My Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Challenges #7 DT projects for 5 October 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity!

who: Hello! I'm Becca S, a crafting blogger, who lives in north central Illinois. I've lived in 5 states, visited over 20 states along with countries of Canada and Haiti! I was very blessed to have parents who took us on short and long road trips. And those trips started from our earliest days! I was only a month or two old when my parents took turns posing with me at the start of the Mississippi River in Minnesota. My first trip to Florida was at age 3! 

why: This challenge post focuses on design team inspiration projects for 1 of my 13 owned crafting blogs, Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Challenges Blog. The theme is easy: anything goes quotes. I like to have my inspiration projects to reflect different categories of quotes. This time I'm showing: #1 has song lyrics for "Monster Mash"; #2 has a dictionary definition of 'home'; and #3 has an old Greek proverb for my husband's birthday card. 

when: HQLQCB #7 starts on October 5 and ends on November 20, 2026. 

what: Project #1: "Monster Mash" song lyrics = 

how-to & vendor notes for #1: lyrics by Leonard Capizzi and Bob Pickett; Bobby Pickett recorded it in 1962!!!

1. white cardstock sheet = Georgia Pacific

2. brown/Chocolate Chip, orange/Pumpkin Spice & coral/Guava mini stamp pad inks = Lawn Fawn

3. black stamp pad ink = Hero Arts (this was used sparingly)

4. color dots scattered around = black, brown, orange, bright pink dual-tip markers = Jot; same bright pink, brown and black markers used for "Monster Mash" + stenciled shapes

5. old alphabet stencil ruler + old shaped stencil ruler = found at my mom's 

6. lyrics found online and then placed in a 2-column format Google Doc; played around with font types and sizes

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Crafty Calendar Challenge; new on Oct 3rd; Autumn or Halloween theme; My project #1 on this post is Halloween, classic song "Monster Mash" lyrics + 8 clipart images monsters

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

1B. Craft Rocket Challenges; new on Oct 1st; Autumn or Halloween theme; My project #1 on this post is Halloween, classic song "Monster Mash" lyrics + 8 clipart images monsters

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

1C. Creative Aunts; new on Oct 2nd; theme of Halloween; My project #1 on this post is Halloween, classic song lyrics "Monster Mash" + 8 clipart monster images printed over the lyrics

link = https://kreativtanten-challenge.blogspot.com/2026/10/118-halloween.html

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what: Project #2: dictionary definition of home 

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. black chalkboard cardstock tag w/ natural color cording; dog-ear = pack sold by Crafter's Square

22. Google Doc for word processing

23. Oxford Dictionary definition of 'home'

24. old white copy paper = Gilbert Bond (old pack from my parent's house)

25. orange washable marker = Jot (to underline 'home' and ink the cording)

26. puffy stickers (maple leaf, oak leaf, 2 bitty flowers, house) + leaf print washi/decorative tape + row of houses washi/decorative tape = all from Farmstead Harvest collection by American Crafts

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Tag Along (with ATCs); new on Oct 1st; theme of Anything Goes or All Things Autumn; I'm sharing my dog-ear chalkboard tag with a 'home' theme and has autumn accents and colors

link = https://tag-alongandatc.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-challenge.html

2B. The Outlawz Anything But A Card; new on Oct 1st; theme is title; I'm sharing a dog-ear chalkboard tag with a 'home' theme

link = https://tolanythingbutacard.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-outlawz-anything-but-card-october.html

2C. The Little Things; still open for 3 days!!!; theme is title-related; I'm sharing my dog-ear chalkboard tag with a 'home' theme + autumn accents and colors; NO squirrel or sunflower ===> Anything Goes entry

link = https://thelittlethingschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/08-sonnenblume-undoder-eichhornchen.html

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what: Project #3: Greek proverb = 

how-to & vendor notes for #3:

31. not showing: white cardstock base folded/left side card = Tonic Studios

32. doily patterned paper = Front Porch paper pad by Simple Stories

33. watercolor stylistic rainbow color print cardstock = from a multicolor 6" square pack by Crafter's Square

34. black fine tip marker = Sharpie (for the dots on the heart shape)

35. black stamp pad/ink = Hero Arts (for ink edging/distressed look on both the heart cut shape and the background patterned doily paper

36. vellum sentiments = from a 20+ year old set from unknown/forgotten company; I do remember that I bought 2 similar sets (religious set and a love story/motivational set) from a religious book/gift store in the metro St. Louis area. 

37. "Happy Birthday" stamp on the heart, is partially visible under the vellum = Stampin' Up

where #3 will be linked:

3A. Word Power; new on Oct 1; theme of large sentiment focal/lots of text, etc.; I'm sharing my husband's birthday card with the vellum large print Greek proverb and the partially seen stamped "HB"

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

3B. Dragonfly Dreams; new on Oct 4th; theme of sentiment as focus; I'm sharing my husband's birthday card with the vellum large print Greek proverb and the partially seen stamped "HB"

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

3C. Neglected Stuff; new on Oct 4th; theme is title; I'm sharing my husband's birthday card with the vellum that I've had for 20+ years

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2026/10/neglected-stuff-october-2026-challenge.html

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where to find HQLQCB #7 blog post link =

https://heartsquestlovablequotables.blogspot.com/2026/10/hearts-quest-lovable-quotables-7-with.html

theme/date badge for #7 =

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* Owner/DT = HQLQCB; also HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT and the new on Sept 15th = HQPIPC (Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink Challenges); also FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQGGCB, and FQHCB; plus CCC; ConBC and AA. 

*  DT member only = two owned by online crafting friend Deanne = Pin-spirational and PRS

** the dictionary definition of home with the row of houses tape + puffy sticker showing the front face of a house ==> this tag could be shared at FQHCB or FarmQuest Home Challenges Blog. The theme is Anything Home Goes. That can be items/activities inside or outside of a home that you typically see. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

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

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

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

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

5. decorative scissors = Wescott

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

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

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

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

LINK-UPs for #1:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

30. kraft paper = scrap box

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

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

LINK-UPs for #2:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

how-to & vendor notes for #3:

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

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

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

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

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

LINK-UPs for #3:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

HQCB #87 blog post link =

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

HQCB #87 date and theme badge image:

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

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

 

Scrapbook mini Kit and quick Layout of hubby at our recent lunch on Feb 23

  Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity! this is a personal blog

who or what is featured: [1] this is a recent cell phone pic of my husband, Joe on this quick and easy 1 page scrapbook layout

[2] it's the 3rd week of the month but I've belatedly put together a mini scrapbook kit that contains elements that fit for Counterfeit Kit and also Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash. See photo 2 for my March 2026 mini scrapbooking kit

blog commitment or non- committed blog = yes to non-Design Team commitment 

when: scrapbooked and part of post written on Friday, March 20, 2026. Blog post finished and share on Sunday, March 22-Monday March 23. 

project photo: Hubby Joe at lunch on February 23, 2026

project products and vendors: notebook binder size scrapbook page

1. white cardstock = Georgia Pacific

2. blue paper (punched) = Colorbok

3. geometric rainbow colors glossy cardstock; cut to half = from multicolor, multiple designs pack = Crafter's Square

4. blue ink pen = Paper Mate's Ink Joy

5. Fish Tank (blue) & Pumpkin Spice (orange) mini stamp pads = Lawn Fawn

6. fake wax embossed (thank you) seal sticker = from a mix color tone and mix wording pack = Crafter's Square

7. who/what/when stamp and the date stamp = same set 2019 Heidi Swapp/ American Crafts

8. blue puffy heart stickers = Studio G by Hampton Arts

9. white index card used for cardstock/inked  behind photo = Jot

10. photo was taken on February 23, 2026 using my cell phone camera; I shared the pic to FB newsfeed and then from home computer I accessed the photo to print 'wallet' size

Mini March Kit Photo:

mini scrapbooking kit w/ some products and details:

Z. remaining full sheet and some scraps = Summer Lovin' by Simple Stories

Y. documentation/journal/planner theme stamp set = Heidi Swapp 2019/ American Crafts

X. stripe ribbon = Crafter's Square (plus the dots + stars + crossed stripes glossy CS sheets)

W. two different packs of alphas (very large Thickers and very small navy blue) from American Crafts

V. white CS = Georgia Pacific

U. enamel dots = Freckled Fawn (partial sheet remaining for this particular color palette)

T. salmon pink with yellow print CS partial/scrap cut remaining = branding strip is blank; this CS and a few others from its paper pad have remained from 2011-2012 purchases! 

where will this project photo/blog post be shared:

a. One More Page; new/started March 2nd; theme is scrapbooking; 

link = https://onemorepagechallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/one-more-page-in-march.html

participants badge =

b. Counterfeit Kit Blog; this is the link to getting started for March i.e. inspiration kit is revealed

link = https://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-2026-just-gist-of-it.html

I'll be sharing in the FB Community.

c. Shopping Our Stash; new on March 10; theme of "I'm counting on you" = use numbers; My scrapbook page has the date in the bottom right corner and near the top right are the earlier than usual times (clock #) that we had to be up and going for Joe's procedure. 

link = https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2026/03/sos569-im-counting-on-you.html

d. (the) Neglected Stuff Challenge; new on March 1; theme is the title; I've used stamps that were made in 2019; I've had the stamp pack (journal/planner themed) for 2-3 years and using the documentation stamps two times this week; these were the first and second uses since getting; ALSO the glossy geometric print cardstock/pack has been in my stash box for about a year and so has the faux wax embossed seal sticker

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2026/03/neglected-stuff-march-2026-challenge.html

e. Lisa and Lori's Great Stash Bash; new on March 1; see image for March 2026 formula (TGSB or The Great Stash Bash)

link = https://createdbylisa.blogspot.com/2026/03/lisa-loris-great-stash-bash-adventure.html

image of formula of  stash bashing for March =

*4 patterned CS/paper; w/ scrap cuts of others

*embellishments: ribbon, a piece of cording, tickets/tags (punched), rainbow sticker, blue puffy hearts (used on layout)

* two sheets of white CS

*alphas: old Tupperware stencil of lowercase alphabet and #0-9; two different sets of alpha stickers from American Crafts

*stash bash March item: enamel dots (partial sheet/pack from Freckled Fawn)

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

**non-DT related project

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

* DT member only = CIP (new in mid-March); Pin-spiratio

My FarmQuest General Store #37 design team projects in Feb 2026

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

why: This post's purpose is to highlight my two design team inspiration projects for FarmQuest General Store #37 challenge session. Anything Farm and/or Country Goes is the theme. I've got a Farmer's Market old truck filled with flowers featured on Project #1. And for Project #2, I've 

when: #37 starts February 7 and ends March 5, 2026.

what: Project #1: Happiness is Fresh Flowers from the Farmer's Market

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. rust and tan striped CS for base; cut to 4" x 6" panel = Recollections from Heirloom Harvest cardstock pad

2. brown, tan and ivory floral print CS for background; cut to 3.5" x 5" panel =

3. farmer's market truck and floral ephemera = Farmers Market by Echo Park 2021 collection

4. dark brown marker = stash box' for outlining the text sticker and the background panel with round sticker attached

5. red dual-tip permanent marker = Art Skills; for outlining and dyeing the string

6. old cream thin string = stash; colored/inked 

7. text strip sticker and plaid circle sticker = Snow Pine Lodge sticker book by Simple Stories

8. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn; for perimeter inking on all papers/CS

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Crafty Catz; started on Jan 30;  anything goes theme

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/crafty-catz-706-anything-goes.html

1B. The Paper Funday Challenge; open; anything goes (opt for pastel colors; there are a few in this card amongst the flowers but not all over)...for AG

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-2026-challenge-84-anything.html

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what: Project #2: Great Big Adventure to the Mountains tag card

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. black glossy CS cut to 4" x 6" panel = Crafter's Square

22. black and tan plaid CS = Memory Lane collection = Fancy Pants Designs

23. red paper = multicolor paper pad = Hello Hobby/Walmart

24. thin black gel marker pen = Paper Mate's Ink Joy (for outlining)

25. mountain tag, car, and message banner = Let's Go Anywhere frames and tags pack 2021 by Echo Park

26. red satin ribbon with gold thread = Crafter's Square

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Girlz Creative Splash It With Color; current; colors of red & gray tones; My card has 3 red tones, gray in the plaid and black as seen in the image prompt

link = https://girlscreativesplashitwithcolor.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-14-rood-en-grijs-red-andor.html

image prompt = 

2B. The Neglected Stuff Challenge; open; use stuff that is a year or older; all three cards have Echo Park ephemera that was produced in 2021; I've had the products since maybe 2023 or 2024, so it's past time to use again and make a dent

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2026/02/neglected-stuff-february-2026-challenge.html 

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what: Project #3: Road Trip to the Mountains card

how-to & vendor notes for #3:

31. charcoal and black paper = from scrap pack = Crafter's Square

32. kraft paper = from an unmarked plastic bag = Amazon purchase

33. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn (used to ink the kraft paper)

34. red paper = from a multicolor paper pad = Hello Hobby/Walmart

35. all four ephemera = Let's Go Anywhere frames and tags pack 2021 by Echo Park

36. red and white cording = bought in 3 color pack = Crafter's Square

37. old thin cotton string = stash box

38. black fine tip marker = Sharpie

39. text strip sticker = The Simple Life sticker book by Simple Stories

where #3 will be linked:

3A. Time Out; new on Feb 5; pick 2 from the image prompt; I've used red and twine (cording and string)

link= https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-306.html

image = 

3B. A Place to Start; new on Feb 2; Anything Goes or twist of small critters; No animals this time; this card is about travel to the mountains

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-202602-february-anything-goes.html

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where to find FQGS #37 blog post link =

https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/farmquest-general-store-37-challenge.html

theme badge for #37 =

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational

**FarmQuest Home Challenges Blog is where the farmers market card can be shared; Anything Home Goes theme which can be inside or outside, like a truck in the driveway or garage. 

My FQGGCB #26 Anything Food Goes DT projects for 27 Jan 2026

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

why: The purpose of this posting is sharing my newest owner/DT food theme projects for FQGGCB or FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog. #26 starts January 27, 2026 and ends on February 26, 2026. The theme is always 'anything food goes' which includes beverages of any kind...milk, juice, wine, soda, coffee, etc. Includes pineapple and taco! I'm also trying to use lots of old scrap papers and CS, forgotten/neglected tools, and also embellishments this winter. 

when: #26 time period is Jan 27-Feb 26, 2026. 

what: Project #1: Sweetness of Pineapple!

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. bright yellow CS panel cut = approx 3.5" wide x 5" high = Crafter's Square (pack of 4 colors 12" square CS sheets)

2. green dual tip marker = Art Skills

3. lettering and side borders = very old 45 +/- Tupperware lowercase plastic stencil template; the exclamation mark is actually letter i upside down!!!

4. & 5. the green checked print CS= recycled tissue box packaging; punched with a 'ticket' shape = EK Success tool for the punch

6. three pineapple shaker pocket stickers = Jen Hadfield's "Chase Adventures" collection by American Crafts (these are so CUTE and when placed as a trio; they're making more impact, I think!)

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Make My Monday; new on Jan 26; theme of CAS; My pineapples card = layers are limited to the tight triad focal; no other embellishments; empty space at the top and also across most of the bottom

link = https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/mmm-270-clean-and-simple-cas.html

1B. Addicted to CAS; new on Jan 24; theme/code word of 'food'; both my projects have food but the pineapple card has the Clean and Simple look; 3 small pineapples arranged close together for the focal and stenciled sentiment keeps the layout minimal; no extra embellishments; there are empty spaces at the top and then again across the bottom

link = https://addictedtocas.blogspot.com/2026/01/addicted-to-cas-300-food.html#more

image = 

1C. Girlz And The Art of Letters; new; theme is letter Ss = s for sweetness + s for stenciling

link = https://girlzandtheartofletters.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-19-de-letter-van-s-van.html

1D. Stencil Fun; started on Jan 6; theme of anything goes using stencil; my very old Tupperware lowercase lettering template; used for both cards but showing the pineapple's stenciled 'sweetness' =

link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2026/01/stencil-fun-january-2026-challenge.html

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what: Project #2: 'R' 'U' taco 'bout me?

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. brown CS panel is the 'b' side of a tropical print = very  old 2013 My Mind's Eye

22. red and white scrap strip = from old Mint Berry paper pad by The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby

23. yellow tone CS strip = from the watercolor/swirl print CS pack = Crafter's Square

24. bronze star, red dots, gold ribbon curls and a red ribbon curl stickers = Crayola

25. peach CS is actually neon bright CS panel = [old] Astrobrights/Neenah (so the card is so much bolder in person); also for the bright green CS scrap piece

26. the 'taco Tuesday' is an iron-on applique = part of a two-pack/two different foods (the other is a pizza slice)= Crafter's Square

27. letter stenciling = lowercase plastic stencil template from an old set sold by Tupperware about 45+/- years ago...I used these in college for projects for my education courses! 

28. punched yellow CS behind the taco iron-on applique = Art Skills for CS & EK Success for the circle punch tool

29. dark brown marker = stash box

30. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad for perimeter inking on CS/papers = Lawn Fawn

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Pick 3 challenge; NEW blog & new on Jan 20; theme/pick 3 of the  6 items in the image prompt;  Taco is iron-on applique made of stitching/threads for texture + at least 5 layers + stenciled word pun sentiment

link = https://pickthreechallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/pick-3-challenge-1-janfeb-2026.html

image = 

2B. Aud Sentiments; opened on Jan 5; theme of Anything Goes w/ a sentiment; My taco card has 2 sets of text: 'taco Tuesday' and "R U taco 'bout me?" 

link = https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-333-anything-goes-sentiment.html

2C. Word Art Wednesdays; new on Jan 21/mid; theme of anything goes that isn't contrary to the Bible; this is a fun word/pun card

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/01/anything-goes-weeks-736-737.html

2D. The Neglected Stuff; started on Jan 4/open for month of Jan.; theme is the blog title or ie use the old forgotten items; On the taco card = the red and white (barely showing scrap strip) is from a paper pad I bought 8-10 years ago!; the brown CS base is the reverse side of a tropical print CS from 2013 My Mind's Eye!!!; the orange and green Astrobrights CS is a pack bought about 4 years ago! and the Tupperware product stencil template is about 45 years old!!! 

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2026/01/neglected-stuff-january-2026-challenge.html

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where to find FQGGCB #26 blog post link:

https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/farmquest-grocery-game-challenges-26.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = FQGGCB; could also be shared with FQHCB (anything home goes since food is found in kitchen/dining areas); FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB; also HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT and NEW HQLQCB; CCC; AA; and ConBC.

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational

My FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges #25 DT cards on 27 Dec 2025

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

why: This posting features my two new owner/design team member projects for FQGGCB or FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog! The theme is anything food goes and that includes beverages. On one project there are some sweet desserts ready on cake plates and the other card has a grocery store building, farmstand/market stall along with strawberries, tomatoes, and an orange. 

when: last month the start date and end date were each moved up 24 hours; so #25 starts December 27, 2025 and ends on January 26, 2026. 

what: Project #1: Take care: time to shop; to the market

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. base neon yellow CS (scanner light faded) cut to 4" x 6" = Astrobrights/Neenah (also the bright blue scrap cut to arch shape)

2. floral paper = Apothecary paper pad by Fancy Pants Designs

3. all stickers = Market Square sticker book by Maggie Holmes/American Crafts 2021

4. black fine tip marker = Sharpie

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Ellibelle's Garden Party; started Dec 11; theme of anything in or from a garden; MY grocery store/vendor's stall fruits & veggies card has strawberries, tomatoes, & orange

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/12/ellibelles-garden-party-no-10-anything.html

1B. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; new on Dec 25; theme/usage of at least 1 designer/patterned paper; My grocery store/vendor's stall fruits and veggies card has a large floral patterned paper; my 2nd linked entry

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/12/challenge-17.html

1C. Word Art Wednesday; new on Dec 17 & opened for 3 weeks instead of 2; anything goes that is God honoring; My card has a vendor stall, grocery store, fruits and veggies; this is my 2nd linked entry this week

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/12/annual-christmas-blog-hop-weeks-730-733.html

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what: Project #2: Sweet desserts; Enjoy Today

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. "Sweet", cake plate with cloche and cake plate w/ 3 desserts stickers = Garden Party sticker book by Maggie Holmes /American Crafts 

22. 'enjoy today' sticker = The Simple Life sticker book by Simple Stories; several years old collection

23. three pink enamel dots = Simple Stories

24. the patterned paper = old design paper from the Mint Berry paper pad by The Paper Studio

25. bright green and bright blue CS panels = Astrobrights/Neenah

26. black fine tip marker and an extra fine tip point marker to outline 3 of the stickers = Sharpies

27. 'ticket' shape punch = EK Success tool

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesdays; started Dec 3; anything goes theme; this is my 2nd linked entry

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/12/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-december.html

2B. Path of Positivity; started Dec 1 & still open; anything positive goes; this will be my 5th linked entry

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/ch-136-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

2C. The Neglected Stuff Challenge; closing on Dec 28; theme/use old & forgotten stuff that is at least 1 year old to you or more; On my card the pink with green cabbage roses and little white dots paper is from a very old The Paper Studio paper pad called 'Mint Berry'; also the 'enjoy today' strip sticker is from The Simple Life collection that's from Simple Stories and several years old.

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2025/11/neglected-stuff-1225-challenge.html

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where to find FQGGCB #25 blog post link =

https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/12/farmquest-grocery-game-challenges-25.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS; will be joining Pin-spirational in Jan 2026

Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges #12 Dec 2025 design team projects

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

why: This posting showcases my design team projects for HQCOLCB or Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges Blog! The main themes are coded as BEWAS for birthdays, engagements, weddings, anniversaries and sympathies. And the December optional event theme is New Years; which can be for a New Year's Eve party or get-together, New Year's Day or general New Year wishes as seen on my Project #1. And I did a pretty pansies birthday card for Project #2...B out of BEWAS main themes is for Birthdays. 

when: #12 in 2025 starts on December 3 and closes on Dec 31, 2025.

what: Project #1: HNY is Happy New Year arch top slimline shaped card

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. Astrobrights/Neenah = both bright pink (scanner light faded) and bright yellow cardstocks cut for shapes; approx. 3.75" wide for yellow and top center 7.75"

2. Crayola's poster stickers = two balloons, one ribbon streamer, 2 stars and one large dot

3. Art Skills = bright pink glitter glue for different size pink dots 

4. Tupperware = 40+ old lower case stencil with numbers 0-9 template

5. Sharpie = black extra fine tip marker pen (for 2 bottom corner accents on the yellow panel)

6. Zebra Clickart = gray retractable marker pen (for border outline on yellow panel)

7. Hero Arts = black stamp pad (perimeter edges were inked)

where #1 will be linked:

1A. The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog; extended length/current; Anything Goes w opt to add yellow; My 2026 arch-topped card is full of yellow and golds in the CS, balloons, curling ribbon sticker, 2 star stickers

link = https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/09/325-use-colour-yellow.html

1B. APTS or A Place To Start challenges; new on Mon Dec 1st; Anything Goes w opt winter things; My 2026 arch-topped card is for Happy New Year wishes; living in the USA, January 1st is in winter season

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/12/december-2025-anything-goes-woptional.html

1C. Path of Positivity; new on Mon Dec 1st; Anything Goes Positive (there's an option = but not mine); My 2026 card is AGP and this is my 3rd linked entry.

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/ch-136-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

1D. The Creative Crafters; current/closes on Dec 8; Anything Goes; this is my 3rd and final entry

link = https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-94.html

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what: Project #2: B (from BEWAS) or Birthday main theme = Best Birth Day Ever card

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. ivory, left-side folded card base = from pack = Recollections

22. Fish Tank/blue mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn = used hundreds of times in overlapping applications to get the interesting angled lines patterning

23. gold puffy lettering, heart, and bits = puffy stickers package = Crafter's Square; look closely at the centers for most of the pansies for some of the little gold bits; I left space between 'birth' and 'day' for change in emphasis while reading

24. pansies in oval shape focal; trimmed from old junk mail solicitation by an organization; it was part of the front page cover design from a set of little small stationery notes = Recycled/Upcycled; found while sorting through my mom's stuff

25. note: I stamped on the back side of the pansies because there was a calendar printed and I didn't want its lavender ink to show through. So I used the Lawn Fawn stamp pad lightly on the back to disguise...and it also helps connect it to the ink/stamped card base

26. inside: I used a scrap cut of bright blue CS that matches the blue stamp pad ink; outlined with black marker and stamped with 'celebrate'. 

27. oval focal (and not shown blue CS panel) outlined in black fine tip marker pen = Sharpie

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Beautiful Blossoms; opened on Nov 15; still current; theme of flowers/blooms as focus; My Birth Day card has a bundle of 7 pansies in the oval focal area; this will be my 3rd linked entry

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/11/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

2B. Triple B: birds, butterflies, blooms; new on Dec 3; theme is the title; My Birth Day card has pansies

link = https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2025/12/december-2025-challenge.html

2C. Dragonfly Dreams Challenge; opened in November/closes in about 3 days; theme is feminine; on my Birth Day card it has the pretty pansies and lots of gold puffy lettering stickers + heart + some small bits for a lovely card

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

2D. The Neglected Stuff Challenge; new on Dec 1st; theme is the title; My neglected thing is the pansies oval focal that I found while going through my mom's stuff and now for the past year, it's been in my craft stash supplies

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2025/11/neglected-stuff-1225-challenge.html

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where to find HQCOLCB #12 for Dec 2025 blog post link =

https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/12/hearts-quest-celebrations-of-love.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS

***note: the arch-topped NEW YEAR 2026 card could be shared at HQFSCAT if I wasn't owner; HQFSCAT is Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags