FQCB #68 Theme of Hibernating Animals starts 28 Jan 2025 + #67 brag honors and mentions

 Howdy! Welcome to FQCB #68 Hibernating Animals Theme!

Your location can be any forest/woods/meadows/farm/ranch/rural setting around the world. What inspires you about hibernating animals? Animals that hibernate include bears, hedgehogs, groundhogs, bumblebees, snails, snakes, turtles, skunks, and several more.

NEW longer time format: January 28, 2025--> February 27, 2025 with start and end times at 12:00am CT/Chicago or 6:00am UK for time references.

NEW submission limit per challenge: with the timeframe increased to a month, each participant can submit 5 themed projects per challenge!!! 

Bragging rights are possible. Skip to the bottom of the post for #67 results. Best Barnraiser is a new honor that is offered a Guest DT invite. Barnraisers Top 3 Picks are for 1-40 entries. Top 5 Picks are for 41+ entries. 

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

DT member Nana Connie= 

 #68 theme elements = bear

and

DT/owner Becca= 

#68 theme elements = bears, hedgehogs and a visiting baby raccoon

PLUS

new barnraiser brag honor=

Best Barnraiser

with Guest DT Invite from December 2024: will be coming in February 2025

with GDT project from Heather! We're looking forward to seeing her GDT creation next month. 

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Show us your outdoorsy interpretations for theme #68 badge!

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PARTICIPANTS FOR #68 =

Future participants: use the following Inlinkz tool address to submit your 1-5 hibernating animals- themed projects for #68. Deadline is February 27, 2025 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+ entries plus a new Best Barnraiser with Guest DT Invite honor. 

LINK= 

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/f53c95a166cf41969e685907ba5cce7d

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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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SKIP OVER for the #67 Brag honors and mentions

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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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#67 BRAGGING RIGHTS ANNOUNCEMENT:

six entries

"Best Barnraiser" with a Guest DT invite

#67 (trails, paths, walkways or roads theme) Best Barnraiser is entry #5 by Jolanda! Congrats! (if accepting Guest DT invite for challenge #69 on February 28, 2025 ===> please email me/Becca at heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com)

Congratulations to Jolanda!

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Bragging rights for Top 3 Barnraisers mentions:

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The Barnraisers picks were decided by owner Becca S.  

in order of entry:

#1 by Heather =

and

#3 by Elle-jeanne =

and

#4 by Elizabeth = 

Congrats to these wonderful artisans for creating these country charmers!

FARM-tastic!!! 

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**See ya soon at FarmQuest!**

***remember the time length of the challenge is extended to 30 days (except February) and instead of 3 project limit per person, it's upped to 5 themed projects. 

FQCB #67 Theme is Paths or Trails or Walkways or Roads starting 28 Dec 2024 PLUS #66 Brags

 Howdy! Welcome to FQCB #67 Paths-Trails-Walkways- Roads Theme!

Your location can be any forest/woods/meadows/farm/ranch/rural setting around the world. What inspires you about forging a new path for 2025? Show us your country charm.

NEW longer time format: December 28, 2024--> January 27, 2025 with start and end times at 12:00am CT/Chicago or 6:00am UK for time references.

NEW submission limit per challenge: with the timeframe increased to a month, each participant can submit 5 themed projects per challenge!!! 

Bragging rights are possible. Skip to the bottom of the post for #66 results. Best Barnraiser is a new honor that is offered a Guest DT invite. Barnraisers Top 3 Picks are for 1-40 entries. Top 5 Picks are for 41+ entries. 

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

new barnraiser brag honor=

Best Barnraiser

with Guest DT Invite from November 2024:

with GDT project from DJ! Thanks! 

#67 theme elements: winding path/road around the trees

and

DT member Nana Connie=

 #67 theme elements = Scottish Highland path

and

DT/owner Becca= 

#67 theme elements = forest trail sign plus mountain/ski resort trail marker signs

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Classic country interpretations for theme #67!

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Future participants: use the following Inlinkz tool address to submit your 1-5 paths, trails, roads, walkways- themed projects for #67. Deadline is January 27, 2025 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+ entries plus a new Best Barnraiser with Guest DT Invite honor. 

LINK= 

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/fccaa00bcf9d48f1b028aaae6793d4a9

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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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#66 BRAGGING RIGHTS ANNOUNCEMENT:

six entries

"Best Barnraiser" with a Guest DT invite

#66 (things found in barns theme) Best Barnraiser is entry #6 by Heather! Congrats! (if accepting Guest DT invite for challenge #68 on January 28, 2025 ===> please email me/Becca at heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com)

Congratulations to Heather!!!

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Bragging rights for Top 3 Barnraisers mentions:

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The Barnraisers picks were decided by owner Becca S.  

in order of entry:

#1 by Deanne =

and

#3 by Jolanda =

and

#5 by Cheryl = 

Congrats to these wonderful artisans for creating these country charmers!

FARM-tastic!!! 

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**See ya soon at FarmQuest!**

***remember the time length of the challenge is extended to 30 days and instead of 3 project limit per person, it will be upped to 5 themed projects.

FQCB #66 Theme is things found in barns starts 14 December 2024 PLUS #65 barnraiser results

Howdy! Welcome to FQCB #66 "Things found in barns" Theme!

We're looking for equipment, supplies, farm animals, etc. that would be stored or have shelter in barns.  Show us your countryside charm.

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

Bragging rights are possible. NEW: a "Best Barnraiser" selection will be recognized and receive a Guest DT invite for the month after announcement.  Skip to the bottom of the post for #65 barnraiser results. Barnraisers Top 3 Picks are for 1-40 entries. Top 5 Picks are for 41+ entries. 

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

DT member Nana Connie=

 #66 barn items:  barn wall, horse

and

DT/owner Becca=

#66 barn items include: sleigh, horse, and a red barn on the far right side

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Classic barn equipment/supplies interpretations for theme #66!

and

 inspiration Ai-generated images that you can copy and paste if you want to use:

Antique charm!

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Future participants: use the following Inlinkz tool address to submit your 1-3 things found in barns- themed projects for #66. Deadline is December 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/85586015f07e419092accef2b8e57ca5

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Merry Christmas 2024 and Happy New Year 2025!!

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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#65 BRAGGING RIGHTS ANNOUNCEMENT

NEW: a "Best Barnraiser" with a Guest DT invite

#65 (things found in the woods theme) Best Barnraiser is entry # 4 by DJ/Deb! Congrats! (if accepting Guest DT invite for challenge #67 on January 14, 2025 ===> please email me/Becca at heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com)

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Bragging rights badge for Top 3 Barnraisers:

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The Barnraisers picks were decided by owner Becca S.  

in order of entry:

#3 by Esther ^ 

and

#8 by Granmargaret ^ 

and

#9 by Heather ^ 

Congrats again and thanks for creating these country charmers!

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These were fabulous #65 interpretations! 

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**See ya soon at FarmQuest!**

   

FQCB #65 Theme is things found in the woods starting 28 Nov 2024 plus #64 Barnraiser brags

 Howdy! Welcome to FQCB #65 Things found in the woods Theme!

Your location can be any forest/woods setting around the world. Show us your countryside charm.

November 28- December 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 #64 results. Barnraisers Top 3 Picks are for 1-40 entries. Top 5 Picks are for 41+ entries. 

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

DT member Nana Connie=

 #65 theme elements = leaves, moose, rabbit, pine tree

and

DT/owner Becca= project #1

#65 theme elements = pinecones, pine needles, berries, flowers, trees, wood

and

project #2 card

#65 theme elements = wood, bears, raccoons, rabbits, flowers

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Classic country interpretations for theme #65!

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Future participants: use the following Inlinkz tool address to submit your 1-3 things found in the woods themed projects for #65. Deadline is December 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+ entries. 

LINK= time adjusted due to starting 30-35 minutes late on Nov 28 

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/9c747980bb7e433e8e78bc3e7c099817

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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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#64 BRAGGING RIGHTS ANNOUNCEMENT

Congratulations to Karen C, Bonnie Lynn and Granmargaret!!!

Bragging rights badge

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The Barnraisers picks were decided by owner Becca S.  

in order of entry out of 8 submissions:

#2 by Karen =

AND

#3 by Bonnie Lynn =

AND

#7 by Granmargaret = 

<3  -- <3  --  <3

Congrats again to these 3 wonderful artisans for creating these country charmers!

FARM-tastic!!! 

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**See ya soon at FarmQuest!**

  

FQCB #64 Theme of Frozen Pond or Creek for 14 November 2024 plus #63 Barnraiser Results

 Howdy! Welcome to FQCB #64 "Frozen Pond/Creek" Theme!

We're looking for landscape and/or nature scenes at a frozen pond or creek. Can show wildlife, a family ice skating,  Show us your countryside charm.

November 14-27, 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 #63 barnraiser results. Barnraisers Top 3 Picks are for 1-40 entries. Top 5 Picks are for 41+ entries. 

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

DT member Nana Connie=

 #64 elements: frozen waterfall into pond landscape scene

and

DT/owner Becca=

#64 frozen pond/creek scene = mommy fox/vixen with 3 kits at frozen creek

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Classic winter outdoor interpretations for theme #64!

and

 inspiration Ai-generated images that you can copy and paste if you want to use:

Rural charm during winter time!

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Future participants: use the following Inlinkz tool address to submit your 1-3 frozen pond/creek scene- themed projects for #64. Deadline is November 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/fc0103240bbc457f93c3ff706c23ebfd

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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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#63 BRAGGING RIGHTS ANNOUNCEMENT

Bragging rights badge

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The Barnraisers picks were decided by owner Becca S.  

in order of entry:

#1 by Cari = turkey

and

#2 by Heather H = turkey trio

and

#3 by Jolanda J = feathers/duck feathers

Congrats again and thanks for creating these country charmers!

These were fabulous #63 interpretations! 

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**See ya soon at FarmQuest!**