~~ Purple~

Hi everyone,

Today starts a new Challenge at

 Fab'n'Funky Challenge #448

where our lovely Wends has chosen the theme 

"The Colour Purple"

I have some new StampinUp stamps and dies that I was wanting to

play with so here is what I've come up with.  I did not add a sentiment

making it an all occasion card.

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Always Fun Challenge #118

Crafty Cardmakers #237 - July

Please stop by the blog and see the

wonderful inspiration from my team mates. 
You will not be disappointed.

Thanks for stopping by,

hugs,

Pat K xx

~~ The Cutie Pie Challenge #137 ~~

Hi everyone,

Hope you had a good weekend.

We enjoyed outdoor concerts at the lake while eating ice cream.

Thunderstorms rolled in which sent us home earlier than we wanted but

it was fun catching up with friends and listening to the music.

Today is the beginning of a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #137

where we have a theme of

"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"

Our wonderful sponsor this month is

Polkadoodles

I've used a cute image from Posy Doodles Papercraft collection.

This is a pre-coloured image.  I love the bright colours and wonderful background.

Spellbinder Grand Caliber dies used and mounted with foam tape.

I would like to enter the following challenges:
A Gem of a Challenge  wk13
Crafty Catz Challenge #469

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #109
Polkadoodles Wk 27

Thanks for stopping by. 

Hope you get a chance to play along with us this month. 

hugs, Pat K xx

~~ Winter Wonderland ~~

Hi everyone,

It's time for a new challenge at

Winter Wonderland Challenge

where we have the theme " Christmas or Winter Buildings"

We are sponsored by the fabulous 

"Twinkle Lane Designs" 

who generously supplied the DT with a  digi.

  I've coloured with Copics "Christmas Lodge" available here in the shop.

Embossing folder - StampinUp

Frame - MFT

Sentiment - LOTV

Diamond Stickles on the snow

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Christmas at Sweet Stampin - June Challenge  7.8

Merry Little Christmas Blog - July

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you get a chance

to play along with us.

hugs,

Pat K xx

~~~ Sunny Summer at Fab'n'Funky ~~~

Morning all,

Summer has arrived and our challenge this week at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #446

has a theme  of "Sunny Summer" chosen by our 

lovely, super talented team mate Chris.

I've coloured  with Copics a newer digi by Mo's Digital Pencil.

This one is called 3 on a bench

Details:

Border machine stitched

DP - Heidi Grace Sunshowers

Fence - MFT die

Sun - MFT Die

White Border - MFT die

Sentiment: Polkadoodles stamp "Best of Days"

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Artistic Inspirations #216  7.8
Angies Digital Stamps #32   June
Crafts Galore Encore #64 - June
Love to Craft Challenge #35 - June
Mo's Digital Pencil #280 June
Bastel-Traum #78 - July 16

Thanks for stopping by. Pop by the blog and see the wonderful
inspiration from the team and join us if you can.
hugs,
Pat K xx

~~ Reminder ~~~

Good day everyone,

I'm popping by today with my reminder post for the

 Imagine That Digi Creative Playground Challenge #6 

where I am lucky to be a guest designer this month. 

There is still plenty of time for you to enter the challenge, 

giving you a chance to win a $12 coupon to the Imagine That Digistamp shop, 

or a Top 3 award which includes 2 free digi sets of your choice

 and an invite to be a Guest Designer in the next challenge! 

I've coloured with Copics Graduation Day 2 available here in the shop.

Details:

SU embossing folder

Machine stitched border

MFT stitched circle dies

Scroll is part of the Digital Image set

Leaves - SU

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps and More #346

Creative Moments Challenge #170

Lemon Shortbread Challenge #96

Thanks for stopping by today and I do hope you can play along with us.

hugs,

Pat K xx

~~ June Blooms ~~

Hi everyone,

Hope your week is going well.

It's time for a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #444

I am the host this week and the theme for you is June Blooms.

We would like to see flowers on your creations.

I've coloured with Copics a lovely digital image from Marcella Hawley

Frame cut using Memory Box die and the outer frame is a Spellbinder die

I would like to enter the following challenges.

The Happy Craft Challenge - June
Happy Little Stampers Challenge - 6.23
Love to Craft Challenge #35 - June
Sparkles Monthly Challenge #116 6.13
Bastel-Dream Challenge  6.14

Thanks for stopping by.
Hope you get a chance to play along with us at the blog.
hugs,
Pat K xx

~~ Ribbons and Bows at The Cutie Pie Challenge ~~

Hi everyone,

Hope all is well with you and yours.

Today starts a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #136

with a theme of "Ribbons and Bows"

We are hosted by the wonderful 

Crafty Ribbons

I've a card and box to show you that was requested by a special friend
who is expecting her first grandson.
Lots of hours on this one but I was so happy with the outcome.

Here are pictures of the box closed and another one of the card.  If you click on

them you can get a larger version.

Image is cut from a Graphic 45 12x12 page

Marianne dies used for the frame.

Sentiment is available at Netty's Cards...thank you Netty!

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge #93 - 6.15
Classic Design Team Open #6 - June
Creatalicious Challenge #164  6.14
Creative Crafts Challenge #119 - July 7
Daisy Chain Challenge #31  6.28

Thanks for stopping by.
hugs,
Pat K xx

~~~ DT Call at Winter Wonderland.

Hi everyone,

Do You LOVE Christmas and Winter?

Fancy being on a Design Team and create Christmas cards all year 'round? WINTER WONDERLAND is looking for some new Designers! Check out the blog post HERE!

You know you wanna!!!!!

~~ Winter Wonderland June Challenge ~~

Hello everyone,

I hope your week has gone well and that you have something fun scheduled for the weekend.

We are attending our Granddaughters dance recitals which started yesterday.
So very proud of our girls, I never want to miss a performance.

On to business. Today starts a new challenge at

Winter Wonderland Challenge

where our lovely team leader Helen is hosting.  She has chosen the theme

"Red and Green"

We are sponsored by the fabulous 

Dr.Digi House of Stamps

I've coloured with Copics a fun image called "Elliot and Elvis" available here in the shop.

Design paper, burlap and twine are from my stash. Spellbinder tag die

heat embossed sentiment from SU.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Merry Little Christmas Challenge #11 - June
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #51  6.16

Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you get a chance to visit the blog

and see all the wonderful inspiration from my talented team mates.

hugs,

Pat K xx

~~Imagine That...

Hi everyone,

I'm excited today to tell you I have the honor of Guest Designing at

Imagine That Digi Creative Playground  

The theme for this challenge is "Anything Goes.
Thank you so much Kris for inviting me.

My youngest granddaughter is graduating Grade 8 at the end of June

so I thought I would create a card for the occasion.  Well I created 2 actually

....you will see the next one in a few weeks. 

Today I've used Graduation Giraffe available here in the shop.

I've used my new favourite colour tranquil tide by Stampin Up. 

Image coloured with Copics. Frame die - MFT

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #107 -  6.13

2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge #27  - June

Greatful Heart Digi and Design Challenge #9 - 6.13

Love to Craft Challenge #35 - June

Mix It Up Challenge #26 - June 31

I do hope you get a chance to stop by the blog and join us please.

hugs,

Pat K xx

~~ Re-cycle at Fab'n'Funky Challenge ``

Hello everyone,

Hope your week is going well. 

 It's been awhile since my last post...so many places to go..

things to do that have taken me out of my craft room.

And yes I'm going to moan about the weather.  Good grief it feels like fall

as I write this post.  With the high winds and heavy rainfall the lake looks wild.

  The waterfront is all taped off due to the danger of crashing waves coming ashore.

Definitely need your wellies out there.

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #442

where our lovely host Jools has chosen the theme "recycle"

I've recycled a lovely quilled image that was on a card I received

a few years ago.  Sentiment was created in Word and the design
paper is from my stash. 

I hope you get a chance to stop by the challenge this week
and check out the wonderful inspiration from my team mates.
hugs,
Pat K xx

~~ Wedding ~~

Hi everyone,

Hope all is well.

It's still raining but on the bright side 

I had great weekend being celebrated by my lovely children.

They are my sunshine.

Time for a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #440

where our lovely host Neva has chosen the theme "weddings"

I made a card using Spellbinder die cuts.The flower is a Memory Box
Die and the sentiment is freebie available at Netty's Cards.

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Crafty Sentiments Designs - Pastel Colours

Thanks for stopping by today,
hugs,
Pat K xx

~~ Anything Goes - Fab'n'Funky Challenge #439

Hi everyone,

I hope this finds you well.

I've jumped on the challenge starting today at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #439

This one is hosted by our lovely Wendy.  Yes she is back and we are so pleased

to have her with us again.   The theme this week is a favourite

"Anything Goes"

My card today is for our sweet granddaughter for her very special 16th birthday.

I coloured a digi from Aurora Wings called Flower Ballerina available

here in the shop.    It was perfect for her as she has taken ballet since age 4.

This is a 6 3/4 inch card so there is a little trick when using 12 x 12 inch cardstock.

Here is a picture of the back with an explanation.  Hope this helps.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps #174 June 2
Allsorts Challenge Week 518
Dream Valley Challenge #201
Pattie's Creations Design Challenge #158

Thanks for stopping by today,

hugs,
Pat K xx

~~Winter Wonderland May~~

Hi everyone,

I hope you've had a good week. 

It's the first Friday of the month and that means it's time for a new challenge at

Winter Wonderland Challenge

where our lovely host Christine has chosen the theme "anything but square"

As always your creations must be Christmas

Our wonderful sponsor this month is

Bugaboo Stamps

I used an image from the Bugaboo Mini Set - Winter Bears collection 
available here in the shop.

Inside:

Coloured with Copics. Spellbinders Grand Circle dies as well
as MFT Stitched Circle dies used.  Sentiment from SU, Diamond Stickles
on his hat, Tim Holtz Twine

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Merry Little Christmas Challenge #10 May
Christmas with the Cuties Challenge #26

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you can join
us at Winter Wonderland.
hugs,
Pat K xx

~~ Box card ~~

Hello everyone,

Can't believe it's May already....where do the weeks go!

Time for a new challenge at 

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #438

hosted by our lovely Wends

who has chosen the theme "Boxes, Bags and Tags"

I made a box card for a special friends's birthday.

Here is a shot of the inside:

Three layers inside with sentiments on each layer.

Corners cut using a Spellbinder Poinsettia Leaf Die.

Inside the burgundy box was a small birthday cake.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #104

Pile it On Challenge #153

Thanks for visiting today. Hope you get a chance

to play along.

hugs,

Pat K xx