My Ally's Angels #110 owner dt AG theme card on 15 Sept 2026

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

who: Hello, I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old artsy-craftsy blogger! 2026 seems to be disappearing like a vapor! It just seems to be 'like grains in an hour glass, so goes the Days of Our Lives!'

where: This personal blog posting represents Ally's Angels, one of my 14 crafting challenge blogs. It has an offset month-long session going from mid-month to the next almost mid-month. Anything Goes is the theme. There will be a #110 direct blog post link plus the date/theme badge at the bottom of this post. 

when: #110 starts September 15 and ends on October 12, 2026.

why: This showcased inspiration project is one of several triple staggered round layered creations that I've made this week. The striped cardstock layer (light blue, purple, gray and white) is recycled TISSUES box packaging!!!!! 

what: Ally's Angels #110 anything goes theme "Love You More" shaped card:

how-to and/or product details :

1. pastel lavender cardstock traced and cut = Colorbok

2. striped cardstock traced and cut = recycled TISSUES box packaging

3. light blue paper circle was traced and cut = Colorbok

4. foam thick sticker (love you more) + black heart sticker+ 2 flower stickers = Simple Stories' The Simple Life collection

5. two small blue enamel hearts = Fancy Pants Designs

6. blue and white cording tied in a bow = Crafter's Square

7. purple washable marker to outline the striped circle = Jot

8. black fine tip marker = Sharpie (to outline the blue paper circle)

LINK-UPs:

1A. Word Art Wednesday; started on Sept 2/1 day left; Anything Goes theme; keep it clean; God-honoring; My triple layer round shaped card says 'love you more'

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/09/anything-goes-weeks-768-769.html

1B. The Paper Funday; started on Sept 2/still open; Anything Goes theme (not the opt of their sketch); My triple layer round shaped card says 'love you more'

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/09/september-2026-challenge-91-anything.html

1C. Crafty Gals Corner; new on Sept 9; Anything Goes (not the opt of FALL); My triple layer round shaped card says 'love you more'

link = https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-280-anything-goes-woptional.html

1D. Crafty Catz; new on Sept 11; Anything Goes; My triple layer round shaped card says 'love you more'

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

1E. Creative Knockouts; started on Sept 3; theme to use lots of layers; My round card has 3 paper/cardstock layers + embellishments

link = https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2026/09/578-september-3-lots-of-layers.html

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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. & new on Sept 15th = HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges

***Ally's Angels #110 blog post link =

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2026/09/allys-angels-110-anything-goes-theme.html

AA #110 date/theme badge =

 

Relaxing beachside pocket tag non design team project

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

who: Hello, I'm Becca S!! I love my moments to be creative!

where: non-design team related project; look in the LINK-UPs section for where I'm sharing this. 

when: Sunday, August 30, 2026

why: I love time that I can squeeze in that gives me a chance to be creatively messy!!! Quick and fun self challenge!!! 

what: Pocket Tag 

which mediums beside paper/cardstock = colored pencils, ink/stamp pad, cording (3 light beach colors), white acrylic paint, washi tape

note: recycled packaging for the pocket; also a scallop/bracket kind of decorative edge scissors were used on the kraft cardstock tag base!!! 

LINK-UPs:

1A. If You Give A Crafter A Cookie; open for 1 more day/August; theme of beach- see the image prompt; The beachy colors and idea of relaxing beachside were my inspiration this time. 

link = https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2026/08/cookie-challenge-219-august-at-beach.html

image prompt =

1B. First Cup Challenges; open for 1 more day/August; theme of anything drink/beverage; (also an image prompt reminder); I added white paint along the cup edge to look like foamy whipped topping spilling over the edge!!!! 

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/08/first-cup-challenge-17-august.html

image prompt = 

1C. The Little Things; started on Aug 10 and still open for 10 more days; main theme is mermaid or fish on little things or opt of anything goes; I'm sharing a pocket tag for anything goes

link =

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

1D. Creative Fingers; new on Aug 28/Friday; anything goes theme

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-327.html

1E. Creative Artiste; closing in less than 2 hours!!!!; anything mixed media goes; I'm sharing this beachy-colors pocket tag that has washi tape, paint, ink, vinyl sticker, etc. on it. 

link = https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/2026/08/welcome-to-creative-artiste-challenge.html

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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. 

**note = brand new with 1st session opening on September 15th = HQPIPC or Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges

***notes = HQFSCAT is Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags; I can't share there with this project but my readers can. The current session is open until September 20th. 

Anything goes shaped cards

or

Anything goes shaped tags

 

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 MTTC #556 DT celebrate someone special theme card on 21 March 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

post purpose/why: this is a quick post for my latest DT commitment inspiration project for My Time To Craft (MTTC) #556. Another team member has suggested the theme to 'celebrate someone special'. My sister-in-law's birthday's next week and her favorite color is blue. 

when: #556 starts Friday March 21, 2025 and will be open for submissions for 13 days.

what: Just A Note birthday card

notes:

1. white cardstock A2 size card base (part of pack) = Crafter's Square

2. aquamarine/teal cardstock scrap = Recollections

3. Wild Blueberry cardstock cut to A2 size from a 5" x 7" = CutCardStock

4. Just a note 'sheet' with lilacs = part of a mixed set of stationery designs recycled/upcycled from my mom's house; came from organization's solicitation mailer

5. the mini lavender dots (from 3 color tones) pack = Crafter's Square

6. "HB" wood/red rubber stamp = old/2001 SU

7. deckle-edge decorative scissors used on the Wild Blueberry cardstock panel

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where to find the MTTC #556 blog post:

link = https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/mttc-556-theme-is-celebrate-someone.html

other places to share/link are: 

A. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; in week 2 of 2; anything goes theme (2nd entry)

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/pennys-challenge-592.html

B. Word Art Wednesday; in week 2 of 2; anything goes theme/must be uplifting and not contrary to Scripture (2nd entry)

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/03/anything-goes-weeks-691-692.html

C. Ellibelle's Garden Party; #1 challenge; anything in or from the garden goes; MY birthday card has lilacs

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/03/ellibelles-garden-party-no-1-anything.html

D. Craft Rocket; current; theme is "for the girls"; this lilac blooms birthday card will be mailed to my sister-in-law

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

E. Creative Inspiration Challenges; current; theme is anything goes

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/creative-inspiration-challenges-24.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas; alternating Friday mornings

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

* owner/DT = CCC, AA, ConBC, HQCB, HQFCB/old TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB

Don't Throwaway Scraps Thursday #2 with encouragement card on 20 March 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

post purpose/why: It's Thursday and I had time to squeeze in #2 of my new series "Don't Throwaway Scraps Thursday" posting. These scraps and a mail solicitation/religious prayer card were combined with 2 stickers for an encouragement card. I only had time to create 1 this week. Our personal lives have been a bit wacky. And the weather's been wacky. Tornadoes and snow within days/hours and within less than a week apart!!! 

when: Thursday March 20, 2025

what: Thinking of You encouragement card

notes:

1. kraft cardstock was a scrap cut panel; A2 size; = Colorbok

2. caramel and white print, red with white flowers, patterned paper scraps = SU

3. yellow and peach (neon orange) cardstock scraps = Neenah

4. "Camping Plaid" paper scrap = Recollections

5. two stickers for sentiments = The Simple Life by Simple Stories

6. stained glass 'prayer' card = recycled/upcycled from mail solicitation from a religious organization

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where to share/link-up are:

A. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday; started March 5; anything goes

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/03/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-march.html

B. The Paper Funday; started March 5; anything goes (not the weather option)

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-2025-challenge-74-anything-goes.html

C. Word Art Wednesday; started March 12/week 2 of 2 started March 19; anything goes that is uplifting; This card is meant as a thinking of you/encouragement card

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/03/anything-goes-weeks-691-692.html

D. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; started March 12/week 2 of 2 started March 19; anything goes with paper

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/pennys-challenge-592.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

~~this is non-DT work

* owner/DT = AA; ConBC; CCC; HQCB, HQFCB/fantasy/old TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

My MTTC #544 Autumn Colors Theme DT card on 4 October 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting showcases my newest contribution as manager/DT member of My Time To Craft challenge blog. A DT member has suggested the theme topic of Autumn Colors. Love it!

when: #544 starts Friday October 4, 2024 and lasts for 13 days.

what: "So Grateful In So Many Ways"

notes:

1. main focal panel is recycled mail from my husband's Medicare insurance provider!!! It's a Hallmark Business Connections product. I separated the front from the back and then tore the perimeter going in opposite directions on each side to vary the look

2. purple cardstock panel = Neenah

3. harvest gold color cardstock panel = Pen + Gear

4. gems and sunflowers (purchased at different times) = Crafter's Square

5. foam tape between the purple and harvest gold layers to give some dimension

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where: MTTC #544 autumn colors theme blog post

link = https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/mttc-544-theme-is-autumn-season-colors.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. Craft Rocket Challenges; started Oct 3; theme of Autumn and/or Halloween; my card has sunflowers and autumn colored leaves

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

b. Creative Inspiration Challenges; started Oct 3; anything goes theme

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/creative-inspiration-challenges-19.html

c. The Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge; started Oct 3; anything goes with the option twist of October Holiday(s) and Colors; my card has autumn colors but is more thankful/gratitude for Thanksgiving than Halloween

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-thursday.blogspot.com/2024/10/twisted-thursdays-october-3-november-6.html

d. Triple B: birds, butterflies, blossoms; started Oct 3; anything with the 3 Bs (at least 1 of the Bs); my card has sunflowers/blooms

link = https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-2024-challenge.html

e. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; started back on Sept .../midway; anything goes using paper

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/09/pennys-challenge-581.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

*DT only = HAOOCAYR

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

My MTTCC #96 Christmas Trees theme DT card on 27 Sept 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting showcases my latest manager/DT contribution to My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog that launches on September 27, 2024. #96 competition lasts for 13 days so don't delay too long to participate.

when: #96 Christmas Tree(s) theme starts September 27, 2024.

what: Santa with some of his trees

notes:

1. base is about 6" high x 5.5" wide, maybe for the width = Neenah

2. red cardstock scrap panel = Neenah

3. green and white buffalo plaid cardstock scrap = The Paper Studio

4. striped traditional Christmas colors print paper panel = The Paper Studio

5. part of a slimline notepad sheet (trio of trees) = gift 2 Christmases ago

6. small recycled/upcycled gift tag/bought; distressed edges = ? Crafter's Square, I think

7. black ink pad for striped paper inked edging = Hero Arts

8. black super fine tip pen = Art Skills (for other outlining)

9. white puffy stars = Freckled Fawn

10. crystal cut gems of different sizes = Crafter's Square

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where: MTTCC #96 blog posting

link = https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/09/mttcc-96-theme-is-christmas-trees.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Krafty Chicks; week 5/all occasions theme; so Christmas is welcomed

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/krafty-chicks-challenge-735-all.html

B. Craft-alnica; current for 4 more days; theme is no stamps; MY card is Christmas theme and has no stamping or digi or clip art

link = https://craft-alnica.blogspot.com/2024/09/izziv-368-brez-stampiljk.html

C. ABC Christmas; current/still open; theme (not S for stencils) using T for traditional colors of Christmas; my card has the reds, greens, and lots of white

link = https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/abc-christmas-challenge-s-and-t-are-for.html

D. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-Up; current for 3 more days; theme is anything goes Christmas (option of Merry Pigmas); MY card is traditional red-white-green Christmas tree card 

link = https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/09/challenge-114-anything-goes-christmas.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and its original sister blog MTTC

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

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

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR

My MTTCC #92 Use a Button(s) Theme DT card for 2 August 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting showcases my newest design team/manager contribution to My Time To Craft Christmas (MTTCC) challenge blog; DT member Nikki has suggested the theme to use a button(s)

when: #92 starts August 2 and ends early on August 15, 2024

what: Snowy Forest Blessings at Christmas card

notes:

1. black and white buffalo plaid cardstock base (over 6.5" wide and about 4.75" high) = The Paper Studio

2. pine green and white trellis print  paper = SU

3. focal print is a trimmed boxed card bought at D. G. 

4. woodgrain print chipboard button and cording = old stash from Webster's Pages

where: MTTCC #92 use a button(s) supply theme posting

link= https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/08/mttcc-92-theme-is-using-buttons-on.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Little Red Wagon; started July 31; theme is Christmas in July; MY card is a snowy forest scene for Christmas

link= https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-767-christmas-in-july.html

B. Merry Little Christmas Challenge; started July 1 and ends Aug 15; theme is Anything Goes Christmas

link= https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/mlccb-57-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

C. A Perfect Time To Craft; new on Aug 1; anything goes

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

D. Kerst Christmas FB group; Anything Goes Christmas with option of trees; MY card has snowy spruce trees

link to FB group = https://www.facebook.com/groups/1060810930603477/

E. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up Challenge; opens on Aug 1 at 6pm eastern; AG Christmas; 

link= https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-113-anything-goes-christmas.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

 *manager/DT = MTTC Christmas and MTTC

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

*DT member = HCAYR/revised to HAOOCAYR

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

My Guest DT Recycled Upcycled Project for Pinspirational starting 1 July 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting focuses on the Guest DT contribution for the recycled/upcycled theme at Deanne's Pin-spirational challenge blog.

when: {Pin}spirational 

what: Merry Snowflake Gift Tag Set (2 photos)

reverse side: attached recycled cardstock

notes: quick and easy way to merge a bought product with recycled to craft something different for a gift bag or box

1. "Merry" gift tag was part of a mixed design set bought at either WM, DG, or DT

2. gray geometric print cardstock = punched 2.25" circle from recycled tissue pop-up box style cardstock packaging

3. on the flip side/front = blue and white icy-looking paper is recycled/upcycled business envelope security lining punched 2.25" circle

4. large white with glitter foam snowflake sticker = from multi-pack/sheet from DT

5. navy blue dual-tip marker to outline the security lining paper circle = Art Skills

where: {Pin} spirational Challenge Blog for July 1, 2024 

link= https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/pinspirational-challenge-315-july.html 

photo/image prompt = 

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other places to share/link are:

a. Love To Scrap challenge blog; new on July 1; anything goes/scrappy; my tag set's small round tag is made of 2 recycled/upcycled different products and then has a large snowflake sticker put on it

link= https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/07/ltscb-168-anything-goes-ltscb-167.html

b. Dragonfly Dreams; almost ended; theme is Tag You're It or Shaped Card; MY featured project is Christmas gift tag set

link= https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-challenge-tag-youre-it-or-shaped.html

c. Crafty Catz Challenge Blog; current; anything goes

link= https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/crafty-catz-challenge-675.html

d. Cupcake Inspirations; just a few days left; allowed 3 entries and this is my 3rd entry; anything goes

link= https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2024/06/cupcake-inspirations-597-reminder.html

badge prompt = 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S 

*Guest DT for {Pin}spirational challenge blog

*DT member of HCAYR/HAOOCAYR

*manager/DT of MTTC and MTTC Christmas

*co-owner/DT of AACB and Christmas or not Bingo

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

My MTTC #535 Camping Theme DT card for 31 May 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting features my manager/DT commitment project for My Time To Craft challenge blog! I've been on the team for over 4 years! Every other Friday for 4 years!!!! That's lots of cards! 

when: #535 theme is camping starting May 31, 2024 and will last for 13 days

what:  "Summer Camp--Let The Adventure Begin!" card

notes:

1. bright blue cardstock base = Art Skills

2. green cardstock and pink = Neenah

3. the light white-faint green print cardstock = Simple Stories from Christmas Vintage Lodge

4. cut-a-part card, pink/white gingham, blue/white gingham, both florals = Summer Lovin' paper pad from Simple Stories

5. 'summer camp' die-cut = Carta Bella/2020

6. bird and birdhouse stickers (fussy cut) = recycled/upcycled mail solicitation address labels

7. black ink pad (edging) by Hero Arts and black dual-tip marker by Art Skills (outlining some of the cardstock layers)

where: My Time To Craft challenge blog #535 camping theme posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/mttc-535-theme-is-camping-and-starts-31.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Krafty Chicks; new on Thursday May 30; Week 5 is Anything Goes theme

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/krafty-chicks-challenge-718-atg.html

B. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; started May 22; anything goes that has paper

link= https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/pennys-challenge-572.html

C. Word Art Wednesday; started May 22; anything goes that is uplifting, doesn't go against Scripture

link= https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/05/anything-goes-weeks-649-650.html

D. Triple B (birds, butterflies, blooms); a few hours left open; MY card has 4 bird stickers and 2 birdhouses

link= https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2024/05/triple-b-may-2024-challenge.html

E. Love To Scrap challenge blog; started May 1 and ends June 15; anything goes/scrappy; MY card uses lots of small panels and scraps for background and bases;

link= https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/05/ltscb-167-anything-goes-ltscb-166.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

*new DT member only = HCAYR/ revised to HAOOCYR

*owner/DT = FQCB, HQCB, FQGS, HQFCB, FQCCCB, HQCOLCB, and FQHSKCB; new on May 28 = FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog #1 is any odd aisle(s) content; see the image badge or the grocery store aisle list of contents on the homepage sidebar

 

My MTTCC #83 Snowman theme DT card for 29 March 2024

  Heartwarming Wishes from Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

Purpose: this post showcases my manager/DT commitment to My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog's #83 theme which is snowman/snowmen.

When: March 29-April 11, 2024

What: #83 theme is Snowman Christmas

Notes:

1. white left-side folded card base; 4" x 6"

2. die-cuts, print paper, ephemera, and foam stickers (snowflakes) = Feelin' Frosty collection from Simple Stories

3. light gray with white geometric print cardstock is recycled/upcycled tissue box packaging; punched with a EK Tool 2.25" circle punch

Where: MTTCC #83 main launch posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/03/mttcc-83-theme-is-snowmen-starts-29.html

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Other places:

A. Krafty Chicks; current/5th week/last week of the month; theme is All Occasions; my card is for Christmas time

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/kcc-709-all-occasions.html

B. Rudolph Days Challenges; started March 25 for 1 week; theme is anything Christmas; MY card has snowman for a wintery Christmas card

link= https://rudolphdayschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/rudolph-days-march-challenge.html

C. Christmas Craft Creations; midway; theme is designer papers for Christmas; MY card has the small snowmen print paper

link= https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2024/03/march-challenge-reminder-designer-paper.html

badge: 

D. Crafty Gals Corner; current/midway; theme is anything goes

link= https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-253-anything-goes.html

E. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; just 2 days or less left; theme is anything goes Christmas; MY card is wintery snowman Christmas card

link= https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-159-anything-christmas-goes.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*owner/DT=

1. FarmQuest Country Christmas challenge blog

2. FarmQuest General Store challenge blog

3. FarmQuest Challenge Blog

4. Heart's Quest Challenge Blog

5. formerly known as The Fairy and The Unicorn is now in 2024 renamed as Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge

*co-owner/DT=

1. Ally's Angels Challenge Blog

2. Christmas Bingo Challenge Blog

*manager/DT=

1. My Time To Craft Christmas

2. My Time To Craft

My MTTCC #82 Baby First Christmas theme DT card for 15 March 2024

Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! --Welcome!!

purpose: this posting is showcasing my manager/DT commitment to My Time To Craft Christmas; I've been part of the team since owner Shell started this as a spin-off to the general theme My Time To Craft about 3 years and 2 months ago!

when: #82 theme is Baby's First Christmas and I've chosen to do Baby Jesus at the first Christmas; March 15-28, 2024

what: "O Come Let Us Adore Him" Christmas card

notes:

1. focal image panel is trimmed down boxed card bought at D.G.

2. navy blue cardstock, clear heart-shaped gems, white glitter snowflake sticker, and mini dots = D.T.

3. silver stars and the 2 painted wood print paper scraps on the sides = Hot Off The Press

4. woodgrain cardstock tab under the accent cluster = F.P.D.

where: My Time To Craft Christmas #82 blog posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/03/mttcc-82-theme-is-babys-first-christmas.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. CRAFT; current; theme is Christmas; this is my 1 of 2 allowed entries; I've chosen to do religious/baby Jesus

link= https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-713-christmas.html

B. Krafty Chicks; current/new on March 14; theme week is Christmas; I've chosen to do baby Jesus

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/krafty-chicks-challenge-707-christmas.html

C. Color Throwdown; current; color trio for theme/see the image badge; my Christmas card has all three colors

link= https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2024/03/color-throwdown-challenge-784.html

image badge= 

D. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; in week 2 of 2; theme is anything Christmas; my card is about baby Jesus

link= https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-158-anything-christmas-goes.html

E. Aud Sentiments Challenges; was published on March 4; theme is gems/bling and/or green/St Patty's + sentiment; My Christmas card's sentiment is "Oh Come Let Us Adore Him" with 2 clear heart gems, 3 silver foil stars, and 1 white glitter foam snowflake for shine/bling

link= https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-311-use-glitterbling-andor.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT of MTTCC and its sister blog MTTC

*co-owner/DT of AACB and C or not Bingo CB

*owner/DT of these Quest families of challenge blogs:

HQCB, HQFCB (formerly TFATU), and HQCOLCB

FQCB, FQGSCB, FQCCCB, and FQHSKCB

 

My MTTC design team card for theme #527 on 9 February 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting features my design team contribution to My Time To Craft challenge blog's #527. The theme was suggested by me for Valentine's/love occasions. 

when: #527 starts February 9 and ends on February 22, 2024

what: #527 theme is Cupid(s) and arrow(s); I've used a clipart image that has Cupid in action with his bow and arrow

notes:

1. Cupid with bow and arrow clipart image is from The Clip Art Library website; free for personal use; printed on purple copy paper and fussy cut

2. purple cardstock trimmed to about 3.25" wide x 6" high

3. purple netting = stash; cut roughly using decorative scissors

4. stamps ('love', dash marks, part of a wreath, and heart) = Creative Devotions/American Crafts

5. background  florals, hummingbird, and text is the top decorative layer of a napkin wrapped around a piece of recycled white cardstock packaging = stash items; napkin received several years ago for a swap

6. puffy stickers (dots in 2 sizes and colors plus 2 hearts) = Freckled Fawn (new item)

where: MTTC #527 theme Cupid and/or Arrows main post link=

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other places to share/link are:

A. Double D Challenges; current; theme is heartfelt--use heart(s); My card has a stamped heart and 2 puffy heart stickers

link= https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/02/heartfelt-challenge.html

B. The Paper Funday; current; theme is anything goes with option of no patterned paper; My card has a NAPKIN wrapped around a scrap piece of white packaging cardstock

link= https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-challenge-62-anything.html

C. Creative Knockouts; current; Love/Valentine's Day/anniversaries; this is my 3rd and final entry for this challenge for love/Valentine's

link= https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2024/02/514-lovevalentines-dayanniversary.html

D. Through the Purple Haze; still open from January; anything goes;

link= https://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-212.html

E. Triple B-Birds, Butterflies, Blooms; current; MY card's napkin has blooms and a hummingbird

link= https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-challenge.html

F. The Flower Challenge; current; use flower(s) + add a heart theme; MY card has bleeding hearts flowers  plus I have a stamped heart and 2 puffy heart stickers

link= https://theflowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/the-flower-challenge-88-add-heart.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT of MTTC and MTTCC

*co-owner/DT of AACB and C or not Bingo CB

*owner/DT of these Quest families of blogs:

HQCB, HQFCB, and HQCOLCB; 

FQCB, FQGSCB, FQCCCB, and FQHSKCB

 

THAICC #144 DT inspiration with ACG for 25 July 2023

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! This posting showcases my last DT commitment project for THAICC.

WHAT: The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge blog; Anything Christmas Goes theme

WHEN: #144 starts July 25, 2023 for about 12 days

SHOW and TELL:

1. focal panel = upcycled boxed card; edges distressed and inked

2. red gems; plaid cardstock scrap = stash

3. three silver foil stars = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website

4. teal paper = Art Skills

5. dark green cardstock = Recollections/Michael's Arts and Crafts

6. bright blue cardstock base = Neenah; size dimensions is approx. 5.75" high x 8" wide

WHERE: THAICC/THICC #144 blog post link:

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-144-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Double Trouble challenge blog; current for 3 more days; create Christmas (in July) card PLUS collaborating with Jingle Belles; MY card is a Christmas card

link= https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/Challenge-143.html

B. Jingle Belles challenge blogs; ends in 2 days; collaboration with Double Trouble; use a Santa hat; MY card has Santa Claus and he's wearing his suit and hat

link= http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2023/07/santas-hat.html

badge for Double Trouble and Jingle Belles ====>

C. Dream Valley Challenges blog; just started on July 24; theme is Christmas in July; MY card is a Christmas theme;

link= http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-298-christmas-in-july.html

D. Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog; 4 days to go for competing; themes are stencils and/or Christmas in July; MY card is just a Christmas scene card using NO stencil PLUS it has 2 phrases for sentiments

link= https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-30-stencils-andor-christmas.html

E. Get Creative Challenges blog; theme is Christmas in July; MY card is a Christmas card

link= http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/07/123-christmas-in-july.html

and 

FB groups: Mixed Media Creativity, Need Crafty Inspiration, The Crafty Addicts, Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls, 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

(by mid-August to early September my DT commitments will be reduced since I was recruited by an area assistant superintendent to teach 7th grade math for this new school year!!! My continuing DT commitments will stay with: HQCB, FQCB, FQGS, TFATU, CBCB, AACB, MTTC, and MTTCC.)

 

Ally's Angels #72 DT card Anything Goes Theme for 10 July 2023

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! Today's post is a heart happy dance for using a mix of old stash with some newer stash items to create this card.

WHAT: Ally's Angels #72 Anything Goes theme DT/co-owner commitment

WHEN: a month-long competition starting July 10th

SHOW and TELL: "Sending Lots of Love Your Way" card

1. stamps = MayMayMadeIt 2023 (new to me; won as a prize from Double Trouble)

2. button and cording = ?

3. oatmeal color cardstock circle = recycled packaging

4. white with bright pink dots paper = The Paper Studio

5. the solid bright pink paper, mini gem dots, pale pink cardstock, and colored pencils to fill the butterfly wings = stash

6. the gold mirror foil cardstock = Dollar Tree

7. the turquoise ink pad = Lawn Fawn 

AACB #72 blog posting link=

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-72challenge-71-winner-top.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Stamping Sensations; started July 2; theme of stamping summer flowers or AG; mine is AG = 'sending', butterfly, and ' lots of love your way' 

link= https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2023/07/july-challenge.html

B. We Love Stamping; started July 2; theme of fabulous florals stamping or AG; mine is AG = 'sending', butterfly, and 'lots of love your way'

link= https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/2023/07/july-challenge.html

C. We Love 2 Create; started July 2; mixed media; my card has recycled cardstock packaging cut into a circle (oatmeal color), stamping, mini gem dots, gold mirror foil cardstock, inked edges, button, cording through the button holes, 

link= http://welove2create.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-6-craft-card-making.html

D. The Paper Players; current; color challenge (see the pic prompt)

link= http://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/2023/07/pp648-color-challenge-from-ann.html

image= 

and

FB groups: Mixed Media Creativity; Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; Card of the Month- Just for Fun; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

(Besides AACB, I also co-own with Leslie another challenge blog CBCB and then I'm a DT for 2 of hers until August 15: MLCCB and MIUCB. Then I own TFATU, HQCB, FQCB, and FQGS. I manage MTTC and MTTCC. Finally I'm a DT for THAICC and OUAT until August 1.)