*** Masculine Makes ***

 Hi folks,

Well...talk about snow.  26 cm dropped Thursday night with another 11 cm expected today.  
We have not seen this much of the white stuff in several years and it's so good to see, especially when the sun is shining.   Everyone comes together, neighbour helping neighbour dig out from under and pushing cars that get stuck (not this old gal though...those days are over...best I can do is offer hot chocolate)

Time for a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin

with a theme of "Masculine Makes"

I've coloured with copics a digital image from Mo's and the sentiment is a stamp from LOTV.

This card is for our SIL's birthday...he rides his bike to work as a football coach at the local high school and yes these are the team colours.

Entering the following:

Crafty Catz #687

Creative Fingers #294

Patties Creations #227

Thanks for visiting today.  I do hope you can play along.

If you need inspiration there are some fabulous makes by the team on the blog.

hugs,

Pat K x

**** 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

**** Masculine card ****

 Hello everyone,

Hope you have something fun planned for the weekend. 
Very warm and sunny in my little corner.

We have a new challenge starting today at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where we would like to see some "Masculine" creations

I have coloured with Copics a Mo's Digital Pencil image. 
Happy Birthday stamped using an acrylic stamp from MFT.  
Sentiment on the bottom is from Mo's Digital Pencil.

I used Faber Castel polychromos pencils to create the plaid on his shirt. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Allsorts Challenge Week 728
Crafty Calendar Challenge - May 
Creative Fingers Challenge #254

Thanks for stopping by today. Much appreciated.
My talented teamies have created some awesome cards
 to inspire you so I hope you can stop by and play along.

hugs,

Pat K xx

*** Father's Day / Masculine ***

 Hello everyone,

Hope you are all doing well.

Happy Father's Day weekend.  
Hubby had a fall last weekend so will be sporting two black eyes for the big day 

but all is well.   No broken bones which we are so thankful for.  CTScan at emergency showed no damage...so again, very lucky.  Stitches out on Tuesday so I'm sure he will be back to playing snooker soon. It's been nice having him home during the day, my routine can wait. 

Today starts a new challenge at  

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where we would like to see some Masculine makes. 

It's a great place to show us your Father's Day  makes so join us if you can.

I've used slimline paper from Whimsy Stamps, stamped HBDay using an acrylic stamp from MFT in Black Memento Ink.  Ballons are acrylic stamps from MFT, coloured with Copics and then die cut.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Gals Corner #232
Moving Along With The Times #143
Through The Purple Haze #193

Thanks for visiting today.

Fabulous inspiration on the blog for you so check it out..and come play along with us.

hugs,

Pat K xx

*** One for the Boys***

Good morning everyone,

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #548

where our lovely Buffy has chosen the theme "Masculine"

After clearing out a lot of my stash earlier this year I convinced myself I did not need any more craft goodies and held off for almost 3 months...but oh..when I saw these cute panda's at Whimsy I broke down.  I have used it here for a masculine card but can see many uses for this trio.  The paper is a very old Basic Grey boxer that I've been hoarding. Fingers shook on first cut into the 12x12 sheet. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge Wk 7
Dare to B Artsy Challenge - March
Dragonfly Dreams Challenge - March
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #178
Use Your Stuff #444

Thank you so much for visiting today.  
Stop by the blog and see the fabulous inspiration from my team mates and play along
...we'd love to see you.

Hugs, Pat K xx

*** Happier Days ***

 Hello folks,

What a gorgeous weekend we are having.  High of 28 with sunny skies.

Hope it is a lovely day where you are.

Today starts a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where our lovely team leader Wendy has given us a Masculine theme

I've coloured with Copics a digital image from Mo's Digital Pencil. 
The sentiment, stamped in Memento Black Ink, is from a free set by Simon Says Stamp.
  I masked the image and stenciled the MFT brick background with Tim Holtz Distressed Oxide Antique Linen...looking a little more yellow than I expected.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

CRAFT Challenge #600    6.10

Little Red Wagon Challenge #604  6.09

Stinkin Inkers Challenge - June

The Male Room Challenge #151   June

Thanks for visiting today.

Hope you can stop by the blog and see the fabulous inspiration from my team mates, and play along if you can, just remember you must have stamped somewhere on your project.

hugs,

Pat K xx 

~~Curly~~

Hi everyone,

A just for fun card from me today.

I was fortunate to be the winner of C.R.A.F.T Challenge 

and the prize was 3 digi's from the fabulous Sheepski Designs.

This is one of the digi's I chose.  This magnificent fellow is called Curly
and is available here in the shop.
I coloured it with Copics and Polychromos coloured pencils,
machine stitched the top layer and added a lasso out of some twine I had

Sentiment is a MFT stamp from the Fox & Friends set

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Classic Design Challenge - Sept.
Crafty Friends Challenge #144  9.19
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #141  9.20
Love to Craft Challenge #50 - Sept.
Sheepski Designs Challenge #42
World Wide Design Challenge #8

Thanks for stopping by today. Stay well and stay safe.
hugs,
Pat K xx

~~ Sweet Stampin ~ Doodling

Hello folks

Hope you are having a good weekend. 

 As I schedule this post we are enjoying a beautiful day

 ...humidity has gone, sun is shining with lovely warm breezes down here by the lake.

Today starts a new challenge at

Sweet Stampin Challenge

where we have another fun theme for you

"Doodling"

I wasn't sure what I was going to do at the beginning 

but once I got started I was enjoying the process so much I could have gone on 

and doodled the entire page except I needed room to showcase this awesome digi!  

 This a is dwarf #5 from Mo's Digital Pencil  

I've collected 3 of these fellas so far...think they make a great masculine card.

Sentiment is a stamp from MFT 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Aud Sentiments Challenge #258  9.8

Mo's Digital Pencil #294   9.8

Daisy Chain Challenges #44

The Creative Crafters #31 

Thanks for stopping by.

Hope you get a chance to play along with us.

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

~~ Re-cycle at Fab'n'Funky Challenge ``

Hello everyone,

Hope your week is going well. 

 It's been awhile since my last post...so many places to go..

things to do that have taken me out of my craft room.

And yes I'm going to moan about the weather.  Good grief it feels like fall

as I write this post.  With the high winds and heavy rainfall the lake looks wild.

  The waterfront is all taped off due to the danger of crashing waves coming ashore.

Definitely need your wellies out there.

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #442

where our lovely host Jools has chosen the theme "recycle"

I've recycled a lovely quilled image that was on a card I received

a few years ago.  Sentiment was created in Word and the design
paper is from my stash. 

I hope you get a chance to stop by the challenge this week
and check out the wonderful inspiration from my team mates.
hugs,
Pat K xx

~~ Make It Funny ~~

Good day everyone,

Time to start a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #403

where our lovely, talented team mate Chris has chosen the theme

"Make it Funny"

We are sponsored by the fabulous

Dr. Digi House of Stamps

My card today is a clean simple design to highlight this fun image

from our sponsor.  I've used a pre-coloured version. These make

wonderful quick cards and great when you don't have time to

bring out the markers.  You have to chuckle at this very sad fella 

 called"Biffo" (colour) available here in the shop.

Frame: MB Wrapped Stitch Rectangles

Sentiment created in Word

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Tuesday Throwdown #401 

Unicorn Challenge #34  July

Thanks for stopping by and hope you get to play along with us.

hugs,

~~ Fab'n'Funky, Monochrome

Good day everyone,

Life is busier than ever lately making me a very bad blogger..

 So sorry I've not visited you all. I will be house bound for a few days soon

and hope to get around to seeing your lovely creations.

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #399

where I am hosting.  I've chosen the theme "Monochrome"

Our wonderful sponsor this week is

DigiStamps4Joy

I've used a precoloured image for my card today.

This is called Grey Pony and can be found here in the shop. 

Details:

DP - Color Vibe

Stitched Circle - MB

Number - QuicKutz

Tag - recycled from a recent clothing purchase

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Artistic Inspirations Challenge #202

Cute N Crafty Challenge #3

Daisy Chain Challenges #20

Digistamps4joy #149

Get Creative Challenge #70 - June

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope to see you soon.

hugs,

The Cutie Pie Challenge ~ Delightful Digi's

Hi everyone,

It's Monday and time for a new challenge at

The Cutie Pie Challenge #122

We are sponsored by the wonderful

 Little Miss Muffet Stamps

who generously gave the team some digi's to play with.

I've coloured with Copics this cutie called Swings'n'Slides Lil'Monster

Available here in the shop.

DP - From my Stash

Monsters: QuicKutz

Number: QuicKutz

Happy Birthday - Spellbinders

Button - From my stash

MB Rectangles

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Craftaholics R Us Challenge #14   4.10

Little Miss Muffet Challenge #186   4.19

Send a Smile 4 Kids  4.21

Thanks for stopping by today and hope you can play along with us

this week.

hugs,

 

A Masculine Card

Hello again,

Back this week with another card for you for the Just for Fun challenge starting at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #381

where our lovely, talented Chris is our host with a theme of Babies, Children and Men

Here's a masculine birthday card using one of Mo's Digital Pencil images 

called Game On that I coloured with Copics. 
This card was for my Son's birthday...the hat is not quite his style
but the mess just might be.  He loved it.

Details:

DP = Graphic 45

Sentiment = LOTV

Shirt paper pieced.

I would like to enter the following challenges.

As you Like it Challenge - Real stitching - quick and love the affect

Crafty Calendar Challenge - February - 2 or more layers

Colour Crazy Challenge Week 6 

That's it for me today...back again on Friday.

Thanks for being here.

hugs,

The Cutie Pie Challenge #102

Hi everyone,

I hope this finds you well.

Today starts a new challenge at  

The Cutie Pie Challenge #102 

with a theme of Work, Rest or Play

We are sponsored by the wonderful 

Pink Gem Designs 

 

who generously supplied us with a digi of our choice.

I've used a pre-coloured image called "Golfing Dave" available here in the shop.

Golf tee and numbers are QuicKutz dies, clouds from Die-Namics cut out of gauze

I've added a Wobble spring to the golf ball for a little fun.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Bit More Time to Craft 
Creative Craft Cottage #69
Eclectic Ellapu - Purple Team It's a Man Thing

Thanks for stopping by. Do hope you get a chance to play along with us.

hugs,

Masculine Birthday Card

Hi everyone,
I hope you're having a good weekend.  Someone turned up the thermostat and it was a cooker here today with even higher temps expected tomorrow for Father's Day.    Take care on those outdoor activities everyone.

This is a just-because kind of post and not for my DT requirements.  I recently was lucky enough to win a challenge where the prize was from Pink Gem Designs and I choose Happy Beer Day card topper digi kit knowing this would be perfect for hubby.  He laughed so hard when he opened it as he does love his nightly glass of Bud.

My photo does not show the dimension but there are several pieces added with pop dots.

I have not had the opportunity to work with topper kits but this was so much fun and came together in no time. It feels a little like cheating because of no colouring or design on my part though.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Craft Rocket Challenge #17

Crafty Calendar Challenge - Father's Day

Hiding in My Craft Room #255

Thanks for stopping by,

hugs,

 

#303 at Fab'n'Funky

Good morning all,

I hope your week is going well.  

Today starts a new challenge at Fab'n'Funky where I get to host for the week.

I have chosen the theme "3 or more layers".   A fairly easy one I hope...we all like to

see those beautiful layers on our cards right!  If you have the time, please stop by the blog and see the wonderful creations from my teamies that are sure to inspire you to play along with us.

We are sponsored by the wonderful  

Live and Love Crafts 

with a wonderful prize of £10 voucher to spend in store (excl postage)

 

For my card today I copic coloured a Just Inklined image called SingleMalt that was just perfect

for my Son's birthday.

 Details

Card base is 6x6 inch square of Bazzill Walnut cream cardstock

Kraft cardstock is the first layer, followed by a sheet from TH Paper Stash, Lost and Found pad.  

All kraft layers were distressed with TH Vintage Photo distressed ink.

Next I added layers of turquoise and kraft coloured burlap, topped with 2 layers of kraft and turquoise cardstock embossed with Cuttlebug birthday embossing folder.  Sentiment is from  LOTV. Charm from my stash.Turquoise twine is an old Martha Stewart collection.  Best thing is even with all those layers it fit nicely in a 6 1/2 inch square envelope.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge #19

Artistic Inspirations Challenge #155 

Cards Galore Encore Challenge - May

Colouring in Scrapland Challenge #11 - Celebrations

Oddball Art Stamp Company Challenge - Birthdays

Thanks for stopping by today,

hugs,

TPS Challenge 210 ~ For the Boys

Today starts a new challenge at

The Paper Shelter

and the theme is "For the Boys"

My card uses a couple of very cute pandas called "Teamwork" available here.

Details.

Coloured with Copics

Sentiment from Create with TLC

Fishtail dies - MFT

Star - Sizzix

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

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Craft Your Passion Challenge 268 - AYG

Crafting from the Heart Challenge #66

Crazy Challenge #200 - Spots & Stripes

Inky Chicks Challenge #53 - Furry Friends

Thanks for visiting today.  If you get a chance we'd love to have you

play along with us this week.

hugs,

Very Special Birthday

Hi everyone,

Just dropping in today to share a card I made for a very special centenarian.

No colouring on this one...just layers of fun. Lots of Tim Holtz goodies

and some papers from my stash used along with MB happy birthday die for the inside.

Entering into the following challenges:

1. Card Mania #69 - Use Metal embellishment
2. Eureka Stamps #143 - Special occasion
3. Inky Impressions - Make it for a Man
4. Southern Trading Company June -  Masculine
5. The Paper Girls Challenge #81 - Masculine
6. The Pink Elephant - Masculine #301 - Masculine
7. The Sisters of Craft Challenge - ATG
8. W2SBY Challenge #18  - It's a Man's World

 Thanks for visiting,

hugs,

 

...a little tag

Hi everyone,

I hope this finds you well.

I must say I have not been in a crafting mood lately -

 the weather was just too nice last week.

But I did manage to create this fun card for the new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky

as I'm the host this week selecting a theme of

Tag It...make a tag or use one on your creation

We are sponsored by the fabulous Doctor Digi House of Stamps 

who generously supplied us with our choice of images. 

 I just love the coloured versions and decided on Derek Clapton available here.

I printed the coloured image on vanilla paper then cut it into a tag

using a Whimsy Stitched Tag die.  I grounded the image using Copic E55 marker.

The music die is MB Musicality Collage

Buttons cut using Die-Namics die.

Sentiment is Tim Holtz Chitchat verbage

 I would like to enter the following challenges:

Allsorts Challenge Week 310 - Die cuts

Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge - For Dad or special Male

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you get a chance to play along with us this week.

hugs,