FQCB Theme #21 is Hay/Straw (Bales or Haymows/lofts or Stacks) starts 28 January 2023

 Howdy! Welcome to the farm--FarmQuest Challenge Blog!

Theme #21 is about Hay/Straw!

Requirement Options or Combos:

*hay/straw bales; haymows/haylofts; haystacks; loose hay/straw

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definition of haymow= 

haymow

 (ˈheɪˌmaʊ)

n

1. (Agriculture) a part of a barn where hay is stored

2. (Agriculture) a quantity of hay stored in a barn or loft

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12)

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Competition runs January 28-February 13, 2023 with start and end times of 12:30am CT/Chicago or 6:30am UK.

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Design Inspiration

from DT member Diane A=

[Theme #21 requirements: hay/straw bale]

Caw! Caw!! What a cute and clever little crow that is sitting on this straw bale!!! The sentiment is ultra clever! Brilliant! Diane's created a cute little spot that seems like it's plucked out of Farmer Brown's field or from behind his barn! 

from DT member NanaConnie=

https://mygrammysattic.blogspot.com/2023/01/nesting.html

[Theme #21 requirement= image has storks standing on haystacks]

Doesn't this image make you feel transported to a different country or time period? I really like this historical and cultural card! I think a lot of folks have felt like nesting due to Covid and different variants. Seems like no matter what age we are, we want our homes to be super comfy, a refuge for hibernating or solace. 

from DT member Dottie S=

https://somethingcraftybydottie.blogspot.com/2023/01/farm-farm-farm.html

[Theme #21 requirement = craft straw bale used in pickup truck bed]

This is so clever! The barn is gorgeous and the truck looks like an old farm work vehicle! The craft hay in the truck bed is genius!!!! 

from owner/DT Becca S=

[Theme #21 requirement= image has hay in the loft/mow and a haystack outside against the barn; the uneven straw-colored mesh 'ribbon' for an accent]

I've used this straw mesh for a chicken/poultry theme challenge about 18 themes ago. I just really enjoy using it for my FQCB projects! The clipart is a free image and I love it because there's not only hay in the loft, there's a stack with a pitchfork sitting outside the barn! 

Thanks, gals for providing incredible range of Theme #21 projects!

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Craft artisans: use the Inlinkz tool address to submit your entries for Theme #21.

link=

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/87f003890a4a43499782d5cc4e4d7fcf

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So long. Farewell. See you back here at the farm!

FarmQuest Challenge Blog

DT members Diane, NanaConnie, and Dottie

DT/owner Becca S

FQCB Theme #20 Top 5 Barnraisers Picks Announcement

 Howdy! Yippee!! FarmQuest Challenge Blog's Theme #20 about Cowboy or Cowgirl Gear options (boots and/or hats and/or spurs) has ended and the Barnraisers have been selected!

Congrats to these 5 brag-worthy projects that John Wayne and Calamity Jane would have been happy to have received! :)= All 5 ENTRIES! 5 craft artisans extraordinaire! Lynn, Leslie T, Brenda B, Katrina B, and Granmargaret!!!

I just couldn't leave any project out when they are all outstanding for this theme!

In reverse order of entry:

#5 = Granmargaret

#4 = Katrina B

#3 = Brenda B

#2 = Leslie T

#1 = Lynn Mc

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Praise-worthy projects, ladies! Congratulations!

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So long. Farewell. See you at the farm real soon.

FarmQuest Challenge Blog

**P. S. on the blog's page right sidebar there is a new category of upcoming themes' hints. Take a look at #21 and see if you can guess it before the launch early on January 28, 2023

On behalf of the FQCB's design team,

owner Becca S

FQCB Reminder Theme #20 Cowboy Items such as hat, boots, spurs ends on 27 January 2023

 Howdy! It's the midway day during the competition for Theme #20 at FarmQuest Challenge Blog! 

Theme #20 is about Cowboy items of hat(s), boots, and/or spurs. It can be a cowgirl. At least 1 related image needs to be included on your project(s). 

Competition ends at 12:30am CST/Chicago on January 27, 2023.

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For some extra DT inspiration, I've created a welcome card.

I'm going to send it to my Texas nephew. I hope he displays it in his law office or home. 

[clipart image has a pair of cowboy boots and a hat]

FQCB Theme #20 blog's main post link from January 14th=

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/fqcb-theme-20-is-cowboy-or-cowgirl-gear.html

Use this to see the amazing cards made by the DT members for the main/launch posting from January 14th and to get to the Inlinkz tool address to submit your entries.

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So long. Farewell. See you real soon at the farm. 

FarmQuest Challenge Blog

On behalf of the DT members Diane, NanaConnie, and Dottie,

Yee-haw! --Becca S, owner

FQCB Theme #20 is Cowboy or Cowgirl Gear (boots or spurs or hats) starts 14 January 2023

 Howdy! Welcome to the farm--FarmQuest Challenge Blog!

Theme #20 requires at least 1 image of these 3 options:

*cowboy boots

*boot spurs

*cowboy hat

You can certainly use all three, 2 of the 3 or just 1 gear option.

Competition runs January 14-27, 2023 starting and ending at 12:30am CT/Chicago or 6:30am UK. 

Each participant may enter up to 3 new themed (cowboy/cowgirl gear) projects per challenge. 

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Design Inspiration

from DT member NanaConnie:

NanaConnie's blog's home page or and for this cowboy owl's post

NanaConnie's owl cowboy

[Theme #20 requirements: cowboy hat and spurs]

NanaConnie's used a QKR Stampede image and she says the background dp is vellum!!! How cool is that?!!! His cowhide vest and red bandana are some additional impressive cowboy elements! Awesome card!! 

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from new DT member Diane A:

Diane

About me:: I am retired and have been married for 47 years.   I started card making about thirteen years ago.   My passion is coloring animals for cards so expect to see lots of them!  I work mainly in Copics, pencils and pastels.  I am going to try to learn water coloring.  I also enjoy quilting, counted cross stitch, and cooking.

Welcome to the farm (FarmQuest) DT, Diane!! We are so happy to have you join our growing challenge blog!

[Theme #20 requirements: hats and boots; using 2 of the 3 options]

Cowgirl and Cowboy cards are farm-tastic or should I say 'ranch-tastic'?!!!

The details, like patterned papers and coloring of the images are perfect for the challenge theme!

The cowgirl card shows that she still likes to be feminine and the cowboy card's background looks like an old weathered shed that's been painted many times with different colors through the years and generations of family members! At least that's how I'm imagining it! (becca)

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from DT member Dottie S:

Dottie's blog's home page

[Theme #20 requirements = cowboy boots with spurs]

Aren't the die-cuts awesome!?!!! I love the good luck horseshoe accent! And having those against the corrugated cardboard and some twine wrap makes for a fantastic masculine birthday card!

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from owner Becca S:

Becca's blog's home page

[Theme #20 requirements= cowgirl has a cowboy hat and boots]

Some Great Plains and Western wear touches include the buffalo plaid cardstock, the plaid flannel tied wrap-around, and the sunflower. 

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Now it's your turn to do a stash quest and look for gear items of cowgirls and/or cowboys that fit the theme! 

Use the Inlinkz tool address to submit your entries:

LINK=

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/a209830ea6f443a68ce8281f0174c9b0

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So long. Farewell. See you all soon.

FQCB owner Becca S

FQCB Theme #19 Top Barnraiser Picks

 Howdy! Welcome back to the farm for the announcement of the Top 3 Picks! 

The 3 Barnraisers are: Granmargaret, Deanne, and Melanie!!!

Congrats, ladies, for superb snow sports projects! 

Here's the bragging rights badge to display on your blog:

All of the entries were outstanding! A huge "Wahoo" shout for those supporting FarmQuest Challenge Blog!

In order of entry:

#2 Granmargaret A=

#3 Deanne S=

#4 Melanie H=

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Thanks to everyone who is supporting FarmQuest Challenge Blog!

Theme #20 will be released in just over 6 hours (12:30am CST/Chicago on Jan 14th), so make sure to quest for that post.

So long. Farewell. See you at the farm real soon!

FarmQuest DT members (Diane, NanaConnie, and Dottie) and owner Becca

FQCB Reminder Theme #19 for Outdoor Snow Sporting Events/Equipment such as ice skates and sleds

 Howdy!! Welcome back to the farm--FarmQuest Challenge Blog for the midway reminder post for Theme #19. 

Theme #19 is about Outdoor Snow Sports Events and/or Equipment; i.e. sleds, sleighs, ice skates, ice fishing huts, building a snowman, building a snow fort or igloo, etc.

#19 launched on December 28, 2022 and will end on January 13, 2023!

Start and end times are always 12:30am CT/Chicago or 6:30am UK.

Design Inspiration

from FQCB owner Becca S

[for Theme #19= 2 boys sledding; snowflakes and an outdoor snow with deer and trees patterned cardstock]

FQCB Theme #19 main post link to use to get access to the Inlinkz Tool Address for submitting entries and also see what the DT members and I made for the main launch posting=

LINK=

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/12/fqcb-theme-19-outdoor-snow.html

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Bragging rights are available for the Top 3. 

Each participant may enter up to 3 new themed projects per challenge.

Acceptable formats are: cards, ATCs, tags, bookmarks, small spreads for TNs, journals, planners, & calendars, and larger spreads for scrapbook layouts.

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See you real soon at the farm! 

FarmQuest Challenge Blog

--owner Becca S