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

FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges #24 DT projects anything food goes themes

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why: this posting shares my design team projects for FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges blog's 'anything food goes' theme. 

when: #24 starts November 27, 2025 (new day, moved up 1 day) and will close on December 26, 2025.  

what: Project #1: A Partridge and Pears Christmas card

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. The Clipart Library website; accessed/printed on Nov 22, 2025; 

partridge in a pear tree clipart #4013317 (License. Personal Use)

2. Astrobrights/Neenah = bright yellow cardstock; used to print the clipart and for base (left side folded 4" wide x 6" high base) 

3.  Memory Lane collection by Fancy Pants Designs = pears patterned cardstock cut for panel 3.5 " wide x 5" high

4. Fancy Pants Designs = enamel dots

5. Freckled Fawn = maybe; for lettering; old letter tiles

6. Zebra Clickart = medium brown retractable marker pen

7. Hero Art = black stamp pad for ink edging

8. deckle-edge decorative scissors for the partridge in tree clipart; also foam dual-sided tape strips on the back to lift it up

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Simply CAS; open until Nov 28; theme of clean & simple with opt of holiday and/or winter; My shared card is a partridge with pears Christmas card kept clean and simple; not a complicated layout; minimal accents; wide margins/open spaces

link = https://scscards.blogspot.com/2025/11/november-2025-holidayswinter.html

1B. Craft Rocket; open until Nov 30; theme of Christmas/winter; My shared card is a partridge with pears Christmas card

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-131-christmas-winter.html

1C. Addicted to CAS; opened for 2 more days; code word is SWEET; My shared card is a partridge with pears Christmas card kept clean and simple; not complicated layout; minimal accents; wide margins/open spaces; also pears are sweet

link = https://addictedtocas.blogspot.com/2025/11/addicted-to-cas-296-sweet.html

1D. Crafty Gals Corner; midway; theme of Tis the Season; My shared card is a partridge with pears holiday card

link = https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-272-tis-season.html

1E. I Spy With My Little Eye; open since Nov 19; theme of Something Festive for Christmas = my partridge in a pear tree card is for Christmas/inspired by the holiday song; 

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

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what: Project #2: Lemons & Blueberries Sunshine thinking of you card

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. yellow tones w/ greenish brown tones swirl watercolor or geode print cardstock = from a mixed color pack = Crafter's Square

22. blueberries with lemons print digital paper and small ephemera = free with signup and member of Sande's Poema Card-making Community, a FB group (printed these out maybe 8 months or more ago)

23. orange/squash cardstock scrap = Pen + Gear

24. bright yellow cardstock scrap = Astrobrights/Neenah

25. pale yellow cardstock scrap = Art Skills

26.  blue and white checked gingham ribbon = Crafter's Square

27. dual-tip navy blue alcohol ink marker = Arteza

28. two puffy 'screws' style stickers = from a mixed designs packs = Crafter's Square

29. old lowercase stencil template/plastic = Tupperware; at least 40 years old; probably closer to 45+

30. green dual-tip marker = Art Skills (half of the stenciled 'cheerio' lettering

where #2 will be linked:

2A. The Paper Funday Challenge; open for 3 more days; anything goes with opt of Merry and Bright; my lemons and blueberries card is bright but not holiday bright= so A.G. ; this will be 2nd linked entry

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/11/november-2025-challenge-82-anything.html

2B. Word Art Wednesday; in week 2 of 2; theme of anything goes, nothing contrary to Scripture; My encouragement card has lemons and blueberries

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/11/anything-goes-weeks-726-727.html

2C. Stencil Fun Challenge; open for 3 more days; anything stenciled with opt of gold; my 'cheerio' word was made with a lowercase letter stencil template (an oldie from Tupperware)

link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2025/11/november-2025-stencil-fun-challenge.html

2D. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; just opened on Nov 25; theme is use min. of 1 designer paper; My shared card has a yellow with greenish-brown tones swirl/watercolor or geode looking print cardstock and there is a digital paper print of blueberries and lemons

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-16.html

2E. Neglected Stuff Challenge; opened for just 2 more days; theme to use at least 1 old/neglected item at least 1 year or more older; this will be my 2nd linked entry = on this 2nd card that I'm sharing --> the stenciled word of 'cheerio' template is a 40+ year item...yep! My mom bought many moons ago! The digital print paper and little ephemera might be close to a year old; at least 8 months ago I think since I printed them

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2025/11/neglected-stuff-november-2025-challenge.html

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where to find FQGGCB #24 blog post link:

https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/11/farmquest-grocery-game-challenges-24.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

**note: the lemons and blueberries card is a square shape base so it could be shared at HQFSCAT which is Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags. The theme is anything goes on a shaped card and/or a shaped tag.

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

*  DT member only - PRS

My Featured FQCCCB #23 theme AGCC design team project on 7 August 2025

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why: Anything Goes Country Christmas or AGCC is the monthly theme (offset time period) for FQCCCB or FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenges Blog. And September will be the end of our 2nd year in blogland! I mostly do cards and decided this time to do a gift tag. I took a Pebbles tag and added three layers under it to expand it and make it mine. There is a Christmas card that I chose not to share on the FQCCCB blog and have it here as an extra project. 

when: #23 starts August 7 and ends on September 5, 2025

what: Project #1 = 

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. brown cardstock cut to 4.75" high x 3.75" wide = Colorbok

2. satin sheen paper = CutCardStock

3. holly leaves print paper scrap =  Together at Christmas paper pad by Pink Paislee 2019; distributed by American Crafts 

4. cording, red glitter heart foam stickers, and clear gems = different products/packages by Crafter's Square

5. snowmen gift tag (part of a multi-design pack) = Merry Little Christmas tags pack of 24 by Pebbles Inc. 2019; distributed by American Crafts

6. papers edges inked with Narwhal/gray mini ink pad = Lawn Fawn

where #1 will be linked =

1A. ABC Christmas; open until Aug 9th; themes are for N and O; I'm submitting the tag for "N"/non-Christmas stash because the cording, clear gems, satin sheen paper, brown cardstock, red glitter foam stickers can all be used year round and for other occasions and topics

link = https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/abc-christmas-challenge-n-o-are-for.html

1B. I Spy with my little eye; opened on July 16 and stays open for a month; theme is something to celebrate; My project #1 is a Christmas gift tag.

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/07/i-spy-with-my-little-eye-something-to.html

1C. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; still open; A.G. Christmas; this is my 2nd entry; My project #1 snowmen tag is being shared

link = https://thehollyandivychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-188-anything-christmas-goes.html

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what: Project #2 = Animals Christmas Party card [only sharing this one on my blog not on FQCCCB blog]

how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

21. A2 folded white card was taken apart; made into 2 panels; trimmed the top panel with deckle-edge decorative scissors = Art Skills (pack)

22. stamp pads ink colors: Emerald Envy, Rose Red and Wild Wasabi = SU

23. set of 4 forest animals (round wood) stamps = Michael's Arts and Crafts store; from left side clockwise: hedgehog, fox, deer stamped twice and a little rabbit

24. enamel dots are from 2 packages = Freckled Fawn

25. the two little enamel hearts = Fancy Pants Designs

26. images of pinecone star, tree, and presents are from little square gift tag/card enclosures from package = Crafter's Square

27. "Front Porch" mini ink pad set of 4 ink colors = Lawn Fawn (used for the animals)

28. brown colored pencil = stash (used to outline a reference circle/faux grapevine wreath kind of look)

where #2 will be linked =

2A. Crafty Animals; started on August 1st; anything goes including an animal(s); My project #2 has 4 lightly stamped forest animals with the deer being stamped 2x...rabbit, hedgehog, fox and 2 deer

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-97.html

2B. Sparkle Christmas Challenges; started on Aug 1st; theme is include a tree; My project #2 has forest animals circled around a decorated tree for their Christmas party

link = https://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/175-include-tree.html

2C. Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog; started on July 1 and ends Aug 15th; anything goes Christmas theme; both projects are Christmas themes; project #2 card with forest animals celebrating around their tree will be shared = this is my 2nd entry

link = https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/mlccb-63-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

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where to find FQCCCB #23 blog post link =

https://farmquestcountrychrismaschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/fqcccb-23-with-agcc-theme-starting-7.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

Loving my HQCOLCB #4 in 2025 design team projects on 2 April 2025

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

post's purpose...the why: Hello! This posting showcases my two DT/owner inspiration projects for #4 in 2025 at Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love challenges blog or HQCOLCB! The BEWAS are the main themes which is my code for birthdays, engagements, weddings, anniversaries, sympathies/condolences. The April/#4 optional event theme is Spring Season. 

when: #4 starts April 2 and ends on April 30, 2025

what: PROJECT #1 = B is for birthday; BEWAS main themes

notes for #1 =

1. Art Skills = 6 inch square bright blue cardstock was trimmed to 5.5" x 6" for the base

2. Crafter's Square = (a) sheep laser wood cutout from a mixed set of 6 package; (b) rainbow print and chevron print glossy papers; (c) lime green and white cording

3. Zebra Clickarts = retractable marker pens; smudge-proof

4. Astrobrights/Neenah = bright green cardstock scraps (scanner light has faded the brightness of the lime green)

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what: PROJECT #2 = April's/#4's optional theme of Spring season

notes for #2 =

21. bubblegum pink cardstock for base started as 6" square; trimmed to 5.5" rounded corners square= Art Skills

22. mixed lines print glossy cardstock started as 6" square; trimmed to 5.25" rounded corners square= Crafter's Square (from a multi-design paper pack)

23. the large layered/pop-up banner sticker (1 of 2 design pack) = Crafter's Square

24. pink cording = Crafter's Square (1 of 3 colors pack)

25. a small 2" wide strip cut from 1/2" scrap cut was used for the sentiment label

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where: HQCOLCB #4

link = https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/hqcolcb-4-in-2025-with-bewas-main.html

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where else? other places to share/link are:

A. birthday sheep = Ellie's Crafty Wednesday; new for April; anything goes theme; 

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/04/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-april.html

B. birthday sheep = Art Nudge; April/425B; see the image badge; the colors tones from that inspo photo align with the papers on this birthday card; also the sheep makes me think of being at a farm

link = https://www.artnudge.com/2025/04/april-art-nudge-challenge-enter-here.html

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C. birthday sheep = Lil Red Wagon; new/current; theme is Elvis song "that's why we call it the blues"; have blue colors; MY birthday card has a teal/mid-tone blue chevron print cardstock and blue is the smallest color on each rainbow within that rainbow print cardstock. 

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2025/04/challenge-801-i-guess-thats-why-they.html 

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D. spring scene = Try It On Tuesday; still open; theme is Rainbow colors; this will be my 3rd entry; very colorful mix of tones= pinks and magentas, soft buttery yellow and bright sun yellows, light blues to aqua blues, pale celery greens to grass greens, deep oranges, ...

link = https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2025/04/rainbow-colours.html

E. spring scene = Word Art Wednesday; week 2 of 2; theme of anything goes that is family and Scripture friendly; I've entered previously, mostly first week; so I'll be sharing this Lucky, Happy Spring overload card! 

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/03/anything-goes-weeks-692-693.html

F. spring scene = Ellie's I Spy With My Little Eye; current; the theme is 'dawn of spring'; MY Lucky, Happy Spring's banner style sentiment is full of spring symbols = kite, flower, butterfly, cloud, sun, tree...

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/03/i-spy-with-my-little-eyethe-dawn-of.html

~~also note that both of these cards--a square and a rounded corner/square--could be linked over at HQFSCAT (shaped cards and shaped tags)

~~also the birthday card with the sheep could be linked over at CCC (Critter Crazy; any featured critter)

~~since Ally's Angels (AA) is anything goes theme, I could link there, too, but as owner I can't. 

~~ the sheep could be linked to FQGS for its anything farm and/or country goes theme...but as owner I can't....

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S (newish; starting 3rd challenge on April 2nd)

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

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

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

what: PROJECT #1: Jj for Jumbo Shrimp

notes for #1:

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

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

3. coral with white splatters print paper scrap = SU

4. size texts box = Google Doc

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

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what: PROJECT #2: Kk for Ketchup

notes for #2:

21. cording, twine, colored pencil, = stash

22. white cardstock for bottle = Neenah

23. three patterned paper scraps = SU

24. ketchup text box = Google Doc

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

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what: PROJECT #3: Ll for Lime Juice

notes for #3:

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

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

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

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

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

36. kraft cardstock = old Pen + Gear

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where: FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges #10 posting

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

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

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other places to share/link are:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR

HQCOLCB #2.5 EWA Theme plus optional theme Valentines Midway Reminders on 15 Feb 2024

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

Purpose: this posting is promote my owner/DT work for my newest challenge blog= Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love

When: #2.5 midway posting was published February 15, 2024; competition #2 started on February 2nd and will end on February 29th. Competition #3 will start on March 2, 2024.

What: HQCOLCB's monthly themes are always Engagements, Weddings, and Anniversaries with the optional celebration theme for February being Valentine's Day

This project #1 is for the optional celebration theme of Valentine's Day=

and a closeup to try to see the gold glitter acrylic paint on the heart and the patterned paper around the laser-cut heart shape

Notes:

1. jumbo dots, laser heart shape= Crafter's Square

2. "loving" foam sticker = Frosted Forest collection by Fancy Pants Design

3. colorful patterned paper = Stampin' Up

4. purple cardstock base cut to 4" x 6" = Art Skills

5. patterned paper is outlined with Lilac Grey alcohol-based marker = Nuvo

This is project #2 another option theme Valentine's Day card with a heart-swing fold base:

reverse side:

standing folded:

Notes:

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

2. patterned cardstocks are two-sided and are from 2 older sets of Stampin' Up (received in October from a crafting friend) that I've mix-matched

3. amber heart gems, mini aqua/teal gem dots, and glitter foam heart shape stickers = old stash items

4. gold foil "Love" dazzle/sticker = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website

5. ink pad "Artichoke" used for all cardstock cut edges = also Stampin' Up (received from a different crafting friend earlier in 2023)

Where: https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/hqcolcb-25-midway-post-reminder-for-15.html

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other places:

A. card #1= Crafty Gals Corner; started Feb 14; add a heart theme; my card #1 has the wood laser heart

link= https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-252-add-heart.html

B. card #1= Double D; ends Feb 18; theme is heartfelt; this wood laser heart Valentine is full of heartfelt emotions for my 92 year old great aunt who lives across the street from me. That's who is receiving this. 

link= https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/02/heartfelt-challenge.html

C. card #1= I Spy With My Little Eye; current; theme is hearts and/or roses; This has the wood laser heart

link= https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/01/i-spy-with-my-little-eyehearts-andor.html

D. card #2= Little Red Wagon; started Feb 14; theme is love; my card has 'love' gold script dazzle/sticker; also text paper with loving words, lots of heart shapes

link= https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2024/02/show-us-some-love-743.html

E. card #2= The Sisterhood of Crafters; started Feb 14; theme is love; my 2nd card has 'love' gold script dazzle; also text paper with loving words; lots of heart shapes

link= https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-14-2024-love.html

F. card #2= Word Art Wednesday; started Feb 14; anything goes that is uplifting; my 2nd card is full of 'love' and heart shapes

link= https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/02/anything-goes-weeks-635-636.html

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Still on a quest to celebrate love,

Becca S

*owner/DT: Quest Family Blogs

HQCOLCB

Heart's Quest

Heart's Quest Fantasy

FarmQuest

FarmQuest General Store

FarmQuest Country Christmas

FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen