My featured FQCB #75 DT camping theme card for 28 August 2025

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

why: this posting features FQCB or FarmQuest Challenge Blog #75 design team inspiration project. At FQCB there are selected themes with rural country, outdoors, farm or ranch, etc. topics. #75's theme is camping. It can be day camp, summer camp, camping as a family in a tent or camper or RV, camping in the backyard, etc. 

when: #75 starts August 28, 2025 and ends early on September 27, 2025.

what: project #1 = BBQ and Bonfire card

how-to & vendor notes for #1 = items/activities involved in camping

1. rusty brown flat card with matching envelope A2 size = Darice

2. striped cardstock triangle cut panels = Beachside Boardwalk paper pad from 

3. the BBQ and Bonfire cut-a-part cards = Summer paper pack = Riley & Co. 

4. alpha stickers = (old) Crafter's Square

5. walnut/brown mini stamp pad ink for perimeters of all papers = Lawn Fawn

6. dark brown retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Word Art Wednesday; new on Aug 27; theme of anything goes; family friendly; My first project on this post has 2 common items for camping: BBQ/grilling and bonfire/campfire

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/08/anything-goes-weeks-714-715.html

1B. Wednesday's Creative Inspirations; almost over; anything goes; 

link = https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2025/08/august-challenge-anything-goes.html

1C. Word Power; open for a few more hours; theme is the blog title; focus on text; My 1st project on this post has multi-colored lettering that was outlined and takes up almost 1/2 card

link = https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/word-power-august-2025-challenge.html

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what: project #2 = 

how-to & vendor notes for #2 = cabin in the woods for camping setting

21. ivory cardstock base; edges distressed with scissors' blade = pack with envelopes = Crafter's Square

22. lime green cardstock panel = Recollections

23. cabins in woods print paper = Crafter's Consortium; Into the Forest paper pad = had for 3 or 4 years

24. Camping Plaid print paper = Recollections

25. wood floor/barn glossy paper = Maker Forte (from a mixed color/print wood/siding)= had for 2 years

26. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad ink for paper edges = Lawn Fawn

27. kraft tag cut short = from pack; Crafter's Square = this was the first to use out of the pack; bought 1 year ago

28. orange mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Little Red Wagon; new on Aug 27; theme of G for Gentlemen; my cabin in the woods with plaid papers and wood paper appeals to most men

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-822-g-is-for-gentleman.html

2B. The Neglected Stuff Challenge; still open; theme is the title; for the 2nd card see the notes that have underlined text; there are 3 out of 8 notes

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2025/08/neglected-stuff-825-challenge.html

2C. Krafty Chicks; new on Thu Aug 28; week 4 theme masculine; My 2nd card features cabins in the woods, forest animals, plaids and wood prints for rustic look which appeals to most men

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/krafty-chicks-challenge-783-masculine.html

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where to find #75 FQCB blog post link =  https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/fqcb-75-theme-of-camping-starting-28.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB; also HQCB, HQFCB at TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; plus AA; ConBC; and CCC.

* DT member only = PRS

(managing/DT duties ended on August 14 for MTTCC and August 21 for MTTC; and DT duties for HAOOCAYR will end on August 31.)

My CCC #101 anything goes with featured critter theme DT card for 1 August 2025

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

why: this posting showcases my design team card for Critter Crazy Challenges #101 challenge! I've got "HB" stamped on my nature card. Used a mostly green/teal and orange color palette. 

when: #101 starts August 1, 2025 and ends on August 25th. 

what: Moth-velous Happy Birthday card! 

My animal of choice is MOTH. 

how-to notes =

1. light ivory/cream A2 size card (with envelope) = part of a pack = Crafter's Square; look closely at the left side --- it's been hole punched, inked and doodled inside the area of the inside; front has been adhered to the bottom/back layer

2. Tranquil Tide stamp pad = ink was smeared in a circular manner = SU

3. Walnut stamp pad (mini) = ink was smeared around the inside area of the punched/inked space = Lawn Fawn

4. moth was 1 of many wall decal stickers = Wall Art bought at Dollar Tree

5. orange checked gingham fabric ribbon = Crafter's Square; ends were tucked/adhered between the layers

6. orange watercolor marker for doodled flower petals; teal/aqua watercolor marker  for wood leaves = stash items

7. wood leaves (part of packet) = Crafter's Square

8. black stamp pad = Hero Arts

9. "HB" wood stamp = old 2001 SU

where this card will be linked =

A. Krafty Chicks; new on Thurs, July 31; ATG or any thing goes;

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/krafty-chicks-challenge-779-atg.html

B. Seize the Birthday; midway of two weeks; Bday topping option of favorite color or Bday anything goes; My card is for Bday A.G.

link = https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2025/07/seize-birthday-310-use-your-favorite.html

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C. I Love Promarkers; a bit past midway; 4 or less days; theme is anything goes using markers; in my how-to #6 notes & vendors gives where and what markers I used for the flower design and wood leaves on the card

link = https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-587.html

D. If You Give A Crafter A Cookie; new on Aug 1; theme is birthday; also a pic prompt; my entry is for the birthday theme

link = https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2025/08/cookie-challenge-207-august-happy.html

pic prompt = 

E. Crafty Animals; new on Aug 1; theme to include an animal; My card has a moth

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-97.html

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where to go for CCC #101 blog post link =

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2025/08/ccc-101-return-to-regular-theme-of.html

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Follow-up to CCC #100 birthday bash special theme: on my personal blog post, I showed pictures of purchased animal craft products to send to 1 person who commented on my personal post. 

The 1 winner is:

a. commenter #5 Dawn Phillips

I've sent her a reply to her comment about requesting mailing address. 

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===>>That leaves another prize package: a random pick commenter on this posting for my #101 CCC design team project will be selected at the end of August. 

Here's a photo of items bundled into a bag =

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Crafting in the heartland,

Becca S

*owner/DT = CCC; AA; ConBC; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB; HQCB, HQFCB/TFATU, HQCOLCB and HQFSCAT

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S

My featured FQHSKCB #5 in 2025 DT theme AKDG choices on 2 May 2025

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

why: In this post, I'm sharing my #5 in 2025 FQHSKCB owner/DT inspiration projects. FQHSKCB is FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges Blog. The theme is Anything Kitchen or Dining Goes. Project #1 features...... and #2 focuses on kitchen tools. 

when: #5 starts May 2, 2025 and ends on May 31, 2025.

what: Project #1 = Table. Set. Celebrate. 

how-to notes #1 =

1. honey gold cardstock 5.5" square cut from a 6" square = Art Skills

2. butterscotch/butternut squash = old Pen + Gear cardstock

3. Ai-generated image = used Microsoft's Designer

4. green crystal heart-shaped gems = from multipack = Crafter's Square

5. computer/Google Doc printed sentiments

6. black non-smudge retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickarts

where #1 will be linked=

A. CD Sunday Plus; started Apr 27; must use CD, USB, digital; This dining table image was Ai-generated and has a Google Doc printed sentiment; 1 of 2 entries linked on May 2nd

link = https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/04/cd-sunday-plus-challenge-157-hosted-by.html

B. Krafty Chicks; opened on Thur/also May 1; week 1 theme is birthday; the message on the dining table card are for celebrating a birthday

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/krafty-chicks-challenge-766-birthday.html

C. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; only about 1 day+ left; anything goes; this is 3rd entry

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/04/252-patties-creations.html

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what: Project #2 = 

how-to notes #2 =

21. blue cardstock cut to 5.5" square = Art Skills

22. cocoa brown with copper threads specialty paper = Crafter's Square

23. ivory cardstock cut slightly 'bent', just under 5" x 5-5.25" = Neenah

24. six kitchen tools from a stencil sheet = Crafter's Square

25. black circles traced first in pencil but then unevenly went over with black marker = Art Skills marker; also the fine tip end used for scattered dot marks

26. ink pounced/dabbed with wadded paper towel strips =Emerald Envy, Tempting Turquoise, Tangerine Tango, Fresh Fig and Dapper Denim = SU. 

where #2 will be linked =

D. Stencil Fun or Crazy is our ....; just a few days left; Must use stencil with option of patterns; My 'Annie's Kitchen' project has stenciled kitchen tools; this might be 1 of 3 planned link-ups on May 2nd

link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2025/04/april-2025-stencil-fun-challenge.html

E. As You Like It; new on May 1; theme ? = soft or bold colors and why?; My "Annie's Kitchen" has bold colors for the 2 of the cardstocks, the inks for the stenciled kitchen tools and the traced black circles and little scattered dots; I like the contrast to the light color background cardstock that the stenciling, tracing, and scattered dotting are on. This will be 1 of 2 entries linked up on May 2nd

link = https://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/your-favourite-soft-or-bold-colours-why.html

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FQHSKCB #5 in 2025 blog post link = https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/fqhskcb-5-in-2025-anything-kitchen-or.html

FQHSKCB theme badge = 

FQHSKCB design team badge =

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where else could these projects be shared within QUEST family of challenge blogs?

AA. square cards can be shared at HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest For Shaped Cards and Tags Challenges blog which starts its new themes on the 2nd day of the month like FQHSKCB...anything goes on shaped card or shaped tag

BB. Heart's Quest Challenge Blog #73 starting April 28th's theme is anything goes with green and/or white heart(s); the previous month's theme had AG with green and/or orange heart(s); so the table runner's embroidered hearts have white and orange hearts...3 other Ai-generated images are available on HQCB #72 that you can use for personal use.  

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = FQHSKCB, FQGGCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQCB; HQCB, HQFCB/TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; also CCC; ConBC; and AA. 

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas; both are owned by Shell S. 

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR, PRS; and this month, a Guest DT at FCC; all owned by Deanne

My Guest DT feature for First Cup Challenges #2 on 2 May 2025 that collaborates with FQGGCB #17

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

why: This posting focuses on a Guest DT opportunity at First Cup Challenges blog that started in April by artisan blogger Deanne. Her coffee-to-go cup project is a Guest DT project for FQGGCB #17. FQGGCB's monthly theme is 'anything food goes' and FCC's new monthly theme(s) will always be 'anything drink-related'. We support each other as much as we can through participating on some of each other's blogs and then we are DT for 2 challenge blogs each for the other! Sweet!

when: First Cup #2 starts May 2, 2025 and ends on May 31st. 

what: Project #1 = Tea Cup Garden Birthday Party card

how-to notes for #1:

1. light blue left-side folded card 5" x 7" = The Paper Source

2. wildflowers cardstock panel cut to 4" x 6" = Memory Lane collection by Fancy Pants Designs (new to me; just bought about 2-3 weeks ago and this was my first of the 3 sheets= 12" squares for me to cut into)

3. "HB" stamp = old/2001 SU (applied to the wildflower cardstock in generational stamping; also partial stamping using some copy paper as a mask)

4.  puffy and embossed tea cup sticker (from a mix prints/colors of tea cups) = Crafter's Square; new purchase; 1st one to be used 

5. light blue cardstock was punched from another identical card used for a HQCOLCB project = used here to make the tea cup noticeable; also foam adhesive dots to lift it up

6. black stamp pad = Hero Arts 

where to share #1:

A. If You Give A Crafter A Cookie; new on May 1; theme of Pretty Flowers; see image; The patterned paper on this card matches the tones of the image flower's perfectly

link = https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2025/05/cookie-challenge-204-may-pretty-flowers.html

B. NBUS = Never Before Used Schtuff; new on May 1; theme is same as the blog title; MY new item is the tea cup puffy sticker!! This is my first one out of the multi-color/design tea cup stickers! Also the cardstock sheet(s) from FPD were recent purchase.

link = https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2025/05/nbus-challenge-74.html

C. Krafty Chicks; new on Thu, May 1; new month/1st week theme rotation is birthday; Look closely at the floral cardstock for the generational stamping of "HB"

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/krafty-chicks-challenge-766-birthday.html

D. Seize the Birthday; open until May 6th; Anything Goes Birthday (not the option of stenciling); 

link = https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2025/04/seize-birthday-304.html

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E. Ellibelle's Garden Party #2; open still/current; anything in or from the garden; MY card's background paper is full of wildflowers

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/search/label/Ellibelle%27s%20Garden%20Party

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where to find First Cup Challenges blog

link to the FCC homepage = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/

link to #2 = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/05/first-cup-challenge-2-may.html

Guest DT badge = 

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where to find FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges blog

link for #17 = https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/fqggcb-17-starts-28-april-2025-with.html

theme badge for #17 =

#17 started April 28 and will end on May 27, 2025. 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*collaboration with FCC is my FQGGCB or FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges blog

*other challenge blogs that I own = FQHSKCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQCB; HQCB, HQFCB/TFATU, HQCOLCB, and HQFSCAT; CCC; ConBC; and AA.

* DT member for 2 of Deanne's challenges = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

My featured FQCB #69 Nocturnal animal theme DT card on 28 Feb 2025

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

why: FarmQuest was the 2nd challenge blog that I started on my own. Having grown up with parents who farmed as well as grandparents and greats, providing blogland with a farm country devoted challenge seemed the right thing to do. 

when: #69 nocturnal animals theme starts February 28- March 27, 2025.

what: From under the stars, happy wishes from Ricky Raccoon

notes:

1. base cut to 5" x 7" Sandcastle Tan cardstock = CutCardStock

2. yellow checked paper = Simply Summer paper pad by Fancy Pants Designs

3. star print paper (stars were white) = Summer Theme paper pack by Riley & Co.

4. 'happy' & 'wishes' stencils were part of a sheet = Crafter's Square

5. several colored pencils and red-brown marker for faux stitch border doodling and tree branch sketching = stash

6. raccoon fussy cut from paper/design from a small pad = Crafter's Square; I added pencil perimeter edging around all parts/sections of the raccoon to give it touches of artist sketching; 

7. raccoon was mounted and then fussy cut again on taupe paper = from a scrap pack by Crafter's Square

8. Dusk Blue alcohol marker for the navy blue filled-in stars = Arteza

9. blue glitter paint pen = Inc./part of a set 

where: FQCB or FarmQuest Challenge Blog #69 theme post

link = https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/fqcb-69-theme-is-nocturnal-animals.html

theme badge = 

personalized DT member badge:

other places to share/link are:

a. Just Us Girls; week 4/anything goes with a stencil; on this raccoon card, I stenciled "happy wishes" 

link = https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/just-us-girls-764-anything-goes-stencil.html

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b. Inspired By; IB #325 is Gingham; see the badge; I like to use gingham and/or plaid (or woodgrain) for lots of my farm country creative projects. Gingham fabric was a classic in the 1940s-current and readily available in the dry goods sections of small town mercantiles. It was used for kitchen curtains, aprons, tablecloths/fabric napkins and often for shirts. 

link = https://theseinspiredchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/inspired-by-gingham.html

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c. Krafty Chicks; week 4/masculine; see the badge; on my card, the raccoon and outside night scene would appeal to guys, even young boys; most of the colors are neutrals with some blue for starry sky and there is a lack of bling which most guys appreciate

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/krafty-chicks-challenge-757-masculine.html

badge = 

d. Seize The Birthday; started Feb 27; theme topping/option is no stamping and must be birthday; MY card's expression is 'happy wishes' and will go to one of my male cousins for their birthday (about every other year I try to get birthday cards mailed to each of my first cousins: I have 9 remaining paternal cousins and 10 remaining maternal cousins and there are 9 guy cousins of those surviving; I've lost 3 male paternal cousins and 1 female maternal cousin already....) Then I have 4 nieces, 2 nephews, 1 niece-in-law, 1 nephew-in-law, 1 great nephew and 1 great niece so far! ) ...my card has stenciled 'happy wishes'... no stamping; sketched tree branches...again, no stamping

link = https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2025/02/seize-birthday-300-no-stamping.html

badge = 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB; also HQCB, HQFCB (old TFATU), HQCOLCB, and HQFSCAT; also AA; ConBC; and new for me on March 1 = Critter Crazy Challenges

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and new P-R-S (started Feb 2)

My featured FQGGCB #13 Aisles 1 to 5 theme DT projects for 28 December 2024

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

why: this posting focuses on 2 new grocery game themed projects for FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges #13 (open to aisles 1-5). 

when: timeframe has changed to a month-long; #13 starts December 28, 2024 and will end on January 27, 2025!!! 

what: PROJECT #1: from Aisle 1 fruit produce (grapefruits, oranges, strawberries, blueberries)

notes for #1:

1. yellow 6" square cardstock base = Art Skills

2. Yellow Gray Plaid print paper = Recollections

3. dark blue-purple linen textured specialty paper = stash (old item)

4. white with black print is punched from a business envelope's security lining = recycled

5. white with light blue-lilac print cardstock is punched from a tissues box = recycled

6. the lilac-gray cardstock punched = stash (old item)

7. metal plate print paper punched = Hot Off The Press/Paper Wishes (old)

8. small green alpha stickers for "sweet thing" = Jillibean Soup

9. tiny text strip sticker 'sweet' plus all the fruit stickers= Market Square sticker book by Maggie Holmes 2019

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what: PROJECT #2: also Aisle 1 fruit and veggie produce; time to shop; to the market card (bag of oranges; fruits and veggies at one of the market stands)

notes for #2:

21. red 6" cardstock base = Art Skills

22. blue with tiny floral print, red with floral print, and light stripes print papers = Simply Summer paper pad by Fancy Pants Design 2019

23. all the stickers/ephemera = Market Square sticker book by Maggie Holmes 2021; the cart, stand, oranges, bike, coins, and sign were placed on white cardstock then fussy cut before applying with glue dots

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where: FQGGCB #13 blog post

link =

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other places to share/link are:

a. fruit spread = CRAFT; current/extended; anything goes; this is my 2nd and final entry

link = https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/challenge-745.html

b. fruit spread = Krafty Chicks; week 4/all occasions theme; 

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/kcc-748-all-occasions.html

c. fruit spread = Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; still open for 3-4 days; anything goes

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/12/pennys-winners-585.html

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d. farmer's market = Word Art Wednesday; still open; anything goes that is uplifting; (also have a blog hop going)

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/12/5th-annual-blog-hop-anything-goes-weeks.html

e. farmer's market = A Place to Start; still open for 6-7 days; anything goes (option for winter holiday); I'm just doing an anything goes

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2024/12/december-2024-anything-goes-with.html

f. farmer's market = 613 Avenue Create; still open for 6-7 days; anything goes (option for winter holiday); I'm just doing an anything goes

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2024/12/december-2024-anything-goes-w-optional.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = FQGGCB; FQHSKCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQCB; also Ally's Angels and Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges as of January 1, 2025; HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB and HQFSCAT

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR

My featured FQCB #66 things found in barns theme DT card on 14 December 2024

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

why/purpose: this is an important theme for FarmQuest as we're adding a special top selection honor with Guest DT invite to our bragging recognitions. The theme is 'things found in barns'...these can be ranch barns or farm barns that vary in what might be stored or seeking shelter. So maybe you will show farm animals, a dairy barn set-up (see the Ai-generated image I had created), tractors, wagons, hay bales, feed bags, mice, etc.

when: #66 starts December 14 and ends December 27, 2024

what: Horse and Sleigh Christmas card 

notes: the sleigh and horse will be kept in the barn; and there is a red barn on the right side for elements for #66 FQCB

1. frame, pine branch, ticket ephemera and frames = Pink Paislee

2. border sticker = Simple Vintage Christmas Lodge sticker book = Simple Stories

3. caramel color striped paper = SU

4. image is a recycled calendar photo

5. blue cardstock panel and black = Neenah

6.three gold metallic puffy dots = Recollections

7. amber/gold/yellow heart gems = Crafter's Square

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where: FQCB #66 blog posting

link = https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/fqcb-66-theme-is-things-found-in-barns.html

other places to share/link are:

A. Passion Creatives; new; anything vintage; my calendar image/painting has a nostalgic look 

link = http://www.passion-cartes-creatives-magazine.com/2024/11/nouveau-defi-n-872-du-jeudi-12-decembre-2024.html

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B. Creative Fingers; new; anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/12/challenge-291.html

C. Krafty Chicks; new; week 2 with theme of Christmas; this will be my 3rd entry with the outdoor horse and sleigh ride scene

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/krafty-chicks-challenge-746-christmas.html

D. Aloha Friday; midway; theme of Christmas/winter; this will be my 3rd entry with a wintery Christmas scene

link = https://alohafridaychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/aloha-friday-challenge-17.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland's Midwest, 

Becca

* owner/DT = FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and FQGGCB; also HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB and new HQFSCAT; also AA and ConBC
* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristimas
* DT member only = HAOOCAYR

My featured FQ Grocery Game #12 theme of food letters M or N or O projects on 14 December 2024

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

why: this posting showcases my newest theme inspiration for FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges! #12 grocery game is food alphabet letters Mn and/or Nn and/or Oo! I chose not to do a "N" project but have the potted herbs for Mint and Oregano on the cute round tags and then maple syrup poured on the pancakes for a Christmas morning scene. 

when: #12 starts December 14 and ends on December 27th. 

what: Project #1 =

notes for #1=

1. base print cardstock, scrap strips from another print, 5 stickers = Simple Vintage Christmas Lodge by Simple Stories

2. the guest check tag/cut-a-part that I cut to shorten then added writing with the smiley face = Set Sail paper pad by Heidi Swapp 2022/American Crafts

3. syrup and pancakes image = Ai- generated using Microsoft Designer

4. printed color image on white paper; edged outlined in black ink first and then red

5. butternut squash orange cardstock panel = old Pen + Gear

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what: Projects #2 and #3 =

notes for #2 and #3:

21. green, yellow, and khaki plant print paper = SU

22. coloring book page images punched = Bendon's Advanced Coloring "Home Grown" with images by Adobestock.com 2021

23. yellow/butternut squash cardstock and deep orange cardstock = old Pen + Gear

24. leafy stems are part of woodland animal print papers = Crafter's Square; also ribbon strips and cording

25. several colored pencils used 

26. tiny enamel hearts = 3 colors used ==> Fancy Pants Designs

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where: FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges #12 blog post

link: https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/12/fqggcb-12-theme-is-food-alphabet-mm-and.html

other places to share/link are:

*note: on January 2, 2025 I'm starting the first challenge for HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags challenges blog. Because I'm owner, if this was made in January, I couldn't link it up for participation. But you all can. I am accepting DT members. There's a page for info about the DT Call. It's anything goes as long as it's on a shaped card or shaped tag. Standard 4-corner rectangles are not accepted. Curved corners-- yes. Dog-eared top corners --yes. Scalloped-top curves --yes. 

For Dec 14th:

a. maple syrup = Crafty Calendar; started Dec 6th; Christmas; this is my 2nd entry

link = https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/crafty-calendar-december-challenge.html

b. maple syrup = Krafty Chicks; new/week 2; Christmas theme; syrup and pancakes are ready for Christmas morning

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/krafty-chicks-challenge-746-christmas.html 

c. maple syrup =Passion Creatives; new on Dec 12th; theme of vintage Christmas 

link = http://www.passion-cartes-creatives-magazine.com/2024/11/nouveau-defi-n-872-du-jeudi-12-decembre-2024.html

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d. mint and oregano = The Outlawz P.A.M.; started Dec 6; no cards; My herb images are on round tags

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-saturday.blogspot.com/2024/12/the-outlawz-anything-goes-in-card-free.html

e. mint and oregano = Kleuren met Potloden; Dec; theme of anything goes using colored pencils; MY round tags have punched potted herbs coloring book images that I used colored pencils on

link = https://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/2024/12/challenge-december-alles-mag.html

f. mint and oregano = Creative Fingers; new Dec 13th; anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/12/challenge-291.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland from the snowy and very cold Midwest,

Becca

* owner/DT = FQGGCB, FQHSKCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQCB; also HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB and HQFSCAT; AA and ConBC

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCC

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR

 

Featuring my FQHSKCB #7.5 DT Reminder Project on 15 July 2024

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

purpose: this posting features my newest owner/DT contribution to FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges blog with its anything food-related goes theme each month

when: #7.5 reminder is published on July 15, 2024; deadline to participate is early on July 31, 2024

what: PROJECT #1 =Christmas Cookies and Candy Canes Wreath card

notes: card base is 6" square

1. silver doily (from package) = Crafter's Square

2. poinsettias, cookies, candy canes and most of the holly + 2 text strip stickers on the green center focal = Busy Sidewalks sticker book = Crate Paper

3. pinecones and 1 of the holly stickers = Vintage Lodge = Simple Stories (also the green print cardstock, foam 'cookie time' and green heart stickers)

4. white, light blue and silver foil snowflake sticker = old/possibly Hallmark or ?

5. "sweet treats" and "cookies for Santa" text strip stickers = Vintage Lodge = Simple Stories

what: PROJECT #2 = summer treat of ice cream cones  

 

notes:

1. blue cardstock = Art Skills

2. stamps are from a multi-occasion sentiments set = vendor?; received in an unmarked plastic bag in a kindness box

3. confetti/candy sprinkles paper strip = Crafter's Square

4. pink cardstock circle punched = stash and EK Success punch

5. ice cream print cardstock = Fancy Pants Designs 

6. mini dots in 3 tones = stash

where: FQHSKCB #7.5 reminder post on July 15

link=

https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/fqhskcb-7-afg-theme-competition-starts.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. cookies and canes wreath = Krafty Chicks; current/week 2 midway = Christmas theme; MY card has Christmas cookies and candy canes arranged in a wreath shape

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/krafty-chicks-challenge-724-christmas.html

B. cookies and canes wreath = Alphabet Challenge; current; H is for Holidays either Summer or Christmas in July; MY card is Christmas cookies and candy canes wreath

link = https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/07/h-is-for-holidays-summer-or-christmas.html

C. cookies and canes wreath = Cut It Up; new; die-cut + Christmas; MY card has 2 tiny die-cuts on the center circle focal of the Christmas cookies and candy canes wreath

link = https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/cut-it-up-challenge-308-christmas-in.html

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D. ice cream cones = Allsorts Challenge; current; theme is CIRCLES or anything goes; MY card has 3 punched circles plus mini dots

link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/week-789.html

E. ice cream cones = Craft Rocket; current; theme is summertime; if you have hot temperatures you want ice cream to help cool you off

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-116-summertime.html

F. ice cream cones = Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; week 2 of 2/midway; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/07/233-rachelle-anne-miller-ram-stamps.html

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Still on a quest to creatively express all aspects of country living,

Becca S

*owner/DT = FQHSKCB, FQGCCB, FQCCCB, FQGS, FQCB, HQCOLCB, HQCB, HQFCB

*co-owner/DT = AACB and Christmas or Not Bingo

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

*DT member = HCAYR is now the revised HAOOCAYR

Loving this HQCB #57 DT inspiration make own pair theme starting 28 June 2024

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: HQCB #57 list badge for make your combo theme blog post=

link= https://heartsquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/hqcb-57-make-your-combo-theme-starts-on.html

list badge=

**Note: I used cherries and berries/blueberries from Part A and kraft color heart shape from Part B

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other places to share/link are:

A. Little Red Wagon; started June 26; theme is 'layer it up'; MY berries-theme has at least 4 layers above the base!

link= https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-762-layer-it-up.html

B. The Sisterhood of Crafters; started June 26; theme is 'in the garden'; MY berries theme card looks like it was just plucked out of the garden's berry patch

link= https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-26-in-garden.html

C. Craft-alnica; started June 19; theme is 'stamp'; MY berries-themed card has "HB" stamped and then a cursive handwritten phrase after it

link= https://craft-alnica.blogspot.com/2024/06/izziv-362-stampiljka.html

D. Seize the Birthday; just started June 27; theme is anything goes birthday (not the topping option of star); MY card is stamped with "HB"

link= https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/06/seize-birthday-286-add-star.html

badge= 

E. Krafty Chicks; just started June 27; 5th week is all occasions/anything goes; MY card has a happy birthday stamped sentiment

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/krafty-chicks-challenge-722-all.html 

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Still on a quest to include hearts and/or love in as many creative projects that I can,

Becca S

*owner/DT of these Quest families of challenge blogs (count is now at 8) =

HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and new FQGGCB (FarmQuest Grocery Game challenges blog)

*co-owner/DT = AACB and Christmas Or Not Bingo

*manager/DT = MTTCC and MTTC

*DT member = HCAYR/now revised to HAOOCAYR