#571 - Umbrellas

 Good day everyone,

Major computer issues last week and yes I am getting far too old for these shenanigans. So happy they are resolved and life is back to normal.  Weather is back to our normal spring...strong winds, rain and cool temps.  Our recent "summer weather" was short lived but much appreciated.  

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge # 571

hosted by our lovely Ginny who has chosen the theme

"April Showers / May Flowers
(anything with Flowers/Umbrellas"

I've used MFT die cuts on my card. Background paper is from Whimsy Stamps.
I've coloured the clouds with VersaMark Sea Breeze
Sentiment is an old stamp from High Hopes.

I will be entering the following challenges:

Crafting Happiness Challenge #141

Dragonfly Dreams April Challenge

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #204

Thanks for visiting today.
Hope you can play along with us.

hugs,

Pat K x

**** CAS ****

 Hello everyone,

Hope your weekend is a good one. 
 Lots of sunshine and warm weather here that sure puts a smile on my face. 

Today starts a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where our theme is "Clean and Simple"

For this creation I dusted off an oldie. I've stamped all sides of a Stampendous Marble Texture Cube.
First layer uses Tim Holtz Spun Sugar distressed ink, second layer Dusty Rose and Memento London Fog on the third layer.  The sentiment is a MFT stamp.
The tulips cut using a Joy Craft die.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Inkspirational Challenge #287

Stamping Sensations - April

Thanks for visiting today.

Do check out the fabulous inspiration from the team and I hope you get a chance to play along with us.

Hugs,

Pat K xx

**** Bunnies & Blooms ****

 Hello everyone, Hope all is well.

We have a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #181 

with a theme of

"Bunnies & Blooms"

I've coloured with Copics a digital stamp from my stash, sorry I cannot remember the artist.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Alphabet Challenge - April - Anything Cute

Creative Fingers #252

My Time to Craft #505 

Thanks for visiting today.
I do hope you can play along with us.
hugs
Pat K x

**** Fab'n'Funky #570 ****

 Good day everyone,

I hope the sun is shining where you are and perhaps a little warmer as well.

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #570

hosted by our lovely Sue who has asked us to show you some die cuts.

The theme this fortnight will be

"Add Die Cuts"

I am a fan of dies, especially those that create images.  I admit I find the little pieces stressful at times but I like the outcome so much I continue to buy them. I've used a new die from Spellbinders that I thought would be perfect for those boys in our lives. Background is SU embossing folders. Can you believe that in all the boxes of ribbons, twines etc I hoard I could not find any very fine red ribbon.  I did however find some white twine which I coloured with Copic marker R59 refill ink...and that did the trick. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

AAA Birthday Game #48 - Layer it Up
A Perfect Time to Craft - 2023.#4
Crafts Galore Encore #110
Happy Little Stampers Challenge - Dies April

Thanks for visiting.
Have a look at the blog and be inspired by my talented team mates and join in the fun.
hugs, Pat K 

** Layers**

 Hello, hope your day is going well.

Todays starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #569

hosted by our lovely N-Eva who has chosen the theme

"Lots of Layers"

I've kept with my current run of pink and made this shaker card with plenty of layers
Circle dies, flowers and swirl are Spellbinder and the HB circle is MFT. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Place to Start - March
Allsorts Challenge #720
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #202

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hope you get a chance to play along with us as we love to see your creations.

hugs,

Pat K x

*** Easter or Spring***

 Hello folks,

Time for a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where we would like to see

Easter or Spring creations but remember there must be a stamp used somewhere.

I have coloured with Copics another card using some old stamps from Hanglar. Cute little Tilda is sitting in a spring setting.  The pinks are different irl . Die is spellbinder and border is machine stitched.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

2 Sisters on the Blog #72
A Perfect Time to Craft #3-2023
Creations in Pink #56
TicTacToe #200  Pastel, Flowers, Spring Theme
Through the Purple Haze #202

Thanks for visiting today.

I do hope you get a chance to stop by the blog. 

The ladies have outdone themselves again so you are sure to be inspired.

Hugs,

Pat K x

*** Birthday, Bunnies, Bears & Birds***

 Hello everyone,

I hope your week is starting off well. It's March Break for the schools this week so our Daughter, SIL and Granddaughter are enjoying the sunshine in the south.  The first visit for their dog but he seems to be having fun on the sandy beaches along with the family.  We so enjoy seeing all the pictures and hearing what they are up to.  

Today starts a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #180

where we have a theme of "Beginning with B"

I have created a Birthday Card using a Bunny, a Bird and a Bear so I think I have the "B's" covered.

Papers used are from Whimsy Stamps, Stamps coloured with Copics and die cut.  Border has been machine stitched. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Creative Fingers Challenge #250
Di's Digi Challenge - Hand Coloured
 Dragonfly Dreams March
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #201

Thank you so much for visiting today. We'd love it if you could play along with us this week.

hugs,

Pat K x

*** A little Vintage ***

 Hello everyone

Beautiful sunny days here but wow is it cold. I'm always amazing during my morning walks when I see the Bufflehead ducks diving and swimming along the shoreline.  I can't image how cold the water is when there is still snow on the ground. Mother Nature is wonderful.

Today starts new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #568

hosted by our lovely Buffy who has chosen the theme

"Retro/Vintage"

I have gone into my stash of Graphic 45 design papers to create this card. 
The papers are from the Portrait of a Lady collection
I cut strips from a sheet of striped design paper and mitered the corners..well 2 turned out ok. 
The sentiment stamp and die cut are from Lawn Fawn

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Place to Start Challenge - March
Creative Fingers Challenge #249
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #201

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Come play with us this challenge...we'd love to see you there.

Hugs,

Pat K x

*** Fab'n'Funky #567 ***

 Hello everyone, 

Hope you are having a good week.

My patience is being tested as we have switched internet services.     Thank goodness for my family as they come to our rescue and actually can make sense of all this.  Each day seems to bring a new problem.  My printer is not co-operating today..tomorrow who knows.

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #567 

where our lovely Pat has chosen the theme of

"For a Child"

I have coloured with copics and pencils one of my favourite digi's by Chrissy Armstrong that is perfect for one of my friends granddaughters who is a budding little equestrian.

I would like to enter the following challenges

Dream Valley Challenge #288

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #200

Thanks for visiting today.

Do stop by the blog.  You are sure to be inspired to play along.

hugs,

Pat K x

*** No Squares ***

 Hello folks,

I hope the sun is shining for you today.

It's the start of  a new challenge at 

Sweet Stampin 

where we have a theme of "No Squares"

I've stamped and coloured with Copics an image from MFT making a rectangular card.

Sentiment is a stamp from Lawn Fawn

Entering the following challenges:

A Place to Start Challenge - February

Unicorn Challenge #84

Happy to have you stopping by today.

Pop on over to the blog and see the fabulous inspiration and please join us if  you can.

hugs,

Pat K x

*** Oldies ***

 Good day everyone,

Hope all is well with you and yours.  Beautiful, brisk sunny days here. 
Visit to the dentist scheduled today then a free week ahead in

 which I will celebrate another birthday. Love it when I have free days.

Today starts a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie challenge #179

where we would like to see "Hearts or Flowers"

I've pulled out some very old stamps, inspired by a lovely team mate from one of my challenges
 who reminded me how great the Hanglar stamps are. Coloured with Copics. 
The circle sentiment stamp is from LOTV

I would like to enter the following challenges:

CRAFT Challenge #667
Crafty Catz #624
We Love Stamping - February

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

I do hope you can play along with us this month.  

Check out the blog and see the wonderful inspiration from my team mates.

hugs,

Pat K

**** Valentine ****

 Hello folks,

Hope your day is going well.

Sunshine and showers this week...so much better than the white stuff.

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #566

where I am the host and have chosen the theme

"Valentines or Hearts"

I've used a couple of gnomes that are sharing their hearts for Valentines. This is a coloured image from Sublime that sure comes in handy when time is limited.

Entering the following challenges:

Paperminutes #781
Shopping Our Stash #489 (dies, paper, ribbon and image from my older stash)
Tuesday Taggers Blogspot

Thanks for visiting today.

I hope can play along with us.

hugs,

Pat K x

**** Fab'n'Funky #565 ****

Hello folks,

Hope all is well with you and yours.

I will be staying around home today due to the 25 cm of snow that is expected.  A good time to tackle some chores inside that I've been putting off.  Our Son and his girl friend are in Whistler, BC snowboarding and skiing.  I've enjoyed all the pictures showing how beautiful winter can be in the Rocky Mountains with an average snowfall of 103 cm in January so we in Ontario have nothing in comparison.

Time for a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #565

hosted by our lovely N-Eva who has chosen the theme "New Beginnings"

I've created a card for a good friend who is celebrating the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit. The 

Lantern die is Spellbinder and the circled rabbit is from Memory Box

I would like to enter the following:

Crafting Happiness #138

Everybody Art Challenge #528

Thanks for stopping by.  Hope you can join us during the next two weeks..we'd love to see your creations.

hugs,

Pat K xx

**** Sweet Stampin ****

Hello folks,

Hope you are all well and have something fun planned this weekend.

We are experiencing a very mild January so far, much to our delight. It makes walking so much easier when you don't have to worry about snow and ice.   I'm sure Mother Nature will bring winter back at some point but until then we will enjoy.  

Today starts a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where we would like to see "Cards for Kids"

I've coloured with Copics a few stamps from MFT and then die cut them for this fun card.

Banner is also a MFT stamp and die.

 

I would like to play along with the following challenges:

AAA Birthday #45 - January
Cardz 4 Guyz #313 1.24
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #198 

Stop by the blog and you are sure to be inspired to join us.

1. Thanks for visiting,

hugs,

Pat K xx

 

**** Fab'n'Funky - Shaped Cards"

 Good day everyone,

Today starts a new Challenge at 

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #564

 where we would love to see your 
"Shaped " creations.  That means no squares or rectangles.

I have pulled out some much neglected Spellbinder decorative circle dies to create this birthday card. 

The image is pre-coloured and from Hetty Clare.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge Wk 1

A Place to Start - January

Crafting Happiness #138

Thank you so much for visiting today.
I hope you get a chance to play along with us.

hugs,

Pat K xx