Best Wishes from HQFCB (was TFATU) #4 April 2024 Anything Goes Fantasy Competition starts 6 April

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

purpose: this posting showcases my owner/DT contributions to Heart's Quest Fantasy challenges blog (that was known as The Fairy and The Unicorn when I took over ownership on 11/11/2022; only changed name effective on 1/1/2024). Still using the TFATU web/blogger address in order to help out those who've supported us in previous years

when: #4 April 2024 competition starts April 6 and ends on April 30, 2024

what: Project 1 for anything fantasy goes choice of mermaid



notes:

1. bright pink cardstock scrap = Neenah

2. blue cardstock scrap = Art Skills

3. "Whale Blue" alcohol dual-tip marker = Arteza

4. iridescent glitter acrylic paint applied in waves with cotton swab

5. two different lettering/number stickers, mermaid applique, and 'iridescent glass' tile type stick-ons = Crafter's Square

and

Project 2 for fantasy focus option of gnome 


notes:

1. lavender cardstock = stash

2. ivory cardstock = Neenah

3. pink flower and mushroom garden paper = ? paper pad by 

4. gnome die-cut = Enchanted Garden ephemera by Fancy Pants Designs

5. gold 'good morning' lettering die-cut/stick-on = D.T. (from a sheet of mixed designs)


where: HQFCB (was TFATU) #4 April 2024 main post link = 

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/hqfcb-was-tfatu-4-april-2024-anything.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. mermaid= Creations in Pink; open for about 6-7 more days; theme is mostly pink; BOTH cards have lots of pink(s) but will share the mermaid photo with the neon bright pink

link= https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-68-anything-goes-in-mainly.html

B. mermaid= Creative Artiste; started April 5; theme is always mixed media goes; THIS mermaid card has iridescent glitter acrylic paint, a thread/stitched iron-applique (mermaid), 2 types of plastic lettering stickers and 3 shimmery glass tiles for the ocean coral/shells

link= https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/2024/04/welcome-to-creative-artiste-challenge.html

C. mermaid= Love To Craft Challenge Blog; open to April 15; anything goes; My mermaid card has lots of artsy-crafty supplies

link= https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/03/ltccb-73-anything-goes-ltccb-72-winner.html

D. mermaid = If You Give A Crafter A Cookie; started April 1; theme for April is happy birthday; MY mermaid card is for a little girl's 2nd birthday (HB = happy birthday)

link= https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2024/04/cookie-challenge-191-april-happy.html

E. gnome = Triple B--birds, butterflies, blooms; started on April 3; My gnome card has flowers and leafy stems

link= https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2024/04/april-2024-challenge.html

F. gnome = Beautiful Blossoms--Say It With Flowers; has 6-7 days left; theme is anything featuring flowers; MY gnome card has flowers and leafy stems

link= https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

G.  gnome = Colorful Options; started April 2;theme/color = pastels; MY gnome card has soft peachy-pink cardstock layer, lots of pink varied tones in the flower/mushroom paper, and the gnome has some pastel tones on his upper half

link= https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2024/04/april-2024.html

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Still on a loving quest to find different creative ways to share fantasy creatures and characters,

Becca S


*owner of the Quest families of blogs:

HQFCB, HQCB, and HQCOLCB

FQCB, FQGSCB, FQCCCB, and FQHSKCB 

Comments

  1. becnsamApril 6, 2024 at 9:06 AM

    I just love the bright colors in your sweet little mermaid card! The pink cardstock that you used really sets off that cute little mermaid! The paper you used for your little name looks very much like a magical forest! love them!

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  2. Deanne SaundersApril 6, 2024 at 5:21 PM

    Cute card!!! Thanks so much for participating in my IF YOU GIVE A CRAFTER A COOKIE... challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

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  3. Darlene April 7, 2024 at 9:38 AM

    Fun cards! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Triple B challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

    Darlene
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
    Co-Owner … Can You Handle the Pressure, Double D, Four Seasons, Peace On Earth, Stencil Fun, Simply Clean & Simple, Two Old Bats, Triple B, Word Power

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  4. Donna WallsApril 8, 2024 at 11:54 AM

    Sweet little Gnome friend and he looks happy in his Garden. Thanks for playing along at The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge.
    Donna xx
    Beautiful Blossoms Challenge
    Inspiration Station Challenge
    Paper Funday Challenge

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  5. MakiraApril 15, 2024 at 6:42 AM

    🩷🩷🩷 Your little gnome is precious. Love your use of patterned paper for the background. Thank you for playing with us at the Colorful Options Challenge. Have a great week! 🎨🌈 Cheers, Makira

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  6. KimApril 30, 2024 at 1:58 PM

    Both great projects full of color. Thanks for joining the challenge at Love to Craft Challenge Blog.

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