Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Preview D post on 21 Jan 2026

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why: This post showcases 2 more inspiration samples for Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Challenges blog that will debut its first challenge session on February 5. Preview D post will have a very old quote from an ancient Greek poet and then the other sample has a Bible verse quote which contains my Bible Word of the Year: overcome/overcometh. The theme for this NEW challenge blog is "Anything Goes Quotes". 

when: preview D post will be published on January 21, 2026 afternoon

what: Project #1: quote by Pindar: an ancient Greek poet from Thebes; found through an online search on topic of gifts

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. blue with some purple watercolor/swirl print CS [SQUARE] = from multi-color pack = Crafter's Square

2. bold blue CS for banner = scrap cut = Astrobrights/Neenah

3. [stencil] template for gift box and banner = same plastic template sheet = Crafter's Square

4. yellow bow and yellow rose stickers = Garden Party by Maggie Holmes at American Crafts 2020

5. Aqua Plaid print paper scrap = Recollections/not dated

6. collage print that includes the flowers [SQUARE] = very old 2013, My Mind's Eye

7. word processing/Google Doc print after online search for quote

8. old/turned beige copy paper for print-out for quote (and others)

9. two tones of gray markers = stash box; for outlining and banner parts; also a yellow marker for part of the ribbon

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Shopping Our Stash; new on Jan 13/still open; theme of 'out with old & in with new'; both projects have a mix of old and new products = #1 old stuff are the floral collage print paper from 2013, Recollections paper from not dated but owned for 2+ yrs. and the Maggie Holmes stickers from 2020; copy paper used for sentiment is old; the Astrobright blue and blue swirl CS base on newest items

link = https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2026/01/sos565-out-with-old-in-with-new.html

1B. Try It On Tuesday; new on Jan 20; theme of 'add some text'; both project work but will share Project #1 with quote from an ancient Greek poet named Pindar 

link = https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2026/01/add-some-text.html

1C. Pick 3 Challenge; NEW; for theme see the image prompt & need to select 3 to use; My Project #1 uses square, layers and stencil

link = https://pickthreechallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/pick-3-challenge-1-janfeb-2026.html

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*square = the base is square and so is the floral collage CS

*layers = at least 4; overlapping in the middle area; varies from 2-4 depending on what part of the card that you're looking at

*stencil = used for the banner that was fussy cut and placed at the top; also for the ribbon wrapped gift box added next to the quote

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what: Project #2: Bible quote from I John 5:5

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

1. bright yellow and bright green CS cut to size with green = 4" x 6" = Astrobrights/Neenah

2. old copy paper for printing/Google Doc for Bible verse; I John 5:5 KJV

3. two decorative tapes = both are part of Farmstead Harvest washi tape pack by American Crafts

4. silver cross 'dazzle'/sticker = Hot Off The Press

5. layered flower stickers = Crafter's Square

6. stencil for banner, happy, wishes = Crafter's Square (same stencil template)

7. enamel dots; different colors, sizes; same set = Freckled Fawn

8. celery green colored pencil = Marvy Uchida

9. lime green highlighter, blue, green and teal markers = stash

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Word Art Wednesday; new on Jan 21; anything goes as long as family friendly and not contrary to Scripture; This project #2 is an encouragement card with a Bible verse I John 5:5

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/01/anything-goes-weeks-736-737.html

2B. Stencil Fun; new on Jan 6/still open; for Anything Goes using stencil (not the 4-legged critters); both projects have stenciling but Project #2 has short banner, 'happy' and 'wishes' so sharing it

link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2026/01/stencil-fun-january-2026-challenge.html

2C.  Aud Sentiments; new on Jan 5/still open; anything goes + sentiment; My project #2 has stenciled 'happy wishes' plus a Bible verse for encouragement

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

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my Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Preview C post on 17 Jan 2026

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

why: The purpose of this post is to show more preview inspiration for the soon-to-be #1 challenge at Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Challenges Blog. The theme is Anything Goes Quotes. My first project is this reversal inked coffee cup with saucer focal panel. 

My second project contains a dictionary definition for home. 

when: Preview C post is planned to be published on Saturday afternoon January 17, 2026. 

what: Project #1: Java is a slang word for coffee reference on coffee cup and saucer card

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. ivory folded card base was cut apart to create 2 pieces; 1 panel was trimmed with deckle-edged scissors; after inking around the cut-out of cup and saucer, I then adhered many foam squares to the back to lift it up = Crafter's Square for the ivory card and envelopes pack

2. Walnut mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn; reversal ink technique with a cup/saucer shape template as the mask and then dabbing the brown ink all the way around

3. 'sip n chat with cup' sticker = The Simple Life sticker book by Simple Stories; also the "JAVA" lettering stickers

4. brown retractable marker pen used to outline around the cup sticker = Zebra Clickart

5. the puffy dented bronze stickers are my faux coffee beans = Crafter's Square (part of a mixed design pack)

6. internet search for one of the definitions for Java was referenced from the Oxford Dictionary; searched online on January 13, 2026; digitally applied to the scanned photo using Microsoft Designer.

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Girlz and the Art of Letters; in week 2 of 2; letter Rr theme; My cup and sauce 'image' is a reversal ink technique using a template as the mask and inking around it. 

link = https://girlzandtheartofletters.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-18-de-letter-van-r-van.html

1B. Simple Clean and Simple; open for month; theme of AG cas style w/ opt to include something new; this Project #1 will be for Anything Goes CAS; there is lots of open ivory cup/saucer space as well as part of brown ink areas; embellishments were kept simple as to not draw attention away from the cup and sauce shape

link = https://scscards.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-2026-use-something-new.html

1C. Krafty Chicks; new on Jan 15/third Thursday = theme of CAS; lots of open ivory cup/saucer space as well as part of brown ink areas; embellishments kept simple

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/krafty-chicks-challenge-803-cas.html

1D. First Cup Challenges; new on Jan 2; theme of anything drink/beverage related goes; I've got cup and saucer image that was inked around it; a sticker saying 'sip n chat' with a cup, the word JAVA for coffee slang; and the faux coffee bean looking puffy pieces

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/first-cup-challenge-10-january.html

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what: Project #2: dictionary definition for 'home'

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. white CS panel = Georgia Pacific; also white CS scrap for heart shape

22. black panel cut to same size as base then trimmed with deckle-edged scissors = paper from Hello Hobby paper pad by Walmart; scissors by Fiskars

23. tan with white tiny flowers print paper scrap = SU

24. black with white lines geometric print glossy CS = Crafter's Square

25. gray/black with white circle geo print paper strip = I think it's FPD.

26. arrow and house die-cut ephemera = (new to me) Memory Lane ephemera by FPD; received in December 2025

27. word processing and printing on old copy paper = Google Doc; home computer

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Allsorts Challenge; new on Jan 17; anything goes or Boys/Men; I thought this card with black, white and bit of gold/mid-browns would be a good card for a guy; the other card with JAVA/coffee would work for most guys, too. Showing the house card for link-up

link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-841.html

2B. Crafty Calendar; open; theme of new; the Memory Lane die-cut/ephemera are new to me products; I got a 'new to me' pack before Christmas and have used 2 pieces (arrow and house) for this Project #2 card

link = https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-2026-happy-new-year.html

2C. Love Those Pretty Papers; new on Jan 3rd; theme of pretty patterned papers; My project #2 card has 2 geometric print papers that I like for the visual contrast with a small bit of a tiny floral behind the arrow. The geometric design with the dotted makes for a fun look. I'm loving them!

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2026/01/atg-using-pretty-patterned-paper.html

2D. All About Paper Challenges; new on Jan 2; theme is 'all about new'; the new to me Memory Lane ephemera are my new items on this house themed card

link = https://allaboutcraftchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/all-about-challenge-1.html

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*** notes: The JAVA cup can be shared at FQGGCB/anything food goes theme; and also for FQHCB since cups and saucers are found in folks' kitchen/dining spaces.

The home card can be shared at FQHCB/anything home goes theme. 

My Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Preview B post DT cards on 12 Jan 2026

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

why: This post showcases two more inspiration projects for the new challenge blog launching in February called Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Challenges Blog. "Anything Goes Quotes" is the theme. If it's not credited on the project, then information needs to be shared in the person's blog post. Otherwise, movie quotes, song lyric quotes, Scripture verses, prayers/blessings, poetry quotes/other books, dictionary definitions, etc. are welcome. 

when: Preview B post will be published on January 12, 2026 at 3 pm central time Chicago. 

what: Project #1: Wedding Anniversary Card with partial quote from Ruth 1:16

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. bright yellow CS cut to 5.25" square base panel = Astrobrights/Neenah

2. orange and white print paper = Beachside Boardwalk paper pad by Fancy Pants Designs

3. row of homes washi tape = Farmstead Harvest collection's washi tape set from American Crafts

4. pale pink puffy heart stickers = Freckled Fawn

5. Ruth 1:16 from KJV Bible along with "happy anniversary" as sentiments were part of a page document/Google Docs; printed on old copy paper (from my mom's house)

6. Walnut mini stamp pad = to ink edges of papers = Lawn Fawn

7. mid-brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart (used to outline/edge the mini card, washi tape, etc. )

8. mini card, cut-a-part, = Our Happy Place collection, sheet of mini card designs = Echo Park 2024

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Path of Positivity; new on Jan 5; Anything Goes Positive or twist of doing a new type of craft: My anniversary card is for AGP main theme

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/ch-137-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

1B. APTS or A Place To Start; new on Jan 5; Anything Goes or twist of rainbow colors/lots of colors; My anniversary card has lots of colors = yellow, pink, brown, orange, white, green, black, blue,

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge202601-january-anything-goes.html

1C. CD Sunday +; new on Jan 4; Anything Goes using CD, USB, digital; My anniversary card's Bible quote sentiment and anniversary sentiment were made on my computer using Google Doc for word processing and then printed out on old copy paper

link = https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/cd-sunday-plus-challenge-174-hosted-by.html

1D. Girlz Rebel Challenge; new on Jan 10; Anything Goes

link = https://girlzrebelchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-48-alles-mag-everthing-goes.html

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what: Project #2: Index Card Album for 2026 Bible Word of the Year

#1  = I John 5:4 =

how-to & vendor notes for #2: QUICK and EASY kind of bullet journaling for my Bible Word of the Year = conquer/overcome

21. index card album = by Jot; 50 sheets/thin index cards; bought at Dollar Tree local store

22. KJV Bible used for I John 5:4 quote

23. mini stamp pads in Fish Tank, Narwhal and Walnut = Lawn Fawn; applied with a tissue

24. watercolor markers (brown, gray, green and blue) = stash

25. even though 'world' is referring to sin or the secular things of Earth; I wanted to symbolize the globe/Earth with the colors of water, grass, soil and rocks

where #2 will be shared: Facebook Groups

2A. Scripturally Inspired Creativity

2B. Christian Card Makers Women's Fellowship

2C. Women Worshiping Jesus Through Bible Journaling

Challenge Blog link-up:

2D. Word Art Wednesday; new on Jan 7/open for 2 weeks; Anything Goes that is not contrary to Scripture; I've used Bible verses on both projects; sharing the Word of the Year index card entry

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

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**wedding, engagement and anniversary cards can be shared/linked at HQCOLCB or Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges Blog; Also birthdays and sympathies are part of the 5 main themes/occasions plus every month there is an optional event theme; this month is "Winter Wishes"; in February the option will be Valentines.

My first preview A with DT projects for new HQLQCB on 9 Jan 2026

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

why: This post projects are new inspiration preview projects for a new

challenge that will begin in February 2026. Heart's Quest Lovable Quotable Challenges Blog will be about quotes, whether song titles or lyrics, Bible

 or other book quotes (think poetry, dictionary definitions, etc. and/or 

credited to an individual.

when: Preview A will be posted on January 9, 2026 with the #1 challenge 

launch coming on February 5, 2026. 

what: Project #1 = preview quotable inspiration project; Mealtime 

Prayer:

Attribution: this is similar to older blessings like those attributed to 

St. Athanasius or common Jesuit prayers.

Prayer/Blessing: "bless the food before us, the family beside us and the 

love between us."

photo:

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. yellow CS panel cut to 5.75" long x 5.5" wide = Crafter's Square

2. cut-a-part mini card = sheet of similar topics "Our Happy Place" by Echo 

Park Paper Co. that has the wording of a mealtime prayer/blessing.

3. lodge/village scene paper = Snow Pine Lodge paper pad by Simple Stories

4. bundt cake on cake plate sticker and filled mug sticker = Snow Pine Lodge

sticker book by Simple Stories

5. enamel dots and enamel hearts = Freckled Fawn (different color packs)

6. two different brown markers = stash box

7. deckle-edge decorative scissors to trim the mini card panel = Fiskars

where #1 will be linked/shared:

1A. Aud Sentiments; new on Jan 5; Anything Goes + a sentiment theme; 

My 1st project has a mealtime prayer/blessing on the mini card image

link = https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/

challenge-333-anything-goes-sentiment.html

1B. Try It On Tuesday; new on Jan 6; It's Cold Outside theme; My 1st

project has snowy village surrounding a lodge print paper along with a

filled cocoa cup sticker to hint for a cold wintry day

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

1C. The Paper Funday; new on Jan 7; Anything Goes (opt of a sketch); My

1st project for A.G.

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-2026-

challenge-83-anything-goes.html

1D. Fab N Funky; new on Jan 7; Winter Wonderland theme; My 1st

project has a snowy village scene that includes a lodge, ice skating; plus

a filled cocoa cup sticker to hint for a cold wintry day

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-

628-winter-wonderland.html

where #1 & #2 fits with other challenge blogs owned by me/Becca:

a. housing/lodges = FarmQuest Home Challenges Blog

b. food = FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog

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what: Project #2 = "It's A Holly Jolly Christmas" song sentiment on 

Candy decorated house card

Attribution: lyrics and music by Johnny Marks (1962)

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how-to & vendor notes for project #2:

21. decorated candy house is a holiday gift tag (from a 3 design 

multi-pack) = sold at Dollar General stores [NEW-to-me]

22. 'holly jolly" sticker = Snow Pine Lodge sticker book by Simple Stories

23. "have a holly jolly Christmas' die-cut ephemera = Snow Pine Lodge sign bits ephemera pack by Simple Stories

24. pink with beige dots print CS = very old Jen Wilson's 29th Street Market for My Mind's Eye (I think it's 2008 or 2009). cut to 5" x 7"

25. pink and orange watercolor print CS = from multicolor/designs paper pack = Crafter's Square

26. bright pink paper and green paper pieces = from Hello Hobby

multicolor 100 sheet paper pad by Walmart

27. black fine tip marker pen = Sharpie

where project #2 will be shared/linked are:

2A. Girlz Creative Christmas; closes in 12 hours; Anything Goes Christmas;

My 2nd project uses the song lyrics of "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas"

along with a candy decorated house image

link = https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/

challenge-158-alles-mag-kerst-anything.html

2B. Peace on Earth; new on Jan 4th until the 15th; Anything Christmas

Goes; My 2nd project uses the song lyrics of "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas"

link = https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2026/01/

january-2026-peace-on-earth-challenge.html

2C. The Outlawz Christmas Challenge; new on Jan 1; Anything Christmas Goes;

My 2nd project uses the song lyrics of "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas"...

link = https://tolchristmasonly.blogspot.com/2025/12/january-challenge.html

2D. All About papercraft challenge; new on Jan 2; theme = All about

New...; My 2nd project's candy-decorated house gift tag image is

NEW-to-me. Mixed design set pack; there are still 3 other of these

remaining and the other designs

link = https://allaboutcraftchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/all-about-challenge-1.html

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