Fairies and Fantasy

Good morning,

It's been a very hot week so we are enjoying the small drop in temperature today.

A trip to the farmers market is planned...might pick up some local strawberries 

and do a little baking later....strawberry custard tarts perhaps.

Today starts a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where we have a theme of 

"Fairies and Fantasy"

I've coloured with Copics a cutie from Mo's Digital Pencil

She is called Baby Fairy Butterfly and can be found here in the shop.

Plaid paper - MFT Stamps

Scallop edge - MFT Stamps

Sentiment - MFT Stamps

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Dream Valley Challenge #228  July 25

Mo's Digital Pencil #293 - Birthdays

Crafters Cafe Challenge #246

Incy Wincy Designs - July 18

LTCCB #48 - July

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hope you get a chance to play along with us and if you are in need of some

inspiration stop by the blog..you will not be disappointed.

Hugs,

Pat K xx

Fab'n'Funky ~ Card for a Man or Boy

Hi folks,

Thanks for popping in today.

I'm feeling much better...Thank you for your kind words.

Physio is doing wonders.  Still can't drive as it hurts to bend my knee

but hubby did take me for some much needed retail therapy....can't resist those

SALE signs.  It was a small stand alone store that followed all the rules.

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #489

where our lovely N-Eva has chosen the theme
"Card for a Man or Boy"

I've coloured with Copics an image from

Mo's Digital Pencil

Called Dwarf #6

Border edge - MFT
Plaid paper - Michaels
Cheers!  Simon Says Die

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Colour Crazy Challenge Week #26
Mo's Digital Pencil #293 - Birthday
Through The Craft Room Door - Week July 7
Unicorn Challenge Blog #56
World Wide Open Design Team #06

Hope you get a chance to stop by the blog and see the wonderful inspiration from my team mates.
Play along with us if you can.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Hip to be Square

Hello all..hope you are keeping well.

Today starts a new challenge at

Winter Wonderland

Sponsored by the wonderful

Fred She Said

I've coloured with Copics

Winter Westie

Snowflakes - spellbinder dies
Scallop square - MFT
Sentiment - MFT
Background - TH Distress Oxide Ink
Scarf - paper pieced using MFT plaid papers

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Christmas Crafts All Year - July 
Fezziwigs Festive Frolics 
Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #75 - Aug 4
2 Crafty Critter Crazies #40

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

~~~ Backgrounds at Sweet Stampin ~~~

Good morning friends,

I hope you are well and keeping safe.

I finally was able to get my hair cut yesterday...
lots of restrictions but I so appreciate them opening and abiding by the rules.

Was not really lovin my Covid hairdo so this was a real treat to get it cut.

Today starts a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where the theme is "Make your Own Background"

I had so much fun stepping out of my comfort zone for this one.

The MFT stamps are from the "You bring a Smile" set. 

I created the sky using TH Distress Oxide Peacock Feathers ink and a small cloud stencil.

First attempt at this and it took a little tweeking before I was happy.  

For the grass I first brushed on TH Distress Oxide ink Cracked Pistachio then flicked Copic markers

and Polychromo pencil on to create the blades of grass.

All the images coloured with Copics with exception of the bird which was coloured with pencil.

Sentiment is also from the set. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Aud Sentiments Challenge #254

Crafty Creations #410 June

Lavinia World Challenges #29

Simon Says Stamp Challenge #74

Southern Girls Challenge - June Team Trace

Thanks for stopping by.

Hope you get a chance to stop by the blog and play along with us.

hugs,

Pat K xx

~~~ Christmas at Fab'n'Funky #487 ~~~

Hello,
Hope all is well.
The month is flying by...can't believe it's already the last Wednesday
of June...and that means we have the theme of
"Christmas"
at

Fab'n'Funky Challenges #487

I've coloured with Copics some Lawn Fawn bunnies for this card.
Lots of glitter on the snow..on my table, and floor..well you know how that goes,
but I love the look on the card.

The frame is Memory Box,  snow die and sentiment are MFT
Bunnies - Lawn Fawn stamps and dies

I would like to enter the following challenges:
52 Christmas Card Throwdown Challenge - Snowflakes June
Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #74  June
Sweet Stampers Challenge #45  July 8

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you get a chance to play along.
hugs,
Pat K xx

**** Sweet Stampin...Dies & Punches

Hello friends,
Hope you are well and enjoying the weekend.

Time for a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where we have a theme of "Dies and Punches"

I made this sneaker a couple of weeks ago and couldn't wait to show you.
It's a die from MFT...so many clever parts that make up this fun boot.
I've used cotton tread for the laces and Graphic 45 papers for the shoe.

I used an MFT small brick stencil, TH Distress Oxide Ink for the background.
Sentiment is a stamp...also from MFT.
If you click on the image you can get a better look at the detail.
Anyone who knows me..knows I LOVE shoes...so yes these tick a few boxes.

Still no results from my xray ..hopefully I will hear soon.

Entering the following challenges:
A Perfect Time To Craft #6
Aud Sentiments Challenge #253
Creative Knockout #354
Happy Little Stampers June - Anything Goes with Dies
Southern Girls Challenge - Team Lou

Hope you get a chance to stop by the blog and see the fab inspiration
from my talented team mates..and play along this week if you can.
hugs,
Pat K xx

~~Feature a Creature~~~

Hi folks,

Today starts a new challenge at 

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #485

where our lovely host Ginny has chosen

"Feature a Creature"

as the theme.

This is a pre-coloured image that I've had for a very long time 

making for a very quick card.

I won't be around much for the next little while as I've done something

to my knee which is making it difficult to sit.  XRays have been taken..next 

thing is an MRI

Take care everyone.

hugs,

Pat K xx

~~~~ Cutie Pie Challenge - Layer it Up ~~~

Hello everyone,

Hope you are all well.

Today's it time for a new challenge at 

The Cutie Pie Challenge #148 

We are sponsored by the fabulous

Bugaboo Stamps

I've used a fun image called "Cown't" your Blessings"

available here in the shop.

Coloured with Copics

MFT dies used to create the scene

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Catch The Bug Challenge - June

2 Crafty Crazy Critters #39
Country View challenge

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope to see you playing along with us.

hugs,

Pat K xx

~~~ Winter Wonderland Challenge ~ Christmas Decorations

Hi folks, hope all is well.

Today starts a new challenge at

Winter Wonderland Challenge Blog

hosted by our lovely Michelle who has chosen the theme

"Christmas Decorations"

We are hosted by the fabulous Beccy's Place

I have coloured with Copics two of the free images available in the shop.

We are having a DT call on the blog so stop on by and get all the details.

~~~ Cuteness at Sweet Stampin ~~~

Hi friends,

Hope this finds you well.

Today starts a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin

where we have a "Cute" theme...so come on over and show us your cuteness.

This is an older Tiddly Inks digital image that I've had for awhile

When she surfaced in my "to do" file I couldn't resist giving her some colour.

You see, she reminded me of myself...yes I, like so many of us, am in desperate need of a haircut!

When I saw her fringe covering her eyes I had to chuckle and thought she was in keeping with the times.    Hair stylists have not opened yet.....hopefully soon.

Coloured with Copics
Sentiment stamped in SU Not so Navy - MFT stamp

Entering the following challenges:
Crafty Catz Challenge #508
Colour Crazy Craft Challenge Week #21
Creative Fingers Challenge #187

Thanks for stopping by today.
Stop by the blog and play along with us..we'd love to see you there.
hugs,
Pat K xx

~~~ #483 Christmas at Fab'n'Funky

Hi folks,

It's time to add to your to Christmas card stash at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #483

where our lovely, talented Chris is hosting the last Wednesday of the month

which means...Christmas is the theme.

I've made a shaker card using Mama Elephant stamps and dies.

Coloured with Copics

The dies are all from MFT...papers are Paper House

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafting Happiness Challenge #50

Thanks for stopping by today...play along with us if you can.

hugs,

Pat K xx

~~~ Thank you~~~

Hi folks,

Hope all is well.

Today starts a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where we have a "Thank You" theme

I chose to make a card with the wonderful freebie that was provided by

Crissy Armstrong at Whimsy Stamps - Thank you 

Coloured with Copics and paper pieced the nurse's smock.

Challenge entries:
Crafty Creations #409 - May
Creative Fingers Challenge #186   5.30
QKR Stampede #398   5.22

Thanks for stopping by,
Take care and play along with us if you can.
hugs,
Pat K xx

~~~Fab'n'Funky #481 ~~~

Hi everyone,

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #481

Where our lovely Neva has requested the theme

"Hand Coloured Image"

I've used a digi from Whimsy Stamps, called Best of Friends, Girl
created by the wonderfully talented Crissy Armstrong.  Coloured with Copics

Details:

Sentiment  -  a stamp by MFT

Flower and leaf dies - MB

Frame - MFT
Embossing Folder - StampinUp

I would like to enter the following challenges:
A Classic Design Challenge - May

All Fun Challenges #8  5.23
A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - May
2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge #38  5.25
Crafty Animals Challenge #38

Stay safe..stay well. 

Thanks for visiting today.

hugs,

Pat K xx

~~~The Cutie Pie Challenge ~ Pretty in Pink #147

Hi everyone,

I hope you had a good weekend.
Mother's Day was a number of social distancing visits from my family
...sure miss the hugs but happy to see everyone.

Time for a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #147

with the theme "Pretty in Pink"

We are sponsored by the wonderful

Polkadoodles

who generously supplied us with some digi's to play with

I've used the pre-coloured Ruby Raindrop Umbrella, available here in the shop.

Details:
Background - StampinUp embossing folder
Frame - Spellbinders
Sentiment - MFT

I would like to enter the following challenges
Creations in Pink Challenge #21  -  5.13
Polkadoodles Craft Challenge #19 5.20
Seize the Birthday #190   5.20

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

~~~~~ Bright and Cheerful ~~~~

Hi everyone,

As I prepare this post I see we are going to finally have Spring this weekend...yeah!

Might be able to cast off that winter coat and enjoy some sunshine.

Today starts a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where we have the theme of "Bright and Cheerful" for you.

I've used a stamp and die set from MFT

Coloured with Copics
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink used on the background

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Crafty Creations #408   5.5
Krafty Chicks Challenge #505   5.6
Southern Girls Team Trace
The Sisterhood of Crafters - Happy Birthday
2 Crafty Critters Crazies  Challenge#38 - May

Thanks for stopping by today.
Hop on over to the blog and see the wonderful inspiration from my talented team mates.
Stay safe..stay well.
hugs,
Pat K xx