My FarmQuest General Store Challenge #36 DT projects for AFCG theme topics on 7 Jan 2026

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

why: The purpose of this posting is to highlight my new owner/design team inspiration projects for FarmQuest General Store Challenge blog. The theme is anything farm and/or country goes. Which just means that I'm looking for rural outdoor kinds of settings, items and/or activities whether it's a horse farm or saddles or cowgirl sitting on her horse, etc. 

when: FQGS #36 starts on January 7, 2026 and ends on February 5, 2026. 

what: Project #1: AFCG theme choice picks= horses and country fair ribbon

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. black plaid, green tonal plaid, and the mini cut-a-part card "Hello" trimmed to an arch shape = The Simple Life paper pad by Simple Stories

2. horse dictionary sticker, horse stickers, and fair ribbon sticker = Market Square sticker book by Maggie Holmes (2021) and American Crafts; also the sentiment sticker "as long as we're together"

3. white CS scrap = Georgia Pacific

4. black fine tip marker = Sharpie

5. three little silver and bronze metal looking puffy stickers = these are the 'inserts' in the spokes sections of wagon wheel(s) with other designs pack = Crafter's Square 

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Crafty Animals; new on Jan 1st; theme to include an animal; My card features 2 horses

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-101.html

1B. Aud Sentiments; open; theme of Anything Goes + a sentiment; My card has 2 messages: "as long as were together" and "hello"

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

1C. The Paper Funday; new on Jan 7th; Anything Goes (opt of sketch); My horses card will be for A.G.

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-2026-challenge-83-anything-goes.html

1D. Word Art Wednesday; new on Jan 7th; Anything Goes that is God-honoring. My friendship card with horses is being linked. 

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/01/anything-goes-weeks-734-735.html

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what: Project #2:

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. The aqua swirl patterned CS was 6" square; trimmed some to be 6" wide x 5.5" deep = Crafter's Square (from a multi color/design paper pack) 

22. four die-cut ephemera and three stickers from Snow Pine Lodge collection = Simple Stories

23. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = for perimeter inking = Lawn Fawn

24. brown retractable marker pen= for ink edging/outlining around the die-cut ephemera at the top of the card = Zebra Clickart

25. white CS scrap pieces torn = Georgia Pacific

26. enamel dots in different sizes = Freckled Fawn (from 2 different varied colors sets)

27. mechanical pencil to create shadowed steps in the snow drifts = stash item

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Girlz Creative Christmas; open; Anything Goes Christmas; this is my 2nd link; since I live in north central Illinois, snow and/or ice is usually part of my Christmas holidays; 

link = https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-158-alles-mag-kerst-anything.html

2B. Try It On Tuesday; new on Jan 6; theme of 'it's cold outside'; My winter wonderland card was given snow drifts and has snow dots in the sky; also a snowflake(s) on 2 of the ephemera

link = https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2026/01/its-cold-outside.html

2C. Fab N Funky; new on Jan 7; theme of winter wonderland; Card 2 has 'winter wonderland' sticker for a sentiment; snow drifts and falling snow in the sky; ski lodge and ski shop....

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-628-winter-wonderland.html

2D. Peace on Earth; new on Jan 4; theme of Anything Christmas Goes; Card 2's winter wonderland will be used for Christmas; all my siblings and first cousins were reared in Illinois and snow and/or cold icy conditions have been part of our Christmas holidays. There were several times when we traveled for the extended family Christmas gathering that weather got worse and we had to stay overnight (and not being prepared with any clothing changes)....

link = https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-2026-peace-on-earth-challenge.html

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where to find FQGS #36 blog post link =

https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/farmquest-general-store-challenge-36.html

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Becca S

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

* DT member only = Paper-Rocks-Scissors

NOTES: 

FQCB or FarmQuest Challenge Blog #79's current theme is "Snowy Mountains" so Card #2 could be linked there if I wasn't the owner.

FQHCB or FarmQuest Home Challenges Blog #5 theme is Anything Home Goes so Card #2 with the ski lodge (temporary housing) would work. 

FQCCCB or FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenge Blog #28 theme is Anything Goes Country Christmas so this wintry wonderland ski mountain Christmas card would work, too, if I wasn't the owner. 

AA or Ally's Angels is Anything Goes; however I can't link either card to this challenge blog.

CCC or Critter Crazy Challenges theme is Anything Goes with a Featured Critter; but can't link the horses card there. 

However, my blog readers can!!!

FarmQuest Challenge #78 design team Christmas Tree Farm theme projects

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

why: This post showcases two new design team/owner inspiration projects for #78 Christmas Tree Farm theme at FarmQuest Challenge Blog. For the card, I used some old stash from Bella Blvd chipboard stickers for the main scene elements. On the tag, I went with a recent purchase from Dollar Tree because the ornament tag on this package topper project had caught my eye for this theme. My brain cells were thinking I could use for this #78 theme!!

when: #78 FQCB starts 28 November until 27 December 2025

what: Project #1: 

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. green cardstock base is about 5.5" square = Pen + Gear

2. kraft brown paper traced circle cut = from unmarked pack bought through Amazon

3. green marbled print paper used with 2 different punches = from a multi-color print paper pack  by Crafter's Square

4. white cardstock torn in 5 pieces layered for snow = Georgia Pacific

5. chipboard stickers = "tree", truck with tree, 3 little trees = Bella Blvd

6. muted red paper scrap = from a scrap pack of mixed papers = Crafter's Square

7. small deer foam sticker = from Farmstead Harvest collection = American Crafts

8. black stamp pad for card base perimeter inking = Hero Arts

9. white with black trimmed star puffy/Thickers = American Crafts

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Rudolph Days; new on Nov 25/open for 3 more days; anything Christmas goes theme; My tree farm card is about Christmas/evergreen trees

link = https://rudolphdayschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/11/rudolph-days-november-challenge.html

1B. Inspired By; new on Nov 27; theme of Christmas trees (also a sketch); My card is shared for the theme/image prompt with several trees; My tree farm setting has a cut tree in the pickup and then 3 grouped trees 

link = https://theseinspiredchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/11/inspired-by-christmas-trees.html

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1C. Cardz 4 Galz; new on Thu Nov 27; theme of cute Christmas; My tree farm card is full of charm = one small deer, stars in the sky, a cut tree carried in the truck bed, the snowy hill, ....

link = https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2025/11/264-cute-christmas.html

1D. Creative Knockouts; week 2 of 2 starting today 11/27; theme of Snow Much Fun;  My Christmas tree farm card has a snowy hill

link = https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2025/11/559-november-20-snow-much-fun-paper.html

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what: Project #2: Christmas package topper-style tag

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. Neenah = black cardstock base cut to about 1" wider and 3/4" longer than the recycled white cardstock 

22. Recycled packaging = white cardstock; edges distressed with scissors blade

23. Lawn Fawn = Walnut/brown stamp pad

24. The Paper Studio = red and white diagonal striped print paper/ scrap cut

25. Crafter's Square = twine/cording in 2 colors of dark brown and red; also the red pearls and green heart gem = different packaging

26. Crafter's Square = package of ornament tags; chose the pickup truck with cut tree for this theme (comes with satin cording and pony bead)

27. Making Memories Wholesale Inc; 2009 = decorative pins; pack of 30 using 3 shapes (trees, stars, circles in different colors); I've used 2 colors of trees

28. ?/don't remember vendor = red and white herringbone print paper/scrap cut

where #2 will be linked:

2A. I Spy With My Little Eye; current; theme of Something Festive for Christmas; my gift tag/package topper has festive holiday colors, decorative accents, a fun ornament focal tag

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/11/i-spy-with-my-little-eyesomething.html

2B. Tag Along with ATCs; started Nov 1; theme of add texture and/or A.G.; my tree farm Christmas gift tag/package topper tag has shaped accents, cording, distressed edges on the brown-inked CS layer....

link = https://tag-alongandatc.blogspot.com/2025/11/november-challenge.html

2C. Creatalicious; new on Nov 15; theme of AG or traditional Christmas colors; My gift tag/package topper has red and green with neutrals of white, brown and black. 

link = https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-295-anything-goes-with.html

2D. Lil Red Wagon; new on Wed Nov 26; theme of pearls, sequins, or gems; My tree farm gift tag/package topper has 2 glass tree-topped decorative pins in the upper right corner; green heart gem + 3 red pearls in lower left corner

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-835-pearls-sequins-gems-oh-my.html

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where to find FarmQuest #78 blog post link =

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/11/farmquest-challenge-blog-78-christmas.html

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Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS

My featured FQGS #32 DT AFCG theme choice of harvest topics for 7 Sept 2025

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

why: This posting features my two newest DT inspiration projects with rural outdoor topics for FarmQuest General Store challenges blog (FQGS) #32. The theme is always 'anything farm and/or country goes'. For #32 both projects are going to have harvest topics. 

when: #32 starts September 7 and ends on October 5, 2025.

what: Project #1 = Autumn Skies and Pumpkin Pies card

how-to notes for #1 =

1. brown cardstock for base 5" x 7" = from a range of neutrals = Colorbok

2. meadow plants patterned cardstock cut 4.5" x 6.5" = Enchanted Gardens collection by Fancy Pants Designs

3. two heart stickers and two mushroom stickers = also Enchanted Gardens collection by FPD

4. the focal is a window cling type decal = part of a multiple harvest designs = Seasonal Collection Window Clings distributed by Greenbrier International

5. dark brown retractable marker pen to outline the meadow plant cardstock = Zebra Clickart

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers; new on Sept 6/Sat; theme is F is for finally fall; MY card's focal says 'Autumn Skies and Pumpkin Pies'

link = https://snarkystampers.blogspot.com/2025/09/soss-266-f-is-for-finally-fall.html

1B. Love Those Pretty Papers; new on Sat/Sept 6; theme of AG with pretty patterned paper(s); My Autumn Skies card has a great harvest colors meadow plants print paper

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2025/09/atg-using-pretty-patterned-paper.html

1C. Crafty Calendar; new on Sat/Sept 6; theme is lots of layers; My Autumn Skies card has 4 layers: brown base + meadow plants paper + window cling + stickers

link = https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/09/crafty-calendar-challenge-6th-september.html

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what: Project #2 = Thanksgiving Squashes and Gourds card

how-to notes for #2 =

21. brown cardstock cut 5.5 " deep x 6.5" wide = Colorbok

22. Sandcastle Tan scrap = Martha Stewart distributed by CutCardStock

23. butternut squash color cardstock scrap = Pen + Gear

24. recycled card image sent by husband's Medicare insurance company; trimmed with decorative scissors

25. layered butterfly sticker (part of a package of diff. designs/colors) = Crafter's Square

26. wood laser cut pumpkin; came plain/balsa?; = part of pack = Crafter's Square

27. three different markers to get a varied colored surface look on wood pumpkin = stash

where #2 will be linked =

2A. The Outlawz Festive Friday; new on Sept 5; there are 4 themes ==> the Thanksgiving card is for the 'colors of the season' theme

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2025/09/festive-friday-challenge-5-september.html

2B. Ellibelle's Garden Party; ends in 1 week; theme of anything in or from the garden; My Thanksgiving card has pumpkins, gourds, berries, 

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/08/ellibelles-garden-party-no-6-anything.html

2C. The Paper Funday; started Sept 3; theme of anything goes with option of changing seasons; My Thanksgiving card is full of harvest colors and autumn seasonal finds like pumpkins, pinecones, gourds

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/09/sep-2025-challenge-80-anything-goes.html

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where to find FQGS #32 blog post link=

https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/2025/09/fqgs-32-theme-of-afcg-starting-7-sept.html

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Becca S

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

* DT member only = Paper-Rocks-Scissors (PRS)

My featured FQCB #74 cowboy gear or ranch theme DT projects on 28 July 2025

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

why: this posting features my latest rural creative spin for FQCB or FarmQuest Challenge Blog #74. The theme this time is "cowboy gear or ranch". You could have a ranch bunkhouse, corrals, cowboys, etc. I decided to do an old barn and silo. For the other project, 

when: FQCB #74 starts July 28, 2025 and ends on August 27, 2025

what: Project #1 = Old Windmill and cacti Birthday card

how-to notes for #1 = desert Southwest or Western USA vibe

1.  ivory A2 card cut apart into 2 panels; trimmed top layer 1/4" around and lifted on foam tape = Crafter's Square pack

2. yellow cardstock panel cut to 3.5" x 5" = Neenah

3. Sandcastle Tan cardstock punched circle = Martha Stewart distributed by CutCardStock

4. old "HB" wood stamp = SU

5. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

6. "You inspire me" clear stamp = from a mixed expressions package by The Hedgehog Hollow [NBUS; new to me; was given the large stamp set in a friendship donation box!!]

7. white cardstock semi-circle scraps = Georgia Pacific

8. Narwhal/gray for the rock/dirt pile + Pumpkin Spice/orange + Guava/pink = mini stamp pads; 3 of the 4 colors in their 'Front Porch' pack by Lawn Fawn [NBUS; new to me stamp pad set]

9. enamel dots in various colors from different sets = Freckled Fawn

10. windmill die-cut = old Simple Stories

11. two cacti stickers = "Just Chill" sticker book by My Mind's Eye 2020

12. blue and white cording = scrap/stash

13. Beach Blue alcohol marker = Arteza (to give a sky appearance around the windmill and also the cacti)

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Moving Along With The Times; closes on July 30!!; theme of masculine; which both projects are however the windmill card will be what is linked/shared

link = https://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-180-masculine.html

1B. NBUS/Never Before Used Schtuff; closes soon; theme is the title; new and new to me products are highlighted in the notes for Project #1.

link = https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2025/07/nbus-challenge-76.html

1C. I Love Promarkers; open; theme is anything goes using markers; on PROJECT #1 I've used a blue alcohol marker to color the windmill and outline the cacti (2) for it to look like there is sky surrounding...behind them

link = https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-587.html

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what: Project #2 =

how-to notes for #2 =

21.Sandcastle Tan cardstock cut to 5" w x 7" h = Martha Stewart distributed by CutCardStock

22. deep orange paper (from a memo pad at my parents' home that I claimed for my stash!)

23. the desert scene digital paper printed to 4" x 6" on white paper = "Lil Cowboy" paper by The Paper Shelter {been in my digital files for at least 2 years or more}

24. the cowboy focal image printed to 4" x 6" on thin kraft paper = "Lil Cowboy" by The Paper Shelter {been in my digital files for at least 2 years or more}

25. dark brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart (outlined perimeter of the desert scene and then outlined perimeter of the cowboy before cutting out)

26. "Narwhal" mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn {also NBUS; used on same day when project #1 was made}

27. puffy/embossed wheel and screws stickers = from same multi-design package = Crafter's Square

28. "Inspire" and "You're the best" clear stamps = from a mixed expressions stamp set package = The Hedgehog Hollow {also NBUS; used on same day when project #1 was made}

where #2 will be linked =

2A. Make My Monday; new on Mon July 28 and open for 2 weeks; theme is masculine; both projects are masculine however PROJECT #2 with the little cowpoke and his horse will be linked/shared

link = https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/07/257-masculine-card.html

2B. The Neglected Stuff Challenge; still open; theme is the title-- use stuff at least 1 year older; the Paper Shelter "Lil Cowboy" and its companion digital paper have been in my computer files for several years; I didn't go back and look at my FQCB or FQGS projects but probably 2 years since I've used this cutie cowpoke!! [2nd entry]

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2025/07/neglected-stuff-july-2025-challenge.html

2C. Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers; new; theme is HOT, HOT, HOT; both projects on this posts have cacti and lend to dry desert conditions; I'm sharing PROJECT #2 for the bright orange paper and the digital print paper showing the tall cactus

link = https://snarkystampers.blogspot.com/2025/07/soss-264-h-is-for-hot-hot-hot.html

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where to find FQCB #74 blog post link = https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/fqcb-74-ranch-andor-cowboy-gear-theme.html

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Becca S

NOTE: this card could also be shared at FQGS/ FarmQuest General Store that is open until August 5th; theme is anything farm and/or country goes...however I'm owner so I can't share over there but you all can!!!

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

* manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

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

My featured FQCB #73 farmhouse in or out theme DT projects for 28 June 2025

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

why: this posting features my latest rural creative spin for FQCB or FarmQuest Challenge Blog #73. The theme this time is "farmhouse in or out" so it could be outside the farmhouse on the porch or in the yard or at the mailbox, etc. Inside the farmhouse, it could be looking out the kitchen window or the upstairs bedroom window; a stack of folded laundry on the stairs waiting to be carried up; etc. I decided to do an outside the farmhouse with elements for wash day: washboard/scrub board, kettle, clothesline and pins, bucket, soap, clothes hanging from the line. For the other project, I chose another embroidery pattern from the same booklet with this time being a water pump outside. 

when: FQCB #73 starts June 28, 2025 and ends on July 27, 2025

what: Project #1 = Wash Day Outdoors in the Summer

how-to notes for #1 =

1. wash day embroidery pattern + clip art images of bucket, soap = "Kount on Kappie's Book 59 A Little Country" 1985, designed by Janice Baldwin and art by Veronica Valliere

2. light ivory A2 size card base (with envelope) = pack = Crafter's Square

3. yellow and gray plaid paper = Recollections

4. light blue cardstock strip = Neenah

5. turquoise scrap strip = Recollections

6. soft yellow cardstock panel cut to same size as an index card = Neenah

7. colored pencils from a variety of sources used for embroidery pattern and 2 clip art images; colored pencil 'stripes' added on the pattern between the title and the clothesline = stash

where #1 will be linked = {will add late on June 30th due to niece's wedding to travel to on June 28-29}

1A. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scraps; new on June 25 & still current; use at least 1 designer paper; Project #1 shows more scrap bits of the yellow-white-gray plaid paper = 2 spots on the left and 2 on the right side

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

1B. A Place to Start; still open until July 4; theme of anything goes or opt twist to recycle; both my projects are recycled/upcycled old embroidery pattern diagrams

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/06/june-2025-anything-goes-woptional-twist.html

1C. Path of Positivity; still open; anything goes positive (not the twist)

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/ch-132-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

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what: Project #2 = the old water pump outside (some of the fancier farmhouses and even some city houses way back when, had water pumps in their kitchens; generally they would be smaller than those outside near the house and/or the barns. When my parents bought our childhood home (I was 5 1/2 years old) there were 3 water pumps/wells on the property. One near the back door, another one near a small garden patch and chicken house located on the other side of the alley and the last one was a bit further away near 3 hog houses that the previous owners left behind.  

how-to notes for #2 =

21. light ivory card A2 size (with matching envelope) = pack = Crafter's Square

22. turquoise cardstock panel = Recollections

23. gray and yellow plaid paper = Recollections

24. water pump embroidery pattern = "Kount on Kappie's Book 59 A Little Country",1985, designed by Janice Baldwin and art by Veronica Valliere

25. black stamp pad = Hero Arts

26. black retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

27. blue, gray, yellow, 2 shades of green and 2 shades of browns colored pencils = stash (different vendors: Marvy Uchida, Crayola, Crazy Art) [text added to the pattern as well as the coloring]

where #2 will be linked = {not linking until June 30th}

2A. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; started June 15 & open for 4 more days; theme of anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/06/256-polkadoodles.html

2B. Kleuren met Potloden; started June 10 & still open; anything with colored pencils; Project #2 has colored pencils used on the embroidery pattern diagram: light blue sky, brown tones on the water pump, gray on the bucket; green tones on grass; brown for dirt;

link = https://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-juni-alles-mag.html

2C. Crafty Catz; week 1 of 2; anything goes

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/crafty-catz-challenge-697.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

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

 

My featured FQGS #29 AFCG theme DT projects starting 7 June 2025

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

why: This personal blog posting features two new design team inspiration projects for FarmQuest General Store challenge blog. FQGS as I refer to it, theme is always 'anything farm and/or country goes' or AFCG. The June projects will be camping/outdoor scenes & activity-related. 

when: FQGS #29 will start on June 7th and end on July 5th, 2025

what: Project #1 =

how-to notes for #1 =

1. light ivory A2 size card with envelope = from pack of 10; Crafter's Square

2. background paper = Into the Forest = Crafter's Consortium

3. Ready for Summer label = ? was out of its package; either Echo Park or Carta Bella

4. loaded station wagon tag (tag tab was cut off) = Carta Bella

5. torn papers from small pad = Crafter's Square

6. walnut mini stamp pad/ink = Lawn Fawn (edging)

7. dark brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart (outlining)

8. foam dimensional tape under die-cut ephemera label and tag = Crafter's Square

where #1 will be linked =

1A. The Four Seasons; started June 1; anything summer season; What says summer months more than camping and travel away from home???

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

1B. Pearly Sparkles; started June 1; theme is masculine; most guys like to be outdoors, go camping, fishing, etc. so this camping/travel card will probably go to a guy I know that likes all of these.

link = https://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-108-masculine.html

1C. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesdays; extended; anything goes; this is my 2nd entry for June

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/06/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-june-and.html

1D. Let's Craft and Create; current; anything goes (option to add buttons); My 2nd entry is just for A. G.

link = https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-220-ag-add-buttons.html

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what: Project #2 =

how-to notes for #2 =

21. same products/companies as card #1 plus

22. gingham ribbon cuts = spools bought at Dollar Tree

23. torn papers on the left margin represent: sun/yellow, blue/sky and green/grass

where #2 will be linked =

2A. Pinspirational; started June 1; theme is Summer Sky; see image; My second project on this post has yellow paper on the side to represent the sun; the bit of blue paper is for sky; and a small bit of green paper at the bottom to represent grass; Also the focal image label die-cut/ephemera has a blue sky

link = https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/06/pinspirational-challenge-326-june.html

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2B. Path of Positivity; current/June; theme of anything goes that's positive with option for unexpected correspondence; MY card is AG and will be sent to one of my guy cousin's with a summer birthday; this will be my 3rd entry

link = http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/ch-132-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

2C. 613 Avenue Create; new June 1; theme of anything goes with option of masculine; Both cards on this post are great outdoors scenes which are good for guys; this card will go to one of my guy cousins

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

2D. Love Those Pretty Papers; new June 7th; theme is same as title--use pretty designer/patterned paper(s); both of cards have great forest/woodland/mountain scenes; on card 2 it's showing more of mountains and valley lake with bears catching fish, etc. 

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2025/06/love-those-pretty-papers-june-challenge.html

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where to find FQGS #29 blog post link =

https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/fqgs-29-afcg-theme-starting-7-june-2025.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland, 

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

My featured FQCB #71 dog and/or cat theme DT with gingham and calico prints 28 April 2025

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

why: This post features my owner/DT commitment to FarmQuest Challenge Blog or FQCB! This was my 2nd owned challenge blog that I started--three years ago!!! Cats and dogs can be found in both city and country homes but at FQCB, we'd love to see how you can show them in outdoor, ranch, farm, garden, etc. settings. 

when:#71 starts April 28 and ends May 27, 2025.

what: Project #1= Gingham Dog and the 'Calico' Cat card

how-to notes for #1:

1. striped print paper partial sheet = Beachside Boardwalk paper pad by Fancy Pants Designs 2023

2. Sandcastle Tan cardstock scrap = CutCardStock (Martha Stewart)

3. floral/calico-like print paper scrap = SU

4. checked gingham print scrap cuts = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website/store

5. wood laser cuts (from mixed designs pack; 3 animals x 2 each) = Crafter's Square

6. enamel dots (from different color palette packs) = Freckled Fawn

7. sentiment stickers are from same sticker book = The Simple Life by Simple Stories (the Happy Together stems had some green and gray colors but many leaves or berries were left open, so I added dots of red, yellow or navy blue)

8. black cardstock started as 6" square and trimmed to 5.5" square = Art Skills

9. black stamp pad for inking perimeter edges of the prints = Hero Arts

where to share/link up card #1:

A. Dream Valley; started Apr 21st; theme is = four-legged friends; both cards feature 1 cat and 1 dog but for DV, the painted wood laser cut profiles of a cat and dog card will be shared

link = https://dreamvalley2.blogspot.com/2025/04/challenge-335-our-4-legged-friends.html

B. 4-Season Challenge; started Apr 21 and open to May 2nd; theme is Animals; MY project #1 card has the wood cut profiles of cat and dog

link = https://4-seasonchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/04/reminder-challenge-91-dier-met-een-k.html

C. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; started Apr 25; theme is use 1 or more designer/patterned paper(s); My project #1 card uses 4!!! diagonal stripe, red and white gingham, black and white gingham and a floral mix scrap sized pieces

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/04/challenge-9.html

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what: Project #2 = Love you, two!!! Adorable! 

how-to notes #2:

21. navy blue cardstock cut to about a 4-4.5" wide x 6" high = Art Skills

22. yellow and white print paper = SU

23. blue and white checked gingham ribbon = Crafter's Square

24. puffy pink hearts and "love you" = Thickers/American Crafts

25. black dual-tip marker; fine tip for outlining = Art Skills

26. black stamp pad to do perimeters of papers = Hero Arts

27. image is an Ai-generated and is 1 of 4 being shared on the #71 blog post. = used Microsoft's Designer/digital download and printed

where to share/link up #2:

D. Dragonfly Dreams; started Apr 6 and open until May 2; theme is animals; I've entered two times before, so this is 3rd entry

link = https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/april-challenge-animals.html

E. Love Those Pretty Papers; still open for 2-3 days; theme is use pretty designer paper(s); this is my 2nd entry; My project #2 with the Ai-generated image has a pretty graphic yellow and white print paper from SU

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2025/04/love-those-pretty-papers-april-2025.html

F. Stamping Sensations; open for 2 more days; Must use stamp or digi; I've used a digital/Ai-generated image that was downloaded then printed

link= https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2025/04/april-challenge.html

G. A Place To Start; still open for most of this week; A.G. (option of red, white, and black); MY project #2 (digital/Ai image) is for A.G.; this is my 2nd entry for April/APTS

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/04/april-2024-anything-goes-woptional.html

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where: FQCB #71 blog posting

link= https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/04/fqcb-71-theme-of-dogs-and-or-cats-70.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

===> Critter Crazy Challenges doesn't reopen until May 1st but that's another of my challenge blogs where these 2 FQCB #71 themed cards could have been shared if I wasn't owner and if it was open on the 28th. 

My featured FQCB #66 things found in barns theme DT card on 14 December 2024

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

why/purpose: this is an important theme for FarmQuest as we're adding a special top selection honor with Guest DT invite to our bragging recognitions. The theme is 'things found in barns'...these can be ranch barns or farm barns that vary in what might be stored or seeking shelter. So maybe you will show farm animals, a dairy barn set-up (see the Ai-generated image I had created), tractors, wagons, hay bales, feed bags, mice, etc.

when: #66 starts December 14 and ends December 27, 2024

what: Horse and Sleigh Christmas card 

notes: the sleigh and horse will be kept in the barn; and there is a red barn on the right side for elements for #66 FQCB

1. frame, pine branch, ticket ephemera and frames = Pink Paislee

2. border sticker = Simple Vintage Christmas Lodge sticker book = Simple Stories

3. caramel color striped paper = SU

4. image is a recycled calendar photo

5. blue cardstock panel and black = Neenah

6.three gold metallic puffy dots = Recollections

7. amber/gold/yellow heart gems = Crafter's Square

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where: FQCB #66 blog posting

link = https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/fqcb-66-theme-is-things-found-in-barns.html

other places to share/link are:

A. Passion Creatives; new; anything vintage; my calendar image/painting has a nostalgic look 

link = http://www.passion-cartes-creatives-magazine.com/2024/11/nouveau-defi-n-872-du-jeudi-12-decembre-2024.html

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B. Creative Fingers; new; anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/12/challenge-291.html

C. Krafty Chicks; new; week 2 with theme of Christmas; this will be my 3rd entry with the outdoor horse and sleigh ride scene

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/krafty-chicks-challenge-746-christmas.html

D. Aloha Friday; midway; theme of Christmas/winter; this will be my 3rd entry with a wintery Christmas scene

link = https://alohafridaychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/aloha-friday-challenge-17.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland's Midwest, 

Becca

* owner/DT = FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and FQGGCB; also HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB and new HQFSCAT; also AA and ConBC
* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristimas
* DT member only = HAOOCAYR

Featuring my FarmQuest #61 Animals that eat Grain Theme for 28 September 2024

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

purpose: This posting features my latest owner/DT project for FQCB or FarmQuest Challenge Blog. DT member Nana Connie suggested this topic. Some additional animals that eat grain are: deer, hedgehogs, raccoons, ducks, geese, chickens/roosters, etc.

when: #61 competition time period is September 28- October 13, 2024

what: #61= the animal I chose was squirrel; they do eat seeds/kernels of corn, nuts, acorn, etc. 

notes: could be an anniversary card to my husband or to a family member

1. green cardstock base panel = Pen + Gear 

2. forest animals paper (reverse side is woodgrain) = In the Forest pad from Craft Consortium (birds, owls, squirrels)

3. squirrel focal, leaf, and acorn are part of the autumn/harvest icons in a collage print 12" cardstock = Crafter's Square

4. green and white gingham paper panel = Hot Off The Press

5. the 'bless our nest' sticker = The Simple Life sticker book by Simple Stories

6. gems, rust watercolor marker, = stash

7. dark chocolate brown ink pad = Lawn Fawn

8. the forest animal print paper was stencil traced = stencil part of a very old multi-set by Pebbles, Inc. 

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where: FQCB #61 animals that eat grain theme blog post

link = https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/farmquest-61-theme-is-farmrural-animals.html

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link - https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/farmquest-61-theme-is-farmrural-animals.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Word Art Wednesday; started Sept 25th; anything goes that is uplifting/encouraging; MY card will either go to my husband or a couple's anniversary

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/09/anything-goes-weeks-667-668.html

B. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; started Sept 25th; anything goes using paper

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/09/pennys-challenge-581.html

C. Fab N Funky; current; theme is to add pearls/gems; MY card has 2 green and 1 yellow crystal-cut gems

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/09/601-add-gems-or-pearls.html

D. Love Those Pretty Papers; current for 2 more days; theme is ATG pretty paper with option of fall/autumn prints; My card has a lovely forest/tree friends little images on the center focal paper along with the checked gingham print paper

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2024/09/atg-using-pretty-patterned-paper.html

E. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; started Sept 25th; theme of anything goes using a minimum of 1 designer paper; MY card has 2 = the forest animals/tree friends on the center focal and the checked gingham print

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2024/09/challenge-2.html

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Still on a quest to share my love of country living,

Becca S

*owner/DT = FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQGGCB, FQHSKCB, HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB

*co-owner/DT = AACB and Christmas or Not Bingo

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member = HAOOCAYR