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Saturday, 29 February 2020

A Sprinkle Of Sparkle

Good Morning bloggers, it's Saturday morning so It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts.
This week is our lovely Helene's turn to host and she would like to see 'Three Pearls'

I get everything in this stamp a mouse and fairies, the fabulous Fairy Mouse by Pink Ink designs. So my background was made using Brusho's, then I stamped the dandelion from the stamp set all over and added some Moon Dust to it. I coloured my image with Spectrum Noirs and cut it out with a Spellbinder die. The butterflies are also from the Pink Ink Design stamp set and the sentiment was a magazine freebie.

Don't forget to head over to Allsorts for all the details of this challenge, and to check out all the fabulous inspiration from my very talented team mates.

Here is the prize on offer:-

Saturday, 15 February 2020

Die-tastic

Good Morning bloggers, it's Saturday morning so It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts.
This week is our lovely Ellie's turn to host and she would like to see 'Dies & Punches'

I started with a piece of embossed card backed onto a pearlised lilac card, I die cut two frames and layered them, I stamped a Sentimentally Yours sentiment on with some tiny butterflies. I die cut some flowers and layered them up and added a pearl in the centre of each one. Then finished with some flourishes.

Don't forget to head over to Allsorts for all the details of this challenge, and to check out all the fabulous inspiration from my very talented team mates.

Here is the prize on offer:-

And sponsored by:-

WOWVOW

Recipe:-
Stamps - Sentimentally Yours sentiment,
Tools - Embossing folder, Dies - spellbinders - Gold Label Four, Tattered Lace - Primrose dies, Sheena Douglass - Sumptuous swirls,
Embellishments - pearls,

Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Sunday, 1 December 2019

Christmas Sparkle

Hello and welcome on this frosty morning, Christmas is nearly here, so everyone will have preperations well on their way, and it's a great time to get some Christmas cards done. It's a new month for Stamping Sensations and Penny black & More @ Allsorts challenges, if you didn't get the chance to join in last month's challenges these could be the ones for you.

At Stamping Sensations this month the theme is 'Anything Goes', it couldn't be any easier, I made a Christmas card for my Mam & dad, I built a scene using a set from a stamping magazine. I kept the colours simple and used lots of frosty sparkle.

We have sponsorship this Month from

'be Creative!'

And of course, the Design Team have created some stunners to inspire you. Please do pay them a visit to their individual blogs - it means a lot to know you appreciate their efforts.

And now onto my second challenge creation for Penny black & More @ Allsorts, where the theme is 'Flowers All over'
Using the Transparent set from Penny Black, I stamped, embossed in gold and then fussy cut three Poinsettia's, used liquid pearls for the centres. I cut a Spellbinder border and glittered the edge. Added a ribbon and an embossed sentiment.

We have prizes from Penny Black & Bee Crafty . Now isn't that good prizes, definitely worth getting your stamps out isn't it!!!!!!

Are you wanting some inspiration, pop on over to the challenge blog and then you can see all the wonderful creations from the rest of the talented team.

Recipe:-
Stamps - Penny Black - Transparent - Wonder collection, Stamps By Chloe, Magazine freebies,
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs,
Tools - Spellbinder edge dies, Embossing powder,
Embellishments - Liquid pearls, Glamour dust, gems, ribbon,

Thank you for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Saturday, 16 November 2019

Christmas Flowers

Good Morning bloggers, it's Saturday morning so It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts.
This week is our lovely Mervi's turn to host and she would like to see 'Christmas Flowers'

It had to be a Poinsettia, and so my old favourite, Spellbinder Die came out, shaped and layered. I used an embossed sentiment from Stamps By Chloe, and the border die is a Signature die.

Don't forget to head over to Allsorts for all the details of this challenge, and to check out all the fabulous inspiration from my very talented team mates.

Here is the prize on offer:-
The Paperbox £15 store voucher

Our sponsor is

The Paperbox

Recipe:-
Stamps - Stamps By Chloe,
Tools - Signature die - lace edger, Spellbinder - Poinsettia, Xcut punch - Botanical leaf,
Embellishments - Stickles, ribbon,

Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Saturday, 6 July 2019

On The Beach

Good Morning bloggers, it's Saturday morning so It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts.
This week is our lovely Mervi's turn to host and she would like to see 'Summer Fun/Sport'

Well third attempt this is, and still not happy as my circle is too high, a stickler for measurements I am, but i'd had enough so it will have to do. All the stamps I have used are a free set from Creative stamping.

Don't forget to head over to Allsorts for all the details of this challenge, and to check out all the fabulous inspiration from my very talented team mates.

Here are the prizes on offer:and sponsored by -

Buddly Crafts

Recipe:-
Stamps - Free from Creative Stamping,
Papers -
Colouring Mediums -
Tools - Embossing folder - swiss dots, spellbinder dies - classic circles
Embellishments - stickles

Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Saturday, 29 June 2019

It's Golden

Good Morning bloggers, it's Saturday morning so It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts.
This week is our lovely Brenda's turn to host and she would like to see 'Perfect Pairs'

For my perfect pairs I made a card with a matching envelope, It's for my Mum and Dad's Golden Wedding Anniversary, the stamps were freebies from a magazine.

Don't forget to head over to Allsorts for all the details of this challenge, and to check out all the fabulous inspiration from my very talented team mates.

Here is the prize that's on offer:-

I would like to thank House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge team for choosing me as a winner

Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Sunday, 2 June 2019

Bee-autiful things

Welcome to another new post, it's not always easy, and creating definitely is so hard sometimes when I'm on a downer, but I just keep trying, even if 3 out of 4 end up in the bin.
It's a new month for Stamping Sensations and Penny black & More @ Allsorts challenges, if you didn't get the chance to join in last month's challenges these could be the ones for you.

At Stamping Sensations this month the theme is 'Show Your True Colours' , so use your favourite colours and at the moment I am loving the colour combination of Distress Inks - Bundled Sage and Victorian Velvet and went vintage with this card. All the stamps including the small ones used to make my backgrounds are from Crafty Individuals and are from sets from a magazine as a Freebie.

We have sponsorship this Month from

Visible Image with a £25 voucher

And of course, the Design Team have created some stunners to inspire you. Please do pay them a visit to their individual blogs - it means a lot to know you appreciate their efforts.

And now onto my second challenge creation for Penny black & More @ Allsorts, where the theme is 'Blooms, Butterflies And Bugs' , I have all three on my card. I love the layout I have done on this card and will definitely be using it again, it's just so pretty.

We have prizes from Penny Black, Swedish House Crafts and Stix2 Now isn't that a lot of prizes, definitely worth getting your Penny Black stamps out isn't it!!!!!!

Are you wanting some inspiration, pop on over to the challenge blog and then you can see all the wonderful creations from the rest of the talented team.

This is for the following challenges:-
1. 2 Crafty Critter Crazies - #27 - Anything goes
2. Colour Crazy craft Challenge - #21 - Anything Goes
3. Aud Sentiment - #228 - Nature + Sentiment
4. Simon Says Stamp wednesday - Anything Goes

After my time away from blogland for personal reasons I was proud to be awarded this Honourable mention at 2 Crafty Critter Crazies, thank you, it means a lot.

Recipe:-
Stamps - Penny Black - 2243k - Bee Costume, Crafty Individuals sets,
Papers - scraps name unknown,
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, Promarkers, distress Inks,
Tools - Signature Dies, All occasions dies, Sizzix flower dies, Spellbinder dies - foliage two,
Embellishments - Glamour Dust, Ribbon, pearls,

Thank you for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Saturday, 18 May 2019

In The Garden

Here is my post for the mid month for Stamping Sensations and Penny black & More @ Allsorts challenges, the themes are very nice ones this month, so if you didn't get the chance to join in last month's challenges these could be the ones for you.

At Stamping Sensations this month the theme is 'In An English Country Garden' So this gives plenty of scope for creating. I used a La Blanch stamp, I made my own backing papers using Distress Inks and some vintage stamps.

We have sponsorship this Month from Chocolate Baroque and these stamps are worth entering for:-
English Cottages Rubber stamp sheet - A5

English Cottages Rubber stamp sheet - A5

And of course, the Design Team have created some stunners to inspire you. Please do pay them a visit to their individual blogs - it means a lot to know you appreciate their efforts.

This is for the following challenges:-
1. A Vintage Journey - May - Book It (the girl is holding/reading a book)
2. Alphabet Challenge - Distress Inks/papers
3. Crafty Calendar - May - Distress It

And now onto my second challenge creation for Penny black & More @ Allsorts, where the theme is 'All Things Feminine', so get out the girly stamps because the prizes are worth it. I used this cute Fairy Sweet image and made my own flowers, and used some new papers I bought.

We have prizes fromPenny Black, Crafts U Love, Stamp and embossing folder set . Now isn't that a lot of prizes, definitely worth getting your girly stamps out isn't it!!!!!!

Are you wanting some inspiration, pop on over to the challenge blog and then you can see all the wonderful creations from the rest of the talented team.

This is for the following challenges:-
1. Crafty Creations - #390 - Anything Goes

Recipe:-
Stamps - Penny Black - 30-151 - fairy sweet, La Blanche, The Stampman - Dragonfly Dreams, Crafty Individuals - Vintage Collage, Pink Ink designs,
Papers - Craft Sensations - Vintage Roses,
Colouring Mediums - Distress Inks, Spectrum Noirs,
Tools - Tattered Lace - Primrose Fleurs, Marianne designs, Spellbinders foliage two,
Embellishments - Ribbon, Glamour dust, pearls, gems,

Thank you for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting

Tracy x

Happy Birthday!

Good Morning bloggers, it's Saturday morning so It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts.
This week is a special week as we are celebrating our 10th year, and our challenge will run for two weeks.
The theme this week is 'Happy Birthday', your creation must have a Birthday greeting on it.

I used a LOTV stamp which is super cute and I always enjoy colouring LOTV images. To make the celebration complete I added balloons with glossy accents for that shine.

Don't forget to head over to Allsorts for all the details of this challenge, and to check out all the fabulous inspiration from my very talented team mates.

Here are the prizes on offer:-

This is for the following challenges:-
1. Cupcake Inspirations - #470 - Inspiration cupcake (lime, pink, white)

Recipe:-
Stamps - LOTV - ST652 - Rosie With Cake, Daisy & Dandelion Balloons, Sentiment - Digistamp Boutique,
Papers - LOTV Perfect Pair,
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, Promarkers,
Tools - Dies - Spellbinder - Classic Ovals, Classic Florals,
Embellishments - Glamour dust,

Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Saturday, 23 December 2017

Seasonal Flowers

Good Morning bloggers, not long to go now till Santa comes, and this will most likely be my last post before Christmas.
So It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts and this challenge will last for two weeks, It's our lovely Mervi's turn to host and she would like to see 'Seasonal Flowers'

So it had to be my favourite Christmas die the spellbinder Poinsettia die for this one. I used classic colours, I always think gold adds a touch of elegance to a card. This will be the last Christmas card for this year.

Don't forget to head over to Allsorts for all the details of this challenge, and to check out all the fabulous inspiration from my very talented team mates.

Here are the prizes on offer:-

Stamp Addicts - £15 Voucher

And this Sizzix die

Recipe:-
Stamps Flonz sentiment,
Tools - Grand Calibur, Cuttlebug, Tim Holtz Elegant Flourishes, Tim Holtz Trellis, Spellbinder Poinsettia Die, Xcut Punch Botanical,
Embellishments - Stickles,

Merry Christmas And A Happy NewYear!

Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Saturday, 21 November 2015

Bauble Dies

Good Morning bloggers, it's Saturday morning so It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts.
This week is our lovely Wendy's turn to host and she would like to see 'At least 3 dies'
Here is what I did, I used Spellbinder Bauble dies, and decided to use three different ones. I embossed the background and kept the card quite simple.

Don't forget to head over to Allsorts for all the details of this challenge, and to check out all the fabulous inspiration from my very talented team mates.

Here is the sponsor and prize on offer:-

Sizzix

Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

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