Olympic Mice

Hello, it's Monday again, it comes round so quickly. I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend. Are you enjoying the Olympics?
It is time for another theme over on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge, this time it was our lovely Heather's turn to choose the theme and she chose, can you guess.................... "Olympics" - Use something on your creation that ties in with the theme, plenty of ideas on the challenge blog.
I found this challenge a bit out of my comfort zone as I don't like sport and I don't watch the Olympics, I didn't really have an appropriate stamp so I had to transform one to suit, see my recipe at the bottom to see what i used. I cut my Olympic rings with my nestie circles and then used the same colour glitter all over the rings to make them sparkle. If you look at the stamp I used they normally have hearts in their hands, I cut the hearts away and replaced with some Union jacks.
Of course you must use a House Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie to join in.

We are sponsored by Pink Gem Designs who will be giving one lucky winner a "Best Of The British Digi Kit"

AND

House Mouse designs will be giving a $25 gift certificate.


Thanks for looking, the DT have all made gorgeous cards for your inspiration so hop on over to the HM&F Monday Challenge to see them.

This is for the following challenges:-

1. Crafts & Me - challenge # 94 - Anything Goes

2. Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

3. I ♥ Promarkers - challenge # 127 - Gold, Silver or bronze (I chose to use Gold in my card)

4. Paperplay challenges - week 30 - Sports/Olympics

5. Crafty Catz - challenge 143 - All that glitters

6. Joanna Sheen - Animal Crackers

Recipe:-
Stamps - House Mouse HMJR1075 With All My Heart,
Colouring Mediums - Promarkers,
Tools - Nesties, cuttlebug, embossing folders,
Embellishments - ribbon, lots of glitter


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

Fun In The Sun

Good Morning bloggers, Last week was so hectic, there were loads happening at my youngest son's school, and as I help out, I had a Teddy bears picnic, meet and greet the new teachers, a gala day, OMG I could keep going. But now it's the school holidays I can take it a bit easier, although I have already been playing referee between my two eldest children. Now I hope to catch up on whats happening out there in blogland.

Now It's time for a new challenge today at Oldie But A Goodie This week is our lovely Lisa Jane's turn to host and she would like to see you take inspiration from the picture provided.

It had to use this Gruufie image, these Gruffies love the summer and look like they're having so much fun. This was coloured with Promarkers, using some new colours I have just got. Think I needed to go darker with the sand.

Don't forget to head over to Oldie But a Goodie for all the details of this challenge, to see the super prize from Digi Doodle Shop that is on offer to the winner. And to check out all the fabulous inspiration from my very talented team mates.
Remember to be in with a chance of winning You must use something that is at least 6 months old.

This is for the following challenges:-
1. Simon says Stamp - sketch
2. Diva's By design - challenge 44 - Anything Goes
3. I ♥ Promarkers - challenge # 126 - Sparkle (Ihave used stickles to cover my sand, but it's not showing very well)
4. Dream Valley - challenge 37 - Summer
5. Joanna Sheen - Animal crackers
6. Creative Craft challenge - Summertime

Recipe:-
Stamps - House Mouse Gruffies PR1016 Beach time fun, sentiment Joanna Sheen,
Papers - Do Crafts Born to Shop, Papermania Collosall
Colouring Mediums - Promarkers,
Embellishments - flipflop charm, ribbon, stickles, shells,

Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Summertime Fun Reminder

Hello, it's Monday again, it comes round so quickly. I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend. I thought I would give you a reminder for our challenge over on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge, this time it was our lovely Christine's turn to choose the theme and she chose "Summer holidays" - Use something on your creation that's anything to do with summertime fun. I love this stamp HMLR1044 Buzzy freiends, it's such fun to colour too.

I coloured using Promarkers. Popped some black lace on and a gold and black button to finish off the bow. Some gems and job done.
Do you know I could sit all day just colouring House Mouse images, apart from being so adorable, I love how they come to life before your very eyes.


You can join in but you must use a House Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie.

Di’s digi Downloads who will give a $10 voucher to spend, and also our lovely Christine has sponsored us too, she's giving away your choice of 1 set of House Mouse stamp from the Joanna sheen web site, how generous of her, thank you christine.


Thanks for looking, the DT have all made gorgeous cards for your inspiration so hop on over to the HM&F Monday Challenge to see them and get all the details too.

This is also for the following challenges:-
1. Charisma Cardz - challenge # 28 - Your Favourite animal
2. Crafts & me - challenge # 93 - R'N'B (ribbon & bow)
3. Creative Card crew - challenge 15 - Black card stock
4. Joanna Sheen - Animal Crackers

Recipe:-
Stamps - HMLR1044 Buzzy friends,
Papers - Dovecraft Back To Basics, Papermania capsule,
Colouring Mediums - Promarkers
Embellishments - ribbons, stickles, gems, button, lace,


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

Summertime fun

Hello, it's Monday again, it comes round so quickly. I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend.
It is time for another theme over on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge, this time it was our lovely Christine's turn to choose the theme and she chose "Summer holidays" - Use something on your creation that's anything to do with summertime fun. As soon as I saw the theme I knew which stamp I had to use. I love this stamp HMTR1057 Spa Day, such fun to colour too, this was coloured using Promarkers. But it's such a big image that I thought embellishments may be too much for the card on a whole.
Of course you must use a House Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie to join in.


Di’s digi Downloads who will give a $10 voucher to spend.

AND
Another Lucky winner will receive a Winners Choice of one (1) set of Unmounted House-Mouse stamps sponsored by our very own Christine Craig, from the Joanna Sheen web site.

Go check out the Joanna Sheen site to view the sets in case you win. :)


Thanks for looking, the DT have all made gorgeous cards for your inspiration so hop on over to the HM&F Monday Challenge to see them and get all the details too.

This is for the following challenges:-

1. By the Cute & Girly - July - A day at the ........Spa

2. Creative Inspiration Wednesday - challenge 171 - Bingo ( chose Glitter, flowers, ribbon)

Recipe:-
Stamps - HMTR1057 Spa Day,
Papers - Prima Botanicle,
Colouring Mediums - Promarkers
Embellishments - ribbons, stickles,


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

Crafty Passion Reminder

Hi all, and welcome, this a reminder for Sir Stampalot's July challenge, if you didn't get the chance to join in last month's challenge this could be the one for you.
At Sir Stampalot this month the theme is "What's your Crafty Passion" So get out all those things that get your creative juices flowing. Some More of my Crafty Passions are:- Penny Black Stamps, Shabby Chic, Handmade Flowers, Crealie Dies.
I just love this stamp as it's good for male and female cards. I have used my favourite papers, Prima Botanical, I really need another one of these pads as i'm starting to run out now. I did some faux stitching with my Tea Dye distress marker, haven't done this for a while.
We have sponsorship this Month from as always the wonderful Sir Stampalot, and this is the super prize, so go on join in, it's worth it.


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 also for the following challenges:-
1. Crafts & Me - challenge 92 - Stitching real/faux
2. Charisma Cardz - challenge # 27 - Recycle (my flower is made from the pages of an old book)
3. Penny Black Saturday - July - Summertime (+ blog hop)
4. Cards For Men - challenge 14 - Happy birthday


Recipe:-
Stamps - Penny Black 1446J Garden Visit, dovecraft sentiments,
Papers - Prima Botanicals,
Colouring Mediums - Distress Inks, distress markers,
Tools - crealies, nesties, cuttlebug, border punch, leaf punch,
Embellishments - ribbon, button,

Have a good week
Thanks for popping by
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Flower Power

Good Morning bloggers, It's time for a new challenge today at Oldie But A Goodie This week is Francesca's turn to host and she would like to see 'Flower Power'.
I have used a freebie stamp from a magazine, this cute whimsy stamp is gorgeous and I loved using it. But for my items over 6 months old which is a criteria at Oldie But A Goodie, the lace, ribbon and papers are all over 6 months old.
Don't forget to head over to Oldie But a Goodie for all the details of this challenge, to see the super prize that is on offer from Bugaboo, and to check out all the fabulous inspiration from my very talented team mates.
Remember to be in with a chance of winning You must use something that is at least 6 months old.

This is for the following challenges:-
1. Let's Ink It up - challenge # 25 - All girl
2 Crafty Calendar Challenge - July - Fun In The Sun (optional Sparkle & Shine)

Recipe:-
Stamps - Whimsy stamps (free with a magazine), polkadoodles butterfly stamp,
Papers - Papermania Blueberry Hill,
Colouring Mediums - Distress Inks
Tools - Crealies, Cuttlebug, butterfly punch, leaf punch,
Embellishments - ribbon, lace, brads, glamour dust, stickles,

Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Let's get fruity

Hello, it's Monday again, it comes round so quickly. I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend. I'm going to my cousins cremation today, I mentioned him earlier this month, he died of a Brain Aneurism at the age of 38, it is also my Mum's birthday today too, so she's saying goodbye to her nephew on her birthday. My youngest son has fractured his hand and it's driving him mad and he's driving me mad, as there is no Football practice or Rugby, he's so fed up. As I see it things can only get better. Let's move on to today's challenge card.

It is time for another theme over on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge, this time it was Paula's turn to choose the theme and she chose "Let's Get fruity" - Use something on your creation that has fruit on it. As soon as I saw the theme I knew which stamp I had to use. I used Joanna Sheens Autumn JSHM017
Of course you must use a House Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie to join in.

We are sponsored by Simon Says Stamp who will be giving one lucky winner $25 gift certificate and also Sweet Stamps Store who will give a $10 gift certificate.
The top two players with the most votes will be the prize winners and also asked to be our next GDT'S.

Now to announce the winner of my House Mouse candy, it's .....................Jane Middleton

Thanks for looking, the DT have all made gorgeous cards for your inspiration so hop on over to the HM&F Monday Challenge to see them.

This is for the following challenges:-

1. Allsorts - week 161 - In Bloom

2. Joanna Sheen - Summer daze

3. Mishelflo's - July - Blooming Birthday


Recipe:-
Stamps - JSHM017 Autumn House Mouse, House Mouse sentiment,
Papers - Dovecraft Garden Party
Colouring Mediums - Promarkers,
Tools - Crealie dies, border punch, leaf punches, butterfly punch, dragonfly punch,
Embellishments - pearls, ribbon, stickles,


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

What's Your Crafty Passion

Hi all, and welcome, it's a new month for Sir Stampalot and Penny Black & More @ Allsorts challenges, if you didn't get the chance to join in last month's challenge this could be the one for you.
At Sir Stampalot this month the theme is "What's your Crafty Passion" So get out all those things that get your creative juices flowing. Just in case you couldn't guess my crafty passions, they are House Mouse, Handmade Flowers, Pink. I just love colouring House Mouse images, they come alive under your brush, and they look great coloured in either distress inks or promarkers. This image which is quite a big one was coloured using Promarkers.
We have sponsorship this Month from as always the wonderful Sir Stampalot, and this is the super prize, so go on join in, it's worth it.


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. Joanna Sheen - Summer Daze (GDT)
2. I ♥ Promarkers - challenge # 123 - Anything Goes
3. Fab 'N' Funky - challenge 127 - Cute & Girly
4. My Mum's Craft Shop - challenge # 63 - Favourite Stamp (definately my favourite)
5. Crafting When We Can - challenge 21 - Summer Fun
6. Crafty Cardmakers - challenge 71 - Create Your Own Flowers
7. Charisma cardz - challenge # 25 - Anything goes
8. Allsorts - week 161 - In Bloom



And now onto my second challenge creation for Penny Black & More @allsorts, where the theme is "Summer Blooms". So you can use all your lovely flowers for this one or even an image with flowers on for this challenge. I have used a Penny Black stamp coloured with promarkers, my flowers were made using crealie dies.
We have prizes from four different sponsors and they are:- Penny Black, Stampalot, Addicted To stamps, and Letraset.
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. Creative Inspiration Wednesday - challenge 169 - Anything Goes
2. Stampin' For The Weekend - challenge 12 - Show Us Your Style (this is my style with lace ribbon and soft pretty papers)
3. Creative Card Crew - challenge 13 - 1-2-3 (1 image, 2 papers, 3 flowers)
4. Crafty creations - challenge # 176 - embellish it (at least 3 e different embellies)
5. Crafts & Me - challenge # 90 - Birthdays

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