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

Christmas Hugs

Well Christmas is around the corner and I am so dis-organised this year, can you believe it I haven't even wrote a Christmas card yet, I'd better get a wiggle on or they'll be nothing sorted for Christmas.  I have done some present shopping, and aim to get the rest of that at the weekend.  I have been so busy over the last couple of weeks, looking forward to a rest.

This is my Mid Way reminder for Penny black & More @ Allsorts, where the theme is 'Anything Goes With A Stamp' So you can use any stamp for this challenge.  I used this Penny Black stamp called 'Holiday Hugs' (40-081)

We have prizes from Penny Black, Sizzix, and Stamp Addicts.  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.

Thank you for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting

Tracy x

Something A Little Foxy

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 'Golden Days' use some gold on your project.  I used gold card for matting and layering.
I used an image from our sponsor 'A Day For Daisies' called 'Flower Fox Nap'.  Not an easy image to colour.  Kept the card simple as it's for my cousin and he lives in America so not too many embellies due to postage charges.

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:-
Some lovely Digistamps


A Day For Daisies



Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Something For Christmas!

Hi all,
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 'Anything Goes With A Ribbon And A Stamp'
I love this cute House Mouse stamp and use it every Christmas without fail.  The ribbon I have used is from our sponsor Craft Ribbons.

We have sponsorship this Month from



And A pair of tickets to February Hobbycraft show Manchester.

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' So you can use any stamp for this challenge.  I used this Penny Black stamp called 'Snow Squad' (4013K)

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

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

Oh Christmas Tree

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 'CAS' that's Clean & Simple.
I used this Christmas tree stamp and decoupaged it, and decided to make a border with a holly stamp.

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






Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Christmas Cheer

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 'Colours Of  Autumn'
Here is what I did, I used a House Mouse stamp, and decided to go with a Christmas card but sticking to Autumn colours.  I quite like the finished product and the colours make a nice change for me as I always end up going traditional with Christmas cards, reds, and greens.                                                                

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, 

with this lovely die set

and

Jiggery Makery 

Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Bauble Dies

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 'At least 3 dies'
Here is what I did, I used Spellbinder Bauble dies, and decided to use three different ones.  I embossed the background and kept the card quite simple.

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 sponsor and prize on offer:-




Sizzix



Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Perching On A Candy Cane

Hello to you all on this wet and windy November morning , here is my mid month creation  for Penny black & More @ Allsorts, where the theme is 'Anything Christmas' So you can use any of your Christmas images for this challenge.  I used a Penny Black stamp called Candy Cane Perch, the spellbinder dies were a gift from a special friend so had to use them.  I made an easel card, actually made two of these cards as they are for my twin nephews.  I love colouring this image.

We have prizes from Penny Black, Crafts U Love, Crafts Ribbons  Now isn't that a lot of prizes, definitely worth getting your animal 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 4012K Candy Cane Perch, 
Papers - Dovecraft Back To Basics Christmas, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, 
Tools - Grand calibur, spellbinder dies, 
Embellishments - glamour dust, ribbon, gems,

Thank you for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting

Tracy x

Christmas Gift Box

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 But A Card'
I made this for a wallet I bought my Dad for Christmas, it was from Clarks's but didn't come with a box so made this.
I used a score board to make the box, the wreath stamp and the sentiment stamp were freebies from a magazine. These dies were just right as I was trying to keep it quite masculine, so didn't want to go too fancy.

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.

The prizes this week are from:-

 Yours and Mine Paper Crafts 

Deedee's Digis 

Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Shhhhhh!........ Santa's Coming

Good Morning and welcome, 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 'Ribbons & Bows'
I used a Sarah Kay Santa stamp, and decided to get my spellbinder dies out, and I love red gingham at Christmas, so my ribbon and bows is in this lovely gingham ribbon.

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:

Crafty Ribbons

 

and

Jiggery Makery 

Recipe:-
Stamps - Sarah Kay Santa, Flonz sentiment,
Papers - Nordic Christmas,
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs,
Tools - Grand calibur, spellbinder dies, 
Embellishments - gems, ribbon, glamour dust


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Christmas Everywhere!

Hello 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 this could be the one for you.

At Stamping Sensations this month the theme is 'Festive Florals', and of course the first thing that sprung to my mind was Poinsettia's, I die cut them out of vellum for a softer effect as I thought they went better with the papers that was supplied to us by one of our sponsors Once Upon A Stamp.  I cut the trellis edge with a die on the front to give it some shape.

We have sponsorship this Month from




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, this time for Penny black & More @ Allsorts, where the theme is 'Anything Christmas' So you can use any of your Christmas images for this challenge.  I used one of my favourite Christmas pads, Nordic Christmas by Trimcraft.  They seemed to go well with the penguins knitwear.

We have prizes from Penny Black, Crafts U Love, Crafts Ribbons  Now isn't that a lot of prizes, definitely worth getting your animal 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 40-034 Carolling Penguins, Flonz Crafts sentiment, 
Papers - Trim Craft Nordic Christmas, Once Upon A Stamp, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, 
Tools - Grand calibur, spellbinder dies, Robert Addams dies, 
Embellishments - stickles, ribbon, gems,

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

Dragons At Christmas?

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 'Christmas'
I used an image from the Sponsor Scrappers Delight called Draco, as it was a big image I didn't use much in the way of embellishments, it took three attempts to get the shading to resemble something I was fairly happy with. so two went in the bin and this one the third one, I coloured at 3:00 am yesterday morning as I couldn't sleep.


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:-

 Scrappers Delights - a prize of some digi images for one lucky winner.

Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

A Nightmare Before Christmas

Hello 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 'Orange, Purple, Black, all three or any two'
My daughter had requested a notebook for using to write her Christmas shopping lists, Christmas notes etc..........., and as she loves Tim Burton and the film 'A Nightmare Before Christmas'  and the theme of the notebook fitted her favourite colours Purple and Black, this all seemed perfect for this week's theme.
Inside cover - a pocket for receipts 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 sponsors for this week:-

Lets Create 

and

Jessica Lynne Originals who are offering one winner a selection of their images.

It's my sons Birthday today who will be 20 years old, OMG that makes me feel old.  Happy Birthday Son!!!


Thanks for popping by my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Sleeping Bunnies

This is my midway reminder creation for Penny black & More @ Allsorts, where the theme is also Autumn Colours  
I thought I'd do a shaped card for this as the image is quite a small, and it didn't need much in the way of embellishments.

We have prizes from:-  Penny Black, PPR Papercrafts and Marianne Designs

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 Garden Slumber 2301FK,  
Papers - LOTV Country Lady, 
Colouring Mediums - Spectrum Noirs, Distress Inks, 
Tools - Grand Calibur, Spellbinder dies, 
Embellishments - ribbon, satin flower, 

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