My MTTC #548 Anything But a Card theme DT project on 29 November 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: this posting showcases my newest design team contribution for My Time To Craft challenge blog! #548! The theme picked by another DT member is 'anything but a card'. Technically I'm using an index card BUT it is not a standard greeting card style, so I'm going with this! :)

when: #548 starts November 29 and the challenge is open for 13 days

what: entry #1 art journal (in a bullet style variation) = 1 layer wonder!!

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notes: index cards with cover and 'belly band' with metal ring was purchased for $1.25 plus tax at Dollar Tree; this is my first entry

1. three/3 ink stamp pad colors from SU (lemon lime twist, tangerine tango, rose red)

2. one/1 ink stamp pad color from Lawn Fawn (espresso brown)

3. one/1 ink stamp pad color from Hero Arts (black)

4. 'girl boss hustle' cling stamp = Hampton Arts

5.  thinking of you wood stamp = old/stash; maybe Studio G

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where: MTTC is My Time To Craft, a challenge blog; #548 posting

link = https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/mttc-548-theme-is-anything-but-card.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Woodblock Wednesday (by Amy T); open until Dec 2; must use a woodblock stamp; MY art journal entry index page's 'thinking of you' woodblock stamp isn't marked; plus it's been in my stash supply for a very long time, so I'm not sure of the vendor; this is my first ever entry

link = https://www.craftee1.com/2024/11/november-edition-woodblock-wednesday/

B. Path of Positivity; past midway; anything goes positive (option of words power of family/friends)

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/ch-125-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

C. Zielonekoty; started Nov 18th/still open; theme of stains, blots, splashes; MY art journal entry index page has cotton ball blots of 4 stamp pad inks: lemon-lime yellow green, deep orange, a deep pinkish red, and a rich brown; this is my 2nd entry

link = https://sklepzielonekoty.blogspot.com/2024/11/wyzwanie-plamy-kleksy-chlapniecia.html

D. Love To Craft, a challenge blog; started Nov 1 and will end Dec 15; anything goes

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/11/ltccb-83-anything-goes-ltccb-82-winner.html 

E. Crafters Galore Encore; ending in a few hours; anything goes; hopefully I scanned and counted correctly that I've linked 2 times already and this project will be my 3rd allowed entry

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/11/november-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* manager/DT = MTTC (starting week 1 of 2) and MTTCChristmas (currently starting week 2 of 2)

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR

* co-owner/DT in 2023-2024 for AACB and ConBC; will be full owner/DT starting Jan 1, 2025 = Ally's Angels and Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges

* owner/DT since 2022 - ; HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB and starting January 2, 2025 ==> HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags; also FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB

Showcasing New DT work for HCAYR May 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: starting May 1, 2024 I will be a design team member for Deanne's Halloween Crafts (and other occasions) All Year Round challenge blog; in April 2024 she decided to revamp this slightly and will have 3 other occasions as options in addition to Halloween

when: May 1, 2024; I will not be sharing/publishing this post until May 2

what: Set 1 are Halloween gift tags

notes for all 6 tags made during 1 craft session:

*ivory cardstock bases cut to ATC size (2.5" x 3.5") from Neenah

*ink colors were applied with cotton ball being pounced; using Tangerine Tango, Lemon-Lime Twist, and Fresh Fig from Stampin' Up classic ink pads; using Sugarplum small square ink pad by Lawn Fawn

*jute twine and 3 colors of cording are from stash

*all clipart images = free for personal use = The Clipart Library website

*all sentiments typed in a Google Doc

*black fine tip gel pen for outlining

additional notes for Set 1:

1. orange and purple plastic gems came in same package = Crafter's Square

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Set 2 are two of the May 2024 other occasions: birthday and celebrate your country

(I chose not to do Father's Day.)

notes:

1. for birthday gift tag = Pea Green and Cherry Red alcohol markers by Arteza; lavender alcohol marker by Nuvo and green plastic gems from Crafter's Square

2. for service to country/hometown gift tags for my brother and nephew = red and blue pearl-type gems are from Crafter's Square; also red colored pencil from stash used to add color to the fire department Maltese cross crest; also navy blue ink dots added with Whale Blue alcohol marker by Arteza

where: HCAYR May 1, 2024 blog posting: 

https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/05/may-1st-halloween-and-other-occasions.html

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other places to share/link are: Links A-C for Halloween tags and Links D-F for birthday or celebrate your country

a. Tag Tuesday; started April 30; theme is tag with a bird(s); this is my FIRST time to participate!!! and 1 of my 3 Halloween tags has a crow (maybe it's a raven?) on it

link= https://tagtuesday.blogspot.com/2024/04/birds.html

b. Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge; started May 2; Halloween theme; I've got a set of 3 Halloween/harvest theme tags 

link= https://twooldbatshalloweenchallenge.blogspot.com/

or link = https://twooldbatshalloweenchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/may-2024-anything-goes-halloween.html

c. The Outlawz Anything Goes In A Card Free Zone; current until May 3; no cards allowed; actually both project sets are tags and will share the Halloween set

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-saturday.blogspot.com/2024/04/the-outlawz-anything-goes-in-card-free.html

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d. Birthday tag = A Place To Start; current until May 3; anything goes (not the twist for adding flowers); birthday theme 

link= https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2024/04/april-2024-anything-goes-wopitional.html

e. Firefighter tag= Inspiration Station; current; see photo/Earth Day; my firefighter tags are to thank my brother and nephew for their community service for protecting my hometown/their hometown, caring for the its citizens, protecting their homes, etc. 

link= https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/inspiration-station-april-2024.html

badge = 

f. Firefighter tag = Path of Positivity; almost over/extended; anything goes encouraging with Power of Words/Love and Relationships; the firefighter tags are for 2 of my loved ones, my brother who is our hometown's fire chief (this is his 37th or 38th year as chief of the volunteer district) and he was a captain for 3 years before that; and now his 19 year old son started as a cadet at 15 and since his 18th birthday, is now considered a firefighter and has had some first responder training like his dad/my brother; these little tags are just a small token of my love and appreciation for all their doing

link= https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/ch-120-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

badge = 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*new DT commitment with HCAYR starting May 2024

*also: MTTC, MTTCC, AACB, CONBCB, HQCB, HQFCB/TFATU, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB

 

MTTC #514 Stenciling Theme DT project for 11 August 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!! My heart's so happy with the results of this heart-themed card! YEA! A several years old varied hearts stencil sheet has been traced onto kraft paper. And the cardstock print base is one I've been hoarding in my stash since about 2010!!!

WHAT: My Time To Craft challenge blog's #514 stenciling theme

WHEN: August 11-24, 2023

SHOW and TELL:

1. print cardstock base is a very old hoarded stash item since approx. 2010!!! I don't remember the vendor.

2. varied heart stencil sheet = Dollar Tree

3. stencil sheet laid on a kraft paper section; with about 6 marker colors applied and then outlined with black permanent marker; marker colors chosen that were similar to the printed cardstock's colors

4. text box sentiment was one of many different expressions typed on a Google document that was printed on kraft paper; I applied yellow colored pencil on top to offer contrast from the stenciled kraft paper underneath it; 

WHERE: My Time To Craft challenge blog #514 link=

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/08/mttc-514-theme-is-stenciling-and-starts.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Stencil Fun Challenges; open for rest of August 2023; anything with stencil(s) and option of butterflies; MY card has a focal made with a varied hearts stencil sheet

link= https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2023/08/august-stencil-fun.html

B. Path of Positivity Challenges; current; anything goes (not their option of "by the sea"); My card used stenciling; heart shapes; sentiment; etc.

link= http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/08/ch-114-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

C. Happy Little Stampers; August Stencil Challenge/must use a stencil; MY card used a varied hearts stencil sheet

link= https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2023/08/hls-august-stencil-challenge.html

D. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends challenge blog; current/started on the 8th; anything goes

link= http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2023/08/211-hetty-clare-art.html

and

FB groups: Mixed Media Creativity; PPPDTC; COTM-Just For Fun; and others if I have time 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

**Note: in July and August, I've been in the process of reducing my DT commitments from 12 down to 8 since I'll be returning to teaching. I'm retaining those that I own, co-own, or manage. These are: MTTC, MTTCC, AACB, CBCB, TFATU, HQCB, FQCB, and FQGS.

MTTCC #61 DT card Branches Wreaths Greenery theme starts 26 May 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

For: DT inspiration for My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog

What: #61 theme is Branches, Wreaths, and/or Greenery

When: May 26-June 8, 2023

Card #1= Deck the Halls with Greenery  Christmas card=

Notes:

1. Simple Stories card kits= everything but the cardinal tag and tapes

2. Dollar Tree= cardinal gift tag

3. Pen + Gear= white with green diagonal lines washi tape

4. stash= woodgrain decorative vinyl tape

5. Memento= dark green ink pad

and

Card #2: Gather Together at Christmas card

Notes for #2:

a. Simple Stories: wreath die-cut and gather together chipboard sticker

b. stash= Christmas print washi tape and woodgrain decorative vinyl tape

c. Memento= Rich Cocoa ink pad

d. Crafter's Choice = from a 12 piece card set--deep red/rust/red-orange cardstock, peach/flesh tone card base

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Where: MTTCC #61 blog posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/05/mttcc-61-theme-of-branches-or-wreaths.html

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other challenge blogs for sharing/linking are:

A. [card #1] Path of Positivity challenge blog; started May 1; anything goes that's positive (option: inspired by nature); MY card has some greenery and a cardinal and is for Christmas

link= http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/ch-112-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

B. The 12 Months of Christmas Challenge Link-up blog; May 2023; Anything Christmas with the option of holiday decorations --both of my cards have decor items (boughs, wreath)

link= http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-100-anything-goes-christmas.html

C. Krafty Chicks; started May 25/Week 4; All Occasions week; my cards are Christmas occasion

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/kcc-665-all-occasions-week.html

D. Use Your Stuff; current; theme= use a technique; both Christmas cards have distressed cardstock edges (used a scissor blade to roughen up and scrape; then edges inked)

link= http://useyourstuff.blogspot.com/2023/05/484-use-technique.html 

E. Christmas Craft Creations; started May 10; No stamping theme; both of my Christmas cards qualify; I'll show card #2

link= https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-challenge-no-stamping.html

and Facebook groups for sharing/linking are: Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; The Seasonal Cardmaker, possibly a few others

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm involved as DT member and/or more duties of these challenge blogs: MTTCC, MTTC, AACB, CBCB, TFATU, FQGS, FQCB, HQCB, THICC, OUAT, MLCCB, and MIUCB.

MTTCC #60 Theme is We Three Kings song for 12 May 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

For: DT inspiration for My Time To Craft Christmas challenge blog

What: #60 theme is from caroling hymn "We Three Kings"

When: May 12-25, 2023

Card #1 Scenic Night Travel of Three Wise Men Christmas display card=

Notes:

1. sandy color cardstock from Heirloom Harvest cardstock pad by Recollections/Michaels Arts and Crafts

2. kraft paper

3. We Three Kings illustration from a gift type booklet from Guide Posts

4. pale blush pink alpha tile stickers from Freckled Fawn

5. wide tip blue marker and black ink pad for edging

and

Card #2: The star in the east

Notes for #2:

a. the cadet blue A2 flat card with matching envelope from multicolor set = Darice

b. the black print acrylic overlay panel = Allison Kreft Designs

c. the white with blue Moroccan tile print paper = ? it's old, maybe Colorbok or DCVW; I used a gray colored pencil to cover the white; I chose the print because it made me think of Morocco or other Middle Eastern country tile designs

d. the 3 wise men cut from a panoramic style Nativity scene; Away in the Manger collection = Echo Park

e. gold glitter star, black marker = stash items

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Where: MTTCC #60 blog posting link=

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/05/mttcc-60-theme-is-we-three-kings.html

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other challenge blogs for sharing/linking are:

A. [card #1] Path of Positivity challenge blog; started May 1; anything goes that's positive (option: inspired by nature); MY card is a desert night-time scene and for Christmas

link= http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/ch-112-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

B. [card #2] We Love 2 Create; current; anything mixed media goes; MY 2nd card has the black print acrylic overlay, outlining, gold glitter star sticker

link= http://welove2create.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-4-craft-card-making.html

C. Krafty Chicks challenge blog; current/Week 2-Christmas; both of my cards are based on the Christmas carol hymn "We Three Kings"

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/krafty-chicks-challenge-663-week-2.html

D. Craft Rocket challenges; started last week; For the Boys theme; --how about kings, men, for a male Christmas card theme?

link= http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-103-for-boys.html

E. Christmas Craft Creations; started May 10; No stamping theme; both of my Christmas cards qualify; I'll show card #1

link= https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-challenge-no-stamping.html

and Facebook groups for sharing/linking are: Scripturally Inspired Creativity, Christian Card Makers ~ Women's Fellowship, Bible Journaling and Faith Art

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm involved as DT member and/or more duties of these challenge blogs: MTTCC, MTTC, AACB, CBCB, TFATU, FQGS, FQCB, HQCB, THICC, OUAT, MLCCB, and MIUCB.

THICC #138 ACG starts 18 April 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

This posting is to showcase my DT inspiration card for THICC #138.

What: THICC is short for The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges blog

When: #138, starts April 18, Tuesday, 2023 for 2 weeks

Why: Anything Christmas Goes theme always at THICC; I chose to use a gift tag image freebie received from an organization to use as my focal

Three Wise Men Wishes Christmas card=

Notes:

1. white left-sided folded A2 card

2. dark blue cardstock cut to approx. 4" x 5"

3. silver and white snowflake patterned cardstock = Martha Stewart (cut to about 3"x5")

4. recycled/upcycled gift tag

5. white and silver snowflake dazzles/stickers = Paper Wishes website/Hot Off The Press

6. red glitter foam sticker bow = Hobby Lobby

7. decorative tapes have been in my stash for several years; don't remember the vendors

Where: THICC #138 blog posting link=

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-138-anything-christmas-goes.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Path of Positivity challenge blog; current; anything uplifting and encouraging; (optional: literature)--possibly reference the Bible's Gospels' stories of the wise men that traveled from afar....

link= https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-111-anything-goes-positive.html

B. Girlz Creative Christmas challenge; just started; Use washi tape with Christmas; MY card is Christmas/3 Wise Men and has a silver mirror foil decorative tape and a white glitter decorative tape

link= https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-16-gebruik-washi-tape.html

C. Peace on Earth Christmas Challenges blog; just started; Anything Christmas Goes

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/04/peace-on-earth-christmas-challenge-38.html

D. Jingle Belles Christmas challenge blog; started April 7; Peace on Earth/recyclables/upcycles; MY card has a gift tag focal that was part of a trio of different scenes along with a calendar and a sticker sheet as freebies from an organization wanting donations towards the end of the year; So I upcycled the tag to be the focal for this Christmas card!

link= http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2023/04/peace-on-earth-day.html

E. Crafty Animals challenge blog; a few days left; anything critter/animal featured; MY card has 3 beautifully draped camels that the wise men are riding featured on the tag focal

link= http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-71.html

and Facebook groups are: Scripturally Inspired Creativity; Christian Card Makers ~ Women's Fellowship; Bible Journaling and Faith Art; Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; The Seasonal Cardmaker; 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*I'm DT member of THICC and also OUAT, MIUCB, and MLCCB. I'm co-owner/DT of AACB and CBCB (starting in May). I'm manager/DT of MTTCC and MTTC. I'm owner/DT of HQCB, FQCB, FQGS, and TFATU.