My FarmQuest General Store Challenge #36 DT projects for AFCG theme topics on 7 Jan 2026

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

why: The purpose of this posting is to highlight my new owner/design team inspiration projects for FarmQuest General Store Challenge blog. The theme is anything farm and/or country goes. Which just means that I'm looking for rural outdoor kinds of settings, items and/or activities whether it's a horse farm or saddles or cowgirl sitting on her horse, etc. 

when: FQGS #36 starts on January 7, 2026 and ends on February 5, 2026. 

what: Project #1: AFCG theme choice picks= horses and country fair ribbon

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. black plaid, green tonal plaid, and the mini cut-a-part card "Hello" trimmed to an arch shape = The Simple Life paper pad by Simple Stories

2. horse dictionary sticker, horse stickers, and fair ribbon sticker = Market Square sticker book by Maggie Holmes (2021) and American Crafts; also the sentiment sticker "as long as we're together"

3. white CS scrap = Georgia Pacific

4. black fine tip marker = Sharpie

5. three little silver and bronze metal looking puffy stickers = these are the 'inserts' in the spokes sections of wagon wheel(s) with other designs pack = Crafter's Square 

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Crafty Animals; new on Jan 1st; theme to include an animal; My card features 2 horses

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-101.html

1B. Aud Sentiments; open; theme of Anything Goes + a sentiment; My card has 2 messages: "as long as were together" and "hello"

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

1C. The Paper Funday; new on Jan 7th; Anything Goes (opt of sketch); My horses card will be for A.G.

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-2026-challenge-83-anything-goes.html

1D. Word Art Wednesday; new on Jan 7th; Anything Goes that is God-honoring. My friendship card with horses is being linked. 

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/01/anything-goes-weeks-734-735.html

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what: Project #2:

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. The aqua swirl patterned CS was 6" square; trimmed some to be 6" wide x 5.5" deep = Crafter's Square (from a multi color/design paper pack) 

22. four die-cut ephemera and three stickers from Snow Pine Lodge collection = Simple Stories

23. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = for perimeter inking = Lawn Fawn

24. brown retractable marker pen= for ink edging/outlining around the die-cut ephemera at the top of the card = Zebra Clickart

25. white CS scrap pieces torn = Georgia Pacific

26. enamel dots in different sizes = Freckled Fawn (from 2 different varied colors sets)

27. mechanical pencil to create shadowed steps in the snow drifts = stash item

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Girlz Creative Christmas; open; Anything Goes Christmas; this is my 2nd link; since I live in north central Illinois, snow and/or ice is usually part of my Christmas holidays; 

link = https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-158-alles-mag-kerst-anything.html

2B. Try It On Tuesday; new on Jan 6; theme of 'it's cold outside'; My winter wonderland card was given snow drifts and has snow dots in the sky; also a snowflake(s) on 2 of the ephemera

link = https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2026/01/its-cold-outside.html

2C. Fab N Funky; new on Jan 7; theme of winter wonderland; Card 2 has 'winter wonderland' sticker for a sentiment; snow drifts and falling snow in the sky; ski lodge and ski shop....

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-628-winter-wonderland.html

2D. Peace on Earth; new on Jan 4; theme of Anything Christmas Goes; Card 2's winter wonderland will be used for Christmas; all my siblings and first cousins were reared in Illinois and snow and/or cold icy conditions have been part of our Christmas holidays. There were several times when we traveled for the extended family Christmas gathering that weather got worse and we had to stay overnight (and not being prepared with any clothing changes)....

link = https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-2026-peace-on-earth-challenge.html

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where to find FQGS #36 blog post link =

https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/farmquest-general-store-challenge-36.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = Paper-Rocks-Scissors

NOTES: 

FQCB or FarmQuest Challenge Blog #79's current theme is "Snowy Mountains" so Card #2 could be linked there if I wasn't the owner.

FQHCB or FarmQuest Home Challenges Blog #5 theme is Anything Home Goes so Card #2 with the ski lodge (temporary housing) would work. 

FQCCCB or FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenge Blog #28 theme is Anything Goes Country Christmas so this wintry wonderland ski mountain Christmas card would work, too, if I wasn't the owner. 

AA or Ally's Angels is Anything Goes; however I can't link either card to this challenge blog.

CCC or Critter Crazy Challenges theme is Anything Goes with a Featured Critter; but can't link the horses card there. 

However, my blog readers can!!!

My featured FQCB #75 DT camping theme card for 28 August 2025

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

why: this posting features FQCB or FarmQuest Challenge Blog #75 design team inspiration project. At FQCB there are selected themes with rural country, outdoors, farm or ranch, etc. topics. #75's theme is camping. It can be day camp, summer camp, camping as a family in a tent or camper or RV, camping in the backyard, etc. 

when: #75 starts August 28, 2025 and ends early on September 27, 2025.

what: project #1 = BBQ and Bonfire card

how-to & vendor notes for #1 = items/activities involved in camping

1. rusty brown flat card with matching envelope A2 size = Darice

2. striped cardstock triangle cut panels = Beachside Boardwalk paper pad from 

3. the BBQ and Bonfire cut-a-part cards = Summer paper pack = Riley & Co. 

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

5. walnut/brown mini stamp pad ink for perimeters of all papers = Lawn Fawn

6. dark brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Word Art Wednesday; new on Aug 27; theme of anything goes; family friendly; My first project on this post has 2 common items for camping: BBQ/grilling and bonfire/campfire

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/08/anything-goes-weeks-714-715.html

1B. Wednesday's Creative Inspirations; almost over; anything goes; 

link = https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2025/08/august-challenge-anything-goes.html

1C. Word Power; open for a few more hours; theme is the blog title; focus on text; My 1st project on this post has multi-colored lettering that was outlined and takes up almost 1/2 card

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/word-power-august-2025-challenge.html

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what: project #2 = 

how-to & vendor notes for #2 = cabin in the woods for camping setting

21. ivory cardstock base; edges distressed with scissors' blade = pack with envelopes = Crafter's Square

22. lime green cardstock panel = Recollections

23. cabins in woods print paper = Crafter's Consortium; Into the Forest paper pad = had for 3 or 4 years

24. Camping Plaid print paper = Recollections

25. wood floor/barn glossy paper = Maker Forte (from a mixed color/print wood/siding)= had for 2 years

26. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad ink for paper edges = Lawn Fawn

27. kraft tag cut short = from pack; Crafter's Square = this was the first to use out of the pack; bought 1 year ago

28. orange mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Little Red Wagon; new on Aug 27; theme of G for Gentlemen; my cabin in the woods with plaid papers and wood paper appeals to most men

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-822-g-is-for-gentleman.html

2B. The Neglected Stuff Challenge; still open; theme is the title; for the 2nd card see the notes that have underlined text; there are 3 out of 8 notes

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2025/08/neglected-stuff-825-challenge.html

2C. Krafty Chicks; new on Thu Aug 28; week 4 theme masculine; My 2nd card features cabins in the woods, forest animals, plaids and wood prints for rustic look which appeals to most men

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/krafty-chicks-challenge-783-masculine.html

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where to find #75 FQCB blog post link =  https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/fqcb-75-theme-of-camping-starting-28.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS

(managing/DT duties ended on August 14 for MTTCC and August 21 for MTTC; and DT duties for HAOOCAYR will end on August 31.)

My Featured FQGS #31 DT theme of AFCG on 7 August 2025

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

why: Over 2.5 years ago I started FQGS or FarmQuest General Store challenge blog to offer artisan bloggers a chance to add their anything goes farm country theme projects. The theme code is rearranged to AFCG or anything farm [and/or] country goes. My first FarmQuest challenge blog has set themes from the world of farms, ranches, mountains, ponds, campgrounds, etc. So the two complement each other. 

when: #31 starts August 7 and ends on September 5, 2025

what: PROJECT #1 =

how-to & vendor notes for Project #1 =

1. ivory cardstock panel 5" x 7" = Neenah

2. red cardstock panel 4" x 6" = Pen + Gear

3. deep orange paper (memo pad) torn = recovered from my mom's farmhouse

4. barn and silo illustration with colored pencils from stash = "A Little Country" Book 59 by Kappie Originals LTD; 1985. It is full of cross-stitch patterns and coordinating illustrations.

5. sunflower and two different sizes of screws are puffy, embossed type stickers = Crafter's Square

6. "hello" sticker = Just Chill sticker book by My Mind's Eye

7. dark brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Little Red Wagon; new; theme of "Set a course for...home" with follow-up that any building is welcome like a doghouse, a henhouse, store, etc.; My project #1 has a barn and silo which typically have a farm/ranch house nearby unless it's been torn down

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-819-set-coursefor-home.html

1B. The Paper Funday Challenges; new on Wed/Aug 5; anything goes with opt 4-legged friends; MY project #1 barn and silo card is for A.G.

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/aug-2025-challenge-79-anything-goes.html

1C. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesdays; new on Wed/Aug 5; anything goes

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/08/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-august.html

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what: PROJECT #2 = 

how-to & vendor notes for Project #2 =

21. ivory cardstock base = Neenah

22. red cardstock panel = Pen + Gear

23. yellow paper doily oak leaf (from a package) = bought several years ago = Crafter's Square

24. oak leaves puffy style and 2 little acorn puffy stickers = ?; not sure; removed from packaging and bought several years ago

25. foil oak leaves stickers = ?; not sure; removed from packaging and also bought several years ago

26. 'hello FALL banner' = cling style window decal--YES! adhered to a scrap piece of ivory cardstock on the sides with the cardstock going behind the main card; part of a mix design sheet of autumn season theme vinyl clings = no branding info other than distributed by Greenbrier International (Dollar Tree Stores)

27. dark brown retractable marker pen for outlining the red panel = Zebra Clickart

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Girlz Make Guyz Cards; new 1 week ago; anything goes masculine; MY card is an autumn/fall season card; lots of guys like being outside, doing yard work, hiking, etc. to enjoy being outside and around nature

link = https://girlzmakesguyzcards.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-30-alles-mag-mannen-anything.html

2B. Let's Craft and Create; new; theme of A.G. or option of dots or stripes; MY autumn season card is for AG/anything goes

link = https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-222-ag-polka-dots-andor.html

2C. Craft-alnica; new; theme is in memory of Gogi/Goga; I used to be a fellow team-mate of hers on another challenge blog that did a different type of Christmas theme each week; so I will miss seeing her name and art creations throughout blogland. Rest in peace, creative Goga. [her style tend to be mixed media and lots of layers...full of details]

link = https://craft-alnica.blogspot.com/2025/08/izziv-389-gogi-v-spomin.html

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where to find FQGS #31 blog post link =

https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/fqgs-31-afcg-theme-starting-7-august.html

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** Note: the barn and silo card could be shared over at FQCB or FarmQuest Challenge Blog #74 theme of ranch and/or cowboy gear. However I'm the owner/DT , so I can't share there but my readers can and they can also 'double dip' and link up to FQGS/FarmQuest General Store Challenge blog, too. 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS