My Paper Rocks Scissors DT #14 project for March 2026

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why: this posting focuses on my latest design team project for Deanne's Paper Rocks Scissors, a challenges blog. The theme is easy: use anything paper and/or use scissors. This is an unusual card with me using 2 of cardstocks stitched together (came this way) in a unique way--reversed and then punched the circle opening, taped/adhered together after I had done the inking for that center circle area.

Deckle-edged scissors were used to trim the perimeter on the base white CS panel after I inked it. 

Regular scissors were used to cut the cording ends. And not shown, dual-sided adhesive tape strips were cut to length to glue the layers together. 

when: #14 will start March 2, 2026 and be open for the month

what: Project #1 =

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. white CS base panel = old stash item = came in a scraps pack = Crafter's Square

2. Guava mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn; stamp pad was applied in different directions multiple times to saturate the white CS layers

3. Gray + white + pink floral 'recipe card' style panel came stitched with a smaller white CS panel (like a flap); I reversed it (if you look close at the stitching you'll be able to tell) and punched a circle from the center of that floral layer; the exposed area on that white CS stitched panel was inked like the base layer; stamped with 'HELLO'; all layers adhered to the base panel; enamel dots added; cording tied on the side = GWP color floral recipe card with stitched white CS flap/layer is from Round Trip stationery pack by Maggie Holmes 2021/American Crafts

4. enamel dots = same pack = Simple Stories

5. orange and white cording = came in a 3-color pack = Crafter's Square

6. black stamp pad = Hero Arts 

where #1 will be linked =

1A. The Crafting Challenge; new on March 1; theme of 'waiting for spring'; My card has orange/guava-coral tones plus flowers for a springtime look

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

1B. Mix It Up Challenge; new on March 1-April 15; theme of anything goes mixed media w/ option of die-cuts; My guava/coral floral card has a punch tool used for the circle/aperture; I used decorative scissors for the base CS; lots of Guava stamp pad inking; stamping for the 'hello' sentiment; plus cording tied for an accent and repeats the orange and whites throughout the card

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

1C. The Four Seasons; new on March 1; theme month/season of spring; This card's coral/guava/pinkish-orange colors and florals makes me think of springtime. 

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

1D. We Love 2 Create; new on March 1; theme of mixed media anything goes; This card had tools of a circle punch used & also decorative scissors. Also lots of inking/Guava stamp pad was used to transform white CS to coral/Guava color. "Hello" is stamped. Cording was tied on the side for accent. 

link = https://welove2create.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-2-craft-card-making.html

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where to find PRS #14 blog post link =

https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-14-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* DT member only = Deanne's PRS and Pin-spirational

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

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

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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

Pumpkin Spice Season jumbo card on 8 October 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: this post showcases a non-DT related project!! For fun! The truth is I drink mostly water everyday! :) Occasionally a smoothie or a milkshake or maybe some apple juice or grape juice but rarely tea and never coffee!!! :) True story. In my younger years, I drank more milk and sweetened ice tea, even orange juice and soda pop. Getting older has whittled all this done especially those that are acidic. But lots of friends and family drink the frappes and lattes, etc. so for them I'll craft with cups and mugs. <3 

when: Wednesday, October 8, 2025

what: Project #1 = Pumpkin Spice

how-to & vendor notes for #1 = the base is 6.5" square

1. window cling decal (part of different autumn topics sheet) = bought last year at Dollar General

2. ivory cardstock base = Neenah

3. orange paper scrap = Colorbok (from a multicolor pack); being under the window cling has made the orange paper look red

4. Walnut brown mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

5. dark brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

6. enamel dots = Freckled Fawn

7. enamel hearts = Fancy Pants Designs

8. orange print washi tape as a border under the window cling = Farmstead Harvest collection by American Crafts

where #1 will be linked =

1A. First Cup challenge blog; new on October 2nd; theme of anything beverage/drink-related goes; 

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/10/first-cup-challenge-7-october.html

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1B. Pin-spirational; started October 1st; theme of pumpkins everywhere; see image prompt; I'm inspired by the pumpkins in the photo. I added an orange paper pumpkin shape under the focal to emphasize the PUMPKIN of spice

link = https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/10/pinspirational-challenge-330-october.html

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1C. Moving Along With The Times; new on Oct 1; sentiment as focus; on my jumbo card has "Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice"

link = https://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/2025/10/challenge-182-sentiment-as-focus.html

1D. Pearly Sparkles; new on Oct 1; theme of pumpkins or autumn leaves; My jumbo card has a pumpkin on the window decal used as the focal and then I put an orange paper pumpkin under the window decal

link = https://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/10/challenge-112-pumpkins-andor-autumn.html

1E. Fab n Funky; new on Oct 8; theme is colors of autumn; My jumbo card has many orange tones, some yellow, browns

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/10/challenge-623-colours-of-autumn.html

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this is a non-DT related project...just for creative fun!

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

these are my design team commitments:

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

* DT member only = PRS (also owned by Deanne)

***if I wasn't the owner, this jumbo pumpkin spice card could be shared at HQFSCAT (square shaped card); FQGGCB (anything food goes); FQHCB (anything home goes; can be inside or outside a house); FQGS (anything farm and/or country goes...for the pumpkins

or HQCB (anything goes with at least 1 orange and/or black heart(s))

Loving my AA #98 anything goes theme DT project on 15 September 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why:  This post share my personal notes and link-up shares for my design team project for Ally's Angels #98. Ally's Angels is a crafting challenge blog and always has an offset monthly theme of anything goes. This time when making me owner/DT contribution, I was still in a summery mood so I used dimensional layered flower stickers from 2 different packs to add to the 'sunshine' of the sunglasses and the sentiments "HI" and "Sunshine". 

when: Ally's Angels/AA #98 starts September 15 and ends on October 12, 2025

what: Project #1 = "HI, Sunshine" card

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

1. base cardstock and background cardstock (diff. pink tones) are from different packs = Neenah

2. sunglasses, lettering & word stickers = Vicki Boutin's Sweet Rush sticker book

3. off-white with jumbo pink dots print paper = The Paper Studio

4. dark brown retractable marker pen for outlining = Zebra Clickart

5. three layered yellow flowers are from 1 pack; three layered pink flowers are from a 2nd pack; and the two yellow butterflies are from a 3rd pack = Crafter's Square

where #1 will be linked/shared:

1A. Beautiful Blossoms; new on Sept 15; anything floral goes; My card has 3 yellow-tones flowers and 3 pink-tones flowers

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/09/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

1B. Creations in Pink; new on Sept 15; AG mostly in pink tones; My card has 3 pink-tones flowers, pink dot paper, 2 pink cardstocks, pink "H", pink tones in the sunglasses stickers, and pink outlining on the "Sunshine" sticker

link = https://creationsinpink1challenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-84-anything-goes-in-mainly.html

1C. Classic Design Challenge; new on Sept 15; AG with option of trees, plants; My card features flowers

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/09/classic-design-challenge-09-2025-sepoct.html

1D. The Crafter's Cafe Challenge; new on Sept 15; AG with option of flowers/floral; My card features flowers

link = https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/09/323-september-flowers.html

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where to find AA #98 blog post link =

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2025/09/aa-98-starting-15-september-2025-with.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*owner/DT = AA; ConBC; CCC; HQCB, HQFantasy, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHCB (new) and FQGGCB. 

* DT member only = PRS

Loving my HAOOCAYR #25 DT projects for 1 April 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

post's purpose...the why: In 2024, I joined the design team for HCAYR that is now known as HAOOCAYR when owner Deanne expanded out the occasions/holidays beyond Halloween. This posting showcases my newest DT projects (spring optional theme and Halloween theme) for HAOOCAYR, Halloween and Other Occasions Crafts All Year Round. 

when: #25 starts April 1 and will expire on April 30, 2025.

what: PROJECT #1 = optional theme of Spring

plus closeup/cropped scan to see the iridescent glitter acrylic paint on the cloud =

notes for #1:

1. yellow cardstock base started as 6" square and trimmed to 5.5" square = Art Skills

2. rainbow print and turquoise chevron print glossy cardstocks started as 6" squares each then trimmed to 5.5" squares then each cut on the diagonal = Crafter's Square (multi-design paper pack)

3. white cardstock scrap for the cloud = Georgia Pacific

4. black permanent dual-tip marker = Art Skills

5. iridescent glitter acrylic paint = Crafter's Square

6. the large layered sentiment banner (from a 2 pack different designs) = Crafter's Square

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what: PROJECT #2 = Halloween theme Spiders card

notes for #2: outer edges on glossy spider print cardstock are distressed

21. the spider print and mixed pumpkins & spiders print cardstocks = Halloween paper pack by Pixi Dust Designs

22. the pumpkin shape was my own stencil/shape template creation in 2024

23. white cardstock scrap = Georgia Pacific; deckle-edge decorative scissors used for the outer edges

24. "Always Artichoke" stamp pad ink smeared on = SU

25. glitter black spider gel-type sticker = Craftology mixed Halloween symbols package = Michael's Arts and Crafts Store

26. black dual-tip marker  = Art Skills

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where: HAOO #25 blog posting

link = https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2025/04/april-1st-halloween-and-other-occasions.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. spring weather = Just Add Ink Challenges; started March 28; see badge; My happy spring card has 2 = rainbow and shimmer (there is iridescent glitter on the sentiment cloud and even the left cloud on the layered huge banner stick-on has glitter for some more shimmer

link = https://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2025/03/just-add-ink-744choose-two.html

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B. spring weather = Crafty Catz #690; just a couple days left; anything goes theme

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/crafty-catz-challenge-690.html

C. spring weather = Try It On Tuesday; new on April 1st; theme is Rainbow Colours; MY card not only has lots of rainbows, it is filled with the colors of the rainbow!!!

link = https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2025/04/rainbow-colours.html

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D. Halloween = Creative Fingers; week 2 of 2/almost out of time; Theme = anything goes

link =  https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-297.html

E. Halloween = Dream Valley; open for 3-4 more days; theme is any celebration; I'm sharing my Halloween theme card

link = https://dreamvalley2.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-333-any-celebration.html

F. Halloween = Make My Monday; open for 4-5 more days; theme is Make It Green; MY Halloween card has a base print cardstock with green, the focal print has green and the sentiment has artichoke green ink. 

link = https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/03/248-make-it-green.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S (both owned by Deanne)

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

My MTTC #541 DT project Tree related theme card for 23 August 2024

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purpose: My latest manager/DT contribution for My Time To Craft or MTTC is the purpose for this posting. MTTC has themed challenges suggested by the DT members on a rotated basis offered on every other Fridays.

when: #541 starts August 23, 2024 and has been suggested by me! Yes! Tree-related theme, so this can be any season. It can be any kind of tree--pine tree or maple or apple or peach or palm. It can also be the leaves of a tree, fruit and/or nuts from trees, a bird on a tree branch, etc. The competition is open for 13 days.

what: Be Tree-mendous Autumn Tree Trio horizontal slimline card

notes:

1. sandy beige cardstock and black are from = Neenah

2. the orange, green, taupe, charcoal gray paper strips and the little bits of yellow, red, and seafoam green = stash

3. the trio of trees were fussy cut from a autumn season collage scrapbook size sheet = Crafter's Square

4. black small tip roller pen = Art Skills

where: My Time To Craft #541 blog post

link = https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/mttc-541-theme-is-something-related-to.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Creative Inspiration Challenges; #17 started Aug 1; anything goes

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/08/creative-inspiration-challenges-17.html

B. Double D challenges; in week 2 of 2; theme is shapes; MY card has very wide yet thin deep rectangle strips of specialty papers and then torn odd paper faux leaves; and cloud shapes made with alcohol markers on wide rectangle background and base

link = https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/08/shapes.html

C. Ellie's Crafty Wednesdays; started Aug 7; theme is anything goes

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/08/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-august.html

D. The Paper Funday; started Aug 7/about 10 days left; main theme is anything goes (not doing option); 

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-2024-challenge-68-anything-goes.html

E. Crafts Galore Encore; started Aug 1; anything goes theme

link= https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

*owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB (was TFATU), HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQGGCB, and FQHSKCB

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

*DT member = HAOOCAYR (Halloween and Other Occasions...)