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Hello..........and welcome ! 

I'm back to show you my layout for the last "Stuck on U Die cuts" challenge for May. This year has flown........can you believe its June tomorrow? 

We would like to see your Die cuts of 'Birds' etc.

Love these photos of my 2 gorgeous girls!

My Bird was cut using 'Art Philosophy cartridge', then embossed, and inked. It looked a bit dull so I added a touch of Bling to the wings. The flowers were cut using 'Mothers Day Bouquet' cartridge. The little bird house is from ' April Showers' cartridge.

This is the sketch I followed from page maps. I created the mirror image of it, to work in with the design on the pattern papers. I'm linking up for there 7 Year Anniversary celebrations.

Hope to see you join us for the challenge.......We have a brand new look at Sous, stop by and check it out!

Have a wonderful weekend, another busy one for me,
Happy Crafting
Tracey

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The Shabby Tea Room # 168

Hello.......Its Monday, time to show you the new challenge at The Shabby Tea Room!

This week I am the host ..........."Shabby Sunshine" is the theme. I  love the simplicity of this pretty photo.

 I would like you to create a card/project using the colours Aqua , Yellow , Flowers and add twine.

Sometimes its fun just trying to recreate a part of the photo........

'Love You a Latte' is the cricut cartridge I have used to cut the jug shape. With my Gypsy I joined the jug shapes together at the handle to make the card shape. The flowers are from 'Mothers Day Bouquet'.
I created the stripes using Washi Tape.........love that stuff!

Bugaboo digi stamps is the sponsor for this challenge - The little tag is called 'Dandelions and Butterflies.

'I'm Grateful For You' stamp is from Paper Sweeties

Be sure to stop by the other shabby girls.......they have gorgeous creations to show you.

Debbie - Paper Sweeties

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

 Starr - The Paper Chase

Rebekah - Midnight Lullabies

Rebecca - Paper Primrose

Enjoy Your Week

Tracey

Hello Sunshine........

Helloooooo........

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

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

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

Here's my fourth one:)

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

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

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

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

Tracey

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

Hey everyone,

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tracey

The Shabby Tea Room # 167

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

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


Such a sweet gift box for special treats !

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

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

Debbie - Paper Sweeties

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

 Starr - The Paper Chase

Rebekah - Midnight Lullabies

Rebecca - Paper Primrose

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

Happy creating

Tracey

Stuck on U Sketches.....Die cuts

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

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

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

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

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

I'm entering my layout in 

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

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

Tracey

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

Hey everyone,

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

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

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

Yay , another layout completed for Tori's album!

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

Thankyou for taking the time to visit

Happy Creating

Tracey

The shabby Tea Room #166

Hi there!!
Sweet Spring Time

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

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

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

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

Debbie - Paper Sweeties

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

 Starr - The Paper Chase

Rebekah - Midnight Lullabies

Rebecca - Paper Primrose

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

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

Tracey

Enjoy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tracey

The Shabby Tea Room... #165

Hello.......

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

Love this  photo she has chosen .

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

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

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

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

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

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

Debbie - Paper Sweeties

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

 Starr - The Paper Chase

Rebekah - Midnight Lullabies

Rebecca - Paper Primrose

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

Tracey

Stuck on U Die cuts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tracey