My Mondrian Mondays Journal Page #7 on 28 April 2025

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

why: This posting features my 7th installment in my personal journaling series inspired by the famous artist and theorist Piet Mondrian. The primary colors and his off-set geometric blocks are what I remember from childhood and high school art classes (oh, also a college Fine Arts Appreciation course) for his key signature elements. So I've put off using those primary color tones until today! Also I've deviated with diagonal divider lines and also adding a circle. 

when: #7 MMMJP on Monday April 28, 2025

what: Project #1 =MMMJP #7

how-to notes:

1. journal notebook; graph paper pages; 80 sheets; made in Indonesia; sold through Dollar General Stores

2. black gel ink pen, ruler = stash

3. dual-tip black marker using the fine tip end  for the circle = Art Skills

4. colored pencils = stash = diff. vendors Crayola, Crazy Art, and Liqui-tex

where to share this non-DT project:

A. A Place to Start; still open for a few more days; A.G. with option of red, white, black; I've got those but also yellow and blue tones; this is my 4th entry for the 8 allowed per person

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/04/april-2024-anything-goes-woptional.html

B. 613 Avenue Create; still open for a few more days; A.G. with option of splash of color; I've got color! This is my 4th entry for the 8 allowed per person

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2025/04/april-2025-anything-goes-w-optional.html

C. Allsorts Challenge; open/2 wks. per challenge; THIS entry is for A.G. and its my 1st link-up to this challenge

link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/04/challenge-822.html

D. Creative Fingers; still open; A.G. and my 2nd entry to link-up

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/04/challenge-298-winners.html

E. Creative Moments; still open for 1+ day; theme is CAS; my journal page has white space inside the design and also has white/empty margin around 3 sides; no embellishments

link = https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2025/04/challenge-269-cas.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

~~ this is a non- design team project

where you can find my various challenge blog commitments are:

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

* manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

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

My Mondrian Mondays Journal Page #4 on 7 April 2025

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

post's purpose...the why: A month ago (already!!!!) I thought a doable project for me to do weekly (or maybe almost ) would be a journaling notebook with single page Piet Mondrian-inspired geometric layouts. When creating the grid, I'm trying to do my best to come up with different sizes of boxes and also different arrangements. #3 was almost a perfect symmetrical layout. This one, #4, has 50%/right side. This has been fun to do! 

the when: Monday April 7, 2025

the what: #4

the how-to notes: sorry for wobbly marker tracing on the lines

1. elastic band closure graph paper journal notebook = made in Indonesia; distributed by Dollar General Stores company; 80 sheets that are 6" x 8"

2. colored pencils (6) used today = a mix of Crayola, Crazy Art and Marvy Uchida in my stash box

3. dual-tip black marker used for the grid lines = Art Skills

4. the labeling was done with a small tip black pen = Art Skills

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the where: this is non-DT work; not related to any of my commitments

a. color palette inspiration - Colorful Options; current/started April 2nd; color/mood board; I've used white, pink, light green/gray

link= https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2025/04/april-2025.html

badge= 

b. similar color palette inspiration = Just Add Ink; current;  #745 color challenge; used 2 pink tones, 2 blue tones, 1 light green tone and 1 gray tone

link = https://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2025/04/just-add-ink-745colour.html

badge = 

c. The Outlawz PAM or Anything Goes In A Card Free Zone; started April 5th; theme is the new title; MY entry is this 4th installment in my MMMJP series...art journaling notebook

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-saturday.blogspot.com/2025/04/the-outlawz-anything-goes-in-card-free.html 

d. Simply Clean and Simple; started April 4th; theme is anything goes CAS or option with umbrella(s); My journal entry is anything goes CAS

link = https://scscards.blogspot.com/2025/04/simply-clean-simple-april-2025-challenge.html

e. Creative Moments; current; theme is CAS; My journal entry is CAS

link = https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2025/04/challenge-269-cas.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland

Becca S

this is not design team connected project!! YEA!!!

my challenge blog commitments are =

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

 

MY MMMJP #1-3 pics from the previous three weeks =

Top to Bottom are in reverse order: #3, #2, #1 =

#3

#2

#1

HQCB #66 Make a Trio List Badge Theme DT project for 14 November 2024

Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting showcases my newest owner/DT project for Heart's Quest Challenge Blog for #66 competition from November 14-27, 2024. #66 theme list badge offers some outdoor winter-related items along with some heart/love.

when: #66 starts November 14 and ends on 11/27/2024.

what: Ice Skating Trio on the pond card

notes: My choice of #66 choices are: ice skates, white heart, and silver 'love' letters.

1. light blue cardstock = Neenah

2. blue/purple with glitter specialty paper = stash item

3. lavender paper = Pen + Gear

4. white copy paper for Ai-generated image (Microsoft Designer)

5. three foil 'love' stickers/dazzles = from a mixed sheet of expressions bought through Paper Wishes website (two had navy blue permanent marker applied on top)

6. clear plastic stars and white pearl heart = Recollections

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where: HQCB or Heart's Quest Challenge Blog #66

link = https://heartsquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/hqcb-66-make-trio-list-badge-theme-for.html

badge: #66

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other places to share/link are: [will be added sometime on Nov 14]

A. Double Trouble; current; Thing 1/Troublemaker = lotsa layers/3 or more; My ice skaters at the frozen creek card has 4 layers.

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

image = 

B. Dream Valley Challenge; current; Anything Goes

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

C. Little Red Wagon; current/new; Wintertime theme; MY ice skaters are on a snowy/icy creek

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2024/11/challenge-782-wintertime.html

D. Unicorn Challenge; current; theme of Christmas and/or Winter; MY project doesn't have a sentiment because I wanted the scene to speak for itself; with the snowy/icy creek it is a winter project

link = https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/challenge-104-christmas-andor-winter.html

E. Creative Moments; new/just a few days old; theme of winter; My project has children ice skating on a frozen creek

link = https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2024/11/november-challenge-264-winter.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

*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 this HQCOLCB #8.5 Reminder DT projects on 15 August 2024

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

purpose: This posting showcases my reminder inspiration projects for HQCOLCB or Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenge Blog. This month the main themes went from EWA to BEWAS or Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries, and Sympathies/Condolences. 

when: HQCOLCB #8 started on August 2 and #8.5 Reminder post is/was published on August 15. #8 will end on August 31, 2024.

what: Project #1 = Sympathy -- "Memories Remembrance" card

notes:

1. kraft cardstock base is almost 4" x 6.75" = Colorbok

2. blue flower meadow paper = Craft Consortium

3. black and white cardstock = The Paper Studio

4. text strip stickers = The Simple Life sticker book by Simple Stories

5. old-fashioned coffee pot with amber flowers sticker = ? maybe Maggie Holmes...got separated from packaging and the sheet doesn't have ID for the vendor on the back side

6. navy blue pearl gems = stash

7. black fine tip gel pen to outline the floral paper = Art Skills

8. black ink pad for ink edging of the papers = Hero Arts

AND

PROJECT #2: optional event theme of NEW POSITION at Job (coming; will be edited in)

notes for #2=

11. light blue and medium blue cardstocks = Neenah

12. striped paper = Crafter's Square

13. white cardstock scrap = Pen + Gear

14. scattered stars and dots stencil = Simple Stories

15. silver metallic foil stars 'dazzles' = Hot Off The Press

16. stencils for 'dream' and 'job' are from a planner stencil kit = Pen + Gear

17. markers are a mix of watercolor and alcohol markers; yellow and mauve pink with dot star stickers are old stash items

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where: HQCOLCB #8.5 reminder posting on August 15, 2024

link: https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/08/hqcolcb-85-reminder-notice-for-bewas.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. sympathy = Unicorn Challenge; current; theme is flowers; MY card has a flower meadow print paper and a focal sticker with flowers in the old coffee pot

link = https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-101-flowers.html

B. sympathy = Creative Moments; current; theme is use patterned/designer papers; MY card has the flower meadow print and the buffalo plaid print

link = https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-261-patterned-paper.html

C. sympathy = Crafty Calendar Challenge; current; Anything Goes 

link= https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/crafty-calendar-august-challenge.html

D. sympathy = Love Those Pretty Papers; new blog; started Aug 10; feature pretty papers; MY card has the flower meadow print and the buffalo plaid print

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

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E. new position at work = Crafter's Cafe Challenges; started Aug 15; theme is rainbow or lots of colors; this 'dream job' card is very bright tone color-ific!!!

link= https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/311-rainbowslots-of-colours.html

F. new position at work = The Creative Crafters; started Aug 15; theme is Anything Goes

link = https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-79.html

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Still on the quest for celebrating love and affection for others' love occasions,

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

*DT member = HAOOCAYR (was just HCAYR)

Featuring my FQCB #58 things in a Garden Shed or Potting Bench Theme starts 14 Aug 2024

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

purpose: This posting focuses on the newest owner/DT project for FarmQuest challenge blog. I started this blog one month after Heart's Quest and put them on the same schedule. The dates are offset on purpose so that HQCB and FQCB are open when most challenge blogs close before the 15th and 30th. FarmQuest has selected farm/country/outdoor topic themes.

when: #58 starts August 14 and ends on August 27, 2024 

what: "Wishing You and your Garden Well" card = :)

notes:

1. attribution for clipart image printed in color on white paper = The Clipart Library website; blue and several green colored pencils used for sky and grass then cocoa brown ink edging

2. floral print paper = Craft Consortium

3. leafy print cardstock = Recollections

4. woodgrain/barn siding print paper = Hot Off The Press

5. cocoa brown ink pad = Lawn Fawn

6. folk-art style heart punch = Emaginations

7. 'wishing you well' stamp = Hampton Arts

8. black ink pad for stamping = Hero Arts

9. kraft cardstock base cut to 4" wide x 6.75" high = Colorbok

where: FQCB #58 things found in or near garden shed/potting bench theme blog post:

link= https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/fqcb-58-theme-is-things-innear-garden.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. Cardz For Guyz; about 4-5 days remaining; theme is camping or outdoor activities; MY card is about gardening

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

b. Creatalicious; only a half day left!!; AG with summertime option; MY card has summertime gardening focus (leafy print paper, flower meadow print paper, a gardening bucket)

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

c. Creative Moments; started Aug 12th; theme is use patterned papers; MY card has a leafy background print paper and then a flower meadow paper plus a woodgrain/barn board print paper (it has a reverse side which is seen with 2 of the punched hearts in the accent cluster at the top of the card)

link= https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-261-patterned-paper.html

d. A Place To Start; current/midway; AG with option/twists of diamonds, gold, pearls; MY card is for AG

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-2024-anything-goes-woptional.html

e. Stamping Sensations; current; theme is AG with stamp/digi with option on summer in the garden; MY card has a stamped sentiment and then has a digital download/print clipart image of the filled gardening bucket of tools and supplies

link= https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2024/08/august-challenge.html

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

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

*DT member = HAOOCAYR

Showcasing my HQCOLCB #7 EWA and option retirement event projects starting on 2 July 2024

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

purpose: this posting focuses on my newest owner/DT projects for Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges blog (HQCOLCB) where engagements, weddings, and anniversaries are the main themes each month

when: #7 starts July 2 and ends on July 31, 2024; EWA is the code for engagements, weddings, and anniversaries; July's optional celebratory event theme is retirement/pension

what: Project #1 EWA theme of anniversary for special friends

notes:

1. paisley print paper = oldie = The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby

2. bow and pink rose foam stickers = Fancy Pants Designs' Frosted Forest collection 

3. pink puffy hearts = Freckled Fawn

4. text stickers = by Maggie Holmes/Crate Paper from a set called "Flourish"

5. pink cardstock and light beige cardstock = Art Skills

AND

what: Project #2 EWA for anniversary for brother and s-i-l

notes:

1. creamy flowers foam sticker = Frosted Friends by Fancy Pants Designs

2. text strip stickers and gold foil heart stickers = by Maggie Holmes/Crate Paper from a set called "Flourish"

3. light blue with white diamond pattern cardstock = recycled tissue box packaging side panel of a pop-up style box

4. blue cardstock = Recollections/Michaels Arts and Crafts store

5. dark blue dual-tip marker = Art Skills

AND

what: Project #3 is for July optional event theme of retirement 

 

notes:

1. red cardstock base panel = Neenah

2. orange and sandy beige floral print cardstock = Webster's Pages (old)

3. the watch panel = cut from a collage print/vintage 12" square sheet = The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby

4. lettering stickers and cording = Crafter's Square

5. red-brown marker = stash item (perimeter and outlining ink)

where: HQCOLCB #7 for EWA and Retirement option event main launch post link=

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other places to share/link are:

a. pink anniversary = Crafts Galore Encore; new; anything goes

link= https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/july-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html

b. pink anniversary = Carlin's Kaarten Paradise; new; anything goes

link= https://carlinskaartenparadijs.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-72-juli.html

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c. blue anniversary = Creative Moments; just over 1 day left; anything goes (not the option)

link= https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-259.html

d. blue anniversary = A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenges; new on July 1; anything goes

link= https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/07/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

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e. retirement = A Place To Start; new; anything goes

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2024/07/july-2024-anything-goes.html

f. retirement = Do-Al(l) Kreatives; new; anything goes (not the option of dogs)

link = https://do-allkreatives.blogspot.com/2024/07/91-hunde-dogs.html

g. retirement = Love To Craft challenge blog; new for 6 weeks; anything goes crafting; 

link= https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/07/ltccb-81-anything-goes-ltccb-80-winner.html

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Still on a quest to creatively share love celebrations,

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/HAOOCAYR; guest DT in July for CCAYR, OUAT, Pin-spirational and IYGACAC

Featuring my FQCB #54 farmyard equipment theme DT card on 14 June 2024

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

purpose: this post features my latest contribution to FarmQuest challenge blog which was my 2nd challenge blog that I started over 2 years ago!!! We try to capture a different farm/ranch/rural topic twice per offset month. 

when: #54 at FQCB's theme is farmyard equipment--those small useful structures like wells, windmills, pump houses, handpumps, etc. 

what: Old Farm Well Memories card

notes: Thanks to Nana Connie who emailed this colored clipart image months ago as well as a grayscale version. 

1. neon yellow cardstock base cut to 5" x 7" (and also neon orange scrap for stamped heart) = Neenah

2. copper thread specialty paper, waffle textured paper, gray/taupe thin paper = stash/old

3. the black and white print paper is recycled business envelope security lining!!!!

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

5. contemporary heart stamp = company no longer in business

6. text strip stickers = from Simple Life sticker book by Simple Stories

7. cocoa brown ink pad = Lawn Fawn

8. black dual-tip marker to outline image = Art Skills

9. brown and black colored pencils to shade and add to distressed, aged look = stash

where: FarmQuest Challenge Blog #54 link competition starting June 14=

link= https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/fqcb-54-theme-of-farmyard-equipment.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. Path of Positivity; current; anything goes that's encouraging, positive; MY card has sentimental memories phrases for the text stickers

link= https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/ch-122-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

b. The Paper Funday Challenges; current; anything goes (not the option of fun folds); my card has lots and lots of layers

link= https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-2024-challenge-66-anything-goes.html

c. A Place To Start; current/almost midway; anything goes (not the option of not a card); MY project is a 5" x 7" card with lots and lots of layers

link= https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-2024-anything-goes-woptional-twist.html

d. Creative Moments; current; anything goes; option is men and boys; this farm scene image of the old well would probably appeal to an older man, a farmer...perhaps I'll send it to 1 of 2 uncles I have left that are both semi-retired farmers

link= https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-259.html

e. Double Trouble; current; thing 1 -create a masculine card; this old farm well image would probably appeal to older men, especially farmers

link= https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/Challenge-168.html

badge = 

f. Cardz 4 Guyz; current/started June 11; theme is Father's Day; my card with the old farm well would appeal to older men; I'll probably share with 1 of 2 surviving uncles I have; both are semi-retired farmers

link= https://cardz4guyz.blogspot.com/2024/06/349-fathers-day-uk-us.html

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Still on a quest to visualize as much country living aspects that I can,

Becca S

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/fqcb-54-theme-of-farmyard-equipment.html

*owner/DT for the Quest families of challenge blogs: FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB (newest)

and HQCB, HQFCB, and HQCOLCB

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

*manager/DT = MTTCChristmas; MTTC

*DT only = HCAYR/revised recently to HAOOCAYR

NEW Challenge Blog Feature #1 for FQGGCB starting 28 May 2024

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

purpose: new challenge blog to feature on my personal blog == FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges blog == with the premise similar to the Food Network cable station popular show series

when: welcome post was May 27 and #1 competition (any odd aisle content) starts May 28-June 13, 2024

what: gift tags/treat bag/package topper Aisle #7 baking content

Pic 1 = 

Pic 2 =

Pic 3=

notes:

1. brown lunch paper bag with the top 2.5" folded over; two hole punches made to balance the center area

2. cording and pink/white checked gingham ribbon = Crafter's Square

3. pink cardstock = Neenah

4. 'handmade for you' wood stamp = Stampabilities/Hobby Lobby 2021

5. Lobster ink pad = Lawn Fawn

6. digital ephemera clipart images of "Sweet Tooth" and "sweets for the sweet" = Sande Woodson

7. taupe geometric print cardstock for punched circle = recycled tissues box  packaging

where: brand new challenge blog FQGGCB #1

https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/fqggcb-1-theme-is-odd-aisles-content.html

also look at the welcome post published on May 27, 2024

#1 theme badge image=

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other places to share/link are: {Since I'm owner, I can't compete at FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen challenges blog but make sure you do for their 'anything food goes theme'. Current competition ends June 5th and then will reopen on June 7th. Participants to FQGGCB #1 can also enter the same project at FQHSKC when it's open.}

A. Creative Moments; midway/reminder on May 27; option of ribbons/bows; my treat gift bag has checked gingham ribbon accents on the folded down top

link= https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2024/05/challenge-258-ribbons-and-bows.html

B. Dream Valley; new on May 27; use favorite colors; this food/bakery treat bag has pink, one of my favorite colors

link= https://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/challenge-317-use-your-favourite-colours.html

C. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; week 2 of 2; this is my 3rd linked project/anything goes

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

D. Stamping Sensations; almost over in 1-2 days; this is my 3rd linked project/anything goes

link= https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2024/05/may.html

badge = 

E. We Love Stamping; almost over; this is not vintage or at least I don't consider it as such; anything goes entry

link= https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/2024/05/may-challenge.html

F. Crafty Calendar Challenges; almost over; anything goes

link= https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/may-challenge-anything-goes.html

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Still on a quest to share love for country living,

Becca S

*brand new = FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges blog

it complements FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges blog that started back in January 2024

 

FQHSKCB #5.5 Reminder of Anything Food Goes Theme Projects on 15 May 2024

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

purpose: this birthday card is my latest owner/DT contribution for FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen challenge blog; anything food goes theme which includes anything to prepare, serve, store, clean food/beverages; think kitchen, dining, pantry, produce market/garden/orchard, ....

when: #5 competition period is May 2-31, 2024; #5.5 is the reminder post on May 15

what: Anything Food Goes theme

"All I Want For Christmas Is You!"

notes:

1. AFG theme elements: mug, candy canes, and peppermints

2. kraft cardstock = Colorbok

3. green paper mat (4" x 6" trimmed to 5" length) = The Paper Studio

4. mug scene is a recycled postcard by TracFone!!!! YES! I liked the photo so I trimmed it down to allow space for some papers and embellishments to be added

5. red glitter bow and green glitter peppermints are from a mixed shape assortment pack = The Paper Studio

6. candy cane print cardstock panel = Bella Blvd

7. edges of papers and cardstocks were distressed and inked with = Arteza alcohol marker

where: FQHSKCB #5.5 reminder post launched on May 15 2024=

https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/fqhskcb-55-reminder-notice-and-dt-call.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. Creative Moments; current; theme is anything goes with option of ribbon/bows; MY Christmas mug card has a red glitter bow sticker added to the mug

link= https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2024/05/challenge-258-ribbons-and-bows.html

b. Peace on Earth Christmas Challenges; started May 6; theme of Christmas; my food card is Christmas based with expression on mug, candy canes and peppermint candies

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/05/peace-on-earth-challenge-63.html

c. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges; started May 14; theme is anything goes Christmas

link= https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/challenge-163-anything-christmas-goes.html

d. Merry Little Christmas Challenges; started May 1 and ends June 15; theme is anything goes Christmas

link= https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/mlccb-56-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

e. Crafty Calendar Challenge; started May 4/current; theme is anything goes

link= https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/may-challenge-anything-goes.html

f. Allsorts Challenge; current/with 15th birthday next week; anything goes or Spots and/or Stripes (if you read the small print); my Christmas food and related card has stripes on the candy canes and peppermint candies

link= https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/week-780.html

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Still on a quest to unearth supply treasures from my stash boxes,

Becca S

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

*co-owner/DT = AACB and CONBCB

*manager/DT = MTTCC and MTTC

*new DT member = H(OOO)CYAR/HCYAR

*occasional Guest DT = OUAT, IYGACAC, Pin-spirational

FQCB #49 theme is bird homes DT card for 28 March 2024

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

purpose: my love for country creativity is from the majority of my years in small towns! I've had enough years in cities and suburbia to know that a quieter village or small town or farmhouse is the place to be

when: FarmQuest Challenge Blog's #49 competition is March 28-April 13, 2024

what: #49 theme is bird homes/ feeders/nests/coops/cages; my DT card shows a nest perched in some branches with a birdie

notes:

1. ivory cardstock for base = Pen + Gear

2. kraft cardstock from a neutral tone pack = Neenah (?)

3. free clipart image of bird nest 

4. bird cork sticker = Prima Marketing

5. border strip and 2 leaves stickers = Enchanted Garden collection by F.P.D.

6. mixed alpha tile stickers = all from Freckled Fawn

7. "Condensed Milk" color alcohol marker = Arteza

8. green and white buffalo plaid scrap cut into triangle corner accent = T.P.S.

where: FQCB #49 theme main posting link=

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/fqcb-49-theme-is-bird-homes-starting-28.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Little Red Wagon; new on March 27; theme is animal antics/include an animal; MY card has a bird

link= https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-749-animal-antics.html

B. Creative Moments; current; theme is anything goes with option of flora and/or fauna; MY card has some leaves and a bird

link= https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2024/03/256-flora-and-fauna.html

C. Word Art Wednesday; new on March 27; theme is always anything goes that is uplifting; MY card says bless this nest

link= https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/03/anything-goes-weeks-641-642.html

D. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; new on March 27; theme is always anything goes with paper; MY card has cardstocks-ivory, kraft, and a scrap of green and white buffalo plaid

link= https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/pennys-challenge-568.html

E. Crafts Galore Encore; started on March 1; theme is anything goes

link= https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/march-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html

F. Mix It Up; started on March 1 and ends on April 15; MY card has some mixed media of cork nest, alcohol marker used on the branches of the clipart image, and a variety of stickers

link= https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/miucb-70-anything-goes-optional-fancy.html

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Still on a quest to merge and mesh stashes and digital files into unique country living creations, 

Becca S

*owner of Quest families of blogs:

FQCB, FQGSCB, FQCCCB, and FQHSKCB

HQCB, HQFCB, and HQCOLCB

**co-owner of 2 challenge blogs with Leslie T= 

Ally's Angels and Christmas or not Bingo Challenges

***manager of 2 challenge blogs owned by Shell S=

My Time To Craft and My Time To Craft Christmas

Sweet Dreams and Best Wishes for HQFCB the former TFATU #1.5 in 2024

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

Purpose: this posting showcases my owner/DT contribution for HQFCB which was TFATU, The Fairy and The Unicorn challenge blog

When: #1 for January 2024 (starts on the 1st Saturday, Jan 6th and will end on Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024). reminder posting on the 20th of  month labeled as #1.5

What: HQFCB #1.5 reminder Project #1= anything goes fantasy; my choice is unicorn

Notes:

1. the focal of this card is actually 2 stickers that are designed as 'glass stickers'; suppose to be added to a mirror, a glass canning jar, etc.; discovered at Dollar Tree for $1.25 plus tax!!!! YES!!!

2. paper flowers = Dollar Tree package

3. stenciling (wishes and stars in 2 sizes) from a birthday theme of icons sheet = Dollar Tree

4. navy blue marker = Crafter's Closet

5. silver metallic paint pen = Dollar Tree; used over the navy blue marker stenciling

6. pink cardstock and turquoise blue linen texture specialty paper = stash

PROJECT #2: using January fantasy focus option--> Yeti/Big Foot/Sasquatch

NOTES:

1. card base 5" x 7" = White Birch print cardstock from Frosted Forest by Fancy Pants Designs; also the pine forest view die-cut (altered with 'Condensed Milk' color alcohol marker by Arteza)

2. "HB" black dazzle/sticker = Hot Off The Press

3. blue and white print paper behind Yeti is recycled/upcycled business envelope security liner paper (altered with 'Condensed Milk")

4. white cardstock that Yeti is printed = Neenah; trimmed to 3.5" high and 3" wide

5. image is free (added to a page on the HQFCB blog of creatures other than fairies and unicorns); found at ClipArt Library website; printed in grayscale

6. area surrounding Yeti image altered/enhanced using alcohol markers = Arteza

Where:  HQFCB (formerly TFATU) #1.5 for January 2024= 

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/hqfcb-formerly-tfatu-15-reminder-post.html

for the main post with the link-up tool to participate from Jan 6=

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/hqfcb-formerly-known-tfatu-1-agf.html

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other places:

A. Inspiration Station; photo prompt (shows pine trees, mountains, night sky); MY Project #2 card has the pine trees, a creature of the mountains, 

link= https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/inspiration-station-january-2024.html

photo: 

B. Creative Moments; current; Jan option is Fantasy; both cards are fantasy creatures; I will link Project #1 of the unicorn

link= https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-254-fantasy.html

C. Make My Monday; started Jan 15; theme is happy birthday; both cards are intended for birthdays; I'll link Project #2 of the Yeti

link= https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/01/217-happy-birthday.html

D. The Sisterhood of Crafters; started Jan 10; theme is Ice Cold; I'm linking Project #2 of the Yeti

link = https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-10-2024-icy-cold.html

E. I Love Promarkers; started Jan 10; theme is anything goes using markers and option of animals; not sure if the Yeti is considered an animal or legendary creature but the clipart image surrounding area's color was created with alcohol markers (Project #2)

link= https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-550.html

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Still on a quest to find different creative ways and supplies for fantasy creatures/characters,

Becca S

Note: I took over ownership of The Fairy and The Unicorn challenge blog on 11/11/2022. I've kept the name but did change the blog banner and badges for new brand identification. Having 4 other challenge blogs, I decided it would be best to extend the brand identification by adding TFATU to Heart's Quest as a sister blog, part of it's family of challenge blogs. 

In 2024, TFATU will be renamed to Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog.

It is now being partnered as a sister/family blog to Heart's Quest Challenge Blog and Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges.