2nd challenge dt card at lexis creations

CONGRATULATIONS to Deena the winner of the first challenge at lexis creations,CONGRATULATIONS to ruby who has been chosen as guest designer,i look forward to working with you.

Now for the second challenge,it is to create a card with a different shape,ANY shape you want,the challenge is being sponsored by JOANNA SHEEN,the prize is a £10 voucher to spend in her online shop,pop over to joannas site and have a browse ,there are fabulous crafting goodies on there.

Here is my dt card for the second challenge at lexis creations ,it features pengy the cute penguin,drawn by lexi,

i have created a card which when opened is the shape of a snowflake,there is a lot of pics so bear with me!!!!!

papers ..........................smirk,dcwv and freebees

embossing folder......................snowflakes by cuttlebug

flowers ...................kaisercraft

brads/gems/embellishments..........................local craft shop

fairy doodles

I have amde a card featuring one of the fairy doodle stamps,in traditional colours in a portrait layout,ihardly ever make portrait cards so it made a nice change

papers....................................dcwv

embossed card......................cuttlebug embossing folder snowflakes

ribbon....................................local craft shop

flowers...................................ek success retro punch

promarker colours..................terracotta,/red/ berry red/pine/pastel blue/dusky pink/ivory

My Daughters Graduation Day

I have had a fabulous day at my daughters graduation,how proud was i,it was held in carlisle cathedral,then drinks afterwards at the crown and mitre hotel,

not too keen on the photo of me but then i never am!!!!,this does make me look larger than i am[only a little bit tho truth be told]

snowflake 2

Isnt it great how you can use the same image with different colours and get 2 totally different looks ,so here is another snowflake card ,using lilac [not a typical xmas colour i know]

papers ...................free from mag

image...................... snowflake from funkykits

embossed card..........swiss dots cuttlebug folder

snowflakes....................punches

ribbon...........................anitas

sentiment ......................free from a mag

promarker colours.................lilac/aubergine/henna/cocoa/blush/dusky pink

snowflake

this is my fave xmas stamp snowflake from funkykits.i wanted a change from the usual xmas colours so i designed this onehope you like it

papers.....................free from mag

image ....................snowflake from funkykits

oval scallops.............nesties

embossed card............snowflakes cuttlebug folder

ribbon..........................love by papermania

gems .............................from stash

sentiment.....................free from mag

promarker colours.............cool aqua/pastel blue/magenta/henna /cocoa/blush/dusky pink

my crafty pad guest dt card

here is my dt card i made for my gueast spot this week at the crafty pad ,its a sketch by maxine and it was a joy to make,i was very proud to see my card on their site,i used the lovely percy the penguin stamp from debz zt the crafty pad

papers...........................free from summerdriggs lovely website

image...............................percy the penguin from the crafty pad

gems/brads sentiment..............................from stash

thanks for looking,

pop over and have a go at this weeks challenge , a great stamp from debz and a guest dt spot are up for grabs as this weeks candy.

cupcake challenge card featuring sammy the snowman

this card is made using a digi-image from lexis doodles ,i am entering it in the cupcake challenge

http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/

the prize is 6 digi stamps from sketching stamper

papers............................my craft studio free download

image................................ digi image called sammy from lexis doodles

ribbon...............................anitas

snowflake punches.................local craft shop

gems/sentiment .....................craft shop

promarker colours.................pastel blue/sky blue/sienna/cocoa/blossom

gorgeous snowman free digi stamp

You just have to go and see the fantastic digi-stamps and doodles at
http://lexisdoodles.blogspot.com/,
They are fab ,lexi is kindly offering a cute sammy the snowman digi image free until friday ,he is just perfect for xmas cards ,i will be making a card using him tomorrow so pop back here and see how it looks.

madelynn 2

I am a bit fed up with xmas cards at the mo,so i thought i would do a non xmas card....

i used my new stamp " madelynn " from the greetings farm

papers............................rich purples papermania
image .............................madelynn the greetings farm
flowers..........................prima/e k success retro punch
sentiment .....................free bee from mag
scallops.............................nesties
brads/gems.....................from stash
promarker colours...henna/cocoa/lilac /cool aqua/cyan/mustard/dusky pink/blush

free digi image

hello ,

wendy at digital doodling is very kindly giving away free a fantasic christmas tilly image to celebrate reaching 200 followers,all you have to do is pop over and download it ,this is the wonderful image,isnt she gorgeous

1 CARD 2 CHALLENGES

I have combined 2 challenges in one card ,The crafty pad have a recipe

1 circle,2ribbons,3papers,4 gems and some sparkle,

creative craft challenges have a lovely sketch [above]to follow hope you like the card i have made

papers .....................papermania

image ........................penguin from the crafty pad

ribbon...........................anitas

brads/gems.................local crfat shop

sentiment........................free from mag

glitter..............................from stash

promarker colours............pine green/black/burnt sienna/orange

Your fabulous

hi i have made this card for a friend who is feelikng a bit down,these are her fave colours and i think it will cheer her up,

papers................rich purples by papermani

image ..................miss anya

flowers................ek success punch and prima flowers

ribbon................anitas

sentiment...............local craft store

corner rounder...............x-cut

brads/gems......................stash

promarker colours.................mustard/aubergine/burnt umber/lilac/blush/dusky pink

Graduation card

Hi, i had decided to make a graduation card for my daughter but i didnt want the usual gown and mortar theme,so i decided on a flowery one,it was a labour of love and i am happy with how it has turned out.if you click on the pics above you can read the lovely verse by joanna fuchs

the verse on the inside is lovely and i am sure she will love it

papers .....................blueberry hill by papermania

scallops........................nesties

ribbon.........................poundland

sentiment verse inside .........................joanna fuchs

vellun sentiment on outside...........................local craft shop

flowers.............................kaisercraft.

brads/gems./charm.....................stash

thanks for looking

tracey x

New challenge launch ...........at lexis creations

Hi.

Its the big day today for the launch of the very first challenge over at lexis creations,it is a fortnightly challenge set on a monday,the winner will be chosen at random and announced on the forum on the day of the new challenge,and you can enter your creations in as many challenges as you wish,

The challenge is to make a project featuring christmas with a blue/silver theme,any project you wish,cards ,scrapbook pages,altered art absolutley anything you wish to make.

The prize is a £10 voucher for mad about cards from sponsors http://hobbycrafter.heavenforum.com/forum.htm and the fantastic digi image[above] from lexi of paulo,he is adorable...

why not come and join in the fun and see the inspirational cards from the design team .you can see the fabulous digi images and new stamps created by the very talented lexi .

Here is my very first DT card featuring paolo,

i think he makes a very striking card,.I would love to see your creations for this challenge ,so come on what are you waiting for !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Introducing madelynn

I have bought yet another cute stamp !I bought her from diestodiefor,their service is fab and she arrived within 2 days along with some free sample de cuts,which i will use on another madelynn card i make today.She is made by the greeting farm and is a joy to use ,they use thick red rubber and so every detail is easy to stamp first time.

i hope you like her ,she is sassy and has a little attitude,so perfect for those teenager cards .

papers.............papermania regency

image...................madelynn from the greetings farm

edge punch...................martha stewart

ribbon.........................anitas

flowers......................kaisercraft

brads/gems...............stash

promarker colours.............marsh green/cocoa/burnt umber/rose pink/carmine/blussh/dusky pink.

Lexis Creations 1st Challenge.

Only 2 days to go for the first challenge at lexis creations,how excited am i !!!!!!!!
I hope you will come over and join in with the fun .monday 16th nov ,pop over and see the fab DT cards for some inspiration
see you there.
tracey x

just for you

Its official ,i am loving using my promarkers,they are giving my stamps a new lease of life,tho i need more practice with shading the different colours,i have been doing the DT cards for lexi and the crafty pad so i can go home for my daughters graduation and know i am not letting anyone down,

here is a non xmas card !!!

papers ..................magazine freebees

image ......................miss anya

embossing folder ...............swiss dots

ribbon......................poundland

gems.........................from stash

corner stickers............papermania

sentiment...............free stamp from this months docrafts mag

flowers.....................kaisercraft

promarker colours.......burnt sienna,/petrol blue/china blue/blush/dusky pink

with luvvie

I got fed up of making xmas cards,i am a humbug about xmas at the best of times so making xmas cards is something i dont relish so i thought i would make a few non xmas cards for a change,i love this sugar nellie stamp so it was a joy to do

image.................luvvie from sugar nellie

papers ..................basic grey

embossing folder.........swiss dots

flourishes stamp.............papermania

ribbon...................local craft shop

gems.................local craft shop

promarker colours ,red/pumpkin/cocoa/blush/ivory/orange

MY OTT AWARD FROM SYLVIA

I have beeen given an ott blog award by sylvia over at http://sylvia-anne-poppyspapercraftpatch.blogspot.com/.thank you sylvia its my first one.i have to answer some questions for it so here we go

where is your mobile...................in my bag

your hair........................................brown with more greys every day !!!!!!

your mother.................................passed away

your father....................................with mum

your fave food...............................italian

your dream last night..................didnt have one

fave drink......................................tia maria and diet coke[double of course !!!!]

what room you are in now............living room

hobby..............................................cardmaking

your fear..........................................cancer

where do you want to be in 6 years.........................with my fella

where were you last night..........................at home

something you arent...................................a size 14 anymore

muffins...............................no, home made apple pie every time

wish list item....................a craft room

where did you grow up................birkenhead/merseyside

what are you wearing...................skirt and t-shirt

your tv faves............................csi,x factor

your pets............................dont have any

friends................................are very specialand i hold them very dear

your life.............................is not a dress rehearsal

your mood.........................upbeat

missing someone.................my parents, everyday

vehicle...................................dont drive

something your not wearing ....................a wedding ring

fave store..............................peacocks

fave colours.........................baby blue and pink

when did you last laugh..............today in work

cry.............................2 mins silence today

best friend......................my fella

one place you go over and over............................the local pub

facebook......................yes

fave place to eat........................neyland yacht club for their roast dinners mmmmm.

i now have to give this award to 5 people ,so here they are

rozzy,sugar and spice,mayjay,creative designer and neenie.

come get your award ladies and lets find out a bit about you all

tracey x

what a week!!!!!!!!

I am having a fantastic ,unbelievably lucky week.i had my prize for a trimcraft competition i won ,i got chosen for lexis Design team,i won the crafty pads challenge and now i have won the blog candy at crafts-international.pic above ,am i the luckyest crafter on the planet or what!!!!!!

The crafty pad challenge card v45

I have made this card for this weeks crafty pad challenge,the sketch is great ,pop over and have a go at winning a guest dt spot and a stamp

papers ....................papermania regency

image .......................from a swap

ribbon......................anitas

corner stickers .............papermania

promarker colours...............cinnamon/cocoa/gold/warm grey

Lexis Creations 1st Challenge.

Hi ,i have some exciting news!!!!!!

Lexi has announced the date and revealed the fantastic digi image of paolo that you could win if you enter her 1st ever challenge,the challenge starts on 16th nov,the theme has yet to be revealed ,you can pop over to her fantastic site at http://lexiscreations.blogspot.com/ and find out all the details of the challenge,here is the lovely paolo,isnt he adorable.

snowman family

I have made this fun card using a stamp irecieved as part of an image swap,i love the image ,its so cute and was lovely to colour,the layout is quite basic as i didnt want to have anything too "busy" against this large detailed stamp,

papers.................................free from cardmaking mag

ribbon,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,poundland

embossed card,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,swiss dots embossing folder /cuttlebug

snowflakes..........................punches

promarker colours.............carmine/lime/skyblue/marsh green/cinnamon/petrol

Blog candy giveaway

the crafty pad have launched a seperate blog dedicated to the sale of their stamps you can find it at http://thecraftypadstampdesigns.blogspot.com/

they are still keeping their other site just for challenges .here is the blog candy they are giving away to celebrate their new blog ,pop over and check out how to win it and see the lovely stamps there by debz