Saturday 21 December 2019

~~~ New Year....New Start or Hogmanay at Sweet Stampin Challenge


Hi everyone,

Today is the beginning of a 2 week challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where our theme is

"New Year....or New Start....or Hogmanay"

I've coloured with Copics a digi from Mo's Digital 
Pencil called Peace, Love, Hope

Sentiment is from SU Timeless Tidings stamp set
using Tranquil Tide ink.  The year is created in word. 


Thanks for stopping by.
Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Tuesday 17 December 2019

~~ One of my Favourites ~~


Hi everyone,

I would like to share with you one of my favourite cards
for this season.  It uses a digi from Chrissy Armstrong at Whimsy Stamps
called Feed the Birds that I've
coloured with Copics and paper pieced her embossed hat 
and the colt's blanket using Recollections Christmas Plaids paper
Dies and stamp, MFT. 


I would like to enter the following challenges

Thanks for stopping by today.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Wednesday 11 December 2019

~~ Winter Clothing at Fab'n'Funky ~~

Hi everyone,

Such a wonderful, busy time of the year but we still have time
 for some paper crafting at the new Challenge at
I am hosting and have chosen the theme "Winter Clothing"

I was happy to win at A Perfect Time to Craft Challenge recently and chose
these cute penguins as my prize from Crafts U Print.
I do love their hats, scarves and that cute sweater. 


Die cuts - Memory Box
Sentiment - MFT
DP - Stampin Up
StampinUp embossing folder

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Dream Valley Challenge #215
The Holly and Ivy Challenge #62
Try it on Tuesday Challenge 
Crafty Cardmakers #247

Thanks for stopping by today.
Play along with us if you can - we'd love to see you there.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Monday 9 December 2019

Christmas at The Cutie Pie Challenge

Hi everyone,

Hope your weekend was a fun one.

Today is the beginning of a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #142

where we would like to see your

cute Christmas creations

Our sponsor is Crafty Sentiments and I've coloured
with Copics this cutie from the shop.




Marianne die cut in silver. Frame is MFT
Stamp is an oldie from Flourished.org

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you can play along with us.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Friday 6 December 2019

~~ Anything Christmas Goes at Winter Wonderland ~~

Hi folks,
Another snowy day here in my corner...pretty to look at.

Today starts a new challenge at

Winter Wonderland Challenge

hosted by our lovely team mate Louise
We have an Anything Goes Christmas theme.

Our sponsor this month is


I've coloured with copics Magical Tree Santa
available here in the shop.


Paper - StampinUp
MFT border die
Holly corner pockets - Michaels

I would like to enter the following challenge:
Christmas Crafts All Year Long - December
MAWTT #112
MLCCB #17 


Hope you can play along with us this month and thanks for visiting.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Saturday 30 November 2019

~~Blue & White for St. Andrews Day~~



Hello folks,

Happy St. Andrews Day!

Today starts a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where we are celebrating "St.Andrews Day"
 and continuing with our 10th birthday celebration.
We would like you to use blue and white on your creations or
any celebration card design will do.

I've used a StampinUp stamp with MFT dies.
Sentiment is also from MFT




I would like to enter the following challenges:

Stop by the blog and see the wonderful inspiration
from my team mates.
Thanks for visiting  today,
hugs,
Pat K xx





Wednesday 27 November 2019

~~ Christmas at Fab'n'Funky ~~~

Hello all,
It's getting to look a lot like Christmas..... my very favourite time of the year.
There is still time to do those last minute Christmas cards so please join us at

where we have an "anything Christmas theme" for you.  

I've coloured with Copics and die cut some of my new stamps by Lawn Fawn
Sentiment from MFT stamped with SU real red.


I would like to enter the following challenges:
Always Fun Challenge #138
Hand Stamped Sentiments #328
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #118
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #61
Unicorn Challenge #49

I hope you get a chance to play along with us this week on the blog and
thanks for visiting today.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Saturday 16 November 2019

~~ Bright & Beautiful ~~

Hi everyone,
Hope you are enjoying your weekend.

I've a birthday card to show you today.  This one is for the new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where we have a "Bright and Beautiful" theme for you.

I've coloured with Copics a beautiful digi from Aurora Wings
called Rose Corner 2 The sentiment is an old clear stamp.


Dies - MFT
Glossy accents added to the rose to give it the look of dew.

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Arty Divas Challenge #8
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hope you get a chance to play along with us.
You will find wonderful inspiration on the blog.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Wednesday 13 November 2019

~~ Fab'n'Funky ~~ Add some sparkle

Hello folks,
Time for a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #457

Hosted by our lovely Susan who has chosen the theme
"Add Some Sparkle"

My card uses several stamp, coloured with Copics and dies from MFT
with red rhinestones edging and red sequins on tree tops.



I would like to enter the following challenges:

Hope you can play along with us this week.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Monday 11 November 2019

~~ Add an Animal at The Cuties~~

Good morning all,
Today is Remembrance Day here in Canada. 
Lest We Forget

We have a new challenge starting at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #141

where we would like you to "Add an Animal" to your creation.
As always your image must be "cute" .

We are sponsored by the wonderful


Here is my card for the challenge.


DP - Papers: SU Merry Merlot
SU embossing folder
Snowflake - Marianne Die
Circle die cut, tree landscape and stamps - MFT

I would like to enter the following challenges:
hugs,
Pat K xx

Saturday 2 November 2019

~~ Celebration at Sweet Stampin ~~

Hi everyone,
I hope you are enjoying the weekend.

Today starts a new challenge at
We would like to see your "Celebration" cards. 

I've coloured a fun digital stamp from Mo's Digital Pencil
This card was for my wonderful hubby on our 49th Wedding anniversary last month.



Design paper & velvet ribbon - StampinUp Tranquil Tide
SU embossing folder
Circle sentiment is a freebie at Netty's Cards

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Thanks so much for stopping by today.
Visit the blog and see the wonderful creations from my team mates
...you are sure to be inspired.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Friday 1 November 2019

~~ Holly and/or Ivy at Winter Wonderland

Hi friends,

Happy Friday...and Happy First Day of November!

Today is the beginning of this month's challenge at

Winter Wonderland

The theme we have is "Holly and/or Ivy" on your Christmas creations

We are sponsored by the lovelty

SheepSki Designs

I have coloured with Copics  Winter Robin available here in the shop.


Details:
Memory Box Dancing Snowflake Square
Tag - LOTV stamped using
Ivy - Joy Crafts

I would like to enter the following challenges:
CHNC #461

Thanks for stopping by today.
Hope you get a chance to play along with us this month.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Wednesday 30 October 2019

#455 Christmas at Fab'n'Funky

Hi folks,
Hope all is well. Lovely fall weather here but looks like rain for the kiddies on Halloween
so there might be a lot of goodies left over!! So happy I bought our favourites...mmmm!

We are getting ready for Christmas at 

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #455

I've coloured and die cut a couple of cuties from  
MFT Santa's Elves stamp set.


Green and red mirror card used for the gift, cut with Spellbinders die
Sentiment stamp - Lawn Fawn, dry embossed

I would like to enter the following challenges:


Thanks for stopping by.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Saturday 19 October 2019

~~ Creatures ~~

Hi folks,
Another beautiful fall weekend here. Hope all is well with you.

Today starts a new Challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where our theme is"Feature a Creature"
You can use a Halloween creature if you like or just animals.
which is what I've chosen to do.


This image is from Mo's Digital Pencil and really does put a smile on my face.
I've kept my design pretty simple, coloured with Copics and Faber-Castell Polychromo pencils.
MFT scallop square border die used
and MFT sentiment stamped using SU Night of Navy ink

Thanks for stopping by today.
Please stop by the blog and see the wonderful
inspiration and play along if you care to...we'd love to see you there.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Wednesday 16 October 2019

Creatures at Fab'n'Funky

Hi everyone,
A Gorgeous Fall Day here today as I pre-schedule this post for
where our lovely, super talented team mate Chris has chosen the theme
"Feature a Creature"
this can be animal or even a Halloween creature..the choice is yours.

I've created a fall scene using one of my favourite MFT stamp sets
called "Sweater Weather in the Woods"


I paper pieced the bears jacket but the rest was coloured with Copics
Grass cut using MFT Grassy Hills dies
Starry sky....MFT Stamp
Birch trees - Impression Obsession dies, cut in white
 then strips of kraft paper added to the back

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Monday 14 October 2019

#140 at The Cutie Pie Challenge


Hi folks,
Happy Thanksgiving to those of you who are celebrating.
We had a wonderful family dinner at our daughters yesterday.
 Lots of laughs, good wine and great food. 

Today starts a new challenge

The Cutie Pie Challenge #140

Polkadoodles is our sponsor who generously supplied us with some cuties to play with.
Our theme this month is "Anything Goes as long as it's Cute" 

I have used a pre-coloured image called Earlie Hedgehog Dandelion - Fuzzypuffs
available here in the shop. 


Dies and are MFT, embossing folder StampinUp
Sentiment - free stamp from a magazine

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Thanks for stopping by today.
Hope to see you playing along with us this month.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Saturday 5 October 2019

~~ Animal Day at Sweet Stampin ~~

Hi everyone,

I hope you all had a great week.  

It's time for a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog

where we are celebrating
World Animal Day

I've used some of my new craft goodies for this card.
Love this MFT clear stamp and die set called "Sweater Weather in the Woods"
Coloured with Copics



SU embossing folder used for the background
MB Woodland Bridge Frame
Pattern paper is Graphic 45
Sentiment from MFT stamp set

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Thanks for stopping by today.
I hope you can play along with us this week.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Friday 4 October 2019

~~ Merry & Bright at Winter Wonderland ~~

Hi folks,
It's Friday and time for a new challenge at

Winter Wonderland

where our theme for the month is "Merry & Bright"

We are sponsored by the talented

Sherry West Art

My card uses a Christmas mouse image that I've coloured with Copics



Frame - MFT die
Paper - StampinUp
Seam binding from my stash
Sentiment: MFT stamp
Clear Rhinestone border - Michaels

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Thanks again for stopping by.
Have a great weekend and hope to see you playing along with us.
hugs,
Pat K xx


Wednesday 25 September 2019

~~ Christmas at Fab'n'Funky #450 ~~

Hi everyone,
We are back from our summer break at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge

and at it being the last Wednesday in September the theme is 

"Christmas"

I tried making a Slider card and with the MFT dies
it was very simple. The Polar Bear really does slide down the slope.


Design Paper:  StampinUp
Sentiment: MFT Snow Globe Sentiment Stamps
Snow Slopes: MFT Hit the Slopes dies
Images: MFT Ready Set Snow, coloured with copics
and die cut


I would like to enter the following challenges:
Christmas at Sweet Stampin Challenge- Sept

Thanks for being here today.
Please join us this week...we'd love to see your Christmas Creations.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Saturday 21 September 2019

~~~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


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



  

Monday 9 September 2019

~~ 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"


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:.


Have a good week everyone.
Hope to see you playing along with us this month
and Thanks for visiting today.
Hugs,
Pat K xx








Saturday 7 September 2019

~~ 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:

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

Friday 6 September 2019

~~ 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

Monday 12 August 2019

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

Hi everyone,
We have a new challenge starting today at
with the theme of "My Favourite Colour Combo""
Hosted by our lovely Sue N

Our sponsor this week is:
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

Saturday 3 August 2019

~~ 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:


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

hugs,
Pat K xx

Friday 2 August 2019

~~ 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
where we have a "Christmas Ornaments" theme.

We are sponsored by the wonderful

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:
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

Wednesday 10 July 2019

~~ 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

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

Monday 8 July 2019

~~ 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
Thanks for stopping by. 
Hope you get a chance to play along with us this month. 
hugs, Pat K xx

Friday 5 July 2019

~~ 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:


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

Wednesday 26 June 2019

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

Morning all,
Summer has arrived and our challenge this week at
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

Thursday 20 June 2019

~~ 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:

Thanks for stopping by today and I do hope you can play along with us.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Wednesday 12 June 2019

~~ June Blooms ~~

Hi everyone,
Hope your week is going well.

It's time for a new challenge at
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

Monday 10 June 2019

~~ 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:

~~~ 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!!!!!

Friday 7 June 2019

~~ 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:

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

Thursday 6 June 2019

~~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:

I do hope you get a chance to stop by the blog and join us please.
hugs,
Pat K xx