Don't Throwaway Scraps Thursday #8 on 22 May 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: this posting's purpose is to share a fairly quick and easy to make scraps card! If you saw last week's #7, this is very similar. For #8 I used some different colors of strips, a smaller size card base and a patterned paper behind the weaving. 

when: #8 in the Don't Throwaway Scraps Thursday will be published on May 22nd.

what: Project DTST #8 = Everyday Magic like birds, butterflies and blooms card

how-to notes =

1. white A2 size cardstock base (with envelope) = pack from Crafter's Square

2. colored pencils = stash (Marvy, Crayola)

3. yellow and gray plaid paper = Recollections

4. "everyday magic" stamp = Shimelle

5. scrap strips = vendors include = Pen + Gear, Art Skills, Crafter's Square

6. dimensional pop-up embellishments = Little Birdie Handmade Embellishments; made by artisans in India (bird and 2 flowers from same set; butterfly from a diff. set)

where DTST #8 will be linked =

A. Crafty Gals Corner; started May 14; theme is Fancy .....; MY scraps card is fancy embellishments

link = https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/challenge-267-fill-in-blank-fancy.html

B. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday; started May 7; anything goes

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/05/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-may.html

C. Word Art Wednesday; started May 21; anything goes that's uplifting; Everydays are filled with wonderful moments! Little special moments. Little miracles. 

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/05/anything-goes-700-701.html

D. Fab N Funky; started May 21; add a sentiment; MY scraps card has "everyday magic"

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/challenge-617-add-sentiment.html

E. Triple B; started May 3; theme is the title: Birds, Butterflies and/or Blooms; MY scraps card has all of those: 1 bird, 1 butterfly and 2 blooms/flowers

link = https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2025/05/may-2025-challenge.html

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Crafting in the heartland,

Becca S

~~ this is not design team related committed project

where to find my DT commitments:

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

*as manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

Don't Throwaway Scraps Thursday #7 on 15 May 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity Blog!

why: it's been about 2 weeks since I've had a chance to make a scraps card for my DTST personal series! Part of the issue was 4 days spent working on sorting through 'stuff' still remaining at my mom's place. My out-of-state sister was here, so she took another car load to her home. Lots got donated in 2 trips last week and 1 trip yesterday. Some stuff got burned. (farm) Some stuff brought into town to our trash bin. And some more stuff came to my crowded little house! sigh....The scrap strips for this card had been weaved together last week but that was as far as it got. 

Last night I taped the underside joints/crossovers and then used a lot of dual-sided adhesive tape strips to get this secured to the square base. The outlining of the strips was also done last night. Then this evening, I added the ephemera and word stickers. 

when: DTST #7 will be published on Thursday May 15, 2025.

what: Project = Fun Moments

how-to notes =

1. scrap strips of cardstocks = Art Skills

2. neon orange card base scanned to a butternut squash color; 6" square trimmed to a 5.5" square = Art Skills

3. die-cut ephemera = Jen Hadfield's Live and Let Grow 2021/ American Crafts

4. 'fun' and 'moments' stickers = The Simple Life sticker book by Simple Stories

5. black retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickarts

6. blue crystal gems = from package = Crafter's Square

where this card will be shared/linked =

A. Path of Positivity; current; anything goes positive; option of unexpecteds; this card is for AG

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/ch-131-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

B. Classic Design Challenges; current; anything goes (opt of masculine= no); MY card is for AG

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/classic-design-challenge-05-2025-mayjun.html

C. Creatalicious Challenges; current; anything goes (opt of gray tones = no); MY card is for AG

link = https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/challenge-289-anything-goes-with.html

D. The Creative Crafters; current; anything goes

link = https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/challenge-88.html

E. Wednesday's Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog; current; theme is Great Outdoors; MY card features ephemera for an outdoor scene = butterfly, flowers and girl on bike; 

link = https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2025/05/may-challenge-great-outdoors.html

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Where this card would work for any of my owned/managed challenge blogs:

a. square cards can be shared at HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest For Shaped Cards and Tags #5 is open until May 31st. 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

this is non-DT commitment project!!!

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member only = Deanne's HAOOCAYR and P-R-S; still Guest DT at First Cup Challenges for May 2025

 

Don't Throwaway Scraps Thursday #6 on 24 April 2025

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why: This post shows my #6 installment in a personal series to use scraps from my craft table! I've got to be purposeful in creating some quick and easy cards (#1 stained glass prayer card recycled) or sometimes it might be a merger-mashup-collage (like #2 scrap accents at semi-circles to offset straight lines of the layered tags). Don't Throwaway Scraps Thursday #6. 

when: Thursday April 24, 2025

what: Project #1: "Finding Joy In The Simple Things" encouragement card

how-to notes & vendors #1:

1. the blue background is actually two cardstock scraps 'seamed' together under the center of the prayer card = Astrobrights by Neenah

2. five stickers  from same sticker book = Sweet Rush by Vicki Boutin 2021

3. prayer card vertical sides were trimmed 1/16" and then all 4 sides were distressed with scissor blades = upcycled/recycled

4. blue checked gingham ribbon = Crafter's Square

5. white cardstock base A2 size = Crafter's Square (from a set)

where for #1:

A. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; started Wed Apr 23 for week 1 of 2; anything goes with paper; 

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

B. Word Art Wednesday; new Wed Apr 23 for wk 1 of 2; anything goes that is uplifting, not contrary to the Bible; this card is 

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

C. Crafty Gals Corner; still open; theme is Adorable _____; My #1 card project is adorable stained glass image

link = https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/challenge-266-fill-in-blank-adorable.html

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what: Project #2= "Love This" encouragement card

how-to notes & vendors #2:

21. left-sided folded A2 card; punched 2 semi-circles at top center and bottom center; the punched plaid semi-circle on the right center is adhered to the yellow-inked front panel = Crafter's Square (card pack set); front cover/panel is adhered inside to seal front and back together to give strength and stability

22. "Lilac Grey" alcohol marker = Nuvo

23. "Canary Yellow" alcohol marker = Arteza

24. yellow-white-gray plaid scrap = Recollections

25. black and white buffalo plaid cardstock scrap = The Paper Studio

26. bright school bus yellow cardstock scrap = old Pen + Gear

27. yellow and white checked gingham ribbon + bright yellow butterfly = Crafter's Square (different packs/spool)

28. two tags (bottom edges were trimmed to fit within the space between the semi-circles = from Round Trip collection by Maggie Holmes 2021

29. "Love This" = THICKERS/American Crafts

30. enamel dots from 2 diff. packs = Freckled Fawn

where for #2:

AA. Double D Challenges; started Apr 16/still open; theme is springtime flowers; MY #2 card project has a pretty spring floral tag focal

link = https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2025/04/springtime-flowers-challenge.html

BB. Try It On Tuesday; still open; theme is "So Sweet"; My #2 card project has pretty flowers, a bright yellow butterfly, a mix of papers and colors with ribbon and dots for a cheerfully sweet card

link - https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2025/04/oh-so-sweet.html

CC. Word Power; a few hours left; theme is the blog title; MY #2 card project has large Thickers lettering of "Love This"...different colors/patterning, too

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/04/word-power-april-2025-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

~~ these are non-DT committed related projects

for my DT commitments, check out these challenges:

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

Don't Throwaway Scraps Thursdays #5 on 17 April 2025

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why: This posting shares my newest non-design team project for this personal blog series I started. I need to be purposeful about using these odd leftovers shapes and lots of 1/2" wide or 1" wide side cut strips are waiting. It's been fun to use different layout ideas to get lots shared within 1 card. 

when: this is the 5th installment in the past 6 weeks to use up some scrap cuts laying/stacking up on my craft table! Thursday, April 17, 2025

what: Take time to chill with God slimline card

how-to notes:

1. half/semi-circles punched from leftover cardstock scraps: lime green and turquoise are Recollections; grass green and purple are Pen + Gear; light blue is Neenah

2. white cardstock is recycled packaging; fun size candy bar tray with sides trimmed off; edges distressed with scissors

3. base mid-blue cardstock cut to almost the length and depth of a business envelope/slimline  = Astrobrights/Neenah

4. very old Scripture verse stickers = stash (I don't remember if they were from Current Catalog or Standard Press or Zondervan, etc.)

5. sloths and leaves dimensional stickers = Crafter's Square

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where (this is a non-DT commitment project), so places to link are:

a. First Cup Challenges; opened since April 2nd; theme is include a beverage; MY card has a to-go drink cup in 1 of the sloth's claws

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/first-cup-challenge-1-april.html

b. The Male Room; still open; theme is geometric (and needs to be masculine); these sloths are cute enough that anyone will like this card; geometric-wise, there are 2 long rectangles and 5 semi-circles to add some shape interest. 

link = https://themaleroomchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/04/challenge-197-geometric.html

image = 

c. Word Art Wednesday; week 2 of 2 started yesterday; Anything Goes that is encouraging; MY slimline card has two Scripture verses on it

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/04/anything-goes-weeks-694-695.html

d. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesdays; started Apr 2/still open; anything goes

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/04/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-april.html

e. Crafty Animals; started Apr 1/still open; anything goes that includes an animal; My slimline card has 2 sloth images

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2025/04/challenge-93.html

f. This could be shared at my FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges blog for its anything food goes theme since there is ice cubes/beverage in the to-go cup. However as owner, I can't link up as a participant and I already have my DT projects made included in the current challenge.

g. Facebook Group = Slimline Obsessed Cards group

h. This could also be shared at my new ownership/DT commitment of Critter Crazy Challenges for it's anything goes with featured critter (AGFC) theme. But as the owner, I can't link up as a participant...

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

~~this is non-DT commitment project

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

Don't Throwaway Scraps Thursday #4 on 3 April 2025

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post's purpose...the why: DTST series is Don't Throwaway Scraps Thursday #4 installment with a 'leaves in the wind' notecard and 

the when: Thursday April 3, 2025

the what: Project #1 notecard "Leaves in the wind" =

the how-to notes:

1. the base is cut from what's left from a sheet of neon green (scanner toned down) = Astrobrights Neon Pack by Neenah

2. all the other specialty papers came in scraps packs = Crafter's Square; pieces were measured so there would be at least 1/4" difference between each scrap piece

3. the wooden leaf shapes from a pack (were plain) = Crafter's Square

4. the lime green leaf was inked with Pea Green alcohol marker = Arteza

5. the darkest one is stamped/inked with Always Artichoke = SU

6. the teal and other greens = markers from my stash (different vendors)

7. "Just a Note" stamp from a set of different messages = Art Skills; wood red rubber stamp 

and

the what #2: Project #2 = Butterflies quilt notecard

the how-to notes #2:

21. green cardstock base panel approx. 4" wide x 6" high = Pen + Gear

22. under base with scrap strips adhered; neon yellow = Astrobrights Neon pack/Neenah; also used for the 'hi!' circle

23. the 'quilt' scraps are mostly from Art Skills; pale blue is Neenah; white satin paper is Crafter's Square; tan is Sandcastle Tan by Martha Stewart and distributed through CutCardStock

24. wooden shape butterflies from a pack were plain = Crafter's Square

25. "Canary Yellow" alcohol marker = Arteza

26. butterfly image was recycled from a kids mini notepad = vendor ?; discovered at my mom's house

27. black dual-tip marker = Art Skills

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the where: challenge blogs to share/link up =

A. leaves in the wind = Craft Rocket; for April; theme is Layer It Up; my notecard has 6 layers of papers on top of the base and the leaves make 7th layer

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/challenge-124-layer-it-up.html

B. leaves in the wind = The Sisterhood of Crafters; ends April 6; theme is Shades of Green; MY first project on this post has green base plus 2 scrap papers that are green tones; then the wood shape leaves are different tones of greens

link = https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2025/03/31225-shades-of-green.html

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C. butterflies quilt = Cardz 4 Galz; new/April/2 weeks; theme is Stripes; My 2nd entry with butterflies has scrap strips on the diagonal

link = https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2025/04/247-stripes.html

D. butterflies quilt = The Paper Funday; new/April; theme of anything paper with option of items starting with "B"; My card has B/butterflies

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/april-2025-challenge-75-anything-goes.html

**special note: FarmQuest #70 current theme is ladybugs or other insects going from March 28-April 27. If you have butterflies, mayflies, dragonflies, flies, bugs, beetles, etc. on your project, go to FQCB and link up. 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

~~ this is non-DT commitment work

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

* manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

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

Don't Throwaway Scraps Thursday #3 on 27 March 2025

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post's purpose...the why: It was a squeeze to get 2 cards created with scraps from my work table because the end of the month is quickly coming and I've got 4 challenges on Friday the 28th and then two for April 1st and additional four on April 2nd! I do have lots of scrap cuts. What would help is for me to take an hour and make up some mini kits by sorting through some of the scraps and group by a color palette or a mix of prints. Don't Throwaway Scraps Thursday #3. 

when: Thursday, March 27, 2025 is DTST #3 in this new personal blog series.

what: PROJECT #1 = Enjoy Vacation (or could be retirement) card 

notes for #1 =

1. three small squares were cut for a project last month = Palms Springs paper pad by

2. yellow and white geometric print scrap = SU

3. brown cardstock scrap = Art Skills

4. white/light ivory card base = Crafter's Square (from a package set)

5. dark brown retractable smudge-proof marker pen = Zebra Clickarts

and

what: PROJECT #2 = Easter Day slimline card

notes for #2 =

21. light blue cardstock panel; scrap cut from either December 2024 or Jan 2025 = Neenah

22. colorful prism (stained glass looking) print paper panel; scrap cut from same time as the base panel = Fruitcake and Tinsel paper pad by Fancy Pants Designs

23. sentiment strip = part of a Google Doc of sentiments typed for February-April holidays; printed on white cardstock

24. Red Umber colored pencil used to color the sentiment strip

25. the gold foil 'dazzles' or stickers are from the same package = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website

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where/this is a non-DT commitment project ====>> places to share/link are:

A. tropical vacay card = Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; started March 16th/still current; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/03/250-star-stampz.html

B. tropical vacay card = 613 Avenue Create; current for March; anything goes with option of any occasion; MY card has a tropical location/vacation vibe; could be for someone's retirement

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-2025-anything-goes-w-optional.html

C. tropical vacay card = Love Those Pretty Papers; current for March; anything goes with showing off pretty patterned/designer papers; MY tropical vacay card has 4 patterned paper scraps; 3 are two inch squares and the other is a rectangle scrap about 2" wide x 4-5 " high

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2025/03/atg-using-pretty-patterned-paper-march.html

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D. Easter slimline = Word Art Wednesday; started March 26th; family-friendly/Bible-pleasing anything goes; MY card has a cross image for Easter Sunday. 

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/03/anything-goes-weeks-692-693.html

E. Easter slimline = Art Nudge Challenge; started March 4th; has 5 more days to enter; see badge; MY Easter card 'prism'/stained glass looking print paper has lots of vivid color tones like the mailbox photo (325C) in the image badge

link = https://www.artnudge.com/2025/03/march-art-nudge-challenge-enter-here.html

image badge = 

F. Easter slimline = Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; just started; theme is to use at least 1 designer/patterned paper; MY Easter card has 1 designer patterned paper in vivid color tones

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-8.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

this is non-DT work

however if you're interested in seeing my DT commitment projects, find these challenge blog acronyms on the internet =

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

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

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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

Don't Throwaway Scraps Thursday on 13 March 2025

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post's purpose/why: This is my first Thursday edition for Don't Throwaway Scraps which hopefully will be a returning series 2 or more Thursdays per month. I'm a scrap hoarder! YES! I hate throwing away usable sections of papers and cardstocks! I've got a large box and a smaller one stuffed full. There are some full sheets of papers and cardstocks with most cut at 6" square and the larger box does have solid color sheets of paper and cardstocks but lots of scrap cuts of different sizes!

when: Thursday, March 13, 2025

what: PROJECT #1 = Get Well bright and bold card

notes for #1:

1. white cardstock base plus envelope from A2 pack = Crafter's Square

2. turquoise blue cardstock plus the bright fuchsia pink behind the overlay (scrap cuts) = Recollections

3. bright color geometric print paper scrap = very old paper; don't remember the vendor; probably 10-15 years in my stash box

4. heart cut-outs scrap papers = old stash; woodblock stamps = Hampton Arts

5. black brocade print overlay panel = I think it's old from Webster's Pages

6. orchard embossed flower stickers = Crafter's Square (sheet/package)

7. dark brown gel pen = Zebra Clicart

Project #1 link-ups:

a. As You Like It; new; monochrome or colorful? and why theme; MY card is colorful and even the other 2 projects in this post have neutral browns but there are still accent colors. As a left-hander, I tend to favor bright vivid colors for my creative brain half...

link = https://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/favourite-monochrome-or-colourful-and.html

b. Try It On Tuesday; new on Tues March 11; theme is 'for a lady'; My bright color geometric get well card will be sent to a female relative that is having surgery next week.

link = https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2025/03/for-lady.html

c. Neglected Stuff; new on March 2; theme is anything goes with at least 1 old item; MY card's bright geometric paper scrap has been hoarder; I don't remember the vendor but the paper pack had lots of fun modern geometric papers and it was bought at Big Lots; I've hoarded the last bits of this printed paper because of my love for bright bold colors! 

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2025/03/neglected-stuff-march-2025-challenge.html

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and

what: PROJECT #2= Birthday color palette based card

notes for #2:

21. creamy linen cardstock base with a white envelope (from A2 card pack) = Crafter's Square

22. dark brown cardstock cut and then deckle-edge scissors applied to 2 sides = Art Skills

23. turquoise prints and gold honey print paper scraps = all SU

24. chipboard button = old stash, I think it's old Webster's Pages

25. "HB" stamp (unsure of vendor) inked with Walnut brown stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

Project #2 link-ups:

d. The Color Throwdown; new on March 12; light brown, blue, and dark brown

link= https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2025/03/color-throwdown-countdown-828.html

badge = 

e. Seize The Birthday; current; anything goes birthday

link= https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2025/03/seize-birthday-301-anything-that-flies.html

badge for A G Birthday = 

f. Creative Knockouts; new; birthday wishes theme; 

link = https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2025/03/542-march-6-birthday-wishes-star-stampz.html

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what: PROJECT #3 = Away In A Manger Christmas card

notes for #3:

31. kraft cardstock cut panel/scrap for base = Colorbok

32. purple thick specialty paper = came in a scrap pack bought at Dollar Tree

33. the light tan = Sandcastle Tan cardstock scrap = Martha Stewart distributed through CutCardStock

34. mid-tone kraft cardstock is the same as the base = Colorbok

35. Away In A Manger cut-a-part card from = Echo Park (also the Holy Family was cut out of the packaging label)

36. gold star stickers = Hallmark

37. tiny gold heart enamel sticker = 

Project #3 link-ups:

g. Christmas Crafts All Year Round; current; theme song is "Away In A Manger";

link = https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-challenge-away-in-manger.html

badge/photo inspo = 

h. Krafty Chicks; current/week 2 = Christmas theme; 

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/krafty-chicks-challenge-759-christmas.html

i. ABC Christmas; current in  March; E/embossing or F/focus sentiment or G/girls; MY card is for letter F = focus sentiment on the cut-a-part card panel

link = https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/abc-christmas-challenge-march-e-f-g-are.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

Loving this AACB #85 DT tag project for 15 August 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting showcases my latest DT/co-owner contribution project for Ally's Angels! The past 4 months I've been resurrecting some old neglected stamp sets but this time I chose to take a break and use some old stickers for a colorful back to school book theme tag.

when: AACB or Ally's Angels Challenge Blog #85 starts August 15, 2024 and lasts for almost a month of competition (anything goes theme)

what: Back to School Tag

notes:

1. chalkboard tag = pack of 6 = Crafter's Square

2. yellow, red, light blue cardstock scraps = stash

3. star stickers and book stickers are different vendors = old stash items

4. black ink pad to edge cardstocks = Hero Arts

where: Ally's Angels Challenge Blog #85 posting on August 15, 2024 (will be added after 5am!!!) 

link: https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-85-challenge-84-winner-top.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Double Trouble Challenges; collaboration for 1 more day with IYGACAC; theme for DTCB is 'be happy'/what makes you happy; this tag has a smiling apple and hedgehog who love reading --and so do I and so does the new elementary teacher that I'm gifting this to

link= https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/Challenge-172.html

B. IYGACAC or If You Give A Crafter A Cookie; collaboration with DTCB; theme is show a smile (I've got both happy & smile); MY tag made me happy making it! It's so colorful and cute with those smiling character and critter!!!

link= https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2024/06/cookie-challenge-195-august-be-happy.html

A & B badge for collaboration =

C. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; open for 2 or so days more; Anything Goes

link= https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/08/235-patties-creations.html

D. The Outlawz Card Free Zone; current; no cards allowed; MY project is a tag with a back to school/books theme

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-saturday.blogspot.com/2024/08/the-outlawz-anything-goes-in-card-free.html

E. Crafty Calendar Challenge; current; Anything Goes; (this will be entry 2 on Aug 15)

link= https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/crafty-calendar-august-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

*DT member only = HCAYR --> HAOOCAYR

My MTTC #534 Super Cute Theme DT card for 17 May 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting features my manager/DT commitment to My Time To Craft's #534 challenge competition.

when: #534 theme suggested by DT member Maria' is 'super cute'. The competition starts May 17, 2024.

what: "Sending You A Little Sunshine" card (printer scanned photo)

notes: design of the card was inspired by the sun on the cut-a-part card from Summer Lovin' paper pad by Simple Stories

1. neon bright orange cardstock for base (scanning makes it look peachy-beige) = Astrobrights/Neenah

2. brown cardstock  panel = Art Skills

3. lots of cardstock and paper scraps for the layers of extra rays

4. black ink pad (Hero Arts) and black dual-tip marker (Art Skills)

5. crystal cut plastic gems = stash; also white gel pen to make little white dashes on the extra sun rays and also some on the brown cardstock panel (mimic detail from the sun's rays on the cut-a-part card)

where: MTTC #534 blog posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/mttc-534-theme-is-super-cute.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Love to Scrap challenge blog; current/May 1-June 15; theme is anything goes/scrappy; MY card is overloaded with scraps; this is my 2nd entry

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

B. C.R.A.F.T.; current; theme is anything goes;

link= https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/challenge-720-anything-goes.html

C. Creative Inspiration Challenges; started May 2; theme is anything goes with only 2 entries per crafter; this is my 1st entry

link= https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/creative-inspiration-challenges-14.html

D. Word Art Wednesday; current; theme is anything goes that is encouraging and uplifting/not contrary to Scripture; my card is about a cute sun

link= https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/05/anything-goes-weeks-647-648.html

E. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesdays challenge blog; started May 2; anything goes for May 2024

link= https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/05/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-may.html

F. {PIN}spirational challenges blog; started May 1; theme is designer/patterned paper; this is my THIRD entry; MY card has both gray/white and black/white buffalo plaid cardstock scraps, a rust with stripe cardstock scraps

link= https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/pinspirational-challenge-313-may.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT for MTTC and MTTCC

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

*DT member only for HCAYR starting May 1, 2024

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

Ally's Angels Challenge Blog 10 August 2022

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! My heart and soul are very excited to share that this summer I agreed to be on another challenge blog's design team plus be the new co-owner!!! Ally's Angels was started by Alessandra a few years ago and  this challenge will be her last as owner. Leslie Turner agreed to take over after Alessandra/Ally decided to step out. Leslie asked me to act as co-owner but this is mostly as a safeguard and to also be on the DT. We hope Ally will be able to create a project now and again. A couple of her DT members are staying on: Mariann, Jolanda, and Veronique. Challenges are once per month and Anything Goes. Pretty great, right?!!!

Several times this summer I've been wanting to play around with an idea that I see in scrapbook challenges about bashing a sheet or two of stickers on 1 layout. With the size of a card, I used 3 different partial sheets of stickers with same color tones along with 3 different colors of solid cardstock scraps. The butterflies sheet is now bashed! What do you think of "Sweet Beauty"?

Sweet Beauty friendship card=

It was a great feeling to bash my stash of some scraps and stickers!!! I really like how the layout is balanced by the center layered sentiment sticker and the opposite corner resin circles. The butterflies and stars make good surrounding borders. The colors coordinate very well with each other. 

Ally's Angels challenge blog; August 10, 2022; Anything Goes theme; 

link= https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2022/08/challenge-61-and-winner-of-challenge-60.html 

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Other challenge blogs and Facebook groups to share and link this card are=

1. Love To Scrap challenge blog; July 1-August 15; anything goes with scraps

link= https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2022/07/ltscb-156-anything-goes-ltscb-155.html

2. The 4 Seasons challenge blog; August 2022; Summer

link= https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/08/august-anything-goes-summer.html

3. Use Your Stuff challenge blog; Nature theme; MY card has flowers and butterflies

link= http://useyourstuff.blogspot.com/2022/08/454-nature.html

4. If You Give A Crafter A Cookie challenge blog; August 2022 tropical colors

link= https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2022/08/cookie-challenge-171-august.html

5. Mixed Media Creativity group

6. Paper, Paper, Paper and DT Calls group

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

design team member of Ally's Angels, OUAT, MIUCB, MLCCB, MTTC, and MTTCC

and

owner of 2 challenge blogs= FarmQuest and Heart's Quest