Loving my HQCOLCB #5 in 2025 DT projects on 2 May 2025

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

why: One of my challenge blogs celebrates love, the people we love and on special occasions created to express our love and affection such as anniversaries and graduations. HQCOLCB is this challenge blog, Heart's Quest Celebration of Love Challenges Blog #5/May.  

when: #5 in 2025 starts May 2,2025 and ends on May 31, 2025

what: Project #1 from BEWAS main themes = Anniversary card (neutral; so it could work for engagement or wedding)

how-to notes for #1 =

1. the light blue left-side fold card 5" x 7" = The Paper Source

2. punch a 2.25" circle using = EK Success tool

3. wildflower garden print paper panel cut from = Memory Lane collection by Fancy Pants Designs

4. white rose embossed sticker = Crafter's Square (also the love sticker; bright pink glitter foam heart stickers; different packages bought at different times at Dollar Tree)

5. black stamp pad = Hero Arts

6. 'congrats' stamp is part of a mixed expressions clear stamp set = unmarked bag received in a kindness box

7. pink enamel dots = Freckled Fawn

8. black dots/doodled around the punched circle aperture and also outlining of the interior print paper panel = Zebra Clickarts

where to link-up #1 =

A. Craft Rocket Challenges; new on May 1; theme of flowers; On the anniversary card there is a very pretty floral paper and white puffy embossed rose sticker showing in the punched aperture

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/challenge-125-flowers.html

B. Ellibelle's Garden Party; still open; theme is anything in or from the garden; this anniversary card has a very pretty floral paper and white puffy embossed rose sticker showing in the punched aperture; depending on my link-ups, this might be my 1st or 2nd entry on May 2nd

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/04/ellibelles-garden-party-no-2-anything.html

C. Creative Inspiration Challenges; new on May 1st; theme is anything goes; this will either be my 1st or 2nd entry on May 2nd

link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/creative-inspiration-challenges-26.html

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what: Project #2 from BEWAS option theme = graduation or school year over congrats = I chose to surprise our two young neighbor boys with encouragement cards. They still have 3-4 weeks yet to go so they will get them as soon as their summer vacation time starts! 

how-to notes for #2 =

21. both red and green cardstock panels = 4" x 6" = Pen + Gear

22. number grid glossy cardstock panels; top 1/2" trimmed off = packaging from Freckled Fawn enamel dots!!!! YES! Perfect for school theme projects! 

23. puffy stickers; 2 designs for each card = from I Love School puffy stickers package = Echo Park 2021

24. multi-color, multi-size star stickers = Tender Thoughts Greetings

25. lowercase lettering/number stencil plastic sheet = very old Tupperware product that I've had for over 30 years!!!

26. green dual-tip permanent marker = Sharpie

26. red dual-tip permanent marker = Art Skills; also black marker used for outlining that upcycled number grid print

where to link-up #2 =

D. As You Like It; started May 1; soft or bold colors and why theme; for the 2 praise cards for completing another school year, the bold 'true' colors just fit the elementary school theme

link = https://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/your-favourite-soft-or-bold-colours-why.html

badge = 

E. Word Power; started May 1; theme is same as blog title!; My two praise cards for the neighbor boys with the stenciling puts the 'power' in the words; this will either be my first or second entry on May 2nd.

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/word-power-may-2025-challenge.html

F. Stencil Fun/ Crazy Is Our Name- Stenciling is Our Game; ending on May 3; main theme is anything goes using a stencil with option on patterns; My 2 praise cards for the neighbor boys with stenciling for the large message

link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2025/04/april-2025-stencil-fun-challenge.html

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where to find HQCOLCB #5 challenge blog post

link = https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/hqcolcb-5-in-2025-main-themes-of-bewas.html

theme badge = 

personalized DT badge = 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S; and Guest DT for Deanne's First Cup #2 starting May 2nd

Loving My HQCOLCB #11 DT theme BEWAS and option Christmas projects on 2 November 2024

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

purpose: my Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges #11 design team/owner projects are showcased in this post. 

when: #11 starts November 2nd and will end on November 30, 2024

what: PROJECT #1 = BEWAS ---> W is for Wedding card; farmhouse country style vibe

notes for #1:

1. blue base cardstock = Neenah

2. woodgrain, blue floral, and red floral papers = from a summer collection by Fancy Pants Design, possibly 2019?, new to me 

3. 'today is the day' text sticker strip plus the teeny navy blue heart sticker = Brighton Beach (by Maggie Holmes? or Bo Bunny?)

4. small cut-apart cards = old = Webster's Pages or My Mind's Eye

5. heart layered sunburst stick-on = K and Company

6. puffy dots (2 colors) = Recollections

5. blue and white checked gingham paper = old summer collection = Simple Stories?

and

what: PROJECT #2 = Engagement/Wedding/Anniversary = <3 Forever

notes for #2:

21. kraft flat base 5" x 7" (with matching envelope) = Recollections

22. pink cardstock mat = Recollections

23. "Forever" cut-apart/journaling card = very old; I think it was Webster's Pages

24. dove stickers = Sticko

25. white pearl hearts = Jolee's Boutique

26. clear plastic stars (came on sheet with silver glitter stars) = Recollections

27. gold glitter star (came on sheet with gold/amber plastic stars) = Recollections

28. brown ink pad for perimeter edging = Lawn Fawn

where: HQCOLCB #11 main launch post from Nov 2, 2024

link =  https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/11/hqcolcb-11-has-bewas-main-themes-plus.html

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other places to share/link are: {{link-ups will come sometime on Nov 2nd}}

a. farm country wedding = Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; new; this will be 3rd entry; must use at least 1 patterned paper; this farmhouse-vibe wedding card has 4 printed papers

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-3.html

b. farm country wedding = Love To Craft Challenge Blog; new Nov 1 until Dec 15; A. G.;

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/11/ltccb-83-anything-goes-ltccb-82-winner.html

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c. forever love = Creative Friday; open/started Oct 25th; theme of birds; MY "Forever" card has 2 dove stickers

link = https://creativefriday.blogspot.com/2024/10/creative-friday-371-vogel.html

d. forever love = NBUS/ Never Before Used Schtuff; new/Nov; new purchases 2 weeks ago included the white pearl hearts, the dove stickers; 2 plastic stars and the gold glitter star sticker = some are Recollections products, Jolee's Boutique and Sticko; all bought at Michael's Arts and Crafts

link = https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/11/nbus-challenge-68.html

e. Moving Along With The Times; new/Nov 1; theme is sparkle; My "Forever" card has the gold glitter star, the clear plastic stars, sheen from white pearl hearts; reflective shine off the silver foil edging on the doves

link = https://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/2024/11/challenge-172-sparkle.html

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Crafting creatively with love from the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

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

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member only = HAOOCAYR 

Showcasing HQCOLCB #6.5 Reminder DT of Wedding Gift Tag Topper and Patriotic Gift Tag Topper for mid June

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

purpose: this posting showcases 2 reminder DT/owner projects for HQCOLCB or Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges Blog

when: #6.5 is the reminder notice with #6 starting on June 2 and ending on June 30, 2024

what: Project #1 = wedding gift tag/topper=

and the reverse side of the barn print lightweight cardstock=

notes:

1. front side: journal card = Wedding Bells from Echo Park 

2. puffy hearts = Freckled Fawn

3. green gems, black and white checked gingham fabric ribbon = Crafter's Square

4. cocoa brown ink pad = Lawn Fawn

5. base printed double-sided lightweight cardstock (trimmed to about 5" deep with top and bottom portions cut off) = The Simple Life paper pad by Simple Stories

and

what: Project #2 = patriotic gift tag/topper =

top view:

underneath the top layer:

notes:

1. papers are from a variety of sources and old stash box supplies; however I will clue you in on the USA flag print paper--it's cut from a hot dog bun liner/tray that you'd use for a picnic/grill, reunion, 4th of July party, or by from a fair/carnival food truck. 

2. cording in 4 color-ways plus the red and navy blue pearl gems = Crafter's Square/Dollar Tree

3. gold foil star stickers/dazzles = Hot Off The Press

4. puffy stars = Freckled Fawn

where:

https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/hqcolcb-65-reminder-post-will-be-day-or.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. wedding = Creative Friday Challenges; current for 5 more days; anything with many layers; MY tag/topper has at least 3 layers= base + silver foil doily with journal card + embellishments

link= https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/classic-design-challenge-06-2024-junjul.html

b. wedding = Classic Design Challenges; current; anything goes

link= https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/classic-design-challenge-06-2024-junjul.html

c. patriotic = Dragonfly Dreams Challenges; started June 2; theme is Tag You're It or Shaped Card 

link= https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-challenge-tag-youre-it-or-shaped.html

d. patriotic = 613 Avenue Create; started June 2; for anything goes

link= https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-2024-anything-goes-w-optional.html

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 Still on a quest to express visual expressions of love events and special occasions, 

Becca S

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

*co-owner/DT = AACB and C or not Bingo

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

*DT only = HCAYR/revised to HAOOCAYR

Showcasing HQCOLCB EWA #6 project and option Patriotic project on 2 June 2024

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

purpose: this posting shares my latest EWA (w is for wedding) project and the June option of Patriotic Days project for Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges Blog

when: #6 starts June 2 and ends June 30, 2024; EWA is the main themes which are engagements, weddings, and anniversaries; the June celebratory event option is Patriotic Day(s)

what: Project #1 is my EWA --wedding card "Let's Put a Ring On This!" 

notes:

1. word family phonics flashcard =

2. the red print cardstock panel = Bella Blvd (from a Christmas collection)

3. gray cardstock panel  and the red cardstock 6" square base= Art Skills

4. silver foil little doilies = Crafter's Square

5. white cardstock scrap panel = Neenah

6. black ink pad = Hero Arts

7. the plastic dots are old stash box items

8. silver foil dazzle/sticker "Just For You" = Hot Off The Press

and

Project #2 is my Patriotic appreciation card to send to a high school classmate that has served in the army

notes:

1. white cardstock base 6" square, 2 diff blue tones scraps = Art Skills

2. the red print cardstock panel = Bella Blvd (from a Christmas collection)

3. the USA patriotic clipart images = The ClipArt Library website (free for personal use)

4. wood stars from a mixed size package = Crafter's Closet

5. black ink pad = Hero Arts

6. "thank you" stamper = ?/had it for a long time

7. silver metallic paint pen marker = Crafter's Closet

8. blue and red glitter paint pens = Crafter's Square

where: HQCOLCB #6 June 2 main posting link = 

https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/hqcolcb-6-june-2024-for-ewa-themes-and.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. wedding = Allsorts Challenge; new on June 1; anything goes with option of 'lots of layers'; MY wedding card has 6 layers (red base, gray panel, red print panel, silver doily pieces, white panel and flashcard

link= https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/week-783.html

B. wedding = Mix It Up; new back on May 1 and will end June 15; anything goes mixed media (option of inlaid die-cuts); my wedding card is for AGMM = plastic dots, silver foil doily pieces, silver foil sentiment/sticker, inking and outlining, 

link= https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/miucb-71-anything-goes-optional-inlaid.html

C. wedding = A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge Blog; anything goes

link= https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

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D. patriotic = Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers; new June 1; Theme is D for die-cuts; my patriotic card has stamping and hopefully the wood laser cut stars count for die-cuts (3 tiny ones and 1 large one)

link= https://snarkystampers.blogspot.com/2024/06/soss-251-d-is-for-die-cut.html

badge: 

E. patriotic = Crafts Galore Encore; new June 1; anything goes

link= https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html

F. patriotic = Rabisco Challenge; 3 days left to the May challenge; anything goes

link= https://rabiscochallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/desafio57.html

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Still on a quest to creatively express celebrations of love throughout the year,

Becca S

*owner/DT of the Quest Families of challenge blogs: HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and new as of May 28 = FQGGCB/FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog

*co-owner/DT of these two: AACB and C or not Bingo

*manager/DT of these two: MTTC and MTTCC

*DT member only = HCAYR (revised recently to HAOOCYR)

 

Loving this HQCOLCB #5.5 EWA Theme card and an Optional Event Graduation card on 15 May 2024

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

purpose: this posting features my midway reminder projects for Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges blog 

when: #5.5 midway is May 15; competition runs from May 2 to May 31, 2024

what: Project #1 is a Wedding card (part of the main EWA themes)

closeup on balloons:

notes:

1. panel card (cut-a-part) is from Wedding Bells collection by Echo Park

2. balloons were colored with a mix of markers and paint pens (Arteza, Nuvo, a neon orange glitter paint pen that the scanner faded to peach, and a silver metallic paint pen that looks light gray)

3. puffy hearts = Freckled Fawn

4. cardstocks = Neenah

5. black glitter decorative tape = ?; old stash item

and

what #2: Project #2 is a Graduation card

notes:

1. panel card is old from Webster Pages (size is 4" x 6")

2. yellow orange cardstock = Art Skills

3. white cardstock = Pen + Gear (cut to 5" x 7") 

4. yellow-orange, deep orange ink pads from Memento used on white cardstock base

5. red ink pad from Lawn Fawn; used on white cardstock base and for all 3 cardstocks' perimeters

6. congrats stamp (received in an unmarked clear plastic zip close bag)

7. black ink pad from Hero Arts

8. black dual-tip marker from Art Skills

9. amber crystal gems and red pearl-finish gems = stash

where: Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love #5 reminder post link=

https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/hq-celebrations-of-love-55-reminder.html

Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love #5 main post link=

https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/hq-celebrations-of-love-5-themes-of-ewa.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. wedding= Simon Says Stamp; new this week; theme is Romance/Wedding/Anniversary; my card expresses wedding= start of the adventure

link= https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=35442

b. wedding= The Outlawz Monday Greetings Challenge; started May 6; anything goes with sentiment with option to add color; I did add color to the balloons on the cut-a-part card panel and with cardstock small scraps and the black diamond glitter decorative tape; Greeting states: "our adventure begins today"

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-monday.blogspot.com/2024/05/may-6th-mondays-greetings-challenge.html

c. wedding= Alphabet Challenges; almost over; C is for Cars theme; my wedding card features a Rolls-Royce looking vehicle

link= https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/05/c-is-for-cars.html

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d. graduation= Unicorn Challenge; current; theme is for the girls; this congrats graduation-intent card is very artsy and feminine

link= https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/challenge-98-for-girls.html

e. graduation = Get Creative; current; theme is ladies only; MY congrats graduation-intent card is very artsy and feminine

link= https://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/131-ladies-only.html

f. graduation = Crafty Calendar Challenge; current; anything goes

link=  https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/may-challenge-anything-goes.html

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Still on a quest to express paper love for celebration events,

Becca S

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

*co-owner/DT = AACB and CONBingo 

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCC

*DT member = HCAYR/HCAOOAYR

HQCOLCB #5 EWA Themes and Optional theme Graduation or Grade Promotion on 2 May 2024

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

purpose: this posting showcases my owner/DT commitment to the competition blog Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love. It's now starting #5 for its main themes of engagements, weddings, and/or anniversaries and the May 2024 optional theme of graduation/school-grade promotion

when: #5 starts on May 2, 2024 and will end on May 31, 2024 (May 2-31)

what: Project #1: wedding card

A Jar Full of Love 

notes:

1. mason jar image with the pinkish-red and white checked gingham was fussy cut from an old saved gift bag

2. heart-shaped gems = stash

3. white thin cardstock panel is recycled packaging insert

4. teal tonal geometric print paper is 6" square = Stampin' Up

and

Project #2: college graduation card (coming; it's started)

*hubby had surgery last week; I had computer problems for about 24 hours on the day after his surgery; and caregiving has taken a lot more of time with less crafting and computer time...my apologies...

cover photo=

inside photo=

notes: masculine recipient 

A. base is recycled white cardstock packaging insert from a sticker set; cut to 4" wide and 9" high/long

B. gold star patterned lightweight cardstock = Fancy Pants Designs' Lake Life paper pad; panel is 8" high and 3.75" wide

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

D. black ink edging of paper/cardstock = Hero Arts

E. thick kraft cardstock for cover and inside cut 8" wide and 9" high/long then folded in half; scoring helped get money/gift card slot cut = Colorbok

F. wood stars in 3 sizes were covered first using markers (yellow, light blue, and brown) then all 3 had gold glitter acrylic paint applied to top

G. banner part of sentiment was traced = stencil sheet = Crafter's Square

H. 'congrats' stamp is unknown vendor; received in a clear zip-seal bag of mixed occasion stamps that had no labeling or identification of manufacturer

I. bright yellow cardstock scrap = Art Skills

where: Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love #5 main post link=

https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/hq-celebrations-of-love-5-themes-of-ewa.html

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other places to share/link are:

Z. wedding card = Scrapping 4 Fun; new May 1; theme is wedding or anniversary; my card is intended for wedding and has 2 candy hearts that say "marry me"; thought this would make a very sweet wedding card for special friends, family

link= https://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/may-235-wedding-anniversary.html

Y. wedding card = (PIN)spirational; new May 1; theme is designer/patterned paper; my card has SU jade/teal paper behind the candy hearts jar

link= https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/pinspirational-challenge-313-may.html

X. wedding card = Birthstone Challenges; new May 1-June 15; theme is Emerald and/or Diamond with optional wedding/anniversary; I've got white/clear crystal cut heart gem plus lots of white; green tones are more teal; and I have the wedding/marry 

link= https://birthstonechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/bsc-9-emerald-pearl-optional-wedding.html

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W. graduation card = Mix It Up; new May 1 and open until June 15; anything goes/mixed media (not the option of inlaid die); my card has painted wood stars, stamping, tracing/stencil template usage

link= https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/miucb-71-anything-goes-optional-inlaid.html

V. graduation card = Love To Craft challenges; new May 1 and open until June 15; anything goes crafty; my card's designed as a gift card/money holder; large slimline for size; also has different techniques/processes = stamping, tracing, inking, paint usage

link= https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/05/ltccb-80-anything-goes-ltccb-79-winner.html

U. graduation card = Word Art Wednesday; week 2 of 2; anything goes that is uplifting/kind; my college graduation/masculine slimline gift card-money holder is for my 19 year old nephew

link= https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/04/anything-goes-weeks-645-646.html

***HVAC certification/2 year community college degree!!! He's also part of his hometown volunteer fire department!!! Also has his CDL!!--has to stay in-state for awhile but it's very impressive how his skill set is growing and gives him lots of employment options as well as saving himself lots of money in the future to be able to do so much on his own!!!! Love him! I'm a proud aunt!

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Still on a quest to creatively express love and affection,

Becca S

*Quest families of challenge blogs: HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB

also connected to: Ally's Angels; Christmas or Not Bingo Challenges; My Time To Craft; and My Time to Craft Christmas

*new DT member of HCAYR; May Guest DT for IYGACAC; 

 

Loving this HQCOLCB #4.5 Reminder Projects on 15 April 2024

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

purpose: this posting showcases my owner/DT commitment for Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love challenges blog that began its love story on January 2 and is now in the middle of its 4th competition.

when: #4.5 reminder notice is being published on April 15, 2024; #4 competition time period is April 2-April 30, 2024.

what: Project #1= wedding package topper (first 2 photos are showing it scanned flat) for the monthly EWA theme*

angled view with the ribbon tucked up closer to the card/tag:

This wedding package topper is designed for a rectangle shaped box. The orange floral print paper was folded in half and the ribbon secured inside across the top and bottom then adhered closed. That way the ribbon is sandwiched and doesn't slide which should make it easier to tie around the box. 

notes:

1. orange floral paper = Stampin' Up

2. white rose with hearts in background cut-a-part card = ? not use; old stash, maybe Webster's Pages

3. green marker for outlining; orange marker to color the little flowers on the frame stamp

4. frame stamp = Studio G

5. congrats stamp = ?; received from a crafting friend in a plastic zip bag that was unmarked; stamps are a variety 

6. black ink pad = Hero Arts

and

Project #2 for the April 2024 optional event theme of birthday/new baby birth

and closeup to see the inking, glitter paint on the zinnia, ink on the bunny tail:

notes: *EWA is my coined acronym for engagements, weddings, and anniversaries

A. mint/sage green cardstock base = Neenah

B. lavender paper = Art. Skills

C. floral and dotted light cardstock prints = Summer Lovin' by Simple Stories 

D. Sugarplum ink pad used on the sentiment cloud shape = Lawn Fawn

E. Fresh Fig ink pad used on the other paper and cardstock edges = Stampin' Up

F. zinnia layered flower, purple plastic gem, lavender buffalo print wood rabbit (from a garland set) = Crafter's Square

G. iridescent glitter acrylic paint =  Crafter's Closet

where: HQCOLCB #4.5 midway reminder posting link=

https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/hq-celebrations-of-love-45-midway-for.html

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other places to share/link for the wedding gift topper (Z, Y, X, W) and for the birthday bunny card (V, U, T, S)

Z. wedding = The Outlawz Anything Goes in a Card Free Zone; current/midway; theme is in the title; MY wedding gift topper is not a card; similar to a gift tag 

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-saturday.blogspot.com/2024/04/the-outlawz-anything-goes-in-card-free.html

Y. wedding = Halloween Crafts All Year Round; midway; has expanded to include other occasions --like spring (for April 2024 option)

link= https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/04/april-1st-halloween-and-other-occasions.html

X. wedding = Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; current/about a week old; anything goes

link= https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/04/227-sheep-ski-designs.html

W. wedding = Friendship Challenge; started April 1; theme is congratulations; my wedding gift topper is stamped with 'congrats'

link= https://friendship-challenge.blogspot.com/2021/08/entwurf-challenge.html

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V. bday= If You Give A Crafter A Cookie; current/midway; theme is birthday; my Project #2 is a birthday bunny card

link= https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2024/04/cookie-challenge-191-april-happy.html

U. bday= We Love Stamping; April/midway; Spring (use stamp or digi); My birthday sentiment is stamped

link= https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/2024/04/april.html

T. bday= We Love 2 Create; started April 8; mixed media anything goes; MY birthday card has stamping, inking, glitter paint applied to the zinnia flower, uses a wood laser style die-cut

link= https://welove2create.blogspot.com/2024/04/challenge-3-craft-card-making.html

S. bday=  613 Avenue Create; midway; anything goes with option of splash of color; the birthday bunny card has lots of pretty spring colors: pinks, lavenders, pastel green, pastel blue, yellow, orange,....

link= https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2024/04/april-2024-anything-goes-w-optional.html

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Still on a quest to creatively express love and affection in different ways,

Becca S

*Quest families of blogs: HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, and FQHSKCB

also

*co-owner/DT of 2 challenge blogs with Leslie T: Ally's Angels and Christmas or Not Bingo Challenges

and

*manager/DT of 2 challenge blogs for Shell S: My Time To Craft and My Time to Craft Christmas

 

Loving this HQCOLCB #4 Themes of EWA and Optional Birthday or New Baby Birth starts 2 April 2024

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

purpose: this posting focuses on the main themes and optional theme for #4 at Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love challenge blog. Main themes are always engagements, weddings, and anniversaries. April's optional event themes are Birthday(s)/New Baby Birth...actual birth day. 

when: #4 competition starts April 2 and ends on April 30, 2024; 

what: Project #1= Live A Good Love Story card (could be wedding or anniversary)

notes:

1. base is ivory cardstock panel = Neenah; pink, orange, and red-orange watercolor markers were partially diluted and then iridescent glitter paint applied on top for the perimeter

2. pink with beige dots cardstock panel= very old My Mind's Eye/29th Market...

3. cut-a-part journal card = I think it's old Webster Pages; ALTERED = outlined in the red-orange, 'live' filled in with orange, 'story' filled in with red-orange, and 'love' added with black marker

4. puffy hearts and dots=  Freckled Fawn 

and

Project #2: stenciled birthday cake card (for the optional event theme)

and a closeup to show the glitter paint portions:

notes: look closely at the lettering and the cake portions (yellow/lime green)

A. a variety of alcohol markers  for coloring = Arteza

B. green, neon/yellow-green, and a blue glitter paint markers = Crafter's Square

C. stencils = Crafter's Square

D. dotted cardstock scrap = Summer Lovin' paper pad from Simple Stories 

E. teal and pink cardstocks = Art Skills

F. navy blue pearl gems = stash

where: Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love #4 main post link on April 2nd=

https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/hq-celebrations-of-love-4-main-themes.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. I can't share there but the birthday cake card could be shared over at sister blog, FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen challenges for the anything food goes theme competition.

b. (birthday) =Global Design Project challenges; start date April 1; theme is sweet treats; MY card has a stenciled birthday cake

link= http://www.global-design-project.com/2024/04/global-design-project-439-theme.html 

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c. (birthday) = The Crafting Challenge; new/start date April 1; theme is anything goes

link = https://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/anything-goes.html

d. (birthday) = Halloween Crafts and Other Occasions All Year Round; April 1; besides Halloween, blog owner Deanne has offered Birthdays & Spring & Mother's Day occasions for additional themes for April; MY card to share is the birthday cake card

link= https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2024/04/april-1st-halloween-and-other-occasions.html

e. (birthday) = Just Us Girls; current; anything goes with stencils; MY birthday card has the sentiment, music notes, and cake with cake stand that are all stenciled/traced

link= https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/just-us-girls-720-anything-goes-stencil.html

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f. (love story) = Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; current; started 2 days ago; theme is anything goes; this is my 2nd entry

link= https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/03/226-polkadoodles.html

g. (love story) = Allsorts Challenge; midway/current; either KIS or AG; MY love story card is for anything goes

link= https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/weeks-7734.html

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Still on a quest to create loving paper hugs,

Becca S

*Quest families of challenge blogs: HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, and FQHSKCB.

and

*co-owner/DT with Leslie T: Ally's Angels and Christmas or not Bingo Challenges

and

*manager/DT for Shell S: My Time To Craft and My Time To Craft Christmas

Loving this HQCOLCB #3.5 Reminder for March 2024 EWA themes and option St Pats Day

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

purpose: this posting showcases my commitment to Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love challenge blog that just started its first competition on January 2nd. It is super cool to already be at the midway point of the 3rd challenge! 

when: #3.5 reminder post is published on March 15, 2024

what: Project #1 for EWA themes (w is for wedding) = gift tag set

and with the tags fanned out=

notes:

1. cover journal card = Wedding Bells by Echo Park with silver metallic paint applied to the inside perimeter

2. quilt print cardstock panel cut from = Vintage Frosted Forest; a lime green colored pencil was used to fill in some of the squares on the quilt print surrounding the heart shape fussy cut element

3. mauve pink text print paper for heart shape = Stampin' Up

4. recycled/upcycled corrugated cardboard packaging; with striped coloring using colored pencils for the greens and gray marker; buttons glued using silver metallic paint to adhere and some stamping of a baby's breath looking plant stamp (stash items)

5. lots of thread looped in honey gold/beige button thread plus black and white threads; 2 clear gems = stash items

and

Project #2 for St. Patrick's Day option celebration theme for March 2024

notes:

1. kelly green cardstock base 6" square plus yellow and orange scraps; Art Skills/Crafter's Closet

2. checked gingham = Fancy Pants Designs

3. floral lime green patterned paper = Stampin' Up

4. 'let's celebrate stamp and tiny heart stamp = ? unknown; received in an unmarked bag

5. used the heart stamp to make the 4-leaf clovers; used a fine tip black marker pen to add the stems

6. green glitter foam shamrock = D.T. purchase last year

7. Leprechaun clipart printed on white paper = image is free for personal use from The ClipArt Library website

8. clipart has yellow, orange, and green colored pencils applied

where: Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love challenge blog #3.5 reminder post link=

https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/hq-celebrations-of-love-35-reminder.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. wedding gift tag= Shopping Our Stash; current; theme is Round and Round; the top tag in the set has 2 round clear gems and the back heart corrugated tag has 3 round buttons

link= https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2024/03/sos517-round-and-round.html

b. wedding gift tag= Colorful Options = current/March 2024; theme is Green; my top tag is a muted green, on the middle tag, I used a lime green to fill in some of the squares in the quilt patterned cardstock, and there are green marker stripes added to the corrugated heart plus 1 green button----> those are my greens

link= https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2024/03/march-2024.html

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c. wedding gift tag= A Barrel of Monkeys; March 2024/current; theme is fingerpaints; my top tag has silver metallic paint applied with my finger around the inside perimeter; on the corrugated heart tag I stamped and added colored stripes and glued on buttons which were a bit messy like fingerpainting is; 

link= https://barrelofmonkeyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/march-barrel-of-monkeys-challenge-13.html

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d. SPD card = The Sisterhood of Crafters; started March 13; theme is green/color; MY SPD card has green base, 2 green and white patterned papers for backgrounds, jumbo green glitter shamrock clover, plus green clover behind the leprechaun for his clipart image

link= https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2024/03/march-13-green.html

e. SPD card= Cardz 4 Galz; current; theme is use some green; My SPD has green base, 2 patterned papers with lime green; jumbo green glitter clover; and green clover behind the leprechaun clipart 

link= https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2024/03/220-use-some-green.html

f. SPD card= Crafting Happiness Challenges; started March 9; theme is green; My SPD has green base, 2 patterned papers; glitter clover; and green clover as part of the clipart

link= https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/165-green.html

g. SPD card = Hand Stamped Sentiments; current until March 18; theme is color trio; see the badge

link- https://handstampedsentiments.blogspot.com/2024/03/hand-stamped-sentiments-color-challenge.html

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Still on a quest to capture love and affection creatively,

Becca S

*Quest families of challenge blogs:

HQCOLCB, HQFCB, HQCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, and FQHSKCB

*co-owner/DT of these 2 challenge blogs:

AACB and C or not Bingo Challenges 

*manager/DT of these 2 challenge blogs

MTTC and MTTCC