Liquid Refreshment

Hello, it's Monday again, it comes round so quickly. I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend.
It's time for a new challenge at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge, but we are very excited and proud of achieving 1,000+ followers, that we want to celebrate BIG with this challenge.
So, not only do we have great sponsored prizes, but also, some of our fabulous Mousey Team Designers will have additional CANDY to give away on their own blogs! So hurry and join us on this celebration for your chance at winning some amazing CANDY !! My Candy is below.

It is time for another theme over on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge, this time it was Kate's turn to choose the theme and she chose "LIQUID REFRESHMENT for those hot summer days" -
As soon as I saw the theme I knew which stamp I had to use. I used HMI1012 carrot Juice, i'm sure those little hoppers need some refreshments too. And as soon as I had coloured the image I had no need to choose my colour combo, it kind of did it itself.
Of course you must use a House Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie to join in.

We are sponsored by Pizzazz Aplenty who will be giving one lucky winner a pack of embellies worth $10



House Mouse Designs who are giving $25 gift certificate.




And finally My Creative Classroom who are giving one free class of winners choice.





So here is my 1,000 followers candy for House Mouse And friends Monday Challenge, and in order to be in with a chance here are the rules too:-

1. Please enter a creation into the HM&FM Challenge
2. Follow the HM&FM challenge blog
3. Become a follower of my blog (but not just for the candy, only if you will stay after the draw)
4. Leave me a comment, candy closes Midday Friday 29th june.
5. Please note if the rules above are not followed you will be ineligible for the prize.



This is for the following challenges:-
1. Cute card Thursday - challenge 221 - Punch Drunk (I have used both)
2. Crafty calendar challenge - June - Flowers in bloom


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

Hook, Line & Sinker

Hello everyone, Happy Fathers Day to all you Dads.
I found a little extra time to make my Dad's Father's day card today, inbetween Bobby's football, shopping and cooking. I've had this for a while, my Dad is a fisherman so i'm always on the lookout for fishing stamps.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:-
1. Sweet Stampin' - Summer fun
2. Fab 'N' Funky - challenge # 125 - Father's day
3. Charisma Cardz - challenge # 23 - Male cards
4. Creatalicious - challenge # 35 - Anything Goes
5. Fussy & Fancy - challenge 65 - Boy Attitude
6. Card Makin' Mama's - challenge # 47 - Father's day
7. 2 Sisters challenge - challenge # 96 - Stripes and/or plaids
8. Dream Valley - challenge 34 - Special Guy

Recipe:-
Stamps - Penny Black 3777H Hook, Line & Sinker, Dovecraft sentiments, Fish from Daisy & Dandelion,
Papers - Forever friends,
Colouring Medium - Distress Inks,
Tools - Nesties, cuttlebug,
Embellishments - ribbon, stickles,


Thanks for popping by.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

In The Garden Last GDT

Hello everyone, today is my fourth and last week as a guest fairy for Lili's Little fairies. I have totally enjoyed myself being a guest Fairy, thank you so much for the opportunity ladies. It has gone so quickly, but been a great joy to work on the team.
This week the theme is "In The garden", there are so many fabulous stamps to choose from. I love Lili Of the Valley stamps and the one I used is my most favourite, I used "ST012 Fairy On Tiptoes", ain't she gorgeous.
Lili's Little Fairies are delighted to have a Sponsor this week the lovely Jenny and Denise from J & C Creations have offered to sponsor them with a £10 voucher to spend on their website

I hope you all have a nice relaxing day.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:-
1. Stampin' For The Weekend - challenge 11 - Bugs & Butterflies
2. Stamptacular Sunday - challenge # 167 - Fairy fever

3. Diva's By design - challenge 39 - Summer Theme

Recipe:-
Stamps - LOTV ST012 Fairy On Tiptoes, Polkadoodles butterfly,
Papers - from my DT friend Laurie on my birthday,
Colouring Medium - Distress inks,
Tools - crealies, cuttlebug, sizzix dies, butterfly punch,
Embellishments - ribbon, flowers, stickles,

Thanks for popping by.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Birthday Girl

Good Morning bloggers, It's time for a new challenge today at Oldie But A Goodie.
This week is our lovely Claire's turn to host, and she would like to see 'Buntings And Banners'. I have the Hero Arts bunting stamps amongst my stash, and boy do they get used.
Don't forget to head over to Oldie But a Goodie for all the details of this challenge, to see the super prize that is on offer to the winner from Bugaboo, and to check out all the fabulous inspiration from my very talented team mates.
Remember to be in with a chance of winning you must use something at least 6 months old

This is for the following challenges:-
1. Allsorts - week 158 - Ice cream colours
2. Papertake Weekly - 3-2-1 (3 layers DP, 2 flowers, 1 image)
3. Craft Room Challenge - Furry Four Legged friends


Recipe:-
Stamps - Sarah Kay, LOTV sentiment, Hero Arts bunting,
Papers - Dovecraft back to basics 3,
Colouring Mediums - Distress inks
Tools - Nesties,
Embellishments - flowers, glamour dust, ribbon, crochet thread,


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

A hard Card

Hello everyone, This was a very hard card for me to make. It is for my Auntie as my cousin died yesterday of a Brain Aneurism. He was only thirty eight years old. He woke up with what he thought was a migraine, then died later in the day. Life is just so awful sometimes and cruel too.

R.I.P. Phillip, you'll be sadly missed and loved x

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:-

1. Truly Scrumptious - challenge 82 - Flower Power

2. Crafty Catz - challenge # 136 - Summertime

Recipe:-

Stamps - Joanna Sheen, Dove craft sentiment,

Papers - Papermania capsule,

Colouring Medium - Distress Inks,

Tools - Nesties, Cuttlebug,

Embellishments - ribbon, pearls, glamour dust,


Thanks for popping by.

Happy crafting
Tracy x

"One For The Boys" - 3rd GDT

Hello everyone, today is my Third week as a guest fairy for Lili's Little fairies. And i'm having a ball being part of the team.
This week anyone with any of the Boys LOTV stamps can join in as the theme is "One For The Boys", not always as easy as the girly ones, but there are so many fabulous ones to choose from.
I love Lili Of the Valley stamps and this one is one of my new ones I got from the shop on a visit to their open day.
Lili's Little Fairies are delighted to have a brand new Sponsor this week the lovely Jenny and Denise from J & C Creations have offered to sponsor them with a £10 voucher to spend on their website
I hope you all have a nice relaxing day,

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:-
1. Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes (optional extra Boy/Man)
2. Creative Inspiration Wednesday - challenge 166 - Card for a male


Recipe:-
Stamps - LOTV ST309 Super Striker, Hero Arts Bunting, Daisy & dandelion football accessories & sentiment
Papers - Forever Friends "the good life",
Colouring Medium - Distress inks,
Tools - Nesties, cuttlebug,

Thanks for popping by.

Happy crafting
Tracy x

Here Comes The Sun

Hello, it's Bank holiday Monday again, it comes round so quickly. I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend.
It is time for another theme over on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge,






This time it was our lovely Sue's turn to choose the theme and she chose "Here comes the sun" - Use something on your creation that makes you feel all sunny, I chose this beautiful lilac bear as I know the sun is here when I smell my lilacs in the garden. But sadly I have sinusitis and my head is killing, so none of my usual handmade flowers today, just couldn't bend over my desk for long enough to make them. So i'm not as pleased with this card.
Of course you must use a House Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie to join in.

We are sponsored by Simon Says Stamp who will be giving one lucky winner $25 Gift Card




Hop on over to the challenge blog to see all the challenge details.
Thanks for looking, the DT have all made gorgeous cards for your inspiration, you can hop on over to the HM&F Monday Challenge to see them.


Recipe:-
Stamps - House MouseKR1050 Lilac Bouquet,
Papers - HOTP Pizzazz, Papermania Henbury Lane,
Colouring Mediums - Distress Inks,
Embellishments - Lace, glamour dust, pearls, flowers,


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

Simply Gorgeous

Hi all, And welcome, it's a new month for Sir Stampalot 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 Sir Stampalot this month the theme is Bingo, So you can pick any line or even four corners. Here is the grid:-

It's fun so why not give it a try. I have chosen to use Pink, Polka Dots, Handmade Flowers.We have sponsorship this Month from as always the wonderful Sir Stampalot, here 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.

This is for the following challenges:-

1. Deep Ocean - #26 - Swirls

2. Truly Scrumptious - challenge 81 - Pretty In Pink

3. Charisma Cardz - challenge # 21 - Bling

4. Fussy & Fancy - challenge 64 - Swirls & Flourishes



And now onto my second challenge creation for Penny Black & More @ Allsorts, where the theme is "All My Favourite Things", so I have used my ultimate favourite stamp which is Penny Black 3980k Team Effort, I love the christmas version too which is "Handmailed", but I haven't got it yet. My other favourite items on this card are PB critters, Red, Flower Dies.

So you can use anything that's your favourite for this challenge.
We have prizes from Penny Black, Stampalot, Crimson Cloud, Classy Crafts, Little Darlings.

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. Crafts & Me - Add A Ribbon

2. My Mum's Craft Shop - challenge # 59 - Red, White & blue

3. MAWTT - Red, White & Blue

4. Mishelflo's - Red, White & Blue

5. Sweet Stampin' - Favourite Stamp (3980k Team Effort)

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

Lili's Little Fairies 2nd GDT

Hello everyone, today is my second week as a guest fairy for Lili's Little fairies.
This week anyone with any of the LOTV stamps can join in as the theme is "Anything Goes", how easy is that.
I love Lili Of the Valley stamps and this one is one of my favourites, I always want to go vintage with this one. I had this fabulous paper from Prima, every sheet is gorgeous and I just wanted to use it and I thought this image was perfect for them. The prize this week is a $10 voucher from the fabulous Nitwits Collections.
I hope you all have a nice relaxing day, I've got a whole day at school (i do voluntary work at my youngest son's school) helping with Jubilee celebrations.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:-
1. Joanna Sheen - Remember When
2. Incy Wincy - Vintage
3. Crafty Cardmakers - challenge 69 - Distress It
4. Diva's By design - challenge 37 - Anything Goes
5. Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Recipe:-
Stamps - LOTV Little Girls - swing time ST001
Papers - Prima Botanical,
Colouring Medium - Distress inks,
Tools - Nesties, cuttlebug, sizzix corner die, CC Designs die, Crealie leaf die,
Embellishments - Brads, glamour dust,

Thanks for popping by.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Make A Wish

Good Morning bloggers It's time for a new challenge today at Oldie But A Goodie.
This week is our lovely Claire's turn to host, and she would like to see "Anything Goes". How easy is that?
I have used this little cutie from Lili Of The Valley, and as we have had such sunny weather I chose yellows and oranges today.
Do head over to Oldie But a Goodie for all the details of this challenge, the super prize is below:-





Please check out all the fabulous inspiration from my very talented team mates. Remember to be in with a chance of winning You must use something thats at least 6 months old


This is for:-
Ladybug Crafts - challenge # 61 - Something with wings

Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

First GDT For Lili's Little Fairies

Hello everyone, This is a special post for me as I have been invited to be a GDT for Lili's Little Fairies for the next four weeks, i'm thrilled to bits, it's so exciting. The perfect chance to use my Lili Of the Valley stamps. And it's wonderful to be a part of their talented design team.

I love their themes and this weeks is "Anything But Square" and my friend B x had cut me this shape with DP cut to go with it, so gorgeous, I just wanted to use it. I decided to use Rosie Posy, she's so sweet. For the rest of the details see recipe below. The prize they are offering is 2 stamps of winners choice from Lili Of The Valley. So get on over there and check out the challenge and see the rest of the fabulous Design Teams creations.
I hope you all have a nice relaxing day, I've got lots of catching up to do on blogger and my DT's, so better get my butt into gear I think.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:-
1. Passion For Promarkers - week 150 - Birthdays
2. Creative Inspiration Wednesday - challenge 164 - Anything Goes
3. Crafts & Me - Fabulous Flowers
4. I ♥ Promarkers - challenge # 118 - Use Die Cuts


Recipe:-
Stamps - LOTV Rosie posy ST021, Sentiment LOTV,
Papers - sorry don't know,
Colouring Medium - Promarkers,
Tools - Nesties, cuttlebug, butterfly punch, Crealies flower dies,
Embellishments - brads, lace, ribbon, pearls, stickles,

Thanks for popping by.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

A Little Birdie Told Me

Hello, it's Monday again, it comes round so quickly. I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend. I will tell you about our special day after I have told you about the challenge.
It is time for another theme over on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge, this time it was our lovely Sue's turn to choose the theme, and she chose "Circles & Polka dots" - Use something on your creation that is all round fun like buttons, nesties, polka dot papers and round embellishments etc.

As soon as I saw the theme I knew which stamp I wanted to use, I used "I Don't Do Bugs" HMOR1053, I have made a card for my Hubby's Birthday, we have three children, and there is three mice, and also he is planning to build an aviary with the boys, so quite an apt image.
Of course you must use a House Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie to join in.

We are sponsored by Pizzazz Aplenty who will be giving one lucky winner a pack of embellies worth $10 !
AND
House Mouse designs who will give $25 gift certificate to another lucky entrant !! :-)

The top two players with the most votes will be the prize winners and also asked to be our next GDT'S.

You might want to hop on over to the challenge blog to see all the challenge details.


Thanks for looking, the DT have all made gorgeous cards for your inspiration so hop on over to the HM&F Monday Challenge to see them.

Now yesterday was my sons presentation day at his Football Club, and this is him with his medal looking very proud. It was lovely, although my son was disappointed he didn't get to play any football LOL! We also took him to Leeds UTD Football ground to get him his first Leeds Kit, we also got his name on the back of his shirt, he's well proud.

This is for the following challenges:-
1. I ♥ Promarkers - challenge # 117 - Anything Goes
2. Stamptacular sunday - challenge # 164 - In The garden
3. Papertake Weekly - In the Garden


Recipe:-
Stamps - I don't do bugs HMOR1053, Sugar Nellie sentiment,
Papers - My Minds Eye - Wils Asparagus,
Colouring Mediums - Promarkers,
Tools - leaf punch, leaf die, Nesties, cuttlebug,
Embellishments - crochet thread, button, charm, tag,

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

Positively Pampered

Good Morning bloggers, It's time for a new challenge today at Oldie But A Goodie.
This week is our lovely Debs turn to host and she would like to see 'Things with Wings'. I don't have a problem with that as I love my fairies, so thanks Debs for this fab theme hun. Don't forget to head over to Oldie But a Goodie for all the details of this challenge, to see the super prize from Digi Doodle Shop for the winner and to check out all the fabulous inspiration from my very talented team mates.
Remember to be in with a chance of winning You must use something at least 6 months old on your creation.

This is for the following challenges:-
1. Joanna Sheen - Happy birthday (GDT)
2. Lili's Little Fairies - Your Favourite craft tool (my favourite tool at the moment is my crealie dies)
3. Crafts & me - challenge 83 - Punches & dies
4. Sweet stampin' - Flower Power
5. 2 Sisters challenge - challenge 91 - Make it girlie
6. My Mum's Craft shop - challenge # 56 - Fairytales
7. Fussy & Fancy - challenge 62 - Butterflies, Ribbon & Punches
8. Stamptacular Sunday - challenge # 163 - Butterfly Kisses
9. CES Challenges - challenge # 85 - Anything Goes
10. Creative Craft challenge - Distressed



Recipe:-
Stamps - LOTV , Sentiment Ladybug crafts, Stampman dragonfly, Polkadoodles butterfly,
Papers - Magazine freebie,
Colouring Mediums - Distress inks,
Tools - Crealies dies, leaf punch, sizzix corner dies, border punch,
Embellishments - brads, stickles, ribbon, glamour dust

Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Humour Midway Reminder

It's Monday again, they come round so quickly. I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend. It is time for a midway reminder for the challenge over on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge,


The theme is from the lovely Sue and she chose "Humour". Use something on your creation that makes you smile or chuckle. I have used "Great Balls Of fire" HMJR1016, just look at the that cheeky little mouse , he just couldn't resist a Cinnamon ball and burnt his mouth out. At least Monica is fanning Mudpie, she's a good little friend.
Of course you must use a House Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie to join in. We are sponsored by Simon Says Stamp who will be giving one lucky winner a $25 Gift Certificate.
So hop on over to the challenge blog to see all the challenge details. Thanks for looking, the DT have all made gorgeous cards for your inspiration over at HM&F Monday Challenge

This is for the following challenges:-

1. Simon Says Stamp - Sweet Tooth

2. Cute Card Thursday - challenge 216 - Food or drink

3. CES Challenges - challenge # 85 - Anything goes

4. Papertake Weekly - Cute Cute Cute

Recipe:-
Stamps - House Mouse Great Balls Of Fire,

Colouring Mediums - Promarkers
Tools - Embossing folders, cuttlebug,
Embellishments - stickles, gems, ribbon,

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

A Bit Of Humour

It's Bank Holiday Monday again, they come round so quickly. I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend. It is time for another theme over on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge,


This time it was the lovely Sue's turn to choose the theme and she chose "Humour" Use something on your creation that makes you smile or chuckle. As soon as I saw the theme I knew which stamp I had to use. It had to be "Feeder friends" HMTR1021, just look at the birdies watching that cheeky little mouse having a little snooze after a bellyful of seeds.
Of course you must use a House Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie to join in. We are sponsored by Simon Says Stamp who will be giving one lucky winner a $25 Gift Certificate.
So hop on over to the challenge blog to see all the challenge details. Thanks for looking, the DT have all made gorgeous cards for your inspiration over at HM&F Monday Challenge

This is for the following challenges:-

1. Card Makin' Mama's - challenge 44 - Spring Photo Inspiration

2. Crafty Catz - challenge # 131 - May flowers

My 6 Year old son Bobby has been in at my Promarkers again, he loves my Promarkers. He has made this card for his Dads Birthday, believe or not he actually googled saber tooth and then found this image to print and colour. Then raided my card blanks and sentiment stamps, but I do think he's done a good job.


Recipe:-
Stamps - House Mouse Feeder Friends HMTR1021, Stampman dragonfly,
Papers - From stash but don't know name, flowers made from pages of an old book,
Colouring Mediums - Promarkers for the image, Distress Inks for flowers and dragonfly,
Tools - Nesties, Crealie dies, leaf punch,
Embellishments - glossy accents, gems, pearls,

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

Medals & Monarchs

Good Morning everyone, hope your having a good weekend and have a great bank holiday Monday tomorrow. Yesterday was a lovely day for me, after watching my youngest play football we went home had some lunch, then headed off to LIL OF THE VALLEY shop, they had a special promotion on with 10% off all stamps. So I bought six new stamps and one of them was a Birthday present for a special friend. I also met Dawny P, which was great, what a lovely lady she is and her work is beautiful. I had taken Bobby with me and she was really nice to him, they had a little conversation about crafting and his love of promarkers (Mummy's Promarkers). Thanks Dawny x

Now onto today's challenges:-

This is for the following challenges:-
1. Fab 'N' Funky - challenge # 119 - Celebrating Male-ness
2. Simon Says Stamp - Birthday
3. Ladybug Crafts - challenge # 59 - Birthday

This is for the following challenge:-
Just Tracy's Crafts - Anything Goes

At Sir Stampalot this month the theme is "MEDALS & MORNACHS", So get out your Red, White & Blues or some of the fab Royal/London stamps that are around at the moment. Or you can do what I have done with my second card and go for the Street Party effect with bunting. It's really not as scary as it sounds so why not give it a try. We have sponsorship this Month from as always the wonderful Sir Stampalot, 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. Cute Card Thursday - challenge 215 - One For The Boys
2. Cupcake Crafts - #190 - Best Of british


This is for the following challenge:-
Creative Craft Challenge - Anything Goes

And now onto my second challenge creation for Penny Black & More @ Allsorts, where the theme is LONDON CELEBRATIONS So you can use anything for the Jubilee or Olympics for this challenge. We have prizes from Penny Black, Sir Stampalot, Crimson Cloud and Crafts U Love. 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's Cheese cake, Molly Blooms, Penny Black Miniful 4220k, Hero Arts Bunting, Forever Friend,
Papers - Papermania Portobello Road,
Colouring Mediums - Promarkers,
Tools - Nesties, cuttlebug, Union Jack Mask (thanks Sally),
Embellishments - flowers, crochet thread, gems, buttons, bias binding,


Thank you for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy

Retirement Relaxation

Hello everyone, happy Bank holiday weekend to you all.
This is a rare post for me as I found a little extra time to have a play this week with some images that I've wanted to use for ages, that's right this is just for fun!
I love Popcorn bear and Souffle, and my Mam needed a retirement card and I thought this image fits the bill. I had this fabulous paper from Forever friends, every sheet is gorgeous and I just wanted to use it, and I thought this image was perfect for them. I've pleated my ribbon in three places to make it a bit different as it's a mans card, so it's instead of a bow. I hope you all have a nice relaxing weekend and bank holiday.


I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:
1. Crafters Companion - challenge 24 - Here Comes Summer
2. Creative Inspirations Wednesday - challenge 161 - Animal Antics
3. MAWTT - Summer Sunshine
4. Mishelflo's - challenge 1 - Celebration
5. Sweet Stampin' - 4 legged friends
6. One Stop Crafts - challenge # 181 - celebrations


Recipe:-
Stamps - Popcorn bear,
Papers - Forever Friens The Good Life,
Colouring Medium - Distress Inks,
Embellishments - button, ribbon, flower pot,


Thanks for popping by.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Sir Stampalot Birthday Bash Winner

The winner for my prize:-

At Sir Stampalot's Birthday bash is.............................................................SUZI

Congratulations hun and enjoy this wonderful prize. Please e-mail me your details and then Brenda can arrange to send you your prize.

Happy crafting

Tracy x

My Favourite

Good Morning bloggers It's time for a new challenge today at Oldie But A Goodie,
This week is our lovely Janice's turn to host and she would like to see 'Die Cuts & Punches'. I have used my nesties to make my flowers and also for the frame for my image. And using my all time favourite stamp from Lili Of the valley, just had to go vintage with her. Don't forget to head over to Oldie But a Goodie for all the details of this challenge, to see the super prize that is on offer from Bugaboo.

Please check out all the fabulous inspiration from my very talented team mates.Remember to be in with a chance of winning You must use something thats at least 6 months old.

This is for the following challenges;-
1. Joanna Sheen - Flower Power (GDT)
2. Crafty creations - That's what little girls are made of
3. Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
4. Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes ( + optional Lace which I have used)
5. Truly Scrumptious - challenge 79 - Distressing & Die cuts/punches
6. Stampin' For The Weekend - challenge 8 - Sparkle & Shine (I have used glossy accents on my butterflies and dragonfly)
7. Crafty Catz - challenge 130 - Anything Goes
8. Cute card Thursday - challenge 214 - Animal magic


Recipe:-
Stamps - Lili Of The Valley,
Papers - Prima Botanical,
Colouring Mediums - Distress Inks,
Tools - Nesties, cuttlebug,
Embellishments - glossy accents, brads, lace, seam binding,

Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Stampalot Birthday Blog Hop

This is a sticky, please scroll down for new posts. If you are joining in our Stampalot Birthday Blog Hop, then click here to go straight to that post.
Thank you
Happy crafting
Tracy x

The Big Weigh-In

It's Monday and that means a new challenge for mousey lovers at House Mouse & Friends challenge.
Our new challenge theme this time is chosen by Stacy, and it's “Grab some tea as anything goes”. So anything goes this time.

We have 2 super generous sponsors so 2 lucky winners for this chall.House Mouse Designs with a $25 gift certificate to spend in store, and Pizzazz Aplenty with a $10 voucher to spend .

On to my creation these Happy Hoppers are having a weigh-in, I made this for my sister as she goes to slimming world and has got to goal. I go to Weight Watchers and lost over a stone so far but it's so hard, I just love food, I wonder if i'll ever need a card like this LOL! I have used Happy Hopper stamp HMKR1041 Light As A Feather.

You can go to the challenge blog to see all the challenge details.
Thanks for looking, the DT have all made gorgeous cards for your inspiration so hop on over to see them.

This is also for the following challenges:-
1. Craft Room challenge - Ink It
2. Paperplay Challenges - week 16 - Animal Antics
3. Card Makin' Mama's - Getting Girlie
4. Stamptacular Sunday - Loaded with layers
5. Fussy And Fancy - challenge 61 - Punches & Dies


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



OMG my blog display changed over the weekend and this post took my three times longer to write, my window showing me what i'm putting in my post is so narrow and only shows two lines at a time and I can't see my tool bar properly either, so every time I want to change font colour or size or add a link I have to hover my mouse over the bar to see what is where.n Does anyone know how I can fix this so I can see it properly, and I can't upload photo's, when I click on the add image square I just get a blank page with a black line down the centre. I do not like change so this is driving me mad LOL!

Added Info - If I do my blog in Google Chrome I can see everything and add photo's, so I guess i'm changing from AOL to Google to do blogging (SIGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH)!

More added info - I have now been able to revert back to my old blog interface, please see Shirley's comment on this card for instructions.

On The Farm

Good Morning bloggers, It's time for a new challenge today at Oldie But A Goodie, but first I'd like to thank all those that entered the last challenge , you all made some fantastic cards for April Showers, don't forget to check the main challenge blog to see if you were a winner or made the top 3.

This week is my turn to host and I would like to see 'On The Farm Or In the Garden' I had the perfect stamps that have been sat quietly waiting there turn ! I used my Ollyfants, I have masked the cow to make a bit more of a scene. And used my distress inks for colouring,
Don't forget to head over to Oldie But a Goodie for all the details of this challenge, to see the super prize that is on offer to the winner from Robyn's Fetish, and to check out all the fabulous inspiration from my very talented team mates.
Remember to be in with a chance of winning You must use something on your creation that is at least 6 months old.

This is for the following challenges:-

1. Allsorts - week 150 - Button & thread
2. Crafty Catz - challenge # 128 - Animals
3. Totally Papercrafts - challenge # 112 - Things With Wings (a goose & a butterfly)
4. Paperplay Challenges - week 15 - Things With Wings (a goose & a butterfly)
5. Cute card Thursday - challenge 212 - Spring Flowers
6. Deep Ocean - challenge # 23 - Song Inspiration (mine is Old Mcdonald)
7. Fab 'N' Funky - challenge # 116 - On All 4's
8. Stamptacular Sunday - challenge # 159 - Freebie week
9. Creatalicious - challenge # 33 - Butterflies & Flowers
10. Crafting When We Can - challenge # 16 - Just The Two Of Us


How was my Easter?

Well what a rubbish Easter holidays we had, the children had two weeks off from school, they broke up on the Friday and on the first Monday my youngest son Bobby jumped off the sofa and tore the tissue in his foot. That meant no football club, and no going out as it had to be rested, then on the Thursday he got Croup which meant he was poorly over the Easter weekend. Then just when you thought things couldn't possible get any worse he woke up Tuesday morning with Chicken Pox. Well the poor little thing was so bored, he has spent the last two weeks trapped in the house, it has drove him mad. He can't wait to get back to school, and i'm glad to say he is feeling so much better.

Funnily enough to say I didn't go anywhere it cost me a fortune as my two eldest (teenagers), wanted to be out and about so I was paying for them to go swimming, cinemas, shopping trips, eating out, but I felt so guilty because of the situation, and didn't want them to miss out because of it.

We did have some day trips planned so they have been postponed, so I think we'll wait for some good weather for us to do them now.

Hope you all had good Easter holidays, and enjoyed some of those sunny days we've had.


Recipe:-
Stamps - Ollyfant Farm, Polkadoodles butterfly,
Papers - Raspberry Road designs - Summer Goodness,
Colouring Mediums - Distress Inks,
Tools - Crealies flowers ans swirls, circle punches,
Embellishments - Ribbon, button, stickles, cotton lace, Crochet thread,


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

So Sweet

Hello, it's Monday again, it comes round so quickly. I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely Easter. Not too much chocolate I hope LOL!

It is time for another theme over on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge, this time it was our lovely Jennifer's turn to choose the theme and she chose "So sweet" - So use something on your creation thats sweet. eg: chocolate, sweets, candy etc". As soon as I saw the theme I knew which stamp I had to use. HMTR1015 - Chocolate truffles, it's a joy to colour and a totally scrummy stamp too. The recipe for my card and any thing I used is at the bottom of my post.

Of course you must use a House Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie to join in. We are sponsored by Simon Says stamp who will be giving one lucky winner a $25 gift certificate. And Sweet Stamp Store who will give a $10 gift certificate to another lucky entrant

The top two players with the most votes will be the prize winners and also asked to be our next GDT'S.

You had better hop on over to the challenge blog to see all the challenge details. Thanks for looking, the DT have all made gorgeous cards for your inspiration so hop on over to the HM&F Monday Challenge to see them.

This is also for the following challenges:-

1. Simon says Stamp - Use Your favourite tool (at the moment my favouritetools are my new Crealies dies)

2. My Mum's Craft Shop - challenge # 51 - Easter/Animals (I chose to use Animals)

3. Cute card Thursday - challenge # 211 - I want candy

4. Totally Papercrafts - challenge # 111 - Bingo (Flowers, Diecut, Blue)

5. Incy Wincy - challenge 141 - Cute critters


Recipe:-
Stamps - HMTR1015 - Chocolate Truffles, Ticket sentiment from Bizzy becs,
Papers - Paper Pizzaz,
Colouring Mediums - Promarkers,
Tools - Crealies dies, flower punch,
Embellishments - Gems, glamour dust,

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

April Showers

Good Morning bloggers It's time for a new challenge today at Oldie But A Goodie, but first I'd like to thank all those that entered the last challenge, you all made some fantastic cards for Easter, don't forget to check the main challenge blog to see if you were a winner or made the top 3.
This week is our lovely Lisa's turn to host and she would like to see 'April Showers', I don't have any rainy stamps amongst my stash but I found the perfect Digi stamp that has been sat quietly waiting its turn in my computer, I won it once on a challenge I entered! Don't forget to head over to Oldie But a Goodie for all the details of this challenge, to see the super prize that is on offer to the winner from Bugaboo. And to check out all the fabulous inspiration from my very talented team mates.
Remember to be in with a chance of winning You must use something at least 6 months old on your creation.

This is for the following challenges:-

1. Allsorts - week 148 - Photot inspiration (I used the colours)

2. Stamptacular Sunday - challenge # 157 - Playin' With Pastels

3. Incy Wincy - challenge 140 - Easter or Pastels (I chose pastels)

4. Passion For Promarkers - week 143 - Whatever The Weather

Recipe:-
Stamps - Stamp Fairy Digi's - Patsy - April Showers
Papers - Papermania,
Colouring Mediums - Promarkers,
Tools - Nesties, Cuttlebug, Crealies dies, border punch, circle punch,
Embellishments - Lace, glamour dust, ribbon,

Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

A birthday Bash

This is my creation for this months Sir Stampalot challenge. to find out more about the challenge keep reading below.

So a very Good Morning to all you crafters out there and a warm welcome to a rather special month at Sir Stampalot Challenge. It might be April Fools day, but I can assure you the surprises are all good ones and are you going to be spoilt rotten this month........there are a total of fourteen prizes to be won............yep that's right 14.................because it's our Second Birthday..................so the theme this month is:
Happy Birthday
You can make absolutely anything you want as long as it's to celebrate a Birthday and this is the prize from the lovely guys at Sir Stampalot for this months lucky challenge winner:
But it does not stop there, as in time honoured tradition we are having a Blog Hop and what fabby prizes Sir Stampalot are offering in addition the the challenge prize above, one at each of the DT's blogs and another for the winner of the correct blog hop answer. I know lots of you are familiar with what you need to do, but as we are seeing so many new crafters joining our challenge, I had better briefly explain:
Visit each of the DT's blog listed below
Leave each one a comment to be sure you are in the draw for the prizes on each of the DT's blogs, here's my prize:-

Pick up a letter from each DT blog you visit , my letter is at the bottom of this post.
Assemble those letters into two words - both have four letters and send your answers to brenda@ibas.co.uk by noon GMT on 30th April
All correct answers will go into the draw for this super prize...................

Here's the list of names you need to follow, each one will tell you where you should have arrived from and where you need to go next, but if you get lost you can always go back to the challenge blog. Don't forget you need to leave a comment at each blog, otherwise you won't be in the draw for all those prizes.

Sally

Pinky
Clare
Brenda

Ruth
Tracy

Lynne
Francesca

And I am still not quite finished with prizes, because as this is a special month for us, this month Top 3 challenge entrants will also receive a little prize rather like this which Brenda has put together...........

Wow, how exciting is all of that and I hope you've still got enough energy left to go make your Happy Birthday entry for a chance to win the challenge prize and be in the selection for our Top 3. There's inspiration from the so talented Design Team over at the challenge blog, so go and take a peek.

My letter is S

I would like to enter this in to the following challenges:-

1. Deep Ocean - challenge # 21 - Butterflies

2. Stampin' For The Weekend - challenge 6 - Anything Goes

3. 2 Sisters Challenge - challenge # 85 - Birthday Fun

Happy crafting

Tracy x

Oh So Cute

Hi all and welcome, it's a new month for 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. The theme is "Oh So Cute", So you can use anything as long as it's cute for this challenge.

We have the following prizes up for grabs:-
3 Stamp Sets from Penny Black
£10 voucher from joanna Sheen
Penny Black Stamp from Sir Stampalot
Set Of Aqua Markers from Letraset

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.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:-
1. Craft Room Challenges - Bling & Glitter
2. Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
3. Diva's By Design - challenge 28 - Stamp Something
4. My Mums Craft Shop - challenge # 50 - Stamp It
5. MAWTT - challenge # 142 - Cute 'N' Cuddly ( I know hedgies look prickly, but they are just so cute)

Recipe:-
Stamps - Penny Black - Garden Visit 1446J, House Mouse sentiment,
Papers - Dovecraft Back To basics 3,
Colouring Mediums - Distress Inks,
Tools - CC Designs flower dies, Leaf punch, Nesties, Cuttlebug,
Embellishments - brads, stickles, pearls,

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