Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity!
who: I'm Becca S, 60+ year old artsy-craftsy blogger who is still certified in Illinois for FACS (at all middle and senior high FACS courses) and also Birth to Grade 3 general education. Child Development is the commonality plus science/health and STEM/STEAM. This spills over into my crafting interests because all of these have grown because of my farm/rural roots.
why: FQGGCB's theme is 'anything food and/or drink goes'. This session I've created lemon/lemonade-filled mug card, avocados on card#2 and pumpkins on card #3.
when: #32 at FQGGCB will begin September 27- November 15, 2026
what: Project #1: a lemonade-filled mason jar mug-shaped card
how-to & vendor notes for #1:
1. pastel yellow cardstock base; folded on most of left side = Colorbok
2. Canary Yellow alcohol marker = Arteza
3. orange washable marker = Crayola
4. black retractable tip non-smudge marker pen = Zebra Clickart
5. gray colored pencil for highlights on handle and lid = Marvy Uchida/stash box
6. lemon slice embellishment = part of a lemon theme pack = Dressed Up (bought through Office Supply website)
7. shape for the mason jar mug = Super Coloring website; free printable; altered the original image that had a bendy-style straw and I made it straight; for durability and easier mailing
8. inside = has a bright yellow mug/base panel stamped with 'happy birthday'
where #1 will be linked:
1A. First Cup Challenges; opened until Sept 30th; anything drink/beverage; My project #1 has a mason jar style mug with lemonade
link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/09/first-cup-challenge-18-september.html
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1B. 613 Avenue Create; open for Sept 2026; anything goes (opt of bright and breezy); my project #1 has bright yellow tones
link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/09/september-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html
1C. Creative Girlz Card Adventures; new on Sept 20, 2026; anything goes fun fold or shaped cards (no square or rectangles); My project #1 is a mason jar mug shaped card including a straw
link = https://creativesketchygirls.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-1.html
(BRAND NEW Challenge blog!!!)
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what: Project #2: anything food topic = avocados
how-to & vendor notes for #2:
20. pastel green cardstock; cut to A2 size folded on left = Colorbok pastel cardstock pad
21. yellow paper panel cut to 4" x 5" then decoratively cut = Hello Hobby multicolor paper pad /Walmart
22. zig-zag decorative scissors = Wescott
23. colored pencils (three green tones, yellow, honey brown, dark blue green + black (rind on avocadoes) and reddish brown) = Marvy Uchida/stash box
24. green dual-tip permanent ink marker for outlining = Art Skills
25. puffy avocado slice/half sticker = American Crafts
26. bright pink washable marker = Jot (used on stenciled sentiment)
27. old salvaged alphabet stencil ruler = found at my mom's house about a year ago when cleaning out; I think it's about 40-50 years old!!! Goes back to either my high school or college days!!!!
28. clip art image of avocados = The ClipArt Library website; downloaded then printed/sized
where #2 will be linked:
2A. CD Sunday Plus; new on Sunday Sept 27; anything from using USB, thumbdrive, CD, digital; My avocados on the plate image came from The Clip Art Library website; image is free for personal use
link = https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/cd-sunday-plus-challenge-193-hosted-by.html
2B. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new on Sept 20; anything goes theme; My project #2 is friendship/thinking of you card
link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/09/286-september-20-star-stampz.html
2C. Creative Fingers; new on Sept 25; theme of anything goes; My project #2 is friendship/thinking of you card
link= https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-330.html
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what: Project #3: AFDG theme choice of pumpkins,
how-to & vendor notes for #3:
30. kraft A2 card base; fold across the top = w/ matching envelope, from pack = Crafter's Square
31. black paper panel cut to 4" x 5" = multicolor paper pad by Hello Hobby/Walmart
32. adhesive style 'fall' brad and the die-cut ephemera = Simple Stories' Vintage Autumn Breeze [NBUS/new items, first use for me]
33. pumpkin with leaves image = free printable = Super Coloring.com website
34. orange paper (behind the pumpkin image) = Colorbok scrap piece
35. colored pencils (brown, yellow, peach, 2 green tones, orange) = Marvy Uchida/stash box
36. orange washable marker = Crayola (for outlining around the black background panel)
where #3 will be linked:
3A. NBUS; Never Before Used Schtuff; Sept 1; theme is to share new items or new to you; My project #3 has new for me "FALL" brad and the pumpkin w/ floral ephemera from Simple Stories
link = https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2026/09/nbus-challenge-90.html
3B.Allsorts; new on Sept 26; theme of fall/autumn; My project #3 is full of autumn color tones and harvest season pumpkins and plants
link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-859.html
3C. Inkspirational; new on Sept 26; theme of fall/Halloween icons (see photo prompt); My project #3 is full of autumn/fall season harvesting of pumpkins and other late in the year plants/blooms
link = https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/09/inkspirational-challenge-377-visual.html
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Crafting in the USA heartland,
Becca S

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A lovely Autumnal creation perfect for our new Allsorts challenge, many thanks for joining us.
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A fun sentiment to accompany the avocados,thank you for joining in at CD Sunday Plus
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your lovely pumpkin card with us for the Autumnal theme at Allsorts.
ReplyDeleteGreat card with such a fun sentiment.
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Jo x
CD Sunday Plus DT
A fun card depicting one of my favourite salad ingredients. Thank you for sharing with us.
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CD Sunday Plus DT
Awesome creations!! Thanks so much for participating in our FIRST CUP CHALLENGES 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
ReplyDeleteA great Threefer, Becca, and your pretty NBUS design is a terrific display of autumn's splendor! Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS! Hugs, Darnell
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