HQFCB #11 November 2024 Anything Goes Fantasy Theme with focus option Centaur or Minotaur or Faun Plus #10 Brags

 Best Wishes and Sweet Dreams at 

Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog!

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

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

still starting on 1st Saturday of each month ===> November 2-30, 2024

November's fantasy focus option is Centaur, Minotaur and/or Faun!!

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September 2024's Overall Winner ----- was invited to be Guest DT for November. Not accepted/maybe not seen.

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

 Vannessa, Granmargaret, Becca and Claire

DT member Claire= (November fantasy focus option of centaur):

So fierce! Hunter. Warrior. 

and

DT member Vannessa = (November focus option = centaur variation)

This girl and deer/doe hybrid is perfect for the forest's kingdom!

and

DT member Granmargaret = (November focus option = Centaur)

Your majesty, the honorable royal prince and his bride...possibly!

and

DT member/owner Becca = Project #1 (AGF choice of unicorn, fairies & dragon)

and Project #2= (November focus option = Centaur & Faun/Pan)

<3  --  <3  --  <3

Thanks gals for continuing 2024 with amazing imaginative creations!

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===>> for #10 BRAGGING RIGHTS, SKIP OVER THE NEXT SECTION

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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 October participants' brags will be found within this 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 Centaur or Minotaur and/or Faun 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 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/7c3a001b2a8a49798da60681f2460286

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BRAGGING RIGHTS #10:

#10 October 2024 competition are:

Overall Winner: #6 entry by Marlene A

Focus option Griffin winner: (none)

Top 3 Picks: #1 Andrea N, #5 Fiona, and #8 Yvonne!!!

*Overall Winner for October 2024 with a Guest DT invite for December 2024 is: Entry # 6 fairy made by = Marlene A.

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

beccasheartland@gmail.com)

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Marlene's card =

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Best Griffin option winner for October 2024

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

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*Top 3 selected from the remaining participants:

Entry #1 fairy made by: Andrea N

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Entry #5 fairy made by: Fiona W

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Entry #8 fairy made by: Yvonne

Congrats to our #10 Honorees! 

Thanks to all the #10 participants for supporting HQFCB!

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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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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. 

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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)

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Best Pegasus option winner for September 2024

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

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*Top 3 selected from the remaining participants:

Entry #2 pixie made by: Lori P

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Entry #5 fairy made by: Pauline

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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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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!!!

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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!

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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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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!

  

HQFCB (or former TFATU) #7 Bragging Rights Announcement on 2 August 2024

July 2024 Overall Winner, Focus Winner and Top 3 Picks Announcement for #7 on August 2 =

from Heart's Quest Fantasy challenge blog 

(formerly known as The Fairy and The Unicorn challenge blog)

Congrats to these awesome entries/artisans out of 19 submissions:

Carole J, Bonnie Lynn, Jenn B, Andrea N and Helene H!!!!

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Bragging rights rotation for July 2024 was supposed to be Granmargaret but due to having eye pain, I/Becca will be selecting.

July 2024 #7 Overall Winner = #4 entry by Carole J!!!

Also an invite to be our Guest Designer for September 2024 #9 Competition. If you'd like to do this, please contact Becca S =

beccasheartland@gmail.com 

or

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

#4 by Carole J!!

 fabulous accents and inky water background for the mermaid

Congratulations on this magnificent  card!

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Best July 2024 fantasy focus option winner (Mermaid) goes to #15! Congrats to Bonnie Lynn!

 

#15 by Bonnie Lynn = unique steampunk mermaid

your bragging rights badge for fantasy focus option winner :

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Bragging rights for Top 3 Picks from all submissions:

#5 by Jenn B = 

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#13 by Andrea N = 

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#18 by Helene H (2am scrapper) = 

Top 3 Picks badge:

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Excellent variety of top pick selections from July 2024/#7 submissions!!

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Congratulations to these marvelous 5 artisans! 

And we appreciate all who participated in our AGF theme with focus option of fairy #7 competition.

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HQFCB 2024 #8 competition will start on August 3rd, the 1st Saturday of the month!!!

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Sweet dreams and best wishes!

HQFCB (TFATU) design team members Granmargaret, Ilonka, Vannessa, owner Becca S and Claire

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Competition #8 will start soon on Saturday, August 3, 2024!

The fantasy focus option for August is ELF!

   

HQFCB or was TFATU Bragging Rights Announcement for #6 June 2024 competition

June 2024 Overall Winner, Focus Winner and Top 3 Picks Announcement for #6 on July 5 =

from Heart's Quest Fantasy challenge blog 

(formerly known as The Fairy and The Unicorn challenge blog)

Congrats to these awesome entries/artisans out of 20 submissions:

Bec Ann, Judy V, Maryann, Annie, and Ans G!!!!

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Bragging rights rotation for June 2024 was done by owner Becca.

June 2024 #6 Overall Winner 

Also #7 gets an invite to be our Guest Designer for August 2024 #8 Competition. If you'd like to do this, please contact Becca S =

beccasheartland@gmail.com 

or

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

#7 by Bec Ann (Rebecca F)!!

Fairies at their mushroom house=

Congratulations on this magnificent  card!

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Best June 2024 fantasy focus option winner (Fairy) goes to #8 ! Congrats to Judy V!

 

#8 by Judy V = mixed media with fairy focal

your bragging rights badge for fantasy focus option winner :

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Bragging rights for Top 3 Picks from all submissions:

#6 by Maryann = baby dragon

 

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#11 by Annie H = fairy on a swing

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#18 by Ans G = gnome house ready for Christmas

Top 3 Picks badge:

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Excellent variety of top pick selections from June 2024/#6 submissions!!

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Congratulations to these marvelous 5 artisans! 

And we appreciate all who participated in our AGF Theme with focus option of fairy #6 competition.

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HQFCB 2024 #7 competition will start on July 6th, the 1st Saturday of the month!!!

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Sweet dreams and best wishes!

HQFCB (TFATU) design team members Granmargaret, Ilonka, Vannessa, owner Becca S and Claire

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Competition #7 will start soon on Saturday, July 6, 2024!

The fantasy focus option for July is Mermaid!