Saturday, December 14, 2024

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 #66Deadline 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=


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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 ^ 

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#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!**

   

Thursday, November 28, 2024

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 #65Deadline 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 




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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!!!

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The Barnraisers picks were decided by owner Becca S.  

in order of entry out of 8 submissions:

#2 by Karen =



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#3 by Bonnie Lynn =



AND

#7 by Granmargaret = 


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

FARM-tastic!!! 

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**See ya soon at FarmQuest!**



  

Thursday, November 14, 2024

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 #64Deadline 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=



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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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AND

#63 BRAGGING RIGHTS ANNOUNCEMENT

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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!**


   

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

FQCB #63 Theme is Feathers or Turkeys or Pheasants or Peacocks for 28 Oct 2024 PLUS #62 Barnraiser Brags

 Howdy! Welcome to FQCB #63 Feathers, Turkeys, Pheasants, and/or Peacocks Theme!

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

October 28- November 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 #62 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=


 #63 theme element = pheasant
other farm/country elements:   plaid

and

DT/owner Becca=


#63 theme elements = feathers and the word 'pheasant' instead of 'pleasant' 

other farm/country elements =  leaves, flowers, autumn season colors

and

project #2 tag


#63 theme elements = feathers and pheasants

other farm/country elements = quail, leaves, flowers

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Classic country interpretations for theme #63!





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Future participants: use the following Inlinkz tool address to submit your 1-3 feathers and/or T-P-P friends themed projects for #63Deadline is November 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=



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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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#62 BRAGGING RIGHTS ANNOUNCEMENT

Congratulations to Marjeta, DJ and Heather H!!

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The Barnraisers picks were decided by owner Becca S.  

in order of entry:

#1 by Marjeta =


What pretty flowers were added on Marjeta's bee-themed display card! 

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#4 by DJ (Deb H) =


DJ brought yellow onto her card in 2 fun ways for her bee-themed entry!

AND

#5 by Heather H = 


Heather's chosen rustic colors and distressed painted wood to accent her bee-themed card!

<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!**

  

Monday, October 14, 2024

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 #62Deadline 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=



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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 = 



and

#8 by Sigrid =  



and

#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!**




  

Saturday, September 28, 2024

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 #61Deadline 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=



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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 #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 wou...