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)

photo:

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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where to find HQLQCB preview A blog post link:

https://heartsquestlovablequotables.blogspot.com/2026/01/hearts-

quest-lovable-quotables-preview.html

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Becca S

*owner/DT = brand NEW HQLQCB; also HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB and HQFSCAT;

 FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHCB, FQGGCB; also AA; ConBC; and CCC.

*DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational

 

My FarmQuest General Store Challenge #36 DT projects for AFCG theme topics on 7 Jan 2026

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

why: The purpose of this posting is to highlight my new owner/design team inspiration projects for FarmQuest General Store Challenge blog. The theme is anything farm and/or country goes. Which just means that I'm looking for rural outdoor kinds of settings, items and/or activities whether it's a horse farm or saddles or cowgirl sitting on her horse, etc. 

when: FQGS #36 starts on January 7, 2026 and ends on February 5, 2026. 

what: Project #1: AFCG theme choice picks= horses and country fair ribbon

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. black plaid, green tonal plaid, and the mini cut-a-part card "Hello" trimmed to an arch shape = The Simple Life paper pad by Simple Stories

2. horse dictionary sticker, horse stickers, and fair ribbon sticker = Market Square sticker book by Maggie Holmes (2021) and American Crafts; also the sentiment sticker "as long as we're together"

3. white CS scrap = Georgia Pacific

4. black fine tip marker = Sharpie

5. three little silver and bronze metal looking puffy stickers = these are the 'inserts' in the spokes sections of wagon wheel(s) with other designs pack = Crafter's Square 

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Crafty Animals; new on Jan 1st; theme to include an animal; My card features 2 horses

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-101.html

1B. Aud Sentiments; open; theme of Anything Goes + a sentiment; My card has 2 messages: "as long as were together" and "hello"

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

1C. The Paper Funday; new on Jan 7th; Anything Goes (opt of sketch); My horses card will be for A.G.

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-2026-challenge-83-anything-goes.html

1D. Word Art Wednesday; new on Jan 7th; Anything Goes that is God-honoring. My friendship card with horses is being linked. 

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

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what: Project #2:

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. The aqua swirl patterned CS was 6" square; trimmed some to be 6" wide x 5.5" deep = Crafter's Square (from a multi color/design paper pack) 

22. four die-cut ephemera and three stickers from Snow Pine Lodge collection = Simple Stories

23. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = for perimeter inking = Lawn Fawn

24. brown retractable marker pen= for ink edging/outlining around the die-cut ephemera at the top of the card = Zebra Clickart

25. white CS scrap pieces torn = Georgia Pacific

26. enamel dots in different sizes = Freckled Fawn (from 2 different varied colors sets)

27. mechanical pencil to create shadowed steps in the snow drifts = stash item

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Girlz Creative Christmas; open; Anything Goes Christmas; this is my 2nd link; since I live in north central Illinois, snow and/or ice is usually part of my Christmas holidays; 

link = https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-158-alles-mag-kerst-anything.html

2B. Try It On Tuesday; new on Jan 6; theme of 'it's cold outside'; My winter wonderland card was given snow drifts and has snow dots in the sky; also a snowflake(s) on 2 of the ephemera

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

2C. Fab N Funky; new on Jan 7; theme of winter wonderland; Card 2 has 'winter wonderland' sticker for a sentiment; snow drifts and falling snow in the sky; ski lodge and ski shop....

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-628-winter-wonderland.html

2D. Peace on Earth; new on Jan 4; theme of Anything Christmas Goes; Card 2's winter wonderland will be used for Christmas; all my siblings and first cousins were reared in Illinois and snow and/or cold icy conditions have been part of our Christmas holidays. There were several times when we traveled for the extended family Christmas gathering that weather got worse and we had to stay overnight (and not being prepared with any clothing changes)....

link = https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-2026-peace-on-earth-challenge.html

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where to find FQGS #36 blog post link =

https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/farmquest-general-store-challenge-36.html

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* DT member only = Paper-Rocks-Scissors

NOTES: 

FQCB or FarmQuest Challenge Blog #79's current theme is "Snowy Mountains" so Card #2 could be linked there if I wasn't the owner.

FQHCB or FarmQuest Home Challenges Blog #5 theme is Anything Home Goes so Card #2 with the ski lodge (temporary housing) would work. 

FQCCCB or FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenge Blog #28 theme is Anything Goes Country Christmas so this wintry wonderland ski mountain Christmas card would work, too, if I wasn't the owner. 

AA or Ally's Angels is Anything Goes; however I can't link either card to this challenge blog.

CCC or Critter Crazy Challenges theme is Anything Goes with a Featured Critter; but can't link the horses card there. 

However, my blog readers can!!!

My FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenge #28 on 7 Jan 2026 DT project for AGCC theme

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

why: This post purpose is to showcase my owner/design team "Anything Goes Country Christmas" theme project for FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenges Blog #28. 

when: #28 starts January 7, 2026 and is offset until February 5, 2026. 

what: Project #1: trio of outdoor elements on horizontal slimline Christmas card = exterior view of house; decorated tree with snow; snowman w/ snow

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. white CS cut to slimline 7.25" wide x 3.25" deep = Georgia Pacific; and some scraps were punched for look like marshmallows or snow

2. green paper strip and navy paper strip = from a 100 sheet paper pad with color assortment = Hello Hobby/Walmart

3. blue puffy diamond/quartz cut shape stickers = from a multi-shape puffy sticker pack = Studio 112 by Spotted Canary

4. three gift tag 'covers' with layered focal images = from a multi- design pack = bought at Dollar General

5. red CS scrap = Crafter's Square

6. extra fine tip black marker = Sharpie

7. layered gift tags have depth because of foam adhesive squares

where #1 will be linked:

A. Everybody Art Challenge; is open for 1 more week; theme of Christmas or New Years; My card is wintry outdoors Christmas theme card

link = https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/591.html

B. Try It On Tuesday; new on Tues Jan 6th; theme of "It's Cold Outside"; on my horizontal slimline Christmas card each image shows snow and snowflakes in the sky; snow-covered house; a decorated tree out in the snow; and a snowman

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

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

C. Aud Sentiments Challenge; new on Jan 5; theme= anything goes + a sentiment; My slimline Christmas card's message is 'merry Christmas wishes'

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

D. Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge; new on Jan 4; anything goes Christmas

link = https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-158-alles-mag-kerst-anything.html

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where to find FQCCCB #28 blog post link = https://farmquestcountrychrismaschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/farmquest-country-christmas-challenge.html

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* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational 

My Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges #1 for Jan 2026 BEWAS themes DT + opt theme DT

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

why: This posting's purpose is to highlight my new owner/design team inspiration projects for HQCOLCB or Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges Blog. There are 5 main themes coded as "BEWAS" which stand for Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries and Sympathies. The optional event for January or the 1st challenge of 2026 is Winter Wishes! I've chosen to create a birthday card and a sympathy card.

when: #1 in 2026 starts January 3 and ends January 31, 2026. 

what: Project #1: BEWAS ==> S for Sympathies

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. base (not showing) - white cardstock/scrap 4" x 6"

2. butterfly print paper & "LOVE" cut-a-part card= The Simple Life paper pad by Simple Stories

3. white CS scrap = punched with EK Success 2.25" diameter circle punch tool

4. 'sending many prayers your way' = in a mixed sentiment clear stamp set in an unmarked clear zip bag; I was given the bag so the vendor is unknown

5. dark olive green marker and an aqua/teal green marker = stash box

6. black ink pad = Hero Arts (perimeter inking)

7. enamel dots and pale green heart stickers = same mixed color tones pack = Freckled Fawn

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Triple B; new on Jan 3rd; Theme of Bird, Butterflies and/or Blooms; my sympathy card has butterflies

link = https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-2026-tb-challenge.html

1B. Classic Design Challenge; opened on Dec 15 & still has a few more days; anything goes; this will be my 2nd entry

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/classic-design-challenge-12-2025-decjan.html

1C. The Creative Crafters; opened on Dec 15 & still has a few more days; anything goes; this will be my 2nd entry

link = https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/challenge-95.html

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what: Project #2: BEWAS ==> B for Birthday

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. A2 ivory notecard and envelope = from a pack set = Crafter's Square

22. navy blue and turquoise blue papers = from a 100 sheet paper pad with lots of color tones = Hello Hobby by Walmart

23. the blue flower puffy stickers = from a multi-shape set pack by Studio 112 by Spotted Canary

24. text strips, butterfly, sun, 'enjoy' stickers = Jen Hatfield's Live and Let Grow sticker book from American Crafts

25. bird, leaf and flower cluster die-cut ephemera = Acorn Lane by Simple Stories

26. black extra fine tip marker pen and a fine tip marker = Sharpies

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Beautiful Blossoms; opened on Dec 15 & still has a few days; flowers/blooms as focus; My birthday card/project #2 has a cluster of blooms on die-cut ephemera along with a separate leaf die-cut ephemera [this is my 2nd linked entry]

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

2B. Girlz Creative Challenge; opened on Dec 15 & still has a few days; anything goes with photos/pics, ephemera, stickers kind of images; My birthday card/project #2 has a combination of die-cut/ephemera, sticker images and 2 puffy blue flower stick-ons

link = https://girlzcreativecrafts.blogspot.com/2025/12/challenge-63-alles-mag-anything-goes.html

2C. Word Art Wednesday; open for 3 weeks this time w/ 3 days left; anything goes that is God-honoring; My project #2 on this post is a birthday card [this is my 4th linked entry]

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/12/annual-christmas-blog-hop-weeks-730-733.html

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where to find HQCOLCB #1 Jan 2026 blog post link:

https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/hearts-quest-celebrations-of-love-1-in.html

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Becca S

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

*  DT member only = PRS and for 2026 = Pin-spirational; both owned by Deanne