Addicted To Craft

Bowled over

2011-07-10T10:13:00.001-07:00

Another gorgeous stamp by Wild rose studio, a great image for the little guys as well as the big ones.

Tracy

2011-07-10T10:03:00.000-07:00

One anniversary card, used my new lovely papers by my minds eyes and a digital image from digistamp boutique.

christening cakes

2011-06-03T01:10:00.000-07:00

Another 2 commissioned cakes for a christening was really pleased with how these turned out.

Tracy x

sending you some love

2011-01-16T11:26:00.001-08:00

Here is my entry for this weeks whiff of joy, I have used melissa angel to send some love on a special friends birthday. I have been trying to use lots of my old stash to make way for some new supplies lol. I used my promarkers to colour her in and just noticed that I have to glitter her wings. I did use my chalks to create a smokey effect around her but the camera hasn't quite picked up the detail oh well. I am really pleased with how this card turned out.
Tracy

he loves me he loves me not

2011-01-16T07:43:00.000-08:00

This is my entry that I am entering for the sugarbowl challenge, I enjoyed working with this layout, I have used my basic grey lemonade papers and used my promarkers for colouring in. I am going to send this to my niece who is 21 this week.
Tracy x

a wheelbarrow full of fun

2011-01-16T07:36:00.001-08:00

I am entering this card into the sketch and stash challenge, I fear I am a little bit late as the closing date is tonight at 8.00 pm. Oh well the layout was nice to work with and I used to old brads, flowers and ribbons and papers that I haven't used for ages.
I am going to post this tomorrow for my mother in laws birthday who is currently in Malta sunning it up!
Tracy

dressing up

2011-01-09T10:38:00.000-08:00

I adore this stamp that I purchased last year and was so glad to be able to have an excuse to ink it up again.

Lots of doodlebug scraps again as I am a paper hoarder I am trying very hard to start using some instead of just collecting them which is my New Years Resolution.

Tracy x

Bowled over

2011-01-09T10:37:00.000-08:00

Another request for a cricket fan!

I have used lots of scraps on this card and used a cricket ball stamp to create the background.

The cricketer is a digital image from Dotties world.

Tracy x

2011-01-09T10:34:00.000-08:00

I was asked to make this card for a lady at work who's son in law is a nottingham forest supporter.

Feeling blue

2010-08-26T10:46:00.000-07:00

This weeks challenge over at Lili of the valley is 'lets get dotty with circles' this is my third christmas card today so I am over the moon. I have managed to lose my icicle stickles though from another card I was doing god knows where its hiding will have to purchase another one now! Tracy x

Its beginning to feel a lot like christmas

2010-08-26T07:41:00.000-07:00

This is my second christmas card of the day! I am entering this into this weeks Whiff of joy challenge which has this lovely layout.

Tracy x

Ready to party!

2010-08-26T05:57:00.000-07:00

This weeks challenge over at Penny Black has a gorgeous layout to incorparate in your card. I have been making christmas cards again with my daughter Katie. It is absolutely tipping it down outside with rain so what a perfect excuse to have a craft day lol.
Tracy x

Bringing christmas to you

2010-08-15T09:31:00.000-07:00

I am entering this weeks mojo monday challenge which is the layout. My second christmas card for this year.

Tracy

Blue christmas

2010-08-15T09:18:00.000-07:00

Something old or something new is the theme over at the sugar bowl this week I have chosen to use a stamp that I bought last year but it was never opened poor thing. This is my first christmas card for this year so I am quite happy! I am also going to enter this into this weeks stamp with stampavie challenge which has a theme of christmas in summer.

Tracy x

18th birthday cake!

2010-08-15T04:05:00.000-07:00

Here is my latest birthday cake celebration for an 18 year olds special day on Tuesday.

Its for my son's girlfriend Sarah who adores pink and shoes!

Tracy x

Summer holidays

2010-08-08T05:39:00.000-07:00

Really going for it now spent at least the last hour taking photos and updating my blog, it seems I haven't lost my mojo and have really enjoyed spending time with my 12 year old daughter Katie card making which she has loved getting back into as well and she has also been revamping her blog if you haven't checked out Katie's blog have a look over at Welcome to Katzo Krazy!

So another commissioned card for the same lady she tends to give me her order in bulk so it's easier to work for this one reminds of getting ready to go travel on summer holidays which fits in with this weeks theme over at ABC challenge which is A for August.

Tracy x

So inlove with you

2010-08-08T05:32:00.000-07:00

Another commissioned card for the same lady, used a new digital image this time by Karens doodles if you haven't checked out her site then please do its got some fantastic images to die for at a great price too. Going to enter this card for this weeks challenge over at Cute Card Thursday whose theme is whateva.

Tracy x

Rag doll

2010-08-08T05:25:00.000-07:00

Love this image from Mo Manning, love the ragdoll she is holding thought this would be appropriate for this weeks challenge over at Simon Says Stamp which has a song theme so going to go with Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons -Ragdoll. Made this card for a commission for a lady at work.

Tracy x

Biker boy

2010-08-08T05:12:00.000-07:00

Another card this time for my son's 19th birthday on Thursday where does time go. He is away camping with his big brother at the moment so was able to do this without any prying eyes.

Entering this for this weeks Secret Crafter which has Its a mans world at the theme.

Tracy x

Lady Garden

2010-08-08T05:10:00.000-07:00

Here is my latest cake that I have just finished for a lady at Uni wanted a lady sitting in the garden sipping gin and tonic. Getting more confident now with sugar paste and modelling have a chocolate cake this week to make for my son's 19th birthday as we don't like sugarpaste in our house lol.

Tracy x

Blooming gorgeous

2010-08-08T05:02:00.000-07:00

Finally got round to making a card and entering challenges again after all my studying is finished until September yippee!
I have made this card for my son's girlfriend who will be 18 in a couple of weeks it fits in with this weeks challenge over at create4fun which has a gorgeous layout!
Tracy x

Hole in one

2010-06-05T07:15:00.000-07:00

Another commissioned cake for a 50th birthday. A golf theme this time quite enjoyed doing this cake, vanilla sponge with jam and buttercream filling.
Tracy x

Rocking with Elvis

2010-05-31T05:01:00.000-07:00

This card is for my husband for Fathers Day from the girls as they leave everything till the last minute thought I would lend a helping hand it fits in with this weeks challenge over at Dare you to Digi Stamp with the theme one for the boys. The digital stamp is one that I purchased from Dotties World love this collection.

Tracy x

Stylish

2010-05-31T04:58:00.000-07:00

A fathers day card for my Father in Law which fits in with this weeks challenge over at Friday Sketchers challenge
Tracy x

Sugar nellie winner

2010-05-24T12:59:00.001-07:00

Oh my goodness I am thrilled to bits I have just found out that I won the Sugar Nellie challenge last week! It was a really spooked my lucky number is 29 because of son's birthday which was the random number and then the winner was picked on Saturday which was my nephews 6th birthday who I made the card for. Hope this good luck keeps up
Tracy x

Ruggers

2010-05-16T02:49:00.001-07:00

Made this for my brother in laws birthday and it fits in with this weeks creative card crew challenge which is the delightful sketch by Emma.

I have recently undergone majory surgery and have only just got back into my cardmaking because one I haven't felt like it and two I have lost my mojo a little bit, if sometimes I don't but the right link to the correct challenge I apologise in advance, but please do not leave me a negative comment that may knock my confidence.

Thanks

Tracy x

Rocking all over the world

2010-05-15T12:49:00.000-07:00

Heres my entry for this weeks sugarbowl which is a great sketch by Marlene, I am not used to working with so many layers. I have used some fab papers from the Sweete shop this week which are quite funky!
I have designed the card for my nephew who turns 6 next Friday and is getting a drum kit so I think I will need some earphones!
Tracy x

Its a girl thing

2010-05-15T12:46:00.001-07:00

Heres my entry for this weeks stamp with fun its for my nieces birthday coming up next week.
I have used a pollycraft image using some of my forgotten stuff feels like I have got new stash again.
Tracy x

Just swinging

2010-05-14T08:00:00.001-07:00

Just made 2 of these cards for my daughters birthday parties this weekend my what a hectic social life she has! I am entering this card into the pollycraft challenge which has a delightful sketch this week and the allsorts challenge which has a birthdays challenge this week.Thanks for stopping by.

Tracy x

Camera shy

2010-05-14T04:39:00.001-07:00

This is a card made for my brother in law to fit in with this weeks just christmas and birthday card challenge, something a little different for me.

In the tulips

2010-05-13T10:07:00.001-07:00

I have made two cards this afternoon and I don't like any of them just too busy for me, but needed to make two birthday cards for the weekend. If anybody can give me any tips on colouring a penny black cat I would appreciate it as I struggle with this the first one is too dark and second one is too light!

I am going to them into the Penny Black Challenge this week

Tracy x

have your cake and eat it

2010-04-29T04:54:00.001-07:00

So some of you have been asking what cakes have I been making well heres a selection I feel I have definetly improved since going to college 2 years ago!

A 21st birthday request trampoline with gymnast

A chocolate and red sugarpaste celebration cake for the schools orchestra to celebrate their 5th birthday

A club penguin request for a childs 6th birthday.

A retirement request

last but not least a childs 5th birthday pink princess cake.

thanks for looking

Tracy x

cards galore

2010-04-29T04:37:00.001-07:00

Well its certainly been a while, my degree has been taking up a lot of my time, full time job and my new role which I am loving at to say the least when I have had a litte spare time then I have had lots of cake orders! which I am loving so card making has taken a back seat really. Just had my second operation so who knows might get my mojo juices going again here is few that I did before I went into hospital last week :)

I have never used these papers until now can't think why! you how sometimes you forget what stash you have so its been really nice to use some of this recently to especially old stamps and dies for my big shot.

A few cards for some darts players

and not forgetting two really big fans of the one and only Hannah Montana!!!! of course

Tracy x

2010-02-07T12:49:00.000-08:00

and this is the final card that I have made this week for a friends son at work the theme was cooking, don't know where I have managed to find all the time this week to do everthing and to top it all I have had really bad flu but struggled along as you do!

Tracy x

wedding

2010-02-07T12:47:00.000-08:00

made this for a friends wedding day her theme colours for the day were deep purple I absolutely love this colour it is so lush!

hope you like

Tracy x

Break a leg

2010-02-07T12:46:00.001-08:00

My daugther Katie has been in pantomime all week and is absolutely shattered, I made this card for her to wish her good luck.

Tracy x

50th birthday cake

2010-02-07T12:42:00.000-08:00

I have just finished this cake for her 50th birthday that I have been busy working on for 5 days, she absolutlely loved it! So I have managed to master my sugar paste technique its my birthday on Tuesday 9th February to I am off to make my cupcakes for work now, coffee, chocolate and lemon :)
Tracy x

christmas biscuits

2009-12-17T14:35:00.001-08:00

So here I am this thursday evening with nothing else better to do lol when my daughter comes home from school and says mum can we make biscuits for my friends at school tomorrow for xmas presents, nothing like leaving things to the last moment eh.

So its took 5 1/2 hours lol to make the dough, chill it, cook it and ice and gift wrap everything we are really pleased how they have turned out so make make so more for nieces and nephews as things are tight this year so we are not buying presents for each other but what inexpensive gifts these are.

Merry christmas everyone

Tracy x

Gift box

2009-12-14T05:04:00.000-08:00

At the weekend I altered a little gift box to put a secret santa present in for my christmas meal at work this week. I have never done anything like this before and it was a bit out of my comfort zone, I see some fabulous projects on other peoples blogs when they do this but mine didn't quite turn out as good oh well. I have used my promarkers and some christmas papers from my stash as well as other embellies.

I am going to enter this for the roses on paper challenge which is to alter something and the promarkers challenge which is anything but a card with a christmas or new year theme.

Tracy x

In the pink

2009-12-07T09:17:00.000-08:00

Here is my 3rd christmas card for this year I am slowly catching up, only just got back into my card making although i thoroughly enjoyed it as my sister came over for a craft night I was really tired. The gorgeous papers are Zoe Pearn again! and I have used an elzybells stamp that I bought last year and didn't even use it poor thing I am entering this card into the stamp with stampavie this week they have a christmas theme at the moment.
Tracy x

feeling blue

2009-12-07T09:03:00.001-08:00

Here is my 2nd christmas card I am really pleased with how this turned out love all the blue papers which by the way are a digital download by the one and only Zoe Pearn gosh I love her designs so much. I am entering this card into the abc challenge this week which is indigo blue.
Tracy

Week 9 - sketch by Tara

2009-11-29T01:32:00.000-08:00

This is my first christmas card of the year, but I have been looking at everyone else's blog and it seems they are way ahead of me already. I am still recovering from my operation and this is the first time that I have actually been able to make a card I still need help lifting heavy things so I have some great helpers round the house, because unlike some of you lucky girls I don't have my own craft room so I have 3 cupboards and I have to put it away each time.
Anyway I will stop going on now I am entering this card for this weeks basic grey challenge
the sketch is a lovley one created by Tara G, I have used my lovely wisteria papers.

Tracy x

commissioned cards

2009-11-01T10:34:00.001-08:00

Hi everyone I've been a bad blogger but I do have an excuse I am going into hospital this wednesday for a major operation then its home to rest for 12 weeks before going back to work.
I have also started my foundation degree in teaching which has taken a lot of my time up since september.
I just haven't found the time to do any crafting surprise, surprise!
My lovely husband has bought me some lovely craft stuff to use for when I am recouperating so this will be something to look forward to.
love and hugs
tracy x

fore you

2009-09-21T11:21:00.001-07:00

Here is a card that I have made for my husbands 50th birthday on saturday he is flying off to spain tomorrow as a birthday treat from all of us on a golfing holiday.

I am going to enter this card for the high hopes challenge and christmas and birthdays is the layout for the challenge.

tracy x

Feeling blue

2009-09-07T00:27:00.000-07:00

I have used a sarah kay image, this has to be my favourite at the moment. I also used a lot of scraps and old papers from doodlebug that I haven't touched I am a bit like that like to collect papers and not use them lol I am sure you know what I mean.
The lady that I have made this for is mad about the colour blue as you can see!
Right off to the hospital for my appointment now can't wait to get it over with then back to work for me today.
Tracy x

hoppy birthday!

2009-08-31T08:50:00.000-07:00

I am entering this card into this weeks stap with stampavie challenge which is the layout.
I have a lot of birthdays in September I loved using this stamp from high hopes.
I have used my promarkers, the background papers are digital downloads, I have finished his crown off with some pearly beads.
hope you like
tracy x

Sending you a sprinkling of fairy dust

2009-08-31T08:37:00.000-07:00

Here is my entry for this weeks anyone for anya, I have paper pieced her dress and 3D her skirt, coloured with promarkers and finished her wings with stickles.

The paper is my minds eye I think and the sentiment stamp I purchased from ebay last year.

tracy x

belly dancing

2009-08-30T09:46:00.001-07:00

I am going to enter my card in this weeks abc challenge the theme is circles so I have made some lollipop flowers, buttons are circles and I have also put a bead in her belly button which is also a circle hope this counts.

I have really enjoyed colouring this image and the papers are from basic grey my new papers I love the strong vibrant colours, this is a birthday card that I have made for a collegue at work who is mad about belly dancing.

The image is from sandra dry doesn't she do some gorgeous digital images! I will definetly be purchasing some more.

tracy x

hey cupcake!

2009-08-23T03:01:00.000-07:00

Here is my entry for this weeks cupcake craft challenge this weeks has been a lot of fun, they are celebrating their 1st birthday and there are some really fab goodies to be won!

This weeks challenge has an added bonus of including a cupcake somewhere on your card the theme is something sweet, so I just had to use my new little whiff of joy stamp!

tracy x

An elephant and his trunk

2009-08-16T11:34:00.000-07:00

Here is my card this week for the return of basic grey challenge blog, I have used my new ambrosia papers, gingham & organza ribbon, square punch, flowers from poppicrafts, brad from stash and the lovely elephant stamp is out of my daughters craft stash.
I have made this card for my sister in law who is absolutely batty about elephants!
Tracy x

another cake

2009-08-16T06:26:00.001-07:00

Here is another commissioned cake this week that I have royal iced for a customer, the lady wanted a blue and white theme and it was for a gentlemen I think I managed to carry this off ok.
tracy x

sons 18th Birthday cake

2009-08-13T09:03:00.001-07:00

It was my son's 18th birthday yesterday 12th August and as I have been so busy concreting this week with my husband I just managed to finish his birthday cake in time.
I had an image printed for him at my local cake shop of his favourite on line game character and made his favourite chocolate cake, covered this in chocolate sugarpaste, iced around the cake and finished with chocolate fingers so can you tell he loves chocolate!
We took him out for a chinese meal last night and he didn't even have pudding because he couldn't wait to get back home to tuck his teeth into this lol.
His sisters embarrassed him by telling the waiter that it was his birthday and they announced it in the very busy restaurant and he was really embarrassed lol.
But couldn't wait to get back home so that we could sing happy birthday again and he could blow out his candles I knew there was still a kid him still somewhere.
so off to finish royal icing an order for a 75th birthday now.
tracy x

blogger

2009-08-12T02:41:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone is anyone else having problems with blogger it says i am not following anyones blog this is happened since yesterday.
tracy x

Lucky duck winner

2009-08-07T09:20:00.000-07:00

I just got back from my holidays to find out that I have one lucky ducks over at simon says what a lovely surprise!

Lucky Duck Wins Tim Holtz Rubber Stamp Set of Her Choice!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Congrats Tracy! You are our lucky duck.Tracy won and it was simple! She just commented on Tim Holtz 's new stamp designs on our blog!You could win too, stop by our blog regularly becuz we luv to give blog candy!
tracy said...Wow it looks amazing if only you could of allowed for extra baggage or slipped me in your suitcase lol.I think Tims new stamps are outstanding so much choice what a talented man!tracyThanks for stopping by!Luv,Heidi

On my holidays

2009-08-02T03:01:00.000-07:00

I will be on my holiday with my family in the lake district, no doubt we will have blazing sun and be on the beach everyday but just in case I have been to the library to stock up on a little of something to read, the car is packed with lots of crafting stuff for the girls, games, ds and etc to keep them occupied too.
See you when I get back on next Saturday 8th August
tracy x

I love lemonade anya

2009-07-31T01:23:00.000-07:00

I've made this card with my new bg lemonade papers, I've made the card for my son's girlfriend who will be turning 17 in a couple of weeks time.

Can anybody tell me why it keeps double line spacing need some help here frustrated I only want single line spacing?

Anyway I am entering this card in this weeks just christmas & birthday cards challenge which is the layout.

tracy x

Card Recipe
* BG lemonade
* Anya stamps from dies to die for
* Promarkers from letraset
* Ribbon, eyelets,flowers & pearls from stash
* Corner rounder punch
* Scraps of pink bazzill card

Another Anya

2009-07-31T00:52:00.001-07:00

Here is another Anya I have done this week I am going to enter this for 3 challenges which are roses on paper -something with hearts, stamp with fun - use pearls, and for a dt position over at Bizzy Becs creatalicious challenge blog - and this is the layout.

Card Recipe:
* Cuttlebug embossing folder
* BG paper Rob & Bob ? pink & black card
* Nestabilities
* Handbag charm
* Pearl hearts
* Flowers & ribbon from stash
* Promarkers
* Anya stamp from dies to die for

Anyone for Anya?

2009-07-30T05:37:00.000-07:00

Do you love your Miss Anya's and her friends well if so there is a new challenge blog about to start!

They are looking for some more ladies to join the team so go and check out the the new blog http://anyoneforanya.blogspot.com/2009/07/dt-call-out.html#comments and read for yourself.

tracy x

summer time!

2009-07-27T09:59:00.000-07:00

Here is another Anya card shame on me this is the first time that I have used my new anya stamp set!

I am entering this card for this weeks truly scrumptious which is the layout, stamp with stampavie the theme is summer and dutch dare which is using cutting dies or punches and I have used my nestabilities.

Card Recipe

*Bazzil lime green & yellow

*Flowers & brads from stash

*Nestabilities

*Scallop punch from SU

*K & Co papers from dies to die for

*Promarkers to colour in Anya

Anyone for Anya?

2009-07-27T09:49:00.001-07:00

Here is my entry for the new Anya challenge blog over at http://anyoneforanya.blogspot.com/2009/07/dt-call-out.html#comments
and with the help of my son I have learnt how to put a watermark on my cards today and used photoshop it looks so complicated so I will have to have a play about but I really like the effect
Tracy x

Card Recipe

* Bazzil paper

*Brads & ribbon from stash

* Paper is from a blog candy I won its gorgeous no name though

* I made the lollipop flowers from the same paper and diamond stickles

* Coloured with promarkers, paper pierced her bag, distress inks for background

xbox addict

2009-07-18T11:42:00.000-07:00

And finally another order for a xbox addicts birthday was a bit stumped with this one and had really lost my mojo but the lady I did it for was over the moon!

Tracy x

dotties world

2009-07-18T11:39:00.001-07:00

Two more orders what would I do without George downloads from dotties world he is very handy to have.

tracy x

Lily of the valley

2009-07-18T11:32:00.000-07:00

Boy oh boy this week has been absolutely manic at school for me getting everything ready for September and getting things cleaned and sorted lol, but now I have 6 weeks holiday yippee!!!

let the fun begin.

As well as having quite a few wedding card orders I also made a retirement cake for 3 teachers that have retired!!! so i have been quite a busy bee.

tracy x

whiff of joy fall stamp kit

2009-07-18T06:13:00.000-07:00

Katharina is giving away 2 sets of the new fall stamp kit as blog candy you can also

preorder the collection until the 7th August!

good luck everyone

tracy x

One very proud mum

2009-07-12T14:16:00.000-07:00

Here some photos from my sons passing out parade on friday in Bassingbourne, after 14 weeks of hard training my son made me the proudest mum ever!

It was so emotional words can't describe how i feel, I also feel a little bit scared for the future ahead I am sure you all know what I am talking about though!

He is home for 3 weeks then gets posted to Borden for phase 2 training he seems very happy, grown up and mature bless him and is having the time of his life he has made loads of new mates as well.

Tracy x

2 distinctions!

2009-07-02T11:58:00.000-07:00

Wow how happy do i feel at this moment I have just got 2 distinctions in my cake decorating course that i started in September I never thought that i would get that I at least thought 2 merits I am so proud I will post a picture of my final cake later
have a good day!
tracy x

A starry red, white and blue

2009-06-21T07:27:00.000-07:00

Well this is the first time that I have used my new stamp from High hopes as I have been so busy at work and college 2 more weeks to go till I finish college so I have had to do all my write ups ready to hand in but the only thing is I have been getting so distracted by blogging I can't seem to concentrate lol!

I am entering my card this week for 3 challenges which are the promarker challenge , stamtacular sunday and Our creative corner.
tracy

Card Recipe

* Daisy bucket paper from dies to die for
* High hopes stamp from dies to die for
* promarker colours used berry red & royal blue
* bazzil
* star punch from stamping up
* corner rounder punch

sugar bowl challenge 13

2009-06-21T07:21:00.001-07:00

Here is my entry for this weeks sugar bowl challenge and its a beautiful sketch by lilian and the extra option is a colour challenge which is to use 'kraft' in your design but not heard of this!
so it also said that you could use brown and creams so this is the option I have gone with quite pleased with the finished result. Oh and by the way if you enter you could be in a chance of winning a the brand new set of gorjuss girls 3!
tracy x

Card Recipe

* Double sided cardstock from stash can't remember who by sorry!
* Bazzill
* Sherbet dots from Craftwork Cards
*Gorjuss girl stamp from funky kits
*Promarkers
*Ribbon from stash
* Flowers from Poppicrafts, buttons from stash
* Leave punch from The glitter pot

pink gem candy

2009-06-13T14:24:00.000-07:00

Do you like the new website that Janet has now set up over at pink gem designs if so go and tell her and just for leaving a comment janet is genouroulsy going to pick a winner and the winner will get £25 to spend on anything they like in her new shop!
so what you waiting for!
tracy x

whiff of joy new collection

2009-06-13T14:14:00.000-07:00

Katharina is giving away 2 surprise packages filled with stamps from the new whiff of joy wedding and baby collection, if you haven't already seen these then you are then what are you waiting for pop on over and have a look at Katharina blog you won't be disappointed she is in Vienna at the moment but will be picking a winner on her return which will be sunday 15th june good luck every one.
and if your not lucky enough to win then the collection is being released on 14th june anyway.
tracy x

sugar bowl

2009-05-31T07:43:00.000-07:00

This the card that I am entering for the sugarbowl challenge this week, I wasn't to sure on the papers when I had done it but now its comeplete I sort of like it. You have to use pearls in your creation this week I have used liquid pearls on my tabs and the flowers on my little girls and big pearls on the flowers, su papers, promarkers and retro punches.
tracy x

lady in red

2009-05-31T04:21:00.000-07:00

here is my entry for this weeks spoonful of sugar which is to add lace to your card and just christmas and birthday cards is the fab layout.
Hope everyone is enjoying this fabulous weather, back to school work for me tomorrow I have really enjoyed catching up this week and making my nephews cake.
Tracy x

flutterby butterfly

2009-05-29T12:15:00.000-07:00

Another challenge, and another card lol I am entering this for this weeks just magnolia and a competition over at dies to die for . I have used my lovely promarkers see below for the colours used, su papers, stickles and ribbon and various flowers from stash and I have coloured some clear dewdrops to go on my flowers.

Tracy x

card recipe:

* su papers

*ribbon

*flowers prima & poppicrafts

*clear dewdrops

*Promarkers - orange, apricot, blush, vanilla, ruby, berry red, terracota, cocoa, mustard & pastel pink

Finished!

2009-05-28T06:37:00.000-07:00

So here is the finished cake I am quite pleased with how it looks the red man was much harder to make i thought though, and i run out of time to do his name so had to think of something quick thank heavens for my alphabet & number cutters.

Just hope my nephew can recognise the characters lol!

Happy birthday Jaky!

tracy x

ben 10 cake day 2

2009-05-28T03:35:00.001-07:00

Well its day 2 I have just finished piping round the edges glued ben and the blue monster on and added some shimmer dust!

Now the stars and balls are dry I have added them I made the ben 10 words last night still got a bit to do but nearly finished!

should be done by today lol, my card making has taken a back seat unfortunately will be back into it tomorrow hopefully!

Tracy x

2009-05-27T05:17:00.000-07:00

Here is a sneek preview of my nephews birthday cake for saturday still got quite a bit to do and I have set my self a challenge I have borrowed some amazing books from the library and when you don't have your tutor watching over you at college its a bit scary doing a cake by yourself took me 2 hours to colour and make ben hes a bit overweight but not bad for first go i think and don't let on to my nephew but its double chocolate cake inside

raindrops keep falling on my head

2009-05-25T03:02:00.000-07:00

here is my entry for this weeks whiff of joy the layout is gorgeous and the design team have done a fab job as always.
I have use my basic grey papers and my new prima flowers and I have some more new promarkers and just love how deep red and dark green go together I have made this card for my nieces birthday at the beginning of June.
tracy x

out of this world!

2009-05-25T02:52:00.000-07:00

Here is my entry for this week roses on paper, the theme this week is a card for the boys!
This is the first time I have used an Ian stamp and this is totally a different card for me too lost my mojo a bit lol!
Tracy x

a very nautical girl!

2009-05-25T02:03:00.001-07:00

Just thought that I would share my second cake I have made at college I am really pleased with the finished result and unfortunately its made on a dummy so I won't be able to eat it, but the good news is it will be shown at the cake decorating show at the NEC this year how exciting is that!
Tracy x

blue & yellow

2009-05-17T12:04:00.000-07:00

Here is my entry for this weeks stamp with stampavie I have loved working with the layout, and the colours I wouldn't normally use but my sister bought over my new SU papers last night and I just couldn't resist.
I have also used my daughters new stamp thanks Katie!
Tracy x

HSM

2009-05-17T11:59:00.000-07:00

Here is my second card of high school musical, they are for a friends granddaughter, I have decorated the inside of this one!

I have used lots of red paper now so I have a real shortage I will need to stock up very soon!

tracy x

New shoes!

2009-05-13T23:49:00.000-07:00

Here is my entry this week for secret crafter challenge, I purchased this new digital image from sketching stamper this is one of Chris's new designs and its gorgeous I have used beads on the front of my shoe, chalked the background with glimmer chalks used my promarkers for colouring a piece of organza ribbon and basic grey papers i would love this card my self it is so classy but have done for a friend!

Tracy

I believe in fairies!

2009-05-12T23:46:00.000-07:00

Another commissioned card this week she is gorgeous to play with and to have as a friend, I have used my daughters new stamp that she won on the roses and papers challenge for entering her candle she made she was over the moon.
sentiment stamp is from ebay that i bought quite a while ago now.
Tracy x

blooming lovely

2009-05-12T11:42:00.001-07:00

I have used a sarah kay image for my card, I enjoyed the layout on this challenge it is a sugar bowl layout I think, so can't enter for this challenge will have to see what else I can enter it for this week! I have used none other than my promarkers yet again I don't know how I have lived without them before!

I have put stickles on the flowers but you can't really see as I am not an expert when it comes to taking photographs lol!

Tracy x

blue is the colour

2009-05-10T10:37:00.000-07:00

Here is my entry this week for friday sketchers a great challenge layout this week I must admit i feel I am getting a bit more confident at doing several layers now, I wasn't before as normally this is not be but I'm up for a challenge lol!

Tracy x

In the pink

2009-05-10T10:33:00.000-07:00

here is my entry this week for sketch saturday and stamp something the theme over there this week is pink! Ienjoyed working with this sketch and I finally have my own set of miss anya stamps so I don't have to borrow my sisters anymore lol.
I love these stamps and can't wait for the new release of miss anya!
Tracy x

birthday

2009-05-10T10:31:00.001-07:00

Another commissioned birthday card for a lady at work, used one of my kanban images, again these are fantastic for a quick card followed a sketch from last week can't remember which one but lovely to work with.
Tracy x

recent cards

2009-05-10T10:28:00.001-07:00

Here is a recent commisioned card for lady a work that wanted a wedding card, I have used some of my lili of the valley diecuts, these are fantastic if you just need to make a really quick card up! and I have stamped some of my doves onto glitter card with stazon ink and finished off with ribbon and some wedding rings.

Tracy x

Woof woof

2009-05-05T11:36:00.000-07:00

Here is my entry for this weeks just magnolia challenge, this is a commissioned card for a lady at work who is passionate about her dog and wants a birthday card for him!
Tracy x

I love the colour purple

2009-05-04T05:13:00.000-07:00

Oooohhh I so love the colour purple, I made this card last night when my sister Debra came over for our weekly card making night only it has been about 3 weeks since we saw each other so I had missed her and our sessions a little bit.
Anyway I finally managed to get hold of my own Miss Anya's after borrowing my sisters lol I used my new basic grey papers gorgeous and had a go at lollipop flowers that everyone seems to be enjoying at the moment and I must admit I am quite pleased with them.
I am entering this card into this weeks creative inspirations challenge I have really enjoyed working with their layout this week!
Tracy

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2009-05-01T12:25:00.000-07:00

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pink & green

2009-04-30T11:59:00.000-07:00

Here is my entry for this weeks Just Magnolia the theme this week is pink & green. I was really stuck with the background paper but found some scraps of this in my craft box I love the image but don't think the paper really goes well we all have bad craft days don't we lol!

Tracy x

Karate kid

2009-04-27T08:29:00.000-07:00

Here is my entry this week for the sugar bowl challenge I have used my new karate stamp as always it stamps beautifully!

I bodged up a bit but decided to make it a happy mistake I wonder if anybody can really notice lol.

I have made this card for me nephews upcoming 5th birthday and he has recently started Karate at after school club!
I have used glossy accents on his karated suit and stickles for the trims.
Tracy x

Pink

2009-04-26T05:53:00.000-07:00

Here is my entry for stamptacular sunday challenge this is a commissioned card for a lady at work that I did for her daughters 21st birthday this weeks challenge is to add a charm!

Tracy x

Scrum time!

2009-04-26T01:41:00.001-07:00

Another card for May got lots of birthdays in May another Charmed cards download I adore George!
Chalked the background again and gave him dirty knees and face well you can't play rugby without getting a little bit dirty can you!
coloured with promarkers and stamp some rugby balls in corner from another lovely stamp I have. I am entering this into this weeks dare you digi stamp and dotties world challenge.

I didn't read the challenge properly as it said something with wings lol, so I have had to add some wings onto his rugby top to make sure that I followed the challenge properly I found a picture off the internet and have wrote captain in the middle of the badge hope this qualifies!
Tracy x

What a catch!

2009-04-26T01:32:00.000-07:00

I have made this card for my BIL's birthday in May I have used a download from Charmed cards I absolutely love these they are such fun!
I have followed the basic grey sketch this week also as you can see I have used some basic grey paper from archaic pad, brown and green bazzill, fish charm, I have chalked my background this time as I think it gives it a softer feel!
I have used promarkers and my stickles on the fish and glossy accents on waders and hats to give it a waterproof look!
Tracy x

Just magnolia

2009-04-21T14:16:00.000-07:00

Here is my entry for this weeks just magnolia challenge, and what a wonderful start to a new challenge with a great sketch.
I have used my new daisy bucket papers that I won from Steph on a giveaway thanks Steph, and I will definetly be buying some more of these the texture is stunning!
Tracy x

Masking

2009-04-18T08:30:00.000-07:00

Well I really enjoyed doing this card it all came together at the end! This is the first time that I have had a go at masking not bad for my first attempt I don't think. I loved the layout of this card which is off this weeks challenge over at Inspirational Card Sketches and I have also managed to cover another challenge theme over at Charizma cards which is little black dress>

Tracy x

pollycrafts challenge 13

2009-04-18T08:24:00.000-07:00

Here is my entry for this weeks pollycrafts challenge the theme is orange!
Not really my colour but I am quite pleased with the result.
I managed to use a lot of scraps for this card out of my sisters scrap box as I had a sleep over at her house last night I got to play in her craft room again it was fantastic!
Tracy x

stamp something

2009-04-16T04:46:00.001-07:00

I am entering this card for stamp something this week which is all about shapes! My daughter and I absolutely love the wizard of oz anya dorothy is just so cute!
Tracy x