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 Grocery Game Challenges #29 AFDG theme DT projects

 Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity, a personal crafting focused blog!

who: I'm Becca S and I currently own and manage 13 crafting based challenge blogs!! YES! The majority of them have themes ranging from fantasy, critters, farm and/or country, anything with a heart goes, home (inside or out), food and/or drink, etc. This posting is about food and/or drink.

From a very young age, about 4-5 years old, I stood or knelt on a chair to rinse dishes and place them in the drain rack! I also got tasked with counting out silverware and napkins! About 5 to 6 years old, mom started letting me try cracking eggs for her to put in cookie or cake batters. At age 9, I enrolled in 4-H Club with Introduction to Cooking. Grating carrots. Slicing carrots. Peeling potatoes and apples. Making rice cereal w marshmallows & butter treats. Simple beginning tasks. Then came Introduction to Baking with foods such as brownies, meatloaf, baked potatoes, apple crisp and peach crisp! 

why: As a child of parents who farmed on and off, grandparents and most of their parents who farmed, preparing basic comfort foods has always been a constant. How to use foods/drinks in creative endeavors makes for interesting mental challenges. Generally I like to do funny puns. FQGGCB started about 2.5 years ago to provide a specialty niche in crafting challenge blogs available in blog world. The theme wording has been tweaked to include 'drink'. To me anything food goes included beverages but maybe some folks don't. 

when: FQGGCB #29 starts on April 27 and ends on May 26, 2026. 

where: FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges (link will be shared after my closing) with its 'anything food and/or drink goes' theme

what: Project #1 = Cookbook Page Marker

and closeup on the food and drink images on the washi tape

how for project #1: cookbook page marker

1. neon orange (scanner light on printer washes it out) CS for base; cut to about 3.5" wide and 7.5" tall = Astrobrights/Neenah

2. washi tape with food and drink images = 1 of 3 design print pack = Crafter's Square

3. lowercase alphabet stencil = very old Tupperware stencil template product (I also have an uppercase stencil but it's stored away right now)

4. fine tip olive green, brown and orange markers = stash box

5. orange and white checked gingham ribbon plus orange cording & yellow cording = sold separately = Crafter's Square

LINK-UPs for #1:

1A. Double D Challenge; new on April 15/week 2 of 2 now; theme of tea or coffee; My tag's washi tape images includes a coffee cup with a spiral of steam above it

link = https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2026/04/dd-426-tea-or-coffee-challenge.html

1B. Just Us Girls; new/week for anything stencil goes; My cookbook page marker has stenciled lettering

link = https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/just-us-girls-challenge-820-stencil-week.html

1C. Little Red Wagon; only 1 more day left in current session; theme of Happy Earth Day== recycle, re-use; My 'food & drink' cookbook page marker's white CS is recycled packaging from snack size candy bar 'tray'; the sides were removed, scissor blade distressing for all sides before adhering the washi tape strips, etc. 

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-855-happy-earth-day.html

1D. Stencil Fun (Crazy is our fame....); still open; stenciling w/ opt of rainbow colors (My project #1 is for anything goes stenciling)

link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-2026-stencil-fun-challenge.html

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what: Project #2 =HELLO, Sunshine! -- wishing you a bright future in your life

how for project #2:

1. pastel green CS = Colorbok pastel CS paper pad

2. neon orange (scanned to peach) CS in sentiment strip & background for washi tape rows = Astrobrights/Neenah

3. lemon plastic embossed embellishment = from a pack "Lemons" by Dress It Up

4. oranges and lemons washi tape (1 of 3 designs pack) = Crafter's Square

5. 'hello' and 'sunshine' are 2 different clear stamps = mixed expressions stamp package = Crafter's Square

6. yellow pearl (inside the 'o' on hello) = Nicole Brand Crafts

7. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

8. brown non-smudge retractable marker = Zebra Clickart

9. (not shown: inside = yellow paper punched circle with stamped sentiment "Wishing you a bright future in your life")

LINK-UPs for #2:

2A. Ellibelle's Garden Party; open until May 11th; anything in or from a garden; folks that live in year round warm climates can have orange trees and lemon trees in or edging their gardens. 

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2026/04/ellibelles-garden-party-no-14-anything.html

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

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/04/276-april-19-star-stampz.html

2C. Word Art Wednesday; week 2 of 2; anything goes that's uplifting; God-honoring; My project #2 features lemons and oranges w/ "Hello Sunshine" message

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/04/anything-goes-weeks-748-749.html

2D. Try it on Tuesday; about 15 hours left!!!!!; theme of Make your own background; for My Project #2 the focal background started with neon orange cardstock covered with strips of washi tape that is printed with oranges and lemons and then the panel was embellished with the plastic lemon and tiny lemon slice 

link = https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2026/04/make-your-own-background.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/farmquest-grocery-game-challenges-29-w.html

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

*DT member only = CIP; plus PRS and Pin-spirational

My Featured FQGGCB #21 Anything Food Goes theme DT projects on 28 August 2025

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

why: this posting features my newest DT inspiration samples for FQGGCB or FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog! Anything Food Goes theme which includes beverages and candy. 

when: #21 starts on August 28 and ends on September 27, 2025.

what: Project #1 = I carrot for you or I care a lot 4 you!

how-to & vendor notes #1 =

1. orange A2 flat card with matching envelope = mixed color set/box = Darice

2. green and white print paper panel = mixed designs paper pad = might be DCVW (old stash item; probably 5-10 years old)

3. the sand bordered white card (bottom portion of a small focal card) = old Heidi Swapp

4. alpha and number stickers = from this mixed color tones package = old Crafter's Square = old stash item for 3 or more years

5. dark brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

6. white thin string= very old stash item

7. felt carrots with round foam adhesive for stick-ons = small package items = Crafter's Square (available at Easter); these were bought 3 years ago...I bought 2 packs! 

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Word Power; just a few hours left; theme is same as the blog title; My sentiment in colorful, each letter outlined and has clever wordplay

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

1B. The Neglected Stuff Challenge; just a few hours left; theme is the blog title; in the above notes for card #1, I've underlined all the notes about old products that were used. 

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

1C. Word Art Wednesday; new on Aug 27 & open for 2 weeks; theme of anything goes; family friendly; this encouragement card is colorfully cheerful and has a fun wordplay sentiment

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

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what: Project #2 = Grown From The Garden card

how-to & vendor notes #2 = overall dimensions are about 5.5" x 7" 

21. black and white coloring book image (partial page) = Bendon's Adult Coloring Book

22. two ladybug dimensional stickers = Little Birdie Handmade Embellishments

23. 'a note to say' stamp + 'you are loved' stamp = mixed occasions stamp set = Crafter's Square

24. a variety of colored pencils = stash (Marvy Uchida, Crayola, Crazy Art)

25. dark brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

26. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn (used for ink edging of papers)

27. neon orange cardstock scrap/punched semi-circle = Astrobrights/Neenah

28. Sandcastle Tan cardstock panel = Martha Stewart; distributed by CutCardStock

29. red cardstock (not quite half sheet) = Pen + Gear

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Time Out; new today/Aug 28; theme of friendship/encouragement; both cards in this post for FQGGCB are designed to be encouragement/support cards. I've got many relatives and friends who are either grieving or battling major health issues. On card 2, I stamped "a note to say" and then I did another stamp "you are loved"

link = https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-296.html

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2B. As You Like It; started Aug 21/mid-challenge; theme ? = What is your favorite medium and why? For this second card, I've used lots of colored pencils and they tend to be my favorite when I need to do lots of color-filling like all those vegetables in the wheelbarrow, the lettering above the wheelbarrow and lightly adding blue for sky and some green for grass to help the scene.

link = https://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/favourite-colouring-medium-and-why.html

2C. Ellibelle's Garden Party; still open; theme of anything in or from the garden; both of my cards feature vegetables; this 2nd card that will be shared, has a wheelbarrow full of veggies: corn, cabbages, carrots, tomatoes and onions; this is my 2nd linked entry to EGP for their current challenge.

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/08/ellibelles-garden-party-no-6-anything.html

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where FQCCCB #21 blog post can be found =

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT commitments have ended = owner Shell S and I agreed and she gave me permission to notify the DT members of MTTC and MTTCC that when the current challenges ended, the blog(s) would be closing. MTTCC closed on August 14th and MTTC closed on August 21st. If you participated there, thank you for your support. 

* DT member only = PRS (Paper-Rocks-Scissors) owned by Deanne; Deanne decided that the August challenge month would be the last one for HAOOCAYR or Halloween and other occasion crafts all year round.

 

FQHSKCB #7 in 2025 Anything Kitchen or Dining Goes theme + #6 Culinary Brags

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

why: This posting is showcasing my newest owner/DT samples for FQHSKCB or FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges Blog #7 for 2025. I've got a few similar stickers of tea pots and tea cups on both cards but different looks and shapes of cards. The theme is coded as AKDG which is Anything Kitchen or Dining Goes. 

when: #7 starts July 2 and ends on July 31, 2025

what: Project #1 = 

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. white card base A2 size + envelope = Crafter's Square

2. teal paper strip scrap = Recollections

3. pink tone patterned paper = ?/sheet has been removed from it's paper pad and I don't remember the vendor

4. the black frame, 'hello', teapot, 2 teacups, cake dome and 2 little macarons stickers = all from Garden Party sticker book by Maggie Holmes

5. light brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

6. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn (used for paper edges)

where #1 will be linked:

1A. The Crafting Challenge; new on July 1; theme is 'thinking of you'; My project #1 card expresses 'hello'

link = https://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/pensando-tethinking-of-you.html

1B. Love To Craft; new on July 1 and open until August 15; theme of anything goes; this is my 2nd entry

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/07/ltccb-87-anything-goes-ltccb-86-winner.html

1C. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scraps; started June 25/still open; theme to use 1 or more designer paper(s); My first card has a pink tonal woodland print paper; this is my 3rd entry 

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-11.html

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what: Project #2 = Tropical Tea Service card

how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

21. four inch square pink cardstock = Neenah

22. 3.75" circle Havana Collection patterned cardstock = Prima Marketing

23. text strip stickers = Bo Bunny's Brighton sticker book

24. flower die-cut ephemera = Pink Paislee's Horizon

25. teapots and teacups stickers = Garden Party sticker book by Maggie Holmes

26. bright pink cut gem stickers = EK Success

27. light brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart (for corner accents)

where #2 will be linked:

2A. First Cup Challenges; July 2nd new; anything beverage related; MY/both cards have tea service; card #2 has 2 teapots and 2 teacups interspersed with flowers and bright pink gems

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/first-cup-challenge-4-july.html

2B. Love To Scrap; new on July 1 and open until Aug 15; theme of anything goes; this is my 2nd entry

link = https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/07/ltscb-174-anything-goes-ltscb-173.html

2C. The Four Seasons; new on July 1/summer season; MY 2nd card has a tropical feel with the mix of flowers, print paper circle

link = https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/summer-season-july-2025.html

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Where to find FQHSKCB #7/July 2025 blog post link =

https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/fqhskcb-7-in-2025-with-akdg-theme.html 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

~~ by the way, my 4" square card if I hadn't owned HQFSCAT, could be linked up over there because it is a square shape card; my first card is a basic rectangle shape and that isn't allowed. 

My featured FQHSKCB #6 in 2025 with AKDG theme DT projects on 2 June 2025

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

why: This posting shares my love for country living through FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges Blog. The theme this year is 'AKDG' or anything kitchen or dining goes! That's easy! The first project has a quilted table top along with 2 place settings and a small vase of flowers on a round table. That's an Ai-generated image! The second project is a quirky fun one with folded and tied napkins on each side of a cute pop-up style ice cream cone! What kitchen/dining ideas would you create? 

when: #6 in 2025 starts June 2 and ends on June 30. 

what: Project #1: quilted tabletop with 2 place settings

how-to notes for #1 =

1. green cardstock cut to 5.5" square and then trimmed with decorative scissors = Pen + Gear cardstock

2. pink cardstock scrap = Neenah/Astrobrights

3. white cardstock for the Ai-image = Georgia Pacific

4. 'thinking of you' stamp; from a mixed expressions stamp package = Crafter's Square

5. pink pearls; from a multi pack = Crafter's Square

6. black retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

7. black stamp pad = Hero Arts

8. plaid paper scrap cut to heart shape = Recollections

9. pink colored pencil; applied to the plaid heart = Marvy Uchida (part of a boxed set)

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Creative Friday; open for about 3 more days; theme is circles; In the card image, there is a round dining table, topped with a round quilted table topper, stacks of round plates and round top cups!

link = https://creativefriday.blogspot.com/2025/05/creative-friday-386-kreise.html

1B. The Crafting Challenge; new on June 1; theme is anything goes

link = https://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/anythig-goes.html

1C. Crafts Galore Encore; new on June 1; theme is anything goes

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/06/june-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

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what: Project #2: quirky napkin art card

how-to notes for #2 =

21. pink cardstock 6" square; trimmed to 5.5" square = Art Skills

22. one-quarter section of a doily = Wilton's cake board doilies (received in a kindness box)

23. enamel hearts = Recollections

24. enamel dots from 3 different packages = Fancy Pants Designs

25. pink crochet thread = Midwest Crafters/Chicago

26. striped napkins = package bought at Dollar Tree

27. "you are sweet" stamp = mixed expression stamp set = Crafter's Square

28. ice cream cone pop-up dimensional sticker = from a mixed summer theme pop-up sticker package = Crafter's Square

where #2 will be linked =

2A. Creative Fingers; current; anything goes theme; this is my 3rd entry

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

2B. Crafty Catz; current; anything goes with option theme 'make us smile'; this is my 3rd entry = this quirky fun card should make everyone smile! 

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

2C. The 4 Seasons Challenges; new on June 1; anything goes summer; MY card has summery sunshine colors, an ice cream cone to cool off

link = https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/summer-season-june-2025.html

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where FQHSKCB #6/June 2nd challenge post link= https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/06/fqhskcb-6-in-2025-akdg-theme-starts.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland, 

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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

 

My featured FQGGCB #15 Anything Food Goes Theme DT projects on 28 Feb 2025

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

why: Part of rural living especially for farmers, gardeners, and those living a self-sufficient lifestyle, growing food crops, berries and brambles, animals for food are vital. Farmhouse kitchens, produce stands and farmers markets certainly come to mind, too, as a part of rural life. FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges made a theme change in late January 2025 and the focus now is on the word 'grocery'. The game/theme is now "Anything Food Goes". This includes beverages. 

when: #15 starts February 28, 2025 and ends on March 27, 2025.

what: Project #1 = Ice Cream and other Frozen Novelty Treats Birthday card

 

notes for #1:

1. frozen treats print paper = Beachside Boardwalk paper pad by Fancy Pants Designs 2023

2. base is Sandcastle Tan cardstock = Martha Stewart distributed through CutCardStock

3. black dual-tip marker for outlining = Art Skills

4. black ink stamp pad = Hero Arts

5. "HB" wood stamp = SU 2001; loops on lettering filled in plus went over/enlarged both words to make it more prominent

6. jumbo dots (from pack/set) = Crafter's Square

7. pattern for the small twist soft serve ice cream cone came from a coloring page = Super Coloring for Kids website; retrieved on Feb 8th, 2024; I enlarged the pattern by myself; 

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what: Project #2 = Pineapple Tropical Paradise Mod Quilt Card

notes for #2:

21. not showing = pale yellow 6" square cardstock base = Art Skills

22. pineapple print, both palm leaf prints and palm tree print papers/designs = Palm Springs paper pad by My Mind's Eye 2018

23. "tropical paradise", pineapple, and "HEY" alpha stickers = Just Chill sticker pack collection by My Mind's Eye 2020

24. yellow notebook essay print paper = Simply Summer paper pad by Fancy Pants Designs 2019

25. gems and pink pearls from different packs/sets = Crafter's Square

26. Pea Green alcohol marker = Arteza

27. brown fine tip marker for underlining 'summer' on the yellow paper = stash

28. each paper's perimeter inked in cocoa brown ink pad = Lawn Fawn

29. outlining with black dual-tip marker = Art Skills

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where: FQGGCB #15 anything food goes theme blog posting

link = https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/fqggcb-15-starts-28-feb-2025-with.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. ice cream = Seize The Birthday; current; not doing the topping because the "HB" expression was stamped first and then I went over it in black marker to make it bolder

link = https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2025/02/seize-birthday-300-no-stamping.html

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b. ice cream = Crafty Gals Corner; still open/midway; fill in the blank with pink theme; MY first project could be Yummy in Pink!!!

link = https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-264-fill-in-blank-pink.html

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c. tropical pineapple = Cardz 4 Galz; still open/midway; embellishments theme; This tropical card is full of embellishments: pearls, gems; pineapple sticker that I outlined; another 'tropical paradise' sticker outlined; additional sticker lettering outlined

link = https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2025/02/244-embellishments.html

d. tropical pineapple = Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; new on Feb 25; feature at least 1 designer paper; I've got 3 and the reverse side of one of the printed papers, too, for this fun tropical patterned 'quilt' card

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-7.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/ DT = FQGGCB, FQHSKCB (anything kitchen or dining goes theme), FQCCCB, FQGS, FQCB; HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB and HQFSCAT; AA; ConBC; and new official ownership on March 1 == Critter Crazy Challenges

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P - R - S (debuted on Feb 2, 2025)

~~ farm and garden memories from childhood:

both my parents were farm kids but for my own childhood, the farm experiences were either when I was a baby, toddler preschooler or young adult into middle adult years; however other farming experiences at grandparents' farms or aunts and uncles came through childhood and teen years

my childhood home where I spent from age 5.5 years old until I went away to college and then coming back to for my breaks had 3 grape vines sectioned along some wire fencing for maybe 20 feet length!!!

The grapes ripened every year in late August to mid-September so not only was that time when each new school year started but also time to help mom gather them, mash/crush with the wood pestle, and helping her measure sugar, stirring, etc. to make grape juice and grape jelly.

YES!!!

 

My featured FQGGCB #14 AFG themed DT projects on 28 January 2025

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

why: These foodie-inspired DT projects are for FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges blog. (1) Who doesn't like liquid warmth on a cold snowy winter day? This is a digital paper and ephemera coordinated freebies from a different source than #3. Hot cocoa covered in whipped topping and 2 candy canes!

(2) I've decided to do a Valentine card featuring jarred strawberries as the spotlight punched focal. 

(3) For this one, I switched holidays to Christmas and printed this freebie digital that had been saved for awhile. Who doesn't love Christmas cookies? 

when: #14 challenge (anything food-related goes theme) runs from January 28 to Feb 27, 2025

what: Project #1 : Hugs in a mug card

notes for #1:

1. base is bright pink (folded) cardstock = Recollections

2. white conversation card trimmed 1/4" = CutCardStock

3. mugs print digital paper sized and the coordinating mug 'sticker'/ephemera = freebie through sign up in Sande's Poema .../Sande W.

4. black dual-tip marker = Art Skills

5. stencil-traced hearts 

6. rose red glitter decorative tape = Crafter's Square

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what: Project #2: Strawberry Valentine

notes for #2= strawberries

21. white card base (altered; cut in half with one half getting deckled-edge cut then lifted up with foam tape); also outlined with pink colored pencil

22. bright pink cardstock panel = Recollections; also deckled-edge cut

23. coloring book image punched = Bendon publishing; "Adult Coloring Book: Home Grown Foods"; 

24. layered die-cut stick-on = old; K and Company

and

what: PROJECT #3 = Christmas Cookies Plate card

plus a closeup scan/crop pic

notes for #3: cookies, candy canes, peppermint pieces 

31. ivory A2 base/folded but cut in half; one panel used for the base; the other was trimmed about 1/2" around, had red faux stitching border and lifted up with foam tape

32. candy cane print paper = Bella Blvd

33. very light green grid print paper = Simple Stories (Vintage Christmas Lodge)

34. small dark green and white floral trellis print paper = SU

35. red cardstock scrap = Pen + Gear

36. jumbo green dot and green glitter peppermint foam sticker (cut in half) = Crafter's Square

37. text strips and "HSH" clip stickers = Simple Stories (Simple Life sticker book)

38. digital freebie through group membership = Blessed Crafters (FB group)

39. digital freebie inked/colored mostly with alcohol markers; also a dark brown watercolor marker; a brown sugar brown colored pencil 

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where: FQGGCB #14 blog post

link = https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/01/fqggcb-14-anything-food-goes-theme.html

theme badge =

my DT badge = 

other places to share/link are:

A. mug = Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; started Jan 25; This card has tiny mugs lined up to make a fun digital paper

link= https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-6.html

B. mug = POP/Path of Positivity; month-long; anything goes positive (option on unexpected events); This first card on my posting is a love/Valentine with lots of pinks, reds, hearts & a cute sentiment of 'hugs in a mug'...delicious liquid warmth!

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/ch-127-anything-goes-positive-with-opt_030340909.html

C.  mug = Love Those Pretty Papers; only 3 days left; use a pretty designer/digital paper; This first card on my posting has a digital paper that I sized to fit a A2 card

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2025/01/atg-using-pretty-patterned-paper.html

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D. strawberries = Dream Valley; started Jan 27; use red and/or pink; lots of both on this love/Valentine with jarred strawberries!

link = https://dreamvalley2.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-329-use-pink-or-red.html

E. strawberries = 613 Avenue Create; only 3 days left; anything goes theme with twist of monotone; this is almost monotone of pinks and reds with white and black neutrals...just some bits of green for leaves on the strawberries

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2025/01/january-2025-anything-goes-w-optional.html

F. strawberries = Simply Clean & Simple; just 3 hours left; clean and simple is always the main theme; Lots of white space/margins on both white layers and a big pink empty space below the die-cut layered sentiment and punched coloring book image

link = https://scscards.blogspot.com/2025/01/simply-clean-simple-january-2025.html

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G. cookies = Rudolph Days Challenge; started 25th of Jan; must be anything goes Christmas; This 3rd project on the post is full of traditional Christmas colors, candies and a plate of decorated Christmas cookies!!!

link = https://rudolphdayschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/01/rudolph-days-january-challenge.html

H. cookies = Shopping Our Stash; Tues Jan 28 start; theme is Crafty Remnants; This cookie card's papers were all from a plastic box that is on the kitchen table...yep...stuffed with some full sheets but mostly different scrap sizes of items used recently; all four papers/cardstocks came from that bin; even the sticker book! 

link = https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2025/01/sos540-crafty-remnants.html

I. cookies = The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; started Tues Jan 28; anything Christmas goes; Christmas cookies and candies on this 3rd project on the post

link = https://thehollyandivychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/anything-christmas-goes-challenge-176.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland from a small 1,400 rural community, 

Becca S

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

FQGGCB link = https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/01/fqggcb-14-anything-food-goes-theme.html

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and starting on Feb 2 by Deanne == PRSCB or Paper-Rock-Scissors Challenge Blog 

~~favorite food moment in January 2025 = I made a ravioli lasagna! Start with thawing your choice of raviolis and prepare meat(s) if you want to include. I used sausage and diced frozen/thawed meatballs. I have several different frozen ravioli fillings currently but chose cheese. 

Put 1/2 your pasta sauce (I used tomato sauce with added garlic/herb seasoning blend plus some salsa for some flavor kick) in the base of the casserole dish. 

Then lay the raviolis in first. I had 4 rows of 6 for the glass dish I was using. Add meat(s). Add any extra cheeses (I used mild cheddar and mozzarella). Top with remaining sauce. When about 5-7 minutes are left in baking, remove briefly so you can add more cheese! 

Total bake time is 35-40 minutes at 375*F. 

My featured FQGGCB #13 Aisles 1 to 5 theme DT projects for 28 December 2024

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

why: this posting focuses on 2 new grocery game themed projects for FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges #13 (open to aisles 1-5). 

when: timeframe has changed to a month-long; #13 starts December 28, 2024 and will end on January 27, 2025!!! 

what: PROJECT #1: from Aisle 1 fruit produce (grapefruits, oranges, strawberries, blueberries)

notes for #1:

1. yellow 6" square cardstock base = Art Skills

2. Yellow Gray Plaid print paper = Recollections

3. dark blue-purple linen textured specialty paper = stash (old item)

4. white with black print is punched from a business envelope's security lining = recycled

5. white with light blue-lilac print cardstock is punched from a tissues box = recycled

6. the lilac-gray cardstock punched = stash (old item)

7. metal plate print paper punched = Hot Off The Press/Paper Wishes (old)

8. small green alpha stickers for "sweet thing" = Jillibean Soup

9. tiny text strip sticker 'sweet' plus all the fruit stickers= Market Square sticker book by Maggie Holmes 2019

and

what: PROJECT #2: also Aisle 1 fruit and veggie produce; time to shop; to the market card (bag of oranges; fruits and veggies at one of the market stands)

notes for #2:

21. red 6" cardstock base = Art Skills

22. blue with tiny floral print, red with floral print, and light stripes print papers = Simply Summer paper pad by Fancy Pants Design 2019

23. all the stickers/ephemera = Market Square sticker book by Maggie Holmes 2021; the cart, stand, oranges, bike, coins, and sign were placed on white cardstock then fussy cut before applying with glue dots

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where: FQGGCB #13 blog post

link =

badge = 

other places to share/link are:

a. fruit spread = CRAFT; current/extended; anything goes; this is my 2nd and final entry

link = https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/challenge-745.html

b. fruit spread = Krafty Chicks; week 4/all occasions theme; 

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/kcc-748-all-occasions.html

c. fruit spread = Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; still open for 3-4 days; anything goes

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/12/pennys-winners-585.html

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d. farmer's market = Word Art Wednesday; still open; anything goes that is uplifting; (also have a blog hop going)

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/12/5th-annual-blog-hop-anything-goes-weeks.html

e. farmer's market = A Place to Start; still open for 6-7 days; anything goes (option for winter holiday); I'm just doing an anything goes

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2024/12/december-2024-anything-goes-with.html

f. farmer's market = 613 Avenue Create; still open for 6-7 days; anything goes (option for winter holiday); I'm just doing an anything goes

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2024/12/december-2024-anything-goes-w-optional.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = FQGGCB; FQHSKCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQCB; also Ally's Angels and Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges as of January 1, 2025; HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB and HQFSCAT

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR