'dots' to fill the teeny flowers in the paper

link= https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/02/patterned-paper.html

E. Word Art Wednesday; week of 2 of 2; theme is anything goes that is uplifting and encouraging; My card is a Christmas wintery wishes card with non-traditional colors

link= https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/02/anything-goes-weeks-635-636.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager of these 2 blogs: MTTC and its sister blog, My Time To Craft Christmas

*co-owner/DT of these 2: AACB and CBCB

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MTTCC #77 Christmas House or Church scene DT card for 5 Jan 2024

Heartwarming Wishes from Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting shares my love for Christmas, especially creating Christmas cards for My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog; DT member Martina has suggested using a house or church for the theme

when: #77 starts on January 5, 2024 and ends 13 days later

what: Christmas in the village card

notes:

1. "Christmas" is part of a sentiment large stamp set = Recollections/Michaels Arts and Crafts

2. Emerald Envy stamp pad = Stampin Up

3. snowflake, hearts, stars, and plus sign stencils randomly color-filled = Simple Stories

4. Poppy Red, Canary Yellow, Dusk Blue, Butterfly Blue alcohol markers = Arteza

5. church/village illustration scene is from the 1960s era of my childhood = part of a package (prize) of upcycled vintage papers

6. white cardstock = Pen + Gear

7. teal cardstock = Crafter's Choice

where: MTTCC #77 Christmas House or Church scene theme blog link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/01/mttcc-77-house-or-church-for-christmas.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Krafty Chicks; Jan 4 start date/1st week stamps theme; on my card "Christmas" is stamped in Emerald Envy stamp pad ink from SU

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/krafty-chicks-challenge-697-stamps.html

B. Just Us Girls; current; this week's theme is color challenge (see the badge); my card has lots of blue and green tones

link= https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/just-us-girls-challenge-708-color-week.html

badge for color combo = 

C. Christmas Crafts All Year Round; started Jan 1; theme of snowflakes; I've got stenciled snowflakes scattered around

link= https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-challenge-snowflakes.html

D. If You Give A Crafter....; started Jan 1; theme/image is of winter wishes; my card is a snowy weather village scene with snow on rooftops and ground in the illustration and stenciled snowflakes & dots scattered around

link= https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2024/01/cookie-challenge-188-january-winter.html

E. Sparkles Christmas Challenge; current; theme is winter wonderland; my card is a snowy weather village scene......

link= https://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/156-winter-wonderland.html

F. sorry; for some delays in the past 10 hours or so; I had to have my husband buy a new mouse for my computer; while trying to finalize the MTTCC #76 bragging rights post and the #77 post along with my own, I wasn't able to right click to copy and paste...it was SO frustrating!!! But now at 10:40am I'm back in action!!! 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTCC and MTTC

*co-owner/DT = AACB and CBCB/C(or not)BCB

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