*** Birthday ***

 Hello folks,

Lots of snow around us but so far we have been spared the record breaking amounts our neighbours have received.  We've had a wonderful fall and are not prepared for the snow.  Time to get the winter tires on.  

It's birthday time at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

We are celebrating our 13th Birthday and would like you to join us with your Birthday creations.

I've made a birthday card that I think just might make a child smile. 

 MFT stamps used, coloured with copics.   The papers are Graphic 45. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Creative Fingers Challenge #243

C.R.A.F.T Challenge #658

Seize the Birthday #251

Thanks for visiting today.
Stop by the blog and I know you will be inspired

 by the teams fabulous creations.  Join us if you can.
hugs,

Pat K xx

**** Santa Paws ****

 Good morning all,

Time for a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #561

where our lovely Pat is hosting and has chosen the theme

" Christmas Animals"

I have used a pre-coloured image from Mo's Digital Pencil called "Santa Paws". 
The sentiment is also included with the image. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

• Peace on Earth Challenge #27
• Jingle Belles Ha Ha Holiday
• My Time to Craft Challenge #494

Thanks for visiting today.

Check out the blog and play along with us if you can...we'd love to see you there.

hugs,

Pat K xx

**** A Cute Scottie ****

Hi friends,

Hope all is well with you and yours.  

Today starts a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #177

with a theme of "Four Legged Friends"

 We have the fabulous "Fred, She Said " as our sponsor.

I have used a precoloured image and spent a few minutes touching it up with pencils
The sentiment is a LOTV stamp using WOW embossing powder.
The frame is a Memory box Dancing Snowflake Square die, Bottle brush trees - Spellbinders.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Craft Rocket Challenge #98

Dragonfly Dreams Challenge - Christmas

International Art & Soul Challenge #146 - Christmas

Krafty Chicks Challenge #637

Thanks for stopping by today. 
Hope you can play along with the Cuties this month.
Have a great week.

hugs,

Pat K xx

*** Late again ***

 Good day everyone,

So sorry I'm late with this card for

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where we have a lovely theme for you this time around

"Attitude for Gratitude"

I've stamped some quirky stamps by Polkadoodles to make this Thank You card.

The sentiment is an oldie from Just Rite stamps

Coloured with Copics

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Colour Crazy Craft Challenge Week 44

Thanks for visiting today. I hope you can play along with us. Check out the blog and see the fabulous inspiration from the team...I'm sure you will be inspired.

hugs,

Pat K xx

****Blue, blue and more blue****

 Good morning everyone,

Hope all is well with you and yours.

Beautiful sunny fall day today here. The fall foliage this year has been the best in over 20 years we are told and I have to agree.  They have been absolutely gorgeous and with the warmer weather they have lasted for several weeks, an unexpected treat. 

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #560

where I am hosting and have chosen the theme

"Shades of Blue"

I have used a new die "Stylized Angel" from Simon Says Stamp as the focal point that is becoming my favourite image for this year's Christmas cards because it can be used so many ways.  I've been wanting this one for quite some time and am so happy I gave in and ordered it as I know it will be used a lot.

Blue paper from StampinUp, white glitter paper is from Simon Says Stamp.

There is shiny royal blue paper matted behind the white which I'm afraid does not show very well.

Sentiment cut using a die from QuicKutz in the shiny paper as well.

Entering the following challenges:

ABC Christmas Challenge - U

As you Like it Challenge - Fav. Christmas Image

Creative Fingers Challenge #241

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #127

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Hope you can join us the next two weeks, we'd love to see your blues

hugs,

Pat K xx

**** Seasons Greetings ****

 Good day folks,

Hope all is well with you and yours.

A bit of rain for us this week with much colder temps to follow. 
Great time for me to settle down and get some Christmas cards made.

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #559

 hosted by our lovely Buffy who has chosen the theme

"Seasons Greeting" (Can be for any holiday/greeting)

so yes..another xmas card for the pile.  This one uses a new Mo's Digital Pencil digi which I have coloured with Copics.  Have to say I loved colouring up this little fella.
The sentiment is also a digi from Mo.  MFT brick stencil used for the background.
Card has a lot more sparkle to it that the photo did not capture.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

• Crazy is our Fame
• The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #126
• A Perfect Time to Craft Challenge October
• Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #10
• Merry Little Christmas Challenge #46
• Twelve Months of Christmas Challenge #93

Thank you for visiting today.  

I hope you get a chance to play along with us 

and perhaps get some of your Christmas cards made as well.

hugs,

Pat K xx

*** Think Pink ***

 Hello everyone,

Hope all is well with you and yours.

Today starts a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #176

sponsored by the wonderful Polkadoodles

The theme this month is "Think Pink"

I have coloured with Copics the adoble Winnie "Wrapped up Warm" available here in the shop.

My favourite StampinUp embossing folder for the background and the frame is Memory Box, matted on silver cardstock.  The sentiment is an acrylic stamp from MFT.

Entering the following challenges:

Gem of a Craft Challenge #21

Jingle Bells

Thank you for visiting today.

hugs,

Pat K xx

***** Anything but A Birthday *****

 Hello everyone.

Happy Thanksgiving weekend for those who are celebrating.  
I look forward to spending time with the family 
and enjoying the special dishes we always prepare for this occasion.  

Granddaughters are home from University for a few days which is an extra treat.

Today starts a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where the theme is "Anything but A Birthday"

I have chosen to make a Christmas card..another one for my stash. This is a Mo's digital image that I coloured with Copics.  I used an MFT acrylic stamp and pale blue ink to create the snowflakes, finishing with small rhinestones. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Perfect Time to Craft #10-2022

Colour Crazy Challenge #40

Creative Fingers Challenge #240

Krafty Chick's Challenge #632

Thank you so much for stopping by today.
I hope you get a chance to stop by the blog and see the fabulous creations from the team.

hugs,

Pat K xx

***Embossing...Wet or Dry***

 Hello friends,

What lovely weather we are having this week. Cool nights and warm days...if only this would last.
I'm getting my mojo back slowly...but might just be wanting to avoid the panic at Christmas.

It's Time for a New Challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #558

and our lovely N-Eva has chosen the theme

"Embossing - Wet or Dry"

I chose to make another Christmas card using a new Spellbinder die and favourite Stampin Up embossing folder and lots of bling.

Entering the following challenges: 

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends 101

Peace on Earth Challenge #25

Thank you so much for stopping by today. 
I hope you get a chance to play along with us.
hugs,
Pat K xx

**** Xmas in September ****

 Hello folks,

Hope your weekend is going well and that the sun is shining for you.

A little cooler here which I am happy for.  I went to the farmers market yesterday and bought way too much produce which means I will be busy cooking and baking. Hopefully I will get back into craft mode soon.  

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where our theme is "Christmas in September"

I was so happy with this theme as I desperately need to get my Xmas card stash started.
I've used stamps from MFT "Jingle All The Way" stamp set and dies on my slimline card today.
Whimsy Stamps dies used for the border.  Coloured with Copics

Entering the following:

• Aud Sentiments Challenge #297
• C.R.A.F.T. Challenge #651
• The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #124

Thanks for visiting today. 

Check out the fabulous creations by the team..they are worth the visit

and please come play along with us. 

hugs,

Pat K xx

***Autumn Colours***

 Hello everyone,

It's time for a new challenge at

"Fab'n'Funky Challenge #557"

where our lovely host Pat would like us to use

"Autumn Colours"

I've used a favourite pre-coloured image from Mo's Digital Pencil for this Thank You card.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Get Creative Challenge #115

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #190

Thanks so much for stopping by today.
Hope to see you joining us this challenge.

hugs,

Pat K xx

*** Birthday Bears***

 Hello bloggers,

It's time for a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #175

sponsored by the wonderful Di's Digital Stamps

I've used a pre-coloured image from Di's Digital

Thanks for visiting today.

Stop by the blog and see the wonderful creations from my team mates and join us if you can.

hugs,

Pat K xx

**** Fav Colours****

 Hello everyone,

Time for a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

with a theme of "Favourite Colour Combo"

I've coloured with pencils a stamp from MFT, using a sentiment stamp from LOTV along with a bee stamp from Sweet Stampin....yes I have it covered as our challenges require at lease one stamp to be used on your projects.  My favourite colour combo is Pink and Black.

Entering the following challenges:

Crafty Rocket Challenge #96
Through The Craft Room Door

Thanks for visiting today.

Stop by the blog and play along with us ... we'd love to see you there.

hugs,

Pat K xx

**** First****

 Hello everyone,

The weather is perfect for us this weekend...25 deg.C and NO humidity...yeah!
Hope it will be a good weekend for you as well

Today starts a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where the theme is "Firsts"

With my family and friends all older now there are not too many requirements 
for celebrating "Firsts"  so I decided to take a different spin on the "First" and applied it to my stamping.

For my card today I've used a few Lavinia Stamps that have been in my collection for over a year and not seen ink....until today.   This is the first time I've created with these stamps.

The background is from Lavinia. 

I stamped the fairy, rabbit and tree, also from Lavinia
Sentiment is a stamp from MFT

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Moving Along with the Times Challenge #145

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you can drop by the blog and see the fabulous creations from my team mates.  They are really worth the visit..and play along with us if you can.

hugs,

Pat K xx

**** Rubber Stamps & Ribbon ***

 Hello folks,

It's the second week of August..and the summer is going by so quickly.
We finally had a good downpour yesterday which was welcomed by the grass and gardens. 
 It's been so hot and dry I'm not going to complain.  

It's time for a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #174

where we would like to see some cute projects that use Rubber Stamps and Ribbon

Sponsored by the wonderful

Crafty Ribbons

I've used a Penny Black older rubber stamp, coloured with Copics  

The sentiment is an acrylic stamp from MFT.  

Ribbon treatment on the bottom and buttons from my stash.  

DP - StampinUp

 I think this will make a good anniversary card.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Creative Fingers Challenge #236

Krafty Chicks Challenge #623

Through the Craft Room Door Challenge  8.16

Thanks for visiting today.

Hope you get a chance to stop by the blog

 and be inspired to pull out those rubber stamps and ribbons.

hugs,

Pat K xx