HQFCB (or former TFATU) #10.5 REMINDER AGF theme plus focus option Griffin on 20 October 2024

 We at HQFCB/TFATU are hoping your dreams and wishes are coming true! 

It's close to the midway point of the 10th competition ending on October 31st so DT Granmargaret and I are bringing some more magical inspiration! 

Come and join our 'always anything fantasy goes' theme competition. Bragging rights are possible. 

DT Granmargaret's card = 

October 2024 fantasy focus option of Griffin:

and

DT/owner Becca's  card= 

Project #1 = October 2024 anything goes fantasy choice of fairies

 and

Project #2 = my October fantasy focus option of Griffin baby

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Participants:

*#10 anything fantasy goes with focus option (Griffin) competition runs October 5-31, 2024

*October 5, 2024 competition link for Heart's Quest Fantasy (TFATU) challenge blog=

LINK= https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/hqfcb-or-former-tfatu-10-in-2024-agf.html

*The main launch posting has the Inlinkz tool address that you need to use to submit your 1-5 fantasy themed cards and remember that we're offering a new monthly fantasy option with its own honoree badge (you've got to submit at least 1 griffin project to be considered).

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Crafting happily forevermore,

Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog 2024 design team

Claire, Granmargaret, Vannessa H and Becca

***

NOTE:

Back in January 2024, "TFATU" was renamed since I made it part of my Heart's Quest family of challenge blogs. It's new name is "Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog". 

The blog address will remain the same for 2024. We hope that you will continue to support our unique niche in the paper-crafting/cardmaking blog world.

  

HQFCB or former TFATU #10 in 2024 AGF with October Focus on Griffins + #9 Sept Bragging Rights

 Best Wishes and Sweet Dreams at 

Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog!

(formerly known as TFATU or The Fairy and The Unicorn)

#10 challenge for 2024 is always AGF= anything goes fantasy

still starting on 1st Saturday of each month ===> October 5-31, 2024

October's fantasy focus option is GRIFFIN (winged lion; usually an eagle or hawk face, too)!!

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August2024's Overall Winner Carole J was invited to be Guest DT for October. She accept and has chosen to create the October focus option 'baby griffin' card. 

My permalink is:

https://cjcrafty.blogspot.com/2024/10/hearts-quest-fantasy-baby-griffin.html

Bio: Hello, I'm Carole and I live in the North West of England. I love many types of arts and crafts and often spend hours in my craft room, completely losing track of time. At the moment I’m enjoying making mini books, ATCs and cards. 

Guest DT project created by Carole J:

 so adorably charming! 

Fantastic shaker birthday card!

Thank you so much, Carole J, for being our October 2024 Guest DT!!!

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October's outstanding design inspiration showcase from the DT members:

 Vannessa, Granmargaret, Becca and Claire

DT member Becca= (October A.G. fantasy choice of gnome & mushroom house)

The gnome and his cozy home!

and

project #2 =  (October focus option of griffin)

Magical. Powerful. Regal. 

and

DT member Claire= (October A.G. fantasy choice of unicorn)

So utterly terrific to see the little unicorns in different poses in the background paper and the gorgeous die-cut focal!

and

DT member Vannessa = (October focus option = Griffin)

Fierce protective guardian for the castle's kingdom!

and

DT member Granmargaret = (October focus option = Griffin)

Your majesty, the honorable royal prince!

<3  --  <3  --  <3

Thanks gals for continuing 2024 with amazing imaginative creations!

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Participants:

1. There is a page with free clipart images to use for some of the more uncommon fantasy creatures that we don't see normally on the blog. me/Becca's griffin image for the October main post is found on this page. 

2. Bragging rights post for September will be published within the October 5th posting. And then October participants' brags will be found within the November main post.

4. In order to be eligible for the new bragging rights about the month's focus, you will have to create at least 1 Griffin project. 

5. In order to be eligible for at-large overall winner or Top 3/Top 5, you have to submit at least 1 of any fantasy creature project. 

6. Have fun all month at Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge blog (previously known as TFATU or The Fairy and The Unicorn). We accept more than fairies or unicorns, so think about Cupid, angels, gnomes, mermaids, dragons, centaurs, Pegasus, and others.

7. AND brand new for July 2024, we've expanded the formatting to more than cards such as home decorations, journals, tags, gift bags, etc.

LINK tool =

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/f2bdc4ed1d4f48dbb364e5e953af4219

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BRAGGING RIGHTS #9:

#9 September 2024 competition are:

Overall Winner: #7 entry by Chris

Focus option Pegasus winner: (none)

Top 3 Picks: #2 Lori P, #5 Pauline, and #8 Nancy

*Overall Winner for September 2024 with a Guest DT invite for November 2024 is: Entry # 7 mermaid made by = Chris

(email owner/DT Becca S if you want to be the Guest DT =

beccasheartland@gmail.com)

and

Best Pegasus option winner for September 2024

Entry # ---- made by (no one)

and

*Top 3 selected from the remaining participants:

Entry #2 pixie made by: Lori P

and

Entry #5 fairy made by: Pauline

and

Entry #8 fairy made by: Nancy E

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Sweet Dreams and Best Wishes!

Heart's Quest Fantasy Design Team: Vannessa,  Granmargaret, Becca and Claire

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Leave some comment love on this post and/or on the DT members' blogs=

Vannessa H 

https://saffiresstamping.blogspot.com/

 Ilonka  http://meandmyscrapworld.blogspot.com/

 Granmargaret https://granmargaret.blogspot.com

 Claire http://claires-crafty-corner.blogspot.co.uk/

 Becca S https://heartquestforloveandcountrycreativity.blogspot.com/

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The End.

  

HQFCB (or former TFATU) #9.5 Midway Notice of AGF theme + focus option of Pegasus on 20 Sept 2024

 We at HQFCB/TFATU are hoping your dreams and wishes are coming true! 

It's close to the midway point of the 9th competition ending on September 30th so DT Granmargaret and I are bringing some more magical inspiration to tantalize your creative mojo! 

Come and join our 'always anything fantasy goes' theme competition. Bragging rights are possible. Starting in 2023, the winner will be offered an invite to be a Guest Designer in the following month's competition. And then there are a minimum of Top 3. If there are 41+ entries, there will be a Top 5 which gives a couple of more crafters a chance at bragging rights. 

In 2024,we're also starting a new monthly fantasy focus option and will have a best pick of those as an additional winner. September's fantasy focus is Pegasus. There is a separate bragging rights badge possible for this focus so make sure to have at least 1 September focus entry to be considered.  *

DT Granmargaret's card = 

September 2024 fantasy focus option of Pegasus :

and

DT/owner Becca's  card= 

Project #1 = my September 2024 anything goes fantasy choice of creature mix

and

Project #2 = my September fantasy focus option of Pegasus

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Participants:

*#9 anything fantasy goes with focus option competition runs September 7-30, 2024

*September 3, 2024 competition link for Heart's Quest Fantasy (TFATU) challenge blog=

LINK= 

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/hqfcb-or-old-tfatu-9-for-2024-anything.html

*The main launch posting has the Inlinkz tool address that you need to use to submit your 1-5 fantasy themed cards and remember that we're offering a new monthly fantasy option with its own honoree badge (you've got to submit at least 1 Pegasus project to be considered).

____________________________________

Crafting happily forevermore,

Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog 2024 design team

Claire, Granmargaret, Vannessa H, Ilonka and Becca

***

NOTE:

Back in January 2024, "TFATU" was renamed since I made it part of my Heart's Quest family of challenge blogs. It's new name is "Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog". 

The blog address will remain the same for 2024. We hope that you will continue to support our unique niche in the paper-crafting/cardmaking blog world.

 

HQFCB or old TFATU #9 for 2024 Anything Goes Fantasy with Focus Opt of Pegasus for September PLUS #8 Bragging Rights August

Best Wishes and Sweet Dreams at 

Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog!

(formerly known as TFATU or The Fairy and The Unicorn)

#9 challenge for 2024 is always AGF= anything goes fantasy

still starting on 1st Saturday of each month ===> September 7-30, 2024

September's fantasy focus option is Pegasus, the winged horse!!

*Note: make sure to look for new acceptable formats announcement just above the Inlinkz tool link-up!!!

*Bragging Rights Honorees are mentioned all the way to the bottom

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July 2024's Overall Winner  was invited to be Guest DT for September. She's chosen to create a '' card. 

Thank you so much, ____, for being our September 2024 Guest DT!!!

{Due to my mom's unexpected passing on August 31st, I've gotten behind this week on computer time to get blog posts launched on a timely basis on September 7th. I need to go through my inbox to look for Guest DT. }

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September's outstanding design inspiration showcase from the DT members

HQFCB Design Team 2024 are: Vannessa, Ilonka, Granmargaret, Becca and Claire

DT member Ilonka= (A.G. fantasy unicorn)

and

DT member Granmargaret=  (AGF focus of Pegasus)

and

DT member Becca= (AGF focus of Pegasus)

and

DT/owner Claire= (AGF focus of Pegasus)

and

DT member Vannessa = (AGF focus option of Pegasus)

<3  --  <3  --  <3

Thanks gals for continuing 2024 with amazing imaginative creations!

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Participants:

1. There is a page with free clipart images to use for some of the more uncommon fantasy creatures that we don't see normally on the blog. 

2. Bragging rights post for August 2024 are included in this post.

3. In order to be eligible for the new bragging rights about the month's focus, you will have to create at least 1 Pegasus project. 

4. In order to be eligible for at-large overall winner or Top 3/Top 5, you have to submit at least 1 of any fantasy creature project. 

5. Have fun all month at Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge blog (previously known as TFATU or The Fairy and The Unicorn). We accept more than fairies or unicorns, so think about Cupid, angels, gnomes, mermaids, dragons, centaurs, Pegasus, and others.

7. AND brand new since July 2024, we've expanded the formatting to more than cards such as home decorations, journals, tags, gift bags, etc.

LINK tool =

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/a0dc00d1b67c4dac80876069b8a16756

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Sweet Dreams and Best Wishes!

Heart's Quest Fantasy Design Team: Ilonka, Granmargaret, Becca, Claire and Vannessa

*Thanks Ilonka for rejoining our team for a few additional months this year. Best of luck!

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Leave some comment love on this post and/or on the DT members' blogs=

Vannessa H 

https://saffiresstamping.blogspot.com/

 Ilonka  http://meandmyscrapworld.blogspot.com/

 Granmargaret https://granmargaret.blogspot.com

 Claire http://claires-crafty-corner.blogspot.co.uk/

 Becca S https://heartquestforloveandcountrycreativity.blogspot.com/

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BRAGGING RIGHTS RECOGNITIONS

#8 August 2024 competition are:

Overall Winner: Carole J

Focus option ELF/elves winner: Maz

Top 3 Picks: Pauline, Julie R, and Trijntje

*Overall Winner Carole J https://cjcrafty.blogspot.com/2024/08/gecko-galz-dragons-roar.html

Love the image and the interactive roar! 

*Best Elf project Maz https://blackheartcrafts.blogspot.com/2024/08/elves-in-bloom.html

*Top 3 selected from the remaining participants

Pauline C https://passionforpapercraft.blogspot.com/2024/08/magical-birthday-flower-box.html

Julie Reed https://pumpkinbellycards.blogspot.com/2024/08/tps-back-to-books.html

Trijntje https://trijntjeskaarten.blogspot.com/2024/08/kerstkaart-week-36.html?m=1

Sweet Dreams and Best Wishes!

   

HQFCB (was TFATU) #8.5 Midway Notice for deadline on 31 August 2024

 We at HQFCB/TFATU are hoping your dreams and wishes are coming true! 

It's close to the midway point of the 8th competition ending on August 31st so DT Granmargaret and I are bringing some more magical inspiration to tantalize your creative mojo! 

Come and join our 'always anything fantasy goes' theme competition. Bragging rights are possible. Starting in 2023, the winner will be offered an invite to be a Guest Designer in the following month's competition. And then there are a minimum of Top 3. If there are 41+ entries, there will be a Top 5 which gives a couple of more crafters a chance at bragging rights. 

In 2024,we're also starting a new monthly fantasy focus option and will have a best pick of those as an additional winner. August's fantasy focus is Elf/Elves. There is a separate bragging rights badge possible for this focus so make sure to have at least 1 August focus entry to be considered.  *

DT Granmargaret's card = 

August 2024 fantasy focus option of elves :

and

DT/owner Becca's  card= 

Project #1 = August 2024 anything goes fantasy choice of Pegasus

and

Project #2 = my August fantasy focus option of elves

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Participants:

*#8 anything fantasy goes with focus option competition runs August 3-31, 2024

*August 3, 2024 competition link for Heart's Quest Fantasy (TFATU) challenge blog=

LINK= https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/hqfcb-8-in-2024-agf-main-theme-plus.html

*The main launch posting has the Inlinkz tool address that you need to use to submit your 1-5 fantasy themed cards and remember that we're offering a new monthly fantasy option with its own honoree badge (you've got to submit at least 1 elf/elves project to be considered).

____________________________________

Crafting happily forevermore,

Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog 2024 design team

Claire, Granmargaret, Vannessa H, Ilonka and Becca

***

NOTE:

Back in January 2024, "TFATU" was renamed since I made it part of my Heart's Quest family of challenge blogs. It's new name is "Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog". 

The blog address will remain the same for 2024. We hope that you will continue to support our unique niche in the paper-crafting/cardmaking blog world.

 

HQFCB #8 in 2024 AGF main theme plus August focus option of ELF begins 3 August 2024

Best Wishes and Sweet Dreams at 

Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog!

(formerly known as TFATU or The Fairy and The Unicorn)

#8 challenge for 2024 is always AGF= anything goes fantasy

still starting on 1st Saturday of each month ===> August 3-31, 2024

August's fantasy focus option is ELF!!

*Note: make sure to look for new acceptable formats announcement just above the Inlinkz tool link-up!!!

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June 2024's Overall Winner Bec Ann was invited to be Guest DT for August. She's chosen to create a 'Busy Elf' card. 

He's definitely staying busy helping Santa while looking so charming! 

This elf-focused Christmas card is excellent! Lots of die-cuts and scrap usage makes this card design layout a winner!:

Thank you so much, Bec Ann, for being our August 2024 Guest DT!!!

*****

August's outstanding design inspiration showcase from the DT members

HQFCB Design Team 2024 are: Vannessa, Ilonka, Granmargaret, Becca and Claire

DT member Vannessa= (August fantasy focus option of elves)

and

DT member Ilonka=  (AGF choice of gnome)

and

DT member Granmargaret= (August fantasy focus of ELVES)

and

DT/owner Becca= (August fantasy focus option of Elves)

and

Project #2  (AGF choice of fairy)

and

DT member Claire = (August fantasy focus option of ELF)

<3  --  <3  --  <3

Thanks gals for continuing 2024 with amazing imaginative creations!

***************************

Leave some comment love on this post and/or on the DT members' blogs=

Vannessa H 

https://saffiresstamping.blogspot.com/

 Ilonka  http://meandmyscrapworld.blogspot.com/

 Granmargaret https://granmargaret.blogspot.com

 Claire http://claires-crafty-corner.blogspot.co.uk/

 Becca S https://heartquestforloveandcountrycreativity.blogspot.com/

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Participants:

1. There is a page with free clipart images to use for some of the more uncommon fantasy creatures that we don't see normally on the blog. 

2. Bragging rights post for July will be published after the competition ends on July 31 at 12am central time/Chicago.

4. In order to be eligible for the new bragging rights about the month's focus, you will have to create at least 1 ELF/elves project. 

5. In order to be eligible for at-large overall winner or Top 3/Top 5, you have to submit at least 1 of any fantasy creature project. 

6. Have fun all month at Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge blog (previously known as TFATU or The Fairy and The Unicorn). We accept more than fairies or unicorns, so think about Cupid, angels, gnomes, mermaids, dragons, centaurs, Pegasus, and others.

7. AND brand new for July 2024, we've expanded the formatting to more than cards such as home decorations, journals, tags, gift bags, etc.

LINK tool =

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/c6bd0a56edbb4476a331296721fb5602

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Sweet Dreams and Best Wishes!

Heart's Quest Fantasy Design Team: Vannessa, Ilonka, Granmargaret, Becca and Claire

Thanks to Guest DT Bec Ann  for leading the post!