Featuring my FQ Country Christmas DT reminder #10.5 project on 21 July 2024

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

purpose: this post features my latest owner/DT contribution for FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenges blog or FQCCCB. The main monthly theme is always Anything Goes Country Christmas which means exterior, outdoor holiday decorations, winter weather, nature, landscapes...but has to be outside the house like door decorations, on the porch, mailbox, on a gazebo, pickup truck, barn, frozen ponds, deer in the snow, etc. 

when: #10.5 is the reminder post on July 21, 2024

what: Holly Jolly Days 

notes:

1. pink cardstock panel base = stash

2. Santa and packages cardstock plus the pink house and the pink snowflake die-cuts = Bella Blvd

3. the jumbo size Holly Jolly die-cut and the 2 small holly die-cuts = Simple Stories (the black line marks added to "HJ" and some extra white margin was trimmed away so that more of the background print would show)

4. green dual-tip permanent marker to outline the Santa/packages cardstock = Art Skills

5. the iridescent glitter acrylic paint used to make icicles across the top edge = Art Skills

6. a pink pearl gem added to the roof of the pink house die-cut

where: FQCCCB #10.5 reminder notice post link =

https://farmquestcountrychrismaschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/fqcccb-10-anything-goes-outdoors.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. Cut It Up; started 1 week ago; use a die-cut + Christmas in July; MY mix of Santa, presents, and outdoor holly and a decorated house oversized card with 2 small and 2 large holly die-cuts, a pink snowflake die-cut, a giant "holly jolly" die-cut, and a 2-tone pink house die-cut

link= https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/cut-it-up-challenge-308-christmas-in.html

b. Creative Artiste; current; mixed media anything goes; MY oversized card has iridescent acrylic paint along the top edge to mimic icicles; green marker outlining of background print cardstock panel; pearl gem on the roof of the house die-cut; I added black lines to the 'holly' letters to mimic the lines on the holly leaves die-cuts

link= https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/2024/07/welcome-to-creative-artiste-challenge.html

c. Simply Create Too challenge blog; current; theme is Christmas in July; my oversized card is overloaded in Christmas details --holly leaves and berries, Santa, presents, decorated house, snowflake, faux icicles, 

link= https://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.com/2024/07/202-chistmas-in-july.html

d. Creative Knockouts; new on July 18; theme is Christmas in July; MY oversized card is overloaded with Christmas details

link= https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2024/07/526-christmas-in-july-polkadoodles.html

e. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up Challenges; midway; theme is anything goes Christmas; MY oversized card is Christmas packed

link= https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-112-midway-anything-goes.html

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Still on a quest to creatively express country living all year long,

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCC

*DT member = HCAYR/HAOOCAYR

 

Featuring my FQHSKCB #7.5 DT Reminder Project on 15 July 2024

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

purpose: this posting features my newest owner/DT contribution to FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges blog with its anything food-related goes theme each month

when: #7.5 reminder is published on July 15, 2024; deadline to participate is early on July 31, 2024

what: PROJECT #1 =Christmas Cookies and Candy Canes Wreath card

notes: card base is 6" square

1. silver doily (from package) = Crafter's Square

2. poinsettias, cookies, candy canes and most of the holly + 2 text strip stickers on the green center focal = Busy Sidewalks sticker book = Crate Paper

3. pinecones and 1 of the holly stickers = Vintage Lodge = Simple Stories (also the green print cardstock, foam 'cookie time' and green heart stickers)

4. white, light blue and silver foil snowflake sticker = old/possibly Hallmark or ?

5. "sweet treats" and "cookies for Santa" text strip stickers = Vintage Lodge = Simple Stories

what: PROJECT #2 = summer treat of ice cream cones  

 

notes:

1. blue cardstock = Art Skills

2. stamps are from a multi-occasion sentiments set = vendor?; received in an unmarked plastic bag in a kindness box

3. confetti/candy sprinkles paper strip = Crafter's Square

4. pink cardstock circle punched = stash and EK Success punch

5. ice cream print cardstock = Fancy Pants Designs 

6. mini dots in 3 tones = stash

where: FQHSKCB #7.5 reminder post on July 15

link=

https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/fqhskcb-7-afg-theme-competition-starts.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. cookies and canes wreath = Krafty Chicks; current/week 2 midway = Christmas theme; MY card has Christmas cookies and candy canes arranged in a wreath shape

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/krafty-chicks-challenge-724-christmas.html

B. cookies and canes wreath = Alphabet Challenge; current; H is for Holidays either Summer or Christmas in July; MY card is Christmas cookies and candy canes wreath

link = https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/07/h-is-for-holidays-summer-or-christmas.html

C. cookies and canes wreath = Cut It Up; new; die-cut + Christmas; MY card has 2 tiny die-cuts on the center circle focal of the Christmas cookies and candy canes wreath

link = https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/cut-it-up-challenge-308-christmas-in.html

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D. ice cream cones = Allsorts Challenge; current; theme is CIRCLES or anything goes; MY card has 3 punched circles plus mini dots

link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/week-789.html

E. ice cream cones = Craft Rocket; current; theme is summertime; if you have hot temperatures you want ice cream to help cool you off

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-116-summertime.html

F. ice cream cones = Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; week 2 of 2/midway; anything goes

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

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Still on a quest to creatively express all aspects of country living,

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

*DT member = HCAYR is now the revised HAOOCAYR

Loving this HQCB #53 Make your combo theme DT project for 28 April 2024

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

purpose: this posting showcases my owner/DT contribution to Heart's Quest Challenge Blog (HQCB)

when: #53 is a make your own combo (see the badge image) for April 28-May 13, 2024

what: Love This--Say Hello To Summer Card

#53 Part A (bicycle + kraft colors) + Part B (expression of 'love this') = my combo

notes:

1. frame botanical scene is a full page from = The Simple Life by Simple Stories (also the little text sticker 'love this'; and 2 beige tonal butterfly stickers added to the scene)

2. die-cuts (blue sentiment and bicycle) = Fancy Pants Design

3. navy blue marker for outlining, 2 clear heart-shaped gems, and lavender cardstock = stash items

and

PROJECT #2: Love, folks! card =

Part A options: fence + kraft color/wood AND Part B options: multi-colored 'love' lettering

notes:

4. ivory cardstock base = Neenah

5. wood siding strip = Maker Forte

6. pink tonal floral print paper = ?

7. chipboard flowers = Bella Blvd

8. bee and butterfly die-cut ephemera = Simple Stories' Simple Life

9. clip art image of fence = The ClipArt Library website

10. lettering tile stickers on flowers = all from different sets by Freckled Fawn

11. lettering tile stickers on fence = Webster Pages

12. coloring for the fence image, butterfly, bee and for outlining = stash

13. pink pearl gems = Crafter's Square 

where: HQCB #53 posting link for April 28, 2024=

https://heartsquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/hqcb-53-make-your-own-combo-badge-theme.html

badge = 

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other places:

A. bicycle = Cut It Up; current; use die-cut + something 'Bb'; my bicycle card (photo project #1) has 2 die-cuts but the bike is my "Bb' item/die-cut; I also have butterflies and bees in the cardstock sheet image

link= http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/cut-it-up-challenge-302-starts-with-b.html

B. bicycle = Creative Friday; current/26th-; theme is insects; in the background sheet, the image has butterflies and bees

link= https://creativefriday.blogspot.com/2024/04/creative-friday-358-insekten.html

C. bicycle = Crafty Catz; started on the 19th; theme is anything goes (with twist of 'for the boys'); my bicycle card is for anything goes

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

D. fence = Inkspirational Challenges; midway of fortnight with theme/moodboard; MY fence card has the pastel flowers and 'love' lettering as well as other pastels for the sky behind the fence, yellow bee, and varied pink tones of the paper

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

badge = 

 E. fence = Creations in Pink; started the 15th; use lots/mainly pink; my background paper is tonal pinks; butterfly die-cut is bright pinks; I used pastel pink pearl gems; 1 flower chipboard is pastel pink; another flower has a blush pink 'v' lettering sticker

link= https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2024/04/challenge-69-anything-goes-mainly-pink.html

F. fence = Krafty Chicks; in week 4/all occasions theme week; my occasion is friendship using expression "Love folks"

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

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Still on a quest to find different ways with shapes and words to show heart love in my creations,

Becca S

*Quest family of blogs that I own:

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

*co-owner/DT for AACB and C (or not) Bingo Challenges

*manager/DT for MTTC and MTTCC

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

FQCB #45 outdoor porch or deck furniture theme DT card for 28 January 2024

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

purpose: this posting features my owner/DT contribution for my 2nd oldest challenge blog of FarmQuest which has themed farm and/or country topics twice per month

when: #45 starts January 28, 2024 and ends February 13, 2024

what: "The Simple Life: take time to make your soul happy" card

notes:

1. teal cardstock = D.T.

2. black dual-tip permanent marker = Art Skills

3. glider, radio, and sun die-cuts = Fancy Pants Designs

4. gray and white buffalo plaid cardstock scrap = The Paper Studio

5. wood print paper = Hot Off The Press

6. blue tonal plaid cardstock = I think is also Fancy Pants Designs

7. circle sentiment stickers = The Simple Life collection from Simple Stories

where: FQCB #45 outdoor porch or deck furniture posting link=

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/fqcb-45-theme-is-outdoor-porch-or-deck.htm

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other places to share/link are:

A. Simply Create Too challenge blog; open until Jan 31; theme is warm and cozy; MY card is about being able to enjoy outdoor furniture, so it has to be warm enough to be outside and the cozy part comes from the cushions, canopy protection from the sun, and a radio to curl up on that glider, or stretch out and take a nap....

link= https://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.com/2024/01/196-warm-and-cozy.html

B. Cut It Up; current/started Jan 26; theme using at least 1 die-cut is 'this makes me happy'; MY card is about relaxing outdoors when it's warm; this makes me happy; my husband and I have a very small home under 1,000 square feet but are fortunate to have 2 different size decks/porch at each exterior door with enough space to have an outdoor table and 4 chairs to enjoy nice Midwest USA weather; on this afternoons and evenings these 2 locations are where we prefer to eat our meals; and I wish we had a glider! 

link= https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/cut-it-up-challenge-296-this-makes-me.html

C. Creative Knockouts; current with a few days left; theme is lots of layers; my card has overlapped paper/cardstock layers behind the die-cuts and then stickers on top of the die-cuts

link= https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2024/01/513-lots-of-layer-streamside-studios.html

D. Try It On Tuesday; current; theme is 'add some text'; my card has two circle text/sentiment stickers on the die-cuts

link= https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2024/01/add-some-text.html

E. Hand Stamped Sentiments; current; color trio/see badge; my card has the teal, dark blue, and berry pinks

link= https://handstampedsentiments.blogspot.com/2024/01/hand-stamped-sentiments-color-challenge.html

badge= 

F. Everybody Art; has just about 1 day left; anything goes

link= https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/549.html

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Still on a quest to creatively portray country living, 

Becca S

*Quest families of challenge blogs are:

FQCB, FQGSCB, 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 DT card for 1 January 2024 at Christmas Bingo Challenges

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

Purpose: my love for Christmas and being creative with my Christmas cards led to me agreeing to be co-owner with Leslie T when she added this blog to her challenge family in 2023

What: Column G from the bingo card; red, die-cuts, pearls, and fancy fold

below is the reverse side:

WHEN: #5 Anything Goes Featured Christmas Bingo Card for Jan 1-Feb 15, 2024

NOTES:

1. heart aperture fancy fold white card base = purchased through Paper Wishes website

2. red and white plus black and white buffalo plaid cardstocks; also the candy cane paper, script paper, striped paper and red/white plaid strip paper = The Paper Studio

3. die-cuts = Make It Merry ephemera = Simple Stories

4. silver snowflake dazzles/stickers and the dark green foil "MC" dazzles/stickers = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website

5. red cardstock = Astrobrights/Neenah

6. red and white striped paper, gray paper scrap strip and charcoal/black mix scrap strip plus red pearls = stash items

7. black marker, dual tip = Art Skills

WHERE: Christmas (or not) Bingo Challenges blog Jan 1-Feb 15, 2024 post link=

https://christmasbingochallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/cbc-5-anything-goes-with-featured-bingo.html

Jan/Feb bingo board = new rules= can still use for Christmas OR now for other holidays/occasions but still can only use 1 column of elements (have to use 3 of the 5 elements)

DT badge= old logo

new blog header image=

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Other Places:

A. Crafting Happiness Challenges; current #155; anything goes

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

B. Girlz Creative Christmas; started 12/31/23; anything goes Christmas

link- https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-53-alles-mag.html

C. Cut It Up; started 12/29/23; anything goes using a die-cut(s); my card has 4 die-cuts on the main side

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

D. The Four Seasons Challenge; starts today Jan 1, 2024; 2nd month of winter season projects; mine is Christmas= snowflakes, ornament die-cut, a gift box die-cut, 

link= https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/winter-season-january-2024-challenge.html

E. Christmas Crafts All Year Round; starts Jan 1; theme is snowflakes + Christmas; my card has 4 silver foil snowflakes on the main side of the fancy fold card

link= https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-challenge-snowflakes.html

F. Most Magical Time of Year; ending; anything goes Halloween or Christmas; my card is Christmas-themed

link= https://mostmagicaltimeoftheyear.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-15-most-magical-anything.html

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Still on a quest to bash my supplies in creative ways throughout 2024,

Becca S

*co-owner/DT =

a. Christmas Bingo Challenges

b. Ally's Angels

*owner/DT=

a. Heart's Quest, Heart's Quest Fantasy (formerly known by TFATU), and Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love (competition #1 is Jan 2, 2024)

b. FarmQuest, FarmQuest General Store, FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen (competition #1 is Jan 2, 2024) and FarmQuest Country Christmas

*manager/DT=

a. My Time To Craft

b. My Time To Craft Christmas

 

Featuring FQGS #11.5 Anything Farm and or Country Goes Midway Reminder

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

Purpose: this post share my love for farm country vibes at FarmQuest General Store challenge blog that is an offset monthly anything farm and/or country goes topics of competitions

When: #11.5 or midway in December 2023 competition (Dec 7-Jan 5, 2024) at FQGS

What: mixed media = Better Together-Love My Herd

closeup for the sky glitter:

Notes:

1. recycled corrugated cardboard; cut to about 3.5" wide x 4.5" tall; painted/dabbed with green acrylic paint for 3/4 of the area and then gold glitter acrylic paint dabbed and dripped on the upper 1/4

2. green and white buffalo plaid cardstock scrap = The Paper Studio

3. die-cuts = different card kits from Simple Stories

4. Pea Green Poppy Red, and Condensed Milk alcohol markers = Arteza

5. caramel with white dot paper = Stampin' Up; cut for abstract trees

6. gold foil stickers = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website

7. black and white washi tape = Pen + Gear

8. blue sky with trees washi tape = ?

9. twine and cording = stash

Where: FarmQuest General Store #11.5 posting link=

https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/fqgs-115-midway-post-extra-inspiration.html

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other places:

A. Cut It Up; current/Dec 15 start; Celebrate theme with use of die-cut(s); my card is about family and given for Christmas-New Year's mailing

link: https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/cut-it-up-challenge-293-celebrate_15.html

B. Sparkles Christmas Challenge; current/started Dec 1; Christmas birds and/or animals; my card has pig and cows and will be sent for Christmas-New Year's week

link: https://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/155-christmas-animals-or-birds.html

C. Critter Crazy; started Dec 1 and ends Dec 25; my card has pig and cows

link: https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-81-anything-goes-with.html

D. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; current; anything goes

link: https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2023/12/220-hetty-clare-art.html

E. **Double Trouble; current; use a die-cut(s) with collab UYS; plus jute twine

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

F. **Use Your Stuff; final challenge/closing; Wrap It Up theme--some kind of ribbon, string, twine, cording, washi tapes, etc. plus die-cuts 

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

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Still on a quest to come up with new farm country creative expressions,

Becca S

*owner:

a. FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB

b. HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB

 

Featuring FQCB #42.5 Decorated Farmhouse or Outbuilding theme DT reminder post on 20 Dec 2023

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

Purpose: this will be a short posting to feature my midway reminder design team card for FarmQuest #42 theme of decorated farmhouse or outbuildings 

When: FQCB #42 started December 14, 2023 and ends on December 27th; this midway reminder post has been published on December 20th

What: a quick and easy decorated holiday farmhouse card=

Notes:

1. small flat teal card base (with a matching enveloped) = Darice

2. house die-cut = Echo Park (or Carta Bella)

3. white 'Best Wishes' dazzle/sticker = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website

4. also checked gingham paper = HOTP via PW website

5. blue and white interlocking diamond print cardstock = recycled tissue box packaging!!!!!!! ---YES!!! I love the winter sky blue for a geometric background for the house

6. aqua/teal pearl gems= old stash items

Where: FQCB #42.5 decorated farmhouse or outbuilding theme reminder post link= https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/fqcb-42-decorated-farmhouse-or.html

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other places:

A. Archi-Scraps; Christmas and outside building or part of one; my card has an exterior house view die-cut that includes a door wreath and mistletoe

link= https://archiscraps.blogspot.com/2023/11/december-challenge.html

B. Shopping Our Stash; started Dec 19; Winter holidays theme; my card can work for Christmas or New Year's

link= https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2023/12/sos512-winter-holidays.html

C. Allsorts Challenge; current; Christmas Flowers or Wreaths theme; my card's house die-cut shows a wreath on the door and mistletoe hung above the door

link= https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/week-759-christmas-flowers-andor-wreaths.html

D. 613 Avenue Create; current; anything goes with option of winter holiday; my house card can be used for Christmas or New Year's 

link= https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-2023-anything-goes-w-optional.html

E. Cut It Up; current/Dec 15 start; Celebrate theme with die-cut(s); my card has a die-cut and will be mailed during Christmas-New Year's week;

link= https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/cut-it-up-challenge-293-celebrate_15.html

F. Once Upon A Time; current/Dec 2023; pick your own book adventure; Home for the Holidays; (lots of books with this title; there is one that reviews traditions for the season by Roger Howerton

link= https://onceuponatimechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-challenge-17-choose-your-own.html

book image: 

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Still on a quest to explore more farm country topics for different times of the year,

Becca S

*owner:

a. Heart's Quest; Heart's Quest Fantasy; Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love

b. FarmQuest; FarmQuest General Store; FarmQuest Country Christmas

Sweet Dreams and Best Wishes from TFATU #12 starting on 2 Dec 2023

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

Purpose: this posting showcases my owner/DT contribution of extra inspiration for the midway point of competition 

When: TFATU #12 starts December 2 and will end on December 31, 2023; in 2024 TFATU will be renamed to HQFCB or Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog

What:

Notes:

1. purple cardstock = Neenah

2. white cardstock panel has the Winter Fairy (TPS) digital 'paper' design printed on it = Neenah

3. the digital paper/cardstock panel center circle was enhanced with Arteza Everblend Art Markers (pale turquoise and beach blue); digi paper image has gray and some blue tones and shades when printed in color setting

4. enamel dots = Frosted Forest collection by

5. little silver metallic flowers/stars = Hot Off The Press dazzles

6. 'snow day' die cuts = Feelin' Frosty ephemera by Simple Stories

7. center focal digi image is "Winter Fairy" by The Paper Shelter

8. the focal image was colored with a combination of Arteza Everblend Art Markers, Nuvo alcohol markers, and colored pencils

9. two white glitter foam snowflakes = stash

Where: TFATU (soon to be HQFantasy) #12 for 2023 main launch post link= 

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/tfatu-will-soon-be-hearts-quest-fantasy.html

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other places:

A. Cut It Up!; new Dec 1-; use more than 1 die-cut; I paired 2 die-cuts from SS for the sentiment.

link= https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/cut-it-up-challenge-292-use-more-than.html

B. Christmas With the Cuties; still going; use a die-cut; I paired 2 die-cuts from SS for the sentiment

link= https://christmaswiththecuties.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-no-76-themesomething-die-cut.html

C. The Outlawz Festive Friday; looking for Christmas and other topics; My Winter Fairy card will be used for Christmas

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2023/12/festive-friday-challenge-dec-1-to-jan-4.html

D. Color My Heart Color Dare; current; use blue, pink, purple with neutrals and metallics; MY Winter Fairy Card has those colors= pink, lavender, purple, beige, light blue, medium blue, navy blue, white, black, silver,

badge: 

link= https://colormyheartcolordare.blogspot.com/2023/12/Challenge-577.html

E. The Paper Shelter challenge blog; current theme; Colors of Winter; My Winter Fairy card has crisp wintery colors 

link= https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-578-colours-of-winter.html

F. Jingle Belles; current through end of year; last minute Christmas cards; this Winter Fairy snow day card will be used for a Christmas card

link= https://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2023/12/wrapping-up-2023.html

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Still on a quest to incorporate fantasy creatures/characters into artsy creations,

Becca S

*owner/DT=

a. FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenge Blog

b. FarmQuest General Store Challenge Blog

c. FarmQuest Challenge Blog

d. Heart's Quest Challenge Blog

e. TFATU or The Fairy and The Unicorn will be renamed in Jan 2024 to Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog; we will still use the same web address to make it easy for blog followers and past participants to find us; the DT crew is experiencing some changes and I've started adding some new features and the new blog banner color as a preview and help everyone to transition

f. sneak peek post on Nov 23; preview post on Dec 2; #1 will start on Jan 2, 2024= Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges blog (Engagements, Weddings and Anniversaries)

*co-owner/DT=

a. AACB

b. CBCB

*manager/DT=

a. MTTC

b. MTTCC

 

Featuring FQCB #34 Theme of Boats DT inspiration project for 14 August 2023

 Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity blog! This card mixes elements for summer season, water (lakeside, perhaps), fishing and boating. 

WHAT: FarmQuest (FQCB) challenge blog #34 theme is boats; my card has a sailboat

WHEN: #34 starts August 14-27, 2023 at 12:30am CT/ Chicago for a time reference; this DT inspiration card is for the main launch post

SHOW and TELL: Hello, Summer with Sunshine and Blue Skies card

1. the summer beach season print cardstock is side A and the yellow checked gingham is side B = Fancy Pants Designs; and also the little "Hello Summer" square die-cut and the Sunshine and Blue Skies cardstock page (has been cut down)

2. the fish scales teal print paper = stash; also the the mini pink dot, markers, glitter paint pens; blue marker; blue ink pad; pink cardstock for the base

3. wood laser cut sailboat and the wood laser fish on a wood clothespin clip = Dollar Tree (from sets/packages)

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/08/fqcb-34-theme-is-boats-starting-14.html

FQCB #34 blog posting link= 

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/08/fqcb-34-theme-is-boats-starting-14.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; current for 5 more days; anything goes

link= http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2023/08/211-hetty-clare-art.html

B. We Love 2 Create; current for 12 more days; mixed media anything; my card has colored/glitter painted fish wood clip and a sailboat wood shape; small die-cut; large journal card style die-cut; inking; outlining;

link= http://welove2create.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-7-craft-card-making.html

C. Corrosive Challenge Blog; current; anything goes

link= http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2023/08/challenge-8-aug-2023-anything-goes.html

D. Allsorts Challenge; current/started 2 days ago; All Creatures Great and Small or anything goes; MY card has a painted wooden fish on a wood clothespin next to the sailboat

link= https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/08/week-7412.html

E. Crafty Calendar; about midway; anything goes; this card is my 2nd for this competition period

link= http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/08/august-challenge-anything-goes.html

F. Cut It Up; current; Create A Scene including a die-cut; MY card has the little hello summer die-cut and the wood laser die-cut shapes of the fish and sailboat; I've made a scene using the mermaid scale print paper to look like waves for the boat, a 'flying' fish, the background papers in yellow checked gingham and summer beach items, and the large sentiment card to give the sense of a day spent at the lake

link= http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/08/cut-it-up-challenge-284-create-scene.html

and

Facebook groups: Mixed Media Creativity; Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; Card of the Month--Just For Fun; 

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Still on a quest to create happy mail for family and friends,

Becca S

{I'm on other challenge blogs every 2-6 weeks for= FQCB, FQGS, HQCB, TFATU, AACB, CBCB,  MTTC, and MTTCC.}

Making a Delivery Reminder for FQGS #4 AF/CG themes

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

This post showcases the DT inspiration project for FarmQuest General Store challenge blog that I own. AF/CG means anything farm/country goes theme topics.

Farm, ranch, rural, outdoors, woods, forest, creek, pond, lake, camping, fishing, boating, fences, hiking, gardening, orchards, bee hives, farm animals, woodland animals, picnics, hayrides, tools, equipment, barns, silos, windmills, haylofts/haystacks, and thousands more! Even iconic fabrics and design prints like plaid, gingham, denim, burlap, etc. are welcomed.

When: #4 started May 7 and will end June 5, 2023

SHOW and TELL: Scandinavian Farmhouse Kitchen card

1. easy to make= 1/4 of a beverage napkin top layer slowly and carefully adhered to a black inked edged recycled sheet of kraft paper; 5" square

2. three die-cuts came from the same set; packaging was ditched many years ago, so I don't know who made these; I'm guilty of hoarding them for maybe 8-10 years!!! I remember buying them in a scrapbooking supply store in KY, maybe near Elizabethtown when we were on vacation! :)

3. bright blue cardstock flat base for this display card = 6" square approx.

FQGS #4 blog reminder post link=

https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/fqgs-challenge-4-always-afcg-theme_0195026413.html

FQGS #4 Blog main launch post link from May 7th:

https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/fqgs-challenge-4-always-afcg-theme.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Love To Craft challenge blog; started May 1; anything goes

link= https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/05/ltccb-74-anything-goes-ltccb-73-winner.html

B. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge blog; May 2023; anything goes

link= https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/05/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

C. Classic Design Challenges blog; May 2023; anything goes

link= https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/classic-design-challenge-may-5.html

D. Crafts Galore Encore challenge blog; current; anything goes

link= http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-2023-challenge-111crafts-galore.html

E. *1st time to post with this blog* NIGHT OWLS; started May 20; anything goes

link= https://nightshiftstamping.blogspot.com/2023/05/200523-challenge-25-was-ihr-wollt.html

F. Cut It Up challenge blog; current; use a die-cut and theme "Send Me Flowers"; MY card has floral (tulip looking) images within the napkin design and then the kitchen themed die-cuts---> hopefully that's okay that the die-cuts aren't flowers

link= http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/cut-it-up-challenge-278-send-me-flowers.html

and Facebook groups to share: Mixed Media Creativity; Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; Need Crafty Inspiration?; 

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Back to questing for the next creative endeavor,

Becca S

(Besides FQGS and its sister blog, FQCB, I own HQCB and TFATU; I co-own AACB and CBCB; I manage MTTC and MTTCC; I'm on the DT for THICC, OUAT, MLCCB, and MIUCB. )

Featuring FQCB #28 Theme is Rain Gear for 14 May 2023

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

This posting focuses on my DT/owner project for the country topics highlighted at my FarmQuest Challenge blog every month on the 14th and the 28th. #28's theme is Rain Gear. 

Rain, drenched clothes, mud puddles, farmland that needs tiling for better drainage, boots and shoes and maybe some feet that need cleaning, etc. are all part of farm and country life. Galoshes/rain boots, slickers, waterproof jackets and ponchos, umbrellas, and anything else known as 'rain gear' can be used.

WHEN: May 14-27, 2023

SHOW and TELL:

1. three die-cuts = Simple Stories

2. printed paper, gold embossed flower (used as sun rays) = Dollar Tree

3. purple flat A2 card base with matching envelope = Darice

4. the white margin areas on the umbrella were colored blue; the duck's side wing was colored yellow; and the sentiment circle's white lettering has had 4 colored pencils alternated

5. and a tiny scrap of blue cardstock was used as a little puddle under/behind the duck

FQCB #28 main launch posting blog link:

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/fqcb-theme-28-is-rain-gear-starting-14.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Allsorts Challenge; current; anything goes

link= https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/week-728-anything-goes-embellish-it.html

B. Gem of a Challenge; current; anything goes

link= https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/05/wk-10-card-making-craft-challenge.html

C. Creative Fingers challenge; current; anything goes

link= https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-254.html

D. Cut It Up; current; die-cut with ribbon/bow; I've got 3 die-cuts on this card and the duck die-cut has a bow-tied ribbon around the duck's neck

link= http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/cut-it-up-challenge-277-ribbons-and-bows.html

E. A Place to Start; current/May 2023; anything goes (option?) 

link= https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-2023-anything-goes-w-optional-twist.html

and

FB groups= MMC, PPPDTC, NCI, and others if I have time to share

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Still on quests to be creative with people and things that I love here in my rural small town of 1,400 souls and maybe a few cats, dogs, rabbits, and squirrels,

Becca S

(Besides FQCB, I'm involved with these others: FQGS, HQCB, TFATU, AACB, CBCB, MTTC, MTTCC, MIUCB, MLCCB, OUAT, and THICC.)

Loving this HQCB #29 Theme of Mother Goose Day with heart/love and also collaboration with Double Trouble

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

Today's showcase is for some heart/love for Mother Goose Day, May 1st!

What: Heart's Quest challenge blog is collaborating with Double Trouble challenge blog using inspiration from Mother Goose or element from a nursery rhyme plus HQCB's signature heart/love inclusion. 

Theme: #29 of HQCB

My project: I chose "My Black Hen" nursery rhyme. 

There are 3 rhyming sets: (1) hickety, pickety; (2) hen, men; and (3) day, lay.

Nursery rhyme element(s): black hen image on the die-cut label (actually was red until it encountered my black marking pen!); and the 1st/main verse of the "My Black Hen"

Heart/love element(s): 1 large navy blue heart shape behind the rhyme and die-cut

SHOW:

Some notes:

1. red, white, and blue cardstocks = stash items; different vendors; also blue gems and blue ink pad

2. "hello" in black foil dazzle/sticker = Hot Off The Press through Paper Wishes website

3. hen label die-cut; Echo Park

4. "Easter" egg stickers were gifted to me as extras from a junk journaling swap partner; I used a permanent black marker to transform them to go along as an embellishment for the eggs laid by the black hen in the rhyme

5. rhyme was found at nurseryrhymesmg.com [Suzanne of Double Trouble came across a list of 111 laptime songs and rhymes that is a combination of Mother Goose and other childhood fingerplays and action songs and the link is included at HQCB and Double Trouble.]

HQCB #29 blog posting link:

https://heartsquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/hqcb-29-theme-is-mother-goose-day-with.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Double Trouble challenge blog; collaboration with Heart's Quest #29; I'll use the link later in the day when it's available

link= https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/Challenge-137.html?fbclid=IwAR1iY0ewWMQGCNk0kk1mr9pcgnMiioHEaCL3BQebvfrbZnqwqA0Fxz4oqkg

B. Krafty Chicks challenge blog; current; Week 4 Any Occasion theme; MY card is prompted by Mother Goose Day of May 1st; using the nursery rhyme "My Black Hen" friendship/encouragement card

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/krafty-chicks-challenge-661-all.html

C. Cut It Up; since Apr 21; In the Garden; MY card has a vegetable border on the die-cut with the hen that I colored black for it to match the nursery rhyme; and I added 2 black eggs; a chicken and her eggs could be in a garden

link= http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/04/cut-it-up-challenge-276-whats-in-your.html

D. The Outlawz Festive Friday challenge; until May 4; I chose the animals topic; MY card has a black hen and 2 black eggs for a very old English nursery rhyme

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2023/03/festive-fridays-challenge-march-31-to.html

E. Creative Fingers; started a week ago & current; anything goes

link= https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-253.html

and some Facebook groups to share/link are: Mixed Media Creativity; Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; Need Crafty Inspiration?, and more if I take time to share.....

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With a happy creative heart,

Becca S

(I'm also involved with these other challenge blogs: FQCB, FQGS, TFATU; CBCB, AACB; MTTC, MTTCC; THICC; OUAT; MIUCB, MLCCB.