Totally Papercrafts Challenge - Beautiful Borders

Hi everyone,

and Happy Friday.  I hope you have something fun planned for the weekend.

Our granddaughters are coming for a sleep over tomorrow night.
 I haven't seen them since they returned from Disney World over the March break
 so we have some catching up to do.

Today starts a new challenge at

 Totally Papercrafts 

 and our lovely Wendy has chosen the theme "Beautiful Borders".      

My card share is a birthday card I made for one of my granddaughters, who like me, is a fan of The Hunger Games.
She has read the trilogy and is eagerly awaiting the third movie Mockingjay that's due out later this year.  

I've coloured Krista Smiths  Princess Honor  from Saturated Canary with Copics and went with a "Catching Fire"  theme.

I pulled out a lot of oldies when making this card.  The inside circle is cut using SB Large pinking circles.  I then glued on the metal beaded circles and attached a gold rhinestone to the center of each one.  The flowers are from WOC. I finally got to use the brown and green colours that I just had to have a year ago:)   Tim Holtz Weathered Clock die and SB Sprocket die overlap the outside frame. The metal piece is from a visit to Buffalo Stamps.  The wooden clocks are 7 Gypsies...and Graphic 45.  Sentiment created in Word.  Shape is Go Kreate Half XXL Square Frame Frilly #10.  The inner layers are cut by hand.   If I haven't lost you by now there is one more very old tool I use to draw the inner layers...it is by Puzzle Mates and they are called Magic Matter Disk Set.   They are round metal disks with a hole in the center...you put your pencil in, align the disk with the die and trace.....easy as that. All this is because I have been unable to find the XL dies that match #10. DP - Graphic 45 Couture

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #87 - Make your Mark
Artbymiran Challenge #2 - Anything Goes
Crafty Hoarders Anonymous Challenge #4 - Sparkle

Divas by Design - Flower Power
Frilly and Funkie Challenge - Neglected Dies
4Crafty Girls Challenge #14 - Anything Goes 
Tip Top Tuesday - Metal

Thank you for stopping by today.
hugs,
Pat K xx

DT Card - Creative Belli Challenge #182

Hi everyone,

Another challenge starts today at the Belli Challenge 

and our lovely owner Darsie has chosen the theme "Harvest".

I've used a digital stamp from the fabulous Krista Smith of Saturated Canary called

 "Princess Harvest"and she can be found here.  

 I was lucky enough to win this cutie on a recent challenge on MIM
and thought she would be perfect for this week's theme.

Coloured with Copics

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder "Victoria"

Brown burlap - The Paper Studio

Flower spray is a gift from a friend - Mrs.Grossman's Natural Art

SU - Very Vanilla

Kraft cardstock

I would like to enter the following challenges:

1. Hiding in My Craft Room #122 - Fall Colours
2. Ladybug Crafts November Challenge - Autumn colours
3. Paper Sweeties November Inspiration #13
4. Sunshine Mail Challenge Blog - Anything Goes
5. The Stamping Boutique Challenge #68 - Fall Colours
6.  Make it Monday #165 
7. The Kraft Journal Challenge #145 - Harvest 
8. Cuttlebug Mania - Autumn

I'll be back a little later today with another post.
Thank you so much for stopping by,

hugs,

Pat K x

Lovely & Lace

Happy Friday everyone,

Today starts a new challenge at

Totally Papercrafts

Our lovely, talented Cathy (Kraftykoolkat) is hosting this week

and she would like to see Lace...the real stuff, not just die cuts on your creations.

For my card share I've used the gorgeous "Lovely"
 by the fabulous Krista Smith of Saturated Canary
They are our sponsor this week and so kindly provided us with our digis.
Thank you Krista!

This glamorous gal can be found  here.
 I really enjoyed colouring this one and am finally happy with my folds.
Practice, practice, and more practice! I had a lot of time to colour while hunkered down
in the air conditioning during the recent record breaking temperatures
....that and watching the amazing Alyces' colouring video definitely helped.

 

A friend requested a birthday card for her grown daughter and I'm hoping she will like this card.

I will however have a difficult time parting with it as it's my current favourite.

 IRL it's creamier than in the photo which gives it a more vintage look.

SU Very Vanilla cardstock used....yes, I hoard that stuff!

The gorgeous lace was purchased from Buffalo Stamps on a recent visit.

The seam binding was a gift from a friend...thank you Helen!

Pleated ribbon from  The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, gold string beads from Michaels as well as the Recollections embossed gold dp.  

SB Radiant Rectangles used for the tag with Fran-táge on the edge.

I've so neglected my MS punch-around-the-pages punches lately 

so put "Embroidered Floral" to work on the card base.

Image is coloured with Copics. The dress is E50, E53, E55, E57.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

1. Saturated Canary Challenge #48 - Glamour and Glitz
2. Crafty Bloggers Network Challenge #13 - Metal 
3. C.R.A.F.T. Challenge 217 - For the Girls
4. Crafty Ribbons Challenge #54- Anything goes with ribbon
5. Make it Monday #150
6. Copic Markers Europe - Shabby chic
7. MarkerPOP Challenge #27 - Lovely locks

If you like, please stop by the challenge at TPC, see the gorgeous creations made by the team and play along with us...we'd love to see you there.

Thank you so much for stopping by. Your comments are always appreciated.

hugs,

Pat K x

And then it happened!

Hello everyone.  Another chilly morning to start the weekend but at least the sun is shining.

I've a long post today with lots of pictures.  I captured the unthinkable when colouring this image with Copics.   This has happened to me before but it still was an OH NO moment.  First I'll show the finished card that I will be entering into Totally Papercrafts Challenge #168 which asks for buttons.
At Saturated Canary they have a challenge that calls for "hair that is different"....well this one sure is different!   If you stick with me here you'll see why.

  Usually when I begin colouring an image I start with the skin, then the hair but with this adorable image I thought the nightie was a challenge for me so started with it first, leaving the hair to the last.  And this is what happened!

My E29 gave off a HUGE drop of ink !!!!  All the blotting in the world won't remove this mess.

On reflection I think this happens when I use very light strokes and this causes the ink to accumulate....that's what I'm thinking anyway!

Now to the rescue!  I printed off another image and just coloured the area I needed to use for the repair.  Looks like a hair piece...which I guess it is (smile).  I use a black marker around the cut edges so no white is showing before attaching.

Finished....an hours colouring saved from the bin!

Other details:

Spellbinder Gold Elements One dies

Saturated Canary digi Reading Beauty

Memory Box Kaleidoscope Butterfly

DP - Prima Celebrate Jack & Jill

SU Pink Pirouette (my favourite pink)

Pearl Buttons from my stash

Other challenges I would like to enter:

Digi Haven - Butterfly

Sister Act Card Challenge #8 - Anything Goes

Dutch Dare Card Challenge #218 - Flutterby

MAWTT - Embossing

Thanks so much for stopping by. Hope you all have a good weekend.

hugs,

Pat K x

Springtime

Hi everyone!!  I've a card to show you that I made just for fun tonight.  The current challenge at Saturated Canary is for Emerald and I was inspired by the beautiful picture when selecting my colours.  The digi I've used is called The Season, Springtime and is coloured with Copics. I know my youngest granddaughter is going to love this one....the flowing hair is always a favourite.

I used Memory Box Grand Oak Tree and added some bling.  Word is an old Sizzix die called In Bloom.  Cuttlebug Forest Branches embossing folder and Spellbinders Grand Oval dies.

I will be entering the following challenges as well:

Alphabet Challenge:  G for Glitter or Gems

Sister Act Card Challenge 7

Wags'n'Whiskers Stamps Challenge 104 - anything goes

Crafting Musketeers - 1st Challenge

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a great weekend.

hugs,

Pat K x

Belli Challenge #166 - Easter

Good morning all and welcome to my blog.

It's Wednesday and that means another challenge at the

Belli Challenge

This week the theme is Easter....great time to enter those last-minute Easter cards.

I've used a cute image by the very talented Krista Smith of Saturated Canary called

 Lily, Bo and Peep 

 All the papers for this easel card are from my stash and most of the dies only come out at Easter.

This is my first attempt at creating a cloud sky using my Copics.  I was inspired by watching Alyce's fabulous video that you can find here.   I still have a long way to go but enjoyed giving it a try. I punched the bunnies, ran them thru my Xyron and then added glitter for a little bling.

Details:

SC image

Die-Namics Scallop dies

MB Easter Egg die

MS bunny punch

WOC flowers

Silk ribbon - Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
SB Ribbon tag

Entering the following challenges:

• 613 Avenue Create #11 - Anything Goes
• Addicted to Stamps Challenge #52 - Easel Cards
• One Stitch at a Time Challenge #156 - Use a Digi
• The Squirrel and the Fox #40 - Easter
• 2 Sisters Challenge - Easter/Spring
• Digi Design Challenge - Easter/Spring
• ABC Challenges ABC22 - Easter Cards
• Digi Haven Easter Challenge

Thank you so much for visiting.
Hugs,
Pat K xx

Butterfly Baby

Welcome back to my 2nd post for today.  This time I would like to show you my card for

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #160

and our lovely, talented team mate Sue has requested 

Pastel Colours for this week's theme

We have the wonderful Saturated Canary as our sponsor this week !

I've used Butterfly Baby on my card today.  Must confess, I have a folder full of SC images but was missing this cutie so I jumped at the chance to get her for this challenge.  Thank you Krista!  She is now my all time favourite baby image - fabulous for a 1st Birthday!

Details:
SB Grand Labels One
SB Labels One
Scalloped Labels One
SB Decorative Labels One
Rhinestones - SB Want2Scrap
Rosettes - Tim Holtz
Cheery Lynn Lace Flourish Butterfly
DP - Kaisercraft Lullaby Collection

I would like to enter the following challenges:
The Cutie Pie Challenge #38 - Pastel Colours
House of Gilli #50 - Anything Goes + Pastels
Kaboodle Doodles Challenge 160 - Use any Bling
OLLCB - 124 Sparkle & Shine
The Crazy Challenge #139 - Use Pink & Gems
The Shabby Tea Room Week #155 - The Pink Party
Flourishes #209 - All That Glitters
City Crafters Challenge #148 - Wings of an Angel
Celebrate the Occasion #101 - Girls Birthday (pink)
CYDI Challenge #30 - Little Ones
PINspirational Challenges #46 
Card Mania #15 - Fairies

Thanks for being here and enjoy the rest of your week.
Hugs,
Pat K x

Belli Challenge #161

Good morning everyone,

Does anyone feel like I do?  Time is just flying by....can't believe we're half way thru January.   I've been so busy with a large project it's caused me to miss visiting and seeing your lovely creations.  I hope to get some time today to stop by and say hi.

Todays card is for a new challenge at the Belli Challenge and Darsie would like to see Blue/Purple on your creations.   I've used a rubber stamp by Saturated Canary called Zoe.  The oldest items on my card are the raffia ribbon and the Hero Arts sentiment that I've had for several  years.   The twine is from an old MS collection as well.

Copics:
Dress BV08, 04, 02, 000, YG11
Hair E29, E27, E25, E21,
Skin: E11, E00, E000, E000, R20
Shoes: RV91, 93

DP - BG Sugar Rush

SU Almost Amethyst

SU scallop punch 

MB Floral Square
MS Large floral edge punch

Magnolia So Wrapped Lovely Doohickey Die

Flowers:  WOC

I expect to enter the following challenges:
Saturated Canary Challenge #34 - Song (Happy, Happy Birthday Baby by Ronnie Milsap)
613 Avenue Create  - Challenge #2  AG
One Stitch at a Time Challenge #146 - AG
The Squirrel and The Fox Challenge #35 - AG
2 Sisters Challenge #126 - Celebrations
Allsorts challenge Week 189 - Dies/Punches

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

Skating ....

Good day everyone and Happy New Year!

Wow...my last post of 2012...where did the year go? 

What fun it has been for me in blogland. I have met and been inspired by soooo many talented crafters - thank you all for being there.  A big Thank You also to my followers.  I appreciate the time you have taken to comment and your kind words are always so helpful.   I am honoured and hope that in some small way I have inspired you.  

 The card I'd like to share with you today is a step centre birthday card.  I used a Saturated Canary digi called Nikki.   I couldn't resist buying this one to add to my collection :)

 I tried out my new Tim Holtz Tattered Pinecone die and cut it in Kraft.  I cut 2 of the TH Pine Tree dies using TH Kraft Resist paper, sponged them with TH Distressed Ink - Walnut.  I cut 2 more pine trees, this time in white and positioned them behind the kraft ones to give them a look of snow.   I used MS snowflake punch around the middle panel, recycled the stars and added stickles to the centre.

Memory Box Frostyville Border die used on the bottom.  The reindeer was purchased last year from WOC as well as the burgundy flower and seam binding.   Tag is a Spellbinders Back to Basics.
Sorry, I did not make note of the Copics but the I know the burgundy was R89, R85 with a bit of R56

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Monthly Challenge - Celebration

Card Mania - CMC#11 Winter Wonderland

Paper Makeup Stamps Digi Makeover - #69 AG

Make it Monday #121 - AG

Paper Pretties #72 - Winter creation

Tammy's Scrapin Corner - #43 Step Centre Challenge

Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - Celebrate
The Kraft Journal -  #31 Something New ( TH pinecone die)

Thanks so much for dropping by and I wish you all a Happy New Year.

Hugs,

Pat K xx

Another Christmas Card

Hello dear friends and fellow blogging buddies.
I hope you all had a great Christmas and the big guy in red was good to you.

 We celebrated with family at our daughter's home on Christmas day and it was wonderful.

Now the rush is over and we're slowly getting back to normal.   Yesterday we awoke to over 30 cm of the white fluffy stuff......so pretty when the sun is shining and the sky is blue.

I have a Christmas card to show you today that was commissioned by a friend for one of her granddaughters who's favourite colour is purple. It had to go in an envelope so I kept it fairly flat.   I've used a Saturated Canary digi called Hand Me Downs....hope you like it.

  Large snowflake - CB, small snowflake, MS punch.  Sentiment from a set I purchased last year -cut out using Spellbinders circle and mounted on SB scallop circle.  Green layer embossed with TH brick embossing folder.

  

Envelope made to fit the 6x6 inch card.  Spellbinder tag embossed and left blank to add the name.
Copics:
BV0000, BV000, BV00, BV02
YG25, G11, YG0000
E44, 43, 42, 40 

Entering the following challenges:

Charisma Cards Challenge #51 - Anything goes 

Craft us Crazy Challenge #33 - Merry Christmas

Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes

Milk Coffee Challenge - Christmas or Winter Holiday

Make it Monday Challenge

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

hugs,

Pat K xx

Blue Christmas at Fashionista

Good morning all,

Today is the start of Challenge #9 at Fashionista

and the theme is Blue Christmas.
Your creations must be a Christmas theme with blue as the main colour

We are sponsored by the fabulous Saturated Canary and I've used the super cute Harley & Haley.

Don't you think they are the perfect ballerinas?   The Nutcracker is a favourite event at Christmas time and this little Sugar Plum Fairy is practicing her pirouettes.

We are so excited to have 2 more wonderful sponsors for this challenge and they are
 Ribbon Girl and VannaBea Creations

Details:
DP - Graphic 45
SU Pink Pirouette
Rosette - Recollections
Ticket - Whimsy Stamps Holiday Ticket Sentiments
Coloured with Copics

Entering the following challenges:
Challenges 4 Everybody #7 - Anything Goes
Dream Valley Challenge #45 - Anything Goes
Catch the Bug Challenge - November theme Things with tails
CMC Copic Challenge Group - Kids
Totally Gorjuss Challenge #158 - Pastel Christmas
Brown Sugar Challenge #15 - Bingo, (pink, glitter, blue)
Stampin with the Dragon - Christmas (no red, no green)
Charisma Cardz Challenge #44 -  Feeling Blue
My Heart Pieces Digital Stamp Challenge - Anything Cute
Saturated Canary Challenge #30  - Fairytales (the Nutcracker)

Thanks so much for visiting.....till next time,
Hugs
Pat K.xx

Come Fly with Me...

Happy Friday to you all again.  

 I hope you have something fun planned for the weekend.

We have a lot of yard work to tackle tomorrow then on Sunday

 our lovely daughter and her family are coming for dinner.

Our granddaughter is rehearsing for the Nutcracker ballet in Toronto

so it's sure to be a late one due to traffic congestion.....gotta love the city!

I just finished this card today and was inspired by the colour theme

 at Saturated Canary Challenge. 

I've used Krista Smiths digi called Fly Girl.

 Details:

CB Forest Branches used to emboss the grey

SU Baja Breeze,Really  Rust, Black & White paper

Memory Box Woodland Branch

Cheesecloth dyed using Baja Breeze reinker and water

Owl is from an old MS Halloween set of 6 stamps, stamped with TH Pumice Stone

Net ribbon and Boo - from my stash

Coloured with Copics

Distressed with TH Black Soot Ink

Sentiment - printed in Word

Scrapalicious USA - have a Halloweenie theme so I will be entering their challenge, as well as

Make it Monday Challenge #111

Thanks for stopping by,

Hugs,

Pat K.xx

Creative Belli Challenge #152 - Fall

Good morning everyone,

I hope this finds you well.  Yesterday my friend Carol and I spent the morning browsing thru our local scrapbook store, which unfortunately is closing. When everything is 40% off it takes alot of willpower.  I did not feed my paper obsession!  New dies on the other hand, well that's another issue :D

 

 It's time for a new Challenge at the Belli Challenge. 
The theme, chosen by the owner, Darsie,  is Fall.

I've used a Saturated Canary image called Cornelia to make a "Magic Card".  I followed the great tutorial for Marianne Skjelstad's Magic card  here on Tracy's blog.  The flowers are my "something old"....they've been in my stash for a very long time, along with the punches.

Inside:

 

Verse:

 

Martha Stewart punches used around the edges. The leaves are also MS, punched out of cork.  SB Romantic Rectangles used on the inside.  Autumn Blessing stamp - Cornish Heritage Farms (another oldie), mounted on cork again.

 

We would love it if you joined us at the Creative Belli Challenge this time.

 

Entering the following challenges:

Challenges 4 Everyone #2 - Anything Goes

Come and Get it Challenges - Tic Tac Toe  (die cuts, free, punches)

The Squirrel and the Fox Challenge #26  - anything goes

2 Sisters Challenge #108 - Fall

Send a Smile 4 Kids - Fall or Halloween

Cupcake Craft Challenge #209  - Stitches

Eureka Stamps Challenge #5 - Fall Fun

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Pat K.x