Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity!
who: I'm Becca S who is 60+ year old former teacher who has also worked in retail, newspaper journalism and some radio broadcasting to supplement teaching income. We consider ourselves as semi-retired/retired since we occasionally babysit and also help out folks around our town. My husband's quite the handyman/mechanic so he stays busy helping folks. I spend most of my free time blogging/managing blogs/crafting and taking care of our dog, Mister Bennett!
why: This is my owner/DT commitment project for FQCCCB. The theme is anything goes country Christmas (AGCC). We're looking for outdoors, wintry weather, winter season nature/wildlife, exterior holiday decorations, etc. (nothing for the interior of a home unless it's set up like viewing from outside looking in)
when: #34 for FarmQuest Country Christmas challenge blog starts on August 7 and ends on September 25, 2026. FQCCCB switched to bi-monthly sessions starting with the June 7- July 25th/#33 session. (blog link down at the bottom)
what: Project #1: Joy-ful Poinsettia Christmas card
how-to & vendor notes for #1:
1. green cardstock (folded in half and then cut in half = 4.25" x 5.5") = Pen + Gear
2. black extra fine tip marker = Sharpie
3. green tear-drop shape crystals, self-adhesive stickers = pack of greens = Crafter's Square (these have been in my stash box untouched for about 18 months!!!)
4. mini red dots, puffy stickers = Crafter's Square
5. white glitter alpha stickers = Stickos
6. little pine branch stickers (had white margins) = Snow Pine Lodge sticker book by Simple Stories
7. green washable dual-tip marker, used the fine point tip end = Jot
8. inside = black marker cursive written 'Merry Christmas' and then a cluster of winter florals/foliage including a red, pink, gold poinsettias sticker from the SPL sticker book
where #1 will be linked: Poinsettia Crystals
1A. Christmas Crafts All Year Round; new on Aug 1st; theme is Christmas letters P & Q; I'm sharing for letter P = poinsettia that I created with the green teardrop crystal gems
link = https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2026/08/august-challenge-p-and-q.html
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1B. Time Out; new on Thurs/Aug 6th; pick 2 theme (see the image); I've picked "floral" and "CAS" for my poinsettia card
link = https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-319.html
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1C. Just Add Ink; new on July 31/still open; theme of Christmas in July; I'm sharing my green tear-drop crystal 'leaves' poinsettia card
link = https://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2026/07/just-add-ink-791christmas-in-july.html
1D. ABC Christmas; opened about 16-17 hours!!!; themes are N for no stamping or O for Once in David's City--buildings; My project #1 is for N/no stamping; I've used tear-drop crystals to be poinsettia leaves and then little red dots for the stamens.
link = https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/07/abc-christmas-challenge-n-o-are-for.html
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what: Project #2: Peace out in the country
how-to & vendor notes for #2:
20. kraft A2 card base w/ matching envelope = from pack = Crafter's Square
21. white chalk writer (waxy) used on the margins =
22. green and silver glitter papers = Art Skills (multi-color glitter paper pad)
23. Ai-generated image using Microsoft Designer (not with the brown border or lettering)
24. old alphabet stencil ruler = rescued from my mother's house
25. brown dual-tip marker = Jot/stash box
26. clear/iridescent crystal gems = from a big pack = Crafter's Square
27. black fine tip permanent marker to outline the image against the silver glitter and around the green glitter marker on top of the chalk/wax = Sharpie
where #2 will be linked: Peace out in the country card
2A. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; opened on July 28th/still open; theme of anything goes Christmas; I'm sharing project #2 with the snow-covered house in the rural country card.
link = https://hollyandivychristmas.blogspot.com/2026/07/challenge-208-anything-christmas-goes.html
2B. Girlz Creative Christmas; still open for a few hours!!!!!; anything goes Christmas; I'm sharing project #2 with the snow-covered house ....
link = https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-188-alles-mag-kerst.html
2C. Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge; new on Aug 2nd; anything goes Christmas (mood board); I'm sharing project #2 with the snow-covered house...
link = https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2026/08/august-2026-peace-on-earth-challenge-117.html
2D. The Outlawz Christmas Challenge; new on Aug 1st; anything goes Christmas; I'm sharing project #2 with the snow-covered house...
link = https://tolchristmasonly.blogspot.com/2026/07/august-challenge.html
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where to find FQCCCB #34 blog post link =
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Crafting in the USA heartland,
Becca S
* owner/DT = FQCCCB; FQCB, FQHCB, FQGS and FQGGCB; also HQLQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, HQCB and HQFSCAT; plus CCC; ConBC and AA.
* DT member only = CIP owned by Marlene; also PRS and Pinspirational owned by Deanne
This is a really nice christmascard with the shimmering papers!
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What a fun and fabulous way to create a flower for your first card! So simple and so effective! Thanks for sharing it with us at Just Add Ink.
ReplyDeleteYou have made a beautiful card with a lovely picture.
ReplyDeleteHave you seen that you are in the Guest Designer Top 5 at Kleuren met potloden? We would also love it if you would like to be a Guest Designer with us.
Hugs, Astrid
Oh this is awesome! The effect you've given your card is really striking and it really stands out. Thanks for joining us at JAI!
ReplyDeleteThose tear drops make a lovely little wreath on your CAS card. Thanks for sharing it with us at Time Out.
ReplyDeleteAwesome creations! Love how you made the poinsettia with the crystals!!!Thanks so much for participating in our CHRISTMAS CRAFTS ALL YEAR 'ROUND challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper
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