**** 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

***Fluttering Bye****

 Hello everyone,

Hope you are staying cool and safe in this devastating heat.  
Good time to dip in the pool, enjoy a few cold beverages, or hunker down inside and read a book. 

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #556

where our lovely Chris has chosen everyone's favourite theme

"Anything Goes"

This will be our last challenge before our summer break

I have used some Lawn Fawn stamps and dies to create this fun card. I think the clouds are my favourite. Coloured with Copics.

I would like to enter the following Challenges:

Craft Rocket Challenge #94

We Love Stamping Challenge

Thanks for stopping by today and we'd love you to join us.

hugs,
Pat K xx 

***Doodling***

 Good day all,

It's Time for a new challenge at 

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where the theme is "Doodling"

I've used an older image that still makes me smile.
Coloured with Copics and a few pencils.
The dandelions are stamps and dies from Lawn Fawn.  Sentiment is MFT

Doodling around the edge done with Copic pen

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Colour Crazy Challenges Week 28

Little Red Wagon Challenge #662

Thanks for visiting today.

I do hope you can play along with us.  

Check out the blog and see all the wonderful creations that are sure to inspire.   

hugs,

Pat K xx

***Whatever the Weather***

 Hello everyone,

Hope all is well and that you are enjoying your day.

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #555

hosted by our lovely Pat who has chosen a theme 

Whatever the Weather

I've made a Christmas card using a pre-coloured image from LOTV

The sentiment is also from LOTV and the snowflake is Spellbinder die.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps #432 

Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge #19

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #119  7.28

Thanks for stopping by today.
Hope you can join us in the next two weeks.
hugs,

Pat K xx

***Summer Colours****

 Hello everyone,

Summer has arrived...beautiful sunny days are here.

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #554

Hosted by our lovely N-Eva who has chosen the theme of Summer Colours

Another slimline card today using the Whimsy paper and dies from several different companies.

Muskoka Chair - Marianne Designs
Umbrella - MB
Sentiment -  Creative Expressions 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Dream Valley Challenge #272
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #184

Thanks for visiting. Hope you can play along with us the next two weeks.

hugs,

Pat K 

*** Father's Day / Masculine ***

 Hello everyone,

Hope you are all doing well.

Happy Father's Day weekend.  
Hubby had a fall last weekend so will be sporting two black eyes for the big day 

but all is well.   No broken bones which we are so thankful for.  CTScan at emergency showed no damage...so again, very lucky.  Stitches out on Tuesday so I'm sure he will be back to playing snooker soon. It's been nice having him home during the day, my routine can wait. 

Today starts a new challenge at  

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where we would like to see some Masculine makes. 

It's a great place to show us your Father's Day  makes so join us if you can.

I've used slimline paper from Whimsy Stamps, stamped HBDay using an acrylic stamp from MFT in Black Memento Ink.  Ballons are acrylic stamps from MFT, coloured with Copics and then die cut.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Gals Corner #232
Moving Along With The Times #143
Through The Purple Haze #193

Thanks for visiting today.

Fabulous inspiration on the blog for you so check it out..and come play along with us.

hugs,

Pat K xx

*** Tag ***

 Hello everyone,

Hope you are well.

Today starts a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #172

 with a theme of  "Add a Tag"

Sponsored by the wonderful Lee Holland

Coloured this cutie with Copics and Polychromos.

Tag dies are MFT

Thanks for visiting today.

Hope you can play along with us and check out the fabulous inspiration from the Cuties.

hugs,

Pat K xx

*** Celebrations ***

 Hello everyone,

With my head hung low I confess to being a very absent blogger lately. 
So sorry for not being around.
   When life settles down a bit I will be stopping by to view your lovely posts. 

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #553

where I am hosting with the theme of

"Celebrations"

Today I have for you another slimline card.  Folks who receive these seem to like the non-traditional shape and I do enjoy making them.  The dies and floral paper are from Whimsy Stamps, silk ribbon and pearls from my stash.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

CraftyHazelnut's Pattern Papers - June
Everybody-Art-Challenge #515
Through The Craft Room Door - June 7

Thanks for visiting today.

We'd love to have you play along with us.

hugs,

Pat K xx

*** Anything but Square***

Hello folks,

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #552

hosted by our awesome team mate Chris who has chosen the theme of

"Anything but Square"

I have created a slimline card using papers from Whimsy Stamps. 

Numbers cut using my very old QuiKutz number dies and finished off with a bow that I have been hoarding...not sure where it came from now. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafters Cafe #285
Dream Valley Challenge #270
Shopping our Stash #471 

Thanks for visiting....come play along with us if you can.

hugs,

Pat K xx

*** Fairytales ****

Good morning all,

Happy Victoria Day long weekend for those of you who are celebrating.
Great spring weather here...sunshine with the occasional shower to keep everything green.
Busy weekend planned setting up the patio and it just might be warm enough to do some planting.

It's time for Wendy's team to show you some inspiration on the new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

with a theme of  Inspired by a Fairytale

I've created my card with a Cinderella theme using an old but much loved image by Sassy Cheryl.  This is the pre-coloured version that I have touched up with a little polychromos.   The stamp is from the "Balloon Bundle" at MFT Stamps. Striped paper is also from MFT.   

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps and More #429

Crafty Calendar Challenge - May

Through the Purple Haze Challenge #192

Thank you for stopping by today. I do hope you can stop by the blog and see the amazing inspiration from my team mates.  You are sure to be impressed as they are all so very talented.

hugs,

Pat K xx