Tracey's Country Crafts

Delightful Challenges - Love

2012-02-09T17:15:00.006+10:00

Hello Again!
It's time for another great Challenge at
Delightful Challenges

First, thankyou to all that took part in our
"Punches & Dies" Challenge
with our Top 3 and Guest DT going to

Guest DT

#59 KIRSTEN

Woohoo!!!

And our other Top 2 are .....

#124 MANSI

#2 LAURIE

Well done Ladies.

Now onto our New Challenge and we want to see

"Love"

Once again, we have a wonderful Sponsor, and this week it is

Ok, off you go, cant wait to see what you all come up with.
Don't forget to head over to the Challenge Blog
and check out the wonderful creations the girls have made
to give you some Inspiration!!

Okies now on to my Card.
I have used "Cuddle Bunny" The new " Romance" Sentiments
and again some papers from the new "Sweethearts" Paper set.
The pink in these papers is just soooo yummy!
I have made a gate fold card, for you today.
Here is the main page you see.....

Then this is the right side, where i have used the "Cheery Lyn" heart to heart
lace doily die, and added some bling - well part of a bling!
I never use a whole one, one generally does me 2 or 3 cards, and
I have no idea where i used the other part!! lol

This is the inside.

Well thanks for having a looksee. Can't wait to see
all your wonderful creations
Have a great Day
Hugs
Tracey
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I would like to enter this card in the following challenges
Crafting for all Seasons - Challenge 20 - Love is in the Air
Creative Belli Blog - #136 Hearts/Valentine
Divas by Design - #21 Love Is in the Air
Fab'n'Funky - #107 Love is In the Air
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenges - It must Be Love
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - #72 Love is in The Air
Simon Says - Love is in the Air
Truly Scrumptious - #73 Love & Hearts

Just Sharing

2012-02-08T12:31:00.002+10:00

Hello everyone!
Just thought i would share this card i made for a friend.
She wanted a male card. Do you know how hard it is to
make a blokey card that isnt flowery, cutey or lovey??
It has been a while so it really pushed my brain!! (lol)
Think it turned out ok, and they liked it.

Not sure where the stamp is from. Have used a lovely
paper from Bearly Mine Designs.
I used the scoreboard to score some lines in the blue card, then
i put it through the cuttlebug using the large dot embossing folder.
A bit of plain ribbon, one swirl (and a tiny bit of bling) not too overdone is it?

Anyway thanks for having a looksee
Hugs
Tracey

The Paper Shelter - Challenge #50

2012-02-08T12:08:00.004+10:00

Hey Everyone!
Well it is time for another challenge at The Paper Shelter.
A Big Thankyou to everyone who joined in last week for the

"Love is in The Air" Challenge.

Our Winner for last week was

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2012-02-07 21:05:36 UTC

Congratulations

no 29, Forgotten scraps

Wooohoooo!

Now on to this weeks challenge and it is

"Be My Valentine"

so show us some loving...lol

As always we have a $20 gift certificate up for a winner if you are the lucky winner here and have used a Paper Shelter image. If you have used another brand your prize will be three (3) lovely images of your choice.

Righto, so onto my card.
I have used the coloured image "Be My Valentine" and added
a touch of shading around her. Mounted the image on red and then
added it to the wonderful paper "Love in Red" from the
Designer Extreme I CD, available from Bearly Mine Designs
The sentiment if a "Stampin up" stamp.
Flowers, ribbon and bling are from my stash.

Well i hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day

I look forward to seeing all your lovely projects
Have a great Day

Hugs
Tracey
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I would like to enter this card in the following challenges

Delightful Challenges - New Release - New Challenge

2012-02-02T16:28:00.007+10:00

Hey Everyone! Ready for a New Release??
We have some gorgeous new images and sentiments, as well
as some yummo papers for you!!
The new release is called

"Love is in the Air"

Before I get into the new challenge, a Big Thankyou
to everyone who participated in our last challenge and the winners are...

The Lucky winner of the stamp is......
#41 PAT W

and Top 3 & Guest DT are

Guest Dt goes to

#6 ANDREA

and our other Top 2 are

#26 CARLY B

#23 JOYCE

Congratulations Ladies

Now onto our New Challenge and it is

"Punches and Dies"

Our wonderful Sponsor this week is

Ok, I can't wait to see what you all come up with! I so love looking
out for new dies and punches.
Don't forget to head over to the Challenge blog, and check
out the wonderful creations the other DT girls have made
to give you some creative inspiration.

Now my card. I have used "Luvvy Bear and Balloons" (he is so sweet) and
one of the New "Romance" Sentiments. I have also used
the new papers from the "Sweethearts" Set. I saw the
papers and are so lovely, i just had to use them.
I have coloured Luvvy with copics using
E51,E53, E55, E57, R81,R83, B000, B00
Dies used - Spellbinders - Circle, Scallop Circle, Labels 18, Magnolia Butterfly
and Marianne Creatables Swirl
Punch is a Carl leaf punch.
I then have added some flowers, ribbons , brads and pearls from my stash.

Well thanks for dropping by and having a look!
I hope you all have a great day
Hugs
Tracey
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I would like to enter this card in the following Challenges

The Emerald Faerie Garden Challenge #17

2012-02-01T11:07:00.003+10:00

Hey There everyone!

Time for another Challenge at The Emerald Faerie Garden.

Before I start to ramble on, I would like to say a BIG THANKYOU to

Suzi McManus

Natalie Z. *Paselska*

Viv Pert

for being part of our DT and I'm sure we will See more of their beautiful creations around
blog land...

good luck girls!!!

Now, a big thankyou to everyone who joined us in our last
challenge "Green & gold/yellow"

our winners are....

Congrats !!!
9. Rebekah

and for using a faerie on their creation....

Woohooooo
3. Melanie

And our Top 3 are

{1} 13. Mary Lou

{2} 5. xtglx

{3} 4. Linxx

Righto on to the new challenge, and it is coming up to that special time of the
year for all love bugs, so the challenge this time is

"Be my Valentine"

Let us see some Looooove!!

Now on to my card and i have used Ally & Beeble. I have coloured them
with copics, and added a touch of stickles (as you do!! lol)
I have used a wonderful paper from The Designer Extreme CD, available from
Bearly Mine Designs. I also used my new Magnolia
Flag/banner die! oh i soooo love it.

Well thank you for dropping by, I cant wait to see what you come up with.
Have a great Day
Hugs
Tracey
xx

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Card Recipe
Image - Emerald Faerie Garden "Ally & Beeble"
Paper - Bearly Mine Designs "I Love You Red Script" Designer Extreme CD I
Dies - Magnolia Banner, Marianne Creatables Swirl.
Fiskars border punch, flowers, ribbon & Letters from stash

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I would like to enter this card in the following challenges

Delightful Challenges - Valentine - Anything But A Card

2012-01-27T06:45:00.004+10:00

Well it is time for another great Challenge at Delightful Challenges.

But first, thanks to everyone who entered last weeks Challenge
Distressed/Vintage

Top 3 & Guest DT are.....

Guest DT goes to

#80 REBEKAH

and the other Top 2 are

#13 LIS M

#74 ~*SHEENA*~

Woohoooo Congratulations ladies.

Now for this week's Challenge we would like to see

Valentine - Anything But A Card

So show us your "Lovey" creations, other than a card!

We have a wonderful Sponsor this week

Dont forget to head over to the Challenge blog and check
out the fantastic creations the DT have made for you .

Okies on to my Card.

I have used "Love You Lara" and the sentiment is from the
"Ticket Sentiments"

As you know, off the Page projects are not really my thing!! lol, so I
ended up decorating this gift box. I coloured "Love You Lara" with
copics. E000, E00, R20, R29, R81,R83, R85, R89,
E51,E53,E55,E57

I used some Prima flowers and gemstones. The ticket sentiment
i inked up using Versa Color "Pinecone".
I was trying for the browny tones, but somehow ended up with the
Pinky ones as well??? Oh well looks ok to me!! rofl

Well Thanks for dropping by, can't wait to see
all your fabulous creations

Have a Great Day
Hugs
Tracey

New Challenge from The Paper Shelter

2012-01-26T17:34:00.003+10:00

Well helloooooo Everyone!!

There is another great Challenge going over at The Paper Shelter,
and I have to say, it is one of my favourite challenges.

The new Challenge is........

"Pearls & Swirls"

I can hear your minds ticking over from here, with all the ideas you can come up with!!

As always we have some great prizes up for grabs. If you use a TPS image on your creation you have a chance of winning a $20 voucher. If you use another brand of image you are up for a chance of winning three images of your choice. Such wonderful prizes!

Righto, on to my card!
I have used "The Fairy of The Cookies" Image. Isn't she so gorgeous!
I really do have to try and pick my papers before I colour. I went and coloured
her with copics (using my favourite colour combo) and then, boy... I had to go
looking for papers. I have used another favourite of mine,
the paper is from the "Christmas Swirls" Set, from Bearly Mine Designs.
It perfectly matched my colours (I know what a surprise right!! lol)

Here is a closer look at her. She is just so sweet!
Well, i cant wait to see what you all come up with.
Don't forget to head over to the Challnege Blog, and Check out
the wonderful creations the Design Team have come up with, just for you.

Have a Great Day
Hugs
Tracey

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I would like to enter this card in the following challenges
Cute Card Thursday - #201 You're a Gem
Moving Along with The times - #133 Blooming Marvelous
Paper Crafting Journey - #1 Floral

Delightful Challenges - Vintage/Distressed Challenge

2012-01-20T21:10:00.004+10:00

First a big thankyou to everyone who entered our last Challenge
Pink, Black & Silver Challenge.

Top 3 and Guest DT are

Guest DT goes to

#4 Coldwaters2

and the other top 2 are

#11 Dana

#8 Rebekah

Congratulations Ladies!

And now...

The winner of the $20 Scrappyland certificate is...

#6 Lindsay

This weeks challenge we would love to see

Distressed/Vintage

We have a wonderful Sponsor this week

Magnolia~licious is offering Sherwood Edwin and Tilda with apple mini's

Dont forget to head over to the Challenge blog and check
out the fantastic creations the DT have made for you .

For my card i have used Madison the Bride, Ticket Sentiments
The papers are some Stampin Up Papers I have had for a long time, but
the colours just suited my card. I have coloured Madison with Copics. The Swirl
die is a Cheery Lyn die. The lace, pearls and flowers are from my stash.

Thankyou for stopping by
Have a great Day

Hugs
Tracey

The Emerald Faerie Garden Challenge #16

2012-01-17T09:52:00.003+10:00

Hi guys

Are you all ready for a new challenge

we celebrate Australia Day on the 26th of Jan so celebrate with us

the challenge for this fortnight is

"Green & Gold/Yellow"

A HUGE THANK YOU

to everyone who entered our last challenge

"Flourishes/Swirls"

Our 1st lucky random winner of a Emerald Faeries Garden Digi Stamp is

Congrats !!!

18. Rose C

we all enjoy seeing what you all do with the very cute Emerald Faeries Stamps...

Our 2nd lucky random winner that used a Emerald Faeries Garden Digi Stamp is

Congrats !!!

15. Linxx

For my card, I have used "Ashee"(he is just so sweet)
I actually coloured him with copics and Pencil. I still have to get
some green copics.

Well i cant wait to see your creations
Have a great week

Hugs
Tracey

Design Team Call

2012-01-15T20:15:00.002+10:00

Hey Everyone Just letting you know,
there is a Design Team Call over at The Paper Shelter

The call ends 24th of January. You don't need to have any experience of being on a team and we are looking for all kind of crafters that can incorporate digital images in their crafting. So this is what you need to be able to do for us.

What you need to do to apply to the team

As we work with digital images we like you to use a digi for your application card. It doesn't have to be new and it doesn't have to be a TPS image even if we would love to see you use them.

Your colouring skills needs to be excellent and that is one of the main things we are looking at for our new design team members.

Please don't cover up your creation in too much decorations for this application, we really love to see your colouring!

Okay, so get cracking hope to see your entries!

Hugs
Tracey

Delightful Challenges - New Release & New Challenge

2012-01-13T12:16:00.005+10:00

Hey Everyone
This is my first posting for Delightful Challenges

First let me say sorry for the post and to Wendy,
for I am actually away for a few Days and am trying to make this post work.

Hmmm, ok so lets see if i can do magic while away (lol)

We have a new release called "Fabulous Fifties"

Make sure you head over to the Delightful Challenges Blog
and check out the wonderful creations the girls have come
up with for you using the new stamps.

For my card i have used "Hearthrob Ritchie" and "New Card" Sentiment

The papers are from a DCWV pack i picked up years ago.(arent they gorgeous)

Of course i have coloured Hearthrob Ritchie with copics.

Now onto the new Challenge and it is

Pink, Black & Silver

why not hop on over and enter your project, you could win a fab prize!
Check the awesome creations by the Challenge Team
and new Challenge Designers too!

Our challenge this week
is

sponsored by

Have a great week everybody
Thanks for dropping by

Hugs
Tracey

Freebies on Offer

2012-01-05T23:08:00.004+10:00

Well Hey there everyone!

Happy New Year To you All!

Well how is this for a good way to start off the New Year...
Head over to Aisne's New Card Making Blog, and Check out the
Freebies she has on offer!
She is giving away some wonderful new stamps, which i had a
bit of a play with before i go on holidays.

They are called the "Critter Bear" Digi Set!

I decided to use pink and grey (love them together), and to make
a Criss cross card. I have used some Magnolia papers,
the colours just matched perfectly to how i had coloured
the stamps.

So head over now and grab your freebies, and check
out what the other girls have created with the stamps.
I see loads of possiblilites with them.

Well thanks for having a looksee.
Still have loads to do before we go.

Have a great Day
Hugs
Tracey
xx

The Paper Shelter - Last Challenge of the year

2011-12-29T07:59:00.005+10:00

Oh my Gosh! I can't believe that this is the last Challenge of the Year!
Time just seems to go so fast!
I hope everyone had a Wonderful Christmas.
Are you ready for a New Year (eeeek! )

Right first off, Thankyou to everyone who entered the last
Challenge "Lace". There were some gorgeous
creations. I just love using lace, and i saw that you did too!!
But, there can be only one winner.. and it is.....

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-12-27 22:05:08 UTC

congratulations Linda!

A beautiful card, love the black lace, so very elegant.

Now onto this weeks Challenge and it is

"Tie A Bow"

Yep, that's it. Let's see a tied bow on your creation!

As usually we have the smashing $20 voucher up for grabs if you use a
Paper Shelter image on your creation.
We really would love to see more of using them so we can give away our vouchers.
If you use another brand of image the prize will be three digis of your choice.

So off you go, and I am looking forward to seeing what you all come up with.

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Now on to my card. I have used the "Dew Drops" image. I cut her out
and mounted her so she looked like she was tieing my bow! hmmmm
I think i even have the bow on a bit of an angle and it looks like she is pulling it.
I just snipped between her hands so I could place the bow between them.
Hmmmm, not bad if i do say so myself!! rofl
When I saw this challenge, I thought of this stamp straight up, I knew
I wanted to do something like this. I thought her just perfect.
Though, it was tough, Veronica and Pedro have had some
wonderful new Stamps released for December!
The paper is from Bearly Mine and it has snowflakes etc on it.
We dont get a white Christmas here, so this is as close to a white Christmas
i might get!! lol

Well thankyou for dropping by, I hope you
have a wonderful day.
Have a Very Happy and Safe New Year
Hugs
Tracey
xx

See you all next Year! lol

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Card Recipe
Stamps - Image - Paper Shelter "Dew Drops", Magnolia tag
Paper - Bearly Mine Designs - Designer Extreme I CD
Die - Cheery Lyn - Fanciful Flourish
flowers, ribbon, stickles etc - my stash
Copics used - E000, E00, R20, B000, B00, B02, R81, R83, R85, R89,
C1, C2, C3, C5, Y06

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I would like to enter this card in the following challenges
Crafting for all Seasons - #17 Fairies
Crafts & Me - #66 Anything Goes
Divas by Design - #17 Merry Christmas
Flutter by Wednesday - #183 Open
Digital Tuesday - #141 Winter wonderland (snowflake paper)
Everybody Art Challenge - #173 Anything Goes
Ladybug Crafts Ink - #50 - Bingo (centre line down)
Shopping Our Stash - #32 - Tie it up

The Paper Shelter First Birthday Blog Hop Winner & New Challenge

2011-12-22T07:12:00.005+10:00

Thankyou Everyone who joined in our Birthday Hop, and
all who entered the challenge as well!

Well here is what you are waiting for...
The Winner of an Image of those wonderful people who left a comment
on my blog during the hop is...........

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-12-21 21:11:21 UTC

Well done Melanie and if you would like to email The Paper Shelter directly, you will find the email elf on the Challenge blogsite on the left handside, they will sort out your image for you.
(just put Comment winner of Tracey M's )

Also the new Challenge for The Paper Shelter is up and running.
The new theme is

"Lace"

Well have fun, i look forward to seeing your Creations.

Have a wonderful Christmas
Hugs
Tracey

Bearly Mine Challenge #26

2011-12-20T19:43:00.007+10:00

Well we are certainly getting to the business end of the year!!! EEEEkkkkkk!!

Thankyou to all who entered our last Challenge..
"Untraditional Christmas Colours"
There were lots of wonderful entries and the Winners are....

No. 18 Rica

2 Digi sets of the winners choice from Bearly Mine.

No.50 Chris Olsen

4 Digis of the Winners choice from Delicious Doodles

No.13 Ellen

Teddy Bo Quintet from Teddy Bo.

Congratulations Ladies!!

Now on to our Final Challenge for the year
This will also run for 4 weeks this time and will end on Monday, 16th January 2012.
Just so that everyone has plenty of time in between all the festivities.

The Theme for this Challenge is....
"Anything Goes"

Our wonderful sponsors for this challenge are...................

Bearly Mine Designs - 2 Digis of the winners choice.

Fred She Said - $20 Gift Certificate

Delicious Doodles - 4 Digis of the Winners choice.

The Paper Shelter - $15 Gift certificate

Don't forget to head over to the Challenge Blog and Check out the
wonderful creations the Design Team has created
just for you!

Just a note before I get onto my card.
As you know our wonderful Creative Leader "Donna"
has not been well, and needs a little bit of time off to recuperate.
So this Challenge, will be our last for a little while.
WE WILL BE BACK!!
Keep a look out for our return,
we will be back with wonderful Creations Just For YOU!!

So have fun with this challenge, and I look forward to seeing your
wonderful creations.

Donna and The entire Bearly Mine Design Team,

would like to wish you all,

A Very Merry Christmas
and a
Happy New Year

and we would also to thank all of the
wonderfully creative people that have joined in
our challenges over the past year...
lots of glorious cards, creations and so much inspiration.

Ok now onto my card.
I have used a paper from the Designer Extreme III CD,
(OMG you really do need these!!) lol
It is in the Xmas folder on the CD.
I have used one of my latest Magnolia Stamps, "Ice Tilda" and coloured
her with copics. I stamped around the oval with the Magnolia
"Snowflakes" in brushed corduroy Distress Ink, then added
Star Dust stickles to them. I loved the look of the gold and white,
with just the touch of pink.
I do want to add here, I love the papers I use, and I really do look
to use more than one paper on a card, but i then think, why am i using all these
lovely papers, then covering them up, so you cant see them!!!
Anyways, its just a little thing with me, sometimes i love to
use multiple papers, but other papers are just toooo gorgeous to do it!!!

Ok well thanks for having a looksee, I look forward to seeing your
wonderful creations.
I want to wish you all a safe and happy holiday
Take Care
Hugs
Tracey
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Card Recipe
Paper - Bearly Mine Designs - Designer Extreme CD III
Image - Magnolia "Ice Tilda" and "Snowflakes"
Dies - Magnolia lace die, Spellbinders Oval and Scallop Oval dies
Lace, flowers and ribbon from my stash
Copic - E000, E00, E11, R20, R81,R83, R85, E51,E53, E55, B000
E41,E42, E43, E44, E47

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I would like to enter this card in the following Challenges

Top Tip Tuesday - Anything Christmas
Everybody Art Challenge - #173 Anything Goes

Still Time to Enter

2011-12-19T20:40:00.002+10:00

You still have time to enter The Paper Shelters Birthday Hop

If you have landed here from Shari's blog then you're heading in the right direction -

if not then you'll want to head on back to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to start again,
as you'll not want to miss out on this one!

And if you happen to get lost here is the order of the the hop

Shirley
Caroline
Gina
Liv
Carol
Paola
Kim R
Linda
Tracey V
Judith
Louise
Frances
Debs
Shari
Tracey M - You are Here
Marie

Great Prizes to be won!!

Hugs
Tracey

Emerald Faerie Challenge #15

2011-12-16T09:09:00.001+10:00

A big thankyou to everyone who entered our

"non traditional Colours" Challenge

Our 1st lucky random winner of 2 Emerald Faeries Garden Digi Stamp is

Congratulations...

28.

alethea

Our 2nd lucky random winner that used a Emerald Faeries Garden Digi Stamp is

Congratulations....

7. pinky

And

our Top 3 for last fortnights challenge

{1}

21.

Mandy

{2}
8. fairysparkle

{3}

5. majsan

Our Top 3

Woohoooooo

Right Now onto our New Challenge

and it is

"Flourishes/Swirls"

Now isnt that a great Challenge.

I love flourishes and swirls, dont they just add the lovely final touch to your creation.

On to my Card, I have used Isla, and coloured her with copics. The Paper i have used is

from the Winter Swirls Set, available at Bearly Mine Designs. I have used some

Prima lacy bling. The swirl die is from Magnolia.

I love the purple and teal (you might have noticed !! lol)

Ok ladies, get creating, I cant wait to see what you come up with.

A little note, this will be our last challenge for the year and will run til the 15th January.

This gives us all a bit of time to relax over the Christmas Break.

Have a great day Everyone

Hugs

Tracey

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

The Paper Shelter Birthday Blog Hop

2011-12-07T14:37:00.008+10:00

Howdy, Howdy, Howdy and welcome to The Paper Shelter Blog Hop.
Our hop is a very exciting one for all of us at it is in celebration of our 1st Birthday!!!!
If you have landed here from Shari's blog then you're heading in the right direction -
if not then you'll want to head on back to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to start again,
as you'll not want to miss out on this one!
Our Design Team have worked very hard and are showcasing the gorgeous images available
from The Paper Shelter Website and each blog on the hop is
offering one lucky commenter a digi of their choice as well as the main prize, details of which
are on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blogspot.

This is going to be fun!!!

The Theme for the Hop Challenge is
"It's A Celebration"

now remember, this hop is going to be over 2 weeks, so you have heaps of time.

Right here is my card, I have used the "Happy Couple" Image,
and some paper from the "Happy Couple" Paper Set.
I thought this a wonderful example of "Its A Celebration.
The papers are so lovely. I have coloured the image using copics.

Well thankyou for having a looksee,

From here you will need to hop on over to Marie's Blog
Don't forget to leave your comment for a chance of winning your choice of one
of the fab digis available in store.

Hop! Hop! Hop!

Good luck and hope you're enjoying it so far.

And if you happen to get lost here is the order of the the hop

Shirley
Caroline
Gina
Liv
Carol
Paola
Kim R
Linda
Tracey V
Judith
Louise
Frances
Debs
Shari
Tracey M - You are Here
Marie

Now remember to leave a comment for your chance to win!

Have a great Day
Hugs
Tracey

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I would like to enter this card in the following Challenges

Bearly Mine Challenge #25

2011-12-06T20:00:00.007+10:00

Wooohoooo hoooooo!!!
It's Challenge Time!!
Yeppers, it's time for another Great Challenge over at Bearly Mine!

Before i get into the new Challenge, a Big Thankyou to
Everyone who entered our last Challenge
"Your Favourite Things"
We had 132 Entries!! OMG, I am soooo glad I
am not trying to pick the winners lol!!!
There were some wonderful creations, well done Everyone!!

Righto, without further ado, the winners are......

No......86 Lovely Linda
Bearly Mine 2 digis of winners choice.

No..... 55 Karen

Tickled Pink, 2 digis or 1 rubber stamp of winners choice.

No.... 20 Wendy

Whimsy Stamps, 5 digis of the winners choice.

Well done Ladies!!!

Now onto the new Challenge, and it is.....

"Untraditional Christmas Colours"

So basically we want to see your creations using anything,
but the traditional red and green. Easy Peasy!!!

Once again, our Challenge wouldnt be possible, if not
for our wonderful sponsors and this week they are...

Bearly Mine Designs

2 digis of winners choice

Delicious Doodles

4 digis of winners choice

Teddy Bo

Teddy Bo Quintet

Righto, get cracking, lets see what you can come up with..

Now onto my card for this Challenge..

I have used the wonderful colour combination of purple and teal....yummm!!!
The image is Teddy Bea from Teddy Bo, and the papers
I have used are from the "Christmas Swirls " set. The Sentiment from
a Stamp It set (i think lol). All the flowers and lace are from my stash
and I have used my Marianne Creatables leaf die.
Teddy Bea is coloured using copics.
And of course to give it a bit of bling i have used my star dust stickles.

Well Thanks everyone for having a looksee,
Can't wait to see what you all come up with

Have a great Day
Hugs
Tracey
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I would like to enter this card in the following Challenges

Paper Makeup Stamps - #14 Cut out your Digi
Craft your Passion - #87 Anything Goes and Glitter
Incy Wincy Designs - #123 Non Traditional Christmas Colours
Make My Monday - Week 27 - Seasonal and add some Glitter
The Stamping Boutique - #21 Non traditional Christmas colours

Party Time Tuesdays - #45 Holiday Greetings

Maggie Lovers Challenge #3

2011-12-05T09:10:00.007+10:00

Well G'day Everybody!!

It is time for another fantastic Challenge at The Maggie Lovers.
Thanks to everyone who entered our
"Anything But a Card" Challenge.
Stay tuned for the Winner!

Righto on to the New Challenge and it is....

"An Aussie Christmas Card"

We would love to see you add a bit of Australiana
to your Maggie Stamps in some way!

Don't Forget to the main thing for our Challenge....
Have Fun!!!

I look forward to seeing your lovely creations!!

Now onto my card for this Challenge.
I have used "Koala Cuddles Tilda" and coloured her in what i
hopefully looks like khaki coloured clothes, added some
gum leaves, and (what i hope looks like) gum nuts!! lol
Oh and I tried doing the dots around the image
for the shading, hmmmm, well that might need a bit more practice!! rofl

Well thanks for dropping by
Have a great Day
Hugs
Tracey
xx

Card Recipe
Stamps - Magnolia - "koala cuddles Tilda" and"Silent Night"
Printblocks - gumleaf
Stampin Up - Tiny tags
Papers - Magnolia
Dies - Magnolia Fence Die
Spellbinders, Oval, Labels and fancy tags
Embellishments - from traceys bits!

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I would like to enter this card in the following Challenges

Just Magnolia - Anything Goes
Saturday Challenge - #163 photo inspiration
Come and Get it Challenges - Anything Christmas
Let's Ink it Up - #18 Christmas projects

Koala Tilda Winners

2011-12-04T18:12:00.003+10:00

Winners Announced.

Head over to Maggie Lovers Challenge Blog,
to see if you were a winner of ShopBron's Exclusive "Koala Hugs Tilda"

If not, you can head over to Shopbron, and buy her, and if you
add "Not a Winner" to the comments when buying you will
receive a 25% discount off Koala Tilda.

How Great is That.

Congratulations to the winners!!!

The Paper Shelter Blog Hop

2011-12-01T18:02:00.005+10:00

Well here is some exciting News!!
The Paper Shelter is celebrating their First Birthday on the 7th December.
And to Celebrate in real style, we are having a "Blog Hop"
And boy what a "Blog Hop"!! There are going to be
prizes galore, so make sure you keep a look out for it.
We would love it if you took our badge and passed the word!
Head over to the The Paper Shelter Blog, and check out the
details in full. Remember to save the date! 7th December
Woohoo, its going to be fun!

The Paper Shelter Challenge #42

2011-11-30T21:30:00.007+10:00

Well, time seems to roll around real fast as we get to the end of the year!
It is Challenge time again over at The Paper Shelter.

Before i get into this weeks Challenge, once again, a Big Thankyou
to everyone who entered last weeks Challenge
"Christmas Sparkle" (red, green & Gold)
There were some awesome entries, and it is soooo hard to pick, (glad its not up to me!!)

Righto, the winner of last weeks Challenge is......

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-11-29 20:02:02 UTC

That would be you Nancy D!

Congratulations Nancy!!

Now onto this weeks challenge, and it is, the every popular...

"Anything Goes"

How cool is that, let your creative talents run wild!! lol

As always we have a fabby prize up for grabs for you. If you are picked by mister random and have used a PaperShelter image you have won a gift certificate worth $20 to spend in the Paper Shelter store. If another brand of image is used you have the chance of winning three digis of your choice. That's great too isn't it?

Once again a big thankyou to Veronica and Pedro!

Dont forget to head over to the Challenge blog, and check out the
great creations the other girls on the DT have created just for you.

I cant wait to visit you!

Okies, onto my creation for you. Seeing as it is Christmas(yes a surprise to me too! lol)
I thought i would take the opportunity to make another Christmas Card
(You know, it is the season, ho ho ho!! )
Anyway, i decided to use the new "Winter Princess Stamp"
When i saw this stamp, I just thought it so beautiful, and
could hardly wait to make a card with it.
I made an easel card, I have used the coloured image for the front
and used the plain paper inside, and
used my spellbinders to cut a scalloped oval.
I have added some stickles, bling, and flowers, and a few leaves.

"Let's Talk Digital"

Ok, just a quick note on digital stamps. There are a few out there,
still a bit iffy, when it comes to "digital" stamps.
Now, I am no expert, and still relatively new to the whole digi
experience, but wow, how great are digis!!! You get them straight
away, they are sooooo easy to store, and you can be so much
more creative (well, the clever people can lol).
Now don't get me wrong, i will always be a "Real" stamper! I love to
stamp, and I love to colour with my Big Girl Pens!
But digis are definately a great idea.
Now there are several things to note with Digis. With The Paper
Shelter Digis, you actually get a fantastic deal when you
purchase their stamps. You get the image outlined in 2 forms jpeg and png (these
are the ones you can colour yourself),
you then get the coloured version in the same formats.
BUT, with some stamps (as with "Winter Princess") you also get
the image mounted on the background paper, and the background paper by
itself. There are lots of different things you can get with the
different stamps (definately worth checking out).
There are also the digital paper sets you can buy. As you know, my favourite sets
are from Bearly Mine Designs and The Paper Shelter .
Now the Paper sets will vary, but for the price you can get up to at
least 30 different papers in sets (of course they all vary).
Digi papers are great, you can just print them out to the size you
require, or if you are really clever you can layer them, and print them
out already to go. Then just add your embellishments.
Well that is some information for you to take in
If there is anything you need to know, just ask.

Thanks for taking a looksee at my card for this week.

Have a great day everyone
Hugs
Tracey

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I would like to enter this card in the following Challenges
Divas by Design - #16 Anything Goes
365 Cards - #274 Keep it too yourself
Party Time Tuesdays - #42 Anything Goes
Craft your Passion - #86 Tis the Season
Paper Creations Ink - #13 Christmas Theme

Bearly Mine Challenge #24

2011-11-22T19:11:00.005+10:00

Well howdy do Peoples!
It's time for another great Challenge at Bearly Mine.

A big thankyou to everyone who entered our last Challenge
One For the Boys

And the winners are........

No. 41 Gro

Bearly Mine Designs 2 digi sets of your choice.

No. 58 Wendy

Di's Digi Downloads 3 digis of your choice

No. 63 Karen

Kenny K 5 digi images of your choice

No. 67 Louise

Delicious Doodles 4 digis of your choice

No. 114 Leah Anne

Emerald Faerie Garden 4 digis of your choice.

Congratulations ladies!
It was soooo hard, everyone made some awesome projects!

Now... Onto this fortnights Challenge and it is.....

All My Favourite Things!

How cool is that! Show us what your favourite things are...
This will be really cool to see what you all love.

Once again, we have some fantastic prizes up for offer....

Bearly Mine Designs

2 digi sets of winner choice.

Tickled Pink Stamps

2 digis or 1 rubber stamp of winners choice.

Whimsy Stamps

as it says on the can, 5 digis of the winners choice. :)

A big Thankyou to all our sponsors.

Ok, off you go, go create, show us your wonderful creations!!
Don't forget to head over to the challenge blog and see
what my wonderful talented teamies have created just for you!

Righto, now onto my card, and my favourite things!!!
Where do I begin! Lets see...
Well first off this is a Christmas Card, and I Loooooooove Christmas!! (who doesn't)
Then there is my wonderful Bearly Mine Papers, that I am soooo
addicted to!!! These ones are from the "Christmas Fun" & "Christmas Joy" Sets,
available from Bearly Mine Designs. Then there is my
Magnolia Stamp, gosh ANOTHER addiction! This one is my "Tilda
with Hellebores" from the latest Sweet Christmas Dreams Release,
available from "ShopBron". Next is my favourite colour
combination for copics which is using pink & grey.(this will go great
with the City Crafter Challenge!!)
These are R81,R83,R85,R89 & C2,C3, C5.
Then we of course have my favourite embellishments which is
OF COURSE, flowers and lace, and a touch of stickles.
Hmmmmm gee whiz, i have a few favourite things don't I!!!
I suppose i should say I love making square cards, and using my dies too!!
Oh well, the list goes on!! rofl!!

Anyway, thanks for having a looksee.
Hope you all have a great week.

Take care and Get Crafting
Hugs
Tracey
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I would like to enter this card in the following challenges

City Crafter Challenge - #184 Pink Christmas
Everybody Art Challenge - #169 Christmas Card
Papertake Weekly - #Christmas Crackers
Shopping Our Stash - #27 Christmas or Winter Related
Make my Monday - Week 25 Flowers, foliage or snowflakes
2 Sisters Challenge - #66 Let it Sparkle
Wags N Whiskas - Christmas

The Paper Shelter Challenge #40

2011-11-17T06:04:00.008+10:00

Good Morning Everyone!
Well it is time for another Challenge over at
The Paper Shelter.

A huge thankyou to everyone who joined us for the last Challenge
"All In Pink"

And a big Congrats and Woohoo to the winner......

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-11-08 21:00:46 UTC

Congrats Lalkygirl

Righto, now onto this Week's Challenge and it is...

"Snowflakes"

So show us your snowflakes!

What you can win? As always there is a voucher worth $20 waiting for the winner of the challenge if you have used a Paper Shelter image. If you have entered with any other brand of stamps/digis you have the chance of winning 3 digis of your choice. Stunning prize as always. Thanks to Veronica and Pedro for that!

So on to my card for this Challenge. I have actually done my first
digital card (is that how you describe it?? LOL) I actually used some Digital
Papers, then i placed the coloured Digital Image "Santa Cute Helper"
over the top, and printed out the whole card!! OMG, now that
might not sound like a big deal to you, but sheesh, it is to me!! lol
This is the first time I have combined the images, I have printed them out coloured,
printed out papers, but never this.!(Those who know me, will be amazed!!)
So ok, I printed out the completed page, but i wanted to give it dimension,
so I actually sewed around the edges of both papers. Then I added some
chippie snowflakes, which I have inked with white, then I embossed
them with a white glitter embossing powder. Then added some flowers,
leaves and a bit of bling from my stash, along with a Magnolia Die cut
Swirl. The sentiment is a freebie from Bizzy Becs. Oh and of
course, added some star dust stickles. They
really give the snowflakes added dimension on the paper.
Overall I think I did a pretty good job!! (even if i do say so myself!) rofl

Well, thanks for dropping by, I hope I gave you a little bit of
inspiration for this new Challenge. I cant wait to see what you
all come up with.
Have a Great Day
Hugs
Tracey

Card Recipe
Papers - "Christmas Spirit" paper pack, "Winter Swirls" paper pack
Image - "Cute Santa Helper"
Sentiment - Bizzy Becs freebie

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I would like to enter this Card in the following Challenges
Digital Tuesday - #137 Christmas
Delightful Challenges - Snowflakes
Craft your Passion - #84 Let it Snow
Paper Sundaes - #95 Digital
Wags N Whiskers - #67 Christmas Themed

The Emerald Faerie Garden - New Challenge

2011-11-16T07:57:00.005+10:00

Well it is time again, for another ripper challenge from
The Emerald Faerie Garden Challenge Blog

A Big thankyou to everyone who took part in the last Challenge
"Christmas Red"

The winners are.....

24. Josephine

and

37. Vicki W

Congrats ladies.. just drop me a line

Ok, now onto this fortnight's challenge, and it is

"Christmas Green"

How easy is that... I love Christmas!!!

Ok, so off you go and have fun, dont forget, we are now going
to have a winner, for Using an Emerald Garden Faerie, and
another Random winner as well!

Can't wait to see what you all come up with.

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Now onto my card. I have taken Ashee and cut him out, and mounted him
on a Christmas Bauble. Isn't he so sweet and cute! I still have to look
at getting some more green copics, so until i do, I have coloured Ashee's
clothes with Pencil. Skin tones and wings are copics.
I wanted to try to achieve that baby pink skin tones, so I used
R00 & R20. His wings are using B000, B00 & B02.
For the Bauble, I added just a touch of the Blues, and then I
added Star Dust Stickles. (errr well i added stickles everywhere!! lol)
The Paper is from the "Christmas Glee" set, available from
Bearly Mine Designs. Oh my gosh there are some yummy
papers in that set. The sentiment is from Whimsy, and the
doily is Cheery Lyn Designs "French Pastry".
The pearly/blingy swirl is part of a Prima one, the flowers and leaves
are from my stash.

Well I hope I was able to inspire you for this lovely Challenge

Have a Great Day Everyone
Hugs
Tracey

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I would like to enter my card in the following challenges
Bunny Zoe's - Anything Christmas with Pearls
ABC Challenge - D is for Dazzle
Ladybug Crafts Ink - #46 Fairies
One Stop Craft Challenge - #157 Ribbon & Lace
Wags N Whiskers - #67 Christmas
Truly Scrumptious - #69 Bingo (BINGO!! woohoo two lines! lol)
Charisma Cardz - #44 Cutesy
Digital Tuesday - #137 Christmas
2 Sisters Challenge - #65Anything Goes

Happy Birthday Donna

2011-11-15T13:57:00.001+10:00

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To my Wonderful Friend Donna

Hope your day is the Best.

Hugs
Tracey

Maggie Lovers Give Away

2011-11-13T10:09:00.005+10:00

Head over to ShopBron and check out the
wonderful Giveaway Bron is doing, in honor of her darling little Granddaughter
Brylee! Our hearts are with Bron and her Family!

Koala Cuddles Tilda is exclusive to ShopBron

Bearly Mine Challenge #23

2011-11-09T06:57:00.006+10:00

Wow those two weeks have gone fast! Now it's time for a brand new Challenge.

Firstly, I want to thank everyone who joined in the last challenge! OMG
there were some awesome entries!
And the winners are.....

No 44 Chris Olsen

Bearly Mine 2 digi sets of your choice

No 13 Melissa

Digi Doodle $10 gift certificate

No 2 Samara

Stamp Fairy 2 digis of your choice.

Way to go Ladies!!!!

Now this weeks Challenge is

"One For The Boys"

This can be interpreted however you feel it means ! lol

Once again we have some wonderful prizes on offer from our
fantastic sponsors.

Bearly Mine Designs

2 digi sets of winners choice.

Di's Digi Downloads

3 digis of winners choice

Kenny K

5 digi images of winners choice

Delicious Doodles

4 digis of winners choice

Emerald Faerie Garden

4 digis of winners choice.

So off you go! Go Create!! lol

Don't forget to head over to the Challenge Blog and check
out the awesome creations the Design Team have made just for you!

Now on to my card.
I have used some papers from the Designer Extreme CD, available
from Bearly Mine Designs. OMG, these are a MUST HAVE!!
There are soooo many awesome papers on there!
I saw these papers, and thought they were just perfect. So i stuck with
the Blue and Black combo. The image i have used is "Teen Idol"
from Kenny K, which i coloured using copics.
My daughter did ask why did i use swirls on a
boy card, and i just said cause i thought they looked cool!
They do, don't they!!! lol
(And i did refrain from using flowers!! please note!!! rofl)

Well, thanks for dropping by.
I look forward to seeing your creations.
Have a great Day
Hugs
Tracey
xx
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I am entering this card in the following challenges

The Maggie Lovers Challenge #2

2011-11-06T21:37:00.009+10:00

Well hey there everyone! Well it is the first Monday of the month,
so that means, it is time for another great Challenge over at
The Maggie Lovers

Before I start to ramble on, for those who might not have heard,
Bron, (THE BRON) our wonderful leader, has had the heartbreaking
family tragedy, and we just want to send her all our love.
She will be back on board soon, but until then Bron (B2) is kinda
running and looking after us hooligans - I mean Teamies!
(oops did I say that out loud! lol)

Right!
A big thankyou to everyone who joined in our very first challenge
"Christmas Red/Pink & Brown"

The winners win be announced in a few days.
There were so many wonderful entries we are having a hard time deciding!

Now onto this Months Challenge
and it is.......

"Christmas - Anything but a Card"

So show us your Christmas DooDads! Napkin holders, candles, decorations,
whatever! The list is endless!
We will update you with the list of prizes, at a later date.
So get creating!
I can't wait to see your wonderful creations!

Now, onto my creations!!

I have decorated a coffee bag, and made it into a gift bag, and
I filled it with shortbread! (mmmmm what an excuse to buy some shortbread!!) lol
What i have done is decorated both sides. This side i have used some of
the new Christmas Papers and "Ed on Christmas Eve".

Here is a close up of Edwin. I have coloured him with copics, using a new set of colours
that i am playing with. I used E40, E41, E43, E45, for his clothes. The apples
i actually used water colour pencils. I was trying for the red/green look...hmmm
I am still working on that look!! lol

Now this is the other side of the bag, and you can see i have stamped the "Christmas Love"
stamp and coloured it in. I then stamped and cut out the small
Magnolia tag and attached it to the flowers. I wanted to keep this side simple
because of the clear opening. I wanted the emphasis to be on seeing the
biscuits. yummmmm!!!

In this photo you can see where I have attached the ribbon to. The coffee bags
come with the part that will fold over and around the bag.
Well I hope this gives you some Christmas Inspiration.

I have also created a gift bottle. I saw these cute little bottles in a cheap shop.
So I added some ribbon, then coloured and cut out "Sparkle Tilda"
There are some little things in the bottle, but i thought
it a wonderful idea just to make something simple have a little bit extra!

"Sparkle Tilda" is coloured with copics. I used on her clothes
B000, B00, B02, B05. Her skin tones are E000, E00, E11, R20

Well I hope you have enjoyed looking at my creations for this
Challenge.

Have fun
Hugs
Tracey
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I am entering these in the following challenges
2 Sisters - #64 Ribbon
The Ribbon Girl - Christmas
Magnolia Stamp Lovers - Christmas Tilda
Stamping Scrapping Challenge Central - Christmas
Christmas Inspirations - #36 Bows
Dream Valley - #19 Anything Goes

Thinking of you Donna!

2011-11-02T19:20:00.001+10:00

Myspace Thinking of You Comments

Hi, just a quick note for a really good friend and mentor, Donna!
She is not well, and i wanted to let her know i am thinking of her

Get Better Soon Donna!
Hugs
Tracey

The Paper Shelter Challenge #38

2011-11-02T13:52:00.006+10:00

Well hellooooooo Everyone!!
Wow, doesnt time seem to come around fast!
It's time for another fantastic Challenge over at The Paper Shelter.
But before i get into this week's challenge, the winner from
last weeks' "Anything Goes" is.......

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-11-01 21:20:54 UTC

That would be you Doreen at Doreen's Dream. Congrats Doreen!!

A big thankyou to everyone who entered last week, wow, there were nearly
300 entries!! wowzers!!!

Right now onto this weeks Challenge (I think you might have an idea!! lol)
and the challenge is.....

"Christmas Fun"

It is starting to get to be "The Season" isn't it!! eeghads!!
So this is the perfect challenge to start you on your path of making
your Christmas Cards!

Once again, Veronica and Pedro have offered a wonderful prize for the winner...

If you want to win three digis of your choice from the store, enter the challenges with any image at all. If you want the chance to win a gift voucher worth $20, use a Paper Shelter image on your project. You know it doesn't have to be a card. A LO, an OTP (off the page) project etc is fine by us. We love to see all the things you create as long as it follows our theme.

So get creative!! lol

Right, onto my card! I have used "Christmas Owl"and papers from the "Christmas Spirit" paper pack. Aren't they wonderful. I have printed the coloured image of the owl twice, and 3D mounted him. The papers are a gorgeous combination, and make a fantastic chrissy card. I actually had started to print single papers from the pack, when i realised, that the pages were already made how i wanted them!!!! (Thanks Veronica & Pedro! lol) So on the inside, i have printed out the spots, and 3D mounted them, and then i have 3D mounted the White oval for writing in. Not sure if it shows up real well! I have also used stickles on the stripes to give the paper more dimension! It looks sooooo wonderful in real life!!!

Well that's it! I hope you enjoy my card!
Thanks for dropping by! Can't wait to see what you all come up with
Have a Great Week
Hugs
Tracey

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I would like to enter this card in the following Challenges
Christmas Inspirations - #36 Bows
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Anything Goes Challenge Blog - #53 Stitching fake or real
Really Reasonable Ribbons Ramblings - #35 Christmas - lace/ribbon

The Emerald Faerie Garden - New Challenge

2011-11-01T20:58:00.006+10:00

Hey Everyone,
There is a brand new challenge over at
The Emerald Faerie Garden

The theme for this fortnights challenge is...

"Christmas Red"

A HUGE THANK YOU to all everyone who entered our last challenge

"Flowers, Flowers, Flowers"
we all enjoy seeing what you all do with the very cute Emerald Faeries Stamps...

Our lucky random winner of the 2 Emerald Faeries Garden Digi Stamps is

Congrats !!!

37. NikkiByrne

our Top 3 for last fortnights challenge

1
107. Wendy Foster

77. Tracey Brossart

3
50. lis-m

Congratulations ladies! well done.

Dont forget to head over and check out the wonderful
creations that Team A have put together just for you

Now go, create! lol

Hugs
Tracey

Bearly Mine Challenge #22

2011-10-25T18:28:00.005+10:00

Well, that two weeks has gone fast! Yep, it's time for another great
Challenge at Bearly Mine Challenges!

Before I get into the new challenge, once again, a BIG thankyou
to everyone who joined in our last challenge. It is you guys that make
this what it is!! FUN!!!! LOL, so onto some announcements....
the winners are.............

No 22 Kate

Bearly Mine Designs - 2 digi sets of the winners choice

No 32 Shelby

Fred She Said - $20 Gift Certificate

No 41 Ellen

LOTV - £10 Gift Certificate

No 34 Deonna

Delicious Doodles - 4 Digis of the Winners choice

No 49 Karen

Kenny K - 5 Digis of the Winners choice

Congratulations ladies!!!!

Right now onto this Fortnight's challenge, and it is.....................

"Anything, but a Card!!"

Now, i cant wait to see what wonderful creations you all come up with.

Ok, now onto my creation.......

For this challenge i have put together a Nappy Cake! No.... not an edible cake
in the shape of a nappy (rofl), but a cake made with Nappies.
My cousin's fiancee is having a baby (very very soon!) and I made this
for the Baby Shower.

I googled them on the internet, got the general idea, then set about making the
cake. I printed out some papers from the "Spring Flight" Collection.
I actually made the paper about 28.5cm square, then cropped them down
so they were in strips of 8cm wide. Doing it that way, i managed
to get the image large enough to see, and I think it worked out perfectly.
I had some blue cardstock that matched the paper, and used my
Martha Stewart border punch, then added some flowers.
I also used some blue baby socks, and made some roses
out of them....well, they were suppose to look like roses!!!

Now Seeing as I did made the Cake, I had to make the Card to match.... DIDNT I!!!!

That just finished off the gift!And of course I had to do the inside as well!

Well thanks for taking a peek. Don't forget to head over to the
Challenge Blog, and check out what the rest of the Design Team
have created for you this week! Wowzers there is some awesome stuff there!!!

Have an Awesome Day, and thanks for dropping by!
Hugs
Tracey
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I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:
Ladybug Craft Inks - #43 Oh Baby
CES Challenge - #59 New Beginnings
Bunny Zoe's - #17 Lace it Up

Maggie Lovers First Challenge

2011-10-23T17:07:00.013+10:00

Well here it is....
The Maggie Lovers First Challenge!!!

To go with the release of the new
"Sweet Christmas Dreams" Stamps

the theme is "Christmas - Pink or Red & Brown"
ooooohhhh I love these colours!! lol

So, prize you say, Well........

Taaaa Daaaaaa..........

First challenge the Prize is this Exclusive stamp Koala Cuddles Tilda

But, if you don't win it, Shopbron sells them and posts worldwide!!!

For each stamp sold, $1 will be donated to Save the Koala Fund. Just in case you needed convincing you needed her, lol. Click on over to Shop Bron to grab yours!

Well, I cant wait to see what you all come up with!
Don't forget...

Now, on to my card. I have used the "Sweet Christmas" Tilda, and sat her on the
"Santa Hat". I started colouring her with copics, but i am still building
up my copics, and i just couldnt get a satisfactory result how i wanted, with them. So
i ended up colouring her hat and pants with a pencil. Hmmmm, the verdict is
still out on that, but it's not to bad! The red and brown are definately
a lovely combination for Christmas.
Well Thanks for having a looksee, Cant wait to see all your lovely creations.
Hugs
Tracey

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Images - Magnolia - Sweet Christmas Tilda, Santa Hat, Christmas Text, and bird
Papers - Bo Bunny & Basic Grey
Dies - Magnolia - Leaf , Swirl & lace border. Marianne Creatable - leaf
Ribbon & flowers - stash

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I would like to enter this card in the following Challenges

Christmas Card Challenges - #47 Recipe - 2DP, ribbon & Bird
Christmas Inspirations - #35 Die Cuts or Punches
Crafting When We Can - Christmas
Fashionable Stamping Challenges - #7 Coffee, Cream & chocolate

A4 Kenny K Card

2011-10-21T21:52:00.005+10:00

Hey There Everyone.

Just sharing this card I have made for some Grade 12 Seniors, to give to their
teacher. They asked for an orange card! Is it orange enough?? LOL
Right, I decided that the Kenny K images would be perfect
for this card, as I thought, they could represent the Kids themselves.
So I tried for a few images that could be teenagers I know! (LOL)
When they asked for orange, I did panic for a bit. Then I found this
paper, and teamed it with some lovely chocolate coloured card, and
the result turned out to be spot on.
The images are all coloured with copics(sorry guys,
didn't really keep a record of them).

Well thanks for having a looksee
Hugs
Tracey
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I would like to enter this card in the following Challenges -
Crafty Purple Frog Challenge - Thankyou
Dutch Dare Card Challenges - #135 Photo Inspiration
Deep Ocean Challenges - #10 Fall Colours
Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenges - Autumn Colours

The Paper Shelter Challenge#36

2011-10-20T06:57:00.006+10:00

Well it's time for another fantastic Challenge over at The Paper Shelter.
Before i get into this week's Challenge,...
A Big Thankyou to everyone who joined in last week's Challenge
"We Love Animals"
But there can be only one winner, so.....

Min

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-10-18 18:50:34 UTC

Congratulations Min!

Right now on to this Week's Challenge and it is

"Harvest Time" - Orange, Green, Yellow & Brown

We have up for grabs this week a whooping $20 gift certificate for a lucky winner if you use one of the Paper Shelter images. Or if you use another brand like Min did, you are up for a chance to win three images of your choice in the Paper Shelter store.

Dont forget to head over to Challenge Blog and check out what the
very talented Design team have created just for you!!

Right, on to my card!
Now i am not real sure about this Harvest Theme(even if i do live on a farm - in Australia!!)
so, i went with the colour Scheme.
I chose to use Victorian Morticia again, so you can see how versatile
The Paper Shelter Images can be.
I am really pleased how this card turned out!

Well I hope you enjoy my card this week,
Thanks for dropping by, and don't forget - HAVE FUN!!

Hugs
Tracey
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Card Recipe-
Image - Victorian Morticia - The Paper Shelter
Sentiment - whimsy mini postage stamp
Paper - Bo Bunny
Dies - Cherry Lyn Lace heart & flourish, Spellbinders Fancy Tags
Stash - leaf punch, flowers, ribbon,lace & brads

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I would like to enter this card in the following challenges

Dutch Dare Card Challenges - Colour challenge
KB Cute Monday - Anything Goes
CLP Challenge Blog - #41 Sketch(well it started out as it! lol)
Clear it Out Challenge - Trims
Stamping Boutique - Someone Special
Bunny Zoe's - Lace it up

Everyone Has A Chance To Win

2011-10-18T19:36:00.004+10:00

Well isnt this exciting News!!!

We need more followers to get ready for the newest Magnolia stamp card challenge Blog

Random draws for a free New stamp for every week till Bron thinks there are enough :)

lots and lots...

So Head to the Maggie Lovers Challenge Blog and back link to the post with the

banner of shopbron ...to your blogg.

The Maggie Lovers Challenge Blog....

We are starting a new challenge every Month so the first Monday of the month .....

so i think you will like Mondays.

There will be many stamps to giveaway..to new blog members, to the followers already following you all have the option of $20 off the new Copic bag ....hows that for a start!!

The idea of this challenge is because it is new and Sponsored by a local Australian business .....you will have more chances of winning Blogs.

Hope to see you over there

Hugs

Tracey

The Emerald Faerie Garden - New Challenge

2011-10-16T09:09:00.004+10:00

Challenge #11 - FLOWERS, FLOWERS, FLOWERS

Well Good Morning Everyone!
Hope you have all woken up to another beautiful morning like we have
here in Beautiful South East Queensland Australia!!!
Yes, it's that time again, time for another ripper of a Challenge
over at The Emerald Faerie Garden Challenge Blog.
But before i go into details....

A HUGE THANK YOU to all everyone who entered our last challenge

"Punches/Die Cuts"

we all enjoy seeing what you all do with the very cute Emerald Faeries Stamps...

Our lucky random winner of the 2 Emerald Faeries Garden Digi Stamps

Congrats !!!

109. Kelly

And

our Top 3 for last fortnights challenge

1 .144. xtglx
2. 84. Annika

3.66. chris olsen

Congratulations Ladies!!

Right onto this Fortnight's Challenge..
"Flowers, Flowers, Flowers"

So Easy So Simple!

Can't wait to see what you all come up with.
And it is soooo wonderful seeing so many faeries out there (not that it is
a requirement of course, but gosh i love them!! lol)

So now onto my Card, I have used "Isabella" and placed her in a "Fancy
Background Circle" (which i impressed myself by doing!! lol)
The papers are from the "Spring Daffodils" & "Simply Dots" Collections.
I had the "Spring Daffodils" paper printed out for awhile, and have
been wanting to use it, and so I coloured "Isabella" in the pinks
and yellows to match. (well i think she matches :D)
I have been playing with some colour combos for
hair and this one is using E02,E08,E19

Well thanks for having a looksee, I hope you have fun with this Challenge
Have a great Day
Hugs
Tracey
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Card Recipe -
Images -Emerald Faerie Garden - "Isabella"
Bearly Mine Designs - Fancy Background Circles
Whimsy - Mini Postage Stamps Sentiments
Papers - Bearly Mine Designs - "Spring Daffodils" & "Simply Dots"
Punches - Martha Stewart Lace Edge border punch,
Leone Em leaf punch
Flowers - I Am Roses
lace and pearls (coloured with copics) from my stash

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I would like to enter this card in the following Challenges:

Digi Designs Challenge Blog - Girly
Frosted Designs - Fancy Trim
Simon Says Stamp & Show - Things with Wings

Paper Shelter Challenge #35

2011-10-14T21:39:00.004+10:00

Hey Everyone,

Just a reminder that a new Challenge is going over at
The Paper Shelter.
This Week's Challenge is.....

"We Love Animals"

So let's see some animals on your creations.

Last week's winner is.........ta daaaa......

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers

Timestamp: 2011-10-11 19:01:51 UTC

And the winner is Debbie M

As always our Challenge is being sponsored by :-

And because Veronica and Pedro are so blown away by the response to their Challenges they have increased not only the Winning prize from $15 to $20 (if you have used one of their products on your card) but they have increased the prize for the person who is drawn by random org. and hasnt used them, from one digi to three they felt it was only fair to do so as they not only have gorgeous images but co-ordinating papers and accessories for you to choose from at The Paper Shelter Webshop .

Have fun everyone, and dont forget to check out what The Design Team A
have created for you .
Hugs
Tracey

Skateboard Tilda

2011-10-13T20:07:00.005+10:00

Hey there eveyone!
Well here is another card I have made, hmmmm not sure about this
have tried to use a colour i dont normally use, the yellow/orange colours.
I also have masked Skateboard Tilda and used my background stamp i have
been wanting to try. So there are 2 things i have done
on this card i dont often do! Masking and the colour!! lol
I am loving this hair combination at the moment
Copics E02, E08 & E18
When i saw this Tilda, she kinda reminds me of well....Me LOL
Let's see, yep jeans (scruffy), purple, and yep doing something
that isnt work!!! rofl!! Oh, and thats kinda why
i coloured her hair those colours too!!!

Any way thanks for having a looksee
Hugs
Tracey
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I am entering this card in the following Challenges
I Copic Lover - Masking
Crafts & Me - Orange

Bearly Mine Challenge #21

2011-10-11T20:36:00.006+10:00

Well Wow, doesnt the time fly!! It's time for another wonderful Challenge
at Bearly Mine Challenges, and what a great Challenge it is this week.
But first, onto the winners from our 3 D.P's challenge,
and a big thankyou to everyone who joined in!
So without any more whooo haaaaa.....
The winners are

No. 63 Kate

2 x digi sets, of winners choice, from Bearly Mine Designs

No 35 Suzi

4 x digi's of the winners choice from Delicious Doodles

No 67 Marjorie

£15 Gift Certificate from The Paper Shelter

No 99 Dora

A selection of New England Ribbons from Crafty Ribbons

Congratulations ladies!

Righto.....ready for this great challenge..and it is.......

EASEL DOES IT

(an easel card of any description)

Now that's not too hard is it! I looooove easel cards. I Can't wait too
see what you all come up with!!

This fortnight, our fabulous sponsers and their wonderful giveaway prizes are.............

Bearly Mine Designs - 2 digi sets of the winners choice

Fred She Said - $20 Gift Certificate

LOTV - £10 Gift Certificate

Delicious Doodles - 4 Digis of the Winners choice

Kenny K - 5 Digis of the Winners choice

Dont forget to head over to the Challenge blog and see what the other Teamies have created for you, OMG, there are some wonderful cards done to give you some fantastic inspiration!

So what you waiting for?? Get cracking!!

Righto onto my card! I have used some papers from the Designer Extreme I CD.
(OMG, these are a must have if you love Digi papers!)
I had printed out a couple papers to make this card, but when i printed this paper
out, it was just so gosh dam pretty, i just did not want to use another paper
to cover it up. So i decided to just add some bits to try and
compliment the beautiful paper. Not sure if it comes thru in the photo
but the designs just seem so real, and so vibrant.
(can you tell i really like this paper???lol)
The image is "All Wrapped Up" from Lili of the Valley, and she is coloured with Copics.
When i made this card, i had it all put together with the red and the gold,
and it looked lovely, but then i decided that a white border might give it
a bit of something extra. Hmmm Note to self, do this AS YOU ARE GOING,
not at the end as and after thought!! lol.
The Red, White and Gold, do look fantastic together, add a bit of stardust stickles
to the snow and the edges and well.. yes
i think i am pleased with the end result.

Ok thanks for having a looksee
Hugs
Tracey
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I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Papertake Weekly - Get into Shape (square, rectangle, and whatever the heck my
mat shape is!lol)
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - Christmas
Lili of the Valley - Let it snow (well i assume she is in snow) :D
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - Anything goes, as long as it sparkles
Bunny Zoe's - Lace it Up

Unwrapped Tilda Card

2011-10-10T21:04:00.005+10:00

Well hey there everyone! Have finished another Christmas Card.
This one is using the gorgeous "Unwrapped Tilda", and some

yummy Basic Grey papers.

When i first saw these papers, i thought they were the loveliest
Chrissy papers ever, and i still think they are yummy!
The cream, browns and reds are just...mmmmmmmm
I have made a Barn Door card .(think thats what it's called lol)
My flowers are taken from a Prima Spray, and a few
from my Wild Orchid Stash.
I have added stardust stickles to the present and Tilda's dress, and
around the edges of the card.
For the inside i have used the Magnolia Doohickey swirl, and my new
Cheery Lyn Die "French Pastry" Doily. (been wanting to use this one since
I got it! - isnt it gorgeous!)
Tilda is coloured with copics -
Skin - E000, E00, E11, R20
Hair - E11, E15, E18 (new combo for me, and i like it a lot!)
Dress/socks - R24, R27, R29
box - E51,E53,E55. B000

Well thanks for having a looksee

Hugs
Tracey
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I Would like to enter this card in the following challenges:
TOMIC - Sitting Tilda/Edwin & a Doohickey Die
Just Magnolia - Anything Goes with the option of cream/brown
Dutch Dare Card Challenges - Special Folds
Glitter Geeks - Flower Power
Anything Goes Challenge Blog - Die cuts/punches
Christmas Inspirations - Birds or Flowers
CES Challenges - Seeing Red
Simon Says - sparkle & bling
Paper Crafting Journey - Punches/Diecuts

The Paper Shelter Challenge#34

2011-10-05T19:41:00.009+10:00

Hello everyone!

Well it's time for another challenge at The Paper Shelter.

But before i get into the details of this week's challenge, the winner of

last week's Challenge "For The Girls" is.....

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-10-04 19:04:57 UTC

Congrats Emma Lockley, no 130, you are the lucky winner of one digi stamp from the Paper Shelter store!

A big thankyou to everyone who entered, and joined in the fun. I so love

hopping around and checking out your work.

Righto, on to the new challenge which is.....

"We Having A Halloween Party"

That's right, we want to see all those Halloween Cards and creations.

I am the first to admit this one was a bit out there for me, seeing as how in Australia

we don't really do the Halloween thing. But when i got the new

"Victorian Morticia" i just had to use her. Isn't she just gorgeous.

As usual we have the $20 voucher up for prize for those of you who uses the Paper Shelter images in this challenge. News to this challenge is that if you don't use the TPS images you are up for a prize of three digi images of your choice! How wonderful isn't that? More fun to play with for all of you!

Don't forget to head over to the Challenge blog and see the most

amazing creations that the other DT girls have created to give you the

best inspiration ever!!!

Ok ladies, let's see what wonderful Halloweenie Creations you can come up with!!

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So on to my card. I decided to try a Centerfold Step card, i googled and found quiet a few

tutorials on them, and i adapted one, to make a slightly bigger

step card then what was being taught! Very pleased with myself , I am!!! lol

And I have said I have used "Victorian Morticia" and coloured

her with copics.

I have used some adorable new FREE papers from Bearly Mine Design's. Oh, they

are all such lovely papers, and i think they matched perfectly!

I actually printed out the paper, just the right size and cut out the

main piece in one. Then added the pieces on the side to

try and keep the spiderwebs in line. (not too bad a job, if i do say so myself!! lol)

I used my Spellbinders fancy tag die, and found that my Stampin up Large

oval punch, will cut a perfect oval for the centre of it.

I am really pleased with my very first Halloween card!

Card Recipe

Image - The Paper Shelter "Victorian Morticia"

Paper - Bearly Mine Designs

Dies - Spellbinders Fancy Tags, Marianne Creatables Leaf

Sentiment - using PSX pixie stamps "Love Letters"

Flowers - Black (from my stash from forever!!!) red rose buds - I Am Roses

Brads - from yeahhhhh right, again from forever!! lol

Well I hope you enjoyed my card, thanks for having a look

Big Hugs

Tracey

(ps dont my benchtops look super cool with this card!! lol)

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I would like to enter this card in the following Challenges:

Crafts and Me - Use a digi

Clear it Out - Halloween

Papertake Weekly - Anything goes (& a bloghop! woohoo)

Tuesday Throwdown - Halloween

Moving Along with the Times - Spooky Halloween

Crafty Ribbons Challenge - Halloween Projects

Emerald Faerie Garden New Challenge

2011-10-01T19:17:00.001+10:00

Hi guys Are you all ready for a new challenge

the challenge for this fortnight is "Punches/Dies"

A HUGE THANK YOU to all everyone who entered our last challenge

we all enjoy seeing what you all do with the very cute Emerald Faeries Stamps...

Our lucky winner of the 2 Emerald Faeries Garden Digi Stamps is

#54 Kirsten

And the Top 3 are

#56 Judy

#66 Mary J

#27 Bet Wright

Congragtulations ladies!!!

So on to this fortnights Challenge and it is

"Punches/Dies"

Don't forget to head over to the Emerald Faerie Garden Challenge Blog,

and see what wonderful inspirational projects, Design Team A have

put together for you!!!

Well have fun! Can't wait to see what you come up with!

Hugs

Tracey

Bearly Mine Challenge #20

2011-09-27T17:44:00.006+10:00

Hello Everyone!

It's time for another Challenge at Bearly Mine Challenge Blog!

Hasn't that time gone fast. Before I get into the New Challenge, A Big Thankyou to

everyone who entered the last challenge "Buttons". It is so hard to pick the top 5 (glad i only have to make suggestions! lol) Righto so onto the winners........

No. 58 Stephanne

Crafty Emma £10 gift voucher (exclud. p & p)

No 56 Andie

Bearly Mine - 2 digi sets of winners choice.

No 2 ET

Digi Doodles $10 gift voucher

No 22 Ellie

Whimsy Stamps $15 gift voucher

No. 34 Janette

Emerald Faerie 4 digi images of winners choice

Congratulations ladies!!!

Ok so now onto this weeks challenge which is......

3 Design/Backing Papers!

Easy right!, don't forget to head over to the Challenge Blog and grab

some inspiration from the Talented Ladies in the Design Team.

Once again, we have some totally fabby prizes up for grabs, kindly donated to us by our wonderful sponsers, so a thank you to them as well.

Bearly Mine - 2 digi sets of winners choice.

Delicious Doodles - 4 digis of winners choice.

The Paper Shelter - £15 gift voucher

Crafty Ribbons - Selection of New England Ribbons

from the very talented D

So there they are, all the wonderful prizes up for grabs! wowzers!!!

Ok ladies the time starts...... Now!!

For my card I made a Criss Cross Folded Pocket Card, and I have used papers from the "Christmas Glee", "Plain & Simple" and "Spring & Summer Stripes" Sets all available from Bearly Mine Designs. When i started printing these out i could not believe how perfect they went together. Then again Donna is amazing!!lol (waving to you Donna! :D). The image is "Christmas Dance" from Lili of the Valley, which was in my birthday parcel, from my amazing friend Donna . I coloured her with copics and added a bit of flocking to try and give the fluffy christmas feel (hmmm the verdict is still out on the flocking! )

I added stickles to the stripes, and it has given it a wonderful feel and look!

Well thanks for having a looksee

Can't wait to check out all your creations

Hugs

Tracey

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Card Recipe

Papers - "Christmas Glee", "Plain & Simple" and "Spring & Summer Stripes" - Bearly Mine

Image - "Christmas Dance" Lili of the Valley

Dies - Spellbinders Ovals, Scalloped Ovals, Fancy Tags,

Marianne Creatables, Swirl, and Leaf

Punch - Martha Stewart Lace Border Punch

Flowers - I am Roses & stash

My Stash - stickles, decorative brad and flourish stamp

Copics - BV000, BV00, BV02, YR23, E000, E00, E51, R20

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

Southern Girls Challenge - Anything Goes

Sketch & Stash - Sketch & 3 DP's

Crafty Ribbons Challenge - Anything Goes

Anything Goes Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Ladybug Crafts Ink - Fancy folds (well i saw a DT with a pocket card :D)

Crafts & Me - Stripes

Moving Along with the Times - Recipe - 3 DPS. 2 Embellishments (flowers & brads) 1 image

Craft Room challenge - Anything Christmas

Wags n Whiskers - Lace

Simon Says - Punches/Dies

Stamps & Fun - Anything Goes

The Paper Shelter Challenge#32

2011-09-21T20:39:00.007+10:00

Well another week is over and it's time for a brand new challenge at The Paper Shelter. A big thankyou to everyone who entered last weeks "Fairies and Elves" Challenge. The winner from last weeks challenge is.........

Karen C, no 34! Congrats!

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-09-20 19:06:41 UTC

Right on to this weeks Challenge and it is.........

"Anything Goes"

As always we have a lovely prize for you. If you use a TPS image you have the chance of winning a wooping $20 gift certificate, and if you chose not to use a TPS image and still want to play, you have the chance to win a digi of your own choice. How great isn't that?

Don't forget to pop over to the Challenge Blog and see what my lovely talented Teamies have created to give you loads of inspiration.

Don't forget, HAVE FUN!

Right onto my creation for this week, and what i have done is create an envelope booklet, using 2 envelopes from the new "Christmas Wishes" Printables. It was very easy, and i will try and write up the instructions and put them on the tutorials page if you are interested. The elements on the other pages, and front and back are all taken from the Printables, and i have just cropped them at the size i want and cut them out.

Well Thanks for taking a look at my booklet. Can't wait to check out everyones

creations this week

Remember HAVE FUN!!

Hugs

Tracey

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I wish to enter this in the following Challenges:

Stamp with Fun - Anything goes

Creative Stamp Friends - Anything but a card
Shopping our Stash - no colouring
Anything Goes Challenge Blog - Anything Goes
Craft Room Challenge Blog - Anything Christmas
Quirky Crafts Challenges - Anything But a Card
Magical Monday - Christmas in September

Congratulations Card

2011-09-16T16:38:00.007+10:00

Hello Everyone,

Thought I would share this one I have just finished. A friend asked me to make

a 25th Wedding Anniversary card, and this is the end result.

Started out doing silver as backing colour, but I wasn't happy with it,

so i had to sit there and take it all apart and went with the black, white & silver.

Not sure if it comes out really well, but all the background circles are silver.

I am very pleased with the end result, she wanted to keep it simple,

not too flash she said. Well this is simple as I could do.

I have used some paper from a DCWV pack i have had for ages, teamed it

up with some Prima flowers, a bit of bling and my Marianne Creatables Swirl and

leaf dies, and my Spellbinder Nesties.

Yep happy with this!! lol

Thanks for having a looksee

Hugs

Tracey

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

Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

Dutch Dare Card Challenge - Monochromatic

DYSU Challenge Blog - Silver

Moving Along With The Times - Sparkle

2 Sisters Challenge Blog - Black, White plus 1 Colour (is silver a colour?? LOL)

Truly Scrumptous - Decorate the inside of your card

Crafty Ribbons Challenge - Anything Goes

Marianne's Design Divas - Flowers

Emerald Faerie Garden New Challenge

2011-09-15T21:44:00.008+10:00

Its time for a new challenge at The Emerald Faerie Garden Challenge Blog!

My time comes around fast! A big Thankyou to all who entered the

last challenge "Buttons", it's wonderful to see all the faeries out there

and all the other cards aswell.

Now for the winner and top 3........

Our lucky winner of the 2 Emerald Faeries Garden Digi Stamps is

Congrats !!!

52. Cheryl (Shestamps)

our Top 3 for last fortnights challenge are.....

10. Jane Johnson

19. Yvonne

64. Sandy G

Now on to this forntight's challenge and it is......

"Pearls"

How easy is that, let's see those pearly creations!

For my card i have used the new image "Ashee" again, (he is just so sweet!)

The papers I have used are from the New "Fairyland Dreams" set, available

from BearlyMine Designs. They are just perfect for the Faeries!

Ok guys, let's see what you come up with for this challenge. Don't forget to

drop by and check out what the other Design Team members have

created to get your mojo going!

Have Fun Guys

Hugs

Tracey

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

Flutterby Wednesdays - Anything Goes

Deep Ocean Challenge - Lace

Everybody Art challenge - Flowers

Ladybug Crafts Ink - Flowers

Crafty Ribbons Challenge - Anything Goes

Bearly Mine Challenge #19

2011-09-13T18:02:00.007+10:00

Hey Everyone

Well its that time again, oh my gosh where does the time go!! LOL

Big thankyou to everyone who joined in the last Challenge, there was 206 entries!! Wowzers!

So first off, the winners from the last challenge are.......

No 102 Tara -

1 Rubber stamp called Together by Bildmalarna

No 27 Martina -

2 digi sets from Bearly Mine of your choice

No 114- Jill -

5 Digis from Sew Many Cards

No 15 Collette -

Teddy Bo quintet from Teddy Bo

Well done ladies!!!

Right oh, on to this weeks Challenge and it is.......

Button It up!

So get to it ladies, lets see what you come up with. (might not be a good

idea to take the buttons off hubby's shirt though!! might be funny, but not good!! rofl)

Our wonderful sponsors this week are giving away, to our lucky winners... the following goodies.... Thank you again so much to all our sponsors.. :)

Crafty Emma £10 Gift Voucher (exclud. p & p)

Bearly Mine 2 Digi Sets of winners choice

Digi Doodle Shop $10 Gift Voucher

Whimsy Stamps $15 Gift Voucher

Emerald Faerie 4 Digi images of winners choice.

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Wowzers, how's that for some good prizes!!!!

Ok, off you go, Go Create, go on now! (lol)

Dont forget to head over to Bearly Mine Challenges,and check out

all the lovely creations the Design Team have made to give you some

awesome Inspiration.

Now my card for this challenge is using a paper from the new set "Christmas Swirls" available

from Bearly Mine Designs. I fell in love with this paper, as soon as i printed it out, isnt it just gorgeous!!!

The Image is "Boo" which i cut out from "Boo & Snookie"

from The Emerald Faerie Garden( i just love that stamp!), and he is coloured with copics, and he is
sitting on my Magnolia Presents. The sentiment is from Whimsy, and of course all the flowers are

from I Am Roses. The buttons, omg, i have had these forever, and been wanting

to use them, but nothing ever seemed to match Til Now!! lol

Oh and i used my Marianne Creatables Doily and leaf dies.

I am still working on the inside of the card, so hopefully will have it up later or tomorrow.

Thanks for having a looksee

Have fun with the challenge

Hugs

Tracey

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I am entering this card in the following challenges:

City Crafter Challenge Blog - I Heart you

Crafty Boot Challenges - Anything Goes

Die Cut Dreams Challenge Blog - Flowers (at least 5 - think i have it covered!! lol)

Magical Mondays - Anything Goes

Marianne's Design Divas - Anything Goes

Woodware USA - Happy Holidays

Crafting When We Can - Anything Goes

Cards & More Challenge - #36 sketch

Totally Papercrafts - cute with buttons

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

New Papers!!

2011-09-12T11:04:00.003+10:00

New Papers and Fancy Circle Backgrounds

Well Donna has the designing mojo going at the moment and she has some
wonderful new paper sets on offer. There is.....

Christmas Wishes

Christmas Swirls

and

Fancy Circle Backgrounds

And i may as well put the other 2 new

releases as well.. she has been so busy!

Fairyland Dreams

Christmas Glee

They are all so wonderful, you just want the lot! (well i do!! lol)

Hugs
Tracey

The Paper Shelter Challenge#30

2011-09-08T06:50:00.008+10:00

Good Morning Everyone!

Well it's time for another Challenge at The Paper Shelter! Wow, there were heaps of entries

last week, so a Big Thankyou to all who joined in.

So before I tell you about the new challenge, the winner of last weeks challenge was........

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-09-06 20:36:51 UTC

Congratulations no 70; Debbie

Righto, on to this weeks Challenge, which is

Embossing

For this weeks cards, LO's, altered items etc we want you to show us embossing. It can be dry, it can be wet, it can be both. It can be lots of it and it can be just a tiny bit.

Need some inspiration, head over to the Challenge blog and check out what the girls on the DT have created for you.

Now for my card, well, you see there was a bit of a mix up, and with my computer crashing etc, and trying to put everything back on. I went to load the card I had been working on for this challenge, and realised, der, I had made a card for the wrong challenge. So it was a mad rush to get this up and going, and my brain was in meltdown. LOL.

So what I decided to do was use an already coloured image from The Paper Shelter and

work with that. Wowzers, it is wonderful isnt it. (It does take the fun out of

colouring, but when you need a card quickly! WOW!!!)

Ok, so I have used the coloured image "Spring Swing" , and the paper is from the

"Let's Make a Picnic" Set. OMG these papers are so pretty, and went

perfectly with the image. I used two of my cuttlebug embossing folders, small dots, and errrrrr bird swirl (if i find the correct names i will add them! LOL)

And I have added some beautiful flowers from I Am Roses, gosh they were the

perfect colour. The Leaf is a Marianne Creatable Die, and the swirl is my Magnolia one.

The charm is from my stash.

Well can't wait to see what you all come up with this week!

Hugs

Tracey

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

Stamping Scrapping Challenge Central - Anything Goes

Ladybug Crafts - Anything Goes

Dream Valley Challenges - picture inspiration(the green, white, flowers)

Paper Crafting Journey - Sketch

For Fun Challenges - Kids at Play

Creative Craft Challenge - Charms

Look what I got!!

2011-09-06T15:50:00.003+10:00

Look what my pal Donna sent me! Wowzers what a card!! Thanks Snooks! And look at the yummy birthday presents!!! Coooool hey! Sorry Judy, but Donna's card does out do yours! ROFL (she knows what i am talking about!!! bahahahaaaa)

I just want to congratulate Donna as well, for making it on to the Cheery Lyn Design Team!! Wooohooooo Go Donna! Go Donna! So to celebrate she is giving away some candy. So head over and join in!

Hugs

Tracey

Emerald Faerie Garden New Challenge

2011-09-01T21:03:00.004+10:00

Hi Guys

Well I am still working out my Computer and getting things back on it!

(this will be the 2nd attempt at this post! LOL)

First off

A HUGE THANK YOU to all everyone who entered our last challenge

"Birthday"

we all enjoy seeing what you all do with the very cute Emerald Faeries Stamps...

Our lucky winner of the 2 Emerald Faeries Garden Digi Stamps

Is...........................

Congratulations !!! #34 Christine Blankiefinder

and

our Top 3 for last fortnights challenge in no particular order

#16 - Martina B

#14 - Little hamster

#68 - lena katrine

Now on to the new Challenge which is........

"Buttons"

Ok guys go get creative!

Can't wait to see all your creations, dont forget to head over to

The Emerald Faerie Garden Challenge Blog

and check out all the lovely creations that Team A have put together for you

Have Fun

Hugs

Tracey

The Paper Shelter - New Challenge

2011-09-01T18:00:00.002+10:00

Hey Everyone,

There is a New Challenge going on at The Paper Shelter,

but before I get into that, Thankyou to everyone who took part in last weeks Challenge.

So onto the winner,

and it is.................

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-08-30 19:03:40 UTC

Well Done Carola and Congratulations

Now onto this weeks Challenge, and it is.....

"Anything Goes!"

I can't wait to see what you all come up with!

As always our sponsers are the very talented couple Veronica and Pedro from

The Paper Shelter

And they are offering you a fabulous prize of $15 to spend on any of their images and papers on the website The Paper Shelter, thats if you are picked by random number and have used one of their images on your card but even if you havent they are still going to offer you one of their images of your own choice. You will be absolutely thrilled with your purchase as not only are the images gorgeous their papers are equally beautiful and both are stunning.

Don't forget to head over to the challenge blog and check out the lovely creations by the girls on Team A.

Have Fun everyone!!

Hugs

Tracey