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:-


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

Focus On The Journey

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 'Transport', whether it be Boat, Train, Hot Air Balloon or a Bicycle, there's lots to choose from.

I made a card for my husband, I started by using some Distress Oxides and making a backing paper, then stamped all over with a HOTP map stamp.  The car and the sign post are also HOTP, I covered the car in glossy accents for a nice shine.  After stamping the signpost with Distress Ink Ground Espresso I dragged the colour with a paint brush to colour it, then stamped the words, then just to give it an extra shine I used clear embossing powder to cover it.


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:-



From our lovely sponsor - Clever Cut


Recipe:-
Stamps - Hot Of The Press, Dovecraft
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, Distress Oxides, Distress Inks, 
Tools - Heat Gun, Embossing Powder, Glossy Accents, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

A Little Bird Told Me!

Hello and welcome, it's a new 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 the beautiful Tina Wenke stamp, with some vintage papers and Tattered Lace dies. I didn't have any card for matting and layering the right colour so I used basic white card stock and coloured the edges with Distress Ink, something I will be doing in the future, it's cheaper and I love the fact I get a better match for my images.

We have sponsorship this Month from Chocolate Baroque and these stamps are worth entering for:-


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. Addicted To Stamps - #174 - Flowers
2. Colour Crazy Craft - week 17 - Anything Goes

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 coloured a piece of card with distress inks then embossed it, I highlighted the embossing with gilding wax.  I kept the card simple so the background could be seen

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. Penny Black Saturday - May - Make Your Own Background


Recipe:-
Stamps - Tina Wenke - Bird on dogwood, Sentiment - Apple Blossom, Penny Black - 40-041 - Good Friends, 
Papers - Crafters Companion - Roaring 20's,
Colouring Mediums - Distress Inks, Spectrum Noirs, Pebeo Gilding Wax - Empire Gold, 
Tools - Xcut dies - swallow tail bunting, Tattered Lace - Primrose Fleurs, Tattered Lace - Christmas Leaves, Crafters Companion - Die'sire Embossalicious - Floral vine, 
Embellishments - Ribbon, Glamour dust, gold stamens, Button, pearls, 

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

Pretty In Pink

Good Morning bloggers, it's Saturday morning so It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts.  But first I would like to tell you about an upcoming challenge, It's our 10th Birthday and we would like you to join us to celebrate, there is some super prizes up for grabs.



This week is my turn to host and I would like to see 'Pretty In Pink'

I love this image Fairy Mouse, it's adorable.  I've used lots of shades of pink on my card, stamped my embellishments and coloured them to match my image.


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 Prize this week is:-

From our lovely sponsor:-

This is for the following challenges:-
1. Aud Sentiments - #226 - Feminine + Sentiment
2. Cute Card Thursday - #580 - Anything Goes
3. 2 Crafty Critter Crazies - #26 - Anything Goes
4. Creations In Pink - #9 - Anything Goes In Pink
5. Dream Valley Challenges - #201 - Pink Birthday


Recipe:-
Stamps - Pink Ink Designs - Fairy Mouse, Sentiment and Mushrooms - Free magazine gift, 
Papers - Crafters Companion - Roaring 20's, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, 
Embellishments - Glamour dust, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x