A Touch Of Sparkle

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 'A Touch Of Sparkle'

I went all girly on this to show my sparkle, there's stickles on the butterflies and then around the edge of the image and the mirror.  I love these papers, they are so pretty,


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:

 Scrapper's Delights

Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Light A Candle

Well what a beautiful week it has been weather wise, the kids break up on Wednesday for the summer holidays and I have my Aunts funeral on Thursday so a bit of a mixed week.  But a trip to Blackpool is in order to cheer things up tomorrow.  Pity my eldest son isn't coming but he's offered to look after the dogs etc...........
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 'Anything But A Card'
So I thought a candle was in order for a change, I did think gift bag at first LOL but you might be getting a bit fed up of them from me.
I went a bit vintage on it using this La Blanche image stamped then coloured with Spectrum Noirs.

For the back of the candle I stamped a sentiment from Indigo Blu, some gold stickles dotted around and a die cut picket fence to finish the look 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.

Sponsoring us this week is:



Lets Create


Recipe:-
Stamps - La Blanche, Indigo Blu, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, 
Tools - Grand Calibur, Marianne Designs, 
Embellishments - stickles, ribbon, roses, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Slumber Time

This is my midway challenge creation for Penny black & More @ Allsorts, where the theme is 'Anything Goes With A Stamp' So you can use  any image for this challenge.

I decided to make a gift bag, I decoupaged my image as it's quite a simple one.  I trimmed up with ribbon and lace to finish off.

We have prizes from Penny Black, Crafty Ribbons, Sizzix  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 2301FK,
Papers - LOTV  Pressed InTime,
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, 
Tools - Grand Calibur, Spellbinder nesties,
Embellishments - gems, ribbon, lace, 

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

Purple Birthday Parade

Good Morning bloggers, it's Saturday morning so It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts.
This week is our lovely Annie's turn to host and she would like to see ' Add A Frame'

I used a spellbinders die to frame the image, raised on foam pads.  The image is a Penny Black and the sentiment is All Occasion dies which I glittered for a bit of sparkle.  I have had this lilac lace for a while but not had a chance to use it till now.


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:-




Recipe:-
Stamps - Penny Black
Papers - Trim craft - paper flowers, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs,
Tools - Grand Calibur, All Occasion dies, spellbinders dies, Crealies dies, 
Embellishments - lace ribbon, gems, glamour dust, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Gone Fishing!!!

Good Morning bloggers, it's Saturday morning so It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts.
This week is our lovely Kevin's turn to host and she would like to see 'One For The Boys'

I made this for my Dad's Birthday, he loves his fishing.  The images are from Polkadoodles, and the background was made using Daisy & Dandelion stamps


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 Crafty Ribbons with a collection of ribbons and embellishments

Recipe:-
Stamps - Polkadoodles, Do craft sentiments, Daisy & Dandelion, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, distress inks, 
Tools - All Occasion dies, 
Embellishments - stickles, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Girly Sparkles

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 'Anything Goes With A Stamp & Ribbon' , so you can go with anything you want just include a ribbon.  I went with a Lili Of The Valley stamp and subtle colours.

We have sponsorship this Month from

Crafty Ribbons 

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 With A Stamp' So you can use  any image for this challenge.

We have prizes from Penny Black, Crafty Ribbons, Sizzix  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 - 1122K Sharing A Moment, LOTV ST144 Dandelion Clock,
Papers - LOTV Always & Forever, LOTV Perfect Pair, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, 
Tools - Grand Calibur, Spellbinder nesties, All Occasion dies, Crealies dies, 
Embellishments - gems, ribbon, lace, stickles,

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

Baking Gift Bag

Good Morning bloggers, it's Saturday morning so It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts.
This week is our lovely Kath's turn to host and she would like to see 'Gingham Style'

It's my Mum's Birthday today so I needed a Gift bag to put some goodies in, she loves Turkish Delight but not the chocolate coated one you can buy, but the Rose flavoured one with the powder on the outside and I know of a stall that sells it but it's quite expensive, so I bought her some and some of her favourite Thorntons chocolates as I have given her money for her birthday to spend on her Holidays next week but wanted her to have something to open.
I thought the image on this went well with what I was putting in it, and I love red Gingham with anything to do with food, baking or to do with the kitchen.


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:-

We have a Paper pad to give



And also

DigiStamp Boutique 

Recipe:-
Stamps -LOTV ST171 M ix it & Make it,  
Papers - Free download gingham papers, Raspberry Road designs - Summer goodness,
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs,
Tools - All Occasion Dies, 
Embellishments - Heart trim, stickles,


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Sitting Pretty

Good Morning, well I've just waved my daughter off as she's spending the weekend in London, she's going with her best friend as a belated 18th trip, I know i'm going to worry all the time but they are very sensible and so excited.  I know she'll be texting me all the time.
So It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts.
This week we would like you to use the picture below as inspiration



I used one of my all time favourite stamps from Lili Of The Valley called Swing Time, and tried to give the whole card a garden feel to go with the inspiration picture.

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 Sizzix :-

Recipe:-
Stamps - LOTV ST001 Swing Time, 
Papers - From stash, sorry no brand
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs
Tools - Grand Calibur, Marianne dies, Spellbinder Dies, Crealies dies, Signature Dies,
Embellishments - gems, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Flower Power

Double whammy today, two challenges, first 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 'How Does Your Garden Grow'
Using a House Mouse stamp to make this, I thought Dandelions would fit the theme well and I love this image, it's so cute.  You wouldn't want them to grow in your garden, but we allow some to grow to feed the Rabbit and Guinea Pigs.

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:-

Marianne Design

Now onto my next challenge, this is a midway reminder  for Penny black & More @ Allsorts, where the theme is 'Flower Power'
My card has a Poinsettia on, it was stamped first with a Penny Black stamp then heat embossed with white embossing powder, I used Marianne dies for this card layered up in a red and white combo, and I used an embossing folder on the white layers.

We have prizes from Penny Black, Sizzix, Stamp Addicts, Crafty Ribbons . Now isn't that a lot of prizes, definitely worth getting your Penny Black stamps out isn't it!!!!!!


Recipe:-
Stamps -HMUR1002 Blowing Dandelions, Penny Black Wonder Colllection, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, 
Tools - Grand Calibur, Marianne Dies, Embossing folders, 
Embellishments - ribbon, stickles, pearls, embossing powder, gems, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

A Rosette For Dad

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 'Fancy Bow/Ribbons'

I was planning to do a triple bow with different sized ribbons, but when I started to get some bits out I noticed a LOTV stamp out, it was to do my Dad's Father's Day card with.  I thought it's a shame I can't do ribbons on this, that way I could kill two birds with one stone.  Then don't know where it came from but I came up with the idea of a Rosette.  Yeah fits the theme perfectly.


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.

This weeks sponsor is:-

Crafty Ribbons 



Recipe:-
Stamps - LOTV ST188 Mini Bear, Do Craft Sentiments, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs,
Tools - Grand Calibur, Embossalicious  - Crafters Companion, spellbinders nesties, 
Embellishments - ribbons, glossy accents, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

In Need Of Some Gift Bags

Welcome to you all, 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 this could be the ones for you.

At Stamping Sensations this month the theme is 'Feature A Creature' So any creature can be on your image, I chose this cute House Mouse image with the mouse and bird, taking a bath.
Now you might think that I've been making a lot of gift bags lately but everyone dips into them and when I looked for one the other day I was down to a couple and they were the wrong theme.


We have sponsorship this Month from

'be Creative!'  (Once Upon a Stamp here.) 

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 'Flower Power'
Again another gift bag, but I do enjoy creating these.  My paper bags are actually called Lunch bags and bought from a discount store.

We have prizes from Penny Black, Sizzix, Stamp Addicts, Crafty Ribbons . Now isn't that a lot of prizes, definitely worth getting your Penny Black 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.

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 - HMUR1030 Bird Bath, Penny Black Acrobat 3976K, 
Papers - LOTV Perfect Pair, LOTV Country Lady,
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs,
Tools - Grand Calibur, spellbinder dies, CC Designs dies, 
Embellishments - ribbon, gems, 

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

Taking It Easy

Phew that was a busy week, school holidays and now Bobby is 10 years old it's harder to find stuff to do with him.  He's at the age where the things he wants to do cost a fortune or he's too old for other stuff.  We did Yorkshire Wildlife Park and he loved that, we all did.  It was my Daughters 18th Birthday, so there was a lot baking and prep for that.
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 'The Great Outdoors'
I need a card for my Dad who retires in July, and looking through my stamps thought I could kill two birds with one stone here. So I found this Forever Friends stamp and as it has an outdoor theme and suits a retirement card, it was a no brainer.

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 are:

Sizzix,

This is the prize from them

and also

DigiStamp Boutique

Recipe:-
Stamps - Forever Friends The Good Life, 
Papers - mixture from stash, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

It's A Girl

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 'In The Pink'
My friend has just had a baby girl so it was the perfect theme so I could make this card, you can guess her name which is so pretty, so a cute card for a gorgeous little girl.

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:-

Sizzix prize

Recipe:-
Stamps - Lili Of The Valley ST278 Baby With Teddy, 
Papers - Penny Black Painted Blooms,
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs,
Tools - Grand Calibur, signature dies, border punch, 
Embellishments - ribbon, pearls, stickles,


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

In The Pink

Good Morning bloggers, it's Saturday morning so It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts.
This week is ............ turn to host and she would like to see '....................'
Here is what I did, I used ............................stamp, and decided to

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:-




Recipe:-
Stamps -
Papers -
Colouring Mediums -
Tools -
Embellishments -


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Birthday Celebrations

Good Morning bloggers, it's Saturday morning so It's time for a new challenge today at Allsorts.
This week is our 7th Birthday at Allsorts so a massive prize this week.   We would like to see 'Birthday' as our theme.
Here is what I did, I used this cute Birthday stamp, and decided to do a gift bag.

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:-



The prize is a £50 store voucher to spend at their web site


Recipe:-
Stamps - PSX Spice & Mice, 
Papers - LOTV Shabby Shack,
Colouring Mediums - spectrum noirs, 
Tools - grand calibur, spellbinder dies, 
Embellishments - ribbon, gems, stickles, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Vintage Book

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 'Vintage'
I like doing Vintage, getting the distress inks out and for this image with it having a book on it, I thought flowers made from old book pages would go well.
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:-
Sponsor - Marianne Designs




Recipe:-
Stamps - Prickly Pear, 
Papers - Be Creative - Vintage Collage, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, Promarkers, distress inks, 
Tools - Cuttlebug, TH Tattered Lace, 
Embellishments - Lace, pearls, ribbon, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Fairy Magic

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 'There's Magic In The Air'

Here is what I did, I used a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp, and decided to make an easel card as the image is quite big, I also wanted to get quite a big sentiment on.  I adore this stamp and love colouring it, it's so pretty.  I used some Lavinia stamps for the background and also to put a pattern onto my flower.  This is for my Daughter Jodie who will be 18 on the 1st of June.


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:-

Crafty Ribbons

I would like to let you know that we will be celebrating our 7th Birthday at Allsorts soon





Recipe:-
Stamps - Kraftin Kimmie, Lavinia Stamps, 
Papers - Trim Craft - Paper Flowers,
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, Distress Inks, 
Tools - signature dies, TH Tattered floral dies, Cuttlebug, Grand Calibur, X Cut Butterfly punch, 
Embellishments - pearls, stickles, ribbon,


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Chocolates & Flowers

A warm welcome on this bank holiday weekend, 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 these could be the ones for you.

At Stamping Sensations this month the theme is 'Anything Goes' how easy is that for you!
Out came my House Mouse stamps and we all like a bit of chocolate don't we.  Thought it would be perfect for a birthday card.

We have sponsorship this Month from

Prize is a £35 store voucher

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 With A Stamp And Ribbon' So you can use any image for this challenge.


We have prizes from Penny Black, Crafts U Love, Crafty Ribbons, Now isn't that a lot of prizes, definitely worth getting yourPenny Black 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 30-034 Teddy & Company, HMLR1046  Hoppy Birthday, 
Papers - LOTV -  Country Gent - Country Lady, Trimcraft Paper Flowers,
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, 
Tools - border punch, grand calibur, spellbinder dies, butterfly punch, 
Embellishments - ribbon, lace, gems, stickles, satin flower, 

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

With A Cherry On The Top

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 'With A Cherry On The Top' so you can feature any fruit or berries on your creation.  Loved this as I could get my red gingham and polka dots out, my two favourite patterns.  You can't see it in the picture but I've glazed my cherries which makes them look quite effective.  Found the cherry brad in my stash, don't know where I got them from but came in real handy for this card.


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

DigiStamp Boutique 

Recipe:-
Stamps - Penny Black 30-028 Micey Day transparent set, Forever Friends - The Good Life,
Papers - Raspberry Road Designs - Summer Goodies, 
Colouring Mediums - Distress Inks, Spectrum Noirs, 
Embellishments - Brads, ribbon, stickles, glossy accents, 


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x