Loving my ConBC #13 for May 2025 DT art journaling card using Bingo Column Ii

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why/purpose: this posting showcases my newest owner/DT contributions to Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges (ConBC) using the #13 bingo board Column Ii (for the art journaling card) and Column Bb (for the tag set).

when: #13 starts May 1 to June 15, 2024

what: Project #1: art journaling card variation

notes for #1: Column Ii elements used

1. one layer = thin index card = Jot (chicken ring set with covers and elastic band closure)

2. green = yellow-green of the Lemon Lime Twist stamp pad and then the grass green of Emerald Envy stamp pad = SU

3. free = grayish-purple stamp pad for butterflies and the postage stamp kind of journal stamp; lilac pink, yellow, orange, bright bold pink/magenta ink dots from markers; black ink from Hero Arts stamp pad

4. stamped images or text = both ==> plants, butterflies and journal text stamps are from Crafter's Square; girl image stamp is from Creative Devotion; 'you're kind of the best ever' stamp (might be SU; in unmarked plastic bag)

5. ink smears and/or blending = for smearing: lemon lime twist was applied first and then pink pirouette went on top before stamping or adding ink dots= SU stamp pads

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what: PROJECT #2: Red Heart-Shaped Tags Set

pic two to show the next 2 heart tags=

notes for #2: Column Bb elements used

21. TAG(s) = 2 different scraps of red cardstock used = Pen + Gear for the brighter red; Neenah for the duller red

22. Monochrome = everything is red except twine, white lettering (both are neutrals); wood laser cut pieces are both from different multi-packs = Crafter's Square

23. Free = foil stickers by Hallmark (however they are red); same for wood elements (no wood listed but they are red

24. Washi tape = a long paper tape strip was cut into separate words in order to fit on the heart; vendor is unknown; didn't receive in any packaging; came in a kindness box

25. Fiber or fabric = my fiber choice is twine; came from pack with the wood heart = Crafter's Square

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where: ConBC/ Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges

link = https://christmasbingochallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/cbc-13-anything-goes-with-featured.html

bingo board image =

my DT badge =

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other places to share/link are:

a. journal card = Hand-Stamped Sentiment; still open; moodboard with pastels, flowers; my journaling card has pastels, flowers/wildflowers; stamped sentiment as well as stamped flowers, girl, cursive text...

link = https://handstampedsentiments.blogspot.com/2025/04/hand-stamped-sentiments-inspiration_0939635853.html

image = 

b. journal card = Love To Craft; new on May 1 and open until June 15; anything goes/crafting-wise; this art journal variation card is a 1 layer with mix of stamping, inking plus some doodling

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/05/ltccb-86-anything-goes-ltccb-85-winner.html

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c. tag set = Little Red Wagon; new on Apr 30th; theme is Use your stash; the sentiment heart tag uses a washi/paper tape strip that I've hoarded; I wanted to use it because it was red and fit the love/affection vibe but it was lengthy so I chopped it apart; the wood laser heart and wood rose have been stash items for 1 year in February. 

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2025/04/little-red-wagon-challenge-805-use-that.html

d. tag set = Word Art Wednesday; still open for week 2 of 2; this is a week 2 entry for me and I did enter several times during week 1; theme is anything goes that is uplifting; 

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/04/anything-goes-weeks-696-697.html

e. tag set = Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; still open for week 2 of 2; anything goes using paper

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/pennys-challenge-595.html

f. tag set = Tag along (and ATCs); new/start May 1st; theme is same as title and Anything Goes; MY heart-shaped tags set

link = https://tag-alongandatc.blogspot.com/2025/05/may-anything-goes.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

~~ the heart-shaped tag set could be shared over at my HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest For Shaped Cards and Tags; but as owner I can't do a link-up. However, my readers can do that.

* owner/DT = ConBC (started as a co-owner & DT; since Jan 2025 => owner/DT); AA; CCC; HQCB, HQFCB (old TFATU), HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and FQGGCB

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S

Loving my AA #93 DT scripted butterflies 1 layer wonder card on 15 April 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: I've been part of Ally's Angels as a participant before original owner/creator Alessandra ended her ownership. Then Leslie and I became co-owners with Leslie wanting the administrative tasks. So I was the emergency back-up and part of the DT like she also was. Then in late fall 2025, Leslie asked if I'd take over. 

Ebb and flow has occurred continuing on to provide artisans an 'anything goes theme' challenge that works on an offset month-long time frame. 

when: #93 anything goes theme starts April 15 until May 13, 2025

what: Scripted butterflies 1 layer wonder card

notes:

1. white A2 cardstock base with envelope from pack = Recollections

2. background dabbed/pounced ink from = Sweet Sugarplum stampin' pad by SU

3. ink for butterflies = Rose Red stampin' pad by SU

4. ink for sentiment = Walnut stamp pad by Lawn Fawn

5. ink for round stencil/masking area = Tranquil Tide stampin' pad by SU

6. butterflies and sentiment stamps are from 1 set = old set - My Sentiments Exactly

7. the stencil mask = I made my own using recycled packaging and punched a 2.25" circle from it; positioned it on the folded card base with 1 hand and used the other to ink dab/pounce with a cotton ball until the area was filled

where: Ally's Angels #93 blog posting

link = https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2025/04/allys-angels-93-anything-goes-theme-92.html

theme badge =

personalized DT member badge:

other places to share/link are:

A. Stamps & Fun = Creativity; new for 2 weeks; theme is WORDS; My card has a stamped sentiment with the larger butterflies have words in their wings!; first entry 

link = https://stampsfun-creativity.blogspot.com/2025/04/

B. The Neglected Stuff Challenge; until Apr 25; theme is same as blog title; MY cards stamp set is old and then I only use it maybe 1x or 2x per year; first entry

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2025/04/neglected-stuff-425-challenge.html

C. Stamping Sensations; started on first Sunday/still open; theme of stamping w/ birds, animals, flowers, nature; MY card has butterflies; insects are part of the animal kingdom; first entry

link = https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2025/04/april-challenge.html

D. Dragonfly Dreams Challenge; started Apr 6th/still open; theme of animals; MY card has butterflies that are part of the animal kingdom; this is my 2nd entry

link = https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/april-challenge-animals.html

E. Crafty Catz; still open; anything goes; this is my first entry

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/04/crafty-catz-challenge-691.html

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** Special note for readers: FarmQuest #70's current theme until April 27th is ladybugs or other insects. Since I'm the owner, I can't link up over there but my AA DT-mates and blog readers can. Please check it out. 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*owner/DT = AA; ConBC; effective March 1, 2025 = Critter Crazy Challenges; HQCB, HQFCB/old TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and FQGGCB

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S (new on Feb 2, 2025)

Loving my AA #92 DT open butterfly 1 layer wonder card on 15 March 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: I'm continuing my evolving commitment with Ally's Angels! Back about 2+ years ago, I was a participant. Then I became co-owner/DT to assist the other co-owner/DT, Leslie, as she did the admin tasks. Recently she asked if I'd take over as she was changing her emphases and I quickly said yes. We keep rolling on. During the Feb 15-March 13 time frame, we had 2 new design team members make their project debuts so this is exciting to add different artistic styles into our mix for inspiration. We don't preplan, however we can see each other's completed projects if posted early in our group. It's interesting to see how or what influences our creativity. For me, this month it was trying my own stencil mask technique/process as I work on my inking and stamping skills! 

when: AA #92 anything goes theme starts 15 March to 13 April 2025

what: butterfly 1 layer wonder card

notes:

1. white A2 cardstock base with envelope from pack = Recollections

2. background soft pinkish-lavender dabbed/pounced ink = Sweet Sugarplum stampin' pad by SU

3. little butterflies, trails, sentiments and large open butterfly inked = Fresh Fig stampin' pad by SU

4. all stamps are from = MayMayMadeIt stamp set

5. I created by own stencil/masking usage circle by punching a 2.25" hole out of recycled packaging cardstock and while holding it in place with 1 hand, I used the other to dab/pounce ink within the circular opening

6. stencil/masked area ink color = Wild Wasabi stampin' pad by SU

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where: Ally's Angels #92 blog posting

link = https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2025/03/allys-angels-92-anything-goes-theme-91.html 

theme badge = dates have been adjusted to March 15- April 12, 2025

(old badge)

personalized DT member badge =

other places to share/link are:

A. A Place To Start; current for March; anything goes theme or option of Fairy Tale characters; My card is a general thinking of you card; probably given to a gal, either friend or relative

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-2025-anything-goes-woptional.html

B. Stencil Fun or Crazy is our Fame, Stencils are our game; current for March; anything goes with a stencil (not the option); My card's inking of the green circle and its placement were due to a stencil template/mask that I made with a center circle punched; the lime green ink was dabbed/pounced first and then after removing the stencil template, I dabbed the rose/berry red ink all around the lime green

link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-2025-stencil-fun-challenge.html

C. Creative Fingers; started March 7; anything goes theme

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-296.html

D. Creative Moments; current; theme is 'for a special lady'; To me, this is a girly card. I don't have anyone picked yet, but I know many who would enjoy happy mail! 

link = https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-268-for-special-lady.html

E. Cardz 4 Galz; started March 6th; UK Mother's Day or for a special lady theme; MY card is girly. I haven't decided yet who it will be mailed to, but everyone likes happy mail!!!

link = https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2025/03/245-mothers-day-uk-30th-or-for-special.html

F. Craft Rocket; started March 6th; theme is 'for the girls'; MY card's colors and all the butterflies makes me think of femininity, this one's for the girls! 

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-123-for-girls.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = AA; ConBC; effective on March 1, 2025 = Critter Crazy Challenges; HQCB; HQFCB/old TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S (new on Feb 2, 2025)