The Fisherman

Good morning Bloggers, I hope everyone is keeping safe and well during this awful time, I've been trying to keep Bobby focused on his school work, but there's links coming through all the time from various teachers on various subjects.  To be honest I don't know where I am with it all, I just hope Bobby understands what he's doing.  I thought I'd have lots of crafting time but not the case, then Bobby needs my laptop for homework so I can't do commenting.  
Our challenge  here at Allsorts could help you if your in isolation to pass time and help take your mind off it all for a little while.

This week is our lovely Wendy's turn to host and she would like to see 'Men & Boys'
We would like to see anything masculine for men or boys

I started by brayering a background, then using an Inkylicious create a scene set I started to stamp the scene using versaclair inks.  I built the foliage up with some Lavinia stamps.  There is some sparkle on the water which I did with some SprinkleITS, but hasn't been picked up on camera.


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:-

Rare Earth A4 stamp set 

Recipe:-
Stamps - Inkylicious - creata a scene - Boating, Lavinia - LAV505 - Spanish moss foliage, LAV387 - meadow grass,
Colouring Mediums - Distress oxide inks, Versaclair inks, 
Tools - Brayer, Inkylicious moon stencil, 
Embellishments - SprinkleITS, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

The Animal Kingdom

Good morning Bloggers, I hope everyone is keeping safe and well during this awful time, first the panic buying, now schools shutting, it's feeling serious and frightening for so many.  Our challenge  here at Allsorts could help you if your in isolation to pass time and help take your mind of it for a little while.


This week is my turn to host and I would like to see 'Anything In The Animal Kingdom'
We would like to see anything that can fly, swim, crawl or run so that could be absolutely any kind of animal you would like to choose.

I went into the countryside for my creation, using a collection of Lavinia stamps, the background was made using a Gel Plate, Colorbox inks and Brusho's.  There is sparkle there too, for the recipe in full see below.


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 Sponsor this week is:-

With a £15 voucher to spend with them

Stamp Addicts 

This is for the following challenges:-
1. Lavinia Stamps challenge - A Forest Gathering
2. Crafty Creations - #407 - Anything Goes

Recipe:-
Stamps - Lavinia Stamps - LAV151 - Slender Mushrooms Mini, LAV305 - leaf 1 mini, LAV509 - mini berry, LAV505 - Spanish Moss, LAV387 - meadow grass, LAV577 - berry leaves, LAV571 -winter berries, LAV455 tree half R2, LAQV402 - three woodland mice, Lav409 - woodland hares, LAV429 - fox 2 (perri)
Colouring Mediums - Colorbox inks, Versaclair inks, Brusho's, 
Tools - Gel Plate, Brayer, 
Embellishments - Moondust, White gel pen, Gelly roll pens,

Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Spring Is In The Air

Good morning Bloggers, I hope you are all staying well and safe in these unpredictable times. It's time for mid way for Stamping Sensations and Penny black & More @ Allsorts challenges, if you haven't joined in so far this month's challenges could be the ones for you.

At Stamping Sensations this month the theme is 'Spring Florals' I've gone for a vintage stamp set and papers from Crafters Companion, and coloured my image  with Spectrum Noirs.

We have sponsorship this Month from


Thirsty Brush

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 'Spring Flowers' I don't have any flower stamps by Penny Black so I had to use a stamp that had flowers incorporated in it, I used a pastel floral paper and a wonderful corner die, don't know what make it is though.

We have prizes from Penny Black, Blade Rubber, and Lost Coast. Now isn't that a lot of 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 -Lavinia - LAV589 - Mystic Swirl, Penny Black - 40-015 - You Are The Bestest, Crafters Companion - Vintage Chic, Sentimentally Yours - sentiment,
Papers - Craft Style - Papermaker
Colouring Mediums - Distress Inks,  Spectrum Noirs, 
Tools - Corner Die, Tattered Lace Die - ETL328,
Embellishments - Pearls,

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

Every Dream Begins With A Wish

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 'Lots Of Dots'

I started this card by making a background using Distress Oxides, then using a piece of Punchinella and oxides I created dots all over the background.  Then taking the Lavinia stamp Mystic Swirls, I stamped around the edge.  I coloured this cute LOTV stamp and added Glamour dust to the wings and dandelion., a simple design but I like 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:-


Two Woodware stamps from our Sponsor Craft Stash


This for the following challenges:-
1. Aud Sentiment - #246 - Feminine
2. Crafty Creations - #407 - Anything Goes

Recipe:-
Stamps - LOTV ST501 Time Flies, Lavinia - LAV589 Mystic Swirl, LAV573  - Every Dream Words, 
Colouring Mediums - Distress Oxides, Spectrum Noirs, 
Tools - Punchinella, 
Embellishments - Glamour Dust


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Keeping Safe The Small Creatures

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 'Anything With Wings'

I made this for my daughter, I created the front to put on a shop bought diary for her to use for work.  The background was made using Distress Oxides, then the scene was set using some Versaclair inks to add hills and ground, still using Versaclair I stamped in the Lavinia fairy, cat and mouse.  I added foliage and dandelions to complete the scene. The wings on the fairy and moon are highlighted with some sparkle using a Gelly Roll pen.


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:-

A Lavinia stamp



Recipe:-
Stamps - Lavinia  - LAV461 Dragon keepers, LAV404 Mooch, LAV402 Woodland Mice, LAV373 Fairy Dandelions, Lav483 Whimsical Whisps, LAV387 Meadow Grass, LAV197 Field Grass, 
Colouring Mediums - Distress Oxides, Versaclair Inks, 
Embellishments - Gelly Roll Pen, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

SpringTime

Good morning Bloggers, 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 'Spring Florals' The stamp I used I've had a very long time, first I used a Gel plate with Distress Oxides to do a background for the flower, I coloured the flowers with Spectrum Noirs.  Using distress inks I inked around the car , then over stamped swirls with distress inks.  Finally I added some Moon dust for some sparkle.

We have sponsorship this Month from


Thirsty Brush

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 challenge:-
1. Simon says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes

And now onto my second challenge creation for Penny black & More @ Allsorts, where the theme is 'Spring Flowers' I don't have any flower stamps by Penny Black so I had to use a stamp that had flowers incorporated in it, the papers are some of my favourites.  I didn't want to fill this with embellishments as it would have detracted from the pretty papers.

We have prizes from Penny Black, Blade Rubber, and Lost Coast. Now isn't that a lot of 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.

This is for the following challenge:-
1. Cute Card Thursday - #623 - Spring fever

Recipe:-
Stamps - Inkadinkado 93939, Lavinia - LAV589 - Mystic Swirl, Penny Black - 30-034 - Teddy & Company, 
Papers - LOTV - Shabby Shack, 
Colouring Mediums - Distress Inks, Distress Oxides, Spectrum Noirs, 
Tools - Gel Plate, Brayer, 
Embellishments - Moon dust, ribbon, 

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