A Little Bit Of Beatrix Potter

Good Morning bloggers, and A Happy Mother's Day for all you lovely ladies for tomorrow. As it's Saturday morning It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts.
This week is our lovely Ellie's turn to host and she would like to see 'Fairy Tales or Nursery Rhymes'
Here are a few ideas to help with the challenge - 3 little pigs, the Tale of Peter Rabbit, Chicken Little, The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, Tinkerbell, Hickory Dickery Dock, Ring Around the Rosies, Frog Princess...

I chose to go with my all time Author Beatrix Potter, I consider her a Pioneer of Women, I love how she did so much to preserve the countryside, battled to get her books published in the way she wanted, and stood up for herself in time that was ruled by men.
So I have done Hunca Munca from the book The Tale Of Two Bad Mice, I also thought it was an appropriate image for a Mother's Day card.  I kept it simple and the patterened paper and border at the top was made using a free embossing folder I have.


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:-
   
From Bee Crafty

This is for the following challenges:-

1. Cute Card Thursday - #520 - Mothers

2. 2 Crafty Critter Crazies - #12 - Anything Goes

3. Crafty Creations - #361 - Anything Goes

4. Fab 'n' Funky - #384 - Mother's Day

5. I Love Promarkers - #354 - For A Girl

6. Simon Says Wednesday - Girl Power

Recipe:-
Stamps - Crafters Companion Beatrix Potter A Tale Of Two Bad Mice, Do Crafts sentiment, 
Papers - Nitwit - Promise, 
Colouring Mediums - Promarkers, Spectrum Noirs, 
Tools - Embossing Folder - magazine freebie, Tattered Lacedies - Rebecca
Embellishments - Brad, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Busy Little Mice

Good Morning bloggers, it's Saturday morning so It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts.
This week we would like to see 'Thank You'

I got out my Beatrix Potter stamps and used these cute mice,the papers and tag are from Be Creative, and kind of suit the era that Beatrix Potter wrote in.  I love anything Beatrix Potter, and have a full collectors set of books and various figurines and coins etc............


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:-

 £10 store voucher

DigiStamp Boutique 

Recipe:-
Stamps - Beatrix Potter's The Tale Of Two Bad Mice by Crafters Companion, Sentiment also Beatrix potter, 
Papers - Be reative Vintage Collage, 
Colouring Mediums - Promarkers, Spectrum Noirs, distress inks,
Tools - Grand Calibur, spellbinder nesties, 
Embellishments - lace pearls, ribbon, satin flowers, bow, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

It's In The Bag!!!!

Hello everyone, 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 challenges these could be the ones for you.

At Stamping Sensations this month the theme is 'Autumn Glory', so for my image I did some masking, I stamped a Beatrix Potter image, then stamped it again on a post it note and covered the main image.  I then over stamped it with a Magnolia fence stamp to create a little scene.  After die cutting the labels I inked the edges with distress inks.  The background is a piece of patterened paper, that wasn't very detailed, I used A backgound stamp from The Stampman around the edge  and embossed with embossing powder.


We have sponsorship this Month from Penny Black with the following prize:-



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 'Colour Inspiration'


 So you can use a combination of these Autumn colours for this challenge.

We have prizes from Penny Black, Crafty Ribbons, Stamp Addicts 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 following our rules.

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 - The Stampman Dragonfl Dreams, Tale Of Peter Rabbit - Crafters Companion, Magnolia Tilda Fence stamp, Penny Black 30-305 Smile All Day, 
Papers - LOTV Beach Bliss, LOTV Country Lady, LOTV Pressed In Time, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, Distress Inks, 
Tools - Embossing powder Copper Twinkle, heat gun, Grand Calibur, Spellbinder dies, 
Embellishments - lace, ribbon, gems, 

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

Every Girl Loves Shoes

Good Morning bloggers, it's Saturday morning so It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts.
This week is my turn to host and I would like to see anything Girly & Sparkly
I used a Beatrix Potter stamp which was sent to me from my lovely Allsorts DT buddy Tracy, thank you so much hun.
This screams Girly to me as every girl loves shoes, I added my sparkle on the shoe decoration and added pearls for a bit more glam.

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:-
Our first sponsor is:

A Day For Daisies 

And we have a second prize of a pair of tickets to the February Hobbycraft show Manchester.



Recipe:-
Stamps - Crafters Companion's Beatrix Potter The Tale Of Two Bad Mice, Sentiment - Penny Black Transparent Micey Day
Papers - LOTV Beach Bliss, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs,
Tools - Grand Calibur, Spellbinders, border punch, 
Embellishments - stickles, ribbon, pearls, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Sew Special Mouse!

Hello everyone 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 'Sew Special' so anything to do with sewing, even some faux stitching on your creation.
For my creation I used a Beatrix Potter stamp called Tailor Of Gloucester, the papers are Sew Pretty from Aspire crafts.  I added buttons, lace and ribbon for my embellishments.

We have sponsorship this Month from

This month's prize for one very lucky winner is a generous £35 store voucher from:-

And also

And we have an extra prize which is a pair of tickets that can can be used by the winner on any of the show days for the November Hobbycraft Show at the NEC. Please note the prize is a joint ticket for two people and cannot be split individually.

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 'Anything Goes' how easy is this challenge.
For my creation I used this fab Penny Black stamp Miniful 4220K, it's a great masculine image so gone with that look.  My papers are from LOTV Father Knows Best paper pad and as it's a male card not really put embellies on, apart from I coloured some iced gems with my Spectrum Noirs.

Our sponsors this month are:- Penny Black,All Occasion Dies by Robert Addams,Sizzix, Stix2


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.

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

Spring Cleaning

Good Morning bloggers, it's Saturday morning so It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts.
This week is our love;ly Wendy's turn to host and she would like to see 'Satin & Lace'
Here is what I did, I used this gorgeous Hunnca Munnca  stamp,  and went pink.  I used pink lace and for my Satin I used a spotted satin ribbon.  Added flowers and gems and a Flonz sentiment.

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:-


Marianne Design



Also



£10 voucher

Recipe:-
Stamps -Crafter's Companion Beatrix Potters Tale Of Two Bad Mice, Flonz Sentiment, 
Papers - LOTV Always & Forever, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, 
Tools -  Spellbinders, CC Design dies, Grand Calibur, X Cut leaf punch, butterfly punch
Embellishments - Lace, gems, Satin ribbon, stickles,


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Tailor Of Gloucester

Good Morning bloggers, it's Saturday morning so It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts.
This week is our lovely Susan's turn to host and she would like to see 'No Squares Allowed'
Here is what I did, I used a wood mounted Beatrix Potter stamp, it's from the Tailor Of Gloucester and decided to go with the sewing theme.  Using a button embossing folder and wiping over it with distress inks to give it dimension.  I printed off tape measures and cotton reels, I then used embroidery thread, and I winded it around the cotton reel.  Then added various embellishments to finish off.

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.

We are sponsored by:-




We have some exciting news - next week we are celebrating our 6th Birthday and have a very special prize that you will all want to win.  Please add the birthday banner to your sidebars, spread the word and come back and join in the fun.


Recipe:-
Stamps - Beatrix Potter Tailor Of Gloucester stamp, Sundae Of Seasons CD-Rom, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, Distress Inks,
Tools - Grand Calibur, Embossing folder (Crafters Companion), Spellbinder dies, 
Embellishments - ribbon, satin roses, buttons, lace, embroidery thread, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Those Cheeky Little Rabbits

Good Morning bloggers, it's Saturday morning so It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts.  But first an up-date on my hospital appointment that was on Tuesday, there was no Pathology results yet, but the specialist is pleased with how my mouth is healing, and wants me to go back in 6 weeks time, for a further check-up.  But till then I have to carry on with soft foods to protect my Jaw from becoming damaged.  The stitches are still in too, even though they are disolvable they can take 6/8 weeks to actually dissolve, and they are needed to stop the wound from opening with the pressure of eating.  I am still getting some pain, but there is a lot of improvement too.  I still have the pins and needles in my chin, lip and tongue and I was told by the specialist that that can take anything up to a year to go back to normal, hope it won't be that long as I keep biting my tongue.  I am feeling more positive about the results and so was the Specialist, so onwards and upwards.

This week is my turn to host and I would like to see 'Feature A Creature'
Here is what I did, I used a set of Peter Rabbit stamps, and decided to make a set of Thank You cards/notelets.  All the images are watercoloured, and as they are small (A6) didn't require a lot of embellishments, but I tried to still make them pretty.  I made a box to for them, so that I can give them as a gift.

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 for this week:-

Deedee's Digis 

Crafty Ribbons

Recipe:-
Stamps - Crafters Companion's Peter Rabbit, Dovecraft Sentiments,
Papers - LOTV Baskets & Bunnies, 
Colouring Mediums - Water colour paints, distress inks, 
Tools - Grand Calibur, Spellbinder dies, Sizzix flower Dies, butterfly punch, Tattered Lace Bow Maker,
Embellishments - ribbon, stickles, pearls, satin roses, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Spring Blossoms With Peter Rabbit

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 'Spring Blossoms'
Here is what I did, I used this gorgeous Beatrix Potter stamp, it was a gift from my friend Susan,  she brought me it to our workshop, thank you hun, I love them.
The spellbinder die (floral ovals) and the papers are also new from my time at LOTV.

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:-

http://www.craftyribbons.com/ 

Prize is a collection of ribbons 

Spring ribbons and embellishments for one lucky winner.

This is for the following challenges:-
1. Passion For Promarkers - week 242 - So Sentimental
2. Diva's by design - Easter/Spring (I chose spring)
3. Crafting For All Seasons - challenge # 74 - Dies & Punches
4. Creative Knockouts - #32 - Spring Is In The Air
5. MAWTT - Easter/Spring (i chose spring)
6. Stampin' For The Weekend - Favourite Stamp (I adore Beatrix Potter so this has to be my favourite stamp)
7. Crafty catz - #226 - Animals
8. Sweet Stampin' - Flowers


Recipe:-
Stamps - Crafter's Companion The Tale Of Peter Rabbit,
Papers - LOTV Shabby Shack,
Colouring Mediums - Promarkers, Spectrum Noir,
Tools - Grand Calibur, Spellbinders floral ovals, border punch, signature leaf die,
Embellishments - flowers, stickles, ribbon, pearls,


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x