~~~Peace~~~ at Sweet Stampin

Hi everyone,

Oops....So sorry!.I'm late with today's post.  

I really am kicking myself as I've had this card made for awhile,
 but life just gets away from you sometimes.

So without further adieu, I would like to tell you about a new challenge that started today at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

with a fun theme for you.

It's all about Peace, Love & Hippie Days.  

I've coloured a digital stamp by Paper Shelter

called "Charmingly Hippie Girl" available here in the shop.

Another CAS design ...these are really growing on me!

Coloured with Copics - I use T2, T1 and T0 for the shading.
Sorry I did not keep track of the other colours.

Sentiment:  SU Stamp

Border - MFT

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Addicted to Stamps & More  #359

The Paper Shelter Image #398

Brown Sugar Challenge #293
Colour Crazy Challenge #37

Thanks for stopping by.
  Hope you get a chance to hop on over to the blog
and see the wonderful inspiration by my talented team mates,
and play along with us this week. We'd love to see you there.

hugs,

Pat K xx

  

~~ Celebrations at The Cutie Pie Challenge ~~

Hi everyone,

It's time for a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #139

with a theme of "Celebrations"

Sponsor is Pink Gem at Polkadoodles 

I've coloured with Copics "Mice Love Roses"

available here in the shop.

I paper pieced their tops and used a Martha Stewart heart punch

to create the hearts.   It is a simple design for me and I'm happy

with the results.  The border is a Memory Box die.

Sentiment created in word,  cut with a MB die.

I would like to enter the following challenges:.

Colour Crazy Craft Challenge Week 35

Polkadoodles Craft Challenge #36

Love to Craft Challenge #38

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge

Have a good week everyone.

Hope to see you playing along with us this month
and Thanks for visiting today.

Hugs,

Pat K xx

~~ Pirates/Nautical at Sweet Stampin

Hello everyone,

This is my first post as the newest Team Member of

Sweet Stampin Challenge Blog

When the lovely Wendy asked me if I wanted to join this

great challenge, I did not hesitate. Thank you Hun for thinking of me.

Now on to this weeks challenge.

I am on Team Wendy and we have a fun theme for you this time.

"Pirates or Nautical"

I have had this Mo's Digital Pencil image for quite sometime

so it was a great opportunity to get this one coloured.

He is called Captain Hugh

Coloured with Copics

Banner is a stamp from Taylored Expressions "It's a Banner Day" 

Rope from Michaels and tied in a figure 8 knot

Ship, clouds and very small lighthouse - Stickers

Embossed using SU Cable Knit embossing folder

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Brown Sugar Challenge #293 - Sept

Cute Card Thursday #598 - Sept. 12

Get Creative Challenge #84

Thanks for stopping by today.

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

We'd love to see your creations.

hugs,

Pat K xx

~~ Winter Wonderland ~ Favourite Embellishment

Hi everyone,

Sorry I have been not been around lately but I intend to change that today!

To kick start my mojo I've decided to purchase some new craft goodies...so stay tuned as

they should be here in a week or so.

But for now I have for you some info on the new challenge starting to at

Winter Wonderland Challenge

The theme this month is "Use your Favourite Embellishments"

We are sponsored by the wonderful

Bugaboo Stamps

I've coloured with Copics one of my favourite images from the shop.
This is Snow Friends available here in the shop.
My favourite embellishment is Ribbon. 

I've used SU embossing folder and ribbon from my stash.
Sentiment is from Michaels.

I would like to enter the following challenges:
ABC Christmas Challenge - T Texture (Sept)
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #55

Thanks so much for stopping by today.
Hope you get a chance to show us your Christmas creations.
hugs,
Pat K xx

~~ Favorite Colors...The Cutie Pie Challenge ~~

Hi everyone,

We have a new challenge starting today at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #138

with the theme of "My Favourite Colour Combo""

Hosted by our lovely Sue N

Our sponsor this week is:

Bugaboo Digi Stamps

I've used a cutie called "Kidz Sitter Girl Book" available here in the shop.

.......and my favourite combo is......"Pink and black"

Ok so I do have a lot of favourites but this one is my fav today.

Details:
Coloured with Copics
Spellbinder die
Machine stitched border
Handwritten sentiment - Scarpie white poster paint
Ribbon - Michaels

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Catch the Bug Challenge  August
Brown Sugar Challenge #292


Thank you for visiting today.
hugs,
Pat K xx

~~ Get Well ~~

Hi everyone,

I've been away so long I bet you are in shock that this is my second post in as many days.

I have the pleasure of being Guest Designer at 

Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge

this month where the theme is "Animals"
Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity to participate.

I couldn't wait to colour up this gorgeous image called "Nana" 

available here in the shop.

My colours were taken from the Bernese Mountain dog...such a wonderful pet.

  I love the tray she is carrying with the bottle of caster oil.

Great for a get well card I thought and should put a smile on anyone's face.

Simple design with machine stitched edge and Graphic 45 design paper.

The sentiment is StampinUp.  Coloured with Copics

I would like to enter the following challenges:

2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge #29 ~ Aug

A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge #97 ~ Aug 16

Classic Design Team #8 ~ Aug

Crafty Animals Challenge #29 ~ Aug

Thanks for being here today. Hope you can play along with us.

hugs,

Pat K xx

~~ Christmas Ornaments at Winter Wonderland ~~

Hi everyone,

It's August already...where did July go!!
That being said..... it's Time for a New Challenge at

Winter Wonderland Challenge

where we have a "Christmas Ornaments" theme.

We are sponsored by the wonderful

LeAnn's World 101

I've chosen to colour up a cute digi called "Decorating LeAnn"

available here in the shop.  

Coloured with Copics

SU - embossing folder

LOTV Christmas sentiment tag

Sakura Metal Gel Pen on the ornaments

Frames - MFT

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crimbo Crackers #190
Cute N Crafty Christmas Challenge #16
Dream Valley Challenges #206

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge.#53

Thanks so much for visiting today.

Please stop by the challenge and see the wonderful inspiration

from my team mates...and remember it's never too early to start on those Xmas

creations.

hugs,

Pat K xx

~~ 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!!!!!