A Sprinkle Of Fairy Dust

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 'A Sentiment As The Focal'
I used this stamp set which is a freebie from a magazine, I love the sentiment and I made the flowers using TH Tattered Floral Dies.

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 prize

Baker Ross prize

Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Birthday Wishes

These Saturday mornings do come round real fast,  so it means it's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts.
This week is our lovely Kevin's turn to host and he would like to see 'Birthday Wishes'

I love this fun stamp and it's great for colouring, last time I used it I went quite pale with pastel colours.  So I went for brighter colours this time.  I decided to use my round the page punches, I'll be honest I've never used them before, and boy they took some working out to get them rightly lined up.  As for the ribbon it was off a Birthday cake and I would love to buy some as I think it is gorgeous.


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:-
Sizzix prize..................

A pair of tickets to the NEC Spring Hobbycraft show 17th - 20th March

Recipe:-
Stamps -PSX Sugar & Spice Happy Birthday Parade, 
Papers - Penny Black Painted Blooms, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, 
Tools - Martha Stewart Round The Page Punches, 
Embellishments - Ribbon, Gems, Stickles, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

A Gift For You!

Well it's the school holidays and always a busy time, occupying the kids and trying to keep up with the housework, but I love having them at home.
 Here is my creation which is  for Penny black & More @ Allsorts, where the theme is 'Anything Goes With A Stamp And A Die' I used a Penny Black stamp from a transparent set, called Smile All Day, it is a really cute set.  I wanted to make a Gift bag as I'm low on them and my daughter goes to a lot of Birthday parties and pinches them all the time.


We have prizes from Penny Black, Crafts U Love, Sizzix, Crafty Ribbons  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 - Penny Black 30-305 Smile All Day,Sentiment - a magazine freebie, 
Papers - Be Creative - Vintage Collage, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, 
Tools - Grand Calibur, Spellbinder dies, Creative Dies, 
Embellishments - gems, ribbon, Glamour Dust, 

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

What A Sweetie!

Good Morning, have you been and bought your Valentine goodies ready to give to your loved ones tomorrow?
It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts, and this week is our lovely Kath's turn to host and she would like to see 'Circles' using either circle cards or the main focus of your creation on a circle
I made card for my lovely Hubby, I love 'Love Heart sweets' so had to use them on his card, the fabulous ribbon which goes perfectly with my image is from our sponsor Crafty Ribbons (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.

Here are the prizes on offer:-

Crafty Ribbons

And we also have a pair of tickets to the NEC Spring Hobbycraft show 17th - 20th March to give away.

Recipe:-
Stamps - House Mouse,
Papers - Tilly Daydream Do Crafts,
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs,
Tools - Grand calibur, spellbinders, 
Embellishments - ribbon, sweets, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Boys And Cute, All In The Same Post

 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 'Anything Goes' I made two Rugby cards for my twin nephews who play Rugby, Masculine cards are hard to make when your like me and love to add embellishments and glitter.

We have sponsorship this Month from

Visible Image 

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 which is  for Penny black & More @ Allsorts, where the theme is 'Anything Goes With A Stamp And A Die' I used my favourite Penny Black stamp, it is so cute.


We have prizes from Penny Black, Crafts U Love, Sizzix, Crafty Ribbons  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 - Papermania Nostalgia, Penny Black 3980K Team Effort, LOTV Ticket stamps, 
Papers - Do Crafts - Tilly Daydream, Paper Pizazz - Heritage, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, 
Tools - Grand Calibur, Spellbinder dies, 
Embellishments - gems, ribbon, 

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

Live, Laugh, Love

Good Morning bloggers, it's Saturday morning so It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts.
This week is Julie's turn to host and she would like to see 'CAS'
Here is what I did, I used some Indigo Blu stamps, and decided to stamp down the edge and fussy cut around them.  I stamped a border and and added gems to add a bit of sparkle.

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 sponsors for this week are...

DigiStamp Boutique 

Sizzix, :- prize below

Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Time For Tea

Good Morning bloggers, it's Saturday morning so It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts.
This week is our lovely Tracy's turn to host and she would like to see 'Bring On The Bling'
I have made this card for my Sister, using this fab Lili Of The Valley stamp.  The papers seemed perfect and I glittered the Eiffel Tower for some extra bling.

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:-

 Scrapper's Delights

There is also this paper pad....

Recipe:-
Stamps - Lili Of The Valley ST130 Coffee Break, 
Papers - My Minds Eye Lost & Found, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, 
Embellishments - Doily, stickles, ribbons, gems, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

It Must Be Love !

Good Morning everyone, 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 'Valentines'
I used a Lili Of The Valley stamp for this card, I kept it simple so I can add an appropriate sentiment at a later date.

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 our sponsors:-



This is the prize:-





Lets Create



Recipe:-
Stamps - Lili Of The Valley,
Papers - LOTV Petal Fresh
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs,
Embellishments - lace, stickles, pearls, ribbon, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Bee.......... Gorgeous

Here is my midway challenge creation for Penny black & More @ Allsorts, where the theme is 'One For The Girls'.  I used this cute stamp 'Bee Costume' from Penny Black, it's brilliant to colour. I used these pretty papers from one of our sponsor Penny Black.  Then made this big daisy using TH tattered florals die.

We have prizes from Penny Black, Be Creative, Crafty Ribbons  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.


Recipe:-
Stamps - Penny Black 30-305 Smile All Day for the sentiment, 2243K Penny Black Bee Costume, 
Papers - Penny Black Painted Blooms, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, Distress Inks, 
Tools - Cuttlebug, spellbinder dies, TH Tattered Floral dies, 
Embellishments - pearls, stickles, ribbon, 

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

My Journey Book

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 'Ribbons & Lace'

I love making journals and notebooks, and thought this weeks theme would be an opportunity to make myself a book as I never do them for myself, they are always gifts or commissions.  As I'm at Weight Watchers I thought I would make this book for that, I have divided it into sections to put recipes in, list the smart points in the regular foods I eat often and things like that.

To make it I used Be Creative papers, the flowers were cut with TH Tattered Floral Dies in white card, stamped in distress inks with a LOTV script stamp and coloured in spun sugar distress inks, then glittered with stickles.  I did some background stamping on the heart and main sentiment also in spun sugar distress inks.  In fact this book is all my favourite things.



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:-


And A pair of tickets to February Hobbycraft show Manchester



Recipe:-
Stamps - LOTV, 
Papers - Be Creative - summer hues & Vintage Collage,   
Colouring Mediums - Distress Inks,
Tools - Cuttlebug, TH Dies, Spellbinder dies, 
Embellishments - Pearls, lace, ribbon, stickles, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Fairies And Foxes

Hello all and Happy New Year,
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 for you.

At Stamping Sensations this month the theme is 'Stamps & Dies' I received this stamp from my very good friend Brenda for Christmas, and couldn't wait to use it, it's gorgeous and a joy to colour.  As for the dies I have used, I cut my image with a Spellbinders then with Tim Holtz Tattered Florals Die I made some flowers.

We have sponsorship this Month from Tonic and this is the 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 'One For The Girls' and of course I had to use these new cute fox stamps from Penny Black. I used papers and a tag from our sponsor Once Upon A stamp - Be Creative,

We have prizes from Penny Black, Be Creative, Crafty Ribbons  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.


Recipe:-
Stamps - Penny Black 30-305 Smile All Day, Crafts & Me - Lady Of The Forest, Flonz Sentiment, 
Papers - Be Creative papers - Summer Hues & Vintage Collage, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, Distress Inks, 
Tools - Marianne border die, spellbinder dies, Tattered Floral dies, 
Embellishments - gems, stickles, ribbon, satin roses, 

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

Something Foxy

Good Morning bloggers, it's the first Saturday of the year, if you have been hit by the floods I do hope your ok and not too much damage.  We were very lucky as we live on a hill but we were only 5-10 mins away from flooded areas in Leeds.  The industrial estate where my husband works was hit pretty bad. But it is effecting the internet and sky, it's been a bit hit and miss over Christmas.
And 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 'What's New', So I've used some new products I got for Christmas, my new items are these fabby papers, gorgeous and cute Fox stamps, and the TH die is new for me, as it was given to me and was a die I had wanted for a long time.  I adore the Fox stamps from Penny Black and love colouring them.  The papers are so me, the colours and patterns, Thank you Brenda, you know me so well.  I finished the card with this Tattered Floral die flower made up then inked and glittered.


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:-





And A pair of tickets to February Hobbycraft show Manchester.

Recipe:-
Stamps - Penny Black 30-305 Smile All Day, 
Papers - My Minds Eye - Lost & Found, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, Distress Inks, 
Tools - X-Cut butterfly punch, Spellbinder dies, TH tattered Florals dies, 
Embellishments - lace, ribbon, stickles, pearls, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Superhero

Merry Christmas to all of you that visit my blog, hope it's wonderful and all the best for the new year

 I still have so much still to do for Christmas, hope your all better prepared than I am, but I will get there.
So on this Saturday morning 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 But Christmas', and this challenge will last for two weeks, so more time to play along.

I made this Superhero card for my Son, who's Birthday is on the 17th January, so thought this would prepare me a little as it comes so fast after Christmas.  Sorry can't tell you the name of the stamp as I bought it on line for a commission and it came with a female superhero too, but I don't know the brand.  The papers though are from a CD-Rom by Polkadoodles called 'Not For Girls'.


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:-
And as it's a two week challenge we have four lovely sponsors...................

DigiStamp Boutique 

Stamp Addicts

Deedee's Digis, 

Whimsy Stamps .

Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x