Scrapbook mini Kit and quick Layout of hubby at our recent lunch on Feb 23

  Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity! this is a personal blog

who or what is featured: [1] this is a recent cell phone pic of my husband, Joe on this quick and easy 1 page scrapbook layout

[2] it's the 3rd week of the month but I've belatedly put together a mini scrapbook kit that contains elements that fit for Counterfeit Kit and also Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash. See photo 2 for my March 2026 mini scrapbooking kit

blog commitment or non- committed blog = yes to non-Design Team commitment 

when: scrapbooked and part of post written on Friday, March 20, 2026. Blog post finished and share on Sunday, March 22-Monday March 23. 

project photo: Hubby Joe at lunch on February 23, 2026

project products and vendors: notebook binder size scrapbook page

1. white cardstock = Georgia Pacific

2. blue paper (punched) = Colorbok

3. geometric rainbow colors glossy cardstock; cut to half = from multicolor, multiple designs pack = Crafter's Square

4. blue ink pen = Paper Mate's Ink Joy

5. Fish Tank (blue) & Pumpkin Spice (orange) mini stamp pads = Lawn Fawn

6. fake wax embossed (thank you) seal sticker = from a mix color tone and mix wording pack = Crafter's Square

7. who/what/when stamp and the date stamp = same set 2019 Heidi Swapp/ American Crafts

8. blue puffy heart stickers = Studio G by Hampton Arts

9. white index card used for cardstock/inked  behind photo = Jot

10. photo was taken on February 23, 2026 using my cell phone camera; I shared the pic to FB newsfeed and then from home computer I accessed the photo to print 'wallet' size

Mini March Kit Photo:

mini scrapbooking kit w/ some products and details:

Z. remaining full sheet and some scraps = Summer Lovin' by Simple Stories

Y. documentation/journal/planner theme stamp set = Heidi Swapp 2019/ American Crafts

X. stripe ribbon = Crafter's Square (plus the dots + stars + crossed stripes glossy CS sheets)

W. two different packs of alphas (very large Thickers and very small navy blue) from American Crafts

V. white CS = Georgia Pacific

U. enamel dots = Freckled Fawn (partial sheet remaining for this particular color palette)

T. salmon pink with yellow print CS partial/scrap cut remaining = branding strip is blank; this CS and a few others from its paper pad have remained from 2011-2012 purchases! 

where will this project photo/blog post be shared:

a. One More Page; new/started March 2nd; theme is scrapbooking; 

link = https://onemorepagechallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/one-more-page-in-march.html

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b. Counterfeit Kit Blog; this is the link to getting started for March i.e. inspiration kit is revealed

link = https://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-2026-just-gist-of-it.html

I'll be sharing in the FB Community.

c. Shopping Our Stash; new on March 10; theme of "I'm counting on you" = use numbers; My scrapbook page has the date in the bottom right corner and near the top right are the earlier than usual times (clock #) that we had to be up and going for Joe's procedure. 

link = https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2026/03/sos569-im-counting-on-you.html

d. (the) Neglected Stuff Challenge; new on March 1; theme is the title; I've used stamps that were made in 2019; I've had the stamp pack (journal/planner themed) for 2-3 years and using the documentation stamps two times this week; these were the first and second uses since getting; ALSO the glossy geometric print cardstock/pack has been in my stash box for about a year and so has the faux wax embossed seal sticker

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2026/03/neglected-stuff-march-2026-challenge.html

e. Lisa and Lori's Great Stash Bash; new on March 1; see image for March 2026 formula (TGSB or The Great Stash Bash)

link = https://createdbylisa.blogspot.com/2026/03/lisa-loris-great-stash-bash-adventure.html

image of formula of  stash bashing for March =

*4 patterned CS/paper; w/ scrap cuts of others

*embellishments: ribbon, a piece of cording, tickets/tags (punched), rainbow sticker, blue puffy hearts (used on layout)

* two sheets of white CS

*alphas: old Tupperware stencil of lowercase alphabet and #0-9; two different sets of alpha stickers from American Crafts

*stash bash March item: enamel dots (partial sheet/pack from Freckled Fawn)

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

**non-DT related project

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

* DT member only = CIP (new in mid-March); Pin-spiratio

Scrapbook Page for March 10 Lunch with 2 Friends

 Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity!

why: This posting is two-fold: to participate in a new challenge blog offered by my artisan blogging friend Deanne called One More Page and to start-back in scrapbooking photos with family and friends. The occasion is for my all-time best friend Susan/aka Susie and our school/childhood friend Laurie. We got together to celebrate Susie's birthday as well as regular outing. We've been trying to meet either close to them or close to me for a long lunch break time together about every 4-5 weeks. Susie and Laurie live about 10+ miles apart and I'm about 2 hours from them. Because it had been Susie's birthday the week before, she got to pick where to eat and which city. The town/city of Mahomet is 25+ minutes away from Laurie so that's where I met them. Monical's Pizza is a childhood favorite local food chain and all three of us love pizza and pasta so this was Susie's pick. We will do our best to meet again in 3-4 weeks from now just to gab!! Texting is not the same as face-to-face! 

My birthday will be next in June and then Laurie's the youngest of us three waiting until October for her day. :)

when: the page was made Thursday night March 19 and blogged on Friday March 20; this lunch gathering friendship time happened on March 10, 2026.

what: Project #1: March 10, 2026 lunch with Susie and Laurie

how-to & vendor notes for #1: colors for paper, ink and embellishments were taken from the photo

1. text was added when photo was shared in Facebook; since the photo was texted from Susie to me, I uploaded/shared to my FB newsfeed and before completing the post, I was able to add and place the text

2. floral cardstock cut to arch shape = unbranded old scrapbook designer paper; I've got 2 whole sheets and 2 partial sheets remaining from this very old set of prints from about 2011. 

3. white index card; using plain side to ink = Jot

4. Guava mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

5. deep orange marker, fine tip = stash box

6. 'moments' puffy lettering & 2 hearts = American Crafts

7. planner style banner stickers = ?/ maybe Current Catalog or Pen + Gear

8. three little layered glossy tulips stickers = from same package of mixed floral dimensional stickers = Crafter's Square

9. journaling documentation stamps = 2019 stamp set pack by Heidi Swapp from American Crafts

10. green ink pen, fine tip = one of 4 color set by Paper Mate's Ink Joy pack

where #1 will be linked:

1A. One More Page challenges blog; new on March 2, 2026; theme is scrapbooking

link = https://onemorepagechallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/one-more-page-in-march.html

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1B. Creative Inspirations; started March 5/still open; anything goes; this is my 2nd linked entry for this month; My scrapbook page is being shared

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

1C. Ellibelle's Garden Party; still open; anything in and/or from the garden; My scrapbook page has floral designer cardstock arch panel plus tulip stickers; also the photo shows strings of hot peppers hanging on the restaurant wall 

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2026/03/ellibelles-garden-party-no-13-anything.html

1D. Word Art Wednesday; open; anything goes that's family friendly, God-honoring; My scrapbook page shows my friends and I meeting for lunch

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/03/anything-goes-weeks-744-745.html

1E. Challenge Yourself; current/open; theme of celebrating friendship; My scrapbook layout is about me meeting 2 friends for a recent lunch. 

link = https://scrap-challenge-yourself.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-yourself-147-celebrating.html

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1F. The Paper Funday; still open; anything goes (opt of fur and/or feathers); My entry is for anything goes about this scrapbook page with 2 friends meeting me for lunch

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

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**this is a non-DT related commitment

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

***this is a non-DT project

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

* DT member only commitments: CIP (new) owned by Marlene; PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne

**** = this scrapbook page could be shared at Heart's Quest Challenge Blog #83 for the main theme of anything with a heart goes; but because I'm the owner, I can't link up; I could have made a reminder post for the blog, but that would be double my blogging time for this project ...<3

My FarmQuest Country Christmas #30 design team cards

Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity!

why: this is a personal blog posting for 2 new design team projects for FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenge blog that emphasizes outdoors wintry landscapes, winter weather and sport activities plus exterior holiday decorations. Project #1 has a fun and festive holiday decorated deer head with holly. Project #2 has a watercolor washed Northern Lights and pine trees setting. The theme is coded as AGCC or anything goes country Christmas.

when: FQCCCB #30 starts March 7 and ends on April 5, 2026. 

what: Project #1: Fun & Festive Deer Christmas card

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. pink neon (scanner light faded to bubblegum pink) cardstock cut to 4" x 6" panel = Art Skills

2. pink paper cut to 3.5" x 5" = multicolor paper pad by Hello Hobby/Walmart

3. green glitter paper (punched) = Art Skills

4. ticket shape punch tool = EK Success

5. black fine tip marker for outlining pink focal paper  & extra fine tip marker for outlining the stickers= Sharpie

6. holly stickers, deer sticker & "MC" sticker = all from the sticker book = Snow Pine Lodge by Simple Stories

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Little/Lil Red Wagon; still open; theme = include an animal; This fun and festive holiday card has a deer head

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-848-include-animal.html

1B. Crafty Animals; new on March 1/open; theme = include an animal; This fun and festive holiday card has a deer head

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-103.html

1C. Merry Little Christmas Challenge; new on March 1/open; theme of Anything Christmas Goes; My pink and green card says "MC" + festive deer head + holly

link = https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/mlccb-67-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

1D. Creations in Pink; Feb 15/still open for a few more days; theme = mainly pink; My project 1 has 2 pink papers/CS + pink message sticker with "MC" + pink and red deer head sticker

link = https://creationsinmostlypink.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-90-anything-goes-in-mainly.html

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what: Project #2:

closeup cropped scanned pic; still hard to see the white glitter on those corner accents

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. green neon cardstock cut to almost a 6" square panel = Art Skills

22. handmade specialty paper = from a scrap pack = Crafter's Square (gray/taupe color with flecks)

23. two purple markers + 3 blue tones markers (watercolor type) = stash box

24. paint brush set = Crayola

25. white glitter cardstock = from a multipack glitter CS = Crafter's Square

26. lodge truck with trees chipboard sticker + 'holly jolly' chipboard sticker = Snow Pine Lodge collection = Simple Stories 

27. black extra fine tip marker pen = Sharpie (added the thin black lettering on the 'holly jolly' so it would have more impact)

28. Northern Lights, pine trees (evergreens) and grass = watercolor markers were added in the order given; painted with water for ink dyes of markers to 'wash out'; dabbed with paper towels to remove excess water (chromatography)

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Christmas Crafts All Year Round; new on March 1; theme letters are E and/or F with Christmas; Project 2 has Evergreens or pine trees

link = https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-challenge-e-and-f.html

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2B. Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge; halfway/open; anything goes Christmas (moodboard has green holiday items); My project 2 has Northern Lights + pine trees/evergreens + grass watercolor ink/wash scene with lodge truck carrying 3 cut trees

link = https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-2026-peace-on-earth-challenge-107.html

2C. Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; new on Tues Mar 3; Anything Goes Christmas; My project 2 has Northern Lights + pine trees/evergreens + grass watercolor ink/wash scene with lodge truck carrying 3 cut trees

link = https://hollyandivychristmas.blogspot.com/2026/02/holly-and-ivy-christmas-challenge-199.html

2D. The Outlawz Christmas Challenge; new on Feb 28/Mar 1; anything goes Christmas; My project 2 has Northern Lights + pine trees/evergreens + grass watercolor ink/wash scene with lodge truck carrying 3 cut trees

link = https://tolchristmasonly.blogspot.com/2026/02/march-challenge.html

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where to find FQCCCB #30 blog post link =

https://farmquestcountrychrismaschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/03/farmquest-country-christmas-30-w-agcc.html

theme/date badge =

team badge =

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational

**NOTE = other recent watercolor marker chromatography projects =  for Christmas or not Bingo Challenges #18 (March 1 - April 15, 2026)

Below: is from same blog, ConBC, March 1-April 15, 2025