Friday 29 November 2013

Ho, Ho, Holidays at TPC

Good day everyone,

Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrated yesterday.

Today starts a new challenge at  
and the theme set by our lovely Lisa is 
Ho, Ho Holidays.

Our wonderful sponsor this week is


Details:
 Stamp:  Penny Black 4284K
Stamped with Memento Black Ink
Coloured with Copics
MS ribbon
SB Layered Poinsettia die
Cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder

I would like to enter the following challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks #170 - Christmas

Thank you so much for visiting today and your lovely comments are always appreciated.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Wednesday 27 November 2013

Cute critters at Fab'n'Funky

Hi everyone,
Our birthday celebration at Fab'n'Funky has come to an end.
 What a pleasure it's been to view all the beautiful creations made by our wonderful followers.  
Thank you to everyone who joined in the celebration.

But it's time now for a new Challenge and our lovely Ginny is our host this week and she's chosen "Cute Critters" as the theme.    Our fabulous sponsor is StampFairy.


Details:
DP - Papertrey Ink Holiday Flourished & Swirls
Kraft paper
Studio Calico wood veneer trees
Gold ribbon a gift
WOC xmas flower spray
SB Scalloped square die
Yellow, Candy Cane, Star Dust Stickles
LOTV Christmas sentiments tags

Coloured with Copics:
Lenny: E39, 34, 33,30, E02
Ladder: E27, 25, 23, 21
Box: E81
Ornaments:  G17, 14:  R27:  YR31, 23, 24
I would like to enter the following challenges:
Creative Craft Challenges2 #24 - Non-traditional Christmas colours
Bearly Mine Challenges #114 - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesday #148 - Anything Goes
Make it Monday #168
Victorine Originals Challenge #73 - Christmas with non traditonal colours

Thank you so much for visiting today and your lovely comments are always appreciated.
hugs
Pat K xx

Monday 25 November 2013

DT Post - Cards for Men Challenge #24

Hi everyone,

I hope you all had a good weekend.  We  had a wonderful time yesterday watching our granddaughter dance in the Nutcracker.  We are so proud of her and her love of dance is infectious.

Today starts a new challenge at  
 and the theme is a favourite "Anything Goes"

We are sponsored by Dr. Digi and I've used a coloured image called Anglin Andy
There is a b&w version as well but I couldn't resist the fabulous colouring on this one.
 
I've had this dp from Prima Marketing called Dude Collection, Playful for a very long time.


The sentiment is a LOTV stamp, with insert created in Word.
Die is Marianne  LR0203
TH Twine
Frog sticker from my stash

I would like to enter the following challenges:
As you Like it Challenge #15 -   (my favourite is spots..because they can be masculine or femine)


Thanks so much for stopping by today and as always, your lovely comments are so very much appreciated.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Saturday 23 November 2013

Fun in the Snow

Good morning everyone,

Our Birthday Celebration at Fab'n'Funky continues with our Anything Goes theme.

I've used a gorgeous image from LOTV Art Pad Set 13 Tis the Season
This is the first year I've incorporated these wonderful drawings in my Christmas cards and must admit they are fabulous.   I still miss colouring but when time is short and the list is long these are a great time saver.  Just add a little glitter and you're good to go!


Here is a list of the wonderful sponsors we have this week.





MCC


 Card Details:
Recollections Signature Textured Cardstock
Echo Park Dots & Stripes Christmas collection
Red raffia from Hobby Lobby
Grey ribbon - SU
Silver snowflake is a from a box of confetti used for table decorations
DecoArt Glamour Dust

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Christmas Card Challenge #51 - Bling
Christmas Cards All Year Round - November
Crafty Sentiments Designs:  Christmas

Thank you for stopping by today. I really do appreciate the comments you take the time to leave.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Friday 22 November 2013

Working on the Christmas list...

Good day everyone,

I can't believe it's Friday already......and another week closer to that magical time of year.

Recently I was fortunate enough to be the winner at UnstampaBelles Challenge and this week received my fabulous prize pac from Blue Edge Crafts.   
What a wonderful surprise to get so many gorgeous stickers and decoupage sheets.  
I immediately started making a few cards, working down my Christmas list.

I've used a beautiful decoupage for my card today.  This came together so quickly. 
 I'm thrilled with the outcome and as in most cases it's so much better irl.


Raffia is from Hobby Lobby, paper is Recollections, embossed with Cuttlebug embossing folder.  Kraft paper used for the mat.

I would like to enter the following challenges,
4 Krafty Girlz Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations Challenge #249 - Ready for the holidays
Creative Moments Challenge #30 - Anything Goes CAS

Thanks for stopping by today,
hugs,
Pat K xx

Wednesday 20 November 2013

Christmas Fairy

Hi everyone,
We're half way thru the week...hope it's been a good one so far for you.

We've a new challenge starting today at


and the theme is "Christmas is Coming"

I've used the very sweet Christmas Candy Fairy digital stamp that can be found here.
I had so much fun colouring this image...I think she has the cutest face.


As always, there is a fabulous prize for the winner this week.


Details:
6x6 in. card
Coloured with Copics
Frantage Shabby White embossing enamel
DP - Papertrey Inc Holiday Flourishes & Swirls
Bo Bunny small Doilies in Cream
Sentiment - LOTV
Die-namics fishtail die
SB Classic Frame
Diamond Stickles 
3D Dots used on the frame

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Thanks for stopping by and your lovely comments are always appreciated.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Thank you card

Good morning all,

We've a new challenge starting at


and the theme is "Thank You"
As always you are encouraged to use your old and forgotten items.

This is my first time using LOTV art pads.  They are gorgeous ready-to-use coloured images.
The one I've used today is from Set 3 Wild Flowers.
...and yes, it's definitely a Spring card and looks very strange among all the Christmas makes but I'm thinking ahead and trying to ignore all the snow that's sure to make it's way here soon.


I pulled out my very neglected MS butterfly punch.  Ribbon is from my stash.
MB Victorian Frame
SU Certainly Celery, Almost Amethyst
Tag - LOTV stamp








Another butterfly added to the inside.













I would like to enter the following challenges:
Make it Monday #167
Pile it On Challenge #46 - With Thanks
Challenges 4 Everybody #33 - Anything goes
4 Krafty Girls Challenge - Anything Goes
Lexi's Creations Challenge #103 - Thanks

Thank you so much for stopping by today,
hugs,
Pat K xx

Saturday 16 November 2013

Birthday Celebration at Fab'n'Funky

Hi Everyone,
I hope you're having a good weekend and that the sun is shining for you today.
Our 4th Birthday Celebration continues at
 Fab'n'Funky with everyone's favourite 

Anything Goes


I choose to use a digital stamp generously supplied by
 Inky Impressions
called Merry Kiss-mas Penguin that can be found here.
So far this is my favourite card this year.  I usually don't re-create a card unless commissioned but I think I will make a few of these to mail out this year. Ever since Happy Feet I've loved penguins and this pair is so darn cute...I bet they can dance too!





Our wonderful sponsors are:



Prize - 5 digis of the winers Choice - and a GDT spot at Fab'n'Funky Challenges



- the prize is 5 images of the winners choice from DS4J shop



Prize is 3 images of the winners choice from the Lacy Sunshine Shop

Inky Impressions 

prize is 3 digis of the winners choice

The fabulous Flonzcraft
Flonzcraft
prize - $20 voucher to spend in store - with free shipping! how great is that!

     So play along! It may be you that will Win one of the Prizes that we have on offer.


Card Details:
Coloured with copics:
Red: R22, R24, R29
Green:  YG99, YG97, YG95, YG93
Black: C9, C7, C5, C2, C1
Yellow:  Y35, Y32, Y23
Face:  W2, W1, W00
Gift: B95, B93, B91

DP- Graphic 45 Twelve Days of Christmas Collection
Marianne LR0181 die
Sentiment is a Starform Sticker
Ribbon from Michaels

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Inky Impressions Challenge #134 - Red & Green
ABC Christmas Challenge - W for Winter Wishes
Christmas Stampin'All Year Long #41 - Winter warmth
Crimbo Crackers Challenge #54 - Winter Words
Jingle Belles - Holiday Traditions

Thanks so much for stopping by today.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Friday 15 November 2013

CAS Christmas

 Hi everyone,
I hope you are all well and have had a good week.
Today starts a new challenge at Totally Papercrafts and I am the host.
I choose CAS as the theme...I know, moan & groan but we need these in our stash.    
They're easy to mail and whip up pretty quickly...once you decide on a design that is.
 Here is what I came up with....

Our wonderful sponsor this week is Dustin Pike of Doodle Dragon Studios


Details:
 LOTV Christmas Prayer stamp 
Coloured with Copics
Sentiment - Recollections stamp
Cuttlebug Just my Type embossing border
SU Cardstock - Blushing Bride


I would like to enter the following challenges:
  1. Stampin'Royalty Challenge #202 - No embellishment Holiday Card
  2. Creative Moments Challenge #30 - Anything Goes CAS
  3. Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #71 - Anything Goes

Please drop by the challenge and see the wonderful inspiration from my talented team mates.  
We'd love to have you play along with us too.

Thanks so much for stopping by,
hugs,
Pat K xx

Monday 11 November 2013

DT Card - Cards for Men Challenge #23

Hi everyone,

I hope you are well and enjoyed the weekend.
 Today starts a new challenge at Cards for Men and the theme is Christmas.
Our lovely sponsor this week is Scribbled Kidz. 
I've used a digi called Dear Santa that can be found here.





I recently received my first order from Papertrey Ink and couldn't wait to use these lush dp's on my card.  Their vintage cream is such a lovely colour and is a perfect match to this pattern paper called Holiday Flourish & Swirls.

The Christmas postmark is from LOTV.  Dear Santa created in Word and the charm is from my stash.

Coloured with Copics
Paper pieced his pj's



I would like to enter the following challenges:
Winter Wonderland Challenge - For a Child
Crimbo Crackers Challenge #54 - Christmas Words
ABC Christmas Challenge - V or Vixen
One Stitch At A Time #189 - Holidays

Thank you so much for stopping by.  Your lovely comments are always appreciated.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Wednesday 6 November 2013

DT Card - The Paper Shelter Challenge #136

Hi everyone,

I'm back again as promised with my second post for the day.

It's time for a new challenge at The Paper Shelter and the theme is "Winter Fun"

I've used a lovely digi called  The Beautiful Skier and she can be found here.
I kept my card quite simple...no glitter...just white snow and blue sky.
... the wintery die cuts create the scene for this beauty.


As always there is a lovely gift for the lucky winner of the TPS challenge.
We'd love it if you played along with us and please take a few minutes if you can
to stop by and see the fabulous creations made by my talented team mates.


Details:
Coloured with Copics:
Blues: B95, B93, B91
Yellows: Y26, Y23, YR31
Boots & Gloves: E55, E53, E50, E59

MB Winter Cabin Landscape die
MB Silent Snowfall die
MB Evergreen Landscape die
SB Curved Borders Two die
Sentiment is a SU stamp

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Bearly Mine Challenge #111 - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Bloggers Network - November Challenge
Make It Monday Challenge #165
Christmas Cards All Year Round - November Challenge

Thank you so much for stopping by and your lovely comments are always appreciated.
hugs,
Pat K xx

DT Card - Creative Belli Challenge #182

Hi everyone,
Another challenge starts today at the Belli Challenge 
and our lovely owner Darsie has chosen the theme "Harvest".

I've used a digital stamp from the fabulous Krista Smith of Saturated Canary called
 "Princess Harvest"and she can be found here.  
 I was lucky enough to win this cutie on a recent challenge on MIM
and thought she would be perfect for this week's theme.


Coloured with Copics
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder "Victoria"
Brown burlap - The Paper Studio
Flower spray is a gift from a friend - Mrs.Grossman's Natural Art
SU - Very Vanilla
Kraft cardstock




I would like to enter the following challenges:

I'll be back a little later today with another post.
Thank you so much for stopping by,
hugs,
Pat K x

Friday 1 November 2013

DT Card - Totally Papercrafts Challenge

Happy Friday everyone,

I hope you've had a good week and enjoyed the little trick or treaters last night.
We get to meet our new grand-puppy tomorrow....a.Cavalier King Charles Spaniel....I can't wait!
I believe they settled on the name Dartagnan......cute eh!

Today starts a new challenge at Totally Papercrafts.  
Wendy is our lovely host this week and she would like to see buttons on your creations.
We have 2 wonderful sponsors this week,  Kenny K and  Bearly Mine Designs

For my card I chose Frieda Flapper  from Kenny K and she can be found here.


I had so much fun making this card. I was hoping for a cabaret feel to it.  I have a friend who is in a senior dance group that puts on a production every year.  I know she will appreciate Frieda for sure.
The wonderful Theatre Digi Stamp is a digi from Make it Crafty that can be found here.
Ticket strip is Graphic 45 
 Core'dinations Jenny Bowlin CS, distressed with TH Brick embossing folder
Button is a Tim Holtz....love the wonderful buttons he has out.
Filmstrip is also Tim Holtz






Coloured with Copics
Curtains: B29, B28, B24, B21
Dress: R29, R27, R24, R22
C9 used around the edges of the fussy cut images.
















Another button on the inside.
This time I used MS button punch
Ribbon from Michaels







I would like to enter the following challenges:
Songbird Challenge #27 - Dancing Queen
Deep Ocean Challenge #63- Buttons
LEJ Designs Challenge #77 - Anything Goes
PTT #144 - Anything Goes
Twisted Tuesday Challenges 2TC62 - Free for All

Thanks so much for stopping by and your lovely comments are always appreciated.
hugs,
Pat K xx