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

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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

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 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

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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 MTTC #565 use 2 or more Designer Papers Theme card DT on 25 July 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: MTTC is in the midst of a supply theme requirement series and as the manager/DT, this is why I'm sharing my interpretation for the theme. Another DT member suggested that #565 requires usage of 2 or more patterned papers (also referred to as designer papers). 

when: MTTC #565 starts July 25, 2025 and will end 13 days later.

what: PROJECT #1= tropical vibe

how-to & vendor notes:

1. pink cardstock base 6" square= Art Skills

2. four designer papers. started as 6" squares; trimmed to 5.5" x 5" and then divided into quarters = "Palm Springs" paper pad by My Mind's Eye 2018

3. stickers (except the little teal flower) = "Just Chill" by My Mind's Eye 2020

4. little teal flower = Little Birdie Handmade Embellishments

5. jumbo puffy dots (to represent water) = from old package = Crafter's Square

6. dark brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

where #1 will be linked:

1.  Beautiful Blossoms; started July 15/current; Anything Goes Floral with option of mood photo (tropical blooms); My card's 2nd paper on the left has flowers along with palm leaves; also there is a little teal flower at the top

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

image prompt/mood = 

2. If You Give A Crafter a Cookie; started July 1; tropical/sea shell cookies photo image; my card has palm trees and palm leaves, 

link = https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2025/07/cookie-challenge-206-july-seashells-at.html 

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3. Pin-spirational; started July 1; tropical sunset photo image; palm trees and palm leaves

link = https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/pinspirational-challenge-327-july.html

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4. Inspiration Station; started July 7th; see tropical photo image; my card has palm trees and palm leaves

link = https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/inspiration-station-challenge-july-2025.html

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MTTC or My Time To Craft #565 blog post link =

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/mttc-565-theme-is-to-use-2-or-more.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*  manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

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

My MTTC #564 DT Theme is to use fiber challenge card for 11 July 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!

why: this posting is my newest manager/DT contribution for My Time To Craft's #564. MTTC's #564 theme is to use fiber. This could be thread/stitching, embroidery floss, yarn, fabric strip to be tied or die-cut, fabric scraps to be used in patchwork quilt pattern, lace, netting, gauze/cheesecloth, etc. I've chosen to use pink and white crocheting yarn of different thicknesses to be tied as part of the stopper for the easy easel structured card style that I chose to do. And guess what??? This is my first time to make this style of easel card structure!!! YES!!! 

when: #564 starts July 11, 2025 and will last for 13 days.

what: Project #1 = Make room in your heart for Jesus Christmas easel card

3 pics:

*part of the stopper area = white and pink crocheting yarn strands wrapped twice around and tied in a bow on the left side

how-to and vendor notes for #1 =

1. Sandcastle Tan cardstock (1 long piece 4.25" x 11" for the easel/fold style and then another 4.25"x 5.5" for the focal panel) = Martha Stewart product distributed by CutCardStock

2. ivory strip cut to 2" x 5.5" = Neenah

3. two tones of pink cardstock scrap strips = stash; and then one strip was trimmed with decorative scissors

4. focal art panel = Away In A Manger collection by Echo Park (Christmas)

5. crochet yarns = maybe Coats; found at my mom's house with no label/packaging

6. enamel hearts = I think are Lawn Fawn; packaging insert was removed; remaining hearts are just on clear plastic sheet inside a clear bag

7. enamel dots = from 2 different sets = FPD

8. "LOVE" = came in a multipack that were plain, painted red or painted pink = this one had a red-orange marker applied to it, then Tangerine Tango ink (SU) and then I added brown marker accent lines to help unify some of the colors

9. little tiny brown heart = cut from cardstock scrap = Colorbok

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Krafty Chicks; new/2nd week theme is Christmas; My easel card has a Scriptural message sentiment and a stable outline

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/krafty-chicks-challenge-776-christmas.html

1B. Creative Knockouts; Week 2 of 2; theme is Christmas in July; MY easel card has Christmas/Nativity Scripture reference and stable outline; this is my 3rd entry

link = https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2025/07/550-christmas-in-july-polkadoodles.html

1C. Craft Rocket; current; theme of Christmas in July; My easel card has Christmas Nativity Scripture reference and stable outline; this is my 3rd entry

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-127-christmas-in-july.html

1D. Word Power; current; started July 3 and ends on the last Thursday of the month; theme is similar to the blog name...power of the word(s)/focus; My easel card's focus panel has a 6 word Scriptural reference sentiment

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

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where MTTC #564 blog post can be found:

link = https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/mttc-564-theme-is-to-use-fiber-starting.html

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where else I could share if I wasn't the owner:

* HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest For Shaped Cards and Tags #7 started July 2-31 for anything goes shaped cards or shaped tags; fancy/fun folds and other dimensional/3-D cards are accepted

* HQCB or Heart's Quest Challenge Blog #75 (or maybe it's 74) anything goes with a blue and/or red heart(s) included; June 28-July 27, 2025. (the enamel hearts are a dark coral red; the glitter foam hearts were bright magenta pink but I applied a dark brown marker to the tops to darken their appearance and make it closer to the brick red of the focal panel)

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

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