Monday, December 31, 2012

"Monogram Madness" - TSTR #147


Hello, 
Its Monday - New Years EVE.......time to show you what I have created for "The Shabby Tea Room" this week.
Rebekah is our creative host....she has chosen the theme "Monogram Madness" along with this great photo for inspiration.


Digital paper by Janet is one of our sponsors - Black button Alphabet is what the design team have used on their  creations.

Black Button Alphabet - circles image - digital collage sheet - 1 x 1 inch - Printable Download

Rebekah asks that you create a card or project inspired by the photo and add a "Monogram" as the focal point.

My Card...........




I used " A Quilted Christmas" cricut cartridge for the card base.......Love the flourish designs on this cart! The X is also cut with my cricut then embossed. The bingo card is Kaiser.
"Sent With Love" sentiment is from "Paper Sweeties"- they are also sponsoring this weeks challenge:))

The design team have been so creative using the monogram buttons - they would love if you stopped by.

Debbie - Simple Treasures
Rebecca - Paper Primrose

I'd like to wish every one a "Very Happy New Year" . Thankyou so much for visiting me over the past year, I really appreciate you stopping by!

Wishing you a fabulous 2013

Tracey xx

Friday, December 28, 2012

Stuck on U - die cut challenge

Hello,
I hope you all enjoyed your Christmas!!
My parents have been have been staying with us this past week.....it has been very busy entertaining! 
Lots of cooking and lots of eating.( No time to blog) 

I'm back briefly to show you the layout I have created for "Stuck on U die cut challenge.
I Deer-ly love Christmas
We would like you to Die cut a Deer- any kind of Deer - reindeer or just a regular Deer.

More photo's of our trip last Christmas!





Here a close up of Santa and the Deer - love the flourish detail. All cuts are from "AQuilted Christmas".


This is the last Die cut challenge for 2012.......hope you can join us. The leaders have  some fun challenges planned for 2013, keep an eye out for them!

I hope to be visiting you soon,
Happy Crafting

Tracey

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

A Very Merry Christmas

 A Very Merry Christmas to all my Blog Friends...........



Just a simple layout with a pretty photo of Tori, taken Christmas day 2011 in Canada.
I love the soft colours of  the gorgeous Pion Design paper collection.

Enjoy the time with your family and friends this Christmas Holiday.
Best Wishes
Tracey

Monday, December 24, 2012

Favourite Tea Room Project from 2012 - #146

Merry Christmas everyone,

This week in The Shabby Tea Room the design team has the week off! We are showing one of our favourites creations from 2012.
We would love to see YOUR favourite project created for The Shabby Tea Room in 2012

I love this little shape card Bird Cage:))


If you would like more details about my card , click HERE.

The cute little heart tag sentiment is from Paper Sweeties - who are sponsoring this weeks challenge.

The Design Team have some gorgeous projects to show you to......

Debbie - Simple Treasures
Rebecca - Paper Primrose


Thankyou so much for all your support through out year........I appreciate you stopping by,

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Tracey

Monday, December 17, 2012

Shabby Chic Holiday # 145

Hello, 
Time to show you the gorgeous photo Debbie has chosen to inspire you in "The Shabby Tea Room" this week.


Debbie asks that you use the colours Pink,  Aqua , white/cream and add glitter.

As I write this post, I'm looking at my Christmas stocking card dreaming of winter and snow!! This time last year we were visiting my husbands family in Canada. My kids saw snow for the first time:) 
But instead I'm sitting here in the heat.......Oh it is so so Hot today!



I used Art Philosophy cartridge and my gypsy to weld the stocking shape together at the top to make the card. The pink pattern paper has a lace design on it which was perfect for my shabby stocking. I also used the cricut to cut the glittery Holy leaves. Then I embellished with a few of my favourite things!!



Best Wishes sentiment is from Paper Sweeties ..........Paper Sweeties is sponsoring this challenge.


Hope you can join us ........pop over to the Design Teams blog and see their beautiful shabby creations.



Debbie - Simple Treasures
Rebecca - Paper Primrose

I really appreciate you stopping by ........Its time to jump in the Pool:))))

Happy Christmas Crafting

Tracey

Friday, December 14, 2012

Seat Reserved!!

Hello everyone,
Its not long now until Christmas Day!
 I have a fun layout to show you that I created for "Stuck on U Die cut challenge" .....Its all about TOYS ! We would like to see your Die cuts of "TOYS"
.
Each year Tori writes her Wish list and reserves her seat in the lounge room with a huge sign across a chair....Seat Reserved!
As the photo's show, she has a list of what she would like, then as she opens gifts she writes down what she receives in another column. Talk about being organised:))

Love this string of lights from ' Create a Critter' 


A phone was on the list.......I cut it and the Teddy Bear using 'Slumber Party' cartridge. The stocking was from 'Joys to the Season and Wish is from 'Wall Decor and More'


Hope you can join us for this fun challenge.........lets see all those "TOY" die cuts.

Happy Christmas creating

Tracey

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Busy Busy Busy

So little time....So much to do
Just a quick post 

Do you remember the "Book Box" I showed you a few weeks ago? You can go HERE to check it out.  I   recently completed another one for a Christmas gift. 


I buy old books from the Op shops......Its so much fun recyling them , making them look so pretty with flowers and bling and anything else I choose to add.


Love the colours of this  Kaiser pattern paper. No wasting the pages from the book, they make a great flower!


Thankyou for visiting
Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season

Tracey

Monday, December 10, 2012

Shabby Chic - TSTR #144

Hello everyone,
I am excited to be hosting this weeks challenge at "The Shabby Tea Room" - Here is the photo I have chosen for inspiration.....The theme is "Shabby Chic Holiday" use the colour Pink, Aqua and Silver plus glitter. I just love the pretty pink Christmas tree and gorgeous party dress.


Our sponsor this week is "My Time Made Easy"
Look at this pretty packaging..... " Sleigh Ride" ....! The template comes as a SVG  or PDF file. I used the PDF - print, cut, then stick together....so easy!  



I have used  pink pipe cleaners for the flourish, a few large rhinestones , some tinsel . The glittery star fell off some Christmas lights I was putting up........perfect for my little sleigh!


The design Team have  some wonderful creations to inspire you .....please stop by and have a peek. 

Debbie - Simple Treasures
Rebecca - Paper Primrose

Its not long until Christmas.......we would love to see you Holiday projects, come join us.

I have lots to do and so little time, so much for being organised this year......I haven't even started my Christmas shopping....wish me luck!!

Thanks for stopping by ......happy Holiday season

Tracey

Monday, December 3, 2012

Pretty Baubles.....TSTR # 143

Hello everyone, welcome to a new week and a new challenge at "The Shabby Tea Room"

Look at this gorgeous inspiration photo Rebecca has chosen .........I would love this pretty wreath hanging in my house for Christmas!

The theme is "Pretty Baubles"
Rebecca asks that you use the colours for inspiration and add a Bird.


I chose to make my pretty bird the feature on my card with pinks, aqua and silver. I can't remember the cartridge right now...but I'll edit and add it in. Just a simple card for my friend at Christmas.......don't you just love the little airmail envelopes! 


Our first sponsor this week is  Paper Sweeties - I used  Banner Wishes and You are Amazing sentiments. 
and
Robyn's Fetish - I Heart You

Here are the links to the rest of the Design Team - they have some gorgeous creations to show you.

Debbie - Simple Treasures
Rebecca - Paper Primrose

Happy Crafting......thank you so much for visiting!

Tracey