Tags And Bells!

I would like to remind you of a blog hop at House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge, Our wonderful Teamie, Lorraine, is hosting this Blog-Hop Challenge and she wants to see you creating 'Anthing Goes With Twine' So that's anything you want but just add some twine to it.
So I decided to make some tags for a change, and I have used the smaller images from "JSHM034 Trio Of Stockings and JSHM036 Three Wise Men",   I used red and green bakers twine,and added  bells and roses to the bows.

We are proud to be sponsored by
The Official, House-Mouse Designs 

one winner will get a $25.00  Gift Certificate to the official HMD store.

And also we are sponsored by

Joanna Sheen and the winner of this prize will get£10 voucher


 Prize #1 - New HMD CANDY JOY CLING Stamp

Prize #2 - New HMD CANDY CLAUS Cling Stamp  

We also have this SPECIAL DESIGN TEAM CANDY for one lucky player



There is some HIDDEN BLOG CANDY at DT's Blogs, so you have to visit everyone's blog to be in with a chance.
WOW!!! THAT'S LOTS OF GREAT PRIZES!!!!And this means LOTS of great chances for you to WIN a prize if you play along!
And to add to the prize list I have candy on offer to celebrate the hop, this is what I have on offer:-
A House Mouse stamp set from Joanna Sheen, I bought this especially for the blog hop, so someone can have fun creating with it.

So If you would like to win my candy you need to follow all the rules below but also become a follower of my blog too, please only do this if you really want to follow me.

To help inspire you, check out the Designer's Twine creations.
Now here's the rules:-
HERE'S ALL YOU NEED TO DO....
Just Hop over to all the DT's blogs to leave some love.
Then, create a project for this challenge that follows the Twine Theme,
Remember you must use a House-Mouse, Gruffies or, Happy Hoppers image.
Enter your project into the challenge by linking it with Linkitz. You may enter as many times as you'd like, as long as your projects are all NEW creations.
You MUST also Become a *Follower* of our Mousie BLOG to be eligible for prizes.That's It!!

If you arrived here from the lovely "Sue Kment", then you are in the right place. If not, you may want to go there, (see the Blog-Hop list below).
In case you get lost along the way, below is a complete list of participating DT Members' Blogs.

BLOGHOP LIST:

Guest Designers

Annie 

Pauline

Design Team Designers

America Kuhn

Christine Craig

Dorte Kvist

Heather Gilfoy-Bond

Kate Wiles

Lori Barnett

Lorraine Aquilina aka: "Lols"

Natascha Banning

Sue Drees

Sue Kment

Tracy Thompson

From here, please go on to "House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge" Blog to finish the hop.We hope to have inspired you and cant wait to see your lovely creations!HAPPY HOPPING....Your House-Mouse friend
Tracy x

This is for the following challenges:-
1. ABC Christmas - U-Under the tree (you will find my tags under the tree this year)
2. Crafty Little fairies - Anything Goes
3. MAWTT - Shape Up
4. Creative Knockouts - #8 - Favourite Twine
5. Totally Papercrafts - challenge # 190 - No squares allowed

Oh Christmas Tree

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 'Treemendous'
Here is what I did, I used this gorgeous House Mouse stamp, it's so sweet, the little critters warming up around the tree light,  and decided to use my Nitwit Christrmas papers, and some die cut trees.

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:-

 Yours and Mine Paper Crafts 

DigiDarla with Digi Darla 5 images of winners choice

Recipe:-
Stamps - house Mouse JSHM034 trio of stockings, Flonz Sentiment,
Papers - Nitwit Christmas, 
Colouring Mediums - Promarkers,
Tools - Grand calibur, Nesties,
Embellishments - Ribbon, stickles, Trees, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Hanging Around

How exciting, it's a blog hop at House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge, Our wonderful Teamie, Lorraine, is hosting this Blog-Hop Challenge and she wants to see you creating 'Anthing Goes With Twine' So that's anything you want but just add some twine to it.
.So here is my creation and I have used "JSHM034 Trio Of Stockings", oh so cute is this stamp.  I used red and white bakers twine,and added a bell to the bow.

We are proud to be sponsored by
The Official, House-Mouse Designs 

one winner will get a $25.00  Gift Certificate to the official HMD store.

And also we are sponsored by

Joanna Sheen and the winner of this prize will get£10 voucher


 Prize #1 - New HMD CANDY JOY CLING Stamp

Prize #2 - New HMD CANDY CLAUS Cling Stamp  

We also have this SPECIAL DESIGN TEAM CANDY for one lucky player



There is some HIDDEN BLOG CANDY at DT's Blogs, so you have to visit everyone's blog to be in with a chance.
WOW!!! THAT'S LOTS OF GREAT PRIZES!!!!And this means LOTS of great chances for you to WIN a prize if you play along!
And to add to the prize list I have candy on offer to celebrate the hop, this is what I have on offer:-
A House Mouse stamp set from Joanna Sheen, I bought this especially for the blog hop, so someone can have fun creating with it.

So If you would like to win my candy you need to follow all the rules below but also become a follower of my blog too, please only do this if you really want to follow me.

To help inspire you, check out the Designer's Twine creations.
Now here's the rules:-
HERE'S ALL YOU NEED TO DO....
Just Hop over to all the DT's blogs to leave some love.
Then, create a project for this challenge that follows the Twine Theme,
Remember you must use a House-Mouse, Gruffies or, Happy Hoppers image.
Enter your project into the challenge by linking it with Linkitz. You may enter as many times as you'd like, as long as your projects are all NEW creations.
You MUST also Become a *Follower* of our Mousie BLOG to be eligible for prizes.That's It!!

If you arrived here from the lovely "Sue Kment", then you are in the right place. If not, you may want to go there, (see the Blog-Hop list below).
In case you get lost along the way, below is a complete list of participating DT Members' Blogs.

BLOGHOP LIST:

Guest Designers

Annie 

Pauline

Design Team Designers

America Kuhn

Christine Craig

Dorte Kvist

Heather Gilfoy-Bond

Kate Wiles

Lori Barnett

Lorraine Aquilina aka: "Lols"

Natascha Banning

Sue Drees

Sue Kment

Tracy Thompson

From here, please go on to "House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge" Blog to finish the hop.We hope to have inspired you and cant wait to see your lovely creations!HAPPY HOPPING....Your House-Mouse friend
Tracy x

Guinea Pig With A Gift

Good morning my blogging friends.
Today is a Sunday and so it's time for a brand new challenge over at the Joanna Sheen Challenge.  The theme this time is "Button It Up".  And I have used Joanna Sheen's 'Out Of The Hutch' Christmas decoupage sheets, quite apt as I have two gorgeous Guinea Pigs as pets.

There is a £15 gift voucher up for grabs to the random lucky winner so why not come and join us!





And the rest of the team have made some fabulous creations, please do pay them a visit too.



Recipe:-
Stamps - Out Of The Hutch decoupage sheets, 
Tools - Spellbinder Poinsettia dies, Cuttlebug, 
Embellishments - ribbon, button, gold cord, Glossy Accents, 

Thanks for popping by my blog
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Girly Box

Good Morning bloggers, it's Saturday morning so It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts.
This week is Helene's turn to host and she would like to see 'Ribbons and Bows'
Here is what I did, I made a lovely girly box, and decided to add lace, ribbon trim, flowers and bows.  I love decorating plain boxes.

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 and the two sponsors this week:-

4 images of winners choice

This is for the following challenges:-
1. ABC Challenges - X for Xtra special
2. Crafty Catz - challenge # 203 - A gift to remember
3. Anything Goes - challenge 101 - Out With The Girls
4. Stampin' For The Weekend - Anything Goes
5. Creative Craft challenges - challenge 21 - Anything Goes


Recipe:-
Stamps - Papermania,
Papers - Henbury Lane Papermania, 
Colouring Mediums - Promarkers, 
Tools - Dies, cuttlebug, 
Embellishments - stickles, ribbon, lace, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Snowy & Hedgy

A challenge creation for Friday morning, and it's for Penny black & More @ Allsorts, where the theme is 'Anything Goes' So you can use anything for this challenge, how easy is that.  I used Snowy & hedgy 3289J, I Didn't feel like doing a card with loads of embellies on, so it's quite simple.  But it does have a fair bit of sparkle, I did stickles falling snow and stickled my snow on the ground too.
We have prizes from Penny Black, Crimson Cloud, Crafty Ribbons and Nicecrane. Now isn't that a lot of prizes, definitely worth getting your stamps out isn't it!!!!!!

Now if you would like to be a GDT for us, all you need to do is make a creation to fit the theme.

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. Crafting When we Can - challenge # 55 - Make It Sparkle
2. Deep Ocean - challenge # 62 - Christmas is round the corner
3. Simon says - Christmas
4. Crafty creations - Sparkle & Shine
5. I &heart; Promarkers - #190 - Snowflakes
6. Crafty Little Fairies - Christmas In October
7. MAWTT - Christmas Cuties


Recipe:-
Stamps - Crafty Individuals, Penny Black, 
Papers -Nitwits Promises, Prima botanical,
Colouring Mediums - Promarkers, 
Tools - Spell binder dies, Memory box dies, crealies dies, circle punch, butterfly punch,
Embellishments - lace, ribbon, stickles, pearls, 

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

Halloween Treat Bags

Hello lovely blogging friends. I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend.
It is time for me to remind you of the theme over on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge, this time it was Lori's turn to choose the theme and she chose "Pumpkins" - Use something on your creation that is inspired by pumpkins.  I have only got one Halloween stamp so had to think outside the box again with this, I decided to do a treat bags, I have ne use for Halloween cards.
Of course you must use a House Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie to join in.

We are sponsored by
Simon Says Stamp

Di’s digi Downloads
$10 Gift Voucher

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. Paper crafting Journey -  Halloween Colours
2. Simon Says - Use A Rubber Stamp
3. Creative Inspiration Wednesday - challenge 235 - Happy Haunting
4. MAWTT - Spooktastic Times
5. Scribble & Scrap - #3 - Anything Goes
6. Sweet Stampin' - Halloween
7. Crafty Catz - #202 - Halloween

Recipe:-
Stamps - HMD1018 Trick Or Cheese, Daisy & Dandelion Halloween set, 
Colouring Mediums - Promarkers, 
Tools - Nesties, Grand Calibur, 


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

Sketch Book

Good Morning bloggers, it's Saturday morning so It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts.
This week is our lovely Jo's turn to host and she would like to see 'Use ABC', use alphabet letters other than a sentiment.
Here is what I did, I used a Nicecrane image which you can find here http://nicecranedesigns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=506

and decided to make a sketch book, to keep all my card sketches in one place.  I love this image, it's so sweet.  To hide the binding rings I used little pieces of ribbons and lace knotted round the rings.  There's a fair bit of gold embossing powder too,and flowers made from old book pages.  I went for a Shabby Chic/vintage look to this.

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:-

Whimsy Stamps - 4 images of winners choice

CraftBag  - £15 Voucher

This is for the following challenges:-
1. Charisma cardz - challenge # 4 - Animals
2. Papertake Weekly - Two by Two
3. Diva's by Design - 3 or more layers

Recipe:-
Stamps - Nicecrane, See D's alphabet, Flonz butterflies, 
Papers - Nitwits petal fresh, 
Colouring Mediums - promarkers, distress inks, 
Tools - Grand Calibur, spellbinder dies, CC Designs dies, Crealies leaf dies, heat gun, 
Embellishments - gold beads, embossing powder, ribbon, lace, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Vintage Box

I was kindly given some Image sheets by Ignacio of Nicecrane, 

http://nicecranedesigns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=99_100&products_id=976

















I love the vintage images, they are absolutely gorgeous.  His site is well worth looking at, I'm sure you'll see something utterly fabulous. Do go and take a look. I decided to do something different to a card, and decorated a plain box.

I used some antique looking lace, with strung pearls around the bottom of the box, burgandy and cream ribbons around the lid.  My papers were distressed around all the edges for that vintage look.

I made my own flowers using pages from an old book, and distressing, misting with perfect pearls and finishing with some stickles.

I love decorating boxes and this will be filled with something nice for a Christmas present.

This is for the following challenges:-

1. Creative Craft Challenge - challenge 20 - Anything Goes

2. MAWTT - Anything Goes

3. Cute card Thursday - challenge 289 - signs of distress

4. Heck of A Challenge - October - Autumn Colour

5. Scribble & Scrap - challenge # 2 - Anything Goes

6. A Little Bit Crafty - A little bit shabby

Recipe:-

Stamps - Nicecrane images

Papers - Nitwit Country Lady

Colouring Mediums - Promarkers,

Tools - Grand Calibur, Nesties, CC Designs dies, circle punch, 

Embellishments - skeleton leaves, brads, lace, strung pearls, stickles, doilies, 

Thank you for popping by my blog

Happy crafting

Tracy x

Pumpkin Treat Bag

Hello lovely blogging friends. 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 Lori's turn to choose the theme and she chose "Pumpkins" - Use something on your creation that is inspired by pumpkins.  I have only got one Halloween stamp so had to think outside the box with this, I decided to do a treat bag, in the shape of a pumpkin.
Of course you must use a House Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie to join in.

We are sponsored by
Simon Says Stamp

Di’s digi Downloads
$10 Gift Voucher

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.

Today's news:-

Proud Mummy moment - Bobby scored 2 goals in training on Saturday and got  'Man Of The Match', He'd worked his little socks off.  I just loved the look on his face when he scored the second. That's what makes me happy to be a mum, it's a little thing but to me it brightened my day completely 

This is for the following challenges:-
1. Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes (optional extra Halloween treat holder)
2. Colour Throwdown - #262
3. Creative Inspiration Wednesday - challenge 234 - No square/rectangle cards
4. Crafty Creations - Winged Things (bats)
5. Crafty Calendar - October - Halloween
6. Incy Wincy - Inspired By candy (candy treat bag)

Recipe:-
Stamps - HMD1018 Trick Or Cheese, Daisy & Dandelion Halloween set, Computer generated Pumpkin,
Colouring Mediums - Promarkers, 
Tools - Nesties, Grand Calibur, 


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

Sweet Apples

Good Morning bloggers, it's Saturday morning so It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts.
This week is our lovely Catherine's turn to host and she would like to see 'Autumn Colours'
Here is what I did, I used one of my favourite Sarah kay stamps, I love colouring her and I had a dress just like that with the apron over the top when I was little, and decided to use my favourite, well used Nitwit papers.  Then I put my spellbinder dies into action to do something different with the edge of my card.

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.

Our lovely sponsors this week are..................

Crafty Ribbons is a ribbon emporium, we are passionate about ribbons and want to share our fantastic ribbons with others. Our range of Christmas ribbons is second to none. Remember when we only used ribbons to add a bow to our hair, or tie up a birthday parcel ? Ribbons are now a "must-have" for all types of craft. Whether your project requires satin, sheer, silk, grosgrain, gingham or polka dot ribbon we have them all! Lots and lots of different colours in a range of widths. Need a little bit of ribbon inspiration - then have a look at our projects on our blog,or visit our Inspiration blog,or maybe join in with us at our Challenge blog. Go on, have a look... It's worth it !

DigiStamp Boutique offers a wide range of digi images designed by Sally-Ann Hancock. My work means the world to me - it allows my passion to draw and create, to fit with my family life too - often the inspiration for my designs. Hope you enjoy as much as I enjoy creating.

Recipe:-
Stamps - Sarah Kay, Flonz sentiment,
Papers - Nitwit Country Lady, 
Colouring Mediums - Promarkers, distress inks, 
Tools - Grand Calibur, spellbinder dies, Memory box dies, butterfly punch, 
Embellishments - brad, stickles, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x