My FarmQuest #85 DT Vegetable Garden theme projects on 28 July 2026

Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity!

who: Hello! I'm Becca S, an artsy-craftsy, mish-mesh artisan who loves having creative time almost every day! With blogging, sometimes it seems like I'm on the computer more than I'm creating but I enjoy the communicative processes, too. I spent 3 years on my hs yearbook staff and also my college staff! The summer between Jr. and Sr. years of HS, I took a Radio-TV-Film Honors Course at Indiana State University!!! I still have my FCC broadcasting license!!! (it's somewhere!) During my undergrad time, I took 3 journalism classes. I've worked for 2 small newspapers. At two different times, I've been an announcer for 2 small FM radio stations! Too cool! Very blessed to have had such awesome opportunities and employments. 

why: I started the FarmQuest Challenge Blog about 4 years ago with about 3 years of twice offset monthly sessions and now approx. a year of monthlies. FQCB switched in late May to going bi-monthly. My siblings and I own a few farm acres and farm buildings. Our parents farmed in IL and MO throughout their marriage. Both sets of grandparents had farms and so did 3 of 4 sets of great-grandparents!! It was just natural for me to have a challenge blog focused on farm rural topics! 

when: #85 starts July 28 and is in an extended time session until September 15, 2026. 

what: Project #1: Keep It Peasy-Easy (peas, kale, artichoke?, olives,...)

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. dark brown and white plaid cardstock 6" square = Reminisce

2. kraft cardstock = from my scrap box

3. ledger print cardstock = RECYCLED/upcycled Freckled Fawn packaging insert; trimmed

4. light green CS scrap = ?; maybe Astrobrights (scanner faded the tone)

5. green paper cut approx. 2.75" x 3" = from multicolor paper pad Hello Hobby/Walmart

6. veggies image = punched from "Botanical Bliss" Adult Coloring by Kappa Books (2026)

7. a mixed of colored pencils and markers were used to color the veggies = my stash box

8. black stamp pad/ink = Hero Arts (edging of all paper/CS; also line marks on the green paper)

9. black dual-tip washable marker = Jot (lettering)

10. sentiment stenciled using an alphabet 'ruler' = very old item from a set of different stencils/shapes/numbers/letters found at my mom's farmhouse

11. two washi tapes = both are from the Farmstead Harvest tape set = American Crafts

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Crafty Catz; closes in 1 day or so; Anything goes theme; linking up card #1 with the peas and kale....

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/07/crafty-catz-challenge-718.html

1B. Classic Design Challenge; still open from July 15; anything goes w opt of any holiday; My project #1 peas & kale veggies card is for A.G.

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/07/classic-design-challenge-07-2026-julaug.html

1C. The Crafter's Cafe Challenges blog; still open from July 15; anything goes w opt of Christmas in July; MY project #1 peas and kale veggies card is for A.G.

link = https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/07/332-anything-goes-optional-christmas-in.html

1D. The Creative Crafters; still open from July 15; anything goes

link = https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/07/challenge-102.html

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what: Project #2: Eggplants = "You're the purple patch in my plain field."

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

20. kraft cardstock (1 full sheet folded in half horizontally and then cut in half for 4.25" x 5.5" folded dimensions) = Colorbok

21. purple paper (traced and fussy cut) with a punched circle used inside = multicolor paper pad by Hello Hobby from Walmart

22. narrow lime green and narrow yellow washi tapes = Crafter's Square

23. purple, 3 greens and 2 brown tones colored pencils = Marvy Uchida

24. image reduced in size = free to print coloring pages @ Coloring Bug website

25. sentiments printed in a Google Doc = printed on old copy paper; measured and cut ; plus the sentiment was part of a Googled list search for puns and word plays about eggplant!!!

26. wider green print washi tape = Farmstead Harvest washi tapes pack by American Crafts

27. purple marker for focal paper outlining & navy blue marker for outside cardstock edges = Jot

28. inside = "Have an egg-citing day!" 

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Unicorn Challenge; almost over; theme is no design paper; My card #2 with eggplants just has solid kraft cardstock for the base and dark purple paper for focal background

link = https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/07/challenge-122-no-design-paper.html

2B. Kleuren met Potloden; open until August 6th; must use colored pencils; My project #2 eggplants in wood basket image plus the sentiment strip are colored with pencils: two brown tones for the basket, a pale celery green for the sentiment strip and two other green tones for the stems plus blue, purple and a reddish-purple for the eggplants

link = https://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/2026/07/25-juli-en-dat-wil-zeggen-dat-het-tijd.html

2C. The Paper Funday Challenge; new on July 1st and still open for 3-4 days; Anything Goes w/ opt of summer splendor; MY eggplants in the wood basket card is for AG

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/07/july-2026-challenge-89-anything-goes.html

2D. Ellibelle's Garden Party; new on July 9 and open until Aug 10; theme is anything in or from the garden; MY project #2 is eggplants from the vegetable garden. Eggplants are harvested and in a wood basket. 

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2026/07/ellibelles-garden-party-no-17-anything.html

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where to find FQCB #85 blog post link =

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/07/farmquest-85-vegetable-garden-theme.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = CIP owned by Marlene; also PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne

***FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog #31 opened on July 27 and is open until September 15th with its theme of 'Anything Food and/or Drink'. 

FQGGCB's food can be at any phase of growth, harvesting, packaging/bottled/canned/ cooked, baked, pureed, etc. 

My FarmQuest Challenge #84 Fruit Garden DT projects on 28 May 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity!

who: I'm Becca S, a daughter and granddaughter (and most of my greats) of farmers, both crops and animals. The farm where my dad grew up had this huge square concrete water holding 'tank', different than a trough, for the horses that were once used to do the farming. It was always a thrill when we were 'old enough' to run down there and check it out. My paternal grandpa died before my parents met when my dad was 21 so I only have photos and stories about him. Today's theme is fruit produce. My dad's homeplace had several apple trees and two peach trees. Grandma Sadie also had rhubarb, blackberries & raspberries. When my siblings and I were school-age, we usually spent a few school day afternoons helping Grandma pick the apples. She went back to teaching when she became widowed and needed the help from her children and grandchildren. Sweet memories.

why: This personal post is for 1 of 13 challenge blogs I own/manage called FarmQuest Challenge Blog. FQCB was the 2nd challenge blog that I created. For the first few years, there were 2 offset sessions per month. About 2 years ago, I switched to just 1 offset session per 'month', starting on the 28th day of a month and finishing on the 27th for the following month. Now I'm extending the session length to 7+ weeks! Themes are connected to farm rural country outdoors (or farmhouse/ranch house) topics. 

when: #84 Fruit produce/orchard theme starts May 28 and ends July 15, 2026. 

what: Project #1: Strawberries & Jam jar friendship card

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. pastel green cardstock folded on left side (dimensions are almost 5.25" x 5.5") = Colorbok pastel cardstock pad

2. the homemade linen specialty paper was trimmed to 5" square approx. = part of a scrap pack = Crafter's Square

3. Guava (coral/ pinkish-red) mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn; applied for the top 2.5"+ with a wadded paper towel piece

4. Violet Breeze (pinkish-lavender) alcohol ink was applied with broad tip from left to right for 1.5-2" = Nuvo

5. Granny Smith alcohol ink  was applied for with broad tip from left to right for 2-2.25" = Arteza

6. all stickers = Market Square sticker book by Maggie Holmes

7. brown marker, old washi tape roll for small circle tracing/stenciling, mechanical pencil = stash items

8. alphabet stencil 'ruler' (3 rows) = unknown; about 30 years old; discovered in my mom's home and brought to my place

9. green print washi tape = Farmstead Harvest washi tape set by American Crafts

10. red and white cording = Crafter's Square (small spools sold in 3 color set packs)

where #1 will be linked:

1A. All About Papercraft Challenge; still open; theme is All About Food or Drink; My project #1 on this post shows strawberries and a jam jar!!!

link = https://allaboutcraftchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/all-about-challenge-5.html

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1B. Allsorts Challenge; still open/midway; theme is anything goes; I'm sharing project 1 with strawberries and jam jar. 

link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-850.html

1C. Ellibelle's Garden Party; still open; theme is anything in or from a garden; My project #1 features strawberries and a jam jar. 

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2026/05/ellibelles-garden-party-no-15-anything.html

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what: Project #2: Some blueberries 'simple things' anniversary card

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. base is top-folded bright blue cardstock w dimensions 4.25" x 5.5" = Astrobrights/Neenah

22. Aqua plaid paper = Recollections

23. two collage print paper pieces + 2 tags = Front Porch paper pad (2024) by Simple Stories

24. blueberries stickers = Market Square sticker book by Maggie Holmes; American Crafts

25. blue oval puffy stickers = Spotted Canary

26. all paper edges inked with dark blue alcohol ink marker = Arteza

27. all top applied papers were also outlined with blue gel pen = Paper Mate's Ink Joy gel pen set (1 of 4 colors)

28. on the inside = stenciled 'Happy Anniversary'

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Craft Rocket Challenges; ends on May 29!!!; theme is 'not a square'; My blueberries 'together' card for anniversary is rectangular shaped

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-136-not-square.html

2B. Word Art Wednesday; new yesterday on May 27th; theme is anything goes; uplifting and God-honoring; My blueberries featured card also has tag 'together'; on the inside I've stenciled 'happy anniversary'.

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/05/anything-goes-weeks-754-755.html

2C. The Paper Funday Challenge; still open; main theme is anything goes (not doing option of mountains or coast); my card is wedding anniversary featuring blueberries

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/may-2026-challenge-87-anything-goes.html

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where to find FQCB #84 blog post link =

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/farmquest-challenge-84-theme-is-fruit.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

*  DT member only = Pin-spirational and PRS owned by Deanne; also CIP owned by Marlene

**note: FarmQuest #84 session starts May 28 and ends on July 15, 2026!!!

***note: FarmQuest #85 session will start on July 28 and end on September 15, 2026!!!

My FarmQuest #83 Fungi theme DT projects for 28 April 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity!

why: This posting showcases the new theme and my owner/design team inspiration projects for FarmQuest #83 Fungi theme starting April 28th! Mushrooms and toadstools are the two most common fungi (fungus) that most of us know. 

when: #83 starts April 28 and ends on May 27, 2026

what: Project #1: I have mush room for you in my heart

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. black paper and seeds handmade paper = from an old scraps pack by Crafter's Square (+ the peach/beige tone metallic fiber/bits specialty paper)

2. orange puffy heart sticker = Hello Hobby's rainbow color heart package by Walmart

3. enamel dots, postage mushroom sticker, lettering stickers and 2 mushroom stickers = Everly Lane collection by Fancy Pants Designs 2024

4. gray pencil = stash box for outlining

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Crafting Happiness; new on Tues April 28; anything goes

link = https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-211.html

1B. Crafty Catz; new on Apr 24; theme is anything goes

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/craft-catz-challenge-712.html

1C. Creative Fingers; new on Apr 24; theme is anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-321.html

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what: Project #2: "Blessed to know a fungi" (fun guy!!!) as a z-fold card

closed/scanned pic

and opened/flat scanned pic

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

1. yellow pastel CS for base (half of full sheet); folded in half then 1-half is folded in half to create 3 sections = Colorbok pastel CS pad

2. black glossy linen textured CS (cut to 3.75" x 3") to be the focal + adhered offset to act as a tab to help open and flatten out the z-folded card = Crafter's Square

3. multicolor puffy alpha stickers = Jen Hadfield's "Groovy Darlin'" set 2023

4. 'blessed' and gold metallic leaf puffy stickers = Farmstead Harvest sticker set from American Crafts

5. three little 'screws'/faux seeds puffy stickers = Crafter's Square (mixed set)

6. "HB" stamp = 2001 Stampin' UP

7. black stamp pad = Hero Arts

8. toadstools/fungi specimens fussy cut from a 6"x 8" mixed design paper pad = Crafter's Square; colored pencils added

9. two shades of blue, one gray, one yellow-green, one grass green colored pencils = Marvy Uchida from stash box

10. leaves print decorative tape = Farmstead Harvest tape set (several designs) from American Crafts

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Creative Creases; open through April 30th!!!--close call!; anything goes with fun fold card; My project #2 is a z-fold card with a focal panel acting as a tab to help open out/stretch out to flatten

link = https://secretstamper.com/2026/04/creative-creases-challenge-april-3rd-to-april-30th/#more-49065

2B. Krafty Chicks; new on April 23/week 4 w/ theme of masculine; word play on project #2 (blessed to know a fungi) = fun guy

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/krafty-chicks-challenge-817-masculine.html

2C. Ellibelle's Garden Party; opened Apr 9th and ends May 11th; anything in or from a garden; if a garden/yard has moist conditions, mushrooms/toadstools will emerge; also if there is wet wood like logs, railroad ties, in the garden, fungus will grow

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2026/04/ellibelles-garden-party-no-14-anything.html

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where to find FQCB #83 Fungi theme blog post link =

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/farmquest-challenge-83-fungi-theme.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

*  DT member only = PRS and Pinspirational owned by Deanne; CIP owned by Marlene

My FarmQuest #82 Theme of Pond or Creek Design Team cards 28 Mar 2026

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

why: This posting showcases my latest design team projects for FarmQuest Challenge Blog's #82 session with the required theme of "Pond or Creek" related. Examples would be landscape scenes showing a country pond or a small creek or closeups that show minnow, tadpoles, frogs, small fish, cattails, lily pads, willow trees, in or next to a creek or pond.  My project #1 is a z-fold card with frogs, cattails, a dragonfly and butterflies. 

My #2 project is a birthday card with bear and cubs next to a cold creek with snow on the ground. 

when: #82 opens on March 28 and ends on April 27, 2026

what: Project #1: "What's croakin'? fun fold/z-fold card

other pic: front fold back to open & show the center and right panels =

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. floral print paper and striped paper = Summer Lovin' paper pad by Simple Stories

2. cattails and frogs stick-ons = Little Birdie Handmade Embellishments

3. butterflies and dragonfly stickers = Antique Garden sticker book by K & Company

4. "Crockin'?" puffy lettering stickers = Cedar House from American Crafts

5. "What's" puffy lettering stickers = Jen Hadfield's Groovy Darlin' from American Crafts

6. bright blue, yellow, and neon spring green cardstocks = Astrobrights/Neenah

7. brown mid-tone retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

8. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn (exterior edges inked)

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Allsorts Challenge; new on March 28; theme of anything goes or opt 'spring'; My project #1 z-fold card has a cute spring season pond scene

link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-846.html

1B. Crafty Calendar Challenge; just 3 hours left!!!; theme of spring; My project #1 z-fold card has a cute spring season pond scene

link = https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/crafty-calendar-march-challenge-spring.html

1C. Love Those Pretty Papers; there are 3 days left; theme is to use at least 1 pretty designer paper; My project #1 has a floral and striped spring colors print papers 

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2026/03/atg-love-those-pretty-papers-march-2026.html

1D. Creative Creases; closes on April 2nd; anything goes with a fun fold theme; My project #1 is a z-fold spring season pond theme card.

link = https://secretstamper.com/2026/03/creative-creases-113-march-6th-through-april-2nd/#more-48949

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what: Project #2: Paws-ing at the creek on a snowy day birthday card

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

1. blue and taupe striped CS = 1 of 8 designs (front and back) from Dots & Lines sheet by Reminisce

2. yellow and gray plaid paper = Recollections

3. black paper = Colorbok

4. image is Ai-generated using Microsoft Designer sometime during 2025; I put in descriptor for animals at frozen creek and two of the four had bears. 

5. light blue CS scrap = Neenah (from pastels pack)

6. Fish Tank (blue) mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

7. "HB" stamp is part of a longer phrase clear stamp = birthday theme pack = Crafter's Square

8. light blue snowflake chipboard sticker = Falala by Bella Blvd

9. light blue enamel dots = from Everly Lane enamel dots pack by Fancy Pants Designs

10. dark brown marker (for outlining) = stash box

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Creative Friday; new on March 27; theme is birthday; Project #2 bear with cubs' sentiment is 'happy birthday'

link = https://creativefriday.blogspot.com/2026/03/creative-friday-408-geburtstag.html

2B. Creative Fingers; new on March 27; anything goes theme; 

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-319.html

2C. Krafty Chicks; new on March 26; week 4 theme is masculine; this wintry forest with creek and a bear with cubs gives me more masculine vibes because of the colors and the setting/image. 

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/krafty-chicks-challenge-813-masculine.html

2D. Everybody Art Challenge; started March 17; theme of many paper/layers; My project #2 card has 3 paper layers + image for 4 layers; sentiment and embellishments are included in those layers.

link = https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/596.html

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where to find FQCB #82 blog post link =

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/farmquest-challenge-82-theme-of-pond-or.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational; new in mid-March 2026 = Creations in Pink

My FarmQuest Challenge #81 Baby Forest or Farm Animals theme starts 28 Feb 2026

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

why: This posting showcases my newest owner/design team inspiration projects for FarmQuest Challenge Blog. Our challenge sessions are offset to give folks farm and/or country set themes that are open during the last few days of a month and through the mid-month. FQCB's #81 theme is Baby Farm or Forest Animals!!! We're getting an early spring start for these nature cuties.

when: #81 starts February 28, 2026 and goes until March 27, 2026

what: Project #1: baby lambs and kids/goats = 

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. white cardstock base (can't see; same size as background) = Jot

2. background marbled print = recycled packaging cardstock!!!

3. 'smile' sticker = Market Square by Maggie Holmes sticker book = American Crafts 2021

4. farm meadow scene with 3 baby lambs and 2 kids/goats = Ai-generated using Microsoft Designer sized for square; printed for 3.5"; 

5. enamel dots in several colors = Freckled Fawn

6. layered daffodil sticker = from a pack of daffodils and jonquil stickers = Crafter's Square

7. brown colored pencil = Marvy Uchida (outlines the farm meadow image)

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Ellibelle's Garden Party; still open; theme of anything from or in the garden; MY lambs and kid goats have some daffodils at the edge of their meadow

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2026/02/garden-party-no-12-anything-in-or-from.html

1B. The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog; opened on Feb 15; theme of 'for the girls' or option of anything goes; I think girls of all ages will like these cute baby forest/woodland animals featured on card #2

link = https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/327-for-girls-optional-anything-goes.html

1C. Creative Fingers Challenge Blog; new on Fri Feb 27; anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-317.html

1D. The Paper Funday Challenge; almost closed; anything goes (not option); this baby lambs and kids/goats card will be my 4th linked entry

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

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what: Project #2: Itsy Bitsy Rural Friends card: bunny, baby mouse & young squirrel

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. black glossy cardstock cut 4" x 6" panel = Crafter's Square

22. brown and ivory woodland wildflowers print CS = Memory Lane collection by Fancy Pants Designs

23. red foil lettering stickers = Sticko

24. three reddish & brown specialty papers with metallic threads = cut into circles = from scrap pack = Crafter's Square

25. bunny, mouse and squirrel ephemera = Bloom and Grow ephemera pack by Fancy Pants Designs (didn't find a date on on the package)

26. red marker = stash box (used to outline the circle backdrops for the baby woodland animals and to edge the perimeter of the brown and ivory print CS)

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Lil Red Wagon; new/open; theme is L for Leftovers; my card #2 has scraps that had circles traced on them and cut out to be little mats/backdrops for the baby forest/woodland animals

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-847-l-is-for-leftovers.html

2B. Crafty Catz Challenge Blog; new on Fri Feb 27; anything goes

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/crafty-catz-challenge-708.html

2C. Word Art Wednesday; in its 2nd of 2 weeks; anything goes that is uplifting and not contrary to God's Word; both of my cards have baby animals--God's creations

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/02/anything-goes-weeks-740-741.html

2D. Try It on Tuesday; opened for 3 more days; theme of Countdown 3, 2, 1; My itsy bitsy forest baby animals cards has = 3 animals/circles, 2 words of 'itsy' & 'bitsy' and it has 1 patterned/print paper

link = https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2026/02/countdown-3-2-1.html

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where to find FQCB #81 blog post link =

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/farmquest-challenge-81-theme-of-baby.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational

My FarmQuest Challenge #80 Snow Sports DT projects on 28 Jan 2026

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

why: This post's purpose is to showcase new owner/DT projects for FarmQuest Challenge Blog (FQCB) #80's Snow Sports Activities. For project #1 there is an ice skating theme. For project #2 there is a skiers/snow skiing focus. 

when: #80 starts January 28 through February 27, 2026.

what: Project #1: Ice Skating (whether at the rink or on a frozen pond)

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. sea foam/teal tone watercolor/swirl print CS trimmed to 5.5" square = Crafter's Square

2. two die-cut ephemera, two chipboard stickers and seven stickers = Snow Pine Lodge collection by Simple Stories

3. fawn/deer stamp (part of a 4 animal set) = Recollections

4. white cardstock cut with tails = Georgia Pacific

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; started on Jan 18; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/01/270-january-18-polkadoodles.html

1B. The Paper Funday Challenge; still open until Feb 1; anything goes (not the opt); 

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-2026-challenge-83-anything-goes.html

1C. Creative Fingers Challenge Blog; new on Jan 16; anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-314.html

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what: Project #2: Snow Skiing theme mini slimline card

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. pink threads print specialty paper = old; from stash box

22. glossy satin sheen specialty paper = also old; from stash box

23. green dual tip marker = Art Skills (for outlining the perimeter of the top layer)

24. silver glitter paper (punched) = Crafter's Closet (from a multicolor glitter paper pad)

25. the snow skiers print paper = Snow Pine Lodge paper pad by Simple Stories

26. also the 2 ephemera, text strip sticker = from Snow Pine Lodge collection

27. three different tones from pale pink to dark rose pink enamel dots (7) = Freckled Fawn from same pack 

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Girlz And The Art of Letters; new on Jan 24; theme = Letter Ss; on project #2 the focus is snow skiing; snow, skiers, ski equipment, ski pass wording 

link = https://girlzandtheartofletters.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-19-de-letter-van-s-van.html

2B. Fab N Funky; still open for 6 days; theme = going round in circles; on project #2 I've got 7 enamel dots and also a punched circle of silver glitter paper and another punched circle of many skiers patterned paper

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-628-top-3.html

2C. Crafty Gals Corner; midway; theme of anything goes or opt of snowmen; my project #2 has snow skiers but not a snowman = it is for AG main theme

link = https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-273-anything-goes-woptional.html

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where to find FQCB #80 blog post link =

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/farmquest-challenge-80-snow-sports.html

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Becca S

* Owner/DT = FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHCB and FQGGCB; also HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT and new HQLQCB; also CCC; AA; and ConBC

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational

My FarmQuest Challenge #79 DT projects for Snowy Mountains theme on 28 Dec 2025

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

why: This posting's purpose is to spotlight new design team/owner inspiration projects for FarmQuest Challenge Blog. FQCB's #79 theme is Snowy Mountains. On cards #1 & #2, I've used some new to me products from Snow Pine Lodge collection 2024 by Simple Stories. Images show the ski runs on the mountains as well as a tiny ephemera with jagged mountain tops. And then I've varied their looks with other ephemera and/or stickers and/or other patterned papers. 

when: FQCB #79 starts December 28, 2025 and will end on January 27, 2026. 

what: Project #1: Welcome to Snowy Mountains Ski Runs card

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. from Snow Pines Lodge collection 2024 by Simple Stories = plaid paper, welcome, ski run mountains, MC & HNY, red and pink plaid CS and 2 snowy tree stickers 

2. white chalk writer = Crafter's Square (added to the green tone tops of the mountain peaks on the center focal and also the welcome ephemera; also across the top and sides of the pink CS strip)

3. yellow CS and pink CS = from different packs = Crafter's Square

4. black extra fine tip marker = Sharpie

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Girlz Rebel Challenge; still open; anything goes; this will be my 2nd linked entry

link = https://girlzrebelchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/challenge-47-alles-mag.html

1B. Creatalicious Challenge; opened on Dec 15; anything goes (opt of winter animals); My card is for AG; this will be my 2nd linked entry

link = https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/12/challenge-296-anything-goes-with.html

1C. Allsorts Challenge; still open until Jan 2; create a scene theme or anything goes; my intent with both cards was the focus on snowy mountains; ski runs/skis are part of the scene(s)

link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/challenge-839.html

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what: Project #2: Ski Runs Map on the Snowy Mountains

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. from Snow Pines Lodge 2024 collection by Simple Stories = red and pink plaid CS, diff skis CS, two little snowflake stickers, the green memo sticker, the LGTTM ephemera and map of ski runs journal card

22. white chalk writer = Crafter's Square (used on the pink border around the ski runs mountains as well as on many of the green tones on the mountains

23. pink CS scrap strip = Astrobrights/Neenah

24. black extra fine tip marker = Sharpie

25. white CS scrap torn edges to look like a snow pile = Georgia Pacific

26. yellow CS cut panel = Crafter's Square

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; new on Dec 25; this will be my 3rd linked entry; on this 2nd version of snowy mountains I've got red & pink plaid patterned paper and the different skis patterned paper used on both sides of the card

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/12/challenge-17.html

2B. The Crafter's Cafe Challenges; open for Nov & Dec until Jan 12th; anything goes with opt of including yellow/gold; Card #2 has more yellow showing than the #1, so this will be the photo shared

link = https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/09/325-use-colour-yellow.html

2C. Love Those Pretty Papers; opened Dec 6 & closes in 3 days; theme to use at least 1 pretty design paper; My snowy mountain card #2 has the pretty red & pink plaid plus the colorful ski print papers that are on each side of the ski run mountain map journal card

link= https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2025/12/love-those-pretty-papers-december.html

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where to find FQCB #79 blog post link =

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/fqcb-79-snowy-mountains-theme-starts.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS and starting in January for 2026 = Pin-spirational

FarmQuest Challenge #78 design team Christmas Tree Farm theme projects

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

why: This post showcases two new design team/owner inspiration projects for #78 Christmas Tree Farm theme at FarmQuest Challenge Blog. For the card, I used some old stash from Bella Blvd chipboard stickers for the main scene elements. On the tag, I went with a recent purchase from Dollar Tree because the ornament tag on this package topper project had caught my eye for this theme. My brain cells were thinking I could use for this #78 theme!!

when: #78 FQCB starts 28 November until 27 December 2025

what: Project #1: 

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. green cardstock base is about 5.5" square = Pen + Gear

2. kraft brown paper traced circle cut = from unmarked pack bought through Amazon

3. green marbled print paper used with 2 different punches = from a multi-color print paper pack  by Crafter's Square

4. white cardstock torn in 5 pieces layered for snow = Georgia Pacific

5. chipboard stickers = "tree", truck with tree, 3 little trees = Bella Blvd

6. muted red paper scrap = from a scrap pack of mixed papers = Crafter's Square

7. small deer foam sticker = from Farmstead Harvest collection = American Crafts

8. black stamp pad for card base perimeter inking = Hero Arts

9. white with black trimmed star puffy/Thickers = American Crafts

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Rudolph Days; new on Nov 25/open for 3 more days; anything Christmas goes theme; My tree farm card is about Christmas/evergreen trees

link = https://rudolphdayschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/11/rudolph-days-november-challenge.html

1B. Inspired By; new on Nov 27; theme of Christmas trees (also a sketch); My card is shared for the theme/image prompt with several trees; My tree farm setting has a cut tree in the pickup and then 3 grouped trees 

link = https://theseinspiredchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/11/inspired-by-christmas-trees.html

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1C. Cardz 4 Galz; new on Thu Nov 27; theme of cute Christmas; My tree farm card is full of charm = one small deer, stars in the sky, a cut tree carried in the truck bed, the snowy hill, ....

link = https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2025/11/264-cute-christmas.html

1D. Creative Knockouts; week 2 of 2 starting today 11/27; theme of Snow Much Fun;  My Christmas tree farm card has a snowy hill

link = https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2025/11/559-november-20-snow-much-fun-paper.html

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what: Project #2: Christmas package topper-style tag

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. Neenah = black cardstock base cut to about 1" wider and 3/4" longer than the recycled white cardstock 

22. Recycled packaging = white cardstock; edges distressed with scissors blade

23. Lawn Fawn = Walnut/brown stamp pad

24. The Paper Studio = red and white diagonal striped print paper/ scrap cut

25. Crafter's Square = twine/cording in 2 colors of dark brown and red; also the red pearls and green heart gem = different packaging

26. Crafter's Square = package of ornament tags; chose the pickup truck with cut tree for this theme (comes with satin cording and pony bead)

27. Making Memories Wholesale Inc; 2009 = decorative pins; pack of 30 using 3 shapes (trees, stars, circles in different colors); I've used 2 colors of trees

28. ?/don't remember vendor = red and white herringbone print paper/scrap cut

where #2 will be linked:

2A. I Spy With My Little Eye; current; theme of Something Festive for Christmas; my gift tag/package topper has festive holiday colors, decorative accents, a fun ornament focal tag

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/11/i-spy-with-my-little-eyesomething.html

2B. Tag Along with ATCs; started Nov 1; theme of add texture and/or A.G.; my tree farm Christmas gift tag/package topper tag has shaped accents, cording, distressed edges on the brown-inked CS layer....

link = https://tag-alongandatc.blogspot.com/2025/11/november-challenge.html

2C. Creatalicious; new on Nov 15; theme of AG or traditional Christmas colors; My gift tag/package topper has red and green with neutrals of white, brown and black. 

link = https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-295-anything-goes-with.html

2D. Lil Red Wagon; new on Wed Nov 26; theme of pearls, sequins, or gems; My tree farm gift tag/package topper has 2 glass tree-topped decorative pins in the upper right corner; green heart gem + 3 red pearls in lower left corner

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-835-pearls-sequins-gems-oh-my.html

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where to find FarmQuest #78 blog post link =

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/11/farmquest-challenge-blog-78-christmas.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS