~~ Fab'n'Funky ~~~

Hi folks,

Hope this finds you well. 

Not a great start to my day as my laptop updated windows last night

and this morning I only have a black screen...grrrr.

I dusted off my old desk top that is painfully slow

but I did manage to get this post pre-scheduled.

Time for a new challenge at

"Fab'n'Funky Challenge #469"

hosted by our lovely, talented team mate Susan

who has chosen the theme

"For a Child"

I've used an image from a LOTV art pad.

Image has been enhanced with some pencils to make it more vibrant.

Used  MFT stitched dome die to create the shape.

Stars are an old Sizzix die

Sentiment stamped with Memento Tuxedo black ink

DP - MFT

I would like to enter the following challenges:

AAA Birthday Card Challenge #10 - Cute

Love to Craft Challenge #43

Brown Sugar Challenge #298 

Creative Fingers Challenge #179

Southern Girls Challenge - Anything Goes with Team Trace

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hope you get a chance to play along with us.

hugs,

Pat K xx

Fussy & Fancy Friday Challenge #425

Hi everyone,

Hope you are ready for the weekend.  

Bundle up if you are in Southern Ontario....winter weather is on it's way.

Today beings a new challenge at

Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge #425

hosted by our lovely Nathalie

Theme is a favourite...Anything Goes

I've coloured with Copics a sweet LOTV image

Details:

Snowflake square die - Memory Box

Image and Tag, LOTV

Lace - WOC

I would like to enter the following challenges:

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #40

Incy Wincy Designs  Nov.17

613 Avenue Create #215

Thanks for stopping by today,

hugs,

Pat K xx

Fussy & Fancy Friday Challenge #182

Hello everyone,

I hope you've had a good week.

We've had such a great winter here but March is coming in like a Lion.

We are back to freezing temperatures with some very high winds.

Brrrr...we almost forgot what winter is like here in Southern Ontario.

 

It's Team A's turn to post this week for  

Fussy & Fancy Friday Challenge #182

Our lovely host Jay has chosen the theme "Anything Goes"

I've used a favourite image from LOTV to create this birthday card for our daughter.

 

All of the items for this card are from my stash.

I'm still digging out after our move but I did manage to locate my sewing machine.

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

and see the amazing inspiration from my talented team mates.

hugs,

Christmas Angel

Hi everyone,

I hope all is well with you my crafty friends.

It feels like forever since I last posted 

so I thought I would pop on and show you a Christmas card. 

I coloured up one of my favourite images from LOTV with Copics.  

She is called "Holy Night" and can be found here.

Spellbinders Curved Borders Two used as well as SB 2013 Snowflake Pendant.

Metalic ribbon - Websters Pages

SU Basic Grey Ribbon

Glamour Dust

Card  was finished inside and fits into a 6x6 envelope

I would like to enter the following challenges:

C.R.A.F.T #268 Challenge - Christmas in July

Divas by Design - Christmas in July

Hambo Hoedown "Tis the Season

Hobbybook Designer Challenge - Christmas in July

Inky Chicks Challenge #33 - Christmas 

Sparkles Monthly Challenge - #58 Christmas in July

Thanks so much for stopping by,

hugs

Pat K xx

Sail away....

Hi everyone,

I'm happy it's Friday...how about you?
The week has gone by so fast...is it because we're all caught up in the World Cup?
 I love the excitement it generates...and yes I'm in fear of loosing my voice again.

We might find some time to attend Ribfest this weekend. 
Sunshine, best rib contest and cold beer for the boys
...ahhh summer....doesn't get much better.

Okay..on with my card. I ordered a few LOTV art pads recently.
 Taking the advise of a few of my craft buddies I touched up the image with a little colour.
Perhaps I'll try coloured pencils next time.
I followed the Sketch provided by Digi Sketch Challenge

The paper is Whimsy Stamps - By the Sea collection
 and the sailboat die is also from Whimsy Stamps. 
The clouds were cut from felt using a MFT die.
  Sentiment created in Word.

I tried sewing the white felt but since it kept sliding around I only completed one side.
I do have a love/hate relationship with my sewing machine.

The inside is finished as well.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:
ABC Challenge - N for Nautical
Digi Sketch Challenge
Jellypark Challenges - By the Seaside
Sister Act Card Challenge #62
Cute Card Thursday #326 - By The Sea
MAWTT, I do like to be by the Sea
Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes
Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by today - enjoy your weekend.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Beautiful Bouquet

Hi everyone,

 

I've a card to share with you today that was created using an image 

from one of the Lily of the Valley Art Pads.

Card Size - 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.

Made with items from my stash

Spellbinders Grand Nestabilities Oval die

Spellbinders Basic Lattice Expandable Die

Spellbinders Floral Ovals die 

String of pearls - Michaels

Glossy Accents used on the vase

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Stamp and Create April Challenge

Use your Stuff Challenge #133 - Flowers

Come and Get It Challenges - Spring Flowers

Thanks for stopping by,

hugs,

Pat K xx

Make it Bloom at The Paper Shelter

Hi everyone,

I hope you are well and ready to say goodbye to winter.

Before I show you today's card I'd like to extend a big welcome to my new followers. 

 Thank you so much for coming along with me on my crafting journey.

It's time for a new challenge at  

The Paper Shelter 

and the theme this week will be "Add 5 or more Flowers - (not including image or papers)".   

 I chose to surround the gorgeous "Angel" with flowers. You can find this beauty here.

Coloured with Copics

Hair: E50, 53, 43, 57

Dress: RV10, 63, 66

Y32, YR31, YR30

Cardigan: BV01, 04, 08

Pillar:  W4, 3, 2, 00

Shabby White Fran-tage added inside the frame

Lace and flowers are from WOC

Sentiment: LOTV

DP - Wild Rose Studio - Bella Pack

SB Classic Petal Edgeabilities

SB Floral Ovals

I do hope you will get an opportunity to play along with us this week at TPS and if you can, please pop by the blog to check out the amazing creations made by my talented team mates.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

The Crazy Challenge #167 - Flower Frenzy
The Shabby tea Room Week #210 - Anything Goes
Wild Orchid Challenge #99 - Spring Fling

Thank you so much for stopping by today.
hugs,
Pat K x

Fun in the Snow

Good morning everyone,

Our Birthday Celebration at Fab'n'Funky continues with our Anything Goes theme.

I've used a gorgeous image from LOTV Art Pad Set 13 Tis the Season

This is the first year I've incorporated these wonderful drawings in my Christmas cards and must admit they are fabulous.   I still miss colouring but when time is short and the list is long these are a great time saver.  Just add a little glitter and you're good to go!

Here is a list of the wonderful sponsors we have this week.

My CREATIVE Classroom

 Card Details:

Recollections Signature Textured Cardstock

Echo Park Dots & Stripes Christmas collection

Red raffia from Hobby Lobby

Grey ribbon - SU

Silver snowflake is a from a box of confetti used for table decorations

DecoArt Glamour Dust

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Christmas Card Challenge #51 - Bling
Christmas Cards All Year Round - November
Crafty Sentiments Designs:  Christmas

Thank you for stopping by today. I really do appreciate the comments you take the time to leave.
hugs,
Pat K xx

CAS Christmas

 Hi everyone,

I hope you are all well and have had a good week.

Today starts a new challenge at Totally Papercrafts and I am the host.

I choose CAS as the theme...I know, moan & groan but we need these in our stash.    

They're easy to mail and whip up pretty quickly...once you decide on a design that is.

 Here is what I came up with....

Our wonderful sponsor this week is Dustin Pike of Doodle Dragon Studios

Details:

 LOTV Christmas Prayer stamp 

Coloured with Copics

Sentiment - Recollections stamp

Cuttlebug Just my Type embossing border
SU Cardstock - Blushing Bride

I would like to enter the following challenges:

1. Stampin'Royalty Challenge #202 - No embellishment Holiday Card
2. Creative Moments Challenge #30 - Anything Goes CAS
3. Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #71 - Anything Goes

Please drop by the challenge and see the wonderful inspiration from my talented team mates.  

We'd love to have you play along with us too.

Thanks so much for stopping by,

hugs,

Pat K xx

Leaves at the Fab'n'Funky Challenge

Hi everyone,  It's my turn to host the Fab'n'Funky Challenge this week and I've chosen a simple theme that should be great for fall ...and that is "Leaves".

Our fabulous sponsor is StampArt Designs by Kathryn

What a difficult decision choosing my digi as Kathryn has so many wonderful images that are perfect for this challenge.   I finally decided on Fall  Fairy Wishes because she is just too darn cute!

Image was coloured with Copics. The leaves are from the Dollar Store.  I stamped the corners with LOTV corner stamp and embossed them with Ranger Queens Gold satin finish embossing powder. The dp is from Paper House ..the great outdoors mini pad.
I tilted the image as I think she is soaring in the autumn breeze.  I do get carried away....

There are a lot of autumn themed challenges that I would like to enter:
Creative Corner Challenges - The Leaves are Falling
Jo's Scrap Shack Challenge #17 - Autumn
Sarah Hurley Challenge #84 - Autumn Glow
Di's Digi Designs Challenge - Fabulous Autumn colours
My Time To Craft Challenge #234 - Autumnal colours
Just for Fun Challenge - Colours of Autumn

We'd love it if you could drop by the challenge and see the wonderful creations made by my team mates and play along if you can.
hugs,
Pat K xx

"Let's get Sporty" at Cards for Men Challenge

Happy Monday everyone!  Hope you all had a good weekend.  It was very hot and humid here so a lot of time spend indoors for us.

Today's post is for Challenge #13 at

 Cards for Men 

and the theme is "Let's get Sporty".  

  

I've used a rubber stamp from LOTV called Playing Golf and it can be found here.

Our fabulous sponsor this week is "That Craft Place".

For my card, I coloured the image with Copics.  DP is from my stash, sorry I don't know from what 6x6 paper pad :(        I used Spellbinders Circle die to cut the golf ball and embossed with Cuttlebug embossing folder.   The sentiment is also a LOTV stamp.   The black jute is Tim Holtz.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

1. LOTV's Ideas to Inspire Challenge - Sentiment
2. Brown Sugar Challenge - Summer
3. Crafty Catz Challenge #188 - Anything Goes - Embossing
4. Creative Corner Challenge - Summertime
5. Fairy Tale Challenge - Birthday
6. A Gem of A Challenge - Male Birthday with Sentiment
7. Crafting Musketeers Challenge #2 - Use a Stamped Image
8. Ladybug Crafts June Challenge - For the Men in your Life
9. The Crafting Cafe - Here come the boys

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope you get a chance to play along with us this week...we'd love to see you.

hugs,

Pat K x

Wedding at the Belle Challenge

Hi everyone,   I hope your week is going well and that you're enjoying some great, almost summer, weather.   I had a fabulous day yesterday.  I went cross border shopping with a friend and it always includes a visit to the wonderful Buffalo Stamps craft store, JoAnn's Crafts and then lunch at the Cheesecake Factory.  I picked up some of the new Graphic 45 papers and a lot of bargains as well.....came home a very tired but happy shopper!  Can't wait to get crafty with my new stuff!

Today starts a new challenge at the Belle Challenge and the theme is Wedding.

I've used a favourite LOTV stamp called Wedding Couple that I coloured with Copics.   Sorry about the wonky photo. This one really gave me a challenge. After many tries, and different backgrounds,  I still was not able to capture the soft mint green colour very well. 

Here is the front of the easel card.  Aren't they a cute couple!

I've used a lot of dies for this card, starting with Marianne Designs Anja die for the base white outline then the scallop die for the green portion.  Using the largest die of the Spellbinders Small Cirles, I cut out the center of the green sheet and added the lattice which was cut using the Spellbinders Basic Lattice die.   I then added the green circle, I had removed, behind the lattice.  This layer was added with dimensions onto the white and green layer that was machine stitched using zig zag.

The Martha Stewart ribbons are both from my stash, with the exception of the white lattice ribbon on the inside.  That was a gift from a friend..thanks Helen.  Flowers are WOC and pearls from my stash as well. Sentiment is a rubber stamp that I'm afraid I don't know the mfg.

I intend to enter the following challenges:

Everybody-Art-Challenge - Wedding
Inky Chicks Challenge #6 - Love
MIM #145

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

Take it Easy.....it's your birthday!

Hi everyone.  I'm back with another card that I've made just for fun.   I always need masculine cards so thought I would colour up my new stamp from LOTV called Take it Easy that you can find here.   

I've pulled a lot of items from my stash for this one and it always feels good to be reducing the pile.
Papers are from Graphic 45.  Buttons are BasicGrey.  Ribbon and mesh are so old I've forgotten their origin.  Tag is Spellbinders, HB is computer generated.  Coloured with Copics.

 I would like to enter the following challenges:

LOTV Monthly Challenge

Creative Craft Challenge #11 - For the Fellas

Here come the Boys Challenge 52 - Buttons

Lady Anne's Challenge - Vickie Challenge - Anything Goes

Cards for Men Challenge #11 - Dad
MIM Challenge #142

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs,

Pat K x

Lots of Pink at Fab'n'Funky

Hello all. I do hope this finds you well and perhaps enjoying some lovely Spring weather. The rain has stopped and we're lovin the beautiful sunshine.  I'm headed outside after I schedule this post and take a walk around the garden.  Might just have to get a little dirty today!

But before that I've got to tell you about our new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #169

Our fabulous team mate Wendy would like to see Lots of Pink on your creations this week

We are sponsored by Lili of the Valley Stamps and StampArt Designs by Kathryn

For my DT entry I chose to make an easel card and have used the very cute
 "Summer Daydream" by LOTV.   Coloured with Copics using pinks, whites and green - one of my favourite colour combinations.

I've used a lot of layers and dies on this card. DP is an old My Minds Eye stack of glittered paper that I'm slowly working my way thru.  Lace ribbon is from a friend and satin is from Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.   Rhinestones from the $ store.

Several Spellbinder dies, starting with Standard Ovals, Large
Spellbinders Floral Ovals
Spellbinders Scallop Ovals
Vintage Bird Cage - PoppyStamps
Spring Border - Memory Box
Dove - Quickutz die
Leaves - SU die
Stickles - Diamond used on flowers for some bling
Tag: Spellbinders Back-to-Basics
Circle Sentiment from LOTV

                                                                        Copics:
Dress: R89, R85, R83, R81

             Hair: E11, E13, E15, E18

             Skin: E11, E21,E000, R11, R20

             Top: C2, C00

             Leaves: G21, YG63, G99

Entering the following challenges:

• Deep Ocean Challenge #50
• Die Cuttin Divas Challenge #113
• Artistic Inspirations - Lots of Layers
• The Cutie Pie Challenge #43 - Lots of Layers
• Lexi's Creations Challenge #89 - Birthday
• Love to Create Challenge #63 - Punches/or dies
• Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge #60 - Lots of Layers
•  The Shabby Tea Room Week #164
• Eclectic Ellapu - Anything Goes
• Pile it On Challenge #17 - April Showers bring May Flowers
• Lili's Little Fairies

Thank you so much for visiting and your lovely comments are always appreciated.
Hugs,
Pat K x

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #159 - Flowers

Good morning bloggers, hope this finds you well!

It's time for a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky

and the theme chosen by our fabulous team mate Wendy is

Flowers

We are sponsored by Flonzcraft, with a special prize from StampArt Designs by Kathryne

I was fortunate enough to select some stamps from Flonzcraft awhile back and have used a stamp from the Happy Birthday Greetings, Birthday Prayer set on my card today and it can be found here.  I like how the sentiments in this set are all on an angle or curve....perfect for fitting around images.

The image is Aimi with Lantern from LOTV

Details:

DP - Graphic 45 Bird Song Collection

SU Pretty in Pink

Flowers - WOC

Large butterfly - Memory Box

Small butterfly - MS punch

SU leaf die

Border Die - Cheery Lynn Designs Carnivale

Satin ribbon - Michaels

Tag - SB Antique frame and accents

Button - Basic Grey

I would like to enter the following challenges:
ABC Challenge #17 - All Stitched up

Pink Gem Challenge #67 - Dies & Punches

Allsorts Challenge week #194 - Things with wings

Crafty Bloggers Network Challenge #8 - Anything Goes

Guylou's Inimitability - Bingo (ribbon, free space, button)

My Grafico #144 - Anything Goes
MIM #128
My Craft Spot #87 - Flowers

Thanks so much for stopping by and your lovely comments are always appreciated.
Hugs,
Pat K x

Valentines or Hearts for Fab 'n' Funky

Good day everyone and welcome to my blog post for

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #157

It's my turn to host this week and I've chosen the theme

Valentines  or  Creations with Hearts

 

We are sponsored by the fabulous

LOTV

and

StampArt by Kathryne

I've used a sweet stamp from LOTV called Love Balloon that can be found here.

Coloured with Copics

DP is an Echo Park Yours Truly 6x6 pad from last year.   I've been hoarding again...love these papers!

 Hearts cut with Spellbinder dies and Spellbinder rhinestone hearts added.

Sentiment is a Kraftin Kimmie stamp

Ribbon from Michaels

I expect to enter the following challenges:
Eureka Stamps Challenge #25 - Hearts
Dream Valley Challenges #50  - Valentines
Fashionable Stamping Challenge #40 - Show some Love
Glitter n Sparkle Challenge #18 - Valentines/Love
Great Impressions February Challenge
IDIC - Robyn's Fetish #145- 3 Hearts
The Ribbon Girl February Card Challenge
My Sheri Crafts Challenge #103 - Valentines
Pumpkin Spice Challenge #5 - Hearts
Lexi's Creations challenge #83 -  Valentine/Love
Victorine Stamps Challenge #52 - Valentines
The Cutie Pie Challenge #37 - Valentines
OLLCB - Love Story

Thanks so much for stopping by.
Hugs,
Pat K x

Fashionista Challenge #7 and Blog Hop

Happy Monday everyone...

We have a couple of very special events happening at the
Fashionista Challenge

First, we have the fabulous LOTV as our Sponsor and the theme for this Challenge is Christmas

 

 

Next news is....we are having our very first

Blog Hop

Every DT Member will have a sponsor and there will be a

Peoples Choice Challenge Winner as well as 10 Blog Hop Winners

 

My blog sponsor is ADFD

and I will be featuring a Christmas Card using an image generously supplied by
 them next Monday!

You should be coming to me from Natalie's blog.  For the list, scroll to the bottom of this post.  Hop on over to Eva's blog next. 

Here is my LOTV Christmas project using a stamp supplied by the lovely Bev and is called "Christmas Present".   

 

 

Here is the order for the Hop:

 

Rina

Suzie

Natalie

Pat  (me)

Eva

Julie

Carol

Samantha

Christy

Katie

Card Details:
MS Vine Trim punch
Marianne Creatables - evergreen
SB - Fancy Tags Two, embossed with SU Pink Pirouette
Lace - Websters Pages
SB Parisian Motifs
Flower from my stash
Silver rope - Michaels
Copics
Stickles - Stardust

I will be entering the following challenges:
Squiggles and Giggles - Punches & Dies
The Squirrel and the Fox Challenge #26 - Anything goes
52 Christmas Card Throwdown Theme Challenge
Di's Digi Challenge - Use more than 1 Die cut
Sugar Creek Hollow #29 - Pretty in Pink
Southern Girls #53 - Bling Bling
Craft you Passion Challenge #128  Bingo (emboss, pink, flower)
The Poodles Parlour - Here Come the Girls
Make it Monday Challenge #107
Ladybug Crafts Inc. Challenge - Christmas
  

 

Thank you so much for stopping by and I do hope you get a chance to join the Challenge and Blog Hop.  Hugs, Pat K.x

The Fawn ~Another Christmas Card

Good day everyone,
Hope you're all having a good weekend.   We've been glued to the box watching the olympics...starting with the fabulous opening ceremony.  007 was my favourite part along with the childrens choirs.....that brought tears to my eyes...I'm strange... I know!

I took a break and coloured a Simply Gorjuss rubber stamp called The Fawn, using taupe, close to cocoa, white and a little peach.  A different colour combination for Christmas for sure but I'm happy with the outcome.  The Santa Claus Express label is from LOTV.   I've used SU close-to-cocoa ribbons, along with a satin pleated ribbon and velvet peach ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  Rhinestone circle is a Prima, pearls from the $ store.  CB swiss dot folder used to emboss the mat.

I will be entering this card into the following challenges

Addicted to Stamps Challenge #35  - Christmas in July

Amusing Challenges  - Anything Goes

2 Sisters Challenge Blog - Challenge #102 - Christmas in July
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge# 83  - Tie a Ribbon
Sweet Stampin Challenge - Christmas in July
Totally Gorjuss Challenge #142  - Pearls
The Stamp Man Challenge - Anything Goes
Crimbo Crackers Challenge #20  - Penquins or Animals
Shelly's Images - Christmas in July
Stamp n Doodle - Christmas in July

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Hugs, Pat K.x