A little bit CAS today...

Hi everyone,

I hope you're having a good week.

This is my favourite time of year. Everything is so green and lush

...just need it to warm up a bit though!

On to today's new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #305

where our lovely host Julieanne has chosen the theme

"No Designer Paper"

I've coloured with Copics an image from our fabulous sponsor

Lacy Sunshine

 

This fella is called Jeronny Gnome

To create the background, I masked the image and used a toothbrush to sprinkle some dots.

I put a few drops of TH Stream Adirondac alcohol ink on my Tim Holtz craft sheet
 and sprayed white Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist to dilute it. 

 Dipped the toothbrush in and using my finger splattered some on the paper.  

I used TH Fired Brick and Glimmer Mist for the red.

Sentiment created in Word

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Cards and More Challenge Challenge #158

Lacy Sunshine May 15 Challenge

Love to Scrap Challenge #78 

Our Crafty Corner #9

Scrap-Creations: Masculine *

Stamps & Fun #278

Thanks for stopping by today...enjoy the rest of your week.
hugs,

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #301

Hi folks,

Hope you've had a good week so far.  

Well it's Wednesday and that means a new challenge begins at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #301

where our lovely host Catherine has chosen the theme "Winged Things"

I've coloured with Copics an image supplied by our wonderful sponsor this week

Lacy Sunshine

 

This cutie is called "Rory Catching Butterflies"

Now I think this is my new favourite colour combo.  I picked up the pale aqua raffia and lace on sale at Michaels and knew I wanted to pare it with pink and white.
 So happy with the outcome...and yes my mojo came back just in time.

The butterflies are a MB die and the edge die cut is a Tim Holtz die

Circle is Joy Crafts 6003/1002

DP is from my scrap box - Graphic 45 I think

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafting From the Heart #108

Craft Your Passion #308

Dream Valley Challenges #129

Love to Scrap Challenge #76

Make It Monday Challenge - Butterflies

PaperMinutes #431

Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you playing along with us.

hugs,

Think Square...

Hi everyone,

I hope your week is going well.

Today starts a new challenge at Fab'n'Funky 

and I am fortunate enough to be the host this week.

I've chosen a very simple theme.  "Make it Square" 

Our sponsor is Lacy Sunshine so I've coloured up an image I had in my stash called

 Maddie, Hobo Clown

Details:

Coloured with Copics:

Pinks: R85, RV83, RV81, RV10

Grays:N5, N3, N1, N0

Eyes: B97, B93

Skin: E11, E21, E00, E000, E04, R20, R11

DP - Recollections

Ribbon from my stash

Rhinestones from the Dollar Store

Gray panel embossed using SB Tudor Rose Card Front Die

Tag - SB Tudor Rose Card Front

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Boots Challenge - Pink

Creative Card Crew 98 - Ribbon

LTSCB #63 - Ribbon or Lace 

OLLCB Challenge #191 - Pretty in Pink

Use you Stuff Challenge 195 - Ribbon

Thank for being here today.

hugs,

Flutterby in the Spring

Hi everyone,

Today starts a new Challenge at

Fab'n'Funky

and our lovely host Sharon would like us to "Focus on the Image" 

Our sponsor this week is the talented

Artbymiran

I've Copic coloured the very sweet "Flutterby" which is available here.

 I mounted the image on Spellbinders Reflective Moment frame.

Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Artbymiran Challenge #27 - Anything Goes

Crafting From the Heart Challenge #50 - Anything Goes

Through The Purple Haze Challenge #80 - Anything Goes

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

I will be back shortly with my second post.

hugs,

Challenge #249 at Fab'n'Funky

Hi everyone,

I hope your week is going well. We had another blast from Old Man Winter yesterday 

with snow and very icy driving conditions.  I really can't wait for spring to arrive.

We have a new challenge starting today at 

Fab'n'Funky 

and our lovely host Ginny has asked that we make Shaped cards.

We are fortunate to have Lacy Sunshine as our sponsor this week.

They generously supplied the DT with a digi of their choosing

and I selected Ten Gallon Ted Cactus Critters available here.

Details:

Coloured with Copics
Sentiment - StampIn Up rubber stamp

DP - October Afternoon Sasparilla

Wooden Tag - Recollections

Wanted sign is a ClipArt

Brads - StampinUp

Burlap - Michaels

Tim Holtz walnut stain distressed ink, Red twine

Shape is Go-Kreate Half XXL Square Frame Frilly #9

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Lacy Sunshine challenge #53 - Passion for Fashion (I'm thinkin he's dressed mighty fine)
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #5 - Anything Goes
Loves Rubber Stamps Challenge #141 - Anything Goes
One Stitch at a Time Challenge #231 - Anything Goes (Birthday)

Sparkles Monthly Challenge #65 - One for the Boys

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

hugs,

Birthday Celebrations Week 2

Hi everyone,

Today begins the 2nd week of Birthday Celebrations at Fab'n'Funky.

I've chosen to copic colour an image from Lacy Sunshine called Kalani Honolulu City Girl.

We are lucky enough to have 3 wonderful sponsors this week with great prizes for the winners

 Doctor Digi House of Stamps,

Lacy Sunshine 

&

StampArt Designs by Kathryne

 I do hope you can join in the fun.

  I intend to enter the following challenges:

1. Squigglefly Challenge #46 - Square Deal
2. The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge #23 - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by,

hugs,

Pat K x

Lacy Sunshine at Fab'n'Funky

Hi everyone,

I hope you are all well and having a good week so far.

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky

and our lovely Pat has chosen a Tic Tac Toe theme

Our fabulous sponsor is 

 Lacy Sunshine  

who generously supplied us with our choice of digi for this challenge.  

I selected a new image called Melanie Boo's - The Christmas Star

This will be one for my Christmas card stash...she is so cute!

Details

Coloured with Copics

MB Frostyville Border Die

Elizabeth Crafts Merry Christmas Stand Up Helper

(I'm working on a card that uses this die as it's supposed to be used on an easel card)

Marianne LR0181 Fern die

DP - LOTV - Frosty Christmas

Charm from my stash

Pearls - Recollections

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Christmas Card Challenges #40 - Anything Goes

CHNC Challenge September

I'll be back shortly with my second post for today.  

Thanks for stopping by,

hugs,

Pat K xx

Pretty Hair

Hi everyone,

I hope your week is going well.  

Today starts a new challenge at Fab'n'Funky and as I am hosting I selected the theme of Pretty Hair.

Our wonderful sponsor is the fabulous

 Lacy Sunshine 

who generously offered us our choice of digis for this challenge.

I've coloured with Copics the adorable Bashful Buttons and Bows Boo.  

 You can find this cutie in The Boo's Digi section.

I do hope you get a chance to play along with us this week
 and check out the creations made by my talented teammates if you can.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Lacy Sunshine Challenge 32 - Fav.colour combo ( purple & green are my latest)

Addicted to Stamps - Thing with Wings

Thanks so much for stopping by,

hugs,

Pat K xx

Christmas at Fab'n'Funky Challenge #205

Happy Wednesday everyone,

I do hope your week is going well....just a few more days until the weekend :)

Today starts the last challenge of the month at

Fab'n'Funky

and that means it's time for you to show us your Christmas cards.

Our lovely sponsor this week is  

Lacy Sunshine.  

They kindly supplied us with our choice of digi's and my selection was Over Stuffed Santa.

He really was fun to colour..as always with Copics.
I added glossy accents to his glasses and beverage.

Die used for the tree is Dee's Distinctively IME-027 LG

White Liquid Applique added to the tree

Sentiment Tage - LOTV

Red burlap - Hobby Lobby

MB Precious Snowflakes

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Lacy Sunshine Challenge #27 - Lots of Layers
Christmas Card Challenges #13 - Anything Goes
ABC Christmas Challenge - D for Die Cuts
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge #2 - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by,
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

Glitter...

Hi everyone,  A quick post today....we have our granddaughters visiting so not much craft time I'm afraid.  Sorry if I've not been around to visit ~ hopefully I'll get some time later today to stop by and say hi....I've missed ya!

Today starts a new challenge at the

Belli Challenge

The theme this time is "glitter".

I've used a Lacy Sunshine digital stamp today called "Cupcake Sticky Wings"

Unfortunately the photo has not picked up the stickles on her wings, cupcake hair ornaments and crinoline.  She really does have a lot of bling. 

Details:

DP from an old Basic Grey Kioshi paper pack

Coloured with Copics

SU Almost Amethyst
SU Pistachio pudding
SU circle sentiment
MB Amanda Circle die
MS fern punch
Ribbon, flower and button from my stash

Entering the following challenges:

1. Lacy Sunshine Challenge #14 - Favourite things (copics, stitching)
2. Make it Monday Challenge #153
3. Creative Fingers Challenge 2-2/5 - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by,
hugs
Pat K xx

Go fish!

Hi everyone, Welcome to another blog post, this time for

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #181

Our host this week is the lovely Jackie who has chosen the theme

"Anything that looks like Summer"

We are so excited to have the fabulous Lacy Sunshine as our sponsor this week.

I'm a fan of Heather's work and just couldn't wait to colour up this cutie.

She is called "Molly Big Catch"and today her trophy is a sunfish.
I couldn't give her the traditional olive coloured hip waders as she's a girly girl!

Details:
Coloured with Copics
DP - Simple Stories - I Heart Summer
Tag: sentiment from Pink Gem Designs
Cut using Sizzix Tags, Scallop combo #2
Picture corners from my stash as well as the fish brads, basket and fishing rod

Not all mistakes are for the round file!  I had originally made the banner, a La-La Land Crafts die, for the outside but decided it was too busy, so rather than pitch it in the bin...I  added it to the inside.



I would like to enter the following challenges:

1. Lacy Sunshine Challenge #14 - Favourite things ( copics & stitching)
2. MarkerPOP Challenge #28- Anything Goes
3. The Crazy Challenge #151 - Anything Goes
4. 613 Avenue Challenge #31 - Anything goes
5. Challenges 4 Everybody #26 - Anything Goes
6. One Stitch at a Time #175 - Summer
7. Happy Campers Craft Collective #20 - Summer

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

Sieze the Cake

Happy Friday everyone,

I hope you all managed to stay cool this week during the record breaking temperatures 

experienced up here in the northern hemisphere. 

There should be some relief this weekend for us around the Great Lakes as they are predicting our 

back to normal 26-27 deg.C ..here's hoping there will be a break for you too.

For my card today I've used an adorable image by Lacy Sunshine called

 "Eleanor and Pickles, Pastry Chefs".  

I just love Pickles. My oldest granddaughter spent one summer at the cottage collected frogs.

She didn't get so far as to name any of them but did practice catch-and-release.

 I know, I kept telling her she would get warts 

but am happy to report they proved me wrong again.  

I remember her Dad when he was a little boy rescued a bull frog from a bunch of boys who were up to no good. Perhaps this is where the attraction comes from. ...now on to my card. 

       

The dp I've used is from a DCWV  12x12 pad called Nana's Kitchen Stack.  Many of the sheets are embossed and very glittery.

The adorable cakes and stands are MB dies called
Petite Cake and Scalloped Cake Stand.

 A MB woven circle die was used under the sentiment which is from an acrylic stamp set, name is missing but I believe it's Hero Arts.

Copics were used to colour the image.  I remember the pinks are R89, 85, 83, 81 but did not keep track of the greens...sorry!

I will enter this card into the current challenge at

 Lacy Sunshine #12  

 Make it Monday #149

A Gem of a Challenge #88
Seize the Birthday 

Thank you so much for stopping by today,

hugs,

Pat K x