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

theme/date badge #10 =

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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

Loving my HQCOLCB #1 for Jan 2025 DT Projects

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

why: This posting showcases my next inspiration samples for HQCOLCB. Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love challenges blog has main themes dubbed as "BEWAS" and then there is an optional event theme each month. January 2025's option is Valentines.

when: #1 for 2025 is launching on January 2nd and will end on January 31, 2025.

what: PROJECT #1: B is for birthday (B in BEWAS code)

notes for #1:

1. orange/butternut squash cardstock base = old Pen + Gear

2. yellow and white stripe and the yellow/white print panels = "Set Sail" paper pad by Heide Swapp 2022

3. small plaid paper scrap and the very old "HB" wood stamp = SU

4. glossy wood paneling cardstock scrap = Maker's Forte

5. 'time to shine' sticker = from Market Square by Maggie Holmes

6. layered butterfly, blue glitter tape piece = Crafter's Square

7. blue round gems = Art Skills

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what: PROJECT #2: Sympathy = Sending Prayers

notes for #2: (round gems are actually lime green; scanning changed to blue; tried 2 times)

21. kraft card base and background layer (altered; cut in half; one half getting deckle-edged scissors with outlining; lifted with foam tape) = Crafter's Square

22. deep orange cardstock panel = old Pen + Gear

23. "Camping Plaid" print paper panel = Recollections

24. red and white tiny floral print paper pieces = SU

25.  mossy green paper (circle behind orange heart), gems, and gold heart gems = stash/old

26. sentiment stamp might be SU; received in an unmarked bag with a mix of other sentiments

27. black outlining = black gel ink pen

and

what: PROJECT #3: optional event theme of Valentines

notes for #3:

31. white cardstock layers (base and deckled-edged layer) = Crafter's Square

32. pink cardstock layer = Recollections (bright colors paper pad)

33. white cardstock scrap under the center decorative tape panel = Neenah

34. red foil striped decorative tape = ?/forgotten; been in my stash for several years

35. acrylic print hearts, gems, glitter foam stickers & silver glitter alpha stickers = Crafter's Square

36. "Berry Burst" stamp pad = SU

37. silver metallic paint marker = Art Skills

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where: HQCOLCB #1 for Jan 2025

link = https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/01/hqcolcb-1-challenge-in-2025-with-bewas.html

new DT personalized badge =

other places to share/link are:

a. birthday = Little Red Wagon; new on Jan 1; theme of new beginnings; MY birthday card acknowledges someone's new/next year of life is beginning

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2025/01/788-new-beginnings.html

b. birthday = Crafty Animals; new on Jan 1; theme of anything goes inc. an animal/insect; MY birthday card has a layered butterfly 

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-90.html

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c. sympathy = Crafting Happiness; new on Dec 28; theme of HNY or anything goes; my 'sending prayers' card is for anything goes

link = https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/12/207-happy-new-year-anything-goes.html

d. sympathy = Creative Inspiration; new on Jan 2; theme of anything goes

link - https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/01/creative-inspiration-challenges-22.html

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e. Valentines = Mix It Up; new on Jan 1 and open until Feb 15; anything mixed media with option of monochrome; MY Valentines card is monochrome with reds and pinks; mixed media includes: silver metallic paint pen used to outline the center panel; center panel and borders are specialty tape of red foil stripes; 2 sizes of acrylic floral print layered heart stick-ons; red and pink glitter hearts laid on top of each other gems, silver glitter letter stickers; ink on top focal panel edges; also a pink colored pencil outlining for the pink cardstock panel against the white card base; white base also ink-edged

link = https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/miucb-75-anything-goes-optional.html

f. Valentines = Love To Craft; new on Jan 1 and open until Feb 15; anything goes craft-wise; 

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/01/ltccb-84-anything-goes-ltccb-83-winner.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = HQCOLCB, HQCB, HQFCB and new on Jan 2 = HQFSCAT (shaped cards and tags); FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB; also Ally's Angels and Christmas or not Bingo Challenges

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member = HAOOCAYR

Loving my HQCB #68 with AG theme + red and green hearts card on 14 Dec 2024

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

why/purpose: this is an important post for HQCB #68 as we change the theming. It will be anything goes with a designated color of heart(s). Since Christmas is almost here, #68 is asking for red and/or green heart(s). I've added several times for red and green! (of course!)

when: #68 starts December 14 and ends December 27, 2024. 

what: "Fall on Your Knees for Jesus" Christmas card

notes:

1. gray cardstock base is 6" square = Neenah

2. green cardstock panel = Pen + Gear

3. brown paper panel = ?/unmarked package

4. Cardinal PL/journal card/cut-a-part = Simple Vintage Christmas Lodge by Simple Stories (also the pine and pinecone stickers, tiny red and tiny green heart stickers

5. Shepherd PL/journal card/cut-a-part = Away in a Manger by Echo Park

6. gems (both red rounds and green hearts) = Crafter's Square

7. striped scraps used with red paper heart are the reverse print to the Shepherd

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where: Heart's Quest #68 Anything Goes theme with a red and/or green heart(s)...more is good! :)

link = https://heartsquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/hqcb-68-anything-goes-theme-including.html

other places to share/link are:

A. Crafting Happiness; new; theme of manger; on my Christmas card the "Fall on your knees" has a shepherd boy holding a lamb with a sheep next to

link = https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/12/205-manger.html

B. Aloha Friday; started Dec 6th; theme of Christmas/winter; MY card is wintery Christmas ==> 2nd entry

link = https://alohafridaychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/aloha-friday-challenge-17.html

C. Alphabet Challenge; current; theme is letter S for Silent Night; my wintery Christmas card has the shepherd boy, a lamb and a sheep

link = https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/12/s-is-for-silent-night.html

D. Crafty Calendar; current; theme is anything goes; this is my ==> 3rd entry

link = https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/crafty-calendar-december-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland's Midwest,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

* DT member = HAOOCAYR

 

Featuring FQCB #51 laundry and or ironing theme DT projects on 28 April 2024

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

purpose: this posting features my newest farm/country theme commitment for FarmQuest Challenge Blog

when: #51 starts April 28, 2024 and ends May 13, 2024

what: Project #1= Drying clothes in the sunshine and blue skies display card

notes:

1. background print thin cardstock is from Summer Lovin' pad by Simple Stories (floral strip at bottom is the reverse side; trimmed from the top edge; using to 'ground' the bunny and clothesline

2. clothesline clipart image was black and white printed on white paper = The Clipart Library website

3. a variety of colored pencils used to color-fill everything except the shirt that is white

4. blue cardstock scrap = Neenah

5. wood bunny left au natural = D.T. 

6. paper edges inked Whale Blue alcohol marker = Arteza

and

Project #2 = "MOM" large display card in honor of the collection of day dresses she used to wear every day

notes: this base is a full sheet of red (scanning as rose red) cardstock (Neenah)

7. image is a coloring page free image found = The ClipArt Library website (free for personal use)

8. lettering stickers "MOM" = Crafter's Square

9. coloring pencil set = Marvy

10. red and black checked gingham fabric ribbon = Crafter's Square

where: FQCB #51 main launch posting on April 28 link=

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/fqcb-51-theme-is-laundry-or-ironing.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. sunshine/blue skies = Inkspirational Challenges; current; my Project #1 has lots of pastel colors shown in the flower cardstock strip/border, the clipart clothesline scene, and in the background striped cardstock

link= https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/inkspirational-challenge-314-mood-board.html

badge= 

b. sunshine/blue skies = The Sisterhood of Crafters; current/started the 24th; springtime designer papers; my Project #1 uses 1 sheet in 2 ways with the mostly pastel tones especially for the side/strip of flowers

link= https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2024/04/april-24-springtime-designer-paper.html

c. sunshine/blue skies = Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; current; anything goes

link= https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/pennys-challenge-570.html

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d. mom = Krafty Chicks; current/week 4 all occasions; this image of the woman/mom resembles my mom with her dark short curled hair wearing her day dress; I'll be giving this to her to prop on her piano for Mother's Day

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/krafty-chicks-challenge-713-all.html

e. mom = Crafting Happiness; started yesterday Apr 27; theme is way up high; my large display card image shows the huge billowing clouds and barn swallows circling overhead

link= https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/172-way-up-high.html

f. mom = Crafty Catz; current; anything goes (twist 'for the boys'); this large display card will be anything goes; my mom does have a son and 2 grandsons but the card is not for them!; it's time in 2 weeks to honor mothers

link= https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/craftycatz-challenge-670.html

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Still on a quest to creatively express country living,

Becca S

*Quest families of challenge blogs: FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, HQCB, HQFCB, and HQCOLCB

*co-owner/DT for these 2 challenge blogs: AACB and C or not Bingo Challenges

*manager/DT for these additional challenge blogs: MTTC and MTTCC

*as of May 1, 2024 = DT member only for HCAYR

Loving this HQCOLCB #3.5 Reminder for March 2024 EWA themes and option St Pats Day

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

purpose: this posting showcases my commitment to Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love challenge blog that just started its first competition on January 2nd. It is super cool to already be at the midway point of the 3rd challenge! 

when: #3.5 reminder post is published on March 15, 2024

what: Project #1 for EWA themes (w is for wedding) = gift tag set

and with the tags fanned out=

notes:

1. cover journal card = Wedding Bells by Echo Park with silver metallic paint applied to the inside perimeter

2. quilt print cardstock panel cut from = Vintage Frosted Forest; a lime green colored pencil was used to fill in some of the squares on the quilt print surrounding the heart shape fussy cut element

3. mauve pink text print paper for heart shape = Stampin' Up

4. recycled/upcycled corrugated cardboard packaging; with striped coloring using colored pencils for the greens and gray marker; buttons glued using silver metallic paint to adhere and some stamping of a baby's breath looking plant stamp (stash items)

5. lots of thread looped in honey gold/beige button thread plus black and white threads; 2 clear gems = stash items

and

Project #2 for St. Patrick's Day option celebration theme for March 2024

notes:

1. kelly green cardstock base 6" square plus yellow and orange scraps; Art Skills/Crafter's Closet

2. checked gingham = Fancy Pants Designs

3. floral lime green patterned paper = Stampin' Up

4. 'let's celebrate stamp and tiny heart stamp = ? unknown; received in an unmarked bag

5. used the heart stamp to make the 4-leaf clovers; used a fine tip black marker pen to add the stems

6. green glitter foam shamrock = D.T. purchase last year

7. Leprechaun clipart printed on white paper = image is free for personal use from The ClipArt Library website

8. clipart has yellow, orange, and green colored pencils applied

where: Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love challenge blog #3.5 reminder post link=

https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/hq-celebrations-of-love-35-reminder.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. wedding gift tag= Shopping Our Stash; current; theme is Round and Round; the top tag in the set has 2 round clear gems and the back heart corrugated tag has 3 round buttons

link= https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2024/03/sos517-round-and-round.html

b. wedding gift tag= Colorful Options = current/March 2024; theme is Green; my top tag is a muted green, on the middle tag, I used a lime green to fill in some of the squares in the quilt patterned cardstock, and there are green marker stripes added to the corrugated heart plus 1 green button----> those are my greens

link= https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2024/03/march-2024.html

image badge= 

c. wedding gift tag= A Barrel of Monkeys; March 2024/current; theme is fingerpaints; my top tag has silver metallic paint applied with my finger around the inside perimeter; on the corrugated heart tag I stamped and added colored stripes and glued on buttons which were a bit messy like fingerpainting is; 

link= https://barrelofmonkeyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/march-barrel-of-monkeys-challenge-13.html

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d. SPD card = The Sisterhood of Crafters; started March 13; theme is green/color; MY SPD card has green base, 2 green and white patterned papers for backgrounds, jumbo green glitter shamrock clover, plus green clover behind the leprechaun for his clipart image

link= https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2024/03/march-13-green.html

e. SPD card= Cardz 4 Galz; current; theme is use some green; My SPD has green base, 2 patterned papers with lime green; jumbo green glitter clover; and green clover behind the leprechaun clipart 

link= https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2024/03/220-use-some-green.html

f. SPD card= Crafting Happiness Challenges; started March 9; theme is green; My SPD has green base, 2 patterned papers; glitter clover; and green clover as part of the clipart

link= https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/165-green.html

g. SPD card = Hand Stamped Sentiments; current until March 18; theme is color trio; see the badge

link- https://handstampedsentiments.blogspot.com/2024/03/hand-stamped-sentiments-color-challenge.html

badge= 

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Still on a quest to capture love and affection creatively,

Becca S

*Quest families of challenge blogs:

HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, and FQHSKCB

*co-owner/DT of these 2 challenge blogs:

AACB and C or not Bingo Challenges 

*manager/DT of these 2 challenge blogs

MTTC and MTTCC

 

Heartwarming Wishes HQCB #48 Make Your Own Combo Theme starts 14 February 2024

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

purpose: this posting showcases my owner/DT project for Heart's Quest challenge blog

when: #48 theme competition starts February 14 and ends February 28, 2024

what:  Our hearts are stitched together card; refer to the #48 list badge for the options on each side to put together your own combination

notes:

1. beige cardstock base = Crafter's Closet

2. creamy ivory cardstock used for Google Doc sentiment = Neenah

3. triangle quilt-look print journaling card (ends trimmed) = Prima Marketing

4. stitch marks added to the journaling card and sentiment

5. three threads were coiled and tucked behind the sentiment panel = stash; also pink glitter foam heart stickers

6. black dual-tip marker = Art. Skills

7. cocoa brown ink pad = Memento

where: https://heartsquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/hqcb-48-make-your-combo-theme-for-14.html

HQCB #48 theme badge for make your own combo

*I've used some extras from the left side: threads, stitch marks, and the quilt paper and then from the right side: 'our hearts are stitched together in love' expression.

https://heartsquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/hqcb-48-make-your-combo-theme-for-14.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Try It On Tuesday; current for 5-6 more days; theme is heart and/or flowers; MY card has 2 pink glitter hearts plus the word 'hearts'

link= https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2024/02/hearts-andor-flowers.html

B. Make My Monday; started Feb 12 for 2 weeks; theme is love; my cards main sentiment block has 'love' and there are hearts, the word 'hearts' and the journal card panel has 'love' in several spots. 

link= https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/02/219-love.html

C. Creations in Pink; current; must have more pink than other colors; MY card has 4 tones of pink= blush pink, mid-tone dusky blush pink,  mauve/dull raspberry pink, and a bubblegum pink

link= https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-66-anything-goes-in-mainly.html

D. Incy Wincy Designs; current; theme is Love/Valentines and/or No Pictures; my card has word 'hearts' and also 'love' along with 2 pink glitter hearts

link= https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-valentinelove-andor-no.html

E. Mix It Up Challenges; current for 2 more days; anything goes option of mixed media; my card has thread, faux stitching marks, Google Doc sentiment, used decorative edged scissors on the sentiment block, black outlining of the journal card panel, glitter foam heart stickers, 

link= https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/miucb-69-anything-goes-optional-mixed.html

F. Colorful Options; current/midway; theme color for month is PINK; my card has 4 pink tones plus black, ivory, and a kraft/gold tone

link= https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024.html

badge=

G. Crafting Happiness Challenges; current; theme is Valentines; my card has lots of hearts (shapes and word) and love (words)

link= https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/161-valentine.html 

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Still on a quest to find new creative expressions of paper love,

Becca S

*Quest families of blogs include: HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGSCB, FQCCCB, and FQHSKCB

==the ages of these challenge blogs range from just over a month old to 2 years old!!!

FQHSKCB Sneak Peek #4 Introduction Inspiration on 31 December 2023

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

Purpose: this post showcases the introduction debut of FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges, a brand new monthly anything food goes theme competition with first competition starting January 2, 2024

When: Sneak Peek #4 is being shared on December 31, 2023

What: summer fruit card

Notes:

1. red and white PLUS green and white buffalo plaid cardstocks = The Paper Studio

2. wood orange slice, cording, red plaid fabric ribbon = Dollar Tree

3. black marker for dotting marks and cardstock inked edging = Art Skills

4. fruit patterned paper and the cut-apart card panel = Fancy Pants Designs

WHERE:

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other places to share/link are:

A. Path of Positivity; almost up; theme of anything positive (option of music...didn't use birthday music); 6th entry 

link= https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/ch-118-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

B. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; current; theme is anything goes; I think this is my 3rd entry

link= https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/pennys-challenge-561.html

C. Alphabet Challenge; new/current; T is for texture theme; layers, cording on my card; 3rd entry

link= https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/12/t-is-for-texture.html

D. Crafting From The Heart; current; anything goes--accepting cards

link= https://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-8.html

E. Creative Fingers; current--still has 2 weeks; anything goes; 3rd entry

link= https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-268.html

F. Krafty Chicks; 4th week; All Occasions; 2nd entry

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/krafty-chicks-challenge-696-all.html

G. Crafting Happiness Challenges; current; anything goes this week; 

link= https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/155-anything-goes.html

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Still on a love quest to creatively express country living,

Becca S

*owner of these challenge blogs besides this brand new FQHSKCB=

FarmQuest

FarmQuest General Store

FarmQuest Country Christmas (new in October 2023)

Heart's Quest

Heart's Quest Fantasy (previously known as The Fairy and The Unicorn); new name effective on January 1, 2024

Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love (brand new about engagements, weddings, and anniversaries); competition #1 starts January 2, 2024

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this is yesterday's link =

https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/fqhskcb-sneak-peek-3-inspiration.html

HQCB #43.5 Reminder Extra owner DT Inspiration for Music theme

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

Purpose: this posting (#43.5) showcases another music theme with heart/love owner/DT inspiration project for Heart's Quest

When: Midway Reminder post on December 6, 2023; challenge ends December 13 for #43

What: Hark the Herald Angels Sing heart-shaped card=

inside is shown below:

I created my own template for the top edge folded heart-shaped card. The front panel is about 1/4" wider on most sides because I want it to tip back or rest more on the slightly shorter back panel.

Notes:

1. inside panel paper = Stampin' Up

2. inside panel sentiment= gold hologram foil dazzles/stickers from Hot Off The Press

3. base cardstock and background front panel cardstock = Neenah

4. music sheet = came from a Christmas theme "Just Enough Stuff" packet from Etsy

5. front panel cardstock and music were inked/distressed with a variety of alcohol markers, colored pencils and ink pads (Arteza, Nuvo, Memento and Hero Arts for some of the companies)

6. angel die-cut = from the Away In A Manger collection ephemera by Echo Park

7. gold stars and snowflakes = Hot Off The Press

Where: Heart's Quest Challenge Blog #43.5

link= https://heartsquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/hqcb-43-music-theme-plus-heart-love.html

https://heartsquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/hqcb-43-music-theme-plus-heart-love.html

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other places:

A. Try It On Tuesday; started last week; theme of traditional Christmas; my Christmas card has carol music of Hark the Herald Angels Sing

link= https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2023/11/traditional-christmas.html

B. Christmas Kickstart; started Dec 5; theme of if it's Christmas link up; my card is Christmas carol themed

link= https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/christmas-kickstart-challenge-81-if-its.html

C. Everybody Art; started last week; theme is stars; my Christmas card has gold stars (3 small ones and 1 large one)

link= https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/547.html

D. Double Trouble; started yesterday Dec 4; theme is use at least one die-cut; my Christmas card has a die-cut with the angel 

link= https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/Challenge-155.html

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E. Let's Craft and Create; started Dec 5; theme option is vintage feel; my Christmas card has part of a music lyric/sheet that I've inked to distressed; the gold stars and snowflakes, plus the cloud/sky blue paper, angel die-cut all add up to a vintage/antique look

link= https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-202-ag-vintage-feel.html

F. We Love 2 Create; started last week; anything mixed media; my Christmas uses part of a music lyric/sheet, inked, gold foil stars and snowflakes, die-cut, blue cardstock has alcohol markers used for cloud lines and then several colors of colored pencils used over it in order to lessen the intensity of the alcohol marker lines

link= https://welove2create.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-11-craft-card-making.html

G. Crafting Happiness Challenges blog; current; theme is Christmas music; my Christmas card has a line of music from Hark the Herald Angels Sing

link= https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/151-christmas-music.html

H. Path of Positivity Challenges; new; theme of music; my Christmas card has a carol

link= https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/ 

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Still on a quest to visually include heart/love in my creations:

Becca S

*owner/DT of these Heart's Quest family blogs:

Heart's Quest started Feb 14, 2022

Heart's Quest Fantasy (renamed The Fairy and The Unicorn); took over TFATU on 11/11/2022

Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love; sneak peek post on Nov 23, 2023; preview post on Dec 2, 2023; 1st competition to be launched on Jan 2, 2024

and these FarmQuest family blogs:

FarmQuest started March 14, 2022 (I think)

FarmQuest General Store started February 7, 2023

FarmQuest Country Christmas started October 7, 2023

Featuring FQCB #40 turkey theme DT project

 Farm-tastic!

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

Purpose: this posting features my owner/DT commitment for FarmQuest Challenge Blog

When: FQCB #40 turkey theme competition runs from November 14-27, 2023

What: Thanksgiving icons on my card includes a small turkey sticker and a half heart doily colored and inked and perimeter cut to look feathery

Notes:

1. ivory cardstock base cut to 5" x 7" = Neenah

2. napkin received in a swap

3. leaf, gold glitter mesh, gravy boat sticker, turkey sticker were decoupaged to recycled cardstock that was trimmed to 4" x 6"

4. a little strip of washi tape was added under the turkey after card was assembled

5. threads were coiled and inserted along the right edge near the turkey between the napkin art panel and the orange geometric paper

6. white half heart-shaped doily was enhanced with yellow highlighter first and then bits of light green and purple highlighters, then a pink gel highlighter, then colored pencils in dark brown, peachy brown; perimeter was cut every 1//4" in order to get a feathery/plumage look embellishment for the card/turkey theme  

Where: FQCB #40 turkey theme main posting from Nov 14=

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/fqcb-40-theme-of-turkeys-starts-14.html

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Other Places:

A. Dream Valley Challenges; current; any occasions other than birthdays; MY card is Thanksgiving/turkey related

link= https://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-305-occasions-other-then.html

B. Inspiration Station; current; see photo; MY card has lots of the same tones--vivid oranges with some browns, yellows, and bits of green and cream

link= https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/inspiration-station-november-2023.html

photo inspiration= 

C. Bastel-traum; autumn mood; see photo; MY card has leaves and autumn colors

link= https://bastel-traum.blogspot.com/2023/09/126-herbststimmung-autumn-mood.html

photo inspiration= 

D. Crafting Happiness Challenges; Thanksgiving/Harvest for November 2023; my card has 'giving thanks', turkey, gravy boat, leaves, autumn-harvest colors

link= https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-148-thanksgiving-harvest-every.html 

E. Once Upon A Time; November; book by Mo Willems "The Thank You Book"; my card says 'give thanks'

link= https://onceuponatimechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-challenge-16-thank-you-book.html

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FB groups: Mixed Media Creativity, PPPDTC, COTM, 

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Still on a quest to unearth stash treasures, 

Becca S

*owner/DT= FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, HQCB, TFATU (in Jan 2024 will be renamed as Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog or HQFCB)

*co-owner/DT= AACB and CBCB

*manager/DT= MTTC and MTTCC

Best Wishes and Sweet Dreams with my TFATU main post DT owner card for 2 September 2023

Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity blog! This post features my DT/owner inspiration project for the main September/#9 competition for The Fairy and The Unicorn challenge blog. I chose this super charming little Pixie to showcase this month.

WHAT: TFATU #9/September competition using Anything Goes Fantasy theme

WHEN: September 2-30, 2023 with new start and end time of 12am CT/Chicago or 6am UK

SHOW and TELL: Charming Pixie Sending Many Prayers Your Way card= 

1. yellow cardstock base 6" square = Art Skills/Crafter's Closet

2. yellow and white checked gingham scrap = Hot Off The Press via The Paper Wishes website

3. background scraps were given to me by a junk journaling group crafter

4. pre-colored Pixie digital image printed on white cardstock (Neenah) is from The Paper Shelter

5. a light neon yellow-green glitter paint pen was applied to the hair twirls, butterfly trails, the dotted lines in the skirt petals and wings, 

6. evergreen ink pad = Memento

WHERE: TFATU main launch posting September 2nd

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/09/tfatu-9th-2023-challenge-september-with.html

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OTHER PLACES:

A. Love To Scrap challenge blog; Sept 1-Oct 15; anything goes that's scrappy; my card has scrap strips that are latticed behind the focal image and 2 little scraps in the bottom right corner

link= https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/09/ltscb-163-anything-goes-ltscb-162.html

B. Crafting Happiness Challenge blog; Sept 2023; anything goes; 

link= https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/09/september-146-anything-goes-every-type.html

C.Mix It Up challenge blog; Sept 1-Oct 15; anything goes with option of make your background==> My card has the scrap strips latticed to give background interest behind the focal image

link= https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/09/miucb-67-anything-goes-optional-make.html

D. The Paper Shelter challenge blog; current; Add a Sentiment theme; MY card's focal image is "Pixie" pre-colored digital image from The Paper Shelter; my card has the stamped sentiment = "sending many prayers your way"

link= https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2023/08/challenge-565-add-sentiment.html

E. Path of Positivity challenge blog; a bit past midway; anything goes (option of "Under the Sea"); my card is for anything goes

link= https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/08/ch-114-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

and FB groups: Mixed Media Creativity (stamped sentiment, inked edges, yellow-green glitter paint pen applied to focal images for highlighting); Paper, Paper, Paper and DT Calls group; 

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Still on the quest to build my charming and whimsical fantasy creatures and characters,

Becca S

My challenge blog commitments are:

Owner/DT for = TFATU, FQGS, FQCB, HQCB

Co-owner/DT for = AACB, CBCB

Manager/DT for = MTTC, MTTCC