My Heart's Quest Challenge #82 DT awahg theme + opt of gold heart projects

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

why: this posting showcases the newest design team projects for Heart's Quest Challenge Blog #82. Back in December 2025, the main theme was switched to 'anything with a heart goes' and then color-specific heart(s) for the option. For AWAHG my choice was pairing a small puffy heart sticker with an old mini card image plus scrap cuts of cardstock (#1). And then I did a last minute (60-90 minutes before launch) to do the little pretty tag that I included a green heart gem that reinforces the text sticker that says "I ADORE you".  

For the heart color options, I decided to just focus on gold (gold glitter applied to wood die-cut/lasered heart) and have a yellow dominant spring card.  

when: #82 opens on January 28, 2026 and stays open until February 27, 2026. 

what: Project #1: AWAHG = little pale pink puffy heart sticker paired with 'love anchors the soul' mini card

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. white CS base = Crafter's Square (from a A2 size pack)

2. teal blue CS scrap cut = Recollections

3. pale gray CS = Colorbok (scrap cut)

4. 'love anchors the soul' mini card = from a cut-a-part type designer sheet; this is OLD; maybe Webster's Pages 

5. magenta pink marker = stash box

6. pale pink puffy heart sticker = I think it's Freckled Fawn; could be Recollections

7. gray and white washi tape = one of the set/pack from Farmstead Harvest collection by American Crafts

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Word Art Wednesday; new on Jan 21; anything goes that is family-friendly and not contrary to the Bible; on project #1 the mini card's text varies from what I remember as 'hope anchors the soul'; 

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

1B. Word Power; open for 1 more day; theme is power/focus on words/text; all three projects have text but I've selected the 'love anchors the soul' mini card because it also has a large anchor image that to me is like it's a duplicate for the word 'anchor'. Also keeping embellishments only to the little puffy heart, the focus stays on that mini card

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/word-power-january-2026-challenge.html

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what: Project #2: option of gold heart 

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. yellow and orange tone swirl print CS = part of a multicolor print pack = Crafter's Square

22. gold glitter wood heart = part of a pack of 6 with 3 having glitter and 3 being left in dark wood tone = also Crafter's Square

23. two layered scene daffodil stickers = from same sheet = also Crafter's Square

24. 'sunshine' had white margins  sticker = Garden Party large sticker pack by Maggie Holmes and American Crafts

25. Canary Yellow alcohol marker = Arteza for changing the margins around 'sunshine'

26. brown and black markers for 'hello', quote marks and corner accents = stash box

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Shopping Our Stash; new on Jan 27; theme is "love me do"; my projects all have heart(s) but I'll be sharing this gold glitter covered wood laser cut heart for the bright yellow/gold sunshine & daffodils card 

link = https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2026/01/sos566-love-me-do.html

2B. Crafty Gals Corner; opened on Jan 14; theme of anything goes (not the opt of snowmen)

link = https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-273-anything-goes-woptional.html

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what: Project #3: another AWAHG theme choice: using one green crystal heart gem

how-to & vendor notes for #3:

31. the minty/teal green tag came with white cord and the decorative punched bottom border!!! = pack of 8 = Hampton Arts

32. gold 'I Adore You' sticker and two little blue flower stickers = Antique Garden by K and Company

33. enamel dots (same pack) = Freckled Fawn

34. layered butterfly stick-on = from a mixed color/design butterflies pack = Crafter's Square

35. green crystal heart gem = from a pack = Crafter's Square

where #3 will be linked:

3A. Fab N Funky; new on Jan 21; theme of 'going round in circles' ; on this tag, I've got 1 green enamel dot and 2 yellow enamel dots plus the bottom edge of the tag came with punched border with little flowers each inside a dotted circle

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-629-going-round-in-circles.html

3B. Triple B; opened on Jan 3rd and will close soon; Theme= Birds, Butterflies and/or Blooms; my tag project has 1 butterfly and 2 small blue flowers plus the flower punched shapes in the tag border

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

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where to find HQCB #82 blog post link =

https://heartsquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/hearts-quest-challenge-82-anything-with.html

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Becca S

* owner/DT = HQCB; also HQLQCB that is new; HQFCB, HQCOLCB and HQFSCAT; plus FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHCB and FQGGCB; CCC; AA; and ConBC

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational (both owned by Deanne)

My FarmQuest Challenge #80 Snow Sports DT projects on 28 Jan 2026

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why: This post's purpose is to showcase new owner/DT projects for FarmQuest Challenge Blog (FQCB) #80's Snow Sports Activities. For project #1 there is an ice skating theme. For project #2 there is a skiers/snow skiing focus. 

when: #80 starts January 28 through February 27, 2026.

what: Project #1: Ice Skating (whether at the rink or on a frozen pond)

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. sea foam/teal tone watercolor/swirl print CS trimmed to 5.5" square = Crafter's Square

2. two die-cut ephemera, two chipboard stickers and seven stickers = Snow Pine Lodge collection by Simple Stories

3. fawn/deer stamp (part of a 4 animal set) = Recollections

4. white cardstock cut with tails = Georgia Pacific

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; started on Jan 18; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/01/270-january-18-polkadoodles.html

1B. The Paper Funday Challenge; still open until Feb 1; anything goes (not the opt); 

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

1C. Creative Fingers Challenge Blog; new on Jan 16; anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-314.html

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what: Project #2: Snow Skiing theme mini slimline card

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. pink threads print specialty paper = old; from stash box

22. glossy satin sheen specialty paper = also old; from stash box

23. green dual tip marker = Art Skills (for outlining the perimeter of the top layer)

24. silver glitter paper (punched) = Crafter's Closet (from a multicolor glitter paper pad)

25. the snow skiers print paper = Snow Pine Lodge paper pad by Simple Stories

26. also the 2 ephemera, text strip sticker = from Snow Pine Lodge collection

27. three different tones from pale pink to dark rose pink enamel dots (7) = Freckled Fawn from same pack 

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Girlz And The Art of Letters; new on Jan 24; theme = Letter Ss; on project #2 the focus is snow skiing; snow, skiers, ski equipment, ski pass wording 

link = https://girlzandtheartofletters.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-19-de-letter-van-s-van.html

2B. Fab N Funky; still open for 6 days; theme = going round in circles; on project #2 I've got 7 enamel dots and also a punched circle of silver glitter paper and another punched circle of many skiers patterned paper

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-628-top-3.html

2C. Crafty Gals Corner; midway; theme of anything goes or opt of snowmen; my project #2 has snow skiers but not a snowman = it is for AG main theme

link = https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-273-anything-goes-woptional.html

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where to find FQCB #80 blog post link =

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/farmquest-challenge-80-snow-sports.html

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Becca S

* Owner/DT = FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHCB and FQGGCB; also HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT and new HQLQCB; also CCC; AA; and ConBC

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational

My FQGGCB #26 Anything Food Goes DT projects for 27 Jan 2026

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why: The purpose of this posting is sharing my newest owner/DT food theme projects for FQGGCB or FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog. #26 starts January 27, 2026 and ends on February 26, 2026. The theme is always 'anything food goes' which includes beverages of any kind...milk, juice, wine, soda, coffee, etc. Includes pineapple and taco! I'm also trying to use lots of old scrap papers and CS, forgotten/neglected tools, and also embellishments this winter. 

when: #26 time period is Jan 27-Feb 26, 2026. 

what: Project #1: Sweetness of Pineapple!

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. bright yellow CS panel cut = approx 3.5" wide x 5" high = Crafter's Square (pack of 4 colors 12" square CS sheets)

2. green dual tip marker = Art Skills

3. lettering and side borders = very old 45 +/- Tupperware lowercase plastic stencil template; the exclamation mark is actually letter i upside down!!!

4. & 5. the green checked print CS= recycled tissue box packaging; punched with a 'ticket' shape = EK Success tool for the punch

6. three pineapple shaker pocket stickers = Jen Hadfield's "Chase Adventures" collection by American Crafts (these are so CUTE and when placed as a trio; they're making more impact, I think!)

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Make My Monday; new on Jan 26; theme of CAS; My pineapples card = layers are limited to the tight triad focal; no other embellishments; empty space at the top and also across most of the bottom

link = https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/mmm-270-clean-and-simple-cas.html

1B. Addicted to CAS; new on Jan 24; theme/code word of 'food'; both my projects have food but the pineapple card has the Clean and Simple look; 3 small pineapples arranged close together for the focal and stenciled sentiment keeps the layout minimal; no extra embellishments; there are empty spaces at the top and then again across the bottom

link = https://addictedtocas.blogspot.com/2026/01/addicted-to-cas-300-food.html#more

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1C. Girlz And The Art of Letters; new; theme is letter Ss = s for sweetness + s for stenciling

link = https://girlzandtheartofletters.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-19-de-letter-van-s-van.html

1D. Stencil Fun; started on Jan 6; theme of anything goes using stencil; my very old Tupperware lowercase lettering template; used for both cards but showing the pineapple's stenciled 'sweetness' =

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

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what: Project #2: 'R' 'U' taco 'bout me?

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. brown CS panel is the 'b' side of a tropical print = very  old 2013 My Mind's Eye

22. red and white scrap strip = from old Mint Berry paper pad by The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby

23. yellow tone CS strip = from the watercolor/swirl print CS pack = Crafter's Square

24. bronze star, red dots, gold ribbon curls and a red ribbon curl stickers = Crayola

25. peach CS is actually neon bright CS panel = [old] Astrobrights/Neenah (so the card is so much bolder in person); also for the bright green CS scrap piece

26. the 'taco Tuesday' is an iron-on applique = part of a two-pack/two different foods (the other is a pizza slice)= Crafter's Square

27. letter stenciling = lowercase plastic stencil template from an old set sold by Tupperware about 45+/- years ago...I used these in college for projects for my education courses! 

28. punched yellow CS behind the taco iron-on applique = Art Skills for CS & EK Success for the circle punch tool

29. dark brown marker = stash box

30. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad for perimeter inking on CS/papers = Lawn Fawn

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Pick 3 challenge; NEW blog & new on Jan 20; theme/pick 3 of the  6 items in the image prompt;  Taco is iron-on applique made of stitching/threads for texture + at least 5 layers + stenciled word pun sentiment

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

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2B. Aud Sentiments; opened on Jan 5; theme of Anything Goes w/ a sentiment; My taco card has 2 sets of text: 'taco Tuesday' and "R U taco 'bout me?" 

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

2C. Word Art Wednesdays; new on Jan 21/mid; theme of anything goes that isn't contrary to the Bible; this is a fun word/pun card

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

2D. The Neglected Stuff; started on Jan 4/open for month of Jan.; theme is the blog title or ie use the old forgotten items; On the taco card = the red and white (barely showing scrap strip) is from a paper pad I bought 8-10 years ago!; the brown CS base is the reverse side of a tropical print CS from 2013 My Mind's Eye!!!; the orange and green Astrobrights CS is a pack bought about 4 years ago! and the Tupperware product stencil template is about 45 years old!!! 

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2026/01/neglected-stuff-january-2026-challenge.html

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where to find FQGGCB #26 blog post link:

https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/farmquest-grocery-game-challenges-26.html

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Becca S

* owner/DT = FQGGCB; could also be shared with FQHCB (anything home goes since food is found in kitchen/dining areas); FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB; also HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT and NEW HQLQCB; CCC; AA; and ConBC.

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational

My Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Preview E inspiration project on 25 Jan 2026

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why: this posting shares a preview card for HQLCB (anything goes quotes) and also serves as a reminder for HQFCB (anything goes fantasy) with 1 card showing a mermaid and lyrics from the song "Down in the Deep Blue Sea". Referenced song lyrics are part of what's acceptable for AGQ or Anything Goes Quotes theme. 

when: Heart's Quest Lovable Quotables Challenges Preview E Post will be published on Sunday January 25 at 1:00 pm central time Chicago 

what: Project #1: Mermaid and underwater friends card using children's song lyrics from "Down in the Deep Blue Sea" by Super Simple Songs

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. pale pink threads print paper as a base/background = [old stash]

2. white CS panel cut to 3.5" x 5" = Georgia Pacific [OLD]

3. light blue CS scrap punched for 3 circles = Neenah [OLD]

4. circle punch tool = EK Success [OLD]

5. Aqua Screen print paper scrap = Recollections [OLD]

6. mermaid, fish, crab, shell stickers = from a themed set/pack by Hello Hobby/Walmart [NEW-ish for me]

7. the puffy navy blue disc stickers = Studio G/Hampton Arts [NEW-ish for me]

8. two aqua enamel stars and three pale green enamel dots = same set by Freckled Fawn [NEW-ish for me]

9. navy blue marker for outlining & mechanical pencil for song lyrics= stash box [OLD]

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Girlz And The Art of Letters; current; theme = letter Ss; My mermaid card has Song lyric written in the white CS + there is a pink Nautilus Shell sticker (and other sticker embellishments)

link = https://girlzandtheartofletters.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-19-de-letter-van-s-van.html

1B. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new on Jan 18; theme of anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/01/270-january-18-polkadoodles.html

1C. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; new on Jan 25!; theme to use at least 1 designer paper; My mermaid card has the Aqua Screen print paper from Recollections and the pink threads print paper base (from a scrap pack)...would have to zoom in on the card to see that there are contrasting tones of pinks in that paper

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-18.html

1D. Shopping Our Stash; open for about 6 more days; theme is out with old and in with new; my old items are the papers/inks & punch and the newer items/new-to-me are the embellishments

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

1E. Try It On Tuesday; new on Jan 20 & still open; theme is 'add text'; My card has penciled lyrics to a children's song that is written in the white CS margin surrounding the underwater scene

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

1F. Archi-scraps; current; theme to use a crown/see image prompt; the mermaid has a small yellow crown on her head

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Blog = https://archiscraps.blogspot.com/2025/12/january-challenge.html 

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owned by me; will use the HQLQCB preview D post for a reminder post on the HQFCB 

1G. HQFCB or Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges Blog #1 in 2026/January is still open until January 31 for 'anything goes fantasy' projects

link = https://heartsquestfantasy.blogspot.com/2026/01/hearts-quest-fantasy-challenges-1-for.html

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where to find HQLQCB preview E post blog link =

https://heartsquestlovablequotables.blogspot.com/2026/01/hearts-quest-lovable-quotables-preview_25.html

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Becca S

* owner/DT = HQLQCB; also HQFCB (fantasy); HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHCB, FQGGCB; plus AA; ConBC; and CCC.

* DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational