My Heart's Quest Fantasy #5 in 2026 anything fantasy goes theme DT projects on May 2nd

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity, a personal crafting blog!

who: Hello, I'm Becca S, a 60+ year artsy-craftsy blogger who started on this crazy journey in 2010-2011. Before that I spent a year or so being part of message board card and scrapbooking challenges for the company "Paper Wishes". Each thing we created and shared by photo had to use at least 1 PW/HOTP product. Another crafter started a discussion thread about this new discovery of hers called 'Blogger' and quickly 3 gals got started before I did. They were praising the benefits and I checked out what they were doing and soon followed with "Becca's Heart for Creativity". 

where: Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges blog (a provided direct link will be found at the bottom)

when: #5 for 2026 (or #52 since I took over) starts on the 1st Saturday of the month which is May 2nd. This session will end on May 31, 2026.

why: 52 challenge session months ago, I took over the ownership of the challenge blog "The Fairy and The Unicorn". After about 2 years I renamed it but maintained the old TFATU blog address. Then Heart's Quest Fantasy challenge blog got a new corresponding blog address many months ago. I did that for 2 reasons: make it part of my Quest family of challenges and also have a name more reflective to its theme of 'anything goes fantasy'. 

what: Anything But Ordinary mermaid fantasy card 

cropped closeup to see the glittery shine put on the rock =

how for project #1:

1. Icicles Stickles applied on the rock = Ranger

2. light gray colored pencil for the rock, three tones of blues for the water, sky  = Marvy Uchida /stash box

3. mermaid's scales are with a mint green and aqua highlighters = Bic

4. peach and yellow colored pencils for mermaid's hair = Marvy Uchida/ stash box

5. yellow highlighter for sun's ray on the sentiment sticker = Bic

6. sentiment sticker = Market Square sticker book by Maggie Holmes/ American Crafts

7. white copy paper for image = HP

8. light blue paper behind the image = Colorbok

9. green and teal tonal floral print paper = Apothecary paper pad = Fancy Pants Designs

10. lavender CS base = Colorbok

11. clear/iridescent rhinestone gems = Crafter's Square

LINK-UPs:

1A. Crafts Galore Encore; new; just open; theme of anything goes

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/may-2026-challenge-147-crafts-galore.html

1B. CD Sunday Plus; close to the end of the current session; anything using a CD, thumbdrive, digital download, etc. MY mermaid image is a digital download via an image drawn by a DT member of HQFCB and that is available on our free fantasy images page

link = https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/cd-sunday-plus-challenge-182-hosted-by.html

1C. Love To Craft Challenge; new on May 1 through June 15; anything goes theme

link = https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/05/ltccb-92-and-ltccb-91-winner-and-top.html

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what: Project #2 = Space Alien asking for coffee

how Project #2 info =

21. Microsoft Designer Ai-generator used to create space alien asking for coffee while standing in the middle of a small town street!!!!

22. green dual-tip marker = Art Skills

23. arrow tip/pointer direction ephemera = Road Trip ephemera by Maggie Holmes

24. small coffee cup die-cut ephemera = Memory Lane by Fancy Pants Designs

25. green paper cut to be the background matting for the Ai image = from multicolor paper pad by Hello Hobby/Walmart + bright yellow paper scrap

26. little metal tone puffy piece stickers are serving as faux coffee beans = from a mixed design sticker package = Crafter's Square

27. light blue CS scrap = Colorbok pastel CS pad

28. orange tonal floral patterned CS = old; maybe My Mind's Eye or Webster's Pages

LINK-UPs for #2 =

2A. First Cup; new on May 2nd; theme of anything beverage/drink; I've got a coffee cup with 'Java' written on it

link = https://firstcupchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/first-cup-challenge-14-may.html

2B. Double D Challenges; started April 15-; theme of tea or coffee; My card's space alien is asking for coffee; there is a cup with JAVA written on it

link = https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2026/04/dd-426-tea-or-coffee-challenge.html

2C. Krafty Chicks; April 30th/week 5 with theme of Anything Goes (opt of colored image); My space alien is for AG since I didn't color the image; color printed digital...

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/krafty-chicks-challenge-818-atg-with.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

HQFCB #5 (or #52) for May 2, 2026 blog posting link =

https://heartsquestfantasy.blogspot.com/2026/05/hearts-quest-fantasy-challenges-5-in.html

* owner/DT = HQFCB plus HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT and HQLQCB; plus FQCB, FQCCCB, FQGGCB, FQGS and FQHCB; and AA; ConBC; CCC. [FQGGCB's theme is anything food and/or drink goes.]

*DT member only = CIP owned by Marlene; PRS and Pin-spirational owned by Deanne 

My Heart's Quest Fantasy #4 in 2026 design team projects on 4 April 2026

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity, a personal crafting blog!

who: I'm Becca S, owner of this blog and 13 crafting challenge blogs! YES! My hobby of paper/hybrid crafting has become a super power hobby during the past 2-3 years! I started fine arts piano lessons when I was 6 years old and practical arts skills of sewing, cooking and baking when I was 9 years old. My parents were very supportive and even our grandmothers for my sister and I to try diverse crafts/hobbies. My sister did a lot better at crocheting than I did. I did better with sewing even in spite of being left-handed!! (Everything is designed for right-handed folks!!! grrrrr! :)) 

where: These cards are for Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges Blog. The blog link will be located after my closing. 

when: #4 in 2026 starts April 4, 2026 and ends on April 30th. 

why: Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges Blog is my rename for the former "The Fairy and The Unicorn" which had been owned by at least 2 previous individuals. The theme has always been anything goes fantasy. I just felt the blog title only wanted 2 kinds of fantasy creatures. I've been owner plus a design team member for several years. 

what: Project #1 = This wise old gnome taking a nature break by reading outside in his garden! 

how for #1 =

1. green CS base = Art Skills

2. Pumpkin Spice mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

3. dark green dual-tip marker = doodling the dots = Art Skills

4. seven die-cut ephemera (using the gnome as the fantasy focal) = Enchanted Garden collection by Fancy Pants Designs

5. "love ya" thick foam stickers = also Enchanted Garden collection by FPD

LINK-UPs for #1 =

a. Crafty Catz; part way between mid session to the end; anything goes

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/crafty-catz-710-anything-goes.html

b. Creative Fingers; started March 27/midway; anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-319.html

c. Ellibelle's Garden Party; still open for less than 2 days; anything in or from a garden; My gnome is surrounded by fruit, flowers and leaves = in a garden items

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2026/03/ellibelles-garden-party-no-13-anything.html

d. Little Red Wagon; new on Wed/April 1st; theme is M for Masculine; My card has a male gnome

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-852-m-is-for-masculine.html

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what: Project #2 = Space Alien...baby Yoda card

closeup view of the crystal drops; YES! Clear crystal drops on the black CS are scanning with only a bit of reflected light...sadly the closeup doesn't seem to improve the visual effect 

how for #2 = 

21. black CS cut with rounded corners = Crafter's Square

22. pale green paper punched 2x with circle punch = Colorbok (2nd circle is under the wall decal sticker)

23. circle punch = EK Success

24. silver glitter and blue glitter papers also punched = Art Skills (for faux planets) 

25. "The child" or baby Yoda as I call it wall decal sticker = from a long sheet of Yoda designs = by Roommates from York Wallcoverings Company

26. gold glitter stars and the small plastic star = Recollections

27. blue crystal gems and clear crystal gem = Nicole Brand Crafts

28. clear crystal drops = Nuvo by Tonic Studios

29 'WTTW" stamp = from a mixed expressions stamp set = I believe it's from Crafter's Square

30. black stamp pad = Hero Arts

LINK-UPs for #2 =

a. The Sisterhood of Crafters; has 25-26 hours left!!!; theme of galaxy--stars, sun, moon, planets, etc. My card has stars, silver and blue glitter paper circle 'planets' and the flying pod w/ baby Yoda, the child!!! I also have some clear crystal drops scattered around. 

link = https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-2026-galaxy-challenge.html

b. Crafty Calendar; new on April 4; theme of dies or punches; My project #2 "baby Yoda" space alien card has 4 punched circles. 1 of the green ones is under the baby Yoda wall decal. 

link = https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/crafty-calendar-april-challenge.html

c. The Male Room; open; theme of vehicles or transport; My project #2 card has a wall decal showing baby Yoda in a space pod flying through the galaxy, in front of a red/orange planet!! Fun! My 5 year old great nephew loves Yoda and he along with his 2+ year old sister are going to have a sibling in about 7 months! So I thought this would be a cute card to send to them! 

link = https://themaleroomchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-209-vehicles-or-transport.html

d. Pearly Sparkles; new on April 1; theme of something old & something new; My project #2 has old green paper used as punched circles and old gold glitter stars and the acrylic star; the newer products are the glitter papers and the wall decal

link = https://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-118-something-old-something.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

HQFCB #4/2026 blog post link =

https://heartsquestfantasy.blogspot.com/2026/04/hearts-quest-fantasy-4-for-april-2026.html

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*DT member only - CIP as of mid-March 2026; also PRS and Pin-spirational

My Heart's Quest Fantasy #3 March 2026 Design Team Projects

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This post showcases my 2 newest fantasy design team projects for Heart's Quest Fantasy. The theme is anything goes fantasy (i.e. fairy tales, science fiction, other fictional characters/creatures, Greek and/or Roman mythology creatures, etc.)

Project 1 is a fantastic embossed specialty sticker of a unicorn and the other is a baby Yoda (alien) wall decal type sticker. These cards will get sent this month to my great niece and great nephew! 

when: HQFCB #3/March 2026 started March 7 and ends on March 31, 2026. 

what: Project #1 = Sweetie Unicorn-ie!! card

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. aqua paper & bright blue paper = multicolor paper pad by Hello Hobby/Walmart

2. pink and beige spot cardstock = very old 29th Street Market by Jenn Wilson = My Mind's Eye

3. diagonal multicolor stripe fabric ribbon & embossed unicorn sticker = Crafter's Square products

4. 'sweetie' foam sticker = Enchanted Garden foam stickers/collection by Fancy Pants Designs

5. gold glitter stars and small gold acrylic star stickers = Recollections

6. white puffy star stickers = Freckled Fawn

7. blue colored pencil = Marvy Uchida to outline blue paper and pink w/ beige dots CS

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; still open for about 8 days or so; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/03/273-march-1-rachelle-anne-miller-stamps.html

https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/03/273-march-1-rachelle-anne-miller-stamps.html

1B. Send A Smile 4 Kids; new on March 7; theme is animals 4 kids; My project 1 has a unicorn, fantasy animal; I'm sending this to my great niece, who is 2 years + 2 months old! :)

link = https://sendasmile4kidschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/sas4kids-animal-cards-4-kids.html

1C. Crafty Catz; started Feb 27/still open for 3-4 days; theme is Anything Goes; 

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/crafty-catz-challenge-708.html

1D. Tic-Tac-Toe; started Feb 27/closes Mar 12; theme board image = I've used circles/dots, pastels and embossing (unicorn has embossed textures/shapes on muzzle, ear and different sections of its mane)

link = https://tictactoechallenge.com/tttcxxx-featured-designer-4/

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what: Project #2 = Baby Yoda...yes! HQFCB accepts aliens

and a cropped closeup scanned to find the clear crystal drops applied in many places (at least 6 stars and baby Yoda's eyes!!)

how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

21. dark blue paper cut to create 1/4" margin on each side of the focal panel = multicolor paper pad by Hello Hobby/Walmart

22. night time sky print paper = Apothecary paper pad by Fancy Pants Designs

23. the lettering stickers 'magical' = very old 2010 or so Webster Pages

24. clear crystal drops = Nuvo by Tonic Studios 

25. baby Yoda wall decal sticker = from Room-mates for York Wallcoverings

26. lighter blue CS scrap with slight margins on top and bottom = Astrobrights/Neenah

where #2 will be linked =

2A. 613 Avenue Create; new on March 1/open; anything goes (opt of things with wings)...baby Yoda's ears don't count for wings!!! :)

link = https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html

2B. Love Those Pretty Papers; new on Mar 7th; anything goes w/ pretty papers; My project 2 has a super cool night sky with a variety of stars shown in this part/panel

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2026/03/atg-love-those-pretty-papers-march-2026.html

2C. Creative Fingers; new on Feb 27/still open; anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-317.html

2D. C.R.A.F.T.; still open; themes of Spring, Easter or anything goes; My project 2 is for A.G.

link = https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/challenge-775-spring-easter-anything.html

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where to find HQFCB #3/March blog post link =

https://heartsquestfantasy.blogspot.com/2026/03/hearts-quest-fantasy-3-march-2026-w-g.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = HQFCB; also HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT and HQLQCB; plus FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHCB and FQGGCB; plus CCC; plus ConBC; and also AA.

*  DT member only = PRS and Pin-spirational 

Heart's Quest Fantasy #2 February 2026 Design Team project for AGF theme

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This post showcases my newest owner/design team fantasy projects for Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges blog (HQFCB). The theme is anything goes fantasy. No fantasy focus option for 2026...just do anything fantasy. I've got an angel for project #1 (same image from December just colored in different color palette) and a gnome spotlighted from his forest home for project #2. 

when: #2 starts February 7 and ends on February 28, 2026.

what: Project #1 = Angel in pinks and lavenders XOXO card

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. silver glitter CS panel cut from a 12" square sheet; 1 of 4 colors glitter CS sheets pack = Crafter's Square

2. white CS sheet to print digital image and then measured and trimmed with deckle-edge scissors = Georgia Pacific & Fiskars

3. purple CS scrap = Art Skills

4. colored pencils = stash box

5. alcohol markers = Arteza and Nuvo (blue/Arteza; tan/Arteza; pale pinks/lavender tones = Nuvo)

6. cluster accent is a hidden paper clip type junk journaling embellishment = this one was received in a JJ group swap event

7. wood XOXO came plain; inked with purple marker and then a top layer of iridescent glitter paint was applied

where #1 will be linked =

1A. CRAFT; new/open; theme of Love or Anything Goes; MY angel card has XOXO for hugs and kisses...a bit of romance

link = https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-773-love-anything-goes.html

1B. Inkspirational; still open from Jan 30; theme of XOXO; this is my 3rd entry to the challenge; this card does have a wood laser cut XOXO inked in purple with glitter iridescent paint on top for more shimmer; 

link = https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/inkspirational-challenge-360-word.html

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1C. Shopping Our Stash; still open for 2 days or less; theme is "Love Me Do"; this angel card has her XOXO, heart-shaped cheeks for a bit of romance

link = https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2026/01/sos566-love-me-do.html

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what: Project #2 =

how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

21. green CS is actually bright/neon tone faded by scanner light = Astrobrights/Neenah

22. gnome and parts of other objects patterned paper; traced; cut = Enchanted Gardens by Fancy Pants Designs

23. green foam stickers = Enchanted Gardens by Fancy Pants Designs

24. black fine tip marker = Sharpie

25. remaining border sticker sections = from a very old Current Catalog sheet in neutral colors of border stickers; no date with the manufacturer info; 

26. trees, pinecone and acorn stickers = from part of the same pack = Hello Hobby/Walmart

27. mocha brown wavy textured paper scrap panel; some trimming = from a scraps pack = Crafter's Square

28. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad for papers/CS edges' inking = Lawn Fawn

where #2 will be linked =

2A. Let's Craft and Create; new on Feb 5; Anything Goes or Love; My gnome card is a cutie; but is for A.G.

link = https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/02/challenge-228-ag-from-heart.html

2B. Crafty Catz; open since Jan 30; Anything Goes; this will be my 2nd linked entry I believe

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/crafty-catz-706-anything-goes.html

2C. Word Power; new on Feb 5; theme is focus on word(s) being large or having a dominance of text; on my gnome card, there are big foam words to say 'hey cutie' 

link =  https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/02/word-power-february-2026-challenge.html

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where to find #2 HQFCB blog post link =

https://heartsquestfantasy.blogspot.com/2026/02/hearts-quest-fantasy-challenges-2-for.html

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***with a late start/first Saturday of the month and February being a short month, this will be an unusual challenge session

February 7-28, 2026 ===> just 21 days to participate!!

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = HQFCB; new in 2026 HQLQCB; HQCB, HQCOLCB** and HQFSCAT; also FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHCB, FQGGCB; CCC; AA; and ConBC

* DT member only = PRS; new in 2026 to Pin-spirational

** note: The angel Valentine card could be shared with HQCOLCB/ Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges Blog during February for the optional event theme of Valentine's Day...however, I'm the owner so I can't share there. But readers can be participants. 

My Heart's Quest Fantasy #1 January 2026 AGF theme choice fairy tale items card

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: The purpose of this posting is to highlight my newest fantasy owner/design team member project for HQFCB or Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges Blog! Anything Goes Fantasy is the theme each month. For January I decided to use some fairy tale items/accessories paired with a night sky paper to create a magical encouragement card! 

when: #1 in 2026/January 3rd through the 31st.

what: Project #1 = Castle Tower + Carriage + Star Wand

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. yellow paper strip = from a bright tone paper pad, 100 sheets, Hello Hobby by Walmart

2. banner, star wand, carriage, and castle tower stickers = same package by Hello Hobby by Walmart =NEW to me

3. bright tone hearts = (from a pack of multicolor enamel heart stickers) Hello Hobby by Walmart= NEW to me

4. round enamel dots = Simple Stories

5. black fine tip marker = Sharpie

6. bright blue and bright green scrap cuts = Astrobrights/Neenah

7. nighttime sky print paper = from the Apothecary collection's paper pad by Fancy Pants Designs

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Craft Rocket; new on Jan 1st; theme of something new; (this is my 3rd entry); on this card that fairy tale stickers and enamel hearts were all new to me items bought about a week before Christmas

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-132-something-new.html

1B. Girlz Rebel Challenge; still open; theme of anything goes; (this is my 4th entry/unlimited); 

link = https://girlzrebelchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/challenge-47-alles-mag.html

1C. Classic Design Challenge; open on Dec 15/still open; theme of anything goes; this is my 1st entry/unlimited)

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/classic-design-challenge-12-2025-decjan.html

1D. The Creative Crafters; open on Dec 15/ still open; theme of anything goes; this is my 1st entry of 3 allowed.

link = https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/challenge-95.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = HQFCB, HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; CCC; ConBC; AA; also FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHCB and FQGGCB

* DT member only = P-R-S and for 2026 = Pin-spirational; both owned by Deanne

Heart's Quest Fantasy #12 December 2025 with DT projects

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: The purpose of this post is sharing 2 new owner/design team member projects for HQFCB or Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges Blog. Project #1 is the last month to have a focus option theme of Angel(s). Project #2 is my AGF theme choice of gnomes. 

when: #12 Anything Goes Fantasy theme starts December 3 and ends on Dec 31, 2026.

what: Project #1 = Fantasy focus option for December is Angel

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. white glitter CS base cut to 5" square from a 12" square sheet = 1 of 4 glitter CS in pack = Crafter's Square

2. red CS panel cut from a 12" square sheet = 1 of 4 solid color CS sheets in pack = Crafter's Square (and the sentiment scrap cut)

3. white chalk marker = Crafter's Square

4. 'wishes' traced/inked using a plastic stencil sheet = Crafter's Square

5. black fine point marker pen = Sharpie

6. a variety of colored pencils = stash box

7. white CS panel was cut from full sheet used in printer = Georgia Pacific

8. angel digital image = QKRS (old company; might still be for sale)

9. enamel dots and stars of different colors are different packs = Freckled Fawn

10. little red, yellow and green star stickers from a sheet/pack with addt'l colors = ?/maybe Hallmark or American Greetings

11. thick foam adhesive tape strips are under the angel focal panel to lift it up

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Just Add Ink; new on Dec 5; theme of Add a Celebration; My angel is ready to deliver Christmas wishes

link = https://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2025/12/just-add-ink-775just-add-celebration.html

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1B. Let's Craft and Create; new on Dec 5; theme of AG + Vintage Feel; My angel has a 1970s-1980s look of Holly Hobbie and the Cabbage Patch dolls

link = https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/12/challenge-226-ag-vintage-feel.html

1C. Cardz 4 Galz; new; theme of cute Christmas; My angel has the cutest smile and dressed in colorful dress and pinafore with a bow in her hair

link = https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2025/11/264-cute-christmas.html

1D. Fab N Funky; new on Dec 3; theme is Christmas; My angel is sending wishes, Christmas wishes, she's dressed in reds, pinks and greens in a blue sky surrounded by stars

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/12/challenge-627-christmas.html

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what: Project #2 = 

how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

21. yellow CS base cut to 5" x 7" = Pen + Gear

22. harvest yellow and white buffalo check with leaf print CS= reverse sides of each other = Farmstead Harvest collection by American Crafts

23. brown colored pencils and markers in brown, teal, lime green and gray tones for grasses; also a light blue colored pencil for sky; brown marker used to outline the woodland scene

24. fern and leaf stickers = from same pack; the sunflower petals and the yellow allium (?) from a different pack = all Crafter's Square

25. mushrooms/toadstools and gnome stickers = Enchanted Garden collection by Fancy Pants Designs

26. stencil plastic template for "oh happy day" with 2 stars = Crafter's Square

27. enamel star and several little enamel dots in different colors = same pack = Freckled Fawn

where #2 will be linked =

2A. Creative Fingers; opened Nov 28 and extended; anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-313.html

2B. Inspired By; opened on Dec 4; theme of gnomies/see image prompt; My 2nd project features a gnome in his woodland home surrounded by mushrooms, ferns and other plants and grasses

link = https://theseinspiredchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/12/inspired-by-gnomie.html

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2C. Krafty Chicks; new on Thursday, Dec 4; week 1 theme of birthdays; My 2nd project features a gnome with the stenciled sentiment above his head stating "oh happy day" for a relative's birthday

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/krafty-chicks-challenge-797-birthday.html

2D. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; last challenge; closing down on Dec 30; anything goes

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/12/pennys-challenge-611-final-challenge.html 

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where to find HQFCB #12 blog post link = 

from December 5 after the new blog address change was made =

https://heartsquestfantasy.blogspot.com/

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* DT/owner = HQFCB, HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHCB, FQGGCB; AA; ConBC; CCC.

*  DT member only = PRS, 

Loving my HQFCB at TFATU #8 DT fantasy projects for 2 August 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity!

why: Loving some sweet dreams in make-believe world! Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges blog is still using the old TFATU address. #8 theme is anything goes fantasy with the fantasy focus option of dragon(s). 

when: #8 starts on the 1st Saturday of the month which is August 2nd and will end on August 31, 2025. 

what: PROJECT #1 = A fairy and friends-ship card

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. ivory cardstock, pale pink and bolder pink cardstocks are all from different packs = Neenah

2. four expressions of clear stamps (hey, thinking of you, just because, and my friend) = Crafter's Square

3. black stamp pad = Hero Arts

4. pale pink pearls = from a larger package = Crafter's Square

5. six pop-up, dimensional stickers/stick-ons; fairy is in a separate package = Little Birdie Handmade Embellishments

6. pink flower and 2 leaves stickers = "Sweet Rush" sticker book; Vicki Boutin 2021

where #1 will be linked = (fairy)

1A. Love To Scrap; has 2 weeks left until deadline; this is my 3rd entry; I've used two scraps of pink tone cardstock along with stamping and layered dimensional stick-ons

link = https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/07/ltscb-174-anything-goes-ltscb-173.html

1B. Crafts Galore Encore; new on Aug 1; anything goes; this is my 2nd (or 3rd) entry

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/august-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

1C. Pinspirational; new on Aug 1; theme of fairies in woods, also see the image prompt; My Project #1 on this post has three birds, some leaves, flower and of course the fairy

link = https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/pinspirational-challenge-328-august.html

image prompt = https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/08/pinspirational-challenge-328-august.html

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what: PROJECT #2 = my AGF theme choice is unicorn...three unicorns prancing on a fun-fold card base

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"some kind of wonderful"

this is when it's folded...design-wise, I should have stenciled the unicorns to a different panel...so that's why this photo will not be the first one seen for this card...

how-to & vendor notes for #2 =

21. white cardstock open heart flap folded card base = from a pack = Hot Off The Press; sold through Paper Wishes website

22. inks/mini stamps pads' colors are Guava, Pumpkin Spice, Narwhal (gray) and 

= Lawn Fawn

23. enamel dots, XOXO letter tile stickers, word stickers = all from the Everly Lane collection by Fancy Pants Designs

24. unicorn stencils are from same sheet = Crafter's Square

25. the 2 stamps = from a large multiple expressions clear stamp set = The Hedgehog Hollow

where #2 will be linked = (unicorns)

2A. Mix It Up; has 2 weeks left; anything goes w/ opt of mixed media; this is my 2nd entry; CARD #2 has a lot of dabbed inking, stamping, stenciling of unicorns, plus word/phrase stickers, lettering tile stickers, enamel dots

link = https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/miucb-78-anything-goes-optional-mixed.html

2B. Allsorts; new on August 2nd; animals or anything goes; I'm sharing the fun fold card with unicorns

link = https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-829.html

2C. Crafty Animals; new on August 1st; animal(s) anything goes; I'm sharing the fun fold card with unicorns

link = https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2025/08/challenge-97.html

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where to find HQFCB at TFATU's web address:

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/hqfcb-at-tfatu-8-starting-august-2nd.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = HQFCB at TFATU; HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB; also CCC; plus ConBC and AA. 

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and PRS

My HQFCB or old TFATU #6 in 2025 DT fantasy projects on 7 June 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This post shares my new fictional creatures featured at the #6 challenge period for Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenges Blog using the old/former The Fairy And The Unicorn (TFATU) challenge blog address. We accept more than fairies and unicorns so link up gnomes, elves, herbalum pixies (garden pixies), angels/Cupid, dragons, phoenixes, griffins, Yetis, and lots more! Fairy tale characters are welcomed too!

when: #6/challenges always start on the first Saturday of the month so this time we have to wait until June 7, 2025 and the competition will end on June 30th. 

what: Project #1: my AGF (anything goes fantasy) theme choice is unicorn

how-to notes #1 = sentiment will be added later when I decide if this will be get well, birthday, thinking of you, etc. 

1. white A2 size cardstock blank (with envelope/pack) = Crafter's Square

2. circle stencil/mask was made about 2 months ago using recycled packaging cardstock and my 2.25" circle punch

3. Tranquil Tide stamp pad ink for the moon/circle = SU

4. Wild Wasabi stamp pad ink dabbed for the surrounding area = SU

5. star stencils (2 sizes) and unicorn (along with some other unicorns) stencil sheet = Crafter's Square

6. stars inked with Pale Blue alcohol marker = Arteza

7. unicorn traced and color-filled using 3 colors of retractable marker pens = Zebra Clickart (gray, light-med brown and black) for a tri-color unicorn

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Craft Rocket; new on June 5th; theme is no design paper; MY unicorn card is filled with stenciling/masking and inking

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-126-no-designpaper.html

1B. Creative Artiste; new on June 6th; anything goes mixed media; My unicorn card is filled with stenciling/masking and inking

link = https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/2025/06/welcome-to-creative-artiste-challenge.html

1C. Stencil Fun (Crazy is our fame, Stenciling is our game); new on Tues. June 3; theme is stenciling; MY unicorn card is filled with stenciling and template/masking technique for the circle/moon; stenciled unicorn and stars

link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2025/06/june-2025-stencil-fun-challenge.html

1D. Unicorn Challenge; new on Tues. June 3; theme is 'not square'; MY unicorn card is rectangle

link = https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-110-not-square.html

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what: Project #2: June's fantasy focus option of fairy card

"My wish for you" card =

how-to notes #2 =

21. white A2 size card and envelope = pack = Crafter's Square

22. Wild Wasabi stamp pad; ink dabbed for outer area of card  = SU

23. Tranquil Tide stamp pad; ink dabbed for arch window area of card = SU

24. butterfly and fairy = Little Birdie handmade embellishments; made by artisans in India

25. 'take good care' stamp = part of a several small sentiment stamps = ?/old; maybe Studio G or Hampton Arts

26. patterned paper panel cut to 3.5" x 5" and then fussy cut out the arch window = Fairy Garden collection by Fancy Pants Designs

27. pale pink pearls = multi-pack = Crafter's Square

28. lettuce green embroidery floss, two strands = Coats

29. gray retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart; used to outline the patterned paper

where #2 will be linked =

2A. Try It On Tuesday; started May 27 and ends in 3 days; theme is 'things with wings'; MY fairy card/2nd project on the post has butterfly wings and a fairy's wings

link = https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2025/05/things-with-wings.html

2B. Everybody Art Challenge; started May 27; theme is 'butterflies'; My fairy card/2nd project on the post has butterfly

link = https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2025/05/580.html

2C. A Place To Start; current/June; theme of anything goes with twist of recycle; for MY fairy card= the embroidery floss was discovered at my mom's house and I brought a dozen of never been used colors & skeins of crochet thread and embroidery flosses those back to my house!

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/06/june-2025-anything-goes-woptional-twist.html

2D. The Paper Funday; new on Wed June 4; theme of anything goes (not using option of embossing); My fairy card is for A.G. entry

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/06/june-2025-challenge-77-anything-goes.html

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where to find HQFCB/TFATU #6 blog posting link =

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/06/hearts-quest-fantasy-at-tfatu-6-in-2025.html

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Please note: ConBC is 1 of many challenge blogs I own. 

Both cards were created using Christmas or not Bingo Challenges #13 bingo board using Column Ii, each using four of the five elements

#1 unicorn used = 1 layer, green, ink smears or blending, and free (stenciling)

#2 fairy used = green, stamped image or text, ink smears or blending and free (patterned paper, stickers, floss and pink pearls). 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = HQFCB (old TFATU), HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT, HQCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB; also ConBC; CCC; and AA

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S