My FarmQuest Grocery Game #32 DT any food and or drink goes theme

 Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity!

who: I'm Becca S, 60+ year old artsy-craftsy blogger who is still certified in Illinois for FACS (at all middle and senior high FACS courses) and also Birth to Grade 3 general education. Child Development is the commonality plus science/health and STEM/STEAM. This spills over into my crafting interests because all of these have grown because of my farm/rural roots. 

why: FQGGCB's theme is 'anything food and/or drink goes'. This session I've created lemon/lemonade-filled mug card, avocados on card#2 and pumpkins on card #3.

when: #32 at FQGGCB will begin September 27- November 15, 2026

what: Project #1: a lemonade-filled mason jar mug-shaped card

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. pastel yellow cardstock base; folded on most of left side = Colorbok

2. Canary Yellow alcohol marker = Arteza

3. orange washable marker = Crayola

4. black retractable tip non-smudge marker pen = Zebra Clickart

5. gray colored pencil for highlights on handle and lid = Marvy Uchida/stash box

6. lemon slice embellishment = part of a lemon theme pack = Dressed Up (bought through Office Supply website)

7. shape for the mason jar mug = Super Coloring website; free printable; altered the original image that had a bendy-style straw and I made it straight; for durability and easier mailing

8. inside = has a bright yellow mug/base panel stamped with 'happy birthday'

where #1 will be linked:

1A. First Cup Challenges; opened until Sept 30th; anything drink/beverage; My project #1 has a mason jar style mug with lemonade

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/09/first-cup-challenge-18-september.html

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1B. 613 Avenue Create; open for Sept 2026; anything goes (opt of bright and breezy); my project #1 has bright yellow tones

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/09/september-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html

1C. Creative Girlz Card Adventures; new on Sept 20, 2026; anything goes fun fold or shaped cards (no square or rectangles); My project #1 is a mason jar mug shaped card including a straw

link = https://creativesketchygirls.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-1.html

(BRAND NEW Challenge blog!!!) 

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what: Project #2: anything food topic = avocados

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

20.  pastel green cardstock; cut to A2 size folded on left = Colorbok pastel cardstock pad

21. yellow paper panel cut to 4" x 5" then decoratively cut = Hello Hobby multicolor paper pad /Walmart

22. zig-zag decorative scissors = Wescott

23. colored pencils (three green tones, yellow, honey brown, dark blue green + black (rind on avocadoes) and reddish brown) = Marvy Uchida/stash box

24. green dual-tip permanent ink marker for outlining = Art Skills

25. puffy avocado slice/half sticker = American Crafts

26. bright pink washable marker = Jot (used on stenciled sentiment)

27. old salvaged alphabet stencil ruler = found at my mom's house about a year ago when cleaning out; I think it's about 40-50 years old!!! Goes back to either my high school or college days!!!!

28. clip art image of avocados = The ClipArt Library website; downloaded then printed/sized 

where #2 will be linked:

2A. CD Sunday Plus; new on Sunday Sept 27; anything from using USB, thumbdrive, CD, digital; My avocados on the plate image came from The Clip Art Library website; image is free for personal use

link = https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/cd-sunday-plus-challenge-193-hosted-by.html

2B. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new on Sept 20; anything goes theme; My project #2 is friendship/thinking of you card

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/09/286-september-20-star-stampz.html

2C. Creative Fingers; new on Sept 25; theme of anything goes; My project #2 is friendship/thinking of you card

link= https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-330.html

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what: Project #3: AFDG theme choice of pumpkins, 

how-to & vendor notes for #3:

30. kraft A2 card base; fold across the top = w/ matching envelope, from pack = Crafter's Square

31. black paper panel cut to 4" x 5" = multicolor paper pad by Hello Hobby/Walmart

32. adhesive style 'fall' brad and the die-cut ephemera = Simple Stories' Vintage Autumn Breeze [NBUS/new items, first use for me]

33. pumpkin with leaves image = free printable = Super Coloring.com website

34. orange paper (behind the pumpkin image) = Colorbok scrap piece

35. colored pencils (brown, yellow, peach, 2 green tones, orange) = Marvy Uchida/stash box

36. orange washable marker = Crayola (for outlining around the black background panel)

where #3 will be linked:

3A. NBUS; Never Before Used Schtuff; Sept 1; theme is to share new items or new to you; My project #3 has new for me "FALL" brad and the pumpkin w/ floral ephemera from Simple Stories

link = https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2026/09/nbus-challenge-90.html

3B.Allsorts; new on Sept 26; theme of fall/autumn; My project #3 is full of autumn color tones and harvest season pumpkins and plants

link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-859.html 

3C. Inkspirational; new on Sept 26; theme of fall/Halloween icons (see photo prompt); My project #3 is full of autumn/fall season harvesting of pumpkins and other late in the year plants/blooms

link = https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/09/inkspirational-challenge-377-visual.html

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where to find FQGGCB #32 blog post link = 

https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/09/farmquest-grocery-game-challenges-32.html

theme/date badge for #32 =

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = FQGGCB; FQGS, FQHCB, FQCCCB and FQCB; plus HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT, HQLQCB and HQPIPC with 1st session started on Sept 15- Oct 12th; plus CCC; plus AA; plus ConBC. 

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational = Deanne + restarting on October 1, 2026 = HCAYR or Halloween Crafts All Year Round!!!

MMMJP #12 on Monday 23 June 2025

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

why: This post is my 12th installment entry in my journaling notebook for geometric design inspirations influenced by famous artist Piet Mondrian. 

when: Monday, June 23, 2025; blog post published on Tuesday June 24

what: MMMJP #12 = a quick make; perimeter will be same size of an index card

view A=

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view B = rotated 90 degrees =

supplies:

a. Journaling notebook; 80 sheets of graph/grid paper; distributed by Dollar General Stores

b. variety of colored pencils = stash (Marvy Uchida, Crayola, Crazy Art)

c. black retractable marker = Zebra Clickart

d. black ink pen = stash

e. black permanent ink dual-tip marker = Art Skills

f. ruler, mechanical pencil, stencil shape template (small square cardstock 'frame' by Trend; a teacher/school supply company; probably 30 years old) = stash

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where this will be linked: (link-ups will be done on Tuesday June 24)

1. Kleuren met Potloden; started June 10; anything goes using colored pencils; MY journaling page uses colored pencils in tones of yellows, reds, blues and a black

link = https://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-juni-alles-mag.html

2. Neglected Stuff; started June 1; theme is the same as the blog title; MY neglected item for this journaling page was a square shape template used 3 times within the index card size perimeter of the geometric design; the squares overlap in a zig-zag

link = (3rd and final entry) = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2025/06/neglected-stuff-625-challenge.html

3. Girlz and the Art of Letters; started June 14; theme is letter C; My journaling page uses lots of colored pencils

link = https://girlzandtheartofletters.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-3-de-letter-c-van.html

4. Inkspirational; started June 21; theme is Stencils with optional twist of geometric; MY journaling page uses a square shape stencil template three times inside the index card size perimeter; also little grid squares, arches/half or quarter size circles, etc. 

link = https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/06/inkspirational-challenge-344-use.html

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5. The Outlawz' Anything Goes In A Card Free Zone; June challenge is still open; theme is same as blog title; MY journaling page is my 2nd entry

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-saturday.blogspot.com/2025/06/the-outlawz-anything-goes-in-card-free.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

~~this is non-DT; no commitment

My DT commitments are with the following challenge blogs: MTTC, MTTCC, AA, ConBC, CCC, HQCB, HQFCB at TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB; plus HAOOCAYR and P-R-S. 

FQGGCB #17 Reminder Beverage Card with collaboration with FCC #2 during current challenges

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

WHY: This personal blog posting is to showcase my reminder project for the cross-collaboration currently about midway between my friend Deanne's First Cup Challenges #2 (anything drink-related goes) and my FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges #17 (anything food goes which includes beverages)! 

WHEN: May 13, 2025 FQGGCB #17 reminder post was published; started back on April 28 and will end on May 27th. 

WHAT: "But First, Coffee" card

HOW-to notes:

1. green cardstock = Pen + Gear

2. image = IRON-ON TRANSFER!!!!--no heat involved; trimmed the coating around it and then used dual-sided adhesive tape to adhere = Crafter's Square

3. green crystal heart gem = from multi-pack = Crafter's Square

4. black retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickarts

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WHERE to share/link my reminder inspiration card:

A. Girlz Rebel; started May 10th; theme is anything goes with an image; MY card uses an iron-on transfer as an image without applying any heat to it. 

link = https://girlzrebelchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/challenge-40-alles-mag-met-een-plaatje.html

B. Shopping Our Stash; started May 6th/second week; theme is Red, Red Wine (use color red or wine/another beverage and/or both); My card has another beverage = coffee

link = https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2025/05/sos547-red-red-wine.html

C. Try It On Tuesday; new on Tuesday May 13th; theme is Keep It Simple (CAS, easy to make, etc.); My card is CAS and easy to make with 4 items!! 

link = https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2025/05/keep-it-simple.html

D. The Outlawz Tuesday Colors Challenge; current/started May 5; theme of pinks/peaches/greens; see image badge; MY card has 2 tones of orange/coral-peach and 3 tones of green

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-tuesday.blogspot.com/2025/05/may-2025-color-challenge.html

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E. Inkspirational; new on May 10; theme of HOT (quite varied- hot colors, trends, objects that are hot like fire, coffee, etc.); see image badge; MY card has coffee, a hot steaming beverage

link = https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/inkspirational-challenge-341-designers.html

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WHERE: 

FQGGCB #17 reminder post on late night Tuesday May 13th =

https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/fqggcb-17-collaboration-with-first-cup.html

cross-collaboration theme badge:

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*Guest DT during May 2-31, 2025 for First Cup Challenges

*also a DT member for 2 of Deanne's other blogs: HAOOCAYR and P-R-S

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

My featured FQGGCB #17 AFG theme choice Ice Cream Sandwich Treat DT card on 28 April 2025

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

why: Craft-wise, this past year, I started FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog to address a niche in paper-crafting involving grocery store content. FQGGCB has an anything food goes theme which includes beverages, candy, vegetables and other foods. 

when: FQGGCB #17 starts April 28, 2025 and ends on May 27, 2025

what: Project #1 = my AFG choice is Keeping It Simple-Worth Every Second Picnic slimline card

notes for #1:

1. green cardstock panel cut to slimline size = old Pen + Gear

2. white "Ice Crystal" paper panel cut from full sheet = CutCardStock

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

4. family picnic sticker = ???/ sticker sheets were removed from packaging many years ago...I've had this about 10 years! It might be Jolee's Boutique or a similar company...

5. pop-up dimensional layered sun sticker = from a mix design package = Crafter's Square

6. black doodled corner accents = dual tip marker using the fine point side = Art Skills

7. gray outlining around the picnic sticker using a gray retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickarts

8. teal cardstock scrap = Recollections (used under the 2nd layer of the picnic sticker)

9. white cardstock scrap = Georgia Pacific (first layer under the picnic sticker)

where to share/link #1 family picnic card:

AA. The Neglected Stuff; open for a few hours; theme is same as title; use old forgotten items more than 1 year old...the green cardstock panel is over a year old/pack is dwindling; the text strips are probably over a year this that collection from SS was released; and the picnic sticker has been hoarded for about 10 years!!! 2nd entry

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2025/04/neglected-stuff-425-challenge.html

BB. Inkspirational; still open; theme is Seasonal; this card is summer season with sunshine and ability to be outside having a picnic; 2nd entry

link = https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/inkspirational-challenge-340-seasonal.html

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CC. 613 Avenue Create; still open; theme is A.G. with option of splash of color; My Project #1 picnic card has lots of different colors; this is my 3rd entry of allowed 8. 

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

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what: Project #2 = my AFG choice is this Vacation Travel Stop Ice Cream Sandwich Treat =

thinking of you card

notes for #2: Thinking of You card

21. gray cardstock base approx. 4" deep x 7" wide = Neenah

22. ivory cardstock panel approx. 3.5" or 3.75" deep x 6.5" wide = Neenah

23. Sea Foam Green cardstock 4" deep x 6" wide = CutCardStock

24. the ice cream sandwich thicker, "Yay" thicker, and the travel photo collage print panel = Beachside Boardwalk foam sticker set and paper pad = Fancy Pants Designs 2023

25. black marker outlining using a black dual-tip marker = Art Skills

26. white edging on the thick foam stickers had "Wild Thistle" alcohol marker applied (faint pinkish tone) = Arteza

where to share #2 ice cream sandwich card:

DD. A Place To Start; still open until May 2-3; A.G. with option of red, black, white; MY card is for A.G.; and this is #3 entry of allowed 8

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

EE. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; open; A.G.; My card is A.G./ice cream sandwich frozen treat; this is my 2nd entry of 3 allowed

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

FF. Creative Moments; open for a few days; theme is CAS; My slimline ice cream sandwich card has 3 elements for simple layout and clean/open space on left side margin and also on right side around the foam dimensional stickers and right side margin

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

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what: Project #3 = colorful confetti ice cream cones square card

how-to notes for #3:

31. neon yellow cardstock panel cut to 5.5" square = Astrobrights/Neenah

32. confetti looking print paper and the reverse side purple tone print = SU

33. stamps are from a birthday theme set = Crafter's Square

34. pop-up flower and ice cream cones stickers = multi-design summer theme set = Crafter's Square

where to share #3 birthday ice cream cones:

GG. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; open still; Theme to use designer/patterned paper(s); this is my 3rd entry/unlimited #; MY Project #3 card with 2 ice cream cones has 2 print papers/reverse sides of the same sheet from SU

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/04/challenge-9.html

HH. Love Those Pretty Papers; open; Theme to use designer/patterned paper(s); this is my 3rd entry of 3 allowed; MY Project #3 card with 2 ice cream cones has 2 print paper designs/reverse sides of the same sheet from SU

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2025/04/love-those-pretty-papers-april-2025.html

II. Seize The Birthday; open; Theme of A.G. Birthday/see badge; this is my 1st entry and this Project #3 card is only linked to 3 challenge blogs!!!! 

link = https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2025/04/seize-birthday-304.html

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where: FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges #17 blog posting

link = https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/fqggcb-17-starts-28-april-2025-with.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = FQGGCB, FQHSKCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQCB; HQCB, HQFCB/TFATU, HQCOLCB and HQFSCAT; others: AA, ConBC and CCC (new on March 1; new owner for Critter Crazy Challenge)

* manager and DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

~~ farmhouse kitchen/garden memory:

two months ago I shared about grape vines at my childhood home, so this month, I will talk about the rhubarb--

I forget how many plants there were but enough in staggered growth that there would be enough for lots of pies, jams/sauces and some to freeze plus give-away to neighbors. The first cuttings were usually late May. Sometimes mid-May but almost always enjoyed by Memorial Day holiday. 

When I was young, my mom made almost a strictly rhubarb only "fruit" pie. But by the mid-to-late 1970s, she started hearing that other women were mixing a bit of pineapple and/or strawberries to offset the tartness of rhubarb. What a culinary revelation! Yum!

Loving my HQCB #73 anything goes with green and white hearts on 28 April 2025

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

why: this blog posting showcases my owner/DT commitment to HQCB or Heart's Quest Challenge Blog. This was my very first owned challenge blog! It doesn't have a huge following but the premise behind it is still something I strongly believe that crafting blog world needs. Heart shapes can easily be incorporated as photo mats, embellishments, in patterned papers or washi tape, etc. The marketplace is flooded with heart shape buttons, brads, gems and more. #73 is requiring green and/or white heart(s) along with your anything goes themed project. 

when: #73 starts April 28 and ends May 27, 2025. 

what: 

how-to notes:

1. ivory cardstock panel = Neenah

2. green cardstock panel behind the 2 floral print papers = Pen + Gear

3. two floral print papers = old SU products

4. the leafy sticker and lacy scrollwork corner sticker = very old 2009!!!! Webster Pages 12" square sticker sheet; it's almost used up!!! four different size and colors/print stickers that are left

5. white cardstock scrap for heart = Georgia Pacific

6. green tonal papers = scrap cuts from a scrap package = Crafter's Square

7. sentiment stamps (from same stamp set) = received in clear zip close bag with no vendor label or identifiers

8. basal wood laser leaf cut (came plain) = part of a multi-pack = Crafter's Square

9. green permanent dual-tip marker = Art Skills (used to color wood leaf and outer perimeter)

10. black retractable marker pen used for outlining the stickers and hearts = Zebra Clickart

where: HQCB #73 blog posting

link = https://heartsquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/04/hqcb-73-theme-of-anything-goes-with.html

theme badge:

personalized DT member badge =

other places to share/link are:

A. The Neglected Stuff; closes in a few hours; use the old forgotten items; On this card, the yellow-green-ivory corner accent sticker and the leafy sticker are from 2009!!!!

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2025/04/neglected-stuff-425-challenge.html

B. A Place To Start; closes on May 2nd; anything goes (option for red, black and white); MY card is for A.G. & shockingly this is my first entry!

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

C. Girlz Creative Fun Art Of Scrap; started Apr 25th; theme is to use designer/patterned paper(s); My card has two panels, same print, different colors from Stampin' Up (SU); this is my 1st entry

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/04/challenge-9.html

D. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; started Apr 20th/still open; theme is A.G.; this is my 1st entry!!!

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

E. Inkspirational; still open/week 2 of 2; see image for seasonal theme; MY card has a spring to summer season botanical look with the floral paper, leafy stem sticker and tones of yellow/cream, yellow-green, and darker grass green. 

link = https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/inkspirational-challenge-340-seasonal.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB or old TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB for Quest challenges; also AA; ConBC; and CCC

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

My featured FQHSKCB #3 for 2025 AKDG theme DT projects on 2 March 2025

Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity blog!

why: FQHSKCB's theme is AKDG or Anything Kitchen or Dining Goes. This is my latest DT/owner inspiration projects for #3 challenge in 2025. Both cards have kitchen tools: stacked mixing bowls and a rolling pin. 

when: #3 in 2025 starts March 2nd and ends March 31, 2025.

what: PROJECT #1 = "Life is short, lick the bowl" advice notecard

notes for #1:

1. white cardstock base is about 5 1/8" high x 4.25" wide = Georgia Pacific

2. red cardstock panel = Pen + Gear

3. teal blue cardstock panel = Recollections

4. plaid paper = Simply Summer paper pad by Fancy Pants Designs

5. focal die-cut ephemera = Farmhouse Kitchen/Market by Echo Park

6. thin kitchen string, staples, brown colored pencil = stash items

7. cocoa brown ink stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

8. "Just a Note" wood stamp from a set = Art Skills

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what: PROJECT #2 = "Happiness is homemade" rolling pin slimline card

notes for #2:

21. Sandcastle Tan cardstock panel = CutCardStock

22. paper umbrellas print = 

23. light green and white checked gingham print paper = Hot Off the Press

24. blue and white buffalo plaid cardstock = The Paper Studio

25. light green and white dot print paper = SU

26. black dual-tip marker = Art Skills

27. thin kitchen string = stash

28. pearls/gems from different packs/sets = Crafter's Square

29. rolling pin die-cut ephemera = Echo Park's Farmhouse Kitchen/Market; this was lifted up with thin foam adhesive strip

30. lime green cardstock = Recollections

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where: FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges #3 in 2025 blog post

link = https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/fqhsk-challenges-blog-3-in-2025-with.html

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personalized team badge =

other places to share/link are:

a. bowls = Inkspirational; new; theme is CAS/see the badge; MY stacked mixing bowls image is surrounded with blue/teal open space and some small areas on the red with a bit of white margin; embellishments are kept to the tied string, some light stamping and crossed/x staples

link = https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/inkspirational-challenge-336-cas.html

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b. bowls = A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge; new; theme of anything goes

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2025/03/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

c. bowls = Stamping Sensations; new on March 2/Sunday; theme including stamping for anything goes; option of spring; MY kitchen mixing bowl card has "just a note" lightly stamped for the AG theme

link = https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2025/03/march.html

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d. rolling pin = Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; still current; must use at least 1 designer paper; MY rolling pin horizontal slimline card has 4 patterned papers used (dot, blue plaid, green gingham, and the paper umbrellas for a colorful fiesta kitchen/picnic themed card

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-7.html

e. rolling pin = Love To Scrap; new on March 1; anything goes; My card has lots of small scrap sizes of patterned papers and even solid color cardstocks!!! 

link = https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/03/ltscb-172-anything-goes-ltscb-171.html

f. rolling pin = 613 Avenue Create; new on Sunday March 2; anything goes

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-2025-anything-goes-w-optional.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = FQHSKCB; FQGGCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQCB; HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; CCC (new ownership of Critter Crazy began after Feb 25th); AA; ConBC

* manager/DT for Shell S = MTTC and MTTCChristmas
* DT member for Deanne = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S

~~ interesting kitchen fact from my childhood = 

my mom was reared as a farmer's daughter and she pretty much raised my sister and I to continue the tradition of helping out in the kitchen and garden as soon as we were old enough to fold washcloths and dad's handkerchiefs, rinse plates and stuff and set in the drying rack, and picking strawberries or peas or beans from the garden, etc. 

As each year and growth in height occurred, gradually responsibilities grew. By age 9 I was enrolled in 4-H Club first year of cooking projects...cereal treats, gelatin, egg, baked potato, simple and easy.....

 

Loving my HQFSCAT #3 shaped card and shaped tag projects on 2 March 2025

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

why: This posting showcases new design team/owner inspiration paper-crafted projects for HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest For Shaped Cards and Tags challenges blog. I started this blog on January 2, 2025 to fill a specialty niche within crafting challenge blogs in 'blogland'. I've created both a shaped card and a shaped tag. 

when: #3 for HQFSCAT starts March 2 and ends on March 31, 2025

what: PROJECT #1 = shaped card

notes for #1: cup and saucer shaped card; top fold

1. base cardstock/folded across the top of the cup = Sandcastle Tan by Martha Stewart and sold by CutCardStock

2. cocoa brown ink stamp pad for edging = Lawn Fawn

3. cup and saucer shape was made using a large silhouette black and white clipart image; retrieved in January; free for personal use = ClipArt Library website

4. flower-arranged crystals and pearls bling border sticker = Crafter's Square

5. hot cocoa 'thicker' sticker = Autumn Lanes by Fancy Pants Designs 

6. hot cocoa was inked/colored with Aqua Blue alcohol marker = Arteza

7. at the time of writing the draft, I hadn't added anything to the inside; not sure who or when this will be used...

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what: PROJECT #2= shaped tag

notes for #2: dog-ear topped tag

21. sheer ribbon and cording = both Crafter's Square products

22. tag = Heidi Swapp multi-design pack of 8 pieces (2014)

23. thick foam stickers of 3 round sunburst flowers and 1 flower with leaves = Amber Autumn by Fancy Pants Designs

24. "lovin' every moment" expression stickers = Everly Lane sticker book by Fancy Pants Designs 2024

25. yellow and blue heart die-cuts/ephemera = Beautiful Memories page pieces by Simple Stories 2021

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where: Heart's Quest For Shaped Cards and Tags challenges blog #3

link= https://heartsquestshapedcardsandtags.blogspot.com/2025/03/hqfscat-3-anything-goes-on-shaped-card.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. cup & saucer = Crafts Galore Encore; new on March 1; anything goes

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

b. cup & saucer = A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge; new on March 1; anything goes

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2025/03/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

c. cup & saucer = Inkspirational; new on Saturday/March 1; CAS w/ option of stickers, rub-ons, embellishments; MY shaped top-folded card has the focus on the thick foam sentiment and then some beaded looking border 'sticker' bling 

link = https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/inkspirational-challenge-336-cas.html

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d. tag = Pearly Sparkles; new on March 1; anything but a card theme; MY dog-ear topped tag is full of pastel spring season pretties (1st entry)

link = https://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-105-anything-but-card.html

e. tag = The Four Seasons; new on March 1; March/spring season; MY dog-ear topped tag is full of pastel spring season pretties (might be my 2nd or 3rd entry during March 1-2, 2025)

link = https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/spring-season-march-2025.html

f. tag = Pin-spirational; new on March 1; theme is Spring Green; My dog-ear topped tag has lime green cording, some greens and teals scattered throughout the embellishments (2nd entry)

link = https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/pinspirational-challenge-323-march.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland, 

from a small Illinois rural community, 

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRSCB; new on Feb 2; Paper-Rock-Scissors (both of these by Deanne)

--fun fact from January 2025 == on the 27th, my husband and I celebrated our survival of life and marriage of 29 years!!!! :)

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My featured FQGG #9 odd aisles DT tags for 28 October 2024

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

purpose: This posting features my owner/DT contributions for FQGGCB #9 that focuses on odd aisles of #1, #3, #5, #7, and #9. I only did 2 samples instead of 5 and am featuring pumpkins for aisle #1 and jarred pickles for aisle #5. 

when: FQGGCB or FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges #9 starts October 28 and ends November 13, 2024

what: PROJECT #1 = odd aisle #1 fruit or vegetable produce of pumpkins

notes on #1:

1. white cardstock tag base = recycled packaging

2. pumpkins print cardstock panel = Heirloom Harvest from Recollections

3. yellow cardstock scrap trimmed w/ decorative scissors = old Pen + Gear

4. pumpkin and crow die-cuts = Faboolous ephemera by Simple Stories

5. 'pumpkins' alpha stickers = Jillibean Soup

6. cording (orange, lime green, navy blue) = stash

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what: PROJECT #2 = odd aisle #5 canned/jarred foods with pickles

notes on #2:

21. black glossy cardstock tag base = recycled packaging

22. green cardstock scrap = Neenah

23. black and white print paper scrap piece = recycled business envelope

24. yellow cardstock scrap = old Pen + Gear

25. jar food images (digital image printed on paper, punched, and spotlight coloring on the pickles)

26. 'in a pickle?' alpha stickers = Jillibean Soup

27. cording (black, green, yellow) = stash

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where: FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges #9 odd aisles (#1, #3, #5, #7, and/or #9) posting

link = https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/farmquest-grocery-game-challenges-aisle.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. pumpkins tag = Inkspirational Challenges; midway; Seasonal theme; MY season is fall/autumn for the pumpkins/fruit produce tag

link = https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-327-seasonal.html

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b. pumpkins tag = Cut It Up; current/Friday Oct 25th start; theme: die-cut(s) + add embellishments; MY pumpkins tag has a crow die-cut, a pumpkin die-cut plus cording for my embellishing

link = https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/cut-it-up-challenge-315-add.html

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c. pickles tag = CD Sunday Plus; started October 27th; must have something from CD/digital/usb; MY jarred pickles image is a digital clipart image 

link = https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/cd-sunday-plus-challenge-145-hosted-by.html

d. pickles tag = The Outlawz Anything Goes in a Card Free Zone; started Oct 4th and still open; both projects are tags and the one that will be linked is 'in a pickle?' tag

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-saturday.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-outlawz-anything-goes-in-card-free.html

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Craft questing in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member = HAOOCAYR