FQHSKCB #6.5 Reminder Notice of Anything Food Goes theme project on 15 June 2024

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

purpose: the focus of this posting is to share my owner/DT commitment to FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges for the reminder posting #6.5; anything food goes theme

when: #6.5 is midway during the competition period on June 15 (June 2-30, 2024)

what: Bon Appetit Birthday Wishes card

notes:

1. kraft cardstock base = Colorbok

2. gray and white geometric print cardstock = tissue box packaging side panel

3. yellow paper = Colorbok (or might be Pen + Gear)

4. two stamps for rolling pin and chef = Bo Bunny

5. cake stencil is part of a sheet plus the black/white checked gingham fabric ribbon = Crafter's Square

6. border stencil is part of a sheet from a multi-set = Pen + Gear planner pack

7. gray and white checked gingham paper strip = Hot Off The Press

8. black inked edging for papers and cardstocks = Hero Arts

9. fine tip black pen = Paper Mate

where: FQHSKCB #6.5 reminder notice posting link=

https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/farmquest-homestyle-kitchen-6-afg-theme.html

=========================

other places to share/link are:

a. Classic Design Challenge Blog; new on June 15; anything goes

link= https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/classic-design-challenge-06-2024-junjul.html

b. Creatalicious; new on June 15; anything goes

link = https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-278-anything-goes-with.html

c. The Creative Crafters; new on June 15; anything goes

link = https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-77.html

d. Creative Friday; new; theme is many/layers; My card has 5 layers; if you add the red heart gem, it would be 6 layers/levels!!!

link= https://creativefriday.blogspot.com/2024/06/creative-friday-361-lagen.html

========================

Still on a quest to utilize stash treasures,

Becca S

*owner/DT of these challenge blogs: FQHSKCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQCB, HQCB, HQFCB/TFATU, and HQCOLCB; new on May 28 = FQGGCB or FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog

*co-owner/DT of 2 challenge blogs: AACB and CONBCB

*manager/DT of 2 challenge blogs: MTTCChristmas and MTTC

*new DT member as of May 1, 2024: HCAYR/HOOOCAYR

Featuring FQCB #53 DT inspiration Autumn Picnic near the Barn card on 28 May 2024

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

purpose: this posting features the newest farm country living theme competition for FarmQuest Challenge Blog

when: #53 theme of picnic things begins May 28 and ends June 13, 2024

what: An Autumn Picnic near the Barn card

notes: some scissor blade distressing to the edges as well as brown, red, and rust ink to give the card a weather/time-worn farm look

1. Sande Woodson = digital ephemera (bike) and barn scene 

2. The ClipArt Library website = the tin mugs on checked blanket clipart and the picnic basket clipart

3. yellow cardstock and mid-blue cardstock = Art Skills

4. navy blue, orange, faded red, and green papers = stash

5. orange paper circles = Astrobrights/Neenah

6. walnut ink pad and lobster ink pad = Lawn Fawn

7. lilac grey alcohol marker = Nuvo (used to reduce the white parts (lettering stickers, the clipart/digital images, and even the barn was toned down)

8. lettering stickers = Crafter's Square

where: FQCB #53 blog post link = 

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/fqcb-53-theme-is-picnic-things-starting.html

================================

other places to share/link are:

A. Crafty Calendar Challenges; almost over; anything goes; this is my 3rd linked entry for May 2024

link= https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/may-challenge-anything-goes.html

B. Allsorts Challenges; new; anything goes with option of vintage/retro/historical; my barn pasture autumn picnic could be considered old/weathered

link= https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/week-782.html

C. 613 Avenue Create; almost over for May 2024; anything goes or option for kids; my autumn season picnic would delight anyone young or old

link= https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2024/05/may-2024-anything-goes-w-optional-twist.html

D. CD Plus; started May 26; must be from a CD, USB, or digital; the barn scene and bike images are digital creations by Sande Woodson and the picnic basket and tin mug clip art images are downloaded from The ClipArt Library website

link= https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/cd-sunday-plus-challenge-134-hosted-by.html

====================================

Still on a quest to share love of country living,

Becca S

*contents of this showcased card were made specifically for FQCB #53; however it would also qualify for FQHSKCB #5 or 6 (time overlap for different start and end dates) with its anything food goes theme and there are elements on the picnic card that qualify for the new FQGGCB limited time period complement that uses up to 10 aisles of 'grocery store' content for the 16-17 days of open competition(s). FQGGCB starts May 28-June 13

 

Featuring FQCB #52 Kitchen Tools Equipment Appliances Theme DT card for 14 May 2024

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

purpose: this posting focuses on my owner/DT contribution to FarmQuest challenge blog #52; 

when: #52 starts May 14 and ends May 27, 2024; theme is kitchen tools, equipment and/or appliances

what: kitchen counter thank you card =

notes:  my FQCB #52 kitchen small equipment (stand mixer) and kitchen tools (salt/pepper mills)

note : farmhouse/country charm = vintage images on the border strip, plaid, torn/distressed edges, 

1. white cardstock base, border strip, and kitchen mixed die-cut = Simple Stories card-making kit

2. plaid cardstock = ? scrap cut = Fancy Pants Design

3. green cardstock panel that I tore the edging = Neenah

4. brown ink pad = Lawn Fawn

5. black dual-tip marker for tracing/stenciling = Art Skills

6. alphabet lowercase stencil template = very old Tupperware product

 where: FarmQuest challenge blog #52 theme blog posting link= 

 https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/fqcb-52-kitchen-tools-equipment.html

=============================

Besides FarmQuest, I also own 2 others where participants can link up. I can't as owner but participants are allowed by meeting theme requirements for FQCB and FQHSKCB and the anything farm/country goes for FQGS =

this card can also be linked to FarmQuest General Store (anything farm and/or country goes) and/or to FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen challenges (anything food goes related topics)

FQGS= https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/

FQHSK= https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/fq-homestyle-kitchen-challenges-5-with.html 

other places to share/link are:

a. Path of Positivity; current; anything positive and uplifting with option of word power= art/creativity; my card is just for AG

link= https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/ch-121-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

b. Dragonfly Dreams; current; theme is stencil; my card has 'thank you' traced/stenciled using an old plastic sheet template

link= https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/may-challenge-use-stencil.html

c. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; current/started May 5; anything goes theme

link= https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/05/229-mirtillamente-digital-stamps.html

d. 613 Avenue Create; current/about midway; anything goes (not the option of for kids); my card has a kitchen equipment theme with a thank you expression

link= https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2024/05/may-2024-anything-goes-w-optional-twist.html

e. Get Creative challenges; started last week; theme is for the ladies; on my card is showing kitchen tools and small equipment/appliance which I know isn't exclusively for women but this thank you card will go to a gal at my mom's church who shares lots of her canning and jams/jellies with my mom

link= https://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/131-ladies-only.html

============================

Still on a quest to bash my stash for country living topics,

from a small town girl,

Becca S

*owner of these challenge blogs: FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, HQCB, HQFCB, and HQCOLCB

*co-owner/DT = AACB and CorN Bingo

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT only = HCAYR/HCAOOAYR

and

my other personal crafting blog is Becca's Heart for Creativity blog

Featuring FQ HomeStyle Kitchen #4 AFG theme starting 2 April 2024

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

purpose: this posting focuses on my challenge blog started back in January--FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen challenge blog that has a monthly anything food goes theme. That theme extends to anything related to preparing food, serving food, cleaning up, etc. So think kitchen, pantry, and produce market/grocery store. 

when: #4 competition starts April 2 and ends April 30, 2024

what: Project #1= Colander on the kitchen table

notes:

A. all the die-cuts are from Simple Stories (2 different card kits)

B. the 2 tones of gray cardstock = Neenah

C. the kraft brown/cardboard look is recycled/upcycled packaging from fun size candy bar insert!!!! It had foldable sides that I removed and then used scissor blades to shave off the cuts to distress the edges

D. the choice of die-cuts was for it to look like a table or countertop and wall background; ----> gather + together = 

E. song inspiration of an old church hymn called "We Gather Together"

F. black ink edging on gray cardstocks = Hero Arts ink pad

and

Project #2= Summer frozen popsicle treats thinking of you card

notes:

1. pale pink cardstock panel = Neenah

2. floral cardstock panel and 4 die-cuts (3 are little tags with popsicles) = Fancy Pants Design- ? or Echo Park

3. teal cardstock scrap panel = D.T.

4. blue and white print cardstock is recycled/upcycled tissue box packaging

5. plastic purple mini dots = D.T. 

6. "Whale Blue" alcohol marker = Arteza; used for ink edging on outer cardstocks

where: FQHSKCB #4 main competition post link=

https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/fqhskcb-4-anything-food-and-related.html

=============================

other places to share/link are:

a. colander= Crafts Galore Encore; current/April 1 start; theme is anything goes

link= https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/april-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html

b. colander= Incy Wincy Designs; current/April 1 start; theme is movie/song/book and/or sketch; MY card is just inspired by the song, a church hymn "We Gather Together to ask the Lord's blessing..."

link= https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/2024/04/april-2024-inspired-by-moviesongbook-or.html

c. colander= Double Trouble; current/April 1 to the 14; collab with Inspiration Station; theme is Let's Get Krafty for Thing 1; (not doing the IS blue/earth); MY card's faux table is recycled kraft cardstock that was insert packaging to hold fun size candy bars!!! The sides were cut off and then distressed to even/smooth out the side edges

link= https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/Challenge-163.html

d. popsicles = Global Design Project challenges blog; #439/current for 5-6 more days; theme is sweet treats; see the badge; MY 2nd card focals are frozen popsicle treats

link= http://www.global-design-project.com/2024/04/global-design-project-439-theme.html

badge graphic = 

e. popsicles = Creative Recycling= started about 3 days ago; theme is to use something recycled; on the popsicle card the light blue with white-ish dots cardstock panel is a recycled side piece of a tissue box!!!

link= https://diytozts.blogspot.com/2024/04/70-wyzwanie-kreatywny-recykling.html#more

f. popsicles = The Crafting Challenge; current/April 1 start; theme is anything goes

link= https://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/anything-goes.html

g. popsicles= The Crafter's Cafe Challenges; current/started March 15; theme is food; MY 2nd featured card has popsicles/frozen sweet treats

link= https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/306-food.html

================================

Still on a quest to capture country living creatively,

Becca S

*Quest families of challenge blogs:

FQHSKCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQCB

HQCB, HQFCB, and HQCOLCB

and

*co-owner/DT with Leslie T for Ally's Angels and Christmas or Not Bingo Challenges

*manager/DT for Shell S for My Time To Craft and My Time To Craft Christmas

 

Featuring Food Themed DT Project for FQHSKCB #3 on 2 March 2024

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

purpose: this posting focuses on my most recent owner/DT projects for FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges blog

when: #3 AFG competition begins March 2, 2024 and ends on March 31, 2024

what: second set of mini tags with Christmas desserts (gingerbread cookies and candy canes)

notes: country vibes provided by the hedgehog, plaid print cardstock, and the cording

1. hedgehog tag = Heidi Swapp?

2. plaid cardstock strip = from Cozy Christmas by Fancy Pants Designs

3. gingerbread cookies tag ephemera =

4. candy cane die-cut = Cozy Christmas by FPD

5. 'let's celebrate' and 'I love you always' stamps = SU

6. "Merry Christmas" with candy cane stamps = Bo Bunny

PROJECT #2: Lemonade --for my main squeeze card

(lemons, lemonade glass and pitcher, cherries, strawberries, oranges, and watermelon shown)

notes:

1. yellow cardstock base 6" square, watercolor peach paper, watercolor peach with ivory crisscross lines paper = Art Skills/Crafter's Closet

2. citrus fruit cardstock panel/scrap and the cut-apart card for "You're My Main Squeeze"= Fancy Pants Designs

3. wood lemon (or orange) slice, variety of gems, glitter flower = D.T.

4. yellow highlighter was the first color layer on the wood slice then a 'waxy' paint stick was added to the 'fleshy' sections = old stash items 

5. navy blue colored pencil to outline on lemonade card panel

6. Butterfly Blue alcohol marker to ink edge papers = Arteza

where: https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/fqhskcb-3-afg-theme-competition-starts.html

=======================

other places to share/link are:

A. tag set= Shopping Our Stash; theme is It's Not Easy Being Green; my gingerbread cookies tag has dark green, the hedgehog tag has 2 tones of green; the plaid has green; and 1 of the cording is green

link= https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2024/02/sos516-its-not-easy-being-green.html

B. tag set= Sparkles Christmas Challenge; theme is plaid or tartan for Christmas; can be any type of creation; I'm sharing the Christmas desserts tag set that has a plaid tag

link= https://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/158-plaid-or-tartan.html

C. tag set= Critter Crazy Challenges; theme is always anything with a featured critter; my tag set has a hedgehog

link= https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-84-anything-goes-with.html

D. card = Creative Artiste challenge blog; anything goes mixed media; wood slice has yellow highlighter and then a yellow paint stick (waxy) top layer to the 'fleshy' sections; colored pencil outlining on the panel card; blue alcohol marker used to ink the paper edges; gems; silver mirror foil layered with glitter layer posy; 

link= https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/2024/03/welcome-to-creative-artiste-challenge.html

E. card= Pinspirational; theme is glitter; my lemonade card has a yellow glitter posy which reminded of a lemon slice

link= https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/pinspirational-challenge-311-march.html

F. card= Creative Fingers; always anything goes; this lemonade card is my 3rd of the 3 allowed entries per person

link= https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-272.html

========================= 

Still on a quest to express country living paper love in creative ways,

Becca S

*Quest Families of challenge blogs:

FQHSKCB, FQCCCB, FQGSCB, and FQCB

HQCB, HQFCB, and HQCOLCB

FQHSKCB #2 Popsicles Sweet Cold Treats for Anything Food Goes with option to include country farmhouse charm

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

Purpose: this post shares my owner/DT inspiration project for the new FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges blog that debuted its first competition on January 2, 2024

When: #2 runs from Feb 2-29, 2024 with start and end times of 12am central time/Chicago

What: Popsicles Sweet Cold Treats for my food theme element; inked jute twine and pink checked gingham scrap along with distressed edges to the papers/cardstocks for the country farmhouse vibes

Notes:

1. Fancy Pants Designs = fun in the sun print, focal image cut-apart and pink/white checked gingham scrap

2. Neenah = yellow cardstock

3. Art Skills = two orange print paper scraps are under the checked gingham but were trimmed down to almost nothing in order to get the scale of the layout better looking

4. Arteza = Dark Blue dual-tip alcohol marker for the edging/outlining; and various colors used to ink the jute twine

5. Freckled Fawn = alpha stickers

6. stash item = orange gem

Where: FQHSKCB #2 competition post link= 

https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/fqhskcb-2-afg-theme-with-option-include.html 

=====================================

other places:

A. Love To Craft; started Jan 1 and is current until Feb 15; anything goes; my card has the tie-dyed effect jute twine for some artsy-crafty fun accent

link= https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/01/ltccb-78-anything-goes-ltccb-77-winner.html

B. Friendship Challenge; current; anything goes; my card has a fun summery vibe

link= https://friendship-challenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/96-alles-geht.html

C. Crafts Galore Encore Challenge; just started Feb 1; anything goes; my card has a fun summery vibe with the food/sweet focus for popsicles, soda bottles, snow cones

link= https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html

D. A Perfect Time To Craft; current; anything goes; my card has a fun summery vibe....

link= https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

E. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; current for 1 more day; anything goes; my card has a fun summery vibe.....

link= https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/01/222-streamside-studios.html

==================================

Still on a quest to creatively express country living,

from a small town of 1,400 people,

Becca S

*owner/DT for these quest families of challenge blogs:

FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen

FarmQuest Country Christmas

FarmQuest General Store

FarmQuest

Heart's Quest

Heart's Quest Fantasy (formerly known as The Fairy and The Unicorn)

Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love

FQHSKCB #1 debut competition DT card with SMORES starts on 2 Jan 2024

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

purpose: this personal blog posting is showcasing the first competition owner/DT project for the new FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges blog

when: #1 launches on January 2, 2024 at 12am central time/Chicago and will end at midnight on January 31, 2024; theme is anything food goes topics with an option to include country farmhouse vibes

what: Laugh with S'mores card

s'mores, extra marshmallows, campfire fork, fire pit are my food and related food equipment elements; the quilt print paper and distressed edges to the papers is my nod to country farmhouse vibes

notes:

1. Stampin' Up= for the bottom 2 layers: coral with white splatter print and the quilt print

2. Fancy Pants Designs= the stripe scrap and the cut-apart card with s'mores panel (that's been trimmed some using the decorative-edge scissors, distressed, inked, and the metal handle for the campfire fork was color-strengthened with a black marker; also add dash lines on each side of phrasing to bring some attention to the thin font

3. smiling face added to the stripe scrap to strengthen for the word 'laugh' in the sentiment on the cut-apart image focal

4. stash item= kraft paper

5. Art Skills = black dual-tip marker

WHERE: FQHSKCB #1 debut launch main post link= 

https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/fqhskcb-1-anything-food-goes-theme-with.html

================================================

other places:

A. The Outlawz Tuesday Color challenge; start of Jan 2; see image of colors; my card has a bit of the aqua/teal blue-green, some green in the little scrap and lots of the coral/peach; the campfire flame has some yellow; 

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-tuesday.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-outlawz-january-2-2024-color.html

image= 

B. Love to Craft; started Jan 1; anything goes;

link= https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/01/ltccb-78-anything-goes-ltccb-77-winner.html

C. Love to Scrap; started Jan 1; anything goes; my scrappy part is the stripe scrap, the kraft paper section,

link=  https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/01/ltscb-165-anything-goes-ltscb-164.html

D. Inspired By; started last Thursday, Dec 28; sweet treat New Year; see image; s'mores are a sweet treat to enjoy and smile about

link= https://theseinspiredchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/inspired-by-sweet-new-year.html

image badge= 

E. Everybody Art; time is extended due to the holidays; theme is eating and/or drinking; my card has food of s'mores and some extra marshmallows in the focal image

link= https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/548.html

F. A Place To Start; started on Jan 1/first Monday; anything goes (option of a gatefold structure); my card is for anything goes

link= https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-2024-create-gatefold-card.html

==================================

Still on a quest to creatively express country living topics,

Becca S

*owner of these quest families of challenge blogs:

FarmQuest

FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen (brand new)

FarmQuest Country Christmas (started Oct 2023)

FarmQuest General Store

Heart's Quest

Heart's Quest Fantasy (formerly known as The Fairy and The Unicorn)

Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love (brand new)

FQHSKCB #5 Sneak Peek Inspiration Introduction on 1 January 2024

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

purpose: this posting showcases the 5th sneak peek introduction before the 1st competition of the new FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges blog

when: Sneak Peek #5 will be released on January 1, 2024 at 12am

what: Spring Pineapples Say Hello! 

notes: anything food goes elements are the pink pineapple cardstock and the wood pineapple shape that I inked and glittered painted to match PLUS the option of farmhouse country vibe comes from the spring wildflower fabric strip

1. fabric strip (part of 1 design of 3 in pack)= NEW, wood pineapple (1 of many in pkg)= Dollar Tree

2. pale green cardstock = Neenah

3. the pineapple print cardstock (12" square for full sheet was cut for A2 size) = Webster's Pages

4. bronze foil 'hello' dazzle/sticker = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website

5. Pea Green alcohol marker = Arteza

Where: FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges blog sneak peek #5 link=

https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/fqhskcb-sneak-peek-5-introduction.htm

======================================

other places to share/link are:

A. Krafty Chicks; midway for Week 4; All Occasions theme; hello friendship card

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/krafty-chicks-challenge-696-all.html

B. Crafting Happiness Challenges; started Dec 30; anything goes

link= https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/155-anything-goes.html

C. Moving Along With The Times; new/Jan 1; new item theme; my card's fabric strip is a new purchase in December

link= https://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-162-january-new-craft-item.html

D. NBUS= Never Before Used Schtuff= new/Jan 1; 1st time to use new items; my card's fabric strip is a new purchase in December

link= https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/01/nbus-challenge-58.html

E. Love To Craft; new/Jan 1-Feb 15; anything goes; my friendship card 

link= https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/01/ltccb-78-anything-goes-ltccb-77-winner.html

F. Mix It Up; new/Jan 1-Feb 15; anything goes with option of mixed media; my friendship card uses fabric, colored/inked/painted wood pineapple, bronze foil word, 

link= https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/miucb-69-anything-goes-optional-mixed.html

===================================

Still on a quest to creatively express country living,

Becca S

*owner of these challenge blogs since February 2021=

1. FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges (new)

2. FarmQuest Country Christmas (started in October 2023)

3. FarmQuest General Store (started in February 2023)

4. FarmQuest (started in March 2021)

5. Heart's Quest (started in February 2021)

6. Heart's Quest Fantasy (started as The Fairy and The Unicorn which I took over on 11/11/2022 and the renaming will be effective on 1/1/2024)

7. Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love (sneak peeks and preview since late November 2023; 1st competition is Jan 2, 2024

FQHSKCB Sneak Peek #4 Introduction Inspiration on 31 December 2023

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

Purpose: this post showcases the introduction debut of FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges, a brand new monthly anything food goes theme competition with first competition starting January 2, 2024

When: Sneak Peek #4 is being shared on December 31, 2023

What: summer fruit card

Notes:

1. red and white PLUS green and white buffalo plaid cardstocks = The Paper Studio

2. wood orange slice, cording, red plaid fabric ribbon = Dollar Tree

3. black marker for dotting marks and cardstock inked edging = Art Skills

4. fruit patterned paper and the cut-apart card panel = Fancy Pants Designs

WHERE:

======================

other places to share/link are:

A. Path of Positivity; almost up; theme of anything positive (option of music...didn't use birthday music); 6th entry 

link= https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/ch-118-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

B. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; current; theme is anything goes; I think this is my 3rd entry

link= https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/pennys-challenge-561.html

C. Alphabet Challenge; new/current; T is for texture theme; layers, cording on my card; 3rd entry

link= https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/12/t-is-for-texture.html

D. Crafting From The Heart; current; anything goes--accepting cards

link= https://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-8.html

E. Creative Fingers; current--still has 2 weeks; anything goes; 3rd entry

link= https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-268.html

F. Krafty Chicks; 4th week; All Occasions; 2nd entry

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/krafty-chicks-challenge-696-all.html

G. Crafting Happiness Challenges; current; anything goes this week; 

link= https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/155-anything-goes.html

===========================

Still on a love quest to creatively express country living,

Becca S

*owner of these challenge blogs besides this brand new FQHSKCB=

FarmQuest

FarmQuest General Store

FarmQuest Country Christmas (new in October 2023)

Heart's Quest

Heart's Quest Fantasy (previously known as The Fairy and The Unicorn); new name effective on January 1, 2024

Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love (brand new about engagements, weddings, and anniversaries); competition #1 starts January 2, 2024

=======================

this is yesterday's link =

https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/fqhskcb-sneak-peek-3-inspiration.html

FQHSKCB Sneak Peek #3 cookies for birthday card on 30 December 2023

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

purpose: this posting showcases sneak peek #3 owner/design team inspiration card for the brand new FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges blog; anything food goes; kitchen, pantry, produce market, etc. 

when: sneak peek #3 is shared on December 30, 2023; competition #1 will begin on January 2, 2024

what: cookies for birthday wishes card

notes:

1. navy blue and white buffalo plaid cardstock = The Paper Studio

2. kraft paper, cording, fine tip black pen and stencils = stash items

3. stickers with kitchen/food items = ?; the vendor info was removed and stickers have been in stash for probably 5-10 years

4. wood print cardstock = Fancy Pants Design

5. silver metallic paint pen, black marker, navy blue marker = Art Skills

where:

https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/fqhskcb-sneak-peek-3-inspiration.html

======================

other places to share/link are:

A. Path of Positivity; almost up; theme of anything positive (option of music...didn't use birthday music but card does have a birthday theme

link= https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/ch-118-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

B. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; current; theme is anything goes; I think this is my 2nd entry

link= https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/pennys-challenge-561.html

C. Alphabet Challenge; new/current; T is for texture theme; layers, cording on my card

link= https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/12/t-is-for-texture.html

D. Crafting From The Heart; current; anything goes--accepting cards

link= https://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-8.html

E. Creative Fingers; current--still has 2 weeks; anything goes

link= https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-268.html

F. Krafty Chicks; 4th week; All Occasions; my card is about cookies for birthday

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/krafty-chicks-challenge-696-all.html

===========================

Still on a love quest to creatively express country living,

Becca S

*owner of these challenge blogs besides this brand new FQHSKCB=

FarmQuest

FarmQuest General Store

FarmQuest Country Christmas (new in October 2023)

Heart's Quest

Heart's Quest Fantasy (previously known as The Fairy and The Unicorn); new name effective on January 1, 2024

Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love (brand new about engagements, weddings, and anniversaries); competition #1 starts January 2, 2024

https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/fqhskcb-sneak-peek-3-inspiration.html

FQHSKCB Sneak Peek #2 owner DT inspiration food pun

 

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

Purpose: 

Sneak Peek Introduction Announcement #2 on December 29, 2023

-----------------

the first competition will begin on January 2, 2024

(Jan 2-31, 2024)

anything food goes theme with option of farmhouse and/or country vibe

---------------------------

anything kitchen, pantry, produce market, food, beverage, candy

appliances, tools/equipment, silverware, dinnerware, glassware, table linens, aprons, oven mitts, etc.

----------------------------------------------

Formats are: cards, ATCs, tags, bookmarks, TNs, journals, calendars/planners, and scrapbook layouts

------------------------------------

INSPIRATION 

AFG elements: rolling pin stenciled image and phrasing 'rolling out wishes'

and

option of farmhouse and/or country vibe: checked washi tape, blue peeling paint barn wood paper, and cording/twine

-------------------------------------

NOTES about the card:

1. gray cardstock for base = Neenah or Pen + Gear

2. black and white checked washi tape = Pen + Gear

3. cording, stencil of kitchen items = Dollar Tree

4. barn wood print paper = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website

5. alcohol markers = Arteza

6. silver foil alpha stickers = Freckled Fawn

WHERE: https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/fqhskcb-sneak-peek-introduction-2.html

=============================

other places to share/link are:

A. Stencil Fun; current; anything using a stencil (not option of Christmas) 

link= https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-stencil-fun-challenge.html

B. Path of Positivity; current to dec 31; anything positive (option twist is music; my mind thought of "Roll out the barrel" but this card's phrase is a food pun for the rolling pin!!! :)

link= https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/ch-118-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

C. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; current for several days; anything with paper

link= https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/pennys-challenge-561.html

D. Crafting From The Heart; current; anything goes

link= https://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-8.html

E. Alphabet Challenges; started Dec 29; T is for texture theme; my card has the coiled cording, layers, the peeled paint print visually looks like its textured

link= https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/12/t-is-for-texture.html

F. Creative Fingers; current for about 2 more weeks; anything goes; this is my 2nd entry

link= https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-268.html

================================

Still on a quest to creatively express aspects of country living,

Becca S

CHECK out my challenge blogs:

this post is for the brand new FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges

also brand new and also starting #1 on January 2, 2024 is Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love

others:

FarmQuest

Heart's Quest

FarmQuest General Store

FarmQuest Country Christmas

Heart's Quest Fantasy (previously known as The Fairy and The Unicorn)

Featuring new FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen sneak peek #1

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

purpose: this posting is to promote my newest FarmQuest blog family member-- "FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges"

when: sneak peek #1 released on December 28; 1st competition will be Jan 2-31, 2024

what: Anything Food Goes (kitchen, pantry, produce market) with option of farmhouse and/or country vibes

notes: food item image with stencil ketchup bottle (catsup) and food pun sentiment and the farm country vibes with the buffalo plaids

1. black and white buffalo plaid cardstock = The Paper Studio

2. white cardstock = Neenah

3. black marker = Art Skills

4. poppy red alcohol marker = Arteza

5. red and white plaid fabric ribbon, red paper scrap = stash items

6. lowercase alphabet stencil for 'let's' and 'up!' = very old Tupperware product

where: FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges sneak peek #1 link= 

https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/fqhskcb-sneak-peek-introduction.html

================================

other places to share/link are:

A. Stencil Fun; (Crazy is our name....); open for just about 1+ day; theme is using a stencil (option is Christmas but mine isn't); my card's ketchup bottle is stenciled/color-filled and the lettering for "let's" and "up!" uses a lowercase alphabet stencil

link= https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-stencil-fun-challenge.html

B. Creatalicious; has 1-2 days left; anything goes (mine doesn't fit the option)

link= https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-273-anything-goes-with.html

C. Dream Valley Challenges; a few days left; anything goes extended with 3 entry limit; this is my 3rd card 

link= https://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-306-anything-goes.html

D. Use Your Stuff; last challenge ever; theme is wrap it up; my card has red plaid fabric wired ribbon; this is my 3rd entry; the link tool is full but the challenge is supposed to be open until Dec 31, so I will put my link in a comment

link= https://useyourstuff.blogspot.com/2023/12/481-double-trouble-collaboration.html

E. Crafting From The Heart; extended; theme is anything goes

link= https://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-8.html

F. Creative Moments; current; theme is anything goes (not the option of presents/gifts)

link= https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-253-its-wrap.html

=================================

Still on a quest to creatively explore aspects of country living:

Becca S

 

*Owner/DT for these Quest families of blogs:

FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen, FarmQuest Country Christmas, FarmQuest General Store, and FarmQuest

Heart's Quest, Heart's Quest Fantasy (previously known as The Fairy and The Unicorn), and Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love

**co-owner/DT for these 2 managed by Leslie T:

Ally's Angels and Christmas Bingo

***manager/DT for these 2 owned by Shell S:

My Time To Craft and My Time To Craft Christmas

 

Featuring FQCB #30 Farmhouse Kitchen REMINDER posting

Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity blog! This post is sharing my love for country life and the reminder posting at my FarmQuest Challenge blog.

WHAT: FQCB #30 theme is farmhouse kitchen

WHEN: #30 started on June 14 and ends at 12:30am CT/Chicago on June 27, 2023

SHOW and TELL:

[farmhouse kitchen elements/words = farm to table; country kitchen; food; family; love; checked gingham papers, plaid border on the large die-cut]

1. Carta Bella and Echo Park = die-cuts

2. Hot Off The Press = gingham print papers

3. white card A2 base = Simple Stories

4. Memento = ladybug red ink pad

5. stash = heart shaped gems

FQCB #30 farmhouse kitchen reminder posting link=

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/fqcb-30-farmhouse-kitchen-reminder-post.html 

-------------------------------------------------------------

other challenge blogs to share/link are:

A. Crafting Happiness Challenges blog; June 2023; anything goes

link= https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/06/june-143-anything-goes-every-type-of.html

B. Corrosive Challenges Blog; current; anything goes

link= http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-6-jun-2023-anything-goes.html

C. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; current; anything goes

link= http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2023/06/208-dr-digis-house-of-stamps.html 

D. Path of Positivity challenge blog; current/midway; anything goes (option to create a pattern)

link= http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/ch-113-anything-goes-positive-with-opt_01484542808.html

E. 613 Avenue to Create challenge blog; June 2023; anything goes (option in the good old summertime)

link= https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2023/06/june-2023-anything-goes-woptional-twist.html

and 

FB groups: Paper/Paper/Paper and DT Calls; Card of the Month --Just For Fun; others if time

-------------------------------------------

Still on the pursuit for country life creativity,

Becca S

(Besides FQCB, I'm involved with these other 11 challenge blogs: HQCB, TFATU, FQGS, AACB, CBCB, OUAT, THICC, MIUCB, MLCCB, MTTC, MTTCC)