***Humourous Christmas***

 Hi everyone,

Today I have the pleasure of Guest Designing for the wonderful
C.R.A.F.T Challenge #606 with a theme of "Christmas, Humourus"
Thank you ladies for having me.

I've coloured with Copics a digital stamp from one of the sponsors,
Bugaboo Stamps. 

There is a lot of bling on this card...perhaps it will eventually cheer up this cute puppy after being rejected for the Reindeer lineup.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Dragonfly Dreams Challenge - July

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge - July 18

The Holly and Ivy Challenge #97  7.25

Thru the Purple Haze Challenge #182 - July

Thanks for visiting today.

I hope you get a chance to play along with us.

hugs,

Pat K xx

GDT - Ching-Chou Kuik Challenge

Hi everyone,

I hope you've had a good week and are planning something fun for the weekend.

A few weeks ago I was selected to be the very first Guest Designer for

Ching-Chou Kuik's Challenge

 I'm so excited for this honour and can't wait to show you what I've made.

The theme for the month of May is Lace

I've been a fan of Ching-Chou Kuik's work for a long time. 

  Some of my very first posts when I started blogging were

cards made with her wooden stamps.

Now I have a large digital collection...all waiting for precious colouring time.

I was given my choice of image for the challenge and decided on one I didn't have 

and that is  Petals of Rainbow available here.

I thought this would give me a chance to practice colouring flowers.

Side view

Details:

Lace border - MS punch

Beige lace, red flower - WOC

 DP from my stash

Coloured with Copics

Skin:  E11, E21, E00, E000, R20, R11

Red: R27, RV29, R35

Hair/dress: W9, W7, W6, W5

Green:  G21, G24

Smooch Pearlized accent ink used on the outside of falling petals

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Craft your Passion Challenge #259 - ATG

4 Crafty Chicks #244 - ATG

TTCRD - ATG

I do hope you get a chance to play along with us this month 

and stop by the blog to see the wonderful creations made by the DT if you can.

I'll be back in a few hours with my second post for today.

Thank you so much for stopping by...your comments are always appreciated.

hugs,

Cardz 4 Guyz ~ Sneakers

Hi everyone,

I hope you had a good weekend and that this finds you well.

Today is my last post as a GDT member at Cardz 4 Guyz.  

Thank you so much for having me....it's been a pleasure.

This week's theme is "Something that begins with S" 

I've Copic coloured a great pair of hightop "Sneakers" 

that I found at Just Inklined available here.

Inside

All the papers are bits from my stash. 

 The stars are Sizzix Stars #2

Sentiment:  LOTV 

I would like to enter the following challenges:
613 Avenue Create Challenge 117 - Anything goes
Sister Act Card challenge #99 - Anything goes
Simply Papercrafts Challenge #1 - Anything goes

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

 

GDT - Crafty Hoarders Challenge #20

Happy Monday everyone,

I hope your weekend went well.  

Can't believe December is just around the corner...yikes!  

Do you have all your cards made yet?

Today is my last post as a Guest Design Team member at
 Crafty Hoarders Anonymous

Thanks again Gloria for having me
...you have inspired me to think outside my comfort zone
and what fun I've had.

The theme this week is

Challenge #20 Box it Up!

Your challenge is to create some sort of altered box. 
You can create a box from scratch, or you can alter a pre-made box.  
Your box can be made of paper, wood, chipboard, plastic or metal.  
As long as you dig into your hoard to decorate a box,
 you have met the challenge requirements!  
The box does not have to be used as a box...
it can be used as  home decor
 or for any purpose you can image.  
Let's box it up!  Use those stamps, dies, and punches.  
Show us the layers!

For my make I created a box to hold one of my special
 (lumpy) Christmas cards.  
Box measures 6x6x1 inches.

Once I had my score lines on the top I folded in the sides 
so I could cut out the center on my Grand Calibur, using SB Labels 
Thirty-four then added an acetate layer to create a window.  
SB Decorative Labels Thirty-four used for the green layer. 
I dusted off my Spellbinders Mystic embossing folder 
to create the top layer.  The tree was cut out of gold paper
 (yes I've been hoarding that) using Dee's Distinctively 
Snow Covered Tree die.  Rhinestones are Recollections. 
 Gold ribbon, the berry spray and plaid ribbon on the top 
and around the sides are all from my hoarded stash. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Card & Scrap Challenge #86 - Christmas card or box  
 Completely Christmas Challenge #39 - AG with a twist - embossing
Crafting Musketeers Challenge #19 - Anything but a card 
CHNC Challenge November - Anything Goes
 Sisters of Craft Challenge - November Anything Goes

Thanks for visiting today and I hope you get a chance to play along.
hugs,
Pat K x

GDT at Artbymiran - Bashful Belinda

Hi everyone,

Another scheduled post..this time to tell you how thrilled I am to be a 

Guest Designer 

at

 Artbymiran Challenge

Thank you Mi Ran and the ubber talented DT for having me. 

 I love your work and did not hesitate when asked to GDT.

I've coloured with Copics the very sweet "Bashful Belinda" and she can be found here.

I played with my new SB die called Reflective Moments and it's quickly becoming a favourite.

String of pearls added around the inner frame are from Michaels

Silk ribbon from the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, orchid from Wild Orchid Crafts

I should be back from the Bahamas tomorrow and hopefully get some time to pop by and see what everyone has been up to.

We'd love it if you could play along with us this week at Artbymiran.

I would like to enter the following challenges:
CRAFTITUDE Challenge #65 
Crafts 4 Eternity R#176
Sister Act Card Challenge #57
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge - May
Crafting Musketeers
Flat Friends Challenge

Thank you so much for stopping by and enjoy your weekend.

hugs,

Pat K xx

GDT - Lacy Sunshine

Hi everyone, 

Today I get to tell you that I'm the Guest Designer at the Lacy Sunshine Challenge.
I'm so happy to be here this week. Thank you so much for having me girls.

The theme  is "Dies/or Punches" and I chose one of the Flower Pot Pretties called
 "Moon Flower" for my card share.  Isn't she just the cutest !!

               Details

Coloured with Copics
Memory Box Precious Stars Die       Memory Box Star Set dies
Memory Box Woodland Branch die
SB Large Circle die
Navy netting was a gift from a friend.
Ribbon from Michaels
Flower from my stash
I braided navy & yellow raffia with ribbon

I would like enter the following challenges:
Patties Creations Design Challenge  #74- Anything Goes
Sister Act Card Challenge #22 - Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey Challenge - Anything Goes
Make it Monday Challenge #156

Thanks so much for stopping by. Sending extra hugs for those who are in need.

Hugs, 
 Pat K xx

Wedding

Hi everyone, I hope you all had a good weekend. 

My time as GDT for Eureka Stamps has come to an end.

It's been great fun....Thank You so much Jackie and the DT for having me.

The theme this week is a favourite "Anything Goes"

I've used #18302 heart bouquet that can be found here along with the a wonderful wedding sentiment that I added to the inside.  #19003 is available here.

Details:
SB Grand Labels Eleven
SB Grand Decorative Ovals One
SB Back to Basics Tags - sentiment in Word
Coloured with Copics
TH Distress Ink in Tattered Rose
Shabby White Fran-táge around the oval
String pearls & dp from Michaels 

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Di's Digi Design Challenge - Wedding
Little Claire's Designs #35 - Weddings
Paper Crafting Journey - Punches and/or Die cuts

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

Happy Birthday funny face....

Hi everyone, 

I'm back again with another post as my GDT spot at Eureka Stamps Challenge continues.

I'm so enjoying my time here and love playing with these wonderful digis.

The current challenge that starts today is a favourite...Happy Birthday!

For my card I've used the fun image
 #24904 Clown on One Hand...don't you wish you could do that! 

I really like the sentiments at Eureka and have used #25401 Happy Birthday Vertical

Out came my favourite dp's... Graphic 45 ..this time from Le Cirque collection.

The tickets are from the same collection. 

SU really rust used as one of the mats, as well as the ink for distressing.

Flower made using SB Rose Creations die

Copics:

E09, 08, YR14, YR07

R17, 14

Y35, 32, 11

C9, 7, l00

T2, 1, 0 for shadow

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Sister Act Card Challenge #16 - Anything Goes
Creative Fingers Challenge - Anything Goes
Make it Monday #150

Thanks for stopping by,

hugs,

Pat K x

Hitting the Beach at Eureka Stamps

Hi everyone,..... I'm back again and this time I get to share with you another creation for my
Guest Design Spot at the fabulous  

Eureka Stamps

For Challenge #47 the theme is "Hitting the Beach" .   Oh wouldn't we all like to be doing that today!    I've used digi #23902 "Cool Cat with Shades" for my card and he can be found here.  

The sentiment is #23901 available here.  

 I had so much fun making this card...Mr. Cool Cat just makes me smile but he doesn't fool me...
there is no way he's going in those waves..not ever!

Details:

DP, button & clouds are Heidi Grace Sunshowers (on clearance at JoAnns)

SU Baja Breeze, Sahara Sand

MFT Umbrella die, Sun die

MB Big Splash border

 I would like to enter the following challenges:
Brown Sugar Challenge #49 - at the beach
Jellypark Challenges - Celebrate Summer
Wags'n Whiskers Challenge 107- Cute as a button

Thank you so much for stopping and please drop by the blog and see what the talented DT have created for this challenge.

Hugs,

Pat K x

Stars & Stripes at Eureka Stamps - GDT

Hi everyone,

Several months ago I was lucky enough to be chosen to Guest Design for Eureka Stamps and this is my first entry for the month of July.  Thank you so much Jackie and the wonderful DT for having me.

I've used a cute digi #7701 Cheerleader, along with #14803 Celebrate sentiment.  The dp is from a very old stack ...cover is missing so unfortunately I do not know the name. I cut the oval using a Quickutz die.  The ribbon is also from my stash. Diamond dust Stickles added to the pom-poms.

Copics used:

E11, E21, E00, E000

R29, 27, 24, 22

C2, 1, 00

B29, 28, 24, 21

Shading: T2, T1, T0

I would like to enter into the following challenges:
Inky Impressions #114 :  3, 2, 1
The Sisterhood of Crafters:  Stars and Stripes
Perfect Sentiment #85 - Red, White & Blue
Gingerloft Challenge - Red, White & Blue

Thanks so much for stopping by and your lovely comments are always appreciated.

hugs,

Pat K x

Colour Inspiration at Love to Create Challenge - GDT

Hi everyone,

It's a very exciting day for me here.....awhile back I was asked to GD for the fabulous
 Love to Create Challenge and of course said yes :)  Today's the day I get to show you what I've made.   

Thank you so much for having me...it's an honour.

The awesome A Day for Daisies (ADFD) are the sponsor for this Challenge #71 and supplied us with our digi's.  I've used "Blessing the Spring Fairy" and she can be found here.  The theme is a colour inspiration.

This beauty was coloured with Copics. DP is Graphic 45 and the feather is from Bella Blvd. Spellbinders Grand Circles and Grand Decorative Circles One dies used.

The seam binding was dyed using SU Certainly Celery ink, misted with water.   Lace ribbon and flower are from WOC but the flower ribbon is a Tim Holtz.    DecoArt Glamour Dust used on her wings.

   Here is the box I made to hold the card.
   It measures 7x7 and is 1/2 inch deep.
   The doily square was cut using MS Punch-        Around-The-Page. I cut 2 MB Bella Bouquet dies, added a large white feather and rhinestone swirls to the top.  Another bow made from seambinding and WOC flowers as well as one from the $ Store.   I put ribbon from Michaels around the edge of the box.

Here are the challenges I  would like to enter:

Catered Crop - Dies & Punches

Challenges 4 Everybody #23 - Anything Goes

Sentimental Sundays Challenge #160 - For the Girls

Red Carpet Studio #42 - Going Digital

Make it Monday #146

We would love it you got a chance to play along with us this time at Love to Create

 and please check out the wonderful inspiration from the DT.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

hugs,

Pat K x