Christmas at Fab'n'Funky

Good day everyone,

The temp outside is 22 deg.C but inside we're preparing for Christmas

...cards that is!

Our new challenge at 

Fab'n'Funky

is

Christmas

Our sponsor is the wonderful

Doodle Pantry

They generously supplied us with our digis this week and I choose

"Holly Stag" which can be found here.  

 I also used the sentiment that you will see on the inside.

 I used my new MB Pine Needle Border die on the top.

Silver bands and ribbon are Webster's Pages

Rhinestones are from Recollections

Silk ribbon is from Stamp Simple Ribbon Store

Sentiment:  LOTV

DP is by Nit-Wit available at Lili of The Valley - Winter Wishes

Here is a photo of the inside where I used one of the sentiments that are included in the  Holly Stag set.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

CHNC Christmas Challenge for Sept.

Merry Monday Christmas Challenge - Bingo (die cut, ribbon, kraft)

Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge - Ribbons or Lace
Winter Wonderland - Use Two Ribbons

Thanks for stopping by today.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Feathered Friends

Happy Monday everyone,

I hope you had a good weekend.

Cold temps today for us but we should enjoy a little Indian Summer by mid-week.

I've a lot of craft work ahead of me so you just might see more of me this month and next.

...starting off with a card made using the gorgeous Sisterhood by AuroraWings.

  This beauty was a freebie generously supplied on their FB page a few weeks ago. Thank you Mitzi 

I was inspired by a picture shared by our DIL this summer. 

 It was of a flock of owls perched in a tree above the cottage...so cool.

I got to play with my new SB Feather die, cutting a set out of grey felt and pink crepe paper.

Card Frame made by using Martha Stewart Double Loops punch.

Image mounted on silver mesh from Recollections then onto SB Lattice Rectangles

Flower from WOC

Adhesive Rhinestones - Recollections 

Copics

Face:  E11, E21,E00, E000, E04, R11

Eyes: YR24, E15

Hair & Owls:   C5, C4, C3, C2, C1, C00, W2

Flowers: R89, R85, R83, R81

I would like to enter the following challenges:

ABC Challenge Tic, Tac, Toe  - Doily, Gems, Die cuts

Card and Scrap Chllenge #82 - Anything Goes

CMD Challenge #13

Glitter n Sparkle Challenge #103 - Must use Pink

Natalie and Amy Challenge #24 - Things with Wings

Robyn's Fetish Challenge #230 - Use a Die Cut or Punch

Thanks for stopping by today.

hugs,

Pat K xx

TPS Fantasy Pet

Good morning all,

I'm back again as promised with my post for

The Paper Shelter

Today starts a new challenge with the theme

Ribbons, Floss or Twine

I've chosen the very pretty "My Fantasy Pet" for my card today. 

  She can be found here.

I've used a flower ribbon from Making Memories Chloe's Closet

The buttons are also from the same collection.

Twine was given to me by a friend.

Marianne Creatables LR0277 die used.

StampinUp Square Lattice embossing folder

DP - S.E.I.Mimosa

Coloured with Copics

Hair:  W9, 7, 5, 4

Dress:  R39, 29, 27, 22

Gold:  YG24, 23, Y15

Dragon: BG13,B15, B00, G85, G82, YG13 G40

As always there is a wonderful prize for the winner this week 

so I hope you can join us.

...and don't forget, there is a DT Call happening right now.  

You can check it out here.

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Marianne Designs Challenge #2 - Anything Goes

The Crafty Bloggers Network Sept. Challenge

The Cutie Pie Challenge #78 - Shades of Autumn 

613 Avenue Challenge #89 - Anything Goes 

Jellypark Challenge - Pets and/or Animals

Many thanks for stopping by and leaving your wonderful comments..they really do encourage me.

hugs,

Pat K x

Challenge #229 - Fab'n'Funky

Welcome everyone,

I hope your week is going well.

Summer sure has given way to let Fall have a head start this week.  

Below norm temps and rain is in the forecast....

a great time to get some crafting done.

I have 2 post for you today, the first one is for

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #229

where I am the host this week and have chosen

"Show Us a Number

as the theme.

Our sponsor is the fabulous

 Bugaboo, 

who generously supplied us with our choice of digis to play with.

I used "Crosswords/Word Search" for my card today.

This cute image can be found here.

The number 7 is part of the Mini Set - Cupcake Numbers that can be found here.

Coloured with Copics

Spellbinders A2 Scalloped Borders Two die

Flowers cut using SB Rose Creations Die

Pegaboo flowers added to the top

StampinUp Leaf punch

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Sweet Stamps Blog Challenge #187 - Anything Goes
TTCRD - Anything Goes 
Tip Top Tuesday Challenge - Kids  
Ladybug Crafts Sept. Challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks again for stopping by - enjoy the rest of your week.
hugs,
Pat K x

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #228

Hi everyone,

Today starts a new Challenge at 

Fab'n'Funky

and our lovely Ciska has chosen the theme:

Cute as a Button

We are sponsored by the fabulous

Artbymiran 

who have generously supplied us with our images today.

I chose to colour the adorable

Autumns Memoir which can be found here.

Not a very good picture I'm afraid...the buttons and frame are actually mauve

..not sure why they are blue in the photo..hmmm!

 Details:

MB Gentle Leaf

Martha Stewart Button punch

SB Grand Circles Die

SB Grand Decorative Circles One

DP - Doodlebug Designs

We'd love it if you could play along with us this week...show us your buttons!

 I would like to enter the following challenges:
Artbymiran Challenge #14 - Anything Goes
Crafting at the Weekend Challenge #5 
Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenge #52 - Anything Goes with Buttons 
HMCR #164 - Think Fall
Inky Chicks Challenge #37 - Stitching, Real or Faux
ODBDSLC213 - Stitch it

Thanks for stopping by and I really do appreciate your comments.

hugs,

Pat K x

DT Call - TPS

Hi everyone,

Just popping by today to tell you there is a 

DT Call going on right now at 

The Paper Shelter

The closing date is midnight September 19 UK time so you still have lots of time to apply.

Please check out The Paper Shelter for all the important information.

Hugs,

Pat K xx

Oh what a Knight...!!

Hi folks,

I'm back again as promised with my 2nd post for today.

This time I would like to tell you about the new challenge starting at

The Paper Shelter

with a fun theme...Stars and or Hearts

I've been wanting to colour this image Brave and Cute Knight  as soon as it came available

and thought this is the perfect time because to me he is a little star....and so darn cute!

 Details:

 Coloured with Copics

Sizzix Stars #2 Die

HB sentiment - MFT Big Greetings stamp set

DP - Simple Stories 24/Seven

Cosmo Cricket Circa 1934

I carried the star theme on the inside.

We'd love it if you could play along with us this week. 
If you use a TPS image you can win a $30 voucher to spend in the store
 or if you use another image you can win 3 images of your choice.

 I would like to enter the following challenges:
Cards Galore Encore Challenge #9
Sisters of Craft September Challenge
Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenge #51

Thanks for stopping by and your lovely comments are always appreciated.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Lacy Sunshine at Fab'n'Funky

Hi everyone,

I hope you are all well and having a good week so far.

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky

and our lovely Pat has chosen a Tic Tac Toe theme

Our fabulous sponsor is 

 Lacy Sunshine  

who generously supplied us with our choice of digi for this challenge.  

I selected a new image called Melanie Boo's - The Christmas Star

This will be one for my Christmas card stash...she is so cute!

Details

Coloured with Copics

MB Frostyville Border Die

Elizabeth Crafts Merry Christmas Stand Up Helper

(I'm working on a card that uses this die as it's supposed to be used on an easel card)

Marianne LR0181 Fern die

DP - LOTV - Frosty Christmas

Charm from my stash

Pearls - Recollections

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Christmas Card Challenges #40 - Anything Goes

CHNC Challenge September

I'll be back shortly with my second post for today.  

Thanks for stopping by,

hugs,

Pat K xx