Monday, October 28, 2024

FQCB #63 Theme is Feathers and/or TPP Friends starting 28 Oct 2024 PLUS #62 Brags on Barnraisers

 Howdy! Welcome to FQCB #63 Feathers and/or T-P-P* Friends Theme!

*We're looking for Turkeys, Pheasants, Peacocks and/or Feathers.

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. 

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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! 

AND

#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... 

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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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AND

#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!**


  

Saturday, September 14, 2024

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 :



plus


and

on Sept 24th


and 

from Sept 23rd:



and

project: "Lawnmower"


 and

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. 

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**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!**






 

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

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 #59Deadline 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=



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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!**


 

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

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=



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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

-------------------------

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 #63 Theme is Feathers and/or TPP Friends starting 28 Oct 2024 PLUS #62 Brags on Barnraisers

  Howdy! Welcome to FQCB #63 Feathers and/or T-P-P* Friends Theme! *We're looking for  Turkeys, Pheasants, Peacocks and/or Feathers. You...