****An Easter Card ****

 Hello folks,

Hope you had a lovely weekend.  

We changed our clocks forward Saturday night and I'm still trying to find that missing hour. 

It's time for a new challenge at 

"The Cutie Pie Challenge #192"

where we would like to see some Easter or Mother's Day creations.

I had fun colouring with Copics this cute digi from Di's Digital Stamps. It was in the Sale folder and I couldn't resist.   Isn't he cute in his bunny suit and little feathered friends in tow.  
Frame die is Spellbinders.

Thank you for visiting today.  I hope you can play along with us.

hugs,

Pat K x

**** a little more green****

 Hello folks,

Hope you are having a good weekend.

Winter winds blowing off the lake make it feel even colder than it is today. On my morning walk I noticed the large willow tree in the bay was beginning to bloom.  Signs of Spring always make me smile.

Today at the 

Sweet Stampin Challenge 

we would like to see some GREEN

I've chosen to make an easel Birthday Card using a lot of what I think of as Spring Green.

The flower circle is made with an old stamp from my collection, coloured with Copics and Glossy Accents added to give some shine.  The sentiment is a B Line Designs stamped in SU Tranquil Tide

I do hope you can play along with us. Stop by the blog and you are sure to be inspired. As always the girls have outdone themselves.

hugs,

Pat K x

**** #590 Fab'n'Funky ****

 Hello folks,

Today starts a new challenge at 

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #590

with a theme of

"Use your Favourite Colours"

Hosted by our lovely N-Eva

I've used a Julia Spiri clipart on my card today, with my favourite colours
"black and pink/mauve"
Sentiment is a Lawn Fawn stamp and die

Entering: 

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #224

Thanks for visiting today.

hugs,

Pat K x

***** Flowers *****

 Hi folks,

Hope all is well with you and yours.  
We've had a few sunny days here this week...feels wonderful after the gloomy January we experienced. 

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge # 589

hosted by our lovely Pat who has chosen the theme of 

"Paper Piecing"

I've chosen to paper piece a die cut.  I first cut the Whimsy Stamps die using the dark green paper, then cut the watercolour design paper using the same die. Then I hand the flowers, finished the edges with MFT ink.  

The sentiment die is Poppy Stamps - Poe Script, Gems from my stash.

Hop on over to the blog and see the wonderful inspiration from the team,
and join us if you can.

hugs,

Pat K x

**** Seeing Red ****

 Hello Folks,

Hope all is well with you.

Today starts a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #191

with a theme of "Seeing Red"

I've used a pre-colour image from LOTV that I coloured over using a selection of red pencils.
The HB die is a loan from a friend.

Thanks for visiting today.

I hope you get a chance to join us.  We'd love to see you there.

hugs,

Pat K xs

**** A little Valentine ****

 Hello folks,

It's been a very long time since I've been able to blog. So Sorry for the delay. Both Hubby and I have been ill and it's taken a long time to get back into the swing of things.  On top of that my pc was hacked again and I just got around to getting it cleaned and ready to go. I hope to visit you all soon.

It's time for a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin

where we would like to celebrate Valentines or Galentines

I've used a HettyClare image and Hero Arts stamp for the sentiment.

Thanks for visiting today.  

There is wonderful inspiration from my teammates on the blog.

I hope you get a chance to pull out those stamps and join us.

Hugs,

Pat K x

***Feeling Sentimental***

 Hello all,

Hope you had a good weekend.  A bit of snow in my area with no sunshine.

Hubby and I have come down with what so far seems like a chest cold. Here's hoping it does not amount to anything more. 

The first challenge of 2024 begins today at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #190

with a theme of 

"Feeling Sentimental" 

I've got a very simple card today, used a pre-coloured digital image from HettyClare and touched it up with a few polychromo pencils.  Memory Box die used and the stamp is from an old Hero Arts set.

Entering the following:

Avenue 613 - New beginnings

Thanks for visiting today.

Hope to see you playing along.

hugs,

Pat K xx

**** Sweet Stampin ****

 Hello and Happy New Year to all.

Today starts a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin

with at theme of "What's New With You"

I've coloured with TH Distressed Oxide ink, a die from Whimsy Stamps with is new to me. I've used a stamp that coordinates with the die set...also a new treat.   I really like this sentiment as it fits perfectly for our Son's birthday this month. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Creative Fingers Challenge #268

Cut it Up Challenge #294

Thanks for visiting today and I hope you can stop by the blog 
and see the fabulous creations for your inspiration. 

hugs,

Pat K x

**** Cutie Pie Challenge ****

 Hi Folks,

It's time for a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #189

with a theme of

"Cute & Cuddly Christmas"

This card is going to a friend who I know will appreciate this cutie
and it features a coloured digital image that I purchased on Etsy. I just couldn't resist that sweet face.
Sentiment is a stamp from MFT.  Sprig is a MB die.4  Sorry for the dark photo..another dreary day here today.

I would like to enter the following:

Dragonfly Dreams - December

Thank you so much for visiting today. 

 I hope you can play along and show us some of your Xmas Cuties.

hugs,

Pat K x

**** One more ****

 Hello folks,

Weather has been very dark and dreary with no sunshine scheduled for the next week. 
Good time to catch up on the those little neglected jobs around the house.

Today starts a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where we are celebrating with a Christmas theme

I've coloured with Copics a few MFT penguin stamps and used a new Memory Box Merry Christmas Charmed Script die.  Sky created with Tim Holtz Distressed Oxide ink.

I would like to enter the following:

Aloha Friday Challenge #5

bastel-traum #127 

Great to have you visiting today. 
I hope you get a chance to stop by the blog and see the fab creations

 made by my team mates and join us if you can.

Hugs,
Pat K xx

***** Snowman wrapped in Blue *****

 Hello everyone,

Hope all is well with you and yours.

I'm busy making Christmas cards at this time of the year trying to get them
 in the post by next week.  Every year I say I will plan ahead but who am I kidding...I never seem to get down to it.

Time for a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #585

Hosted by our lovely Pat who has chosen the theme of

"Snowmen"

I've used a pre-coloured digital image that I found on Etsy and couldn't pass up. 
The sentiment and bird are dies from Poppy Stamp.  Frame is a MB die

There is gold in the paper which does not show up in the photo but really does add

to the overall appearance.

I will enter the following challenges:

Cupcake Inspiration #583

The Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge #153

Thanks for visiting today.

Hope you will join us with your snowmen creations.

hugs,

Pat K xx

**** Birthday at Sweet Stampin ****

 Hello everyone,

It's Birthday Time at Sweet Stampin Challenge. 

We are celebration our 14th Birthday and would like to have you join in 
by showing us your Birthday Creations.

I've made a masculine  Birthday Card using a Mo's Digital Pencil stamp, coloured with Copics. The sentiment is a stamp from Whimsy Stamps.  HB is a MFT stamp.  Bubble background is an Impression Obsession large stamp using Ranger Distress Oxide Fossilized Amber ink.

I would like to enter the following challenges: 

Crafty Chicks #691

Seize the Birthday #274

Through The Purple Haze #210

Thank you so much for visiting today.

Pop on over to the blog and see the fabulous creations by my talented team mates 
and please join us if you can.

hugs,

Pat K x

**** Hues of Blue ****

 Good day folks,

Time for a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #584

hosted by our team mate Buffy who has chosen the theme of

"Hues of Blue"

I've created a Christmas card using a few new dies from Poppy Stamps and Memory Box. 

 Blue sparkle paper layered under the Nordic Flourish Background with a layer of velum underneath. The Nordic Snowman adding some more blue.  

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Everybody Art Challenge #546

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #152

Thanks for visiting today. Lots of wonderful inspiration for you on the blog. 
Hope to see you there.
hugs,

Pat K x

**** Digis and Die Cuts ****

 Hello folks,

Sorry I've been away for a while....nothing special just life in general taking up my time.

Today starts a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #188

with a theme of "Digi's and Die Cuts" 

I've used a favourite pre-coloured digi from Mo's Digital Pencil

Border die used as well as a tag die from MFT.  So good to get another Christmas card done.

I will be entering the following challenges:

Merry Little Christmas Challenge #53

The 12 Months of Christmas #106

Thanks for visiting today.  Lots of cuties on the challenge to inspire you.

Hope you are able to join us.

hugs,

Pat K x

*** Masculine at Fab'n'Funky ***

 Hello everyone,

Hope all is well.

Beautiful autumn days this week..happy to see the sun shining.

Time for a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #583

hosted by our lovely Sue who has chosen the theme of 

"Masculine"

I've used a couple of stamps from Whimsy that I think works for the men. Ink is StampinUp Tranquil Tide.  Stash of money also a Whimsy stamp, coloured with Copics. 

Entering the following:

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #216

The Corrosive Challenge Blog #10

Thanks for visiting today.

I hope you can join us.
hugs,
Pat K x