My FarmQuest Home Challenges #10 Anything Home Goes DT projects

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

why: This posting showcases my newest owner/design team inspiration projects for FarmQuest Home Challenges Blog. The theme is anything home goes which can be typical items/activities inside a house/apt/condo/trailer and/or outside the dwelling like the garage, driveway, mowing the yard, backyard tent, dog house, etc. 

when: #10 FQHCB starts June 2, 2026 with new time length ending on July 20, 2026!!!!

what: Project #1: interior items: clock (brad), doilies, antique range (stove/oven combo), coffee pot

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. gray CS cut to 6.25" square = from a multi-color CS pack = Crafter's Square

2. aqua plaid print paper cut to 6" square = Recollections

3. half doily/cut with gray/Narwhal inked edge = doily from pack = Crafter's Square

4. mint green linen ribbon= spool = Crafter's Square

5. clock brad and doily scallop rows patterned paper = Front Porch collection by Simple Stories

6. 'home on the range' mini card = Echo Park

7. alphabet stencil ruler = at least 30-40 years old; recently rediscovered at my mom's house

8. gray/Narwhal ink mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

9. red marker = stash box

10. red crystal gems = Nicole Brand Crafts

where #1 will be linked:

1A. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge; new on June 1; anything goes

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

1B. A Place To Start; new on June 1; anything goes (not the opt of anything but a card); my project #1 is a card

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2026/06/challenge-202606-june-2026-anything.html

1C. Everybody Art Challenge; continued from late May; theme is to use brad(s); My project #1 with the doilies and antique range has a clock brad that is placed on the bottom center of the white half doily. 

link = https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/601.html

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what: Project #2: exterior view of front facade = "Love Builds A Happy Home"

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. white left-side folded 5" x 7" card w/ envelope = Tonic Studios; pack of 10

22. green paper panel = multicolor paper pad by Hello Hobby/Walmart

23. blue-green floral paper panel = Fancy Pants Designs' Apothecary paper pad

24. country lane scene & front house view ephemera = Memory Lane collection by Fancy Pants Designs

25. the black with white text strip sticker = The Simple Life sticker book by Simple Stories

26. the pale green linen ribbon = Crafter's Square

27. ivory paper flowers (from 2 different packages) = Little Birdie Handmade Flowers

28. black stamp pad = Hero Arts ; 'sloppy' inking to give a distressed/aged look

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Crafting Happiness; new on June 2nd; theme of summer or anything goes; My card is for anything goes; another yesteryear kind of long ago look

link = https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/06/june-summer-or-anything-goes.html

2B. Unicorn Challenge Blog; new on June 2nd; theme of flower(s); My card project #2 has blue/green print flowers on the background paper and then ivory handmade paper flowers attached for accenting

link = https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/06/challenge-121-flowers.html

2C. Scrappe Lyst; new on June 1st; theme of flowers/blooms; My card project #2 has blue/green print flowers on the background paper and then ivory handmade paper flowers attached for accenting.

link = https://scrappelyst.blogspot.com/2026/06/utfordring-for-juni-blomster.html

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where to find FQHCB #10 blog post link =

https://farmquesthomechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/06/farmquest-home-challenge-10-ahg-theme.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne; also CIP owned by Marlene

My Critter Crazy Challenges #109 design team project on 1 April 2026

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

why: This posting features my newest design team project for CCC or Critter Crazy Challenges. The theme is 'anything goes with a featured critter'. My friendship card features a cat (fabric iron-on applique)!!! 

when: #109 starts April 1, 2026 and closes on April 25, 2026. 

what: Project #1: "You are meow-velous" friendship card

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. dark purple plaid paper for base panel = Recollections

2. white CS panel & scrap piece for background for the cat = Georgia Pacific

3. "Cracked" stencil = Pink & Main

4. purple watercolor marker = stash item (purple is tied with pink to be my 2 favorite colors)

5. purple and green plant print fabric cat (iron-on applique) = part of mixed design print fabrics' cats package = Crafter's Square

6. black fine tip marker = Sharpie (for outlining the focal panel + sentiment)

7. black extra fine tip marker = Sharpie (for outlining the cat)

8. black puffy heart sticker = from a black and white hearts & stars stickers pack = Freckled Fawn

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Crafty Animals; new on April 1st; theme to include an animal; My card features a cat

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-104.html

1B. The Crafting Challenge; new on April 1st; theme is my favorite color; My card features lots of purple tones; this is my other favorite color. Purples and pinks have been my favorite colors since I was about 10 years old. 8 years ago we painted our current home in different tones of purple. The kitchen has the darkest shade. We thought we were going to have white cabinets but they would have cost us $1,000 more than choosing another color/stain. So I went with espresso then have a white sheet curtain at the window and stainless steel appliances to help lighten things. There is a light gray vinyl flooring, too. 

link = https://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/il-mio-colore-preferito.html 

1C. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge; new on April 1st; anything goes

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/04/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

1D. I Love Promarkers; new on April 1st; theme is cute or whimsical or Anything Goes; My card has a focal panel stenciled with purple marker and then a black marker was used to outline/edge the panel and also for writing the message; the stencil patterned and having a purple and green print cat provide the whimsy

link = https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-604.html

1E. SUYP cat lovers challenge; challenge is open; theme is anything goes using cat/kitten; My friendship card has a whimsical purple and green fabric cat (iron-on applique used like a sticker). 

link = https://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-122.html

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where to find CCC #109 blog post link =

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2026/04/critter-crazy-109-anything-goes-with.html

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2026/04/critter-crazy-109-anything-goes-with.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational; plus CIP (as of mid-March 2026)

FarmQuest Home Challenges #4 AHG theme DT projects on 2 Dec 2025

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

why: This posting showcases my newest design team projects for #4 anything home goes theme for FarmQuest Home Challenges Blog. I've made an interior housing topic project and an exterior housing (front facades + flowers) card! Plus a last hour interior housing project of kitchen tools. 

when: #4 anything home goes theme starts December 2 and ends on December 31, 2025

what: Project #1: interior item of lamp = Find Your Way encouragement card

how-to & vendor notes for #1: encouragement card

1. pink cardstock cut to 5.5" x 6" panel = orig. 12" square sheet = Crafter's Square

2. three stickers (1/4 of large circular) = very old Webster's Pages

3. 'think happy' puffy letters + teal heart = Thickers from American Crafters 2017

4. 'find your way' stamp = part of a llama/mix clear stamp set = Crafter's Square ==>> this was my first time to use this particular stamp

5. Aqua Plaid cut to same size of index card = orig. 12" square paper = Recollections

6. Ll is for lamp cut-a-part mini card = the full 12" square cardstock is from Flea Market collection by Simple Stories

7. bright pink gems = Studio G by Hampton Arts (placed on curve of stacked stickers to look a bit like a crown)

8. bright yellow cardstock scrap = Astrobrights/Neenah

9. bright pink cardstock scrap under the lamp mini card = Astrobrights/Neenah

10. black extra fine tip marker pen = Sharpie

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Crafts Galore Encore; new on Mon Dec 1st; anything goes

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/12/december-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

1B. A Place To Start; new on Mon Dec 1st; anything goes or opt of winter things; My lamp/find your way encouragement card is for A.G.

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/12/december-2025-anything-goes-woptional.html

1C. NBUS or Never Before Used Schtuff; new on Mon Dec 1st; theme is the title; the stamped sentiment in the lower left card is my new to use item; I've had a mix set stamp set with some llamas, cactus plants and several words or phrases ==> 'find your way' is 1 in this pack that I hadn't used yet. I thought it was perfect to go with the lamp mini card.

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/12/december-2025-anything-goes-woptional.html

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what: Project #2: exterior home images + flowers from yard

how-to & vendor notes for #2: pretty mix of old stash and some newer from different vendors to create a pretty card; could be used for a couple's wedding anniversary...

21. pink cardstock 6" square base = Art Skills

22. light blue with with French cursive text patterned paper = very old; about 2010-2011; removed from paper pad; unsure of the vendor

23. light pink fiber paper = from a scrap pack = Crafter's Square

24. yellow tulip stickers = from a mixed flowers pack = Crafter's Square

25. two washi tapes and the house foam sticker = Farmstead Harvest collection by American Crafts 

26. mini card/journaling card from a full sheet of diff sizes = At Home collection by Carta Bella

27. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

28. medium brown tone retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

where #2 will be linked:

2A. A Perfect Time To Craft open challenge; new on Dec 1st; anything goes

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2025/12/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

2B. Beautiful Blossoms; new on Nov 15/still open; anything with florals; My "this house is built on chaos & love" card has florals surrounding that message as well as flowers in the orange washi tape and some layered/puffy flower stickers for accents

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/11/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

2C. Classic Designs Challenge; new on Nov 15/still open; anything goes

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/11/classic-design-challenge-11-2025-novdec.html

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what: Project #3 = interior home items of kitchen tools = Holiday Baking card

how-to & vendor notes for #3 =

31. stencil template sheet has multiple kitchen tools = Crafter's Square

32. Narwhal/gray mini stamp pad ink = Lawn Fawn

33. paper towel strip = home item

34. red and green dual-tip markers = Art Skills

35. black fine tip marker pen = Sharpie; and an extra fine tip marker pen for the lettering

36. white cardstock = Georgia Pacific; cut panel to 5.5" square

27. red cardstock = Crafter's Square (from a 4 color set of 12" square sheets); cut to 6" square

28. mid gray watercolor marker to outline dabbed ink stenciled kitchen tools = stash item

where #3 will be linked:

3A. The Creative Crafters; new on Nov 15/still open; anything goes theme

link = https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-94.html

3B. The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog; new on Nov 15/still open and extended; anything goes

link = https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/09/325-use-colour-yellow.html

3C. Path of Positivity; new on Dec 1/Monday; anything goes positive (not the option)

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/ch-136-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

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where to find FQHCB #4 blog post link =

https://farmquesthomechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/12/farmquest-home-challenges-4-with.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS

*** all my projects this time are square shaped cards which if I wasn't the owner, I could share 1 of them from this post over at HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags. 

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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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.....