My featured FQHSKCB #8 for August 2nd design team AKDG theme projects

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

why: Having grown up with parents who've farmed for most of their lives plus their parents farmed, I have a love for rural living. The country charm of roadside wildflowers, tiny creeks, neighbors' ponds, old barns and corn cribs and other delights. Farmhouse and rural country village home kitchens seem to be the heart, the center, of the action and sensory memories of soup simmering or chicken roasting or cinnamon rolls baking. Mmm. FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges Blog or FQHSKCB is a crafting challenge blog with the theme of Anything Kitchen or Dining Goes. 

when: #8 for 2025 starts August 2 and ends on August 31, 2025

what: Project #1 = Dining Table Scene for Anniversary occasion

AKDG theme elements: round dining table, quilted table topper, 2 place settings

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. AI-generated image from several months back; I've posted 4 different green and white quilted table placements or toppers on HQCB for a green and white hearts with A.G. theme and I've used a couple of them for FQHSKCB since then; Microsoft Designer

2. medium brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

3. both striped prints are reverse sides to some tropical designs used for some recent cards; cut into triangles = Palm Springs paper pad =

4. white A2 folded card was cut apart and 1 panel was trimmed with deckle-edge decorative scissors and it was lifted with foam tape = from a pack = Crafter's Square

5. text strip stickers and the bright pink heart sticker = Sweet Rush sticker book by Vicki Boutin 2021

6. pale pink pearls = from multi-pack = Crafter's Square

where #1 will be linked: (anniversary card)

1A. Word Art Wednesday; new on Wed July 30 for 2 wks; anything goes family friendly

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/07/anything-goes-weeks-710-711.html

1B. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; still open; theme is to use 1 or more designer papers; On my anniversary card with dining table image, I've used 2 patterned papers with 1 on each side of the focal image

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-12-new-challengeblog.html

1C. Love Those Pretty Papers; new on Sat Aug 2nd; theme is the blog title; on my anniversary card with dining table image, I've used 2 patterned papers with 1 on each side of the focal image. 

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2025/08/love-those-pretty-papers-august.html

1D. Alphabet Challenge; still open for a few days; theme is H for home; on my anniversary card, the focal image is a round dining table scene with the table set for 2 persons

link = https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/07/h-is-for-home.html

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what: Project #2 = Dill Dip recipe card

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. base is the reverse/blank side of a 4" x 6" index card

22. plaid paper panel = Recollections

23. recipe print card 3" x 5" = found in an unmarked box at my mom's house; box holds mixed designs

24. blue mini ink stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

25. brown/cappuccino colored pencil = stash (for notes of 4+ servings and 6 ing or ingredients)

26. black retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart (outlining and corner accents)

where #2 will be linked: (recipe card)

2A. Crafts Galore Encore; new on Aug 1st; anything goes; either 2nd or 3rd entry

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/august-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

2B. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; new on Wed July 30 for 2 wks; anything goes

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/pennys-challenge-602.html

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where to find FQHSKCB #8 in 2025 blog post link =

https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/fqhskcb-8-in-2025-anything-kitchen-or.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = FQHSKCB, FQGGCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQCB; HQCB, HQFCB at TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/fqhskcb-8-in-2025-anything-kitchen-or.html

FQHSKCB #7 in 2025 Anything Kitchen or Dining Goes theme + #6 Culinary Brags

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

why: This posting is showcasing my newest owner/DT samples for FQHSKCB or FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges Blog #7 for 2025. I've got a few similar stickers of tea pots and tea cups on both cards but different looks and shapes of cards. The theme is coded as AKDG which is Anything Kitchen or Dining Goes. 

when: #7 starts July 2 and ends on July 31, 2025

what: Project #1 = 

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. white card base A2 size + envelope = Crafter's Square

2. teal paper strip scrap = Recollections

3. pink tone patterned paper = ?/sheet has been removed from it's paper pad and I don't remember the vendor

4. the black frame, 'hello', teapot, 2 teacups, cake dome and 2 little macarons stickers = all from Garden Party sticker book by Maggie Holmes

5. light brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

6. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn (used for paper edges)

where #1 will be linked:

1A. The Crafting Challenge; new on July 1; theme is 'thinking of you'; My project #1 card expresses 'hello'

link = https://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/pensando-tethinking-of-you.html

1B. Love To Craft; new on July 1 and open until August 15; theme of anything goes; this is my 2nd entry

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/07/ltccb-87-anything-goes-ltccb-86-winner.html

1C. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scraps; started June 25/still open; theme to use 1 or more designer paper(s); My first card has a pink tonal woodland print paper; this is my 3rd entry 

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-11.html

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what: Project #2 = Tropical Tea Service card

how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

21. four inch square pink cardstock = Neenah

22. 3.75" circle Havana Collection patterned cardstock = Prima Marketing

23. text strip stickers = Bo Bunny's Brighton sticker book

24. flower die-cut ephemera = Pink Paislee's Horizon

25. teapots and teacups stickers = Garden Party sticker book by Maggie Holmes

26. bright pink cut gem stickers = EK Success

27. light brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart (for corner accents)

where #2 will be linked:

2A. First Cup Challenges; July 2nd new; anything beverage related; MY/both cards have tea service; card #2 has 2 teapots and 2 teacups interspersed with flowers and bright pink gems

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/first-cup-challenge-4-july.html

2B. Love To Scrap; new on July 1 and open until Aug 15; theme of anything goes; this is my 2nd entry

link = https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/07/ltscb-174-anything-goes-ltscb-173.html

2C. The Four Seasons; new on July 1/summer season; MY 2nd card has a tropical feel with the mix of flowers, print paper circle

link = https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/summer-season-july-2025.html

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Where to find FQHSKCB #7/July 2025 blog post link =

https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/fqhskcb-7-in-2025-with-akdg-theme.html 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = FQHSKCB; also FQGGCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQCB; HQCB, HQFCB at TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; also CCC; also ConBC; and also AA.   

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

~~ by the way, my 4" square card if I hadn't owned HQFSCAT, could be linked up over there because it is a square shape card; my first card is a basic rectangle shape and that isn't allowed. 

My featured FQHSKCB #6 in 2025 with AKDG theme DT projects on 2 June 2025

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

why: This posting shares my love for country living through FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges Blog. The theme this year is 'AKDG' or anything kitchen or dining goes! That's easy! The first project has a quilted table top along with 2 place settings and a small vase of flowers on a round table. That's an Ai-generated image! The second project is a quirky fun one with folded and tied napkins on each side of a cute pop-up style ice cream cone! What kitchen/dining ideas would you create? 

when: #6 in 2025 starts June 2 and ends on June 30. 

what: Project #1: quilted tabletop with 2 place settings

how-to notes for #1 =

1. green cardstock cut to 5.5" square and then trimmed with decorative scissors = Pen + Gear cardstock

2. pink cardstock scrap = Neenah/Astrobrights

3. white cardstock for the Ai-image = Georgia Pacific

4. 'thinking of you' stamp; from a mixed expressions stamp package = Crafter's Square

5. pink pearls; from a multi pack = Crafter's Square

6. black retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

7. black stamp pad = Hero Arts

8. plaid paper scrap cut to heart shape = Recollections

9. pink colored pencil; applied to the plaid heart = Marvy Uchida (part of a boxed set)

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Creative Friday; open for about 3 more days; theme is circles; In the card image, there is a round dining table, topped with a round quilted table topper, stacks of round plates and round top cups!

link = https://creativefriday.blogspot.com/2025/05/creative-friday-386-kreise.html

1B. The Crafting Challenge; new on June 1; theme is anything goes

link = https://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/anythig-goes.html

1C. Crafts Galore Encore; new on June 1; theme is anything goes

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/06/june-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

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what: Project #2: quirky napkin art card

how-to notes for #2 =

21. pink cardstock 6" square; trimmed to 5.5" square = Art Skills

22. one-quarter section of a doily = Wilton's cake board doilies (received in a kindness box)

23. enamel hearts = Recollections

24. enamel dots from 3 different packages = Fancy Pants Designs

25. pink crochet thread = Midwest Crafters/Chicago

26. striped napkins = package bought at Dollar Tree

27. "you are sweet" stamp = mixed expression stamp set = Crafter's Square

28. ice cream cone pop-up dimensional sticker = from a mixed summer theme pop-up sticker package = Crafter's Square

where #2 will be linked =

2A. Creative Fingers; current; anything goes theme; this is my 3rd entry

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/05/challenge-302.html

2B. Crafty Catz; current; anything goes with option theme 'make us smile'; this is my 3rd entry = this quirky fun card should make everyone smile! 

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/crafty-catz-challenge-694.html

2C. The 4 Seasons Challenges; new on June 1; anything goes summer; MY card has summery sunshine colors, an ice cream cone to cool off

link = https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/summer-season-june-2025.html

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where FQHSKCB #6/June 2nd challenge post link= https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/06/fqhskcb-6-in-2025-akdg-theme-starts.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland, 

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S

 

My featured FQHSKCB #5 in 2025 DT theme AKDG choices on 2 May 2025

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

why: In this post, I'm sharing my #5 in 2025 FQHSKCB owner/DT inspiration projects. FQHSKCB is FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges Blog. The theme is Anything Kitchen or Dining Goes. Project #1 features...... and #2 focuses on kitchen tools. 

when: #5 starts May 2, 2025 and ends on May 31, 2025.

what: Project #1 = Table. Set. Celebrate. 

how-to notes #1 =

1. honey gold cardstock 5.5" square cut from a 6" square = Art Skills

2. butterscotch/butternut squash = old Pen + Gear cardstock

3. Ai-generated image = used Microsoft's Designer

4. green crystal heart-shaped gems = from multipack = Crafter's Square

5. computer/Google Doc printed sentiments

6. black non-smudge retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickarts

where #1 will be linked=

A. CD Sunday Plus; started Apr 27; must use CD, USB, digital; This dining table image was Ai-generated and has a Google Doc printed sentiment; 1 of 2 entries linked on May 2nd

link = https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/04/cd-sunday-plus-challenge-157-hosted-by.html

B. Krafty Chicks; opened on Thur/also May 1; week 1 theme is birthday; the message on the dining table card are for celebrating a birthday

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/krafty-chicks-challenge-766-birthday.html

C. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; only about 1 day+ left; anything goes; this is 3rd entry

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/04/252-patties-creations.html

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what: Project #2 = 

how-to notes #2 =

21. blue cardstock cut to 5.5" square = Art Skills

22. cocoa brown with copper threads specialty paper = Crafter's Square

23. ivory cardstock cut slightly 'bent', just under 5" x 5-5.25" = Neenah

24. six kitchen tools from a stencil sheet = Crafter's Square

25. black circles traced first in pencil but then unevenly went over with black marker = Art Skills marker; also the fine tip end used for scattered dot marks

26. ink pounced/dabbed with wadded paper towel strips =Emerald Envy, Tempting Turquoise, Tangerine Tango, Fresh Fig and Dapper Denim = SU. 

where #2 will be linked =

D. Stencil Fun or Crazy is our ....; just a few days left; Must use stencil with option of patterns; My 'Annie's Kitchen' project has stenciled kitchen tools; this might be 1 of 3 planned link-ups on May 2nd

link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2025/04/april-2025-stencil-fun-challenge.html

E. As You Like It; new on May 1; theme ? = soft or bold colors and why?; My "Annie's Kitchen" has bold colors for the 2 of the cardstocks, the inks for the stenciled kitchen tools and the traced black circles and little scattered dots; I like the contrast to the light color background cardstock that the stenciling, tracing, and scattered dotting are on. This will be 1 of 2 entries linked up on May 2nd

link = https://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/your-favourite-soft-or-bold-colours-why.html

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FQHSKCB #5 in 2025 blog post link = https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/fqhskcb-5-in-2025-anything-kitchen-or.html

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where else could these projects be shared within QUEST family of challenge blogs?

AA. square cards can be shared at HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest For Shaped Cards and Tags Challenges blog which starts its new themes on the 2nd day of the month like FQHSKCB...anything goes on shaped card or shaped tag

BB. Heart's Quest Challenge Blog #73 starting April 28th's theme is anything goes with green and/or white heart(s); the previous month's theme had AG with green and/or orange heart(s); so the table runner's embroidered hearts have white and orange hearts...3 other Ai-generated images are available on HQCB #72 that you can use for personal use.  

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = FQHSKCB, FQGGCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQCB; HQCB, HQFCB/TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; also CCC; ConBC; and AA. 

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas; both are owned by Shell S. 

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR, PRS; and this month, a Guest DT at FCC; all owned by Deanne

My FQHSKCB #4 in 2025 theme of Anything Kitchen or Dining Goes projects

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

post's purpose: FQHSKCB is short for FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges Blog! In 2025 the theme was aligned better with the blog name = Anything Kitchen or Dining Goes theme. This time I've made some digital print papers to use for backgrounds. 

when: #4 in 2025 starts April 2 and will end on April 30, 2025. 

what: Project #1 = fondue pot and cheese

Notes for #1 = I am fond-ue a lot (I am fond of you a lot)!!!

1. Wild Blueberry cardstock panel 5" x 7" = CutCardStock

2. orange cardstock scrap = Recollections

3. fondue pot image is a reduced in print size coloring book page = Super Coloring Pages for Kids website; free for personal use

4. background digital print paper was created as a Google Doc; printed on bright yellow paper from Art Skills

5. red lettering stickers = unknown; have been in my alpha stickers box for a long time

6. colored pencils = several different companies: Crayola, Crazy Art and Marvy Uchida

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what: Project #2 = Let's Chat Coffee Time friendship card

notes for #2 =

21. brown cardstock 6" square reduced to 5" square = Art Skills

22. caramel cardstock scrap = old Pen + Gear

23. gray, white, light blue print cardstock = recycled tissue box side flap 

24. two vellum sentiments layered together = vendor?/been in my stash for over 15 years

25. clipart image is reduced print size of a coloring page = retrieved from Super Coloring Pages for Kids website

26. image colored with a variety of different vendors' colored pencils

27. clipart images with coffee theme are part of a digital print page that I created = Google Document

28. 'let's chat' tiny sentiment sticker = The Simple Life by Simple Stories' sticker book

29. black puffy dots (to look like mini coffee beans kind of accenting) = Recollections

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where: FQHSKCB #4 in 2025 blog posting

link = https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/fqhskcb-4-in-2025-anything-kitchen-or.html

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personalized DT badge = 

other places to share/link up =

A. cheese fondue = CD Sunday Plus; new on March 30th; theme is using items from CDs, USBs, digital/internet; both of my projects qualify; the background digital paper was created by me using free clipart images for personal usage arranged in repeating patterning on the diagonals in the grid/table format (Google Doc and printed on yellow paper); plus the fondue pot image is from a website free printable that was sized when printing on white paper and colored with pencils

link = https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/cd-sunday-plus-challenge-155-hosted-by.html

B. cheese fondue = Gem of a Challenge; not quite midway; theme of anything goes and from any product/company; doesn't have to be Polkadoodle; MY card has a food/fondue pot and cheese theme using digital and internet for image sources

link = https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-4-week-1-anything-goes-card.html

C. cheese fondue = Crafts Galore Encore; new on April 1; theme of anything goes; this is my 3rd entry.

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/april-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

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D. coffee pot = First Cup Challenges; NEW blog starting April 2; any drink/beverage theme; MY second project has a coffee pot, coffee beans & cup. 

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/first-cup-challenge-1-april.html

E. coffee pot = Ellie's Crafty Wednesdays; new for April; anything goes

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/04/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-april.html

F. coffee pot = The Paper Funday; new for April; anything goes (option: things starting with B); my coffee pot card does have some pale blue color tones scattered around the card (coffee-theme paper panel at the top; the vellum sentiment behind the top one; and some along the bottom edge as well as the coffee cup barely seen through the vellum)

link =https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/april-2025-challenge-75-anything-goes.html

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Crafting in USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT only = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S

My featured FQHSKCB #3 for 2025 AKDG theme DT projects on 2 March 2025

Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity blog!

why: FQHSKCB's theme is AKDG or Anything Kitchen or Dining Goes. This is my latest DT/owner inspiration projects for #3 challenge in 2025. Both cards have kitchen tools: stacked mixing bowls and a rolling pin. 

when: #3 in 2025 starts March 2nd and ends March 31, 2025.

what: PROJECT #1 = "Life is short, lick the bowl" advice notecard

notes for #1:

1. white cardstock base is about 5 1/8" high x 4.25" wide = Georgia Pacific

2. red cardstock panel = Pen + Gear

3. teal blue cardstock panel = Recollections

4. plaid paper = Simply Summer paper pad by Fancy Pants Designs

5. focal die-cut ephemera = Farmhouse Kitchen/Market by Echo Park

6. thin kitchen string, staples, brown colored pencil = stash items

7. cocoa brown ink stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

8. "Just a Note" wood stamp from a set = Art Skills

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what: PROJECT #2 = "Happiness is homemade" rolling pin slimline card

notes for #2:

21. Sandcastle Tan cardstock panel = CutCardStock

22. paper umbrellas print = 

23. light green and white checked gingham print paper = Hot Off the Press

24. blue and white buffalo plaid cardstock = The Paper Studio

25. light green and white dot print paper = SU

26. black dual-tip marker = Art Skills

27. thin kitchen string = stash

28. pearls/gems from different packs/sets = Crafter's Square

29. rolling pin die-cut ephemera = Echo Park's Farmhouse Kitchen/Market; this was lifted up with thin foam adhesive strip

30. lime green cardstock = Recollections

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where: FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges #3 in 2025 blog post

link = https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/fqhsk-challenges-blog-3-in-2025-with.html

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personalized team badge =

other places to share/link are:

a. bowls = Inkspirational; new; theme is CAS/see the badge; MY stacked mixing bowls image is surrounded with blue/teal open space and some small areas on the red with a bit of white margin; embellishments are kept to the tied string, some light stamping and crossed/x staples

link = https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/inkspirational-challenge-336-cas.html

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b. bowls = A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge; new; theme of anything goes

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2025/03/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

c. bowls = Stamping Sensations; new on March 2/Sunday; theme including stamping for anything goes; option of spring; MY kitchen mixing bowl card has "just a note" lightly stamped for the AG theme

link = https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2025/03/march.html

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d. rolling pin = Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; still current; must use at least 1 designer paper; MY rolling pin horizontal slimline card has 4 patterned papers used (dot, blue plaid, green gingham, and the paper umbrellas for a colorful fiesta kitchen/picnic themed card

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-7.html

e. rolling pin = Love To Scrap; new on March 1; anything goes; My card has lots of small scrap sizes of patterned papers and even solid color cardstocks!!! 

link = https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/03/ltscb-172-anything-goes-ltscb-171.html

f. rolling pin = 613 Avenue Create; new on Sunday March 2; anything goes

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-2025-anything-goes-w-optional.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = FQHSKCB; FQGGCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQCB; HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; CCC (new ownership of Critter Crazy began after Feb 25th); AA; ConBC

* manager/DT for Shell S = MTTC and MTTCChristmas
* DT member for Deanne = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S

~~ interesting kitchen fact from my childhood = 

my mom was reared as a farmer's daughter and she pretty much raised my sister and I to continue the tradition of helping out in the kitchen and garden as soon as we were old enough to fold washcloths and dad's handkerchiefs, rinse plates and stuff and set in the drying rack, and picking strawberries or peas or beans from the garden, etc. 

As each year and growth in height occurred, gradually responsibilities grew. By age 9 I was enrolled in 4-H Club first year of cooking projects...cereal treats, gelatin, egg, baked potato, simple and easy.....

 

My featured FQHSKCB #2 Anything Kitchen or Dining Goes or AKDG Theme DT projects on 2 Feb 2025

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

why: This post focuses on my newest challenge blog to experience a theme change. A few days ago on January 28, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB did a sort of theme swap to better align themes to blog titles and hopefully that will help readers/bloggers/artisans to remember each blog and what each one is focused on. FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen will now be 'anything kitchen or dining goes' or coded as AKDG. 

when: #2 for 2025 starts February 2 and ends on February 29, 2025

what: PROJECT #1 = Warm Wishes (cup and saucer) card

notes for #1:

1. base= print paper = Bo Bunny Christmas paper pack; several years old

2. Sea Foam Green cardstock = CutCardStock

3. silver metal/hologram snowflakes = Together at Christmas ephemera pack by Pink Paislee

4. black and white snowflake die-cut/ephemera (circles filled with pink colored pencil from stash) = Holly Days by Simple Stories

5. stencil sheet = Crafter's Square

6. brown dot dazzle/sticker = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website (pack of different sizes)

7. pink/rose red glitter tape = Crafter's Square (old/stash item)

8. brown marker = stash

9. cocoa brown ink pad = Lawn Fawn

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what: PROJECT #2 = So Thankful kitchen table scene

notes for #2: glass, glass pitcher, tablecloth for Anything Kitchen and/or Dining Goes theme elements

21. Pen + Gear = orange pumpkin and yellow cardstocks

22. Neenah = light blue cardstock strip along the bottom & used for the stamped sentiment

23. Art Skills = light gray cardstock

24. Bendon's Adult/Advanced Coloring Book "Home Grown" = part of a page

25. ink/coloring = olive green, blue spruce, red-orange, orange, aqua for colored pencils; 

26. Arteza = Aqua Blue alcohol marker

27. Art Skills = black dual-tip marker

28. Hallmark = gold star stickers 

29. Fancy Pants Designs = little heart enamel stickers

30. Studio G = "so thankful" wood stamp 

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where: FQHSKCB (theme change effective with this challenge)

link= https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/fqhskcb-2-in-2025-anything-food-or.html

theme badge =

DT badge =

other places to share/link are: link-ups connected on Feb 3rd

a. cup/saucer = Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge; new; Anything Goes Christmas; MY wintery 'warm wishes' cup and saucer is backed with a tonal print filled with Christmas decorating pieces: pinecones, candy canes, gingerbread, poinsettias, stockings, pine branches, wrapped candies, ornament/baubles, etc. 

link = https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-110-alles-mag-kerst-anything.html

b. cup/saucer = Peace on Earth; new on Feb 2; anything goes Christmas; moodboard image is available; MY wintery 'warm wishes' cup and saucer is back with a tonal print filled with Christmas decorating pieces

link = https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2025/02/february-2025-peace-on-earth-challenge.html

c. cup/saucer = Love Those Pretty Papers; new; theme is same as blog title; MY cup and saucer card is backed with a pretty Christmas decorating pieces tonal print; this is my 2nd entry

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2025/02/love-those-pretty-papers-february-2025.html

d. cup/saucer = Sparkles Christmas Challenge; new; theme is "A Cup of Christmas Tea"; MY cup and saucer card is backed with a pretty Christmas decorating pieces tonal print paper base; I've not specified what could be the contents since my focus is on the drinkware (cup and saucer outline) 

link = https://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/169-cup-of-christmas-tea.html

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e. glass/pitcher = Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new on Feb 2; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/02/247-polkadoodles.html

f. glass/pitcher = {PIN}spirational; started Feb 1; theme is quilt of hearts/see image for inspiration; MY glass and glass pitcher coloring image are setting on a tablecloth that looks like a quilt pattern; alternating square blocks

link = https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/pinspirational-challenge-322-february.html

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g. glass/pitcher = A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge; new; Anything Goes

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2025/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland from either farm or town, 

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and new P-R-S

~~ fun kitchen/dining experience in January 2025 =

with so much cold weather, I've been using the oven more as well as using the large slow cooker at least 1x per week. 

--our fast go-to 1 sheet pan quick meal has frozen fish sticks (or fillets) and frozen tater tots sharing the space

22 minutes at 425* F

and

*my go-to quick tartar sauce substitute is mayonnaise + pickle relish mixed together; work on your ratios for the # of people that are being fed. This can be mixed together while the food is baking. 

*sometimes we add a side salad or cole slaw to get some crunch and veggie nutrition