My FarmQuest General Store #38 anything farm and or country goes DT projects for 7 Mar 2026

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

why: This posting showcases my newest design team inspiration projects for FarmQuest General Store challenge blog. The challenge theme is always 'anything farm and/or country goes' with country referring to rural or remote outdoors settings and related activities. 

For March, I decided to do a farmhouse garden or meadow vibe for project #2 with barnwood, plaid, bee, ladybugs and wildflowers. For project #1, I also kept to a garden setting with flowering trees, birds, flowers, bees, butterfly and dragonfly! 

when: #38 for FQGS launches on March 7 and closes on April 5, 2026.

what: Project #1: Gather in the garden spring season card

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. K & Company, 2021, Antique Garden collection: base cardstock with birds and flowering trees, cut-a-part mini card panel, text sticker, butterfly sticker and dragonfly sticker

2. brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart for outlining

3. blue and other tones geometric washi tape = Pen + Gear

4. blue dual-tip marker; broad end = ink outer edges of base CS and cut-a-part panel

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Beautiful Blossoms; started Feb 15; closing in about a week; theme focus on flowers; My project #1 has multi color flowers and flowering trees 

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

1B. Triple B: birds, butterflies &/or blooms; new on March 3; theme = blog title; My project #1 has a bird, flowering trees & different color/types flowers + butterfly

link = https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-2026-tb-challenge.html

1C. Try It On Tuesday; new March 3; theme of 'make it feminine'; My project #1 mostly pastel, spring time colors & garden settings lends to femininity

link = https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2026/03/make-it-feminine.html

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what: Project #2: Together is our favorite place to be (with family & friends)

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. plaid label ephemera plus the "&" circle ephemera = Farmer's Market collection by Echo Park

22. bee and wildflowers (without the red) = The Simple Life ephemera pack by Simple Stories

23. two ladybugs = Little Birdie Handmade Embellishments pack

24. puffy triangle bits = from a steampunk kind of mixed designs sticker pack = Crafter's Square

25. black fine tip marker = Sharpie (for outlining)

26. red gel tip pen = from a four color set = Paper Mater's Ink Joy

27. yellow marker and handmade specialty paper for base = stash boxes

28. "family and friends" barnwood print cardstock = recycled tissue box packaging!!!!  

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Lil Red Wagon; new; still open for a few days; include an animal(s) theme; Both projects have animals/insects but project #2 has a bee plus 2 large ladybugs so I will share this photo

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-848-include-animal.html

2B. Crafty Animals; started March 1; theme to include an animal; Both projects have animals/insects but project #2 has a bee plus 2 large ladybugs so I'll share this photo

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-103.html

2C. Alphabet Challenge; new on Fri March 6; theme letter is W for wildflowers; My project #2 has wildflowers tucked on each side by each ladybug

link = https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/w-is-for-wildflowers.html

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where to find FQGS #38/March 7, 2026 launch blog post link =

https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/farmquest-general-store-38-anything.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = Pin-spirational and PRS (both owned by Deanne)

My Critter Crazy Challenges #107 DT project on 1 February 2026

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

why: This posting showcases my latest design team/owner inspiration 'critters' card for Critter Crazy Challenges (CCC). In the year since I've become owner, I've featured butterflies or moths several times. They are my favorite insect!! When I was a young girl, maybe about 8 years old, when a teacher of another class/age level, told me that butterflies were like fluttering flowers. That phrasing has always stuck in my thoughts. And since I also love flowers (check my wardrobe, scarves, jewelry), the analogy got hard-wired! The theme is anything goes with featured critter (AGFC= code).

when: #107 starts February 1-25, 2026. 

what: Project #1: Butterflies--So Pretty and Magical

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. pink CS base cut to 5.5" square= Art Skills

2. vellum (printed with the gold and pink butterflies) = pack = Crafter's Square

3. the large layered plastic overlay with matching CS bottom focal butterfly = 1 of 3 pack = Crafter's Square (found these near the flower arranging/wreath/candle products rather than the wall decal stickers or the puffy stickers)

4. pinks and green enamel dots = Fancy Pants Designs (same 5 color pack)

5. gold puffy round dot sticker = Recollections (multicolor and multi size pack)

6. two text strip stickers = sticker book Snow Pine Lodge by Simple Stories

7. black stamp pad to ink the perimeter edges = Hero Arts

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Creative Fingers; new on Jan 30/Friday; anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-315.html

1B. We Love 2 Create; new on Jan 25; theme is card/craft/scrap mixed media= My card has butterfly printed vellum for the background; jumbo layered plastic butterfly plus inking on base CS perimeter

link = https://welove2create.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-1-craft-card-making.html

1C. Creations in Pink; new on Jan 15; theme is use mostly pink = NO NEW CHALLENGES SINCE LATE NOVEMBER 2025

1C. 613 Avenue Create; new on Feb 1; anything goes (opt of Animal Magic); My card has butterflies/insects that are part of the animal kingdom

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html

1D. Classic Design Challenge; new on Jan 15; theme of anything goes

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2026-janfeb.html

1E. Crafts Galore Encore; new on Feb 1; anything goes

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-2026-crafts-galore-encore.html

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where to find CCC #107 blog post link =

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2026/02/critter-crazy-challenge-107-with.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational

My new CCC #99 DT AGFC theme red white blue butterfly card for 1 June 2025

Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity blog!

why: This is my next DT/owner inspiration critter card for CCC or Critter Crazy Challenges blog! #99 starts June 1 and ends on June 25th. Then #100 will be a special birthday bash time, so be planning for that! 

when: #99 Anything Goes Featuring Critter theme June 1-25, 2025.

what: Red-White-Blue Butterfly XOXO card =

notes:

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

2. star print and plaid print papers = Simply Summer paper pad by Fancy Pants Designs 2019

3. layered printed plastic butterfly stick-on = Dollar Tree purchase/not sure of manufacturer; 3 come in set; 

4. gems and pearls from different packages = Crafter's Square/Dollar Tree

5. also wood laser cut XOXO which came in red or plain in package = Crafter's Square/Dollar Tree; I did add thin lines of red glitter paint pen across/around each letter

6. plaid and star print papers were edged in black ink/stamp pad = Hero Arts

where: CCC #91 blog posting =

link = https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2025/06/ccc-99-on-1-june-2025-with-anything.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Creative Fingers; new on Fri May 30; anything goes

link =  https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/05/challenge-302.html

B. Crafty Catz; new on Fri May 30; anything goes

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/crafty-catz-challenge-694.html

C. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; new on May 25; use at least 1 designer paper; this butterfly has a tiny red star print and a plaid print

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/05/challenge-10.html

D. Time Out Challenges; ends on June 4th; theme is your favorite winged things; MY card features a large butterfly, which is not only my favorite winged thing but also my very favorite creature...I use butterfly embellishments in lots of my cards and tags. I also have butterfly brooches, earrings. 

link = https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/challenge-289-your-favorite-winged-thing.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

 

My new #98 CCC design team card featuring butterflies on 1 May 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity blog!

why: Isn't this card photo very lovely???!!! It's my newest DT project for my newest challenge blog ownership! YES! In February, Kleido accepted my inquiry to become the new owner! This is a challenge I've participated in for many years and I didn't want to see it close. Yeah! for the design team members who stayed on and made the transition easy! Go Team! CCC is Critter Crazy Challenges! 

when: CCC #98 starts May 1, 2025 and lasts for 25 days with its AGFC theme (anything goes featuring critter)

what: Butterflies Go Round and Round Birthday card

notes:

1. base paper cut from 6" square using a dessert plate for my template (I do lots of my techniques with old simple methods!) = SU

2. butterfly print paper cut from a 6" square using a small kid's size bowl for my template = from a multi-design paper pad = Crafter's Square

3. the magenta/red-purple trellis print paper = SU

4. trellis paper was punched using a 2.25" round punch = EK Success

5. "HB" wood stamp = 2001 SU/Stampin' Up; went over it to make it bolder

6. black dual-tip marker for doodling = Art Skills

7. black ink/stamp pad for outer paper perimeters = Hero Arts

8. dark purple butterfly = Little Birdie Handmade Embellishments; Butterfly Gallery Sea Coral with 12 pieces [new to me; first one used]

9. bright pink pearls (from package/set) = Crafter's Square

where: CCC #98 blog post

link:https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2025/05/critter-crazy-98-theme-of-anything-goes.html 

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2025/05/critter-crazy-98-theme-of-anything-goes.html

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where else/other places to share/link are:

**note: I also own HQFSCAT, Heart's Quest For Shaped Cards and Tags challenges blog, which started in January 2025. Please go and support it by participating with a shaped card or shaped tag. As the owner, I can't link up my butterfly round-shaped card but my readers, team-mates, and visitors can! Also please support Critter Crazy. This is my 3rd challenge month as owner/DT. 

A. Make My Monday; still open; theme is Things with Wings; My project is a circular base card with lots of colorful butterflies

link = https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/04/250-things-with-wings.html

B. Fab n Funky; week 2 of 2; theme is use favorite colors; MY two favorite colors are purple and pink and this butterflies and flowers circular card has lots of purple tones and pink tones!!! PRETTY!

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/615-use-your-favourite-colours.html

C. Little Red Wagon; just opened; theme is Use Your Stash; for this card, the newest item is the dark purple butterfly embellishment; the butterfly print paper has been hoarded in my stash for at least 3+ years; the SU papers (2) are older patterns in their inventory; I received them 2-3 years ago in a kindness box

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2025/04/little-red-wagon-challenge-805-use-that.html

D. Crafty Animals; just started/May 1st; theme is include an animal/insect/birds, etc.; MY card has many butterflies in the print paper and 1 embellishment

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2025/05/challenge-94.html

E. NBUS; Never Before Used Schtuff; May 1st start; theme is same as blog title; MY card's dark purple butterfly embellishment is first of the package that I've used. 

link = https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2025/05/nbus-challenge-74.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S; will be a guest DT/collaborator at First Cup starting May 2-31. 

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2025/05/critter-crazy-98-theme-of-anything-goes.html