FQCB #62 Theme is Bees starting on 14 October 2024 plus #61 brags notice

 Howdy! Welcome to FQCB #62 Bee theme + #61 Barnraiser Picks!

We're looking for honey bees, bumblebees, hives, hive boxes, honey jars, honeycomb, etc.  Your location can be any farm and/or forest/woods setting around the world. Show us your countryside charm too.

October 14- 27, 2024 with start and end times at 12:00am CT/Chicago or 6:00am UK for time references.

Bragging rights are possible. Barnraisers Top 3 Picks are for 1-40 entries. Top 5 Picks are for 41-80 entries. 

Jump to the bottom of the posting for the #61 Bragging Rights Announcement. 

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The FarmQuest design team has done their stash quests and prepared these terrific projects:

DT member Nana Connie=

#62 bee theme elements: bee, sentiment words of 'bee' and 'honey'

other farm/country elements: plaid, honey-colored papers

and

DT/owner Becca=

#62 bee-theme elements: hive, faux bees and text with words 'honey' and 'honeycomb'

other farm/country elements = honey brown/gold colored pencil 

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Classic country interpretations for theme #62!

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Future participants: use the following Inlinkz tool address to submit your 1-3 bee- themed projects for #62. Deadline is October 27 at 12:00am CT/Chicago. Bragging rights are possible. We have tiers of recognition based on volume of submissions: Top 3 for 1-40 entries, Top 5 for 41-80 entries... 

LINK=

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/7286977a0cd647c59d7853f64ad61f3b

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See you later. Fare thee well. Come back often for more of our country charm!

FarmQuest design team: NanaConnie and owner Becca

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DT Call:

We would love to have 2 more artisans (bloggers and/or IG) who don't mind linking up/networking in other challenge blogs and/or Facebook crafting groups, YouTube video tutorials, Instagram, etc. If you love farm/country/outdoor/rural topics and creating themed projects before each 14th and 28th, then email message FQCB owner Becca Sadler =

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

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BRAGGING RIGHTS for #61 (farm or forest grain-eating animals)

Congratulations to these 3 out of  10 projects: !!!

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The Barnraisers picks were decided by owner Becca S.  

in order of entry:

#5 by Lilly B = 

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#8 by Sigrid =  

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#10 by Heather H =  

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All 3 projects were fabulous! They ranged in farm or forest animals and offered brilliantly clever #61 theme interpretations! THANKS!

**See ya soon at FarmQuest!**

  

FarmQuest #61 Theme is Farm/Rural Animals That Eat Grain starts 28 Sept 2024 PLUS #60 Bragging Rights Notice

 Howdy! Welcome to FQCB #61 "Eating Grain" Farm/Forest animals Theme!

We're looking for raccoons, roosters/chickens, mice, hedgehogs, ducks, deer, etc.  [Your location can be any farm and/or forest/woods setting around the world.] Show us your countryside charm.

September 28- October 13, 2024 with start and end times at 12:00am CT/Chicago or 6:00am UK for time references.

Bragging rights are possible. Skip to the bottom of the post for #60 results. Barnraisers Top 3 Picks are for 1-40 entries. Top 5 Picks are for 41-80 entries. 

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The design team crew has done their stash quests and prepared these terrific projects:

DT member Nana Connie=

 #61 "eating grain" farm or country/forest animal(s) elements: mouse

other farm/country elements: wheat, burlap,  

and

DT/owner Becca=

#61 "eating grain" forest or farm animal(s) = squirrels, also birds/owls in the print paper

other farm/country elements = leaves, plaid, 

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Classic country interpretations for theme #61!

and an inspiration photo =

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Future participants: use the following Inlinkz tool address to submit your 1-3 farm or country/forest animals that eat grain- themed projects for #61. Deadline is October 13 at 12:00am CT/Chicago. Bragging rights are possible. We have tiers of recognition based on volume of submissions: Top 3 for 1-40 entries, Top 5 for 41-80 entries. 

LINK=

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/9e34c02a7ad3400eb2eee9df6ca66c46

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See you later. Fare thee well. Come back often for more of our country charm!

FarmQuest design team: NanaConnie and owner Becca

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DT Call:

We would love to have 2 more artisans (bloggers and/or IG) who don't mind linking up/networking in other challenge blogs and/or Facebook crafting groups, YouTube video tutorials, Instagram, etc. If you love farm/country/outdoor/rural topics and creating themed projects before each 14th and 28th, then email message FQCB owner Becca Sadler =

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

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#60 BRAGGING RIGHTS ANNOUNCEMENT

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The Barnraisers picks were decided by owner Becca S.  

in order of entry:

#1 by Julene = push mower

Congrats again and thanks for creating this country charmer!

This was a fabulous craft stash discovery for a grandpa's birthday card! 

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**See ya soon at FarmQuest!**

  

FQCB #60 Theme is Farm/Yard Cutting Tools/Equipment starting 14 Sept 2024 + #59 Barnraiser Recognitions

 Howdy! Welcome to FQCB #60

    farm/yard cutting tools/equipment theme! 

We're looking for scythes, lawnmowers, combines, chisel plows, saws, chainsaws, weed eaters, hedge clippers, etc. 

September 14-27, 2024 with start and end times at 12:00am CT/Chicago or 6:00am UK for time references.

Bragging rights are possible. Barnraisers Top 3 Picks are for 1-40 entries. Top 5 Picks are for 41-80 entries. 

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The design team crew has done their stash quests and prepared these wonderful projects:

DT/owner Becca S=

reminder AI images added on Sept 25th for extra inspiration to spark your creativity :

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on Sept 24th

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from Sept 23rd:

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project: "Lawnmower"

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DT Nana Connie=

project: "Scythe"

Delightful outdoor country cutting tools/equipment projects for theme #60!

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Future participants: use the following Inlinkz tool address to submit your 1-3 themed projects for #60. Deadline is September 27 at 12:00am CT/Chicago. Bragging rights are possible. We have 3 tiers of recognition based on volume of submissions: Top 3 for 1-40 entries, Top 5 for 41-80 entries, etc. 

LINK=

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/62d0e69eff5a44c0af7c0a226a2ec482

**NOTE: our sister blog Heart's Quest Challenge Blog #62 has a complementary/corresponding theme that uses a list badge for make your own combo. On my card (Becca's), I've used Part A options of lawnmower, grass, and grass green colors. Then I've used Part B option of green heart shape (wooden disc). **

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See you later. Fare thee well. Come back often for more of our country charm!

FarmQuest design team: NanaConnie and owner Becca

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DT Call:

We would love to have 2 more artisans (bloggers and/or IG) who don't mind linking up/networking in other challenge blogs and/or Facebook crafting groups, YouTube video tutorials, Instagram, etc. If you love farm/country/outdoor/rural topics and creating themed projects before each 14th and 28th, then email message FQCB owner Becca Sadler =

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

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BRAGGING RIGHTS for #59

Congratulations to these 3 out of 7 projects:  DJ, Deanne, and Granmargaret!!!

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The Barnraisers picks were decided by owner Becca S.  

in order of entry:

#2 by Deb/DJ  = rooster

 and

#3 by Deanne  = rodent/rat

and

#6 by Granmargaret  = roosters

Congrats again and thanks for creating these country charmers!

All 7 projects were fabulous and it was difficult to just pick 3! They ranged with several Rr animals and offered brilliantly clever #59 theme interpretations! THANKS!

**See ya soon at FarmQuest!**

 

FarmQuest #59 Theme of farm or forest animals starts with Rr on 28 Aug 2024 + #58 Barnraiser Picks

 Howdy! Welcome to FQCB #59 "Rr" Farm/Forest animals Theme + #58 Barnraiser Picks!

We're looking for raccoons, rabbits, roosters, rams, etc.  Your location can be any farm and/or forest/woods setting around the world.

Show us your countryside charm too.

August 28- September 13, 2024 with start and end times at 12:00am CT/Chicago or 6:00am UK for time references.

Bragging rights are possible. Barnraisers Top 3 Picks are for 1-40 entries. Top 5 Picks are for 41-80 entries. 

Jump to the bottom of the posting for the #58 Bragging Rights Announcement. 

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The design team crew has done their stash quests and prepared these terrific projects:

DT member Nana Connie=

#59 "Rr" farm or forest animal(s) elements: rooster

other farm/country elements: plaid,  

and

DT/owner Becca=

#59 "Rr" forest or farm animal(s) = rabbit, 

other farm/country elements = flowers, plaid, 

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Classic country interpretations for theme #59!

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Future participants: use the following Inlinkz tool address to submit your 1-3 farm or forest animals that start with Rr- themed projects for #59. Deadline is September 13 at 12:00am CT/Chicago. Bragging rights are possible. We have 3 tiers of recognition based on volume of submissions: Top 3 for 1-40 entries, Top 5 for 41-80 entries, and Top 7 for 81+. 

LINK=

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/fe9ae3cee73546beb347e80f198df9ed

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See you later. Fare thee well. Come back often for more of our country charm!

FarmQuest design team: NanaConnie and owner Becca

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DT Call:

We would love to have 2 more artisans (bloggers and/or IG) who don't mind linking up/networking in other challenge blogs and/or Facebook crafting groups, YouTube video tutorials, Instagram, etc. If you love farm/country/outdoor/rural topics and creating themed projects before each 14th and 28th, then email message FQCB owner Becca Sadler =

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

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BRAGGING RIGHTS for #58 (things in or near garden/potting shed-bench)

Congratulations to these 3 out of 5 projects: Jose, Pauline, and Julene!!!

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The Barnraisers picks were decided by owner Becca S.  

in order of entry:

#3 by Julene = watering can button, flowers, leaves

and

#4 by Pauline = wellies, wheelbarrow, flowers, leaf, bird, 

and

#5 by Jose = greenhouse, potting shed, birdhouse, water pump, flowers, wood, 

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All 5 projects were fabulous! They ranged in gardening topics and offered brilliantly clever #58 theme interpretations! THANKS!

**See ya soon at FarmQuest!**

 

FQCB #58 Theme is Things in/near Garden Shed or Potting Bench starting 14 August + #57 Bragging Rights honorees

     Howdy! Welcome to FQCB #58

    Things Found in/around outdoor Garden Shed or                                 Potting Bench theme! 

We're looking for those garden/potting sheds, benches; tools like trowels, shovels, hoes; potted plants; raised bed plants; hanging plants; seed packs; fertilizer; watering cans; wheelbarrow; etc. 

August 14-27, 2024 with start and end times at 12:00am CT/Chicago or 6:00am UK for time references.

Bragging rights are possible. Barnraisers Top 3 Picks are for 1-40 entries. Top 5 Picks are for 41-80 entries. 

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The design team crew has done their stash quests and prepared these wonderful projects:

DT/owner Becca S=

project: filled garden work bucket with trowel, potted plant

 and

DT Nana Connie=

project: "The Potting Shed"

Delightful outdoor country gardening interpretations for theme #58!

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Future participants: use the following Inlinkz tool address to submit your 1-3 things found in garden shed or potting bench themed projects for #58. Deadline is August 27 at 12:00am CT/Chicago. Bragging rights are possible. We have 3 tiers of recognition based on volume of submissions: Top 3 for 1-40 entries, Top 5 for 41-80 entries, etc. 

LINK=

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/6f34cb3e65e9473088584bd6fcb941b6

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See you later. Fare thee well. Come back often for more of our country charm!

FarmQuest design team: NanaConnie and owner Becca

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DT Call:

We would love to have 2 more artisans (bloggers and/or IG) who don't mind linking up/networking in other challenge blogs and/or Facebook crafting groups, YouTube video tutorials, Instagram, etc. If you love farm/country/outdoor/rural topics and creating themed projects before each 14th and 28th, then email message FQCB owner Becca Sadler =

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

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BRAGGING RIGHTS for #57

Congratulations to these 3 out of 13 projects: Esther, Cheryl, and Leslie M!!!

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The Barnraisers picks were decided by owner Becca S.  

in order of entry:

#5 by Esther = sparrow, greenery

and

#9 by Cheryl = fox, woodgrain, leafy stems, flowers, toadstools, 

and

#12 by Leslie M = tree, five forest animals

All 13 projects were fabulous! They ranged over several seasons/weather and offered brilliantly clever #57 theme interpretations! THANKS!

**See ya soon at FarmQuest!**

FQCB #57 Forest or Woodland Things theme starting 28 July 2024

  Howdy! Welcome to FQCB #57 Forest/Woodland things Theme!

We're looking for raccoons, skunks, deer, woodpeckers, maples, oaks, birch, elms, pines, mushrooms, etc.  Your location can be any outdoor/country/rural forest/woods setting around the world.

Show us your countryside charm too.

July 28- August 13, 2024 with start and end times at 12:00am CT/Chicago or 6:00am UK for time references.

Bragging rights are possible. Barnraisers Top 3 Picks are for 1-40 entries. Top 5 Picks are for 41-80 entries. 

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The design team crew has done their stash quests and prepared these terrific projects:

DT member Nana Connie=

 #57 forest/woodland rural country elements: grizzly bear; pine trees 

and

DT/owner Becca=

#57 forest/woodland rural country elements: pine trees, bear and other woodland animals, mushrooms/toadstools, leafy foliage, woodgrain/birch bark....

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Classic country interpretations for theme #57!

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Future participants: use the following Inlinkz tool address to submit your 1-3 things that are forest/woodland- themed projects for #57. Deadline is August 13 at 12:00am CT/Chicago. Bragging rights are possible. We have 3 tiers of recognition based on volume of submissions: Top 3 for 1-40 entries, Top 5 for 41-80 entries, and Top 7 for 81+. 

LINK=

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/f276a22e54e14d299457c0c5e72959d4

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See you later. Fare thee well. Come back often for more of our country charm!

FarmQuest design team: NanaConnie and owner Becca

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DT Call:

We would love to have 2 more artisans (bloggers and/or IG) who don't mind linking up/networking in other challenge blogs and/or Facebook crafting groups, YouTube video tutorials, Instagram, etc. If you love farm/country/outdoor/rural topics and creating themed projects before each 14th and 28th, then email message FQCB owner Becca Sadler =

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

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FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen (anything food goes starting on day 2 of each month and ending on the last day of the month)

and new on May 28th -

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FQCB #56 Top 3 Barnraisers Announcement for 4 artisans on 27 July 2024

 YEE-HAW!! FQCB #56 things found in a desert/dry land theme had 4 entries!!!

Barnraiser recognition goes to these 4 amazing artisans to share the Top 3 Barnraiser badge: Julene, Jolanda J, Heather, and Lee Ann B!!! Congrats! 

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The Barnraisers picks were decided by owner Becca S.  

in order of entry: delightfully diverse desert/dry land things themed projects!!! =

#1 was made by Lee Ann B : Christmas cactus plant card

and

#2 was made by Heather H : US Southwest coyote and cacti card

and

#3 was made by Jolanda J : US Southwest/New Mexico inspired card

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#4 was made by Julene : desert butterflies layout

Such awesome rural remote outdoors desert topics' projects! 

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Thank you so much #56 participants! We're grateful!

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#57 will start at 12am central time/Chicago or 6am UK on Saturday, July 28, 2024.

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So long. Fare thee well. 

See you real soon in farm country!

FarmQuest Design Team:

Nana Connie and Becca S