~~~Peace~~~ at Sweet Stampin

Hi everyone,

Oops....So sorry!.I'm late with today's post.  

I really am kicking myself as I've had this card made for awhile,
 but life just gets away from you sometimes.

So without further adieu, I would like to tell you about a new challenge that started today at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

with a fun theme for you.

It's all about Peace, Love & Hippie Days.  

I've coloured a digital stamp by Paper Shelter

called "Charmingly Hippie Girl" available here in the shop.

Another CAS design ...these are really growing on me!

Coloured with Copics - I use T2, T1 and T0 for the shading.
Sorry I did not keep track of the other colours.

Sentiment:  SU Stamp

Border - MFT

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Addicted to Stamps & More  #359

The Paper Shelter Image #398

Brown Sugar Challenge #293
Colour Crazy Challenge #37

Thanks for stopping by.
  Hope you get a chance to hop on over to the blog
and see the wonderful inspiration by my talented team mates,
and play along with us this week. We'd love to see you there.

hugs,

Pat K xx

  

Monochrome at Fussy & Fancy Friday

Hi everyone,

I'm back again as promised, this time with my entry for

Fussy & Fancy Friday Challenge #156

( See blog entry below for Winter Wonderland )

Our lovely host for the next two weeks is the very talented Nikki

who has chosen the theme of

Monochrome

We are sponsored by the fabulous 

Paper Shelter

who generously supplied us with our images this week

I've used a beautiful pre-coloured image called Frost Girl available here.

Details:

Shape cut using Go Kreate No 360022 XXL Square Frame Frilly #2

Snowflakes cut using SB 2013 snowflake pennant

Winter - Joy Crafts Die

Tags cut using Die-Namics pierced tags die

Stardust Stickles used throughout the background as well as rhinestones

Buttons - old stash from StampinUp

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Snowflakes Promise Challenge #15

2 Crafty Girls Challenge #11

Cute Card Thursday #410 

Sassy Studio Challenge 318   (2nd entry)

Thank you for stopping by today,

hugs,

Christmas Fairy

Hi everyone,

We're half way thru the week...hope it's been a good one so far for you.

We've a new challenge starting today at

The Paper Shelter

and the theme is "Christmas is Coming"

I've used the very sweet Christmas Candy Fairy digital stamp that can be found here.
I had so much fun colouring this image...I think she has the cutest face.

As always, there is a fabulous prize for the winner this week.

Details:
6x6 in. card

Coloured with Copics

Frantage Shabby White embossing enamel

DP - Papertrey Inc Holiday Flourishes & Swirls
Bo Bunny small Doilies in Cream

Sentiment - LOTV

Die-namics fishtail die

SB Classic Frame
Diamond Stickles 

3D Dots used on the frame

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Make it Monday #167

Sparkle N Sprinkle Creative Challenge - Anything Goes with Glitter
The Crafty Bloggers Network: November
Created with Love Challenge #67 - Anything goes

Thanks for stopping by and your lovely comments are always appreciated.

hugs,

Pat K xx

DT Card - The Paper Shelter Challenge #136

Hi everyone,

I'm back again as promised with my second post for the day.

It's time for a new challenge at The Paper Shelter and the theme is "Winter Fun"

I've used a lovely digi called  The Beautiful Skier and she can be found here.
I kept my card quite simple...no glitter...just white snow and blue sky.
... the wintery die cuts create the scene for this beauty.

As always there is a lovely gift for the lucky winner of the TPS challenge.
We'd love it if you played along with us and please take a few minutes if you can
to stop by and see the fabulous creations made by my talented team mates.

Details:
Coloured with Copics:
Blues: B95, B93, B91
Yellows: Y26, Y23, YR31
Boots & Gloves: E55, E53, E50, E59

MB Winter Cabin Landscape die
MB Silent Snowfall die
MB Evergreen Landscape die
SB Curved Borders Two die
Sentiment is a SU stamp

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Bearly Mine Challenge #111 - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Bloggers Network - November Challenge
Make It Monday Challenge #165
Christmas Cards All Year Round - November Challenge

Thank you so much for stopping by and your lovely comments are always appreciated.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Easel Christmas Card

Hi everyone,

I'm back again this morning with another post...this time for The Paper Shelter Challenge #134

The theme we have for you is "Easel Cards" and I have coloured with Copics a fun new digi called

 "Yep, I Have My Methods" and he can be found here

I think his little friend is wondering what happened to Rudolph..hehe! 

I've used a few dies on this card...some new and others I've had for awhile.

MB - Grand Happy Holidays die (might be using this one a lot this year)

MB - Frostyville Border die

MB - Snowflake Corner

TH On the Edge Snow Flurries

DP - Recollections Blue Christmas

Recollections Frosty Cabin

SU - Real Red

Ribbon - Michaels

Star Dust Stickles

As always we have a wonderful prize for the winner this week.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Artistic Impression Challenge #64 - Anything Goes
Addicted to Stamps Challenge #67 - Christmas is Coming
Polkadoodles and Studio 12 week 42 - Christmas is Coming
One Stitch At A time Challenge #186 - Anything Goes
Scribble & Scrap Blog & Challenge 2 - Always Anything Goes
Crafts Too Challenge #4 - Christmas Festivities (Santa down the chimney...will he fit or has he had too much Christmas pudding?)
Yumi & Fumi Challenge #26 - Anything Goes

Thank you so much for stopping by and your lovely comments are always appreciated.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Autumn cutie

Hi everyone,

Okay, I'm back again as promised with my little surprise.  A few days ago the winners of the DT call at the fabulous Paper Shelter Challenge were announced.... and I was selected.  Thank you everyone for your good luck wishes ...they worked (smile).    It's an honour to create with these wonderful images and I'm so happy to be a member of this great group of crafters.

My official start date was not until next week but Marie, our lovely team leader, told us we could jump in early....so here I am with my first card using Autumn Leaves that can be found here. I really enjoyed colouring this cutie with Copics.   The challenge this week is to use stitching....real or faux.

Card base was made using MS Cherish punches starting with a 6.75" square.

The flowers are from WOC and leaf dies are cut using SB Foliage dies.
The ribbon is from my stash and the berries are from Michaels...last years Christmas clearance.
DP is a old stack from Recollections called Autumn

Challenges I am entering:
Die Cuttin Divas Challenge #134 - Fall colours
Shopping Our Stash Challenge #120 - Kids
Created with Love Challenges #59 - Fall Colours
Digi Makeover Challenge #107 - Anything Goes
Craftin Desert Divas -  Autumn/Fall

I'm sorry I've been a bad blogger lately but hope to get around to see you all as soon as things settle down here at home.   Thank you for visiting,
hugs,
Pat K xx

Sassy Teacher card for DT call at Paper Shelter

Hi Everyone,

What a hot day today for us...record breaking temps expected so I'm hiding in my craft room.
 Any excuse to postpone the dreaded housework!

I've a card to share that I'm entering into the DT call at the fabulous Paper Shelter Challenge.  I LOVE their digital images and couldn't wait to colour up this Sassy Teacher for a friend who is a retired school teacher.  There are so many entries in this call....please wish me luck.

The papers are from the wonderful Graphic 45 An ABC Primer Collection.
 TH Black Soot and vintage photo distressed inks added to the edges.  
 Image coloured with Copics.  I went over the blackboard with C00 before I added the greens...this is a tip I found on the ubber talented Shelby's blog.  I was aiming for a distressed look.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

1. Paper Shelter Challenge #127 - Back to School
2. Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #188 - Back to School
3. Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge  #79 - Back to School
4. 2 Sisters Challenge #160 - Back to School

Thanks so much for stopping by,

hugs

Pat K xx

Boys Will Be Boys

Hi everyone and a warm welcome to my new followers. I'm so happy you chose to join me.   I must apologize for not being around these last few days.  Life's been kinda crazy with dance recitals, doctors appointments and a lovely 4 day visit with our oldest granddaughter which is always such a pleasure.....but I'm back now and can't wait to make the rounds and visit you all!

In the meantime...I do have a few exciting things happening for me and the first is I was accepted as a new DT member of the wonderful Cards for Men Challenge.  I find I really enjoy making masculine cards so thought this would be a good fit for me to join this great team.

The current challenge #12 is sponsored by The Paper Shelter who are offering a $20. gift certificate to the winner

I've used "Happy Times - Baseball" for my card today and just loved colouring up this little pitcher! Don't you just know by the grin that the next ball will be a strike!

Details:

DP: Karen Foster Sports 6x6 designer pack

SU: Old Olive

SU: Real Red

Brown Felt Ribbon - SU

Coloured with Copics:

Hat and Clothing: R56, R59, YG99, YG97, YG95, YG93

Hair: E15, E13, E21

Face: E11, E21, E000, R20

Memory Box: Cosmic Star Set

Spellbinders Large Circle, Scallop Circle

Buttons & Brads:  BasicGrey

Sentiment made using K&Company Label Maker

I am entering the following challenges:
The Catered Crop  
Craft Lovin Challenge Blog #1
Crazy 4 Challenges C4C189
Dream Valley Challenge 58 - Sports
Glitter n Sparkle Challenge #36
Hobby Cutz Challenge #8
Pile it on Challenge #23
Send A Smile 4 Kids Challenge

Thanks so much for stopping by and your lovely comments are always appreciated.

hugs,

Pat K x

One adorable Cavalier!

Hi everyone! We are having fabulous weather for our May 24 long weekend.   Hope the sun is shining where you are too!

I've a card to show you today that uses a pre-coloured image!   When I saw this cutie called The Most Adorable Cavalier in the Paper Shelter shop...... I couldn't resist. 

I printed the image again on the inside corner for added interest.  DP is Grapic 45 Secret Garden.  Pearl swirls from my stash.   MB Victoria Frame and Spellbinder Ovals, and Scallop Oval dies used.   Ribbon and flower are Websters Pages.   Sentiment printed in Word.  Tim Holtz Distressed Ink Tattered Rose used around the image, Copics C2, C1, C0 used for a shadow under the image.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

• Paper Shelter Challenge #112 - Anything Goes
• Dream Valley Challenges #57 - Animals
• IDIC Challenge #160 - Four legged Friends
• Gingerloft Challenge - Happy Birthday
• Send A Smile 4 Kids Challenge - Pastel colours 
• Sister Act Card Challenge #7

Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Hugs

Pat K x