My Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Challenges #6 DT projects with quotes

Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity!

who: I'm Becca S, an artsy-craftsy mish-mesh stylist who also loves creative communication whether its school yearbooks, newspapers, or blogging! My husband and I have been married for 30.5 years and have been pet parents together for 6 years for our rescued Chi-zer mix Mister Bennett. (Chihuahua and Miniature Schnauzer)

why: HQLQCB or Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Challenges Blog is the newest specialty niche crafting challenge blog that I've started. The first four sessions were monthly and then #5 went to bi-monthly. Blogland has a couple of others that focus on sentiments (that can be quotes but could just be a word or two such as 'Get Well Soon') or size of word/words. HQLQCB emphasis is on quoted/referenced/credited song lyrics or poetry or movie lines or historical figures' words or Chinese fortune cookie proverbs, etc. 

when: #6 will start August 5, 2026 and end on September 20, 2026

what: Project #1: from the Bible, Old Testament, Nehemiah 9:6 double page layout

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. white card base used in a different layout arrangement for display purposes = pack of 6 by Crafter's Square

2. Aqua Plaid print paper scrap cut (fussy cut) = Recollections

3. moon and stars print paper cut to 4" x 5" approx. = Apothecary paper pad by Fancy Pants Designs

4. five clear crystal gems scattered on the night sky paper = from a large pack = Crafter's Square

5. vellum for the quoted verse and ghost cursive blue writing "heavens & earth & seas" = ?/I've had these vellum sheets (this was fussy cut from the middle of its sheet) with religious words and verses along with similar motivational quotes and words for at least 25-30 years; probably purchased at Zondervan Family Bookstore in the St. Louis metro area

6. white acrylic paint used to adhere the vellum to the aqua plaid paper = Rich Paint's Acryology Premium White Acrylic Paint (used a cotton swab to apply)

7. black gel pen = Paper Mate's Ink Joy gel pen set (this is 1 of 4 colors)

8. Beach Blue alcohol marker = Arteza (used for the margin to frame the night sky print paper)

where #1 will be linked: (night sky double page layout w/ Bible verses)

1A. Wednesday's Creative Inspiration; new today; anything goes

link = https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2026/08/august-challenge-anything-goes.html

1B. The Paper Funday Challenges; new on Aug 5th; theme of anything goes or opt of fun/fancy folds; MY shared project is for anything goes

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/08/august-2026-challenge-90-anything-goes.html

1C. Love Those Pretty Papers; new on Aug 1st; theme of any designer paper w/ opt of skies/heavens; MY shared project does have a night sky print paper

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2026/08/love-those-pretty-papers-august-2026.html

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what: Project #2: Music Lyrics Quote "Saturday In The Park" written by Robert William Lamm and played/recorded by Chicago in 1972.

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. sketchbook = Tree House Pad & Paper Inc. USA/California

22. stamps: leafy stems, lines group (used as stems), rose, butterfly, flight path dots = Creative Devotions stamp set (a few others not used) from American Crafts

23. stamp = ladybug = Never Grow Up stamp set by Shimelle

24. watercolor pencils (yellow, light blue, cobalt blue, mint green, spring green and grass green) = Marvy Uchida/stash box

25. black stamp pad = Hero Arts

26. pink gel style highlighter marker = Creative Devotion/American Crafts

27. purple glitter paint pen (on the ladybugs) = old stash

28. yellow and grass green waxy paint sticks = Art Skills Paint Sticks (2 of the 4 colors in the set); yellow for a sun in the top right corner and grass green at the bottom of the page

29. green marker (to give more defining blades of grass) = stash box

30. white acrylic paint (small white clouds applied over the colored penciling and some inking; around/between the lyrics) = Rich Paint's Acryology Premium Acrylic Paint

31. blue, black and green gel ink pens = Paper Mate's Ink Joy set (3 of 4 colors)

where #2 will be linked: (art journal page with song lyrics quote)

2A. The Outlawz Anything But A Card; new on Aug 1st; theme is in the blog title; I'm sharing my art journal page with a lyrics quote from "Saturday in the Park" song performed by the band Chicago. 

link = https://tolanythingbutacard.blogspot.com/2026/07/the-outlawz-anything-but-card-august.html

2B. Mix It Up; new on July 1 and open until Aug 15; theme of anything goes mixed media (not the option); My art journal page has colored pencils, stamp pad ink, white acrylic painted clouds, ink pens, washable marker, gel highlighter, glitter paint pen on the ladybugs, 

link = https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/07/miucb-84-anything-goes-optional-shape.html

2C. We Love 2 Create; open until Aug 21; theme of anything goes mixed media; My art journal page has colored pencils, stamp pad ink, white acrylic paint, ink pens, washable marker, gel highlighter, glitter paint pen...

link = https://welove2create.blogspot.com/2026/07/challenge-7-craft-card-making.html

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what: Project #3: Poetry on love by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

how-to & vendor notes for #3:

31. white card base; fold across the top; from a pack of 6 with envelopes = Crafter's Square

32. heart checked patterned paper = All Seasons paper pad by Hello Hobby from Walmart

33. bright pink cardstock scrap under the vellum = Recollections

34. red heart drawn and filled with red marker = Art Skills

35. puffy pink-lavender heart sticker = from a multicolor puffy hearts pack = Hello Hobby from Walmart

36. red border 'scribbling' made with a waxy Paint Stick = Art Skills (4 color pack)

37. vellum with 'i love you' and a quote from Elizabeth Barrett Browning = from a motivational set bought maybe 20-30 years ago; I think the set was purchased from a religious bookstore

38. bright pink thread = Coats

39. a smaller section of the heart checked patterned paper is inside

where #3 will be linked: (LOVE card)

3A. Make My Monday; still open for a few days; theme of Wedding/love wishes; My 3rd project shares a quote on love by the poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning. The vellum also has 'i love you'. 

link = https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/07/283-weddinglove-wishes.html

3B. Creative Aunts; opened on Aug 2nd; theme of anything goes;

link = https://kreativtanten-challenge.blogspot.com/2026/08/116-alles-geht-anything-goes.html 

3C. A Perfect Time to Craft open challenge; just opened; theme of anything goes

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

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where to find HQLQCB #6 blog post link =

https://heartsquestlovablequotables.blogspot.com/2026/08/hearts-quest-lovable-quotables-6.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

My FarmQuest #85 DT Vegetable Garden theme projects on 28 July 2026

Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity!

who: Hello! I'm Becca S, an artsy-craftsy, mish-mesh artisan who loves having creative time almost every day! With blogging, sometimes it seems like I'm on the computer more than I'm creating but I enjoy the communicative processes, too. I spent 3 years on my hs yearbook staff and also my college staff! The summer between Jr. and Sr. years of HS, I took a Radio-TV-Film Honors Course at Indiana State University!!! I still have my FCC broadcasting license!!! (it's somewhere!) During my undergrad time, I took 3 journalism classes. I've worked for 2 small newspapers. At two different times, I've been an announcer for 2 small FM radio stations! Too cool! Very blessed to have had such awesome opportunities and employments. 

why: I started the FarmQuest Challenge Blog about 4 years ago with about 3 years of twice offset monthly sessions and now approx. a year of monthlies. FQCB switched in late May to going bi-monthly. My siblings and I own a few farm acres and farm buildings. Our parents farmed in IL and MO throughout their marriage. Both sets of grandparents had farms and so did 3 of 4 sets of great-grandparents!! It was just natural for me to have a challenge blog focused on farm rural topics! 

when: #85 starts July 28 and is in an extended time session until September 15, 2026. 

what: Project #1: Keep It Peasy-Easy (peas, kale, artichoke?, olives,...)

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. dark brown and white plaid cardstock 6" square = Reminisce

2. kraft cardstock = from my scrap box

3. ledger print cardstock = RECYCLED/upcycled Freckled Fawn packaging insert; trimmed

4. light green CS scrap = ?; maybe Astrobrights (scanner faded the tone)

5. green paper cut approx. 2.75" x 3" = from multicolor paper pad Hello Hobby/Walmart

6. veggies image = punched from "Botanical Bliss" Adult Coloring by Kappa Books (2026)

7. a mixed of colored pencils and markers were used to color the veggies = my stash box

8. black stamp pad/ink = Hero Arts (edging of all paper/CS; also line marks on the green paper)

9. black dual-tip washable marker = Jot (lettering)

10. sentiment stenciled using an alphabet 'ruler' = very old item from a set of different stencils/shapes/numbers/letters found at my mom's farmhouse

11. two washi tapes = both are from the Farmstead Harvest tape set = American Crafts

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Crafty Catz; closes in 1 day or so; Anything goes theme; linking up card #1 with the peas and kale....

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/07/crafty-catz-challenge-718.html

1B. Classic Design Challenge; still open from July 15; anything goes w opt of any holiday; My project #1 peas & kale veggies card is for A.G.

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/07/classic-design-challenge-07-2026-julaug.html

1C. The Crafter's Cafe Challenges blog; still open from July 15; anything goes w opt of Christmas in July; MY project #1 peas and kale veggies card is for A.G.

link = https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/07/332-anything-goes-optional-christmas-in.html

1D. The Creative Crafters; still open from July 15; anything goes

link = https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/07/challenge-102.html

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what: Project #2: Eggplants = "You're the purple patch in my plain field."

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

20. kraft cardstock (1 full sheet folded in half horizontally and then cut in half for 4.25" x 5.5" folded dimensions) = Colorbok

21. purple paper (traced and fussy cut) with a punched circle used inside = multicolor paper pad by Hello Hobby from Walmart

22. narrow lime green and narrow yellow washi tapes = Crafter's Square

23. purple, 3 greens and 2 brown tones colored pencils = Marvy Uchida

24. image reduced in size = free to print coloring pages @ Coloring Bug website

25. sentiments printed in a Google Doc = printed on old copy paper; measured and cut ; plus the sentiment was part of a Googled list search for puns and word plays about eggplant!!!

26. wider green print washi tape = Farmstead Harvest washi tapes pack by American Crafts

27. purple marker for focal paper outlining & navy blue marker for outside cardstock edges = Jot

28. inside = "Have an egg-citing day!" 

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Unicorn Challenge; almost over; theme is no design paper; My card #2 with eggplants just has solid kraft cardstock for the base and dark purple paper for focal background

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

2B. Kleuren met Potloden; open until August 6th; must use colored pencils; My project #2 eggplants in wood basket image plus the sentiment strip are colored with pencils: two brown tones for the basket, a pale celery green for the sentiment strip and two other green tones for the stems plus blue, purple and a reddish-purple for the eggplants

link = https://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/2026/07/25-juli-en-dat-wil-zeggen-dat-het-tijd.html

2C. The Paper Funday Challenge; new on July 1st and still open for 3-4 days; Anything Goes w/ opt of summer splendor; MY eggplants in the wood basket card is for AG

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/07/july-2026-challenge-89-anything-goes.html

2D. Ellibelle's Garden Party; new on July 9 and open until Aug 10; theme is anything in or from the garden; MY project #2 is eggplants from the vegetable garden. Eggplants are harvested and in a wood basket. 

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2026/07/ellibelles-garden-party-no-17-anything.html

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where to find FQCB #85 blog post link =

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/07/farmquest-85-vegetable-garden-theme.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

***FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog #31 opened on July 27 and is open until September 15th with its theme of 'Anything Food and/or Drink'. 

FQGGCB's food can be at any phase of growth, harvesting, packaging/bottled/canned/ cooked, baked, pureed, etc. 

My FarmQuest General Store #41 DT samples AFCG theme for June and July 2026

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

why: this posting showcases my latest design team inspiration projects for FarmQuest General Store, a crafting challenge blog. 

when: #41   starts on June 7, 2026 (computer problems so publishing on June 10th) and ends on July 25, 2026; this is a new expanded time length that most of the Quest Family challenge blogs are doing; expanding to 6-7 week time spans instead of 3.5-4 weeks.

what: Project #1: farmhouse in and out collage card

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. kraft left-side folded card base w/ matching envelope = from pack = Crafter's Square

2. floral print & yellow w/ white floral print papers + mini collage scene card + banner + welcome home label = Front Porch ephemera by Simple Stories

3. the vertical framed floral/paintings stickers = Antique Garden dimensional sticker pack = K & Company

4. butterfly, bicycle, camera and to-go coffee cup stickers = sticker book of Market Square by Maggie Holmes

where #1 will be linked: (FQGS should have been published on June 7th but wasn't published until supper time on Wed. June 10th. My wifi router went bad on Saturday June 6th and when I contacted Frontier/Verizon to troubleshoot for me, my service problems were believed to be due to an old router. The new router was delivered by UPS on June 10th in the afternoon.)

1A. Little Red Wagon; new on June 10; theme is O for Outdoor; My farmhouse in/out collage card has a bird on a branch, butterflies, 2 different exterior views of farmhouses, flowers....

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2026/06/challenge-862-o-is-for-outdoor.html

1B. Word Art Wednesday; new on June 10 & open for 2 weeks; theme of anything goes that is uplifting, God-honoring; My farmhouse in/out collage card has 2 sentiments: welcome home & so very loved = uplifting

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/06/anything-goes-weeks-756-757.html

1C. The Paper Funday Challenge; still open; theme of anything goes w/ opt twist of polka dots and/or stripes; My farmhouse in/out collage card has a blue dotted butterfly sticker near the bottom R corner; otherwise anything goes (3rd linked entry)

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/06/june-2026-challenge-88-anything-goes.html

1D. Crafty Gals Corner; new on June 10; anything goes (opt of sweet treats for dad); I'm sharing my farmhouse in/out collage card

link = https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/06/challenge-278-anything-goes-woptional.html

1E. Shopping Our Stash; open; theme of kraft; My farmhouse in/out collage card is on a kraft card base

link = https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2026/06/sos575-kraft-astic.html

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where to find FQGS #41 blog post link =

https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/2026/06/farmquest-general-store-41-challenge-w.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

**the content/topic icons on this card for FQGS would also work for the 'anything home goes' theme at FarmQuest Home Challenges Blog.

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

My Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Challenges #5 design team projects on 5 May 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity!

why: This post showcases 2 new design team inspiration samples of quotes for Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Challenges Blog. HQLQCB's theme is 'anything goes quotes'. We want more than a simple short expression such as 'hello' or 'congrats' or 'best wishes', etc. My samples today have a prayer taken from a teacher's theme devotional book, songs and paraphrased Bible verse lighthouse stickers for a bookmark. 

when: HQLQCB #5 launches on June 5, 2026 and ends on July 20, 2026. 

what: Project #1: Art Journal Page #2 with prayer for mercy

how-to & vendor notes for #1: LOOK for the blue ink cursive written words; most are angled with the 'cross' of paint/wax applied on top in many layers.

1. sketchbook; medium weight sheets = Tree House Pad & Papers, Inc. 

2. red, blue, green & black = Paper Mate's Ink Joy gel pen set 

3. red, yellow, blue & green = Art Skills' Paint Sticks (set of 4; soft waxy; softer than a crayon); applied with a knife in different amounts with blue first and the most; red came second; yellow was third; a little bit of green was last; lots of scraping across and down plus bits added around the page; after the 4 colors of paint/wax were scraped then I used some scratch paper to rub away to expose the words I had written first.

4. teacher devotional book= BroadStreet Publishing Group

5. counter-clockwise for the words connected to God's mercy = grace, unwavering, available, persistent, not fickle and resolute!!!

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Word Art Wednesday; started May 27/week 2 of 2; theme of Anything Goes (nothing dark; God-honoring); My art journal page includes a prayer from a teacher-focused devotional book; also I've included characteristics of God's mercy

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/05/anything-goes-weeks-754-755.html

1B. Let's Craft and Create; new on June 5; theme of A.G. and/or Penny for your thoughts; My art journal shares a prayer from a teacher-theme devotional along with some characteristics of God's mercy that I wrote under the waxy cross

link = https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/06/welcome-to-lets-craft-and-create.html

1C. Word Power; new on June 4; theme is blog title (large bold text; lots of text); I'm sharing the art journal page with lots of cursive handwritten text of a quoted prayer from a teacher-themed devotional plus God's mercy characteristics which are found under the waxy cross image

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/06/word-power-june-2026-challenge.html

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what: Project #2: Birthday card "Sing a song" 

how-to & vendor notes for #2: top sticker: "Sing Your Own Song..." written by Zina Goldrich & Marcy Heisler in 1998 and the cut up measures from a phrase of "Your Song" written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin in 1969.

21. neon lime green cardstock = Astrobrights/Neenah

22. the color dot glossy cardstock cut to 4" wide x 5" high = from a 6" square= multicolor/multi-design cardstock pack by Crafter's Square

23. three stickers = Hallmark

24. tiny enamel hearts in different colors = Fancy Pants Designs

25. the easy version sheet music for "Your Song" was available for free from the website "Sheets Free"

26. blue, green and black gel pens = Paper Mater's Ink Joy four-color gel pen set (I drew the music notes using the gel pens.)

where #2 will be linked:

2A. The Paper Funday Challenge; new on June 3; theme of anything goes w/opt twist of polka dots and/or stripes; I'm sharing Project #2 with polka dot glossy cardstock background and stripes seen in the music of the measures' bars

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/06/june-2026-challenge-88-anything-goes.html 

2B. Alphabet Challenge; still open; theme is C for Circles; My project #2 has polka dots (circles) and music notes have either a open circle or filled circle 'head' that sits either in a space or on a line of the bars/measures in the staff

link = https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/05/c-is-for-circles.html

2C. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; almost closed; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/05/278-may-17-sheepski-designs.html

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what: Project #3: Scriptural paraphrases on bookmark

a. The Lord is my light. Psalms 27:1

b. God's Word is a light to my path. Psalms 119:105

c. Jesus is the light of the world. John 8:12

how-to/product notes for #3:

31. neon lime green cardstock = Astrobrights/Neenah

32. light blue cardstock = Colorbok

33. scissors' blades used to distress/roughen the perimeters for both cardstocks

34. blue gel pen to outline the blue panel & black gel pen to print the Scripture references = Paper Mate Ink Joy four color gel pen set

35. yellow, orange, brown cording = spools come in 3 color packs = Crafter's Square

36. each cording length was inked with 2 green tones and 2 blue tones to add/repeat more colors from the stickers/bookmark onto the cordings

37. the stickers have been removed from packaging and I've had for probably 20+ years = they might be from Standard Publishing (a Christian company doing lots of Sunday School and Vacation Bible School supplies); or could be another religious publishing company

LINK-UPs for #3:

3A. Tag Along and ATCs (& bookmarks); new on June 1st; theme to add text or anything goes; My bookmark has text on the stickers and their Bible references printed next to each lighthouse sticker

link = https://tag-alongandatc.blogspot.com/2026/06/june-challenge.html

3B. The Outlawz Anything But A Card; new on June 1st; theme is in the blog title; I'm sharing my bookmark

link = https://tolanythingbutacard.blogspot.com/2026/05/the-outlawz-anything-but-card-june.html

3C. Creative Fingers; new on June 5; theme of anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/06/challenge-324.html

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where to find HQLQCB #5 blog post

link = https://heartsquestlovablequotables.blogspot.com/2026/06/hearts-quest-lovable-quotables-5-with.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

My Heart's Quest Challenge #86 DT projects for AWAHG theme + opt white and/or black heart

Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity!

who: Hi, I'm Becca S. This is a personal blog for most of my 13 challenge blogs. :) I have a confession about my craft supplies: currently my stash is split into 3 places: our dining table a.k.a. current work space, my new craft shed/studio and a small part of one of our garages that has my oldest and neglected stash. This is a work in progress. The shed was bought last June but isn't quite weatherproof enough to be out there on most of our winter days. Our spring weather has been a roller coaster so I've been out there for just short spurts. I'm ready to get out there more. 

why: This posting showcases my design team projects for Heart's Quest Challenge Blog #86. (HQCB) Main theme is AWAHG or anything with a heart goes and the option is using white and/or black heart(s). I'm using pale pink heart for AWAHG and 1 white heart for the option. 

when: #86 starts on 28 May and ends on NEW extended date of July 15, 2026!! 

what: Project #1: HB2U-- Dream On; You are a limited edition card (dramatic look)

how-to & vendor notes for #1: using HQCB #86 option: white heart

1. white cardstock cut and top-folded to 4.25" x 5.5" dimensions = Tonic Studios

2. black paper panel cut to 4" x 5" = multicolor paper pad by Hello Hobby/Walmart

3. washi tape = given in a junk journal or kindness box; old

4. gold glitter stars = Recollections

5. white and gold puffy dot stickers = Recollections

6. white puffy heart sticker = Fancy Pants Designs

7. red-purple cardstock punched circle/partial circle = recycled tissue box side panel packaging!!!!

8. 'dream on' trimmed shorter with deckle-edge scissors + zebra = Dreamers vellum and ephemera pack by American Crafts

9. 'you are a limited edition' sticker = Sweet Rush sticker book by Vicki Boutin

10. black gel pen = Paper Mate's Ink Joy gel pen set

11. black stamp pad ink = Hero Arts (to ink the white CS base edges)

12. inside = stamped 'Happy Birthday'

where #1 will be linked:

1A. The Paper Funday Challenges; still open; anything goes (not the option of mountains or coast); My zebra's saddle/belly band has 'HB2U' and inside is stamped 'happy birthday'. 

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/may-2026-challenge-87-anything-goes.html

1B. Word Art Wednesday; new on Wed May 27; theme is anything goes; uplifting; God-honoring; My zebra card is for birthday with a theme of being unique

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/05/anything-goes-weeks-754-755.html

1C. Try It On Tuesday; new on Tues May 26; theme is 'going round in circles'; My zebra card has a red-purple punched recycled CS circle + partial circle along with 1 white puffy dot and 1 gold puffy dot

link = https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2026/05/going-round-in-circles.html

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what: Project #2: Love and Hugs with Bleeding Hearts card

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. white top-folded card w envelope = Tonic Studios; set of 10

22. lime green and grass green paper panels + bright pink paper for tracing & fussy cutting the large heart = Colorbok rainbow color pack

23. Bleeding Hearts photo cardstock; trimmed 1/2" on right side = old recycled/upcycled pocket calendar cover insert for the plastic cover!!! 

24. "love and hugs" clear stamp = part of a multi-expressions stamp package = Crafter's Square

25. 'hello' gold foil type clear sticker = Antique Garden sticker book by K & Company

26. pale pink rhinestone heart sticker = Nicole Brand Crafts (pack had 3 different sizes of hearts; all pale pink)

27. green gel pen for outlining = Paper Mate's Ink Joy set of four colors

28. inside = another bright pink heart stamped with 'thinking of you' from same stamp set pack by Crafter's Square

LINK-UPs for #2:

2A. Allsorts Challenge; still open; anything goes

link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-850.html

2B. Make My Monday; open for 2 more days; theme is 'say it with flowers'; My 2nd DT project on this post shows Bleeding Hearts, a flowering plant with heart-shaped flowers

link = https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/05/278-say-it-with-flowers.html

2C. Neglected Stuff; closing in 20 minutes!!!! HURRY!!! ; my old item is the recycled pocket calendar cover insert; half of the folded reverse images that I pulled out of the plastic cover. 

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2026/05/neglected-stuff-may-2026-challenge.html

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what: Project #3: I Love You notecard (will not appear on the HQCB #86 post & not linking anywhere)

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pic 2 inside view: 

how-to & vendor notes for #3: using the HQCB #86 main theme: Anything with a heart goes; my choice of pale pink heart seen on the front

21. pastel blue cardstock folded on left side dimensions 3" x 4" approx. = Colorbok pastel cardstock pad

22. used a template to ink the focal circle = Fish Tank/blue mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

23. green marker for wreath lines; glitter paint pens in green and blue = stash items; also a bright pink/magenta marker for the berry/flower dots

24. blue dual-tip marker using the fine point tip for sentiment = Art Skills

25. pale pink enamel heart and 4 varied pink enamel dots from the same package = Freckled Fawn

26. postage sticker = (with a different one on the inside) = Antique Garden sticker book by K & Company

27. punched circle from a lined index card for writing a brief note (inside) = Jot for index card; circle punch by EK Success

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where to find HQCB #86 blog posting link =

https://heartsquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/hearts-quest-challenge-86-w-awahg-theme.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

**NOTE: HQCB #86 starts May 28 and will not end until July 15, 2026!!!

***NOTES for #87: it will open on July 28 and stay open until September 15, 2026!!!!

My FarmQuest Challenge #84 Fruit Garden DT projects on 28 May 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity!

who: I'm Becca S, a daughter and granddaughter (and most of my greats) of farmers, both crops and animals. The farm where my dad grew up had this huge square concrete water holding 'tank', different than a trough, for the horses that were once used to do the farming. It was always a thrill when we were 'old enough' to run down there and check it out. My paternal grandpa died before my parents met when my dad was 21 so I only have photos and stories about him. Today's theme is fruit produce. My dad's homeplace had several apple trees and two peach trees. Grandma Sadie also had rhubarb, blackberries & raspberries. When my siblings and I were school-age, we usually spent a few school day afternoons helping Grandma pick the apples. She went back to teaching when she became widowed and needed the help from her children and grandchildren. Sweet memories.

why: This personal post is for 1 of 13 challenge blogs I own/manage called FarmQuest Challenge Blog. FQCB was the 2nd challenge blog that I created. For the first few years, there were 2 offset sessions per month. About 2 years ago, I switched to just 1 offset session per 'month', starting on the 28th day of a month and finishing on the 27th for the following month. Now I'm extending the session length to 7+ weeks! Themes are connected to farm rural country outdoors (or farmhouse/ranch house) topics. 

when: #84 Fruit produce/orchard theme starts May 28 and ends July 15, 2026. 

what: Project #1: Strawberries & Jam jar friendship card

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. pastel green cardstock folded on left side (dimensions are almost 5.25" x 5.5") = Colorbok pastel cardstock pad

2. the homemade linen specialty paper was trimmed to 5" square approx. = part of a scrap pack = Crafter's Square

3. Guava (coral/ pinkish-red) mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn; applied for the top 2.5"+ with a wadded paper towel piece

4. Violet Breeze (pinkish-lavender) alcohol ink was applied with broad tip from left to right for 1.5-2" = Nuvo

5. Granny Smith alcohol ink  was applied for with broad tip from left to right for 2-2.25" = Arteza

6. all stickers = Market Square sticker book by Maggie Holmes

7. brown marker, old washi tape roll for small circle tracing/stenciling, mechanical pencil = stash items

8. alphabet stencil 'ruler' (3 rows) = unknown; about 30 years old; discovered in my mom's home and brought to my place

9. green print washi tape = Farmstead Harvest washi tape set by American Crafts

10. red and white cording = Crafter's Square (small spools sold in 3 color set packs)

where #1 will be linked:

1A. All About Papercraft Challenge; still open; theme is All About Food or Drink; My project #1 on this post shows strawberries and a jam jar!!!

link = https://allaboutcraftchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/all-about-challenge-5.html

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1B. Allsorts Challenge; still open/midway; theme is anything goes; I'm sharing project 1 with strawberries and jam jar. 

link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-850.html

1C. Ellibelle's Garden Party; still open; theme is anything in or from a garden; My project #1 features strawberries and a jam jar. 

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2026/05/ellibelles-garden-party-no-15-anything.html

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what: Project #2: Some blueberries 'simple things' anniversary card

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. base is top-folded bright blue cardstock w dimensions 4.25" x 5.5" = Astrobrights/Neenah

22. Aqua plaid paper = Recollections

23. two collage print paper pieces + 2 tags = Front Porch paper pad (2024) by Simple Stories

24. blueberries stickers = Market Square sticker book by Maggie Holmes; American Crafts

25. blue oval puffy stickers = Spotted Canary

26. all paper edges inked with dark blue alcohol ink marker = Arteza

27. all top applied papers were also outlined with blue gel pen = Paper Mate's Ink Joy gel pen set (1 of 4 colors)

28. on the inside = stenciled 'Happy Anniversary'

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Craft Rocket Challenges; ends on May 29!!!; theme is 'not a square'; My blueberries 'together' card for anniversary is rectangular shaped

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-136-not-square.html

2B. Word Art Wednesday; new yesterday on May 27th; theme is anything goes; uplifting and God-honoring; My blueberries featured card also has tag 'together'; on the inside I've stenciled 'happy anniversary'.

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/05/anything-goes-weeks-754-755.html

2C. The Paper Funday Challenge; still open; main theme is anything goes (not doing option of mountains or coast); my card is wedding anniversary featuring blueberries

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/may-2026-challenge-87-anything-goes.html

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where to find FQCB #84 blog post link =

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/farmquest-challenge-84-theme-is-fruit.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

**note: FarmQuest #84 session starts May 28 and ends on July 15, 2026!!!

***note: FarmQuest #85 session will start on July 28 and end on September 15, 2026!!!

My FarmQuest General Store #40 design team projects on 7 May 2026

Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity!

who: I'm Becca S, a paper-crafter with an artsy-craftsy mish-mesh merging kind of style. I like to mix products from different companies plus blend old items with newer stuff. 

why: These showcased projects are for FarmQuest General Store challenge blog, 1 of 13 that I own and manage! 

when: #40 starts on May 7 and ends on June 5, 2026. 

what: Project #1: Standing between the barn and the meadow Thank You card

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. pastel blue cardstock cut to 4.25" x 5.5" folded dimensions = Colorbok pastel CS pad

2. light blue enamel dots; different sizes = multi-color pack for the Everly Lane collection = Fancy Pants Designs

3. cut-a-part mini card and the 3 patterned papers (with 2 punched circles) = The Simple Life paper pad  by Simple Stories

4. Beach Blue alcohol marker used to color butterfly = Arteza

5. Canary Yellow alcohol marker used to color the bees' bodies = Arteza

6. black stamp pad to ink all paper edges = Hero Arts

7. 2.25" diameter circle punch = EK Success tool

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Path of Positivity; new on May 4th; anything goes positive w/ opt of #5/five layers; if you count my base, I have 5 total layers with 4 layers of papers/CS and 1 layer of enamel dots

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/ch-141-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html 

1B. Wednesday's Creative Inspirations; new on May 6th/Wed.; anything goes

link = https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2026/05/may-challenge-anything-goes.html

1C. Triple B-- birds, butterflies, blooms; new on May 3rd; theme is in the title; My project 1 has blooms/Queen Anne's Lace + 1 butterfly on the mini card + more butterflies on the punched circle

link = https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2026/05/may-2026-tb-challenge.html

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what: Project #2: Road Trip in the Great Outdoors

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. AFCG theme elements: bees, butterflies, meadow plant, map pointer icon; along with the weaving of the checked gingham fabric ribbon strips

22. 110 lb. white cardstock cut to 4.25" x 5.5" = Tonic Studios

23. red and black checked fabric ribbon = spool = Crafter's Square; cut into strips and woven; ends/tails trimmed

24. camera, 'road trip', map pointer icon, 'dream, explore, discover' = Let's Go Anywhere ephemera pack by 

25. bees, butterflies, leafy plant ephemera = The Simple Life ephemera pack = Simple Stories

26. puffy black dot sticker = Recollections (multicolor & multi-sizes pack)

27. puffy black star sticker = from pack with white stars and hearts; also black hearts = I think it's Freckled Fawn

28. red dual-tip marker = broad tip used to ink the edges of the white CS base = Art Skills

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Pearly Sparkles; new on May 1st; theme of 1 or more butterflies; My road trip card has 2 butterflies

link = https://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-119-one-or-more-butterflies.html

2B. Moving Along With The Times; new on May 1st; theme of 1 or more butterflies; My road trip card has 2 butterflies

link = https://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-189-one-or-more-butterflies.html

2C. The Paper Funday Challenges; new on May 6th; anything goes w/ opt of mountains or coast; My project #2 is about a road trip to the great outdoors but doesn't show mountains or coastline however showing meadow plants and insects

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/may-2026-challenge-87-anything-goes.html

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where to find FQGS #40 blog post link =

https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/farmquest-general-store-challenge-40-w.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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