Trace-Elementz

Light Bulb moment ?

2012-02-14T19:20:00.001+10:00

And a Happy Valentines Day.

Look what I made today for my husband!

A screw driver, pliers, hot glue gun and a little patience is all you need to make this. I found the original idea Here..........I thought it was so cool, I couldn't wait to try it!

I have made mine with little heart buttons.......I did have bigger ones but they would not fit through the hole of the light bulb. For some recycling I quickly spray painted an old cube from a calendar for the base, hammered some small holes in the wood for the wire stem of the hearts to slot into. Slip the bulb over the top and hot glue in place.

He loved it!

What do you think?

Thank you 4 Visiting.....enjoy your day

Tracey

Heart creations.........

2012-02-13T13:55:00.006+10:00

I've been busy making a few thing with my favourite shape...........

Hearts

It is so much fun making these huge tags.........I've cut this with 'George and Basic Shapes at 11 1/2 in.

I don't have any of the feature cartridges for this weeks "Strut your Cuts" challenge so its back to basics:)

The tag, hearts and sentiment frame are all cut from cereal boxes. I usually cut the shape twice , stick the two pieces together for added dimension, a little paint and glitter .........just looks like chip board!

A simple XOX Card

The XO's were left over from this project. A sneak peak...................Scrappy-Go-Lucky will show you these some time during the week.

And this one........all created with George and Plantin school Book.

The featured cartridges for this weeks 'Strut your Cuts' challenge are...........

Disney® Hannah Montana Cricut® Cartridge

Cricut® Street Signs Solutions™ Cartridge

Cricut® Birthday Cakes Cartridge

Cricut® Decals Cartridge

Cricut® Wedding Solutions™ Cartridge

Remember, we want everyone to be able to participate and use what you own so…if you own NONE of the week’s featured cartridges you may use up to 5 of THE BACK UP LIST: Gypsy Wanderings, Gypsy font, Craft Room basics, George, Don Juan, Plantin Schoolbook, Accent Essentials or whatever electronic cartridge came pre-loaded on your machine if you have the E2.

I'm entering my tag in the following challenge.........Crafty Boots

Thankyou 4 visiting, enjoy your week

Tracey

Strut your Cuts....with Scraps!

2012-02-09T15:32:00.000+10:00

Here is this weeks list of cartridges for the challenge at Scrappy-Go-Lucky

Cricut® Camp Out Solutions™ Cartridge

Cricut® From My Kitchen Cartridge

Cricut® Mother’s Day Bouquet Seasonal Cartridge

Cricut® Lite Botanicals Cartridge

Disney® Tinker Bell & Friends Cricut® Cartridge

This week I have decided to use up some of my scrap paper......which we all have quite a lot of:)

The cartridges High lighted are the ones I've used this week.

Here is a peek at some gift bags I've made using scrap paper and "Mothers Day Bouquet" cartridge.

and........a simple card using "From My Kitchen"

For more details head over to Scrappy-Go-Lucky and have a better look.

You have until Sunday to link your creation.........Hope you can join us "Strut your Cuts"

Tracey

Another Floral Delight.....

2012-02-06T14:40:00.004+10:00

What a rush.......

I needed to make a card for a friends Birthday, I put these pretty flowers on it that I made using the "Forever Young" cartridge. So I decided to try and complete it for the challenge over at LESSology. I quickly added my recycled item .....which is the tule. It is from a mosquito net , which is slowly getting smaller and smaller. It looks so much prettier on a card, don't you think!

I misted the flowers , scrunched them, then added puffy paint to the tips.

The paper is Kaiser Hummingbird collection. This is an easel card which I turned side ways. They come in packs pre cut with envelopes. The doily is my favourite Cheery Lyn die - English Tea. Mandy sells both these items in the

"Scrappy-Go-Lucky" shop.

Have a crafty week everyone

thank you 4 visiting

Tracey

Floral Delight.........

2012-02-01T14:35:00.001+10:00

Is the latest challenge over at "LESSology"

How could I resist playing along!

Here is my recycled item........This cute jar was used for 'icing sugar'......I would sprinkle it over sweets I baked.

LOOK how pretty it looks now:)

I sprayed the lid white, then made lots of pretty flowers from buttons and doilies.........enough to fill every hole in the lid.

The heart charm is recycled too.

It now sits in the middle of my dinning table looking, oh so pretty:)

If you have a huge supply of buttons like me......this is a great way to use them up!

Happy Crafting

Tracey

Kaiser challenge.......

2012-01-31T15:15:00.002+10:00

In between painting my walls I have managed to do a layout for the Kaiser Sketch challenge January #4.

Just in time:)

I have rotated the sketch anti clock wise.

Tori has pretty blue eyes.........I wanted to high light them so, for my layout I used lots of the pretty blue paper from the 'Miss Nelly collection , with just a touch of green. "You" is from an older collection.......I can't remember the name of it. It is great that Kaiser is now selling card stock.....it coordinates perfectly with all their pattern papers. I have used it to Mat the photo. I have used glimmer mist to add colour to the back ground, I think you can just pick it up in the photo.

Ok.......I must go , its not to long before the kids get home from school, I need to get another coat on a few walls.

I think the rain has stopped............yay my paint will dry faster:)

Have a fabulous week

So happy you stopped by

Tracey

Sand and Surf

2012-01-29T22:36:00.002+10:00

Hope everyone has had a great weekend.......mine has been very busy.

I decided I didn't like the colour of the walls in my house, so I've started painting again. I say again because this is something I often do..........I get all these new ideas that I just have to do straight away. I'm very lucky to have a husband who is quite happy for me to paint..........:)

I still have quite a bit to do...... lucky I completed this layout last week.

This is Kaiser Sketch January #2

I have use the " Seaside Collection"

The banner is cut from Martha Stewart 'All Occasion cake art'..every thing else is kaiser.

Can you see the foot prints behind the sentiment? These are mine:) How perfect is this kaiser rub on for my photo!

I really appreciate you stopping bye

See You Soon

Tracey

Monster Inc.

2012-01-27T20:45:00.001+10:00

It is still raining here....... so over it! Hoping for some sunshine soon, but the forecast does not look good for the next week. Thinking on the positive side.....it perfect weather to stay inside and craft.

So I thought I'd show you a fun layout and a card I did for

Scrappy-go-Lucky's "Strut your Cuts" challenge.

The FEATURED FIVE CARTRIDGES for week 4 are:

Love you a Latte

Sports Mania

Everyday Pop-Up Cards

Damask Decor

Best of Pixar

I have the one's Highlighted.

From 'Love you a Latte' I made this Tea pot card.

And check out my CUTE monster:)

I've had the 'Best of Pixar' cartridge for a while now.......this is the first time I've used it, I loved how it turned out.

If you would like the details of my monsters please head over to SGL. (The post is not up yet....Mandy is in Germany, I'm sure she will publish soon.)

You have until Midnight Sunday to get your entries in, I can't wait to see what you have made!

So Happy ....its the weekend

Enjoy

Tracey

I Am ME.............

2012-01-24T16:01:00.002+10:00

I really enjoy taking part in the sketch challenges at Kaiser............I thought January week 1 was the perfect sketch to use some of my Kaiser scraps.

LOOK

I had the perfect photo..........Matt loved walking around with 'Tweety' on his head.

The only thing that is not Kaiser is the Banner, which I cut using Martha Stewart "All Occasion Cake Art"....This cartridge has a really COOL Banner feature on it!

See You soon

Have a great week

Tracey

2012-01-23T10:52:00.001+10:00

Hello...........I hope you can join us at Scrappy-Go-Lucky,

Mandy has a weekly challenge running to help us get creative with all those cricut cartridges that might be collecting dust.

The FEATURED FIVE CARTRIDGES for week 4 are:

Love you a Latte

Sports Mania

Everyday Pop-Up Cards

Damask Decor

Best of Pixar

Please do not combine cuts from the FEATURED FIVE with the BACK UP LIST.

You can use any embellishments/papers/techniques you like as long as there are no Cricut cuts that are not from the FEATURED FIVE, or the BACK UP LIST.

Week 4 challenge closes Sunday 29 January 23.59 Western Australia standard time.

Here is my layout for week 3.......the only cartridge I had from the featured 5 was "Wall Decor and More"

If you would like more details on my layout....size of cuts etc , head over to Scrappy-Go-Lucky

From Week 4 list I have.........Love You a Latte and Best of Pixar

Must go and get creative:)

Don't forget by joining us for the challenge you have the chance of winning store credit to put towards your next purchase.

Hope to see you there

Thankyou for stopping by

Tracey

Did You Know?

2012-01-20T11:45:00.001+10:00

On the Scrappy-Go-Lucky Blog Mandy is challenging us to use all those Cricut cartridges we collect. The challenge runs weekly .........The winner is chosen at random - the prize is a voucher to the "Scrappy-Go-Lucky" store.

For more details go HERE.

I'd like to show you a sneak peak of a Layout I created using the only cartridge I had for the challenge this week............Wall Decor and More.

Head over to SGL to see my layout.

The kids are back at school on Monday..........I will then have a lot more time to craft . I am so disorganised - The kids finished school a week before the end of term last year so we could leave early on our trip, before the airfares went up for the holidays. It was only yesterday that I went to their school to pick up last years report cards and book requirements for this year. So I'm off to the shops now so they have every thing they need to start the school year...........so last minute!

I look forward to having more time to visit my Blog friends soon

Thankyou so much for visiting me..........Its really nice since I haven't been here for a while:)

Hope to see you join in with Mandy's challenge

Have a great weekend

Tracey

I'm Back............

2012-01-15T22:10:00.000+10:00

Hello and Happy New Year to you all!

I arrived home a week ago ..........We enjoyed Christmas in Canada with my husbands family. It is the first time ever, that we have all been together for Christmas, so it was very special:) Five weeks away went sooooooooooooo quick.

We had a fabulous time.....Disney Land, Universal Studios and Outlet shopping were a few things we did in LA.

The kids experienced SNOW for the first time in Canada.........they loved skiing!

And

seeing sites of San Francisco was awesome!

I thought I'd show you just a few photos ......out of the two thousand I took:)

Its all seems like a wonderful dream now.........how I love fantasy!

Its time to get back to reality:)

Hope to be creative soon

Tracey

Last one...................

2011-12-03T09:16:00.001+10:00

Hello Blog friends...............here is my last tag.

My good friend Shelley (Shelleys Land) daughter Jessie, turned 21 recently.

Her party was 'Burlesque' theme.

I found this vintage image searching 'Google images' - my other friend! ha ha ha

Hanging at the top of the tag is a little key and flower charm.........I just realized you can't see them that well in the photo.

The close up!

And here is what her gift looked like...............I placed the tag on top of the gift box , the big pink bow held it in place.

I punched holes in the box, added a pretty flower eyelet ( which you can't see) then threaded the ribbon through the box under her gift inside.

It looked really pretty:)

All the details on how I made the tags and cartridges I have used are in the 'Tag posts' starting earlier in the week.

If you would like to see some photo's of the party and some Cool Cricut Creations visit Shelley.

I would like to wish everyone a

VERY

MERRY CHRISTMAS

enjoy the time with your families.

I'd like to Thank you all so very much for visiting me through out the year:)

All my Winter Woollies are packed...........my childrens idea of winter clothing is throwing a sweater on over "shorts and a Tshirt" are they in for a surprise...........ha ha ha!

See You in the New Year

Tracey

Make a Wish .........tag

2011-12-02T20:00:00.000+10:00

Love the soft PINKS and GREENS

And the close up

I cut the white doily using 'Art Philosophy' Cartridge.

The frame is 'Elegant Edges' - it was cut from a cereal box for extra thickness, then from a white piece of card which I sprinkled with heaps of glitter.

I'll be back tomorrow with my last tag..........

Thanks for peeking

Tracey

More Christmas Tags..........

2011-12-01T20:30:00.004+10:00

A little Shabby chic looking........

My friend Leanne received this tag.........her favourite colour is 'WHITE'

As you can see I embossed the back ground with snow flakes.

Some pretty doilies using the 'French Pastry' Cheery Lyn die.
Check out more gorgeous dies at
"Scrappy-Go-Lucky"

Martha Stewart punch for the Heart border.

I have to show you a close up!

How cute is this Christmas image:)

These tags look great as a hanging decoration too.

What I've used..........Tag cut @ 11 inches with Sentimentals cartridge, Frame - Elegant Edges.

Only two to go.............

All your comments are so appreciated..........Thank you so much for stopping by:)

See You Tomorrow

Tracey

Another Christmas Tag

2011-11-30T21:00:00.002+10:00

Not so traditional.

These are COLOURS I love!

So pretty...........love the sparkle.

If you missed my last 2 Tag posts..........I used Sentiments cartridge for the tag, Elegant Edges for the frame, Flower Shoppe for the flowers.

Come visit me tomorrow to see another one.

Tracey

Christmas Tag # 2

2011-11-29T21:00:00.001+10:00

The 25th will be here before we know it!

Here is my next Tag.

In case you missed yesterdays post.............I used Sentimentals Cartridge to cut all the tags and this frame is from Elegant Edges.

I had to show you a close up so you can see all the glitter.

The tags were made to suit the colours that my friends like for Christmas.

Yesterdays and Todays tag colours are very traditional .

Stop bye tomorrow to see my next one, which is not so traditional.

Have a great week everyone.................I'm trying to keep Cool in the heat as I'm busy packing my Winter Woollies.

See You tomorrow

Tracey

Christmas Tags.....# 1

2011-11-28T23:43:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone..........Over the next few days I thought I would show you some Giant tags I have been creating

to give to a few special friends for Christmas.

The tag is cut from a cereal box using 'Sentimentals Cartridge' .......it is 11 inches high. Cut some pretty pattern paper the same size, add lots of little embellishments to finish of your tag.

The pretty frame is a Cheery Lyn die , I have covered it in lots of white glitter.

Mandy at "Scrappy-Go-Lucky" has a huge variety of these dies in her store......Head over there and check out all the new Christmas ones!

I hope you can visit again tomorrow to see another Tag...........I have a few to show you this week!

Thank you so much for visiting

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes # 37

2011-11-27T16:35:00.001+10:00

Hello everyone........I'm back to show you my last card as a Design Team member for Birthday Sundaes.

I have decided to resign. It has been so much fun, but my life is so busy at the moment .

I want to Thank you Kristie and all of the DT.........it has been a pleasure working with you!

Here is my card.........

I love creating cards with vintage images..........just adding some pretty lace, buttons etc.

I made this card for a special Blog friend who will be celebrating her Birthday soon........I hope she likes it:)

I hope you can join us at Birthday Sundaes...........this is the last challenge for the year. They will return on January 8th.

I'm now counting down the days until we leave for America and Canada, we are all so excited.........hoping for a white Christmas, keep your fingers Crossed:)

So much to do, so little time...........I have a few Christmas projects to show you , I'll be back in a few days. .

See You Soon and thankyou so much for stopping by:)

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes # 36

2011-11-20T16:06:00.002+10:00

Old/Or neglected stash - is our challenge this week!

The Birthday Sundaes DT were given a choice of three images to colour from

"Karen' s Doodles"

Here is my pretty 'Fairy Princess'. I chose to use the png. file and create my card using 'Creative Memories' Story Book digital programme. The paper, flowers and sprinkling of stars are all digital "FAIRY WISHES" sentiment is a stamp.......part of my neglected stash! I have used copics to colour the princess. I did try colouring her digitally .............that is something I need to practise a lot more.

Come join us.........you have the chance of winning 3 digi's of your choice from 'Karens Doodles', who are sponsoring the challenge this week.

Enjoy your weekend

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes # 35

2011-11-13T15:00:00.001+10:00

Happy Sunday everyone.......hope you are enjoying your day:)
This is a scheduled post so I hoped it has worked. I'm on the other side of the country right now , in Western Australia ,catching up with Mandy at Scrappy-Go-Lucky............the place where I buy all those gorgeous Cheery Lyn Doily dies.

The challenge this week at 'Birthday Sundaes' is to put a TREE on your card.
And guess what.......I have used another Doily. This one is called French Pastry.

I have layered two doilies. The tree trunk is from April showers.

Come join us for a fun challenge

Tracey

"Jars of Cuteness"

2011-11-09T14:36:00.002+10:00

That is the new challenge at "LESSology"

Here is my jar...........

My up cycled item is an old doily. I used spray adhesive to stick it to the jar.

I really wanted to use an old preserving jar to make this............funny story - we do have one, but you could say its my husbands. His mum sends him home made strawberry jam in it all the way from Canada ......... since we are spending Christmas with them that jar is getting packed in a suit case!

Any way,

I decided to cut a hole in the lid to give a similar effect........ I had to hit it a few times with a hammer to flatten out the sharp edges, I like how it turned out:) It has a well used look .

Cricut Flower shoppe was used to cut the outer petals of the flower. The centre is a kaiser bloom. Some pretty crinkle ribbon and twine to finish off.

A collection of these jars grouped together would look so pretty!

Tomorrow morning I fly to Western Australia for a few days.....I'm so excited, I have never been to that side of the country before. I will be back to visit your blogs next week.

I appreciate you stopping by and leaving so many wonderful comments.......and thankyou to everyone for your birthday wishes last week.

See You Soon

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes # 34

2011-11-06T14:00:00.002+10:00

This week at "Birthday Sundaes" the challenge is to create a card with a Birthday Sentiment.

Today is

My Birthday

I thought it would be great to sponsor this weeks challenge.........Here is what I'm giving away to the winner. Christmas is not too far away, so to help with creating, here is a Christmas themed pack from Kaiser.

Here is my card.........I have used more pretty papers from Kaiser.

"Its Your Day"

Have fun and Enjoy

Before I go, I just wanted to show you the card Jordyn gave me...........It made me laugh!

Tracey

Lets Blog Hop...............

2011-11-01T23:18:00.004+10:00

Hello and welcome ...........I was so excited to be asked by Rhonda and Amy to join them for their Birthday Blog Hop.

Today, it's time to CELEBRATE good times and good friends with this "BIRTHDAY PARTY" Blog Hop and Birthday Project Link-Up that will last all month long!! Rhonda, who is turning the big 5-0 this year deserves a month-long celebration, don't ya think??? And Amy, who will forever stay 29 (for the 12th time) has always been a BIG believer in the "Birth-month Celebration"... Soooooo... After the hop has ended, you'll be able to create a "Birthday Party" themed project and LINK IT UP at the Decorate To Celebrate! challenge blog!! Usually, your entry needs to be a decoration or party supply, but THIS MONTH (and this month only), you can link up ANY Birthday Party project (cards, layouts, 3D Art...). We'll be giving out some Birthday Presents all month long, but you'll need to enter to WIN!! You'll find more details on the challenge blog... For now, let's get hopping!! :)

Along the way, you'll find some incredibly creative projects to celebrate Rhonda and Amy... If you came here from ,Cally Ann http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com/ then you are in the right spot!! If you have just happened upon my blog, I'd love for you to join the PARTY so CLICK HERE to start at Rhonda's Blog (http://scraphappenswithrhonda.blogspot.com/) so you don't miss any of the FUN!!

As a lot of us know Rhonda makes the most awesome mini albums to give away.........I know I wished for one, so that's where the fairy idea started.

She also has a great sense of humour .......so with that in mind I made this card for her.

The fairy is a Loralie Art Stamp......I bought it ages ago and never used it, I thought this was the perfect opportunity. Ha, just realised with this close up you can see my lipstick has run.....still getting the hang of these copics.

The frame is from 'Elegant Edges', FABULOUS ' - Forever Young, Banner - 'Art Philosophy', Flower - 'Mothers Day Bouquet'. I've covered the lips in glossy accents to make them look fuller.

I hope you like your card Rhonda, I had fun making it!..........you should receive it before your Birthday.

Amy loves Giraffes...........here is the card I made for her.

I thought about putting a giraffe on the card but it just wasn't working for me. Then I had this idea.......Why not make her a Pretty Party Dress with a Giraffe print. I down loaded the printed paper as a package of animal prints from 'Great Graphics Designs'.
I have a few cartridges with dress forms on them but not the shape I wanted, so I made my own . The dress is from 'Forever Young and the base is from Serenade , I welded these shapes together using my Gypsy. I cut the base in black, then cut two dress shapes for extra dimension. The pink frill at the bottom is made from crepe paper. Next time I think I'll make the dress a bit shorter so you can see more of the stand.....I forgot to allow for the frill.

I hope you like your party dress Amy.

Thanks for checking out my project, your next stop will be...Amy http://amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com/ however, before you go, be sure to leave a comment on this post so that you'll be entered to WIN the GRAND PRIZE!!

Here's the entire line-up!! You'll finish up at http://decoratetocelebrate.blogspot.com/ where you'll be able to start entering YOUR Birthday Party projects for a chance at some Birthday Prizes tomorrow!! This challenge will last ALL month long, so we hope you'll join us for the CELEBRATION!!

Rhonda http://scraphappenswithrhonda.blogspot.com/ (Our November Birthday Girl!!)
Audrey http://cuteandsome.blogspot.com/
Kacee http://youhadmeatscrap.blogspot.com/
Norma http://pinkblingcrafter.blogspot.com/
Jean http://jeanscraftycorner.blogspot.com/
Liz http://www.mywhichcraft.blogspot.com/
Sherrie http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com/
Cally Ann http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com/
Tracie http://trace-elementz.blogspot.com/
Amy http://amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com/
Lisa http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/
Sheena http://lilflowerslynne1.blogspot.com/
Peggy Sue http://icrea8cards.blogspot.com/
Carri http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/
Amy http://www.lovetocrop.com (Our December Birthday Girl!!)
Decorate To Celebrate http://decoratetocelebrate.blogspot.com/

Happy Hopping

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes Guest Designer Day & challenge #33

2011-10-30T16:41:00.002+10:00

Kristie has given the design team the week off..........It is guest designer day, so head over to Birthday Sundaes and have a look at the fabulous cards the guest designers have created for this weeks challenge.

I'll be back November 1st for Rhonda and Amy's "Birthday Blog Hop".
Come join me to help them celebrate their Birthdays.

See you Then

Tracey

25th

2011-10-28T12:15:00.003+10:00

Of December will be here before we know it!

I'm way behind on my scrapbooking .... with a little free time yesterday I decided to created a layout for Kaiser sketch challenge October #1.

I love this photo of Tori in her Christmas Hat. Each Christmas Tori writes out a very, very long wish list for Santa. I do have to remind her every now and then that Santa has a budget! LOL:)

I've used the 'Be Merry' paper collection along with the chip board embellishments and rubons. The larger trees and the ginger bread man I cut using 'Stretch your Imagination' cartridge. I used Martha Stewart 'All Occasion Cake Art' for the banner.

Here's the sketch

Guess what??????? Its not long until we leave for America ! Woo Hoo.....then we fly to Canada to spend Christmas with my husbands family. Keep your fingers crossed for a "White Christmas"! Three of my children have never seen snow.....they are so excited:)

So much to do, so little time.....

Thankyou for visiting

Tracey

Up cycling and a little shabby

2011-10-24T21:53:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

I am really enjoying the challenges over at LESSology..........it is all about up cycling. The designers are so creative.....so many wonderful ideas, head over there and take a peek.

This weeks challenge is all about 'Wall Art'

I decided to alter this silver tray ..... which is black most of the time! My mother gave it to me a while ago , I think she hated polishing it too!

I started to spray paint it white, when I remembered I needed to take a before photo.

So here it is kind of painted.

My husband drilled the holes, I then added some flower shape eyelets.

"My Wall Art"

Art Philosophy cartridge was used to cut the scallop circle and the hearts.

I sanded the edges of the tray to expose the silver .....I think you can just see it in the photo.

I glued two chip board letters together for extra thickness....... painted them white, covered them in glossy accents then sprinkled them with lots and lots of white glitter.

My Up Cycled item is the tray and a little lace. Another two trays are being stored in a box....can't wait to transform them:)

Thank you for visiting

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes # 32

2011-10-23T14:32:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

I hope you have enjoyed your week.

My week started out not that great.......I opened an email attachment that I shouldn't have, the computer shut down, I was so upset and angry with myself. I thought I had lost everything! All those photos waiting to be scrapped......I back up my stuff but it had been a few weeks. A quick phone call to a friends husband who is a computer wiz , he assured me I hadn't lost it all. If you are wondering whether or not to open an email you are not sure about......Don't do it, its not worth it!

So as you can see I'm back and I look forward to visiting your blogs this week.

Now onto this weeks challenge...........

Use the colours PURPLE, GREEN and BLACK on your card.

Some pretty papers , flowers and a little lace, all the things I love! I cut the bird cage using 'Straight from the Nest' cartridge and added lots of glitter to the bird.

Come join us for this weeks Birthday Sundaes challenge.

Thankyou so much to you all for leaving such wonderful comments.

Have a great weekend

Tracey

Halloween Sneak Peak....

2011-10-18T09:41:00.001+10:00

I've been having fun creating for Halloween

If you would like to see more head over to 'Scrappy-Go-Lucky'

Thankyou for visiting......See You again Soon.

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes # 31

2011-10-16T13:57:00.001+10:00

The challenge this week is to create a "Tall Card"

Our sponsor is 'Sweet N Sassy Stamps'................The design team had a choice of 3 digital stamps to use on their cards.

I chose 'Cocoa Mouse'

I printed the mouse out onto water colour paper and used Stampin up water colour crayons to colour him.

Don't forget to have a peak at the DT fabulous creations. Come join in the challenge......you have the chance of winning 3 digi's of your choice.

Its a beautiful day here, so nice and warm..........we enjoyed bike riding through the city this morning, which was lots of fun.

Hope you are enjoying your weekend

Tracey

Thinking of you

2011-10-13T16:58:00.001+10:00

Hello..........Just a quick post to show you a card I made today.

This new paper collection from Kaiser is soooooooo pretty!

The card is for a friend..........Its her favourite collection too!

I used 'Mothers Day Bouquet' to cut the flowers.

Enjoy your week, thankyou so much for stopping by

Bye 4 now

Tracey

The Doggy Bag.........

2011-10-11T12:07:00.000+10:00

This is challenge #3 at LESSology.

Get creative with the Brown Paper bag!

The only Brown paper bags I had were these lunch bags...........I found this old stamp exchange book at an OP shop. For my recycled item I cut a recipe from it .

After throwing quite a few bags away.......this is what I came up with!

I baked all the cookies, filled the bag and added the recipe to the front. I thought this would make a yummy gift!

The lace is also recycled from some clothing. More Hearts....... that's no surprise!

I cut the white flap from Elegant Edges using the Book feature, added a little stitching, stuck it to the back of the bag with double sided tape. I embossed the bag, then inked it .

I made the pink frill at the bottom with crepe paper.

Who knew that the simple lunch bag could look this pretty!

Thank you so much for another great challenge......they are so much fun.

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes # 30

2011-10-09T14:05:00.002+10:00

Happy Sunday to you all.............

The challenge this week is to create a FALL colour birthday card.

I cut the scallop rectangle frame with Elegant Edges and the paper is Kaiser Peachy Keen collection.

We would love you to join us..........hop over to Birthday Sundaes to see the great cards the rest of the design team have created.

Thank you so much for visiting and leaving such wonderful comments,

Enjoy your day

Tracey

LESSology.........

2011-10-08T08:19:00.000+10:00

I was so surprised and very excited to find out this morning that I had won the "Trinket Box" challenge at LESSology.

Thank you so much.........you've made my day!

Tracey

Sneak Peak and a Card.............

2011-10-07T06:48:00.003+10:00

Hello.........I'm back with my final card for "Sassy Lil' Sketches"

I really liked the sketch so I didn't change anything.................I decided to cut a window on the front of my card and stick the butterfly inside.

The doily is a 'Cheery Lyn' die.........Mandy at Scrappy-Go-Lucky has a great selection of these in her store.

It is very hard to pick up in the photo........but inside the card I stamped a doily in pale pink ink.

And of course I had some pretty pink Heart buttons to match!

Just a Sneak Peak

Would you like to see more...........please hop over to "Scrappy-Go-Lucky" ..

I hope you have all enjoyed your week .............yay its the weekend tomorrow!

Tracey

For You..............

2011-10-03T20:00:00.027+10:00

Hi everyone

This is the final week for "Sassy Lil' Sketches, I have really enjoyed designing cards with Cherie's sketches. Being on the design team has been short, but fun. I wish Cherie and Kate the very best in the future!

The girls are ending with one sketch a day from the 2nd to the 9th of October as a send off.

Here is the sketch

I was so tempted to use Heart background paper just like the sketch :)

This pretty paper is from Kaiser. I've added 'Perfect Pearls' as a border around the card..........I'm trying to improve my technique . If you would like to see some beautiful cards using Perfect Pearls , check out Samantha's blog........Hooliewood Creations. She is an expect, her pearls are always so even:)

I'll be back on Friday to show you my final card for the Sassy's.

Here is a sneak peak..........

Have a great week...........See you soon
Tracey

Birthday Sundaes # 29

2011-10-02T18:24:00.002+10:00

The challenge this week is all about Ribbon.
We are sponsored by

"My Craft Spot"

Come join us...........You have the chance to win this stamp set.

And here is my card

I usually make a card and add the ribbon as an embellishment.......but this week was different! I was playing around trying to perfect my Bow tying, I made this double bow out of satin ribbon it turned out so well, I made my card to fit the Bow!

The blue lacy background was cut using the 'Mothers Day' cartridge. I cut a few extra flowers from 'George' for added dimension. Perfect pearls was used for the centre of the flowers.

So thats my simple card with one huge bow!

Come join us this week at Birthday Sundaes, we would love to see what you create with ribbon.

I'd also love to welcome Laurie from "Scraps by Sissy" to the Design Team..........this is her first week with us, its great to have her on the team:)

Enjoy your weekend
Thankyou so much for stopping by

Tracey

Pretty Hearts...........

2011-10-01T10:31:00.002+10:00

Hi everyone, I'm back to show you the project I made for "Lessology". If you haven't heard its a new challenge blog .......which is all about Up cycling.

The Trinket Box Challenge! :) Don't we love having little boxes holding fun little treasure we have? Decorate an existing box or make one from scratch! Remember to include at least ONE upcycled item on your creation!

I just love HEART anything.............I've had this box stored in a cupboard for along time, this challenge was the perfect opportunity to give it a new look.

Here is the before picture.

Look at how pretty it is now!

I made the flower using the "Flower Shoppe" cartridge.........can you see the petals are Heart shape too??

I 've used Kaiser paper........the background is "Timeless" and for the flower I used their new collection "Bonjour".

The centre of the flower is a very old earing. I love fairies too, so I added it............and some more pretty Hearts.

Here is a photo to show you how old it is..........

I painted the inside pink.............and hated it. So then I had the idea to paint a crackle medium over it before I changed the colour. I love how it turned out all old looking!

My box will be used to store all my pretty HEART shape trinkets.

This box was one of a set .............I can't wait to cover the rest now!

Hope you like it

Thank you for a great challenge

Tracey

Bling..........

2011-09-28T18:50:00.003+10:00

This is my second post today............It seems like forever since I have had the time to do a layout, so today as I was blog hoping and decided to have a go at the "Get Picky" sketch challenge.

I've used a few fun photo's from Jordyn's 21st. The theme was 'Black and Bling'...........we had a bit of fun with it and dressed up.

This is what I came up with.............Masks, glasses, hats and wigs were just a few of our props! I have to tell you ...........both my boys are wearing wigs!!:)

And here is a photo of my bow.......with the glitter thread along the edges it was hard to get it to show up in the photo.

My friend Anna, makes me the prettiest doilies.............can you see it has two layers , so it actually looks like flower petals.

Only a few hours left to link up.......now I'm off to cook dinner.

Thank you for visitng

Tracey

Gift bag

2011-09-28T07:44:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

I'd like to show you a little bag I made a few weeks ago to put a gift in for my daughter.........It was her 21st birthday.

I've used two of my favourite things......a doilies and a flower:).

The flower was made using the 'Flower Shoppe' cartridge..............I just love this cart , you can combine so many different shaped petals to create really unique flowers.

If you would like to know how I made this flower head over to 'Scrappy-Go-Lucky'. ....your one stop shop for anything CRICUT.

Thank you for Visiting

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes # 28

2011-09-25T14:07:00.002+10:00

Its Birthday Sundaes time again............This week I could not resist using another CUTE image from the 'Smiley Face' cartridge.

The challenge is to use buttons on your card.

I love HEARTS !

How cute does this yummy Cupcake look with its heart button rosy cheeks:)

The 3 strawberries together were cut using the 'Country Life' cartridge.

And lots of glittery pink frosting as the final touch!

Thankyou for visiting .......enjoy your weekend:)

Tracey

Thinking of you -

2011-09-22T17:29:00.002+10:00

It is time for a new challenge..........Here is todays " Sassy Lil' Card Sketch" for September week 3.

I love all the layering on this sketch..........here is my take on it!

The paper is an older kaiser collection, I cut the frame from Story Book cartridge and the flowers from Flower Shoppe.

I have just realised I've used the same sentiment as yesterdays card........Oh well, I love this sentiment from stampin up! Thinking of you on the paper behind is also stampin up.

Our sponsor this month is Authentique paper.

Come join us.........The other Design Team member have some fabulous cards to show you.

See You Soon............thankyou for visiting

Tracey

A quick card............

2011-09-21T16:07:00.000+10:00

Hello..................Have you ever visited 'The Cutting Cafe'? It is well worth the visit.......its a one stop shop for digital stamps and cutting files! "Case It Tuesdays with the Cafe" is their new challenge, so I thought I'd play along.

Here is the picture for inspiration..........take what you want from it - design colour etc.

This is my card.....

I made it very quickly.........I think I have under an hour left to link it!

I used Elegant Edges cartridge for the frame and Flower Shoppe for the flowers........love those spiral cut flowers.

Thankyou for stopping by

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes # 27

2011-09-18T14:28:00.002+10:00

Hi everyone.............

I had a bit of fun with this weeks challenge at 'Birthday Sundaes'!

Create a Belated Birthday Card

Being on the Birthday Sundaes DT has really helped me to have a collection of cards.........before that I was always late! I would usually get it in the post on the date it should arrive. At least then they knew I was thinking about them on their special day!!!!
Anyway..............

This is the perfect challenge for me, so I had a little fun with it!

The Balloon and OMG are all off the 'Smiley Face' cartridge..........it has so many cute as images.

Come join us for a fun challenge

Enjoy your Sunday...........thanks for visiting

Tracey

Spring is in the air.........................

2011-09-17T22:27:00.003+10:00

Hi everyone,

I made this card a few weeks ago for Mandy at 'Scrappy-Go-Lucky'. She has a great range of punches in her store ...........for this flower I used the 'Super Giant Begonia 'punch and the "Large Geranium ' for the leaves.

I used Elegant Edges for the scallop circle, another gorgeous doily and a sprinkle of 'Diamond Dust'

Spring is here...........the weather the last few days has been so nice and warm. I have a 'Port Wine Magnolia' tree at my front door, it is covered in flowers, the perfume fills the air throughout the house........ I love it!!

I hope to do some gardening tomorrow..........................

Enjoy your weekend

Tracey

Some photo's..........

2011-09-14T22:38:00.001+10:00

Hi everyone,

I thought you might like to see some photos that were taken at Jordyn's 'Black and Bling' 21st Birthday party on the weekend!

We hung a black sheet with lights around it for a back drop for photos. We had a treasure chest full of props .......wigs, glasses etc . So as you will see from the photos we had lots of fun. I thought I should let you know....both my boys are wearing wigs!

Shelley, Tereesa and I

Here's my cupcake creation. All the wrappers were cut using the cricut cartridge "Cup Cake Wrappers".

The 'Blues Brothers' in Bling

Check out Shelley's Blog........she made Jordyn a gorgeous Blingy card purse. Its a fabulous gift idea and you only need one sheet of paper!

Here is a sneak peak

See You again Soon

Thank you so much for visiting

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes # 26

2011-09-11T15:28:00.003+10:00

Hello........For this weeks challenge at Birthday Sundaes we were asked to create a "Criss Cross" card. This is my first ever attempt at one.......it was a lot of fun to make, I think its a shape I will do more! The paper I used was covered in butterflies, so I decided to stick with that theme and cut a butterfly using the"Indie Art" cartridge. I inked the edges and covered it in lots of glitter.

And here's the card to write your sentiment!

If you would like to join us for this weeks challenge and have never made a Criss Cross card before , here is a link to a great tutorial.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/criss_cross_card/

I really appreciate your visits.......... thank you!

See You Soon

Tracey

21 Today.........

2011-09-09T14:04:00.002+10:00

Hello,

I'm back today really quickly to show you the card I made for Jordyn's Birthday. If you don't already know, I have been super busy making things for her party tomorrow night........the theme is "Black and Bling" and her favourite colour is Coral. So that's how I came up with the colours of my card.

Jordyn is also known as "DQ" (drama queen) so thats why the queen is on the card. The key is very blingy and number 21 is circled with Perfect Pearls.

Here is the Giant cup cake wrapper and the normal size one next to it.

The Toppers

If you would like more details on the wrappers and Toppers please visit "Scrappy-Go-Lucky"

And for my last photo ..........here is a sneak peak of my project that will be posted on Saturday at

"Scrappy-Go-Lucky"

As you can see , all my projects are colour co-ordinate around the theme of the party and her favourite colour.
I did say this was going to be quick.......Oh well..........I'm going now to make the cupcakes for those wrappers.
Hope everyone is having a great week........ thank you for visiting.
Tracey

Live Each Day

2011-09-08T21:34:00.002+10:00

Today I'd like to show you the card I made for "Sassy Lil' Sketches" September week 1.

Here is the sketch that Cherie designed..........I love this sketch:)

And this is what I came up with -

The colours in this paper are so pretty! I misted the flower in a few different colours........I love the shimmer!

Story book cartridge was used to cut the flourish and the circles were cut with George.

We would love you to join us for this months challenges..........Head over to "Sassy Lil' Sketches" and take a peek.

Our card sponsor this month is "Authentique paper"

www.authentiquepaper.com

See You Soon

Tracey

Bling it up!

2011-09-07T13:17:00.002+10:00

Hey everyone,

I thought I'd show you what has been keeping me busy lately.........My daughter turns 21 on Friday, so I've been making gifts, cupcake wrappers, toppers etc etc. all ready for her party on the weekend!

She has always wanted a Chandelier in her bedroom................when Kaiser recently bought out their new collection of craft wood products which included a chandelier , I thought it would be perfect (cheaper too).

So I tried my hardest to Bling it up! I threaded all the beads , added some pretty kaiser flowers and tied on some little black bows, which I had just cut off a top of mine!

If I was decorating this for my self I probably would have painted it white..........Jordyn loves Black!

Most weekends I visit one of my favourite stores ...Bunnings! (I love this Hardware store)

I found a metallic charcole spray paint. The whole chandelier just sparkles, I hope she likes it!

I'm linking my decoration up at "Decorate to Celebrate" . If your looking for fabulous ideas for your next celebration , visit Amy and Rhonda's challenge blog.

See You Soon
Thankyou so much for stopping by

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes # 25

2011-09-04T14:16:00.001+10:00

This week at Birthday Sundaes we are sponsored by "Whimsie Doodles"

The design team had three digital images to choose from.......mine is called 'Hot Mama"

It was a fun image to colour..........I think thats because

I feel my Birthday Cake would look like this if you put all the candles on it !!!!

But as the sentiment says.........'the more Candles the bigger the Wish'.

That is positive thinking!

Come join us for this weeks challenge

Thanks for stopping by .........Hope you are having a fun weekend.

See You Soon

Tracey

Flower Shoppe

2011-09-03T12:19:00.001+10:00

Hi everyone,

I love the new "Flower Shoppe" cartridge.........it would have to be my NEW favourite!

I have cut every flower on this cartridge out..........If you were thinking about buying this cartridge head over to "Scrappy-Go-Lucky". and have a peek at all the flowers . and the endless combinations that are possible.

See you tomorrow for Birthday Sundaes

Enjoy your weekend

Tracey

Something very COOL

2011-09-01T10:54:00.002+10:00

Hey everyone,

Look what I have to show you today.............See this Cricut magazine.............

I have a few pages in it...........Can you believe it.........:) I've never had anything published before , so this is really COOL.

I made this Kitchen dresser earlier in the year as a picture for my wall........And also for
Mandy at "Scappy-Go-Lucky". I've used lots of different cartridges and the Cri-Kit gel pens. If you would like to see how I did it go HERE.
Thanks Mandy for sending me the magazine.......You made my day!

Tracey

Who's thinking of Christmas?

2011-08-30T07:22:00.000+10:00

Wow.......this year is going so fast, Christmas will be here before you know it! Thought I'd better get last years photo's scrapped! Here is a double page layout I did for SGL Christmas in July( You might have seen the sneak peek?)

I really love the CUTE images from 'Jolly Holidays" cartridge.........the paper is Kaiser.

Thanks 4 Visiting

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes # 24

2011-08-28T14:00:00.006+10:00

Hi everyone,

I have a fun card to show you today!

This week at Birthday Sundaes we have a photo inspiration challenge..........Look at these yummy cupcakes!

I loved the fluffy white icing and all those pretty coloured sprinkles.....
So this is what I came up with...............lots of buttons in different colours and shapes.

This cupcake is from 'Celebrations' cartridge.......With my Gypsy I welded two cupcake shapes together at the top. I used a paper crimper on the wrapper ( it does not show up that well in the photo) and a little embossing for my fluffy icing.
The design team have some great cards to show you pop over to Birthday Sundaes and have a peek.

Enjoy your weekend
Tracey

LOOK at what has been keeping me busy!

2011-08-27T12:33:00.001+10:00

Head over to "Scrappy-Go-Lucky" and have a peek at some things I've been making for my daughters 21st birthday party, which is in 2 weeks ...............So little time and more to do!

Enjoy your weekend

See you tomorrow for Birthday Sundaes

Tracey

Best Friends...................

2011-08-25T20:09:00.002+10:00

Hi there,

It is hard trying to find the time to do layouts at the moment..... I was so happy when I was able to do this one today for the Kaiser Sketch Challenge.

Most of the paper is from Kaiser's new collection 'Hunt and Gather'

When I saw this picture of the little boy with his dog I knew straight away what photo I was going to use......And how well do they match! Its just simple , but I love the soft shades of blue. (My favorite color).

I hope you are having a great week

Tracey

2011-08-25T16:33:00.000+10:00

Look at this awesome "Blog Candy"!

Jo.......over at "Jo Boogie stamping is celebrating her Birthday soon and this is what she is giving away.

Pretty awesome I think!

She is so talented.....head over there and have a peek, at her wonderful creations!

Have a great day

Tracey

Pretty Papers

2011-08-24T11:01:00.000+10:00

Today I have a few simple layouts to show you, that I did recently for "Scrappy-Go-Lucky" Mandy has this pretty paper for sale.....Its "Love Letters"12 x 12 pad.

I've cut flowers with the cricut to match the ones on the pattern paper and some pretty borders from other cartridges.

This layout has more of the "Love Letters"paper, lots of different cricut cuts and a pretty doily.

If you would like more details on the cartridges I have used please head to Here and Here.

Thanks for stopping by today....I appreciate all your wonderful comments

See You Soon

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes # 23

2011-08-21T14:00:00.005+10:00

Its a Colour challenge this week at Birthday Sundaes. Lets see your PINK, GREEN and WHITE cards. This month Kristie celebrates her Birthday and these are her favorite colors.

Here is my card...............

"Forever Young" was used to make this flower. I cut it in white card stock then spray it with ink to add the color, a little puffy paint on the tips and not forgetting a sprinkling of glitter! The stamp frame is from Elegant Edges. and the leaves are from Picturesque.

Head over to Birthday Sundaes and have a look at all the Design Teams pretty cards. This week our design team member Sue .......from, The Scrappings of Sue is sponsoring our challenge. You have the chance to win a Large set of Oval Scalloped Nestabilities.

Hope to see you there...........Enjoy your Sunday!

Thanks for Visiting

Tracey

Happiness Always

2011-08-18T15:19:00.002+10:00

I love the Sketch that Cherie designed for us this week at "Sassy Lil' Sketches".

When I see Scallop circles, straight away the only thing I can think about is Doilies. So guess what I have to show you this week.......yes another card with those gorgeous doilies.

I love making my own flowers with the cricut.......this one has a little puffy paint on the tips for added dimension..... it creates such a pretty effect! And a sprinkling of diamond dust.

The paper I've used is Gelato by Kaiser.

I'd love to see your take on the sketch............head over to Sassy Lil' Sketches , the other DT members have

great cards to show you too.

Come join us

Our August Card Sponsor is.........

My Favorite Things

Just Delightful Clear Stamps

Cards must be uploaded by September 5th, 11:59 P.M. EST to be eligible for the August random prize drawing*.

I know I haven't been here much lately but, I have been busy making things for my daughters 21st Birthday party , which is in a few weeks time. I hope to show you what I've been creating soon.

Enjoy your week, thankyou so much for taking the time to stop by

See You Soon

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes #22

2011-08-14T16:51:00.001+10:00

Hey everyone,
I'm back with this weeks Birthday Sundaes card........The challenge this week is to add at least "3 Brads" to your Birthday card. Here is what I came up with.............

The flowers were cut using "George" and the paper is from the DCWV Citrus stack.

The other DT members have created some really nice cards, head over to Birthday Sundaes and have a peek!

Enjoy your week .......thankyou for visiting me

Tracey

25 Today..............

2011-08-09T11:37:00.002+10:00

I've been married to .....My best Friend, Love of my Life, for 25 years today. Can't wait for the next 25!

So , I thought I'd show you the anniversary card I made for my husband .

Its just simple but I like it!

I used Elegant Edges to cut the scallop frame and Gypsy Wanderings for the heart. The xo's are a Stampin up stamp and the corner flourish is Kaiser.

Enjoy your week everyone, Thankyou so much for stopping by

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes #21

2011-08-07T15:55:00.001+10:00

Hi everyone,

Before I show you my card for this weeks challenge, I'd like to announce the WINNER of my Blog Candy from last weeks Blog Hop........I hope you all had fun! I used Random org. to draw the winner....

# 76

Amanda from "My Cricut Crafts" - Congratulations! Please email me your address details so I can get your gift in the mail ASAP.

This week at Birthday Sundaes we are sponsered by 'Ginger loft ' digi stamps.

We were given a choice of a few digi stamps to colour.........here is the one I chose.

I decided to go with "pretty pink blingy boots". If I had a pair of boots I thought I'd like them to look like this!

This week I'd love to see "Your Birthday card with a Birthday sentiment"

Have a great week, thankyou so much for visiting.

See You Soon

Tracey

For You.........

2011-08-04T14:05:00.003+10:00

Hi everyone,

Today I have a card to show you , its my first card as a "Sassy Lil' Sketches card" design team member, Yay!

Here is the Sketch.........this was fun to follow, I love banners!

Here is a close up of the pretty doilies......Months ago I found a huge box of crochet cotton at an Charity shop.....I had planned on learning to crochet, but that didn't happen:) So , I gave the box to my friend Anna. When she comes to visit she brings me doilies that she has made, I have quite the collection now! They are so pretty.

I used the Cricut to cut the leaves and banner.

The card challenge this month is sponsered by

"My Favorite Things Stamps"
http://www.mftstamps.com/
You have until the 5th of September to link your creations to Sassy Lil' Sketches

I'd love to see your take on the sketch.....come join us

Thank you for stopping by , Have a great week

Tracey

A Special Friend.......

2011-08-03T09:35:00.000+10:00

Makes the prettiest cards.............. I just wanted to show you a few today. Look at all the beautiful lace !

When Lola makes cards, she sends a photo to show me, today I decided I'd like to show you how pretty they are! I know you are probably going to kill me now Lola, oh well! Look forward to seeing later in the week.

Thankyou so much to everyone who has joined the Birthday Sundaes Blog Hop!

I'll be back tomorrow to show you my first card for "Sassy Lil' Sketches"

See You then

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes #20.........Come Blog Hopping

2011-07-31T22:00:00.021+10:00

Hello, I'm happy you have come to visit...........Today at Birthday Sundaes we are having our first Blog Hop. We are saying farwell to some of the existing Design Team and Welcoming our new members, and what better way to do that but with CAKES. The challenge is to put a "cake on your card" with a birthday sentiment. I hope you can join us on the Hop and be inspired by all the fabulous Design Teams creations.
I'm the last stop........ so if you would like to join the Hop and start at the begining please visit Kristie.

Here is my CAKE...........

I thought the paper to decorate the cake was perfect with all its swirls.........it was already covered in glitter too! Here is the back of the card.

I used Cricut 'Sweet Hearts' cartridge to make my cake..........with my Gypsy I welded two cake shapes together to make the card. It is 8 1/2 in. tall, so I needed to use the 24 in mat.

I hope you have had fun Blog Hopping. I have some Blog Candy to give away......Kaiser 'Christmas carnival collection'.......... just leave a comment and random.org will pick the winner Sunday the 7th of August.

The blog hop ends next Saturday at 11.59 pm.........to be in the running for the Blog Candy that Kristie is offering make sure you visit all the Design Team blogs and leave a comment. The winner will be anounced Wednesday the 10th of August.

Here is the line up just in case you get lost..........

Tracey - thats me (last stop)

Have a great week

Tracey

SGL.....Sneak Peak

2011-07-30T12:40:00.001+10:00

Its Christmas in July at Scrappy-Go-Lucky ...........head over there to check out my Christmas in July layout using the "Jolly Holidays" cartridge.

Have a fabulous weekend everyone, thankyou for stopping by.........see you tomorrow for Birthday Sundaes Blog Hop.

Tracey

There is never enough hours in the day

2011-07-28T22:23:00.003+10:00

to fit in everything that I'd like to do. Today was cut really short after I had to make a few extra trips to school. So in the short time that I had, I put this layout together for Kaiser weekly sketch challenge July # 4. I really love this new collection "Blae and Ivy". I inked a lot of the paper with a soft pink and white.

Lots of pretty flowers, some lace and a little glitter. To the left of the word 'Together' is a tiny Cupid , which I stamped and embossed. Thought I'd better tell you because you can't make it out in the photo.

I took another photo......Here's the tiny cupid.

Thankyou so much for stopping by and taking peek at what I've been doing,

See You Soon

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes #19

2011-07-24T13:30:00.002+10:00

Hi everyone.........its another Birthday Sundaes challenge!

This week is a "Inspiration Challenge" - Use the photo be inspired by the theme or the colors for your Birthday card!

Well, my favorite colour is BLUE .......and I love the swirly icing. So this is what I came up with.

How do you like my fabric rose? A little more recycling this week..........I didn't like a draw string on a denim skirt of mine, so I cut it off..........I think it looks much prettier as a rose! I sprayed it with heaps of glimmer mist, to give it a sparkle, it doesn't show up in the photo.

The frame is from Lacy Labels and the paper is Kaiser.

Next week on Birthday Sundaes we are having our first Blog Hop....... We are saying Good bye to some of the current Design Team and Welcoming our new members. Along the way some of us will be offering Blog Candy so I hope you can join us.

Have a fabulous week

Bye 4 now

Tracey

Scrappy-Go-Lucky.....sneak peak

2011-07-23T11:47:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone, just a super quick post today to give you a peak at my layout over at SGL.

Have a great weekend, thankyou so much for stopping by, see you tomorrow.

Tracey

When she was SIX.........

2011-07-22T09:38:00.001+10:00

One more day and its the weekend.........can't wait!

Today I have some exciting news to share and a layout............For this layout , I followed a sketch from "Sassy Lil' Sketches". Cherie create's really great sketches, head over there and have a peek.
Its simple, just with a few pretty papers and some really cute photo's of Tori.

I 've used all Kaiser for this layout.

Now for my exciting news................I am joining the "Sassy Lil' Sketches" card Design Team. Yay!
They have fabulous Sketches for cards too! I'd love to see you over there............

See You back here on Sunday for Birthday Sundaes......here's a sneak peak of my card.

I have friends coming for lunch tomorrow, so I'm off to get creative in the Kitchen today!

Thanks for stopping by

Tracey

Hi everyone.........

2011-07-18T17:05:00.004+10:00

Lately I've really enjoyed following sketches for my layouts. This Sketch is by "Sassy Lil Sketches" June 28th reveal.

A few weeks ago I showed you a layout with Jordyn as a bridesmaid..........this is another one I completed.

And yes I've another gorgeous 'Cheery Lynn' doily........this one is "English Tea party".

My title is cut using a cricut cartridge........Sorry, I don't remember which one. Mothers day bouquet was used to cut the flower and the pretty lace flower on top is from a hair clip. You can pick up some really pretty things for your layouts in accessories shops......like Diva and Equip. And often they have specials............I buy necklaces and earings for the little charms to add to my layouts. They are so much cheaper than a scrapbook store.

See You again soon

Have a great week

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes #18

2011-07-17T13:00:00.016+10:00

Hey everyone...........I hope you are having a great weekend.

The challenge this week at "Birthday Sundaes" is - Anything goes.

For my card I used some pretty papers from K&Company.

Here is a close up of what I call my recycled Butterfly. I used Indie Art cartridge to cut this butterfly from an old calendar.......add a ~~little~~ lots of glitter a flower and a button, so pretty!

We have a sponsor this week........Circle B Enterprises Scrapbooking Stamp & More Store

Come join us for your chance of winning a $20 store Credit

Hope to see you there

Tracey

Here's a Sneak Peak

2011-07-16T12:58:00.003+10:00

for the layout I have over at Scrappy-Go-Lucky today. I've used lots of different cartridges and some of those gorgeous Doily Die's:) Mandy has new designs in her store........head over and checkout how pretty they are. Can you tell I love cutting my own doilies.........:) I seem to put them on a lot of my creations lately!

Have a great weekend.......I really appreciated you stopping by,

See tomorrow for another Birthday Sundaes card............

Tracey

I just love.......

2011-07-14T13:05:00.003+10:00

the soft colours in the new Kaiser collection - Blae & Ivy.

The flowers on my card are cut using Mothers day Bouquet cartridge. I used a Martha Stewart punch to cut the window. Inside the card, I stamped a pretty vine and added more flowers. You can kind of see them through the window.

I'd like to enter this card in these challenges -
I did it creations - Floral
Scrappy Frogs challenge - Flowers

So thats my very short post for today............At the moment I'm busy working on a Christmas in July layout for Scrappy-Go-Lucky, so keep an eye out for that next week some time.

Thanks so much for visiting

see you soon

Tracey

Hello

2011-07-12T12:45:00.004+10:00

Today I'm back to show you some photo's of the canvas I through together very quickly.......record time for me!
Late Saturday afternoon Derek arrived with this huge box of photo's, wondering if I had a spare "HOUR"! He wanted me to do something with them as a display for his wife's surprise birthday party the next day, which we were going to as well.
Look at all these photo's...........different sizes and so many different colours! Notice the bottle of wine......that's to bribe me!

Here are some photo's before editing.

I raced to the shops and bought a canvas. I changed all the photos to black and white and adjusted the size as well, which made it a lot easier to line up. I left a white border around the photo's then mat them with black.

And here is my completed canvas a few hours later. This photo was taken at night, I found it really hard to get a good picture with out shadows. I used Kaiser Fifth Avenue paper to decorate, I kept it all very simple, there was not time to do anything else.

The photo below is a close up of stamping I did on the canvas. I used a clear stamp without the acrylic block and wrapped it around the edges of the canvas. It really softened the look of the bright white canvas.

I wasn't sure if I could throw something together in such a short amount of time..............Looks like I can work under pressure.......... I've already got an order for another one, but that's not until September.

Thank you for stopping by , have a great week everyone!

Be back Soon

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes #17

2011-07-10T18:33:00.005+10:00

Hey everyone........I'm back with a "Birthday Sundaes" Colour challenge.
Orange - Green - White..........I really found this colour combo a challenge! Orange is not a colour I use that often, but after a little playing around, this is what I came up with... ......my card still looks soft and pretty and that's what I like.

I made the flower using - Mothers Day Bouquet cartridge, gorgeous vintage seam binding and a pretty doily, which I cut myself using a Cheery Lyn die.......this one is French pastry.

Head over to Birthday Sundaes and check out all the other Design Team members fabulous creations.

Hope to see You there.........

Enjoy your weekend

Tracey

Just a sneak peak..........

2011-07-09T14:24:00.001+10:00

Hi everyone, I'm just here to show you a sneak peak of a layout I have over at Scrappy-Go-Lucky today. Its just a simple layout to show you some more pretty flowers I've cut using the cricut. If you get the chance head over to have a peak!

Do you ever have a day planned in your head, and as soon as you get out of bed it all changes? Well that's what has happened today! Starting with a friend wanting a color on her hair, then another

friend of mine has just called me and asked if I would help him put something together with photo's for his wife's surprise birthday party tomorrow, which we are invited to as well.........I'm not sure if I work well under pressure, to have something completed in such a short amount time........But I'm about to give it a go................keep your fingers crossed:)

Have a great weekend

Tracey

Vintage swimmers

2011-07-05T08:40:00.000+10:00

Hey everyone,
Here is a layout that I put together over the weekend.
Jordyn is modelling my mums "Cole of California"swimsuit, that she wore when she was 15. After talking to my mother and telling her about the layout ,she said she had a photo of her self in it. How lucky was I to be able to add that to the page too!

I hate my hand writting, but this page really needed some more details about the photo's, I tried to make it blend so it looked part of the background. It kinda works I think?
The paper is a new Kaiser collection - Blae and Ivy........I love the soft tones. I cut the branch and flowers from Serenade cartridge and the tags from Sweet Treats. The title is from Wall Decor and More.

Enjoy your week

Thanks for stopping by

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes # 16

2011-07-03T14:02:00.002+10:00

Hello, I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.......can you believe its July already?

This week at "Birthday Sundaes" Anything goes........we are sponsored by "Glitter babe digi's".

I had lots of fun with this weeks card.......The image I coloured is called COFFEE and DONUTS.

How true is that sentiment......Ha ha ha!

I used glossy accents to create a glazed icing effect on the donuts, the sprinkles are small beads. I cut Make a Wish with Sweet Treats cartridge,
"Glitter Babe's" have some really great digi's , they are so easy and fun to colour....head over there and have a look!

Hope to see you at Birthday Sundaes

I really appreciate you stopping by

See you soon

Tracey

Special day

2011-06-28T11:10:00.002+10:00

Today I thought I'd show you a layout I did a few weeks ago for "Scrappy-Go-Lucky". (Some of you have probably already seen it over there.)

Look at those beautiful dresses in the photo’s, they added all the colour I really needed for this layout. I just created simple embellishments to highlight the pictures.

The oval frame is cut using Happily Ever After. Now that I can cut my own Doilies, you will probably see them on a lot of my creations…..I just love them! This one is French Pastry.

Mothers day bouquet was used to cut the flowers. The butterflies are cut using Martha Stewart all Occasion Cake.

The paper is Kaiser "Airy Fairy".

Cutting all your own embellishment is so much fun………..add some glitter , pearls etc. , so easy!

At the moment "Scappy-Go-Lucky" is having a stock take sale.......all the Doily dies are 10% off. Check them out HERE.

See you again soon

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes # 15

2011-06-26T21:00:00.003+10:00

Its all about "Stars and Stripes" at Birthday Sundaes this week.

The paper I have used is from the DCWV Citrus stack........I love the colours!

Elegant Edges cartridge was used to cut the scallop circle.

The card below I made with some left over scraps. I used Create a Critter for the clouds and Martha Stewart all occasions for the banner.

Come join us at Birthday Sundaes..........show us your Stars and Stripes creations!

Have a great Sunday

Tracey

Kaiser Sketch June #3

2011-06-24T15:30:00.001+10:00

Hello, I'm back to show you my take on this weeks Kaiser sketch. I used "Christmas Carnival".......I love the colours in this collection.
Here's the sketch....

I reversed the sketch to suit the background paper. The Christmas trees are part of the back ground paper, which I cut to slip the photo underneath.

The trees sparkle with all that bling.......... and how cute is the little embroidered tree!

Can't wait to see the next sketch.

Its the weekend tomorrow ..........enjoy everyone!

Be back on Sunday to show you this weeks card for "Birthday Sundaes".

Tracey

2011-06-23T21:22:00.001+10:00

Hi and thankyou for stopping by........

I have a really cool mini album to show your today. Have you ever visited "Scap Happens with Rhonda"? Well she makes the coolest mini albums! Each month she asks people for there ideas........if your suggestion is chosen , she makes the mini album then sends it to you. How awesome is that.....she is so generous and kind!

Well my idea was a "Vintage style suit case".......I was lucky enough to be one of the four she chose for June.

It arrived in the mail last week..........I have a few pics to show you.

There is so much detail, I have lots of pockets for all kinds of treasured items and photos.

If you get a chance please head over to Rhonda's blog and check out all the awesome shape albums!

Thankyou so much Rhonda.....I love it!

See you soon

Tracey

2011-06-21T20:29:00.002+10:00

Hi everyone,

Just a short post tonight to show you a card I made for a special Blogging friend.

This card is for you Sandy..........it is in the mail.

I think your favourite color is purple and I know you love Butterflies!

I really enjoy making these roses.......they look so pretty with a sprinkling of diamond dust.

I've linked this card with Deanne from "Deanne's Creative Juice". She is having a linky party for Thankyou cards.

Enjoy your week, thankyou for stopping by........

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes #14

2011-06-19T14:55:00.000+10:00

The weeks are just flying by......I can't believe it is Sunday already!

I'm back with another "Birthday Sundaes" challenge. This week the challenge is to make a SHAPE card.......no rectangles or squares allowed!

I love Cup Cakes............so I decided to have my cupcake sitting on a plate with a pretty doily.

Here's my easel card!

I used my Gypsy to create the card! I welded a circle from "George" and a cup cake from "From My Kitchen". I decorated it with some pretty papers , little pompoms and some gorgeous crinkle ribbon. The paper on the base of the cupcake I ran through a paper crimper.

This week the challenge is sponsered by one of my design team members,

Michelle from "My Passion for Crafting"

She has donated this cricut cartridge "Just Because Cards" for the prize this week.

If you get the chance please head over and check out Michelle's blog......she makes the prettiest cards!

The rest of the Design Team have made some really cool shape cards , head over to "Birthday Sundaes" to get some great ideas.

Enjoy your weekend

Thankyou so much for stopping by and checking out what I've been creating.

See You Soon

Tracey

Special Times........

2011-06-16T22:02:00.002+10:00

Hello, I hope everyone is having a great week........mine has been quite busy, but I still found a little time to do this layout for Kaiser Saturday sketch June #2.

The paper collection is "Utopia". I used the cricut to cut the title, the striped shape at the bottom and the scallop shape border above the stripe.

The colours of the paper were a perfect match for the photo!

If you get a chance head over to the Kaiser gallery and check out all the Beautiful creations.

Thanks so much 4 stopping by.........enjoy the rest of the week!

Tracey

No pink here!!

2011-06-14T22:14:00.001+10:00

Hi everyone,

I'm back with a layout that I am entering in the Kaiser "Mix it up" newsletter challenge.........Its a recipe!

Rubon border around your layout

Grungy pain splatters

Matching journal tag

Outdoor Adventurous photos

METHOD: Mix together to create a fun layout!

So here is what I came up with.......

The paper is Kaiser "Military" We have to use at least 60% Kaiser on our layout. The tag is the only thing that isn't........I saved it from some clothing.

So what do you think?

Have a great week,

thankyou for stopping by

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes #13

2011-06-12T21:21:00.001+10:00

Hello,

I'm back with another "Birthday Sundaes" Challenge. This week the challenge is to create a card with Embossing.......dry or wet.

I have used a Sizzix embossing folder, the bird cage was cut using "Serenade" cartridge, and some gorgeous crinkle ribbon to finish it off.

Lets see your creations with embossing, come join us at Birthday Sundaes!

Its a long weekend here, I plan on spending some time in the garden..........I really hope it does not rain.

Enjoy your weekend

Thankyou so much for taking the time to stop by....

Tracey

2011-06-09T12:52:00.000+10:00

"Scrap the Girls" is having a colour challenge this month........I found this photo of Tori and Jordyn which went perfectly.

White - which you can't see because my background is white, pale pink, hot pink and black.

The paper I have used is Kaiser "Love Notes". The scallop circles of the flowers were cut with "mini monograms" cartridge and for the black scallop border I used Martha Stewart "Elegant cake". I still have a huge supply of little heart buttons which I bordered the photo with.

Yay......another page completed for Jordyn's Album

Thankyou so much 4 stopping by

Tracey

Its now a Double.........

2011-06-08T22:10:00.000+10:00

A few days ago I showed you one of these pages........I decided to make it a double page layout with the rest of the photos I had. Lots more pretty flowers across the page, I also added a little chip board bicycle and another gorgeous doily.

This Kaiser "Gelato"collection is so pretty.

Have a great week everyone

See you soon

Tracey

Dreams..........

2011-06-06T15:38:00.001+10:00

Does it look like I am in Paris?..........I wish!! I'm actually sitting in the "Parisian Court Yard" at Universal Studios.

These are a few photo's taken on my trip to America last year.

And how well do they go with this new Kaiser Collection "Gelato"! Its so pretty, lots of soft pastels........

My layout is based on the June #1 Kaiser sketch.

I tried to duplicate the colours of the flowers that were surrounding me in the courtyard.

These large roses I made. Every thing is Kaiser except the word Paris......I cut that from "Summer in Paris" cartridge.

Thankyou so much 4 visiting

Have a great week

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes #12

2011-06-05T00:00:00.003+10:00

Hello,

This week at Birthday Sundaes we are sponsered by "Bugaboo digital stamps" The image I have colored is called - Big Bow Sitter.

How cute is she...........just sitting on a hill wishing for something BIG for her Birthday!

Come join us at Birthday Sundaes ...............this week its anything goes!

Thankyou so much for taking the time to stop by............enjoy your weekend

Tracey

Shabby Tea Room challenge

2011-06-04T15:14:00.005+10:00

When I saw this pretty photo for inspiration, and recipe challenge at the "Shabby Tea Room" this week , I just had to give it a go.

2,4, 6........2 pattern paper, 4 buttons and 6 layers.

I just love the colours and I love doilies! Here is what I came up with...........a combination of both on my card.

These doilies are cut using die's by "Cheery Lynn design" - this one is called French Pastry.
Mandy at Scrappy - Go - Lucky has them in stock.

Have a fabulous weekend

Thank you so much for stopping by

Tracey

2011-06-01T22:00:00.006+10:00

I'm back today to tell you about a new Challenge Blog!

Rhonda of Scrap Happens with Rhonda and Amy of Love to Crop have teamed up to start a new challenge blog... Decorate to Celebrate. The blog officially starts TODAY!

Its all about Decorations to Celebrate an occasion.............Cakes, Banners, Boxes, Flower Bouquets etc.

I am sooooooooo excited because............. Rhonda and Amy have asked me to be a GUEST designer for their first challenge. The theme is "Fathers Day".............In America Fathers Day is in June and in Australia its in September, its not a celebration I normally decorate for! So with this in mind............I decided to make something to celebrate my husband , being the best dad..... year round!

Here it is.............. I have to tell you the hardest part of this project was getting the kids to co-operate for the photo's!!! ha ha ha.

These cubes are "Kaiser" and are 4 inches square. I painted the edges white , then used double sided tape to adhere the paper.

This little envelope I cut using the cricut.......its to write a special message.

Here is another way you could stack them.

And here is a few close ups.

This big Heart and the letter U are on the top cube........

I really had a lot of fun making these photo cubes!

I just want to say a BIG thank you to Rhonda and Amy for inviting me to be their guest, please head over to their Blog - Decorate to Celebate and be inspired by all the fabulous creations. The challenge will run every second Wednesday, lots of time to get creative, so head over there and join in the fun!

I have also linked this project at PAPER ISSUE'S - anything to do with guys.......cards , layouts, altered items etc.

See You Soon...........have a fabulous week , thank you so much for stopping by

Tracey

Just plain CUTE........

2011-05-31T15:25:00.001+10:00

Hey everyone,
This month I set myself a goal to complete everyone of Kaisers Saturday sketch challenges........I didn't quite get there but I was happy with what I did for my first attempt, and I am slowly getting pages in those albums.

So here is "Kaiser sketch #3".

The paper is an older collection called Mumma Bushka.......it went so well with this cute as photo of Tori.

The scallop background was cut using "Elegant Edges cartridge" The title is stickers which I covered with Glossy Accents.

I'll be back tomorrow with something I have been working on..........see you then

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes #11

2011-05-29T16:37:00.002+10:00

Hi everyone, hope you are enjoying your weekend.
Before I show you my card I'd just like to say " How frustrating is Blogger at the moment"! I have been trying to leave comments on your blogs but its not working..... I think a lot of you are having the same issue. After reading a few comments on blogs , I learnt that people were having success by removing the tick on the"Stay signed in box"..............it worked. So if you read this I hope that helps.

Here's my card...........

Masculine card is the challenge this week at "Birthday Sundaes" I was thinking of a card more for a male not necessarily a MAN............Looks like I got a bit mixed up compared to the other DT's cards! So if you look at my card, think of a very small young man!

I really love the cute stamp of "Luka" from La-La-Land Crafts............ I coloured it with copics.

The tickets were cut using "Wall Decor and More" cartridge.

I'll be back on Wednesday to show you something I've been working on..............

Have a great day

Bye 4 now

Tracey

Sneak Peak..........

2011-05-23T15:08:00.001+10:00

Hello and welcome to another week.........

Here's just a Sneak Peak of a layout I have over at
"Scrappy-Go-Lucky"
today. I've cut a few different embellishments from Cricut cartridges........its a simple layout, but pretty.

It would be great if you headed over there for a Peak.............love to know what you think!

Bye 4 now

Tracey

Birthday Sundaes #10

2011-05-22T18:00:00.003+10:00

I love this weeks challenge at Birthday Sundaes........Pearls and Lace.

This card was made using just bits and pieces from my stash.........these colours look so pretty together!

The little square frame originally was a shiny brown which I didn't like, so I painted it white , then sanded it lightly, to show the pattern.

I would love to see your cards with Pearls and Lace, head over to Birthday Sundaes and join in the fun!

Have a Great Day!!!!!!!!

Tracey