Hello Sunshine........

Helloooooo........

The weather is cold and wet.......perfect for scrapping! 

I'm actually surprising my self posting two days in a row!! 

Page Maps is celebrating their 7 year anniversary..........so many fabulous prizes to be won, just by entering the sketch challenges. I have set myself a goal to try and complete every challenge this month......I don't think its going to happen but a least by doing this I am completing more layouts for the kids albums.

Here's my fourth one:)

This is a sketch and colour challenge - create a layout, based on this sketch, using the Colour Suite  for color reference. 

I have rotated the sketch clock wise , using the colours....blue,yellow and pink

I'll show you number 5 next week.......here is a sneak peak:)

Enjoy your weekend..........Thankyou for visiting!

Tracey

Adorable..............

Hey everyone,

I'm really enjoying the sketches from PageMaps ..........

This is a favourite photo of my two oldest children, its hard to believe they are now 22 and 19.....how time flies!

The challenge was to use the sketch below and feature borders in some way.

I used a punch for some of the borders, washi tape, and lace. The large zig zag strip was cut using my cricut and Plantin School Book cartridge. I had fun using up lots of scrap paper!

Buttons, flowers , lace, stamping and some fun paint splatters.

I really must attempt some house work (boring)...........Thanks so much for visiting!

Tracey

The Shabby Tea Room # 167

Hello............
"An Open Window" is our challenge this week in "The Shabby Tea Room"
Rebecca is our host.......Look at this pretty garden setting! Rebecca and asks that you be inspired by the colours in the photo and add a WINDOW to your card/project.

The design team are using a template from "My Time Made Easy" called - Carry It.  The wood panel background paper is also from the MTME store .....it is called Construction material paper.


Such a sweet gift box for special treats !

 I cut the window using my cricut, a little stamping, flowers, book pages for the roof , twine and lace........I think it turned out kinda cute!

Have a peak at how the other shabby girls have decorated their little gift box.

Debbie - Paper Sweeties

Lenet - To Scrap or not to Scrap, that's the Question.

 Starr - The Paper Chase

Rebekah - Midnight Lullabies

Rebecca - Paper Primrose

Have a wonderful week....thankyou for taking the time to stop by

Happy creating

Tracey

Stuck on U Sketches.....Die cuts

Hello.............

One thing I really enjoy doing is making my own flowers!  I was really excited to start creating this layout for the latest "Stuck on U Die cut challenge" We would like to see your Die cut flowers.......I used the cricut to create mine, but you are able to use any die cutting machine! 

This is me and my Mum..........

I used Cricut Mothers Day Bouquet for the flowers and leaves,  Martha Stewart All Occasional Cake art for the banners. The scallop frame around the photos is from Elegant Edges.

 The pattern paper is Kaiser Pickled Pear Collection..................love this one!

I'm entering my layout in 

 the latest sketch challenge at'Sketches with a Twist'..............the twist is 'Mothers Day' - create something mother related. 

I have a busy weekend planned.........so much to do, so little time!
Hope you enjoy yours
Happy Creating

Tracey

BFF.................

Hey everyone,

Just a quick post to show you another layout , following a sketch from "PageMaps"

For this challenge.........we were asked to follow this sketch and add a 'DIY foam stamp image'

After a lot of thought, the only foam I could come up with was a Dish cloth! So......I die cut a Heart from  the dish cloth, stamped it around to form the flower then fussy cut it out. I'm not the best fussy cutter........lucky I like the 'Shabby look'!

Yay , another layout completed for Tori's album!

Tomorrow I have the new Stuck on U Sketches Die cut challenge to show you.............2 layouts in a week, I'm surprising myself!!

Thankyou for taking the time to visit

Happy Creating

Tracey

The shabby Tea Room #166

Hi there!!
Sweet Spring Time

is the theme for this weeks challenge at "The Shabby Tea Room"
Look at this gorgeous photo Starr has chosen for inspiration!
She asks that you create a card/project using the colours Pink, Green, White and add a sewing element.

Digital paper by Janet is our sponsor for this challenge......The digital background paper I have used is called  "Sweet Colour" paper 1. The colours are so soft and pretty.

Just realised........I went with a heart theme last week and again this week..........Can you tell I really like them!!!
For the 'Sewing' element of my card I created a button card using Paper Trey ink stamp set - Button Boutique. I wrapped it in some lace, then added pins, buttons and a doily.
Warm Hearts stamp is by Paper Sweeties.

I'm off to have a look at what the other Shabby Girls have created.

Debbie - Paper Sweeties

Lenet - To Scrap or not to Scrap, that's the Question.

 Starr - The Paper Chase

Rebekah - Midnight Lullabies

Rebecca - Paper Primrose

I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Mothers Day.......I really appreciated you stopping by.

Have a great week.......Happy Creating

Tracey

Enjoy

Yay........I finally found some time to create a layout!

I am a real  fan of "Page Maps" sketches............. they are celebrating their 7 year anniversary all month long. 

Lots of great prizes to be won just by creating a layout with one of the awesome sketches and the best thing is the contest is open to everyone, where ever you live:))

The papers I have used are from 'October Afternoon'. I cut the banner using MS All Occasional cake art.

A little paint splattering, bling, stitching, some stamping and lots of cute as, Heart buttons.

I still have quite the supply of these cute little heart buttons..........Love!

Loved the sketch..........so I stuck with it!

I appreciate you stopping by..........have a great week!

Tracey

The Shabby Tea Room... #165

Hello.......

"Totally Textured" is the theme Rebekah has chosen for this weeks challenge in The Shabby Tea Room.

Love this  photo she has chosen .

Rebekah ask that you............Be inpired by the photo...Dry Emboss and add Stitching to create texture.

And.......here is my card:)

I really liked the rustic looking basket......  I used a plaid stamp to create the background, which I thought looked similar to the texture of the basket, then I added layers from there. I cut the heart with my cricut , embossing it with Roses cuttlebug folder. Lace , twine, pompoms and a cute little heart yo yo to finish off.

Paper Sweeties is sponsoring us this week.........love their sentiment stamps - "Just Because" 

I am also entering my card in the sketch challenge at Paper Sweeties. 

Be sure to have a look at the creations the other shabby girls have to inspire you.....

Debbie - Paper Sweeties

Lenet - To Scrap or not to Scrap, that's the Question.

 Starr - The Paper Chase

Rebekah - Midnight Lullabies

Rebecca - Paper Primrose

Thank for visiting.......Have a great week

Tracey

Stuck on U Die cuts

Hello...........Its time to show you the new challenge for "Stuck on U Die cuts"

 Mothers Day is just over a week away.... so this challenge is all about "Mothers".

Die cut the word 'Mum, Mother etc or Die cut a lady.

I have not been able to spend a lot of time in my craft space lately........so with no time to spare I have created this simple card with a Free "Mothers Day" file from the Cricut craft room.

Once is was cut , all I had to do was add some pretty embellishments.

The other SOUS girls have some beautiful projects to show you ...pop over and have a look:)

Yay its the weekend tomorrow........Enjoy!

Tracey

Beautiful Spring..........TSTR # 164

Hey everyone,

Happy Monday.............Time to show the new challenge at  "The Shabby Tea Room"

Lenet has chosen this pretty picture ....she asks that you be inspired by the colours, add

Flowers

Lace

Ribbon

The Cutting Cafe is sponsoring this weeks challenge. The design team were given some great templates files to work with.

I can't wait to show you this Window Box card............so so cute, don't you think! The sweet little girl is 'Abigail', from 'Paper Sweeties'

These templates are so easy to assemble........I kept everything quite neutral, adding some embossing on the curtains and a little ink to the shutters. I coloured the ribbon to match the glass vases. 

Make sure you have a look at what the rest of the Shabby girls have created.....so many wonderful ideas!

Debbie - Paper Sweeties

Lenet - To Scrap or not to Scrap, that's the Question.

 Starr - The Paper Chase

Rebekah - Midnight Lullabies

Rebecca - Paper Primrose

I really appreciate you taking the time to stop by......have a great week

Happy Creating

Tracey

Do more of what makes you HAPPY.....

Hey everyone,

Hope you are having a great week........mine has been very busy and it won't be slowing down for the weekend! Two Birthdays and a Wedding......

I thought I'd show you this super quick card I made for my daughter......she loves polka dots at the moment!  So when I saw this gift bag with pretty coloured spots I thought it would be perfect. I wanted the card to match so ..........I scanned the bag , then printed it out. "Do What Makes You Happy" is a post card I found in the same shop - I backed it with a contrasting colour card stock, some stitching a little washi tape strip at the top , crepe paper frill, a doily and buttons. There you have it........a super quick card which is kinda cute!

I'd like to thankyou so much for coming by.........I appreciate your encouraging comments:)

I'll see you Monday in The Shabby Tea Room.....I have another shape card to show you, its so cute!

Tracey

Spring Bliss.....TSTR #163

Hello........Its time to show you the new challenge at "The Shabby Tea Room"

Debbie is our creative host this week......she has chosen the theme 

Spring Bliss

And asks that you create a card/project using the colours Yellow, Green and White add flowers and Polka dots.

I love the gorgeous tea cups in the photo........that inspired me to make this Tea pot card along with one of my favourite flowers....the daisy.

Love the tiny resin shaped flowers too....I liked the pop of pink when I was making the card, not quite sure about it now? It kinda works I think.....anyway, this is what I've used.

The tea pot is from "Dreams come True" cricut cartridge......using my Gypsy I welded the two teapot shapes together at the top to form a card. I used "Mothers Day Bouquet" cartridge to cut the daisy's. I have to thank my friend Anna for crocheting me the pretty little doilies for the flower centre.
"Special Friend Blend" is from Paper Sweeties.......just love these sentiment stamps.

Our sponsor for this challenge is Manor House Creations......play along for your chance to win four flower packs.
I'm off to see what the other shabby girls have created:))

Debbie - Paper Sweeties

Lenet - To Scrap or not to Scrap, that's the Question.

 Starr - The Paper Chase

Rebekah - Midnight Lullabies

Rebecca - Paper Primrose

I really appreciate you taking the time to stop by......have a great week

Happy Creating

Tracey

Under the Sea.....

"Crustaceans".........This is the new challenge at 'Stuck on U Sketches Die cuts' - Crabs , Lobster, shells, star fish etc.

I have to tell you I had no idea what I was going to create .......what a challenge! Then I thought of 'Sebastian' from the Little Mermaid.

 I wish I was one of these people that had a clear picture in my head before I started......no such luck, so I just started cutting and hoped for the best!

I decided to have some fun............. So here is my "Under the Sea" layout.

Jordyn and Tori having fun with their new Under water camera.

Adding a a few little details to your cuts brings them to life........a little Bling , glitter and chalk for the cheeks.

I used cricut cartridges 'Dreams come True' and 'Life's a Beach'

A few of the cuts have been raised with foam mounting tape for dimension.........its does not show up that well in the photo.

 The DT have been so creative with this challenge, stop by and have a peak!

Thankyou for coming by.....I always appreciate the lovely comments you leave me:))

Before I go

I'd also like to share this post from 'Stuck on U Sketches' Leaders

Design Team Call 2013

Hi crafty friends!

We are so excited to be announcing some new spots

opening up here at Stuck on U Sketches!

We are looking to grow our team which means even more

inspiration when you come by and visit!

Some of those changes mean missing some incredible designers

that will be leaving us. However we are excited for some

new talent to join us!

Will that be you?

We have a small opening with our Layout Sketch Team

and are looking for 2 new Design Teammembers.

You'll be creating with our original sketches every other Friday.

And with our Die Cut Team we are looking for 4 new 

Design Team members!

Again, you'll be creating every other Friday with a chosen

Die Cut Challenge. The great part about this is that you may

use ANY die cutting machine. Electronic, metal dies, etc.

You can take a peek around the site to get a better idea

on the challenges we do and if you have enough imagery

to join our challenges!

We are also looking for someone who would be interested

in being a Sponsor Coordinator.

Design Team Call will be open until May 3

and new teams will start in June!

Any questions? Please let us know!

We are asking for 6 month commitments to the teams.

You must be able to comment on all entires for your challenge.

We are very excited to also share a little tease and let you know

that we are planning some other changes for our site!

We hope this will be the inspiration and fun that will 

cause us all to really get excited about our awesome hobby!

We can't wait to share these changes and to see 

who wants to join this amazing team!

Please email Leah at mrsbealash@aol.com

with your name, which team you'd like to be on,

your blog link and any gallery links.

Thanks so much!

"Pretty" Shabby......TSTR # 162

Hey everyone,
Its time for a new challenge at "The Shabby Tea Room"
I am your host this week.......look at this pretty picture I've chosen for inspiration!
Use colours in the photo, create a card/project and add something recycled.

"Creations by AR" is our sponsor for this challenge. The Design Team had the choice of so many fabulous templates from her on line store. I chose this 'Card, Gift, combo'.........what a wonderful idea! Card and Gift in one pretty package:))

Kindness = Love is from Paper Sweeties

The papers are Kaiser 'Needle and Thread' collection.........love love love!!

My recycled item is the tag with the bar code on it.......I just inked it up a bit to look a little vintage. 

And look at this.......a cute draw for your gift!

Play along this week for your chance to win a template of your choice.

Make sure you pop by and look at what the other shabby girls have created!

Debbie - Paper Sweeties

Lenet - To Scrap or not to Scrap, that's the Question.

 Starr - The Paper Chase

Rebekah - Midnight Lullabies

Rebecca - Paper Primrose

Thankyou for visiting........Happy Crafting 

Tracey

Shabby Spring...TSTR #161

Happy Monday everyone!

Rebecca has chosen the theme Spring Shabby for this weeks "Shabby Tea Room" challenge.
How pretty is this picture!
Use colours from the photo and make it Shabby.



Janet' s digital paper is sponsoring this challenge.....the cute little Bird House is from their..
Love the Sweet little stamps from Paper Sweeties.. XOXO and the Banner :))
 The pattern papers and bingo card are Kaiser.....a few gorgeous doilies and some sweet little flowers!

Can't wait to see your "Shabby Spring" creation!
Be sure to stop by and see what the other shabby girls have created:)))

Debbie - Paper Sweeties

Lenet - To Scrap or not to Scrap, that's the Question.

 Starr - The Paper Chase

Rebekah - Midnight Lullabies

Rebecca - Paper Primrose

Thankyou so much for visiting

Have fun Creating

Tracey