Flowers and more

Hello, Its hard to believe we are half way through the year already. 

This is what I've been creating lately - I'm really enjoying making paper flowers! Practice makes perfect...well that is what I'm hoping! I used Pink printing paper to make these...I'm really happy with how they turned out. The petals are very easy to mold and the paper is cheap.

We have a great Sketch inspiration at "Sketchy boards" this month.

For my page I used a photo taken the day before Mothers day..the girls surprised me with a high tea and Flower arrangement class. It was so much fun! I did not follow the colour inspiration but I added a clock flair in my flower cluster, some machine stitching, a little stamping in the background...its pale pink so its a little hard to see in the photo. I made the flower from Foamiran.

More flowers.....still practicing!

Happy Crafting

Tracey 

A few things

Hey there... welcome to my monthly blog post! I hoped to get here sooner but April is a busy month for Birthdays, also my parent celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

I've had fun decorating gifts with paper flowers....in the photo below, I tried to copy the flower on the pretty gift wrap.

My daughter has often asked for some flowers for her bed side table....I surprised her with these for her birthday,they look so pretty.

 "Sketch Boards" has a great sketch and recipe for the May Challenge

The background paper is from a 12 x 12 paper pad....I used the left over strips at the top of the pad for the strips behind the photo adding texture with stitching.

The stars are brads, stamping, die cuts, and stickers for the journalling.

Well, that is it for now...Happy Crafting

Tracey

catchup

Hello crafty friends,

Another month has flown by..........I thought I would pop in and update my very neglected blog and share with you what has been keeping me busy! I had good intentions on keeping things updated , but then we went on 2 weeks vacation and I'm still not back into any kind of routine!

Last week I felt like making paper flowers to brighten up my home

April Challenge at Sketchy boards is sure to brighten up your day...YELLOW and a fun sketch.

I used stamps to create the large circle and a paper doily for the small circle, a sprinkle of sequins and the perfect photos of sun flowers!

The next page is last months challenge that I forgot to share😬We needed to use die cuts....I used my cricut to cut the leaves, title and Crocodile!

These photos are what I've been working on this week!

A few before and after pics of furniture I've been shabbying up. 

I've always hated our TV corner unit...what a difference a coat of paint makes. I looks cream in the photo but it is white. The bed has a black wrought iron head board and base...the posts look so much better white. Hmmm..there is not much left in my house that I haven't painted ! Only a couple more things and I should be done(maybe)?

Happy weekend to you

Tracey x

Family

I only have a matter of minutes to link up to Stuck?

Talk about cutting it fine!

Earlier in the week I started this page...2 attempts in the bin, 3rd time lucky. Sometimes what you have in mind, does not come together on paper.

The sketch

  

This is a very old photo of my grandparents and great grandparents. I need to call my mum to find out what year it was taken...then I'll add it to the page.  Originally I had the title 'family' more to the left, but then  noticed the vintage style camera my grandmother is holding, I did not want to cover it up, so I centered the title over the photo.

I've tried to keep the page a little vintage looking with the colours, crochet doilies and a touch of gold. The large banner is embossed for added texture.

Happy March

Tracey

A few things

Hello,

 Every day life sometimes  takes over from any creative time!

But I needed to get crafting for a few birthdays.

Here are some things I have made  recently.

The first card is for a friend..she loves vintage and her favorite colour is blue. Looks like its missing something?I took the photo before I added the sentiment. I was in such a rush I think I forgot to add it when I gave it to her to? Oh well these things happen.

A tiny matchbox decorated with layers of the same paper, lace, muslin and a gorgeous doily.

Next 

This matchbox is for another friend who also loves vintage.The box is a little larger in size.

The sentiment is written on the tag below . I held everything together with pretty crinkle ribbon.

These tiny boxes are so much fun to make!

Enjoy the weekend everyone...thank you for visiting

Tracey

Capture the moment

Hello,

Sketchy Boards February challenge is fabulous....great sketch and really pretty colour palette!

I rotated the sketch  anti clockwise.......can you see a tiny amount of bluey purple  in the colour inspiration? Love these photos of my daughter on her wedding day.

Hope you can join us.....cards and off the page projects are also welcome.

Thankyou for stopping by

Tracey 💗

Love You a Latte

Happy weekend Everyone,

When I visit my friend Lola's house, it often smells of freshly brewed coffee......but its not what you think! 

Its coffee stained papers baking in the oven. She uses them in her fabulous Junk Journals. I was lucky enough to receive some.

I thought they would be perfect to use for January's Kraft plus challenge.

A CAFFEINE HIT

I layered up all the papers which included a doily and tissue paper on Kraft to create this card. I used 'Love You a Latte' cricut cartridge to cut the silhouette image. Typo use to sell tins of retro looking Polaroid cards....  perfect to complete the coffee shop scene.

Happy Creating 

Tracey x

Happy New Year...catch up!

Hello,

I would like to wish you all a Happy 2018 before its the end of January😊

Joining the "Lets December Daily" design team kept me very busy through all of  December, I had no time to update my blog.

I thought I'd share a few of my favorite pages here and if you would like to see the completed album,  please click HERE or follow the link on my side bar.

The cover

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Up next is a layout I created for "Sketchy Boards" challenge for January

I created the background with 'Altenew Spring Daisy stamps'

And

This is the reason for not posting! I have been sitting in front of the computer watching You Tube videos , on how to crochet.....its something I have always wanted to do.

Next

A card and altered matchbox for a friends birthday

That is it......all up to date!

Thank you for visiting today,

Happy Creating

Tracey x

Visions of Sugar Plums Day 3

Hello, 

So happy you popped by again to see my project for day 3 

For today's post I have created two cards.

Did I tell you yesterday how much I adore "Amy Delightful" digital images? They are just so, so pretty! The images print out really well....and are very easy to fussy cut out.

Everyone loves a Shaker card at Christmas!
 I have used more pretty paper from "Amy delightful",  Cricut font and basic shapes was used to create 'MERRY'

Here is the blog list to keep you on track...have fun hopping! The ladies have created beautiful projects to inspire you! Be sure to leave a comment on every post to be in the running for fabulous prizes from our sponsors.

Lori

Greta

Mitra

Lisa

Debbie Dee

Bety

Debbie

Karen

Tracey

Also link up your Christmas/Winter creations to the challenge too. You have to be in it to win it!

A Big thank you to Lori for invited back again this year its been fun! I've been on a scrapbooking mission lately....I have really enjoyed creating  other projects for a change!

Happy Christmas Creating Everyone
Tracey 

Visions of Sugar Plums Day 2

Hello and welcome to Day 2

Today I have created 2 simple origami boxes with lids for note cards. All you need is two sheets of 12 x 12 pattern paper.....no glue, just a little folding, so easy.

How adorable are these vintage style images from one of our sponsors "Amy Delightful"

 These boxes measure 4 x 4 inches...perfect for note cards. I have a few secret santa gifts to buy up to the value of $10 - I thought a handmade gift would be perfect.

 I have kept the sentiments simple.....so the cards can be given for any occasion.

Next

Here is the blog list to keep on track! Be sure to leave a comment on each blog for more chances of winning fabulous prizes from our sponsors. 

Lori

Bety

Debbie

Lisa

Mitra

DebbieDee

Greta

Tracey

Maria

Karen

Nancy

Jinny

Kathy

Mackie

Larissa

Another way to win is to link up to the challenge.  You can link through Saturday, December 16th.  Winner will be chosen randomly through InLinkz.   Prize is a $20 gift certificate toMama Elephant.  You can link to the challenge HERE.  

Happy Hopping...see you again tomorrow

 Tracey

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