~~ Christmas Skate ~~

Hi everyone,

Hope this finds you well.

It's the 3rd Wednesday of the Month and that means it's time

for some Christmas inspiration, this time from the Funky girls at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #436

We are hosted by the lovely Susan

As always a Top 3 will be chosen.  

I received some new craft goodies recently and couldn't wait

to create with them.  Love the Memory Box stamps and matching dies.

They are simple and fun to work with.   I never duplicate or mass produce my creations

but I can see how easy it would be using these sets.

Here is Memory Box "Be Jolly" stamp, coloured and cut out

using the coordinating die.

StampinUp Night of Navy papers, MB Fresh Pine Curved Border die.

and Spellbinder curved Border Two die.  Frame is MB, ribbon from my stash. 

StampinUp embossing folder Softly Falling used for some texture.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

ABC Christmas Challenge - I for Intricate 

The Holly and Ivy Challenge #47

Merry Little Christmas Challenge #9

Christmas at Sweet Stampin Challenge - April

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hope you can join us this week.

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

~~ Cute Christmas at Winter Wonderland ~~

Hello everyone,

Hope all is well.
Thank you all for your lovely well wishes.  I'm happy to say
I'm feeling a bit better and have hopefully turned a corner.

Back today to tell you about our new challenge this month at

Winter Wonderland Challenge

where our lovely team mate Jackie has chosen the theme "Cute Christmas"

We are sponsored by the fabulous

Imagine That Digi Stamps

I chose to colour up this cute image called

  Raymond's Reindeer Friend

available here in the shop.

I really enjoy colouring these images, and how could you resist that face!

Coloured with Copics, and once again I've used my favourite SU embossing folder and

Marianne evergreen spray die.  The sentiment is from LOTV, papers from my stash.
 Ribbon was after Christmas clearance at Michaels.  Diamond Stickles used on the tree.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crimbo Crackers #181 - April 10
Cute N' Crafty Christmas #10
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #46

Imagine That Creative Playground Challenge #4

Thank you so much for stopping by.

I do hope you can join us this month....
.it's never too soon to work on your Christmas creations.

~~ Ink it Up ~~

Hi everyone,

Sorry, this will be a shorter post than usual....down with a nasty cold.

All will be well if I could just get some sleep!

Time for a new challenge at

 Fab'n'Funky Challenge #434

where our lovely host Chris has chosen the theme "Just Add Ink"

Not sure where this image is from..Sorry!  It was buried in my coloured stack

without a name!   I used Tim Holtz distressed inks on watercolour paper for
the background.  Spellbinder Die for the sentiment.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafting by Design - April

Double D Challenge - Watercolour
The Sisterhood of Crafters 
Tuesday Throwdown 428

Thanks for stopping by.  

hugs,

Pat K xx

~~ Christmast at Fab'n'Funky~~

Hi everyone,

Hope this finds you well. 

 Happy first day of Spring.  It's been such a long time coming
  and I'm so loving the sunshine.

This week it's my turn to host 

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #432

and this being the 3rd Wednesday in the month the theme will be

"Christmas"

It's not too late to get a start on your list....you will be so happy next December.

I've coloured with Copics a very naughty kitty by Mo Manning.
I could not resist using Rangers Glossy Accents to make his eyes shine.

Turquoise and gold paper from Michaels

Branch die - Marianne Dies

MFT stitched scallop border frame

Embossing Folder - SU

I would like to enter the following challenges:

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #45 

CHNC #429  3.22
MLCC #8 - March
Christmas at Sweet Stampin Christmas - March

Thank you so much for visiting today.
Hope you get to play along with us this week.
hugs,
Pat K xx

~ Rainbow colours for Easter ~

Hi everyone,

I've had some craft time lately and have enjoyed colouring some cuties that I've received.

Here is a sweet image from Aurora Wings called "Lamb Sprite" available here in the shop.

I was fortunate to make Top 3 in a recent challenge and this was my choice of free digi.

  I hope you like it. 

Coloured with Copics

MFT stitched scallop die used for the frame

Crepe flower - Michaels

Leaf die - SU

DP - $ Store

Sentiment - Word art

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Aurora Wings Challenge #75 - Over the Rainbow

Cute N Crafty Challenge #22
Dream Valley Challenge #197
Pink Gem Challenge

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a good week.

hugs,

Pat K xx

~~ Beary Sweet at The Cutie Pie Challenge ~~

Hi everyone,

Hope you had a good weekend and are re-charged for the week ahead.

Today starts a new challenge for

The Cutie Pie Challenge

hosted by our lovely Helen with a theme of

"Beary Sweet"

We are sponsored by the wonderful

Crafty Sentiments Designs

who generously supplied us a digi of our choosing.

I've coloured with Copics a Benson Bear digi called "Just for You"

He is available here in the shop.

I decided to make this a get well card. 

 Coloured with Copics, the embossed layer SU Cable Knit embossing folder.   

The sentiment is from the  SU Healing Hugs clear stamp set.

Frame is MFT Stitched square scallop frame.

Silk ribbon from Stamp Simply Ribbon Store

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Creative Fingers Challenge #159

Dare to Be Artzy March Challenge
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #101
Polkadoodles Crafting Challenge Wk 10 - 3.15
QKR Stampede Challenge #338 

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Please drop by the blog and see the beautiful inspiration from my

talented team mates and join us ...we'd love to see you.

hugs,

Pat K xx

~~ Buzzing by ~~

Hi everyone,

I hope you've had a good week.

I've got a just for fun card for you today.
I'm a fan of Sassy Cheryl images and couldn't resist this cutie.

There are several sentiments with the digi but I decided to use the one I liked best.

Here is Bee-lieve in Blessings.

Details:
Coloured with Copics
DP - Michaels
Bee - QuicKutz
Frame - Memory Box

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Crafting by Design - Anything Goes  3.26
Creative Moments  164 - 3.21
Colouring in Scrapland March 
Dream Valley Challenge #197 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a great weekend.
hugs,
Pat K xx

~~ Spring Colours at Fab'n'Funky

Hi everyone,

Hope your week is going well.

We are still in a deep freeze with no sign of Spring yet.

I am so anxious to get rid of the winter boots and coats. I've been

looking at the new spring clothes flooding the shops.  So many

lovely colours that inspired me but yellow is my favourite so far,

so I decided to use it in my creation today. 

I think it's perfect for our challenge this week at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #430

hosted by our lovely N-Eva

who has chosen the theme

"Spring Colours"

I've coloured with copics a digital image from Mo's Digital Pencil.

Details:

Digital Image: Mo's Digital Pencil

DP - From my stash

Pierced Square Frame - MFT

Embossing Folder: StampinUp - Cable Knit

Flowers: Spellbinder Rose Creations Die

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Bit More Time to Craft #87  3.13

A Perfect Time to Craft #3  - 3.27

Artistic Inspirations #213 

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #101

Pile it On Challenge #152 - Fav colour (yellow)

Unicorn Challenge #41 - Spring - April

Hope you get a chance to stop by and see the wonderful

inspiration from my team mates, and play along, we'd love to have you.

hugs,

Pat K xx

~~ Fuzzy at Winter Wonderland ~~

Hi everyone,

Hope your day is going even better than expected.   

Ten hours of sunshine expected today so no complaints from me

 regarding the snow and cold wind outside.

I've got another Christmas card for you today because

it's time for a new challenge at

Winter Wonderland Challenge

where our lovely Deanne is hosting . 

 The theme she has chosen is"Fuzzy Wuzzy" 

Our wonderful sponsor this month is 

SheepSki Designs

Thank you Andrea for allowing us to play with our choice of digis

I've coloured with copics "Taking a Break" available here in the shop.

Details

Spellbinder dies

Sentiment: Create with TLC

Felt Poinsettia  :  MB die

I traced around the inside of the die with a green pencil to create a border

Machine stitching around the green layer
White Sharpie Pen used to create the dots and stripes

I would like to enter the following challenges.

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #44 - Mar 3
Creative Knockouts #287 - Lots of Layers
Crimbo Crackers #179    Mar 12
Christmas at Sweet Stampin - Mar 12
Cute N' Crafty Christmas #7 - Mar 3 voting

Thanks for stopping by.  It's never to early to start on your Xmas

cards so I do hope you can join us this month.

hugs,

Pat K xx

~~ Christmas at Fab'n'Funky #428 ~~~

Hi everyone,

A beautiful day today as I schedule this post.   Ground is snow covered but the sun is shining brightly so no complaints from me.  Lunch out with the girls tomorrow if weather remains calm.  We've rescheduled twice already because of old man winter...hope the storms hold off for another day as I miss meeting with this bunch of friends.

Today starts a new challenge at 

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #428 

and the theme is "Christmas"

I've coloured with copics a very favourite image.  

I just love the cute penguins that Chrissy creates.

Details:

Coloured with Copics
Border machine stitched

Paper pieced hat and scarf

DP - StampinUp
Tag: LOTV
Seam binding from my stash

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #44 - Mar 3
Shopping Your Stash #389

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Stop by the blog and see the wonderful inspiration from 

the talented DT.  

Hugs,
Pat K xx

~~ Red and Gold ~~

Hi everyone,

I  hope you are having a good day.

Another cold front coming thru for us.

High winds and snow combined with ice pellets expected later.  

Oh.....Not a fun winter so far.

Today I have a card for the Chinese New Year

The image is from Aurora Wings and is perfect for this occasion.

I mailed this very late and hope that it was received before the

end of the celebrations.

Image - Aurora Wings Year of the Pig

Die cut - Spellbinders

Embossing folder - StampinUp

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Aurora Wings Challenge #74

Get Creative Challenge #77 - Feb.

Thanks for stopping by today,

hugs,

Pat K xx

~~~ The Cutie Pie Challenge ~ One for the Boys

Hi everyone,

It's time for a new challenge at 

The Cutie Pie Challenge #132

 where our lovely Sarah is hosting.

The theme will be "Card for a Boy, or for that Special Boy.

I've coloured with Copics a digital image from Whimsy Stamps

called "Gecko Love".  Another Crissy Armstrong design.

I think my hubby will have a smile on his face when 

he sees this one.  It will remind him of our recent trip to Aruba

where gecko's and iguana joined us daily at the pool garden.

Another cas design.  Again I've created the sentiment in word.

I really am rubbish at stamping. 

I use a scrap piece of paper to test my measurements as to where it should print,

that way I do not ruin a good piece of cardstock.  Frame cut using a MFT die

then adhered with pop dots for dimension.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crazy 4 Challenges #470
Brown Sugar Challenge #287  Februay
MAWTT 90 

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

I do hope you can stop by the blog and see the wonderful

inspiration from my talented team mates, and play along with us

if you can.  

hugs,

Pat K xx

~~ Fab'n'Funky Challenge, Hearts & Flowers~~

Hi everyone,

Freezing rain today so I am house bound!
 Might be a good chance to catch up on my blogging! 

Today starts another challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #426

where our lovely host Judith has chosen the theme

"Hearts & Flowers"

I've used a coloured digital image of Sassy Cheryl's called I Adore You.
Sadly I believe this is now retired. 

Heart is a Martha Stewart punch, flowers - MB, 

Frames are from MFT

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Unicorn Challenge #40 

Whoopsi Diasy Challenge 

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you get a chance to

visit the blog and see the fabulous inspiration from my team mates.

hugs,

Pat K xx

~~ Winter Wonderland Tribute ~~

Hi everyone,

I'm back and what a shock coming  home from our lovely holiday in 28°C Aruba

to experience the Polar Vortex causing record breaking cold weather in southern Canada.
 It's indoors for me until this cold front passes.

Today's challenge at Winter Wonderland is a tribute to our former owner Eileen
 who sadly passed away a couple of years ago.
This Challenges is a way of remembering her
and to show our appreciation for all she did for us here at 

Winter Wonderland Challenge

This month's theme is :ANYTHING CHRISTMAS GOES

We are sponsored by the wonderful 

Dr. Digi House of Stamps 

offering the winner a prize of 2 digi's of their choice.

I have used a coloured digi called Simply Santa Colour

available here in the shop.

Details:
DP - StampinUp
Marianne die
Trees - MFT
Sentiment - Michaels

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Christmas at Sweet Stampin
Cute N' Crafty Christmas Challenge #5
Little Red Wagon #482

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you get a chance to play along
with us this month.
hugs,
Pat K xx