My Featured FQCCCB #23 theme AGCC design team project on 7 August 2025

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

why: Anything Goes Country Christmas or AGCC is the monthly theme (offset time period) for FQCCCB or FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenges Blog. And September will be the end of our 2nd year in blogland! I mostly do cards and decided this time to do a gift tag. I took a Pebbles tag and added three layers under it to expand it and make it mine. There is a Christmas card that I chose not to share on the FQCCCB blog and have it here as an extra project. 

when: #23 starts August 7 and ends on September 5, 2025

what: Project #1 = 

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. brown cardstock cut to 4.75" high x 3.75" wide = Colorbok

2. satin sheen paper = CutCardStock

3. holly leaves print paper scrap =  Together at Christmas paper pad by Pink Paislee 2019; distributed by American Crafts 

4. cording, red glitter heart foam stickers, and clear gems = different products/packages by Crafter's Square

5. snowmen gift tag (part of a multi-design pack) = Merry Little Christmas tags pack of 24 by Pebbles Inc. 2019; distributed by American Crafts

6. papers edges inked with Narwhal/gray mini ink pad = Lawn Fawn

where #1 will be linked =

1A. ABC Christmas; open until Aug 9th; themes are for N and O; I'm submitting the tag for "N"/non-Christmas stash because the cording, clear gems, satin sheen paper, brown cardstock, red glitter foam stickers can all be used year round and for other occasions and topics

link = https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/abc-christmas-challenge-n-o-are-for.html

1B. I Spy with my little eye; opened on July 16 and stays open for a month; theme is something to celebrate; My project #1 is a Christmas gift tag.

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/07/i-spy-with-my-little-eye-something-to.html

1C. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; still open; A.G. Christmas; this is my 2nd entry; My project #1 snowmen tag is being shared

link = https://thehollyandivychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-188-anything-christmas-goes.html

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what: Project #2 = Animals Christmas Party card [only sharing this one on my blog not on FQCCCB blog]

how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

21. A2 folded white card was taken apart; made into 2 panels; trimmed the top panel with deckle-edge decorative scissors = Art Skills (pack)

22. stamp pads ink colors: Emerald Envy, Rose Red and Wild Wasabi = SU

23. set of 4 forest animals (round wood) stamps = Michael's Arts and Crafts store; from left side clockwise: hedgehog, fox, deer stamped twice and a little rabbit

24. enamel dots are from 2 packages = Freckled Fawn

25. the two little enamel hearts = Fancy Pants Designs

26. images of pinecone star, tree, and presents are from little square gift tag/card enclosures from package = Crafter's Square

27. "Front Porch" mini ink pad set of 4 ink colors = Lawn Fawn (used for the animals)

28. brown colored pencil = stash (used to outline a reference circle/faux grapevine wreath kind of look)

where #2 will be linked =

2A. Crafty Animals; started on August 1st; anything goes including an animal(s); My project #2 has 4 lightly stamped forest animals with the deer being stamped 2x...rabbit, hedgehog, fox and 2 deer

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-97.html

2B. Sparkle Christmas Challenges; started on Aug 1st; theme is include a tree; My project #2 has forest animals circled around a decorated tree for their Christmas party

link = https://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/175-include-tree.html

2C. Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog; started on July 1 and ends Aug 15th; anything goes Christmas theme; both projects are Christmas themes; project #2 card with forest animals celebrating around their tree will be shared = this is my 2nd entry

link = https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/mlccb-63-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html

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where to find FQCCCB #23 blog post link =

https://farmquestcountrychrismaschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/fqcccb-23-with-agcc-theme-starting-7.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

My Featured FQGS #31 DT theme of AFCG on 7 August 2025

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

why: Over 2.5 years ago I started FQGS or FarmQuest General Store challenge blog to offer artisan bloggers a chance to add their anything goes farm country theme projects. The theme code is rearranged to AFCG or anything farm [and/or] country goes. My first FarmQuest challenge blog has set themes from the world of farms, ranches, mountains, ponds, campgrounds, etc. So the two complement each other. 

when: #31 starts August 7 and ends on September 5, 2025

what: PROJECT #1 =

how-to & vendor notes for Project #1 =

1. ivory cardstock panel 5" x 7" = Neenah

2. red cardstock panel 4" x 6" = Pen + Gear

3. deep orange paper (memo pad) torn = recovered from my mom's farmhouse

4. barn and silo illustration with colored pencils from stash = "A Little Country" Book 59 by Kappie Originals LTD; 1985. It is full of cross-stitch patterns and coordinating illustrations.

5. sunflower and two different sizes of screws are puffy, embossed type stickers = Crafter's Square

6. "hello" sticker = Just Chill sticker book by My Mind's Eye

7. dark brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Little Red Wagon; new; theme of "Set a course for...home" with follow-up that any building is welcome like a doghouse, a henhouse, store, etc.; My project #1 has a barn and silo which typically have a farm/ranch house nearby unless it's been torn down

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-819-set-coursefor-home.html

1B. The Paper Funday Challenges; new on Wed/Aug 5; anything goes with opt 4-legged friends; MY project #1 barn and silo card is for A.G.

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/aug-2025-challenge-79-anything-goes.html

1C. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesdays; new on Wed/Aug 5; anything goes

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/08/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-august.html

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what: PROJECT #2 = 

how-to & vendor notes for Project #2 =

21. ivory cardstock base = Neenah

22. red cardstock panel = Pen + Gear

23. yellow paper doily oak leaf (from a package) = bought several years ago = Crafter's Square

24. oak leaves puffy style and 2 little acorn puffy stickers = ?; not sure; removed from packaging and bought several years ago

25. foil oak leaves stickers = ?; not sure; removed from packaging and also bought several years ago

26. 'hello FALL banner' = cling style window decal--YES! adhered to a scrap piece of ivory cardstock on the sides with the cardstock going behind the main card; part of a mix design sheet of autumn season theme vinyl clings = no branding info other than distributed by Greenbrier International (Dollar Tree Stores)

27. dark brown retractable marker pen for outlining the red panel = Zebra Clickart

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Girlz Make Guyz Cards; new 1 week ago; anything goes masculine; MY card is an autumn/fall season card; lots of guys like being outside, doing yard work, hiking, etc. to enjoy being outside and around nature

link = https://girlzmakesguyzcards.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-30-alles-mag-mannen-anything.html

2B. Let's Craft and Create; new; theme of A.G. or option of dots or stripes; MY autumn season card is for AG/anything goes

link = https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-222-ag-polka-dots-andor.html

2C. Craft-alnica; new; theme is in memory of Gogi/Goga; I used to be a fellow team-mate of hers on another challenge blog that did a different type of Christmas theme each week; so I will miss seeing her name and art creations throughout blogland. Rest in peace, creative Goga. [her style tend to be mixed media and lots of layers...full of details]

link = https://craft-alnica.blogspot.com/2025/08/izziv-389-gogi-v-spomin.html

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where to find FQGS #31 blog post link =

https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/fqgs-31-afcg-theme-starting-7-august.html

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** Note: the barn and silo card could be shared over at FQCB or FarmQuest Challenge Blog #74 theme of ranch and/or cowboy gear. However I'm the owner/DT , so I can't share there but my readers can and they can also 'double dip' and link up to FQGS/FarmQuest General Store Challenge blog, too. 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

MMMJP #16 on Monday 4 August 2025

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

why: About 18-19 weeks ago, I started a personal series using a graph paper 80 sheets journaling notebook for a Monday series of geometric designs springboarding from the famous artist Piet Mondrian. And don't forget to scroll all the way down to see 2 of his famous paintings. The credit for those is also listed there. 

when: Monday, August 4, 2025

what: Project: #16 in My Mondrian Mondays Journal Page

how-to & vendor notes = colored vs blank/white spaces were filled in without use of a ruler; sometimes with a steady hand and sometimes not; I started with gray ==> dark brown ===> black ===> light brown ===> white spaces and magenta pink divided up what was remaining

1. journal notebook with elastic band closure; 80 graph/grid sheets; sold by Dollar General stores

2. set of four neutral colors retractable marker pens = Zebra Clickart; magenta marker from stash

3. pencil to outline the perimeter = stash

4. brown colored pencil to go over the penciling = stash

5. index card 4" x 6" to serve as the shape template = stash

where this project will be linked:

1A. 613 Avenue Create; new on Sun Aug 3; anything goes (option of summer fun); this MMMJP #16 is for A.G.

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2025/08/august-2025-anything-goes-w-optional.html

1B. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new on Sun Aug 3; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/08/259-patties-creations.html

1C. The Outlawz Anything Goes In A Card Free Zone; new on Sat Aug 2; theme is the blog title; my submission is a geometric design journal page

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-saturday.blogspot.com/2025/08/the-outlawz-anything-goes-in-card-free.html

1D. Just Add Ink; new on Fri Aug 1st; image prompt for inspiration...I focused on the neutrals for my journal page and then added the magenta pink for a bolder pop of accent color (compared to the orange tones in the image)

link = https://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2025/08/just-add-ink-762inspiration.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

**this is a non-DT commitment project

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where to find my many DT contributions:

a. owner/DT = FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB; HQCB, HQFCB at TFATU, HQCOLCB and HQFSCAT; also AA; plus ConBC; and the newest add of CCC

b. manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

c. DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

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Two famous painting of Piet Mondrian's: 

credit for photos from https://www.piet-mondrian.org/

Above: Checkerboard; Dark Colors; 1919 by Piet Mondrian

Below: Composition: 2; 1920 by Piet Mondrian

Loving my HQCOLCB #8 in 2025 DT projects on 3 August 2025

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

why: Creative opportunities to express love for birthdays, engagements, weddings, anniversaries and sympathies or BEWAS main themes are the core for HQCOLCB or Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love challenges blog. This post shares three inspiration projects that I made for #8 = two anniversary cards and a child's good luck & congrats card.  

when: #8 in 2025 for HQCOLCB starts August 3 and ends on August 31, 2025 

what: PROJECT #1 = BEWAS theme "A" is for Anniversary

CAS flat card "All Your Need Is Love"

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. white cardstock 4" x 6" = folded card cut apart; from pack; Art Skills

2. mint/sage green cardstock panel = Neenah

3. satin sheen paper panel = stash (came in a scrap pack from Crafter's Square)

4. bold pink glitter heart foam sticker = from a multi-pack = Crafter's Square

5. cut-a-part cards; these 2 kept together = very old maybe 2015 from Webster's Pages

6. medium brown retractable marker pen for outlining = Zebra Clickart

7. Aqua plaid paper panel = Recollections

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Love Those Pretty Papers; current; theme is similar to the blog title; MY "All Your Need Is Love" anniversary card (and it was also used for project #2) uses the Aqua Plaid paper by Recollections

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2025/08/love-those-pretty-papers-august.html

1B. Simply Clean and Simple; new on Fri Aug 1st; theme of anything goes CAS (not the option because this anniversary card has more open areas and also white space)

link = https://scscards.blogspot.com/2025/08/august-2025-cute-animals.html

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what: PROJECT #2 = BEWAS theme = A: Anniversary

CAS style card "Forever Love"

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. white cardstock (other half of a folded card used for Project #1) = from pack = Art Skills

22. mint/sage green cardstock cut just under 4" x 6" = Neenah

23. Aqua plaid paper cut to 3" x 5" panel = Recollections

24. satin sheen paper = stash/scrap pack from Crafter's Square

25. cut-a-part cards = very old 2015-era Webster's Pages

26. two dark red enamel hearts = Freckled Fawn

27. medium brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Girlz & The Art of Letters; week 2 of 2; theme is letter F; My project #2 anniversary card shows "Forever". 

link = https://girlzandtheartofletters.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-6-de-letter-van-f-van.html

2B. CAS on Friday; week 2 of 2; theme is CAS animals; My swan anniversary card has some white satin sheen paper empty space and then there is a lot of non-embellished space around the 'forever' small square card and 'swan' small square card...for me this is clean and simple :)

link = https://cleanandsimpleonsunday.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-314-animal.html

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what: PROJECT #3 = #8/August 3rd optional event theme is International Youth Day

how-to & vendor notes for #3:

31. pink card panel cut to 5" square = Neenah

32. hedgehog, fox, acorn, maple leaf and oak leaf = old stamp set from

33. flowers/starbursts are combinations of stencil tracing and paint = old stencils in stash

34. stickers on 2 flower shapes = old stash; don't remember where or who made

35. "congrats" clear stamp = from mixed expressions stamp set package= Crafter's Square

36. wood letter tiles = Art Skills (package with at least 2 of each alphabet letter)

37. text stickers = Sweet Rush by Vicki Boutin 2021 sticker book

38. enamel dots in many colors/tones = from 2 different packs = Freckled Fawn

39. Narwhal mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn (used for Congrats and the perimeter of the pink panel)

40. lime green cardstock was 6" square; trimmed to 5.5" square = Art Skills

where #3 will be linked:

3A. Send A Smile For Kids; new on Aug 2nd; anything goes for a child; My card is intended for the International Youth Day in August and did a congrats- good luck card for a child in elementary school 

link = https://sendasmile4kidschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/sas4kids-anything-goes.html

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which other of my challenge blogs could any of these projects be shared if I wasn't owner? or DT member?

* anything goes with red and/or orange heart(s) theme = Heart's Quest Challenge Blog; #76; started July 28 and ends August 27, 2025

* romance is an optional theme for August at HAOOCAYR or Halloween and other occasions crafts all year round (owned by Deanne)

* the square shape of the International Youth Day card *congrats/good luck" could be shared at HQFSCAT #8; started August 2nd and ends on August 31, 2025. [Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags]

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HQCOLCB #8 blog post link =

https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/hqcolcb-8-bewas-themes-option.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

My featured FQHSKCB #8 for August 2nd design team AKDG theme projects

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

why: Having grown up with parents who've farmed for most of their lives plus their parents farmed, I have a love for rural living. The country charm of roadside wildflowers, tiny creeks, neighbors' ponds, old barns and corn cribs and other delights. Farmhouse and rural country village home kitchens seem to be the heart, the center, of the action and sensory memories of soup simmering or chicken roasting or cinnamon rolls baking. Mmm. FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges Blog or FQHSKCB is a crafting challenge blog with the theme of Anything Kitchen or Dining Goes. 

when: #8 for 2025 starts August 2 and ends on August 31, 2025

what: Project #1 = Dining Table Scene for Anniversary occasion

AKDG theme elements: round dining table, quilted table topper, 2 place settings

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. AI-generated image from several months back; I've posted 4 different green and white quilted table placements or toppers on HQCB for a green and white hearts with A.G. theme and I've used a couple of them for FQHSKCB since then; Microsoft Designer

2. medium brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

3. both striped prints are reverse sides to some tropical designs used for some recent cards; cut into triangles = Palm Springs paper pad =

4. white A2 folded card was cut apart and 1 panel was trimmed with deckle-edge decorative scissors and it was lifted with foam tape = from a pack = Crafter's Square

5. text strip stickers and the bright pink heart sticker = Sweet Rush sticker book by Vicki Boutin 2021

6. pale pink pearls = from multi-pack = Crafter's Square

where #1 will be linked: (anniversary card)

1A. Word Art Wednesday; new on Wed July 30 for 2 wks; anything goes family friendly

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/07/anything-goes-weeks-710-711.html

1B. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; still open; theme is to use 1 or more designer papers; On my anniversary card with dining table image, I've used 2 patterned papers with 1 on each side of the focal image

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-12-new-challengeblog.html

1C. Love Those Pretty Papers; new on Sat Aug 2nd; theme is the blog title; on my anniversary card with dining table image, I've used 2 patterned papers with 1 on each side of the focal image. 

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2025/08/love-those-pretty-papers-august.html

1D. Alphabet Challenge; still open for a few days; theme is H for home; on my anniversary card, the focal image is a round dining table scene with the table set for 2 persons

link = https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/07/h-is-for-home.html

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what: Project #2 = Dill Dip recipe card

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. base is the reverse/blank side of a 4" x 6" index card

22. plaid paper panel = Recollections

23. recipe print card 3" x 5" = found in an unmarked box at my mom's house; box holds mixed designs

24. blue mini ink stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

25. brown/cappuccino colored pencil = stash (for notes of 4+ servings and 6 ing or ingredients)

26. black retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart (outlining and corner accents)

where #2 will be linked: (recipe card)

2A. Crafts Galore Encore; new on Aug 1st; anything goes; either 2nd or 3rd entry

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/august-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

2B. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; new on Wed July 30 for 2 wks; anything goes

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/pennys-challenge-602.html

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where to find FQHSKCB #8 in 2025 blog post link =

https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/fqhskcb-8-in-2025-anything-kitchen-or.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = FQHSKCB, FQGGCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQCB; HQCB, HQFCB at TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/fqhskcb-8-in-2025-anything-kitchen-or.html

Loving my HQFSCAT #8 DT shaped card and shaped tag projects on 2 August 2025

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

why: this posting shares my newest owner/DT contributions for HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest For Shaped Cards and Tags challenges blog. #8 continues with anything goes on a shaped card or shaped tag theme. The only shape not allowed is a standard 4 straight 90 degree corners rectangle. Variations are accepted. Fun/fancy fold (dimensional cards) are welcome along with ovals, rounds, hearts, squares, stars, trees, pumpkins, birds, etc. This time I've prepared 2 gift tags!

when: #8 starts on August 2, 2025 and will end on August 31, 2025.

what: Project #1 = shaped tag ==> round, 2-sided decorative gift tag

on the reverse side=

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. base tag is a chalkboard round tag with the twine tie = from pack = Crafter's Square

2. strawberry print and red with white stripes print paper (reverse sides of each other) with the striped smaller to show some of the black tag base = Summer paper pack = Riley & Co. 

3. celery green embroidery floss used 2 different ways = Coats

4. red glitter heart foam sticker = from a multi-size and designs pack = Crafter's Square

5. black retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart (to make little black dash marks for faux seeds)

6. ladybug dimensional sticker = Little Birdie Handmade Embellishments

where #1 will be linked: (strawberry/striped tag)

1A. Word Art Wednesday; new on Wed July 30; anything goes family friendly

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/07/anything-goes-weeks-710-711.html

1B. Crafty Catz; new on July 25/midway; anything goes

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/crafty-catz-challenge-699-anything-goes.html

1C. Shopping our Stash; has been open for about 1.5 wks; theme is Eat 5 a Day (fruits and veggies); on project #1, the round tag has a crafty strawberry on the striped size and a strawberry plant print paper on the other side

link = https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2025/07/sos553-eat-five-day.html

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what: Project #2 = shaped tag ==>> scallop-topped = "From Santa" gift tag

how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

21. black cardstock scrap = Neenah

22. white/off-white satin sheen specialty paper = stash; not sure who the vendor was

23. red pearls = Crafter's Square

24. green crystal gems = Crafter's Square

25. red satin thin ribbon = Crafter's Square

26. black dual-tip marker = Art Skills

27. Santa with black and white gingham scallop-topped tag = Simple Vintage Christmas Lodge bits and piece package by Simple Stories

28. red glitter heart foam sticker = Crafter's Square

where #2 will be linked = (from Santa gift tag)

2A. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; new on Wed July 30; anything goes

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/pennys-challenge-602.html

2B. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge; new on Tues July 29; anything goes Christmas (and it can be tag, journal, etc. as long as it's Christmas); Santa tag image is holding presents, has snowflakes, surrounded by mistletoe...

link = https://thehollyandivychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-188-anything-christmas-goes.html

2C.Dream Valley; new on Monday July 28; theme is Christmas in July (still open and accept cards or projects); Santa tag image is holding presents, has snowflakes, surrounded by mistletoe....

link = https://dreamvalley2.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-341-christmas-in-july.html 

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where to find HQFSCAT #8 blog post link =

https://heartsquestshapedcardsandtags.blogspot.com/2025/08/hqfscat-8-anything-goes-on-shaped-cards.html

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where else in my challenge blogs could these be shared if I wasn't owner:

* strawberry tag = FQGGCB or FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog with its anything food goes theme

* From Santa gift tag = FQCCCB or FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenges Blog with its anything goes country Christmas (outdoors) theme

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

https://heartsquestshapedcardsandtags.blogspot.com/2025/08/hqfscat-8-anything-goes-on-shaped-cards.html

My CCC #101 anything goes with featured critter theme DT card for 1 August 2025

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

why: this posting showcases my design team card for Critter Crazy Challenges #101 challenge! I've got "HB" stamped on my nature card. Used a mostly green/teal and orange color palette. 

when: #101 starts August 1, 2025 and ends on August 25th. 

what: Moth-velous Happy Birthday card! 

My animal of choice is MOTH. 

how-to notes =

1. light ivory/cream A2 size card (with envelope) = part of a pack = Crafter's Square; look closely at the left side --- it's been hole punched, inked and doodled inside the area of the inside; front has been adhered to the bottom/back layer

2. Tranquil Tide stamp pad = ink was smeared in a circular manner = SU

3. Walnut stamp pad (mini) = ink was smeared around the inside area of the punched/inked space = Lawn Fawn

4. moth was 1 of many wall decal stickers = Wall Art bought at Dollar Tree

5. orange checked gingham fabric ribbon = Crafter's Square; ends were tucked/adhered between the layers

6. orange watercolor marker for doodled flower petals; teal/aqua watercolor marker  for wood leaves = stash items

7. wood leaves (part of packet) = Crafter's Square

8. black stamp pad = Hero Arts

9. "HB" wood stamp = old 2001 SU

where this card will be linked =

A. Krafty Chicks; new on Thurs, July 31; ATG or any thing goes;

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/krafty-chicks-challenge-779-atg.html

B. Seize the Birthday; midway of two weeks; Bday topping option of favorite color or Bday anything goes; My card is for Bday A.G.

link = https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2025/07/seize-birthday-310-use-your-favorite.html

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C. I Love Promarkers; a bit past midway; 4 or less days; theme is anything goes using markers; in my how-to #6 notes & vendors gives where and what markers I used for the flower design and wood leaves on the card

link = https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-587.html

D. If You Give A Crafter A Cookie; new on Aug 1; theme is birthday; also a pic prompt; my entry is for the birthday theme

link = https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2025/08/cookie-challenge-207-august-happy.html

pic prompt = 

E. Crafty Animals; new on Aug 1; theme to include an animal; My card has a moth

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-97.html

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where to go for CCC #101 blog post link =

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2025/08/ccc-101-return-to-regular-theme-of.html

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Follow-up to CCC #100 birthday bash special theme: on my personal blog post, I showed pictures of purchased animal craft products to send to 1 person who commented on my personal post. 

The 1 winner is:

a. commenter #5 Dawn Phillips

I've sent her a reply to her comment about requesting mailing address. 

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===>>That leaves another prize package: a random pick commenter on this posting for my #101 CCC design team project will be selected at the end of August. 

Here's a photo of items bundled into a bag =

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Crafting in the heartland,

Becca S

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

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

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