Guest DT for Kleuren met Potloden using a sponsored image 25 April 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity, a personal blog. 

who: I'm Becca S, a 60+ artisan blogger that generally has an artsy-craftsy style as I mish-mesh old and new products in my vast stash! Occasionally I color images with pencils instead of markers such as this sponsored image of Polkadoodles for Kleuren met Potloden. 

what: colored pencils used for the sponsored image focal for this Christmas card

where: this is a KMP Guest DT invite honor announced in their March 10th post which I accepted. 

link for Kleuren met Potloden (Coloring with Pencils) 

https://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/2026/04/gastdesignerdag-reminder-challenge-april.html

when: KMP uses Guest DTs projects for their reminder post which is April 25, 2026. 

how:

1. image: Theo Penguin Pile of Gifts by Polkadoodle; sponsor for KMP

2. left-sided folded white CS base = Georgia Pacific

3. bright blue CS panel cut to 5" x 6.5" = Astrobrights/Neenah

4. skiers patterned paper cut to 4" x 6" = Snow Pine Lodge paper pad by Simple Stories

5. 2 snowflake stickers & text sticker = Snow Pine Lodge sticker book by Simple Stories

6. crystal iridescent gems = Crafter's Square

7. navy blue dual-tip marker for outlining = Art Skills

8. all paper/CS edges were inked with Fish Tank (blue) = mini stamp pad by Lawn Fawn

9. colored pencils = Marvy Uchida (black, red, two green tones, blue, golden honey brown, and a smidge of orange)

10. blue ink pen = Paper Mate's Ink Joy (used to highlight text strip sticker and snowflakes)

why: I compete at least 1-3 times per session that KMP is open. You can use any brand of colored pencils for the images you use. Most of my submissions have been my MMMJP geometric designs that is a personal series that I do. This is my 2nd time to be featured as a Guest Design Team honoree.

LINK-UPs:

a. Allsorts; new on April 25; theme of anything but square or anything goes; My card is rectangle shape. 

link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-848.html

b. Rudolph Days Challenge; new on Apr 25; a limited session for anything goes Christmas

link = https://rudolphdayschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/rudolph-days-april-challenge.html

c. Alphabet Challenge; week 2 of 2; started Apr 17; Z for Zoology (any animal)

link = https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/04/z-is-for-zoology.html

d. Crafting Happiness; new on Tuesday; theme of animal real or fiction; My card has a penguin

link = https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/crafting-happiness-challenges-210-all.html

e. Christmas Crafts All Year Round; new on Apr 1; theme of letters G &/or H for Christmas; My card's image has a stack of gifts (G)

link = https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-challenge-g-and-h.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*this is a Guest DT invite honor project for Kleuren met Potloden

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

* DT member only = CIP; also PRS and Pin-spirational

New Baby Congrats Card Project on 23 Sept 2025

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

why: This post features a non-design team card made for a couple who had their first child, a boy, back in May. I'm seeing the new mom today and wanted to bring her a handmade card celebrating their new little son. 

when: Tuesday September 23, 2025

what: Project #1 = Welcome to the world little one is what the bees are buzzing about = card

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

a. bright blue cardstock base cut to 5" x 7" = Pen + Gear

b. ivory cardstock cut just over 4" x 6" = Neenah

c. leaf print is recycled tissues box packaging!

d. wood leaf laser icons = Crafter's Square (from a 3 design package)

e. two bees and 1 hive = Little Birdie Handmade Embellishments

f. 'welcome to the world' clear stamp = from a clear package unmarked/unbranded with mix of expressions

g. three colors of ink (fish tank, narwhal & pumpkin spice) were used on the wood leaves = from the Front Porch set of mini stamp pads by Lawn Fawn; the blue/fish tank was used for the sentiment stamping and all the cardstocks' edges

h. puffy embossed hedgehog = from a mixed objects package by Amy Tangerine 2018; distributed by American Crafts

i. bees and words border sticker cut to fit the width of the ivory panel = The Simple Life sticker book by Simple Stories

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Sunday Stamps; current; must stamp and use color palette w/ theme "Into the Earth"; on my baby congrats card = the sentiment is stamped and with the leaves, hedgehog and bees, there is a earthiness/nature. 

link = https://sundaystamps.blogspot.com/2025/09/ssc369-into-earth.html

image = 

1B. Allsorts; current; theme of trees/leaves/plants or anything goes; there are leaves on the blue tonal cardstock and also 2 wood laser cut leaves

link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/09/challenge-832.html

1C. Night Owl; new on Sept 20; for boys/men; I chose lots of blues for this "welcome to the world" card because a special couple's first child born in May 2025 is a boy

link = https://nightshiftstamping.blogspot.com/2025/09/20092025-challenge-53-fur-jungsmanner.html

1D. A Place To Start; current for month/Sept; anything goes w/ option of leaves and circles; My card has leaves on the blue tonal cardstock and also wood laser cut leaves

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/09/september-2025-anything-goes-woptional.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

**this is a non- DT/design team commitment project**

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

* DT member only = PRS 

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if I wasn't owner, and also not limited with the number of challenges to link up to, I could have shared this at:

*AA/Ally's Angels for anything goes

*CCC/Critter Crazy Challenges for anything goes with featured critter(s)

*FQGS/FarmQuest General Store = anything farm and/or country goes

*HQCOLCB/Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges Blog = BEWAS code for main themes with B for Birthday/new birth

Featuring my FQCB #57 things related to forest or woodland theme DT card on 28 July 2024

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

purpose: this posting focuses on the newest DT project for FarmQuest! We're exploring different types of rural and/or remote living environments and/or their associated activities, iconic items, etc. 

when: #57 theme things found in forest or woodland starts July 28 and ends on August 13, 2024

what: Hi! from Mister Bear and his other forest friends card

notes:

1. kraft cardstock base 5" x 7" = Colorbok

2. sage green leafy print 6" square reduced to about 4.25" deep = SU

3. birch bark print cardstock used on left = Simple Life by Simple Stories

4. the forest animals print cardstock, the pine tree washi tape (lined up in strips to cover a recycled punched circle tissue box packaging), and the bear with friends washi tape = Craft Consortium

5. the big bear was fussy cut from an autumn collage scrapbook/decor cardstock sheet = Crafter's Square

6. black ink pad for edging = Hero Arts

7. gold foil "Hi" = called a dazzle made by Hot Off The Press and sold through Paper Wishes website

where: FarmQuest Challenge Blog #57 launch post:

link= 

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other places to share/link are:

A. Inkspirational Challenges; new on July 26; theme is the word 'woodland'; my card has woodland animals, pine trees, tree stumps, mushrooms, 

link= https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/inkspirational-challenge-321-word.html

badge = 

B. Alphabet Challenge; new; theme is color badge for I = Inspired/by color; my big bear hello card has the gray color in the raccoon's fur, both green tones in the SU paper and CC paper and washi tapes, pink tones are coming behind the round disc with the tree washi tapes 

link= https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/07/i-is-for-inspired-by-colour-mood-board.html

badge= 

C. Crafty Catz; new on July 26; theme is AG (not the option of bright colors for my forest theme card); this is my 1st entry

link= https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/crafty-catz-challenge-677.html

D. The Outlawz Twisted Thursday; almost over with about 3 days left; theme is AG or option of recycle/upcycle; on this FQCB bear/forest card there is recycled tissue box packaging cardstock as the punched circle base (colored with markers and then strips of trees washi tapes applied + "hi"

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-thursday.blogspot.com/2024/07/twisted-thursdays-july-4-july-31.html

E. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; midway; theme is AG

link= https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/07/234-mirtillamente-digital-stamps.html

F. The Creative Crafter; current since July 15; theme is AG

link= https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-78.html

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Still on a quest to creatively pursue different types of country living,

Becca S

*owner/DT = FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB and HQCB, HQFCB, and HQCOLCB

*co-owner/DT = AACB and Christmas or Not Bingo

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

*DT member only = HCAYR ---> HAOOCAYR (revised/expanded themes; Halloween and Birthday are each month and then there are 2 optional themes/occasions for the each month); take a look

Featuring my FQGGCB #3 DT Projects for 28 July 2024

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

purpose: this posting showcases my newest DT project for my newest challenge blog, FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges blog! This is competition #3 and I have a project from Aisle 3 content (cooking utensils, plates, pans related items). 

when: FQGGCB #3 starts July 28 and ENDS on August 13, 2024!!! YES! This is a limited offered competition that is compatible with its sister blog FQHSKCB or FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges blog. 

what: 

*from Aisles 1, 3, and/or 5 ---> this is Aisle 1 content of fruit produce = lemons

notes:

a. black cardstock scrap = Neenah

b. yellow and green mottled papers = scraps/stash

c. lemons with a very light pink/peach background washi tape = ?/ don't remember; if anyone knows, please comment on the post

d. gems, cording, threads (black, beige, and coral) = stash

e. inside has more of the green mottled paper and black handwriting 'Sweets for the sweet!'

*from Aisles 1, 3, and/or 5 ----> this is Aisle 3 content of a glass + glass pitcher

notes:

1. pink cardstock base is about 4.25" deep and about 5.25" wide = Art Skills

2. the plaid and floral lightweight cardstocks = The Simple Life by Simple Stories

3. mint/seafoam green cardstock scrap = Art Skills

4. puffy hearts and dots = Freckled Fawn

5. coloring book image trimmed out of the page = Bendon

6. various colored pencils and markers = stash items

*from Aisles 1, 3, and/or 5 = Aisle #5 can or jar foods ---> jars of pickles and blackberries

notes:

Z. black cardstock scrap = Neenah

Y. black and white checked gingham fabric wired ribbon = Crafter's Square

X. white paint pen marker = Art Skills

W. black and white food image (punched and then decorative scissors used) from coloring book page = Bendon

V. black and white label sticker = The Simple Life from Simple Stories

 

where: FQGGCB #4 blog post on July 28, 2024 =

link= https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/fqggcb-3-theme-of-odd-aisle-content-in.html

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other places to share/link are: mixed order of the project photos= 

A. jars = TOTT/ The Outlawz Twisted Thursday; current for 3-4 days more; AG or twist of recycle/upcycle ===> my focal image on the tag is cut from an adult coloring book page

link- https://theoutlawzchallenges-thursday.blogspot.com/2024/07/twisted-thursdays-july-4-july-31.html

B. jars = Crafts Galore Encore; current for 3 more days; AG

link- https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/july-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html

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C. glass & pitcher = Allsorts Challenge; new; Season's Delights or Anything Goes; Anything Goes

link- https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/week-7912.html

D. glass & pitcher = Alphabet Challenge; new on July 26; I is for inspired by color; see badge photo; MY card has all the shown palette (the orange of the juice is not on the palette)

link- https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/07/i-is-for-inspired-by-colour-mood-board.html

badge = 

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E. jars = Creative Friday; midway; theme is no designer paper; MY tag has a focal from an adult coloring book page that I punched out and then used decorative scissors for the perimeter

link- https://creativefriday.blogspot.com/2024/07/creative-friday-364-ohne-designpapier.html

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F. lemons = Just Add Ink; new; sketch = see badge; MY tag has washi tape strips and the circle area is substituted with the faux lemon gems (yellow heart-shape gem with 2 green circle gems)

link- https://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2024/07/just-add-ink-712sketch.html

badge = 

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*Since I own FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges Blog, I can't enter my projects made for FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges but my readers can!!! Yes, you can double-dip and increase your chances at bragging rights, possible Guest DT. 

*FQHSKCB's monthly theme is anything food goes

link= from July 15, 2024 =

 https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/fqhskcb-75-reminder-notice-for-afg.html

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Still on a quest to show farm country topics whether inside the farmhouse or outdoors,

Becca S

*owner/DT = FQGGCB, FQHSKCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQCB, HQCB, HQFCB, and HQCOLCB

*co-owner/DT= AACB and Christmas or Not Bingo 

*manager/DT= MTTC and MTTC Christmas

*DT member only = HCAYR ----> HAOOCAYR 

Featuring my FQHSKCB #7.5 DT Reminder Project on 15 July 2024

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

purpose: this posting features my newest owner/DT contribution to FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges blog with its anything food-related goes theme each month

when: #7.5 reminder is published on July 15, 2024; deadline to participate is early on July 31, 2024

what: PROJECT #1 =Christmas Cookies and Candy Canes Wreath card

notes: card base is 6" square

1. silver doily (from package) = Crafter's Square

2. poinsettias, cookies, candy canes and most of the holly + 2 text strip stickers on the green center focal = Busy Sidewalks sticker book = Crate Paper

3. pinecones and 1 of the holly stickers = Vintage Lodge = Simple Stories (also the green print cardstock, foam 'cookie time' and green heart stickers)

4. white, light blue and silver foil snowflake sticker = old/possibly Hallmark or ?

5. "sweet treats" and "cookies for Santa" text strip stickers = Vintage Lodge = Simple Stories

what: PROJECT #2 = summer treat of ice cream cones  

 

notes:

1. blue cardstock = Art Skills

2. stamps are from a multi-occasion sentiments set = vendor?; received in an unmarked plastic bag in a kindness box

3. confetti/candy sprinkles paper strip = Crafter's Square

4. pink cardstock circle punched = stash and EK Success punch

5. ice cream print cardstock = Fancy Pants Designs 

6. mini dots in 3 tones = stash

where: FQHSKCB #7.5 reminder post on July 15

link=

https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/fqhskcb-7-afg-theme-competition-starts.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. cookies and canes wreath = Krafty Chicks; current/week 2 midway = Christmas theme; MY card has Christmas cookies and candy canes arranged in a wreath shape

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/krafty-chicks-challenge-724-christmas.html

B. cookies and canes wreath = Alphabet Challenge; current; H is for Holidays either Summer or Christmas in July; MY card is Christmas cookies and candy canes wreath

link = https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/07/h-is-for-holidays-summer-or-christmas.html

C. cookies and canes wreath = Cut It Up; new; die-cut + Christmas; MY card has 2 tiny die-cuts on the center circle focal of the Christmas cookies and candy canes wreath

link = https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/cut-it-up-challenge-308-christmas-in.html

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D. ice cream cones = Allsorts Challenge; current; theme is CIRCLES or anything goes; MY card has 3 punched circles plus mini dots

link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/week-789.html

E. ice cream cones = Craft Rocket; current; theme is summertime; if you have hot temperatures you want ice cream to help cool you off

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-116-summertime.html

F. ice cream cones = Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; week 2 of 2/midway; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/07/233-rachelle-anne-miller-ram-stamps.html

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Still on a quest to creatively express all aspects of country living,

Becca S

*owner/DT = FQHSKCB, FQGCCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQCB, HQCOLCB, HQCB, HQFCB

*co-owner/DT = AACB and Christmas or Not Bingo

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

*DT member = HCAYR is now the revised HAOOCAYR

Featuring my FQCB #56 things found in desert themed DT slimline card for 14 July 2024

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

purpose: this post focuses on my latest 'love' contribution to FarmQuest Challenge Blog; the theme for #56 is 'things found in a desert or dry land' 

when: FQCB #56 starts July 14 and ends July 27, 2024

what: Setting Sun Behind Cacti slimline card

notes:

1. dimensions of yellow cardstock base are approx. 4.5" x 7.5" = Neenah; and same cardstock used for setting sun

2. brown cardstock panel approx. 4" x 6.5" = Recollections

3. rust cardstock panel approx. 3.25" x 6.125" = Recollections

4. cacti clipart, colored; printed on white copy paper = image from The Clipart Library website and is free to print/use for personal usage

5. 'white space' around cacti was colored lightly with red colored pencil and a detail tip black pen was used to add little grass stem marks

6. gold glitter acrylic paint = Art Skills

7. 'take good care' stamp = ? either Hampton Arts or Studio G

8. peach with tulip print and caramel and white striped papers = SU

9. papers and cardstocks ink edged with cocoa brown ink pad = Lawn Fawn

where: FQCB #56 desert things theme blog post link =

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/fqcb-56-theme-is-things-found-in-desert.html 

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other places to share/link are:

A. Crafty Calendar Challenge; started last week; theme is 'add a sentiment'; my card has "take good care"

link= https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/crafty-calendar-july-challenge-add.html

B. Allsorts; started July 13; theme is circles OR anything goes; my card has curved lines with some almost circles but not; setting sun is a partial circle; sections of the cacti are circular

link= https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/week-789.html

C. Crafty Catz; started July 12; theme is anything goes; 

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/crafty-catz-challenge-676.html

D. Creative Fingers; started July 12; theme is anything goes

link= https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-282.html

E. Klub Tworzych-Mam; cyclical for July, August and early September theme of warm colors of summer; MY card is based on the summer season very hot and dry desert climates of Western/Southwestern United States

link= https://klub-tworczych-mam.blogspot.com/2024/07/wyzwanie-cykliczne-ciepe-kolory-lata.html

F. Craft Rocket Challenges; current/midway; theme is summertime; MY card is based on the summer season very hot and dry desert climates of Western/SW United States...red clay/terracotta, cactus/succulents, 

link= https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-116-summertime.html

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Still on a quest to bash stash boxes for country living,

Becca S

*owner/DT = FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and FQGGCB; also HQCB, HQFCB, and HQCOLCB

*co-owner/DT = AACB and Christmas or Not Bingo

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

*DT member = HCAYR/HAOOCAYR

Loving my HQCB #58 DT card badge combo with desert southwest look on 14 July 2024

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

purpose: this posting shares my love for a variety of rural outdoor settings including deserts; I haven't been to the USA Southwest of Arizona and New Mexico since I was 7 years old but thanks to my mom taking lots of snapshots with her Kodak camera, I've remembered many of the tourist stops and national landmarks that we visited like the Grand Canyon, Mesa Verde, 4 Corners, etc. 

Later in my mid-twenties, I spent 2 years living in the D-FW metro area in Texas and got to do some traveling throughout the state to Waco, Tyler, Abilene, and even Glen Rose (dinosaur prints) and also through eastern Oklahoma. 

when: #58 list badge competition at Heart's Quest Challenge Blog (HQCB) starts July 14 and ends on July 27, 2024

what: Terracotta Birthday Wishes card

notes:

1. brown cardstock base is approx. 5.25-5.5" deep x 6.25" wide = Recollections

2. terracotta/rust cardstock panel is approx. 5" deep x 5.75" wide = Recollections

3. scrap papers on hearts = SU

4. pale pink/peach/flesh tone cardstock scrap = Neenah

5. puffy hearts = Freckled Fawn

6. cacti/succulents in terracotta/clay pots clip art = free to use with attribution for "Freepik" website

7. cocoa brown ink pad (used to ink edge all cardstocks = Lawn Fawn

8. other items stash items or unknown vendor(s)

where: HQCB #58 desert vibe list badge options post 

link= https://heartsquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/hqcb-58-theme-list-badge-to-make-your.html

#58 list badge image= 

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other places to share/link are:

A. Crafty Calendar Challenge; started last week; theme is 'add a sentiment'; my card has "birthday wishes"

link= https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/crafty-calendar-july-challenge-add.html

B. Allsorts; started July 13; theme is circles OR anything goes; my card has curved lines with some almost circles but not; circles/round gems but I'm designating as anything goes

link= https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/week-789.html

C. Crafty Catz; started July 12; theme is anything goes; 

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/crafty-catz-challenge-676.html

D. Creative Fingers; started July 12; theme is anything goes

link= https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-282.html

E. Klub Tworzych-Mam; cyclical for July, August and early September theme of warm colors of summer; MY card is based on the summer season very hot and dry desert climates of Western/Southwestern United States

link= https://klub-tworczych-mam.blogspot.com/2024/07/wyzwanie-cykliczne-ciepe-kolory-lata.html

F. Craft Rocket Challenges; current/midway; theme is summertime; MY card is based on the summer season very hot and dry desert climates of Western/SW United States...red clay/terracotta, cactus/succulents, 

link= https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-116-summertime.html

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Still on a quest to creatively express different aspects of rural outdoor living,

Becca S 

*owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQHSKCB, FQCCCB, FQGGCB

*co-owner/DT = AACB and Christmas or not Bingo

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCC

*DT member = HCAYR ----> HAOOCAYR

Focus on my FQGGCB #2 Even Aisles Theme Competition starts 28 June 2024

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

purpose: this posting continues my love for country living--farm to table movement, eating well, self-sustaining, foodies, etc. are topics that connect farmers and ranchers to all of us who consume products bought at our markets, restaurants, roadside stands, etc. 

when: #2 at FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges starts June 28 and ends early on July 13, 2024

what: from the even # aisles offered on the sidebar of the blog (closely aligns to Food Network's Guy's Grocery Games Show), I chose Aisle #2 cooking liquids for Project #1

Olive Oil (I'll love/olive you always/oil-ways) card

notes:

1. plaid cardstock base, text strip sticker, 2 round stickers = from The Simple Life by Simple Stories

2. olive and olive oil bottle clipart image = free for personal use = The Clipart Library website

3. the plant print cardstock is a recycled/upcycled tissue box side panel 

4. ivory/cream cardstock = Neenah

5. green dual-tip marker = Art Skills

what: Project #2 using aisle #8 (cereal) and #10 (milk/dairy)

notes:

11. SU papers = orange flowers, white with peach floral and stems, the lime green with white tulip print

12. Recycled = light gray with white geometric print cardstock circles were punched from tissue boxes

13. The Simple Life foam stickers by Simple Stories = two sentiment foam stickers

14. The Clipart Library website = free for personal use = clipart image was printed as black and white on white copy paper and then a variety of markers and colored pencils were used to color the table scene

15. Art Skills = black dual-tip marker to outline the clipart image

16. stash = brown marker to outline the background papers and punched cardstock circles 

where: FQGGCB #2 (even #aisles theme)

link to post = https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/fqggcb-2-theme-of-even-number-grocery.html

badge= 

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other places to share/link are:

a. olive oil = Little Red Wagon; current; theme is 'layer it up'; my card above the base plaid cardstock has 4 additional layers!!!

link= https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-762-layer-it-up.html

b. olive oil = The Sisterhood of Crafters; current; theme is 'in the garden'; my card features olive tree products, olive oil bottle, plant stickers and plant print recycled cardstock 

link= https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-26-in-garden.html

c. olive oil = C.R.A.F.T.; current for 4-5 days; theme is anything goes

link= https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-725-anything-goes.html

d. Alphabet Challenge; started June 27; G is for Gentleman; masculine; this card could be exchanged between a wife to her husband

link= https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/06/g-is-for-gentleman-masculine.html

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d. cereal and milk = Crafty Catz; current; anything goes with option of embellishments; my card was kept fairly simple and has 2 text/sentiment foam stickers as the only 'extras'

link= https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/crafty-catz-challenge-675.html

e. cereal and milk = Aloha Friday; midway; theme is masculine; MY card's foam stickers serve as the sentiments and this could be a card exchanged between spouses or girlfriend to boyfriend; I know lots of guys who snack on cereal between meals to fill their bellies! :)

link= https://alohafridaychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/aloha-friday-challenge-11-reminder.html

f. cereal and milk = Creative Fingers; new; anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-281.html

g. I Love Promarkers; current; any marker usage; both cards have markers used; on the Olive Oil card, I added green over the clipart gray on the face and neck of the bottle, to the olives, then pine green on the leaves of the olives in the clipart image, a brown line to create a surface for the items to be sitting on with a brown marker, and also a green dual-tip marker to add green to the corners of the ivory paper so there could be some contrast to the plaid base paper

link= https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-562.html

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Still on a quest for creatively exploring all aspects of country living,

Becca S

*owner/DT = newest competition blog is FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges blog; also FQCB, FQGS, FQHSKCB, FQCCCB

and HQCB, HQFCB, and HQCOLCB

*co-owner/DT = AACB and C or not Bingo

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

*DT member = HCAYR/revised to HAOOCAYR

FQHSKCB #5.5 Reminder of Anything Food Goes Theme Projects on 15 May 2024

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

purpose: this birthday card is my latest owner/DT contribution for FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen challenge blog; anything food goes theme which includes anything to prepare, serve, store, clean food/beverages; think kitchen, dining, pantry, produce market/garden/orchard, ....

when: #5 competition period is May 2-31, 2024; #5.5 is the reminder post on May 15

what: Anything Food Goes theme

"All I Want For Christmas Is You!"

notes:

1. AFG theme elements: mug, candy canes, and peppermints

2. kraft cardstock = Colorbok

3. green paper mat (4" x 6" trimmed to 5" length) = The Paper Studio

4. mug scene is a recycled postcard by TracFone!!!! YES! I liked the photo so I trimmed it down to allow space for some papers and embellishments to be added

5. red glitter bow and green glitter peppermints are from a mixed shape assortment pack = The Paper Studio

6. candy cane print cardstock panel = Bella Blvd

7. edges of papers and cardstocks were distressed and inked with = Arteza alcohol marker

where: FQHSKCB #5.5 reminder post launched on May 15 2024=

https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/fqhskcb-55-reminder-notice-and-dt-call.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. Creative Moments; current; theme is anything goes with option of ribbon/bows; MY Christmas mug card has a red glitter bow sticker added to the mug

link= https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2024/05/challenge-258-ribbons-and-bows.html

b. Peace on Earth Christmas Challenges; started May 6; theme of Christmas; my food card is Christmas based with expression on mug, candy canes and peppermint candies

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/05/peace-on-earth-challenge-63.html

c. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges; started May 14; theme is anything goes Christmas

link= https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/challenge-163-anything-christmas-goes.html

d. Merry Little Christmas Challenges; started May 1 and ends June 15; theme is anything goes Christmas

link= https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/mlccb-56-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

e. Crafty Calendar Challenge; started May 4/current; theme is anything goes

link= https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/may-challenge-anything-goes.html

f. Allsorts Challenge; current/with 15th birthday next week; anything goes or Spots and/or Stripes (if you read the small print); my Christmas food and related card has stripes on the candy canes and peppermint candies

link= https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/week-780.html

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Still on a quest to unearth supply treasures from my stash boxes,

Becca S

*owner/DT = FQHSKCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQCB, HQCB, HQFCB/TFATU, HQCOLCB

*co-owner/DT = AACB and CONBCB

*manager/DT = MTTCC and MTTC

*new DT member = H(OOO)CYAR/HCYAR

*occasional Guest DT = OUAT, IYGACAC, Pin-spirational

Loving this HQCOLCB #5.5 EWA Theme card and an Optional Event Graduation card on 15 May 2024

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

purpose: this posting features my midway reminder projects for Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges blog 

when: #5.5 midway is May 15; competition runs from May 2 to May 31, 2024

what: Project #1 is a Wedding card (part of the main EWA themes)

closeup on balloons:

notes:

1. panel card (cut-a-part) is from Wedding Bells collection by Echo Park

2. balloons were colored with a mix of markers and paint pens (Arteza, Nuvo, a neon orange glitter paint pen that the scanner faded to peach, and a silver metallic paint pen that looks light gray)

3. puffy hearts = Freckled Fawn

4. cardstocks = Neenah

5. black glitter decorative tape = ?; old stash item

and

what #2: Project #2 is a Graduation card

notes:

1. panel card is old from Webster Pages (size is 4" x 6")

2. yellow orange cardstock = Art Skills

3. white cardstock = Pen + Gear (cut to 5" x 7") 

4. yellow-orange, deep orange ink pads from Memento used on white cardstock base

5. red ink pad from Lawn Fawn; used on white cardstock base and for all 3 cardstocks' perimeters

6. congrats stamp (received in an unmarked clear plastic zip close bag)

7. black ink pad from Hero Arts

8. black dual-tip marker from Art Skills

9. amber crystal gems and red pearl-finish gems = stash

where: Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love #5 reminder post link=

https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/hq-celebrations-of-love-55-reminder.html

Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love #5 main post link=

https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/hq-celebrations-of-love-5-themes-of-ewa.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. wedding= Simon Says Stamp; new this week; theme is Romance/Wedding/Anniversary; my card expresses wedding= start of the adventure

link= https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=35442

b. wedding= The Outlawz Monday Greetings Challenge; started May 6; anything goes with sentiment with option to add color; I did add color to the balloons on the cut-a-part card panel and with cardstock small scraps and the black diamond glitter decorative tape; Greeting states: "our adventure begins today"

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-monday.blogspot.com/2024/05/may-6th-mondays-greetings-challenge.html

c. wedding= Alphabet Challenges; almost over; C is for Cars theme; my wedding card features a Rolls-Royce looking vehicle

link= https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/05/c-is-for-cars.html

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d. graduation= Unicorn Challenge; current; theme is for the girls; this congrats graduation-intent card is very artsy and feminine

link= https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/challenge-98-for-girls.html

e. graduation = Get Creative; current; theme is ladies only; MY congrats graduation-intent card is very artsy and feminine

link= https://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/131-ladies-only.html

f. graduation = Crafty Calendar Challenge; current; anything goes

link=  https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/may-challenge-anything-goes.html

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Still on a quest to express paper love for celebration events,

Becca S

*owner/DT = HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, and FQHSKCB

*co-owner/DT = AACB and CONBingo 

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCC

*DT member = HCAYR/HCAOOAYR

Featuring FQCCCB #7 AGCC theme DT project for 7 April 2024

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

purpose: this posting focuses on my owner/DT commitment to FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenges blog

when: #7 starts April 7 and ends May 5, 2024

what: anything goes country Christmas/winter 

"Deer enjoying peaceful setting" mini slimline card

notes:

1. tan cardstock base panel = Art Skills/Crafter's Closet

2. red cardstock background panel = Neenah

3. pine cone print cardstock and it's reverse side amaryllis print; deer die-cut, pinecone foam sticker, 2 pinecone stickers, 'peace' foam sticker = Simple Stories' Simple Vintage Christmas Woods collection

4. Pea Green alcohol marker = Arteza

where: FQCCCB #7 main post link on April 7=

 https://farmquestcountrychrismaschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/fqcccb-7-anything-goes-country.html

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https://farmquestcountrychrismaschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/fqcccb-7-anything-goes-country.html

other places to share/link are:

a. Allsorts Challenge; new; theme is "For The Love of Animals"; MY card features a deer; and I have a notes section under the card photo telling who/what vendor sources for my used supplies

link= https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/week-775.html

b. Color Dare; #549; Six-Pack use at least 3; MY card uses Scarlet, Pine, Jade, and Shortbread

link= https://colormyheartcolordare.blogspot.com/2024/03/Challenge-594.html 

badge= 

c. The Outlawz Festive Friday; April 2024; for the April themes, MY card is for Christmas

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2024/04/festive-friday-challenge-5-april-to-2.html

d. Time Out Challenges; started a few days ago; theme is STRIPED; My card has striped/parallel lines in the wood, red stripes on the amaryllis, and stripes on the green and white tied ribbon on the pinecone cluster foam sticker

link= https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-260-striped.html

badge= 

e. Critter Crazy Challenges; started April 1; feature a critter; MY Christmas card has a deer; 2nd entry so far

link= https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2024/04/challenge-85-anything-goes-with.html

f. Crafty Animals Challenges; started April 1; include an animals; MY Christmas card has a deer; I think this is my 2nd entry

link= https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2024/04/challenge-82.html

g. Merry Little Christmas Challenges blog; started March 1 and ends April 15; anything goes Christmas; this is my 3rd entry

link= https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/mlccb-55-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

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Still on a quest to creatively express different aspects of country living,

Becca S

*Quest families of blogs=

FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGS, and FQCB

HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB