***Humourous Christmas***

 Hi everyone,

Today I have the pleasure of Guest Designing for the wonderful
C.R.A.F.T Challenge #606 with a theme of "Christmas, Humourus"
Thank you ladies for having me.

I've coloured with Copics a digital stamp from one of the sponsors,
Bugaboo Stamps. 

There is a lot of bling on this card...perhaps it will eventually cheer up this cute puppy after being rejected for the Reindeer lineup.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Dragonfly Dreams Challenge - July

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge - July 18

The Holly and Ivy Challenge #97  7.25

Thru the Purple Haze Challenge #182 - July

Thanks for visiting today.

I 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

**** Something different ***

 Hello folks,

I'm joining in with the Funky team today at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #501

where our lovely, talented team mate Chris has requested the theme

"Anything but Christmas"

I've coloured with copics a freebie image from Bugaboo, 
background created using Distress Oxide inks

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Sentiment Designs

Love to Craft Challenge #52

Unicorn Challenge #60

Thanks for stopping by today.
Don't forget to check back with the challenge a little later
see if  you are a lucky winner of last weeks 500th Celebration.
Hugs,

Pat K xx

~~ Winter Wonderland Challenge ~~

Hi folks,

Hope all is well. Summer is still with us but the days are getting shorter.
Schools are opening soon which is a worry ...I do hope they have it right.

Today starts a new challenge at

Winter Wonderland

hosted by our lovely team mate Jackie

with a theme of

"Snowmen"

We are sponsored by the fabulous

Bugaboo Stamps

This digi is Snowman Snowflake Collage
available here in the shop
I printed, coloured and cut this digi to fit in the Whimsy Slimline die.

Entering the following challenges:
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #78)=
Christmas Cards All Year - Sept.  (snowmen, snowflakes)
Merry Little Christmas Challenge.#26

Thanks for visiting.
Stop by the blog and see the wonderful inspiration from my teamies
and play along...we'd love to see you there.
hugs,
Pat K xx

~~~~ Cutie Pie Challenge - Layer it Up ~~~

Hello everyone,

Hope you are all well.

Today's it time for a new challenge at 

The Cutie Pie Challenge #148 

We are sponsored by the fabulous

Bugaboo Stamps

I've used a fun image called "Cown't" your Blessings"

available here in the shop.

Coloured with Copics

MFT dies used to create the scene

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Catch The Bug Challenge - June

2 Crafty Crazy Critters #39
Country View challenge

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

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

~~ Favorite Colors...The Cutie Pie Challenge ~~

Hi everyone,

We have a new challenge starting today at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #138

with the theme of "My Favourite Colour Combo""

Hosted by our lovely Sue N

Our sponsor this week is:

Bugaboo Digi Stamps

I've used a cutie called "Kidz Sitter Girl Book" available here in the shop.

.......and my favourite combo is......"Pink and black"

Ok so I do have a lot of favourites but this one is my fav today.

Details:
Coloured with Copics
Spellbinder die
Machine stitched border
Handwritten sentiment - Scarpie white poster paint
Ribbon - Michaels

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Catch the Bug Challenge  August
Brown Sugar Challenge #292


Thank you for visiting today.
hugs,
Pat K xx

~~Winter Wonderland May~~

Hi everyone,

I hope you've had a good week. 

It's the first Friday of the month and that means it's time for a new challenge at

Winter Wonderland Challenge

where our lovely host Christine has chosen the theme "anything but square"

As always your creations must be Christmas

Our wonderful sponsor this month is

Bugaboo Stamps

I used an image from the Bugaboo Mini Set - Winter Bears collection 
available here in the shop.

Inside:

Coloured with Copics. Spellbinders Grand Circle dies as well
as MFT Stitched Circle dies used.  Sentiment from SU, Diamond Stickles
on his hat, Tim Holtz Twine

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Merry Little Christmas Challenge #10 May
Christmas with the Cuties Challenge #26

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you can join
us at Winter Wonderland.
hugs,
Pat K xx

~~ New Beginnings ~~

Hi everyone,

Hope you had a great weekend and that the sun is shining where you are.

Today starts a new challenge for

The Cutie Pie Challenge #134

With a theme of "New Beginnings" 

We are sponsored by the awesome 

"Bugaboo Stamps"

I chose to make a Baby boy card using a digi generously supplied by

Jodie at Bugaboo Stamps.  This is called  Baby word 3 available here in the shop. 

A bit of a busy design but it's growing on me....looks kinda happy..maybe??

DP from an old SU 6x6 stack that sadly is no longer available.

Train - Cheery Lynn Die Choo Choo

Doily - Cheery Lynn Dutch Scallop

MFT Stitched sq scallop die

Pram - Spellbinders

Stars - MB Cosmic Star Set

On and yes....used  SU Cable Knit embossing folder

I would like to enter the following challenges.
Catch the Bug Challenge Blog 4.13

Crafty Catz #456 
Crafting with Friends #2

Thanks for stopping by.

Please join us if you can.

hugs,

Pat K xx

~ Birthday Soccer Boy ~

Hi everyone,

What a hot summer we are having.  Thank goodness for a/c.  Even thought it is always a few degrees cooler here by the lake, the humidity has kept me indoors a lot during the day and that should mean more time to craft.  Somehow that does not happen.  I am still struggling with my desire to create but I am taking a simple card making class this week which I hope will spur me on.

Today starts a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #126

where we are sponsored by the fabulous

Bugaboo Stamps

I've used one of the Brat images called Soccer Boy available here in the shop.

Coloured with Copics then fussy cut.  Super star is a Whimsy die cut, HB - Spellbinders

Stars - Memory Box die

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Catch the Bug Challenge - August

Craft Rocket Challenge #51

Moving Along with the Times ~ #77

Sasayaki Glitter Stamp Challenge  August

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you play along with us this week.

hugs,

Sunny at Fab'n'Funky

Hi everyone,

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #398

where our lovely, talented host Chris has chosen a fabulous theme for us.

"Bring me Sunshine"

We'd like to see bright colours or a sun somewhere on your creation.

Our sponsor is the wonderful Bugaboo Stamps.  

I've coloured with copics a cute image from the shop called Dilbert Duck. 

  Thanks Chris for a great theme this week.  I really enjoy creating this card.

Details:

Sunshine die - MFT

Bullrushes - Marianne Dies

Dolphins - MB

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Catch the Bug Challenge - June

Crafty Sentiments Designs - Water

Thanks for stopping by today and enjoy the rest of your week.

hugs,

Spring Cuties at The Cutie Pie Challenge

Hello friends,

It's been a quiet weekend for us so I managed to get some crafting done

that I will be showing you later this week but today

it's time for a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #121

where we would like to have you show us "Spring Cuties".

We are sponsored by the fabulous

Bugaboo Stamps

who generously supplied us digi's of our choice.

I've coloured with Copics the adorable "Tulip Hedgie" available here in the shop.

Design paper is Graphic 45,
Umbrella die from MFT as well as the fence and clouds

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Brown Sugar Challenge #276
Bugaboo Challenge ~ All Creatures Big and Small

Colour Crazy Craft Challenge #10

Crafting with Friends Challenge #62

Hope you get a chance to play along with us and check out

the wonderful inspiration from my team mates.
hugs,

 

Fab'n'Funky Challenge ~ Numbers

Hi everyone,

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #378

Sponsored by the fabulous

Bugaboo Stamps

Prize to the lucky winner is 4 digi stamps of their choosing.

The theme is "With a number" so I created a Happy 75th Birthday sentiment in Word

and coloured with Copics a lovely digi from our sponsor called Blocks - Hummingbird

Details

Dies from my stash

SB Grand Calibur Decorative Labels One cut for the decorative layers

SB Grand Calibur Labels One for the plain layers

SB Kaleidoscope Butterfly and SB Moonlight Butterfly Dies added together

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Angies Digital Stamps Challenge #16

Allsorts Challenge #351

Di's Digi Designs Challenge Birthdays

Shopping your Stash #338

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

hugs,

Halloween Word Art

Hi everyone,

I hope all is well with you and yours.

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #367

where our lovely Denise has chosen the theme

Word Art

Our sponsor this week is the fun and fabulous

Bugaboo Stamps

I've coloured Halloween Poem available here in the shop.

Details

Border and pumpkins coloured with Copics

Orange burlap - DCWV

Witch Riding Broom - Frantic Stamper

Ghost - Martha Stewart sticker added to white paper and fussy cut

I would like to enter the following challenges:

The Crazy Challenge #259    10.23

Let's Craft and Create Challenge #130  11.2

Pink and Main Challenge #26    10.29

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

hugs,

Snowman Skates

Hi everyone,

It's time for a new challenge at 

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #353

where Julieanne is our lovely host.

This being the last week of the month means

 we have a "Christmas" theme for you.

I've used "Snowman Skates" ~ a digital image from our sponsor

this week "Bugaboo Digi Stamps"

 Coloured with Copics, Marianne dies used and LOTV sentiment

DP from my stash.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

The Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge #7  6.10

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #58    6.01

Thanks for stopping by today, Hope you get a chance to play along

with us...it's never too early to start on that Christmas card list.

hugs,

Buttons & More

Hi everyone,

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #345

where our lovely host Susan has chosen the theme:

Buttons and/or Bows 

We have the wonderful Bugaboo Stamps sponsoring us this week

I've coloured "Spring Elephant 1" available here in the shop.

I used SB Scalloped Square die to frame the image.

Sentiment created in Word

Silk ribbon and buttons from my stash

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Artistic Inspirations Challenge #176

Crafting from the Heart #153

Crafting When we Can Challenge #141

Dream Valley Challenges # 153 

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #55

Thanks for stopping by,

hugs,

Winter Warmers at The Cutie Pies

Hi everyone,

 I hope you had a wonderful holiday season. Sending you all good wishes for 2017.

It's been so long since my last post.  Life has slowed down a little for us and by the end of February I'm hopeful life will be back to normal.

Today starts a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #107

where the theme is "Winter Warmers"

We are fortunate to be sponsored by the fabulous Bugaboo Digital Stamps

and the very creative Crafty Sentiments Designs

My card uses a sweet digital image from Bugaboo Stamps called 

BUGXMASBEAR

Coloured with Copics.  Memory Box Frostyville Wreath on red mirror card.

I would like to enter the following challenges:
A Perfect Time to Craft Challenge
Christmas Cards All Year Round January Challenge
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge Extra

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you get a chance to play along
with us and visit the blog for more inspiration from our talented DT.
hugs,

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #321

Hi everyone,

We've a new challenge starting today at

Fab'n'Funky where our lovely Julianne is hosting.

Julianne chose a great theme for us...."Happy" 

 We need to see the word Happy somewhere on your creation.

I coloured an image generously supplied to us by our wonderful sponsor

"Bugaboo Stamps"

This fella is called BUGBDAYBIRD4 and is available here in the shop.

All the design papers and inks used are from StampinUp

Ribbon and plastic butterflies are from my stash

and the happy birthday is an old Hero Arts stamp

Glossy accents added to his eyes and then cracked

Stickles added the balloons

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Critters and Creatures Linky Party 8

InkyChick Challenge #73

Shopping Our Stash #272

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

Something a little different....

Hi everyone,

It's been almost a week since my last post. I was reminded of this by a sweet friend who emailed me to see if I was alright, which I am....just busy with life and enjoying the beautiful summer weather.

Now because it is the last Wednesday of the month it's  

Christmas 

at  

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #311 

hosted by the lovely Chris and sponsored by the fabulous 

Bugaboo

Each of us on the DT were given the choice of a digi in the shop and  my selection was

 "Elf Pocket" available here. 

I thought it would be fun to try something new...a shirt card.

A little planning ahead would have helped me as I printed and coloured the image first

then decided to google how to make the card.  It turns out all the instructions

are for smaller size cards and since I was so happy with my little elf as he was, 

I just made a shirt for the front.

I added a panel under the buttons and stitched the sides - difficult to see with

that busy pattern though.  

The design paper, which has a lovely gloss to it, was free in an old edition of Scrapbooking Magazine

Bells are from my stash as well as the ribbon, twine and button brads.

Sentiment is a LOTV stamp.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Christmas Card Challenges #30

Holly Jolly Christmas #75
Rudolph Days June Challenge 
Simply Create Too Challenge #112

Sweet Stamps Anything Goes Challenge June

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you get a chance to join us this

week....it's never too early to start on those Christmas cards.

hugs,

Birdday Chickie

Hi everyone,

I'm here to announce the new challenge starting today at 

Fab'n'Funky #299 

 where our lovely host has chosen the theme "Big Birthdays"  

We have the great Bugaboo Stamps as our sponsor this week

who generously supplied us with our choice of digi, mine being "Chickz Happy Birdday Chickie"

A very CAS design, image coloured with copics and sentiment is

MFT Big Greetings stamp

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Animal Friends Challenge - Birds 

Going to keep it short today...still feeling under the weather

hugs,