Thursday 29 January 2015

Beary Happy Birthday


Hi everyone,
Hope your week is going well.  We've had more snow today but very light.
I ventured out this morning for an eye appointment 
and was so happy I didn't cough on the poor man. 
 What would I do without Halls.   
Bad news is I need new glasses!!

I've been in the mood to make some masculine cards lately...here is my latest.

This House Mouse stamp is one of the very first I collected 
over 3 years ago..and is still a favourite.  
I coloured him with Copics and used Liquid Applique to create the frosting.
I cut a birthday candle and adhered it with Apri's Crafter's Pick glue...love that stuff.
The DP and tag are Graphic 45.  Faux stitching done with a fine black Sharpie.
Tim Holtz gridlock embossing folder on one of the panels.
Used K&Company label maker for the sentiment.

Entering the following challenges:
Cardz for Guyz Challenge #55: Let's pretend (faux stitching, frosting)
Ruby's Rainbow #96 - Masculine


Thanks for stopping by,
hugs,
Pat K xx

Wednesday 28 January 2015

A Valentine

Good day everyone,

How's your week going?  We've had a dumping of snow the last few days but all is good
...the sun is shining and the ground is sparkling in the sunlight....cold but quite pretty.

It's Wednesday and that means there is a new challenge starting at


with the theme of "Layers" lots of them...at least 3"

This was not a problem for me as I love to layer on my card.
I've used the beautiful "Valentina" that can be found here.

Now if you look closely you will see my new watermark
that I requested from my very patient and lovely team mate Nikki.
Thank you so much hun!


Our sponsors this week as always are Veronica and Pedro of 
The Paper Shelter and they are offering you a 
fabulous prize of $30. to spend on their website.

http://www.thepapershelter.com/index.php?main_page=index
and as always this is given when you have used one of The Paper Shelter products on your card and this could be either a image, paper or printable and you will find a very comprehensive selection here on their website, but even if you have not they will still give you 3 digi images or your own choice. And please remember that you are only able to enter 3 cards and at least one of those must carry one of our TPS products.
Card Recipe:
Coloured with Copics
DP - Echo Park Yours Truly - Old
Memory Box Floral Heart - New 
Felt Heart from my stash as well as red pearls
Ribbon - Stamp Simply Ribbon Store

Entering the following challenges:
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - January/Hearts
Get Creative Challenge #7 - Using ribbon, red, bling, die cut, 
                                     2 plain papers (red & black)
Squigglefly Challenge #4 - Put a little love in your heart
Through the Purple Haze #75 - Love is in the Air

Thanks for stopping by today and for more inspiration please
check out the blog to see what wonderful creations my teammates have come up with.

hugs,
Pat K xxx

Saturday 24 January 2015

1st Christmas Card for 2015

Hi everyone,
I hope you are well and enjoying the weekend.   
I thought it was time I shared a Christmas card I made for this years stash 
as it's never too early to start on that list.

I used a very sweet little elf from Aurora Wings called Little Santa that is available here.
Recently a card of mine made the top 3 at Aurora Wings Challenge 
and I got to choose a couple of stamps....so exciting.
 I hope to get some time this week to colour up at least one of them but in the meantime
here is Little Santa.

Coloured with Copics
Skin: E11, E21, E00, E000, R20
Red: R59, R46, R35
Trim: C3, C1, C00
Black - C9, C7, C4, 100

DP - from my stash
Red burlap - stash
Wooden tag and sentiment are new (after Xmas sale at Michaels)

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Christmas Cards All Year Round - January Challenge
Jingle Belles Rock Challenge - Bring in the New

Thanks for stopping by today,
hugs,
Pat K xxx



Wednesday 21 January 2015

Buttons for Challenge #243 at Fab'n'Funky

Hi everyone,  I hope you are well and have avoided the nasty bugs that are going around.
I'm still coughing and at this rate perhaps it will be gone by Spring!  

Today starts a new challenge at 
and our lovely Wendy has asked that you use at least one Button on your creation.

We are sponsored by the fabulous
and they are celebrating their 5th year in business..Congratulations & Happy Birthday!!

I've used Turtles - Flower available here.



Coloured with Copics
DP - BasicGrey Lime Rickey
La-La Land Heart Banner
Googly eyes from my stash
Buttons from my stash
Tim Holtz twine


Please pop by the FnF challenge if you can to see the wonderful creations
done by my team mates.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Wednesday 14 January 2015

What a Happy Chef

Hi everyone!   I hope you're having a good week.  
It's been brutally cold here with a -21 deg.C temp yesterday
...but at least the sun was shining.

This is the first post of 2015 for Team B at  
and we're starting off with the theme of Dies and/or Punches.

I've used the fabulous Pizza Chef on my card today and he can be found here





Details:
Memory Box Grand Happy Birthday Die
Coloured with Copics
DP - DCW textured
Die-Namics Stitched Square Die
Tim Holtz twine
LOTV sentiment stamp
Cheesecloth








 
And now as always our sponsors are Veronica and Pedro of The Paper Shelter  
                                                and they are offering a fabulous prize of $30 to spend on their website


http://www.thepapershelter.com/

when you have used one of The Paper Shelter products on your card and are the lucky winner.
 This could be either a image, paper or printable and you will find a very comprehensive selection  
here on their website, but even if you have not they will still give you 3 digi images or your own choice. 
 I would like to enter the following challenges:
CCC Digi Creations #16 :   Digi/embellish
Cardz 4 Guys Challenge - Happy Birthday
Die Cut Diva's - Anything Goes
Pile it on Challenge #51 - Something Edible
Sisters of Craft - January Challenge - Anything Goes
The Kraft Journal #206 - (pattern paper, die cut,  white)
Word Art Wednesday Challenge #166 - Anything Goes
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - Anything goes

Thanks for stopping by today.  We'd love it if you could play along with us this week 
and visit the challenge to see what my talented team mates have created.
hugs,
Pat K x

Friday 9 January 2015

Challenge #130 - Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge with Aurora Wings

Happy Friday everyone,

I hope you are well and have enjoyed this first week of 2015

Today starts a new challenge at Fussy and Fancy Friday and the theme is Swirls and Pearls
chosen by our very talented host Norma and sponsored by the fabulous Aurora Wings.

We had a wonderful selection to choose from and I decided to colour the gorgeous 
Woman in Strands of Pearls that can be found here.






Details:
Pearls & flowers from WOC
Spellbinder frame die
Swirls - Die-Namics
Viva Pearl Pen White used in her hair
Lace from my stash
Fran-Tage Shabby Pink Embossing enamel





 
We'd love it if you could play along with us and if you have time please check out the wonderful creations made by my talented team mates at Fussy & Fancy.

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Aurora Wings Challenge #10 - All that Glitters
The ABC Challenge - A is for Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by today.
hugs,
Pat K xx

Thursday 8 January 2015

A selection of my Favourites from 2014

Hi everyone,  Happy New Year to you all.  I hope your holidays were special in every way.
Unfortunately Hubby and I were host to a nasty virus during this the busiest time. 
...we are slowly getting back to normal. 
 Thank goodness for my DT commitments or I still might be neglecting my blog. 
I hope to catch up with you all soon.

One of my lovely followers and DT buddy Wends has posted a Challenge with a wonderful prize to the winner. 
Wends would like to see your Top 12 creations for 2014.   You can find the challenge here.

It was a difficult decision as I had so many favourites this year but this will give you a little glimpse of my eclectic style:

January
February

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Thanks for stopping by today.
I'll be back tomorrow with my post for Fussy & Fancy Friday Challenge.
hugs,
Pat K xx