My Christmas or not Bingo Challenges #21 DT projects w Column N and O

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

who: Hello, I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old artsy craftsy blogger who owns ConBC plus 12 others that are mostly specialty niche theme(s). I'm also on three other challenge blogs' design teams owned by two other gals. This keeps me very busy and I often get my mojo revitalized by seeing other artisans' entries in the blog galleries and through Instagram and FB groups. I also love getting new-to-me supplies that help my thoughts to get percolating! :)

where: This posting features two versions of tags using Column N for the #21 bingo board at Christmas or not Bingo Challenges (or ConBC). The blog post link and date/theme badge will be seen at the bottom of this post. 

when: #21 for ConBC starts on September 1st and goes for 6 weeks ending on October 15, 2026. 

why: I chose Column N because it's first listed element was tag. Whether the tag is used on a gift bag or hanging from a doorknob and propped in a tiered-tray, I like the creative problem-solving involved with cramming a whole lot of deliciousness into a small area!

what: Project #1 = Thinking of You shaped tag in peach to orange tones

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

1. base shaped tag of kraft cardstock = Colorbok

2. peach cardstock tag is actually neon orange = Art Skills (printer scanner light has faded it to peach)

3. orange paper scrap torn pieces = Colorbok (multicolor paper pack)

4. peach and tan plaid paper, peach doily = Simple Stories Front Porch collection;

5. NOTE = I used the peach doily to trace 2 same size doily pieces from the plaid paper! :)

6. peach-orange tone butterfly ephemera = Simple Stories' Simple Vintage Meadow Flowers Bits & Pieces pack

7. 2 large orange rhinestones and 3 small yellow/gold rhinestone gems = Nicole Brand Crafts; different packages

8. cording= white with muted pink + white with tan (with orange and brown ink added) = Crafter's Square

9. black dual-tip marker = Jot (for outlining the neon orange/peach cardstock tag)

10. 'thinking of you!' clear stamp = from multi expressions mix stamp package by CTMH

11. black ink stamp pad = Hero Arts

12. free space items are: yellow/gold rhinestone gems

13. NEUTRALS like tan/kraft, brown, black, white are always allowed 

LINK-UPs for #1: BANNER SHAPED TAG

1A. The Little Things (tags, bookmarks, ATCs, etc); open for 8 more days; theme of mermaids and/or fish OR opt of 'anything is possible; Im sharing project #1 a banner shaped tag with lots of oranges, stamped sentiment, etc. 

link = https://thelittlethingschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/08/07-meerjungfrauen-undoder-fische.html

1B. If You Give A Crafter A Cookie; new on Sept 1st; theme of sweater weather or image prompt; My tag has the brown and peachy-orange tones also the yellow/gold from the candle in the image 

link = https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2026/09/cookie-challenge-220-september-sweater.html

image prompt =

1C. Love To Craft; new on Sept 1 and open to Oct 15th; theme of anything crafting goes; My project #1 is a tag with banner/fish-tail shape with lots of peach-orange tones, torn papers, doily/scallop shapes, butterfly, gems

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/ltccb-94-and-ltccb-93-winner-and-top.html

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what: Project #2: using Column N, a 2nd interpretation, "Happy Birthday"

how-to &/or vendor notes for #2:

20. TAG = a. black round chalkboard-style tag (from a pack) = Crafter's Square

21. ORANGE = a. mix of cardstock and papers in peach to deep orange scraps = scrap box

    b. orange enamel heart(s) =3 tones: peach, deep pumpkin & butternut squash yellow-orange = FPD

    c. orange dual-tip washable marker = Jot (used to ink the cream-colored cording that came with the tag)

22. FREE = a. layered posy stickers = Crafter's Square

    b. enamel hearts = different packages/color stories = Fancy Pants Designs

    c. gold glitter acrylic paint dots = Gold Glitter Acrylic Paint by Folk Art/Plaid

    d. neutrals of white, gray, black and gold were used

    e. black stamp pad = Hero Arts

23. STAMPED PHRASE = a. two different sized 'happy' clear stamps and 1 "birthday" clear stamp = from a birthday expressions stamp package = Crafter's Square

24. TORN PAPER(s) = a. see 'ORANGE'

where #2 will be shared: ROUND TAG

2A. Tag Along w ATCs (and bookmarks); new on Sept 1st; theme of circles; MY 2nd project is a round/circle tag that has gold glitter paint dots around the edge 

link = https://tag-alongandatc.blogspot.com/2026/09/september.html

2B. The Outlawz Anything But A Card; new on Sept 1st; theme is in the blog title; My 2nd project is a round/circle tag

link = https://tolanythingbutacard.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-outlawz-anything-but-card-september.html

2C. Love To Scrap challenge blog; new on Sept 1 and open to Oct 15; theme of anything (scrap) goes; MY 2nd project is a round/circle tag that has torn paper scraps, glitter paint dots, stamping, layered flowers and enamel hearts

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

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what: project #3: Harvest Time Blessings large pocket card

how-to &/or vendor notes for #3:

30. HARVEST

a. harvest time colors ranging in kraft brown, greens, oranges, reds, yellows/golds, copper

b. text paper (I underlined the word 'harvest') = Woodland Forest paper pad by Pebbles

c. top half of tag with leaves, mushrooms = Farmstead Harvest by American Crafts

d. two flower ephemera in harvest colors = Jen Hadfield's Live & Let Grow

e. fox sticker = Garden Party sticker sheet by Maggie Holmes; American Crafts

f. 2 deep orange + 1 rustic red punched circles = papers included in a very old Card of the Month card-making kit from approx. 2011

g. "Thankful & Grateful" washi tape = Farmstead Harvest by American Crafts

h. olive green layered leaf sticker (with some added colored pencils) = from a mix set of autumn leaves = Crafter's Square

i. brown rippled edge border ephemera = Simple Stories Vintage Autumn Breeze

j. narrow golden yellow and white stripes washi tape = ?; maybe Pen + Gear or Crafter's Square; it's been in my stash for several years

k. muted pale blush pink with silver metallic decorative tape under the 'thankful and grateful' tape = old Crafter's Square

l. Pumpkin Spice ink/mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

31. COPPER

a. copper embossed flower stick-on/sticker = from a mix set of copper flowers = old Crafter's Square

32. FREE SPACE

a. green tone enamel hearts = Fancy Pants Designs

b. yellow/gold tone rhinestone gems = Nicole Brand Crafts

33. POCKET

a. kraft A2 size envelope = from a pack of envelopes only = Crafter's Square; the flap was tucked in and 3 inserts were added in different sizes to extend upward

34. TEXTURE

a. look at the enamel hearts and yellow gold rhinestone gems 

b. look for the layered leaf stick-on

c. look under the layered leaf for the 2 washi tapes that are layered together

d. look for shiny/glossy with the enamel hearts and the copper flower

LINK-Ups for #3: POCKET CARD

3A. The Four Seasons Challenge; new on Sept 1st; theme of Fall Season; my 3rd project is a pocket card with harvest colors and some text + leaves, flowers, fox, etc. 

link = https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/fall-season-september-2026.html

image prompt =  

3B. Unicorn Challenge; new on Sept 1st; theme of 'not square'; my 3rd project is a pocket card that has a rectangle base and a rectangle kraft envelope being used as the pocket 

link = https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-124-not-square.html

3C. Art Nudge; still open for Aug & Sept; 4 different theme prompts/color palettes; my 3rd project is influenced by the color palette 

link = https://www.artnudge.com/2026/08/augustseptember-art-nudge-challenge.html

image = see the bottom right corner for "D" 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*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.

ConBC #21 blog post link = 

https://christmasbingochallenges.blogspot.com/2026/09/christmas-or-not-bingo-challenges-21.html

ConBC #21 bingo board =

**BRAND NEW 1st session on Sept 15th = HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges with AGMP main theme or anything goes mostly pink; each offset monthly session will have an optional specified item that is pink or has pink in it that needs to be added to a "AGMP" project

 

My Christmas or not Bingo Challenges #20 DT projects using Column G

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

who: Hello! I'm Becca S, an artsy-craftsy mish-mesh style paper-crafter and sometimes digital 'dabber' who loves colorful palettes, mixing of patterns and blending old with new including recycled products! 

where: Christmas or not Bingo Challenges is one of my owned crafting challenge blogs. The blog post and bingo board will be shared at the bottom of the posting.

when: #20 for ConBC starts July 1 and ends August 15, 2026. 

why: I'm connected to this challenge blog when it was first created by Leslie T, being part of her original design team and becoming her back-up co-owner. When she decided to switch her focus to be more centered on company product teams, she asked me first if I wanted to be sole owner and I quickly said yes. I love that there are 5 columns of choices and you can creatively select which of the elements to use (or use all 5!).

what: Project #1= ConBC #20 Column G (blue color theme)

how-to & vendor notes for #1: blue color theme shaped tag

1. dog-ear tag & 2. black chalkboard = one product = pack = Crafter's Square

3. free:

a. cardstock background larger dog-ear tag base = {pastel yellow and) pastel blue CS scrap cuts = Colorbok pastel colors cardstock pad

b. pale blue and white cording = Crafter's Square (ivory came w/ black chalkboard tag) [NBUS; new item for me]

c. hydrangea  and banner ephemera = Dreamer ephemera pack by American Crafts

d. pale blue puffy heart sticker = multicolor pack = Hello Hobby/Walmart

e. blue dual-tip permanent ink marker = Art Skills

f. dragonfly, blue flower, bluebells stickers = Antique Garden sticker book by K & Company

4. white paint = acrylic; applied with round foam dabber/pouncer = Rich Paint's Acrylogy premium white acrylic paint [NBUS; new item for me]

[5. school item (NOT USED); went with a different theme/topic]

LINK-UPs for #1:

1A. Fab N Funky; week 2 of 2/started June 24; theme is something starting with B; lots of blue items= pale blue outer tag base, all ephemera/stickers, marker ink on top of the white paint, cording

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/06/challenge-640-something-beginning-with-b.html

1B. Crafty Gals Corner; opened June 10 and extended deadline; theme of anything goes (opt of sweets for dad); My tag is for anything goes entry

link = https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/06/challenge-278-anything-goes-woptional.html

1C. NBUS, Never Before Used Schtuff; new on July 1; theme is the blog title; Both of my tags have new to me cording. The pack of 3 had a pale blue, a pale beige/ivory and also a pale pink. I'm sharing the tag with the pale blue cording. Also new to me is the white paint. These tags were the first uses with this white acrylic paint that I purchased. 

link = https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2026/07/nbus-challenge-88-mutual-appreciation.html

1D. Love To Craft; new on July 1/open until Aug 15; theme is anything goes; My project #1/blue color palette tag is what I'm sharing

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/07/ltccb-93-and-ltccb-92-winner-and-top.html

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what: Project #2: Column G (cream, yellow/gold color theme)

how-to & vendor notes for #2 = cream-yellow/gold color palette shaped tag

21. dog-ear tag & 22. black chalkboard ==> one product for focal = Crafter's Square (pack)

23. free:

a. striped washi tape = old Pen + Gear product

b. gold tone puffy heart stickers = multicolor pack = Hello Hobby/Walmart

c. bees, butterfly & "you're so lovely" stickers = Antique Garden sticker book = K & Company

d. gold flower vellum and Monarch butterfly vellum = Dreamers ephemera & vellum pack = American Crafts

e. pastel yellow cardstock cut to be a larger dog-ear topped tag base = Colorbok's pastel cardstock pad

f. pale ivory and white cording = Crafter's Square (ivory cording came with the black chalkboard tag) [NBUS= new item for me]

g. "Hi" black glitter alpha stickers = Stickos

h. brown dual-tip washable marker = Jot (multicolor pack)

24. white paint = applied 2 times with a round foam dabber/pouncer = Rich Paint's Acryology premium white acrylic paint [NBUS = new item for me]

[25. school item = I chose not to use. Went with a color palette.]

LINK-UPs for #2:

2A. Color Hues Challenge; new on July 1st; see image for cream & gold; My Project #2 tag is full of cream/ivories, creamy pale yellows & gold tones plus black =

link = https://colorhuesthecolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/07/color-hues-challenge-136-cream-and-gold.html

image = 

2B. Tag Along and ATCs (+ bookmarks); new on July 1st; theme to use favorite colors or anything goes; My Project #2 with cream/yellow/gold with black tag is for anything goes tag

link = https://tag-alongandatc.blogspot.com/2026/07/july-challenge.html

2C. The Outlawz Anything But A Card; new on July 1st; theme is in the title; My Project #2 is a cream/yellow/gold with black tag (tag on tag)

link = https://tolanythingbutacard.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-outlawz-anything-but-card-july.html

2D. Mix It Up Challenges; new on July 1- Aug 15; anything goes mixed media theme (or optional shaped card); My Project #2 is a cream/yellow/gold with black tag (tag on tag creation) = cording, marker for outlining, white paint, washi tape, with embellishments in vellum, puffy hearts, stickers, black chalkboard surface tag,...

link = https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/07/miucb-84-anything-goes-optional-shape.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

ConBC #20 blog post link =

https://christmasbingochallenges.blogspot.com/2026/07/christmas-or-not-bingo-challenges-20.html

ConBC #20 bingo board =

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

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

 

My extra card using ConBC #19 bingo board for non traditional colors Christmas slimline card

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

who: I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old crafting blogger, who in the past has dabbled in lots of arts/music, crafts, practical arts plus printed and audio communications such as newspapers, school/college yearbooks and radio broadcasting. These last mentions are why I think I enjoy blogging so much. And the fact that it's combining my craftsy-artsy interests with a print communication is like winner-winner!!

where did card inspiration derive? While getting ConBC #19 blog post ready to launch before May 1st, my creative curiosity got to thinking about the elements in a different column. So on April 27th, I took an hour and put together a non-traditional color Christmas card using Column O. 

when: blog post releasing on May 3rd

why: being creatively curious is an important quality for developing and growing talent(s)

what: "HOPE" Christmas Advent card in a colorful mix of winter season florals

Column O from the ConBC #19 bingo board = slimline, stripes, free (ephemera, gems, alpha stickers, pastel lavender CS base), metal (bling) & clear (look for the round clear plastic over 'hope' and the top border strip of metal bling)

how:

1. pastel lavender CS panel base = Colorbok pastel CS pad; cut to about 3.75" x 6.25" 

2. stripe print CS is recycled packaging = from Freckled Fawn (for a TN insert of pocket pages); cut the panel just under 3.5" x 5"

3. floral bouquet die-cut ephemera = Snow Pine Lodge by Simple Stories

4. gems = different colors and packages from Nicole Brand Crafts

5. lavender rhinestone metal bling was wider/deeper; cut into 2 differing lengths = Crafter's Square (sold on a spool like ribbon)

6. red shiny foil alpha stickers = Sticko

7. clear plastic round overlay = recycled packaging from a 'dome' kind of lid to hold a spool of dual-sided tape to a cardstock backing; fussy cut the smallest center circle = Crafter's Square product originally

LINK-UPs:

1A. Mix It Up; new on May 1st; theme of mixed media (w opt of stamped background); MY nontraditional colors Christmas card is for A. G. M. M.; recycled plastic overlay; recycled striped CS packaging; metal bling; inking/outlining around the striped CS and inking on the base CS perimeter; foil alpha stickers; gems 

link = https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/miucb-83-anything-goes-optional-stamp.html

1B. Jingle Belles; week 2 of 2; theme of Peace on Earth -- recycle/reuse/upcycle; My non-traditional colors card w/ advent word of HOPE has a clear circle of plastic as an overlay across the text and most of the upper border bling which is recycled packaging!!! Also the striped CS is recycled packaging! 

link = https://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2026/04/peace-on-earth-day.html

1C. Creative Artiste; new on Friday/May 1; anything goes mixed media; this non-traditional Christmas card has a clear plastic overlay (recycled packaging) located over the wording and upper bling border; the striped cardstock is also recycled packaging; metal bling; inking/outlining around the striped CS perimeter and inking on the lavender base CS perimeter; gems; foil alpha stickers; 

link = https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/2026/05/welcome-to-creative-artiste-challenge.html

1D. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up Challenge; new on May 1st; anything goes Christmas (opt of lanterns in the snow)

link = https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-134-anything-goes-christmas.html

1E. The Outlawz Christmas; new on May 1; anything Christmas goes;

link = https://tolchristmasonly.blogspot.com/2026/04/may-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

***I've used the ConBC #19 bingo board Column O. This challenge is open from May 1-June 15, 2026. 

bingo board image =

 

My Christmas or not Bingo Challenges #19 DT card for 1 May 2026

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

who: Hi! I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old artsy-craftsy with a mish-mesh style who enjoys blogging about my creations and being an owner of many crafting challenge blogs. 

An interesting fact about one of my favorite sewing projects: I created and sewed my wedding dress!!! YES! In January we celebrated our 30th anniversary. I was still sewing the hem during the early hours of our wedding day! I spent about $200 to buy silk shantung fabric, some lace trim and a large lace applique for the bodice, 2 patterns (taking the bodice of 1 and the skirt and 'bustle' of the other to merge together), beads, a beaded headband and netting for my headpiece plus notions like thread, interfacing and a very long zipper. 

where: Christmas or Not Bingo Challenges (look at the bottom for the bingo board and the #19 blog post link)

when: #19 starts May 1, 2026 and ends six weeks later on June 15, 2026. 

why: I've been sole owner of ConBC for about a year. 

what: Project #1: Friendship tag

how for Project #1: using column B (see the bingo board image at the bottom of the post)

1. TAG= layered; chunky size tag 

a. black linen textured cardstock = Art Skills

b. white thin CS that was punched = Jot

c. 'ticket' punch = EK Success

2. MONOCHROME = RED with white and black neutrals; 

a. red paper = scrap paper pack = Crafter's Square

b. red crystal gems = Nicole Brand Crafts

c. also the washi tape(s) cut-outs have red = washi-tape strips that came with 3 designs per small sheet; I was given several of the sheets many years ago and still have 2 or 3 strips yet to go! 

d. also the fabric ribbon has red = spool = Crafter's Square

3. FREE =

a. puffy stars and dots = Freckled Fawn

b. text stickers (with, you, remember this moment) and a circle sticker with leafy stem = Simple Life sticker book by Simple Stories

c. black fine tip marker for tracing circles (using objects on my craft table) = Sharpie

4. WASHI TAPE = the half striped & half red heart was cut from a paper tape strip; and the red with white text arrow was cut from a different paper taper strip; both are by the same company = company unknown; received in a kindness box from another crafter about 5 years ago. 

5. FIBER/WOVEN FABRIC = red and black plaid fabric ribbon, two strips = Crafter's Square

LINK-UPs for #1:

a. Stencil Fun (Crazy is our fame...); ends on May 2!!!!!; using main theme of anything goes stenciling; on my TAG, the black circle rings were traced using two sizes of decorative/washi tape rings/spools to serve as the stencil templates

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

b. The Outlawz Anything But A Card; opened Apr 30/May 1; theme is the title = no cards; anything else; My project is a TAG; this time I went short and wide/chunky! 

link = https://tolanythingbutacard.blogspot.com/2026/04/the-outlawz-anything-but-card-may.html

c. Tagalong and ATCs; new on May 1st; theme is color pink or anything goes; My project is a short and wide/chunky TAG for A.G.

link = https://tag-alongandatc.blogspot.com/2026/05/may-challenge.html

d. Love To Craft Challenge; new on May 1st; theme is anything goes

link =  https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/05/ltccb-92-and-ltccb-91-winner-and-top.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

ConBC #19 bingo board = I used column B for my monochrome tag

ConBC #19 blog post link = https://christmasbingochallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/christmas-or-not-bingo-challenges-19.html

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

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

My Christmas or not Bingo Challenges #18 DT project for March 1 to Apr 15

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting showcases my DT/owner inspiration project for Christmas or not Bingo Challenges! For project #1 I chose Column G using 4 of the 5 elements: rainbow, purple, free and make own background. I've used colored pencils, watercolor markers and alcohol markers across the card in different ways. And I took time on Feb 28 to create (project #2) a sample of Column B using all elements: raindrops, blue, free, watercolor and splatters. 

when: #18 starts March 1 and ends on April 15, 2026

what: Project #1 =

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

Column G:

1. rainbow = two/double rainbow stickers used = Hello Hobby/Walmart; 

2. purple = dark purple, magenta + pink-lavender watercolor markers: stash item; Lilac Thistle, a pinkish lavender, alcohol marker by Nuvo (on clouds and upper half of the center punched circle); lavender puffy heart sticker: Hello Hobby/Walmart; "Make a Wish" text sticker was pale pink and i inked it with Lilac Grey alcohol marker by Nuvo and the sticker is from the Maggie Holmes sticker book

3. free = flowers, birdhouse w/ bird, dragonfly & butterfly stickers: are all from Antique Gardens sticker book by Maggie Holmes/American Crafts; cloud cut-outs use Georgia Pacific white cardstock that I sketched and fussy cut and highlighted with dark purple marker, the Lilac Thistle a.m. and two purple tones colored pencil from stash box; center circle punched circle is more CS from Georgia Pacific and inked with dark purple marker for lower half and Lilac Thistle alcohol marker for upper half; stamped "don't forget" by Heidi Swapp; black ink stamp pad by Hero Arts; black extra fine tip marker pen by Sharpie to finish expression; 

4. NO BLEACHING

5. make own background = started with a 3.5" x 5" print plaid paper (lavender tones, aqua and white) by Recollections; added watercolor marker alternating lines in dark purple, magenta and a pinkish-lavender in order to make it mine...or at least more mine

where #1 will be linked =

1A. 613 Avenue Create; new on Sunday March 1; anything goes or opt of something with wings; My rainbows and clouds card is for the option: look closely for the small dragonfly, small butterfly and a small bird perched on top of the birdhouse

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html

1B. The Four Seasons Challenge; new on March 1; theme of spring season; Both my cards have spring weather/season themes; I'll be sharing the rainbows and clouds with the insects, bird, and small flowers

link = https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/spring-season-march-2026.html

1C. Mix It Up Challenge; new on March 1 through April 15/six weeks; anything mixed media theme; option of die-cuts; My rainbows card has a punched circle, fussy cut clouds; usages of markers (watercolor type and alcohol type) + colored pencils, stamping, markers for faux stitching, outlining, and changing the plaid paper to additional stripes/colors....

link = https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/miucb-82-anything-goes-optional-die.html

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what: project #2 = Column B

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. RAINDROPS:

a. faux raindrops with ink/water splatters, enamel dots, ellipse shapes

b. also the base dot print cardstock was chosen because of the columns of dots mimicking the look of falling rain

22. BLUE:

a. 4 different blue watercolor markers from stash box (different vendors)

b. enamel dots in 3 different blue tones = Freckled Fawn

c. ellipse shaped blue puffy pieces = Studio G/Hampton Arts

d. base dot print glossy cardstock = from multicolor & multi-design pack = Crafter's Square

e. navy blue lettering stickers = Sticko/EKSuccess/American Crafts

23. FREE: 

a. other colors besides blue seen in the choice of base dot print cardstock

b. little gray linen handmade paper used for the watercolor markers/chromatography painting and splatters

24. WATERCOLOR:

a. four different watercolor markers were scribbled in column widths onto the gray handmade paper then each got its own paintbrush dipped in water. Painted in vertical motions. After a minute or so after painting each color, I used tissues to dab and soak up most of the extra water (and also floating ink). This helped the paper to dry faster but also faded the intensity of the inks.

25. SPLATTERS:

a. brushes = kids set by Crayola

b. the smallest brush was used as the last step and swirled in the water that all the marker inks paint brushes were rinsed in and then this smallest brush was tapped at the end of the handle many times across the paper to create splatters. I didn't soak up this water. I let it sit and dry on the paper. 

where #2 will be shared:

2A. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new on Sunday March 1; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/03/273-march-1-rachelle-anne-miller-stamps.html

2B. Love To Craft Challenge; new on March 1; anything goes

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

2C. The Crafting Challenge; new on March 1; theme of 'waiting for spring'; rain/thunderstorms/tornadoes are the common weather in the USA Midwest spring season. Also getting snow and/or occasional sleet or ice can also happen as storm fronts move through from different directions. We can get colder weather coming down from Canada or we can get warmer gulf stream air pushing up from the south; I'll be sharing my splattered raindrops cards

link = https://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/aspettando-la-primavera.html

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where to find ConBC #18  blog post link =

https://christmasbingochallenges.blogspot.com/2026/03/christmas-or-not-bingo-challenge-18-for.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

My Christmas or not Bingo #17 or Jan 2026 DT projects using Column G and O

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: The purpose of this posting is to showcase my latest owner/design team member project for Christmas or not Bingo Challenges, a crafting centered blog that has a bingo board of element choices. For each project, the rule is to select 1 column and then 3 or more of the elements in that column. 

when: #17 starts on January 1, 2026 and lasts for 6 weeks; ending on February 15, 2026. 

what: Project #1 = Column O

how-to & vendor notes for #1: from Column O elements: I used rectangles, faux stitching, free (enamel dots, chipboard and 2 stickers), and patterned paper

1. Snow Pine Lodge Collection by Simple Stories 2024 = base CS, journal/focal card (cut-a-part), tree chipboard sticker and 2 houses stickers [new to me; just received order through Peachy Cheap on Dec 26 or Dec 27!!!]

2. Heart Eyes/enamel dots also Simple Stories = in 4 color tones

3. Sharpie = fine tip black marker for faux stitching

4. Hero Art = black stamp pad for perimeter inking on the base

where Project #1 will be linked/shared:

1A. Merry Little Christmas challenge blog; new on Jan 1 through Feb 15; Anything Christmas Goes; my project #1 is Seasons Greetings with gifts, decorated tree and winter lodges

link = https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/mlccb-66-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

1B. Pearly Sparkles; new on Jan 1; theme of use patterned paper; My project #1 Season's Greetings has a minty green/light teal with light yellow plaid paper

link = https://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-115-use-patterned-paper.html

1C. If You Give A Crafter A Cookie; new on Jan 1; theme of cabin in winter/see image prompt; My project #1 Season's Greetings has 2 winter lodges along with a decorated tree and wrapped gifts

link = https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2026/01/cookie-challenge-212-january-cabin-in.html

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1D. Craft Rocket; new on Thu Jan 1; theme of something new; the Snow Pine Lodge collection was just received last Friday or Sat/Dec 26-27

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-132-something-new.html

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what: Project #2 = Column G

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how-to & vendor notes for #2 = Column G using 4 of the 5 elements: Valentine, red, free (inking, stamping, puffy stickers, punch) and gem; I used the 'ticket' punch rather than die-cuts or ephemera.

1. from Crafter's Square

a. ivory folded card with fold on top horizontal side; also the 'ticket' shape punch-out also used for the stamping; adhered in the middle

b. red CS panel for the inside

c. white posies layered stickers; centers were orange; covered with several red tone markers

d. red heart shape gem (from a large pack)

e. 'you are sweet' is from a multiple expressions clear stamp set 

2. small outline heart and mid-size black heart clear stamps = "Never Grow Up" stamp set by Shimelle/American Crafts

3. red with small black dot paper scrap punched = ?/don't remember the vendor; it's been in my scraps stash piles for awhile; these are adhered on the surface

4. red alcohol marker by Arteza

5. red permanent ink marker by Art Skills

6. ticket shape punch tool by EK Success tools

where #2 will be linked =

2A. Creative Inspiration Challenges; new on Thu/Jan 1st; Anything Goes

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/creative-inspiration-challenges-34.html

2B. Crafters Galore Encore; new on Thu/Jan 1st; Anything Goes

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-2026-crafts-galore-encore.html

2C. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge blog; new on Thu/Jan 1st; Anything goes

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

2D. Love To Craft Challenges; new on Jan 1 through Feb 15; Anything Goes

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

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where to find ConBC #17 blog post link =

https://christmasbingochallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/conbc-17-bingo-board-theme-starts-1.html

theme badge = I used column G for the red and white card and column O for the Christmas rectangle/vertical layout card=

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS and starting Jan 2026 = Pin-spirational (both owned by Deanne)

ConBC #16 picked 2 bingo columns DT projects on 1 Nov 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: The purpose of this posting is to share my next owner/DT inspiration projects for Christmas or not Bingo Challenges. #16 bingo board has wonderful variety from column to column. It was hard to select just 1 (since the rest of the team is always so ultra fabulous)!!! And the other DT members and Guest DTs focused on using I, N and O so I didn't want to leave out columns B or G and created one for each of those. 

when: ConBC #16 starts November 1 and ends on December 15, 2025 (then we take a 2 week break between challenges and will return on January 1, 2026)

what: Project #1 = Column B (appreciation, yellow & gold, free, weave)

how-to & vendor notes for #1 using Column B=

1. Thanksgiving/Appreciation = "so very thankful" vellum from Farmstead Harvest by American Crafts

2. yellow & gold = two little yellow enamel hearts by Fancy Pants Designs; harvest gold tones in the flowers and dotted print paper by Simple Stories from an old card kit; also metallic gold decorative tapes (unsure on the vendor; it's been in my stash for several years)

3. free = the different products like enamels, vellum, die-cut ephemera, etc. 

4. weave = strips of the gold metallic decorative tape were applied in a partial weave overlapping/some over and some under sections; (again, I'm unsure of the vendor since it's been removed from packaging and been in my washi tape collection in stash for years)

5. did not use textured paste! = I would like to try this. Haven't yet but would sometime. 

a. brown marker pen for outlining around yellow cardstock = Zebra Clickart

b. yellow cardstock panel = Pen + Gear

c. kraft cardstock base panel = Colorbok

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Ellibelle's Garden Party; still open into early Nov.; theme of anything in or from the garden; My appreciation card has harvest tone large flowers (die-cut ephemera)

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/10/ellibelles-garden-party-no-8-anything.html

1B. Crafts Galore Encore; new on Nov 1; theme of anything goes

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/11/november-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

1C. Do-al(l) Kreatives; new on Nov 1; theme of anything goes (opt of bookmark); My harvest color and flowers appreciation card is for anything goes

link = https://do-allkreatives.blogspot.com/2025/11/107-lesezeichen.html

1D. The Four Seasons; new on Nov 1; continuing theme of fall season; This appreciation card is packed with harvest/autumn seasonal colors in browns/tans/kraft, harvest golds, yellows, peach and orange, muted greens

link = https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/11/fall-season-november-2025.html

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what: Project #2 = column G (New Year, metallics, free, sentiment focus)

how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

21. New Year = 2026 is included in the sentiment; also the sentiment choice is motivational which lends to creating goals/resolutions

22. metallics = embossed puffy pieces are stickers from 2 different sets = Crafter's Square

23. free = brown geometric print paper is 1/4 of 12" square sheet called Dots & Lines Six by Reminisce; I liked the vertical marks and browns to go with the vertical/soaring of the hot air balloons; light gray linen paper (stash); blue copy paper (Colorbok); deckle-edge scissors (Fiskars); black ink pad for edging (Hero Arts)

24. didn't use smooshing or dabbing!

25. sentiment as focus = I created a Google Doc; font size is at 45!; due to low printer ink toner, I went over the lettering with a black Sharpie

where #2 will be linked =

2A. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; new on Oct 25; theme is to use at least 1 designer paper; on this New Year hot air balloon card, the base is a designer paper with a brown marks staggered print

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/10/challenge-15.html

2B. Creative Fingers Challenge blog; new; anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/10/challenge-311.html

2C. Krafty Chicks; new on Oct 30/week 5/theme of week 5 is anything goes

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/10/krafty-chicks-challenge-792-anything.html

2D. The Paper Funday; about 1 day left open; theme of anything goes or opt of cute or creepy; this New Year 2026 card is neutral/anything goes...yet I'm creeped out by the thought that 2025 is almost over!!! Crazy! 

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/10/oct-2025-challenge-81-anything-goes.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS owned by Deanne