Tag it at TPC Last Challenge

 Happy Good Friday everyone,

The family is coming for dinner tonight so I'm going to be busy in the kitchen.

Our daughter is flying to San Francisco on business Sunday evening so we decided to celebrate Easter today.
 I'm cooking sea bass and will serve it with a Moroccan salsa and couscous. 

Since one of our granddaughters has a fish allergy I've made a vegetable lasagna for the kids.

We are lucky the grandkids are all adventurous foodies....just like their parents.

Now, on to some sad news. At Totally Papercrafts this will be our last challenge.

I've so enjoyed my time with this great group of crafters
and wish everyone all the best in their new ventures as they go forward.

The theme chosen by our lovely Carole is Tag It.

I've coloured a sweet digital image from our sponsor this week, Crafty Sentiments.

This Harriet stamp is called "Little Friends" and she can be found here.

I had a 50% discount coupon at Michaels that was burning a hole in my pocket so I just had to pick up this Martha Stewart Punch-around-the-page called Flourish Lace.  Such a pretty design..notice the cute hearts in the corner...very clever that Martha!

Tags were cut using Spellbinders Back to Basics Tags and Sizzix Tags Combo #2

The acrylic tag is a Tim Holtz that I added Glossy Accents to the bottom to glue on the design paper.

The butterfly is Memory Box - DP Recollections Simply Pastel

I would like to enter the following challenges:
4 Crafty Girls Challenge #16
As you like it Challenge - Fav is machine stitched - love how it frames the image
Mod Squad Challenge - Spring Colors  (purple, yellow, green..touch of red)
Craftyhazelnut's Pattern Paper Challenge - April
Feeling Crafty Challenge #27 - Anything for a Child
Sarah Hurley 365 #91 - Stitching

I do hope you you get a chance to play along with us this very last time.
We'd love to see you all there.

hugs,

Pat K x

Spring is Here at TPS Challenge #154

Hi everyone,

I hope your week is going well.
We're back to winter again with snow and ice pellets arriving yesterday...
just when were getting used to the 17 deg.c temps over the weekend.

On a brighter note we have a new challenge starting today at

The Paper Shelter

with the theme of "Spring is Here"

I've coloured with Copics a new digital stamp called Rose. 

As with all the sets from TPS you get a selection of pre-coloured or black & white digitals with your order.
It was a difficult choice for me because the pre-coloured image is gorgeous,
but that's no surprise because they all are, but the b&w won out in the end.
 I couldn't resist the chance to colour this lovely that can be found here.

 Card size:   5 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.

Spellbinders Grand Label Eleven

Spellbinders Classic Frame

Pink Fran-tage

Tim Holtz Tattered Rose Distressed Ink used on the inside of the frame

Spring is a Sizzix die 655950

 


There is a great prize for the winner this week so we'd love it if you could play along.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Emerald Faeries Challenge #54

A Random Fan Challenge #6

Tuesday Throwdown #191

Thanks so much for stopping by.

hugs,

Pat K x

Shaylee coloured for Fab'n'Funky

Hi everyone,

 It's starting to feel a lot like spring for us. Temps are moving up with lots of rain which should bring the green grass.  Every morning around 5 am the robins start singing, followed by the cardinals and bluejays (well their song is more like a screech) but quite a symphony in our backyard none the less.

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky

and the theme chosen by our lovely Aurore is "Pink"

We are so happy to have the fabulous Artbymiran as our sponsor this week. 

 The prize to the lucky winner will be 3 free digis

I've coloured with Copics a digi called Fairy Shaylee and she can be found here.

Card base is cut using Martha Stewart Punch-around-the-page Cherish die. 

The large butterfly is Cheery Lynn Designs DL132 Lace Flourish Butterfly.  

The smaller one is cut using two dies from Memory Box - Moonlight Butterfly  with Kaleidoscope Butterfly mounted on top.

Butterfly border is a Tim Holtz on-the-edge die Butterflyflight.

The frame is cut using Spellbinders Classic Frame.

Leaves are cut using a die from the Spellbinder Foliage die set.

I believe the organza rose is a Prima.

Lace is from Wild Orchid Crafts and the sentiment is from a LOTV stamp set called Vintage Labels Occasions.   The silver ribbon is part of a Webster's Pages collection.

Here is a closer look at Shaylee

I'm sorry I don't have a list of Copics... after I finished the kitchen table was littered with markers and I'm not sure which one's I grabbed in the end.  

 I do know the pinks were R85, R83, R81 with a touch of R89.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Artbymiran Challenge #3 - Anything Goes

ABC Challenge: I is for In a Line (shaped card, ribbon, flowers)

Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge 127 - Anything Goes

Crafty Cardmakers #113 - You've been Framed
Inky Chicks Challenge #26 - Butterflies

Whoopsi Daisy Challenge: Things with wings

The Pink Elephant #245

Thank you so much for stopping by today. Stay well and enjoy the rest of your week.

hugs,

Pat K x

TPC - Pastels

Happy Friday everyone,

Here's hoping you had a good week and are looking forward to the weekend.

Today starts a new challenge at

Totally Papercrafts

and as I'm hosting this week I choose "Pastels" as the theme.

I've coloured with Copics a Ballerina from AuroraWings that can be found here.

I challenged myself in creating this vintage style card. 

The most difficult part was cutting into the gorgeous Pion papers...and then distressing them!

Card size is 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches

Sentiment is a sticker from KandCompany Flora & Fauna

Shabby Pink Fran-tage embossing enamel

Small rosette cut from The Paper Studio ribbon

Lace from a visit to Buffalo Stamps

Glamour Dust added to her tutu

Our wonderful sponsor this week is Stamp and Create

who are offering a $20. gift certificate to the lucky winner

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Aurora Wings Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Little Fairies: Vintage/Shabby Chic

Creative Moments Challenge #39 - Things with Wings

Digistamps4Joy Challenge #89 - Add Wings

Divas by Design - Birthday Blog Hop

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

hugs,

Pat K x

TPS Challenge #152 - Buttons

Hi everyone,

I hope your week is going well.   

Today starts a new challenge at

The Paper Shelter

and the theme is

"Buttons" 

We'd love it if you could play along with us.  If you use a Paper Shelter image you could win a $30 gift certificate to use on their website. If you use another image you could win 3 digis of your choice.

I've used Namaste and she can be found here. I've coloured her with Copics, paper pieced her top, shorts and headband using SU dp.    Great image for a yoga enthusiast.  Don't you love her furry friend too.

 We get to welcome our talented new team mates to Team B this week.
 Please stop by the blog and give them some lovin if you can.

I would like to enter the following challenges:
That Craft Place Challenge - Buttons
PINspirational Challenge #101

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

Stamping Bella...Seniorita Beverly

Hi everyone,

I hope you all had a good weekend and for those of you that celebrated Mother's Day...

I hope you were pampered and spoiled..as you should be.

We had a lovely dinner at our daughters yesterday. She is an awesome cook so it's always a treat.

  I plan on tackling more of my spring cleaning this week so it's sure to be a busy one.

We even made an appointment to have the snow tires removed ...

that's how optimistic I am that Spring has arrived!

I've a card for you today that is from one of the new lines from Stamping Bella...I couldn't resist Seniorita Beverly.. ...she makes me smile... I just want to dance along with her. The wonderful sentiment is included.

It's not showing up on the photo but I added clear embossing powder to the rain and puddle to give a gloss.

DP is from the gorgeous Graphic45 Botanical Tea 8x8 pad.  

The cardstock is StampinUp Certainly Celery and the rose was made using SB Rose Creations die.  

 Doily and clip are from my stash.

Copic colours:

Umbrella - R85, 83, 81 & R89

Blue: B97, 95, 91

Green:  YG63, G43, 40

I would like to enter the following challenges:

One Stitch at a Time #206

Scribble and Scrap Blog & Challenge #15

WordPlay Saturday March Challenge

Crafty Catz Challenge 224

QKR Stampede Challenge #81

Sister Act Card Challenge #50

Thanks so much for stopping by. Enjoy your week.

hugs,

Pat K x

Mother's Day

Hi everyone,

I hope you are all well and enjoying your weekend.

We've had a few days above freezing and it's amazing how much snow has disappeared...yeah!  bring on Spring. I can even see a few crocus poking their heads up. 

I thought I would share a card with you today that I made for my niece who as I mentioned in an earlier post has adopted a young boy.

 

I've used a lovely digital stamp from ADFD called A Rose For Mom

No embellishments added because it needed to be mailed but I'm happy with the simplicity.

Papertrey Ink dp's used.   Image coloured with Copics .  Sharpie white poster paint marker used to create the polka dots on her shirt.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

ADFD Challenge #92 Pretty Pastels

Crafts 4 Eternity #169 - Special mums

Crafty Catz Challenge #224 - Anything Goes

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

hugs,

Pat K xx

Christmas again at Fab'n'Funky

Hi everyone,

It's the last Wednesday of the month and that means it's time for you to show us your Christmas creations at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #209

Our fabulous sponsor this week is 

Bugaboo

I've used Deacon Christmas - elf presents and Ava Christmas - sitter on my card today 

and coloured them with Copics in my version of traditional Christmas colours.

 Details:

DP - Authentique Festive Collection

Marianne Designs LR0181 fern die

Cheery Lynn B131 Christmas Light Swag

MB Woodland branch die

SU sentiment

Red burlap from Hobby Lobby

Flower spray - WOC

Seam binding - MemrieMare on Etsy

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge:  Bingo (red, free, ribbon)
Christmas Card Challenge #17 - Anything Goes
Sparkles Christmas Challenge #38 - More than 3 embellies
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge #169 - All wrapped up

Thanks for stopping by today.

hugs,

Pat K xx

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

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

Show us your Animals at Fab'n'Funky

Hi everyone,

Happy Wednesday!   Hope your week is going well.  I'm pre-scheduling this post as always and at the time of posting we are expected to have received a huge dumping of the white stuff.   Old man winter  will not give up. 

Today starts a new challenge at Fab'n'Funky and the theme set by our very talented Sandra is Animals.  

Our sponsor this week is the fabulous  

Fitztown.

I really enjoyed colouring this digi called Dog4...with Copics. This is my favourite style of card...hmmm have I said that before?  I love the image to be the focal point.    See if you like this little fella as much as I do!

Details:

NEW DP - Graphic 45 - Good Ole Sport Collection

OLD....Felt from MFT

OLD...Die-Namics rolled Rose and Mum Dies for flowers

OLD...SU - Little Leaves Die

The lush satin pattern ribbon is from Buffalo Stamps - love that it's adhesive

Sentiment:  LOTV
Black rhinestones in the center of the flowers from my stash.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Card Mania #42 - Something New

Crafting From the Heart Challenge #9   

Love to Create Challenge #106 - Anything Goes

My Craft Spot Monday Challenge 128 - Cute Critters
Papertake Weekly BINGO - Gems/ Die cuts/ Flowers

Use Your Stuff Challenge #126 - Animals

The Corrosive Challenge #194- Animals

Thanks for being here today. Enjoy the rest of the week.

hugs,

Pat K xx

For a Very Special Boy

Hi everyone,

I hope you had a great weekend and are ready for the week ahead.

It was a cold one for us but the sun was shining 

so hopefully it's beginning to melt some of the mountains of snow we still have acquired.   

Okay..I've held it back long enough.....I'm so excited to show you my card today.

 It is very special because it's for a wonderful young boy that joined his new family thru adoption this weekend. 

 I am so happy for the parties involved and shed tears of joy when I heard the good news.

I know he loves the outdoors, enjoys fishing so I tried for a woodsy theme
using cork, felt, jute and linen on kraft cardstock.

For the inside I created leaves with family names on them (not shown for privacy reasons).

Details:

MB Tree cut in cork

MB Fishtail cut in felt and linen paper

SB Grand Labels One die cut in cork

Clothes peg - Recollections (a gift from a friend)

String - from my stash

DP - DCWV

I would like to enter the following challenges:

One Stitch at a Time Challenge #203 - For a Boy

IDIC Challenge #202 - Cards for a young boy

Sentimental Sundays Challenge #197 - Cards for a Boy

Sister Act Card Challenge #47

The Stamping Boutique - Make your Sentiment Pop
MIM #182 - Final Post (I am sad but understand)

Thank you so much for stopping by,

hugs,

Pat K xx

The Paper Shelter DT Call

Hi everyone,

Just a quick note to let you know there is a DT Call starting today at

 The Paper Shelter

If you would like to try and be a part of this great challenge, you will find all the details

 on our Challenge Blog HERE.  

Enjoy your weekend.

hugs

Pat K x

Birthday Balloons

Hi everyone,

I hope you've had a good week and have something fun planned for the weekend.

Today starts a new challenge at

Totally Papercrafts

and our lovely Cathy has chosen the theme

Female Birthday 

(it must have a number or something to show it's a birthday)

Our sponsor is the fabulous Inky Impressions  

who generously supplied us with our digi's this week.

I coloured Birthday LiLi ....with Copics....isn't she cute!  

 I also got a chance to use my new MB Happy Birthday dies too.

The dp is StampinUp and the number is a QuicKutz Tangerine Shadow die.
Balloons have been paper pieced.

Here is a picture of the inside showing the different ways to use the MB dies.

I hope you get a chance to visit the challenge blog and view the fabulous creations made by my team mates...you will not be disappointed.  We'd love to have you play along with us this week too.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Girls Challenge #13 - Anything Goes

Seize the Birthday Challenge - Anything Goes Birthday

Crafty Creations Challenge #258 -  Happy Birthday

Crafty Sentiments Designs.  Spots & Dots

Craft your Passion Challenge - Birthday

The Shabby Tea Room Week #208 - Pretty Polka Dots
Inky Impressions Challenge - 3D

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

hugs,

Pat K xx

Anniversary Card

Hi everyone,

Today starts a new challenge at 

The Paper Shelter

and the theme is everyone's favourite

Anything Goes

I coloured  Stylish Flirting  with Copics and created an Anniversary card.

As always there is a great prize for the winner so we do hope you'll play along.

I would like to enter the following challenges: 

Digi Makeover Challenge #130 - Anything Goes

Incy Wincy Designs - Anniversary

OLLCB #151 - Anniversary
Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #85 - Photo Inspiration

Thanks for stopping by,

hugs

Pat K x