Birthday Gift Bag

Hello, it's Monday again, it comes round so quickly. I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend.
This is a double post for House Mouse and Prickley Pear

So for the theme over on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge, this time it was our lovely Lorraine's turn to choose the theme and she chose "Anything Goes." - So you can make anything, using anything, as long as you use a House Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie to join in.  I made a gift bag for my mum's birthday chocs from Thorntons, as it's her Birthday on Wednesday.  She likes the Almond Marzipan bars, Yuk! but she loves them, they are just a little extra to her main pressie.

I used this great image Mice Cream Celebration HMUR1023, teamed with one of my favourite paper pads from LOTV, Shabby Shack.  I love altering paper gift bags

We are sponsored by:-

Marianne Design

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 now for my Design piece for Prickley Pear, there's lots more to see over on the Prickley Pear blog and lots of gorgeous stamps and dies over on their shop here:-http://www.prickleypear.com/

So for my creation I used:-
http://www.prickleypear.com/mini-butterflies-clear-stamp-set/



Recipe:-
Stamps - House Mouse, Prickley Pear,
Papers - LOTV Shabby Shck, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, 
Tools - Grand Calibur, signature dies, spellbinder dies, 
Embellishments - doily, bow, stickles, 


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

Here Kitty!!!

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 Girls'
Here is what I did, I used a Nicecrane image (see below), and decided to papers with a vintage look to them to go with this sweet image.  This image does remind me of my daughter as she was about three years old when we got her a kitten for her birthday, and that is just how she walked round holding the poor thing.

You can find the image I used here:-
http://nicecranedesigns.com/


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:-

Flonz $20 store gift voucher

Today's News:-
As promised to some of you, here are some photo's of my daughter on her prom night.  She is not your normal spray tan and pretty dress kind of girl, but she was true to herself and wore what she liked.  She looked gorgeous and so grown up and it was lovely to see her out of black jeans, as that is all she wears LOL!  The close up is so beautiful I have been for a frame for it, I am taking all the professional photo's down and I've decided I much prefer the more natural photo's we take ourselves, in natural settings.

These photo's seem a bit dark and you can't see her shoes properly!

Recipe:-
Stamps - Nicecrane Nursery Lamp 4, sentiment crafters companion Beatrix Potter, 
Papers - LOTV pressed in time, 
Tools - Spellbinder dies, grand calibur, CC Designs dies, border punch, signature dies, 
Embellishments - gems, ribbon, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Buzzy Friends

I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend.  This is a double post for House Mouse and Prickley Pear

So I would like to remind you of the theme over on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge, this time it was our lovely Sue Kment's turn to choose the theme and she chose "Die Cut &/or Punches" - So you can use any punch or die that you have.  I chose HMLR1044 Buzzy Friends, This stamp is just so cute, I love it.

Of course you must use a House Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie to join in.

We are sponsored by:-



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 now for my Design piece for Prickley Pear, there's lots more to see over on the Prickley Pear blog and lots of gorgeous stamps and dies over on their shop here:-http://www.prickleypear.com/

So for my creation I used:-
http://www.prickleypear.com/book-with-flowers-red-rubber-stamp/


Recipe:-
Stamps - JJ0010 Book With Flowers Prickley Pear, House Mouse HMLR1044 Buzzy friends, 
Papers - Forever friends Summer time, LOTV Father Knows Best, Papermania Capsule Mono, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, 
Tools - Grand calibur, Memory box, Signature dies, 
Embellishments - ribbons, bow, stickles, gems, 


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

How Does Your Garden Grow

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 'How Does Your Garden Grow'
I went for a Sarah Kay stamp with these lovely LOTV papers, and went a bit mad with my dies.  The colour pallette kind of just happened

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:-
Two prizes this week, some nautical stamps and matching tags and ribbons and a set of Hero Arts flourish stamps.






Recipe:-
Stamps - Sarah Kay,
Papers - LOTV Heartfelt, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, 
Tools - Grand Calibur, signature dies, CC Design dies, Marianne Dies, Spellbinders dies, flower punch, 
Embellishments - gems, ribbon, stickles, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Shhhh........ He's sleeping

Hello, it's Monday again, it comes round so quickly. I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend.
This is a double post for House Mouse and Prickley Pear

So for the theme over on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge, this time it was our lovely Sue Kment's turn to choose the theme and she chose "Die Cut &/or Punches" - So you can use any punch or die that you have.  I chose HMPR1010 Sleeping Under Flowers, my ultimate favourite House Mouse stamp, I decided to do a double frame, I haven't done it before but I like it.  Lots of pastel lilac and greeny
/turq colours.  My dies and punches are of different brands, i love to mix and match.  Then glamour dust to put that bit of sparkle there.
Of course you must use a House Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie to join in.

We are sponsored by:-



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 now for my Design piece for Prickley Pear, there's lots more to see over on the Prickley Pear blog and lots of gorgeous stamps and dies over on their shop here:-http://www.prickleypear.com/

So for my creation I used:-
http://www.prickleypear.com/mini-butterflies-clear-stamp-set/
http://www.prickleypear.com/wildflower-garden/
http://www.prickleypear.com/poppies-garden-sml-red-rubber-stamp/



Recipe:-
Stamps - HMPR1010 Sleeping under flowers, PPRS CLR023, EE0192, DD0210,
Papers - LOTV Timeless Victorian, Shabby Shack, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, 
Tools - Grand Calibur, Sizzix flower dies, Cheery Lynn, Spellbinders, Butterfly punch, Signature dies, 
Embellishments - Ribbon, glamour dust, pearls, 


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

Fairy Gifts

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 'Gold, White + 1 more'
I chose Pink as my + 1 colour.  I used a magazine freebie stamp from  Crafters Companion.

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 sponsors:-

Recipe:-
Stamps - Crafters companion Angelica & Friends,
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, Distress Inks,
Tools -Embossing folders, Cuttlebug,
Embellishments - gems, stickles,


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Lots Of Rain With A Bit Of Wicked Thrown In

Hello, it's Monday again, it comes round so quickly. I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend.

And now for my Design piece for Prickley Pear, there's lots more to see over on the Prickley Pear blog and lots of gorgeous stamps and dies over on their shop here:-http://www.prickleypear.com/

So for my creation I used:-
http://www.prickleypear.com/vases-clear-stamp-set/

Today's News:-
Now Saturday here in Leeds was a very wet day, what a lot of downpours, Bobby had a Football Gala, and it was so muddy, but surprisingly a good time was had by all.  Bobby scored and took a turn in goal which is something he never does, as he really only plays two positions, Mid Field or Defence.



The whole team went away with big mucky smiles on their faces, and with some good wins under their belts. (Bobby is in the front with his hands on his friends head).


I didn't think I was going to enjoy it as we was there for the biggest part of the day, but the rain didn't matter, and I had a great time.  I just love seeing these kids with big smiles.
It did take some scrubbing to get Bobby clean I can tell you, but I think it's a day he won't forget.



OMG only seven days to go and I will finally be seeing Wicked, I have waited 9 years to see this after reading the book.  I booked last September for me and my Mam to go, we will be going for a meal first then on to the theatre, we have the best seats in the house, I never go anywhere unless it's as a family/with the kids, so this is a real treat and probably the last for a long time.  I can't wait!!!!!


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

A Little Birdie.........

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 'A One Layer Card'.

Yep this was a hard one for me, I like embellies and layers, but this is what I came up with.  I used  a Tina Wenke stamp and coloured the image, keeping my stamp to the corner I did faux stitching around the rest of the card.  Then cheated a little, or did I? I decoupaged my little butterfly to make him pop.


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 sponsor this week is :-

http://www.craftbag.co.uk/

 

  

 

 

Recipe:-
Stamps - Tina Wenke Bird On Dog Wood, Sentiment unknown, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum noir,
Embellishments - Fine liner


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

A Note And Today's Makes

Hello, it's Monday again, it comes round so quickly. I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend.
This is a double post for House Mouse and Prickley Pear

An Explanation:-
But first I would like to make a big apology, I have been having some on going family issues, they have been quite draining and it has effected my blogging.  In fact some days I have no mojo at all and find making a card difficult.  I mean looking at the card above I am far from satisfied with it!
I know I could take a break from blogging/crafting but I am afraid that if I do that I won't come back to it, and it does help me get through the stress.
So please excuse me if I'm not on the ball and visiting your blogs, I'm just about keeping up with my DT commitments.
Thank you in advance for understanding xxx


So for the theme over on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge, this time it was our lovely Pauline's  turn to choose the theme and she chose "Lots Of Layers"
Of course you must use a House Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie to join in.

We are sponsored by:-



Simon Says Stamp is generously giving away a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of some of their Premium Dye Ink Pads to one very lucky player!



 AND 
PIZZAZZ APLENTY



"A surprise package of embellishments from Pizzazz Aplenty worth $15.00. 
(Due to increased postage costs, the winner for this prize must reside in the USA)


A Special Prize from our lovely generous DT Pauline Bird this super 
cute set of NEW HM stamps for One lucky winner..




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 now for my Design piece for Prickley Pear, there's lots more to see over on the Prickley Pear blog and lots of gorgeous stamps and dies over on their shop here:-http://www.prickleypear.com/

So for my creation I used:-
http://www.prickleypear.com/steampunk-gears-clear-stamp-set/
http://www.prickleypear.com/steampunk-gears-die-set/
http://www.prickleypear.com/mini-gears-die-set/
http://www.prickleypear.com/search.php?search_query=FF0172&Search=



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

Animal Antics

Hi all,
And welcome, 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 challenge this could be the one for you.

At Stamping Sensations this month the theme is 'Animal Antics', So get out your animal stamps and join in.  I had to use a House Mouse for this.  I go to Weight Watchers and it was my Leaders's birthday, so I created this card for her.

We have sponsorship this Month from


There will be a shopping voucher for the winner.

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 'Favourite stamp or craft item' So I used Team effort as this is my all time favourite, I have another favourite too but I will tell you which that is on my mid way reminder.

We have prizes from Penny Black, crimson Cloud, Crafts Ribbon and Flonz Crafts. Now isn't that a lot of prizes, definitely worth getting your animal 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.

HAPPY 16th BIRTHDAY  Jodie, my gorgeous daughter is growing up so quickly, she has her last exam tomorrow, good luck hun xxx


Recipe:-
Stamps - HMKR1041 Light As A Feather House mouse, 3980K Team Effort Penny Black,
Papers - LOTV Shabby Shack, LOTV Beach Bliss,
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, Distress Inks, 
Tools - Grand Calibur, CC Designs dies, flower punch, butterfly punch, flourish die,
Embellishments - ribbon, brad, flowers, leaves, gems, stickles,

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