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 #30 AFDG theme DT choice projects 28 May 2026

Welcome to Becca's Quest for Creativity!

who: I'm Becca S, a gal who is really loving her creative time! My style tends to be a mix of artsy-craftsy and mish-mesh. Case in point: the background cardstock on the popsicle card is recycled packaging! From Freckled Fawn. The lettering was stenciled using an old 'ruler' that's at least 30 years old! 

why: This posting showcases projects for FQGGCB or FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog. 

when: #30 session is offset; starting on May 27 and ends on July 15, 2026!!! NEW extended session length starting with #30!!!  

what: Project #1: "Enjoy Your Day...You R Super Cool!" birthday card

food choice of popsicle! 

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. kraft cardstock is folded to dimensions of 4.25" x 5.5" = Colorbok

2. the orange paper = old memo pad found at my mom's house

3. the background 'ledger' style print cardstock = recycled packaging = Freckled Fawn

4. enamel dots = Fancy Pants Designs

5. embossed puffy popsicle sticker = Amy Tangerine

6. the rainbow stick-on = from a mixed design set of layered stickers = Crafter's Square

7. blue and green inks= dual-tip markers = Art Skills

8. Pumpkin Spice stamp pad/ink = Lawn Fawn (used to edge papers/CS)

9. alpha lettering stenciled = using an old plastic 'ruler' found at my mom's house; I think it's at least 30 years old

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Crafting Happiness; still open for a couple days; anything goes theme

link = https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-213.html

1B. Stencil Fun Challenge; still open for a few more days; anything goes stenciling w/ opt of 'see through it'; My popsicle card has a stenciled sentiment made by using an alphabet 'ruler' template and traced using a mechanical pencil

link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2026/05/stencil-fun-may-2026-challenge.html

1C. Allsorts Challenge; new on May 23 & open for 2 weeks; anything goes

link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-850.html

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what: Project #2: "You are so ap-peal-ing!" banana card

food choice = bananas

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. neon orange cardstock base approx. 5" x 5.5" = Astrobrights/Neenah

22. plaid print paper and the peach and white print paper traced and cut = Front Porch paper pad (2024) by Simple Stories (NEW purchase/new to me; first to use from the collection)

23. navy blue crystal drops = Nuvo

24. puffy banana stickers = part of a multi-design pack by American Greetings (NEW purchase; first stickers to use)

25. navy blue dual-tip marker = Art Skills

26. navy colored pencil = Marvy Uchida/stash box

27. tan paper is punched cardstock that is recycled packaging 

28. black extra fine tip marker = Sharpie

where #2 will be linked:

2A. NBUS or Never Before Used Schtuff; new on May 1; banana stickers are new/first to use out of pack; the plaid paper and peachy-pink paper traced to half a doily shape are my first uses from new to me Front Porch paper pad

link = https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2026/05/nbus-challenge-86.html

2B. Love Those Pretty Papers; still open for 4-5 days; theme is to use pretty designer paper(s); My bananas' card has a pretty plaid paper and peachy-pink print that worked well for being traced and cut to a half doily shape!!

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2026/05/atg-love-those-pretty-papers-may-2026.html

2C. All About Challenges; still open for 1 week; theme is anything food and/or drink; My project #2 on this personal blog post features peeled bananas;

link = https://allaboutcraftchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/all-about-challenge-5.html

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what: Project #3: Christmas Fun card

drink choice = hot cocoa with whipped topping and red hot cinnamon candies (also a peppermint candy cane)

how Project #3 was made:

31. white glossy satin specialty thick paper = from a scrap papers pack = Crafter's Square

32. red and green plaid print paper = Recollections

33. Santa and his tiny friends dancing digital image = Ai-generated image using Microsoft Designer; from 2025

34. green dual-tip marker = Art Skills

35. red foil alpha stickers = Sticko

36. red and white cording = comes in 3 colors cording spools package = Crafter's Square

37. red marker to outline the candy cane + add red cinnamon candy dots and red steam on the mug of cocoa = stash

38. green alcohol marker fine tip end to make the green mug brighter tone= Arteza

LINK-UPs for #3:

3A. First Cup Challenges #14; new on May 1st; anything beverage/drink; I'm sharing this Christmas card featuring Santa holding a mug of cocoa that's topped with whipped cream and red hot cinnamon candies

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/first-cup-challenge-14-may.html

3B. Merry Little Christmas Challenge blog; new on May 1 & open until June 15; anything goes Christmas

link - https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/mlccb-68-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

3C. The Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge; every other Tuesday= opened on May 18; anything goes Christmas; I'm sharing Santa and his 2 little friends having fun card

link = https://hollyandivychristmas.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-205-anything-christmas-goes.html

3D. Rudolph Days Challenge; new on May 25; must be Christmas theme; I'm sharing Santa and his 2 little friends having fun card

link = https://rudolphdayschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/rudolph-days-may-challenge.html

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where to find FQGGCB #30 blog post link =

https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/farmquest-grocery-game-challenges-30-w.html

theme/date badge #30 = NEW extended session length!!!

Also the participants will be able to submit 7 projects during the approx. 6 weeks that the blog challenge is open!!! 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* DT member only = CIP owned by Marlene; plus PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne

My Featured FQGGCB #18 design team projects on 28 May 2025

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

why: This posting is a blend of country and love from the farmhouse, the country cottage, the ranch-house, the cabin, the backyard, etc. This card's image panel with cotton candy makes me think of fairgrounds and the s'mores makes me think of backyards and campground settings! Those two snack foods are seen in Project #2. The foods in Project #1....

when: #18 publishes on May 28, 2025 and ends on the following June 27, 2025

what: Project #1 = hot summery get well card = sno-cone

how-to notes for #1 =

1. papers and cut-apart cars = Summer theme paper pack by Riley & Co.

2. teal/turquoise cardstock = Recollections

3. gold puffy phrases = Thickers/American Crafts

4. black dual-tip marker = fine tip end used for outlining = Art Skills

where to link-up #1 Sno-Cone card=

A. Paper Craft Crew Challenges; new on May 28; color challenge to use 3-4 from the image; MY card has more than four: pink, orange, blue and purple for key colors in this summery card; 

link = https://papercraftcrew.com/pcc623-color-challenge/

image = 

B. 613 Avenue Create; open yet for 3 days; anything goes (twist of flowery delight); My card is for A.G. 

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2025/05/may-2025-anything-goes-w-optional-twist.html

C. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; ends in 3 days; anything goes; this will be third entry

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/05/254-sheepski-designs.html

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what: Project #2 = Summer Snacks Memories card

how-to notes for #2 = Anything Food Goes choices = cotton candy  and s'mores

21. orange cardstock cut to about 5" x 6.5" = Recollections

22. Camping Plaid paper panel cut to 4" x 6" = Recollections

23. four-mini card panel is part of the sheet; almost 4" x 6" = Riley & Co's Summer Theme Paper Pack

24. speech bubble stamp with text lines = Shimelle

25. 'incredible' and 'enjoy' stickers = very old stash 2010 ('summer' was handwritten)

26. 'memories' = from The Simple Life sticker book by Simple Stories

27. black dual-tip marker = fine tip end used for outlining = Art Skills

where to link-up #2 Summer Snacks card=

2A. A Place To Start; open for a few more days; Anything Goes (option of 'for the kids'); this card has lots of summer season activities and could be given to a kid or an elderly person who is young at heart for reminiscing

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/05/may-2023-anything-goes-woptional-twist.html

2B. Inspire. Create. Challenge; open for about 9-10 hours yet!; theme is summer vibes; see image; MY card has 4 summery images with 2 activities and 2 summer snacks

link = https://inspirecreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/inspirecreatechallenge-193-summer-vibes.html

image = 

2C. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; started May 25; use at least 1 designer/patterned paper; MY card has a plaid paper offset behind the 4 mini card panel

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

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Where to find FQGGCB #18 blog posting link =

https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/fqggcb-18-anything-food-goes-theme.html

team badge =

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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