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Relaxing in the Pasture

It's time for the October #21 challenge for The FarmQuest General Store Challenge Blog!

The theme is always outside, country, and any time of year. There are always 3 images sponsored by QKR Stampede that can be a random prize if you submit your country inspired card!

In this month's post this grand bull is relaxing in the pasture with his feathered friends! I am using the QKR Stampede bull image image which I colored with various alcohol makers and fussy cut him out. I added some outdoor sticker elements that I had in my stash from Creative Memories. The birds come from a retired Stampin Up set called Quite Curvy. I used deckled edge dies from Stampin up and used cardstock called Early Espresso and Crumb Cake. I also used some paper scraps and yarn for a rustic touch from my stash to complete this card.

CHALLENGES SUBMITTED:

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog #286

Creative Inspiration Challenge #19

Paper Funday Challenge #70

A Pup with His Pumpkin!

It's time for the September #20 challenge for The FarmQuest General Store Challenge Blog!

The theme is always outside, country, and any time of year. There are always 3 images sponsored by QKR Stampede that can be a random prize if you submit your country inspired card!

In this months post this fun little pup loves his jack o lantern! I am using the QKR Stampede dog image image which I watercolored and fussy cut out. I used some retired plaid paper from Stampin Up, a scrap of striped paper from my stash, some twine and yarn. The card base is from Dandy Garden Memories and More card pack from Stampin Up.

CHALLENGES SUBMITTED:

A Place to Start Sept. 2024

Digi Choose Day Wk 35

We Love Stamping- Sept Challenge

The Wise Old Owl Knows

It's time for the August #19 challenge for The FarmQuest General Store Challenge Blog!

The theme is always outside, country, and any time of year. There are always 3 images sponsored by QKR Stampede that can be a random prize if you submit your country inspired card!

In this months post Mr. Wise Old Owl is celebrating a special person just in time for school to start again!

I am using the QKR Stampede Owl image which I colored with various alcohol markers.

The card base is a Stampin Up premade card base in a color called "Pretty Peacock" I used some strip stickers for Mr. Owl to stand on. The flower paper that gives an outside feel comes from a Recollections paper pad. The Sentiment is also a retired Stampin Up sentiment. I also added some enamel dots and star stickers.

CHALLENGES SUBMITTED:

A Place To Start: August 2024

Digi Choosday Cardmaking & Crafting Challenge: WK 31

Polkadoodles Cardmaking, Craft & Scrapbooking Challenge: Wk 31

Creative Inspiration Challenges: #17:

Easy Diagonal Fun Fold Cards

These are an easy diagonal fun fold card style! You can create 2 card bases from one sheet of cardstock.

For this card I am using a Stampin Up stamp "new to me stamp" from 2004 Mouse in a tea cup, the paper is also some old Stampin up designer paper, used a bow die from My Creative Time, colored the image with alcohol markers and she is "Oh so cute!"

CHALLENGES SUBMITTED:

Shopping Our Stash -SOS525-NBUS

Passion for Markers Challenge Blog -Wk 747

Unicorn Challenge -#100

Directions.

1. On the 8 1/2 inch side of your cardstock measure over 3 inches from the left side. Make a small mark. You will do this on both ends of the cardstock.

2. Put your cardstock in your paper trimmer matching the marks and cutting a diagonal line.

3. Score each (starting with the 3 inch side) at 3 inches and 6 3/4 inches

4. Choose 3 designer papers. Plus a white cardstock

5. DSP #1 - cut panel at: 4" x 5 1/4" DSP #2- cut panel at: 3 1/2 " x 4 1/4"

DSP #3 - cut panel at:2 3/4" x 3 1/2" ****cut a white panel at: 3 1/2 " x 4 1/4"

6. Fold the front cardstock score to the left and the middle score the the right so that

7. You will place each DSP in the section of the card panel sliding it up 1/4 inch. Turn it over and mark with a pencil a line to cut. ( hint: make sure that the edge of the DSP is showing on both sides)

8. After measuring glue the white panel in the middle on the inside and the panel that measures the same on the outside. Then decorate the front panel!

Final Look!- Scroll down to see the video!!!!

Here is a video of the process too!

Is it the Dog Days of Summer Yet?

Well we are getting to those dog days of summer!

It's time for the July #18 challenge for The FarmQuest General Store Challenge Blog!

The theme is always outside, country, and any time of year. There are always 3 images sponsored by QKR Stampede that can be a random prize if you submit your country inspired card!

It this months post we are experiencing those dog days of summer. This poor boy is clearly having a "ruff" day.

I am using the QKR Stampede Dog image which I watercolored and fussy cut out, added him to some scene paper from Echo Park and matted him on some retired Stampin Up card stock called Bumble Bee. I added some gingham ribbon and gems for some extra country charm.

CARD CHALLENGES ENTERED:

Gem of A Challenge -wk 13

Polkadoodles Cardmaking & Scrapbooking Challenge wk 27

Creative Inspiration Challenges -wk 16

Creative Knockouts #525

Mushrooms and Fairies!

I really enjoy creating with mushrooms and fairies, especially in the spring as nature starts to come alive!

I created these cards with the My Creative Time Mushrooms Stamps and Dies set. I used the mushroom die and snail, clouds, and the sentiment. For Card #1, I used a scalloped background die also comes from MCT. The cute little fairies are from an Art Impressions stamp set call Fairy Cubbies. I used scrap papers and an old Bitty Scrap Pad for my papers. Colored everything with various alcohol markers.

Card #1

CHALLENGES SUBMITTED:

Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog #6

Art Impressions -Panda Monium Challenge #380

Card #2

I simply loved using the mushroom dies and snails from MCT along with the retired Daisy Garden Stamp from Stampin Up for this card. I used a Stampin up color called Calypso Coral to stamp directly on the background patterned paper. I used a patterned paper from my stash in the background as well as one for the mushroom base, and a different one for the top portion. I added a vellum oval, some foliage using dies, a piece of vellum boarder, twine, and a button! I Love these colors together so much!

If you would like to see more of how this and some other mushroom inspired cards came together, check out the video below!

CHALLENGES SUBMITTED:

Creative Knockouts- #523

Digi Choosday -Wk 24

Country Livin Farmers!

It's time for the June challenge for The FarmQuest General Store Challenge Blog!

The theme is always outside, country, and any time of year. There are always 3 images sponsored by QKR Stampede that can be a random prize if you submit your country inspired card!

In this month's post I have two cards to share. The first uses QKR Stampede image "Mr. Builder Bunny" hard at work building and it is surely time for him to relax with Father's Day this month!

I colored the scene with various alcohol markers. Added some blue sky with some Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide, Used an old wood block wild flower stamp from Great Impression, an old birdhouse stamp, some plaid paper, rick rack and Peekaboo Peach cardstock from Stampin Up for the base.

Card #1

CHALLENGES SUBMITTED:

Creative Inspiration Challenges #15

A Perfect Time to Craft #6

Digi Choose Day -Wk 22

Card #2

For the second card, I used an old stamp that I have affectionately named

"Mr. Farmer Bear".

He is watercolored ready to start working in his garden! Added some sunflower ephemera with some watercolor shimmer and gel pen accents. I also added some braided twine, a hello die cut, yellow gems and gingham background paper. The cardstock are Stampin Up colors Old Olive and Early Espresso. He is ready for that Country Livin! I also have a video of how I watercolored him.

Card #2

CHALLENGES SUBMITTED:

We Love Stamping

Ally's Angels:Challenge #82

Double "D" Challenge

Gathering Hearts Gal Card

Country Gals

Gathering Hearts Gal Card

Card #1

These cards are created with QKR Stampede digital images

The Girl images for both CARD 1 & 2 are a digital images that can be won by entering your county inspired card in the

FarmQuest General Store Challenge Blog #16

https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/ Participator's blog badge

Gathering Hearts Gal Card

This card was created with the following supplies:

deckle edge frame die from Stampin Up
wheelbarrow die from Poppy
Grass die from Impression Obsession
sentiment from Impression Obsession- Sending Hugs stamp set
heart dies from Stampin Up
paper scraps from my stash
various alcohol marker brands
crystal gems from Hobby Lobby

Challenges Submitted:

1. A Place to Start https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/

2. A Perfect Time to Craft- A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge # 5

Sweetie Pie Gal Card

Card #2

This card is created with QKR Stampede digital image

Sweetie Pie Gal

This card was created with the following supplies:

deckle edge frame die from Stampin Up
flower die from the Potted Geraniums di sete from Stampin Up
linen thread- Stampin Up
sentiment from Impression Obsession- Sending Hugs stamp set
heart dies from Stampin Up
cardstock- Stampin Up
pattern paper DCWV "My Sunshine Stack"
various alcohol marker brands

Challenges Submitted:

1. Creative Inspiration Challenges Creative Inspiration Challenge #14

2. Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog Aud Sentiments Challenge #313

3.Dream Valley Challenge -Dream Valley Challenge #315 Buttons and Bows

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO OF HOW I CREATED THIS CARD!!

Spring Cards with No Mess Paint Splatter

These county cards were created with the use of acrylic paint markers to really make the paint effects look vibrant. Using Nuvo drops to create a gloss paint look.

Card #1

The art pallet image is a digital image that can be won by entering your county inspired card in the

Participator's blog badge FarmQuest General Store Challenge Blog

https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/

https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/fqgscb-15-afcg-theme-and-partnering-qkr.html

CARD #1

Challenges Submitted:

1.Crafty Animal # 82 https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

2nd picture uses the following supplies:

Colorado Craft Company stamp set "Be Creative" mini set (mouse & Sentiment)
Grass from dies from two different Stampin Up sets
butterfly stamp from personal stash as well as pattern paper from personal stash
wood plank embossing folder from Stampin Up

CARD #2

Challenges Submitted:

We Love Stampinghttps://www.welovestamping.co.uk/

check out how these came together!

2. Four Season's Challenge Blog Please Grab Our Badge https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/

3.If You Give a Crafter a Cookie-Challenge #191 Grab button for If You Give a Crafter a Cookie https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/

Bunny Carrot Tags Made with Prim Hearts

These sweet tags were made with lots of Love for Easter!

I am entering these in the Challenge Blog:

FarmQuest Home Style Kitchen Challenge Blog #4
FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenge Blog

https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/

The products used:

Large Prim Heart Dies (MCT-D493)from My Creative Time
A Stampin Up Doll bunny from the 90's
Buttons, Ribbon, twin from my stash
Water color paper from Artist Loft (Artist Level 2)
Inks from Stampin Up and Studio Series Watercolor brush pens

How I created these:

I cut Three layers of hearts. Two layers of orange paper and one of 65 lb card stock. gluing those together to create the carrot.
Water colored the bunny and fussy cut her out.

Threaded the twine through the buttons and adhered them one to the front and one to the back with Liquid Stitch Glue.

Fuzzy Bear in the Country- Entry #14 to FQGS Blog Challenge

Participator's blog badge

I submitted this card as an entry #14 to:

https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/

Products used:

I used a digital image from Lily of the Valley. You can find the LOTV digi shop on Etsy.
I used alcohol markers of various brands to color him. For the stamped images for the butterflies and little bouquet came from an Avery Elle set called "Wheelie Great".
Sizzix circle and Scalloped dies ,Paper, washi tape, and enamel dots from my stash.

Scroll down to see the video!