Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity!
who: Howdy, I'm Becca S, an artsy-crafty blogger, who owns FarmQuest General Store, one of my crafting challenge blogs.
why: Most of my life has been spent living in small villages and towns. I have lived in some large cities like metro St. Louis, metro Dallas and Chattanooga. However, I continue to gravitate towards smaller communities. In my early years, I did live in 2 different farmhouses. My parents returned to farm living when I was in my mid-20s. Both parents were from farm families and I've been very fortunate to live near both locations. It seems like a person's heart yearns for their roots. This post showcases my latest design team projects for FQGS or FarmQuest General Store.
when: #43 starts October 7, 2026 and ends on November 25, 2026.
what: Project #1: "Give Thanks Always" autumn card
1. all three patterned papers and the mini card = Woodland Forest paper pad by Pebbles
2. layered leaves stick-on = from a multi-leaves/autumn sticker pack = Crafter's Square
3. brown dual-tip marker = Jot
4. yellow cardstock = 3.5" deep x 5.5" wide and folded = Astrobrights/Neenah
where #1 will be linked:
1A. Crafty Calendar Challenge; new on October 3rd; theme of Autumn/Halloween; I'm sharing the autumn woodland "Give Thanks Always" card
link = https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-challenge-autumnhalloween.html
1B. 613 Avenue Create; still open; theme of Anything Goes (or opt of think pink); I'm sharing the autumn woodland "Give Thanks Always" card for A.G.
link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html
1C. Craft Rocket Challenges; new on October 1st; theme of Autumn/Halloween; I'm sharing the autumn woodland "Give Thanks Always" card for AUTUMN.
link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/challenge-141-autumn-andor-halloween.html
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what: Project #2: forest/woodland owls in autumn night sky
how-to & vendor notes for #2: trio of owls
20. digital image of owls = The Paper Shelter
21. yellow paper scrap(s) = Hello Hobby multi-color paper pad by Walmart
22. yellow-gray-white plaid paper = Recollections; altered by adding ink stripes
23. orange, red, purple washable markers = Crayola
24. yellow, peach and orange enamel hearts = Fancy Pants Designs
25. brown dual-tip marker = Jot (for branch, grandpa owl's glasses and the zzz)
26. colored pencils in three tones of brown for feathers, yellow for claws + gray and some black for the sky = Marvy Uchida
27. trees scene adhesive style brad = Simple Stories' Simple Vintage Autumn Breeze
28. "here's to you" stamp = from set by Hero Arts (includes a mini black ink pad) ---->> this is the very first one to use!!! NEW to me = Never Before Used Schtuff!
29. kraft A2 folded card with envelope = from pack = Crafter's Square
30. deep orange scrap paper = from an old scrap pad found at my mom's house that became part of my stash hoard!!!!
where #2 will be linked:
2A. NBUS or Never Before Used Schtuff; new on October 1st; theme is the title; My owl trios card stamped sentiment phrase is the NEVER before used schtuff ("here's to you")
link = https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2026/10/nbus-challenges-91.html
2B. Crafty Animals; new on October 1st; theme is animal(s) to feature; I'm sharing my OWL trio card.
link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2026/10/challenge-110.html
2C. Wednesday's Creative Inspirations; new on October 7th; theme of anything goes; I'm sharing my OWL trio card.
link = https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-challenge-anything-goes.html
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what: Project #3: Hello friend autumn splendor card
how-to &/or vendor details for #3:
30. kraft cardstock mini slimline about 3.25" x 5" folded = Colorbok
31. red print, woodland print and mini card = Woodland Forest paper pad by Pebbles
32. pinecone, star anise, and the plaid scalloped strip = Simply Vintage Autumn Breeze page pieces pack by Simple Stories
33. embossed sunflowers sticker = from multi-pack = Crafter's Square
34. red fine tip marker = Sharpie
LINK-UPs for #3:
3A. The Paper Funday; new on October 7th; theme of Anything Goes (or opt of pumpkin spice and everything nice); I'm sharing "Hello Friend" autumn woodland card for A.G.
link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-2026-challenge-92-anything-goes.html
3B. Word Art Wednesday; currently week 2 of 2; anything goes that is God honoring; I'm sharing "Hello Friend" autumn woodland card.
link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/09/anything-goes-weeks-772-773.html
3C. Let's Craft and Create; new on October 5th; theme of Anything Goes (opt colors of fall); I'm sharing "Hello Friend" autumn woodland card--full of fall season colors!
link = https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/challenge-236-ag-colors-of-fall.html
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where to find blog post link =
https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/2026/10/
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Crafting in the USA heartland,
Becca S
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