My Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags #4 April or #16 from our beginning 2 DT projects

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

why: This post features new shaped tag and shaped card design team projects for HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags challenges blog! The 4th challenge session this year still focuses on anything goes for a shaped card or a shaped tag. The only standard shape not allowed is a rectangle...HOWEVER altered variations are accepted--dog-ear topped, scallop-topped, deckle-edge or other decorative scissor cutting on edge(s), rounded corners, etc. Box style structures and other dimensional fun folds are accepted. 

My shaped tag has a dog-ear top and also supports the theme of FarmQuest Home Challenges because it has kitchen tools. If I had included images of foods, it could also support the theme of anything food goes at FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges. As owner, I can't enter there but my readers can!!!

Project #2 is a z-fold shaped card. My front folded section has a two-layered stamped round focal element that is adhered partially off the folded right side to create a tab. Birthday occasion. 

when: HQFSCAT #4 for 2026 (#16 from our beginning) starts April 2 and closes on April 30, 2026. 

what: Project #1: dog-eared tag with cooking tools theme

"Are you stirring things up??!!!"

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. buttons (shanks cut off) for tiny spoon and spatula = Dress It Up's 'The Master Chef' package

2. neon green posterboard = Art Skills (cut for base panel)

3. white CS = Georgia Pacific

4. stencils of wood spoon, wood spatula and fork = on the same kitchen tools stencil sheet = Crafter's Square

5. dual-tip green marker = Art Skills

6. three green tones colored pencils = Marvy Uchida

7. yellow gingham fabric ribbon + yellow cording = different products/packs from Crafter's Square (cording comes with 2 other colors in its pack)

8. thin old string inked/dyed with green marker = both stash items

9. spoon and spatula buttons are adhered with clear crystal drops = Nuvo

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Kleuren met Potloden; new on March 10th/open for 4 more days; theme is to use colored pencils; My tag's stenciled spoon, fork and spatula were color-filled with pencils in green tones

link = https://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-maart-alles-mag.html

1B. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge; new on April 1; anything goes

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/04/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

1C. Creative Inspiration Challenges; new on April 2nd; anything goes

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/creative-inspiration-challenges-37.html

1D. Craft Rocket; new on April 2; theme is 'layer it up'; My tag has 2 layers of cardstock then a bulky layer of the little wood spoon and spatula embellishments (3 layers)

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-135-layer-it-up.html

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what: Project #2: Happy Birthday in pinks, purples and blues z-fold card

lots of pics:

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. bright pink CS (used half of a sheet) = Astrobrights/Neenah

22. both plaid patterned papers = Recollections

23. bold purple CS (punched with circle EK Success tool) = recycled tissue box packaging!!!

24. "HB" stamp = old 2001 from Stampin' Up

25. black ink pad = Hero Arts

26. black fine and extra fine tip markers = Sharpies

27. die-cut ephemera (f for flowers mini card, the postage stamp, and the large floral combo) = Dreamers ephemera pack (2023) by American Crafts

28. different sizes and colors gems = Nicole Brands Crafts 

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Beautiful Blossoms; opened on March 15/still a few more days; focus on flowers; My z-fold card has a mini card with flowers and then a large cluster of flowers on the right panel

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

2B. Classic Designs Challenge; new on March 15/ still open; anything goes w/ opt of fun fold structures; My card is a z-folded structure with 3 sections; 

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/classic-design-challenge-03-2026-marapr.html

2C. The Crafter's Cafe Challenges; new on March 15/still open; anything goes with opt of fun fold structures; My card is a z-folded structure with 3 sections;  [the link closed early; many folks have placed their link in the comments]

link = https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/328-fancy-folds-optional-anything-goes.html

2D.  Sparkles Monthly Challenge; new on March 15/still open; theme of 'it's springtime'; My z-fold card has pretty colors and flowers; cheerful plaids

link = https://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/03/198-its-springtime-dtcall.html

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where to find HQFSCAT #4/April 2026 blog post link =

https://heartsquestshapedcardsandtags.blogspot.com/2026/04/hearts-quest-shaped-cards-and-tags-16.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

 

My FarmQuest #82 Theme of Pond or Creek Design Team cards 28 Mar 2026

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

why: This posting showcases my latest design team projects for FarmQuest Challenge Blog's #82 session with the required theme of "Pond or Creek" related. Examples would be landscape scenes showing a country pond or a small creek or closeups that show minnow, tadpoles, frogs, small fish, cattails, lily pads, willow trees, in or next to a creek or pond.  My project #1 is a z-fold card with frogs, cattails, a dragonfly and butterflies. 

My #2 project is a birthday card with bear and cubs next to a cold creek with snow on the ground. 

when: #82 opens on March 28 and ends on April 27, 2026

what: Project #1: "What's croakin'? fun fold/z-fold card

other pic: front fold back to open & show the center and right panels =

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. floral print paper and striped paper = Summer Lovin' paper pad by Simple Stories

2. cattails and frogs stick-ons = Little Birdie Handmade Embellishments

3. butterflies and dragonfly stickers = Antique Garden sticker book by K & Company

4. "Crockin'?" puffy lettering stickers = Cedar House from American Crafts

5. "What's" puffy lettering stickers = Jen Hadfield's Groovy Darlin' from American Crafts

6. bright blue, yellow, and neon spring green cardstocks = Astrobrights/Neenah

7. brown mid-tone retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

8. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn (exterior edges inked)

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Allsorts Challenge; new on March 28; theme of anything goes or opt 'spring'; My project #1 z-fold card has a cute spring season pond scene

link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-846.html

1B. Crafty Calendar Challenge; just 3 hours left!!!; theme of spring; My project #1 z-fold card has a cute spring season pond scene

link = https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/crafty-calendar-march-challenge-spring.html

1C. Love Those Pretty Papers; there are 3 days left; theme is to use at least 1 pretty designer paper; My project #1 has a floral and striped spring colors print papers 

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2026/03/atg-love-those-pretty-papers-march-2026.html

1D. Creative Creases; closes on April 2nd; anything goes with a fun fold theme; My project #1 is a z-fold spring season pond theme card.

link = https://secretstamper.com/2026/03/creative-creases-113-march-6th-through-april-2nd/#more-48949

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what: Project #2: Paws-ing at the creek on a snowy day birthday card

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

1. blue and taupe striped CS = 1 of 8 designs (front and back) from Dots & Lines sheet by Reminisce

2. yellow and gray plaid paper = Recollections

3. black paper = Colorbok

4. image is Ai-generated using Microsoft Designer sometime during 2025; I put in descriptor for animals at frozen creek and two of the four had bears. 

5. light blue CS scrap = Neenah (from pastels pack)

6. Fish Tank (blue) mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

7. "HB" stamp is part of a longer phrase clear stamp = birthday theme pack = Crafter's Square

8. light blue snowflake chipboard sticker = Falala by Bella Blvd

9. light blue enamel dots = from Everly Lane enamel dots pack by Fancy Pants Designs

10. dark brown marker (for outlining) = stash box

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Creative Friday; new on March 27; theme is birthday; Project #2 bear with cubs' sentiment is 'happy birthday'

link = https://creativefriday.blogspot.com/2026/03/creative-friday-408-geburtstag.html

2B. Creative Fingers; new on March 27; anything goes theme; 

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-319.html

2C. Krafty Chicks; new on March 26; week 4 theme is masculine; this wintry forest with creek and a bear with cubs gives me more masculine vibes because of the colors and the setting/image. 

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

2D. Everybody Art Challenge; started March 17; theme of many paper/layers; My project #2 card has 3 paper layers + image for 4 layers; sentiment and embellishments are included in those layers.

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

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where to find FQCB #82 blog post link =

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/farmquest-challenge-82-theme-of-pond-or.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational; new in mid-March 2026 = Creations in Pink

Critter Crazy Challenges #105 Anything Goes with Featured Critter theme DT project

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

why: This posting features my new #105/December anything goes with a featured critter theme design team/owner card for Critter Crazy Challenges blog. My cellphone storage is maxed and won't let me take a photo so until I get that fixed, I'm going to have to put a pause on creating fun fold cards. My desktop computer camera was used to help show the full view and then the underside support. 

when: #105 CCC starts December 1-25, 2025

what: Project #1: Wild & Crazy Cat

underside pic =

main panel cropped view to not show the step/fold front edge =

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. white cardstock for base = Georgia Pacific

2. white thick cardstock for support = recycled packaging

3. plaid print paper = Recollections

4. patterned cat image is an iron-on transfer!!!! = part of a mixed print cats package = Crafter's Square & NEW for me; this is the 1st one used!!!

5. black marker fine point  = Sharpie

6. three hearts die-cut ephemera = from Simple Stories' Simple Vintage Meadow Flowers Bits & Pieces pack of 51 pieces

7. bright blue cardstock scrap cut to fit the step/fold back = Neenah

where #1 will be linked:

1A. NBUS or Never Before Used Schtuff; new on Dec 1; theme is the title; show off new stuff or new to you item(s); the cat is an iron-on type applique or transfer and is 1st of the package that I've used!!! 

link = https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2025/12/nbus-challenge-81.html

1B. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; started Nov 25; use at least 1 designer paper; this is my 3rd linked entry; This cat card has 1 plaid paper (with the 3 hearts being die-cut ephemera)

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-16.html

1C. Sweet Stampin'; new on Nov 22/still open; theme of birthdays w/ stamping; My cat fun-fold card has stamping on the panel on a triangle fold/step at the base = "birthday wishes" and "let's celebrate"

link = https://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/sweet-stampin-birthdays.html 

1D. A Place To Start; new on Mon Dec 1st; theme of Anything Goes or something winter; My fun fold cat birthday card is for A.G.

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/12/december-2025-anything-goes-woptional.html

1E. Crafts Galore Encore Challenge; new on Mon Dec 1st; theme of Anything Goes

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/12/december-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

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where to find CCC #105 blog post link = 

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2025/12/critter-crazy-challenge-105-starts-1.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS

Loving this Guest DT for IYGACAC thank you theme on 1 March 2024

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

purpose: this posting showcases my Guest design team contribution to If You Give A Crafter A Cookie challenge blog for March 2024. 

when: March 1, 2024 starts the month-long challenge

what: thank you theme (see below for Deanne's photo inspiration)

notes:

1. thanks foldover card with envelope (comes in a set of 5) = Hot Off The Press and Paper Wishes

2. Whale Blue (darker) and Butterfly Blue (mid-tone) alcohol markers = Arteza

3. wavy striped paper; very old stash item

4. embossed pink rose accent = D.T. 

5. I've glued the panels together so it doesn't fold out. This will be mailed. 

where: If You Give A Crafter A Cookie link=

https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2024/03/cookie-challenge-190-march-thank-you.html

photo inspiration at IYGACAC:

Guest DT badge from IYGACAC:

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other places to share/link are:

a. Double D Designs; current; theme is patterned paper; my card has a bright color wavy lined patterned paper behind the die-cut side panels

link= https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/02/patterned-paper.html

b. Just Add Ink; current; see photo inspiration; lots of blues, swirls that inspired this card creation

link= https://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2024/03/just-add-ink-691inspiration.html

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c. I Spy With My Little Eye; current; theme is using something with the letter B; my card has lots of blues

link= https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/02/i-spy-with-my-little-eyesomething.html

d. CRAFT; current; theme is female; my card has lots of curved lines, bright colors, rose die-cut in the card base and an added rose accent; this is my 2nd of 2 allowed entries for this theme challenge

link= https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-710-female.html

e. Cut It Up; still about 8-9 days left; must use die-cut + dots and/or stripes; my card base has 2 die-cut panels and then I've used a bright color wavy striped patterned paper 

link= https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/cut-it-up-challenge-298-dots-andor.html

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Still on a quest to show love and affection through paper hugs,

Becca S

GUEST DT for If You Give A Crafter A Cookie challenge blog

*Quest families of blogs:

HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, and FQHSKCB

*co-owner/DT of these 2 challenge blogs:

AACB and C or not Bingo Challenges

*manager/DT of these 2 challenge blogs:

MTTCC and MTTC

 

Showcasing DT card for 1 January 2024 at Christmas Bingo Challenges

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

Purpose: my love for Christmas and being creative with my Christmas cards led to me agreeing to be co-owner with Leslie T when she added this blog to her challenge family in 2023

What: Column G from the bingo card; red, die-cuts, pearls, and fancy fold

below is the reverse side:

WHEN: #5 Anything Goes Featured Christmas Bingo Card for Jan 1-Feb 15, 2024

NOTES:

1. heart aperture fancy fold white card base = purchased through Paper Wishes website

2. red and white plus black and white buffalo plaid cardstocks; also the candy cane paper, script paper, striped paper and red/white plaid strip paper = The Paper Studio

3. die-cuts = Make It Merry ephemera = Simple Stories

4. silver snowflake dazzles/stickers and the dark green foil "MC" dazzles/stickers = Hot Off The Press via Paper Wishes website

5. red cardstock = Astrobrights/Neenah

6. red and white striped paper, gray paper scrap strip and charcoal/black mix scrap strip plus red pearls = stash items

7. black marker, dual tip = Art Skills

WHERE: Christmas (or not) Bingo Challenges blog Jan 1-Feb 15, 2024 post link=

https://christmasbingochallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/cbc-5-anything-goes-with-featured-bingo.html

Jan/Feb bingo board = new rules= can still use for Christmas OR now for other holidays/occasions but still can only use 1 column of elements (have to use 3 of the 5 elements)

DT badge= old logo

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Other Places:

A. Crafting Happiness Challenges; current #155; anything goes

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

B. Girlz Creative Christmas; started 12/31/23; anything goes Christmas

link- https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-53-alles-mag.html

C. Cut It Up; started 12/29/23; anything goes using a die-cut(s); my card has 4 die-cuts on the main side

link= https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/cut-it-up-challenge-294-anything-goes.html

D. The Four Seasons Challenge; starts today Jan 1, 2024; 2nd month of winter season projects; mine is Christmas= snowflakes, ornament die-cut, a gift box die-cut, 

link= https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/winter-season-january-2024-challenge.html

E. Christmas Crafts All Year Round; starts Jan 1; theme is snowflakes + Christmas; my card has 4 silver foil snowflakes on the main side of the fancy fold card

link= https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-challenge-snowflakes.html

F. Most Magical Time of Year; ending; anything goes Halloween or Christmas; my card is Christmas-themed

link= https://mostmagicaltimeoftheyear.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-15-most-magical-anything.html

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Still on a quest to bash my supplies in creative ways throughout 2024,

Becca S

*co-owner/DT =

a. Christmas Bingo Challenges

b. Ally's Angels

*owner/DT=

a. Heart's Quest, Heart's Quest Fantasy (formerly known by TFATU), and Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love (competition #1 is Jan 2, 2024)

b. FarmQuest, FarmQuest General Store, FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen (competition #1 is Jan 2, 2024) and FarmQuest Country Christmas

*manager/DT=

a. My Time To Craft

b. My Time To Craft Christmas