Each monthly competition will always be anything farmhouse kitchen related goes theme.

kitchen tools, appliances, baking, cooking, pantry, aprons, oven mitts, dinnerware, silverware, pots and pans, food, beverages, and much more

Thursday, January 2, 2025

FQHSKCB #1 in 2025 Anything Food or Kitchen Goes Theme plus #12 in 2024 Culinary brags

Howdy! Welcome

 to FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen

#1 in 2025= January 2-31, 2025

(start and end times of 12am central time/Chicago)

Let's try theme wording as : anything food or kitchen goes

or think of it as "AforkG" theme 

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anything kitchen, pantry, produce market, food, beverage, candy, appliances, tools/equipmentsilverware, dinnerware, glassware, table linens, aprons, oven mitts, recipes, cookbooks, seed packets,  etc.

Formats are: cards, ATCs, tags/gift tags, bookmarks, package toppers/treat boxes/bags, TNs, journals, calendars/planners, and scrapbook layouts

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INSPIRATION Samples

our Overall Crop Pick from #11 November 2024; accepted

and will share in February. 

Profile: 

Guest DT _______ superb  creation:


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design inspiration from the FQHSKCB team = 

DT member Meena's magnet projects =

Fabulous kitchen magnets!
 






{AKG/AFG elements: variety} 


and

DT/owner Becca S project =   candy cane theme


{AKG/AFG elements: candy canes}


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Spectacular food/kitchen-related artistic projects!!!

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#12 bragging rights from December 2024

Congratulations to 4 honored entries submitted in #12/December= Janja, Sigrid, Granmargaret & Elle-jeanne!!  

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Best Overall AFG Crop Pick #12 = Janja's entry #1

(Guest DT invite for #2 February 2025)

[email owner Becca S = questbybecca@gmail.com if you're interested in GD for February 2, 2025]

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#1 entry made by Janja!


loving these die-cuts of a Hoosier cabinet in Christmas colors!

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and

Best 3 Ultimate Culinary Creation Winners (Top 3 Picks)

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#3 entry made by Sigrid   =


I love the teapot with cup & saucer featured card! 


and

#4 entry made by Granmargaret


This is a sweet scene with the family together to enjoy their holiday desserts!


and

#6 entry made by Elle-jeanne


 This woman is ready to do her food shopping! Cute scene! 

These are wonderful culinary crafted projects! Congrats! 

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What deliciously creative food variety was shared this past month at FQHSKCB!!!

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Come back soon for another HomeStyle Kitchen Challenge!

-- DT member Meena 

 -- owner/DT = Becca S

Guest DT/past Best Overall Crop Pick= 

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Participants:

*bragging rights are possible for those that link project(s)--at-large-- Best Overall AFG Crop Pick and  Best 3 Ultimate Culinary Creation Winners for 1-40 entries [or Best 5 Ultimate Culinary Creation Winners for 41-80 entries if we ever get there]

*Now it's time for our readers/customers to turn into vendors and deliver your samples to the kitchen counter by 12:00am CST January 31, 2025. 

Use the tool address to help you make those yummy deliveries! =  


Monday, December 2, 2024

FQHSKCB #12 for 2024 with AFG and AKG themes plus #11 Culinary brags

Howdy! Welcome to FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen!

this is the 12th competition beginning December 2, 2024

(December 2-31, 2024; start and end times of 12am central time/Chicago)

anything food-related goes theme 

anything kitchen goes, too!

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anything kitchen, pantry, produce market, food, beverage, candy, appliances, tools/equipment, silverware, dinnerware, glassware, table linens, aprons, oven mitts, recipes, cookbooks, seed packets,  etc.

Formats are: cards, ATCs, tags/gift tags, bookmarks, package toppers/treat boxes/bags, TNs, journals, calendars/planners, and scrapbook layouts

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INSPIRATION

Welcome Guest DT honoree Katrina, our Overall Crop Pick from #10 October 2024; accepted =

cinnamon tea ring recipe layout



and

NEW DT member Meena's project = oranges/3D decoupage canvas


and

invited Guest DT Dottie = kitchen tools/Christmas baking card

and

 DT member LeeAnn M's project=

(taking a break )



and

DT/owner Becca S project 1 = apple basket, cornucopia & corn/card 


and

project 2 = apple pie, cider & basket/sympathy card


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Delicious inspiration samples!!!

Thank you!

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for participation link-up, skip over the #11 brags and go to the bottom of the post

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#11 bragging rights from November 2024

Congratulations to these 3 artisans of 7 entries submitted in #11= Rachel, Nicolette and Deanne  

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Best Overall AFG Crop Pick (Guest DT invite for #11 November 2, 2024)

[email owner Becca S = questbybecca@gmail.com if you're interested in GD for November 2, 2024]

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entry #4 made by  Rachel K

loving this flashcard-styled with warm cocoa!

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Best  (2) artisans Ultimate Culinary Creation Winners (Top 3 Picks)

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entry #7 made by Nicolette =


Delightfully delicious! 

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entry #1 made by Deanne  =


holiday baked sweets in the focal and background! Love that!

(she entered a total of 5 holiday food-themed cards!!!)

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What yummy creative food & kitchen variety has been shared this past month at FQHSKCB!!! Thank you!

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Come back soon for another HomeStyle Kitchen Challenge! 

-- DT members Meena and LeeAnn and owner/DT = Becca S with Guest DT Dottie S

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Participants:

*bragging rights are possible for those that link project(s)--at-large-- Best Overall AFG Crop Pick and  Best 3 Ultimate Culinary Creation Winners for 1-40 entries [or Best 5 Ultimate Culinary Creation Winners for 41-80 entries if we ever get there]

*Now it's time for our readers/customers to turn into vendors and deliver your foods goods to the kitchen counter by 12:30am CST December 31, 2024. [extra time given due to delayed launch]

*Use the tool address for delivering your goodies! 

Mister Linky logo will be in the bottom left corner:


Saturday, November 2, 2024

FQHSKCB #11 with Anything Kitchen Goes Theme + #10 Brags Announcement

Howdy! Welcome

 to FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen!

the 11th competition beginning November 2, 2024

(November 2-30, 2024; start and end times of 12am central time/Chicago)

Let's try theme wording as : anything kitchen goes

or think of it as anything food goes theme 

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anything kitchen, pantry, produce market, food, beverage, candy, appliances, tools/equipment, silverware, dinnerware, glassware, table linens, aprons, oven mitts, recipes, cookbooks, seed packets,  etc.

Formats are: cards, ATCs, tags/gift tags, bookmarks, package toppers/treat boxes/bags, TNs, journals, calendars/planners, and scrapbook layouts

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INSPIRATION

Welcome Sigrid!!, our Overall Crop Pick from #9 September 2024; accepted 

Profile sampling: I'm Sigrid den Hollander, 52 years old and living in the Netherlands. I'm making cards for over more than 15 years now. Love to work with die-cuts, design paper, ink, pictures from magazines / books and a lot of other media. Next to being creative, I love nature, animals and spending time with family and friends.

Guest DT Sigrid's superb cake creation:


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design inspiration from the FQHSKCB team = 

More welcome greetings to a Guest DT and a new DT :

Guest DT member Dottie's project = kitchen focus


(AFG/AKG elements: kitchen mixer, crocks with tools like wooden spoons, etc.}


and

New DT member Meena's project = dessert treats


{AKG/AFG elements: ice cream cones, cookies, donuts, cupcakes} 


and

DT/owner Becca S project =   picnic theme


{AKG/AFG elements: picnic basket with food and beverages; picnic table; tablecloth}


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Spectacular food-related artistic projects!!!

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#10 bragging rights from October 2024

Congratulations to 3  entries submitted in #10= Katrina and Deanne!!  

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Best Overall AFG Crop Pick #10 = Katrina B

(Guest DT invite for #12 December 2024)

[email owner Becca S = questbybecca@gmail.com if you're interested in GD for December 2, 2024]

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#3 entry made by Katrina B!


loving this mug pocket gift card holder & envelope!

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Best (2) 3 Ultimate Culinary Creation Winners (Top 2 Picks)

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#1 entry made by Deanne  =

I love the sweet festive fall harvest mug card! 


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#2 entry made by Deanne  =

Her 2nd entry shows another mug card! This one is ready for Thanksgiving! 

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What deliciously creative food variety were shared this past month at FQHSKCB!!!

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Come back soon for another HomeStyle Kitchen Challenge!

-- new DT member Meena 

-- Guest DT members LeeAnn and Dottie

 -- owner/DT = Becca S

Guest DT/past Best Overall Crop Pick= Sigrid

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Participants:

*bragging rights are possible for those that link project(s)--at-large-- Best Overall AFG Crop Pick and  Best 3 Ultimate Culinary Creation Winners for 1-40 entries [or Best 5 Ultimate Culinary Creation Winners for 41-80 entries if we ever get there]

*Now it's time for our readers/customers to turn into vendors and deliver your samples to the kitchen counter by 12:30am CST November 30, 2024. 

Use the tool address to help you make those yummy deliveries! = 



FQHSKCB #1 in 2025 Anything Food or Kitchen Goes Theme plus #12 in 2024 Culinary brags

Howdy!  Welcome  to FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen #1 in 2025= January 2-31, 2025 (start and end times of 12am central time/Chicago) Let's ...