Merry Berry Christmas at FQCCC!

FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenge has a brand-new challenge for you to join! 

This challenge blog is all about celebrating the cozy, rustic charm of country life during the holidays — think barns, wildlife, snow-covered fields, and all things outdoorsy and festive! 

Each challenge is Anything Goes, as long as it captures that country Christmas feel.

We are a just-for-fun challenge, but you could earn our Grand Champion Winner Badge (with a Guest DT invite) or proudly display our Wintery Top 3 Badge on your blog or socials.

I created a card featuring holly branches using images from Holly Berries set by Hero Arts. After stamping the image and sentiment onto kraft cardstock, I pulled out my Prismacolor pencils and started coloring. I'm definitely not the strongest with pencils but every once in a while, I have to try.

I can’t wait see what you create — and don’t forget to check out the blog for beautiful inspiration from the rest of the Design Team!

Happy crafting!

Challenges

Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Holly (Sept 30)

Grateful Harvest at Christmas [or not] BINGO Challenges

Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges has a brand-new challenge ready for you!

Each challenge, CBC features a fresh Bingo card filled with fun and creative prompts - and while it's not your typical game of BINGO, the rules are simple:

Choose at least three items from ONE column and include them in your project.

This is a just-for-fun challenge, but it's a great way to get inspired - and you could earn a Winner or Top Pick Badge to proudly display on your bog or socials!

For my project, I picked the "O" column, which includes:

• Harvest - Copper- Pocket- Sequins

I had so much fun working with these elements - they really pushed my creativity!

Autumn Inlay Die by Concord & 9th was used to create my card. Not gonna lie, using this die is a bit tedious but the options are endless. After putting the background together, I created a vellum pocket and stamed the inside card with "I'm lucky to have a friend like you" stamped and heat embossed with Tickle embossing power by WOW!.  So grateful sentiment is from More to Say dies also by Concord & 9th.

Visit the Christmas [or not] BINGO Challenges blog to check out the full BINGO card and get inspired by the Design Team's creations. Then it's your turn - we can't wait to see what you make!

Happy crafting!

Tutti Frutti at FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenge!

It’s time for a new challenge over at the FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenge!

This fun and creative challenge blog is all about using grocery-themed items in your projects — think produce, pantry staples, baked goods, or anything you’d find at your local market!

The theme for our current challenge is — as always — Anything Food Goes! That means you have the freedom to create with any food-inspired images, elements, or designs your crafty heart desires. 

For my project, I created two cards using Tutti Frutti stamps set by Taylored Expressions. I used Copic markers to color the images then went to work assembling the card, using vellum to create the tags. 

The smile sentiment was created using my hot foil machine with Fancy Script Words by Pink Fresh Studio.  

The hello sentiment was created using Sunny Smiles stamps set by Simon Says Stamp. Have a berry special day is from the Tutti Frutti stamp set.

Head over to the FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenge blog to see all the delicious inspiration from our Design Team, and don’t forget to link up your own food-themed creation. We can’t wait to see what you cook up!

Happy crafting!

Challenges

Cardz 4 Galz - Use Vellum #257 (Sept 3) .

Ellibelle's Corner - Anything In or From a Garden #6 (Sept 8)

Flower Hedgehog

We’re back with a brand-new challenge at Creative Knockouts — and this one’s all about your Fave Embellie!

Whether it’s buttons, bling, brads, or bows — we want to see how you use your favorite embellishments to bring your crafty creations to life. So, grab your supplies and let the creativity flow!

Our fabulous sponsor this round is All Dressed Up, generously offering up an awesome prize — you won’t want to miss the chance to win!

This adorable creature is Hedgehog Flower - how sweet is that image?

I colored the image using Copic markers and framed it with gold cardstock for a touch of shine. This was my first time creating a frame with acetate, and while there were a few hiccups along the way, I’m excited to try it again with smoother results next time!

For my fave embellie, I went with paper flowers — they add such a soft, dimensional touch and tie in perfectly with the floral theme.

Don’t forget to check out the stunning and inspiring creations from our talented Design Team — then share your masterpiece with us!

Happy Crafting!

Challenges:

Craft Rocket Challenges - Animals #128 (Aug 28) .

All Dressed Up - ATG #165 (Sep 14)

The Flower Challenge - Add Embellishments #105 (Aug 24) .

Cutting Down the Christmas Tree at FQ Country Christmas Challenge

FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenge has a brand-new challenge for you to join! 

This challenge blog is all about celebrating the cozy, rustic charm of country life during the holidays — think barns, wildlife, snow-covered fields, and all things outdoorsy and festive! 

Each challenge is Anything Goes, as long as it captures that country Christmas feel.

We are a just-for-fun challenge, but you could earn our Grand Champion Winner Badge (with a Guest DT invite) or proudly display our Wintery Top 3 Badge on your blog or socials.

I created a card featuring a die-cut truck fitted with a couple of Christmas trees.  I used white glitter paper to create the trees from Bottle Brush Trees dies by Spellbinders (unfortunately it looks like the tree dies are no longer available however this one is similar). The final touch was Sparkle Sheer Shimmer spray over the entire card.

I can’t wait see what you create — and don’t forget to check out the blog for beautiful inspiration from the rest of the Design Team!

Punny Veggies at FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenge

It’s time for a new challenge over at the FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenge!

This fun and creative challenge blog is all about using grocery-themed items in your projects — think produce, pantry staples, baked goods, or anything you’d find at your local market!

The theme for our current challenge is — as always — Anything Food Goes! That means you have the freedom to create with any food-inspired images, elements, or designs your crafty heart desires. 

For my project, I created a card using images from Very Veggie by Melonheadz.  I colored the veggies with Copic markers and the sentiment was created using vellum and gold glitter paper with You Make me Smile die-cut by Concord & 9th.  I wish I used the brown cardstock instead of the glitter paper - next time!

Head over to the FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenge blog to see all the delicious inspiration from our Design Team, and don’t forget to link up your own food-themed creation. We can’t wait to see what you cook up!

Happy crafting!

Challenges

Ellibelle's Garden Party - Anything In or From the Garden #5 (Aug 11) .

Little Red Wagon - F is for Food #817 (Jul 28) .

Good Vibes Heading Your Way

✨ We’re Back with a Sparkling New Challenge at Creative Knockouts! ✨

Our brand-new theme is Sparkle & Shine — and we can’t wait to see how you add a touch of shimmer, glitter, or shine to your crafty creations! So dust off those supplies, get creative, and join the fun! 

We’re thrilled to have Pattie’s Creations as our generous sponsor for this challenge — with a fantastic prize up for grabs! Don’t miss your chance to play along and win!

To create the background for this cool, calm, and collected Frogtini, I reached for my Ocean Waves XL background stamp by Create a Smile and inked it up with VersaMark. I then heat-embossed it using white embossing powder, which brought those waves to life beautifully.

Next, I blended Tumbled Glass and Uncharted Mariner Distress Inks to give the scene that soothing ocean vibe. A spritz of sparkle spray added a lovely shimmer, and once dry, I went in with White Blizzard Nuvo Glitter Drops for some extra sparkle—sadly, it doesn’t quite show in the photo!

The adorable Frogtini was colored with Copic markers. I added a touch of Wink of Stella to the tube for subtle shimmer and used Glossy Accents on the sunglasses to give them a fun, shiny finish.

The sentiment comes from the Beach Filler collection by KLM Designs, and to finish it all off, I added a few diamond gems for just the right touch of shine.

Be sure to check out the inspiring creations from our talented Design Team — then link up your masterpiece and show us your sparkle!

Happy Crafting! ✂️🌟

Challenges:

Crafty Gals Corner - July Activities #269 (Sept)

Paper Craft Crew - Summer #PCC630 (Jul 22)

Snowy Christmas Scene

FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenge has a brand-new challenge for you to join! 

This challenge blog is all about celebrating the cozy, rustic charm of country life during the holidays — think barns, wildlife, snow-covered fields, and all things outdoorsy and festive! 

Each challenge is Anything Goes, as long as it captures that country Christmas feel.

We are a just-for-fun challenge, but you could earn our Grand Champion Winner Badge (with a Guest DT invite) or proudly display our Wintery Top 3 Badge on your blog or socials.

I created a card featuring die cuts from Concord & 9th - Home for the Holidays and Classic Holiday Greetings. Along with solid color cardstock, the snowflake background is from the Snowy Sprigs collection by Echo Park and silver glitter cardstock was used for the windows and white glitter cardstock for the snow.

I can’t wait see what you create — and don’t forget to check out the blog for beautiful inspiration from the rest of the Design Team!

Happy crafting!

Challenges

CCAYR - Blue Christmas (Jul 31) .

Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Sparkles & Bling #174 (Jul 31) .

613 Avenue Create - ATG w/any Holiday twist (Jul 30) .

Aud Sentiments - Christmas in July w/Sentiment (Jul 30) .

Peace Bear

Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges has a brand-new challenge ready for you!

Each challenge, CBC features a fresh Bingo card filled with fun and creative prompts - and while it's not your typical game of BINGO, the rules are simple:

Choose at least three items from ONE column and include them in your project.

This is a just-for-fun challenge, but it's a great way to get inspired - and you could earn a Winner or Top Pick Badge to proudly display on your bog or socials!

For my project, I picked the "B" column, which includes:

• Christmas - Brown - Plaid - Digital Image

I had so much fun working with these elements - they really pushed my creativity!

The image I used is one I have had for a very long time, anyone remember Stampfairy?! Well, this is Jake and he was colored with Copic markers. The papers I chose to work with are from my stash and I believe the plaid is from Echo Park, the berry background is Hearth & Holiday by Simple Stories.  The sentiment was a die-cut from the Classic Holiday Greetings collection by Concord & 9th.

Visit the Christmas [or not] BINGO Challenges blog to check out the full BINGO card and get inspired by the Design Team's creations. Then it's your turn - we can't wait to see what you make!

Happy crafting!

Life's S'MORE Fun with you!

It’s time for a new challenge over at the FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenge!

This fun and creative challenge blog is all about using grocery-themed items in your projects — think produce, pantry staples, baked goods, or anything you’d find at your local market!

The theme for our current challenge is — as always — Anything Food Goes! That means you have the freedom to create with any food-inspired images, elements, or designs your crafty heart desires. 

For my project, I created a card using SMORE from Drawn by Krista, although it looks like it's no longer available.

I used Copic markers to color the image then went in search of papers I knew were somewhere in my stash.  The papers are from the Happy Camper collection by Doodlebug and after I assembled the layers, I added a couple of candy dots, and a bow made from baker's twine and a button.

Head over to the FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenge blog to see all the delicious inspiration from our Design Team, and don’t forget to link up your own food-themed creation. We can’t wait to see what you cook up!

Happy crafting!

Challenges

Aud Sentiments - Summer + Sentiment and/or Fun Fold #326 .

Papercraft Challenges - Summer Vibes #119 .