Loving my AA #89 DT project with Christmas theme for 15 Dec 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting showcases my December contribution for Ally's Angels (challenge blog). The theme is always anything goes. 

when: #89 starts December 15, 2024 and ends on January 10, 2025. (I will become full owner officially on Jan 1st. Currently I'm an emergency co-owner/DT member.)

what: Have yourself a merry artsy-craftsy Christmas!

notes: main inspiration elements are: Christmas, green, button, digital image and free (bits of red and blue; washi tape)

1. green cardstock 5.25" x 4.25" base = old Pen + Gear 

2. lighter sage/minty green cardstock = Neenah (with foam dimensional tape underneath)

3. white cardstock scrap for tree shape accent base = Neenah

4. washi tapes are from various vendors used on tree = stash

5. light green button = stash

6. 'merry' alpha stickers = Jillibean Soup

7. digital paper of blue jays and cardinals with pines in grid print (missing 1 column) sized to 4" x 6" before cutting = freebie through sign-up within FB group by Sande W (Sande's Poema Cardmaking Community)

8. black inking on all perimeters = Hero Arts ink pad

9. green marker and brown marker to color tree trunk and planter pot = stash

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where: AA or Ally's Angels (challenge blog) #89 post

link = https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/12/challenge-89-challenge-88-winner-top.html

other places to share/link are:

A. Love Those Pretty Papers; about midway; theme = use pretty papers; MY card has a cardinals & blue jays digital print paper that I sized to complement my multi-print tree (those are washi tape/decorative tapes); ---> this is my 2nd entry

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2024/12/love-those-pretty-papers-december.html

B. The Sisterhood of Crafters; started Dec 11; theme of Christmas; MY card is full of outdoor wintery elements (cardinals, blue jays, pine branches, tree) in Christmas colors; this is my 2nd entry

link = https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2024/12/december-11-christmas.html

C. Crafty Gals Corner; started Dec 11; theme of anything goes; option (make it merry); MY card uses the word 'merry' for the sentiment 

link = https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/12/challenge-262-and-our-10th-anniversary.html

D. Christmas Kickstart; started Dec 2; anything Christmassy theme this month; 

link= https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/challenge-93-if-its-christmassy-link-it.html

badge = 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

** AA for Ally's Angels (web address has alessandra who was the original blog owner)

*co-owner/DT = AA and ConBC (will be full owner/administrator in Jan 2025)

*owner/DT = FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGC, HQCB, HQFCB, and HQCOLCB; first challenge on January 2, 2025 will be HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT only = HAOOCAYR

My MTTCC #100 Red and Silver Theme Christmas Sweet Treats card on 22 Nov 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This post celebrates My Time To Craft Christmas Challenge Blog's #100 theme competition. It was my turn to suggest the topic and decided to have celebratory red and silver color combo Christmas/winter holiday cards. 

when: #100 starts November 22, 2024 and ends December 5, 2024. 

what: Red and Silver Christmas Sweet Treats card =

notes:

1. red cardstock slimline format = old Pen + Gear

2. gray cardstock = old Neenah

3. candy cane punched circle cardstock = Bella Blvd.

4. white painted wood (almost looks like birch) paper = Hot Off The Press

5. gingerbread note pad sheet = very old stash item

6. black ink pad = Hero Arts

7. peppermint candies stickers and silver snowflake stickers are from separate packages = Hallmark

8. clear iridescent gems= stash

9. foam dots support the gray panel for some dimension

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where: MTTCC #100 blog posting

link = https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/11/mttcc-100-theme-is-red-and-silver-color.html

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other places to share/link are:

Note: I own FQHSKCB and FQGGCB which are food content related challenge blogs. For FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen think of it as anything food goes or even as anything kitchen goes. Dinnerware, glassware, recipes, aprons, spatulas, measuring cups, candy, cookies, cocoa, etc. are welcomed there anytime. For FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges think of it like a very popular Food Network cable TV show. There are 2 types of game challenges every 30-31 days with one based on store aisles of contents and the other based on alphabet foods such as H for honey, ham, hickory-smoked steak, hickory nuts, hazelnuts, etc. With the gingerbread cookie, candy canes, and peppermint swirl candies, if I didn't own FQHSKCB, I could link up. If FQGGCB was having C (candy canes) or G (gingerbread) or P (peppermints) alphabet letter foods, I could link up this card. OR if it was an odd aisle #7 which contains candy, nuts, and baking ingredients, I could share this card. 

A. Daring Cardmakers; started Nov 21; one word prompt is sparkle

MY card --> there are clear iridescent gems for sparkle; silver foil with white snowflakes for shine; also shine/sheen on glossy peppermints; silver wire staples are tiny but can reflect 

link = https://daringcardmakers.blogspot.com/2024/11/sparkle-one-word-prompt-jolly-crafty.html

badge = 

B. Alphabet Challenges; started Nov 15th; theme is Q/quick and easy

MY card --> with a gingy shaped note sheet, stickers, gems, punched circle, staples and other easy adhesives resulted in an easy make Christmas card; approximate time was 30 minutes or less!!!

link = https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/11/q-is-for-quick-and-easy.html

C. The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge; for November; 4 themes; 

MY card --> Christmas theme and Snowflakes theme

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2024/11/festive-friday-challenge-1-november-to.html

D. CRAFT; current; theme is Christmas (and tell why)

MY card --> Red and Silver holiday color combo with gingerbread cookie, candy canes, peppermint candies and snowflakes for a sweet treat winter holiday celebrating card

link= https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/challenge-741-christmas.html

E. Try It On Tuesday; current; theme is Sparkle All The Way

MY card --> sparkle of the clear iridescent gems, silver foil snowflakes, glossy sheen of the peppermints; there are also silver wire staples that reflect

link = https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2024/11/sparkle-all-way.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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*manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR

*co-owner/DT ===> in Jan 2025 full owner/DT: Ally's Angels and Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges

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

My MTTCC #99 Elves Theme DT card on 8 Nov 2024

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purpose: The reason for this post is to showcase my latest contribution to My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog (MTTCC) #99 elves theme. 

when: #99 starts November 8, 2024 and lasts for 13 days

what: Little Elf Playing on Santa's Ornaments Christmas card

notes:

1. base paper with gold metallic foiling = SU (6" square)

2. red and white buffalo plaid paper = The Paper Studio (5" square)

3. elf and ornament scene = Ai-generated Microsoft Designer digital image with some added coloring (edging, ornament strings, elf's face features and gloves, snowflake lines on the large dark red ornament) = (4" square)

4. gold plastic stars and gold glitter foam star stickers = Recollections

5. black ink pad for perimeter edging = Hero Arts

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where: MTTCC #99 theme of elves blog post

link = https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/11/mttcc-99-theme-is-elf-or-elves-for.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Cardz 4 Galz; week 2 of 2; theme of show your patterned paper; this is my 3rd of 3 entries = on this Christmas card, I've paired to odd/opposite choices of print papers ==> the red and white buffalo plaid to reinforce the red color of the largest ornament in the center focal image WITH a non-Christmas/winter floral print to reinforce the khaki/brown color of the elf's sweater and the gold shine and sparkle from the two types of stars

link = https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2024/10/237-showcase-your-patterned-paper.html

B. Craft Rocket; new Nov 7th; theme of Christmas and/or Winter; my card features a little elf plus Christmas holiday ornaments and some gold stars

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/11/challenge-120-christmas-andor-winter.html

C. Ellie's Crafty Wednesdays challenges; current; theme is A.G.

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/11/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-november.html

D. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges blog; current for only 1-2 days after I publish my posting; Anything Goes Christmas theme

link = https://thehollyandivychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-171-anything-christmas-goes.html

E. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up Challenges; started Nov 1st; Anything Goes Christmas (option of 'all stitched up'); My card is for AGC. 

link = https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/11/challenge-116-anything-goes-christmas.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR

*co-owner/DT (will be full owner in Jan 2025) = AACB and Christmas or Not Bingo

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

My MTTCC #98 Winter Animal Theme Christmas DT card on 25 October 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting showcases my newest manager/DT contribution to My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog (MTTCC). This is our 98th competition. Our new themes are every other Friday launches and I've been with it since it started! Another DT member suggested this topic. 

when: MTTCC #98 starts October 25, 2024 and lasts 13 days! 

what: my winter animal choice is white/snow bunnies

notes:

1. sage/mint green cardstock base was cut to 5" x 7" = Neenah

2. navy blue and white diagonal scrap paper = SU

3. red and white buffalo print cardstock scrap = The Paper Studio

4. Poppy Red  Navy Blue dual-tip alcohol markers = Arteza

5. rabbits image torn edges from a boxed card that I upcycled from my mom's holiday stash in the phone nook cupboard...yes!

6. 'hope' letter tile stickers = Freckled Fawn

7. red glitter foam sticker (from pack) = Crafter's Square

where: MTTCC #98 blog posting =

link = https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/10/mttcc-98-theme-is-winter-animals.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; started Oct 22; A.G. Christmas theme

link = https://thehollyandivychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-171-anything-christmas-goes.html

B. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; started Oct 23; A.G.

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/pennys-challenge-583.html

C. Word Art Wednesdays; started Oct 23; A.G. uplifting

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/10/anything-goes-671-672.html

D. Peace On Earth Christmas Challenge; started Oct 20; A.G. Christmas

link = https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/10/peace-on-earth-challenge-74.html

E. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-ups Challenges; started Oct 1; A.G. Christmas option of chevron (no; just AGC for my card) link =  https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-115-anything-goes-christmas.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

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

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR

My MTTCC #97 Christmas Train Theme DT project on 11 October 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This  posting shares my latest manager/DT contribution for inspiration at My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog! One of the design team members suggested a trains/Polar Express kind of holiday theme. 

when: #97 starts October 11th and lasts for 13 days of competition.

what: "All Aboard For A Wintery Christmas!"

notes: focal image was AI-generated using Microsoft Bing's Image Creator

1. image was downloaded then sized to 4" square for printing on white paper; 

2. image was embellished with white paint pen on the top side of the frame (Art Skills)

3. red glitter foam bow sticker added for accent color (Crafter's Square)

4. framing/perimeter outlining with black dual-tip marker (Art Skills)

5. bright blue paper and red paper = Pen + Gear

6. black cardstock = Neenah (5" square)

7. corners embellished with crystal-cut gems in 2 sizes and 2 colors for a different accent look = Crafter's Square

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where: MTTCC #97 train(s) theme for Christmas/winter holidays blog post

link = https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/10/mttcchristmas-97-theme-of-trains-starts.htm

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other places to share/link are:

a. Krafty Chicks; week 3 started 10/10/2024; theme rotation of Christmas

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/krafty-chicks-challenge-737-christmas.html

b. Creatalicious Challenges; closes in 3-4 days; anything goes (theme is mythical); my Christmas train card does have fantasy elves

link = https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/09/challenge-281-anything-goes-with.html

c. Word Power; #10 is open until October 31; sentiment message has the attention on the card; My Christmas card's Ai-generated image was created with the sentiment in the center and then the wintery village scene with little train surround the 'All Aboard...' message

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/word-power-10.html

d. I Spy With My Little Eye; still open; something magical theme; My Christmas card's has a little Santa and elf helpers next to the train

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/09/i-spy-with-my-little-eye-something.html

e. The Paper Funday Challenges; still open; anything goes theme (not the option of autumn); MY entry is a Christmas card with a little wintery village scene with miniature Santa and elves/helpers and train

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-2024-challenge-70-anything-goes.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

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

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

*DT only = HAOOCAYR

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

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

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

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

what: Santa with some of his trees

notes:

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

2. red cardstock scrap panel = Neenah

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. white puffy stars = Freckled Fawn

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

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where: MTTCC #96 blog posting

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

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other places to share/link are:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

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

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR

My MTTCC #95 Christmas Stockings Theme DT Shaped Card for 13 Sept 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting showcases my newest design team (DT) contribution for MTTCC or My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog. It was my turn to suggest the topic. 

when: #95 starts on September 13 and lasts 13 days; participants can enter 3 themed Christmas/winter holiday 'stockings' card(s).

what: Christmas Stocking Shaped Card

notes:

1. base red cardstock = Pen + Gear

2. the red/white mosaic patterned cardstock and the pinecone are from 2 different sheets from the same collection = Simple Vintage Christmas Lodge by Simple Stories

3. red alcohol marker = Arteza

4. wood script die-cut = Crafter's Square

5. red glitter paint pen (old) = Crafter's Square

6. red glitter glue to adhere "Magic" = Art Skills

7. free Christmas stocking pattern template printable was reduced to fit within a 5.5" left-side folded sheet of full cardstock 

where: MTTCC #95 Stockings theme main blog posting

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/09/mttcc-95-theme-is-christmas-stockings.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Krafty Chicks; current/week 2 starting Sept 12th; theme rotation turn of Christmas; my shaped card is a Christmas stocking

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/krafty-chicks-challenge-733-christmas.html

B. Word Power; started Sept 4th/current; theme is focus on word/text; MY shaped card has a large 1 word red glitter painted wood die-cut "Magic"

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/word-power-9.html

C. The Paper Funday; current; theme is anything goes with option of create your background; I didn't create the background but I did do the base, both parts of the Christmas stocking and on folded cardstocks to help it stand upright

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/09/september-2024-challenge-69-anything.html

D. ABC Christmas; current; themes are S = stencils and/or T = traditional Christmas colors; MY Christmas stocking shaped card has classic reds, white/ivories, some pine greens and browns

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

E. Aud Sentiments; current-started Sept 2; Tags and/or Holidays + sentiment; MY shaped card is a Christmas stocking that has a large red glitter painted wood script die-cut "Magic" on it for the sentiment

link =  https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/09/challenge-317-tags-andor-holidays.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTC Christmas and MTTC

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR

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

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

My MTTCC #94 Santa theme card DT project on 30 August 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting showcases my latest DT/manager inspiration project for My Time To Craft Christmas Challenge Blog or MTTCC. #94's theme is Santa. 

when: #94 starts August 30, 2024 and ends 13 days later

what: Here Comes Santa Claus

notes:

1. green cardstock = Neenah

2. red cardstock = Neenah

3. Old Saint Nick journal card cut-apart from sheet = collection "Simple Vintage Christmas Lodge" by Simple Stories

4. wood star foam sticker and "HCSC" expression foam sticker = from the same collection by Simple Stories

5. brown dots = bought from Paper Wishes website

6. red glitter foam bow sticker and striped heart foam sticker = Crafter's Square products

7. brown ink pad = Lawn Fawn

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where: MTTCC #94 Santa theme blog post

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other places to share/link are:

a. C.R.A.F.T.; new; theme rotation = Christmas; this is 1st entry with my Santa Claus card

link= https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-731-christmas.html

b. Krafty Chicks; new/5th Thursday --> anything goes

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/krafty-chicks-challenge-731-atg.html

c. Creative Knockouts; new/open until Sept 11th; anything goes

link = https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2024/08/529-anything-goes-rachelle-anne-miller.html

d. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; new on Aug 28th; anything goes using paper

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/08/pennys-challenge-579.html

e. Crafty Gals Corner; still open; started 2nd Wed of August; Anything Goes (not the option of embossing folder)

link= https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-258-anything-goes-woptional.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

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

*DT = HAOOCAYR

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

 

My MTTCC #93 Theme of Wreaths for Christmas DT cards for 16 August 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart For Creativity Blog!

purpose: This posting focuses on my latest manager/DT contributions for My Time to Craft Christmas or MTTCC. I've held this role for over 2 1/2 years! Every other Friday without any breaks! 

when: #93 starts August 16 and ends on the 29th. 

what: Project #1 (but 2nd make giving a different wreath sticker better scale to be more main focus) Merry Wreath-mas or Merry Wreath-Christ

closeup: black base, white satin sheen panel, gold mirror foil hearts and "M, R, Y" letters have copper/bronze metallic foil with E and 2nd R are black font.

notes:

1. black cardstock scrap panel = Neenah

2. white satin sheen scrap = stash

3. rusty-red linen texture cardstock and gold mirror foil cardstock = Art Skills

4. pine green cardstock scrap = Recollections

5. wreath sticker is from solicited mail repurposing

6. alpha stickers = Maggie Holmes (American Crafts)

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Project #2: (my original ideas that kept shifting while creating) Wreath inside of another 'wreath' and ornaments/balls round shape card

notes: circles and hearts for main shapes [not shared at MTTCC]

11. red cardstock base = Neenah

12. dotted paper = old = The Paper Studio

13. ornaments paper = newer = Bella Blvd

14. silver snowflakes and star foil "dazzles"/stickers = Hot Off The Press

15. two punched folk-art style hearts overlapped = Emaginations punch

16. "MC" stamp; 2001 ?; old = SU

17. wreath sticker, red glitter heart, white doily, black checked gingham fabric ribbon = stash items

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where: MTTCC #93 theme of wreaths for Christmas/winter holidays post

link = https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/08/mttcc-93-theme-of-wreaths-for-christmas.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Merry Wreath = The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges; started Aug 13; Anything Goes Christmas

link= https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-167-anything-christmas-goes.html

B. Merry Wreath = Make My Monday; started Aug 12; theme is something metallic; MY top shown small wreath card has metallic foil elements: gold mirror foil hearts, letters M, R (the first R), Y are either copper or bronze foil; and even the wreath has a  metallic sheen for the wreath form and bow

link= https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/08/232-something-metallic.html

C. Merry Wreath = Peace On Earth Christmas; current for August; Anything Goes Christmas

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/08/peace-on-earth-challenge-69.html

D. Merry Wreath = The 12 Months of Christmas Challenges Link-up; midway for August 2024; anything goes Christmas with option focus of circles; MY "Merry" wreath Christmas card has a round circle backdrop and a half circle top layer backdrop for the wreath sticker image

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

E. Wreath Ornament = Love Those Pretty Papers; started on Aug 10; use pretty papers; MY ball ornament wreath display card has a traditional Christmas colors dotted print paper and a mixed tone ornament print paper =

link: https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2024/08/love-those-pretty-papers-august.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTC Christmas and MTTC

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

*co-owner/DT = AACB (Ally's Angels) and Christmas or Not Bingo

*DT member = HAOOCAYR 

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

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

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

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

what: Snowy Forest Blessings at Christmas card

notes:

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

2. pine green and white trellis print  paper = SU

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

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

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

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

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other places to share/link are:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

 *manager/DT = MTTC Christmas and MTTC

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

*DT member = HCAYR/revised to HAOOCAYR

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

My MTTCC #91 Woods for Christmas winter holiday theme DT card on 19 July 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting showcases my newest manager/DT project for MTTCC or My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog! Talk about a heart for creativity! This project is a very different style card but still fits into my artsy-craftsy style of mixing and coordinating items from a variety of vendors. 

when: MTTCC #91 theme of "Woods" (Christmas or winter holiday) launches on Friday July 19, 2024 and ends on August 1.

what: "Home 4 Holidays" card

notes:

1. black cardstock base is about 6.5" wide and about 4.25" high = Neenah

2. calendar photo = recycled/upcycled; trimmed with decorative scissors

3. chipboard sticker of car loaded with gift packages = Simple Stories

4. text strip stickers and "HOME" sticker = also Simple Stories (The Simple Life sticker book)

5. lettering tile stickers and the number '4' sticker = 2 different colors/sheets/packages = Freckled Fawn

where: My Time To Craft Christmas #91 blog launch on July 19, 2024

#91 link= https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/07/mttcc-91-theme-is-woods-like-forest-or.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. C.R.A.F.T. ; week/rotation for Christmas theme; this card is a visual reminder for all who travel home at Christmas-time

link= https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-728-christmas.html

B. Word Power; current with about 7 days left; sentiments are the focus; My Christmas card has lots of text strips and a major headline "Home 4 Holidays"

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/word-power-7.html

C. ABC Christmas Challenge; current; N is for no stamping (lots of stickers) and O is for off-the-edge (my top edge is just a bit, but card is a better sample for "N")

link= https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/abc-christmas-challenge-n-andor-o-is-for.html

D. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; current/extended; allowed only 3 entries; this is my 3rd link-up for anything goes Christmas 

link   https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-165-anything-christmas-goes.html

E. Merry Little Christmas Challenge blog; started July 1 and ends Aug 15; anything goes Christmas

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTC Christmas and MTTC

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

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

*DT member only = HCAYR which is now revised to HAOOCAYR

 

My MTTCC #90 Family or Children theme for Christmas/winter DT card on 5 July 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting shares my newest design team project for My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog; #90 theme is family or children; I chose to go with a snow family print paper for the focal

when: #90 family or children theme (for Christmas or winter holidays) at MTTCC starts July 5, 2024 and lasts for 13 days

what: Christmas Blessings to Prosper in Health and Soul with a snow 'family'

notes:

1. pinkish thin cardstock 6" x 8" full sheet is from Fruitcake and Tinsel pad = Fancy Pants Designs

2. blue strip is computer stationery sheet (from a multipack) = ? old

3. the script paper panel and snowmen paper panel = The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby; old; maybe 2017

4. foam stars = Freckled Fawn (colors come from 2 sets)

5. red and pale pink pearl gems = Crafter's Square

6. Scripture verse was a Google Doc cut out (mounted on more of the light blue snowflake stationery paper)

7. papers/cardstocks were ink-edged = Cocoa Brown ink pad by Lawn Fawn

where: MTTCC #90 family or children theme (for Christmas or winter holidays) blog post on July 5, 2024 =

link= https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/07/mttcc-90-theme-is-family-and-or.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. Time Out Challenges; new on July 4; theme is seeing stars; MY Christmas snow family card has pink tone stars in different sizes

link= https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-267-seeing-stars.html

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b. Word Art Wednesday; started on July 3; theme is anything goes that is uplifting; encouraging; MY Christmas card has Scripture and Christmas holiday greetings text paper

link= https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/07/anything-goes-weeks-655-656.html

c. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge blog; extended/still current; anything goes Christmas

link= https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-165-anything-christmas-goes.html

d. Cutie Pie Challenge; current; theme is for dads and/or lads; MY Christmas card has a snow family and the dad with top hat is seen at the bottom of the card and his 'snow son' is wearing a burgundy stocking cap just above him, in the middle of the print :)

link = https://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-no-195-theme-dads-andor-lads.html

e. A Place To Start; started on Monday July 1; July's theme is anything goes/no option

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2024/07/july-2024-anything-goes.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

*DT only = HCAYR/revised recently to HAOOCAYR

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

*owner/DT for these Quest families of challenge blogs= FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and new FQGGCB (FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges)

also HQCB, HQFCB, and HQCOLCB

 

My Guest DT Christmas Card for CCAYR on 1 July 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting focuses on my Guest Designer inspiration sample project for Christmas Crafts All Year Round challenge blog! 

when: CCAYR # starts July 1 for the whole month

what: Frosty Wintery Wishes (not quite a slimline and in-between 4" x 6" and 5" x 7" on the dimensions if I remember correctly)

notes:

1. the light-med blue cardstock = Recollections/Michaels Arts and Crafts

2. the floral cardstock panel = from the Frosted Forest collection by Fancy Pants Designs

3. the 2 snowflakes, small tree, and 2 snowmen = Bella Blvd

4. blue glitter silhouette snowman sticker = Crafter's Square

5. the blue and white print paper = recycled/upcycled business envelope's security lining that was punched with a 2.25" circle

6. navy blue dual-tip marker = Art Skills (used to ink the perimeter edges of papers)

where: CCAYR or Christmas Crafts All Year Round for July 2024

link= https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/07/july-challenge-anything-christmas-or.html

photo prompt (this month is anything goes Christmas/winter holiday) =

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other places to share/link are:

a. Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog; started July 1; anything goes Christmas

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

b. Girlz Creative Christmas; started June 30; anything goes Christmas

link= https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-79-alles-mag-anything-goes.html

c. The 12 Months of Christmas Challenges Link-up; new July 1; anything goes Christmas

link= https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-112-anything-goes-christmas.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*Guest DT for CCAYR; also at IYGACAC, Pin-spirational, OUAT, 

*DT member = HCAYR/HAOOCAYR

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

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

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

 

Christmas or Not Bingo DT #8 July 1 using Column N project

 Becca's Heart for Creativity Blog!

purpose: this posting showcases my newest DT contribution to Christmas or Not Bingo Challenges blog; a couple of prior competitions ago, owner Leslie expanded the bingo boards to be used/open to other occasions besides Christmas; I've personally decided to stick with Christmas topics for my cards 

when: #8 starts July 1 and ends August 15, 2024

what: using Column N (masculine, enamel dots, free, teal, and fancy fold)

PHOTOS: cover, 2 inside pages and then the cover tags removed from the cover pockets=

above: inside page 1

below: inside page 2

notes:

1. masculine=  trying to keep a mid-darker wintery tones; not overly embellished

2. enamel dots = skipped/didn't use

3. free = tag inserts, puffy dots and stars, different types of stickers

4. teal = lots of varying teal tones from light-mid-dark pine

5. fancy fold = pocket folds on cover and 2 insert pages for the top-folded booklet card

6. Sande Woodson= thanks for all the Nordic Winter scenes in teal and the 'hugs' in teal from sentiment from your freebies/group subscription last December

7. epoxy stickers (snowman and a snowflake) = Bella Blvd

8. puffy stars and dots = Freckled Fawn

where: Christmas or Not Bingo Challenges for July 1 post

link= https://christmasbingochallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/cbc-8-anything-goes-with-featured-bingo.html 

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other places to share/link are:

a. Card 4 Guyz; posted June 26 and is at end of week 1 of 2; anything goes masculine; My wintery Christmas card with the medium-to-darker teal tones was meant to be masculine or at least fairly neutral; embellishments kept to a minimum, animals on 1 of the inside pages, etc.

link= https://cardz4guyz.blogspot.com/2024/06/we-aim-to-help-you-create-for-guys-of.html 

b. Alphabet Challenge; been open for several days; G is for Gentlemen/masculine; I tried to keep this masculine/neutral; not fussy or frilly; minimum embellishments, animals, 

link= https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/06/g-is-for-gentleman-masculine.html

c. Crafty Catz; been open for a few days; anything goes with option of embellishments (I kept mine to minimum and most are on the inside pages); just a snowflake sticker and checked ribbon/tie closure on the front

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

d. Girlz Creative Christmas; new on Sunday June 30; anything Christmas goes

link= https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-79-alles-mag-anything-goes.html

e. Merry Little Christmas; new on Monday July 1; add-on after 5am my time; anything goes Christmas 

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*co-owner/DT = C or Not Bingo; AACB

*DT only = HCAYR/revised to HAOOCAYR

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and new on May 28: FQGGCB (FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges blog)