Showing posts with label 2024. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2024. Show all posts

Thursday, January 2, 2025

HQCOLCB #1 challenge in 2025 with BEWAS theme and option of Valentines PLUS #12 from 2024 Cupids honors

 Heartfelt Wishes for #1 in 2025 

Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges blog or HQCOLCB

*Themes each month are "BEWAS"Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries and/or Sympathies. 

*An optional celebration theme will be be offered each month. January 2025's #1 option theme is ''Valentines".

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Formats: cards, gift tags, gift card/money holders, package toppers, scrapbook/journal/TN layouts

Time Period: January 2-31, 2025 will be competition #1 for 2025.

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Design Inspiration from Meena and Becca :

DT member Meena:

Project = BEWAS/birthday scrapbook layout



and

from DT/owner Becca S:

Project #1 from BEWAS = birthday

plus

Project #2 from BEWAS = sympathy

(sorry, lime green gems scanned as blue)


plus

Project #3 from option Valentine's 2025 :


and

from Guest DT (November 2024 #11 Cupid's Best BEWAS Pick) was not accepted; no response

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Thanks team for awesome inspiration samples!

xoxoxoxoxo

Share some celebration love this month at HQCOLCB!

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for participating: skip over the brags to the bottom section

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Bragging Rights from #12 December 2-31, 2024===>> 

Honorees from #12 competition are: Trijntje, Jolanda, Pauline and Ans

Congratulations!

There were 7 total projects submitted for #12!!

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Cupid's Pick of Best B.E.W.A.S. Project is by Trijntje!

Congratulations!

(Guest Invite for #2 February 2, 2025 if you'd like to accept. Email message to me/Becca at questbybecca@gmail.com)

(your bragging right badge)



Entry #4 by Trijntje = 



Such a cute kids' birthday card! 

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PLUS

Cupid's Pick of Best  2024 Optional Theme December New Year's  Project was made by #0  from no one


Congratulations, !

[sorry no entries]


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PLUS

Cupid's Picks of Top 3 

Congratulations to these wonderful artisans: !!!

(badge for copying/pasting to recognizer's blogs)


entry #5 by Jolanda =  birthday theme


a great masculine birthday card!
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and
 entry #6 by Pauline  =  birthday theme


a wonderful flowery birthday card!

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and

entry #7 by Ans  = birthday  theme




A delightful  feminine birthday card!

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These 4 projects are just a small representation of the wondrously fantastic creations to celebrate events and the people we love!

<3 **  <3 ** <3

Thanks to these brilliantly creative artisans for supporting HQCOLCB!

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DT Call:
if interested in this monthly challenge blog's design team for 2025, please send owner Becca Sadler an inquiry email message =

questbybecca@gmail.com
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PARTICIPANTS:

*Use the Mister Widget tool to attach your project photo/blog link, please, located at the bottom left corner of this post.

*Cupid's Picks for bragging rights will be available and the number of picks will vary depending on the total submissions. The BEWAS themes' entries will be evaluated for a "Best of" and those submitting the option theme will be eligible for a "Best of Optional Theme Pick" too! Then Cupid's Top 3 Picks will be selected from the total at-large submissions.

*Each participant can enter up to 5 projects per month. Remember January's #1 competition is open to just BEWAS projects or the option of Valentines celebration.  BEWAS is Becca's code for Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries and Sympathies. 

*Deadline is the last day of January = January 31, 2024 at 12 am central time Chicago. 

NOTE: 

LINK tool is Mister Linky = 


Monday, September 2, 2024

HQCOLCB #9 BEWAS main themes + option Halloween Harvest + #8 Bragging Rights Honorees

Heartwarming Wishes for #9 Competition

Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges blog or HQCOLCB

<3 ** <3 ** <3 ** <3

*Themes each month are open to: Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries and/or Sympathies. (BEWAS) 

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*An optional celebration theme will be be offered each month. 

September 2024's #9 optional celebration theme is ''Halloween/Harvest".

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Formats: cards, gift tags, gift card/money holders, package toppers, scrapbook/journal/TN layouts

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Competitions will start on the 2nd day of each month and end on the last day per month.

September 2-31, 2024 will be competition #9.

(due to post delayed launch time, an extra hour will be given)

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Design Inspiration:

from Guest DT (July 2024 #7 Cupid's Best EWA Pick) is

Liz C. = choosing to do a ____ for the #9 theme


her blog address: Liz C

a brief biography profile: Bio: I live in the West of England with my hubby and we'll be celebrating our Golden Wedding Anniversary this month.  We have a daughter, a son and one granddaughter.   I'm a retired Infant School teacher, mainly teaching children aged four and five, a job I loved.  I've been cardmaking for 20+ years and especially like to make fancy fold cards or adding cross stitching to my cards.

Thanks, Liz! Your card is an elegant keepsake!

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and

from owner Becca S:

Project #1 from BEWAS = repeat HQCOLCB from a previous competition due to my mom dying on Saturday morning August 31. Symptoms only started at 6pm Friday night August 30 and she passed 16 hours later. 


"On Your Special Day"

BEWAS/"EWA" for engagement, wedding, or anniversary


plus

Project #2 from BEWAS = repeat HQCOLCB from a previous competition due to my mom dying on Saturday morning August 31.


BEWAS/"B" for birthday theme card


plus

Project #3 from option HARVEST :  

[coming later]



Share some celebration love this month at HQCOLCB!

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Bragging Rights from #8 August 2-31, 2024===>> edited after 1:25 am until 1:45am (on Sept 2nd) central time/Chicago

Honorees from #8 competition are: Kleido, Deanne, Jolanda J, and Elaine LP!!!! Congratulations!

There were 8 total projects submitted for #8!!

Cupid's Pick of Best B.E.W.A.S. Project is by Kleido!

Congratulations!

(Guest Invite for #10 October 2nd if you'd like to accept. Email message to me/Becca at questbybecca@gmail.com)

(your bragging right badge)



project photo:



Awesome 50th wedding anniversary card for herself & her husband!!
Congratulations, Kleido for the beautiful card and for your marvelous milestone achievement!

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Cupid's Pick of Best  2024 Theme Option (New Job or School Year) Project was made by #0  from no one! 

Congratulations!

(your bragging right badge)


Entry #0


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Cupid's Picks of Top 3 

Congratulations go to these wonderful artisans: !!!

(badge for copying/pasting to recognizer's blogs)



entry by Deanne   = bird-day wishes


such a colorfully cute way to celebrate someone's birthday!


and

entry by Jolanda J  = sympathy encouragement


terrifically cheerful to brighten someone's grieving heart!


and

entry by Elaine   = anniversary love keepsake


an adorable way to remember your love relationship on Valentine's Day!

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These 4 projects are just a small representation of the wondrously fantastic creations to celebrate events and the people we love!

<3 **  <3 ** <3

Thanks to these brilliantly creative artisans for supporting HQCOLCB!

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DT Call:
if interested in this monthly challenge blog's new design team for 2024, please send owner Becca Sadler an inquiry email message =

questbybecca@gmail.com
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PARTICIPANTS:

Use this Mister Widget tool to attach your project photo/blog link, please.

Cupid's Picks for bragging rights will be available and the number of picks will vary depending on the total submissions. The BEWAS themes' entries will be evaluated for a "Best of" and those submitting the option theme will be eligible for a "Best of Option Pick" too! Then Cupid's Top 3 Picks will be selected from the total at-large submissions.

Each participant can enter up to 5 projects per month. Remember September's #9 competition is open to just BEWAS projects or the option of Halloween/Harvest celebration.  BEWAS is Becca's code for Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries and Sympathies. 

Deadline is the last day of September = September 30, 2024 at 1am central time Chicago. (time adjustment due to delayed launch)


LINK tool appearance has changed because payment plan options were changed in August by the company = 


 

Friday, August 2, 2024

HQ Celebrations of Love #8 EWA themes + August option New Job/School and #7 Bragging Rights

 Heartwarming Wishes for #8 Competition

Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges blog or HQCOLCB

<3 ** <3 ** <3 ** <3

*Themes each month have been open to: Engagements, Weddings, and Anniversaries. (EWA) and this month they will expand into BEWAS or Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries, and Sympathies!!!

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*An optional celebration theme will be be offered each month. 

August 2024's #8 optional celebration theme is 'New JOb' or school year encouragement/appreciation.

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Formats: cards, gift tags, gift card/money holders, package toppers, scrapbook/journal/TN layouts

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Competitions will start on the 2nd day of each month and end on the last day per month.

August 2-31, 2024 will be competition #8.

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Design Inspiration:

from Guest DT (June 2024 #6 Cupid's Best EWA Pick) is

Marie Flayer = choosing to do a wedding card  for the #8 theme:


Ooo-la-la!! Very elegant wedding congratulations card!

Thanks, Marie! The sheen from the foil is making your card shine and very special for the lucky couple!

a current snapshot of her:


her blog address and to her specific posting for her project:

http://www.njstampingqueen.blogspot.com/

https://njstampingqueen.blogspot.com/2024/08/guest-designing-for-hearts-quest.html

THANKS!!!

<3 -- <3 -- <3


and

from owner Becca S:

#8 BEWAS theme = A : wedding anniversary card



and

Project #2 for BEWAS theme = B: birthday tag


and
Project #3 for BEWAS theme = S: sympathy card


and

Project #4 for August 2024 option = new job or school year tag


Share some celebration love this month at HQCOLCB!

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Bragging Rights from #7 July 2-31, 2024

There were 4 projects submitted for #7!!

Cupid's Pick of Best E.W.A. Project is #2 by Liz C!

Congratulations!

(Guest Invite for #9 September 2nd if you'd like to accept. Email message to me/Becca at questbybecca@gmail.com)

(your bragging right badge)


project photo:




Awesome  card, Liz C!!!

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Cupid's Pick of Best  2024 Theme Option (Retirement) Project was made by  no one. 


(your bragging right badge)

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Entry # 0 by   = no one


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Cupid's Picks of Top 3 

Congratulations go to these wonderful artisans: !!!

(badge for copying/pasting to recognizer's blogs)



entry #1 by Michelle B   = 



and

entry #3 by Maryann =



and

entry #4 by Jolanda J =



<3 **  <3 ** <3

Thanks to these brilliantly creative artisans for supporting HQCOLCB!

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DT Call:
if interested in this monthly challenge blog's new design team for 2024, please send owner Becca Sadler an inquiry email message =

questbybecca@gmail.com
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PARTICIPANTS:

Use this Mister Widget tool to attach your project photo/blog link, please.

Cupid's Picks for bragging rights will be available and the number of picks will vary depending on the total submissions. The EWA themes' entries will be evaluated for a "Best of" and those submitting the option theme will be eligible for a "Best of Pick" too! Then Cupid's Top 3 Picks will be selected from the at-large submissions.

Each participant can enter up to 5 projects per month. Remember August's #8 competition is open to just BEWAS projects or the option of new job or school year celebration.  BEWAS is Becca's code for Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries and Sympathies. (newly expanded monthly themes starting August 2, 2024)

Deadline is the last day of August-- August 31, 2024 at 12am central time Chicago.

LINK=  



Tuesday, July 2, 2024

HQ Celebrations of Love #7 with EWA themes plus option Retirement event AND #6 Bragging Rights

  Heartwarming Wishes for #7 Competition

Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenges blog or HQCOLCB

<3 ** <3 ** <3 ** <3

*Themes each month are open to: Engagements, Weddings, and Anniversaries. (EWA) 

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*An optional celebration theme will be be offered each month. 

July 2024's #7 optional celebration theme is 'work retirement/pension'.

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Formats: cards, gift tags, gift card/money holders, package toppers, scrapbook/journal/TN layouts

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Competitions will start on the 2nd day of each month and end on the last day per month.

July 2-31, 2024 will be competition #7.

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Design Inspiration:

from Guest DT (May 2024 #5 Cupid's Best EWA Pick) is

Elle-jeanne= choosing to do a pension/retirement for the #7 option theme


her blog address:

https://krekwakwo.blogspot.com/

Merci, Elle-jeanne!!! Your pension retirement card looks like framed art in a tropical resort hotel!! A very relaxing way to celebrate one's work retirement!


and

from owner Becca S:

#7 EWA theme = A : anniversary shaped card 1

for special friends Jennifer and Leon

*she had lots of pink roses and bridesmaids (I was one) wearing pink


plus

anniversary shaped card 2

for brother and sister-in-law

*my SIL's favorite color is blue


and

Project #3: work retirement card


Share some celebration love this month at HQCOLCB!

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Bragging Rights from #6 June 2-30, 2024

There were 14 total projects submitted for #6!!

Cupid's Pick of Best E.W.A. Project is #13 by Marie F!

Congratulations!

(Guest Invite for #8 August 2nd if you'd like to accept. Email message to me/Becca at questbybecca@gmail.com)

(your bragging right badge)


project photo:




Awesome wedding congratulations card, Marie F!!

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Cupid's Pick of Best  2024 Theme Option (Patriotic) Project was made by #14 Deanne! 

Congratulations!

(your bragging right badge)


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Entry #14  by Deanne  =


Deanne's showing her pride in Canada with a treat box!

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Cupid's Picks of Top 3 

Congratulations go to these wonderful artisans: !!!

(badge for copying/pasting to recognizer's blogs)



entry #2 by Nicolette   = 


such a sweet tag to celebrate love!


and

entry #8 by Kathy K =


terrific CAS style contemporary anniversary card!


and

entry #11 by Valerie  =


a funny take on a meow-valous wedding couple!

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These 5 projects are just a small representation of the wondrously fantastic creations to celebrate events and the people we love!

<3 **  <3 ** <3

Thanks to these brilliantly creative artisans for supporting HQCOLCB!

===========================================

DT Call:
if interested in this monthly challenge blog's new design team for 2024, please send owner Becca Sadler an inquiry email message =

questbybecca@gmail.com
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------

PARTICIPANTS:

Use this Mister Widget tool to attach your project photo/blog link, please.

Cupid's Picks for bragging rights will be available and the number of picks will vary depending on the total submissions. The EWA themes' entries will be evaluated for a "Best of" and those submitting the option theme will be eligible for a "Best of Pick" too! Then Cupid's Top 3 Picks will be selected from the at-large submissions.

Each participant can enter up to 5 projects per month. Remember July's #7 competition is open to just EWA projects or the option of Graduation/grade promotion celebration.  EWA is Becca's code for Engagements, Weddings, and Anniversaries. 

Deadline is the last day of July-- July 31, 2024 at 12am central time Chicago.

LINK= 


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