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 Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags #2 in 2026 DT project

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why: this posting showcases a new owner/design team inspiration project for HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags. I decided to just do 1 project this month. We've got four DT members besides me plus 2 Guest DTs that responded for this month so we've got lots of interesting shaped cards and shaped tags to enjoy! 

when: #2 in 2026 (or #14) runs from Feb 2-28 with the theme of anything goes on a shaped card or a shaped tag. The only shape exception for both cards and tags is a regular rectangle/4 straight corners. Variations are allowed like rounded corners, punched corners, odd angles like a Z-fold, etc. 

what: Project #1: different scalloped ends tag 

how-to & vendor notes for #1: scalloped-ended tag

1. kraft brown scallop-topped tag = from pack by Crafter's Square; the end/bottom edge shown on the right side was fussy cut to mimic the edge of the emboss cut-out image to create a unique SHAPED TAG; also lightly inked in Guava/Lawn Fawn

2. embossed 'just because' tag/image was just black on white = Hot Off The Press (part of a set)

3. Guava mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

4. butterfly and flower stickers = Antique Gardens sticker book by Maggie Holmes

5. wood butterfly (inked with pink marker from my stash box); wanted it to contrast to the Guava that is a mix of pink and orange/coral tones = sold in pack = Crafter's Square

6. orange and white + pink and white gingham ribbons = Crafter's Square

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Tag Along + ATCs; new on Feb 1; theme of Add A Number or Anything Goes; My tag will be for Anything Goes

link = https://tag-alongandatc.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-challenge.html

1B. We Love 2 Create; new on Jan 25; theme of A.G. mixed media; My tag has inking with stamp pad and with a marker; a little wood butterfly glued on; gingham ribbons added for tag ties;

link = https://welove2create.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-1-craft-card-making.html

1C. Creative Fingers; new on Fri Jan 30; anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-315.html

1D. 613 Avenue Create; new on Feb 1; anything goes or opt of animal magic; My tag is for anything goes

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html

1E. The Outlawz Anything But A Card; new on Feb 1; theme is the title; My project is a tag

link = https://tolanythingbutacard.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-outlawz-anything-but-card-february.html

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where to find HQFSCAT #2 for February 2026 blog post link =

https://heartsquestshapedcardsandtags.blogspot.com/2026/02/hearts-quest-for-shaped-cards-and-tags.html

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Becca S

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

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

My Critter Crazy Challenges #107 DT project on 1 February 2026

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why: This posting showcases my latest design team/owner inspiration 'critters' card for Critter Crazy Challenges (CCC). In the year since I've become owner, I've featured butterflies or moths several times. They are my favorite insect!! When I was a young girl, maybe about 8 years old, when a teacher of another class/age level, told me that butterflies were like fluttering flowers. That phrasing has always stuck in my thoughts. And since I also love flowers (check my wardrobe, scarves, jewelry), the analogy got hard-wired! The theme is anything goes with featured critter (AGFC= code).

when: #107 starts February 1-25, 2026. 

what: Project #1: Butterflies--So Pretty and Magical

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. pink CS base cut to 5.5" square= Art Skills

2. vellum (printed with the gold and pink butterflies) = pack = Crafter's Square

3. the large layered plastic overlay with matching CS bottom focal butterfly = 1 of 3 pack = Crafter's Square (found these near the flower arranging/wreath/candle products rather than the wall decal stickers or the puffy stickers)

4. pinks and green enamel dots = Fancy Pants Designs (same 5 color pack)

5. gold puffy round dot sticker = Recollections (multicolor and multi size pack)

6. two text strip stickers = sticker book Snow Pine Lodge by Simple Stories

7. black stamp pad to ink the perimeter edges = Hero Arts

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Creative Fingers; new on Jan 30/Friday; anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-315.html

1B. We Love 2 Create; new on Jan 25; theme is card/craft/scrap mixed media= My card has butterfly printed vellum for the background; jumbo layered plastic butterfly plus inking on base CS perimeter

link = https://welove2create.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-1-craft-card-making.html

1C. Creations in Pink; new on Jan 15; theme is use mostly pink = NO NEW CHALLENGES SINCE LATE NOVEMBER 2025

1C. 613 Avenue Create; new on Feb 1; anything goes (opt of Animal Magic); My card has butterflies/insects that are part of the animal kingdom

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html

1D. Classic Design Challenge; new on Jan 15; theme of anything goes

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2026-janfeb.html

1E. Crafts Galore Encore; new on Feb 1; anything goes

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-2026-crafts-galore-encore.html

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where to find CCC #107 blog post link =

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2026/02/critter-crazy-challenge-107-with.html

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Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational

My BONUS feature project #1B for new FQHCB on 4 Sept 2025

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

why: At the end of August, I ended one of my challenge blogs, FQHSKCB, and then started over with a new name, new blog address and new theme for FarmQuest Home Challenges Blog or FQHCB. This time the theme is broad: anything home goes! YES! Interior or exterior. Any room. Any item/activity typically found in or out of your house. Whole house pics or Just the front or back, etc. 

when: this #1B post will be shared on September 4, 2025 with the main launch of the first challenge having started on Sept 2nd. (trying to generate attention for this new blog by having some extra posts)

what: Project for #1B (2nd bonus post for new blog) = digital scrapbook layout on my new craft studio; [yesterday #1A was a digital scrapbook layout about the new boards on our back deck that my husband did on Sept 1-2.]

how-to notes:

1. using Google Slides Portfolio template and 1 of the layout suggestions with some changes: added light gray background color, changed the font and colors for the titles; inserted the different arrow shapes and changed their colors to get more red into the layout; added the dotted borders around the text boxes

2. Shed was bought in early June; interior wasn't finished; husband offered to do the work!!! Bless his heart! I'm working backwards on these layouts. 

3. During the last week of August, the reclaimed pantry rack from my mom's house was added to the inside of one of the doors (husband added a layer of styrofoam, painted white and even used white caulking to go around the edges of the foam that helps with more insulation)! 

4. On the left side photo behind my little helper, this metal cart used to be mine back in the 1980s and then my mom wanted to use it for their microwave and then when they moved to IL, she used it for a TV cart. So now after all these years, I decided to reclaim it. It has wheels so I can move it around and even extend a side up to make a table for either my little helper or I to use!

5. On the right side photo of the layout, the 5.5 foot wide dresser had been left unclaimed by nieces and nephews so last week, Joe measured it to make sure it would fit on the west end of the shed. It does! It did! And bless his heart, he moved it for me and then one of his buddies helped him get it off our truck and into the shed! The painted cow on a blue splatterware plate was another recovered treasure from the farmhouse! The shelf unit started out a few weeks earlier on the east end but got switched to the west end. In late July, its back panels were painted white. They had been neon lime green!!! 

6. Those are some highlights. Dresser drawers are empty but will soon be full. Oh! My die-cutting devices will be used on the dresser top! I've not had enough room in our small house to have them out for easy access and use, so this will be wonderful to start using again within the early weeks of September. Also many file drawers are still empty and most are only half full. 

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where to find this linked-up:

* Everybody Art; new; theme = everything goes; every type of art welcomed

link = https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/583.html

* We Love 2 Create; new; theme of anything goes mixed media; using cell phone photos that were sent to email and then downloaded to use in digital layout; edit the Google Slide layout 

link = https://welove2create.blogspot.com/2025/09/challenge-9-craft-card-making.html 

* Mix It Up; new; theme of anything goes mixed media (not the option); different electronics/digital uses

link = https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/09/miucb-79-anything-goes-optional-fancy.html

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where to find the FQHCB #1B extra posting 

https://farmquesthomechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/09/fqhcb-1b-extra-inspiration-project-on-4.html

where to find the FQHCB #1 main posting from Sept 2 that has my first projects using a front side house ephemera and a dining chair ephemera plus the Mister Linky Widget tool for linking up= 

https://farmquesthomechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/09/fqhcb-1-name-change-and-theme-change.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

*  DT member only = P-R-S

Loving my HQCOLCB #6 June 2nd DT projects

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why: This posting's purpose is to feature the #6 or June 2nd design team projects that I created for HQCOLCB. That's Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges Blog. The main themes are coded as BEWAS which are birthdays, engagements, weddings, anniversaries and sympathies. These are occasions that we celebrate for those we love! YES??? YES!! The optional theme is masculine. (In the USA, Father's Day is celebrated however some folks like me, their dad has passed. So we will just classify it as masculine. It can be a boy's birthday card, a get well card for a uncle, a graduation card for a grandson or nephew, etc.)

when: #6 for 2025 starts June 3, 2025 and ends June 30, 2025. {new start date}

what: Project #1 = W is for Wedding

how-to notes #1 = Mr. & Mrs. LOVE card

1. gold/honey cardstock started as 6" square; trimmed to a 4" x 6" = Art Skills

2. raspberry floral vine/trellis print paper squares = old SU; it was given to me; maybe about 2018-2019

3. pale pink with gold foil hearts square = old cut-apart-card from Webster's Pages (this might be as old as 2015 or older!!!)

4. two raspberry pink enamel hearts = Fancy Pants Designs

5. brown retractable marker pen for outlining = Zebra Clickart

6. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

7. gold glitter coated wood laser cut "Mr & Mrs" = part of trio of designs with 2 each pack = Crafter's Square

8. gold foil rub-on transfer for 'Love' = part of a sheet of mixed sentiments = Crafter's Square

where #1(wedding) will be linked =

1A. The Neglected Stuff Challenge; started June 2; theme is same as the title; something over a year old; On my wedding card, the raspberry print papers are old SU product; the little cut-apart card with gold foil hearts is very old Webster's Pages

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2025/06/neglected-stuff-625-challenge.html

1B. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new on June 1; theme is anything goes; 

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/06/255-paper-shelter.html

1C. We Love 2 Create; new; theme of anything goes mixed media; My wedding card has a glittered wood laser cut Mr & Mrs; gold foil rub-on transfer "LOVE"; brown marker outlining of the 3 paper squares; brown ink on the base cardstock's perimeter; enamel hearts

link = https://welove2create.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-6-craft-card-making.html

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what: Project #2 = optional theme of masculine

how-to notes #2 = Brave(heart) Gnome

21. purple cardstock was 6" square was trimmed to 5.5" square = Art Skills

22. two glossy print cardstocks trimmed to 2.5" wide x 5" high = Crafter's Square

23. teal blue print paper punched = SU

24. white cardstock for gnome stamping = Georgia Pacific

25. gnome stamp = Pixie Dust Designs

26. gnome color-filled with Marvy Uchida colored pencils and outlined with a black dual-tip marker by Art Skills

27. gold 'brave' word dimensional sticker from a sheet of assorted words = Crafter's Square

where #2 (masculine/gnome) will be linked =

2A. Dream Valley; week 2 of 2 ends in about 5.5 hours!!!; theme is hand-colored image(s); MY masculine card has a gnome with colored pencils and black marker outlining to make the perimeter of the stamp more distinctive

link = https://dreamvalley2.blogspot.com/2025/05/challenge-337-hand-coloured-image.html

2B. 613 Avenue Create; new on June 1; anything goes with twist of 'for the guys'; MY gnome is a guy; I've used some fun prints yet they've got mostly darker tones; also not overly embellished

link  = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2025/06/june-2025-anything-goes-w-optional.html

2C. We Love Stamping; new on June 1; theme of nature/stamping or anything goes stamping; MY masculine gnome card has the stamped gnome

link = https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/2025/06/june.html

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where to find HQCOLCB #6 blog post link =

https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/06/hqcolcb-6-in-2025-themes-bewas-option.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

 

My featured FQCCCB #19 wintery outdoor Christmas DT cards on 7 April 2025

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

post's purpose...the why? = Wow! FarmQuest Country Christmas challenges blog is already having its 19th offset monthly challenge!!! The theme is what I call "Anything Goes Country Christmas" and by country think of it as the outdoor environments of the holiday season! Exterior house and yard decorations, snowy landscapes & woods, nature, snow/ice outdoor activities like skiing, sledding, building snowmen, making snow angels, etc.

the when? = #19 starts April 7 and ends May 5, 2025 so that it's open at the end of the month. 

the what? Project #1 = Pinecones and Holly Christmas card

notes for #1 =

1. gray cardstock and white cardstock started as 6" squares; gray trimmed to 5.5" square and white down to 5" square = Art Skills multicolor pack of 6" squares.

2. gray panel's circle area was ink dabbed using paper towel with Emerald Envy stamp pad ink = SU

3. white panel's outer circle area was ink dabbed using paper towel with Tranquil Tide stamp pad ink and then the rest of the area with Always Artichoke = both by SU

4. pinecones and small font size "MC" stamps = Christmas Treasures stamp set by Bo Bunny 2019

5. holly leaves were stenciled using = Mistle Toe and Holly stencil by Simple Stories 2020

6. red pearls and white glitter foam snowflake sticker = different packs bought at different times = Crafter's Square

7. pinecones and sentiment stamped with Walnut ink/stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

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the what? Project #2 = Merry Snow Skier Sending Greetings card

notes for #2 =

21. snow skier focal card ephemera = Make It Merry ephemera pack by October Afternoon 

22. red and white cardstock 6" squares; red trimmed to 5.5" square and white trimmed to 5.25" = Art Skills multicolor pack

23. white cardstock panel ink dabbed using paper towel with Tranquil Tide stamp pad ink = SU

24. gray and light blue colored penciled little 'snow' dots added to the poem area

25. tonal green mottled specialty paper for the holly leaves came in scrap pack = Crafter's Square; these were hand-sketched then fussy cut

26. red heart crystals/gems from package = Crafter's Square

27. "Merry" dazzle/sticker with white glitter & gold foil = Hot Off The Press; sold by Paper Wishes website

28. black no-smudge retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

where: FQCCCB or FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenges Blog post

link = https://farmquestcountrychrismaschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/fqcccb-19-ag-country-christmas-theme.html

other places to share/link are:

a. pinecones = Creative Artiste; started April 4th; mixed media; MY first project shown in this post has inking, stamping and stenciling as well as punched circle technique; holly leaves colored with green marker; doodle lines in the outer margin with brown marker

link = https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/2025/04/welcome-to-creative-artiste-challenge.html

b. pinecones = Girlz Creative Christmas; new on Sun Apr 6; AG Christmas

link= https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/04/challenge-119-alles-mag-kerst-anything.html

c. pinecones = Peace on Earth Christmas; new on Sun Apr 6; AG Christmas (moodboard for suggestions)

link = https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2025/04/april-2025-peace-on-earth-challenge-85.html

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d. snow skier = The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenges; started Apr 4th; using the Christmas theme; MY card is a wintery outdoors & nature Christmas themed

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2025/04/festive-friday-challenge-4-april-2025.html

e. snow skier = We Love 2 Create; started Sun Apr 6; anything mixed media; Tranquil Tide stamp pad was dabbed/pounced on the white cardstock background; black marker pen was used for veining on the holly leaves that I cut out; little gray and light blue circles for faux snow were added around the poem/focal card; holly leaves were hand-sketched and fussy cut

link = https://welove2create.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-4-craft-card-making.html 

f. snow skier = Merry Little Christmas Challenge; started March 1 and ends Apr 15; A.G. Christmas

link = https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/mlccb-61-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

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

~~ my most unusual Christmas memories are from our family mission trip to Haiti when I was 15 1/2 years old!!! Growing up in east central Illinois/west central Indiana area, the weather difference alone was a shock. The cultural and lifestyle differences back in 1977 were very shocking! Swimming in the Caribbean on Christmas Eve with 80* F temps! Experiencing sea urchins for the first time! Sitting on crudely made wood benches for 2 hour church services. Hearing voodoo drums on the night of Christmas eve to Christmas Day morning was very eerie. 

Loving my HQCB #70 anything goes with white and pink and purple hearts theme DT for 28 Jan 2025

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

why: This posting showcases my newest owner/DT contribution for Heart's Quest Challenge Blog. #70 is anything goes with white-pink- and/or purple hearts. I decided to do all 3 colors; mostly purple, but pink and bits of white on white cardstock.

when: HQCB #70 starts January 28 and ends on February 27, 2025; at the start of #69 on December 28, I made a move to change HQCB from 2 offset challenges per 30 days to 1 offset month-long challenge.

what: PROJECT = mixed media romantic card; could be Valentine's; anniversary; 

notes:

1. pink cardstock is 5.5" x 6" = Art Skills

2. the pink cardstock panel behind the round focal is actually neon bright pink = Astrobrights/Neenah

3. purple cardstock panel = Pop Tone Grape Jelly by CutCardStock

4. the birds/branches/grid patterned paper = from the Havana collection by Prima Marketing 2017

5. three lavender enamel dots = Everly Lane by Fancy Pants Designs

6.  "Wild at heart" thickers style foam stickers = Amber Autumn  by Fancy Pants Designs 2024

7. purple and neon bright pink acrylic paints = Crafter's Square

8. iridescent glitter acrylic paint = Art Skills

9. white cardstock scrap for painted/stencil-traced-cut hearts = Pen + Gear

10. 'love you!' text strip was part of a sheet of mixed occasion sentiments = Google Doc

11. a little bit of "Pink Pirouette" ink stamp pad on the 'love you!' = SU

12. "Wild Thistle" alcohol marker used to apply color to the thick foam stickers = Nuvo

13. around the perimeter of the circle focal = pink colored pencil from stash and "Lilac Grey" alcohol marker were used by Nuvo

14. the white backdrop panel is "Ice Gold" = CutCardStock

where:

link = https://heartsquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/hqcb-70-theme-of-anything-goes-with.html

theme badge =

DT badge = 

other places to share/link are:

a. Dream Valley; current; theme is use pink and/or red; MY card has many pink tones (2 papers, 1 of the birds, the foam stickers and the painted hearts

link = https://dreamvalley2.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-329-use-pink-or-red.html

b. The Outlawz Monday Greetings Challenge; Jan; anything goes; MY card has "Love you!" plus "Wild at heart"

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-monday.blogspot.com/2025/01/january-6th-monday-greetings.html

c. Dragonfly Dreams Challenge; Jan/current; theme is use pinks and purples; MY card has pinks and purple papers; pink and purple acrylic paints, lavender enamel dots; pink bird, pink tones foam stickers

link = https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/01/january-challenge-use-pinks-and-purples.html

d. We Love 2 Create; Jan/#2/current; theme is anything goes mixed media paper-crafting; on MY card = purple marker outlining, enamel dots, digital/word processing sentiment, colored pencil and alcohol marker to add border on large circle print paper circle, paints used on the fussy cut hearts, alcohol marker added to foam stickers

link = https://welove2create.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-2-craft-card-making.html

e. Love Those Pretty Papers; Jan/current/a few more days; Use/focus on a print/patterned paper(s); MY card has a circle cut of a print outdoor/nature paper by Prima Marketing

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2025/01/atg-using-pretty-patterned-paper.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

from very cold north central Illinois,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and the new PRSCB or Paper-Rock-Scissors

~~late January fact = my hubby and I celebrated 29 years of life and marriage on January 27th!!! :)

<3

Loving my HQCOLCB #12 BEWAS theme and option event DT projects for 2 December 2024

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

purpose/why: this posting showcases my design team inspiration efforts for 1 of my Quest families of blogs, HQCOLCB or Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love challenges blog. BEWAS main themes is my code for Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries, and Sympathies. The #12 optional event theme is NEW Year's 2025! 

when: #12 for 2024 starts December 2 and will end on Dec 31, 2024

what: PROJECT #1 = BEWAS main themes -----> birthday

notes for #1:

1. white cardstock base with envelope (from pack) = Crafter's Square

2. mid-tone pink cardstock panel = Art Skills

3. light-tone pink cardstock panel = Neenah

4. white cardstock scrap = Neenah

5. the pink stripe glitter print paper scrap = ?; I've hoarded this pretty paper for a very long time by using a small section or two every year!!!

6. pink pirouette ink stamp pad = SU used on the white scrap to look like a watercolor wash

7. rose red ink stamp pad = SU used for stamping "HB" and all cardstock edges

8. "HB" wood stamp = SU; very old stash item

9. two decorative tapes layered together for the top portion border= ?/been in stash for several years

10. silver embossed dogwood blossom = Crafter's Square (from a package of mixed flowers all in silver)

11. white paper flower (I added some pink colored penciling) = Crafter's Square (from a pack)

12. little enamel hearts = Fancy Pants Designs (from 2 sets)

and

what: PROJECT #2 = autumn harvest themed sympathy card

notes for #2:

21. off-white base cardstock and envelope (pack) = Crafter's Square

22. plaid paper panel = Recollections' camping plaid

23. gold honey lined print paper = SU

24. corn digital print and round apple basket with wheat ephemera = Sande W/Sande's Poema Card-making Community FB group; sign up/subscribe for her weekly freebies

25. chocolate chip brown stamp pad = SU

26. two mint green enamel hearts = Fancy Pants Designs

27. two sympathy clear stamps = not sure?/clear zip plastic bag that I received these in was unmarked

and

what: PROJECT #3 = option event theme of New Year's 2025 ==> Thrive in 25

notes for #3:

31. white 6" square cardstock = Art Skills

32. black with silver glitter holly print specialty paper = stash

33. white glitter tape and silver glitter tapes are under the silver bling 'ribbon'

34. lettering for 'thrive' (added silver metallic paint pen on the alphas) = Crafter's Square

35. lettering for "IN 25" = Freckled Fawn

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where: HQCOLCB #12 December 2024 challenge posting

link = https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/12/hqcolcb-12-bewas-main-themes-and.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. birthday = {Pin}spirational; new/Dec 1; theme for December is anything goes

link = https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/12/pinspirational-challenge-320-december.html

b. birthday = Seize The Birthday; new/Nov 28; theme for anything goes birthday (not the option of masculine)...this is a very feminine card!

link = https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/11/seize-birthday-296-masculine.html

badge: 

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c. sympathy = Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new/Dec 1; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/12/243-polkadoodles.html

d. sympathy = 613 Avenue Create; new/Dec 1; anything goes (not the option)

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2024/12/december-2024-anything-goes-w-optional.html

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e. New Year's = We Love 2 Create; new/Dec 1; anything mixed media goes; MY "Thrive in 25" card has silver bling 'ribbon', 2 decorative tapes under the bling, and silver metallic paint pen over 'thrive' alpha stickers as well as the specialty glitter design paper used

link = https://welove2create.blogspot.com/2024/12/challenge-11-craft-card-making.html

f.  New Year's = Love To Craft; midway/ends Dec 15; anything goes

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/11/ltccb-83-anything-goes-ltccb-82-winner.html

g. New Year's = Mix It Up; midway/ends Dec 15; anything mixed media goes (not the option technique of paper piecing); MY card has the glitter textured holly specialty paper, the silver bling with 2 decorative tapes underneath it plus lettering stickers in silver metallic foil and another set that were silver glitter (thrive) so I applied silver metallic paint pen to help show up against the glittered paper

link = https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/miucb-74-anything-goes-optional-paper.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = HQCOLCB, HQCB, HQFCB and soon to start on January 2nd HQFSCAT which is Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags; also FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB

* co-owner/DT  will switch to full owner status in January 2025 for Ally's Angels and Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT only = HAOOCAYR

* 

My featured FQHSKCB anything food or kitchen goes DT samples on 2 December 2024

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

why/purpose: This posting focuses on two design team food sample projects for #12 at FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges blog. 

when: #12 starts December 2nd and will end on Dec 31, 2024. Post numbering will start over in 2025. 

what: Project #1= TOY/thinking of you harvest card

notes for #1:

1. kraft cardstock base with envelope (pack) = Crafter's Square

2. mint green and white plaid paper = Recollections (orange lines added)

3. thinking of you stamp = old stash item; might be a Hampton Arts or Studio G product

4. chocolate chip brown stamp pad = SU

5. corn digital print paper and 2 ephemera = Sande Woodson's FB group/subscriber for weekly freebie; Sande's Poema Cardmaking Community

6. 'condensed milk' alcohol marker for edges of the ephemera

7. emerald green crystal heart sticker (package) = Crafter's Square

and

what: Project #2 = sympathy with apple food products card

notes for #2:

21. off-white cardstock base with matching envelope (pack) = Crafter's Square

22. camping plaid print paper = Recollections

23. green with kraft floral print paper = SU

24. sympathy stamps = in unmarked bag?/ might be SU; received in a kindness box

25. grass green enamel hearts = Fancy Pants Designs

26. chocolate chip brown stamp pad = SU

27. 'condensed milk' alcohol marker = Arteza (for edging the ephemera)

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where: FQHSKCB #12 anything food or kitchen goes blog posting =

link = https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/12/fqhskcb-12-for-2024-with-afg-and-akg.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. T. O. Y. card = Love to Craft challenge blog; midway/ends Dec 15; anything goes; this will be my 3rd entry or 4th entry depending on linking from another DT commitment....

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/11/ltccb-83-anything-goes-ltccb-82-winner.html

b. T. O. Y. card = {PIN}spirational; new/Dec 1; for December theme = anything goes

link = https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/12/pinspirational-challenge-320-december.html

c. T. O. Y. card = Shopping Our Stash; started Nov 19/ends in 24 hours or less; theme of masculine; My thinking of you card is harvest produce/apples, corn, & mixed in the cornucopia plus autumn colors that would be good for a guy like my retired farmer uncle who is 82! 

link = https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2024/11/sos535-masculine.html

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d. sympathy = Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new/Dec 1; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/12/243-polkadoodles.html

e. sympathy = 613 Avenue Create; new/Dec 1; anything goes (not the option)

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2024/12/december-2024-anything-goes-w-optional.html

f. sympathy = We Love 2 Create; new/Dec 1; anything mixed media goes; MY sympathy card has 2 stamped sentiments; digital ephemera; alcohol marker used to edge the digital ephemera; enamel hearts; also brown ink pad for paper edging/inking; 

link = https://welove2create.blogspot.com/2024/12/challenge-11-craft-card-making.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = FQHSKCB, FQGGCB, FQCCB, FQGS, and FQCB; also HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB and to start 1st challenge on Jan 2, 2025 = HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags

* co-owner/DT will become full owner/DT in January 2025 ===> Ally's Angels and Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR