My Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables #1 DT projects on 5 Feb 2026

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

why: this posting shares my personal details about my first official challenge design team projects for HQLQCB or Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Challenges Blog. The theme is easy = anything goes quotes or anything quotable. The first project is inside home scene with 'home's dictionary definition for a sentiment/text. 

The second project is my 30th anniversary card for my hubby that has a quote by Arthur Conan Doyle who wrote about Sherlock & Holmes but also had these romantic words included on my card. 

And there is a third project: a quick Bible verse index card album type bullet journaling as my 2nd verse to write out that has my "Word of the Year". I've picked "conquer" or "overcome"/overcometh to explore throughout this year. I've used my childhood first Bible, King James Version, to copy the words of the verse.

when: Challenge #1 will publish on Thursday February 5, 2026 at a new time of 1:00 pm central time Chicago (which equals 7:00 pm UK time) and it will end on March 1, 2026.

what: Project #1: Home: the place where one lives permanently...Oxford Dictionary

how-to & vendor notes for #1: 

1. gray paper = old stash item

2. yellow CS panel cut to 3.5" x 5 " = Crafter's Square; a small scrap piece worked for background for the definition of home

3. yellow-white-gray plaid paper cut to 3.5" x 5" = Recollections

4. two washi tapes = from the Farmstead Harvest tape set by American Crafts

5. "Family" living room scene mini card/cut-a-part; from a 12" square sheet from Our Happy Place 2024 collection by Echo Park

6. Home definition was copied into Google Doc and I did it multiple times in different font styles and sizes; fussy cut

7. enamel dots from the same color tone set = Freckled Fawn

8. black gel marker pen = Paper Mate's Ink Joy

9. Narwhal/gray mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Art Nudge Challenge; open; 4 image prompts with color palettes; I'm using the 0226A color palette for this Family/Home card

link = https://www.artnudge.com/2026/02/february-art-nudge-challenge-enter-here.html

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1B. The Paper Funday Challenges; new on Feb 4; anything goes or opt of pastel colors; My family/home card has yellows, pale pink and peach tones 

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-2026-challenge-84-anything.html

1C. Creative Inspiration Challenges; new on Wed Feb 4; anything goes

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/creative-inspiration-challenges-35.html

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what: Project #2: my #30 wedding anniversary card to my husband, Joe; his favorite color is red

how-to & vendor notes for #2: "You are my heart, my life, my one and only thought." by famous author, Arthur Conan Doyle

21. red linen paper base = been in scrap box for several years

22. white CS panel = been in scrap box for several years

23. red marbled print paper = scrap cut; maybe by Colorbok or DCWV

24. three puffy stars and one puffy star stickers = Freckled Fawn

25. black stamp pad for inking paper edges = Hero Arts

26. bright blue CS scrap = Astrobrights/Neenah

27. the quote and anniversary sentiments = word processing via Google Doc; printed on old copy paper; measured; cut; adhered

28. puffy coiled border sticker (about 1/3 of the original length) = Thickers by American Crafts

29. glitter multi-color banner (lifted with foam squares) = from a birthday theme package = Crafter's Square

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Aud Sentiments; new on Feb 2; dies and/or love, anniversary, wedding w/ sentiment; My anniversary card has "Happy Anniversary" and also a quote from Arthur Conan Doyle. 

link= https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-334-dies-andor-love.html

2B. Time Out Challenges; new on Feb 5; use 2 of the word prompts; On my anniversary card, I've got three: sparkle, red and a heart. 

Look for the sparkle on 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th pennants in the banner. There is lots of red and 1 heart. 

link = https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-306.html

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2C. Word Power; new; must have focus on Word/words; My anniversary card has a quote by author Arthur Conan Doyle as well as the sentiment "Happy Anniversary"

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/word-power-february-2026-challenge.html

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what: Project #3 = Bible Word of the Year Index Card 2 

how-to & vendor notes for #3: KJV Holy Bible = I John 5:5

31. index card set on metal ring with front and back plastic covers and elastic band closure with 50 sheets = by Jot; sold at Dollar Tree stores

32. blue, green/teal, brown and gray markers = stash box

33. blue/Fish Tank, gray/Narwhal, and brown/Walnut mini stamp pads for dabbed inks = Lawn Fawn

where #3 will be linked:

3A. Word Art Wednesday; new on Feb 4/open for 2 weeks; Anything Goes that is family friendly; I've got a quick index journal card for my 2026 Word of the Year featuring I John 5:5. 

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/02/anything-goes-weeks-738-739.html

3B. Creative Fingers Challenge; started Jan 30/still open; theme is anything goes

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

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where to find HQLQCB #1 blog post link = 

https://heartsquestlovablequotables.blogspot.com/2026/02/hearts-quest-lovable-quotables-1.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational

***the home definition/living room scene image could be shared at FQHCB or FarmQuest Home Challenges except I'm the owner...but you can go and share with 'anything home goes' theme projects. It can be items found inside or outside of any typical housing.

****the anniversary card could be shared at HQCOLCB or Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges Blog except I'm the owner. The main themes/events are coded as BEWAS with the A standing for anniversaries. 

Loving my HQFSCAT #5 May Shaped Card and Shaped Chalkboard Tag Projects on 2 May 2025

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

why: In this posting I'm sharing my new #5 design team projects for HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest For Shaped Cards and Tags. The shaped tag base is a chalkboard surface tag! And the shaped card is mimicking a Chinese food take-out container for a get well card!!! 

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

what: PROJECT #1 = Shaped Tag = HUG!

and a cropped closeup scan pic for the gold foil "HUG" =

how-to notes for #1:

1. all supplies for this project came from Crafter's Square!! = yes! different packages; chalkboard tag was 1 of 6 piece pack; pop-up dimensional flower stickers had 14 piece pack; butterflies came in a 4 color multipack; the gold-foil "HUG" is a rub-on transfer from a sheet with mixed expressions

where for #1 link-ups:

A. tag = Cupcake Inspirations; 1 day left to challenge; theme is friendship/see image badge; My tag says 'hug'; several friends are experiencing serious health issues so I will send this to one of them for encouragement

link = https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2025/04/cupcake-inspirations-challenge-616_01068424749.html

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B. Craft Rocket Challenges; open; theme of flowers; My chalkboard tag has pretty pink and blue layered flowers; 1 of 2 link-up entries on May 2nd

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/challenge-125-flowers.html

C. Tag Along (and ATCs); current/new on May 1; anything goes on a tag or ATC; this project is a decorated chalkboard tag

link = https://tag-alongandatc.blogspot.com/2025/05/may-anything-goes.html

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what: PROJECT #2 = Get Well take-out container-shaped card!

how-to notes for #2: this does fold/scored on that 'divider' vertical line!!!

21. I took a security print paper full sheet that came in a health insurance envelope and placed it on the printer/scanner and printed it on white cardstock! = upcycled; then traced the pattern onto the print; cut it out; did the lines, stenciling, etc. 

22. stencil for lower case letters = very old Tupperware; probably close to 35-40+ years old!!!!!!!!

23. black ink pen for bottom layer of lines and shapes for the take-out container and sentiment messages

24. red permanent dual-tip marker; used fine tip end = Art Skills

25. ruler = stash; for the straight lines

26. take-out container pattern was traced/embossed from a coloring page image = digital download printed for my large pattern, free for personal use = Super Coloring (Kids) website

where for #2 link-ups:

D. CD Sunday Plus; started Apr 27, current; must use CD, USB, digital; the take-out container 'design' was traced from a digital download

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

link to the online page = https://www.supercoloring.com/coloring-pages/takeout-box-emoji-0

E. Stencil Fun = Crazy is our...; still open for a few days; theme of AG stencil with option of patterns; this is another lowercase lettering stenciled wording; this might be 1st or 2nd link-up on May 2nd

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

F. CAS on Friday; new Fri May 2; theme is black and white + one color; I'm using red for my 1 color; see the take-out container shaped card get well 

link = https://cleanandsimpleonsunday.blogspot.com/2025/05/challenge-308-black-white-one-color.html

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My HQFSCAT #5 blog posting link: https://heartsquestshapedcardsandtags.blogspot.com/2025/05/hqfscat-5-theme-of-anything-goes-shaped.html

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other owned blogs where these could be shared:

AA. get well card = take-out container could be shared at FQHSKCB or FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges blog; anything kitchen or dining goes theme.

BB. if this had an open top and food seen at the top, I would/could share it at FQGGCB or FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges blog; anything food goes theme. 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

 

Loving this HQCB #62 badge theme combination DT project for 14 Sept 2024

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

purpose: this blog post showcases some outdoor yard cutting equipment that expresses love which I'll gift to my husband for my appreciation that this growing season, he's done all the yard work! <3

when: HQCB #62 starts September 14, 2024 and ends early on September 27, 2024 (12am central time/Chicago)

what: Love This Life, So Thankful, LOVE

notes:

1. base green cardstock was cut to 6" square = Pen + Gear

2 Queen Anne's Lace paper was trimmed to about a 5" wide x 4" high panel = old Mint Berry paper pad by The Paper Studio

3. light blue scrap, mint/sage green scrap and light yellow scrap = Neenah

4. clipart of guy pushing the mower; free for personal use = The ClipArt Library website

5. text strip paper = SU

6. 'so thankful' stamp = old; I think it's Hampton Arts

7. wood "LOVE" die-cut was plain balsa wood; green glitter paint pen applied = both products by Crafter's Square

8. "Wild Wasabi" ink pad (applied around the guy with mower clipart printed on the yellow cardstock) = SU

9. the green glitter paint pen also applied to the grass, guy's shoes and his hat band on the clipart image

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where: HQCB #62 

link = https://heartsquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/hqcb-62-make-your-combo-from-theme.html

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other places to share/link are: 

A. Alphabet Challenge; current; theme is L for Landscape; I've got another guy mowing his landscape...his yard! :) 

link = https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/09/l-is-for-landscape.html

B. Shopping Our Stash; current; theme is Confession/I don't really need more of ....; MY appreciation card has a painted wood/balsa "LOVE"; in my other entry I confessed that I have lots of wood shapes (this word one wasn't mentioned in the other entry post...I actually forgot about it even with it sitting on my desk next to the keyboard!!)...too many to keep track of, apparently!!

link = https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2024/09/sos530-dont-really-need-another-one.html

C. Crafty Catz; current; anything goes

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/we-are-back-crafty-catz-challenge-678.html

D. Creative Inspiration Challenges; current; anything goes

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/09/creative-inspiration-challenges-18.html

E. Love Those Pretty Papers; current; theme: feature pretty papers; MY card has the Queen Anne's Lace print paper and then a thin strip of a text print 

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2024/09/atg-using-pretty-patterned-paper.html

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Still on a love quest incorporating hearts or 'love' into my creative efforts,

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT only = HAOOCAYR 

Loving my HQCOLCB #8 DT projects for 2 August 2024

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

purpose: this posting showcases my love to share creativity to my family and friends for significant occasions in their lives. Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges started the year with the main monthly themes as "EWA"s and this month with #8, I'm expanding it to be referred to as "BEWAS" or Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries (wedding) and/or Sympathies. These are key occasions/reasons to express love and affection with others. We will still have optional theme each month. 

when: #8 launch date is August 2, 2024 and will end on August 31, 2024

what: PROJECT #1 = Anniversary Card for a spouse to give to their partner (A in BEWAS)

closeup of gold glitter flakes painted on the wood heart shape:

notes: for PROJECT #1

1. seafoam/mint green base is approx. 5.5" x 6" = Art Skills

2. pale peach cardstock scrap panel slightly smaller than base = Neenah or Pen + Gear

3. white and peach floral scrap and the green with white floral trellis print papers = SU

4. sentiment/text strips = Maggie Holmes

5. wood heart shape = Crafter's Square

6. gold glitter tempera paint = Crafter's Square

7. black ink pad = Hero Arts

what: PROJECT #2 = Birthday theme tag (B in BEWAS)

notes: for PROJECT #2

1. yellow cardstock base = Art Skills

2. white cardstock panel = Neenah

3. blue checked, pink checked and floral print cardstocks/papers = Fancy Pants Designs

4. blue and lavender sheer ribbons, navy blue pearl and bright pink pearl gems; bright pink glitter heart sticker; "For You" and cupcake stickers = Crafter's Square/ Dollar Tree items

what: PROJECT #3 = Sympathy theme card (S in BEWAS)

notes: for PROJECT #3

1. light blue 5" x 7" left-side fold card base w/envelope (pack) = The Paper Studio

2. Scripture text printed in Google Doc; divided into sections to fit the scale of card; turquoise blue colored pencil applied; adhered to pink cardstock scraps

3. scattered varied hearts stencil sheet (Crafter's Square) was dabbed with scrunched paper wad with Island Indigo ink (pad) by SU

4. Berry Red ink Stamp Spot for cardstock edges = SU

5. stencil traced for the focal scalloped shape = Pebbles; used a standard hole puncher

6. cardstock for the scalloped focal and 2 of the hearts = from Havana Nights collection by Prima Marketing 2017

7. one pink heart punched from pink scrap

8. folk-style shaped heart punch = E-maginations

what: PROJECT #4= Optional themes New Job or New School Year ---> School Year Vibes tag

notes for #4:

1. chalkboard tag = pack of 6 = Crafter's Square

2. yellow, blue, and red cardstock scraps = stash

3. stickers = stash; old items

4. black ink pad to edge cardstock scraps = Hero Arts

where: #8 for HQCOLCB main launch posting

link= https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/08/hq-celebrations-of-love-8-ewa-themes.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. anniversary = Creative Knockouts; started Aug 1; theme is 'something to say'; MY anniversary card has 2 text strips: "my heart" and "You are so loved darling"

link = https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2024/08/527-something-to-say-mirtillamente.html

B. anniversary = Word Art Wednesdays; started July 31; theme is anything goes; uplifting; MY card is intended as a wedding anniversary card for a spouse to give to the other

link= https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/07/anything-goes-weeks-659-660.html

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C. birthday = Word Power; started July 31; theme focus on WORDS; my Bday gift tag has a large print "For You"

link= https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/word-power-8.html

D. birthday = Snippets Playground; a few days left; started 11-12 days ago; use scraps/bits/; my birthday tag/bookmark has 2 scraps at the top in addition to the yellow, white, and floral scraps for backgrounds/base

link = https://pixiessnippetsplayground.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-485.html

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E. sympathy = Stencil Fun "Crazy is our game..."; only 1-2 days left; use stencil; option is blue; MY sympathy comfort card has dabbed ink stenciled hearts and then a stencil-traced scalloped focal

link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2024/07/july-2024-stencil-fun-challenge.html

F. sympathy = Creative Inspirations; started Aug 1; anything goes

link= https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/08/creative-inspiration-challenges-17.html

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G. school year = Crafty Animals; started Aug 1; theme: include an animals/critter; MY school tag has a llama wearing a backpack

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-86.html

H. school year = Craft Rocket Challenges; started Aug 1; theme: animals; my school tag has a llama wearing a backpack

link= https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-117-animals.html (link tool issues)

I. school year = Critter Crazy; started Aug 1; anything goes w/ animal focus; MY school tag has a llama wearing a backpack

link= https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-89-anything-goes-with.html

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Still on a quest merge old and new products to express 'paper love',

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

*DT member only = HCAYR ---> HAOOCAYR

 

Loving my HQCOLCB #7.5 Reminder Notice for EWA themes with option of work retirement

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

purpose: this posting showcases my love for using the word love or a variation with or without heart shapes for special occasion cards. HQCOLCB is the acronym for Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges Blog. 

when: HQCOLCB #7 competition started July 2, 2024. This reminder project for the midway post is released on July 15. Competition #7 ends on July 31, 2024.

what:  PROJECT #1 EWA choice of Anniversary Wishes for a couple that built a life they love =

notes:

1. base paper is a beige/taupe color cardstock with a rose coppery metallic foil embossed floral print!!! It is so pretty when it's angled and light hits the foil = not sure of the vendor; came in a kindness box

2. love card panel; cut-a-part; = Webster's Pages (old)

3. creamy beige flower foam sticker = Frosted Forest collection by Fancy Pants Designs

4. text strip stickers = The Simple Life sticker book by Simple Stories; attempted to angle the same as the 'love' cursive script on the cut-a-part panel

5. cocoa brown ink pad = Lawn Fawn (used for perimeters on the 2 papers)

what: PROJECT #2 option theme in July of retirement: "enjoy your retirement plans to travel"

notes:

11. postcard 4.75" x 6.75" with ocean travel theme = very old K i Memories

12. blue cardstock base of 5" x 7" = Neenah

13. triangle print paper = Crafter's Square

14. light blue paper under the oval focal = Pen + Gear

15. handwritten expression added; foam tape under the ocean liner oval for depth dimension

where: Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love #7.5 reminder posting:

link = https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/hqcolcb-75-reminder-post-of-ewa-themes.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. elegant anniv. = Little Red Wagon; midway; theme is something you love; MY anniversary card is honoring a couple in love

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-764-something-you-love.html

B. elegant anniv. = Word Power; midway; words to be plenty or jumbo size; MY card has the cursive written love cut-a-part card plus 2 text strips

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/word-power-7.html

C. elegant anniv. = Creative Inspirations; new/current; anything goes

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/creative-inspiration-challenges-16.html

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D. retirement = Star Stampz; current; theme is in or beside water; MY card has an ocean liner on water; image is from Ki Memories (old)

link = https://starstampz.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-60-anything-goesin-or-beside.html

E. retirement = 613 Avenue Create; theme is 1 week old; anything goes

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2024/07/july-2024-anything-goes-w-optional.html

F. retirement = Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new for 2 weeks; theme is anything goes

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

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Still on a quest for creative love expressions through paper 'hugs':

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

*DT member = HCAYR is now revised to HAOOCAYR

Featuring my FQGS #16.5 Reminder Projects on 21 May 2024

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

purpose: this blog post features 2 reminder design team inspiration creations for FarmQuest General Store challenge blog that I own. FQGS' monthly theme is anything farm and/or country goes. Think rural and outdoor setting anywhere in the world--swamp, pond, bayou, creek, campsite in the backyard or a forest park, farms or ranches, mountains, deserts, etc. 

when: #16.5 is the reminder post on May 21, 2024 with #16 competition period of May 7-June 5, 2024

what: PROJECT #1= second variation using Gathering Hearts digi by QKR Stampede; my first time using the image is shown on the main May 7 post

notes:

1. Gathering Hearts digital image = QKR Stampede

2. image colored with a combination of colored pencil, alcohol markers (Arteza and Nuvo), watercolor markers, and an aqua blue glitter paint pen for the top layer surrounding the Dutch girl

3. floral print cardstock panel = Simple Stories' Summer Lovin' paper pad

4. glitter pink heart decorative tape = ? unsure; stash item for several years

5. pink cardstock scrap and the purple cardstock panel = Art Skills

6. black edging and outlining with a dual-tip black permanent marker = Art Skills

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PROJECT #2 = third variation using Gathering Hearts digi by QKR Stampede

notes: Went for a neutral palette of white, gray, and black for a dramatically different variation for the image

a. image = QKR Stampede

b. clear heart-shaped gems = Crafter's Square

c. black and white plus gray and white buffalo plaid scraps = The Paper Studio

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

where: FarmQuest General Store #16.5 reminder post link=

https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/fqgs-165-reminder-notice-on-21-may-2024.html

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other places to share/link are:

aa. color = Passion for Markers; current; must use markers; MY colorful digital image is colored mostly with alcohol or watercolor markers; there is some colored pencil usage on the faded denim portion of dress/apron 

link= https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/week-740-special-anniversary-challenge.html

bb. color = Try It On Tuesday; current/midway; theme is small things; my colorful card has small hearts and a small flower on her hat in the digital image 

link= https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2024/05/small-things.html

cc. color = Unicorn Challenge; current; theme is 'for the girls'; and I'm sharing my colorful gal who is gathering hearts

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

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dd. B & W = Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; current; anything goes theme

link= https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/05/230-all-dressed-up.html

ee. B & W = Allsorts Challenges; current; anything goes theme (celebrating their birthday!) 

link= https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/week-781.html

ff. B & W = Creative Inspiration Challenges; current; anything goes theme

link= https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/creative-inspiration-challenges-14.html

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Still on a quest to creatively express country living,

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member only = HCAYR

 

Featuring FQGSCB #12 for 7 January 2024 with its anything farm and or country goes theme

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

purpose: the focus of this posting is to show my owner DT card for FarmQuest General Store that has an exciting opportunity for participants to have a random chance at receiving the 3 featured images from QKR Stampede

when: #12 competition starts January 7 and ends February 5, 2024

what: using "All Tucked In" from QKR Stampede

notes:

1. white cardstock for printed image = Neenah or Pen + Gear

2. image and the surrounding area were colored with alcohol markers by Arteza

3. golden pumpkin orange cardstock scrap = Art Skills

4. the 'wallpaper' looking patterned cardstock is a very old stash item that I don't remember who manufactured

5. the quilt looking patterned cardstock for the heart shape = Stampin' Up

6. handwritten sentiment "sweet dreams"

7. multi-colored foil star stickers and light taupe beige threads = old stash item

PROJECT #2: dockside scene tag

Notes: 

1. twine, cording, upcycled mini calendar pic, stamps, star stickers = stash items

2. birdie and flower die-cuts = Bella Blvd (new item ephemera)

3. quilt print scrap cardstock = Stampin' Up

4. black and kraft cardstocks = Neenah

WHERE: FQGSCB #12 main post link =

https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/fqgs-12-january-2024-anything-farm-and.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Creative Inspiration challenges; current; anything goes

link= https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/creative-inspiration-challenges-10.html

B. Creative Friday challenges; current; anything goes

link= https://creativefriday.blogspot.com/2024/01/creative-friday-350-alles-geht.html

C. Crafty Calendar; started Jan 6; anything goes

link= https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-2024-challenge-crafty-calendar.html

D. Love to Scrap challenges; started Jan 1 and goes to Feb 15; anything goes scrappy/crafty

link= https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/01/ltscb-165-anything-goes-ltscb-164.html

E. Critter Crazy; current; anything goes featuring a critter; my card's focal image has a country field mouse

link= https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-82-anything-goes-with.html

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Still on a quest to show country living creatively,

from my small rural town of 1, 400 people (rabbits, squirrels, birds, cats and dogs),

Becca S

*Acronyms for the Quest families of challenge blogs that I own:

FQGSCB, FQCB, FQCCCB, and FQHSKCB

HQCB, HQFCB, and HQCOLCB

Featuring FQCB #43.5 Quilts theme Reminder DT card shared on 6 Jan 2024

Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity Blog! This is 1 of 2 personal paper-crafting focused blogs of mine. The postings shared here are almost entirely from not quite all of the challenge blogs that I own. FarmQuest was started about 1.75 years ago.

Purpose: this posting features a reminder card for FarmQuest #43.5 quilts theme that it's competition started on December 28, 2023 and will end on January 13, 2024

When: reminder posting for FQCB #43.5 published on January 6, 2024

What: heart-swing fold card base with quilt pattern cardstock shown on each side

main side: tulip quilt pattern print=

reverse side: wedding ring? or pinwheel? pattern print=

standing folded: 

Notes:

1. heart-swing folded card base in white cardstock = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website

2. patterned cardstocks double-sides are from 2 older sets = Stampin' Up (received from a crafting friend in October 2023)

3. cardstock stickers/die-cuts ephemera = Simple Stories (older card kit)

4. all cut cardstock/paper edges were inked with "Artichoke" = Stampin' Up stamp pad

Where: FarmQuest #43.5 reminder posting link=

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/fqcb-43-theme-is-quilts-starting-28.html

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other places:

A. Cut It Up; current; anything goes using a die-cut(s); my fun fold card's main side has die-cuts of house, flowers, hearts, and phrase

link= https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/cut-it-up-challenge-294-anything-goes.html

B. Creative Friday; current; anything goes

link= https://creativefriday.blogspot.com/2024/01/creative-friday-350-alles-geht.html

C.CRAFT; current; anything goes

link= https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-703-anything-goes.html

D. Creative Inspirations challenges; current/just started on Jan 4th; anything goes

link= https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/creative-inspiration-challenges-10.html

E. Triple B: birds, butterflies and/or blooms; current; MY main side of this fun fold card has paper with flowers (gray with little white flowers and the tulip shape quilt design) plus die-cuts of flower clusters

link= https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2024/01/triple-b-january-2024-challenge.html

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Still on a quest to incorporate new to me items into my old stash to mix and match and keep my creative thoughts refreshed,

Becca S

*this post features FarmQuest Challenge Blog

other challenge blogs owned by me: 

a. FarmQuest General Store

b. FarmQuest Country Christmas

c. Heart's Quest

d. Heart's Quest Fantasy (formerly The Fairy and The Unicorn; still using that old web address)

e. Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love (sneak peek post on 11/23/2023; preview post on 12/2/2023; 1st competition started Jan 2, 2024)

f. FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen (sneak peeks between Christmas and New Year's; 1st competition started January 2, 2024)

two challenge blogs that I co-own that are managed by Leslie T:

1. Ally's Angels

2. Christmas Bingo (Anything Goes with featured Christmas Bingo card; altered for 2024)

Showcasing a non traditional Christmas card for extra inspiration reminder #2.75 at FQCCCB and others

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

Purpose: this posting showcases an extra bonus inspiration card that works for FarmQuest Country Christmas and some other current challenge blogs

When: sharing on November 29, 2023; FQCCCB's #2 (#2.5 and #2.75) competition ends at the start of December 5, 2023 (12am central time/Chicago)

What:

below: closeup of upper panel for alcohol marker applications

below: closeup of lower panel with stamping of trail sign, 2 short pine trees, and the doily accent area

Notes:

1. tree print cardstock panel = Frosted Friends collection by Fancy Pants Design

2. tree panel enhanced with alcohol markers = Nuvo

3. trail sign and sentiment stamps = Pixi Dust Designs' Christmas Gnomes set

4. short pine tree stamp = unknown

5. white doily section, gold metallic pen, pink pearl gems = stash

6. black ink pad = Hero Arts

7. rich cocoa brown ink pad= Memento

8. pink geometric print paper= Art Skills (I think)

9. white A2 card folded left side = unmarked purchase from Amazon

Where: FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenge Blog; opened in October 2023 and is in its 2nd competition that ends on Dec 5. This is an extra inspiration card for it.

current #2 posting with the link-up tool to participate= link=https://farmquestcountrychrismaschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/fqcccb-2-agcc-theme-starts-7-november.html 

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other places:

A. Jingle Belles challenge; ends tonight; their 2023 blog banner design is the theme; [MISSED the deadline by almost 2 hours! bummer! I thought the deadline was later in the night]

link=https://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-blog-header-christmas.html 

image= 

B. Use Your Stuff; current; theme is Shine Bright

link= https://useyourstuff.blogspot.com/2023/11/480-shine-bright.html

C. I Love Promarkers; new- starts today; use markers/alcohol anything goes with option of a banner

link= https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-548.html

D. Wednesday's Creative Inspirations challenge blog; started Nov 1 but when checked it said 6 days left; theme is contemporary Christmas colors; my card has pinks and lavenders along with neutrals and metallic gold

link= https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-challenge-contemporary.html

E. Creative Moments; midway; theme is Winter; my card has wintery pine trees and a Christmas sentiment

link= https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-252-winter.html

F. Peace On Earth; current; anything goes Christmas; my card is wintery and has a Christmas sentiment

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2023/11/peace-on-earth-christmas-challenge-52.html

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Still on a quest to showcase rural life and the great outdoors in a creative way,

Becca S

**owner/DT for the following=

FQ family of blogs:

FarmQuest Country Christmas; FarmQuest; FarmQuest General Store

and

HQ family of blogs:

Heart's Quest; Heart's Quest Fantasy (in 2024; renamed TFATU); Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love (sneak peek on Nov 23, 2023; coming in 2024)