My Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love #32 DT projects

  Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity!

who: I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old artsy-craftsy blogger! I'm the owner of HQCOLCB, a specialty niche crafting blog that focuses on birthdays, engagements, weddings, anniversaries and sympathies occasions. We have an optional theme each session, too. For #32 session, I decided to create 3 owner/DT inspiration projects for 2 of the 5 main themes (Birthday and Anniversary) plus the optional theme of HARVEST. 

why: This post showcases my newest/#32 design team-owner inspiration projects for HQCOLCB. The #32 optional event theme is HARVEST. 

when: #32 starts on October 3, 2026 and ends on November 20, 2026. THIS PERSONAL POSTING IS NOT BEING PUBLISHED UNTIL LATE NIGHT October 4th because I'm now on Day 8 of a nasty head cold/upper respiratory ailment! ugh....

what: Project #1: slimline glittery birthday card (B/birthday in BEWAS main themes)

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. kraft cardstock is 8" wide x 5.5" deep = Colorbok

2. gold cardstock panel = Art Skills

3. glitter peach-pink/blush cardstock panel = Altenew

4. gold puffy lettering phrase= Best Day Ever! = this phrase was part of a mixed set = American Crafts

5. glittery wood cut gift box = part of a 3 design pack = Crafter's Square

6. clear Crystal Drops = Nuvo (applied around the lettering and inside some of the openings on the gift box)

7. two iridescent crystal gems = from large pack = Crafter's Square

8. peach enamel dot sticker = Freckled Fawn

9. gold gems (2) + 2 tiny pale pink hearts = different packages by Nicole Brand Crafts

10. black fine tip marker = Sharpie for the outer outlining. 

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Creative Inspirations Challenges; new on Oct 1; anything goes; I'm sharing my birthday present glittery card

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/creative-inspiration-challenges-43.html

1B. 613 Avenue Create; new on Oct 4; anything goes w opt of pink; I'm sharing my birthday present glittery card with 2 pink gems and blush pink glitter paper

link https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html

1C. Dragonfly Dreams, new on Oct. 4th; theme = Sentiment as Focus; My birthday gift card has a large gold lettering sentiment "Best Day Ever"

link= https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-challenge-sentiment-as-focus.html

1D. Word Power = new on Oct 1st; theme is title/large print or lots of text; I'm sharing the birthday gift card with the large gold puffy lettering "Best Day Ever!" 

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/10/word-power-october-2026-challenge.html

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what: Project #2: BEWAS main themes' A for anniversary =

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

20. white A2 card base, folded on left side= w white envelope; pack = Crafter's Square

21. aqua ink pad = Stampin' Up

22. layered/dimensional sticker 'our love story' = from a mixed set = Crafter's Square

23. mint green and aqua blue enamel hearts = Fancy Pants Designs

24. black extra fine tip marker = Sharpie

25. gold glitter decorative tape = ?/ it's been in my stash for at least 5 years

26. inside: a vertical placed gold glitter tape strip + a very old Webster Pages word sticker "a perfect moment"

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Simply Clean and Simple; new on Oct 2nd; theme of anything goes CAS with opt of something tiny; I'm sharing my anniversary card that is styled CAS and has 2 tiny enamel hearts with 1 mint & 1 aqua

link = https://scscards.blogspot.com/2026/10/scas-october-2026-challenge.html 

2B. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new on Oct 4th; theme of anything goes; I'm sharing my anniversary card

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/10/287-october-4-dr-digi.html

2C. Addicted To CAS; new on Oct 3rd; theme of 'happy' w/ CAS; I'm sharing my "HAPPY anniversary" card...and looking at it, makes me happy! :)

link = https://addictedtocas.blogspot.com/2026/10/addicted-to-cas-318-happy-103.html

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what: Project #3: optional event theme #32 is Harvest

how-to & vendor notes for #3:

30. golden yellow cardstock base; folded across the top = w/ white envelope = from Card of the Month kit; old-- probably from 2010 or 2011

31. all die-cut ephemera and adhesive brads = Simple Stories' Vintage Autumn Breeze collection

32. note: "Harvest" was from their page kit and came as a long joined format, to accommodate a greeting card smaller size, I fussy cut each letter then arranged them in a haphazard manner in order to get them all fitted on the card base

33. black ink stamp pad = Hero Arts (inking card's ephemera edges)

34. brown dual-tip marker = Jot (cursive written 'cozy' on the ticket next to the cup of pumpkin spice latte)

where #3 will be linked:

3A. Craft Rocket Challenges; new on Oct 1st; theme of Autumn/Halloween; I'm sharing my "HARVEST" filled card with autumn color tones, squirrel brad, chrysanthemum, pumpkin spice drink cup brad, 

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/challenge-141-autumn-andor-halloween.html

3B. Try It On Tuesday; new on Sept 29th; theme of Autumn's Beauty; I'm sharing my "HARVEST" filled card with autumn color tones, squirrel, chrysanthemum, pumpkin spice drink cup, ...

link = https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2026/09/autumns-beauty.html

3C. Crafty Calendar Challenge; new on Oct 3rd; theme of Autumn/Halloween; I'm sharing my "HARVEST" filled card with autumn color tones, squirrel, chrysanthemum, pumpkin spice drink cup, ....

link = https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-challenge-autumnhalloween.html

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where to find HQCOLCB #32 blog post link =

https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/hearts-quest-celebrations-of-love-32.html

theme/date badge #32:

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = HQCOLCB; new on Sept 15, 2026 = HQPIPC; also HQCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT and HQLQCB; FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQGGCB and FQHCB; plus AA; ConBC and CCC.

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne; plus as of October 1st = HCAYR

 

My FarmQuest #86 DT Camping Theme projects for 28 Sept 2026

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

who: I'm Becca S, a 60+ artsy-craftsy blogger, who resides in north central Illinois with her husband and their doggie, Mister Bennett. Recently we started our 6th gotcha day/year with Mr. B!!! He's been such a huge blessing in our lives and home! His fan club just keeps growing! 

why: About 4-5 years ago after being a challenge blog participant and DT member of several challenge blogs, I stepped out to create and manage my own. And I just kept adding more plus also taking over the ownership of a few as some challenges were being closed a few years ago. FarmQuest Challenge Blog or FQCB is the 2nd one that I created on my own. FarmQuest was a term that my dad felt like he coined for his agricultural focused newspaper "Missouri FarmQuest". As a nod to him and farming grandparents, I had to have a farm country rural theme challenge blog! 

when: #86 with camping theme starts September 28 and goes until November 15, 2026 since I expanded the session length back with #84.

what: Project #1: S'mores

how-to &/or vendor details:

1. teal chevron patterned cardstock 6" square = Crafter's Square (from a mixed design pack)

2. "Make S'mores Memories" is the top layer of a NAPKIN!!! = pack bought at Dollar Tree; top layer was trimmed on the sides with the top and bottom edges just getting a very minimal trim [NBUS; 1st napkin used out of the pack!]

3. red heart-shaped gem stickers = pack = Crafter's Square

LINK-Ups for #1:

1A. NBUS- Never Before Used Schtuff; new on Sept 1st/still open; share new or new to you items; The S'mores napkin is the new to me, first one out of the pack to be used!

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

1B. Creative Fingers; just opened; anything goes

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

1C. Word Art Wednesday; new on Sept 16; anything goes that is God-honoring

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/09/anything-goes-weeks-770-771.html

1D. Four Season Challenge; still open from Sept 7; theme of sweet cookie/candy; My S'mores card's focal image = graham cracker + chocolate candy + sweet sticky marshmallow = S'mores

link = https://4-seasonchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-108-challenge-zoete-koek-snoep.html

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what: Project #2: (top card in the photo) Let's Go! Vacay! Let Summer Begin!

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. Cocoa brown cardstock (full sheet folded in half and then cut into halves); dimensions are 4.25" x 5.5" with fold on left side = neutral color cardstock pad = Colorbok

22. light green with a tiny leafy design = Pen + Gear

23. leafy glossy paper/gift wrap = Crafts U Print/British magazine? that had insert to remove with 4 design sections; printed on both sides

24. camping theme tags/ephemera = Simple Stories or Echo Park

25. red dual-tip washable marker = Jot

26. black fine tip marker = Sharpie

where #2 will be linked: Let's Go! Vacay! Let Summer Begin!

2A. Path of Positivity; still open; anything goes (opt of # 7-9); I'm sharing card #2 (the top card in the below two-fer photo)

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-143-anything-goes-positive.html

2B. A Place To Start; still open; anything goes (opt of relates to a song); I'm sharing card #2 (the top card in the below two-fer photo)

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-202609-anything-goes-w.html

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shared photo for Projects #2 & #3 = top card is considered #2 and bottom card is considered #3 ===>>

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what: Project #3: (bottom card in the photo) "Camp. Making a SPLASH at Summer Camp" card

how-to & vendor notes for #3:

31. Cocoa brown cardstock (the other half cut/shared CS from the above #1 card) = neutrals CS paper pad by Colorbok

32. the mountain print glossy paper/gift wrap = from the same magazine insert as project #1

33. black fine tip marker = Sharpie

34. pine green paper cut as a banner/fish tail = ? /very old paper in my scrap box

35. 'camp' and 'swimming' tags/labels = either Carta Bella, Echo Park or Simple Stories (I've got 3 camping theme packs of ephemera!)

36. puffy sun w/ sunglasses sticker = from a multi-design pack by 

where #3 will be linked:

3A. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; still open; anything goes theme (card #3; bottom card in the two-fer photo)

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

3B. 613 Avenue Create; still open; anything goes (or opt of bright and breezy); Card #3 (bottom card in the two-fer photo) is for A.G.

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

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where to find FQCB #86 blog post link =

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/farmquest-challenge-86-theme-of-camping.html

theme badge for #86 =

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = starting October 1, 2026 = HCAYR plus PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne; about 2 years ago Deanne closed her Halloween and other occasions blog that originally was named Halloween Crafts All Year 'Round and that's the title she is using with this reboot. Anything Halloween Goes theme.

Scrapbook Layout #8 for 3 Sept and 16 Sept lunches 2026

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

who: Hello! I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old artsy-craftsy blogger who lives in north central Illinois in the heart of the USA Midwest! We're living near where my mom grew up. My dad grew up in east central IL and that was where we were raised. My parents were introduced through mutual friends that were engaged. 

My hubby and I were introduced through his oldest sister about 2-3 months after she started working at the same interior decorating retail store where I was working part-time to supplement my teaching income. It also was 3+-4 months after he was widowed. 

why: this is for fun; I'm getting behind on documenting our little day trips away from our home

when: Monday, September 28, 2026

what: Project #1: Two days. Two lunches. Yum! layout

how-to & vendor notes for #1: September 3 & 16, 2026 at Cracker Barrel

1. white cardstock sheet = Georgia Pacific

2. Sunshine stencil sheet = Simple Stories (used circles/suns only)

3. stars using old shaped stencil ruler = found at my mom's house 2+ years ago and relocated to my craft stash!

4. Canary Yellow alcohol marker = Arteza

5. four small and one mini red heart-shaped adhesive gems = Nicole Brand Crafts

6. five word title was stenciled with old alphabet stencil ruler = found at my mom's house at same time as the shapes stencil ruler

7. bright pink marker for title wording = Jot

8. purple marker = Crayola

9. blue gel ink pen = Paper Mate's Ink Joy set for journaling/documenting details

10. yellow and white checkerboard layer is a NAPKIN; part of the same napkin with a "Make S'mores Memories" used on another recent project for FQGGCB = napkin package bought at Dollar Tree store

where #1 will be linked:

1A . One More Page; started on Sept 2; anything goes scrapbook page/layout

link = https://onemorepagechallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/one-more-page-in-september.html

1B. Lasting Memories; new on Sept 27 ; theme of 'Gimme Me 5': 5 photos + 5 stars + 5 word title (Two days. Two lunches. Yum!) + 5 embellishments (diff. sized red heart-shape gems)

link = https://kcclayoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/09/lm-818-number-play-gimme-high-five.html

1C. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new on Sept 20 ; anything goes theme

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

1D. Stencil Fun Challenge; new on Sept 1; ends in 6 days; anything goes stencil (opt of using mostly yellow); My scrapbook layout uses Simple Stories' Sunshine Stencil (for circles/suns) and my mom's old alphabet stencil ruler & her shapes stencil ruler

link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2026/09/stencil-fun-september-2026-challenge.html

1E. Archi-scraps; for Sept 2026; theme is to use STAR(s) in your card/layout; 

(FB group for sharing)

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*this is a non-design team related project

** owner/DT = 14 = HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT, HQLQCB, HQPIPC; FQCB, FQCCCB, FQHCB, FQGS, FQGGCB; CCC; ConBC; AA.

***DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational + starting October 1st for HQCAYR or Halloween Crafts All Year Round = Deanne's 

   

My Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags #19 DT projects on 2 Aug 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity!

who: Hello! I'm Becca S and I own 13 crafting challenge blogs! Otherwise I'm a wife, sister, daughter, cousin, niece, aunt & great-aunt, classmate, friend, honorary grandmother, etc. The best one for 6 years now is being the pet mom for Mister Bennett! We rescued Mr. B. when he was about 10 years old. We just found out a few days ago that his dog mom, Trixie had passed. That was sad to hear. We were told that she was only 1-2 years older and was from her 2nd or 3rd litter! 

why: One of my 13 crafting challenge blogs is HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags. It's an anything goes theme for those formats and the only shape not allowed is a standard rectangle. Altered variations are allowed. 

when: HQFSCAT #19 starts on August 2, 2026 and ends on September 20, 2026. 

what: Project #1: hexagon-shaped card

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. kraft cardstock folded then measured and cut (additional 1/4" on each bottom edge that have been folded for tabs to help card stand) = Colorbok

2. yellow paper (from multicolor paper pack) = Colorbok (fussy/decorative cut)

3. zig-zag decorative scissors = Wescott

4. alphabet stencil ruler = for sentiment = very old product found at my mom's house during the past 1-2 years...just had to bring it to my home! Estimating that it and others are 40-50 years old! 

5. blue, brown, bright pink and green markers = Jot

6. washi tape in two tones = not sure/either Crafter's Square or Pen + Gear

7. layered die-cut printed cardstock stick-ons/stickers = old Crafter's Square

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new on Sunday/Aug 2nd; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/08/283-august-2.html

1B. Love To Scrap challenge; open until Aug 15th; anything goes

link = https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/07/ltscb-180-anything-goes-ltscb-179.html

1C. Time Out Challenges; current; theme is mother nature; My hexagon shaped card has butterflies and flowers

link = https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/07/challenge-318.html

image = 

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what: Project #2: scallop-topped w/ die-cut border bottom shaped tag

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

20. tag base with white cord = from a pack = Hampton Art

21. green, brown and dark orange markers = tie-dye inking/coloring change to the white cord

22. gold foil frame, peach w/ blue flowers & tiny 'flourish' text stickers = Antique Garden sticker book by K & Company

23. gold glitter finish acrylic paint = Folk Art/Plaid (applied to the die-cut border bottom edge of the tag)

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Tag Along & ATCs; new on August 1st; theme of fashion OR anything goes; My tag is for anything goes

link = https://tag-alongandatc.blogspot.com/2026/08/august-challenge.html

2B. The Little Things Challenge; new on July 10th/still open; theme of flamingo or elephant OR anything goes (tag, ATC, mem-dex, bkmk, etc.) ; I'm sharing my jade/teal tag for A.G. 

link = https://thelittlethingschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/07/06-flamingo-andor-elephant.html

2C. 613 Avenue Create; new on Sunday/Aug 2nd; theme of anything goes (or opt of play time); My tag is for A.G.

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/08/august-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html

2D. Allsorts Challenge; new; theme of anything goes (or colors of summer); My tag has summery colors of jade, peach and gold! 

link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-855.html

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where to find HQFSCAT #19 blog post link =

https://heartsquestshapedcardsandtags.blogspot.com/2026/08/hearts-quest-for-shaped-cards-and-tags.html

theme/date badge for #19 =

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

***Pin-spirational's August 1st challenge theme is the color combo of Jade and Peach. So my shaped tag would fit there. I'm a DT member so I can't share but my readers can make note to check it out. 

My Heart's Quest #87 DT projects for AWAHG main theme + opt red + yellow hearts on 28 July 2026

Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity, a personal crafting blog!

who: I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old crafting blogger, who loves heart shapes for their symbolism of love!! I also love flowers and butterflies! Hearts, flowers and butterflies spill over into home accessories and my jewelry and scarves. I used to have a lot of floral dresses, skirts and blouses but now it's mostly shirts/blouses. It's not mind-blowing that my very first challenge blog started focused on hearts.

where: HQCB or Heart's Quest Challenge Blog #87 (find the date/theme badge and blog link down at the bottom of the post)

why: Several years ago after blogging for several years and being on design teams for other folks, I decided to begin my own specialty niche challenge blog, Heart's Quest. 

what: Project #1 = optional theme to include red and/or yellow heart(s)

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. white small card (folded across the top) w/ matching envelope = from a pack of 6 = Crafter's Square

2. medium striped paper, thin striped paper = Summer Lovin' paper pad by Simple Stories

3. stars glossy print cardstock = from a multicolor/multidesign pack = Crafter's Square

4. light blue gray paper panel (cut with decorative scissors) = Colorbok

5. decorative scissors = Wescott

6. yellow paper scraps = multicolor paper pad by Hello Hobby by Walmart

7. red heart gems = from a large pack = Crafter's Square

8. gold puffy words = Thickers by American Crafts (from a varied set of expressions)

9. black retractable non-smudge marker = from a 4 color set = Zebra Clickart

LINK-UPs for #1:

1A. Creative Fingers; still open; theme is A.G.; My project #1 is an appreciation card

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/07/challenge-326.html

1B. Word Art Wednesday; new on July 22/almost to wk 2 of 2; theme of anything goes; family friendly & pleasing to God; MY project #1 is a thank you card

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/07/anything-goes-weeks-762-763.html

1C. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new on July 19 and open until Aug 1; theme of anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/07/282-july-19-polkadoodles.html

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what: Project #2: AWAHG theme or anything with a heart goes (4 pink hearts)

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. small white notecard w/ envelope = from pack = Crafter's Square (fold across the top side)

22. bright pink washable marker = from a multicolor set = Jot

23. pink cardstock scrap is actually neon bright pink = Recollections

24. two sizes of bright pink round gems = Studio G

25. two very pale pink rhinestone hearts/gems = Nicole Brand Crafts

26. wood laser cut arrow w/heart (purchased plain in a set of other arrows) = Crafter's Square (came as self-adhesive, so that was very nice!)

27. arrow has a layer of the bright pink washable marker

28. clear drops applied to the center heart area = Nuvo Crystal Drops

29. black washable marker = from same set as the pink = Jot

30. kraft paper = scrap box

31. 'love you' layered stick-on = very old KI Memories (mixed Valentine's theme pack, items ranged in pale pinks, bright pinks, pale blue, pale lavender)

32. a dab of bright pink glitter glue applied to the very tiny heart located above the 'e' in LOVE = glue by Emaginations

LINK-UPs for #2:

2A. Unicorn Challenge; still open for 1 day or less; theme is 'no design paper'; MY project #2 'Love You' card has solid colors of white, pink and tan/beige; no patterned/printed papers

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

2B. Crafting Happiness Challenges; started July 1st; theme of RWB or A.G.; My project #2 'Love You' card is for Anything Goes

link = https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/07/july-red-white-blue-or-anything-goes.html

2C. The Neglected Stuff; ends in 1 hour or less!!!! I've got to hurry!!!; theme is using neglected/old stuff; On project #2 'Love You' card = that LY layered stick-on is old Ki Memories item

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2026/07/neglected-july-2026-challenge.html

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what: Project #3: anything with a heart goes of 7 different heart colors = gray, lemon yellow, aqua blue, orange, teal, peach and muddy brown

how-to & vendor notes for #3:

30. peach cardstock heart-shaped base = actually neon orange CS from Astrobrights/Neenah

31. multicolor embossed cardstock punched circles = very old; I think it's DCWV (or however the lettering goes!) or maybe Colorbok

32. used my old alphabet stencil ruler for lettering; modifying the Z to make a #2. 

33. small enamel hearts in 7 colors are from 3 different packages = Fancy Pants Designs

34. navy blue, red, green dual-tip markers (using broad tip) = Art Skills

LINK-UPs for #3:

3A. A Place To Start; still open until July 31; theme of A.G. or opt of black and white; My project #3 is full of summery colors and groovy 1970s kind of designs

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2026/07/challenge-202607-anything-goes-wopt.html

3B. Love Those Pretty Papers; closes in 2 days!!; theme is to use at least 1 pretty paper; I've used 1 pretty paper that the circles are punched from different areas of the large scrap section that's left from many years ago!

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2026/07/atg-love-those-pretty-papers-july-2026.html

3C. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scraps; new on July 25; theme is to use at least 1 designer paper; My project #3 "with our love 2 you" heart-shaped card has 1 patterned cardstock large scrap piece's 3 punched circles from different areas which allows different colors and shapes to be shown

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2026/07/challenge-24.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

HQCB #87 blog post link =

https://heartsquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/07/hearts-quest-87-w-awahg-main-theme-or.html

HQCB #87 date and theme badge image:

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

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

 

My FarmQuest Grocery Game #31 w AFDG theme DT projects on 27 July 2026

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

who: Hello! I'm Becca S and I'm currently obsessed with crafting and crafting-theme challenge blogs! To keep my mojo going as my body is getting older, I've just recently changed many of my owned challenge blogs to switch from 3.5-4 weeks long session(s) upped to 6-7 weeks worth!!! YES! Win for me and win for you! 

why: FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges started as a twice monthly challenge blog and then after many months switched to 1 offset monthly challenge session. Starting with #30, FQGGCB switched to bi-monthly offering 6-7 weeks of time session for anything food and/or drink theme(s). 

when: #31 starts on July 27, 2026 and doesn't end until September 15, 2026! 

what: Project #1: Mixed Fruit

how-to & vendor notes for #1: thank you cards for 2 very good friends

1. kraft A2 cards with envelopes pack = Crafter's Square

2. mixed fruit patterned paper and the buffalo plaid print = from the All Seasons paper pad by Hello Hobby/Walmart

3. pinking decorative scissors = Wescott

4. black gel pen = Paper Mate's Ink Joy gel pen 4-color set (for outlining of papers & also adding thin lettering on the stamped messages to help them stand out)

5. puffy heart stickers (comes multi-colors) = Hello Hobby/Walmart

6. Pumpkin Spice mini stamp pad/ink = Lawn Fawn

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new on July 19/week 2 of 2; Anything Goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/07/282-july-19-polkadoodles.html

1B. We Love Stamping; current; theme of summertime or Anything Goes; My appreciation for friends' cards have summer fruit but the stamping is generic expressions for anything goes

link - https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/2026/07/summertime.html

1C. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; new on July 25; anything goes that includes designer paper(s); MY summery fruit thank you friendship cards have the same 2 designer papers: a mixed fruit print + red and white checked gingham print; 

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2026/07/challenge-24.html

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what: Project #2: Have A Peas-y Easy Day!!

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. green with white stripes cardstock = 6" square = Reminisce

22. white cardstock/index card = Jot

23. enamel hearts (from same pack) = Freckled Fawn

24. green paper cut approx. 3" x 3.5" = from multicolor paper pad Hello Hobby by WalMart

25. black stamp pad/ink = Hero Arts (to make the black mark lines on the green paper; also ink edging of all papers/CS

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

27. a mix of markers and colored pencils to color the veggies = my stash box

28. stencil ruler = alphabet ruler was discovered with other shapes/numbers stencil rulers/set at my mom's house

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Dream Valley; new on July 27; theme of using a hand-coloured image; My peas & kale with other veggies card showcases those veggies in a punched circle colored with a combination of colored pencils and markers

link = https://dreamvalleychallenge2.blogspot.com/2026/07/challenge-365-hand-coloured-image.html

2B. Crafty Catz; new on July 17/still open; anything goes theme; I'm sharing my veggies "have a peasy-easy day" card

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

2C. Creative Fingers; new on July 3; anything goes theme; I'm sharing my veggies= have a peasy-easy day card

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/07/challenge-326.html

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what: Project #3 = "You have me tied in a knot!" pretzel card

how-to & vendor notes for #3:

31. small kraft top-side fold/layout direction base = with envelope from a pack of 6 = Crafter's Square

32. thin white cardstock (covered with decorative tape) = Jot

33. hexagon print decorative tape = ? no longer in packaging; I'm thinking Scotch/3M product maybe or possibly Crafter's Square

34. pink paper punched circles (one is on the inside) = Colorbok multicolor paper pack

35. black fine tip marker = Sharpie (used for the sentiment and to mark the recessed areas of the pretzel, trying to emphasize the knot of the pretzel)

36. brown washable marker = Jot (used to outline the pretzel)

37. puffy pretzel dimensional sticker = from a food themed package = American Greetings, Inc. 

38. inside (not shown) = pink paper punched circle stamped with 'happy birthday' (from a birthday clear stamp set by Crafter's Square)

where #3 will be linked:

3A. Make My Monday; new on July 27; theme of Wedding/love wishes; this pretzel card's sentiment is reflecting those knotted feelings created by love

link = https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/07/283-weddinglove-wishes.html

3B. Crea Ladies; new on July 27; theme of baking/related; My third project focal is a puffy pretzel; pretzel batter has to be given time to rise, punched down, and then rolled and then torn/cut to shape into pretzel knots; baked; additional course salt and/or cheese or seasoning after baking

link = https://crealadies-challengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/07/challenge-8-bak-ze-bruin.html

3C. Word Art Wednesday; new on July 22; theme of anything goes that is uplifting and not contrary to God's Word; My third project focal is a puffy pretzel

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/07/anything-goes-weeks-762-763.html

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where to find FQGGCB #31 blog post link =

https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/07/farmquest-grocery-game-challenges-31.html

theme/date badge for #31 = 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

**NOTE: FarmQuest Challenge Blog (FQCB) starts a 'vegetable garden' theme challenge on July 28 - Sept 15, 2026. 

My Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Challenges #5 design team projects on 5 May 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity!

why: This post showcases 2 new design team inspiration samples of quotes for Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Challenges Blog. HQLQCB's theme is 'anything goes quotes'. We want more than a simple short expression such as 'hello' or 'congrats' or 'best wishes', etc. My samples today have a prayer taken from a teacher's theme devotional book, songs and paraphrased Bible verse lighthouse stickers for a bookmark. 

when: HQLQCB #5 launches on June 5, 2026 and ends on July 20, 2026. 

what: Project #1: Art Journal Page #2 with prayer for mercy

how-to & vendor notes for #1: LOOK for the blue ink cursive written words; most are angled with the 'cross' of paint/wax applied on top in many layers.

1. sketchbook; medium weight sheets = Tree House Pad & Papers, Inc. 

2. red, blue, green & black = Paper Mate's Ink Joy gel pen set 

3. red, yellow, blue & green = Art Skills' Paint Sticks (set of 4; soft waxy; softer than a crayon); applied with a knife in different amounts with blue first and the most; red came second; yellow was third; a little bit of green was last; lots of scraping across and down plus bits added around the page; after the 4 colors of paint/wax were scraped then I used some scratch paper to rub away to expose the words I had written first.

4. teacher devotional book= BroadStreet Publishing Group

5. counter-clockwise for the words connected to God's mercy = grace, unwavering, available, persistent, not fickle and resolute!!!

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Word Art Wednesday; started May 27/week 2 of 2; theme of Anything Goes (nothing dark; God-honoring); My art journal page includes a prayer from a teacher-focused devotional book; also I've included characteristics of God's mercy

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

1B. Let's Craft and Create; new on June 5; theme of A.G. and/or Penny for your thoughts; My art journal shares a prayer from a teacher-theme devotional along with some characteristics of God's mercy that I wrote under the waxy cross

link = https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/06/welcome-to-lets-craft-and-create.html

1C. Word Power; new on June 4; theme is blog title (large bold text; lots of text); I'm sharing the art journal page with lots of cursive handwritten text of a quoted prayer from a teacher-themed devotional plus God's mercy characteristics which are found under the waxy cross image

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/06/word-power-june-2026-challenge.html

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what: Project #2: Birthday card "Sing a song" 

how-to & vendor notes for #2: top sticker: "Sing Your Own Song..." written by Zina Goldrich & Marcy Heisler in 1998 and the cut up measures from a phrase of "Your Song" written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin in 1969.

21. neon lime green cardstock = Astrobrights/Neenah

22. the color dot glossy cardstock cut to 4" wide x 5" high = from a 6" square= multicolor/multi-design cardstock pack by Crafter's Square

23. three stickers = Hallmark

24. tiny enamel hearts in different colors = Fancy Pants Designs

25. the easy version sheet music for "Your Song" was available for free from the website "Sheets Free"

26. blue, green and black gel pens = Paper Mater's Ink Joy four-color gel pen set (I drew the music notes using the gel pens.)

where #2 will be linked:

2A. The Paper Funday Challenge; new on June 3; theme of anything goes w/opt twist of polka dots and/or stripes; I'm sharing Project #2 with polka dot glossy cardstock background and stripes seen in the music of the measures' bars

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/06/june-2026-challenge-88-anything-goes.html 

2B. Alphabet Challenge; still open; theme is C for Circles; My project #2 has polka dots (circles) and music notes have either a open circle or filled circle 'head' that sits either in a space or on a line of the bars/measures in the staff

link = https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/05/c-is-for-circles.html

2C. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; almost closed; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/05/278-may-17-sheepski-designs.html

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what: Project #3: Scriptural paraphrases on bookmark

a. The Lord is my light. Psalms 27:1

b. God's Word is a light to my path. Psalms 119:105

c. Jesus is the light of the world. John 8:12

how-to/product notes for #3:

31. neon lime green cardstock = Astrobrights/Neenah

32. light blue cardstock = Colorbok

33. scissors' blades used to distress/roughen the perimeters for both cardstocks

34. blue gel pen to outline the blue panel & black gel pen to print the Scripture references = Paper Mate Ink Joy four color gel pen set

35. yellow, orange, brown cording = spools come in 3 color packs = Crafter's Square

36. each cording length was inked with 2 green tones and 2 blue tones to add/repeat more colors from the stickers/bookmark onto the cordings

37. the stickers have been removed from packaging and I've had for probably 20+ years = they might be from Standard Publishing (a Christian company doing lots of Sunday School and Vacation Bible School supplies); or could be another religious publishing company

LINK-UPs for #3:

3A. Tag Along and ATCs (& bookmarks); new on June 1st; theme to add text or anything goes; My bookmark has text on the stickers and their Bible references printed next to each lighthouse sticker

link = https://tag-alongandatc.blogspot.com/2026/06/june-challenge.html

3B. The Outlawz Anything But A Card; new on June 1st; theme is in the blog title; I'm sharing my bookmark

link = https://tolanythingbutacard.blogspot.com/2026/05/the-outlawz-anything-but-card-june.html

3C. Creative Fingers; new on June 5; theme of anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/06/challenge-324.html

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where to find HQLQCB #5 blog post

link = https://heartsquestlovablequotables.blogspot.com/2026/06/hearts-quest-lovable-quotables-5-with.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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