My Mondrian Mondays Journal Page #33 on 23 March 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

who: Becca S, a 60+ year old artisan with an artsy-craftsy, mish-mesh style

what: My Mondrian Mondays Journal Page #33 (MMMJP)

where: this is a non-design team related project

when: Monday, March 23, 2026

why: MMMJP started a year ago! There are 80 sheets in this journaling notebook and I skip at least 1 page in between the geometric design pages. 33 x 2 = 66 approx. pages used so far. Mondrian is famous Dutch artist/painter Piet Mondrian who lived in the late 1800s to early-mid 1900s. 

how: 

1. journaling notebook = 

2. 4" x 6" index card for my stencil main rectangle shape

3. a square stencil template = from a teacher's media set of basic shape stencils from the late 1980s or early 1990s; ---- Shaeffer

4. black fine tip marker for main rectangle = Sharpie

5. lines for the squares and circles = 4 color ink set = Paper Mate's Ink Joy

6. circles were made with the cardboard 'tube' from a roll of foam adhesive tape

7. colored pencils (variety of hues) = Marvy Uchida

LINK-UPs =

a. Kleuren met Potloden; new on March 10; theme/usage mainly using colored pencils; the filled spaces that I chose to add color have been filled with Marvy Uchida's colored pencils

link = https://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-maart-alles-mag.html

b. The Paper Funday Challenges; still open; anything goes (not the opt); 

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-2026-challenge-85-anything-goes.html

c. Creative Inspirations; still open; anything goes

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/03/creative-inspiration-challenges-36.html

d. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; in week 2 of 2; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/03/274-march-15-doctor-digis-house-of.html

e. Stencil Fun (Crazy is our name; stenciling is our game); still open for a day or so; using stencil(s) anything goes; opt focus of vines

link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2026/03/stencil-fun-march-2026-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

**this was a non- design team related project

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

*DT member only: CIP (new in mid-March 2026); PRS and Pin-spirational

MMMJP #28 on 8 December 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: MMMJP is code for my personal blog series since March 2025 titled My Mondrian Mondays Journal Page(s). Mondrian is Piet Mondrian, a famous Dutch artist, best known by school kids for his geometric block paintings. Typically he painted with a limited color palette. Many of mine have used lots of tones and even added neutrals of grays and browns to his white and black.

when: Monday, December 8, 2025 is #28 entry page. 

what: Christmas & New Year's Wishes Merger

how-to & vendor notes:

1. journaling notebook; 80 pages with peach tone graph/grid lines = bought at Dollar General store

2. lots of colored pencils, mechanical pencil, 2 types of Sharpies, some markers = stash items; most of the color-filling is with colored pencils

3. rectangles and two sizes of arches = are from homemade stencils

4. balloons, 'wishes', stars, banner = from the same stencil sheet = Crafter's Square

where project will be linked:

1A. A Place To Start; December 1 start date; anything goes (not the option)

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/12/december-2025-anything-goes-woptional.html

1B. Let's Craft and Create; new on Dec 5th; anything goes

link = https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/12/challenge-226-ag-vintage-feel.html

1C. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesdays; new on Dec 3; anything goes

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/12/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-december.html

1D. Word Art Wednesdays; new on Dec 3; anything goes that is positive; 

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/12/anything-goes-weeks-728-729.html

1E. Stencil Fun Challenge; new on Dec 2; anything goes using a stencil w/ opt of Winter; my color palette extended past reds and greens; stencil templates/shapes used for the rectangle larger shapes, arches, balloons, banner, stars and 'wishes'

link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2025/12/december-2025-stencil-fun-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

***this is a non-design team connected project

where to find my design team commitments:

*DT member only = PRS

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

My MTTC #566 DT theme to use something clear starting 8 August 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting is for my manager and DT commitment to MTTC or My Time To Craft, a crafting challenge blog. Most of 2025 has been different series with each DT member suggesting a topic/theme within that series. This round it is about using a certain supply item. DT member Alyson has asked for clear item(s). I've got a partially clear acrylic overlay (it has thin peach stripes and the mint + black banner printed on it) that is over big pink dotted paper as well as three clear gems! 

when: #566 starts August 8 and lasts 13 days. 

what: project #1 = 

how-to & vendor notes #1 =

1. acrylic overlay is from a cut-a-part sheet that started as a 12" square= Allison Kreft Designs' "Hello World" by Webster's Pages (very old)

2. coconut drink, sunglasses, leafy stem stickers = Just Chill sticker book from My Mind's Eye

3. pink dotted paper = old The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby

4. dark brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

5. clear gems from a package = Crafter's Square

6. both pink tone cardstocks are from= Neenah (from different packages)

where #1 will be linked up:

1A. First Cup Challenges; started on Aug 2nd; theme of anything beverage/drink goes; MY card has a coconut drink 

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/first-cup-challenge-5-august.html

1B. Wednesday's Creative Inspirations; started on Aug 6th; Anything goes

link = https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2025/08/august-challenge-anything-goes.html

1C. Let's Craft and Create; current; theme of anything goes with option of spots and/or stripes; My card has jumbo pink dotted paper behind the partially clear acrylic overlay and there are peach diagonal stripes on it; 2nd entry

link = https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-222-ag-polka-dots-andor.html

1D. Coconuts are classified as a fibrous one-seeded drupe. A drupe is a fruit with a hard stony covering enclosing the seed (like a peach or olive) ... Shopping Our Stash; new on Tuesday; theme is Eat Five A Day (fruits and or veggies); My card has a coconut drink...see the biology definition :)

link = https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2025/07/sos553-eat-five-day.html

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where to find MTTC #566 blog post link =

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/mttc-566-theme-is-to-use-clear-supply.html

team badge =

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**Note to readers: if I wasn't owner of FQGGCB or FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog, I would share this card over there. The theme is 'anything food goes...and that includes drinks, snacks/candy, gum....

***if the coconut drink had been on a tray, table, kitchen counter...(and I wasn't owner) I would share this card over at FQHSKCB or FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges blog. The theme is 'anything kitchen and/or dining goes'. 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* manager/DT = MTTC and its sister blog MTTCChristmas; these alternate every other Friday morning

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

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

My MTTCC #118 DT theme to use flowers in holiday colors Christmas card for 1 August 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting showcases another design team (DT) contribution to My Time To Craft Christmas or MTTCC. As a DT, we've been taking turns suggesting a style or technique for Christmas cards for our current theme series. Another DT member suggested using flowers in holiday colors. I've had these felt poinsettias with green glitter/spangled leaves for several years and thought it would be a different interpretation to have Christmas flowers with depth and texture. 

when: MTTCC #118 starts August 1, 2025 and lasts for 13 days.

what: PROJECT = "May the Love of Christ fill your Heart this Christmas"

how-to & vendor notes for Project #1:

1. Sea Foam Green cardstock 4" x 6" = CutCardStock

2. focal panel started as 4" x 6" trimmed about 1/4" around with deckle-edge decorative scissors = focal panel from Away In A Manger collection by Echo Park

3. felt with gem centers and green glitter fabric leaves of poinsettias = two from a bigger pack = Crafter's Square

4. red satin narrow ribbon threaded twice through punched holes hidden under poinsettias = ribbon from Crafter's Square

5. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad used to ink paper and cardstock edges = Lawn Fawn

6. decorative scissors (old) = Fiskars

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where Project #1 will be linked:

[1A. Rudolph Days; new on July 25 and goes for only 1 week; theme is Christmas

link=

 https://rudolphdayschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/rudolph-days-july-challenge.html ] == I missed the deadline again. Can't use this. 

1B. CRAFT; week 2 of 2; theme is Christmas; my card is religious/nativity and has poinsettias

link = https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-760-christmas.html

1C. Creative Knockouts sponsored challenges; started on July 17; theme is sparkle and shine; My Christmas card has spangled green leaves for the poinsettias; there is satin sheen on the red tied ribbon and reflected shine off the crystal cut gems in the center of each poinsettia

link = https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2025/07/551-sparke-shine-patties-creations.html

1D. this will be added later in the morning of August 1st = Christmas Crafts All Year Round; new on Aug 1; new theme based on song "O Holy Night"; my card has a Nativity creche 

link = https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2025/08/august-challenge-o-holy-night.html

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where to find MTTCC #118 blog post link =

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2025/08/mttcc-118-theme-is-usage-of-flowers-in.html

team badge:

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and its sister blog MTTC

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

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

My MTTCC #117 DT easel style card theme for Christmas for 18 July 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!

why: this posting shows my latest manager/DT contribution to My Time To Craft Christmas #117. The theme for #117 is to make easel style Christmas cards. This is another installment in our DT's requiring a style or technique series. DT member Miss Mudge suggested the style of easel. There are many variations however since I don't do many fancy fold/dimensional cards I went with a basic and easy easel style that uses about 3/4 of 1 full 8.5" x 11" cardstock sheet. Half of the length was used for the folded portion and then an A2 size panel (4.25" x 5.5") came from the other 1/4 of the sheet. I chose ivory for the easel folded part and panel base. 

when: #117 starts on July 18, 2025 and lasts for 13 days

what: Project #1 = The Joy of Christmas is Jesus card

and a slight side angle view to see the easel fold =

how-to & vendor notes for #1 = Note: the red strip is layered with the plaid and lettering to create the 'stopper' to help the tall panel stand for displaying

1. ivory cardstock = Neenah

2. the soft green and ivory stripe edged panel = an old 2013 My Mind's Eye print

3. the focal wreath and sentiment panel = Away In A Manger collection by Echo Park

4. paper white doily = stash

5. red glitter foam bow sticker and the lettering stickers = different packages by Crafter's Square

6. red cardstock scrap strip = Pen + Gear

7. plaid cardstock = ? separated from its paper pad; probably FPD

8. red pearl and green gems = from different packs = Crafter's Square

9. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = ink edging on all papers = Lawn Fawn 

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Word Power; started on July 3rd/month-long; theme is like the name of the blog; My easel card has a 6 word sentiment inside the wreath on the focal panel PLUS  "JOY" repeated in red glitter foam letter stickers on the stopper stack; this is my 3rd and last entry for the month

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/word-power-july-2025-challenge.html

1B. Creative Knockouts; new on July 17; theme is sparkle and shine; on this Christmas easel card, the green crystal gems reflect light and the red glitter bow and "JOY" sparkles in the light

link = https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2025/07/551-sparke-shine-patties-creations.html

1C. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesdays; combined June and July; allowing 6 entries ===> this will be my 4th entry for anything goes theme

link = reminder post = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/07/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-june-and.html

1D. Unicorn Challenge; started July 1 and open for the month; unlimited entries; this is my 4th; THEME of Christmas in July

link = https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-111-christmas-in-july.html

1E. The Creative Crafters; new on July 15; anything goes; this is my 1st entry

link = https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-90.html

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where to find MTTCC #117 blog post link =

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2025/07/mttcc-117-theme-requires-easel-style.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

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

My MTTC #563 DT heart shaped card project for 27 June 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting features my newest design team commitment project for MTTC or My Time To Craft, a papercrafting (accepts digital & hybrid projects) challenge blog! We've been doing a theme series of shape-based card structures. I believe this is our last one and then we'll switch to a supply-requested theme series. Heart-shape is my suggested choice for this series. We've had tree, circle, square, rectangle, dog-ear tag, oval and heart!!! WOW!

when: MTTC #563 starts on June 27, 2025 and stays open for 13 days. 

what: Project = Autumn Splendor Leaf-embellished heart card

view 2 =

view 3 = 

how-to notes = overly embellished! 

1. pink neon cardstock cut in heart shape = Astrobrights by Neenah

2. pale pink cardstock, 2 different tones (the smallest heart got hidden under the glitter leaf) cut in smaller heart shapes to layer = ? Neenah or Pen + Gear

* in my stash, I have several different sizes of heart shape stencils that I used to trace and fussy cut each heart. 

3. enamel dots = Fancy Pants Designs (?); out of original packaging

4. rusty orange glitter leaf = Crafter's Square

5. wood butterflies and leaves (plain) = different packages from Crafter's Square

6. variety of markers = stash

7. pink gingham ribbon = also Crafter's Square

8. dark brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

9. Walnut mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

where this heart-shaped card will be linked =

A. Just Us Girls; started June 26; Stencil week (see badge image); My card's 2 heart layers were made with stencil templates for tracing (there is a 3rd heart but it's hidden under the glitter leaf

link = https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/just-us-girls-781-stencil-week.html

badge = 

B. Shopping Our Stash; started June 17/still open; theme of 'stitch in time'; My layered heart shape card has faux stitching lines on the 2 large hearts' perimeters;

link = https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2025/06/sos550-stitch-in-time.html

C. Unicorn Challenge; open for about 23 hours or so; theme is "Not Square"; My display card is heart-shaped. This is my 3rd entry. 

link = https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-110-not-square.html

D. Dream Valley; current; theme of add ribbon or twine; My layered heart shaped display card has tied pink gingham ribbon around the stem of the orange/rust glitter leaf and then in the hole tied to the card on the lower right side; this is my 2nd entry

link = https://dreamvalley2.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-339-add-ribbon-or-twine.html

E. Make My Monday; started June 16th; theme of 1 or more butterflies; MY layered heart shaped display card has 2 wooden butterflies = one in magenta pink and the other in orange; on top of the large glitter leaf between the gingham ribbon bows

link = https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/06/254-one-or-more-butterflies.html

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where to find MTTC #563 blog post link =

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/mttc-563-theme-is-heart-shape-based.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

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

**this heart-shaped card would work at HQFSCAT (Heart's Quest For Shaped Cards and Tags; newish challenge blog that started on Jan 2, 2025; anything goes on a shaped card and/or shaped tag theme)

if you participate in MTTC #563, make sure to also enter at HQFSCAT!!! HQFSCAT's current challenge is open until June 30 and then will reopen on July 2- 31, 2025. 

 

My MTTCC #109 using brad fasteners for Christmas cards DT on 28 March 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

post's purpose...the why = This posting showcases my newest themed Christmas card for MTTCC or My Time To Craft Christmas. I've been manager and a DT member for 3 years! It's sister blog MTTC has been a longer commitment! #109 is our second in a series for requiring a specific supply item. DT member Granmargaret's suggested we use brad fasteners. I've decided to bring out a neglected garage-stored plastic container with eight different brad packages!!! [two weeks ago, DT member Alyson suggested ribbon to be the supply item.]

when: #109 starts Friday March 28, 2025 and lasts for 13 days.

what: Red glitter brad fasteners for extra holly berries ===> Have a Holly Christmas =

notes:

1. green cardstock for base and for the circles/wreath = Pen + Gear; cardstock cut to 5" wide x 5.5" high

2. the deer and foliage print paper started as 6" x 8" and I trimmed to 4.75" x 5" = Fruitcake and Tinsel paper pad by Fancy Pants Design

3. the holly die-cut ephemera = Simple Stories "Make It Merry"

4. red glitter brad fasteners = K & i

5. 'oatmeal' color specialty paper = came in a scrap paper pack = Crafter's Square

6. specialty paper was ink-edged in Artichoke ..... stamp pad = SU

7. the deer and foliage print paper was outlined with a light brown retractable smudge-proof marker pen = Zebra Clickarts

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where: MTTCC #109 blog posting

link =

DT personalized badge =

other places to share/link are:

A. Word Art Wednesday; started on Wed March 26 for 2 weeks; anything goes family-friendly and Scripture-friendly; MY Christmas card shows holly and berries for the focal

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

B. Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge; started on Sunday March 23; anything goes Christmas

link = https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2025/03/peace-on-earth-challenge-84.html

C. Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge; started on Sunday March 23; Shaped Card Christmas theme; MY card is square.

link = https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-117-shaped-card-dt-call.html

D. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; started on Tuesday March 25/current; anything goes Christmas

link = https://thehollyandivychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-181-anything-christmas-goes.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and its sister blog MTTC

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

* owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB (the old TFATU), HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and FQGGCB for my Quest challenges; then AA; ConBC; CCC

Another Scripture Writing w Jan days 13-15 + another Word of the Year card for overcome

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting showcases two different types of Bible journaling that I started in 2026. These forms of Bible studies have been done in the past. I'm still behind actual calendar time with the Scripture writing plan, working yet on January verses. And my chosen Word of the Year are two words that are synonyms: overcome and conquer. I've been alternating with the synonyms and Scripture containing those words. Two verses for overcome/overcometh and two for conquers/conquered/conquerors and now 1 verse for overcome. 

when: Tuesday March 17, 2026

what: Project #1 = January 13-15, 2026 written Scripture verses page (seen on the right side)

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. journal notebook/page torn out = Crown Jewelz

2. green, red, blue ink pens = Paper Mate's Ink Joy set

3. my first childhood KJV Bible was used to transcribe the verses

4. list of references/passages are from a Scripture Writing Plan shared in the FB group: Christian Card Makers Women's Fellowship; private group, invite by a member only

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Word Art Wednesday; closes in 3 hours; anything goes/family friendly & God pleasing; My journal page is my handwritten verses

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/03/anything-goes-weeks-742-743.html

1B. Love To Craft; open until April 15; anything goes; My journal page with 3 days of verses transcribed

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

1C. The Outlawz Anything But A Card; still open; theme is in the blog title; this will be my 3rd and final entry; Journal Page is what's being shared 

link = https://tolanythingbutacard.blogspot.com/2026/02/the-outlawz-anything-but-card-march.html

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what: Project #2 = "Overcome" from John 16:33

how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

21. index card from elastic closure set of ringed cards = Jot

22. green ink pen = Paper Mate's Ink Joy set

23. three tones of green colored pencils = Marvy Uchida

24. my childhood KJV Bible was used to look up and transcribe today's Word of the Year verse

where #2 will be linked =

2A. Path of Positivity; midway/still open; anything goes (opt to use 3 gemstones); My project is an encouraging reminder from Jesus to His listeners: 'be of good cheer, I have overcome the world'! PTL! In the midst of the trials of life, human nature, we/me can find peace through Jesus! John 16:33

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/ch-139-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

2B. Papercraft Challenges; new on March 15; theme is joy of spring; Since I wrote my Word of the Year journal series card #5 today on March 17 (St. Patrick's Day), I chose light green tones of colored pencils for the large heart and used a green ink pen to do the title line, box highlight around 'overcome' and the page/card entry # in the bottom right corner. Green is the color for clover/shamrocks, part of the Irish flag, and is a color associated with growth/growing

link = https://papercraft-challenges.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-128-joy-of-spring.html

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** this is non- design team related paper crafting

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

***this is non-DT commitments; it could be used at HQLQCB because both journalings are quoting Bible verse(s). Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Challenges Blog #2 is open from March 5-April 1, 2026. 

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

* DT member only = new in mid-March 2026: CIP ; plus PRS and Pin-spirational