*** Birthday Girl ***

 Hi folks,

Happy Easter Weekend for those of you who are celebrating. 

We had our holiday dinner on Good Friday to accomodate the granddaughters who are home for the weekend but returning to Uni on Sunday.   Sure was a treat to have them home for a few days. 

Time for a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

with a theme of "Birthday Girl"

I dug deep in my stamp drawer and found this sweet stamp from Little Darlings called "Groovin" that was a delight to colour.

I'm having fun using green these days.  Must be a sign of spring. 

I do hope you can play along with us for this challenge.  There are so many wonderful creations on the blog...stop by and you are sure to be inspired.

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

**** 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

 

*** 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

**** 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

*** 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

** Birthdays **

 Good morning Everyone,

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #545

hosted by our lovely Ginny who has chosen the theme "Birthdays"

I  have coloured with Copics and Polychromos pencils 
a no-line digital image that I've had stashed away for some time.
Sentiment is MFT stamp. Glossy accents added to the petals to represent drops of water.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Calendar Challenge - Feb.
Crafting Happiness Challenge #120
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #175
Through the Craft Room Door  15th Feb
Unicorn Challenge #73

Thanks for visiting today,  I do hope you can play along with us.

Hugs,

Pat K xx

*** Cheers ***

 

Hello friends, 

                      Thank you for your lovely comments on my last post.  You are the Best.                      
Oh and the family did spoil me on the weekend .... I was one happy Momma.

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #511

where our lovely Ginny has chosen the theme

"Birthday"

I've used a stamp and die cut from MFT, coloured with Copics and fussy cut her dress.
I did not intend to use yellow when I coloured this image but after pulling out some stencils and Distress Oxide inks the colour  just seemed to fit.   Square and sunray stencil are also from MFT.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Sentiments Designs #16
Through The Craft Room Door  2.23
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #84  3.1

Thanks for visiting today.

Hope you get a chance to play along with us.

hugs,

Pat K xx

*** BOYS ARE BACK at The Cuties~~~

 

Hello friends,

Hope all is well.

Today starts a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #155

with a theme of "The Boys are Back in Town"

We would like to see your cute creations made especially for the boys.

Our sponsor is the fabulous

Bugaboo Stamps

I've colour with Copics a digi called "winter snowshoe" available here in the shop.

This will be for my SIL's birthday as he and my daughter gifted each other snowshoes for Christmas. They are having so much fun going on trails, accompanied by their dog Banksy.

Memory Box square frame die used. Embossing folder is SU and the sentiment is Lawn Fawn.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Calendar Challenge - January
Craft Rocket Challenge #77

Thanks for visiting today.

Stay well and stay safe.

hugs,

Pat K xx

****Birthday***

 Hello everyone,

Hope you are having a good weekend.  
 It's a very different Halloween this year with kiddies not trick or treating in our town. 
 Only up side is I haven't filled the house with temptation. 

It's time for a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where we would like to see something for a

"Childrens's Birthday"

I've used  Lawn Fawn stamps and dies to create this autumn scene.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Colour Crazy Challenge #43

Createful Hearts Challenge #25

Patties Creations #175

Thanks for visiting today.

I hope you can play along with us this week.

hugs,

Pat K xx

***It's a Celebration at Fab'n'Funky"

 Hello there,

Hope you are all well

Today is a very special day at

 Fab'n'Funky Challenge 

It is the challenge's 500th post and to celebrate there is a blog hop going on

with lots of wonderful prizes on offer.

The theme is "Your favourite colours and Why"

So all you need to do is pop on over to the blog and hop along.

I have used one of my favourite combos...Pink and Cream

Several Spellbinder dies used here,  a StampinUp embossing folder along with some pearls and ribbon.  The stamp used is from MFT Pawty Time set.  Again, I have used the Lawn Fawn sentiment stamp and banner die.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Allsorts Challenge Wk 595
Crafting Happiness Challenge #69

Creations in Pink #27
Get Creative Challenge #96
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #144
A Gem of a Challenge Wk#22

Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope you get a chance to hop along with the team this week.

hugs,

Pat K xx

*** Birthday ***

 Hello everyone,

I'm here today to tell you about the new

Sweet Stampin Challenge

that starts today with a theme of "Girly - No Pink"

I've coloured with Copics a stamp set from MFT called "Balloon Bundle"
then cut using the die from the set.
Paper is from an MFT Buffalo Brights 6x6 pad
Rickrack border, made from white scraps of paper is also an MFT die

 that was a gift with purchase awhile back.

Embossed background - Cuttlebug folder

Apologizes for not being around much lately...had a fall bug that got the best of me but thankfully it's getting behind me now so I should be back visiting you all soon. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Love to Craft Challenge #51
Seize The Birthday Challenge #201 - Border

Thanks for stopping by today.
Hope you get a change to play along with us this week.
hugs,
Pat K xx

...Stamps at Fab'n'Funky

Hello everyone,

It's time for a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #491

where our lovely, talented Chris has chosen the theme

"Use REAL stamps...no digi's"

And what better time for me to try out my new stamps from

Lawn Fawn...set is called "Dandy Day".  I splurged and bought the

Reveal wheel....as well as some fun dies that go with it.

These come together so quickly and really do work when you turn the wheel.

revealing 4 different sayings.  What fun!  

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Friends Challenge #140

Dream Valley Challenge #228

Get Creative Challenge #93

Thanks for stopping by.

Come join us in this week's challenge..luv to see you there.

hugs,

Pat K xx

~~~ Cuteness at Sweet Stampin ~~~

Hi friends,

Hope this finds you well.

Today starts a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin

where we have a "Cute" theme...so come on over and show us your cuteness.

This is an older Tiddly Inks digital image that I've had for awhile

When she surfaced in my "to do" file I couldn't resist giving her some colour.

You see, she reminded me of myself...yes I, like so many of us, am in desperate need of a haircut!

When I saw her fringe covering her eyes I had to chuckle and thought she was in keeping with the times.    Hair stylists have not opened yet.....hopefully soon.

Coloured with Copics
Sentiment stamped in SU Not so Navy - MFT stamp

Entering the following challenges:
Crafty Catz Challenge #508
Colour Crazy Craft Challenge Week #21
Creative Fingers Challenge #187

Thanks for stopping by today.
Stop by the blog and play along with us..we'd love to see you there.
hugs,
Pat K xx

~~~~~ Bright and Cheerful ~~~~

Hi everyone,

As I prepare this post I see we are going to finally have Spring this weekend...yeah!

Might be able to cast off that winter coat and enjoy some sunshine.

Today starts a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where we have the theme of "Bright and Cheerful" for you.

I've used a stamp and die set from MFT

Coloured with Copics
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink used on the background

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Crafty Creations #408   5.5
Krafty Chicks Challenge #505   5.6
Southern Girls Team Trace
The Sisterhood of Crafters - Happy Birthday
2 Crafty Critters Crazies  Challenge#38 - May

Thanks for stopping by today.
Hop on over to the blog and see the wonderful inspiration from my talented team mates.
Stay safe..stay well.
hugs,
Pat K xx

~~~ More than 1 Fold at Fab'n'Funky ~~~

Hi folks,

I hope you are doing well.

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #471

hosted by our lovely, talented team mate Chris who would like us to 

"Use more than one Fold"

on our creations.

I do love a sale, so when MFT emailed...I shopped.

This is the stamp and die set that landed in my cart.

Coloured with Copics

Front

Inside

I would like to enter the following challenges:
A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge #111
The Crafters Cafe Challenge #237
The Creative Crafters Challenge #25

Through The Craft Room Door 

Hope you can play along with us this week.
Thanks for shopping by today.
hugs,
Pat K xx

~~ #144 Cute Pie Challenge ~~

Hi folks,

Hope you had a good weekend.

I'm scheduling this post as I'm watching the Academy Awards

....a favourite every year.

Today starts a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #144

where we are happy to be sponsored by the fabulous

Bugaboo Stamps

I've used a digital image called Mouse Balloons

available here in the shop.

Coloured with Copics

Sizzix dies 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge #109

Classic Design Challenge Febuary 2

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #125

Thank for stopping by today.

hugs,

Pat K xx

~~~ Fab'n'Funky ~~use a Doily

Hi folks,  Hope this finds you well.  

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #465

where our lovely N-Eva has asked us to "use a doily"

No colouring for me today.

I've used a StampinUp embossing folder for the background,

Square doily is cut using a Cheery Lynn die.

Leaves - Memory Box

Sentiment stamped and embossed on vellum

Top banner cut with MFT die

Thank so much for stopping by today.
Hope to see you playing along with us.
hugs,
Pat K xx

~~ Bright & Beautiful ~~

Hi everyone,

Hope you are enjoying your weekend.

I've a birthday card to show you today.  This one is for the new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where we have a "Bright and Beautiful" theme for you.

I've coloured with Copics a beautiful digi from Aurora Wings

called Rose Corner 2 The sentiment is an old clear stamp.

Dies - MFT
Glossy accents added to the rose to give it the look of dew.

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Arty Divas Challenge #8

Craft Rocket Challenge #65
Crafty Creations Challenge #402

Southern Girl Challenges - Team Lou

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hope you get a chance to play along with us.
You will find wonderful inspiration on the blog.

hugs,

Pat K xx

Life's hard

Hi everyone,

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #406

where our lovely host Buffy has challenged us with a game of Bingo.

I've used "Die Cuts, Ribbons and Red"

Details:

Digi - Mo's Digital Pencil

DP - Graphic 45 By The Sea 

SB Tag die

Starfish - Whimsy Die

Chair, seaweed - Marianne Dies

Stripped ribbon and burlap from my stash

Coloured with Copics: Skin: E11,21, 04, R20  Dress: R24,14,22, C2,00

Hair: YR24, 21, Y32   Glasses: N3  Sand: E31, 35  Ice Treat  B06,12

Background - Polychromos pencils

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Artistic Inspirations #206  9.17
Crafty Girls Creations #50

Crafty Sentiments Design   9.10
Cute N Crafty Challenge #8   9.10
Dragonfly Dreams   Sept.

Thank you so much for stopping by today.
We'd love it if you could play along with us.
hugs xx