*** Cutie ***

 Good morning,

Hope it was a good weekend for you.  

It was hubby's birthday Sunday so visits from the family were a real treat.  

With Father's Day next Sunday he is sure to be just a little spoilt but so well deserved.
 He really is the best! 

Today starts a new challenge at

Cutie Pie Challenge #160

sponsored by the fabulous Lee Holland Designs

Theme:  The Bear Essentials 

I have used a pre-coloured image.  Just love it when these are available and I always take advantage.

This cutie is called "Teddy with Flowers"

The sentiment is a Lawn Fawn Scripty Bubble Sentiments and die set, coloured with Copics.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Creations Challenge #422 - June

Daisy Chain Challenge #53 - June
Simply Create Too Challenge #171 -
2 Crafty Critters Crazy Challenge #51

Thanks for visiting today.

Pop on over to the blog and see the cute inspiration from the team, and join us if you can. 

hugs,

Pat K xx

*** For the Boys at Fab'n'Funky ***

 

Hi folks,

Thunderstorms as I schedule this post.  No complaints though because we really need the rain.

It's time for a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #527

where the theme is "For the Boys"

For my card I've gone back to a much loved style that is not very trendy but still one I like.
and I know you are probably thinking I've lost the plot putting a ribbon on a masculine card.  
Well.. it is supposed to represent a bowtie as this card is going to a very dapper fellow.

 

The papers are from an old collection, number buttons are Tim Holtz. Sentiment die is a Sue Wilson.

I would like to enter the folllowing challenges:

Dare 2BArtzy June Challenge

Dragonfly Dreams June Challenge

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge -  6.20

Thanks for visiting today.

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

hugs,

Pat K xx

*** Happier Days ***

 Hello folks,

What a gorgeous weekend we are having.  High of 28 with sunny skies.

Hope it is a lovely day where you are.

Today starts a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where our lovely team leader Wendy has given us a Masculine theme

I've coloured with Copics a digital image from Mo's Digital Pencil. 
The sentiment, stamped in Memento Black Ink, is from a free set by Simon Says Stamp.
  I masked the image and stenciled the MFT brick background with Tim Holtz Distressed Oxide Antique Linen...looking a little more yellow than I expected.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

CRAFT Challenge #600    6.10

Little Red Wagon Challenge #604  6.09

Stinkin Inkers Challenge - June

The Male Room Challenge #151   June

Thanks for visiting today.

Hope you can stop by the blog and see the fabulous inspiration from my team mates, and play along if you can, just remember you must have stamped somewhere on your project.

hugs,

Pat K xx 

*** Christmas Owl ***

Hello folks,

Hope your week has been a good one.

Today starts a new challenge at

Winter Wonderland

sponsored by the fabulous Imagine That Digistamps

the theme is "Christmas Birds" 

After a lot of thought I have decided to step down from this wonderful group so this will be my last post with them.   I joined in 2018 and have so loved my time here.  

 I have used a pre-coloured image and sentiments called Christmas Owl, available here in the shop.

Whimsy slimline die used for the shape.  Diamond Stickles used on the snow.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #95 -  6.9

2 Crafty Critter Crazies #51

Thanks for visiting today.

hugs,

Pat K xx

***Christmas ***

 Good morning all,

I hope you have a fabulous day.  

It's time for ....

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #525

As it is the last Wednesday of the month, the theme is

 Christmas

Hosted by our lovely, super talented team mate Chris

I've coloured some sweet penguins from MFT Stamps, die cut them 
and made a slimline card using Whimsy dies.

They do look like they are having a jolly time in the snow under some grey skies.

Sorry the pic is so dark...cloudy days here too lately, but warm so no complaints. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Merry Little Christmas Challenge #34 - May

Twelve Months of Christmas Challenge #77

Christmas with the Cuties #49

Thanks for visiting today. Hope you find some time to play along with us this week.

hugs,

Pat K xx

*** Embellish it***

 Hello everyone,

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #523

hosted by our lovely N-Eva

who has chosen a theme of "Embellish it"

I've used the Richelieu Square die set from Spellbinders, embellished with add pearls and some ribbon.
Center die cuts added to silver background.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafter's Cafe Challenge #265
Dream Valley Challenge #247

Thanks for visiting today. 
hugs,

Pat K xx

** Gorgeous Gingham & Perfect Plaids**

Hello everyone

Thank you all for your kind words..

My shoulder is better than it was but a long way to go.

That will teach me to move furniture.  Cleaning used to be so much easier..

But I was pampered yesterday for Mother's Day so all is good.

Now..It's time for a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #159

with a theme of "Gorgeous Gingham & Perfect Plaids"

Sponsored by the wonderful "Fred She Said"

I have used "Emma & Rosey" pre-coloured digital image. 

This adorable image comes in 6 different colours

 making it a difficult decision as they are all so pretty.  

 

 I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge #139

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #87

Thanks for visiting today.  I do hope you can stop by the challenge and see the wonderful inspiration from my lovely team mates, and join us if you can.

hugs, Pat K xx

~~ A little Spring Card ~

 Hello,   Hope all is well with you.

Today starts a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where we have a theme of "Things with Wings"

I stamped and coloured the flower wreath and birds with Copics.  These stamps are from MFT Stamps. 
Circle die is Spellbinder Grand Caliber.  I'm so thankful I did this before my injury.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Aud Sentiments Challenge #274
Crafty Catz Challenge #550 
MAWTT - #130

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

hugs,

Pat K xx

~~~ Little Skater ~~~~

 Hello everyone,

I hope you are well. 

A short post today as I have my dominant arm is a sling..tis a challenge for sure.

Today starts a new challenge at

Winter Wonderland

with a theme of  "Winter Sports" 

Sponsored by the wonderful All Dressed Up Stamps

I have coloured with Copics the cute Little Skater digital image.

 I would like to enter the following challenges:

CRAFT Challenge #596
ABC Christmas Challenge - J for Jewel

Thanks for visiting.

hugs,

Pat K xx

** Christmas **

 Hi everyone,

Hope your week is going well.

Apologies for not visiting lately...lots going on at the home front.
 Hopefully things should be back to normal in a couple of weeks.

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #521

and being the last Wednesday of the month it means we will have a theme of

"Christmas"

I first saw this image on Faith's blog and knew I needed it.  The image is from QKR
and is called Shepherd.  City landscape created using MFT dies and a non glossy gold cardstock. Sentiment stamped and embossed with gold embossing powder.   White paint splattered on navy to create the night sky.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

ABC Christmas Challenge - H

Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #93

Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope you can join us this week.

hugs,

Pat K xx

**Embossing**

Hello,  It's time for a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #519

Hosted by our lovely, very talented team mate Chris who has chosen the theme 

"Embossing, wet or dry"

I've coloured with Copics a digital stamp by SheepSki Designs
SU embossing folder used on one of the layers
 the sentiment has been stamped with VersaFine Clair ink in Chianti, 
embossing powder added and heat set. It has a lovely shine to it.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

The Corrosive Challenge #4 

Creative Fingers Challenge #205

Thanks for visiting today.

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

hugs,

Pat K xx

***Raining Cats & Dogs***

 Hello, Hope are well and that you had a good weekend.

Today starts a new challenge at 

The Cutie Pie Challenge #158

with a theme of "Raining Cats and Dogs"

Sponsored by the fabulous Polkadoodles

I've used a pre-coloured digi called "Scruff the Dog Gardening" available here in the shop.

Background clouds are a Lawn Fawn die as well as the clouds, sun and rainbow, coloured with Copics and die cut from the Lawn Fawn set.  Sentiment from Simon Says Stamps

I would like to enter the following challenges:

MAWTT  #129 - April

Polkadoodles Challenge WK 15

Thanks for visiting today.

I do hope you will join us this month..we'd love to see you there.

hugs,

Pat K xx

*** Something different **

 Hello everyone,

I hope you are well and enjoying the weekend.

I'm here today to tell you it's time for a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin

where we are challenging you to use something not usually seen on your cards. This was a perfect time for me to use some of the unusual items I tend to save.  This little flag was originally perched on a delicious tower of individual sized bundt cakes that I received for my birthday in February and I thought it was too cute to trash.

I've coloured with Copics a digital stamp called Aurora Pandemic from TheEastWind. The sentiment has been stamped with versamark, white embossing powder added and heat embossed, cut using an MFT die.   This card is for one of my granddaughters.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Aud Sentiments Challenge #272 - April

CRAFT Challenge #253 - Communication 4.15

Daisy Chain Challenge #51 - April

Thanks for visiting today. Hop on over to the blog and see the fantastic inspiration from my very creative team mates.

hugs,

Pat K xx

***Couldn't help it**

 Hello folks,

Are you ready for the weekend?   

Can't say that I am as all days run together now.  

We are in a stay-at-home mandate again...sure hope this helps bring the numbers down. 

Today's card is one I created because the image made me smile. 
 As most of us are in "Spring cleaning" mode I thought this snarky little gal 
has come up with all the answers.  Pretty cas design, coloured with Copics.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Clever Dexter Challenge #16 - April

Creations in Pink Challenge #32 - April 15

Thanks for visiting today.

hugs,

Pat K xx

*** Winter Wonderland - Peace ***

 Good day everyone,

Apologies...I'm so very late with my post today.  But here it is finally...

Winter Wonderland Challenge

Hosted by our lovely Michelle who has chosen the theme of  "Peace on Earth" 
 As always your creations must be Christmas

I've coloured for you an image from our wonderful sponsor

SheepSki Designs

This image is called "Mika" available here in the shop.

Coloured with Copics, trees are Evergreen Trio by Poppy Stamps
Stencil background - Simon Says Stamp
Machine stitched edge

The light turquoise paper has a lovely sheen to it that is not showing up.

 Lawn Fawn Pixie Dust Sparkle cardstorck used for the trees as well

Peace die is an oldie from QuicKutz

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Merry Little Christmas Challenge #33 - April

Splashmix Challenge #28 - April

Sparkles Christmas Challenge #123 - Trees

Twelve Months of Christmas Challenge #76

Thanks for visiting today. Hope you get a chance to play along with us.

hugs,

Pat K xx