*** Wheels ***

 Hello folks,

Hope all is well.   September has been a beautiful month for us here. Cool mornings and evenings with plenty of warm sunshine during the day.  I have to admit, Fall is becoming one of my favourite seasons. Word is out that we are to expect a lot of snow this winter....so on that note I have made a snowy Christmas card.

Time for a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #580

where our lovely Pat has chosen the theme of

"Wheels"

Couldn't resist using this fun die again from Spellbinders.  
They are interchanging dies so you can use for birthday, Christmas and get well. 

I've chosen the Santa and his pal that famous reindeer for this Christmas card.

Stamping Up embossing folder and Spellbinder Label 16 used on the first panel.

Entering the following:

Merry Little Christmas Challenge #52

Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge #48

The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up #104

Thank you so much for visiting today and I hope to see you joining us for this fun theme.

hugs,

Pat K x

**** B'day Bear****

 Hello folks,

Time for a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #186

with a theme of  "Birthdays/and or Bears" to celebrate the Blogs 12th Birthday.

There is a lovely prize for the winner so please join us if you can.

I have used a House Mouse stamp, coloured with Copics. DP is MFT

Happy Birthday die - Creative Expressions, MFT stitched dies

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Creative Fingers Challenge #261

Creative Inspiration Challenge #6

Ellibelle's Corner Wednesday

Tic Tac Toe Challenge #225 (layers, die cut, masculine)

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

I hope you get a chance to stop by the blog and see the wonderful inspiration from my teamies and play along if you can.

hugs,

Pat K x

*** We're Back ***

Hello folks,

Yes..we are back from our summer break and starting off with 

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #579

hosted by our lovely Chris who has chosen the theme

Wings or Scales (or Both if you wish)

I have chosen to colour with Copics a digital image from Mariola Budek . 

A little fantasy with this colorful bird.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Classic Design Challenge #9 

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #115

Love to Craft Challenge Blog #76

Triple B September Challenge

Worldwide Crafters and Colourist Challenge #8

Thanks for visiting today

Hope you get a chance to play along with us.

hugs,

Pat K x

*** Doodle, doodle ***

 Hello folks,

It's time for a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where we have the theme of  "Doodling"

 I began by doodling a "tree"but not so sure now..think it looks like a giant dandelion seed.  So much fun with this one,  I used some Lavinia's stamps to create a scene and then doodled the frame.  Tim Holtz Distressed Oxide inks used to create the background. The sentiment is made using an alphabet punch.

Dinner at our daughters tonight.  We will be sending our granddaughters off to Uni. and they will be missed so much.   So very proud of the beautiful, confident young women they have become. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Paper Dragonfly Creative #21

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Make a Scene

Try it On Tuesday - Lets Go Outside

Thanks for visiting today.

Stop by the blog and see the amazing "doodling" done by the team.  You are sure to be impressed.

hugs,

Pat K xx 

***Stamps ***

 Hello folks,

Hope your weekend was a fun one.  

We are making the most of these lovely summer days and getting in a little time away. 

Today starts a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #185

where the theme is "Stamps and/or Stars"

I've chosen to use a fun stamp set that comes with a die to cut out the image. 
Coloured with Copics.  MFT dies used to create the snowy background.

A much needed start on my Christmas cards as well.

I will be entering the following challenges:

12 Months of Christmas #100

Thanks for stopping by today.

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

hugs,

Pat K x

**** Stamping ****

 Hi Folks,

Hope all is well with you and yours. 

It's been rather noisy around here with all the renovations but on the bright side it's giving us excuses to get away during the day and enjoy some of the lovely parks along the lake and countryside. This does not leave much time for crafting but I managed to squeeze this one in.  

Today starts a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where we have a theme of "Inspired by Book/Film/Song"

I've used a Rubber Cottage stamp that I've had for over 10 years.
It falls in the "Song" option and I've chosen "Hungry Like The Wolf" by Duran Duran, keeping with a very simple design making the image the focal point.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Animals Challenge #75

Critter Crazy Challenge Blog#77

Thank you so much for visiting today.

Hope you can join in the challenge.  

Hop on over to see the wonderful inspiration on the blog.

Have a good week,

hugs,

Pat K x

*** Summer Fun ***

 Hello folks,

Hope you are enjoying your summer.
Warm sunny days here with lots of sunshine and warm breezes.
Hard to believe July is almost over so we will make the most of the days ahead.

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #578

hosted by our lovely, team mate Chris

who is challenging us to some "Summer Fun"

This will be the last challenge until September as we will be on our Summer Break.

I have used a fun background from Whimsy Stamps and coloured with Copics
 a few friends from MFT stamps and dies that are enjoying the summer sea and sun.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Bastel-Traum #125 - Vacation
Love to Scrap Challenge #162
Papercraft Challenge #96

Thanks for stopping by today.  
Hope you can join us in this our last summer challenge..back on Sept. 6th.

hugs,
Pat K xx

**** CAS ****

 Hello folks,

Oh...apologies for being so very late. Totally forgot to post this last week
...lazy summer days have me asleep at the wheel. 

A new challenge started on July 10th at

The Cutie Pie Challenge # 184

where our theme is Clean and Simple

I've used a MFT stamp and die to create the little coffee fan.

I cut a piece of burlap ribbon for interest the cut the sentiment using a Whimsy die.

You still have time to enter...we would love to see you there.

hugs,

Pat K x

**** Flowers ****

Good Day All,

Hope it's a lovely one where you are. 

Today starts a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin

where we are challenging you to show us your Flower/Blooming Beautifully creations

I've used a Coneflower die from Whimsy and coloured it with Copics.
I cut the die 3 times to give it some dimension. 
The stamp sentiment is a wooden StampinUp stamp and the ink is SU  Tranquil Tide.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafting Happiness Challenge #144

The Crafty Addicts Challenge #3

Try it on Tuesday - Summer blooms

Unicorn Challenge #89

Thank you for visiting today.

Hope you get a chance to play along with us. 

We'd love to see you.  

hugs,

Pat K xx

**** Four Legged Friends ****

 Hello folks,

I hope your week is going well.  We've had a lot of rain but the sun should shine this weekend for all the Canada Day festivities.  Our town has a barge docked offshore for the spectacular firework show.  Folks gather from miles away to join in the fun.

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #576

where I have the pleasure of hosting with the theme of

"Four Legged Friends"

We would like to see your creations showing any of our 4 legged friends.

Today I've coloured with Copics a  digital image from A Day for Daisies
I do like pink and grey together and a little bling never hurts. Spellbinder die frame with machine stitching around the edge of the border.

 Another slimline card of which I am a fan but they are a challenge for me to photograph. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Creations in Pink #59

Die Cut Divas - June

Rabisco Challenge #46

Thanks for visiting today.

A big thank you to my team mates who have created some fabulous inspiration for you so

please hop on over to the blog and join us if you can.

hugs,

Pat K x

***Use a Sentiment ***

 Hello, It's time for a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #575

hosted by our lovely N-Eva who has chosen the theme

"Add a Sentiment"

I have created a Christmas card for special friends who drive a VW Beetle and spend the holidays in the sunny south.  I've coloured with Copics some digi stamps from MFT. The car is a Spellbinder die.

I tore turquoise craft paper to make the waves, and kraft for the sand. 

I would like to enter the following:

Creative Fingers Challenge #256

Most Magical Time of The Year #9

Peace on Earth Challenge #41

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #142

Happy to have you visiting today and hope to see you playing along with us.

hugs,

Pat K x

*** Dads and/or Lads ***

 Good Day,

It's time for a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #183

with a theme of "Dads and/or Lads"

I've coloured with Copics what looks like a super Dad to me.

Sentiment is a LOTV stamp, papers Graphic 45

Entering the following challenges:

CRAFT Challenge #680

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #207

Moving Along With The Times #155

My Time to Craft #509

Thank you for visiting today.
I hope to see you playing along with us.

Hugs,

Pat K x

*** So Pretty in Pink ***

 Hello folks,

Hope all is well with you.

It's been a challenging week with all the wild fires.  We had an air quality warning several days this week which kept us indoors ..thankfully it is raining today as I write this post.  My heart goes out to all those who have been affected by the devastation.

Today starts a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

The theme we have for you is  "Pretty in Pink"

I have coloured with Copics a digital image from Conie Fong.  
The sentiment is a stamp from Stampin Up

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Catz Challenge #641

The Crafty Addicts Challenge #02

I hope you get to play along with us.
Check out the fabulous cards from my very talented team mates. 
 You are sure to be inspired to show us your pink creations.

Thanks for stopping by.

hugs,

Pat K 

**** One Layer - CAS ****

 Hello folks,

Time for a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #574

Hosted by our lovely Buffy who has chosen the theme

"One Layer, CAS"

I have for you a very CAS white card on which I have used two stamps.

Sentiment is a stamp from MFT and the daisy is a StampinUp stamp, coloured with Copics

Thanks for visiting today.

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

hugs,

Pat K xx

**Happy Birthday**

 Hello friends,

It's time for a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #573

hosted by our lovely Pat who has requested a theme of Special Birthday

I've used dies for this shaker card for my granddaughter who is turning a very special age... 21

MFT Circle Birthday die used for the shaker

Spellbinder Circle Kaleidoscope Slimline die for Inside frame 

Shadow numbers - QuiKutz

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #205

MTTC #507 

Thanks for visiting today.

Hope you get a chance to play along.

hugs.

Pat K x

**** Masculine card ****

 Hello everyone,

Hope you have something fun planned for the weekend. 
Very warm and sunny in my little corner.

We have a new challenge starting today at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where we would like to see some "Masculine" creations

I have coloured with Copics a Mo's Digital Pencil image. 
Happy Birthday stamped using an acrylic stamp from MFT.  
Sentiment on the bottom is from Mo's Digital Pencil.

I used Faber Castel polychromos pencils to create the plaid on his shirt. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Allsorts Challenge Week 728
Crafty Calendar Challenge - May 
Creative Fingers Challenge #254

Thanks for stopping by today. Much appreciated.
My talented teamies have created some awesome cards
 to inspire you so I hope you can stop by and play along.

hugs,

Pat K xx

#182 - FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS

 Hello friends,

Hope all is well with you and yours.

We had a wonderful, very busy weekend 

 spent with family and friends...can't get any better.

Even the weather was beautiful which was so nice after all the rain.

We have a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #182

with a theme of

"Four Legged Friends"

For my card I have coloured with Copics a couple if cuties from Whimsy Stamps "Woodland Friends" stamp set. The sentiment is also from the set. The background is Whimsy Designer Paper. 

 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Creative Fingers Challenge #254

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #205

Pattie's Creations Design Challenge #206

Thanks for visiting today.

Hope you can join us this month..we'd love to see you there.

hugs,

Pat K x

*** Things with Wings ***

 Hello everyone,

 Hope you are well.

A New Challenge starts today at

 Fab'n'Funky Challenge#572 

hosted by our wonderful teammate Chris who has chosen the theme 

"Things with Wings"

I've made another slimline card this time using dies from Memory Box.
The inside will contain the number and additional butterfly. 
Our youngest granddaughter is turning 18 tomorrow.  Can't believe how quickly time goes by.

I would like to enter the following challenges

A Place to Start Challenge - May

Dragonfly Dreams April Challenge

Thanks for stopping by today.

I hope you get a chance to play along with us...we'd love to see your creations.

hugs,

Pat K xx

#571 - Umbrellas

 Good day everyone,

Major computer issues last week and yes I am getting far too old for these shenanigans. So happy they are resolved and life is back to normal.  Weather is back to our normal spring...strong winds, rain and cool temps.  Our recent "summer weather" was short lived but much appreciated.  

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge # 571

hosted by our lovely Ginny who has chosen the theme

"April Showers / May Flowers
(anything with Flowers/Umbrellas"

I've used MFT die cuts on my card. Background paper is from Whimsy Stamps.
I've coloured the clouds with VersaMark Sea Breeze
Sentiment is an old stamp from High Hopes.

I will be entering the following challenges:

Crafting Happiness Challenge #141

Dragonfly Dreams April Challenge

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #204

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

hugs,

Pat K x

**** CAS ****

 Hello everyone,

Hope your weekend is a good one. 
 Lots of sunshine and warm weather here that sure puts a smile on my face. 

Today starts a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where our theme is "Clean and Simple"

For this creation I dusted off an oldie. I've stamped all sides of a Stampendous Marble Texture Cube.
First layer uses Tim Holtz Spun Sugar distressed ink, second layer Dusty Rose and Memento London Fog on the third layer.  The sentiment is a MFT stamp.
The tulips cut using a Joy Craft die.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Inkspirational Challenge #287

Stamping Sensations - April

Thanks for visiting today.

Do check out the fabulous inspiration from the team and I hope you get a chance to play along with us.

Hugs,

Pat K xx

**** Bunnies & Blooms ****

 Hello everyone, Hope all is well.

We have a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #181 

with a theme of

"Bunnies & Blooms"

I've coloured with Copics a digital stamp from my stash, sorry I cannot remember the artist.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Alphabet Challenge - April - Anything Cute

Creative Fingers #252

My Time to Craft #505 

Thanks for visiting today.
I do hope you can play along with us.
hugs
Pat K x

**** Fab'n'Funky #570 ****

 Good day everyone,

I hope the sun is shining where you are and perhaps a little warmer as well.

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #570

hosted by our lovely Sue who has asked us to show you some die cuts.

The theme this fortnight will be

"Add Die Cuts"

I am a fan of dies, especially those that create images.  I admit I find the little pieces stressful at times but I like the outcome so much I continue to buy them. I've used a new die from Spellbinders that I thought would be perfect for those boys in our lives. Background is SU embossing folders. Can you believe that in all the boxes of ribbons, twines etc I hoard I could not find any very fine red ribbon.  I did however find some white twine which I coloured with Copic marker R59 refill ink...and that did the trick. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

AAA Birthday Game #48 - Layer it Up
A Perfect Time to Craft - 2023.#4
Crafts Galore Encore #110
Happy Little Stampers Challenge - Dies April

Thanks for visiting.
Have a look at the blog and be inspired by my talented team mates and join in the fun.
hugs, Pat K 

** Layers**

 Hello, hope your day is going well.

Todays starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #569

hosted by our lovely N-Eva who has chosen the theme

"Lots of Layers"

I've kept with my current run of pink and made this shaker card with plenty of layers
Circle dies, flowers and swirl are Spellbinder and the HB circle is MFT. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Place to Start - March
Allsorts Challenge #720
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #202

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hope you get a chance to play along with us as we love to see your creations.

hugs,

Pat K x

*** Easter or Spring***

 Hello folks,

Time for a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where we would like to see

Easter or Spring creations but remember there must be a stamp used somewhere.

I have coloured with Copics another card using some old stamps from Hanglar. Cute little Tilda is sitting in a spring setting.  The pinks are different irl . Die is spellbinder and border is machine stitched.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

2 Sisters on the Blog #72
A Perfect Time to Craft #3-2023
Creations in Pink #56
TicTacToe #200  Pastel, Flowers, Spring Theme
Through the Purple Haze #202

Thanks for visiting today.

I do hope you get a chance to stop by the blog. 

The ladies have outdone themselves again so you are sure to be inspired.

Hugs,

Pat K x

*** Birthday, Bunnies, Bears & Birds***

 Hello everyone,

I hope your week is starting off well. It's March Break for the schools this week so our Daughter, SIL and Granddaughter are enjoying the sunshine in the south.  The first visit for their dog but he seems to be having fun on the sandy beaches along with the family.  We so enjoy seeing all the pictures and hearing what they are up to.  

Today starts a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #180

where we have a theme of "Beginning with B"

I have created a Birthday Card using a Bunny, a Bird and a Bear so I think I have the "B's" covered.

Papers used are from Whimsy Stamps, Stamps coloured with Copics and die cut.  Border has been machine stitched. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Creative Fingers Challenge #250
Di's Digi Challenge - Hand Coloured
 Dragonfly Dreams March
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #201

Thank you so much for visiting today. We'd love it if you could play along with us this week.

hugs,

Pat K x

*** A little Vintage ***

 Hello everyone

Beautiful sunny days here but wow is it cold. I'm always amazing during my morning walks when I see the Bufflehead ducks diving and swimming along the shoreline.  I can't image how cold the water is when there is still snow on the ground. Mother Nature is wonderful.

Today starts new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #568

hosted by our lovely Buffy who has chosen the theme

"Retro/Vintage"

I have gone into my stash of Graphic 45 design papers to create this card. 
The papers are from the Portrait of a Lady collection
I cut strips from a sheet of striped design paper and mitered the corners..well 2 turned out ok. 
The sentiment stamp and die cut are from Lawn Fawn

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Place to Start Challenge - March
Creative Fingers Challenge #249
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #201

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Come play with us this challenge...we'd love to see you there.

Hugs,

Pat K x

*** Fab'n'Funky #567 ***

 Hello everyone, 

Hope you are having a good week.

My patience is being tested as we have switched internet services.     Thank goodness for my family as they come to our rescue and actually can make sense of all this.  Each day seems to bring a new problem.  My printer is not co-operating today..tomorrow who knows.

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #567 

where our lovely Pat has chosen the theme of

"For a Child"

I have coloured with copics and pencils one of my favourite digi's by Chrissy Armstrong that is perfect for one of my friends granddaughters who is a budding little equestrian.

I would like to enter the following challenges

Dream Valley Challenge #288

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #200

Thanks for visiting today.

Do stop by the blog.  You are sure to be inspired to play along.

hugs,

Pat K x

*** No Squares ***

 Hello folks,

I hope the sun is shining for you today.

It's the start of  a new challenge at 

Sweet Stampin 

where we have a theme of "No Squares"

I've stamped and coloured with Copics an image from MFT making a rectangular card.

Sentiment is a stamp from Lawn Fawn

Entering the following challenges:

A Place to Start Challenge - February

Unicorn Challenge #84

Happy to have you stopping by today.

Pop on over to the blog and see the fabulous inspiration and please join us if  you can.

hugs,

Pat K x

*** Oldies ***

 Good day everyone,

Hope all is well with you and yours.  Beautiful, brisk sunny days here. 
Visit to the dentist scheduled today then a free week ahead in

 which I will celebrate another birthday. Love it when I have free days.

Today starts a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie challenge #179

where we would like to see "Hearts or Flowers"

I've pulled out some very old stamps, inspired by a lovely team mate from one of my challenges
 who reminded me how great the Hanglar stamps are. Coloured with Copics. 
The circle sentiment stamp is from LOTV

I would like to enter the following challenges:

CRAFT Challenge #667
Crafty Catz #624
We Love Stamping - February

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

I do hope you can play along with us this month.  

Check out the blog and see the wonderful inspiration from my team mates.

hugs,

Pat K

**** Valentine ****

 Hello folks,

Hope your day is going well.

Sunshine and showers this week...so much better than the white stuff.

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #566

where I am the host and have chosen the theme

"Valentines or Hearts"

I've used a couple of gnomes that are sharing their hearts for Valentines. This is a coloured image from Sublime that sure comes in handy when time is limited.

Entering the following challenges:

Paperminutes #781
Shopping Our Stash #489 (dies, paper, ribbon and image from my older stash)
Tuesday Taggers Blogspot

Thanks for visiting today.

I hope can play along with us.

hugs,

Pat K x

**** Fab'n'Funky #565 ****

Hello folks,

Hope all is well with you and yours.

I will be staying around home today due to the 25 cm of snow that is expected.  A good time to tackle some chores inside that I've been putting off.  Our Son and his girl friend are in Whistler, BC snowboarding and skiing.  I've enjoyed all the pictures showing how beautiful winter can be in the Rocky Mountains with an average snowfall of 103 cm in January so we in Ontario have nothing in comparison.

Time for a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #565

hosted by our lovely N-Eva who has chosen the theme "New Beginnings"

I've created a card for a good friend who is celebrating the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit. The 

Lantern die is Spellbinder and the circled rabbit is from Memory Box

I would like to enter the following:

Crafting Happiness #138

Everybody Art Challenge #528

Thanks for stopping by.  Hope you can join us during the next two weeks..we'd love to see your creations.

hugs,

Pat K xx

**** Sweet Stampin ****

Hello folks,

Hope you are all well and have something fun planned this weekend.

We are experiencing a very mild January so far, much to our delight. It makes walking so much easier when you don't have to worry about snow and ice.   I'm sure Mother Nature will bring winter back at some point but until then we will enjoy.  

Today starts a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where we would like to see "Cards for Kids"

I've coloured with Copics a few stamps from MFT and then die cut them for this fun card.

Banner is also a MFT stamp and die.

 

I would like to play along with the following challenges:

AAA Birthday #45 - January
Cardz 4 Guyz #313 1.24
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #198 

Stop by the blog and you are sure to be inspired to join us.

1. Thanks for visiting,

hugs,

Pat K xx

 

**** Fab'n'Funky - Shaped Cards"

 Good day everyone,

Today starts a new Challenge at 

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #564

 where we would love to see your 
"Shaped " creations.  That means no squares or rectangles.

I have pulled out some much neglected Spellbinder decorative circle dies to create this birthday card. 

The image is pre-coloured and from Hetty Clare.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge Wk 1

A Place to Start - January

Crafting Happiness #138

Thank you so much for visiting today.
I hope you get a chance to play along with us.

hugs,

Pat K xx

**** January Blues for the Cuties ****

 Hello folks and Happy New Year!

Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and are ready for some crafting.

Today starts a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #178

where we have the theme of "January Blues"

As always your entries must be "Cute" and this month we need to see some Blues.

What is new is that we are a Just for Fun Challenge with a Top 3 chosen.

I have used an image from LOTV for my card today.

Sentiment Die is from Creative Expressions.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Catz #619 - Fishing Pastime

Thanks for visiting today.

Hope you can play along with us showing us your blues.

hugs,

Pat K xx