My FarmQuest General Store #39 DT projects on 7 Apr 2026

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

who: I'm Becca S with a crazy overzealous crafting challenge obsession lately!!! I own 13 challenge blogs and participate on the design teams for 3 others!!! So about a 1/3 of my month is focused on getting each challenge blog and my DT commitments launched then the other 2/3 is monitoring, getting my personal inspiration projects for the next month ready PLUS trying to have some flex personal time to do stuff with my hubby, doggy and either friends and/or relates. Crazy! 

where: the blog link for FQGS #39 will be after my closing signature

when: Tuesday April 7th, 2026 = launch date for FQGS #39 (wow! 1st challenge session was 3 years + 3 months ago!!!!)

why: For most of my life I've been a rural/small farm towns kind of girl. My parents had several farms, either rented or owned, throughout my life. Both sets of grandparents had farms. Three of my four grandparents' parents had farms. So the rural country living vibe has been a constant. Our current town has 1,400 folks. Just as many squirrels and rabbits. Maybe dogs and cats. 10-100x more in birds. Add in the occasional skunk, possum, fox and coyote that will wander into town. :)

what: Version 1 of my Anything Farm and/or Country Goes theme DT projects.

how for Project #1: I've used the S & F = C blog's sketch layout in the same position as it appeared on the blog.

1. kraft CS (used on all 4 cards) cut to 4" x 5" base(s) = Colorbok

2. green and gray floral print paper cut to 3" x 3.75" = Simple Life paper pad by Simple Stories

3. 'A little bird told me...' cut-a-part mini card = Woodland Forest paper pad 2016 by Pebbles

4. fern stamped, colored, and fussy cut = from a clear foliage stamp set = Crafter's Square

5. green print washi tape = Farmstead Harvest collection by American Crafts

6. light blue paper (punched) circle = Colorbok

7. black fine tip marker = Sharpie

LINK-UPs for #1: Spring season

1a. Stamps & Fun = Creativity; new on Mon April 6; sketch challenge (see image); my plan is to do 4 versions, rotating the sketch with each season/version of card

link= https://stampsfun-creativity.blogspot.com/2026/04/493.html

sketch image = 

1b. Four Seasons; new on Apr 1; theme is spring season; I've used lots of green tones, fern, leaves, some flowers are showing in the print paper + a baby owl/birdie

link = https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/spring-season-april-2026.html

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what: Version 2: summer season

how: Summer season's sketch layout was rotated two times; appears as a flip of spring's layout

1. kraft CS (used on all 4 cards) cut to 4" x 5" base(s) = Colorbok

2. reddish-orange floral print paper cut to 3" x 3.75" = Woodland Forest paper pad 2016 by Pebbles

3. 'I love my family' cut-a-part mini card = Woodland paper pad by Pebbles

4. yellow ' pearl' ; circle shape (acting as my faux summer sun) = Nicole Brands Crafts

5. houses print washi tape = Farmstead Harvest collection by American Crafts

6. orange paper (punched) circle = Colorbok

7. white layered posy stickers; centers are circle shapes = Crafter's Square

8. black fine tip marker = Sharpie

LINK-UPs for #2: summer season

2A. Creative Aunts Challenge; new on April 2nd; theme is use circles; My project #2 for summer season has a round yellow pearl, a punched orange paper circle, and the layered posy flowers have round centers

link = https://kreativtanten-challenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/112-kreise-circles.html

2B. Word Art Wednesday; new on Wed April 1st; theme of anything goes, family friendly God honoring; Project #2 reflects bright colors of summer season and expressing love of family

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/04/anything-goes-weeks-746-747.html

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what: Version 3 = autumn season

how: using the same sketch layout rotated 1 time to the right

1. kraft CS (used on all 4 cards) cut to 4" x 5" base(s) = Colorbok

2. mixed floral print paper cut to 3" x 3.75" = Woodland Forest paper pad 2016 by Pebbles

3. 'Feeling Blessed' cut-a-part mini card = Woodland paper pad by Pebbles

4. acorn foam and green leaf foam stickers = Farmstead Harvest collection by American Crafts

5. orange print washi tape = Farmstead Harvest collection by American Crafts

6. orange paper (punched) circle = Colorbok

7. black fine tip marker = Sharpie

LINK-UPs for #3: autumn season

3A. A Place To Start; new on April 6th; theme of anything goes (opt ombre); My project #3 autumn season card is for A.G. 

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-202604-april-2026-anything.html

3B. Path of Positivity; new on April 6th; theme of Anything Goes (opt to use #4 as 4 spring season papers); My project #3 autumn season card is for A.G.

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/ch-140-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

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what: Version 4 = winter season

how: Winter season's layout is using the same sketch; just turned to the left

1. kraft CS (used on all 4 cards) cut to 4" x 5" base(s) = Colorbok

2. light blue with off-white dots print paper cut to 3" x 3.75" = Woodland Forest paper pad 2016 by Pebbles

3. 'Snuggle Time' cut-a-part mini card; the lettering was open/white; I filled with blue colored pencil = Woodland paper pad by Pebbles

4. sweater, mantel shelf & fireplace stickers = from Snow Pine Lodge sticker book = Simple Stories

5. gray print washi tape = Farmstead Harvest collection by American Crafts

6. light blue paper (punched) circle = Colorbok

7. black fine tip marker = Sharpie

LINK-UPs for #4: winter season

4A. Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge; new on Apr 5th; theme of A.G. Christmas (mood board available); My project #4 represents winter season, has handwritten expression "warm hugs for Christmas"; inside a farmhouse/cottage

link = https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-2026-peace-on-earth-challenge-109.html

4B. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenges; new on April 7th; theme of A.G. Christmas; My project #4 represents winter season, has handwritten expression "warm hugs for Christmas"; inside a farmhouse/cottage

link = https://hollyandivychristmas.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-202-anything-christmas-goes.html 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

**FQCCCB #31 blog post link = https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/farmquest-general-store-39-with.html

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

* DT member only = CIP; PRS and Pin-spirational.

FQHSKCB #7 in 2025 Anything Kitchen or Dining Goes theme + #6 Culinary Brags

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

why: This posting is showcasing my newest owner/DT samples for FQHSKCB or FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges Blog #7 for 2025. I've got a few similar stickers of tea pots and tea cups on both cards but different looks and shapes of cards. The theme is coded as AKDG which is Anything Kitchen or Dining Goes. 

when: #7 starts July 2 and ends on July 31, 2025

what: Project #1 = 

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. white card base A2 size + envelope = Crafter's Square

2. teal paper strip scrap = Recollections

3. pink tone patterned paper = ?/sheet has been removed from it's paper pad and I don't remember the vendor

4. the black frame, 'hello', teapot, 2 teacups, cake dome and 2 little macarons stickers = all from Garden Party sticker book by Maggie Holmes

5. light brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

6. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn (used for paper edges)

where #1 will be linked:

1A. The Crafting Challenge; new on July 1; theme is 'thinking of you'; My project #1 card expresses 'hello'

link = https://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/pensando-tethinking-of-you.html

1B. Love To Craft; new on July 1 and open until August 15; theme of anything goes; this is my 2nd entry

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/07/ltccb-87-anything-goes-ltccb-86-winner.html

1C. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scraps; started June 25/still open; theme to use 1 or more designer paper(s); My first card has a pink tonal woodland print paper; this is my 3rd entry 

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-11.html

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what: Project #2 = Tropical Tea Service card

how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

21. four inch square pink cardstock = Neenah

22. 3.75" circle Havana Collection patterned cardstock = Prima Marketing

23. text strip stickers = Bo Bunny's Brighton sticker book

24. flower die-cut ephemera = Pink Paislee's Horizon

25. teapots and teacups stickers = Garden Party sticker book by Maggie Holmes

26. bright pink cut gem stickers = EK Success

27. light brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart (for corner accents)

where #2 will be linked:

2A. First Cup Challenges; July 2nd new; anything beverage related; MY/both cards have tea service; card #2 has 2 teapots and 2 teacups interspersed with flowers and bright pink gems

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/first-cup-challenge-4-july.html

2B. Love To Scrap; new on July 1 and open until Aug 15; theme of anything goes; this is my 2nd entry

link = https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/07/ltscb-174-anything-goes-ltscb-173.html

2C. The Four Seasons; new on July 1/summer season; MY 2nd card has a tropical feel with the mix of flowers, print paper circle

link = https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/summer-season-july-2025.html

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Where to find FQHSKCB #7/July 2025 blog post link =

https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/fqhskcb-7-in-2025-with-akdg-theme.html 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

~~ by the way, my 4" square card if I hadn't owned HQFSCAT, could be linked up over there because it is a square shape card; my first card is a basic rectangle shape and that isn't allowed. 

My featured FQHSKCB #6 in 2025 with AKDG theme DT projects on 2 June 2025

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

why: This posting shares my love for country living through FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges Blog. The theme this year is 'AKDG' or anything kitchen or dining goes! That's easy! The first project has a quilted table top along with 2 place settings and a small vase of flowers on a round table. That's an Ai-generated image! The second project is a quirky fun one with folded and tied napkins on each side of a cute pop-up style ice cream cone! What kitchen/dining ideas would you create? 

when: #6 in 2025 starts June 2 and ends on June 30. 

what: Project #1: quilted tabletop with 2 place settings

how-to notes for #1 =

1. green cardstock cut to 5.5" square and then trimmed with decorative scissors = Pen + Gear cardstock

2. pink cardstock scrap = Neenah/Astrobrights

3. white cardstock for the Ai-image = Georgia Pacific

4. 'thinking of you' stamp; from a mixed expressions stamp package = Crafter's Square

5. pink pearls; from a multi pack = Crafter's Square

6. black retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

7. black stamp pad = Hero Arts

8. plaid paper scrap cut to heart shape = Recollections

9. pink colored pencil; applied to the plaid heart = Marvy Uchida (part of a boxed set)

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Creative Friday; open for about 3 more days; theme is circles; In the card image, there is a round dining table, topped with a round quilted table topper, stacks of round plates and round top cups!

link = https://creativefriday.blogspot.com/2025/05/creative-friday-386-kreise.html

1B. The Crafting Challenge; new on June 1; theme is anything goes

link = https://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/anythig-goes.html

1C. Crafts Galore Encore; new on June 1; theme is anything goes

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/06/june-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

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what: Project #2: quirky napkin art card

how-to notes for #2 =

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

22. one-quarter section of a doily = Wilton's cake board doilies (received in a kindness box)

23. enamel hearts = Recollections

24. enamel dots from 3 different packages = Fancy Pants Designs

25. pink crochet thread = Midwest Crafters/Chicago

26. striped napkins = package bought at Dollar Tree

27. "you are sweet" stamp = mixed expression stamp set = Crafter's Square

28. ice cream cone pop-up dimensional sticker = from a mixed summer theme pop-up sticker package = Crafter's Square

where #2 will be linked =

2A. Creative Fingers; current; anything goes theme; this is my 3rd entry

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/05/challenge-302.html

2B. Crafty Catz; current; anything goes with option theme 'make us smile'; this is my 3rd entry = this quirky fun card should make everyone smile! 

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/crafty-catz-challenge-694.html

2C. The 4 Seasons Challenges; new on June 1; anything goes summer; MY card has summery sunshine colors, an ice cream cone to cool off

link = https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/summer-season-june-2025.html

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where FQHSKCB #6/June 2nd challenge post link= https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/06/fqhskcb-6-in-2025-akdg-theme-starts.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland, 

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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