Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity

  Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity blog! why : This post features my next commitment for FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenges blog. My love for country rural living has been with me since I was itty bitty. FQCCCB's theme is always 'anything goes country Christmas' which means wintery outdoor scenes of weather, nature, landscapes or exterior holiday decorations.  when : #16 starts January 7, 2025 and ends on February 5, 2025!  what: PROJECT #1 : Making Winter Spirits Bright Christmas card notes for #1 : 1. ivory card base A2 size = Crafter's Square 2. Royal Blue alcohol marker = Arteza 3. amaryllis print paper and cut-apart = Together for Christmas by Pink Paislee 4. teal green and teal blue colored pencils applied to the white areas of both amaryllis prints 5. 'making spirits bright' text sticker = Simple Vintage Christmas Lodge sticker book by Simple Stories 6. asterisk sequins (winter mix) = Doodlebug Design Inc. 2005 ( new to me ...

  Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity blog! why : This posting showcases my next inspiration samples for HQCOLCB. Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love challenges blog has main themes dubbed as "BEWAS" and then there is an optional event theme each month. January 2025's option is Valentines. when : #1 for 2025 is launching on January 2nd and will end on January 31, 2025. what: PROJECT #1 : B is for birthday (B in BEWAS code) notes for #1 : 1. orange/butternut squash cardstock base = old Pen + Gear 2. yellow and white stripe and the yellow/white print panels = "Set Sail" paper pad by Heide Swapp 2022 3. small plaid paper scrap and the very old "HB" wood stamp = SU 4. glossy wood paneling cardstock scrap = Maker's Forte 5. 'time to shine' sticker = from Market Square by Maggie Holmes 6. layered butterfly, blue glitter tape piece = Crafter's Square 7. blue round gems = Art Skills and what: PROJECT #2 : Sympathy = ...

  Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity blog! why : These projects shared in this posting are for the very first challenge/quest at the new HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags challenges blog. It will always be anything goes theme, family-friendly topics, on shaped cards and/or shaped tags.  when : #1 challenge runs January 2-31, 2025 with start and end times at 12 am central time/Chicago. what: Project #1 = thinking of you heart card -- Follow Your Dreams; having some fun with the horse running to his pig friend.... photo 2 closeup for iridescent glitter acrylic paint applied to wood hearts and white button = notes on #1 : 1. white and pink cardstock heart shape bases = Neenah 2. plaid print paper heart shape top layer = Dark Purple Plaid by Recollections 3. horse, pig, and text 'follow your dreams' strip stickers = Market Square sticker book by Maggie Holmes 4. iridescent glitter acrylic paint, wood buttons, purple netting, and cordi...

  Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity blog! why/purpose : I'm featuring my newest food/kitchen themed design team project for FQHSKCB or FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges blog! I've always wanted to FQHSKCB to be food-related but even when seeing thousands of cards, journals and layouts with food, kitchen, picnic, grilling themes, the participation numbers have been low. So in 2025, I'll be using the theme code as Anything Food or Kitchen Goes "AFORKG". And see if the wording change improves the participation numbers.   when : #1 in 2025 starts January 2 and ends January 31.  what: Project #1  = candy canes  notes for #1 : 1. red base cardstock = Pen + Gear 2. candy cane print paper = The Paper Studio 3. the text print paper = The Paper Studio 4. wood candy cane laser cut (came plain) = Crafter's Square 5. border/decorative tape = unknown; received in a kindness box 6. 'sweet' chipboard alpha stickers = old/Fancy Pants Des...

Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity blog!  why : this post shares my 2nd new theme type for Heart's Quest; hoping for better participation; #69 is anything goes with multicolor hearts theme; should have at least 2 colors represented with at least 1 heart per color; more colors and more hearts are always appreciate!!! :) when : #69 starts December 28, 2024 and ends on January 27, 2025 (new extended timeframe) what : Love You SNOW Much card (not sure if this will be a birthday or Valentine's occasions) notes : 1. white base card A2 size = Crafter's Square 2. enamel hearts = Fancy Pants Designs 3. wood slices with hearts print and multicolor hearts card panel =  4. blue cardstock panel = Pen + Gear   ====================== where : HQCB is Heart's Quest Challenge Blog; #69 competition posting link =  badge = new personalized DT badge =   ------------------------------------------ other places to share/link are : a. 613 Avenue Create; has 6-7 day...

  Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity blog! why : this post shares my next country creative DT project for FarmQuest #67 that has a very subtle nod to starting the new year...on a new path...or trail...or walkway...or road when : #67 starts December 28, 2024 and ends January 27, 2025 (new extended timeframe) what : Wintery Woodland Trail Signs card notes : 1. light blue base card 5" x 7" = The Paper Source 2. blue tonal print paper trimmed to about 4.5" x 6.25" and then right side was cut with decorative scissors = Bo Bunny (older paper pad) 3. woodland print paper trimmed to 2.5" x 2.5" = "Into the Forest" paper pad by Craft Consortium (several years old) 4. white with glitter linen specialty paper strip = stash 5. navy with silver metallic thread print ribbon = Crafter's Square 6. chipboard stickers = "Warm and Cozy" chipboard phrases by Echo Park 2019 ( first time to use/NBUS ) 7. black ink pad = Hero Art...