My featured FQGGCB #22 AFG theme choices DT projects on 28 Sept 2025

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

why: This post leans to my love for rural living. Joe and I currently live in a small 1,400 person town that has a few amenities like 2 gas stations, a bank, post office, 2 bars, a small grocery store, and more.

FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges came from this rural living background and also that I spent some years teaching home economics/FACS with grades 7th-12th students. Culinary labs, food safety, best practices for labs and working with team-mates, doing the grocery shopping after school or on the weekends...Oh! Those were the days! 

when: #22 anything food goes theme starts September 28 and ends on October 27, 2025

what: Project #1 = Yummy cake -- Eat!! card

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. decorative tape = Crafter's Square (old)

2. alpha stickers = Crafter's Square (old) 

3. cream/ivory cardstock panel = scrap = Neenah

4. "Yummy cake" card = Heidi Swapp (old)

5. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad for perimeter inking of cardstocks = Lawn Fawn

6. dark brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

7. muted rose A2 card (with matching envelope) = multicolor box set = Darice

8. ivory cardstock scrap = Neenah

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Fab n Funky; new on Wed Sept 24; theme = let them eat cake; my card has a Heidi Swapp mini card featuring a three-layer cake design

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/09/622-let-them-eat-cake.html

1B. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; two-week time frame; anything goes theme

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/09/262-rachelle-anne-miller.html

1C. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; new on Sept 24 for 2 weeks; anything goes

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/09/pennys-challenge-606.html

1D. Word Art Wednesday; new on Sept 24 for 2 weeks; anything goes that's family friendly

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/09/anything-goes-weeks-718-719.html

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where to find FQGGCB #22 blog post link:

https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/09/fqggcb-22-theme-of-afg-starting-28-sept.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = FQGGCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB has closed and there is a new FQHCB or FarmQuest Home Challenges Blog; HQCB, HQFCB at TFATU, HQCOLCB and HQFSCAT; also ConBC; AA; and CCC.

* DT member = PRS (Deanne closed HAOOCAYR at the end of August.)
 

(MTTC and MTTCC that I had managed for years both closed in August.)

Loving my HQFSCAT #7 DT projects on 2 July 2025

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

why: This posting is showcasing some creative love with a new shaped card and shaped tag for HQFSCAT #7! HQFSCAT is code for Heart's Quest For Shaped Cards and Tags challenge blog. The theme is always anything goes on shaped cards and/or shaped tags. The only shape not allowed is a standard 4-corner/90 degrees rectangle. I've taken time to create a candle-topped cupcake shaped birthday card plus embellishing a dog-ear tag, adding ribbons, etc. 

when: #7 starts July 2 and ends on July 31, 2025

what: Project #1 = birthday cupcake with candle shaped card

angled photo =

how-to notes for #1 =

1. neon pink cardstock = Astrobrights by Neenah

2. chocolate brown cardstock = Colorbok

3. the two mauve and white print papers (reverse sides of each other) = SU

4. 'congratulations' stamp (from a set) = Art Skills

5. 'HB" stamp = old/2001 SU

6. pink crystal brad fastener = from a package sold by American Crafts [NBUS; first time to use one in this package!!!}

7. yellow cardstock scrap for the candle flame

8. brown retractable marker pen used for outlining = Zebra Clickart

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Pearly Sparkles; new on July 1st; theme of shaped card; MY first project is a candle-topped cupcake shaped birthday card!!!

link = https://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-109-shaped-card.html

1B. NBUS/Never Before Used Schtuff; new on July 1; theme is the title; MY cupcake/candle shaped card's large...jumbo size pink crystal brad fastener is the first one used out of the package = American Crafts

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

1C. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; new on July 2nd; theme of anything goes

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/pennys-challenge-600.html

1D. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesdays; June and July combined; theme of anything goes; this is my 3rd entry

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/search/label/Ellibelle%27s%20Crafty%20Wednesday

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what: Project #2 =

how-to notes for #2 =

21. dog-eared topped tag has a light blue/teal grid print = part of a mixed design set of tags by Maggie Holmes

22. small text strip stickers = Garden Party sticker book by Maggie Holmes

23. two small pink flower stickers = Garden Party sticker book by Maggie Holmes

24. large black sentiment "Good things take Time" = Garden Party sticker book by Maggie Holmes

25. three colors of checked gingham ribbons = Crafter's Square

26. large puffy dot stickers = from package = Crafter's Square

27. large multi-flowers with ribbon bow sticker = from a set of mixed flowers = Crafter's Square

28. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad ink was applied around the largest flowers and also to ink the edges of the tag = Lawn Fawn stamp pad

where #2 will be linked =

2A. Tag-along (and ATCs); new on July 1st; theme of In the Garden or AG; MY tag has lots of pretty flowers; tiny pink flowers and 3 larger flowers

link = https://tag-alongandatc.blogspot.com/2025/07/july-in-gardenag.html

2B. Try It On Tuesdays; started on June 24th and opened for 4-5 more days; theme is "Add text"...which is to add more text ===> like my little extra word/phrase text stickers (3 scattered around the tag) in addition to the large text sticker placed over the tied ribbon bow of the large flowers

link = https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2025/06/add-some-text.html

2C. Creative Fingers; started last week and is still opened; theme of anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-304.html

2D. Ellibelle's Garden Party #4; still open; theme of anything from or in a garden; MY tag project has flowers!

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/06/ellibelles-garden-party-no-4-anything.html

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where to find HQFSCAT #7 blog post link =

https://heartsquestshapedcardsandtags.blogspot.com/2025/07/hqfscat-7-july-2025-anything-goes-on.html

team badge = (not sharing this time) 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas
* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

My featured FQGGCB #17 AFG theme choice Ice Cream Sandwich Treat DT card on 28 April 2025

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

why: Craft-wise, this past year, I started FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog to address a niche in paper-crafting involving grocery store content. FQGGCB has an anything food goes theme which includes beverages, candy, vegetables and other foods. 

when: FQGGCB #17 starts April 28, 2025 and ends on May 27, 2025

what: Project #1 = my AFG choice is Keeping It Simple-Worth Every Second Picnic slimline card

notes for #1:

1. green cardstock panel cut to slimline size = old Pen + Gear

2. white "Ice Crystal" paper panel cut from full sheet = CutCardStock

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

4. family picnic sticker = ???/ sticker sheets were removed from packaging many years ago...I've had this about 10 years! It might be Jolee's Boutique or a similar company...

5. pop-up dimensional layered sun sticker = from a mix design package = Crafter's Square

6. black doodled corner accents = dual tip marker using the fine point side = Art Skills

7. gray outlining around the picnic sticker using a gray retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickarts

8. teal cardstock scrap = Recollections (used under the 2nd layer of the picnic sticker)

9. white cardstock scrap = Georgia Pacific (first layer under the picnic sticker)

where to share/link #1 family picnic card:

AA. The Neglected Stuff; open for a few hours; theme is same as title; use old forgotten items more than 1 year old...the green cardstock panel is over a year old/pack is dwindling; the text strips are probably over a year this that collection from SS was released; and the picnic sticker has been hoarded for about 10 years!!! 2nd entry

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2025/04/neglected-stuff-425-challenge.html

BB. Inkspirational; still open; theme is Seasonal; this card is summer season with sunshine and ability to be outside having a picnic; 2nd entry

link = https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/inkspirational-challenge-340-seasonal.html

badge = 

CC. 613 Avenue Create; still open; theme is A.G. with option of splash of color; My Project #1 picnic card has lots of different colors; this is my 3rd entry of allowed 8. 

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2025/04/april-2025-anything-goes-w-optional.html

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what: Project #2 = my AFG choice is this Vacation Travel Stop Ice Cream Sandwich Treat =

thinking of you card

notes for #2: Thinking of You card

21. gray cardstock base approx. 4" deep x 7" wide = Neenah

22. ivory cardstock panel approx. 3.5" or 3.75" deep x 6.5" wide = Neenah

23. Sea Foam Green cardstock 4" deep x 6" wide = CutCardStock

24. the ice cream sandwich thicker, "Yay" thicker, and the travel photo collage print panel = Beachside Boardwalk foam sticker set and paper pad = Fancy Pants Designs 2023

25. black marker outlining using a black dual-tip marker = Art Skills

26. white edging on the thick foam stickers had "Wild Thistle" alcohol marker applied (faint pinkish tone) = Arteza

where to share #2 ice cream sandwich card:

DD. A Place To Start; still open until May 2-3; A.G. with option of red, black, white; MY card is for A.G.; and this is #3 entry of allowed 8

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

EE. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; open; A.G.; My card is A.G./ice cream sandwich frozen treat; this is my 2nd entry of 3 allowed

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/04/252-patties-creations.html

FF. Creative Moments; open for a few days; theme is CAS; My slimline ice cream sandwich card has 3 elements for simple layout and clean/open space on left side margin and also on right side around the foam dimensional stickers and right side margin

link = https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2025/04/challenge-269-cas.html

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what: Project #3 = colorful confetti ice cream cones square card

how-to notes for #3:

31. neon yellow cardstock panel cut to 5.5" square = Astrobrights/Neenah

32. confetti looking print paper and the reverse side purple tone print = SU

33. stamps are from a birthday theme set = Crafter's Square

34. pop-up flower and ice cream cones stickers = multi-design summer theme set = Crafter's Square

where to share #3 birthday ice cream cones:

GG. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; open still; Theme to use designer/patterned paper(s); this is my 3rd entry/unlimited #; MY Project #3 card with 2 ice cream cones has 2 print papers/reverse sides of the same sheet from SU

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

HH. Love Those Pretty Papers; open; Theme to use designer/patterned paper(s); this is my 3rd entry of 3 allowed; MY Project #3 card with 2 ice cream cones has 2 print paper designs/reverse sides of the same sheet from SU

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

II. Seize The Birthday; open; Theme of A.G. Birthday/see badge; this is my 1st entry and this Project #3 card is only linked to 3 challenge blogs!!!! 

link = https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2025/04/seize-birthday-304.html

badge = 

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where: FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges #17 blog posting

link = https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/fqggcb-17-starts-28-april-2025-with.html

#17 theme badge = 

my personalized DT badge =

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = FQGGCB, FQHSKCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQCB; HQCB, HQFCB/TFATU, HQCOLCB and HQFSCAT; others: AA, ConBC and CCC (new on March 1; new owner for Critter Crazy Challenge)

* manager and DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

~~ farmhouse kitchen/garden memory:

two months ago I shared about grape vines at my childhood home, so this month, I will talk about the rhubarb--

I forget how many plants there were but enough in staggered growth that there would be enough for lots of pies, jams/sauces and some to freeze plus give-away to neighbors. The first cuttings were usually late May. Sometimes mid-May but almost always enjoyed by Memorial Day holiday. 

When I was young, my mom made almost a strictly rhubarb only "fruit" pie. But by the mid-to-late 1970s, she started hearing that other women were mixing a bit of pineapple and/or strawberries to offset the tartness of rhubarb. What a culinary revelation! Yum!

Three Cs of Coffee and Cookies and Christmas card non-DT project on 7 April 2025

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

the why: Before my brain gets back to working on my next due DT commitment(s), I'm going to squeeze in this Coffee and Christmas cookies card referred in the post title as Three Cs. I do NOT drink coffee. Can't stand the taste of it! Can only tolerate a teaspoon or so of coffee-flavored ice cream...and I love ice cream! Coffee, cocoa, lattes and tea have been very popular beverages for paper-crafting. So I'm going to 'give' in! 

the when: Tuesday April 8, 2025

the what: Three Cs= Coffee & Cookies & Christmas card

the how-to notes:

1. coffee cup image was made by taking a clip-art image printed to a 4" x 6" size...closer to 4" high x 5" wide...and pencil traced/imprinted the basic outline; I added the highlight lines myself then colored/inked for a Christmas brew; adding faux little cinnamon red hot candies to float on the coffee's surface!

2. cookies print paper = Fancy Pants Designs

3. base is brown cardstock that started as 6" square and trimmed to 5.5" square = Art Skills

4. the mixed Christmas images paper = Bo Bunny's Christmas Treasures paper pad

5. the cookies print paper = Cookies for Kringle by Fancy Pants Designs

6. two sentiment stickers = Sweet Rush sticker book by Vicki Boutin/American Crafts

7. copper chevron decorative tape = DIY Crafts (three design set)/American Crafts

8. enamel dots = Freckled Fawn

9. a mix of markers and colored pencils for the coffee cup = stash

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the where: this is a non-design team commitment project 

a. a. Coffee Loving Paper Crafters (or Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge); from April 3-15; April's theme is coffee and/or cocoa with Christmas; My card has Christmas cookies; cup filled with coffee and heart swirl; 

link = https://coffeelovingpapercrafters.com/2025/04/03/caffeinated-christmas-card-challenge-40/

theme badge = 

b. Girlz Creative Christmas; started Apr 6th; anything goes Christmas

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

c. First Cup Challenges; very first beverage theme challenge started Apr 2nd; my card has a cup of coffee

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/first-cup-challenge-1-april.html

d. Dream Valley; started April 7; add embellishments; MY card has copper chevron decorative tape plus 4 colors of enamel dots

link = https://dreamvalley2.blogspot.com/2025/04/challenge-334-add-embellishments.html

e. Peace on Earth Christmas; started Apr 6th; anything goes Christmas

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

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where I could link up if I wasn't the challenge blog(s) owner(s) =

f. FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges Blog; anything kitchen or dining goes theme (mugs, cups, stemware, coffee pots, tea kettles, and much more)

g. FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog; anything food goes (that includes beverages, candies)

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

this is a non-DT project

my DT commitments are:

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

*as manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

My FQGGCB #16 Anything Food Goes Projects on 28 March 2025

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

post's purpose: Why is the posting being written? I own FQGGCB or FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog with a theme of anything food goes. This started as a 15-16 day challenge period with 2 per month and then on December 28, 2024 switched to an offset month-long timespan. Participants can also submit up to 5 AFG-themed projects now that it's open longer. Also beverages, candy, gum, snack treats are also welcome along with the healthy foods! 

when: #16 starts March 28 and ends on April 27, 2025.

what: Project #1: grapes and grape juice box

notes for #1: Have a Grape (great) Day!

1. Wild Blueberry cardstock panel 5" x 7" = CutCardStock

2. background print digital paper is a Google Doc; printed on lavender paper = Pen + Gear or Neenah

3. clipart images = Google Search

4. grape juice box image is print size reduce from a coloring page = Super Coloring Pages for Kids website; free for personal use

5. pale green with silver foil lettering tile stickers = Freckled Fawn

6. large purple and green alpha stickers for "GRAPE" = forgotten stash item; maybe Crafter's Square

7. colored pencils = Crazy Art and Crayloa

8. turquoise cardstock scrap on edge of juice box = Recollections

9. Pop Tone Purple Cardstock = CutCardStock

10. gray ink retractable gel marker pen used to outline paper/cardstock edges = Zebra Clickart (1 of a 4 colors set)

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what: Project #2: fortune cookie

 

notes for #2: today's message: I'm fortunate to know you.

21. Sandcastle Tan cardstock = Martha Stewart distributed through CutCardStock

22. fortune cookie image/stencil was made from a coloring page printout = Super Coloring Pages for Kids website; for personal use

23. white cardstock scrap = Georgia Pacific

24. tan and dark brown ink marker pens (smudge proof) = Zebra Clickart (bought in a 4 pen/4 ink color set)

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where: FQGGCB or FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog

link - https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/fqggcb-16-starts-28-march-2025-with.html

theme badge:

personalized DT badge:

other places to link/share are:

A. grape juice = Craft-alnica; a few days left in the 2 weeks challenge; theme is drink/beverage; MY card features grapes and a grape juice drink box

link = https://craft-alnica.blogspot.com/2025/03/izziv-380-napitek.html

B. grape juice = The Neglected Stuff; current/new challenge blog; theme is use something 1 year old or older; MY grape juice card's "GRAPE" lettering sheet has been in my lettering stash box for probably 3-4 years and these were the first five letter stickers used off the sheet!!!

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2025/03/neglected-stuff-march-2025-challenge.html

C. grape juice = (digital/Google Doc for grape-theme background paper and the juice box was a digital download/print) CD Sunday Plus; still open; must be from CD, USB, and/or digital usage; 

link = https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/cd-sunday-plus-challenge-154-hosted-by.html

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D. fortune cookie = Wednesday's Creative Inspirations Challenges; current; anything goes; 

link = https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-challenge-anything-goes.html

E. fortune cookie = The Crafter's Cafe Challenge; March 15th/current; anything goes with option of CAS; This jumbo size shaped fortune cookie is clean and simple

link = https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/317-march-anything-goes-optional-clean.html

F. fortune cookie = APTS/A Place To Start; current for March/almost over; anything goes (not the option of fairy tales); 

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-2025-anything-goes-woptional.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

My featured FQGGCB #15 Anything Food Goes Theme DT projects on 28 Feb 2025

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

why: Part of rural living especially for farmers, gardeners, and those living a self-sufficient lifestyle, growing food crops, berries and brambles, animals for food are vital. Farmhouse kitchens, produce stands and farmers markets certainly come to mind, too, as a part of rural life. FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges made a theme change in late January 2025 and the focus now is on the word 'grocery'. The game/theme is now "Anything Food Goes". This includes beverages. 

when: #15 starts February 28, 2025 and ends on March 27, 2025.

what: Project #1 = Ice Cream and other Frozen Novelty Treats Birthday card

 

notes for #1:

1. frozen treats print paper = Beachside Boardwalk paper pad by Fancy Pants Designs 2023

2. base is Sandcastle Tan cardstock = Martha Stewart distributed through CutCardStock

3. black dual-tip marker for outlining = Art Skills

4. black ink stamp pad = Hero Arts

5. "HB" wood stamp = SU 2001; loops on lettering filled in plus went over/enlarged both words to make it more prominent

6. jumbo dots (from pack/set) = Crafter's Square

7. pattern for the small twist soft serve ice cream cone came from a coloring page = Super Coloring for Kids website; retrieved on Feb 8th, 2024; I enlarged the pattern by myself; 

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what: Project #2 = Pineapple Tropical Paradise Mod Quilt Card

notes for #2:

21. not showing = pale yellow 6" square cardstock base = Art Skills

22. pineapple print, both palm leaf prints and palm tree print papers/designs = Palm Springs paper pad by My Mind's Eye 2018

23. "tropical paradise", pineapple, and "HEY" alpha stickers = Just Chill sticker pack collection by My Mind's Eye 2020

24. yellow notebook essay print paper = Simply Summer paper pad by Fancy Pants Designs 2019

25. gems and pink pearls from different packs/sets = Crafter's Square

26. Pea Green alcohol marker = Arteza

27. brown fine tip marker for underlining 'summer' on the yellow paper = stash

28. each paper's perimeter inked in cocoa brown ink pad = Lawn Fawn

29. outlining with black dual-tip marker = Art Skills

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where: FQGGCB #15 anything food goes theme blog posting

link = https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/fqggcb-15-starts-28-feb-2025-with.html

theme badge =

my personalized DT badge =

other places to share/link are:

a. ice cream = Seize The Birthday; current; not doing the topping because the "HB" expression was stamped first and then I went over it in black marker to make it bolder

link = https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2025/02/seize-birthday-300-no-stamping.html

badge = 

b. ice cream = Crafty Gals Corner; still open/midway; fill in the blank with pink theme; MY first project could be Yummy in Pink!!!

link = https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-264-fill-in-blank-pink.html

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c. tropical pineapple = Cardz 4 Galz; still open/midway; embellishments theme; This tropical card is full of embellishments: pearls, gems; pineapple sticker that I outlined; another 'tropical paradise' sticker outlined; additional sticker lettering outlined

link = https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2025/02/244-embellishments.html

d. tropical pineapple = Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; new on Feb 25; feature at least 1 designer paper; I've got 3 and the reverse side of one of the printed papers, too, for this fun tropical patterned 'quilt' card

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-7.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/ DT = FQGGCB, FQHSKCB (anything kitchen or dining goes theme), FQCCCB, FQGS, FQCB; HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB and HQFSCAT; AA; ConBC; and new official ownership on March 1 == Critter Crazy Challenges

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P - R - S (debuted on Feb 2, 2025)

~~ farm and garden memories from childhood:

both my parents were farm kids but for my own childhood, the farm experiences were either when I was a baby, toddler preschooler or young adult into middle adult years; however other farming experiences at grandparents' farms or aunts and uncles came through childhood and teen years

my childhood home where I spent from age 5.5 years old until I went away to college and then coming back to for my breaks had 3 grape vines sectioned along some wire fencing for maybe 20 feet length!!!

The grapes ripened every year in late August to mid-September so not only was that time when each new school year started but also time to help mom gather them, mash/crush with the wood pestle, and helping her measure sugar, stirring, etc. to make grape juice and grape jelly.

YES!!!

 

My featured FQGGCB #13 Aisles 1 to 5 theme DT projects for 28 December 2024

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

why: this posting focuses on 2 new grocery game themed projects for FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges #13 (open to aisles 1-5). 

when: timeframe has changed to a month-long; #13 starts December 28, 2024 and will end on January 27, 2025!!! 

what: PROJECT #1: from Aisle 1 fruit produce (grapefruits, oranges, strawberries, blueberries)

notes for #1:

1. yellow 6" square cardstock base = Art Skills

2. Yellow Gray Plaid print paper = Recollections

3. dark blue-purple linen textured specialty paper = stash (old item)

4. white with black print is punched from a business envelope's security lining = recycled

5. white with light blue-lilac print cardstock is punched from a tissues box = recycled

6. the lilac-gray cardstock punched = stash (old item)

7. metal plate print paper punched = Hot Off The Press/Paper Wishes (old)

8. small green alpha stickers for "sweet thing" = Jillibean Soup

9. tiny text strip sticker 'sweet' plus all the fruit stickers= Market Square sticker book by Maggie Holmes 2019

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what: PROJECT #2: also Aisle 1 fruit and veggie produce; time to shop; to the market card (bag of oranges; fruits and veggies at one of the market stands)

notes for #2:

21. red 6" cardstock base = Art Skills

22. blue with tiny floral print, red with floral print, and light stripes print papers = Simply Summer paper pad by Fancy Pants Design 2019

23. all the stickers/ephemera = Market Square sticker book by Maggie Holmes 2021; the cart, stand, oranges, bike, coins, and sign were placed on white cardstock then fussy cut before applying with glue dots

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where: FQGGCB #13 blog post

link =

badge = 

other places to share/link are:

a. fruit spread = CRAFT; current/extended; anything goes; this is my 2nd and final entry

link = https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/challenge-745.html

b. fruit spread = Krafty Chicks; week 4/all occasions theme; 

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/kcc-748-all-occasions.html

c. fruit spread = Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; still open for 3-4 days; anything goes

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/12/pennys-winners-585.html

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d. farmer's market = Word Art Wednesday; still open; anything goes that is uplifting; (also have a blog hop going)

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/12/5th-annual-blog-hop-anything-goes-weeks.html

e. farmer's market = A Place to Start; still open for 6-7 days; anything goes (option for winter holiday); I'm just doing an anything goes

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2024/12/december-2024-anything-goes-with.html

f. farmer's market = 613 Avenue Create; still open for 6-7 days; anything goes (option for winter holiday); I'm just doing an anything goes

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = FQGGCB; FQHSKCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQCB; also Ally's Angels and Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges as of January 1, 2025; HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB and HQFSCAT

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member 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

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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

My FQ HomeStyle Kitchen #11 DT projects on 2 November 2024

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

purpose: this posting features my newest DT/owner contributions to FQHSKCB or FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges blog. I've called the theme "AFG" or Anything Food Goes however participation numbers are still low. So I'm going to try "AKG" or Anything Kitchen Goes and see if numbers change. Please take a look at the FQHSKCB blog post because there is a Guest DT who was a previous overall winner plus an invited Guest DT (Dottie) and there is a new DT member (Meena)!!! Exciting!! 

when: #11 starts November 2 and ends November 30, 2024

what: PROJECT #1 = picnic near the mountains birthday card =

notes for #1:

1. kraft card base (with matching envelope) A2 size = bought on Amazon

2. mountain scene paper (most of the upper half) = has a fish print design on the reverse side from an old Simple Stories paper pad

3. picnic table sticker = Sticko; NEW TO ME/new purchase 2 weeks ago; bought at Michael's Arts and Crafts store

4. thin font "HB" stamp = old stash item

5. black ink pad for "HB" = Hero Arts

6. brown ink pad for perimeter of mountain paper = Lawn Fawn

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where: FQHSKCB #11 main launch posting

link = https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/11/fqhskcb-11-with-anything-kitchen-goes.html

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other places to share/link are: [[link-ups will get added sometime on Nov 2nd]]

A. picnic = Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; new on Oct 25th; use at least 1 designer paper; the mountain/tree/sky scene is the top half of a designer paper by Simple Stories

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-3.html

B. picnic = A Perfect Time To Craft open challenge; new; A.G.

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/11/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

C. picnic = NBUS/Never Been Used Schtuff!; new Nov 1st; the picnic table scene sticker is a new purchase; by Sticko; bought at Michael's Arts and Crafts about 2 weeks ago! 

link = https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/11/nbus-challenge-68.html

 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member = HAOOCAYR