My featured FQ Grocery Game #12 theme of food letters M or N or O projects on 14 December 2024

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

why: this posting showcases my newest theme inspiration for FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges! #12 grocery game is food alphabet letters Mn and/or Nn and/or Oo! I chose not to do a "N" project but have the potted herbs for Mint and Oregano on the cute round tags and then maple syrup poured on the pancakes for a Christmas morning scene. 

when: #12 starts December 14 and ends on December 27th. 

what: Project #1 =

notes for #1=

1. base print cardstock, scrap strips from another print, 5 stickers = Simple Vintage Christmas Lodge by Simple Stories

2. the guest check tag/cut-a-part that I cut to shorten then added writing with the smiley face = Set Sail paper pad by Heidi Swapp 2022/American Crafts

3. syrup and pancakes image = Ai- generated using Microsoft Designer

4. printed color image on white paper; edged outlined in black ink first and then red

5. butternut squash orange cardstock panel = old Pen + Gear

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what: Projects #2 and #3 =

notes for #2 and #3:

21. green, yellow, and khaki plant print paper = SU

22. coloring book page images punched = Bendon's Advanced Coloring "Home Grown" with images by Adobestock.com 2021

23. yellow/butternut squash cardstock and deep orange cardstock = old Pen + Gear

24. leafy stems are part of woodland animal print papers = Crafter's Square; also ribbon strips and cording

25. several colored pencils used 

26. tiny enamel hearts = 3 colors used ==> Fancy Pants Designs

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where: FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges #12 blog post

link: https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/12/fqggcb-12-theme-is-food-alphabet-mm-and.html

other places to share/link are:

*note: on January 2, 2025 I'm starting the first challenge for HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags challenges blog. Because I'm owner, if this was made in January, I couldn't link it up for participation. But you all can. I am accepting DT members. There's a page for info about the DT Call. It's anything goes as long as it's on a shaped card or shaped tag. Standard 4-corner rectangles are not accepted. Curved corners-- yes. Dog-eared top corners --yes. Scalloped-top curves --yes. 

For Dec 14th:

a. maple syrup = Crafty Calendar; started Dec 6th; Christmas; this is my 2nd entry

link = https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/crafty-calendar-december-challenge.html

b. maple syrup = Krafty Chicks; new/week 2; Christmas theme; syrup and pancakes are ready for Christmas morning

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

c. maple syrup =Passion Creatives; new on Dec 12th; theme of vintage Christmas 

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

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d. mint and oregano = The Outlawz P.A.M.; started Dec 6; no cards; My herb images are on round tags

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-saturday.blogspot.com/2024/12/the-outlawz-anything-goes-in-card-free.html

e. mint and oregano = Kleuren met Potloden; Dec; theme of anything goes using colored pencils; MY round tags have punched potted herbs coloring book images that I used colored pencils on

link = https://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/2024/12/challenge-december-alles-mag.html

f. mint and oregano = Creative Fingers; new Dec 13th; anything goes

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

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Crafting in the USA heartland from the snowy and very cold Midwest,

Becca

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCC

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR

 

My featured FQGGCB #11 all store aisles open DT project starting 28 Nov 2024

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

why: this posting features my latest DT contribution for FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges. 

when: #11 is open from November 28 until December 13, 2024

what: "ready for the holidays?" card based on aisle #3 cooking/kitchen tools (also dinnerware, glassware, service ware, etc.)

notes for FQGGCB #11 project:

1. base print cardstock/paper = Bo Bunny (older Christmas collection)

2. stencil sheet = Crafter's Square (didn't use all of it); pencil traced and then outlined color with markers

3. creamy ivory linen cardstock = Crafter's Square

4. seven different markers = stash

5. candy stickers from a package set = Hallmark

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where: FQGGCB #11 quest has all store aisles open

link = https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/11/fqggcb-11-all-aisles-open-theme.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. The Sisterhood of Crafters; started Nov 27; anything goes

link = https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2024/11/november-27-anything-goes.html

B. Word Art Wednesday; week 2 of 2 started Nov 27; anything that is uplifting, encouraging; not dark; MY card shows kitchen tools with a holiday question

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/11/anything-goes-weeks-675-676.html

C. Paperminutes; started Tuesday Nov 26; theme/with stencils; MY card's kitchen/cooking tools were traced using stencil sheet template(s)

link = https://paperminutes.blogspot.com/2024/11/paperminutes-874-mit-schablonen.html

D. Crazy is our fame and stencils are our game/Stencil Fun; monthly; theme use of stencils (not the option of sparkle/shine); MY card's kitchen/cooking tools were traced using stencil sheet template(s)

link = 2nd entry = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2024/11/november-2024-stencil-fun-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*owner/DT = coming on Jan 2, 2025 Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags!!!; HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB

*co-owner/DT soon to be owner/DT in January 2025 = Ally's Angels and Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT manager only = HAOOCAYR 

My featured FQGG #9 odd aisles DT tags for 28 October 2024

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

purpose: This posting features my owner/DT contributions for FQGGCB #9 that focuses on odd aisles of #1, #3, #5, #7, and #9. I only did 2 samples instead of 5 and am featuring pumpkins for aisle #1 and jarred pickles for aisle #5. 

when: FQGGCB or FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges #9 starts October 28 and ends November 13, 2024

what: PROJECT #1 = odd aisle #1 fruit or vegetable produce of pumpkins

notes on #1:

1. white cardstock tag base = recycled packaging

2. pumpkins print cardstock panel = Heirloom Harvest from Recollections

3. yellow cardstock scrap trimmed w/ decorative scissors = old Pen + Gear

4. pumpkin and crow die-cuts = Faboolous ephemera by Simple Stories

5. 'pumpkins' alpha stickers = Jillibean Soup

6. cording (orange, lime green, navy blue) = stash

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what: PROJECT #2 = odd aisle #5 canned/jarred foods with pickles

notes on #2:

21. black glossy cardstock tag base = recycled packaging

22. green cardstock scrap = Neenah

23. black and white print paper scrap piece = recycled business envelope

24. yellow cardstock scrap = old Pen + Gear

25. jar food images (digital image printed on paper, punched, and spotlight coloring on the pickles)

26. 'in a pickle?' alpha stickers = Jillibean Soup

27. cording (black, green, yellow) = stash

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where: FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges #9 odd aisles (#1, #3, #5, #7, and/or #9) posting

link = https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/farmquest-grocery-game-challenges-aisle.html

badge =

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other places to share/link are:

a. pumpkins tag = Inkspirational Challenges; midway; Seasonal theme; MY season is fall/autumn for the pumpkins/fruit produce tag

link = https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-327-seasonal.html

badge = 

b. pumpkins tag = Cut It Up; current/Friday Oct 25th start; theme: die-cut(s) + add embellishments; MY pumpkins tag has a crow die-cut, a pumpkin die-cut plus cording for my embellishing

link = https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/cut-it-up-challenge-315-add.html

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c. pickles tag = CD Sunday Plus; started October 27th; must have something from CD/digital/usb; MY jarred pickles image is a digital clipart image 

link = https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/cd-sunday-plus-challenge-145-hosted-by.html

d. pickles tag = The Outlawz Anything Goes in a Card Free Zone; started Oct 4th and still open; both projects are tags and the one that will be linked is 'in a pickle?' tag

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-saturday.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-outlawz-anything-goes-in-card-free.html

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Craft questing in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member = HAOOCAYR

Featuring my FQGGCB #6 Food Alphabet Letters Dd or Ee or Ff starting 14 Sept 2024

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

purpose: this blog post focuses on the latest design team inspiration samples for FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges blog! This has 2 styles of grocery store competition themes: either assigned Aisle # to use OR alphabet letters for food content. 

when: #6 goes from September 14-27, 2024; #6 is a food alphabet theme focused on letters Dd, Ee, and/or Ff. 

what: PROJECT #1 = letter D is for donuts

notes:

1. stacked donuts image is a freebie for those who are part of Blessed Crafters group in Facebook (thanks Mynn!!!); it was simply printed on white paper but edged with green colored pencil, 

2. Wild Wasabi ink pad (applied with cotton ball) = SU

3. a variety of markers including alcohol markers, pink colored pencil

4. puffy dots, stars, hearts = Freckled Fawn

5. reddish-purple floral lattice print paper = SU

6. bold blue cardstock panel = Neenah

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what: PROJECT #2 = letter E is for Egg

notes:

11. egg image and 'hello' are offered as freebies to those belonging to the FB group called 'Blessed Crafters'; thanks go to Mynn!!! <3

12. sage green cardstock = Neenah

13. jumbo dot cardstock = from Palm Springs paper pad by My Mind's Eye

14. the mauvy specialty paper with coppery fibers = stash

15. green dual-tip marker = Art Skills

16. a variety of markers including alcohol markers and a bold pink colored pencil for adding color to the egg and to coordinate with the jumbo dot paper

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what: PROJECT #3 = letter F is for Figs

notes:

21. tan cardstock 6" square = Art Skills

22. green leafy with kraft/tan paper = SU

23. Wild Wasabi ink pad applied with a cotton ball to the clipart image and to the white heart-shaped doily = ink pad = SU

24. wood heart disc (colored with a dark green marker) = Crafter's Square (from a pack)

25. figs clip art image printed on white paper = free for personal use = The ClipArt Library website; and then colored with dark green colored pencil for the leaves; a green marker used for the outer peel/skin of the figs; and a combination of alcohol markers for the inside of the 1 open fig

26. black marker outlining = Art Skills

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where: FQGGCB #6 blog post

link = #6 = https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/09/farmquest-grocery-game-challenges-6.html

badge: 

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other places to share/link are: 

A. donuts = Creative Fingers; current; anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/09/challenge-284.html

B. donuts = Crafty Catz; current/fairly new-Sept 13th; anything goes

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/we-are-back-crafty-catz-challenge-678.html

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C. egg = Craft Rocket; monthly; theme is dots and/or stripes; MY EGG/Ee letter food card has a jumbo dot paper background and dots on the egg digi image

link= https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/09/challenge-118-dots-andor-stripes.html

D. egg = Creative Inspiration; started Sept 5th; anything goes

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/09/creative-inspiration-challenges-18.html

E. egg = Try It On Tuesday; about 4 days left in its 2 week competition; theme is Make It Colorful; my E for Egg card has lots of colors and tones of colors like pinks and greens

link = https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2024/09/make-it-colourful.html

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F. figs = Cards 4 Galz; new/current; theme is "Hip to be Square"= square base cards and/or cards with square shapes; MY figs card has a square base and background

link = https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2024/09/233-its-hip-to-be-square.html

G. figs = Shopping Our Stash; current; theme is Confession/I don't need another....; (1) MY f is for figs card has a heart shaped paper doily. I've got heart-shaped doilies in white, pink, and red. I also have some small round silver foil ones!!! Transforming a white doily with the "Wild Wasabi" ink was a fun mixed media way to give another green tone for the card and a sweet backdrop for the figs clipart image. (2) Also I have lots of wood/balsa cut-outs in lots of shapes. This heart button-disc is the first used in the new pack!!! And like the doily, I couldn't resist adding color to it. Besides the heart button-discs, I have wood stars, pumpkins, pineapples, palm trees, lemon/orange slices, and a few more stashed away!!!! 

link = https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2024/09/sos530-dont-really-need-another-one.html

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Still on a quest to convey different aspects of country living,

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT only =  HAOOCAYR

Focus on my FQGGCB #5 trio of DT sample projects for Aisles 2 + 4 + 6 starting 28 Aug 2024

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

purpose: This posting features three new owner/DT inspiration sample projects for FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges blog. FQGGCB currently is alternating 2 types of grocery game challenges: either aisle # or food alphabet letter(s). #5 badge lists this an aisle theme with content that can be found in aisle 2 (cooking liquids, gravies, sauces, beverages), aisle 4 (ethnic foods), and aisle 6 (baby/toddler/kiddy foods).

when: #5 for August 28- September 13, 2024; start and end times are 12am central time zone/Chicago

what: Project #1 = FQGGCB grocery aisle #2 cooking liquids/beverages (also gravies, sauces, broths)

notes: all three cards are using Colorbok kraft cardstock with approx. dimensions of 5.5" x 4.25"; also all three clipart images are from The ClipArt Library website and are free for personal usage.

1. green and white buffalo plaid cardstock panel = The Paper Studio

2. dark purple cardstock scrap = I think is old Colorbok

3. the light lavender and white moroccan tile print paper scrap = Art Skills

4. stencils for banner and 'wishes' are both on same template sheet = Crafter's Square

5. black dual-tip marker for inking, coloring, edging = Art Skills

and

what: Project #2 = Aisle #4 ethnic foods: spaghetti

notes:

11. pumpkin squash cardstock panel = old Pen + Gear

12. 'thank you' stamp = Art Skills (from a mixed occasions set)

13. green and white checked gingham paper scrap = Hot Off The Press

14. red cardstock strips = old Pen + Gear

15. banner stencils were modified to add small black triangle on each side = same stencil sheet template for card #1 = Crafter's Square

16. red dual-tip marker = coloring and ink edging 

and

what: Project #3 = Aisle #6 baby foods: rice cake

notes:

21. image was colored with a combination of alcohol markers (beige, navy, turquoise) and colored pencils for the rest

22. brown ink pad for edging and distressing/aging = Lawn Fawn

23. turquoise pearl gems = Crafter's Square

24. pink tonal floral print paper scrap = ?; haven't located the original paper pad since I removed a couple of sheets....indication that I have too much in my stash!!!! 

26. yellow, orange, pink floral print paper scrap = I think is Fancy Pants Designs

27. 'congrats' was handwritten using a black small tip gel pen = Art Skills

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where: FQGGCB #5

link = https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/08/fqggcb-5-theme-of-aisles-2-or-4-or-6.html

badge #5 =

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other places to share/link are: NOTE= all three of these projects could be linked to FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges Blog #8 that is still open until August 31 since it has an anything food goes theme...I can't link there because I'm the owner but you can....

A. wine and cheese = Double D; week 2 of 2; theme is SHAPES; this card has diamond- like shapes behind the focal image; triangles in the stenciled banner; cubes in the buffalo plaid cardstock 

link= https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/08/shapes.html

B. wine and cheese = Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; week 1 of 2; anything goes that includes paper;

link= https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/08/pennys-challenge-579.html

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C. spaghetti = The Paper Funday; open for a few more days; August is anything goes with option of summer vacation/travel; Who doesn't want to eat some 'sagetti' on vacation??? or any day???

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-2024-challenge-68-anything-goes.html

D. spaghetti = Crafty Gals Corner; started 2nd Wed in August/current still; anything goes (option of embossing folder--not this time); MY spaghetti focal card is for AG

link = https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-258-anything-goes-woptional.html

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E. toddler/rice cake = Word Art Wednesday; week 1 of 2; anything goes that is uplifting; my toddler with rice cake card will be sent to my cousin Mark's son who just had baby #6, their 4th boy, in late July! 

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/08/anything-goes-weeks-663-664.html

F. toddler/rice cake = Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesdays; 12 hours or so left in the challenge; anything goes

link= https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/08/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-august.html

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Craft Questing in the USA Heartland,

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT = HAOOCAYR

 

Featuring my FQGGCB #4 new grocery game food letter DT project on 14 August 2024

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

purpose: This post's focus is my newest DT/owner project for FQGGCB. 

when: FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog is now offering more competitions and also introducing a new game theme of alphabet food letters. #4 starts August 14 and ends on August 27, so hurry and create!

what: "I 'C' it's your birthday!" card

notes:

1. kraft cardstock base panel is about 4" wide and 6.75" high = Colorbok

2. yellow and white lines and light green leafy print papers = SU; also the green with small white posies print paper

3. text strip printed on yellow = Google Doc

4. vegetable mix image = coloring page clip art

5. a mix of colored pencils used for the corn and carrots on the focal image = stash

6. cocoa brown ink pad = Lawn Fawn

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where: FQGGCB #4 grocery game food letters (A-B-C) blog post

link: https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/08/fqggcb-4-grocery-game-letters-abc-theme.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. SU Only Challenges; current until Aug 25; theme is favorite technique and why; MY card uses three SU papers; one of my go-to-all-the-time techniques is stencil template tracing or using an item to be the stencil template like what I did for my circular image and backdrop paper circle by using an old plastic disc/form that dual-side tape was rolled around...yep

link= https://suochallenges.com/suoc-358-your-favorite-technique/

badge = 

B. Stencil Fun/Crazy is our...; current; use a stencil with option of summertime; MY card's 2 circular elements were traced with a supply item serving as the stencil template; also focal image has garden produce for summertime eating

link= https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-stencil-fun-challenge.html

C. Kleuren met potloden challenge blog (coloring with pencils); current; anything goes using coloring pencils; for the corn and the carrots in the focal image, I've used several oranges and reds for the carrots, 2 green tones for the carrot tops, a yellow and a peachy-amber for the corn kernels and then 3 tones for the dried husks/leaves on the corn ears

link= https://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-augustus-alles-mag.html

D. Creatalicious; just a half day left!!!!; AG with option of summertime; MY card has summer vegetable garden produce of sweet corn and carrots

link= https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-279-anything-goes-with.html

E. Inspiration Station; current; photo of fresh fruit produce display is the inspiration; MY card has fresh vegetable produce of corn and carrots. I was inspired that the IS photo had fresh produce/food and the bright colors of the food. So I've got yellows, beiges, oranges, and greens. 

link= https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/inspiration-station-august-2024.html

photo = 

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Still on a quest to creatively convey country living,

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT - MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member - HAOOCAYR