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Thursday, August 7, 2025

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

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

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

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

what: Project #1



how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

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

2. satin sheen paper = CutCardStock

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

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

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

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

where #1 will be linked =

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

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

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

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

24. enamel dots are from 2 packages = Freckled Fawn

25. the two little enamel hearts = Fancy Pants Designs

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

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

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

where #2 will be linked =

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

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

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

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

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

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

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where to find FQCCCB #23 blog post link =

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

Monday, February 3, 2025

My featured FQHSKCB #2 Anything Kitchen or Dining Goes or AKDG Theme DT projects on 2 Feb 2025

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

why: This post focuses on my newest challenge blog to experience a theme change. A few days ago on January 28, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB did a sort of theme swap to better align themes to blog titles and hopefully that will help readers/bloggers/artisans to remember each blog and what each one is focused on. FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen will now be 'anything kitchen or dining goes' or coded as AKDG. 

when: #2 for 2025 starts February 2 and ends on February 29, 2025

what: PROJECT #1 = Warm Wishes (cup and saucer) card



notes for #1:

1. base= print paper = Bo Bunny Christmas paper pack; several years old

2. Sea Foam Green cardstock = CutCardStock

3. silver metal/hologram snowflakes = Together at Christmas ephemera pack by Pink Paislee

4. black and white snowflake die-cut/ephemera (circles filled with pink colored pencil from stash) = Holly Days by Simple Stories

5. stencil sheet = Crafter's Square

6. brown dot dazzle/sticker = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website (pack of different sizes)

7. pink/rose red glitter tape = Crafter's Square (old/stash item)

8. brown marker = stash

9. cocoa brown ink pad = Lawn Fawn

and

what: PROJECT #2 = So Thankful kitchen table scene



notes for #2: glass, glass pitcher, tablecloth for Anything Kitchen and/or Dining Goes theme elements

21. Pen + Gear = orange pumpkin and yellow cardstocks

22. Neenah = light blue cardstock strip along the bottom & used for the stamped sentiment

23. Art Skills = light gray cardstock

24. Bendon's Adult/Advanced Coloring Book "Home Grown" = part of a page

25. ink/coloring = olive green, blue spruce, red-orange, orange, aqua for colored pencils; 

26. Arteza = Aqua Blue alcohol marker

27. Art Skills = black dual-tip marker

28. Hallmark = gold star stickers 

29. Fancy Pants Designs = little heart enamel stickers

30. Studio G = "so thankful" wood stamp 

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where: FQHSKCB (theme change effective with this challenge)

link= https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/fqhskcb-2-in-2025-anything-food-or.html

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other places to share/link are: link-ups connected on Feb 3rd

a. cup/saucer = Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge; new; Anything Goes Christmas; MY wintery 'warm wishes' cup and saucer is backed with a tonal print filled with Christmas decorating pieces: pinecones, candy canes, gingerbread, poinsettias, stockings, pine branches, wrapped candies, ornament/baubles, etc. 

link = https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-110-alles-mag-kerst-anything.html

b. cup/saucer = Peace on Earth; new on Feb 2; anything goes Christmas; moodboard image is available; MY wintery 'warm wishes' cup and saucer is back with a tonal print filled with Christmas decorating pieces

link = https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2025/02/february-2025-peace-on-earth-challenge.html

c. cup/saucer = Love Those Pretty Papers; new; theme is same as blog title; MY cup and saucer card is backed with a pretty Christmas decorating pieces tonal print; this is my 2nd entry

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2025/02/love-those-pretty-papers-february-2025.html

d. cup/saucer = Sparkles Christmas Challenge; new; theme is "A Cup of Christmas Tea"; MY cup and saucer card is backed with a pretty Christmas decorating pieces tonal print paper base; I've not specified what could be the contents since my focus is on the drinkware (cup and saucer outline) 

link = https://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/169-cup-of-christmas-tea.html

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e. glass/pitcher = Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new on Feb 2; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/02/247-polkadoodles.html

f. glass/pitcher = {PIN}spirational; started Feb 1; theme is quilt of hearts/see image for inspiration; MY glass and glass pitcher coloring image are setting on a tablecloth that looks like a quilt pattern; alternating square blocks

link = https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/pinspirational-challenge-322-february.html

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g. glass/pitcher = A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge; new; Anything Goes

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2025/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland from either farm or town, 

Becca S


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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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


~~ fun kitchen/dining experience in January 2025 =

with so much cold weather, I've been using the oven more as well as using the large slow cooker at least 1x per week. 

--our fast go-to 1 sheet pan quick meal has frozen fish sticks (or fillets) and frozen tater tots sharing the space

22 minutes at 425* F

and

*my go-to quick tartar sauce substitute is mayonnaise + pickle relish mixed together; work on your ratios for the # of people that are being fed. This can be mixed together while the food is baking. 

*sometimes we add a side salad or cole slaw to get some crunch and veggie nutrition

Sunday, June 2, 2024

FQHSKCB #6 Anything Food Goes theme projects on 2 June 2024

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

purpose: these projects are my latest owner/DT contribution for FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen challenge blog; anything food goes theme which includes anything to prepare, serve, store, clean food/beverages; think kitchen, dining, pantry, produce market/garden/orchard, ....

when: #6 competition period is June 2-30, 2024; #6 is the main post to start the anything food goes theme

what: Project 1 = Gingerbread Cookie gift tag




notes:

1. ribbon, cording, white glitter snowflake & red glitter bow stickers = stash

2. white gel pen = received as gift

3. brown paper = The Paper Studio

4. red and pink tonal paper = ?; in stash for long time

5. little gingerbread cookie was a mini notepad = ?; in stash for long time

and

Project #2= Cozy Cocoa Wishes card




notes:

1. AFG theme elements: hot cocoa mugs

2. kraft cardstock = Colorbok

3. navy blue paper = Recollections

4. bright purple cardstock scraps = Art Skills

5. hot cocoa mug print cardstock = received from a swap

6. pink checked gingham fabric ribbon = Crafter's Square

7. silver foil dazzles/stickers = Hot Off The Press

8. ink pads = Sugarplum from Lawn Fawn and Fresh Fig from Stampin' Up

9. chipboard Mr. and Mrs. Claus mugs = Bella Blvd


where: FQHSKCB #6 main post launched on June 2, 2024=

https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/farmquest-homestyle-kitchen-6-afg-theme.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. tag = Tag Tuesday challenge blog; current; theme is Colours; my gingerbread man cookie gift tag has red, brown, white, black tones

link= https://tagtuesday.blogspot.com/2024/05/colours.html

b. tag = The Outlawz Festive Friday; current; several themes; MY gingerbread man cookie gift tag works for the Christmas theme and for Wrap It UP since it has cording and ribbon

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2024/05/festive-friday-challenge-3-may-to-6.html

c. tag = Anything Goes In A Card Free Zone; started May 31; my entry is a Christmas gift tag and not a card

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-saturday.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-outlawz-anything-goes-in-card-free_0589676226.html

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d. mugs card = Sparkles Christmas; new on June 1; theme is to use a die-cut; MY cozy wintery mug card has the joint 2 mugs for Mr & Mrs Claus die-cut

link= https://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/161-use-dies.html

e. mugs card = Moving Along With The Times; new June 1; theme is early Christmas; my mugs card is about cozy wintery cocoa drinking and includes the mugs personalized for Mr & Mrs Claus

link= https://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-167-early-christmas.html

f. mugs card = The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up; new June 1; theme is anything goes Christmas with option of North Pole; my cozy mugs card has the personalized mugs for Mr & Mrs Claus as a reference but is more suitable for AGC

link= https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-111-anything-goes-christmas.html

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Still on a quest to unearth supply treasures from my stash boxes,

Becca S


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

and the very new FQGGCB= FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog

#1 competition from May 28-June 13, 2024 is using any of the odd aisles of grocery store content (see the #1 badge image or the list of aisles on the blog's sidebar)

=the gingerbread cookie gift tag would work for #1 competition for Aisle #7 (candy, nuts, baking)

=the hot cocoa mugs card would work for #2 competition that will be even # aisles for Aisle #2 Cooking Liquids (wine, vinegar, oils, beverages, juices)

link to #1 = https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/fqggcb-1-theme-is-odd-aisles-content.html


*co-owner/DT = AACB and CONBCB

*manager/DT = MTTCC and MTTC

*new DT member = HAOOCYR/HCYAR (Halloween and other occasions)

*occasional Guest DT = OUAT, IYGACAC, Pin-spirational


Thursday, March 7, 2024

Featuring FQ Country Christmas #6 DT card and tag for 7 March 2024

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

purpose: this posting features my love for country living and the great outdoors through my FarmQuest Country Christmas challenge blog.

when: #6 at FQCCCB is always 'anything goes country Christmas' theme each month-long competition; this challenge starts March 7 and ends on April 5, 2024

what: using a mix of vendors supplies for this "Snow is Falling All Around at Christmas Time" card 


notes: AGCC elements are: pine trees, falling snow and snowy ground on the tag, exterior house on tag,  

1. green cardstock panel = D.T.

2. green and white buffalo plaid cardstock = The Paper Studio

3. the light blue and white mottled print cardstock = recycled/upcycled punched tissue box packaging cardstock!!!!

4. tag die-cut, tree die-cuts, and tree grouping die-cuts = Feelin' Frosty ephemera = Simple Stories

5. the 2 text label stickers = Simple Vintage Woods by Simple Stories' sticker book

6. papers/cardstocks are ink edged = Butterfly Blue alcohol marker by Arteza

and

2nd project: quick, last minute Christmas tag= Forest Foxes Christmas tag


notes:

6. foxes in yellow with white accents and a white speech bubble plastic overlay; old; I think it's from Webster's Pages

7. epoxy pine trees and little teal snowflake round dot = Bella Blvd

8. puffy stars and hearts = Freckled Fawn

9. threads, white glitter foam snowflake, green glitter foam trees = stash items

10. neon yellow cardstock = Neenah

11. tonal green heart print cardstock panel = Bella Blvd.

12. black permanent dual-tip marker used for perimeter ink edging = Art Skills


where: FarmQuest Country Christmas #6 main post link=

https://farmquestcountrychrismaschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/fq-country-christmas-6-anything-goes.html

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other places to share/link are: A-E --> only project #1 card will be linked=

a. Die-Cut Divas; current/started March 1; anything goes using a die-cut(s); pink tree, green tree, tag used as focal, and tree grouping on note pad label/tag are the die-cuts

link= https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2024/03/a-lawn-fawn-march.html

b. Sparkles Christmas Challenges; current; theme is plaid and/or tartan; my Christmas card has a green and white buffalo plaid cardstock panel

link= https://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/158-plaid-or-tartan.html

c. Christmas Kickstart; current; theme is Green/lots of green; my Christmas card has lots of grass green tone in the base; buffalo plaid; house; several trees

link= https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/christmas-kickstart-challenge-84-get.html

d. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges; current/started March 4; anything Christmas goes

link= https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-158-anything-christmas-goes.html

e. Merry Little Christmas Challenges; current/started March 1; anything Christmas goes

link= https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/mlccb-55-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

F--> only project #2 tag will be linked=

f. Colorful Options challenge blog; March/current; focus is green (or option of rainbow); my Christmas tag has lots of green tones

link= https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2024/03/march-2024.html

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Still on a quest to visualize creatively the great outdoors,

Becca S


*owner/DT for these Quest families of blogs:

FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGS, FQCB, HQCB, HQFCB, and HQCOLCB

*co-owner/DT of: AACB and C or not Bingo

*manager/DT of: MTTCC and MTTC


Saturday, March 2, 2024

Featuring Food Themed DT Project for FQHSKCB #3 on 2 March 2024

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

purpose: this posting focuses on my most recent owner/DT projects for FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges blog

when: #3 AFG competition begins March 2, 2024 and ends on March 31, 2024

what: second set of mini tags with Christmas desserts (gingerbread cookies and candy canes)




notes: country vibes provided by the hedgehog, plaid print cardstock, and the cording

1. hedgehog tag = Heidi Swapp?

2. plaid cardstock strip = from Cozy Christmas by Fancy Pants Designs

3. gingerbread cookies tag ephemera =

4. candy cane die-cut = Cozy Christmas by FPD

5. 'let's celebrate' and 'I love you always' stamps = SU

6. "Merry Christmas" with candy cane stamps = Bo Bunny


PROJECT #2: Lemonade --for my main squeeze card

(lemons, lemonade glass and pitcher, cherries, strawberries, oranges, and watermelon shown)



notes:

1. yellow cardstock base 6" square, watercolor peach paper, watercolor peach with ivory crisscross lines paper = Art Skills/Crafter's Closet

2. citrus fruit cardstock panel/scrap and the cut-apart card for "You're My Main Squeeze"= Fancy Pants Designs

3. wood lemon (or orange) slice, variety of gems, glitter flower = D.T.

4. yellow highlighter was the first color layer on the wood slice then a 'waxy' paint stick was added to the 'fleshy' sections = old stash items 

5. navy blue colored pencil to outline on lemonade card panel

6. Butterfly Blue alcohol marker to ink edge papers = Arteza


wherehttps://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/fqhskcb-3-afg-theme-competition-starts.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. tag set= Shopping Our Stash; theme is It's Not Easy Being Green; my gingerbread cookies tag has dark green, the hedgehog tag has 2 tones of green; the plaid has green; and 1 of the cording is green

link= https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2024/02/sos516-its-not-easy-being-green.html

B. tag set= Sparkles Christmas Challenge; theme is plaid or tartan for Christmas; can be any type of creation; I'm sharing the Christmas desserts tag set that has a plaid tag

link= https://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/158-plaid-or-tartan.html

C. tag set= Critter Crazy Challenges; theme is always anything with a featured critter; my tag set has a hedgehog

link= https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-84-anything-goes-with.html

D. card = Creative Artiste challenge blog; anything goes mixed media; wood slice has yellow highlighter and then a yellow paint stick (waxy) top layer to the 'fleshy' sections; colored pencil outlining on the panel card; blue alcohol marker used to ink the paper edges; gems; silver mirror foil layered with glitter layer posy; 

link= https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/2024/03/welcome-to-creative-artiste-challenge.html

E. card= Pinspirational; theme is glitter; my lemonade card has a yellow glitter posy which reminded of a lemon slice

link= https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/pinspirational-challenge-311-march.html

F. card= Creative Fingers; always anything goes; this lemonade card is my 3rd of the 3 allowed entries per person

link= https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-272.html

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Still on a quest to express country living paper love in creative ways,

Becca S


*Quest Families of challenge blogs:

FQHSKCB, FQCCCB, FQGSCB, and FQCB

HQCB, HQFCB, and HQCOLCB

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Featuring FQGS #11.5 Anything Farm and or Country Goes Midway Reminder

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

Purpose: this post share my love for farm country vibes at FarmQuest General Store challenge blog that is an offset monthly anything farm and/or country goes topics of competitions

When: #11.5 or midway in December 2023 competition (Dec 7-Jan 5, 2024) at FQGS

What: mixed media = Better Together-Love My Herd



closeup for the sky glitter:



Notes:

1. recycled corrugated cardboard; cut to about 3.5" wide x 4.5" tall; painted/dabbed with green acrylic paint for 3/4 of the area and then gold glitter acrylic paint dabbed and dripped on the upper 1/4

2. green and white buffalo plaid cardstock scrap = The Paper Studio

3. die-cuts = different card kits from Simple Stories

4. Pea Green Poppy Red, and Condensed Milk alcohol markers = Arteza

5. caramel with white dot paper = Stampin' Up; cut for abstract trees

6. gold foil stickers = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website

7. black and white washi tape = Pen + Gear

8. blue sky with trees washi tape = ?

9. twine and cording = stash

Where: FarmQuest General Store #11.5 posting link=

https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/fqgs-115-midway-post-extra-inspiration.html

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other places:

A. Cut It Up; current/Dec 15 start; Celebrate theme with use of die-cut(s); my card is about family and given for Christmas-New Year's mailing

link: https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/cut-it-up-challenge-293-celebrate_15.html

B. Sparkles Christmas Challenge; current/started Dec 1; Christmas birds and/or animals; my card has pig and cows and will be sent for Christmas-New Year's week

link: https://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/155-christmas-animals-or-birds.html

C. Critter Crazy; started Dec 1 and ends Dec 25; my card has pig and cows

link: https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-81-anything-goes-with.html

D. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; current; anything goes

link: https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2023/12/220-hetty-clare-art.html

E. **Double Trouble; current; use a die-cut(s) with collab UYS; plus jute twine

link= https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/Challenge-155.html

F. **Use Your Stuff; final challenge/closing; Wrap It Up theme--some kind of ribbon, string, twine, cording, washi tapes, etc. plus die-cuts 

link= https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/Challenge-155.html

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Still on a quest to come up with new farm country creative expressions,

Becca S


*owner:

a. FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB

b. HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB

 

Saturday, February 4, 2023

Best wishes and Sweet dreams shared at TFATU February 2023 Anything Goes Fantasy challenge

 Best wishes and sweet dreams!

This is my personal posting for my DT inspiration project for The Fairy and The Unicorn challenge blog's February 2023 competition month. 

Anything Goes Fantasy

February 4-28, 2023 with start and end times at 2am CST/Chicago or that equates to 8am UK.

This month's launch posting I decided to use my almost new Pixi Dust Designs gnome stamp set to create this awesome Christmas card! I create several Christmas cards each month in order to have enough for a large mixed group of family and friends. 

I decided to use some coveted letter Scrabble game like wood tiles in my stash to accent this card instead of snowflakes or something else Christmas-y=


Vendor notes:

a. light blue 5" x 7" base card with white envelope from set = The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby

b. wood letter tiles = Art Skills (?)

c. sentiment, gnomes, and gnome house stamp set = Pixi Dust Designs

d. blue and green paisley print cardstock panel = either My Mind's Eye or Webster Pages

e. red and white buffalo plaid cardstock = The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby


TFATU February 2023 blog posting link=

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/tfatu-february-2023-anything-fantasy.html

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other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up challenge blog; MY card is for Anything Christmas Goes

link= http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-97-anything-goes-christmas.html

B. Creative Artiste challenge blog; started Feb 3; anything mixed media; MY card has the wood tiles to spell 'gnomes'; inking; stamping; coloring of stamped images; 

https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/2023/02/welcome-to-creative-artiste-challenge-90.html

C. Sparkles Christmas Challenge blog; #145; Non-traditional colors; MY card has gray, kraft brown, some blues, yellows, 

link= http://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/145-non-tradtional-colours.html

D. Love To Scrap challenge blog; started Jan 1 and ends Feb 15; anything using scraps; MY card has scrap of kraft that was stamped on; buffalo plaid is also scrap section and so is the blue and green paisley print

link= https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/01/ltscb-159-anything-goes-ltscb-158.html



and Facebook groups are:

1. Pixi Dust Designs VIP (fans) group

2. The Seasonal Cardmaker

3. Paper, Paper, Paper and DT Calls

4. Mixed Media Creativity

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Crafting and communicating in the USA heartland,

with lots of love and creativity, Becca S


*I'm DT/owner of TFATU; also FQCB and HQCB.

*I'm DT/co-owner of AACB.

*I'm DT/manager of MTTC and MTTCC.

*I'm DT of THICC, OUAT, MIUCB, and MLCCB.



My FQCCCB #34 DT card w AGCC theme for 7 August 2026

  Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity! who : I'm Becca S who is 60+ year old former teacher who has also worked...