Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity blog!
why: One of my challenge blogs celebrates love, the people we love and on special occasions created to express our love and affection such as anniversaries and graduations. HQCOLCB is this challenge blog, Heart's Quest Celebration of Love Challenges Blog #5/May.
when: #5 in 2025 starts May 2,2025 and ends on May 31, 2025
what: Project #1 from BEWAS main themes = Anniversary card (neutral; so it could work for engagement or wedding)
how-to notes for #1 =
1. the light blue left-side fold card 5" x 7" = The Paper Source
2. punch a 2.25" circle using = EK Success tool
3. wildflower garden print paper panel cut from = Memory Lane collection by Fancy Pants Designs
4. white rose embossed sticker = Crafter's Square (also the love sticker; bright pink glitter foam heart stickers; different packages bought at different times at Dollar Tree)
5. black stamp pad = Hero Arts
6. 'congrats' stamp is part of a mixed expressions clear stamp set = unmarked bag received in a kindness box
7. pink enamel dots = Freckled Fawn
8. black dots/doodled around the punched circle aperture and also outlining of the interior print paper panel = Zebra Clickarts
where to link-up #1 =
A. Craft Rocket Challenges; new on May 1; theme of flowers; On the anniversary card there is a very pretty floral paper and white puffy embossed rose sticker showing in the punched aperture
link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/challenge-125-flowers.html
B. Ellibelle's Garden Party; still open; theme is anything in or from the garden; this anniversary card has a very pretty floral paper and white puffy embossed rose sticker showing in the punched aperture; depending on my link-ups, this might be my 1st or 2nd entry on May 2nd
link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/04/ellibelles-garden-party-no-2-anything.html
C. Creative Inspiration Challenges; new on May 1st; theme is anything goes; this will either be my 1st or 2nd entry on May 2nd
link = https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/creative-inspiration-challenges-26.html
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what: Project #2 from BEWAS option theme = graduation or school year over congrats = I chose to surprise our two young neighbor boys with encouragement cards. They still have 3-4 weeks yet to go so they will get them as soon as their summer vacation time starts!
how-to notes for #2 =
21. both red and green cardstock panels = 4" x 6" = Pen + Gear
22. number grid glossy cardstock panels; top 1/2" trimmed off = packaging from Freckled Fawn enamel dots!!!! YES! Perfect for school theme projects!
23. puffy stickers; 2 designs for each card = from I Love School puffy stickers package = Echo Park 2021
24. multi-color, multi-size star stickers = Tender Thoughts Greetings
25. lowercase lettering/number stencil plastic sheet = very old Tupperware product that I've had for over 30 years!!!
26. green dual-tip permanent marker = Sharpie
26. red dual-tip permanent marker = Art Skills; also black marker used for outlining that upcycled number grid print
where to link-up #2 =
D. As You Like It; started May 1; soft or bold colors and why theme; for the 2 praise cards for completing another school year, the bold 'true' colors just fit the elementary school theme
link = https://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/your-favourite-soft-or-bold-colours-why.html
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E. Word Power; started May 1; theme is same as blog title!; My two praise cards for the neighbor boys with the stenciling puts the 'power' in the words; this will either be my first or second entry on May 2nd.
link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/word-power-may-2025-challenge.html
F. Stencil Fun/ Crazy Is Our Name- Stenciling is Our Game; ending on May 3; main theme is anything goes using a stencil with option on patterns; My 2 praise cards for the neighbor boys with stenciling for the large message
link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2025/04/april-2025-stencil-fun-challenge.html
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where to find HQCOLCB #5 challenge blog post
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Crafting in the USA heartland,
Becca S
* owner/DT = HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT, HQFCB/TFATU, HQCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB, CCC, ConBC and AA.
* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas
* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S; and Guest DT for Deanne's First Cup #2 starting May 2nd
Super fun and creative school grad cards!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining our challenge at Word Power and Stencil Fun!
Diane WP, SF Co-Owner
{Nellies Nest}
{Word Power}
Thank you, Diane!!!
DeleteThank you for joining in our challenge this month with your wonderful project!
ReplyDeleteDT – Val, Nan, Leigh, Cat
https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com
Thank you, Val!!!
DeleteA great assortment of cards Becca and it's wonderful to see you at my Garden Party!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ellie!!!
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