Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity!
why: On this personal blog posting, my focus is on owner/DT inspirational projects for FQCCC or FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenges Blog #24. The theme since we started 2 years ago is about rural, remote, in the country Christmas scenes that are outdoors with nature, snowy/icy weather and/or activities or exterior holiday decorations.
when: #24 starts September 7 and ends on October 5, 2025 and the hope is with an offset time period when many challenge blogs have shut down days at the end of calendar month, we/FQCCCB is open.
what: Project #1 = star, rabbit, wreath of leafy steams and snowflake
how-to & vendor notes for #1=
1. sage/mint green cardstock base tag = Neenah
2. Aqua plaid paper panel = Recollections
3. the little bunny stamp is from a 4 forest animals set = Recollections
4. the wreath die-cut and the star foam sticker = Frosted Forest by Fancy Pants Designs 2022
5. the warm wishes tag = Heidi Swapp 2015; distributed by American Crafts
6. Wild Wasabi ink stamp pad = SU
7. Narwhal mini ink pad = Lawn Fawn (used for papers' perimeters)
8. pink gingham ribbon = Crafter's Square
9. thin off-white string and embroidery floss stands = very old stash items
where #1 will be linked=
1A. Crafty Calendar; new on Sept 6th; theme of lots of layers; My pink and green tags has 4 layers: mint green tag base, the plaid paper, the warm wishes dog-eared tag and the leafy wreath ephemera that has a rabbit stamped in the center
link = https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/09/crafty-calendar-challenge-6th-september.html
1B. The Paper Funday; current; theme of AG with option of changing seasons; My pink and green Christmas tag sends warm wishes...upcoming season...tonight is our 3rd or 4th night with a 40-42 degree F low temps!!!
link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/09/sep-2025-challenge-80-anything-goes.html
1C. Aud Sentiments; new on Sept 1; theme of Tag and/or + sentiment; My first project is a pink and green warm wishes tag
link = https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/09/challenge-329-tags-andor-thank-you.html
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what: Project #2 = Christmas card with magnet focal
how-to & vendor notes for #2 = (silver mirror foil paper and satin sheen for some different types of shine)
1. floral print cardstock = from a Christmas collection by Simple Stories (?)
2. Emerald Envy stamp pad ink and Rose Red stamp pad ink = SU (used on card base and on papers)
4. green grid print cardstock punched circles = repurposed tissue box packaging!!!
5. focal image is a magnet applied with glue dots so that it can be removed; from unmarked vendor/manufacturer package, unopened, discovered at my mom's house!!!! The package has a mix of images and sentiments, shapes too.
6. mirror foil from a 6" square sheets set of different foil colors = Crafter's Square
7. green crystal gems (from package) = Crafter's Square
8. white satin sheen paper punched into 2 'ticket' shapes = CutCardStock
where #2 will be linked =
2A. Wednesday's Creative Inspirations; new on Sept 3; theme is Christmas in September; My cardinal Christmas card
link = https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2025/09/september-challenge-christmas-in.html
2B. Unicorn Challenge; new on Sept 2; theme of circles; My Christmas card has 3 circles (1 silver foil + 2 green checked) + 3 green round gems
link = https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/09/challenge-113-circles.html
2C. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up Challenges; new on Sept 1; theme of A.G. Christmas with option of circles and squares; My cardinal card is Christmas with circles (no squares though)
link = https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2025/09/challenge-126-anything-goes-christmas.html
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where to find FQCCCB #24 blog post link:
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Crafting in the USA heartland,
Becca S
* owner/DT = CCC, ConBC, AA, HQFCB at TFATU, HQCB, HQCOLCB and HQFSCAT; also FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB.
* no longer manager/DT for MTTC and MTTCC; both blogs were shut down with permission from owner Shell S. MTTC closed on August 21 and MTTCC closed on August 14th.
* DT member only = HAOOCAYR closed by owner Deanne after August 31; PRS still open
Lovely Holiday tag design! Thanks for playing along at The Paper Funday Challenge.
ReplyDeleteDonna xx
Paper Funday Challenge
Inspiration Station Challenge
Beautiful Blossoms Challenge
Classic Design Challenge
Two lovely creations. Thank you for sharing your beautiful tag in the Crafty Calendar Challenge this month.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
Lovely tags & colours. Thanks so much for playing along with The Paper Funday Challenge this month.
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