Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity

  Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity blog! purpose : this posting continues my love for country living--farm to table movement, eating well, self-sustaining, foodies, etc. are topics that connect farmers and ranchers to all of us who consume products bought at our markets, restaurants, roadside stands, etc.  when : #2 at FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges starts June 28 and ends early on July 13, 2024 what : from the even # aisles offered on the sidebar of the blog (closely aligns to Food Network's Guy's Grocery Games Show), I chose Aisle #2 cooking liquids for Project #1 Olive Oil (I'll love/olive you always/oil-ways) card notes : 1. plaid cardstock base, text strip sticker, 2 round stickers = from The Simple Life by Simple Stories 2. olive and olive oil bottle clipart image = free for personal use = The Clipart Library website 3. the plant print cardstock is a recycled/upcycled tissue box side panel  4. ivory/cream cardstock = Neenah 5. green dual...

Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity blog! purpose : this posting focuses on my latest owner/DT contribution for FarmQuest Challenge Blog or FQCB with things found in a pond or creek theme when : #55 theme starts June 28 and ends July 13, 2024 what : "Have a ribbeting birthday in 2024!" notes : yellow cardstock is 6" square; ivory cardstock is 5" x 7" 1. free to download/print pond image from Freepik website 2. frog was fussy cut from word family phonics flashcard = 3. bright blue cardstock and ivory panels = Neenah 4. bright yellow cardstock = Art Skills 5. lily pads in pond washi tape is from unknown source; was given in a random kindness gift box 6. blue and green dual-tip markers = Art Skills (used to ink edge papers and most cardstocks plus for cursive writing of sentiment) 7. wood butterfly (is from a mix set of wood shapes) = Crafter's Square; inked with a lime green marker where : FQCB #55 blog post link = https://farmquest...

Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity blog! purpose : this posting showcases my newest DT inspiration contribution to Heart's Quest Challenge Blog (HQCB); in 2024 we changed format to offer more topic and sentiment/heart/love options for each fortnight competition when : HQCB #57 starts June 28 and ends July 13, 2024 what : On This Day notes: 1. purple cardstock base is about 6" high x 5" wide = Art Skills 2. greenish cardstock is the reverse side to a plant/fungi pink print = ? 3. journaling card = old set from Webster Pages 4. white cardstock scrap = Neenah or Art Skills 5. ink pads are Rose Red and Plum + "HB" stamp = Stampin' Up 6. kraft cardstock scraps used for cutting heart shapes = Colorbok 7. three colors of gems = Crafter's Square 8. the handwritten cursive phrase "for a very sweet gal!" was first written using Lilac Grey alcohol marker by Nuvo and then top application is with a fine tip gel black pen where : HQ...

  Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity blog! purpose : this posting features the reminder post #17.5 FarmQuest General Store challenge blog inspiration project created using 1 of the 3 showcased QKRS digital images when : #17.5 reminder/midway post is June 21, 2024 with the deadline of July 5, 2024 what : QKRS' digital image "Couch Potato" in his farmhouse living room (printed on kraft cardstock and not colored) notes : 1. digital image for QKRS; printed to 3.5" x 5" size on kraft cardstock (Neenah) 2. "enjoy", "today", clock stickers = The Simple Life sticker book from Simple Stories 3. wood star (Crafter's Closet) and inked with Navy Blue alcohol marker (Arteza) 4. caramel cardstock base; 6" square; = Art Skills 5. other papers and washi tapes = stash items where : FarmQuest General Store #17 started June 7, 2024;  midway/reminder post published on June 21, 2024;  deadline for competing is July 5, 2024 link ...

  Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity blog! purpose : this posting features my latest project for FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenges Blog's reminder post when : #9.5 is the reminder/midway notice for FQCCCB on June 21 and a deadline of July 5th what : Winter Wishes in the Village Christmas card notes: 6" square 1. two digital prints and sentiment are from Nordic Winter by Sande Woodson; free download(s) when you're a member of her FB group 2. paper/washi tape = not sure?, I think I either got the mixed design set from a clearance mystery bag purchase from Peachy Cheap website or through a swap/kindness box 3. scalloped print cardstock is recycled/upcycled packaging cardstock from a rectangle-shaped tissue box; I did the fussy-cutting in order to emphasize the scallops 4. white glitter foam snowflake stickers = Crafter's Square 5. blue and silver foil snowflake 'dazzle' sticker = Hot Off The Press 6. Navy Blue alcohol marker = Artez...

  Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Creativity Blog! purpose : this posting showcases my latest design team contributions to Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog , formerly known as The Fairy and The Unicorn.  when : #6.5 in 2024 is June 20 with #6 competition period from June 1-30, 2024 with anything goes fantasy theme plus a June fantasy focus option of fairy/fairies what Project #1= HQFCB June 2024 fantasy focus option of fairy = notes : 1. digital paper backdrop and the digi image of dragon with his fairy friend are from "A Fairy Tale's Autumn Fairy" = The Paper Shelter 2. the dragon and fairy image was colored with a variety of highlighters and alcohol markers; then some of the accessories (hat, scarf, umbrella, and girl's tights) were outlined with a detail tip black pen 3. layered leaves and plant stem stick-ons = Crafter's Square 4. yellow paper and lavender paper = Art Skills 5. orange 6" square cardstock base = Art Skills 6. black dual ...

Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity Blog! purpose : this posting showcases 2 reminder DT/owner projects for HQCOLCB or Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges Blog when : #6.5 is the reminder notice with #6 starting on June 2 and ending on June 30, 2024 what : Project #1 = wedding gift tag/topper= and the reverse side of the barn print lightweight cardstock= notes : 1. front side: journal card = Wedding Bells from Echo Park  2. puffy hearts = Freckled Fawn 3. green gems, black and white checked gingham fabric ribbon = Crafter's Square 4. cocoa brown ink pad = Lawn Fawn 5. base printed double-sided lightweight cardstock (trimmed to about 5" deep with top and bottom portions cut off) = The Simple Life paper pad by Simple Stories and what : Project #2 = patriotic gift tag/topper = top view: underneath the top layer: notes : 1. papers are from a variety of sources and old stash box supplies; however I will clue you in on the USA flag print paper...

  Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity blog! purpose : the focus of this posting is to share my owner/DT commitment to FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges for the reminder posting #6.5; anything food goes theme when : #6.5 is midway during the competition period on June 15 (June 2-30, 2024) what : Bon Appetit Birthday Wishes card notes : 1. kraft cardstock base = Colorbok 2. gray and white geometric print cardstock = tissue box packaging side panel 3. yellow paper = Colorbok (or might be Pen + Gear) 4. two stamps for rolling pin and chef = Bo Bunny 5. cake stencil is part of a sheet plus the black/white checked gingham fabric ribbon = Crafter's Square 6. border stencil is part of a sheet from a multi-set = Pen + Gear planner pack 7. gray and white checked gingham paper strip = Hot Off The Press 8. black inked edging for papers and cardstocks = Hero Arts 9. fine tip black pen = Paper Mate where : FQHSKCB #6.5 reminder notice posting link= https://farmquest...

  Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity blog! purpose : this post features my latest contribution to FarmQuest challenge blog which was my 2nd challenge blog that I started over 2 years ago!!! We try to capture a different farm/ranch/rural topic twice per offset month.  when : #54 at FQCB's theme is farmyard equipment--those small useful structures like wells, windmills, pump houses, handpumps, etc.  what : Old Farm Well Memories card notes : Thanks to Nana Connie who emailed this colored clipart image months ago as well as a grayscale version.   1. neon yellow cardstock base cut to 5" x 7" (and also neon orange scrap for stamped heart) = Neenah 2. copper thread specialty paper, waffle textured paper, gray/taupe thin paper = stash/old 3. the black and white print paper is recycled business envelope security lining!!!! 4. black and white checked gingham fabric ribbon = Crafter's Square 5. contemporary heart stamp = company no longer in business 6...

  Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity blog! purpose : this posting shares my newest owner/DT contribution to Heart's Quest Challenge Blog which was my first to do solo after many years of DT membership when : #56 starts June 14 and ends on June 27, 2024; for the theme, you need to see the options on the badge (use at least 1 option from each side of the badge) what : Thank You with Love! notes: 1. stencils for tracing of stars, exclamation 'point' = Crafter's Square 2. stencil traced for the scalloped circle = Pebbles, Inc.  3. patriotic Americana paper (cut from a 'hot dog' wrapper/liner!!!!!) = Crafter's Square!!! 4. silver foil cursive 'thank you' dazzle/sticker = Hot Off The Press 5. black ink pad = Hero Arts (used for ink edging the red paper and also the scalloped circle) 6. black dual-tip marker to outline the stars, love letters, and fill in the exclamation and star point = Art Skills where : HQCB #56 blog post link =...

  Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity blog! purpose : this blog posting features my newest owner/DT contribution to FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenges blog when : #9 anything goes country Christmas theme competition starts June 7 and ends July 5, 2024 what : Let It Snow Wintery Christmas card notes: 1. light kraft color cardstock base (approx. 4.75" x 6") = Art Skills 2. red paper and cream paper = The Paper Studio 3. floral cardstock cut circle = Echo Park 4. the plaid scrap and text scrap cardstocks = ? Cottage Christmas paper pad from..... 5. red foil striped decorative tape = ?; stash item for many years 6. white glitter foam snowflakes = Crafter's Square 7. "Lobster" red ink pad for edging = Lawn Fawn 8. sled round 'die-cut' is a purchased gift tag = ?; bought in a multiple design set several years ago; I did trim a 1/8" off outside perimeter to make it slightly smaller than the floral print circle where : FQCCCB #9...