My CCC #112 DT AGFC theme with elephant for 1 July 2026

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

who: Hello, I'm Becca S, the owner of 13 crafting challenge blogs that I refer to as the "Quest family challenge blogs". I started participating in a message board style share and swap set-up with Paper Wishes website in 2009 and then the discovery of "Blogger" came in 2010-2011. As teaching responsibilities reduced, my involvement in craft challenge blogs' design teams grew until I felt confident to become an owner/administrator. So that happened about 2022. 

why: this celebratory elephant focal card is for my owner/design team commitment with Critter Crazy Challenges. The theme is anything goes with featured critter(s). 

when: Critter Crazy #112 starts July 1, 2026. 

what: Project #1: Hooray! Elephant birthday card

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. yellow cardstock (used 1/2 of folded sheet or 4.25" x 5.5") = Pen + Gear

2. banner 'stick-on' = Crafter's Square

3. layered elephant (from a mix set of wild animals) = Crafter's Square

4. small puffy dots (mixed colors pack) = Crafter's Square

5. "hooray!" stamp (from a birthday theme set of clear stamps) = Crafter's Square

6. confetti print paper punched circle = mixed design paper pad = also Crafter's Square

7. Fish Tank/blue mini stamp pad (ink) = Lawn Fawn

8. 2.25" diameter circle punch tool = EK Success tools

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Crafter's Galore Encore; new on July 1; anything goes theme

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/07/july-2026-crafts-galore-encore.html

1B. Shopping Our Stash; new on June 30/Tues; you're so sweet theme; My card interprets the 'sweetness' through the pastel confetti punched paper circle and the cute patchwork type look of the elephant

link = https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2026/06/sos577-youre-so-sweet.html

1C. Fab N Funky; week 2 of 2/started June 24; theme is something starting with B; My card has Banner, Blue

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/06/challenge-640-something-beginning-with-b.html

1D. Love To Scrap Challenge Blog; new on July 1 and open until Aug 15; theme is anything goes

link = https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/07/ltscb-180-anything-goes-ltscb-179.html

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where to find CCC #112 blog post link = 

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2026/07/critter-crazy-challenges-112-anything.html

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Becca S

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

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

My Critter Crazy #111 Anything Goes w a featured Critter DT card 1 June 2026

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

why: This post focuses on my new design team (DT) project for Critter Crazy Challenges, a crafting blog. I took over the ownership and management of this blog about 16-17 months ago!! Time just vaporizes! I've not duplicated/twin animals yet but have used different butterflies and cats. Needless to say, my treasure diving into my stash supplies keeps revealing forgotten animal products! :) This time I'm using layered plastic/acrylic printed and embossed ocean creatures of jellyfish and sea horse plus coral and two nautilus shells!! 

when: #111 starts June 1 and closes on June 25, 2026

what: Project #1: ocean critters = jelly fish and sea horse

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. bold blue CS = Art Skills (cut to 5" x 7" dimensions)

2. white CS = Jot (4" x 6" approx.)

3. blue glitter paper punched to circle shape = Art Skills

4. circle punch diameter 2.25" = EK Success

5. blue glitter = Nuvo (for bubbles/dots)

6. blue dual-tip marker = Art Skills

7. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

8. 'best wishes' clear stamp = from a birthday expression stamp packages = Crafter's Square

9. layered plastic/acrylic printed & embossed stickers = partial pack = Crafter's Square [these underwater critters w/ coral & shells have been sitting in their plastic pack for over a year!!! Taking up space in my stash box!]

10. gold stars (3 different types from same pack) = Recollections

where #1 will be linked:

1A. The Neglected Stuff; new on June 1st; theme is to use old at least 1 yr old+ that hasn't been used for a year; On this card: the layered underwater critters and shells/coral had been sitting for a year+; 

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2026/05/neglected-stuff-june-2026-challenge.html

1B. The Paper Players; new on Sunday, May 31; see the Tic-Tac-Toe board; I'm using top left diagonally to bottom right = circles, free and layers

link = https://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/2026/05/pp788-tic-tac-toe-challenge-from-joanne.html

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1C. A Place to Start; new on Mon/June 1st; anything goes (not the opt of anything but a card); I'm sharing my underwater card

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

1D. Crafts Galore Encore Challenge; new on June 1; anything goes

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/06/june-2026-challenge-148-crafts-galore.html

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where to find CCC #111 blog post link = https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2026/06/critter-crazy-challenges-111-anything.html

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Becca S

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

*  DT member only = new in mid-March 2026: CIP; also PRS and Pin-spirational

My Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables #2 anything goes quotes DT projects on 5 March 2026

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

why: This posting showcases my referenced quote bookmark and the Bible's Matthew 5:8 encouragement card design team projects for Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Challenges Blog! The theme is easy = anything goes quotes. Both of my images/designs were credited within their designs but I'm also giving proper credits in this post. Bookmark's quote is from Mother Teresa and the floral card's verse sticker quotes the Bible's New Testament book of Matthew chapter 5 verse 8. 

when: HQLQCB just had its first challenge session in February 2026! So these are my DT projects for #2 March 5, 2026 through April 1, 2026. 

what: Project #1: Bible verse sticker for Matthew 5:8

how-to & vendor notes for #1: 

1. (not seen) white CS base = recycled packaging cardstock (CS)

2. light blue and mint green paper and bright pink paper = 2 different packs Colorbok

3. verse sticker = from a mixed color/designs/verses package = removed from packaging and been in stash for a long time

4. layered flower stick-ons = from same set of mixed flowers = Crafter's Square

5. orange marker = stash box

6. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn (perimeter inking)

7. orange floral washi tape strips = from the Farmstead Harvest collection from American Crafts

8. rectangle 'ticket' style punch = EK Success

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Try It On Tuesday; new on Tues March 3; theme to make it feminine; My little card has bright sherbet and citrus colors with a tiny bird + 2 hearts as well as flowers lend to femininity

link = https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2026/03/make-it-feminine.html

1B. Triple B; new on March 3; theme/3 Bs are birds, butterflies, blooms; Both projects on this post have blooms/flowers; The bookmark also has butterflies while the card has a little birdie with more flowers so I'm sharing the little card

link = https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-2026-tb-challenge.html

1C. Beautiful Blossoms; started Feb 15 and still open; theme of flowers as focus; this little card has floral decorative tape as well as 2 large layered/dimensional flowers

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

1D.  Crafts Galore Encore; new on March 1; anything goes

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-2026-crafts-galore-encore.html

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what: Project #2: inspirational thought by Mother Teresa

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. bright blue (approx. 2.25" wide x 8.5" tall) and yellow CS = Astrobrights/Neenah

22. inspirational thought quote, credit, and imaging = recycled/upcycled from solicited mailing insert from a book month club

23. quote credited to Mother Teresa; well-known nun

24. deckle-edged decorative scissors = Fiskars

25. two different colors of cording = from different 3 color pack sets = Crafter's Square (yellow and white; red-purple & white)

26. purple watercolor marker = stash box (used to outline, ink edge of quote paper and also the wood butterflies)

27. two wood laser cut butterflies = from a multi pack of plain wood butterflies; just 1 design = Crafter's Square

where #2 will be linked:

2A. The Outlawz Anything But A Card; new on March 1; theme is the blog title; My shared photo is for the bookmark with quote by Mother Teresa

link = https://tolanythingbutacard.blogspot.com/2026/02/the-outlawz-anything-but-card-march.html

2B. Allsorts Challenge; new on March 1; theme of ribbons and/or bows or Anything Goes; if cording is counted as ribbon, then that or for A.G. 

link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-844.html

2C. Crafty Animals; new on March 1; theme of including animal(s); My bookmark has 2 wooden butterflies that I inked/marked to purple

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-103.html

2D. Little Red Wagon; new on March 4; theme to include an animal; My bookmark has 2 wooden butterflies that I inked/marked to purple

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-848-include-animal.html

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where to find HQLCB #2 blog post link =

https://heartsquestlovablequotables.blogspot.com/2026/03/hearts-quest-lovable-quotable.html

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Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational

My FarmQuest Home Challenge #7 anything home goes theme DT projects on 2 March 2026

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

why: This posting features my newest owner/design team inspiration projects for FarmQuest Home Challenges Blog. Both projects are for housing exterior-related topics/elements: window frame with roses/flower box effect and an exterior front home view image tag used on an encouragement card.

when: FQHCB #7 starts March 2 and ends on March 31, 2026. 

what: Project #1: laser cut wood arch window frame with roses Birthday card

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. top-folded neon orange cardstock base (1/2 of a full sheet of cardstock cut vertically and then folded in half = 4.25" x 5.5" dimensions) = Astrobrights/Neenah (printer's scanner light has faded to peach tone)

2. laser cut primed wood arch window with roses (for a flower box look) = Little Birdie Crafts by Nicole Craft Brands

3. background wood with images/text print cardstock = recycled packaging trimmed

4. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn (for outer cardstock inking)

5. dark brown, red and 4 green markers = different companies in stash box + 1 glitter paint green marker for a set of foliage

6. gold puffy letters and number stickers = Flags and Frills set/pack by American Crafts

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Try It On Tuesday; new on Tue March 3; theme = make it feminine; My birthday card's delicate laser cut arch window with roses lend to femininity 

link = https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2026/03/make-it-feminine.html

1B. Triple B: birds, butterflies, blooms; new on March 3, theme is the blog title; both projects have blooms/flowers --->> I'll be sharing Project #1 with the arch window with roses laser cut chipboard

link= https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-2026-tb-challenge.html

1C. Crafts Galore Encore; new; anything goes

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-2026-crafts-galore-encore.html

1D.  Love To Craft; new on March 1; anything goes

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/ltccb-91-and-ltccb-90-winner-and-top.html

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what: Project #2: front view house image tag used on encouragement card

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. dark brown cardstock panel = Colorbok

22. brown and ivory woods/wildflowers print CS, and the dark teal green dotted CS punched = Memory Lane collection by Fancy Pants Designs

23. exterior front view home image tag + 'moments matter most' ephemera = Memory Lane collection by FPD

24. enamel dots = Freckled Fawn

25. orange/white cording = from a 3 color set pack = Crafter's Square

26. thin off-white string = very old stash item

27. red-orange and off-white layered flower stick-on = Crafter's Square (from a multi-color and multi-design  pack of flowers)

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Path of Positivity; new on March 2; anything goes positive/uplifting theme; My 2nd card is about home--moments matter most-- for encouragement

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/ch-139-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

2B. Love To Scrap; new on March 1; anything goes; the cardstocks were scrap pieces trimmed or punched

link = https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/ltscb-178-anything-goes-ltscb-177.html

2C. Allsorts Challenge; new on Feb 28; theme of ribbons or bows or A.G; My 2nd card has a bow tied of cording and thin string

link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-844.html

2D. A Place To Start; new on March 2; anything goes (opt of no squares); My 2nd card has rectangles with bow, enamel dots and flower

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-202603-march-2026-anything.html

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where to find FQHCB #7 blog post link = 

https://farmquesthomechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/03/farmquest-home-7-anything-home-goes.html

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Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational (both owned by Deanne)

My FarmQuest Home #6 during Feb 2026 Anything Home Goes theme projects

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

why: The purpose of this posting is to showcase new owner/design team projects for FarmQuest Home Challenges Blog or FQHCB. This challenge blog started in Fall 2025 after discontinuing one about kitchen and dining. The idea to broaden for whole house, inside or out, seemed like a better way to go. For interior housing topics, I'm featuring a row of books on a masculine birthday card and another showing 'saved' peacock feathers, old typewriter and old telephone. I decided not to do an exterior housing project this month. 

when: #6 time period is February 2-28, 2026

what: Project #1: interior housing = displayed peacock feathers, old typewriter and old telephone

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. white CS panel for base = Georgia Pacific

2. bright blue CS = Astrobrights/Neenah

3. purple + aqua + white plaid paper = Recollections

4. dark purple marker = stash box for faux stitching borders and outlining

5. different color heart puffy markers from same set = Hello Hobby/Walmart

6. rainbow stickers = Hello Hobby/Walmart

7. ephemera: peacock feathers, typewrite and telephone = Unique by Fancy Pants Designs; I penciled 'you're just my type' onto the typewriter's paper!!! I love puns and thought this would be really cute

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Shopping Our Stash; open; theme is "Love Me Do"; My typewriter's paper has a loving sentiment for my husband = "you're just my type" that I penciled in faintly so that it would look old and faded; also lots of puffy hearts added in blue and purple tones

link = https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2026/01/sos566-love-me-do.html

1B. Dream Valley; new on Feb 2/Monday; theme is anything goes

link = https://dreamvalleychallenge2.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-351-anything-goes.html

1C. Crafts Galore Encore; new on Feb 1; anything goes

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-2026-crafts-galore-encore.html

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what: Project #2: interior home items = row of books

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. harvest yellow CS scrap = Pen + Gear (old mixed color pack)

22. blue CS scrap = Art Skills

23. blue with gold glitter textured paper scrap = from an old scrap pack = Crafter's Square

24. puffy book stickers = half of the package/set = Crafter's Square

25. border strip stickers = very old Current Catalog item (from same sheet of mixed gray and brown geometric prints)

26. "HB" and the three tiny shapes (oval, square, star) clear stamps = part of a birthday celebrations stamp set = Crafter's Square

27. black stamp pad = Hero Arts (used for the stamps and to ink the outside edges of the card)

28. black fine tip marker = Sharpie (for doodled dots)

29. base is white A2 card panel = also Crafter's Square

where #2 will be linked:

2A. The Neglected Stuff; new on Feb 1; use something at least 1 year old or older; My books birthday card has old honey gold CS, old blue w gold glitter specialty paper and old border stickers...very old items; but it came together to look like a LR or library wall with a row of books

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2026/02/neglected-stuff-february-2026-challenge.html

2B. 613 Avenue Create; new on Feb 1; anything goes (or opt of animal magic); My books birthday card is for A.G.

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html

2C. A Place To Start; new on Feb 2; theme of anything goes (or opt of small critters); My books birthday card is for A.G.

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-202602-february-anything-goes.html

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where to find FQHCB #6 blog post link =

https://farmquesthomechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/farmquest-home-challenges-6-for-feb.html

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Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational; both owned by Deanne

My Critter Crazy Challenges #107 DT project on 1 February 2026

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

why: This posting showcases my latest design team/owner inspiration 'critters' card for Critter Crazy Challenges (CCC). In the year since I've become owner, I've featured butterflies or moths several times. They are my favorite insect!! When I was a young girl, maybe about 8 years old, when a teacher of another class/age level, told me that butterflies were like fluttering flowers. That phrasing has always stuck in my thoughts. And since I also love flowers (check my wardrobe, scarves, jewelry), the analogy got hard-wired! The theme is anything goes with featured critter (AGFC= code).

when: #107 starts February 1-25, 2026. 

what: Project #1: Butterflies--So Pretty and Magical

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. pink CS base cut to 5.5" square= Art Skills

2. vellum (printed with the gold and pink butterflies) = pack = Crafter's Square

3. the large layered plastic overlay with matching CS bottom focal butterfly = 1 of 3 pack = Crafter's Square (found these near the flower arranging/wreath/candle products rather than the wall decal stickers or the puffy stickers)

4. pinks and green enamel dots = Fancy Pants Designs (same 5 color pack)

5. gold puffy round dot sticker = Recollections (multicolor and multi size pack)

6. two text strip stickers = sticker book Snow Pine Lodge by Simple Stories

7. black stamp pad to ink the perimeter edges = Hero Arts

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Creative Fingers; new on Jan 30/Friday; anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-315.html

1B. We Love 2 Create; new on Jan 25; theme is card/craft/scrap mixed media= My card has butterfly printed vellum for the background; jumbo layered plastic butterfly plus inking on base CS perimeter

link = https://welove2create.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-1-craft-card-making.html

1C. Creations in Pink; new on Jan 15; theme is use mostly pink = NO NEW CHALLENGES SINCE LATE NOVEMBER 2025

1C. 613 Avenue Create; new on Feb 1; anything goes (opt of Animal Magic); My card has butterflies/insects that are part of the animal kingdom

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html

1D. Classic Design Challenge; new on Jan 15; theme of anything goes

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2026-janfeb.html

1E. Crafts Galore Encore; new on Feb 1; anything goes

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-2026-crafts-galore-encore.html

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where to find CCC #107 blog post link =

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2026/02/critter-crazy-challenge-107-with.html

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Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational

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. 

Critter Crazy Challenges #105 Anything Goes with Featured Critter theme DT project

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

why: This posting features my new #105/December anything goes with a featured critter theme design team/owner card for Critter Crazy Challenges blog. My cellphone storage is maxed and won't let me take a photo so until I get that fixed, I'm going to have to put a pause on creating fun fold cards. My desktop computer camera was used to help show the full view and then the underside support. 

when: #105 CCC starts December 1-25, 2025

what: Project #1: Wild & Crazy Cat

underside pic =

main panel cropped view to not show the step/fold front edge =

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. white cardstock for base = Georgia Pacific

2. white thick cardstock for support = recycled packaging

3. plaid print paper = Recollections

4. patterned cat image is an iron-on transfer!!!! = part of a mixed print cats package = Crafter's Square & NEW for me; this is the 1st one used!!!

5. black marker fine point  = Sharpie

6. three hearts die-cut ephemera = from Simple Stories' Simple Vintage Meadow Flowers Bits & Pieces pack of 51 pieces

7. bright blue cardstock scrap cut to fit the step/fold back = Neenah

where #1 will be linked:

1A. NBUS or Never Before Used Schtuff; new on Dec 1; theme is the title; show off new stuff or new to you item(s); the cat is an iron-on type applique or transfer and is 1st of the package that I've used!!! 

link = https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2025/12/nbus-challenge-81.html

1B. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; started Nov 25; use at least 1 designer paper; this is my 3rd linked entry; This cat card has 1 plaid paper (with the 3 hearts being die-cut ephemera)

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-16.html

1C. Sweet Stampin'; new on Nov 22/still open; theme of birthdays w/ stamping; My cat fun-fold card has stamping on the panel on a triangle fold/step at the base = "birthday wishes" and "let's celebrate"

link = https://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/sweet-stampin-birthdays.html 

1D. A Place To Start; new on Mon Dec 1st; theme of Anything Goes or something winter; My fun fold cat birthday card is for A.G.

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

1E. Crafts Galore Encore Challenge; new on Mon Dec 1st; theme of Anything Goes

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

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where to find CCC #105 blog post link = 

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2025/12/critter-crazy-challenge-105-starts-1.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS

My Critter Crazy Challenges #104 agfc theme choice DT alligator project on 1 Nov 2025

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

why: This posting highlights my newest owner/DT inspiration contribution for Critter Crazy Challenges blog #104. The theme is anything goes with featured critter. On this card, I'm using another adorable animal pop-up dimensional sticker from a mixed package of them found a few months ago at 1 of my region's Dollar Tree Stores. 

when: #104 starts on November 1, 2025 and ends on November 25, 2025. 

what: Project #1 = See Ya Later, Gator card

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. three patterned papers = old Illustrated Faith/? set for Bible journal album

2. pink frame ephemera = ?/might be old Simple Stories or Echo Park

3. thick kraft cardstock = Colorbok

4. light green cardstock cut to 5" deep x 7" wide = Neenah

5. black stamp pad for inked edges = Hero Arts

6. enamel dots = Freckled Fawn

7. gray and dark brown retractable marker pens= Zebra Clickart

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Love Those Patterned Papers; new on Nov 1; use at least 1 patterned paper; My card has 3 different size scraps from the same collection

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2025/11/atg-using-pretty-patterned-paper.html

1B. A Perfect Time to Craft open challenge; new on Nov 1; anything goes

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2025/11/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

1C. Crafts Galore Encore; new on Nov 1; anything goes

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/11/november-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

1D. Crafty Animals; new on Nov 1; anything goes + an animal(s); My card has a layered dimensional alligator/gator 

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-100.html

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where to find CCC #104 blog post link:

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2025/11/critter-crazy-104-anything-goes-with.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2025/11/critter-crazy-104-anything-goes-with.html

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

* DT member only = PRS owned by friend Deanne