Day 4 of fun filled Crafty Month - Morgan's Artworld

Good Afternoon and welcome to day 4 of 2016 and I have had another bit of great news today

I have been accepted on to the Design Team for Morgan's Artworld

They have some absolutely amazing digital stamps to purchase, I have been very lucky to have used the images before and here is a mixture of the cards I have made using their stamps.

I am Guest designing this month anyway and then I have a great selection of stamps to craft with for the next few months. So watch out for my monthly blog posts using Morgan's Artworld images.

Until next time

Hugs

Tracey

Glitter N Sparkle Challenge Week - Anything Goes - The Stamping Boutique Image - Carousel.

Good Morning and welcome to my blog this week. It's been a funny old week with Christmas and New Year and it's nice to get back to work and designing some new cards.

This weeks Glitter N Sparkle Challenge is all about 'Anything Goes' and I was lucky enough to be given a choice from the amazing The Stamping Boutique which with their brilliant selection of digi's it was hard work picking something. I fancied something a bit different and the Carousel image caught my eye (Carousel Image) I printed it quite big so that I could make a nice 8"x 8" sized card.

Here is my card below in all it's glory.

I have been trying out my Copic markers this time rather than Promarkers as I have been on a couple of lessons on how to improve my techniques with Kit & Clowder, still playing around but very happy with the overall appearance so far.

Colours Used are:

YR02, YR15, YR20 & YR21 - Mane & Tail

BG01, BG09, BG72 - Ribbons

BV00, BV08, V09 - Saddle

E33,  E29, E25  - Horse

R29 Pole, Hoofs & Lace.

The rest of the card is made up using a A3 White card sheet cut to size, Kanban Crafts Fresh Autumn Basics paper pad ( Orange zigzags), Red Polka distressed paper from a pad by Recollections which I purchased from TKMaxx, Off cuts of Yellow polka dot paper die cut & punched from accents, lilac buttons which I added orange ribbon and tied for effect. Finally to add to the funfair aspect of the card I made my own Admit one ticket .

I love the card and it's full of bright colour and fun. 

Don't forget to Join my blog for more cards and the latest updates in the crafting world.

To join in on the fun over at Glitter N Sparkle and see our new Design Team members work too then pop over and don't forget it's an anything goes week so you have the freedom to create anything.

Happy Crafting and a Happy New Year to you all

Hugs

Tracey 

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Runner Up over at Sami Stamps in their Red Challenge.

Woohooo, Had some fabulous news today, I got 2nd place in the Sami Stamps Blog Challenge. How cool is that? :) Well I'm happy not a bad start to 2016 is it :)
Here is the card that I made

Here is the winning blog post by Sami Stamps
Challenge Winners Post

Can't wait to claim by prizes :)

2016 is going to be awesome 

Nearly New Year already :)

Good Morning and it's certainly a bit blustery here in the West Midlands today. So a great excuse to cosy up in the craft room and get creating, We had a week off from Glitter n Sparkle challenges but we are secretly planning our January Projects. Kanban Crafts sent us some top secret goodies too for us to work on over Christmas too which have all gone off back to the factory ready for the shows in the next few weeks.
So whilst it was quiet I had a re-jig in the work room and actually moved to the conservatory which as you can see is lovely and light for working on these dull days still. The work room is now a man cave ( well that's what the boys are calling it lol)

I have decided I have too much stuff and need more storage but no spare pennies at the moment. So I have packed a bit away and hidden it :)

Now whilst clearing out I found some unloved items so I got crafting and here is a card I made

It is using an older Kanban Crafts topper sheets called Damask Gown and the code is CON8018.

The sheet is to make a concept card but I chopped the blank element up to make the backing and added bits and pieces I found whilst tidying up.

Quite pleased with this one.

Back to making today at full speed as I have a few Etsy orders to do and design work to finish which I will be sharing with you all very soon.

Have a great week

Hugs

Tracey 

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Glitter N Sparkle Blog Challenge Week: 168 Anything Goes - Cute as a Button Image

Welcome to my little part of the Crafting Blogging world, today it is all about Glitter and Sparkle over at Glitter N Sparkle Challenge Blog as we near the magical day of Christmas.

My lot are very excited well especially the 6 year old. This is the card I have made for her using a Cute as a Button Digital Image.

Cute as a Button d amazing digital images and I have coloured a couple now and they always print and colour very well.

Here it is: Image is called Reindeer Bells

I have coloured the image with my Letraset Promarkers

and added Dovecraft glitter glues to the dress and the shoes for added sparkle effect.

The back ground is done using a piece of glitter card stock in pale green (which stuck to my fingers and we found glitter everywhere for days)

The red polka dot paper backing is from a 12"x12" paper pad

Ribbon by Meiflower Crafts

Glitter Washi Tape is by Express Yourshelves craft shop

The sentiment is a Lili of the Valley stamp set

Bling and pearls from my personal stash.

I love these images by Francesa over at Cute as a Button, I f you would like to be in with a chance of winning some great images then pop over to the Glitter N Sparkle Challenge Blog and add your link to your blog entry.

Good Luck and thanks for looking

Hugs

Tracey

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Last few Christmas Cards for 2015 all finished.

Well Christmas is certainly fast approaching and I have been busy making a lot of fun Christmas cards since June time :) So I am quite happy to be packing the Christmas craft items away at the end of this weekend.

Here are the last few I have made for orders this week.

This one includes a Lili of the Valley topper from the topper pads which is from last years collection.

I have made it very girlie by using pink's and pink ribbon to finish it off.

These two festive themed cards are made using Kanban Crafts Member Gifts Christmas topper pad and backing is from a Kraft Christmas Paper pad by Docrafts.

This cute fun Card for my Sister and her partner is made using a Kanban Topper Sheet called Winter Wooly bears and layered with coordinating papers. Finished with wooden snowflakes and pearls.

This is my last Christmas card for the year. I had a request for a card for a doggy to his  daddy who they see on their walks regularly :) Mand is great with her kiddies and dogs so I thought how sweet and made this card, it includes a Kanban Christmas Pets topper, Elf & safety paper pad for backing.

The sentiments on the cards are either Stamp in Up ones or hand stamped with individual letter stamps.

Well, I just need to say Thank you for all those new liker's this year and commenting on my blog posts and to Wish you all a great Weekend,

We as a family have some huge plans for next year as well as some exciting Crafting news.

Watch this space

Hugs

Tracey 

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Feeling the love and getting ready for Valentine's Day - Sami Stamps Blog Challenge Entry

Good Evening and I felt like I should be entering more blog challenges and so I decided to start with this one tonight. 

Sami Stamps have a challenge as you can see Use red being the theme.

So I went over and purchased a couple of digital stamps to use ( I have used Sami Stamps before on a Glitter N Sparkle Challenge and I know how great they are)

I decided for this challenge I wanted to start my Valentine's Cards so here is the start of the project.

I have decided to create a neat 6" x 6" card and have used the following items:

Kaiser Crafts Curiosity Paper Pad ( Pin stripe panel)

First Edition J'adore Paper Pad

Now the image I purchased is called On Your Arm

I have coloured the couple with my Promarkers:

Berry & Poppy Red for the Dress

Raw Sienna and Burnt Sienna for the lady's Hair

Blush, Saffron & Pastel Pink for skin on both

Burnt Sienna on His Hair

Black on the suit and Blender pen for effect.

I have matted and layered the backings and 3d foamed the couple on to the card.

I have used a wooden fleur de lis, Black satin ribbon and finished the card off with a 'Love' sentiment ( Art Impressions Stamp) stamped on paper from the First Edition J'adore pad and I have cut to make a pennant shape and again fixed that with foam sticky fixers too.

Sami Stamps have some absolutely stunning digital images for you to purchase and even have a few freebies too.

To join follow the link above too.
Fingers crossed the Sami Stamps team will like my design.

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Tracey

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