Sunday, May 28, 2023

FQCB #29 Theme is Deer starting 28 May 2023 and DT Call

 Howdy! Yee-haw!! Welcome to the farm!

FarmQuest Challenge Blog's #29 Theme

Deer

--it can be a herd, a yearling, a fawn, doe with her fawn, etc.

May 28-June 13, 2023 with start and end times of 12:30am CT/Chicago or 6:30am UK for 2 time references.

Bragging rights are available. Each participant can enter 3 times during the 13 days of competition--with #29 (new) themed projects. Project formats can be cards, ATCs, bookmarks/tags, pages or spread layouts for journals, calendars, planners & TNs, and larger layout pages or spreads for scrapbooking.

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Our DT inspiration projects for FQCB #29 are:

DT/owner Becca:

blog for Becca





[FQCB #29 element: stamped deer and more deer in washi tape scene]

I like the pairing of dark charcoal specialty paper with the stamped deer ! I was initially going to keep this as black, white, gray/silver but then I thought the bit of green geometric paper could be sort of like faux grass. I like how the white thread is circling the silver moon. The idea was to create a dark night scene with active deer. 


DT member NanaConnie:

blog for Nana Connie





[FQCB #29 elements: 3 deer ]

Delightful deer card, Nana Connie! The image was printed in grayscale and then she applied watercolor and/or polychrome pencils for color! Great ideas for techniques! It's an awesome autumn season scene!


DT member Dottie:

Dottie's blog


[FQCB #29 elements: deer focal die-cut and more in the paper ]

It's wonderful to have Dottie's creativity expressions again on FQCB!! We've missed her wonderful cards! Such a terrific interpretation for the theme! The kraft card base and dark brown yarn add more rustic woods reminders to her card!


DT member Diane: has stepped down due to the need of putting family first. We honor her decision and wish her and her family our very best. We will miss her outstanding creative cards!

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[on-going DT call: at least 1 or 2 additional persons for long term 1 year or longer; must use Blogger, WordPress, or Instagram; message your inquiries/interest in joining FarmQuest to Becca Sadler

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

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Thanks gals for always providing excellent quality rural country topic projects!

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Now, it's our readers turns to hustle up some grub (projects)! Use the Inlinkz tool address for linking your submissions:

LINK=

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/cd7d3d23a20c4eacb9c05ce913f73dde


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Make sure to visit our country store (spin-off blog) between May 7-June 5, 2023 at FarmQuest General Store challenge blog for its 'shelves' of anything farm and country goes topics. And it will re-open on June 7-July 5.

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So long. Fare thee well. See you real soon back at the farm!

FQCB design team Becca, NanaConnie, and Dottie!

 

Saturday, May 27, 2023

FQCB #28 Rain Gear theme Top 2 Barnraisers Announcement

 Howdy! Theme #28 at FarmQuest was Rain Gear!

 THANKS SO MUCH Deanne S and Lynda!!!

 #28 Theme of Rain Gear received just these 2 artisans' entries!

If you're seeing this after the competition is over, our spin-off blog, FarmQuest General Store is an always farm/country anything goes themed blog that runs longer and differently than FQCB. So create a rain gear or other project and enter at FQGS. 

And of course check back after 12:30am CT/Chicago May 28, 2023 for the new theme at FQCB.

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Bragging rights badge


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The Barnraisers picks were decided by DT members NanaConnie and Diane! Thanks gals for helping me on this busy weekend!

Entry #1 from Deanne



and

Entry #2 from Lynda


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These 2 artisans have captured the delight that can come on rainy days. These projects are farm-tastic! We are very grateful for your loyal support of our country themes!

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So long. Fare thee well. See you soon at the farm!

FQCB DT crew: Dottie, Nana Connie, and Becca

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DT CALLS for FQCB and FQGS:

DT member Diane has just notified me that she's stepping down. If you're interested in joining us for a short-term basis or long-term as a design team member, send a message to owner Becca Sadler 

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

farm/country themes are new on the 14th and 28th of each month

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also DT Call is ongoing for our spin-off challenge blog called FarmQuest General Store (FQGS). 

If interested in being part of a month-long anything farm/country goes themed challenge blog, message owner Becca Sadler at the above address or at

questbybecca@gmail.com

 

Saturday, May 20, 2023

FQCB #28 REMINDER midway posting with ongoing DT Call

 Howdy! Yippee! Hard to believe the #28 theme is already to its midway point!

Seems like FarmQuest Theme #28 just started!

Theme #28 is about Rain Gear.

Competition started May 14 and ends on May 27.

For my (FQCB owner) reminder inspiration project, I have 2 different pairs of boots, added some bluish gray clouds and some rain streaks to the home scene die-cut: 


[FQCB #28 elements: 2 different types of boots--hiking, waders/knee-high, ]

Wanted to have a travel theme and came up with the phrases to place on the clouds. I've got lots of friends and relatives that are doing more traveling this year so it will go to 1 of these lucky peeps! A bit jealous! However I did have a 3-3.5 hour road trip with my husband, mom, and our doggie last weekend to see my nephew (mom's youngest grandson) graduate from high school.


Now it's your turn farm and country friends!! Hurry up! I'm waiting for your entries! :)

Deadline is 12:30am CT/Chicago on May 27, 2023. 

LINK=

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/fqcb-theme-28-is-rain-gear-starting-14.html

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So long. Fare thee well. See you at the farm real soon. 

FarmQuest design team and owner Becca S

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Ongoing DT Call=

I'm needing at least 1 more long-term crafter who loves farm and country topics that are launched on the 14th and 28th of each month.

Come help us grow as a themed unique challenge blog that accepts several different formats which allows for lots of variety.

Send me/Becca your email message of interest:

heartquestbybecca@gmail.com

or 

if interested in the month-long anything farm/country goes theme topics blog's design team for FarmQuest General Store challenge blog,

use this email address:

questbybecca@gmail.com


Sunday, May 14, 2023

FQCB Theme #28 is Rain Gear starting 14 May 2023

 Howdy! Yee-haw!! Welcome to the farm!

FarmQuest Challenge Blog's #28 Theme

Rain Gear

--umbrellas, rain boots/galoshes, slickers, waterproof jackets/ponchos, and whatever gear's needed when it's raining on the farm, campground, tree house, lake, backyard, etc.

May 14-27, 2023 with start and end times of 12:30am CT/Chicago or 6:30am UK for 2 time references.

Bragging rights are available. Each participant can enter 3 times during the 13 days of competition--with #28 new themed projects. Project formats can be cards, ATCs, bookmarks/tags, pages or spread layouts for journals, calendars, planners & TNs, and larger layout pages or spreads for scrapbooking.

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Our DT inspiration projects for FQCB #28 are:

DT member Diane:

blog for Diane


[FQCB #28 elements: umbrella, rain hat, raincoat, rain boots]

When you wear bright sunny colors, it's easy to smile! I love how Diane has split the sentence into 2 parts to make 2 clouds! Brilliant design! Wow!


DT/owner Becca:

blog for Becca


[FQCB #28 element: umbrella]

I like the pairing of the cheery flowers with the sentiment die-cut! It did start with white lettering and colored pencils came to the rescue. "You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy, when skies are gray..."


DT member NanaConnie:

blog for Nana Connie


[FQCB #28 elements: rain boots]

It's clever of Nana Connie to cut the image into a giant puddle shape! And more curved lines like in the mice and raindrops gives it a polished cohesive appearance! Delightful!


DT member Dottie:

Dottie's blog

edited on May 22


[FQCB #28 elements: umbrella and boots]

also has a cloud with rain, gray cloud print paper and a related sentiment

It's wonderful to have Dottie's creativity expressions again on FQCB!! We've missed her wonderful cards! Such a terrific interpretation for the theme!


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[on-going DT call: for 1 person on short-term basis of possibly 3-6 months and at least 1 additional person for long term 1 year or longer; must use Blogger, WordPress, or Instagram; message your inquiries/interest in joining FarmQuest to Becca Sadler

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

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Thanks gals for always providing excellent quality rural country topic projects!

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Now, it's our readers turns to hustle up some grub (projects)! Use the Inlinkz tool address for linking your submissions:

LINK=

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/0133a15060424f55adf2d01704730b7d


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Make sure to visit our country store (spin-off blog) between May 7-June 5, 2023 at FarmQuest General Store challenge blog for its 'shelves' of anything farm and country goes topics.

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So long. Fare thee well. See you real soon back at the farm!

FQCB design team Diane, NanaConnie, Dottie, and Becca S


Saturday, May 13, 2023

FQCB #27 Top 3 Barnraisers Announcement

 Howdy! Theme #27 at FarmQuest was Dandelions!

 THANKS SO MUCH Aimeslee, Granmargaret and Deanne S!!!

 #27 Theme of Dandelions received 4 entries with 2 from Granmargaret!

If you're seeing this after the competition is over, our spin-off blog, FarmQuest General Store is an always farm/country anything goes themed blog that runs longer and differently than FQCB. So create a dandelion project and enter at FQGS. 

And of course check back after 12:30am CT/Chicago May 14, 2023 for the new theme at FQCB.

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Bragging rights badge


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The Barnraisers picks were decided by DT members NanaConnie and Diane! Thanks gals for helping me on this busy weekend!

Entry #1 from Aimeslee


and

Entry #3 from Granmargaret


and

Entry #4 from Deanne


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These 3 artisans have captured the childhood delight of playing in the grass and making wishes. These projects are farm-tastic! We are very grateful for your loyal support!

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So long. Fare thee well. See you soon at the farm!

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

DT member Dottie is on a break. If you're interested in joining us for a short-term basis or long-term as a design team member, send a message to owner Becca Sadler 

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

farm/country themes are new on the 14th and 28th of each month

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

also DT Call is ongoing for our spin-off challenge blog called FarmQuest General Store (FQGS). 

If interested in being part of a month-long anything farm/country goes themed challenge blog, message owner Becca Sadler at the above address or at

questbybecca@gmail.com


Saturday, May 6, 2023

FQCB #27 Theme Reminder on 6 May 2023 with deadline of 13 May 2023

Howdy! Yippee! Hard to believe the #27 theme is already to its midway point!

Seems like FarmQuest Theme #27 just started!

Theme #27 is about Dandelions.


For my (FQCB owner) reminder inspiration project, I have abstract print stickers that look like dandelion fluff: 


[FQCB #27 elements: 4 stickers of the abstract looking dandelions and fluff; buffalo plaid, twine-tied bow]

It's got a shabby chic kind of look.


Now it's your turn farm and country friends!! Hurry up! I'm waiting for your entries! :)

Deadline is 12:30am CT/Chicago on May 13, 2023. 

LINK=

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/fqcb-theme-27-is-dandelions-starting-28.html


xx//---\\XxX//---\\xx

So long. Fare thee well. See you at the farm real soon. 

FarmQuest design team and owner Becca S

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Ongoing DT Call=

I'm needing at least 1 more long-term crafter who loves farm and country topics that are launched on the 14th and 28th of each month.

Come help us grow as a themed unique challenge blog that accepts several different formats which allows for lots of variety.

Send me/Becca your email message of interest:

heartquestbybecca@gmail.com

or 

if interested in the month-long anything farm/country goes theme topics blog's design team for FarmQuest General Store challenge blog,

use this email address:

questbybecca@gmail.com


FQCB #48 Log Cabin or Cottage Theme Bragging Rights Announcement on 27 March 2024

  YEE-HAW!!  FQCB #48 Log Cabins or Cottages theme had 3 entries!!! Barnraiser recognition goes to these 3 amazing artisans to share the Top...