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My FQ HomeStyle Kitchen #11 DT projects on 2 November 2024

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  Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity! purpose : this posting features my newest DT/owner contributions to FQHSKCB or FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges blog. I've called the theme "AFG" or Anything Food Goes however participation numbers are still low. So I'm going to try "AKG" or Anything Kitchen Goes and see if numbers change. Please take a look at the FQHSKCB blog post because there is a Guest DT who was a previous overall winner plus an invited Guest DT (Dottie) and there is a new DT member (Meena)!!! Exciting!!  when : #11 starts November 2 and ends November 30, 2024 what: PROJECT #1 = picnic near the mountains birthday card = notes for #1 : 1. kraft card base (with matching envelope) A2 size = bought on Amazon 2. mountain scene paper (most of the upper half) = has a fish print design on the reverse side from an old Simple Stories paper pad 3. picnic table sticker = Sticko; NEW TO ME/new purchase 2 weeks ago; bought at Mic

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

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  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 b

My featured FQCB #63 Feathers and/or Friends Theme DT projects on 28 October 2024

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  Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity! purpose : This posting features my owner/DT projects for the newest farm/country theme at FQCB. #63 is about feathers and/or friends (turkeys, pheasants, peacocks) for the autumn season.  when : #63 competition starts October 28 and ends November 13, 2024 what : PROJECT #1 = notes for #1 : using loose feathers and the word 'pheasant' for my main #63 theme elements 1. feathers and leaves print cardstock plus brown cardstock for the punched circle = Recollections (approx. 5.5" high x 6" wide) 2. brown dot stickers = bought at Paper Wishes website 3. kraft flat card base 5" x 7" = Recollections 4. text strip = Google Doc and then after printing I applied an orange colored pencil 5. yellow cardstock = Neenah 6. deep orange cardstock scrap = old Pen + Gear 7. hearts print cardstock + floral chipboard sticker = from Faboolous collection by Simple Stories 8. orange glitter 'thanks' sticker = fr

Loving my HQCB #65 list badge theme DT projects for 28 Oct 2024

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Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity! purpose : This posting perfectly celebrates combining love for family and for country living. Heart's Quest has a terrific list of 7 elements that allow for great mix-n-match possibilities.  when : Heart's Quest Challenge Blog (HQCB) #65 competition starts October 28 and ends November 13, 2024.  what : PROJECT #1 = my trio ---> quartet used from the list badge are: loose feathers, 1 kraft heart, ombre hearts in the print paper, and gray 'love' as part of the 'love you always' little round sticker notes for #1 : 1. feathers and leaves print cardstock = Heirloom Harvest by Recollections (6" wide x 4" deep) 2. hearts print paper = from Faboolous collection by Simple Stories (orange/red/brown ombre look) 3. yellow scrap cardstock = Neenah 4. orange scrap cardstock = old Pen + Gear (and the kraft & red papers, too) 5. brown dots = bought through Paper Wishes website 6. red glitter 'fa

My featured FQGG #9 odd aisles DT tags for 28 October 2024

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  Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity! purpose : This posting features my owner/DT contributions for FQGGCB #9 that focuses on odd aisles of #1, #3, #5, #7, and #9 . I only did 2 samples instead of 5 and am featuring pumpkins for aisle #1 and jarred pickles for aisle #5.  when : FQGGCB or FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges #9 starts October 28 and ends November 13, 2024 what: PROJECT #1 = odd aisle #1 fruit or vegetable produce of pumpkins notes on #1 : 1. white cardstock tag base = recycled packaging 2. pumpkins print cardstock panel = Heirloom Harvest from Recollections 3. yellow cardstock scrap trimmed w/ decorative scissors = old Pen + Gear 4. pumpkin and crow die-cuts = Faboolous ephemera by Simple Stories 5. 'pumpkins' alpha stickers = Jillibean Soup 6. cording (orange, lime green, navy blue) = stash and what: PROJECT #2 = odd aisle #5 canned/jarred foods with pickles notes on #2 : 21. black glossy cardstock tag base = recycled packaging 22. gr

Loving my Guest DT Coloring Project for KMP challenge blog reminder post on 25 Oct 2024

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  Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity!! purpose : This posting showcases my Guest DT coloring pencil project using a sponsored digital image from KMP challenge blog. That's Kleuren Met Potloden .  when : The reminder post for KMP releases at 9:30am Germany time on October 25th which equates to 2:30am central time/Chicago!!! I'll be releasing this post sometime around 7:30am or after. Wink-wink! what : "Constance Precious Wings Angel" in the Garden card notes : 1. mustard yellow flat card base with matching envelope A2 = Darice 2. KMP sponsor : " Colour of Love " digital image called "Constance Precious Wings Angel" 3. digital paper panel = freebie (through signing up) offered by Sande W in her FB group: Sande's Poema Card Making Community 4. a mix of colored pencil brands for the Colour of Love digi 5. tiny brown dots scattered around the sunflower digital panel; also stamped "garden", butterfly x 3, a small

My featured FQGS #21.5 AFCG theme choice DT reminders for 21 October 2024

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  Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity! purpose : my posting features the latest owner/DT contribution for FarmQuest General Store challenges blog. It is a reminder posting #21.5. when : competition #21 started October 7 and will end November 5th with the midway reminder post published on October 21, 2024. what: PROJECT  = Anything Farm and/or Country Goes choice of Autumn Season at the Mountain Lake oversized display card notes for #1 : 1. tan/kraft cardstock = old Pen + Gear 2. blue/French blue plaid print paper = Fancy Pants Designs; 2019 3. mountain lake print paper/page = ? SS or FPD; sorry, I pulled it from the paper pad about a month ago and I've forgotten to go back to the stash box to check for the vendor 4. focal sentiment image = vinyl cling from a sheet with different messages, colors, designs = Crafter's Square; adhered with clear glue tabs where : FarmQuest General Store Challenges blog #21.5 reminder post link =  https://farmquestgenerals