My Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags #20 DT projects

 Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity!

who: I'm Becca S, an artsy-craftsy blogger, who loves her creative time. I also love, most of the time, the blogging and social media aspects because journalism and public relations/broadcasting have also been interests of mine. Yep! I worked on my high school and undergraduate college yearbook staffs for 3 years each. I took a Radio-TV-Film honors seminar at Indiana State University during the summer between my junior and senior years of high school. Through ISU, I received a FCC broadcasting license!!! And even got a partial credit hour in speech communications! I didn't choose to go to ISU so it's just a piece of paper in my scrapbook!! :) The summer after graduating from high school, I worked at a very small FM station about 25 miles from my hometown. It did music on reels and we only did weather-obits-ads/PSAs for the first five minutes of each hour. That was the only times when my voice was broadcasting! :) About 8 years later when living in central Missouri, I worked for a Christian FM station and got the chance to be more of an announcer getting to go on-air every 2-3 songs to introduce the set and the majority of the ads were recorded on tapes. And I got to do weather on the half hour and hour! <3

why: HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags is 1 of 14 crafting challenge blogs that I own, manage and am part of the design team. There are several other challenge blogs by other artisans that would offer a shaped card theme challenge periodically but nothing on a consistent basis until I started HQFSCAT not quite 2 years ago. Now there is a challenge blog that focuses on tags, ATCs and bookmarks and another one that focuses on little things like tags, ATCs, memory dex, etc. 

when: #20 HQFSCAT session begins October 2, 2026 and ends on November 20, 2026. [DELAYED blog posting due to having a nasty head cold this week. Post is being released on Sunday night Oct 4th approx. 6:30pm CT]

what: Project #1: shaped card = Mason Jar Mug shape

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. cardstock for base is actually neon bright orange; folded on left side = Astrobrights/Neenah

2. orange washable marker = Crayola for juice; purple for lettering and straw

3. black gel ink pen = used in the lettering; Paper Mate's Ink Joy 4-color set

4. fruit slice (altered; was yellow for lemon; used red permanent ink marker then added a yellow alcohol marker on top to get orange) = puffy embossed shaped sticker = American Crafts

5. gray colored pencil = Marvy Uchida/stash box

6. black retractable non-smudge marker pen = Zebra Clickart for outlining

7. mason jar mug shaped image for pattern = Super Coloring Pages website; free printable; altered the original's bendy-style straw to make it straight; helps for the durability and for mailing

8. inside = bright orange mug base shaped paper stamped with 'happy birthday' 

where #1 will be linked:

1A. First Cup Challenges; new on Oct 2; theme of anything goes drink/beverage; My mason jar shaped mug card appears to have orange juice with a half slice of orange

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/first-cup-challenge-19-october.html

image prompt = 

1B. Crafty Catz; new on Sept 25; anything goes; I'm sharing my shaped card

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/crafty-catz-720-atg.html

1C. Creative Inspiration Challenges; new on Oct 1st; anything goes; I'm sharing my shaped card

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/creative-inspiration-challenges-43.html

1D. 613 Avenue Create; new on Oct 4; anything goes (opt of pink; not this time)

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html

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what: Project #2: dog-ear topped shaped tag (plus zigzag edging)

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

20. kraft cardstock scrap cut and trimmed with decorative scissors = Colorbok (dog-ear topped with zigzag edges for an altered rectangle shape)

21. floral print dog-ear topped tag (as is) = Bea Valint collection by Pea & Poppy (?)

22. tab, butterfly, star, flower and leaves stickers = Sweet Rush sticker book by Vicki Boutin (these were altered with black gel ink pen detailing, ink layering of a blue Bic highlighter with a green/mint Bic highlighter; butterfly started with blue upper wings; the others had their white margins 

23. teal/mint/aqua puffy heart sticker = from a rainbow set by Hello Hobby/Walmart

24. dark green colored pencil for edging = Marvy Uchida/stash box

25. mint green linen ribbon = Crafter's Square

26. white and blue cording (sold with 2 other colors) = Crafter's Square

27. 'sending love' stamp with a mini black ink pad = part of a tub/plastic canister container = Hero Arts

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Triple B: birds, butterflies, blooms; new on Sat Oct 3; theme (title); My tag has flowers and a butterfly

link = https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2026/10/tb-october-2026-challenge.html

2B. Tag Along and ATCS ( & bookmarks); new on Oct 1; theme (title); I'm sharing my tag

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

2C. The Outlawz Anything But A Card; new on Oct 1; theme (title); I'm sharing my tag

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

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where to find HQFSCAT #20 blog post link =

https://heartsquestshapedcardsandtags.blogspot.com/2026/10/hearts-quest-for-shaped-cards-and-tags.html

date/theme badge for #20 =

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

My Heart's Quest Challenges #88 AWAHG theme + optional theme DT projects

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

who: I'm Becca S, a crafting blogger who lives in the USA Midwest! I've lived in the midwestern states of MO, IL and IN plus southern states of TN and TX. 

why: Heart's Quest Challenge Blog was the very first crafting challenge blog that I started about 4-5 years ago. And just recently I started my 14th!!!

when: HQCB #88 starts September 28 and ends on November 15, 2026. 

what: Project #1: Harvest Time Thinking of You card

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. kraft A2 card with matching envelope = pack = Crafter's Square

2. sun (w/ rays) stencil sheet (only inked the centers) = Simple Stories

3. Pumpkin Spice (orange) mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

4. Black stamp pad = Hero Arts

5. sunflower puffy/embossed specialty sticker = from a mixed floral pack = Crafter's Square

6. golden, yellow-orange puffy heart stickers = Hello Hobby/Walmart

7. text strip sticker = from The Simple Life sticker book by Simple Stories

8. inside: "here's to you" stamp from Hero Arts with a 'beautiful' strip text sticker for TSL sticker book by SS

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Girlz Creative Splash It With Color; new on Sept 25; color combo = orange and brown; My card has a kraft brown base and large brown center to the sunflower. Then the stenciling has orange circles plus orange in the sunflower. The two puffy hearts are a golden yellow-orange tone. 

link = https://girlscreativesplashitwithcolor.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-31-bruine-enof-oranje.html

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1B. Time Out Challenges; has a few days left after opening on Sept 17; theme is seasonal colors where you live; My card has harvest tones and farmers have started combining corn which was planted before the soybeans. Some of the maple and oak trees around town are starting to have color change. 

link = https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-322.html

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1C. Wednesday's Creative Inspiration; started 2 Sept 2026; theme is Hello Autumn; My project #1 card has harvest/autumn season tones

link = https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2026/09/september-challenge-hello-autumn.html

1D. Stencil Fun Challenges; started on Sept 1; theme of anything goes stenciling (not the option of mostly yellow); My project #1 card has stenciled dots (using Sunshine stencil sheet by Simple Stories) in Pumpkin Spice and Black against the kraft A2 card base

link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2026/09/stencil-fun-september-2026-challenge.html

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what: Project #2: optional theme to use lime green color heart(s) =

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

20. pastel green cardstock cut and folded to A2 size or 4.25" x 5.5" = Colorbok

21. black fine tip marker = Sharpie (for corner brackets)

22. happy birthday stamp = ?/unsure of vendor; separated from its original packaging

23. black ink stamp pad = Hero Arts

24. layered plastic butterfly stick-on = sold in set of 3 (mixed colors/all butterflies) = Crafter's Square

25. enamel hearts = Freckled Fawn

26. inside = yellow paper panel (Colorbok) w/ stenciled sentiment "Flutter Your Day Away"

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Dream Valley; new on Sept 21; theme of add a sentiment; My project #2 lime green butterfly focal has "happy birthday" stamped sentiment

link = https://dreamvalleychallenge2.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-370-add-sentiment.html

2B. Path of Positivity; new on Sept 7; still open; Anything Goes Positive (not using the opt of 7, 8, 9); My birthday butterfly lime green card is for AGP. 

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/ch-143-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

2C. CAS on Friday; still open for 24 or less hours!!!; theme is CAS style w/ autumn/fall; My project #2 card is clean and simple style with a colorful butterfly focal featuring lots of autumn color tones like yellow, red, orange, black, green

link = https://cleanandsimpleonsunday.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-343-autumnfall.html

2D. Triple B (birds, butterflies, blooms); still open until Sept 30; theme is the blog title; My birthday card has a layered butterfly focal 

link = https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2026/09/september-2026-tb-challenge.html

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where to find HQCB #88 blog post link =

https://heartsquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/hearts-quest-challenge-88-main-theme.html

theme/date badge for #88:

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = HQCB, HQLQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQFSCAT + new on Sept 15 HQPIPC; FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQGGCB and FQHCB; plus AA; CCC; and ConBC

*  DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne + restarting on October 1, 2026 = HCAYR or Halloween Crafts All Year Round!!!

My Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love #31 DT projects on 3 August 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity!

who: Hello!! I'm Becca S and this is 1 of 2 personal crafting blogs which I divide my extensive crafting challenge blog design team projects between! I own 13 challenge blogs and am a design team member only for 3 others owned by friends Marlene and Deanne. 

why: HQCOLCB is 1 of 13 owned crafting challenge blogs. The premise is having themes that reflect the occasions we love to celebrate that honor those we love. I've coded the 5 main themes as BEWAS which are birthdays, engagements, weddings, anniversaries and sympathies. Then each challenge has an optional event or topic theme. For #31 the option is travel/vacation. 

when: HQCOLCB #31 starts August 3 and ends on September 20, 2026. 

what: Project #1: option of travel/vacation scrapbook layout

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. long blue window envelope, ticket and letter tiles for 'travel' = Round Trip ephemera pack by Maggie Holmes

2. 'memory' label = Memory Lane ephemera pack by Fancy Pants Designs

3. punched paper circles in beachy tones = scrap box

4. white cardstock = Pen + Gear

5. pastel blue cardstock strips = Colorbok

6. light blue colored pencil (used on 'memory' card) + navy blue (outlining) = stash box

7. mid-blue & orange dual-tip markers = Jot

8. three adhesive-style brads = Front Porch chipboard & brads package by Simple Stories

9. light blue paper used for background = Colorbok

where #1 will be linked:

1A. One More Page; new on Sun/Aug 2nd; theme is usage/format of scrapbook page; 

link= https://onemorepagechallenge.blogspot.com/2026/08/one-more-page-in-august.html

image prompt = 

1B. The Outlawz Anything But A Card; new on Sat/Aug 1st; theme is in the title; I'm sharing my travel/vacay layout

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

1C. Inspired By; new on Thurs/July 30; bracelets theme in beachy colors; My layout has the bracelet/beachy/summery tones; I'll try to adapt the sketch some for the layout/maybe angled like the arm is in the prompt pic; angle the sketch layout. 

link = https://inspiredbychallenge.blog/2026/07/30/inspired-by-bracelets/

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1D. If You Give A Crafter A Cookie; new on Aug 1st; theme is 'at the beach'; see image prompt; I'm using the colors in the beach cookie photo & using some lakeside/water pics

link = https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2026/08/cookie-challenge-219-august-at-beach.html

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what: Project #2:  B for birthday card

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. white top side folded small card (layout orientation is horizontal) = card w envelope from a pack of 6 = Crafter's Square

22. three patterned papers (red and white checked, blue with white stars & tiny red and blue stars on white) = All Seasons paper pad by Hello Hobby/Walmart

23. 'happy birthday' stamp = 2001 Stampin' Up

24. black stamp pad = Hero Arts

25. blue dual-tip marker (using the broad tip) = Art Skills (edging all papers, also marking the X on the not shown white base under the 2 fractured sets of prints)

26. two little brad stickers + floral chipboard sticker = Front Porch pack by Simple Stories

27. thin white cardstock (not shown; under the 2 X print papers) = Jot

28. inside = not shown = pale blue punched circle with stamped 'thinking of you' (Bo Bunny stamp)

where #2 will be linked: patriotic birthday card =

2A. Cupcake Inspirations; open until Aug 7th; theme colors are RWB; My card has a patriotic look with stars w/ USA flag colors and RWB repeated in the floral cluster

link= https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2026/07/639-july-cupcake-inspiration-challenge.html

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2B. Creative Aunts; new on Sun/Aug 2nd; theme of anything goes; I'm sharing my patriotic birthday card

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

2C. Love Those Pretty Papers; new on Sat/Aug 1st; theme is use min. of 1 pretty paper; My patriotic birthday card has 2 USA flag stars/colors patterned papers used in a X-layout

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

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what: Project #3: from "BEWAS" = A is for anniversary

how-to & vendor notes for #3:

31. ivory A2 card base w/ matching envelope = Crafter's Square pack

32. coral/pink ink is Guava mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

33. arch stencil = homemade

34. 'bless this nest' foam sticker = The Simple Life foam sticker pack by Simple Stories

35. blue doves are wall decals = from a division of York Wallcoverings

36. blue flower cluster stickers = Antique Garden sticker book by K & Company

37. layered blue and pink butterfly stick-ons = old Crafter's Square 

38. inside has a punched light pink circle stamped 'wishing you [2] a bright future' 

where #3 will be linked: Anniversary card = 

3A. Make My Monday; week 2 of 2; theme of wedding/love wishes; My 'bless this nest' is for wedding anniversary

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

3B. 4- Seasons Challenge; new on Mon/Aug 3; theme of 'a couple of...'; My wedding anniversary card has a pair of birds and a pair of butterflies & even a pair of flower clusters!!!

link = https://4-seasonchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-107-een-stelletje.html

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3C. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge; new on Sun/Aug 2; anything goes; I'm sharing my 'bless this nest' wedding anniversary card

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

3D. Triple B- birds, butterflies &/or blooms; new on Mon/Aug 3; My card has pairs of all three Bs!!!! 

link = https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2026/08/tb-august-2026-challenge.html

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where to find HQCOLCB #31 blog post link =

https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/08/hearts-quest-celebrations-of-love-31.html

theme/date badge =

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

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.

My Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love #5/May or #29 consecutive DT projects

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

who: Hello, I'm Becca S and I'm so happy that you're visiting! I started HQCOL challenges blog 2.5 years ago! There were some key 'love' occasions that I thought could be bundled together to be the main themes each month. These are coded as BEWAS or birthdays, engagements, weddings, anniversaries and/or sympathies. 

where: HQCOLCB or Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love challenges blog [a provided blog link will be found at the bottom of the post]

when: #5/May 2026 or #29 consecutive session since beginning; May 3- May 31, 2026.

why: I picked S/sympathies main theme because as I'm getting older I'm needing more of these. [The May option event theme is school/college graduations.]

what: project #1: Sympathy in blues and greens

how shared by #1 & #2 =

1. base solid color CS (blue for #1 & pink for #2) = Colorbok pastel CS pad

2. green print washi tape = Farmstead Harvest washi tape set = American Crafts

3. patterned papers (different prints from the same pad) = Apothecary by Fancy Pants Designs

4. 'sending many prayers your way' clear stamp (blue has on front; pink has on inside) = CTMH mixed expressions stamp set (Close To My Heart)

5. 'thinking of you' clear stamp (blue has on inside; pink has on front) = Crafter's Square mixed expressions stamp set

6. paper punched circles = (aqua blue for blue's front; green for pink's inside) = multicolor paper pad = Hello Hobby/Walmart

how products just for #1:

1. flower sticker = Garden Party stickers by Maggie Holmes

2. Canary Yellow alcohol marker = Arteza (used for the center stamens on the sticker so that it matched yellow stamens of flowers on the patterned paper)

3. yellow rhinestone gems = Nicole Brand Crafts

4. gray colored pencil = Marvy Uchida/stash box

LINK-UPS for #1:

1A. Stamps + Fun = Creativity; closes in about 2 hours; theme is = stamps; Project #1 blues and greens sympathy card's front panel has stamped 'sending many prayers your way'

link = https://stampsfun-creativity.blogspot.com/2026/04/494.html

1B. Love To Scrap Challenge; new on May 1-June 15; theme is anything goes; 

link = https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/05/ltscb-179-anything-goes-ltscb-178.html

1C. Triple B-birds, butterflies and/or blooms; new on 3rd May; theme is in title; Both cards feature flowers. I'll be sharing the blues & greens flowers card 

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

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what: Project #2: Sympathy in pinks, yellows & greens

how products just for #2: (I reversed the sentiments' locations from the blue/green sympathy card.)

1. bird sticker = Garden Party stickers by Maggie Holmes

2. pink linen thick specialty paper (punched using ticket shape) = from a mixed scrap pack by Crafter's Square (there's also a bright pink textured rectangle cut of specialty paper on the inside)

3. pale pink tiny rhinestone hearts for most of the flowers= Nicole Brand Crafts

4. pale green pearls = Nicole Brand Crafts

5. dark green colored pencil = Marvy Uchida/stash box

6. inside is the stamped sentiment: 'sending many prayers your way'

LINK-UPs for #2:

2A. Love Those Pretty Papers; new; theme is in the title (use at least 1 designer paper); My 2nd sympathy card has a pretty mix of florals that I scattered tiny pale pink rhinestone hearts on

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2026/05/atg-love-those-pretty-papers-may-2026.html

2B. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new on May 3rd/Sun/for 2 weeks; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/05/277-may-3-polkadoodles.html

2C. 613 Avenue Create; new on Sun May 3rd; anything goes w/ opt of May flowers; Both sympathy cards feature floral print papers; I'll be sharing the pink-yellows-greens.

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/05/may-2026-anything-goes-w-optional-twist.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

[HQCOLCB #29 or #5/May 2026 blog post link =

https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/hearts-quest-celebrations-of-love-5-for.html

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

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

My Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables #3 anything goes quotes DT projects

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

who: I'm Becca S, aka Bexie, Rebexie, Rebecca, Aunt Becca, artisan crafter. Starting at age 6, my fine arts skills began for piano and then increased at age 10 for clarinet. Then my creative fine arts and practical home arts began at age 9 learning how to cook, bake and sew through 4-H Club. Later on, I did nature crafts, flower arranging, and other projects while being a member for 6+ years. 

where: the projects on this posting are for HQLQCB or Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Challenges Blog.

when: April 5, 2026 starts our 3rd challenge session

why: This is my newest crafting challenge blog that I've started. I'm joined by online friend Deanne to be the inspirational design team for HQLQCB. (P.S. There is a DT CALL.) The theme will always be 'anything goes quotes'. 

what: Project #1: Quote by Benjamin Franklin; statesmen for USA thirteen colonies of Pennsylvania

 

how for Project #1:

1. specialty print paper with vintage floral design = from an old mixed scrap pack = Crafter's Square

2. royal blue paper = from multi-color paper pad = Hello Hobby/Walmart

3. light blue cardstock scrap = pastels pack by Neenah

4. vellum with phrase and quote = very old; don't remember the vendor; threw away the packaging many years ago; a bunch of these from 2 different sets have been in my stash box since about 2010!!!

5. yellow cording = comes in a 3 color set pack = Crafter's Square

6. layered flower sticker = Little Birdie Handmade Embellishments

7. royal blue/navy blue dual-tip marker = Art Skills (outlining the vellum)

LINK-UPs for Project #1:

a. Triple B; new on Apr 3; theme: birds, butterflies &/or blooms; My card with Ben Franklin's quote has a stylized floral paper base w/ floral accent

link = https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2026/04/tb-april-2026-challenge.html

b. Cardz 4 Galz; new on April 2nd; theme is spring flowers; My card with Ben Franklin's quote has a stylized floral paper base in cheery blue and yellow w/ a blue & yellow flower accent

link = https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2026/04/273-spring-flowers.html

c. The Paper Funday Challenge; new on April 1st; theme of Anything Goes (opt of dies/punches)

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-2026-challenge-86-anything-goes.html

d. Allsorts Challenge; week 2 of 2; theme of "It's Springtime" or Anything Goes; My card looks like spring with cheerful blue and yellow colors; stylized floral paper for the base plus the flower accent

link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-846.html

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what: Project #2: Popular Christian saying for Sunday School lessons, devotionals and children's songs that meshes parts of Bible verses together: "let His light shine bright from morning til night"; see Proverbs 4:18 and 13:9; also Matthew 5:16 and II Corinthians 4:6. 

how for Project #2: upgraded a thin bookmark from a multi-pack into a thicker layered bookmark

1. "let His light shine bright..." thin bookmark = bought in pack; probably 20+ years ago; has been in my stash (and there are still more!); I think I might have bought this design along with 2 others when still living in the St. Louis area; there was a religious-product store about 20 minutes from us

2. striped print paper = Summer Lovin' paper pad by Simple Stories

3. blue CS = Astrobrights/Neenah

4. mid-blue tone colored pencil for outlining the religious bookmark image = Marvy Uchida

5. blue "Fish Tank" mini stamp pad to ink edges of papers = Lawn Fawn

6. gingham ribbons = spools = Crafter's Square

7. enamel dots = from Everly Lane collection = Fancy Pants Designs

8. gold acrylic/plastic stars = Recollections

LINK-UPs for Project #2:

a. Word Art Wednesday; new on Wed April 1st; theme of Anything Goes, family friendly, God-honoring; My bookmark has a long song/Bible verses paraphrasing 

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

b. Craft Rocket; new on April 2nd; theme to 'layer it up'; My bookmark has 3 layers of papers/CS plus 1 layer of embellishments: ribbons, stars, enamel dots

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-135-layer-it-up.html

c. Word Power; new on April 2nd; theme to have focus on wording; My bookmark has a long song/Bible verses paraphrasing

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/word-power-april-2026-challenge.html

d. If You Give A Crafter A Cookie; new on April 1st; theme of Rain or Shine (see image prompt); My bookmark has a sun and rainbow.

link = https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2026/04/cookie-challenge-215-april-rainy-days.html

image = 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

HQLQCB #3 blog post link =

https://heartsquestlovablequotables.blogspot.com/2026/04/hearts-quest-lovable-quotables.html

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne; and as of mid-March 2026: Creations in Pink (CIP) owned by Marlene.

 

My FarmQuest General Store #38 anything farm and or country goes DT projects for 7 Mar 2026

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

why: This posting showcases my newest design team inspiration projects for FarmQuest General Store challenge blog. The challenge theme is always 'anything farm and/or country goes' with country referring to rural or remote outdoors settings and related activities. 

For March, I decided to do a farmhouse garden or meadow vibe for project #2 with barnwood, plaid, bee, ladybugs and wildflowers. For project #1, I also kept to a garden setting with flowering trees, birds, flowers, bees, butterfly and dragonfly! 

when: #38 for FQGS launches on March 7 and closes on April 5, 2026.

what: Project #1: Gather in the garden spring season card

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. K & Company, 2021, Antique Garden collection: base cardstock with birds and flowering trees, cut-a-part mini card panel, text sticker, butterfly sticker and dragonfly sticker

2. brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart for outlining

3. blue and other tones geometric washi tape = Pen + Gear

4. blue dual-tip marker; broad end = ink outer edges of base CS and cut-a-part panel

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Beautiful Blossoms; started Feb 15; closing in about a week; theme focus on flowers; My project #1 has multi color flowers and flowering trees 

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

1B. Triple B: birds, butterflies &/or blooms; new on March 3; theme = blog title; My project #1 has a bird, flowering trees & different color/types flowers + butterfly

link = https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-2026-tb-challenge.html

1C. Try It On Tuesday; new March 3; theme of 'make it feminine'; My project #1 mostly pastel, spring time colors & garden settings lends to femininity

link = https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2026/03/make-it-feminine.html

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what: Project #2: Together is our favorite place to be (with family & friends)

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. plaid label ephemera plus the "&" circle ephemera = Farmer's Market collection by Echo Park

22. bee and wildflowers (without the red) = The Simple Life ephemera pack by Simple Stories

23. two ladybugs = Little Birdie Handmade Embellishments pack

24. puffy triangle bits = from a steampunk kind of mixed designs sticker pack = Crafter's Square

25. black fine tip marker = Sharpie (for outlining)

26. red gel tip pen = from a four color set = Paper Mater's Ink Joy

27. yellow marker and handmade specialty paper for base = stash boxes

28. "family and friends" barnwood print cardstock = recycled tissue box packaging!!!!  

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Lil Red Wagon; new; still open for a few days; include an animal(s) theme; Both projects have animals/insects but project #2 has a bee plus 2 large ladybugs so I will share this photo

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-848-include-animal.html

2B. Crafty Animals; started March 1; theme to include an animal; Both projects have animals/insects but project #2 has a bee plus 2 large ladybugs so I'll share this photo

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-103.html

2C. Alphabet Challenge; new on Fri March 6; theme letter is W for wildflowers; My project #2 has wildflowers tucked on each side by each ladybug

link = https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/w-is-for-wildflowers.html

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where to find FQGS #38/March 7, 2026 launch blog post link =

https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/farmquest-general-store-38-anything.html

theme & date badge =

team badge =

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = Pin-spirational and PRS (both owned by Deanne)