Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags #12 design team projects on 2 Dec 2025

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why: This posting showcases my new design team/owner projects for #12/December at HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags, a challenges blog for crafting bloggers. Anything Goes on a shaped card and/or shaped tag is the theme every month! For December, instead of holiday for the round card, I'm using some old stickers and old cardstock that's been in my stash for years! For a shaped tag project, I brought out a hearts within hearts wood laser cut and inked it with wintry colors and added some stamped + inked + glitter glued stars!!! 

when: #12 starts December 2 and ends on December 31, 2025

what: Project #1 = "I love you" pretty circular card

how-to & vendor notes for #1 =

1. Astrobrights/Neenah = neon pink (scanned to a muted pink) & yellow cardstock traced with objects on my craft table! and cut to circles

2. black stamp pad = Hero Arts for perimeter inking

3. black extra fine point marker pen = Sharpie (for outlining) and also a fine point marker for the dots

4. the chevron has an open center in its circle that was covered by the yellow circle CS + center round focal floral are stickers = very old Webster Pages (circa 2010-2011)

5. pink gems in 3 sizes = Studio G by Hampton Arts

where #1 will be linked =

1A. Path of Positivity; new on Dec; Anything Goes Positive (with opt-- not mine); My rings of circles feminine card is for AGP

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/ch-136-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

1B. The Crafter's Cafe Challenges Blog; new on Mon Dec 1; Anything Goes with option to add yellow; My rings of circles feminine card has yellow CS; also yellow flower in the center focal sticker and there is a yellow chevron line that repeats in the that circle sticker

link = https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/09/325-use-colour-yellow.html

1C. The Creative Crafters; new on Mon Dec 1; Anything Goes

link =https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-94.html 

1D. Classic Design Challenge; new on Mon Dec 1; Anything Goes (opt of hug in a mug -- not mine); My rings of circles feminine card is for AG

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/11/classic-design-challenge-11-2025-novdec.html

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what: Project #2 = heart-shaped gift topper tag for a wintry touch

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. laser cut wood heart shape (from a pack of plain balsa woods) = Crafter's Square (also strand of twine)

22. two blue tones alcohol markers = Arteza

23. one lavender tone alcohol marker = Nuvo

24. star outline clear stamp (part of a mixed set) = Hero Arts (same two blue tone alcohol markers by Arteza used to color fill the star centers)

25. red-purple glitter glue = Art Skills

26. blue and white gingham fabric ribbon = Crafter's Square

where #2 will be linked:

2A. Tag Along (and ATCs); new on Dec 1; theme of Red or Green OR Anything Goes; my hearts and stars gift topper tag is for A.G.

link = https://tag-alongandatc.blogspot.com/2025/12/december-challenge.html

2B. Mix It Up; new on Nov 1 and open until Dec 15; anything goes mixed media; my hearts and stars gift topper tag is made of wood, twine, fabric, glitter glue, alcohol ink markers!!!

link = https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/11/miucb-80-anything-goes-optional-cas.html

2C. Passion for Markers; new on Dec 2; must use markers + add some bling; my hearts and stars gift topper tag has used 3 colors of alcohol ink markers + glitter glue applied to the tops of the stars

link = https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/week-817-add-some-bling.html

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where to find HQFSCAT #12 blog post link =

https://heartsquestshapedcardsandtags.blogspot.com/2025/12/hearts-quest-for-shaped-cards-and-tags.html

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

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FarmQuest Home Challenges #4 AHG theme DT projects on 2 Dec 2025

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why: This posting showcases my newest design team projects for #4 anything home goes theme for FarmQuest Home Challenges Blog. I've made an interior housing topic project and an exterior housing (front facades + flowers) card! Plus a last hour interior housing project of kitchen tools. 

when: #4 anything home goes theme starts December 2 and ends on December 31, 2025

what: Project #1: interior item of lamp = Find Your Way encouragement card

how-to & vendor notes for #1: encouragement card

1. pink cardstock cut to 5.5" x 6" panel = orig. 12" square sheet = Crafter's Square

2. three stickers (1/4 of large circular) = very old Webster's Pages

3. 'think happy' puffy letters + teal heart = Thickers from American Crafters 2017

4. 'find your way' stamp = part of a llama/mix clear stamp set = Crafter's Square ==>> this was my first time to use this particular stamp

5. Aqua Plaid cut to same size of index card = orig. 12" square paper = Recollections

6. Ll is for lamp cut-a-part mini card = the full 12" square cardstock is from Flea Market collection by Simple Stories

7. bright pink gems = Studio G by Hampton Arts (placed on curve of stacked stickers to look a bit like a crown)

8. bright yellow cardstock scrap = Astrobrights/Neenah

9. bright pink cardstock scrap under the lamp mini card = Astrobrights/Neenah

10. black extra fine tip marker pen = Sharpie

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Crafts Galore Encore; new on Mon Dec 1st; anything goes

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/12/december-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

1B. A Place To Start; new on Mon Dec 1st; anything goes or opt of winter things; My lamp/find your way encouragement card is for A.G.

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/12/december-2025-anything-goes-woptional.html

1C. NBUS or Never Before Used Schtuff; new on Mon Dec 1st; theme is the title; the stamped sentiment in the lower left card is my new to use item; I've had a mix set stamp set with some llamas, cactus plants and several words or phrases ==> 'find your way' is 1 in this pack that I hadn't used yet. I thought it was perfect to go with the lamp mini card.

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/12/december-2025-anything-goes-woptional.html

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what: Project #2: exterior home images + flowers from yard

how-to & vendor notes for #2: pretty mix of old stash and some newer from different vendors to create a pretty card; could be used for a couple's wedding anniversary...

21. pink cardstock 6" square base = Art Skills

22. light blue with with French cursive text patterned paper = very old; about 2010-2011; removed from paper pad; unsure of the vendor

23. light pink fiber paper = from a scrap pack = Crafter's Square

24. yellow tulip stickers = from a mixed flowers pack = Crafter's Square

25. two washi tapes and the house foam sticker = Farmstead Harvest collection by American Crafts 

26. mini card/journaling card from a full sheet of diff sizes = At Home collection by Carta Bella

27. Walnut/brown mini stamp pad = Lawn Fawn

28. medium brown tone retractable marker pen = Zebra Clickart

where #2 will be linked:

2A. A Perfect Time To Craft open challenge; new on Dec 1st; anything goes

link = https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2025/12/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

2B. Beautiful Blossoms; new on Nov 15/still open; anything with florals; My "this house is built on chaos & love" card has florals surrounding that message as well as flowers in the orange washi tape and some layered/puffy flower stickers for accents

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/11/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

2C. Classic Designs Challenge; new on Nov 15/still open; anything goes

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/11/classic-design-challenge-11-2025-novdec.html

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what: Project #3 = interior home items of kitchen tools = Holiday Baking card

how-to & vendor notes for #3 =

31. stencil template sheet has multiple kitchen tools = Crafter's Square

32. Narwhal/gray mini stamp pad ink = Lawn Fawn

33. paper towel strip = home item

34. red and green dual-tip markers = Art Skills

35. black fine tip marker pen = Sharpie; and an extra fine tip marker pen for the lettering

36. white cardstock = Georgia Pacific; cut panel to 5.5" square

27. red cardstock = Crafter's Square (from a 4 color set of 12" square sheets); cut to 6" square

28. mid gray watercolor marker to outline dabbed ink stenciled kitchen tools = stash item

where #3 will be linked:

3A. The Creative Crafters; new on Nov 15/still open; anything goes theme

link = https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-94.html

3B. The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog; new on Nov 15/still open and extended; anything goes

link = https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/09/325-use-colour-yellow.html

3C. Path of Positivity; new on Dec 1/Monday; anything goes positive (not the option)

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/12/ch-136-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

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where to find FQHCB #4 blog post link =

https://farmquesthomechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/12/farmquest-home-challenges-4-with.html

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Becca S

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* DT member only = PRS

*** all my projects this time are square shaped cards which if I wasn't the owner, I could share 1 of them from this post over at HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags. 

Critter Crazy Challenges #105 Anything Goes with Featured Critter theme DT project

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why: This posting features my new #105/December anything goes with a featured critter theme design team/owner card for Critter Crazy Challenges blog. My cellphone storage is maxed and won't let me take a photo so until I get that fixed, I'm going to have to put a pause on creating fun fold cards. My desktop computer camera was used to help show the full view and then the underside support. 

when: #105 CCC starts December 1-25, 2025

what: Project #1: Wild & Crazy Cat

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main panel cropped view to not show the step/fold front edge =

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. white cardstock for base = Georgia Pacific

2. white thick cardstock for support = recycled packaging

3. plaid print paper = Recollections

4. patterned cat image is an iron-on transfer!!!! = part of a mixed print cats package = Crafter's Square & NEW for me; this is the 1st one used!!!

5. black marker fine point  = Sharpie

6. three hearts die-cut ephemera = from Simple Stories' Simple Vintage Meadow Flowers Bits & Pieces pack of 51 pieces

7. bright blue cardstock scrap cut to fit the step/fold back = Neenah

where #1 will be linked:

1A. NBUS or Never Before Used Schtuff; new on Dec 1; theme is the title; show off new stuff or new to you item(s); the cat is an iron-on type applique or transfer and is 1st of the package that I've used!!! 

link = https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2025/12/nbus-challenge-81.html

1B. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap; started Nov 25; use at least 1 designer paper; this is my 3rd linked entry; This cat card has 1 plaid paper (with the 3 hearts being die-cut ephemera)

link = https://girlzcreativefunartofscrap.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-16.html

1C. Sweet Stampin'; new on Nov 22/still open; theme of birthdays w/ stamping; My cat fun-fold card has stamping on the panel on a triangle fold/step at the base = "birthday wishes" and "let's celebrate"

link = https://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/sweet-stampin-birthdays.html 

1D. A Place To Start; new on Mon Dec 1st; theme of Anything Goes or something winter; My fun fold cat birthday card is for A.G.

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/12/december-2025-anything-goes-woptional.html

1E. Crafts Galore Encore Challenge; new on Mon Dec 1st; theme of Anything Goes

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/12/december-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

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where to find CCC #105 blog post link = 

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2025/12/critter-crazy-challenge-105-starts-1.html

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* DT member only = PRS

FarmQuest Challenge #78 design team Christmas Tree Farm theme projects

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why: This post showcases two new design team/owner inspiration projects for #78 Christmas Tree Farm theme at FarmQuest Challenge Blog. For the card, I used some old stash from Bella Blvd chipboard stickers for the main scene elements. On the tag, I went with a recent purchase from Dollar Tree because the ornament tag on this package topper project had caught my eye for this theme. My brain cells were thinking I could use for this #78 theme!!

when: #78 FQCB starts 28 November until 27 December 2025

what: Project #1: 

how-to & vendor notes for #1:

1. green cardstock base is about 5.5" square = Pen + Gear

2. kraft brown paper traced circle cut = from unmarked pack bought through Amazon

3. green marbled print paper used with 2 different punches = from a multi-color print paper pack  by Crafter's Square

4. white cardstock torn in 5 pieces layered for snow = Georgia Pacific

5. chipboard stickers = "tree", truck with tree, 3 little trees = Bella Blvd

6. muted red paper scrap = from a scrap pack of mixed papers = Crafter's Square

7. small deer foam sticker = from Farmstead Harvest collection = American Crafts

8. black stamp pad for card base perimeter inking = Hero Arts

9. white with black trimmed star puffy/Thickers = American Crafts

where #1 will be linked:

1A. Rudolph Days; new on Nov 25/open for 3 more days; anything Christmas goes theme; My tree farm card is about Christmas/evergreen trees

link = https://rudolphdayschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/11/rudolph-days-november-challenge.html

1B. Inspired By; new on Nov 27; theme of Christmas trees (also a sketch); My card is shared for the theme/image prompt with several trees; My tree farm setting has a cut tree in the pickup and then 3 grouped trees 

link = https://theseinspiredchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/11/inspired-by-christmas-trees.html

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1C. Cardz 4 Galz; new on Thu Nov 27; theme of cute Christmas; My tree farm card is full of charm = one small deer, stars in the sky, a cut tree carried in the truck bed, the snowy hill, ....

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

1D. Creative Knockouts; week 2 of 2 starting today 11/27; theme of Snow Much Fun;  My Christmas tree farm card has a snowy hill

link = https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2025/11/559-november-20-snow-much-fun-paper.html

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what: Project #2: Christmas package topper-style tag

how-to & vendor notes for #2:

21. Neenah = black cardstock base cut to about 1" wider and 3/4" longer than the recycled white cardstock 

22. Recycled packaging = white cardstock; edges distressed with scissors blade

23. Lawn Fawn = Walnut/brown stamp pad

24. The Paper Studio = red and white diagonal striped print paper/ scrap cut

25. Crafter's Square = twine/cording in 2 colors of dark brown and red; also the red pearls and green heart gem = different packaging

26. Crafter's Square = package of ornament tags; chose the pickup truck with cut tree for this theme (comes with satin cording and pony bead)

27. Making Memories Wholesale Inc; 2009 = decorative pins; pack of 30 using 3 shapes (trees, stars, circles in different colors); I've used 2 colors of trees

28. ?/don't remember vendor = red and white herringbone print paper/scrap cut

where #2 will be linked:

2A. I Spy With My Little Eye; current; theme of Something Festive for Christmas; my gift tag/package topper has festive holiday colors, decorative accents, a fun ornament focal tag

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/11/i-spy-with-my-little-eyesomething.html

2B. Tag Along with ATCs; started Nov 1; theme of add texture and/or A.G.; my tree farm Christmas gift tag/package topper tag has shaped accents, cording, distressed edges on the brown-inked CS layer....

link = https://tag-alongandatc.blogspot.com/2025/11/november-challenge.html

2C. Creatalicious; new on Nov 15; theme of AG or traditional Christmas colors; My gift tag/package topper has red and green with neutrals of white, brown and black. 

link = https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-295-anything-goes-with.html

2D. Lil Red Wagon; new on Wed Nov 26; theme of pearls, sequins, or gems; My tree farm gift tag/package topper has 2 glass tree-topped decorative pins in the upper right corner; green heart gem + 3 red pearls in lower left corner

link = https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-835-pearls-sequins-gems-oh-my.html

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where to find FarmQuest #78 blog post link =

https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/11/farmquest-challenge-blog-78-christmas.html

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Becca S

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

* DT member only = PRS