Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity!
who: I'm Becca S, a gal who is really loving her creative time! My style tends to be a mix of artsy-craftsy and mish-mesh. Case in point: the background cardstock on the popsicle card is recycled packaging! From Freckled Fawn. The lettering was stenciled using an old 'ruler' that's at least 30 years old!
why: This posting showcases projects for FQGGCB or FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog.
when: #30 session is offset; starting on May 27 and ends on July 15, 2026!!! NEW extended session length starting with #30!!!
what: Project #1: "Enjoy Your Day...You R Super Cool!" birthday card
food choice of popsicle!
how-to & vendor notes for #1:
1. kraft cardstock is folded to dimensions of 4.25" x 5.5" = Colorbok
2. the orange paper = old memo pad found at my mom's house
3. the background 'ledger' style print cardstock = recycled packaging = Freckled Fawn
4. enamel dots = Fancy Pants Designs
5. embossed puffy popsicle sticker = Amy Tangerine
6. the rainbow stick-on = from a mixed design set of layered stickers = Crafter's Square
7. blue and green inks= dual-tip markers = Art Skills
8. Pumpkin Spice stamp pad/ink = Lawn Fawn (used to edge papers/CS)
9. alpha lettering stenciled = using an old plastic 'ruler' found at my mom's house; I think it's at least 30 years old
where #1 will be linked:
1A. Crafting Happiness; still open for a couple days; anything goes theme
link = https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-213.html
1B. Stencil Fun Challenge; still open for a few more days; anything goes stenciling w/ opt of 'see through it'; My popsicle card has a stenciled sentiment made by using an alphabet 'ruler' template and traced using a mechanical pencil
link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2026/05/stencil-fun-may-2026-challenge.html
1C. Allsorts Challenge; new on May 23 & open for 2 weeks; anything goes
link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-850.html
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what: Project #2: "You are so ap-peal-ing!" banana card
food choice = bananas
how-to & vendor notes for #2:
21. neon orange cardstock base approx. 5" x 5.5" = Astrobrights/Neenah
22. plaid print paper and the peach and white print paper traced and cut = Front Porch paper pad (2024) by Simple Stories (NEW purchase/new to me; first to use from the collection)
23. navy blue crystal drops = Nuvo
24. puffy banana stickers = part of a multi-design pack by American Greetings (NEW purchase; first stickers to use)
25. navy blue dual-tip marker = Art Skills
26. navy colored pencil = Marvy Uchida/stash box
27. tan paper is punched cardstock that is recycled packaging
28. black extra fine tip marker = Sharpie
where #2 will be linked:
2A. NBUS or Never Before Used Schtuff; new on May 1; banana stickers are new/first to use out of pack; the plaid paper and peachy-pink paper traced to half a doily shape are my first uses from new to me Front Porch paper pad
link = https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2026/05/nbus-challenge-86.html
2B. Love Those Pretty Papers; still open for 4-5 days; theme is to use pretty designer paper(s); My bananas' card has a pretty plaid paper and peachy-pink print that worked well for being traced and cut to a half doily shape!!
link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2026/05/atg-love-those-pretty-papers-may-2026.html
2C. All About Challenges; still open for 1 week; theme is anything food and/or drink; My project #2 on this personal blog post features peeled bananas;
link = https://allaboutcraftchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/all-about-challenge-5.html
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what: Project #3: Christmas Fun card
drink choice = hot cocoa with whipped topping and red hot cinnamon candies (also a peppermint candy cane)
31. white glossy satin specialty thick paper = from a scrap papers pack = Crafter's Square
32. red and green plaid print paper = Recollections
33. Santa and his tiny friends dancing digital image = Ai-generated image using Microsoft Designer; from 2025
34. green dual-tip marker = Art Skills
35. red foil alpha stickers = Sticko
36. red and white cording = comes in 3 colors cording spools package = Crafter's Square
37. red marker to outline the candy cane + add red cinnamon candy dots and red steam on the mug of cocoa = stash
38. green alcohol marker fine tip end to make the green mug brighter tone= Arteza
LINK-UPs for #3:
3A. First Cup Challenges #14; new on May 1st; anything beverage/drink; I'm sharing this Christmas card featuring Santa holding a mug of cocoa that's topped with whipped cream and red hot cinnamon candies
link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/first-cup-challenge-14-may.html
3B. Merry Little Christmas Challenge blog; new on May 1 & open until June 15; anything goes Christmas
3C. The Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge; every other Tuesday= opened on May 18; anything goes Christmas; I'm sharing Santa and his 2 little friends having fun card
link = https://hollyandivychristmas.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-205-anything-christmas-goes.html
3D. Rudolph Days Challenge; new on May 25; must be Christmas theme; I'm sharing Santa and his 2 little friends having fun card
link = https://rudolphdayschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/rudolph-days-may-challenge.html
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where to find FQGGCB #30 blog post link =
theme/date badge #30 = NEW extended session length!!!
Also the participants will be able to submit 7 projects during the approx. 6 weeks that the blog challenge is open!!!
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Crafting in the USA heartland,
Becca S
* owner/DT = FQGGCB; FQGS, FQCB, FQCCCB and FQHCB; plus HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT, HQFCB and HQLQCB; plus ConBC; AA; and CCC.
* DT member only = CIP owned by Marlene; plus PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne




Love your fun Holiday Santa card. Thanks for joining the Rudolph Days challenge this month.
ReplyDeleteHello, Clare!!! I'm happy that you visited!
DeleteThank you for sharing the super cool card with us for the Allsorts challenge. Just right in this heatwave we're having
ReplyDeleteHello, Aquarius!! I'm glad you stopped by! Yesterday we had our first 90* day and I went to the grocery store to buy a 6 pack of ice cream sandwiches and a 6 pack of small orange sherbet cups!! I'm ready to take an afternoon break to enjoy some cold sherbet! :)
DeleteLook at the cheeks of these bananas, they're so cute! I really like the checkered background; it goes perfectly with it. Thanks for being part of our "Food or Drink" challenge this month. Sandra from the All About Challenge Team
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your visit, Sandra!! It was fun to pair the bananas with the farmhouse country charm of plaid and doily shaped print paper!
DeleteA lovely collection of cards. Thank you for sharing the first one in the Allsorts Challenge.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
Hello, Liz! I'm happy that you stopped by!!
DeletePlaid and bananas - who knew they would work so well together and be just adorable? Thanks so much for sharing your card with us for our food or drink challenge at All About Papercraft.
ReplyDeleteYes, who knew???!!! I think it's the farmhouse country/rural charm contrasting with the flirty bananas! :) I appreciate your blog visit!!
DeleteWonderful projects and information, Becca! I think your banana card is so cute with those little faces on the bananas! And you have beautiful handwriting! Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteHello, Darnell. I'm thrilled to have you visiting my blog post!
DeleteSuch a 'cool' card! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Stencil Fun challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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