My FarmQuest Grocery Game #31 w AFDG theme DT projects on 27 July 2026

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

who: Hello! I'm Becca S and I'm currently obsessed with crafting and crafting-theme challenge blogs! To keep my mojo going as my body is getting older, I've just recently changed many of my owned challenge blogs to switch from 3.5-4 weeks long session(s) upped to 6-7 weeks worth!!! YES! Win for me and win for you! 

why: FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges started as a twice monthly challenge blog and then after many months switched to 1 offset monthly challenge session. Starting with #30, FQGGCB switched to bi-monthly offering 6-7 weeks of time session for anything food and/or drink theme(s). 

when: #31 starts on July 27, 2026 and doesn't end until September 15, 2026! 

what: Project #1: Mixed Fruit

how-to & vendor notes for #1: thank you cards for 2 very good friends

1. kraft A2 cards with envelopes pack = Crafter's Square

2. mixed fruit patterned paper and the buffalo plaid print = from the All Seasons paper pad by Hello Hobby/Walmart

3. pinking decorative scissors = Wescott

4. black gel pen = Paper Mate's Ink Joy gel pen 4-color set (for outlining of papers & also adding thin lettering on the stamped messages to help them stand out)

5. puffy heart stickers (comes multi-colors) = Hello Hobby/Walmart

6. Pumpkin Spice mini stamp pad/ink = Lawn Fawn

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new on July 19/week 2 of 2; Anything Goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/07/282-july-19-polkadoodles.html

1B. We Love Stamping; current; theme of summertime or Anything Goes; My appreciation for friends' cards have summer fruit but the stamping is generic expressions for anything goes

link - https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/2026/07/summertime.html

1C. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; new on July 25; anything goes that includes designer paper(s); MY summery fruit thank you friendship cards have the same 2 designer papers: a mixed fruit print + red and white checked gingham print; 

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2026/07/challenge-24.html

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what: Project #2: Have A Peas-y Easy Day!!

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. green with white stripes cardstock = 6" square = Reminisce

22. white cardstock/index card = Jot

23. enamel hearts (from same pack) = Freckled Fawn

24. green paper cut approx. 3" x 3.5" = from multicolor paper pad Hello Hobby by WalMart

25. black stamp pad/ink = Hero Arts (to make the black mark lines on the green paper; also ink edging of all papers/CS

26. veggies image = punched circle from "Botanical Bliss" Adult Coloring book by Kappa Books (2026)

27. a mix of markers and colored pencils to color the veggies = my stash box

28. stencil ruler = alphabet ruler was discovered with other shapes/numbers stencil rulers/set at my mom's house

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Dream Valley; new on July 27; theme of using a hand-coloured image; My peas & kale with other veggies card showcases those veggies in a punched circle colored with a combination of colored pencils and markers

link = https://dreamvalleychallenge2.blogspot.com/2026/07/challenge-365-hand-coloured-image.html

2B. Crafty Catz; new on July 17/still open; anything goes theme; I'm sharing my veggies "have a peasy-easy day" card

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/07/crafty-catz-challenge-718.html

2C. Creative Fingers; new on July 3; anything goes theme; I'm sharing my veggies= have a peasy-easy day card

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/07/challenge-326.html

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what: Project #3 = "You have me tied in a knot!" pretzel card

how-to & vendor notes for #3:

31. small kraft top-side fold/layout direction base = with envelope from a pack of 6 = Crafter's Square

32. thin white cardstock (covered with decorative tape) = Jot

33. hexagon print decorative tape = ? no longer in packaging; I'm thinking Scotch/3M product maybe or possibly Crafter's Square

34. pink paper punched circles (one is on the inside) = Colorbok multicolor paper pack

35. black fine tip marker = Sharpie (used for the sentiment and to mark the recessed areas of the pretzel, trying to emphasize the knot of the pretzel)

36. brown washable marker = Jot (used to outline the pretzel)

37. puffy pretzel dimensional sticker = from a food themed package = American Greetings, Inc. 

38. inside (not shown) = pink paper punched circle stamped with 'happy birthday' (from a birthday clear stamp set by Crafter's Square)

where #3 will be linked:

3A. Make My Monday; new on July 27; theme of Wedding/love wishes; this pretzel card's sentiment is reflecting those knotted feelings created by love

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

3B. Crea Ladies; new on July 27; theme of baking/related; My third project focal is a puffy pretzel; pretzel batter has to be given time to rise, punched down, and then rolled and then torn/cut to shape into pretzel knots; baked; additional course salt and/or cheese or seasoning after baking

link = https://crealadies-challengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/07/challenge-8-bak-ze-bruin.html

3C. Word Art Wednesday; new on July 22; theme of anything goes that is uplifting and not contrary to God's Word; My third project focal is a puffy pretzel

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/07/anything-goes-weeks-762-763.html

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where to find FQGGCB #31 blog post link =

https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/07/farmquest-grocery-game-challenges-31.html

theme/date badge for #31 = 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

**NOTE: FarmQuest Challenge Blog (FQCB) starts a 'vegetable garden' theme challenge on July 28 - Sept 15, 2026. 

My FarmQuest Challenge #84 Fruit Garden DT projects on 28 May 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity!

who: I'm Becca S, a daughter and granddaughter (and most of my greats) of farmers, both crops and animals. The farm where my dad grew up had this huge square concrete water holding 'tank', different than a trough, for the horses that were once used to do the farming. It was always a thrill when we were 'old enough' to run down there and check it out. My paternal grandpa died before my parents met when my dad was 21 so I only have photos and stories about him. Today's theme is fruit produce. My dad's homeplace had several apple trees and two peach trees. Grandma Sadie also had rhubarb, blackberries & raspberries. When my siblings and I were school-age, we usually spent a few school day afternoons helping Grandma pick the apples. She went back to teaching when she became widowed and needed the help from her children and grandchildren. Sweet memories.

why: This personal post is for 1 of 13 challenge blogs I own/manage called FarmQuest Challenge Blog. FQCB was the 2nd challenge blog that I created. For the first few years, there were 2 offset sessions per month. About 2 years ago, I switched to just 1 offset session per 'month', starting on the 28th day of a month and finishing on the 27th for the following month. Now I'm extending the session length to 7+ weeks! Themes are connected to farm rural country outdoors (or farmhouse/ranch house) topics. 

when: #84 Fruit produce/orchard theme starts May 28 and ends July 15, 2026. 

what: Project #1: Strawberries & Jam jar friendship card

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. pastel green cardstock folded on left side (dimensions are almost 5.25" x 5.5") = Colorbok pastel cardstock pad

2. the homemade linen specialty paper was trimmed to 5" square approx. = part of a scrap pack = Crafter's Square

3. Guava (coral/ pinkish-red) mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn; applied for the top 2.5"+ with a wadded paper towel piece

4. Violet Breeze (pinkish-lavender) alcohol ink was applied with broad tip from left to right for 1.5-2" = Nuvo

5. Granny Smith alcohol ink  was applied for with broad tip from left to right for 2-2.25" = Arteza

6. all stickers = Market Square sticker book by Maggie Holmes

7. brown marker, old washi tape roll for small circle tracing/stenciling, mechanical pencil = stash items

8. alphabet stencil 'ruler' (3 rows) = unknown; about 30 years old; discovered in my mom's home and brought to my place

9. green print washi tape = Farmstead Harvest washi tape set by American Crafts

10. red and white cording = Crafter's Square (small spools sold in 3 color set packs)

where #1 will be linked:

1A. All About Papercraft Challenge; still open; theme is All About Food or Drink; My project #1 on this post shows strawberries and a jam jar!!!

link = https://allaboutcraftchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/all-about-challenge-5.html

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1B. Allsorts Challenge; still open/midway; theme is anything goes; I'm sharing project 1 with strawberries and jam jar. 

link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-850.html

1C. Ellibelle's Garden Party; still open; theme is anything in or from a garden; My project #1 features strawberries and a jam jar. 

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2026/05/ellibelles-garden-party-no-15-anything.html

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what: Project #2: Some blueberries 'simple things' anniversary card

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. base is top-folded bright blue cardstock w dimensions 4.25" x 5.5" = Astrobrights/Neenah

22. Aqua plaid paper = Recollections

23. two collage print paper pieces + 2 tags = Front Porch paper pad (2024) by Simple Stories

24. blueberries stickers = Market Square sticker book by Maggie Holmes; American Crafts

25. blue oval puffy stickers = Spotted Canary

26. all paper edges inked with dark blue alcohol ink marker = Arteza

27. all top applied papers were also outlined with blue gel pen = Paper Mate's Ink Joy gel pen set (1 of 4 colors)

28. on the inside = stenciled 'Happy Anniversary'

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Craft Rocket Challenges; ends on May 29!!!; theme is 'not a square'; My blueberries 'together' card for anniversary is rectangular shaped

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-136-not-square.html

2B. Word Art Wednesday; new yesterday on May 27th; theme is anything goes; uplifting and God-honoring; My blueberries featured card also has tag 'together'; on the inside I've stenciled 'happy anniversary'.

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/05/anything-goes-weeks-754-755.html

2C. The Paper Funday Challenge; still open; main theme is anything goes (not doing option of mountains or coast); my card is wedding anniversary featuring blueberries

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/may-2026-challenge-87-anything-goes.html

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where to find FQCB #84 blog post link =

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/farmquest-challenge-84-theme-is-fruit.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

**note: FarmQuest #84 session starts May 28 and ends on July 15, 2026!!!

***note: FarmQuest #85 session will start on July 28 and end on September 15, 2026!!!

My FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges #30 AFDG theme DT choice projects 28 May 2026

Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity!

who: I'm Becca S, a gal who is really loving her creative time! My style tends to be a mix of artsy-craftsy and mish-mesh. Case in point: the background cardstock on the popsicle card is recycled packaging! From Freckled Fawn. The lettering was stenciled using an old 'ruler' that's at least 30 years old! 

why: This posting showcases projects for FQGGCB or FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog. 

when: #30 session is offset; starting on May 27 and ends on July 15, 2026!!! NEW extended session length starting with #30!!!  

what: Project #1: "Enjoy Your Day...You R Super Cool!" birthday card

food choice of popsicle! 

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. kraft cardstock is folded to dimensions of 4.25" x 5.5" = Colorbok

2. the orange paper = old memo pad found at my mom's house

3. the background 'ledger' style print cardstock = recycled packaging = Freckled Fawn

4. enamel dots = Fancy Pants Designs

5. embossed puffy popsicle sticker = Amy Tangerine

6. the rainbow stick-on = from a mixed design set of layered stickers = Crafter's Square

7. blue and green inks= dual-tip markers = Art Skills

8. Pumpkin Spice stamp pad/ink = Lawn Fawn (used to edge papers/CS)

9. alpha lettering stenciled = using an old plastic 'ruler' found at my mom's house; I think it's at least 30 years old

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Crafting Happiness; still open for a couple days; anything goes theme

link = https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-213.html

1B. Stencil Fun Challenge; still open for a few more days; anything goes stenciling w/ opt of 'see through it'; My popsicle card has a stenciled sentiment made by using an alphabet 'ruler' template and traced using a mechanical pencil

link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2026/05/stencil-fun-may-2026-challenge.html

1C. Allsorts Challenge; new on May 23 & open for 2 weeks; anything goes

link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-850.html

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what: Project #2: "You are so ap-peal-ing!" banana card

food choice = bananas

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. neon orange cardstock base approx. 5" x 5.5" = Astrobrights/Neenah

22. plaid print paper and the peach and white print paper traced and cut = Front Porch paper pad (2024) by Simple Stories (NEW purchase/new to me; first to use from the collection)

23. navy blue crystal drops = Nuvo

24. puffy banana stickers = part of a multi-design pack by American Greetings (NEW purchase; first stickers to use)

25. navy blue dual-tip marker = Art Skills

26. navy colored pencil = Marvy Uchida/stash box

27. tan paper is punched cardstock that is recycled packaging 

28. black extra fine tip marker = Sharpie

where #2 will be linked:

2A. NBUS or Never Before Used Schtuff; new on May 1; banana stickers are new/first to use out of pack; the plaid paper and peachy-pink paper traced to half a doily shape are my first uses from new to me Front Porch paper pad

link = https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2026/05/nbus-challenge-86.html

2B. Love Those Pretty Papers; still open for 4-5 days; theme is to use pretty designer paper(s); My bananas' card has a pretty plaid paper and peachy-pink print that worked well for being traced and cut to a half doily shape!!

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

2C. All About Challenges; still open for 1 week; theme is anything food and/or drink; My project #2 on this personal blog post features peeled bananas;

link = https://allaboutcraftchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/all-about-challenge-5.html

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what: Project #3: Christmas Fun card

drink choice = hot cocoa with whipped topping and red hot cinnamon candies (also a peppermint candy cane)

how Project #3 was made:

31. white glossy satin specialty thick paper = from a scrap papers pack = Crafter's Square

32. red and green plaid print paper = Recollections

33. Santa and his tiny friends dancing digital image = Ai-generated image using Microsoft Designer; from 2025

34. green dual-tip marker = Art Skills

35. red foil alpha stickers = Sticko

36. red and white cording = comes in 3 colors cording spools package = Crafter's Square

37. red marker to outline the candy cane + add red cinnamon candy dots and red steam on the mug of cocoa = stash

38. green alcohol marker fine tip end to make the green mug brighter tone= Arteza

LINK-UPs for #3:

3A. First Cup Challenges #14; new on May 1st; anything beverage/drink; I'm sharing this Christmas card featuring Santa holding a mug of cocoa that's topped with whipped cream and red hot cinnamon candies

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/first-cup-challenge-14-may.html

3B. Merry Little Christmas Challenge blog; new on May 1 & open until June 15; anything goes Christmas

link - https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/mlccb-68-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

3C. The Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge; every other Tuesday= opened on May 18; anything goes Christmas; I'm sharing Santa and his 2 little friends having fun card

link = https://hollyandivychristmas.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-205-anything-christmas-goes.html

3D. Rudolph Days Challenge; new on May 25; must be Christmas theme; I'm sharing Santa and his 2 little friends having fun card

link = https://rudolphdayschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/rudolph-days-may-challenge.html

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where to find FQGGCB #30 blog post link =

https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/farmquest-grocery-game-challenges-30-w.html

theme/date badge #30 = NEW extended session length!!!

Also the participants will be able to submit 7 projects during the approx. 6 weeks that the blog challenge is open!!! 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

My FarmQuest Grocery Game #28 design team food theme cards on 27 Mar 2026

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

why: This posting showcases two new DT or design team projects for FQGGCB (FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog). The theme is 'anything food goes'.  Project #1 has a springtime farmers market look. 

Project #2 has a harvest time farmers/grocers veggies produce display. The layout was purposely skewed slightly to add a touch of fun and interest. 

when: FQGGCB #28 starts March 27, 2026 and will close on April 26, 2026

what: Project #1: spring season farmers market: paper bag filled with food, blueberries plus filled bushel baskets for the anything food goes theme at FQGGCB

how-to & vendor notes for #1: blueberries, carrots, red bell pepper, onion, ear of corn, bushel baskets of apples and other foods....

1. honeycomb print design glossy cardstock (CS) = from a multicolor, multi-design glossy CS pack = Crafter's Square

2. neon/bright green CS = Art Skills

3. white CS = Georgia Pacific

4. black fine tip marker = Sharpie

5. all farmers market stickers (8) = Market Square sticker book by Maggie Holmes

6. puffy dot stickers (multicolor and multi-sizes pack) = Recollections

7. black stamp pad (inking on base edges) = Hero Arts

8. a variety tones of colored pencils = Marvy Uchida

9. coloring book image = Belton's 

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Word Art Wednesdays; started March 18; week 2 of 2; theme of anything goes that is family friendly; not contrary to God's Word; My card #1 has a market square type of layout with fruits and veggies plus market stalls, bushel baskets for this colorful birthday card

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/03/anything-goes-weeks-744-745.html

1B. Crafty Gals Corner; started March 11 and still open; theme of anything goes (opt of green); My card #1 food/birthday has many green tones

link = https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-275-anything-goes-woptional.html

1C. Everybody Art Challenge; open for 3+ days yet; theme is lots of layers; My food/birthday card #1 on this post has 3 layers of papers/CS and a top layer of stickers and puffy dots = 4 layers total

link = https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/596.html

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what: Project #2: harvest farmers/grocers vegetable produce display for Anything Food Goes theme at FQGGCB

how-to & vendor notes for #2: coloring book image 

21. harvest yellow and white buffalo plaid CS = Farmstead Harvest collection by American Crafts

22. Camping Plaid paper cut into triangles = Recollections

23. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn (for edging on papers/CS

24. brown retractable non-smudge marker pen = Zebra Clickart (for outlining the colored image)

25. black stamp pad = Hero Arts

26. 'have a happy birthday' clear stamp = from a mixed Bday expressions stamp package = Crafter's Square

27. red dual-tip marker = Art Skills

28. puffy dots stickers in different sizes = Recollections

29. a variety tones of colored pencils = Marvy Uchida

30. coloring book image = Bendon Home Grown Advanced Coloring Book 2021

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Krafty Chicks; new on Thu Mar 26; week 4 theme of masculine; my 2nd card has more rustic toned papers/CS with the colored pencil veggies produce stall boxes image for a birthday card. I've got a couple of male relatives with April birthdays. 

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/krafty-chicks-challenge-813-masculine.html

2B. Ellibelle's Garden Party; open until April 6th; theme of anything from or in the garden; both cards on this post will work; I'll be sharing the veggies produce stall boxes...foods came from large 'truck' gardens

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2026/03/ellibelles-garden-party-no-13-anything.html

2C. Seize The Birthday; new on Thu Mar 26; anything goes birthday (topping is tag on bday card= not for me); "Have A Happy Birthday" is stamped towards the bottom of the image on card #2

link = https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2026/03/seize-birthday-323-add-tag.html

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where to find FQGGCB #28 blog post link =

https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/03/farmquest-grocery-game-challenges-28-w.html

theme/date badge =

team badge =

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS & Pin-spirational; new in mid-March 2026: CIP 

My FQGGCB #26 Anything Food Goes DT projects for 27 Jan 2026

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

why: The purpose of this posting is sharing my newest owner/DT food theme projects for FQGGCB or FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog. #26 starts January 27, 2026 and ends on February 26, 2026. The theme is always 'anything food goes' which includes beverages of any kind...milk, juice, wine, soda, coffee, etc. Includes pineapple and taco! I'm also trying to use lots of old scrap papers and CS, forgotten/neglected tools, and also embellishments this winter. 

when: #26 time period is Jan 27-Feb 26, 2026. 

what: Project #1: Sweetness of Pineapple!

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. bright yellow CS panel cut = approx 3.5" wide x 5" high = Crafter's Square (pack of 4 colors 12" square CS sheets)

2. green dual tip marker = Art Skills

3. lettering and side borders = very old 45 +/- Tupperware lowercase plastic stencil template; the exclamation mark is actually letter i upside down!!!

4. & 5. the green checked print CS= recycled tissue box packaging; punched with a 'ticket' shape = EK Success tool for the punch

6. three pineapple shaker pocket stickers = Jen Hadfield's "Chase Adventures" collection by American Crafts (these are so CUTE and when placed as a trio; they're making more impact, I think!)

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Make My Monday; new on Jan 26; theme of CAS; My pineapples card = layers are limited to the tight triad focal; no other embellishments; empty space at the top and also across most of the bottom

link = https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/mmm-270-clean-and-simple-cas.html

1B. Addicted to CAS; new on Jan 24; theme/code word of 'food'; both my projects have food but the pineapple card has the Clean and Simple look; 3 small pineapples arranged close together for the focal and stenciled sentiment keeps the layout minimal; no extra embellishments; there are empty spaces at the top and then again across the bottom

link = https://addictedtocas.blogspot.com/2026/01/addicted-to-cas-300-food.html#more

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1C. Girlz And The Art of Letters; new; theme is letter Ss = s for sweetness + s for stenciling

link = https://girlzandtheartofletters.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-19-de-letter-van-s-van.html

1D. Stencil Fun; started on Jan 6; theme of anything goes using stencil; my very old Tupperware lowercase lettering template; used for both cards but showing the pineapple's stenciled 'sweetness' =

link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2026/01/stencil-fun-january-2026-challenge.html

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what: Project #2: 'R' 'U' taco 'bout me?

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. brown CS panel is the 'b' side of a tropical print = very  old 2013 My Mind's Eye

22. red and white scrap strip = from old Mint Berry paper pad by The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby

23. yellow tone CS strip = from the watercolor/swirl print CS pack = Crafter's Square

24. bronze star, red dots, gold ribbon curls and a red ribbon curl stickers = Crayola

25. peach CS is actually neon bright CS panel = [old] Astrobrights/Neenah (so the card is so much bolder in person); also for the bright green CS scrap piece

26. the 'taco Tuesday' is an iron-on applique = part of a two-pack/two different foods (the other is a pizza slice)= Crafter's Square

27. letter stenciling = lowercase plastic stencil template from an old set sold by Tupperware about 45+/- years ago...I used these in college for projects for my education courses! 

28. punched yellow CS behind the taco iron-on applique = Art Skills for CS & EK Success for the circle punch tool

29. dark brown marker = stash box

30. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad for perimeter inking on CS/papers = Lawn Fawn

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Pick 3 challenge; NEW blog & new on Jan 20; theme/pick 3 of the  6 items in the image prompt;  Taco is iron-on applique made of stitching/threads for texture + at least 5 layers + stenciled word pun sentiment

link = https://pickthreechallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/pick-3-challenge-1-janfeb-2026.html

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2B. Aud Sentiments; opened on Jan 5; theme of Anything Goes w/ a sentiment; My taco card has 2 sets of text: 'taco Tuesday' and "R U taco 'bout me?" 

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

2C. Word Art Wednesdays; new on Jan 21/mid; theme of anything goes that isn't contrary to the Bible; this is a fun word/pun card

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/01/anything-goes-weeks-736-737.html

2D. The Neglected Stuff; started on Jan 4/open for month of Jan.; theme is the blog title or ie use the old forgotten items; On the taco card = the red and white (barely showing scrap strip) is from a paper pad I bought 8-10 years ago!; the brown CS base is the reverse side of a tropical print CS from 2013 My Mind's Eye!!!; the orange and green Astrobrights CS is a pack bought about 4 years ago! and the Tupperware product stencil template is about 45 years old!!! 

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2026/01/neglected-stuff-january-2026-challenge.html

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where to find FQGGCB #26 blog post link:

https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/farmquest-grocery-game-challenges-26.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = FQGGCB; could also be shared with FQHCB (anything home goes since food is found in kitchen/dining areas); FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB; also HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT and NEW HQLQCB; CCC; AA; and ConBC.

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational

My FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges #25 DT cards on 27 Dec 2025

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

why: This posting features my two new owner/design team member projects for FQGGCB or FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog! The theme is anything food goes and that includes beverages. On one project there are some sweet desserts ready on cake plates and the other card has a grocery store building, farmstand/market stall along with strawberries, tomatoes, and an orange. 

when: last month the start date and end date were each moved up 24 hours; so #25 starts December 27, 2025 and ends on January 26, 2026. 

what: Project #1: Take care: time to shop; to the market

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. base neon yellow CS (scanner light faded) cut to 4" x 6" = Astrobrights/Neenah (also the bright blue scrap cut to arch shape)

2. floral paper = Apothecary paper pad by Fancy Pants Designs

3. all stickers = Market Square sticker book by Maggie Holmes/American Crafts 2021

4. black fine tip marker = Sharpie

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Ellibelle's Garden Party; started Dec 11; theme of anything in or from a garden; MY grocery store/vendor's stall fruits & veggies card has strawberries, tomatoes, & orange

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/12/ellibelles-garden-party-no-10-anything.html

1B. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; new on Dec 25; theme/usage of at least 1 designer/patterned paper; My grocery store/vendor's stall fruits and veggies card has a large floral patterned paper; my 2nd linked entry

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/12/challenge-17.html

1C. Word Art Wednesday; new on Dec 17 & opened for 3 weeks instead of 2; anything goes that is God honoring; My card has a vendor stall, grocery store, fruits and veggies; this is my 2nd linked entry this week

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/12/annual-christmas-blog-hop-weeks-730-733.html

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what: Project #2: Sweet desserts; Enjoy Today

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. "Sweet", cake plate with cloche and cake plate w/ 3 desserts stickers = Garden Party sticker book by Maggie Holmes /American Crafts 

22. 'enjoy today' sticker = The Simple Life sticker book by Simple Stories; several years old collection

23. three pink enamel dots = Simple Stories

24. the patterned paper = old design paper from the Mint Berry paper pad by The Paper Studio

25. bright green and bright blue CS panels = Astrobrights/Neenah

26. black fine tip marker and an extra fine tip point marker to outline 3 of the stickers = Sharpies

27. 'ticket' shape punch = EK Success tool

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesdays; started Dec 3; anything goes theme; this is my 2nd linked entry

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/12/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-december.html

2B. Path of Positivity; started Dec 1 & still open; anything positive goes; this will be my 5th linked entry

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/ch-136-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

2C. The Neglected Stuff Challenge; closing on Dec 28; theme/use old & forgotten stuff that is at least 1 year old to you or more; On my card the pink with green cabbage roses and little white dots paper is from a very old The Paper Studio paper pad called 'Mint Berry'; also the 'enjoy today' strip sticker is from The Simple Life collection that's from Simple Stories and several years old.

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2025/11/neglected-stuff-1225-challenge.html

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where to find FQGGCB #25 blog post link =

https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/12/farmquest-grocery-game-challenges-25.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS; will be joining Pin-spirational in Jan 2026

FQGGCB #23 Anything Food Goes theme DT projects

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

why: this posting showcases my newest design team inspiration projects for FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog or FQGGCB. The theme is 'anything food goes' which includes beverages, desserts/snack foods. You can show food in raw form, packaged or processed. 

In project #1 I'm showing some wacky pineapples for a different style folded birthday card!  I'm still a beginner with folded layouts so I kept this card simple. A great plaid paper and the colors & geometric prints on the pineapples create lots of visual interest, I think. 

In project #2 I'm showing a decorated cupcake for a small birthday card. 

when: #23 starts October 28 and ends on November 27, 2025. 

what: Project #1: Wacky Pineapples

pic 2: 

pic 3: 

pic 4 & 5: trying to transfer from my phone via Gmail to Yahoo email and can't get it to send...I'll keep trying

how-to & vendor notes for #1: fun-fold card

1. black cardstock base (1/2 of a full sheet) = Neenah

2. two pineapples (are actually iron-on transfers with sticky backing) = Crafter's Square (all pineapples in wacky geometric prints and darker color tones)

3. purple, white, & pink plaid paper = Recollections

4. "HB" clear stamp (from a pack of birthday expressions) = Crafter's Square

5. "hello" wood laser cut (from a mixed pack of 4) = Crafter's Square

6. Fish Tank/blue ink mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

7. gray retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

8. very light gray cardstock (cut for 2 different size panels) = Neenah

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scraps; new on Oct 25; use at least 1 designer paper; MY fun-fold birthday card with pineapples has a pretty plaid patterned paper used on both sides

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/10/challenge-15.html

1B. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; week 2 of 2; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/10/264-polkadoodles.html

1C. Love Those Pretty Papers; closed on Oct 30; theme is the title; My fun-fold card with pineapples has a pretty plaid patterned paper used on both sides

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2025/10/love-those-pretty-papers-october.html

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what: Project #2: birthday cupcake card

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. Darice = muted pink flat card base (with matching envelope) from a mixed color box set

22. Neenah = light pink cardstock

23. DCWV = old blue with white Moroccan tile print paper

24. ? = chipboard cupcake (I've had this solo in a zipper bag with other 'orphans')

25. Crafter's Square = chipboard banners; clipped/cut to fit for the banner to flex

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

27. Crafter's Square = clear iridescent gems (part of large pack)

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

where #2 will be linked:

2A. 613 Avenue Create; almost closed; theme of anything goes w/ option twist: think pink/lots of pink in honor of breast cancer awareness; MY cupcake bday card has muted pink, pale pink and bold magenta pink

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2025/10/october-2025-anything-goes-w-optional.html

2B. Creative Fingers; started Oct 24; theme of anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/10/challenge-310.html

2C. Word Art Wednesdays; week 2 of 2; theme of anything goes that is positive, family friendly; My 2nd card showing a cupcake has a 'happy birthday' banner

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/10/weeks-722-723-anything-goes.html

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where to find FQGGCB #23 blog post link =

https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/10/fqggcb-23-anything-food-goes-theme.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

*  DT member only = PRS

NOTE: if I wasn't the owner I could share the fun-fold pineapples card at HQFSCAT (shaped cards and shaped tags); it's still open until October 31

Also AA or Ally's Angels for anything goes theme from Oct 15-November 12th.