***Christmas***

 Hello folks,

Hope you are getting ahead of the Christmas card rush.  

To help you along we have a theme of 

"Last Minute Christmas"

at

 Fab'n'Funky Challenge #563

 hosted by our lovely team leader Chris

I've coloured with Copics a cute image from Mo's Digital Pencil

that was a freebie with purchase a few weeks ago.

                After this challenge we will be having a Christmas break and returning on Jan. 11th 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Place to Start Challenge - December

Crafting Happiness Challenge #137

Dream Valley Challenge #284

Thank for visiting today. Hope you can play along with us.

hugs,

Pat K x

****Christmas Creations at Sweet Stampin ****

 Hello folks.

It's time for a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where we need to see "Christmas Creations"

This challenge will last for the month so plenty of time to pull out those stamps and play along.  We love having you join us. 

I've coloured with Copics a few stamps from the "Not a Creature" Lawn Fawn stamp and die set.

Brick stencil and antique linen distressed ink used for the background.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Creative Fingers Challenge #244

Moving Along With The Times Challenge #149

Winter Wonderland End of Year Christmas

Thanks for visiting today. 
There is fabulous inspiration on the blog so please have a look and join us if you can.

hugs,
Pat K x

**** A little blue card ***

 Hello folks,

Time for a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #562

Hosted by our lovely Ginny who has chosen the theme

"Dies or Stencils or Embossing..no stamps"

I have used the Trina Snowflake Layer dies from Birch Press and a SU embossing folder.

The blue paper is mounted on silver and it does not show in the photo but the snowflake layers are cut from silver and white glittery paper.

This is one of my favourite dies

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Dream Valley Challenge #283
613 Avenue Create 202211
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #194

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge 

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

hugs,

Pat K xx 

*** 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

***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

**** Fantasy ****

Hello everyone,

Hope all is well with you and yours.

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #551

hosted by our lovely Pat who has chosen the theme

"Fantasy"

Had some fun with this one....love this digi called Tempest of Ice from Stamps by Aurora Wings. I couldn't resist having a go at colouring with Copics and pencils.  I created a night sky using blue ink and splashed a little white using a toothbrush. Simple frame to complete the scene. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Perfect Time to Craft Challenge #5
The Corrosive Challenge Blog - May
Crafting Happiness - May
Dream Valley Challenge #269 
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge  #181
Through the Craft Room Door - May 10

Thanks for visiting today.  

Stop by the blog and see the great inspiration from my team mates, 

and play along if you can.

hugs,

Pat K xx

*** Digis and Die cuts***

Hello everyone,

I hope you had a nice weekend. 

Sun was shining all weekend for Mother's Day but winds were still very cold.
I had a wonderful time being celebrated by my lovely children and grandchildren.  

Great to have the family together and a special time that will be remembered.

Today starts a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #171

were we would like to see Digis and Die Cuts

Sponsored by Fred She Said Digital Stamps

I've used a pre-coloured image for this my first Christmas card of 2022. 
Spellbinder die used for the frame, Memory Box circle die and SU embossing folder also used.
LOTV stamp for the sentiment

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Dies R Us Challenge #192
Merry Little Christmas Blog Challenge #44

Thanks for stopping by today.

I hope you get a chance to stop by the blog and play along with us.

hugs,

Pat K xx

***Goth/Punks***

 Hello everyone,

Hope you are having a good week

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #550

where our team mate Buffy has chosen the theme

"Goth or Punk"

I did have trouble with this one 
then I thought of a pre-coloured Mo's digital Pencil image
 and decided to make her work on this slimline card.

I was thinking she is waving the rose...and the sentiment came to mind.

A Lawn Fawn stamp and Heidi Swapp stencil used for the dots then sequins added. 

I would like to enter the following challenge:

A Perfect Time to Craft Challenge April #4
Arty Divas April
The Creative Crafters Challenge #51
Everybody Art Challenge #512

Thanks for visiting today. 

Stop by the blog and see how creative my team mates have been with this fun challenge. 

Join us if you can.

hugs,

Pat K xx

****Rainbows & Rainy Days****

Hello friends,

It's a beautiful sunny day as I write this post.  
We had a lovely visit with our oldest granddaughter who recently celebrated her 20th birthday.

She just completed her 2nd year at Uni and is taking a week off before starting her summer job. 

Amazing how fast the time goes.

Today starts a new Challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

Where Team Wendy would like you to show us your

"Rainbows & Rainy Days"

I have made this "rainbow" card using Lawn Fawn dies and stamps

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafting Happiness Challenge
Creative Fingers Challenge #229
Through the Craft Room Door April 12

Thanks for visiting today. 
 Check out the blog and see what my team mates have been up to and join us if you can.
hugs,

Pat K xx

***Easter Bunny***

 Hello folks,

What a fabulous day as I schedule this post...temp in the high teens with not a cloud in sight.

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #549

hosted by our lovely Chris who has chosen the theme "Feature a Creature"
The creature must be the main image.

I've used a very old Inkadinkado stamp for the main image, one of my favourite for Easter.

 framed using MB dies.
Colouring is Copics and Polychromo pencils

Butterfly is also a MB die

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge 2022-4
Creative Fingers Challenge #228
Dragonfly Dreams - April
Dream Valley Challenge #267
2 Sisters on the Blog Challenge #61
We Love Stamping - April

Thanks for visiting today. Hop on over to the blog and see 
all the fabulous creations from my team mates. You are sure to be inspired.

hugs,

Pat K xx

***Gnome for Easter***

 Hello everyone,

Hope you enjoyed your weekend and perhaps got to do something special.

We had a lovely day with our Daughter and SIL visiting Niagara on the Lake and enjoying a delicious lunch at Two Sisters Vineyard.  Weather even co-operated with the showers holding off until evening.

Today starts a new challenge at

Cutie Pie Challenge #170

sponsored by the wonderful Polkadoodles

I couldn't resist this pre-coloured image to create an Easter card. Memory Box dies used.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Catz Challenge #590
Dragonfly Dreams - April
Polkadoodles Craft Challenge - Week 15

Thanks for visiting today. Hope you can stop by the blog and see all the wonderful creations by my team mates and play along is you can.

hugs, Pat K x

*** One for the Boys***

Good morning everyone,

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #548

where our lovely Buffy has chosen the theme "Masculine"

After clearing out a lot of my stash earlier this year I convinced myself I did not need any more craft goodies and held off for almost 3 months...but oh..when I saw these cute panda's at Whimsy I broke down.  I have used it here for a masculine card but can see many uses for this trio.  The paper is a very old Basic Grey boxer that I've been hoarding. Fingers shook on first cut into the 12x12 sheet. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge Wk 7
Dare to B Artsy Challenge - March
Dragonfly Dreams Challenge - March
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #178
Use Your Stuff #444

Thank you so much for visiting today.  
Stop by the blog and see the fabulous inspiration from my team mates and play along
...we'd love to see you.

Hugs, Pat K xx

*** An Oldie ***

Hello folks,

Hope your weekend is going well.   
Rain for us to today making it the perfect time to curl up with a good book.     

 I'm here to tell you that today starts a new challenge at 

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where we would like you to "Use Your Older Stash"

I have so much stash to choose from and settled on colouring with Copics one of my favourite Penny Black stamps that has not seen ink for over 5 years.  The cheeky sentiment is an MFT stamp.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge #631
Colour Crazy Craft Challenge Week 12
Creative Fingers Challenge #227
The Male Room Challenge #160
Unicorn Challenge #74

Thanks for visiting today and I do hope you can join in the fun at Sweet Stampin

hugs,

Pat K xx

****Heartfelt***

 Hello everyone,

Today starts a new Challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #547

hosted by our lovely N-Eva

with a theme of "Hand Coloured Image"

I have chosen to colour with copics and pencils a sunflower digital image created by
Poppy Power by Marcella Hawley called "Sunflower Power".   This very thoughtful designer created this image to help the wonderful people of Ukraine.  All proceeds go toward "Sunflowers for Peace".  I purchased the Sunflower Peace set separately and this image was free.

For me like many others Ukraine is never far from my thoughts. 

I did make a bit of a mess when adding the background.  I fussy cut the image on scrap paper and masked onto the flowers.  I think it might be my choice of ink that I'm not pleased with.  Will have to do some research to perfect this technique.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Place to Start Challenge - 032022
Ike's World Challenge #154
Incy Wincy Designs Challenge - Mar 
Through The Craft Room Door - Mar 15

Thanks for visiting today.

Hope you can play along with us..

hugs,

Pat K 

**** Beginning with B****

Hello everyone,

Today starts a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #169

with a theme of "Beginning with B"

sponsored by Crafty Sentiments

I think I have this covered with blue paper, blossoms, butterflies and bunny.

Image coloured with Copics, Frame is Spellbinder die and the flowers are Memory Box.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Allsorts Challenge #667
A Perfect Time to Craft - March #3
Mix it Up Challenge #58
The Four Seasons Challenge - March-Spring

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Pat K xx

*** Birdie***

Hello everyone,

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #546

where I am the host for the next 2 weeks.

I have chosen the theme of

"Die Cuts and/or Stencils"

I found this Tim Holtz stamp after doing a small clean up of my craft room and decided to show him some love. Coloured with Copics and then die cut.  Dot stencil used for the background and grass stencil for the base.  

I would be entering 
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge 176

Thanks for visiting today.  I do hope you can join us..you have two weeks
to play along so come on by. We'd love to see you.

hugs, Pat K xx

*** No Pink ***

 Hello, Hope your weekend is going well.

Today starts a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where we are recognizing International Women's Day
so show us your Girly makes with one restriction "NO PINK"

I pulled out a much loved StampinUp stamp and coloured it with Copics.

First stamped with Versamark then heat embossed with white embossing powder.

this was done on vellum.   Frame is a Spellbinder die.  Sentiment is a Simon Says stamp.

Butterfly dies - MFT

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Colour Crazy Challenge Week 8

Crafty Catz Challenge #584

Creative Knockouts #441

Thanks for visiting today and I hope you can play along with us

My team mates have some fab inspiration for you so hop on over.

hugs,

Pat K xx