MTTCC #77 House or Church for Christmas or winter holiday theme starts 5 Jan 2024

 Season's Greetings all year long at MTTCC!

Theme #77 requires usage of house and/or church items/elements 

Think of villages, a cozy cottage, a country church, and dozens more possibilities!

January 5-18, 2024 with start and end times of 12:00am CST/Chicago or 6:00am UK for references. Adjust to wherever you are in the world. 

Each participant can enter up to 3 new themed Christmas/winter holiday cards per challenge. Bragging rights are possible.

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Our worldwide design team has a marvelous mix of #77 themed Christmas cards for your inspiration with DT Martina suggesting this theme.

DT Martina/CZ= 

AND

DT Becca S/USA= 

AND

DT Alyson/Canada=

AND

DT Granmargaret/Australia=

AND

DT Nikki/USA=

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Thanks teamies for crafting spectacular  cards!

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Now it's time for our readers to find time to craft Christmas/winter holiday #77 themed cards! Use the Inlinkz tool address to submit your project's blog linked photo(s). 

LINK=

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/a6911e055495410584e7bbc139b845b5

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Crafting Christmas all year long,

My Time To Craft Christmas design team

  Martina, Becca, Alyson, Granmargaret, and Nikki

   

MTTCC #76 Theme is Happy New Year 2024 starting 22 December 2023

 Season's Greetings all year long at MTTCC!

Theme #76 requires usage of items/elements related to Happy New Year's Day! 

Think of celebrations, calendars, clocks, countdowns and dozens more possibilities!

Let's all end 2023 and begin 2024 with some sparkle and positive messages!

December 22, 2023- January 4, 2024 with start and end times of 12:00am CST/Chicago or 6:00am UK for references. Adjust to wherever you are in the world. 

Each participant can enter up to 3 new themed Christmas/winter holiday cards per challenge. Bragging rights are possible.

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Our worldwide design team has a marvelous mix of #76 themed Christmas cards for your inspiration with DT Granmargaret suggesting this theme.

DT Granmargaret/Australia=

and

DT Becca S /USA= 

standing folded

scanned flat

and

new DT Martina/CZ=

and

DT Alyson/Canada=

and

new DT Nikki/USA=

Welcome to team MTTCC!!!

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Thanks teamies for crafting spectacular New Year's Day holiday cards! Since we've started as a spin-off we try to do 1-2 themes each year focused on other winter holidays such as Hanukkah, Kwanza, New Year's Eve, Boxing Day, etc. 

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Now it's time for our readers to find time to craft Christmas/winter holiday #76 themed cards! Use the Inlinkz tool address to submit your project's blog linked photo(s). 

LINK=

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/f330391b92f845a8873fcb06972cd7f6

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Crafting Christmas all year long,

My Time To Craft Christmas design team

  Granmargaret, Becca, Martina, Alyson and Nikki

 

MTTCC #75 Theme is Christmas holiday cards with letter S items

Season's Greetings all year long at MTTCC!

Theme #75 requires usage of items/elements beginning with the letter S. 

Think of snow, Santa, sled, sleigh, silver, stars, stockings, and dozens more possibilities!

December 8-21, 2023 with start and end times of 12:00am CST/Chicago or 6:00am UK for references. Adjust to wherever you are in the world. 

Each participant can enter up to 3 new themed Christmas/winter holiday cards per challenge. Bragging rights are possible.

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Our worldwide design team has a marvelous mix of #75 themed Christmas cards for your inspiration with DT Granmargaret suggesting this theme.

DT Granmargaret/Australia=
Santa, snow and stars

and

DT Meena/India=

Meena has officially stepped down. We wish her the best in health and happiness.

and

DT Becca/USA= Becca S

stars, Santa, snowman, stocking, 

and

DT Kel/USA=

Santa, stripes, special/word, silver, scallops, 

Thanks Kel for being part of our team during 2023! Best wishes!

and

DT Martina/CZ=
                                                      Snow, Snowman, Snowflakes, Shawl                                                                              

and

DT Alyson/Canada=

Santa, star

and

Season's Greetings to our newest MTTCC member:

new DT Nikki/USA= sledding, skiing, snow

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Thanks teamies for crafting spectacular S-word  Christmas/winter holiday cards!

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Now it's time for our readers to find time to craft Christmas #75 themed cards! Use the Inlinkz tool address to submit your project's blog linked photo(s). Plus we don't take a holiday break. #75 ends on the 21st and #76 will start on the Dec 22-Jan 4, 2024. Mark your calendars. 

LINK=

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/a4b62ae6edd44f97ae984e7807f792dd

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Crafting Christmas all year long,

My Time To Craft Christmas design team

  Granmargaret, Meena, Becca, Kel, Martina, Alyson and Nikki

 

   

MTTCC #74 Theme of Snowflakes Christmas cards starts 24 November 2023 PLUS a DT Call

Season's Greetings all year long at MTTCC!

Theme #74 requires usage of snowflakes .

Whatever your inspiration, find time to craft Christmas Snowflake cards for #74.

November 24-December 7, 2023 with start and end times of 12:00am CST/Chicago or 6:00am UK for references. Adjust to wherever you are in the world. 

Each participant can enter up to 3 new themed Christmas/winter holiday cards per challenge. Bragging rights are possible.

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Our worldwide design team has a marvelous mix of #74 themed Christmas cards for your inspiration with DT Alyson suggesting this theme.

DT Alyson/Canada=

AND

DT Granmargaret/Australia=

AND

DT Meena/India=

(on break through the end of 2023)

AND

DT Becca/USA= Becca S

AND

DT Kel/USA=

and

Welcome to our new design team member:

DT Martina/CZ=

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Thanks teamies for crafting stunning snowflake laden  Christmas/winter holiday cards!

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Now it's time for our readers to find time to craft Christmas #74 themed cards! Use the Inlinkz tool address to submit your project's blog linked photo(s). 

LINK=

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/738aaf9d1c464b5bae077c7d7abb6d5c

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Crafting Christmas all year long,

My Time To Craft Christmas design team

  Alyson, Granmargaret, Meena, Martina, Becca and Kel

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DT updates and DT Call

Note: Kel worked ahead for #74 and 75 but has stepped down. Martina's just getting started. Meena's on break. We need artisan bloggers who enjoy creating Christmas/winter topic cards all year long.

So if someone can start now to help get 2023's themes completed and to continue through 2024, we would appreciate hearing from you. 

If you desire to wait and start in 2024, we would appreciate hearing from you, too. 

Send an email stating your interest in MTTCC to manager/DT Becca Sadler =

beccasheartland@gmail.com

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MTTCC #73 Theme is Poinsettias starting 10 Nov 2023

Season's Greetings all year long at MTTCC!

Theme #73 requires usage of Poinsettias.

Maybe you want red ones? Or white ones? Or pink ones? Maybe you want to do metallic poinsettias?

 What inspires you for #73?

November 10-23, 2023 with start and end times of 12:00am CST/Chicago or 6:00am UK for references. Adjust to wherever you are in the world. 

Each participant can enter up to 3 new themed Christmas/winter holiday cards per challenge. Bragging rights are possible.

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Our worldwide design team has a marvelous mix of #73 themed Christmas cards for your inspiration with DT Alyson suggesting this theme.

DT Alyson/Canada=

and

DT Granmargaret/Australia=

and

DT Meena/India=

(on break for the rest of 2023)

and

DT Becca/USA= Becca's blog

and

DT Martina/CZ=

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Thanks teamies for crafting picture perfect Christmas/winter holiday cards!

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Now it's time for our readers to find time to craft Christmas #73 themed cards! Use the Inlinkz tool address to submit your project's blog linked photo(s). 

LINK=

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/9489ed90281e427d98bcb2e8f47a6ec4

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Crafting Christmas all year long,

My Time To Craft Christmas design team

  Alyson, Granmargaret, Martina, Becca and Kel 

(Meena is on break)

 

MTTCC #72 Theme of Orange and Yellow and Brown for Christmas or Winter Holidays starts 27 Nov 2023

 Season's Greetings all year long at MTTCC!

Theme #72 requires usage of the non-traditional color trio of orange, yellow, and brown. (Use of other neutrals and metallics is fine.)

Think of fireplaces, candles, lanterns, wreaths, living room or dining room scenes, sleds/sleighs, horses, etc. for Christmas or winter holidays.

October 27-November 9, 2023 with start and end times of 12:00am CST/Chicago or 6:00am UK for references. Adjust to wherever you are in the world. 

Each participant can enter up to 3 new themed Christmas/winter holiday cards per challenge. Bragging rights are possible.

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Our worldwide design team has a marvelous mix of #72 themed Christmas cards for your inspiration with DTs Becca and Kel suggesting this theme.

DT Kel/USA=

(coming soon)

and

DT Alyson/Canada=

and

DT Granmargaret/Australia=

and

DT Meena/India=

(on break through the end of 2023)

AND

DT Becca/USA= Becca's blog posting

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Thanks teamies for crafting awesome yellow & orange & brown color trio  Christmas/winter holiday cards!

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Now it's time for our readers to find time to craft Christmas #72 themed cards! Use the Inlinkz tool address to submit your project's blog linked photo(s). 

LINK=

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/e99a65003f9348c79aee7a72bbf525af

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Crafting Christmas all year long,

My Time To Craft Christmas design team

 Kel,  Alyson, Granmargaret, Meena, and Becca 

MTTCC #71 Theme is Pine cones starting 13 October 2023 AND Design Team Call

Season's Greetings all year long at MTTCC!

Theme #71 requires "pinecones" .

Christmas/winter images that have natural pinecones or painted/metallic ones. They can be on a wreath, tree, ground, etc.

October 13-26, 2023 with start and end times of 12:00am CST/Chicago or 6:00am UK for references. Adjust to wherever you are in the world. 

Each participant can enter up to 3 new themed Christmas/winter holiday cards per challenge. Bragging rights are possible.

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Our worldwide design team has a marvelous mix of #71 themed Christmas cards for your inspiration with DTs Becca and Kel suggesting this theme.

DT Kel/USA= Kel's blog

and

DT Alyson/Canada=

and

DT Granmargaret/Australia=

and

DT Meena/India=

(on break for rest of 2023)

and

DT Becca/USA= Becca's blog post

#1

#2

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Thanks teamies for crafting perfect pinecone  Christmas/winter holiday cards!

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Now it's time for our readers to find time to craft Christmas #71 themed cards! Use the Inlinkz tool address to submit your project's blog linked photo(s). 

LINK=

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/f92488e37b0a42e5bd7e05ee0f78107b

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Crafting Christmas all year long,

My Time To Craft Christmas design team

 Kel,  Alyson, Granmargaret, Meena, and Becca

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DT Call=

We've got a need for at least 1 artisan to help fill in short-term until the end of the year. If you have interest for short-term design team member or to be a Guest Designer for 1 of the 5 remaining themes after #71, send an email message to manager Becca Sadler = beccasheartland@gmail.com

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MTTCC #70 Top 3 Picks Recognition for Silver Bells song theme

Announcement: MTTCC's Top 3 Picks for theme #70 are ready! 

Theme #70 ended at 12:00am CT/Chicago or 6am UK times earlier today, Thursday, October 12, 2023. 

DT member Becca suggested this theme and has awarded all three wonderfully talented artisans:

Fabiola, Katrina B

and Lorraine (Coldwaters2)!!! Congrats! 

Bragging rights badge:

Here are some small peeks at the #70 themed projects made by the Top 3 in mixed order by their submission #:

 #2 entry by Katrina B =

and

#4 entry by Fabiola  =

and

#1 and #3 entry by Lorraine/Coldwaters2  =

and

Congratulations to these 3 for their marvelous interpretations for Silver Bells song! 

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Remember to visit our sister blog, My Time To Craft for its current theme of "In The Garden". It's starting week 2 of 2 so there are still 6-7 days left to play depending on your time zone!

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MTTCC #71 will begin at 12am CT/Chicago or 6am UK on Friday morning October 13, 2023 so stay tuned. 

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Crafting Christmas All Year Long,

My Time To Craft Christmas design team

Becca, Kel, Alyson, Granmargaret, and Meena**

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**Meena is on a long break. If anyone can fill in on the DT through the rest of 2023 or desires long-term, please express your interest through an email to MTTCC/MTTC manager Becca Sadler at this email address= beccasheartland@gmail.com

 

MTTCC #70 Theme is based on Silver Bells song starting 29 Sept 2023

Season's Greetings all year long at MTTCC!

Theme #70 requires inspiration from "Silver Bells" song.

Christmas/winter images that have a silver bells, the sheet music, text/title, and/or city sidewalks, etc. on your card. Check the lyrics for other ideas.

September 29-October 12, 2023 with start and end times of 12:00am CST/Chicago or 6:00am UK for references. Adjust to wherever you are in the world. 

Each participant can enter up to 3 new themed Christmas/winter holiday cards per challenge. Bragging rights are possible.

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Our worldwide design team has a marvelous mix of #70 themed Christmas cards for your inspiration with DT Becca suggesting this theme.

DT Becca/USA= Becca

and

DT Kel/USA=

(on break)

DT Alyson/Canada=

and

DT Granmargaret/Australia=

and

DT Meena/India=

(on break)

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Thanks teamies for crafting terrific festive caroling Christmas cards!

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Now it's time for our readers to find time to craft Christmas #70 themed cards! Use the Inlinkz tool address to submit your project's blog linked photo(s). 

LINK=

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/1bbf8a2366204663828fb17630178bc5

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Crafting Christmas all year long,

My Time To Craft Christmas design team

 Becca, Kel,  Alyson, Granmargaret, and Meena 

 

MTTCC #69 Theme is Joy To The World caroling hymn starting 15 Sept 2023

 Season's Greetings all year long at MTTCC!

Theme #69 requires inspiration from "Joy to the World" carol hymn.

Christmas/winter images that have a globe, world map, the sheet music, text/title, etc. on your card. 

September 15-28, 2023 with start and end times of 12:00am CST/Chicago or 6:00am UK for references. Adjust to wherever you are in the world. 

Each participant can enter up to 3 new themed Christmas/winter holiday cards per challenge. Bragging rights are possible.

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Our worldwide design team has a marvelous mix of #69 themed Christmas cards for your inspiration with DT Becca suggesting this theme.

DT Becca/USA= Becca's blog

card #1

card #2 

DT Kel/USA=

DT Alyson/Canada=

DT Granmargaret/Australia=

and

DT Meena/India=

(taking a break for this theme)

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Thanks teamies for crafting terrific festive caroling Christmas cards!

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Now it's time for our readers to find time to craft Christmas #69 themed cards! Use the Inlinkz tool address to submit your project's blog linked photo(s). 

LINK=

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/fe0e28c5ef9c45c1b8e9c8cafa24c835

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Crafting Christmas all year long,

My Time To Craft Christmas design team

 Becca, Kel,  Alyson, Granmargaret, and Meena

MTTCC #68 Ornaments Theme starts 1 September 2023

 Season's Greetings all year long at MTTCC!

Theme #68 requires Christmas ornament(s). We are looking for Christmas/winter images that have ostentatious ornament(s) or elegant ones or even have an actual ornament on your card. 

September 1-14, 2023 with start and end times of 12:00am CST/Chicago or 6:00am UK for references. Adjust to wherever you are in the world. 

Each participant can enter up to 3 new themed Christmas/winter holiday cards per challenge. Bragging rights are possible.

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Our worldwide design team has a marvelous mix of #68 themed Christmas cards for your inspiration with DT Meena suggesting this theme.

DT Meena/India= Meena's blog

DT Becca/USA= Becca's blog

DT Kel/USA= 

DT Alyson/Canada=

DT Granmargaret/Australia=

use this for her blog link= https://granmargaret.blogspot.com/2023/09/my-time-to-craft-christmas-68-christmas.html

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Thanks teamies for crafting terrific festively decorated ornaments Christmas cards!

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Now it's time for our readers to find time to craft Christmas #68 themed cards! Use the Inlinkz tool address to submit your project's blog linked photo(s). 

LINK=

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/210cb70a45cc4c71b333446c3a5cdc6c

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Crafting Christmas all year long,

My Time To Craft Christmas design team

 Meena, Becca, Kel, Alyson, and Granmargaret