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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design team badge: 

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

how-to notes #1 =

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

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

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

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

5. computer/Google Doc printed sentiments

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

where #1 will be linked=

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

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

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

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

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

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

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what: Project #2 = 

how-to notes #2 =

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

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

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

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

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

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

where #2 will be linked =

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

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

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

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

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

FQHSKCB theme badge = 

FQHSKCB design team badge =

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

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

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

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

Loving my HQCOLCB #5 in 2025 DT projects on 2 May 2025

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

why: One of my challenge blogs celebrates love, the people we love and on special occasions created to express our love and affection such as anniversaries and graduations. HQCOLCB is this challenge blog, Heart's Quest Celebration of Love Challenges Blog #5/May.  

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

what: Project #1 from BEWAS main themes = Anniversary card (neutral; so it could work for engagement or wedding)

how-to notes for #1 =

1. the light blue left-side fold card 5" x 7" = The Paper Source

2. punch a 2.25" circle using = EK Success tool

3. wildflower garden print paper panel cut from = Memory Lane collection by Fancy Pants Designs

4. white rose embossed sticker = Crafter's Square (also the love sticker; bright pink glitter foam heart stickers; different packages bought at different times at Dollar Tree)

5. black stamp pad = Hero Arts

6. 'congrats' stamp is part of a mixed expressions clear stamp set = unmarked bag received in a kindness box

7. pink enamel dots = Freckled Fawn

8. black dots/doodled around the punched circle aperture and also outlining of the interior print paper panel = Zebra Clickarts

where to link-up #1 =

A. Craft Rocket Challenges; new on May 1; theme of flowers; On the anniversary card there is a very pretty floral paper and white puffy embossed rose sticker showing in the punched aperture

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

B. Ellibelle's Garden Party; still open; theme is anything in or from the garden; this anniversary card has a very pretty floral paper and white puffy embossed rose sticker showing in the punched aperture; depending on my link-ups, this might be my 1st or 2nd entry on May 2nd

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/04/ellibelles-garden-party-no-2-anything.html

C. Creative Inspiration Challenges; new on May 1st; theme is anything goes; this will either be my 1st or 2nd entry on May 2nd

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/creative-inspiration-challenges-26.html

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what: Project #2 from BEWAS option theme = graduation or school year over congrats = I chose to surprise our two young neighbor boys with encouragement cards. They still have 3-4 weeks yet to go so they will get them as soon as their summer vacation time starts! 

how-to notes for #2 =

21. both red and green cardstock panels = 4" x 6" = Pen + Gear

22. number grid glossy cardstock panels; top 1/2" trimmed off = packaging from Freckled Fawn enamel dots!!!! YES! Perfect for school theme projects! 

23. puffy stickers; 2 designs for each card = from I Love School puffy stickers package = Echo Park 2021

24. multi-color, multi-size star stickers = Tender Thoughts Greetings

25. lowercase lettering/number stencil plastic sheet = very old Tupperware product that I've had for over 30 years!!!

26. green dual-tip permanent marker = Sharpie

26. red dual-tip permanent marker = Art Skills; also black marker used for outlining that upcycled number grid print

where to link-up #2 =

D. As You Like It; started May 1; soft or bold colors and why theme; for the 2 praise cards for completing another school year, the bold 'true' colors just fit the elementary school theme

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

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E. Word Power; started May 1; theme is same as blog title!; My two praise cards for the neighbor boys with the stenciling puts the 'power' in the words; this will either be my first or second entry on May 2nd.

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/word-power-may-2025-challenge.html

F. Stencil Fun/ Crazy Is Our Name- Stenciling is Our Game; ending on May 3; main theme is anything goes using a stencil with option on patterns; My 2 praise cards for the neighbor boys with stenciling for the large message

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

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where to find HQCOLCB #5 challenge blog post

link = https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/hqcolcb-5-in-2025-main-themes-of-bewas.html

theme badge = 

personalized DT badge = 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT, 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; and Guest DT for Deanne's First Cup #2 starting May 2nd

My featured FQGGCB #11 all store aisles open DT project starting 28 Nov 2024

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

why: this posting features my latest DT contribution for FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges. 

when: #11 is open from November 28 until December 13, 2024

what: "ready for the holidays?" card based on aisle #3 cooking/kitchen tools (also dinnerware, glassware, service ware, etc.)

notes for FQGGCB #11 project:

1. base print cardstock/paper = Bo Bunny (older Christmas collection)

2. stencil sheet = Crafter's Square (didn't use all of it); pencil traced and then outlined color with markers

3. creamy ivory linen cardstock = Crafter's Square

4. seven different markers = stash

5. candy stickers from a package set = Hallmark

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where: FQGGCB #11 quest has all store aisles open

link = https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/11/fqggcb-11-all-aisles-open-theme.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. The Sisterhood of Crafters; started Nov 27; anything goes

link = https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2024/11/november-27-anything-goes.html

B. Word Art Wednesday; week 2 of 2 started Nov 27; anything that is uplifting, encouraging; not dark; MY card shows kitchen tools with a holiday question

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/11/anything-goes-weeks-675-676.html

C. Paperminutes; started Tuesday Nov 26; theme/with stencils; MY card's kitchen/cooking tools were traced using stencil sheet template(s)

link = https://paperminutes.blogspot.com/2024/11/paperminutes-874-mit-schablonen.html

D. Crazy is our fame and stencils are our game/Stencil Fun; monthly; theme use of stencils (not the option of sparkle/shine); MY card's kitchen/cooking tools were traced using stencil sheet template(s)

link = 2nd entry = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2024/11/november-2024-stencil-fun-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*owner/DT = coming on Jan 2, 2025 Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags!!!; HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB

*co-owner/DT soon to be owner/DT in January 2025 = Ally's Angels and Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT manager only = HAOOCAYR 

My featured FQGGCB #10 DT samples for jumbo shrimp and ketchup and lime juice cookbook markers

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

purpose: This posting features 3 new grocery store samples for FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges blog. #10 is a food alphabet theme for content starting with letters Jj and/or Kk and/or Ll. I created a trio of cookbook markers showing jumbo shrimp for J, ketchup for K, and lime juice for L. 

when: #10 starts November 14th and ends on November 27, 2024.

what: PROJECT #1: Jj for Jumbo Shrimp

notes for #1:

1. cording, twine, colored pencil.. = stash

2. plaid scrap = Cozy Christmas paper collection = ? maybe FPD

3. coral with white splatters print paper scrap = SU

4. size texts box = Google Doc

5. jumbo shrimp and cocktail sauce clipart = free for personal use from The ClipArt Library website

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what: PROJECT #2: Kk for Ketchup

notes for #2:

21. cording, twine, colored pencil, = stash

22. white cardstock for bottle = Neenah

23. three patterned paper scraps = SU

24. ketchup text box = Google Doc

25. ketchup bottle is the same stencil shape used for the lime juice = Crafter's Square

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what: PROJECT #3: Ll for Lime Juice

notes for #3:

31. cording and twine; also colored pencil, green tonal specialty paper scrap = stash

32. quesadillas clipart image = free for personal use = The ClipArt Library website

33. green cardstock scrap and white cardstock scrap = Astrobrights/Neenah

34. lime text block = Google Doc printed on white copy paper and edged in grass green colored pencil

35. the bottle stencil-traced is 1 of a sheet = Crafter's Square

36. kraft cardstock = old Pen + Gear

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where: FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges #10 posting

link= https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/11/fq-grocery-game-challenge-food-alphas.html

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NOTE: I can't share these at FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges Blog #11 (open until Nov 30) but my readers can. FQHSKCB's theme is always anything food-related goes. Food-related. Kitchen. Pantry/Butler's pantry. Farmer's market. Cookbooks. Recipes. Dinnerware. Silverware. Glassware. Bakeware. Pitchers. 

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other places to share/link are:

A. jumbo shrimp = The Paper Funday; 17 more days; theme of A.G. or option of tags; MY project is a bookmarker/tag

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/11/november-2024-challenge-71-anything.html

B. jumbo shrimp = Double Trouble; current; using Thing 1/Troublemaker of Lotsa Layers/at least 3; MY jumbo shrimp cookbook marker has 4 layers (1. kraft base; 2. plaid; 3. text box and coral print; and 4. jumbo shrimp clipart)

link = https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/Challenge-179.html

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C. ketchup = I Spy With My Little Eye; still open; theme of Colors of the Season; MY project/bookmarker has kraft/tan, red, coral, yellow, green

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/10/i-spy-with-my-little-eye-colors-of.html

D. ketchup = Dream Valley; started Nov 11; anything goes; MY project/bookmarker with ketchup bottle will be shared

link = https://dreamvalley2.blogspot.com/2024/11/challenge-325-anything-goes.html

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E. lime juice = Tag Tuesday; current; anything goes

link = https://tagtuesday.blogspot.com/2024/11/anything-goes.html

F. lime juice = Crazy is our fame, Stencils are our game (Stencil Fun); current; use stencils; MY projects are all cookbook markers yet only the ketchup bottle and the lime juice bottle was stencil-traced. 

link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2024/11/november-2024-stencil-fun-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

*co-owner/DT -->> full owner/DT in Jan 2025 = Ally's Angels and Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR

Loving My HQCOLCB design team #10 projects for 2 October 2024

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

purpose: I started Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges at the start of 2024 as a spin-off from Heart's Quest. HQCB is struggling but HQCOLCB is doing well, which is a very good thing. The main themes are coded as 'BEWAS' which is short for birthdays, engagements, weddings, anniversaries, and sympathies. The optional themes for October are Thanksgiving/thank you.

when: #10 starts October 2nd and ends October 31st

what: Project #1 = Colorful Birthday card

notes for #1 = Birthday

1. base print paper = SU

2. wood die-cut owl came in the ombre color tones = Crafter's Square (3 color ways with 2 each for $1.25 plus tax) 

3. wood die-cut "HB" came in brown wood tone, so a bright pink marker was applied first and then a red glitter paint pen created the dark red-purple look = Crafter's Square (3 plain brown wood tone for $1.25 plus tax)

4. stencil = Pink & Main

5. colored pencils, variety = stash

6. black permanent marker for outlining = stash

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what: Project #2 = Thanksgiving/Autumn Appreciation

side 1 photo/reversible

and

side 2 photo/reversible

notes for #3 =

21. dotted cardstock and diagonally striped cardstock = Pixi Dust Designs

22. butternut squash color cardstock scrap = old Pen + Gear

23. 'so thankful' stamp= old stash item; might be Studio G

24. large embossed flower stickers = Crafter's Square

25. brown ink pad = Lawn Fawn

26. black ink pad for stamping = Hero Arts

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where: HQCOLCB #10 main launch posting on October 2nd 

link = https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/hqcolcb-10-with-bewas-themes-and-option.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. birthday = Seize The Birthday; current; sharing for anything goes birthday

link= https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/09/seize-birthday-292-celebrate.html 

badge = 

b. birthday = Crazy is our fame, stencils are our game; started Oct 1; I've used a stencil that I won many months ago from this blog!!! 

link= https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-stencil-fun-challenge.html

c. birthday = Pin-spirational; started Oct 1; theme for October is SHAPES; my cards focal panel's stencil is full of triangles

link = https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/pinspirational-challenge-318-october.html

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d. thankful = The Crafting Challenge; started October 1st; Halloween/Fall; my thank you/Thanksgiving card has the colors of autumn season and also Halloween

link = https://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/halloween-fall.html

e. thankful = Incy Wincy Designs; started Oct 1st; theme of Autumn; my thank you/Thanksgiving card has the colors of autumn season

link = https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-2024-autumnmore-than-one-fold.html

f. thankful = Crafters Galore Encore; started Oct 1st/for the month; Anything Goes theme

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html

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Still on a quest to bash my stash plus gradually mix in some new,

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member = HAOOCAYR

 

My HQCB #60 list badge gardening options theme project for 14 August 2024

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

purpose: This posting showcases my latest owner/DT contribution for Heart's Quest Challenge Blog. It offers design options with heart or love inclusions to make your combinations for two-week long competitions 2x per 30-31 days! 

when: #60 starts August 14 and ends on August 27, 2024!!! [#60 x 2 weeks = 120 +/- weeks so far...2 years would be about 104 weeks + 16 more or 2 years and 4 months!] 

what: Love Grows Here garden bench scene card

notes:

1. attribution for the clipart: color print on white paper = Freepik website

 2. stencil traced to get a posy-shape around the image; used 2 blue tones and 1 light green tone to fill the image for faux grass and sky

3. text strip sticker on the canopy = from The Simple Life sticker book by Simple Stories

4. the 3 hearts are from the same sheet of patterned cardstock (reverse sides) = might be My Mind's Eye...very old

5. hearts and most of the papers are ink edged - cocoa brown ink pad = Lawn Fawn

6. the distressed green painted barn wood print paper = The Paper Studio (old)

7. pinkish-coral floral print paper = Craft Consortium's In the Forest paper pad (5.5" square)

8. kraft cardstock base = Colorbok (6" square)

9. folk-art style heart punch = Emaginations

10. posy-shape stencil template = Pebbles (very old set)

where:

link= HQCB #60 has a gardening vibe = https://heartsquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/hqcb-60-list-badge-make-your-own-theme.html

badge= 

my card uses= Side A = potted plants + shovel + wood/potting bench and

Side B = layered hearts + 'love grows here'

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other places to share/link are:

a. Cardz For Guyz; about 4-5 days left; theme is camping or outdoor activities; my card is about gardening, potting plants, taking care of plants

link= https://cardz4guyz.blogspot.com/2024/08/353-camping-or-outdoor-activities.html

b. Stencil Fun/Crazy is our ...; current; theme is use a stencil with option of summertime; this card does use a flower/posy shaped stencil to go around the potting bench focal image...flowers grow during spring and summer seasons for my part of the world

link= https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-stencil-fun-challenge.html

c. Creatalicious; only a half day or so remaining!!!; theme is AG with summertime option; THIS card has potting bench with supplies, potted vegetable plants, hanging baskets; flower meadow paper behind the focal image...all summer season 

link= https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-279-anything-goes-with.html

d. Make My Monday; started Aug 12; theme is something metallic; my layered hearts cluster accent has X made with staples

link= https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/08/232-something-metallic.html

e. Love Those Pretty Papers; new challenge blog/current for August; theme is to use designer/patterned papers with focus/option on summertime prints; MY card has a mix of patterned papers= green peeling paint barn wood paper, then a flower meadow print paper (summertime); and then the 3 hearts are reverse prints of each other

link= https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2024/08/love-those-pretty-papers-august.html

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Still on a quest to showcase creatively different country living topics:

Becca S

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

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

* DT member = HAOOCAYR

 

Featuring my FQGGCB #4 new grocery game food letter DT project on 14 August 2024

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

purpose: This post's focus is my newest DT/owner project for FQGGCB. 

when: FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog is now offering more competitions and also introducing a new game theme of alphabet food letters. #4 starts August 14 and ends on August 27, so hurry and create!

what: "I 'C' it's your birthday!" card

notes:

1. kraft cardstock base panel is about 4" wide and 6.75" high = Colorbok

2. yellow and white lines and light green leafy print papers = SU; also the green with small white posies print paper

3. text strip printed on yellow = Google Doc

4. vegetable mix image = coloring page clip art

5. a mix of colored pencils used for the corn and carrots on the focal image = stash

6. cocoa brown ink pad = Lawn Fawn

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where: FQGGCB #4 grocery game food letters (A-B-C) blog post

link: https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/08/fqggcb-4-grocery-game-letters-abc-theme.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. SU Only Challenges; current until Aug 25; theme is favorite technique and why; MY card uses three SU papers; one of my go-to-all-the-time techniques is stencil template tracing or using an item to be the stencil template like what I did for my circular image and backdrop paper circle by using an old plastic disc/form that dual-side tape was rolled around...yep

link= https://suochallenges.com/suoc-358-your-favorite-technique/

badge = 

B. Stencil Fun/Crazy is our...; current; use a stencil with option of summertime; MY card's 2 circular elements were traced with a supply item serving as the stencil template; also focal image has garden produce for summertime eating

link= https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-stencil-fun-challenge.html

C. Kleuren met potloden challenge blog (coloring with pencils); current; anything goes using coloring pencils; for the corn and the carrots in the focal image, I've used several oranges and reds for the carrots, 2 green tones for the carrot tops, a yellow and a peachy-amber for the corn kernels and then 3 tones for the dried husks/leaves on the corn ears

link= https://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-augustus-alles-mag.html

D. Creatalicious; just a half day left!!!!; AG with option of summertime; MY card has summer vegetable garden produce of sweet corn and carrots

link= https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-279-anything-goes-with.html

E. Inspiration Station; current; photo of fresh fruit produce display is the inspiration; MY card has fresh vegetable produce of corn and carrots. I was inspired that the IS photo had fresh produce/food and the bright colors of the food. So I've got yellows, beiges, oranges, and greens. 

link= https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/inspiration-station-august-2024.html

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Still on a quest to creatively convey country living,

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT - MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member - 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