HQFCB or old TFATU #3 in 2025 AGF theme + March Focus Option on Gnome AND #2 Brags

 Best Wishes and Sweet Dreams for 2025 at 

Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog!

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

#3 challenge for 2025 is always AGF= anything goes fantasy

still starting on 1st Saturday of each month ===> March 1-31, 2025

March's fantasy focus option is Gnome!!

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design inspiration showcase from the DT members:

Claire, Becca, Vannessa and Granmargaret

DT member Claire  = (March focus option of gnome)

Sweet gnome couple posing for a photo in front of their toadstool home!

and

DT member/owner Becca = Project #1 (AGF choice of Leprechaun)

plus 

Project #2= (March focus option = Gnome)

and

DT member Vannessa= (March AGF choice as focus option of gnome) 

and

DT member Granmargaret = (March focus option of gnome)

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Such a cute mix of gnomes & Leprechaun who are ready for some fun! 

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February 2025's Overall Winner ___ was invited to be Guest DT for March. not accepted = 

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Thanks gals for creating amazing imaginative creations!

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===>> for #2 in 2025 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.

2. Bragging rights post for February 2025 participants' brags will be found within this March 2025 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 Gnome 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/055fea04be1d4c2ab97987c2e4186ea7

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BRAGGING RIGHTS #2 February 2025: presented by DT member Claire

#2 challenge had 9 entries with 5 honors going to 4 artisans: Silke, Chris (2x), Wendy R and Carole J !!! Congrats!

Fantasy creatures presented were: dragon, unicorn, tree house, gnome, and Ice Queen. 

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*Overall Winner/Legendary Best for February 2025 with a Guest DT invite for April 2025 is: Entry #5 made by Silke!

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

beccasheartland@gmail.com)

Legendary Best Winner is Silke with entry #5 dragon & unicorn:

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Best Leprechaun focus option winner for February 2025 =

Entry #8 made by Chris!

your badge:

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Yes, according to Irish folklore, a leprechaun is considered a type of mischievous elf, often associated with hiding treasure and being small in stature; essentially, a leprechaun is a specific kind of elf from Irish mythology. Ai overview from Google search. 

#8 by Chris

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and

*Top 3 Picks/artists selected from the remaining participants:

Entry #2 also made by Chris:

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Entry #6 made by Wendy R :

and

Entry #3 made by Carole J :

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your badge:

Congrats to our February 2025 Honorees!

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Thanks to the artisans who participated in  #2 in 2025 for HQFCB!

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Sweet Dreams and Best Wishes!

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

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

* Vannessa H 

https://saffiresstamping.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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Happy St. Patrick's Day on March 17, 2025!

Let's thrive in twenty-five!

    

HQFCB (or former TFATU) #2 in 2025 has AGF theme with focus option of Leprechaun + #1 in 2025 brag honors

 Best Wishes and Sweet Dreams for 2025 at 

Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog!

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

#2 challenge for 2025 is always AGF= anything goes fantasy

still starting on 1st Saturday of each month ===> February 1-29, 2025

February's fantasy focus option is Leprechaun!!

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design inspiration showcase from the DT members:

Granmargaret, Claire, Becca and Vannessa

DT member Granmargaret = (February focus option = Leprechaun)

This digital design puts the emphasis on St. Patrick's Day!

and

DT member Claire  = (February focus option = Leprechaun)

Happy and Handsome guy taking his walk!

and

DT member/owner Becca = Project #1 (AGF choice of Gnome)

and

 Project #2= (February focus option = Leprechaun)

and

DT member Vannessa= (February AGF choice as focus option of Leprechaun): gnome dressed as a Leprechaun

This joyful gal's wishing a lucky someone's new job!

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Such a cute mix of gnomes and Leprechauns who are ready for some fun! 

 PLUS

December 2024's Overall Winner Pauline was invited to be Guest DT for February. She accepted = 

Pauline C blog post

This resting fairy looks very peaceful dreaming in the pretty field!

Fantastical! 

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<3  --  <3  --  <3

Thanks gals for starting 2025 with amazing imaginative creations!

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===>> for #1 in 2025 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.

2. Bragging rights post for December 2024 participants' brags will be found within this January 2025 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 Leprechaun 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/98f22f1f4d4b478d8636ba786f221982

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BRAGGING RIGHTS #1 January 2025:

#1 challenge honors go to Rachel, Yvonne, Makira & Melanie! Congrats!

Fantasy creatures presented were: dragons, fairies, and mermaids!

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*Overall Winner/Legendary Best for January 2025 with a Guest DT invite for March 2025 is: Entry #1made by Rachel!

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

beccasheartland@gmail.com)

One of the three color variations of her dragon is shown here:

Entry #1 made by Rachel 

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PLUS

Best Cupid focus option winner for January 2025 =

Entry #0 made by no one!

your badge:

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and

*Top 3 Picks/artists (4 entries) selected from the remaining participants:

Entry #2 & #5  made by Yvonne:

plus

and

Entry #3 made by Makira:

and

Entry #4 made by Melanie:

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your badge:

Congrats to our January 2025 Honorees!

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Thanks to the four artisans who participated in  #1 in 2025 for HQFCB!

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Sweet Dreams and Best Wishes!

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

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

* Vannessa H 

https://saffiresstamping.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.

Happy Valentine's Day on February 14, 2025!

Let's thrive in twenty-five!

   

HQFCB (or old TFATU) #1 in 2025 Anything Goes Fantasy with Focus Option on Cupid + #12 in 2024 Brag Honorees

  Best Wishes and Sweet Dreams for 2025 at 

Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog!

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

#1 challenge for 2025 is always AGF= anything goes fantasy

still starting on 1st Saturday of each month ===> January 4-31, 2025

January's fantasy focus option is Cupid!!

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November 2024's Overall Winner Deanne was invited to be Guest DT for January. She accepted = 

Terrific home, work or school Valentine's Day treat container! 

Cupid is ready to share some love!

*****

plus

design inspiration showcase from the DT members:

 Vannessa, Granmargaret, Becca and Claire

DT member Vannessa= (January focus option of Cupid):

Such a cute mix of angels and Cupids who are sending out love! 

and

DT member Granmargaret = (January focus option = Cupid)

This digital design puts the emphasis on Cupid and her holiday!

and

DT member Claire  = (January focus option = Cupid)

Beautiful embossing and die-cutting surround Cupid!

and

DT member/owner Becca = Project #1 (AGF choice of Gnomes)

This art journal variation is a 1-layer wonder with Gnomes sharing some love.

and

 Project #2= (January focus option = Angel)

Together--two hearts were targeted by Cupid. 

<3  --  <3  --  <3

Thanks gals for starting 2025 with amazing imaginative creations!

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===>> for #12 in 2024 BRAGGING RIGHTS, SKIP OVER THE NEXT SECTION

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

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 December 2024 participants' brags will be found within this January 2025 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 CUPID 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/fd92ffd073e44a38b8a349a5f9ffa6c1

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BRAGGING RIGHTS #12:

#12 December 2024 challenge honors go to Pauline, Julene and Deanne! Congrats!

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*Overall Winner for December 2024 with a Guest DT invite for February 2025 is: Entry # 3 fairies made by = Pauline!

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

beccasheartland@gmail.com)

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Pauline's card =

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PLUS

Best Angel focus option winner for December 2024 =

Entry #2 made by Julene!

your badge:

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and

*Top 3 (1) selected from the remaining participants:

Entry #1 Yeti made by: Deanne

your badge:

Congrats to our #12 Honorees!

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Thanks to the three #12 in 2024 participants for supporting HQFCB!

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Sweet Dreams and Best Wishes!

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

*****

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

* Vannessa H 

https://saffiresstamping.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.

Happy New Year 2025!