HQCB #71 AG theme with pink and or red hearts card starts 28 Feb 2025 + #70 Arrow brags

Heartfelt Greetings to HQCB #71 

     Heart's Quest Challenge Blog's #71 theme badge  is shown midway:

            Theme #71 is Anything Goes with included pink &/or red heart(s). Should have at least 1 of these colors on a heart.       

                    Competition #71 runs from February 28, 2025 - March 27, 2025 with start and end times of 12am CT/Chicago or 6am UK for 2 time references.

(new project limit)

Each participant can enter 5 themed projects per competition. 

Bragging rights are possible. There is a new bragging honor added recently. **Skip to the bottom to see #70 brags.

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HQCB Design Team Inspiration Projects for #71 =

DT member Willa Jean:

#71 theme choice of cruise layout with trio of pink hearts

and

DT member Pamela:

#71 theme choice of love with both pink and red hearts:

and

DT/owner Becca:

#71 theme choice of Easter with lots of pink hearts

 

PLUS

Guest DT Invite honoree from challenge #69 =

Valerie'

her blog post = https://lescrapdevava.blogspot.com/2025/02/guest-designer-hearts-quest-challenge.html

#71 theme choice of Valentines/love with pink and red hearts

and 

SPECIAL GUEST Dottie

card #1 is Valentine's mail card with pink and red hearts:

PLUS

card #2 is Bingo card-card with 1 pink heart and 1 red heart:

THANKS!!

These are amazing heartwarming inspiration interpretations of #71!!!

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FOR: #70 Bragging Rights Recognitions, SKIP the participation section.

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#71 theme badge:

Participants

 for #71: use this Inlinkz tool address link to access for submitting your blog linked photos (or Instagram). Deadline is 12am CT/Chicago time on March 27, 2025!!!

LINK=

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/548447712f6546879fd6a0d52318119e

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Heartfelt wishes, 

HQCB Design Team-- Willa Jean, Pamela and Becca

and Guest DT Invite honoree Valerie'  plus 

Special Guest DT Dottie

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AND

BRAGGING RIGHTS #70

There were 17 submissions! 

Cupid's Very Best Arrow Honor for #70

with a Guest DT invite for #72

Our entry selection is #13 by Taty! Congrats! (if you'd like to accept the GDT invite for March 28, 2025 then send a message to Becca's email = heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

#13/ Taty's photo:

having white/ivory hearts in the wedding bands and a pink abstract heart above the couple, too!

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plus

Best 3 Arrows mentions

go to Deanne, Maria' and Lisa D !

Entry #3 by Deanne= 

used both pink and purple toned hearts against a white background!

and

Entry  #8 by Maria' = 

used pink tone hearts on reverse sides of her tag!

and

Entry #12 by Lisa D=  

used pink hearts for corner accents + pink hearts in the image!

These projects are excellent interpretations using the #70 badge.

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Join us for Heart's Quest #71 anything goes with pink &/or red hearts theme!

and

     ***remember: new time length for Heart's Quest challenges in 2025

plus

new participant's project limit upped to 5 new themed projects for each offset month-long challenge 

and

 if you'd like to join the Design Team, send an inquiry email to Becca S

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

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HQCB #58 make combo theme Best Arrow Pick Announcement on 27 July 2024

Heart's Quest Theme #58

Make your combo pair from list badge  was the theme for #58 ending on July  27, 2024.

With my heart overflowing in gratitude there was 1 on target #58 projects and 1 artisan gets the Best Arrows badge to share!!!

Thank you very much to this marvelous artisan for tackling #58 Heart's Quest list badge= 

Congratulations to: Jolanda J (#1)!!!

Here is a small peek at how she picked option(s) from each side of #58 list badge and created marvelous interpretation:

In order of entry : 

Jolanda J = card format

Side A options: terracotta pot, terracotta color, succulents/cacti, 

Side B options: peach, green, and beige hearts; 

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These are wonderful projects creatively crafted using HQCB #58!

This was the #58 list badge to make your combo theme:

Thanks for participating!

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Heart's Quest Challenge Blog Design Team:

 DT members Pamela, Willa Jean and Becca S 

 

HQCB #51 Bragging Rights Announcement on 13 April 2024

 Heart's Quest Theme #51

Make your combo pair from list badge  was the theme for #51 ending on April 13, 2024.

With my heart overflowing in gratitude there were  on target #51 projects and  artisans get the Best Arrows badge to share!!!

** badge is now updated to show current year of 2024! :)

Thank you very much to  for tackling #51 Heart's Quest list badge!

Make Your Own Combo List Badge #51=

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In order of entry: 

#1 entry made by Jolanda J = spring flowers + gold heart brad

and

#2 entry made by Granmargaret = spring flowers + purple heart brads

and

#3 entry made by Redbirdhandmakes = spring season with couple standing under an umbrella with flowers and raining hearts

Instagram link-up = https://www.instagram.com/p/C5eJ372Jp7n/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D 

These are such wonderful and very unique interpretations for #51! THANKS, gals! 

                       

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Theme #52 will be launched very soon. 12:00am CT/Chicago on April 14, 2024.

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on behalf of Heart's Quest challenge blogs design team members Willa Jean and owner Becca S.

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***on-going DT CALL***

if interested in being part of HQCB on the 14th and 28th of each month,

email an message of interest to owner Becca Sadler

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

HQCB #41 Sympathy Memorials theme Top 3 Picks Announcement

 Heart's Quest Theme #41

Special days of All Saints and Day of the Dead with heart/love was the theme for #41 ending on November 13, 2023. We were looking for sympathy, memorial, condolences type projects. 

With my heart overflowing in gratitude there were 3 on target #41 projects submitted by 3 artisans and they get the Best Arrows badge!!!

Owner Becca has awarded 3 artisans for 3 entries for recognition= Congratulations to Aimeslee, Jolanda J, and Elle-jeanne!!!

 In reverse order of entry:

#3 = made by Elle-jeanne

and

#2 = made by Jolanda J.

and

#1 = made by Aimeslee W. 

 WOW! Didn't I say that these were outstanding creative projects?!?!!!

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Theme #42 will be launched very soon. NEW time 12:00am CT/Chicago on November14, 2023.

on behalf of Heart's Quest challenge blogs design team members Willa Jean and owner Becca S.

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***on-going DT CALL***

if interested in being part of HQCB occasion themes with inclusion of heart/love image or sentiment element on the 14th and 28th of each month,

and theme topic structure will be changing in 2024, so

email an message of interest to owner Becca Sadler

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

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HQCB in 2024=

(1) Heart's Quest theme structure will vary slightly giving options with pairings

and

(2) The Fairy and The Unicorn challenge blog that I acquired ownership of on 11/11/2022 will undergo a name change and become part of a Heart's Quest 'family' of challenge blogs. TFATU's new name will be Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge blog. 

 

HQCB #34 Best Arrows Announcement for Congrats Occasion PLUS DT Call

Heart's Quest Theme #34

Congrats occasion with heart/love was the theme for #34 ending on July 27, 2023.

With my heart overflowing in gratitude to the 4 awesome craft artisans with a total of 4 submissions for their outstanding congratulations celebration themed cards/layouts that include hearts/love!!!

All 4 projects are outstanding so these gals will share the Top 3/Best Arrows badge!!!

Owner Becca has awarded 4 artisans for recognition=  Jolanda J, Cheryl E, Aimeslee and Melanie H!!!

 In order of entry:

#1= Melanie H.

#2= Jolanda J

#3= Aimeslee

#4= Cheryl E.

WOW! Didn't I say that these were outstanding creative congratulatory projects?!?!!!

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Theme #36 will be launched very soon. 12:30am CT/Chicago on July 28, 2023.

on behalf of Heart's Quest challenge blogs design team members Willa Jean and owner Becca S.

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***on-going DT CALL***

if interested in being part of HQCB occasion themes with inclusion of heart/love image or sentiment element on the 14th and 28th of each month,

email an message of interest to owner Becca Sadler

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

    

HQCB #33 Best Friends Day Occasion with heart love BEST ARROWS Announcement

Heart's Quest Theme #33 Best Arrows Announcement

Best Friends Day occasion with heart/love was the theme for #33 ending on July 13, 2023.

With my heart overflowing in gratitude to the 4 awesome craft artisans with a total of 5 submissions for their outstanding friendship themed cards/layouts that included hearts/love!!!

Owner Becca has awarded 3 artisans for recognition= Melanie H, Brandi H, and Jolanda!!

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Here's a pictorial presentation of the Best Arrows for HQCB #33:

#3 = Brandi H 

Instagram (layout of best cousin friends)

https://www.instagram.com/p/CuYPQ_pOfhj/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D

#2 = Jolanda

#1 = Melanie H

Thanks gals for supporting HQCB with your amazing artistry!!! And to our other participant entries, we appreciate your loyal support and desire to share your creativity!

xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Theme #34 will be launched very soon. 12:30am CT/Chicago on July 14, 2023.

-- Heart's Quest challenge blog's design team members Willa Jean and owner Becca S.

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***on-going DT CALL***

if interested in being part of HQCB occasion themes with inclusion of heart/love image or sentiment element on the 14th and 28th of each month,

email an message of interest to owner Becca Sadler

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

HQCB #32 Best Arrows Announcement

Heart's Quest Theme #32

Travel/vacation occasion with heart/love was the theme for #32 ending on June 27, 2023.

With my heart overflowing in gratitude to the 5 awesome craft artisans with a total of 7 submissions for their outstanding travel/vacation themed cards/layouts that include hearts/love!!!

Owner Becca has awarded 3 artisans for recognition=  Jolanda, Cheryl, and Brandi!!!

entry #4 by  = Brandi

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctd-RzEoMF2/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D

[tropical vacay photos ; many heart shapes scattered around the double page spread]

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entry #6 by   = Cheryl E.

(vacation photos from London; there are hearts scattered on both sides )

entry #7 by Jolanda =

[lighthouse scene; 'with love' sentiment]

Thank you for supporting our creative vision and purpose, 

Their usage and placement of tiny hearts are fantastic! 

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Theme #33 will be launched very soon. 12:30am CT/Chicago on June 28, 2023.

on behalf of Heart's Quest challenge blogs design team members Willa Jean and owner Becca S.

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***on-going DT CALL***

if interested in being part of HQCB occasion themes with inclusion of heart/love image or sentiment element on the 14th and 28th of each month,

email an message of interest to owner Becca Sadler

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

    

HQCB #31 Best Arrows Recognition Announcement for 3 artisans

Heart's Quest Theme #31

Father's Day or masculine occasion with heart/love was the theme for #31 ending on June 13, 2023.

With my heart overflowing in gratitude to the 3 awesome craft artisans with a total of 8 submissions for their outstanding masculine cards that include hearts/love!!!

Owner Becca has awarded all 3 artisans for recognition=

entry #1 by Aimeslee = 

5 little red heart shapes scattered around the card.

entry #3 by Deanne  = 

(red heart shape on apron pocket)

entry #5 by Redbird = https://www.instagram.com/p/CtLJ1UBsepB/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D

I can't copy and paste or save so I'm including her link. 

Super cute card with a boy on a skateboard and the sentiment "I love you every day that ends in "Y".

Thank you for supporting our creative vision and purpose, Redbird, Deanne, and Aimeslee!!!

Their usage and placement of tiny hearts are fantastic! 

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Theme #32 will be launched very soon. 12:30am CT/Chicago on June 14, 2023.

on behalf of Heart's Quest challenge blogs design team members Willa Jean and owner Becca S.

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***on-going DT CALL***

if interested in being part of HQCB occasion themes with inclusion of heart/love image or sentiment element on the 14th and 28th of each month,

email an message of interest to owner Becca Sadler

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

   

HQCB #30 Best Arrows Announcement for 3 artisans

Heart's Quest Theme #30 

Birthday occasion with heart/love was the theme for #30 ending on May 27, 2023.

With my heart overflowing in gratitude to the 3 awesome craft artisans with a total of 4 submissions for their outstanding birthday cards that include hearts/love!!!

Owner Becca has awarded all 3 artisans for recognition=

entry #4 Jolanda= 

entry #3 by Gail = 

entry #1 (shown; #2 not shown) by Deanne = 

Thank you for supporting our creative vision and purpose, Gail, Deanne, and Jolanda!!!

Their usage and placement of tiny hearts are fantastic! 

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Theme #31 will be launched very soon, about 3 hours from now. 12:30am CT/Chicago on May 28, 2023.

on behalf of Heart's Quest challenge blogs design team members Willa Jean and owner Becca S.

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***on-going DT CALL***

if interested in being part of HQCB occasion themes with inclusion of heart/love image or sentiment element on the 14th and 28th of each month,

email an message of interest to owner Becca Sadler

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

  

HQCB #29 Best Arrows Announcement

Heart's Quest Theme #29 

Mother Goose nursery rhyme with heart/love was a collaboration with Double Trouble Challenge Blog. Thanks to their DT crew and owner Suzanne Reynolds for the invite! 

With my heart overflowing in gratitude to the 15 awesome craft artisans for this homage to Mother Goose Day celebrated on May 1st!!!

DT member Dianne has selected these three for recognition=

entry #2 by Alyson M= "three little pigs"

entry #10 by Granmargaret A = "there was a little girl with a curl"

entry #14 by Lisa B = "there was a little flower"

Thank you for supporting our creative vision and purpose, Alyson, Granmargaret, and Lisa B!

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Theme #30 will be launched very soon, about 2 hours from now. 12:30am CT/Chicago on May 14, 2023.

on behalf of Heart's Quest challenge blogs design team members Willa Jean and Diane, 

owner Becca S.

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***on-going DT CALL***

if interested in being part of HQCB occasion themes with inclusion of heart/love image or sentiment element on the 14th and 28th of each month,

email an message of interest to owner Becca Sadler

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

 

HQCB #28 Best Arrow Announcement

THANK YOU Deanne!

Heart's Quest Theme #28 Graduation with heart/love had only 1 participant. 

With my heart overflowing in gratitude to the awesome craft artisan extraordinaire--Deanne Clarke-Saunders!!!

 And Deanne's amazing child's graduation card:

Thank you for supporting our creative vision and purpose, Deanne!

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Theme #29 will be launched very soon, about 3 hours from now. 12:30am CT/Chicago on April 28, 2023.

on behalf of Heart's Quest challenge blogs design team members Willa Jean and Diane, 

owner Becca S.

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***on-going DT CALL***

if interested in being part of HQCB occasion themes with inclusion of heart/love image or sentiment element on the 14th and 28th of each month,

email an message of interest to owner Becca Sadler

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

HQCB Theme #27 Best Arrows Announcement for Mother's Day theme

 Announcement: Heart's Quest Theme #27 Best Arrows 

What: HQCB's #27 theme was Mother's Day with heart/love added

When: #27 ended at 12:30am Thursday April 13, 2023

Who: Congrats to these 3 out of 5 entries= Lisa S, Jose, and Brandi H>

Bragging rights badge:

Here are the 3 selected projects:

Entry #1 by Brandi H

Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqd38A2uXQ5/?igshid=ZjE2NGZiNDQ%3D

Entry #4 by Lisa S

Entry #5 by Jose

I'm grateful for those who did their quests to create marvelous Mother's Day cards with either heart shapes and/or the word love! It was tough to reduce to three picks! 

HQCB #28 will be launched in about 3.5 hours!! Make sure to check out what the next theme is for Heart's Quest Challenge Blog. 

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On behalf of the HQCB design team, owner Becca S

(P.S. Design Team Call: HQCB needs 2 more DT members. Experience or not. Preferably a blog but I'll consider Instagram if also using other social media such as Facebook groups to promote your craft work. Send an email of interest to Becca at = heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com