my Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Preview C post on 17 Jan 2026

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

why: The purpose of this post is to show more preview inspiration for the soon-to-be #1 challenge at Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Challenges Blog. The theme is Anything Goes Quotes. My first project is this reversal inked coffee cup with saucer focal panel. 

My second project contains a dictionary definition for home. 

when: Preview C post is planned to be published on Saturday afternoon January 17, 2026. 

what: Project #1: Java is a slang word for coffee reference on coffee cup and saucer card

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. ivory folded card base was cut apart to create 2 pieces; 1 panel was trimmed with deckle-edged scissors; after inking around the cut-out of cup and saucer, I then adhered many foam squares to the back to lift it up = Crafter's Square for the ivory card and envelopes pack

2. Walnut mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn; reversal ink technique with a cup/saucer shape template as the mask and then dabbing the brown ink all the way around

3. 'sip n chat with cup' sticker = The Simple Life sticker book by Simple Stories; also the "JAVA" lettering stickers

4. brown retractable marker pen used to outline around the cup sticker = Zebra Clickart

5. the puffy dented bronze stickers are my faux coffee beans = Crafter's Square (part of a mixed design pack)

6. internet search for one of the definitions for Java was referenced from the Oxford Dictionary; searched online on January 13, 2026; digitally applied to the scanned photo using Microsoft Designer.

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Girlz and the Art of Letters; in week 2 of 2; letter Rr theme; My cup and sauce 'image' is a reversal ink technique using a template as the mask and inking around it. 

link = https://girlzandtheartofletters.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-18-de-letter-van-r-van.html

1B. Simple Clean and Simple; open for month; theme of AG cas style w/ opt to include something new; this Project #1 will be for Anything Goes CAS; there is lots of open ivory cup/saucer space as well as part of brown ink areas; embellishments were kept simple as to not draw attention away from the cup and sauce shape

link = https://scscards.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-2026-use-something-new.html

1C. Krafty Chicks; new on Jan 15/third Thursday = theme of CAS; lots of open ivory cup/saucer space as well as part of brown ink areas; embellishments kept simple

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/krafty-chicks-challenge-803-cas.html

1D. First Cup Challenges; new on Jan 2; theme of anything drink/beverage related goes; I've got cup and saucer image that was inked around it; a sticker saying 'sip n chat' with a cup, the word JAVA for coffee slang; and the faux coffee bean looking puffy pieces

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/first-cup-challenge-10-january.html

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what: Project #2: dictionary definition for 'home'

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. white CS panel = Georgia Pacific; also white CS scrap for heart shape

22. black panel cut to same size as base then trimmed with deckle-edged scissors = paper from Hello Hobby paper pad by Walmart; scissors by Fiskars

23. tan with white tiny flowers print paper scrap = SU

24. black with white lines geometric print glossy CS = Crafter's Square

25. gray/black with white circle geo print paper strip = I think it's FPD.

26. arrow and house die-cut ephemera = (new to me) Memory Lane ephemera by FPD; received in December 2025

27. word processing and printing on old copy paper = Google Doc; home computer

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Allsorts Challenge; new on Jan 17; anything goes or Boys/Men; I thought this card with black, white and bit of gold/mid-browns would be a good card for a guy; the other card with JAVA/coffee would work for most guys, too. Showing the house card for link-up

link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-841.html

2B. Crafty Calendar; open; theme of new; the Memory Lane die-cut/ephemera are new to me products; I got a 'new to me' pack before Christmas and have used 2 pieces (arrow and house) for this Project #2 card

link = https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-2026-happy-new-year.html

2C. Love Those Pretty Papers; new on Jan 3rd; theme of pretty patterned papers; My project #2 card has 2 geometric print papers that I like for the visual contrast with a small bit of a tiny floral behind the arrow. The geometric design with the dotted makes for a fun look. I'm loving them!

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2026/01/atg-using-pretty-patterned-paper.html

2D. All About Paper Challenges; new on Jan 2; theme is 'all about new'; the new to me Memory Lane ephemera are my new items on this house themed card

link = https://allaboutcraftchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/all-about-challenge-1.html

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where to find HQLQCB preview C post blog link =

https://heartsquestlovablequotables.blogspot.com/2026/01/hearts-quest-lovable-quotables-preview_0143451638.html

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational

*** notes: The JAVA cup can be shared at FQGGCB/anything food goes theme; and also for FQHCB since cups and saucers are found in folks' kitchen/dining spaces.

The home card can be shared at FQHCB/anything home goes theme. 

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

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

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

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

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

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

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

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

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

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

4. Fancy Pants Designs = enamel dots

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

6. Zebra Clickart = medium brown retractable marker pen

7. Hero Art = black stamp pad for ink edging

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

where #1 will be linked:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

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

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

23. orange/squash cardstock scrap = Pen + Gear

24. bright yellow cardstock scrap = Astrobrights/Neenah

25. pale yellow cardstock scrap = Art Skills

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

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

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

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

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

where #2 will be linked:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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where to find FQGGCB #24 blog post link:

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

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

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

*  DT member only - PRS

Loving my HQCOLCB #8 in 2025 DT projects on 3 August 2025

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

why: Creative opportunities to express love for birthdays, engagements, weddings, anniversaries and sympathies or BEWAS main themes are the core for HQCOLCB or Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love challenges blog. This post shares three inspiration projects that I made for #8 = two anniversary cards and a child's good luck & congrats card.  

when: #8 in 2025 for HQCOLCB starts August 3 and ends on August 31, 2025 

what: PROJECT #1 = BEWAS theme "A" is for Anniversary

CAS flat card "All Your Need Is Love"

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. white cardstock 4" x 6" = folded card cut apart; from pack; Art Skills

2. mint/sage green cardstock panel = Neenah

3. satin sheen paper panel = stash (came in a scrap pack from Crafter's Square)

4. bold pink glitter heart foam sticker = from a multi-pack = Crafter's Square

5. cut-a-part cards; these 2 kept together = very old maybe 2015 from Webster's Pages

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

7. Aqua plaid paper panel = Recollections

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Love Those Pretty Papers; current; theme is similar to the blog title; MY "All Your Need Is Love" anniversary card (and it was also used for project #2) uses the Aqua Plaid paper by Recollections

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2025/08/love-those-pretty-papers-august.html

1B. Simply Clean and Simple; new on Fri Aug 1st; theme of anything goes CAS (not the option because this anniversary card has more open areas and also white space)

link = https://scscards.blogspot.com/2025/08/august-2025-cute-animals.html

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what: PROJECT #2 = BEWAS theme = A: Anniversary

CAS style card "Forever Love"

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. white cardstock (other half of a folded card used for Project #1) = from pack = Art Skills

22. mint/sage green cardstock cut just under 4" x 6" = Neenah

23. Aqua plaid paper cut to 3" x 5" panel = Recollections

24. satin sheen paper = stash/scrap pack from Crafter's Square

25. cut-a-part cards = very old 2015-era Webster's Pages

26. two dark red enamel hearts = Freckled Fawn

27. medium brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Girlz & The Art of Letters; week 2 of 2; theme is letter F; My project #2 anniversary card shows "Forever". 

link = https://girlzandtheartofletters.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-6-de-letter-van-f-van.html

2B. CAS on Friday; week 2 of 2; theme is CAS animals; My swan anniversary card has some white satin sheen paper empty space and then there is a lot of non-embellished space around the 'forever' small square card and 'swan' small square card...for me this is clean and simple :)

link = https://cleanandsimpleonsunday.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-314-animal.html

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what: PROJECT #3 = #8/August 3rd optional event theme is International Youth Day

how-to & vendor notes for #3:

31. pink card panel cut to 5" square = Neenah

32. hedgehog, fox, acorn, maple leaf and oak leaf = old stamp set from

33. flowers/starbursts are combinations of stencil tracing and paint = old stencils in stash

34. stickers on 2 flower shapes = old stash; don't remember where or who made

35. "congrats" clear stamp = from mixed expressions stamp set package= Crafter's Square

36. wood letter tiles = Art Skills (package with at least 2 of each alphabet letter)

37. text stickers = Sweet Rush by Vicki Boutin 2021 sticker book

38. enamel dots in many colors/tones = from 2 different packs = Freckled Fawn

39. Narwhal mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn (used for Congrats and the perimeter of the pink panel)

40. lime green cardstock was 6" square; trimmed to 5.5" square = Art Skills

where #3 will be linked:

3A. Send A Smile For Kids; new on Aug 2nd; anything goes for a child; My card is intended for the International Youth Day in August and did a congrats- good luck card for a child in elementary school 

link = https://sendasmile4kidschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/sas4kids-anything-goes.html

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which other of my challenge blogs could any of these projects be shared if I wasn't owner? or DT member?

* anything goes with red and/or orange heart(s) theme = Heart's Quest Challenge Blog; #76; started July 28 and ends August 27, 2025

* romance is an optional theme for August at HAOOCAYR or Halloween and other occasions crafts all year round (owned by Deanne)

* the square shape of the International Youth Day card *congrats/good luck" could be shared at HQFSCAT #8; started August 2nd and ends on August 31, 2025. [Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags]

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HQCOLCB #8 blog post link =

https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/hqcolcb-8-bewas-themes-option.html

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Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

My Mondrian Mondays Journal Page #4 on 7 April 2025

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

post's purpose...the why: A month ago (already!!!!) I thought a doable project for me to do weekly (or maybe almost ) would be a journaling notebook with single page Piet Mondrian-inspired geometric layouts. When creating the grid, I'm trying to do my best to come up with different sizes of boxes and also different arrangements. #3 was almost a perfect symmetrical layout. This one, #4, has 50%/right side. This has been fun to do! 

the when: Monday April 7, 2025

the what: #4

the how-to notes: sorry for wobbly marker tracing on the lines

1. elastic band closure graph paper journal notebook = made in Indonesia; distributed by Dollar General Stores company; 80 sheets that are 6" x 8"

2. colored pencils (6) used today = a mix of Crayola, Crazy Art and Marvy Uchida in my stash box

3. dual-tip black marker used for the grid lines = Art Skills

4. the labeling was done with a small tip black pen = Art Skills

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the where: this is non-DT work; not related to any of my commitments

a. color palette inspiration - Colorful Options; current/started April 2nd; color/mood board; I've used white, pink, light green/gray

link= https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2025/04/april-2025.html

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b. similar color palette inspiration = Just Add Ink; current;  #745 color challenge; used 2 pink tones, 2 blue tones, 1 light green tone and 1 gray tone

link = https://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2025/04/just-add-ink-745colour.html

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c. The Outlawz PAM or Anything Goes In A Card Free Zone; started April 5th; theme is the new title; MY entry is this 4th installment in my MMMJP series...art journaling notebook

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-saturday.blogspot.com/2025/04/the-outlawz-anything-goes-in-card-free.html 

d. Simply Clean and Simple; started April 4th; theme is anything goes CAS or option with umbrella(s); My journal entry is anything goes CAS

link = https://scscards.blogspot.com/2025/04/simply-clean-simple-april-2025-challenge.html

e. Creative Moments; current; theme is CAS; My journal entry is CAS

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland

Becca S

this is not design team connected project!! YEA!!!

my challenge blog commitments are =

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

 

MY MMMJP #1-3 pics from the previous three weeks =

Top to Bottom are in reverse order: #3, #2, #1 =

#3

#2

#1

My featured FQGGCB #14 AFG themed DT projects on 28 January 2025

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

why: These foodie-inspired DT projects are for FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges blog. (1) Who doesn't like liquid warmth on a cold snowy winter day? This is a digital paper and ephemera coordinated freebies from a different source than #3. Hot cocoa covered in whipped topping and 2 candy canes!

(2) I've decided to do a Valentine card featuring jarred strawberries as the spotlight punched focal. 

(3) For this one, I switched holidays to Christmas and printed this freebie digital that had been saved for awhile. Who doesn't love Christmas cookies? 

when: #14 challenge (anything food-related goes theme) runs from January 28 to Feb 27, 2025

what: Project #1 : Hugs in a mug card

notes for #1:

1. base is bright pink (folded) cardstock = Recollections

2. white conversation card trimmed 1/4" = CutCardStock

3. mugs print digital paper sized and the coordinating mug 'sticker'/ephemera = freebie through sign up in Sande's Poema .../Sande W.

4. black dual-tip marker = Art Skills

5. stencil-traced hearts 

6. rose red glitter decorative tape = Crafter's Square

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what: Project #2: Strawberry Valentine

notes for #2= strawberries

21. white card base (altered; cut in half with one half getting deckled-edge cut then lifted up with foam tape); also outlined with pink colored pencil

22. bright pink cardstock panel = Recollections; also deckled-edge cut

23. coloring book image punched = Bendon publishing; "Adult Coloring Book: Home Grown Foods"; 

24. layered die-cut stick-on = old; K and Company

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what: PROJECT #3 = Christmas Cookies Plate card

plus a closeup scan/crop pic

notes for #3: cookies, candy canes, peppermint pieces 

31. ivory A2 base/folded but cut in half; one panel used for the base; the other was trimmed about 1/2" around, had red faux stitching border and lifted up with foam tape

32. candy cane print paper = Bella Blvd

33. very light green grid print paper = Simple Stories (Vintage Christmas Lodge)

34. small dark green and white floral trellis print paper = SU

35. red cardstock scrap = Pen + Gear

36. jumbo green dot and green glitter peppermint foam sticker (cut in half) = Crafter's Square

37. text strips and "HSH" clip stickers = Simple Stories (Simple Life sticker book)

38. digital freebie through group membership = Blessed Crafters (FB group)

39. digital freebie inked/colored mostly with alcohol markers; also a dark brown watercolor marker; a brown sugar brown colored pencil 

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where: FQGGCB #14 blog post

link = https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/01/fqggcb-14-anything-food-goes-theme.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. mug = Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; started Jan 25; This card has tiny mugs lined up to make a fun digital paper

link= https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-6.html

B. mug = POP/Path of Positivity; month-long; anything goes positive (option on unexpected events); This first card on my posting is a love/Valentine with lots of pinks, reds, hearts & a cute sentiment of 'hugs in a mug'...delicious liquid warmth!

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/ch-127-anything-goes-positive-with-opt_030340909.html

C.  mug = Love Those Pretty Papers; only 3 days left; use a pretty designer/digital paper; This first card on my posting has a digital paper that I sized to fit a A2 card

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2025/01/atg-using-pretty-patterned-paper.html

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D. strawberries = Dream Valley; started Jan 27; use red and/or pink; lots of both on this love/Valentine with jarred strawberries!

link = https://dreamvalley2.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-329-use-pink-or-red.html

E. strawberries = 613 Avenue Create; only 3 days left; anything goes theme with twist of monotone; this is almost monotone of pinks and reds with white and black neutrals...just some bits of green for leaves on the strawberries

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2025/01/january-2025-anything-goes-w-optional.html

F. strawberries = Simply Clean & Simple; just 3 hours left; clean and simple is always the main theme; Lots of white space/margins on both white layers and a big pink empty space below the die-cut layered sentiment and punched coloring book image

link = https://scscards.blogspot.com/2025/01/simply-clean-simple-january-2025.html

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G. cookies = Rudolph Days Challenge; started 25th of Jan; must be anything goes Christmas; This 3rd project on the post is full of traditional Christmas colors, candies and a plate of decorated Christmas cookies!!!

link = https://rudolphdayschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/01/rudolph-days-january-challenge.html

H. cookies = Shopping Our Stash; Tues Jan 28 start; theme is Crafty Remnants; This cookie card's papers were all from a plastic box that is on the kitchen table...yep...stuffed with some full sheets but mostly different scrap sizes of items used recently; all four papers/cardstocks came from that bin; even the sticker book! 

link = https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2025/01/sos540-crafty-remnants.html

I. cookies = The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; started Tues Jan 28; anything Christmas goes; Christmas cookies and candies on this 3rd project on the post

link = https://thehollyandivychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/anything-christmas-goes-challenge-176.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland from a small 1,400 rural community, 

Becca S

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

FQGGCB link = https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/01/fqggcb-14-anything-food-goes-theme.html

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and starting on Feb 2 by Deanne == PRSCB or Paper-Rock-Scissors Challenge Blog 

~~favorite food moment in January 2025 = I made a ravioli lasagna! Start with thawing your choice of raviolis and prepare meat(s) if you want to include. I used sausage and diced frozen/thawed meatballs. I have several different frozen ravioli fillings currently but chose cheese. 

Put 1/2 your pasta sauce (I used tomato sauce with added garlic/herb seasoning blend plus some salsa for some flavor kick) in the base of the casserole dish. 

Then lay the raviolis in first. I had 4 rows of 6 for the glass dish I was using. Add meat(s). Add any extra cheeses (I used mild cheddar and mozzarella). Top with remaining sauce. When about 5-7 minutes are left in baking, remove briefly so you can add more cheese! 

Total bake time is 35-40 minutes at 375*F. 

Making Delivery #7 for FQGS for 7 August 2023

Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity blog! This posting's card is a delivery for my ownership/DT commitment to FarmQuest General Store challenge blog. It's technically a super simple card but the duo of elements makes a powerful and visually stunning card.

WHAT: FQGS #7 anything farm and/or country goes theme topics

WHEN: August 7-September 5, 2023

SHOW and TELL:

1. mountain photo journaling card = Prima Marketing's Wild + Free set by Frank Garcia; trimmed

2. the leafy green print and sage green card base = Close To My Heart card kit element (this was given to me so I'm not sure when it was published or the name of the particular kit it came from)

3. black ink pad to edge the journaling card (trimmed down) = Hero Arts

WHERE: FarmQuest General Store challenge blog posting link for #7=

https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/2023/08/fqgs-7-august-2023-afcg-theme-starts.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Crafty Calendar challenge blog; just started Aug 5; anything goes

link= http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/08/august-challenge-anything-goes.html

B. Festive Friday; started Aug 4; World Photography Day; see prompt badge; MY card has black, white, landscape (photo)

link= https://festivefridaychallenge.com/festive-friday-card-making-and-paper-crafting-challenge-ff0140/

C. Simply Clean and Simple; 2nd monthly challenge; started Aug 4; CAS with option of outdoors; MY card is simple --2 layers with just 2 items (mountain landscape scene photo card AND the base print with a partial leafy print and a partial solid muted green; no embellishments)

link= https://scscards.blogspot.com/2023/08/simply-clean-simple-august-challenge.html 

D. The Paper Funday Challenges; current; anything goes with option of the great outdoors; MY card has some leafy stems on the base and a landscape/mountain scene on the top layer

link= https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/08/august-2023-challenge-56-anything-goes.html

and 

FB groups: COTM, PPPDTC, NCI, others if time

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Still on a quest to creatively explore topics options for farm and country,

Becca S

*DT/owner of FQGS, FQCB, HQCB, and TFATU

* DT/co-owner of CBCB and AACB

*DT/manager of MTTC and MTTCC