Monday, March 2, 2026

Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags #3 for March 2026 + #2 Feb brags

Welcome to: Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags!

HQFSCAT challenges are open to any shaped cards and/or shaped tags that are not rectangles. Altered variations of rectangles like a scalloped-top or dog-eared top are accepted; also z-folds, dimensional cards, etc.  

THEME = anything goes on a shaped card and/or tag.

Challenge session (#3 for 2026) or #15 will run March 2-31, 2026. 

Bragging rights of Best Shaped Card w/ Guest DT invite plus Best Shaped Tag w/ Guest DT invite are available as we participate for inspiration, sharing and for fun. Trailblazers or honorable mentions (3) will be selected for entries of # 1-40. 

Check the homepage sidebar for more details.   

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Design Team Inspiration section

DT member Deanne =

circle shaped card


and

circle shaped card interactive to reveal easel style


plus 

a pair of penguin shaped tags



and

DT member Martina =

dog-eared tag

+

square with curved in corners card



and

DT member Alyson =

tea pot shaped card



and

DT/owner Becca =

round shaped tag

 



PLUS

Guest DT Invite for Shaped Tag (interactive)

Brenda B

blog link: https://stamping-fantasies.blogspot.com/

her profile: I live in the UK Cambridgeshire Fens, a farming community and have a variety of large and small animals. I have been crafting in one form or another for many years, my love of Animals and Nature stems from my rural upbringing and provides the inspiration for much of my crafting. I’m a stamper at heart and my style leans towards inks, a bit of grunge and creating scenes, often with a touch of fantasy and invariably Flowers. 



PLUS

Guest DT Invite for Shaped Card (with a shaped tag!)

Annie H

blog link = https://annieskaartenenzo.blogspot.com/

her profile from her blog = Card making has been my hobby for many years. I use all sorts of techniques,

 but these days, stamping and coloring are my favorites.


Superb shaped cards and shaped tags from the Design Team and the

two Guest DTs!!!

Thank you so much for incredible inspirations!

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for participation in #3/March 2026 (or #15), skip over the

 brags section

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Brag recognitions from our 14th session:

 #2 February 2-28, 2026

There were 17  submissions by  artisans!! Thank you! 

Congrats to these 5 artisans' entries: Carrie S, Urska, Ans, Sigrid & Danica!

<3 ** <3 ** <3

 Best of Shaped Cards entry:

entry #4 by Carrie S =  Easel style folded/shaped card


The bold cheerful colors have lots of impact! 

The fun fold dimensional style makes this a special 

shaped card.

**to accept the Guest DT Invite honor for April 2, 2026, please email "Guest DT 
Shaped Card" in the subject line to owner Becca S = questbybecca@gmail.com

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Best of Shaped Tags entry:

entry #13 by Urska = shaker style scallop-edge bookmark/tag 

Look at the shaker center insert within the yellow scallop-edge frame for this bookmark/tag!!


**to accept the Guest DT Invite honor for April 2, 2026, please email 

"Guest DT Shaped Tag" in the subject line to owner Becca S = questbybecca@gmail.com

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Trailblazers from remaining entries:

entry #1 by Ans  = flared sides w/ dipped corners

 shaped card


entry #6 by Sigrid  =
accordion fan + pillar box ends

 shaped card




entry #11 by Danica =
scallop-edged tag/bookmarks



Thank you so much to these recognized artisans and the remaining participants for supporting Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags during February 2026!!

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PARTICIPATION

#3 for 2026

March 2-31, 2026

15th challenge session since HQFSCAT started!


*5 shaped cards and/or tags from each participant per challenge session.

*Each project needs to be new and linked back to HQFSCAT #3/March 2026.

*Use the Mister Linky widget tool to submit your entries.


Monday, February 2, 2026

Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags #2 February 2026 + #1 brags section

  Welcome to: Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags!

HQFSCAT challenges are open to any shaped cards and/or shaped tags that are not rectangles. Altered variations of rectangles like a scalloped-top or dog-eared top are accepted; also z-folds, dimensional cards, etc.  

THEME = anything goes on a shaped card and/or tag.

Challenge session #2 in 2026 = February 2-28, 2026. 

Bragging rights of Best Shaped Card w/ Guest DT invite plus Best Shaped Tag w/ Guest DT invite are available as we participate for inspiration, sharing and for fun. Trailblazers or honorable mentions (3) will be selected for entries of # 1-40. 

Check the homepage sidebar for more details.   

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Design Team Inspiration section

DT member Alyson

Fancy folded card: center arch with sides



and

DT member Deanne

Side edge bunnies' ears card


and

Scallop-topped with rounded bottom corners tag



and

DT member Ilonka

Saw-tooth edged card



and

DT member Martina

rounded corners gift holder (tea bag) shaped card


and

DT/owner Becca

different scalloped ends tag



PLUS

Guest DT invite for shaped card

Jose

blog: https://josevoorbeeldkaarten.blogspot.com/

profile: My name is Jose and I live in the Netherlands, about 50 minutes north of Amsterdam. I’ve been making cards for about 30 years. Recently I’ve also started enjoying mixed media cards. I also enjoy experimenting with coloring drawings.  I’m honored to be a guest designer here and wish everyone much more crafting fun.  Best regards Jose

shaped card photo:


and

Guest DT invite for shaped tag

Leslie R

blog: https://lrosecreates.blogspot.com/2026/02/valentine-tag.html

project photo: 

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Awesome!
Super creative shape structures for cards and tags!
Delightful inspiration projects!

<3 -- <3 -- <3

Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags

design team members: Alyson, Ilonka, Martina, Deanne and Becca

plus GDT Jose and Leslie Rose

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Brag honor recognitions from

 #1 January 2-31, 2026

There were 14 submissions by 9 artisans!! Thank you! 

Congrats to these 5 artisans' entries: Annie H, Brenda, Meg, Helen N and Chris!

<3 ** <3 ** <3

 Best of Shaped Cards entry:

entry #11 by Annie H = soccer ball/circle shaped card

**to accept the Guest DT Invite honor for March 2, 2026, please email "Guest DT 
Shaped Card" in the subject line to owner Becca S = questbybecca@gmail.com

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PLUS

Best of Shaped Tags entry:

entry #9 by Brenda = wedding theme dog-ear topped shaped tag



**to accept the Guest DT Invite honor for March 2, 2026, please email 

"Guest DT Shaped Tag" in the subject line to owner Becca S = questbybecca@gmail.com

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Trailblazers from remaining entries:

entry #3 by Meg = rounded corners shaped card


entry #7 by Helen N = arch shaped card


entry #8 by Chris = scallop-topped tag



Thank you so much to these recognized artisans and the remaining participants for supporting Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags during January 2026!!

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Participation

#2/February 2026


*Each participant can submit 5 shaped cards &/or shaped tags per challenge. 
*It's anything goes on a shaped card.
*Also anything goes on a shaped tag.

*Use the Mister Widget Linky tool to submit each new project. 


 

Friday, January 2, 2026

Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags #1 in 2026 + #12 from 2025 brags

Welcome to: Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags!

HQFSCAT challenges are open to any shaped cards and/or shaped tags that are not rectangles. Altered variations of rectangles like a scalloped-top or dog-eared top are accepted; also z-folds, dimensional cards, etc.  

THEME = anything goes on a shaped card and/or tag.

Competition #1 will run January 2-31, 2026. 

Bragging rights of Best Shaped Card w/ Guest DT invite plus Best Shaped Tag w/ Guest DT invite are available as we participate for inspiration, sharing and for fun. Trailblazers or honorable mentions (3) will be selected for entries of # 1-40. 

Check the homepage sidebar for more details.

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Design Team Inspiration section

DT member Martina =

scallop-top shaped card: 


and

DT member Alyson =

butterfly-shaped card:



and

DT member Deanne =

coffee mug-shaped card:



+

shaped tag: stair step top edge


and

WELCOME: new DT member Ilonka

scallop with curves top edge variation card


and

DT/owner Becca =

 shaped card: arch top slimline card

and

shaped tag: heart shaped wood gift tag



PLUS

Guest Design Team invite honoree for shaped tag: pine tree shape tag

blog: https://craftystamping.blogspot.com/2026/01/guest-designer-hearts-quest-for-shaped.html

profile :  I am delighted to be a Guest Designer for Becca again.   I'm a mum to two grown up children and two gorgeous Grandchildren. I have been married to Jonathan my best friend for 40 years. I have been crafting for well over 20 years now and my favourite thing to create is definitely Mixed Media - it's a good day in the craft room when I come out with inky fingers!

project photo:


Very festive as home decoration or Christmas gift tag!!


plus

Guest Design Team Invite honoree for shaped card: curved & scallop curved sides card

blog: https://kaartjesvansigrid.blogspot.com/2026/01/hi-there-gastdesigner-hqfscat.html

profile: 
  1. I'm Sigrid den Hollander, 53 years old and living in the Netherlands. I'm making cards and other creative projects for over more than 16 years now. Love to work with die-cuts, design papers, 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 loved ones. 

project photo:
 

Isn't this precious!!!

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Awesome!
Terrific shape structured variety for cards and tags!
Delightful inspiration projects!

<3 -- <3 -- <3

Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags

design team members: Alyson, Deanne, Martina and Becca

Welcome Ilonka!

Guest DTs: Fiona W and Sigrid H

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Brag honor recognitions from #12 December 2-31, 2025

There were 11 submissions!! Thank you! 

Congrats to these 5 artisans' entries: Jose, Leslie, Diny, Pinky and Maryann Scrapbooking!

<3 ** <3 ** <3

Best of Shaped Cards entry by Jose #2

to accept the Guest DT invite, please send email indicating your honor and acceptance to owner Becca = questbybecca@gmail.com

Entry #2 made by Jose:  wide snowflake-shaped card 


indoor and outdoor wintry scenes within her shaped card!

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and

Best of Shaped Tags by Leslie #7


to accept the Guest DT invite, please send email indicating your honor and acceptance to owner Becca = questbybecca@gmail.com

Entry #7 made by Leslie Rose:  dog-ear top tag


Wintry and festive dog-ear topped shaped tag!

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Trailblazers "Trio" for either shaped card and/or shaped tag:

entry #3 made by Diny= round shaped card 


  and

entry #6 made by Pinky= top corners zig-zag tag 



and

entry #9 made by Maryann = gifts tags


Superb ideas for shaped creations shared for HQFSCAT #12! Thank you for making it so difficult to decide! We appreciate each and every artisan who has participated!  

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Participants:

#1 is open January 2-31, 2026. Start and end times are 12 am central time/Chicago or 6am UK. Adjust to wherever you are located.

*Each artisan can submit 5 total projects per challenge month. 

*Anything goes topic shaped cards and/or shaped tags must be new within the month (no backlinking).

*The only shaped card or shaped tag not allowed is a standard four 90* degrees corners rectangle. Variations like dog-ear topped, rounded corners, scallop-topped, z-fold and/or deckle-edged are accepted.

*Link to your specific project post. 


*We would love for you to include our participants badge or the date/theme badge in your posting and/or on your blog homepage to help blogland know about HQFSCAT.

 *Please check the brags section to see if your project was selected for Best Shaped Card or Best Shaped Tag which both have Guest DT invites attached to their brag badge!!

Use the Mister Linky Widget tool for submitting your project(s):

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026!!


 

Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags #3 for March 2026 + #2 Feb brags

Welcome to:   Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags! HQFSCAT  challenges are open to any shaped cards and/or shaped tags  that are not...