Welcome to Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity!
why: this posting showcases my two shaped projects for HQFSCAT #11. That's Heart's Quest For Shaped Cards and Tags. I've crafted a square-shaped encouragement card and a dog-ear topped tag!
when: HQFSCAT #11 starts November 2 and ends on November 30, 2025.
what: Project #1: encouragement square-shaped card
how-to & vendor notes for #1:
1. pink cardstock base cut to 6" square = Crafter's Square (several diff color pack 12" square sheets)
2. lighter pink strip scrap and floral with dot pink and green scrap = Mint Berry paper pad by The Paper Studio (old)
3. 'amazing' and girl ephemera = Beachside Boardwalk by Fancy Pants Designs
4. puffy hearts (2) and XO stickers = Thickers by American Crafts
5. journaling card = At Home mini journaling card sheet by Carta Bella
6. keys print paper = Memory Lane collection by Fancy Pants Designs
7. brown retractable marker pen for outlining = Zebra Clickart
where #1 will be linked:
1A. Love Those Pretty Papers; new on Nov 1; theme is to use at least 1 pretty designer paper; MY encouragement card has 3 patterned papers!
link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2025/11/atg-using-pretty-patterned-paper.html
1B. A Perfect Time to Craft open challenge; new on Nov 1; anything goes theme
link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2025/11/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html
1C. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new on Nov 2; anything goes
link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/11/265-sheepski-designs.html
1D. 613 Avenue Create; new on Sunday Nov 2; anything goes w/ opt thank you.
My card is an encouragement.
link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2025/11/november-2025-anything-goes-w-optional.html
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what: Project #2: Christmas Tag Package Topper (technically 2 tags)
how-to & vendor notes for #2:
21. dark green ribbon (recycled)
22. Jingle All The Way ornament with satin cording & white pony bead = from a pack by Crafter's Square
23. kraft scallop top pocket/envelope = Heidi Swapp
24. striped paper scrap = Dots and Lines Six sheet by Reminisce
25. gray and white checked washi tape + muted green washi tape = from Farmstead Harvest collection by American Crafts
26. red heart gem and 2 green heart gems = separate packs by Crafter's Square
27. cream homemade paper scrap cut to a small dog-ear topped tag = Crafter's Square (from a scrap pack)
28. the dark red textured homemade specialty paper cut to dog-ear topped tag = also came from a scrap pack by Crafter's Square
where #2 will be linked:
2A.Tag-along (and ATCs); new on Nov 1; anything goes w/ opt on texture; My Christmas tags package topper has ribbon, satin cording, a pony bead, heart gems, textured specialty paper, ornament, etc.
link = https://tag-alongandatc.blogspot.com/2025/11/november-challenge.html
2B. Mix It Up; new on Nov 1; anything goes mixed media; I've got doodling on the cream tag and pocket envelope; added ribbon; ornament came with satin cording and the white pony bead; 2 washi tapes used on the kraft pocket envelope....
link = https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/11/miucb-80-anything-goes-optional-cas.html
2C. The Crafting Challenge; new on Nov 1; theme of something red; My shaped tags/package topper for Christmas has red satin cording, red ornament, 1 red heart gem, and a dark red texture base large tag
link = https://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/11/qualcosa-di-rosso.html
2D. The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up; new on Nov 1; anything goes Christmas
link = https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-128-anything-goes-christmas.html
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Crafting in the USA heartland,
Becca S
* DT/owner = HQFSCAT; HQCOLCB, HQFCB (fantasy) and HQCB; also FQCB, FQGS, FQHCB, FQGGCB and FQCCCB; plus CCC; ConBC; and AA.
* DT member only = PRS
Creative and pretty card Becca!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining our challenge at Love Those Pretty Papers!
Diane Co-Owner LTPP
{Nellies Nest}
{Love Those Pretty Papers}
I appreciate your blog visit to acknowledge my encouragement card as an entry at LTPP! Thanks, Diane!!
DeleteLovely to see you at Tag-Along (and ATC's) November challenge with your lovely textural creation Becca, thank you.
ReplyDeleteB x
I appreciate your blog visit to acknowledge my Christmas tags/package topper, Brenda!
DeleteIt's lovely Becca. The dark under tag really sets the top one off. Love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for playing along with us at Tag-along (and ATC's).
Pinky
I agree, Pinky!! When sifting through my old scraps box, I came across this dark red textural specialty paper and there was enough to create that larger tag as a background for the shorter pieces!
DeleteVery pretty! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Love Those Pretty Papers challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
ReplyDeleteDarlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Love Those Pretty Papers Co-Owner
Darlene, I'm appreciative of the blog visit for my encouragement card! Those very light pastel colors are ultra feminine!
DeletePetty card & great layering! Thank you for sharing with us @ 613 Avenue Create. Tee DT
ReplyDeleteAwesome creations!! Thanks so much for participating in our 613 AVENUE CREATE 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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ReplyDeleteHi Becca, your Christmas tag is really cute. I love the crumpled background and the tear-away effect. Thanks for joining us for The Crafting Challenge! Tatiana x DT