My Critter Crazy #114 design team card on 1 Sept 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity!

who: I'm Becca S, a 60+ year old artsy-craftsy blogger who has loved being creative since childhood. Even now, I love creative moments like today's feature card for Critter Crazy using Pink and Main's "Cracked" stencil using ocean water colors that are repeated in the layered dimensional sticker for sea creatures!!! This card turned out super cool!!! 

why: Again, this personal blog post showcases my newest DT/owner inspiration card for the 'anything goes w/ featured critter(s)' theme at Critter Crazy Challenges. 

when: #114 starts September 1-25, 2026

what: Project #1: Narwhal, Sea Horse & Octopus

how-to & vendor notes for #1: AHOY! Sea creatures! card

1. the cardstock base is A2 size with fold on left side in pale lavender = Colorbok

2. white cardstock focal panel = recycled packaging

3. three layered dimensional sea creature stickers = Narwhal, sea horse + octopus = from a pack = Crafter's Square

4. "Cracked" stencil = Pink & Main

5. gold foil 'thickers' stickers = American Crafts

6. Beach Blue, Dusk Blue, Navy Blue alcohol markers = Arteza

7. purple, aqua blue & brown washable markers = Jot

where #1 will be linked:

1A.  Stencil Fun; new on Tues/Sept 1; theme of AG stencil or opt of using yellow stenciling; My card is for AG because I have mostly blues and purple tones with a few brown to be rocks on the ocean floor

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

1B. Crafty Animals; new on Sept 1; theme of AG w/ featured animal(s); My card has 3 sea creatures: narwhal, seahorse and octopus

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-109.html

1C. Love To Craft; new on Sept 1-Oct 15; theme of AG; My card has stenciled background with 3 sea creatures

link - https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/ltccb-94-and-ltccb-93-winner-and-top.html

1D. Crafts Galore Encore; new on Sept 1; theme of AG; My card has stenciled background with 3 sea creatures

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/09/september-2026-crafts-galore-encore.html

1E. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge; new on Sept 1; AG theme; My card has stenciled background with 3 sea creatures

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/07/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge_01035597380.html

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where to find CCC #114 blog post link =  https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2026/09/critter-crazy-challenges-114-w-anything.html

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Becca S

* owner/DT = CCC; ConBC; AA; FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQGGCB and FQHCB; plus HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT, HQLQCB plus new in mid-September = HQPIPCB

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

My FarmQuest Home Challenge #7 anything home goes theme DT projects on 2 March 2026

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

why: This posting features my newest owner/design team inspiration projects for FarmQuest Home Challenges Blog. Both projects are for housing exterior-related topics/elements: window frame with roses/flower box effect and an exterior front home view image tag used on an encouragement card.

when: FQHCB #7 starts March 2 and ends on March 31, 2026. 

what: Project #1: laser cut wood arch window frame with roses Birthday card

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. top-folded neon orange cardstock base (1/2 of a full sheet of cardstock cut vertically and then folded in half = 4.25" x 5.5" dimensions) = Astrobrights/Neenah (printer's scanner light has faded to peach tone)

2. laser cut primed wood arch window with roses (for a flower box look) = Little Birdie Crafts by Nicole Craft Brands

3. background wood with images/text print cardstock = recycled packaging trimmed

4. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn (for outer cardstock inking)

5. dark brown, red and 4 green markers = different companies in stash box + 1 glitter paint green marker for a set of foliage

6. gold puffy letters and number stickers = Flags and Frills set/pack by American Crafts

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Try It On Tuesday; new on Tue March 3; theme = make it feminine; My birthday card's delicate laser cut arch window with roses lend to femininity 

link = https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2026/03/make-it-feminine.html

1B. Triple B: birds, butterflies, blooms; new on March 3, theme is the blog title; both projects have blooms/flowers --->> I'll be sharing Project #1 with the arch window with roses laser cut chipboard

link= https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-2026-tb-challenge.html

1C. Crafts Galore Encore; new; anything goes

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-2026-crafts-galore-encore.html

1D.  Love To Craft; new on March 1; anything goes

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/ltccb-91-and-ltccb-90-winner-and-top.html

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what: Project #2: front view house image tag used on encouragement card

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. dark brown cardstock panel = Colorbok

22. brown and ivory woods/wildflowers print CS, and the dark teal green dotted CS punched = Memory Lane collection by Fancy Pants Designs

23. exterior front view home image tag + 'moments matter most' ephemera = Memory Lane collection by FPD

24. enamel dots = Freckled Fawn

25. orange/white cording = from a 3 color set pack = Crafter's Square

26. thin off-white string = very old stash item

27. red-orange and off-white layered flower stick-on = Crafter's Square (from a multi-color and multi-design  pack of flowers)

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Path of Positivity; new on March 2; anything goes positive/uplifting theme; My 2nd card is about home--moments matter most-- for encouragement

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/ch-139-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

2B. Love To Scrap; new on March 1; anything goes; the cardstocks were scrap pieces trimmed or punched

link = https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/ltscb-178-anything-goes-ltscb-177.html

2C. Allsorts Challenge; new on Feb 28; theme of ribbons or bows or A.G; My 2nd card has a bow tied of cording and thin string

link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-844.html

2D. A Place To Start; new on March 2; anything goes (opt of no squares); My 2nd card has rectangles with bow, enamel dots and flower

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-202603-march-2026-anything.html

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where to find FQHCB #7 blog post link = 

https://farmquesthomechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/03/farmquest-home-7-anything-home-goes.html

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Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational (both owned by Deanne)

My FarmQuest Home Challenges Blog #5 AHG theme DT projects on 2 Jan 2025

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

Have a happy and healthy new year 2026!!

why: This posting features my new design team projects for FarmQuest Home Challenges #5. The theme is 'anything HOME goes' which can be interior, exterior, or whole house facade views. Like previous months, I have an exterior house view on a card and some interior home items on a 2nd card. 

when: #5 starts on January 2nd and runs through Jan 31, 2026.

what: Project #1: housing exterior ===> front house image sticker

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how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. ivory A2 card with fold across the top w/ envelope = from a pack = Crafter's Square

2. neon/bright lime green CS scrap/punched = Astrobrights/Neenah

3. circle made with 2.25" diameter circle punch = EK Success

4. "Full of Love" clear stamp = part of a mixed sentiments package; unmarked; received in a kindness box

5. NEW to me =mint green paper flowers = Little Birdie Handmade Embellishments

6. NEW to me =pink and red/maroon tone paper flowers = Little Birdie Handmade Embellishments

7. enamel dots; same package = Simple Stories

8. house sticker, bow, butterfly stickers = Garden Party sticker pack by Maggie Holmes/American Crafts

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Craft Rocket Challenges; new on Thu/Jan 1st; theme of something new; on card #1 the pink and burgundy flowers as well as the rolled 3D cabbage roses are new to me products received in a December shipment!

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-132-something-new.html

1B. NBUS or Never Before Used Schtuff; new on Jan 1st; theme is the title; on card #1 the pink and burgundy flowers as well as the rolled 3D cabbage roses are new to me products received in a December shipment!

link = https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2026/01/nbus-challenge-82.html

1C. Mix It Up Challenge Blog; new on Jan 1-Feb 15; anything goes mixed media (opt to use ribbon); on card #1 there are 2 types of paper flowers, stamping, enamel dots, and stickers plus I used a punch to create the circle aperture

link = https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/muicb-81-anything-goes-optional-use.html

1D. Love To Scrap Challenge Blog; new on Jan 1-Feb 15; anything goes

link = https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/ltscb-177-anything-goes-ltscb-176.html

1E. Little Red Wagon; new on Dec 31; theme is "use force"; On card #1 I used a punch to get the circle aperture; adhered the green stamped circle with tiny enamel dots on the back/inside 

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2025/12/challenge-839-use-force.html

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what: Project #2: housing interior items ===> record and record player

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. pink CS panel = measured and cut to 4" x 6" = Crafter's Square (part of a 4 color 12" square sheets)

22. Aqua Plaid print paper = Recollections (measured and cut to 3.5" x 5")

23. gold glitter CS strip = measured to 1.75" x 5.75" = Crafter's Square (part of a 4 color glitter CS 12" square sheets pack)

24. black fine tip marker = Sharpie

25. enamel dots and stars from 2 different packs (pink tones and green tones) = Freckled Fawn

26. 'DREAM' clear stamp = part of a mix/llama set = Crafter's Square

27. black stamp pad = Hero Arts

28. the mini cards/cut-a-part 12" square CS sheet = Flea Market collection by Simple Stories

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog; new Jan 1st; theme of use patterned paper; On card #2 I've used an aqua plaid patterned paper behind the cut-a-parts. This is my 2nd entry.

link = https://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-115-use-patterned-paper.html

2B. Love To Craft; new on Jan 1 and open until Feb 15; anything goes; this is my 3rd entry

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/ltccb-90-anything-goes-and-ltccb-89.html

2C. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new on Dec 21 & ends in about 1 day; anything goes; this is my 2nd entry

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/12/268-december-21-polkadoodles.html

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where to find FQHCB #5 blog post link =

https://farmquesthomechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/farmquest-home-challenges-5-for-jan.html

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Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS, and new in 2026 = DT member of Pin-spirational; both owned by Deanne. 

FarmQuest Home Challenges #3 AHG theme DT projects on 2 Nov 2025

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

why: This posting showcases my new DT/owner inspiration projects for #3 FarmQuest Home Challenges Blog or FQHCB! #3 already! Anything Home Goes theme which is typical items or activities found inside or outside of a house/housing. Raking leaves, mowing the lawn, playing fetch with the dog, sitting on the porch, getting mail out of the mailbox, etc. are exterior ideas. For inside the house, think about the different zones such as dining, making coffee, slicing ham, buttering bread, fluffing pillows, creating a blanket or sheet tent for kids, stacking presents around the Christmas tree and many others. 

For inside the house, I just recently got an order in the mail with K & Company Antique Garden dimensional embellishments and sticker book and put together this little faux wall display with a framed picture and a vase with flowers. 

For outside the house, I used other items from the collection for this garden/yard setting birthday card. 

when: #3 starts on November 2 and ends on November 30, 2025. 

what: Project #1: housing interior ==> framed picture and vase with flowers for my theme elements

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. American Crafts' K & Company: Antique Garden Sticker Book and Dimensional Elements (2021) = Bloom with grace; Grace framed picture; floral clusters' stickers and vase with flowers

2. Lawn Fawn = blue plaid paper

3. Pen + Gear = washi tapes

4. Crafter's Square scrap pack = the rosy gold with copper threads specialty paper

5. Art Skills = pink cardstock (started as 6" square and trimmed to 4" x 6")

6. Zebra Clickart = dark brown retractable marker pen for outlining

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; Nov 2; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/11/265-sheepski-designs.html

1B. 613 Avenue Create; Nov 2; anything goes (or opt of thank you)

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2025/11/november-2025-anything-goes-w-optional.html

1C. Dragonfly Dreams; Nov 2; theme of feminine; My project #1 faux wall display is feminine with pastel colors and flowers

link = https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/11/november-challenge-feminine.html

1D. Love To Craft; Nov 1; anything goes theme

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/ltccb-89-anything-goes-ltccb-88-winner.html

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what: Project #2: housing exterior = Gather in the Garden birthday card with flowers, butterflies and dragonflies

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. American Crafts' K & Company's Antique Garden = butterfly print paper used for the base and the 'gather in the garden' tile/mini card was cut from another sheet in the collection

22. American Crafts' K & Company's Antique Garden = sticker book: 2 dragonflies added and 2 butterflies added

23. ?/unknown vendor for the 'HB' stamp

24. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn (for stamping HB & edging all papers)

25. Zebra Clickart = dark brown retractable marker pen to outline the GITG mini card

26. Crafter's Square scrap pack = handmade creamy/ivory paper

27. Crafter's Square = medium and large size crystal gems (from same pack of mixed colors and sizes)

where #2 will be linked:

2A. (Sunday )Stamping Sensations; Nov 2; theme of Christmas or anything goes stamping; My outdoor garden theme card has "happy birthday" stamped

link = https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2025/11/november-challenge.html 

2B. We Love Stamping; Nov 2; theme of anything Christmas or anything goes option; My outdoor garden theme card has 'happy birthday' stamped

link = https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/2025/11/november-challenge.html

2C. Love To Scrap; Nov 1; anything goes theme; I do have a scrap piece of cream/ivory paper behind the mini journal card for this garden theme card

link = https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/ltscb-176-anything-goes-ltscb-175.html

2D. Crafty Catz; still open; anything goes or opt of Halloween; My garden theme card is pastel colors, very feminine and is not related to Halloween; it's A.G.

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/10/crafty-catz-challenge-703.html

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where to find FarmQuest Home Challenges Blog #3:

https://farmquesthomechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/11/fqhcb-3-or-november-2025-anything-home.html

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Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS

Loving my HQFSCAT #4 April DT shaped card and shaped tag projects

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

post purpose/why: This posting showcases 2 new design team/owner inspiration projects for HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest For Shaped Cards and Tags challenges blog. It's anything goes on a shaped card and/or shaped tag. For #4, I have a square card and a scallop-edged tag. 

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

what: Project #1: Love you with rose and doily card

notes for #1:

1. pink cardstock was 6" square; trimmed to 5.5" square = Art Skills

2. "ebony Color Me Doily Card Toppers" package = Hot Off The Press 2013; part of my stash though for maybe 5 or less years

3. doily card topper was trimmed on right side to get a 5" square panel

4. doily topper was colored with olive green, violet, bubblegum pink colored pencils from stash

5. doily topper was also inked with "Wild Thistle" for the slightly softer pink and with "Lilac Grey" = alcohol markers by Nuvo

6. sentiment fish-tail label/tag = Google Doc; printed on white cardstock, cut out from the remaining sheet of mixed sentiments created in early February; colored with the violet colored pencil and then black gel extra fine tip pen for edging doodling

7. wood laser cut rose came painted pink in a mixed set/pack = Crafter's Square (plain wood, red paint or pink paint roses)

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what: Project #2: Thinking of You scallop-edged tag

notes for #2:

21. 'ebony Color Me Doily Card Topper' package also had a sheet of labels/little focal pieces; there are still 5 on the sheet in the pack = Hot Off The Press 2013 (same pack for the #1 project square card)

22. "Wild Thistle" alcohol marker = Nuvo; and the lavender was also by Nuvo

23. gems in pink and purple = the pinks are scanning partially green = Crafter's Square

24. twine and purple hem lace trim = stash

25. bling 'strips' were cut from a wider 'ribbon' size width = Crafter's Square

26. a light gray cardstock scrap was used for base behind the small scallop-edged tag 'color me' focal = either Art Skills or Neenah

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where: HQFSCAT #4 anything goes on a shaped card and/or shaped tag theme blog posting

link = https://heartsquestshapedcardsandtags.blogspot.com/2025/04/hqfscat-4-theme-of-anything-goes-on.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. square card = Passion for Markers; new on April 1st; theme is anything but birthday/using markers; MY gorgeous square card with the doily topper, wood rose and "love you" tag portion using alcohol markers in the thin pink bands, small striped scallops and the middle pink area

link = https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/04/week-782-anything-but-birthday.html

b. square card = The Crafting Challenge; new on April 1st; theme is my favorite color; both projects have my 2 favorite colors of pink and purple; I'll be sharing the square card with the wood rose attached; these 2 colors have been my favorites since about junior high age!! My birthstone is alexandrite, a pale lavender gemstone but I chose amethyst for my high school class ring! I wanted to have the richer intense purple color! Even my current home where we've lived for 8+ years has interior walls painted in different tones of purple!!! 

link = https://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/04/il-mio-colore-preferito.html 

c. square card = Moving Along With The Times; new on April 1st; theme of spring flowers; My square card has a pretty pink painted wood rose glued on for a focal.

link = https://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/2025/04/challenge-177-spring-flowers-april-2025.html

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d. tag = Outlawz PAM or Anything Goes In A Card Free Zone; started Saturday, theme is the title; MY second project on this post is a small tag with lace and bling strip with twine for the tie

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-saturday.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-outlawz-anything-goes-in-card-free.html 

e. tag = Love to Craft Challenge Blog; started March 1 and open to April 15; anything goes

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/03/ltccb-85-anything-goes-ltccb-84-winner.html

f. tag = The Paper Funday; new for April; anything goes paper; option is letter B things; My tag does have bling! There is a strip of small pink gems that is tied with the lavender hem lace and twine. 

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/april-2025-challenge-75-anything-goes.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

--interesting fact from my March = my childhood BFF and I live about 2.5 hours apart; we were able to meet near her home in early March for lunch and chat time!

Loving my HQCOLCB #3 in 2025 DT projects for 2 March 2025

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

why: This post shares my recent creative projects for HQCOLCB or Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love challenges blog. This blog started out focus on engagements, weddings and anniversaries that I dubbed as "EWA" themes. Then after a few months I decided to add in 2 more heartfelt occasions/events to the main themes with Birthdays and Sympathies. Those are now dubbed as "BEWAS". 

when: HQCOLCB #3 in 2025 starts March 2 until March 31, 2025.

what: Project #1: Thinking of You with love and hugs Sympathy card

notes for #1 =

1. Wild Blueberry 5" x 7" base panel = CutCardStock

2. Grape Purple Pop Tone 4" x 6" cardstock panel = CutCardStock

3. White conversation card panel = CutCardStock

4. Wild Thistle (pinkish-lavender) alcohol marker = Nuvo

5. Lilac Grey alcohol marker = Nuvo

6. square stencil mask to help define inked squares = my stash

7. striped print = recycled envelope liner paper

8. black ink stamp pad = Hero Arts

9. sentiments are from 21 piece clear stamp set = Crafter's Square (new to me; first time to use)

10. flower and bird clear stamps from 15 stamp set = Market Square by Maggie Holmes 2021 (recent new purchase/new to me; first time to use anything from this set)

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what: Project #2: coming soon = will share in a separate post

notes for #2 = 

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where: HQCOLCB #3 blog posting

link = https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/hqcolcb-3-in-2025-main-bewas-themes.html

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A. sympathy = Carlin's; started March 1; theme of flowers; MY sympathy card has a flower stamped in the focal panel

link = https://carlinskaartenparadijs.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-80-maart.html

B. sympathy = Loving the Crafting Challenge; new; theme is waiting for spring; MY sympathy card has a flower and bird, a mix of dark and lighter colors; sort of like how early spring weather is a mix of winter cold and spring mild

link = https://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/aspettando-la-primavera-waiting-for.html

C. sympathy = Love To Scrap; started March 1; theme of anything goes/use scraps; MY sympathy card has a recycled envelope liner punched circle for accent and to tie some of the colors together. 

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

 

My featured FQGS #24 DT projects anything farm and or country goes for 7 January 2024

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

why: This is the #24 monthly challenge for FarmQuest General Store! That means 2 full years have come and gone for this spin-off from FarmQuest that does themed farm, outdoors/rural topics. FQGS' design team will be doing AFCG projects this year and will sit out from using sponsored digital images. So make sure to check out the DT projects for more country charmers!

when: #24 starts January 7, 2025 and ends February 5, 2025. We do an offset month in order to be open during the middle of the month and end/start of a month because lots of challenges start on the 1st and 15th. 

what: PROJECT #1 = wood-themed Valentine; "I wood be stumped without you!"

notes on #1: (wood hearts; wood slice/rings & sentiment layered accent; varnished wood flooring print glossy cardstock)

1.  white A2 size card base (matching envelope not shown); cut in half with one section trimmed 1/8th thinner on each side; inked in black; and the wider base had orange colored pencil applied for a border= Crafter's Square for a pack

2. kraft cardstock panel and the deep orange = old Pen + Gear

3. varnished wood flooring print glossy cardstock = Maker's Forte

4. the floral layered with wood slice/rings layer stick-on = K and Company

5. three wood hearts with different orange, pink and/or red tones of colored pencils = either Crafter's Square or Art Skills for a pack

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what: PROJECT #2 = Outdoor Summertime Fun Activities

notes on #2: pinwheels and bubbles

21. ivory linen cardstock base and the brick red linen cardstock background = Crafter's Square (3 pack card set with envelopes)

22. three print papers and the 'bubbles' cut-apart = Riley & Co. 

23. the 'bucket list' text print paper was altered by using a red dual-tip marker to add red for the checkmark = Art Skills marker

24. pink colored pencil used to borer the base then I added a top layer of red glitter paint pen = both = stash items

25. foam dimensional tape under the brick red cardstock layer and then also under the bubbles piece = stash

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where: FarmQuest General Store #24 blog posting

link = https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/farmquest-general-store-24-anything.html

other places to share/link are:

a. wood/flooring =  (3rd of 3 allowed entries)= Two Sisters on the blog; started Jan 1; anything goes

link = https://2sistersontheblog.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-93.html                       

b. wood/flooring = (3rd of 8 allowed entries)= Love To Craft; started Jan 1 and ends Feb 15; anything goes

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/01/ltccb-84-anything-goes-ltccb-83-winner.html

c. wood/flooring = Let's Craft and Create; Jan 5; anything goes (option of using a sentiment); MY wood elements card has a sentiment on the layered accent "I wood be stumped without you"

link = https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-215-ag-cheers-to-you-use.html

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d. summer outdoors = If You Give a Crafter a Cookie; started Jan 1; anything goes for Jan;

link = https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2025/01/cookie-challenge-200-january-anything.html

e. summer outdoors = Dream Valley; current; anything goes

link = https://dreamvalley2.blogspot.com/2024/12/challenge-327-anything-goes.html

f. summer outdoors = A Place To Start; started Jan 6; anything goes (option: include balloon/s)

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge12025-january-6th-31st-include.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT= FQGS, FQCB, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB; HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB and new HQFSCAT; also Ally's Angels and Christmas or not Bingo Challenges

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR

On December 29, 2024 I took a couple of hours to make up card kits. Using sandwich size plastic bags, ivory or white or kraft A2 size card bases and envelopes, then scraps of various sizes in solid colors and prints. I got 16 zipped into bags and 2 not in bags. Then I can concentrate on the focal, sentiment and accents to top off the cards. 

I've already used 4 kits on December 30-31!!!

However, I'm already finding that some have too many small scrap pieces that are getting taken out and set aside to place in other kits. I've got enough scrap cuts that I could make 200 kits probably! :)

I do have some photos but they're still on my cell phone! I'll try to edit them in before the month is over. 

My featured FQCCCB #16 AGCC theme Christmas DT card for 7 January 2025

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

why: This post features my next commitment for FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenges blog. My love for country rural living has been with me since I was itty bitty. FQCCCB's theme is always 'anything goes country Christmas' which means wintery outdoor scenes of weather, nature, landscapes or exterior holiday decorations. 

when: #16 starts January 7, 2025 and ends on February 5, 2025! 

what: PROJECT #1: Making Winter Spirits Bright Christmas card

notes for #1:

1. ivory card base A2 size = Crafter's Square

2. Royal Blue alcohol marker = Arteza

3. amaryllis print paper and cut-apart = Together for Christmas by Pink Paislee

4. teal green and teal blue colored pencils applied to the white areas of both amaryllis prints

5. 'making spirits bright' text sticker = Simple Vintage Christmas Lodge sticker book by Simple Stories

6. asterisk sequins (winter mix) = Doodlebug Design Inc. 2005 (new to me in a mystery clearance box purchase)

7. 'oh my words!' durable accent (winter) = Doodlebug Design Inc. 2004 (new to me= same mystery clearance box purchase)

and

what: PROJECT #2: Festive deer slimline card

and closeup of the stamped deer:

notes for #2:

21. base white cardstock panel cut for vertical slimline; only 1/4" smaller than a business-length envelope = Crafter's Square

22. "Aqua Screen" plaid print paper = Recollections

23. light blue with white snowflakes print paper = Martha Stewart

24. collage print paper = from Fruitcake and Tinsel paper pad by Fancy Pants Designs 2023

25. brown with silver foil dot stickers/dazzles = Hot Off the Press

26. silver glitter stars = Recollections

27. large deer with Santa hat stamp plus the "MC" text stamp = Bo Bunny

28. other items = stash

where: FQCCCB or FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenges Blog

link = #16 = https://farmquestcountrychrismaschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/01/fqcccb-16-anything-goes-outdoorsy.html

other places to share/link are:

a. amaryllis = NBUS/ Never Before Used Schtuff; new on Jan 1; sharing projects with new/new to you products

link = https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2025/01/nbus-challenge-70.html

b. amaryllis = Creative Inspirations; started Jan 2; anything goes

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/01/creative-inspiration-challenges-22.html

c. amaryllis = Merry Little Christmas Challenges blog; started Jan 1; anything Christmas goes

link = https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/mlccb-60-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

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d. festive deer = Christmas Crafts All Year Round; started Jan 1; theme is "The Christmas Song"...chestnuts roasting on an open fire...; MY deer card has "Merry Christmas" which part of the last line; also talks about reindeer...I've got their cousins

link = https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2025/01/january-challenge-christmas-song.html

e. festive deer = Love To Craft; started Jan 1 and ends Feb 15; anything goes; 

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/01/ltccb-84-anything-goes-ltccb-83-winner.html

f. festive deer = Shopping Our Stash; current; theme of Superstars/use stars on your project; I've added silver glitter stars. 

link - https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2024/12/sos538-superstars.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

with a farming legacy: 

*My parents farmed many times through their marriage (beef cows, corn and millet, soybeans). 

*Both set of grandparents were farmers! Maternal set had chickens, sheep, hogs and dairy cows in addition to corn, soybeans and occasionally oats. Paternal set had chickens, horses, apple trees, corn and soybeans. And lots of greats!!

DT commitments: as owner = FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB, FQGS, and FQCB; also HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB and HQFSCAT; AA and CONCB

as manager = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

as team member = HAOOCAYR

Loving my HQCOLCB #1 for Jan 2025 DT Projects

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

why: This posting showcases my next inspiration samples for HQCOLCB. Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love challenges blog has main themes dubbed as "BEWAS" and then there is an optional event theme each month. January 2025's option is Valentines.

when: #1 for 2025 is launching on January 2nd and will end on January 31, 2025.

what: PROJECT #1: B is for birthday (B in BEWAS code)

notes for #1:

1. orange/butternut squash cardstock base = old Pen + Gear

2. yellow and white stripe and the yellow/white print panels = "Set Sail" paper pad by Heide Swapp 2022

3. small plaid paper scrap and the very old "HB" wood stamp = SU

4. glossy wood paneling cardstock scrap = Maker's Forte

5. 'time to shine' sticker = from Market Square by Maggie Holmes

6. layered butterfly, blue glitter tape piece = Crafter's Square

7. blue round gems = Art Skills

and

what: PROJECT #2: Sympathy = Sending Prayers

notes for #2: (round gems are actually lime green; scanning changed to blue; tried 2 times)

21. kraft card base and background layer (altered; cut in half; one half getting deckle-edged scissors with outlining; lifted with foam tape) = Crafter's Square

22. deep orange cardstock panel = old Pen + Gear

23. "Camping Plaid" print paper panel = Recollections

24. red and white tiny floral print paper pieces = SU

25.  mossy green paper (circle behind orange heart), gems, and gold heart gems = stash/old

26. sentiment stamp might be SU; received in an unmarked bag with a mix of other sentiments

27. black outlining = black gel ink pen

and

what: PROJECT #3: optional event theme of Valentines

notes for #3:

31. white cardstock layers (base and deckled-edged layer) = Crafter's Square

32. pink cardstock layer = Recollections (bright colors paper pad)

33. white cardstock scrap under the center decorative tape panel = Neenah

34. red foil striped decorative tape = ?/forgotten; been in my stash for several years

35. acrylic print hearts, gems, glitter foam stickers & silver glitter alpha stickers = Crafter's Square

36. "Berry Burst" stamp pad = SU

37. silver metallic paint marker = Art Skills

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where: HQCOLCB #1 for Jan 2025

link = https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/01/hqcolcb-1-challenge-in-2025-with-bewas.html

new DT personalized badge =

other places to share/link are:

a. birthday = Little Red Wagon; new on Jan 1; theme of new beginnings; MY birthday card acknowledges someone's new/next year of life is beginning

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2025/01/788-new-beginnings.html

b. birthday = Crafty Animals; new on Jan 1; theme of anything goes inc. an animal/insect; MY birthday card has a layered butterfly 

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-90.html

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c. sympathy = Crafting Happiness; new on Dec 28; theme of HNY or anything goes; my 'sending prayers' card is for anything goes

link = https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/12/207-happy-new-year-anything-goes.html

d. sympathy = Creative Inspiration; new on Jan 2; theme of anything goes

link - https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/01/creative-inspiration-challenges-22.html

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e. Valentines = Mix It Up; new on Jan 1 and open until Feb 15; anything mixed media with option of monochrome; MY Valentines card is monochrome with reds and pinks; mixed media includes: silver metallic paint pen used to outline the center panel; center panel and borders are specialty tape of red foil stripes; 2 sizes of acrylic floral print layered heart stick-ons; red and pink glitter hearts laid on top of each other gems, silver glitter letter stickers; ink on top focal panel edges; also a pink colored pencil outlining for the pink cardstock panel against the white card base; white base also ink-edged

link = https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/miucb-75-anything-goes-optional.html

f. Valentines = Love To Craft; new on Jan 1 and open until Feb 15; anything goes craft-wise; 

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/01/ltccb-84-anything-goes-ltccb-83-winner.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = HQCOLCB, HQCB, HQFCB and new on Jan 2 = HQFSCAT (shaped cards and tags); FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB; also Ally's Angels and Christmas or not Bingo Challenges

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member = HAOOCAYR