tracey's crafting adventure

black and white union jack cushion

2010-06-17T10:17:00.000-07:00

I have been do a starter course in patch work and quilting and have learnt to use graph paper to make designs so this gave me the confidence to make a union jack cushion.

union jack bunting

2010-06-14T13:28:00.000-07:00

I have been busy making again which is great. This is my latest bunting. Im hoping to do some summer fairs

babay boy card

2010-05-24T10:57:00.001-07:00

presents

2010-05-05T14:45:00.000-07:00

I am sure alot of you lovely people are the same as me. Every year i say i want to make more presents for people but the time gets away from me or i cant think what to make. But so far so good im deffinatley doing more.

babys so many babys

2010-04-26T11:29:00.000-07:00

It feels like every one i know is blessed with more babies this year. Isaw a picture a while back of vests similar to this and really enjoyed having ago my self. I just bonda webbed then stitched over. I look forward to doing more when i get some more plain vests and t-shirts. Need to get busy with christmas presents as there will be 4 more neices and nethews before christmas bringing it to 15 plus my 2.

easter bunny

2010-03-01T13:53:00.000-08:00

brandons robot

2010-02-18T13:08:00.000-08:00

recently my big little boy drew this picture and as its his 9th birthday next week i thought i would make a toy for him. i intentionally coppies the odd sizeing a wiggly lines

valentines gift for hubby

2010-02-17T14:07:00.000-08:00

valentines

2010-02-16T12:47:00.001-08:00

valentines padded lavender hearts using some vintage french scraps i have had for ages and the tilda pattern

birds

2009-12-03T06:33:00.001-08:00

paper bag swap

2009-12-01T14:00:00.000-08:00

here are the items that i sent to valerie as part of a paperbag swap using the fabric she sent to me

paper bag swap

2009-11-29T12:13:00.000-08:00

Valerie made an ideas folfer, pin cushion and needel case
thank you so much xx

here are the wonderfull goodies that i recieved from Valerie

love love love

2009-11-24T09:47:00.001-08:00

on saturday 21st november i had the privaledge of being my best friends bridesmaid at her very stunning wedding. Here are the gifts i gave to her and her husband the theme being love

christmas cards

2009-11-17T14:38:00.000-08:00

a few christmas cards
sorry for the dark pictures. Its that time of year again were you want to make so much but never seem to have enough time

christmas bunting

2009-11-11T14:47:00.000-08:00

this is my first christmas bunting, also made a noel. need to work on not making is grubby with the iron. i only use my iron when sewing lol

mmm chocolate

2009-11-09T10:43:00.000-08:00

I have had this amazing chocolate cook book for years. but this is the first time i made the chocolate cookies. There is no after picture there wasnt a chance they didnt last 5 mins. they were so nice full of chocolate melty buttons yum yum

halloween cards

2009-10-23T07:13:00.001-07:00

nightmare before christmas

2009-09-24T11:51:00.000-07:00

i love nightmare before christmas and have been meaning to make this for a white

red polka dot bunting

2009-09-10T13:18:00.000-07:00

flipping teenager punk card

2009-09-01T11:02:00.000-07:00

i made this for a friends birthday. he used to look very similar to this so couldnt resist

2009-08-30T11:20:00.000-07:00

my first attenpt at propper bunting. i made these as a gift for my nieces and nethew

sewing

2009-08-26T12:15:00.000-07:00

I was very lucky and recieved my first sewing machine for mothers day. Sadly we were not friends until recently. I have always wanted to sew but have never got on with the machines even at school. However latelt it doesnt seem to growl as much and we are getting to know each other a little better.

Back in june we went to the air show at yeovil and it was fantastic. my older boy Brandon 8 wants a more grown up room not and thanks to me i think is getting into the whole vintage look so i made this can vas and cushion for his new room and he loves it :)

seaside swap

2009-08-18T11:45:00.000-07:00

Today is a ver exciting day. i recieved my goodies from mary over at http://marypoppins-homesweethome.blogspot.com/

well arent they stunning? what a talented lady i am so grateful and so are the boys many many thanks xxxx

belated easter goodies

2009-07-23T13:44:00.000-07:00

uploaded at last

first holy communion card

2009-06-28T08:58:00.001-07:00

2009-06-06T12:56:00.000-07:00

check out jo;s blog http://jo-onlyjoking.blogspot.com/ she is giving away a wonderful birthday blog candy

more pretties

2009-05-25T14:40:00.001-07:00

been shopping

2009-05-15T09:06:00.001-07:00

wow i really shoped till i dropped today whoo. i went to tones and paignton. i never spend this much normally this is a huge one of treat. cant wait to play

my grans 90

2009-05-13T12:02:00.000-07:00

this saturday my gran will be 90 and she is still going strong. i made these cards and badge for her

more gorgeouse bargains

2009-05-11T11:34:00.001-07:00

more gorgeous buys from the charity shop that i just had to share with you

2009-05-08T14:22:00.000-07:00

i made this notice board with some vintage fabric and a canvas from a pound shop. the vintage postcards were written to my gran from my grandad durin the war. he was french. the bag charm is a gift for my friends birthday. the bead and button are very old, they were from my mums button box and i remember them from when i was little. they may have been my grans before that

sea side swap

2009-05-08T14:21:00.000-07:00

i am looking forward to particapating in this sea side swap
http://contented.typepad.co.uk/contented/

charity shop bargains

2009-05-05T14:56:00.000-07:00

and these little lovelys were 10p each. i and going to use the small ones for candles when we eventually finish our bathroom. its going to be lavender and cream

the vintage embroidered table cloth was £3.00 and the jug was £1.50

i love all pretty things and love bargains even more. i really enjoy carboot sales, charity shops markets ect. i wanted to share my latest bargains with you.

gingham

2009-05-01T12:43:00.001-07:00

home sweet home

2009-05-01T11:10:00.000-07:00

im working on my home alot at the moment trying to make it very personal and not high street. here is a picture i made today to hang in my hall

swine flu

2009-04-29T10:55:00.000-07:00

i cant believe swine flu has come to my home town. a 12 year old girl has got a confirmed case. her school has been closed till may 11th. its scary because my brother in law is a pupil, friends kids go there and friends work there. its also very close to my little boys school. im sure everything will be fine but i am concerned. hope everyones healthy and happy xx

mums retirement card

2009-04-21T12:23:00.000-07:00

i have used dove craft papers and a penny black image.
my mum is retireing on her 60th birthday later this month from her cleaning job at the police station

so sorry

2009-04-21T12:18:00.000-07:00

here is the card i have made for mums 60th later this month. i have used dove craft papers, gems, stickles and cwc sentiment

cant believe its been so long. im still getting used to my new computer. hope you all had a good easter and mothers day i certainly did.

blog candy

2009-03-16T03:42:00.001-07:00

my sbs 16 sister stacey is giving away so great candy check it out
http://lefthandedblonde.blogspot.com/

more more more

2009-03-13T11:43:00.000-07:00

My mind is a whirl. iIfind my blog travels so inspireing. I want to make more cards, scrapbook more and play with fabric too. i have now requested a sewing machine for mothers day. even though i dont have the first idea how to use one hehe. there never seems to be enough time (I blame the kids). Of course with all these new wants there comes the BIG WANT more stash hehe stamps, die cutting machine, fabric, paper. The list is endless, WHERE TO START? well i have had my rant hehe watch this space.

i also blame al those talented people in blog land for inspireing me so much

Now less computer more craft yey

sketch card for my mum

2009-03-08T09:45:00.000-07:00

http://magnoliameetsstampavie.blogspot.com/
this week over on magnolia meets stampavie its a sketch challenge.
this is the first time since school that i have got my compass out. expect motre circles coming soon. i have made this card for my mum because she has been such a help lately through a really hard time for us. hope she likes it.

nikkis blog candy

2009-03-04T13:01:00.001-08:00

wow check out nikkis blog candy and blog
http://nikkiscardsandnews.blogspot.com/

blue /yellow challenge

2009-03-03T07:23:00.000-08:00

http://artygirlzchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

torn edges- sweet sugar challenge

2009-03-03T07:01:00.001-08:00

http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/

butterflys

2009-03-03T04:22:00.001-08:00

http://artygirlzchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
a little late

papertake challenge orange, pink and brown

2009-03-03T04:18:00.001-08:00

http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/

feathers- thank god its friday

2009-03-03T04:12:00.000-08:00

http://thankgoditsfriday.wordpress.com/

crazy amigos faces challengea litt

2009-03-03T04:02:00.001-08:00

http://crazyamigochallenge.wordpress.com/
a little late sorry

crazy amigos faces challenge

2009-03-03T04:02:00.000-08:00

http://crazyamigochallenge.wordpress.com/

theme thursday beach nautical theme

2009-03-03T03:58:00.000-08:00

http://themethursday.wordpress.com/

shape shift

2009-03-02T10:58:00.000-08:00

shape shifter challenge, shaded card. over on spoon full of sugar challenge http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/

animal card

2009-03-02T10:50:00.001-08:00

this weeks challenge is to use an animal on your card

magnolia lace and pearls

2009-03-02T10:36:00.000-08:00

i have made this card for my mother in law from my boys for the lace and pearls challenge
http://magnoliameetsstampavie.blogspot.com/

2009-03-01T08:47:00.000-08:00

the card and sweetie bag i made for my son brandons 8th birthday

gayles blog candy

2009-02-17T14:03:00.000-08:00

tell gayle your fav 80's track to be in with a chance of winning some fab goodies
http://littlebirddesign.blogspot.com/

bevs blog candy

2009-02-17T13:54:00.001-08:00

bev is giving away the most gorgous blog candy http://bevscrafts.blogspot.com/
have a look at her blog her cards are stunning

valentines gifts

2009-02-16T13:59:00.000-08:00

these are the little sweet bags i made for my litle boys and husband

2009-02-03T12:35:00.000-08:00

2009-01-26T05:38:00.000-08:00

saturday crafter challenge "hearts"

2009-01-19T13:15:00.000-08:00

hearts challenge http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/
one of my new stamps from funky kits, by sugar nellie i think. she is so cute. papers from nanas nursary girls stack bt die cuts with a view, stickles glitter glue

valentines cards

2009-01-18T06:38:00.000-08:00

paper and stamp free with cards made easy magazine, coloured with wisper pens, ribbons from stash

teacher gifts

2008-12-16T13:45:00.001-08:00

altered biscuits christmas presents

2008-11-11T12:47:00.000-08:00

altered biscuits christmas presents

paper take challenge sketch

2008-10-28T12:13:00.000-07:00

http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/

tilda challenge- rainbows

2008-10-28T12:07:00.001-07:00

rainbow challenge on the tilda challenge blog
http://magnoliachallengeblog.blogspot.com/

spoon full of sugar challenge, bling and sparkle

2008-10-28T12:01:00.000-07:00

forever friends sticker, stamp and paper
craftwork cards message

forever friends

2008-10-26T13:20:00.000-07:00

paper dcwv
message craft work cards
ribbon slidder dove crafts
stamp forever friends

mini sweetie bags

2008-10-23T10:41:00.000-07:00

baby girl cards

2008-10-23T10:35:00.000-07:00

i needed a card for a baby girl but just couldnt come up with one i really liked so not sure which to choose. the emossing was given to me in a swap by http://www.boxercreations.blogspot.com/
papers were do crafts/dcwv and the baby stamp is sugar nellie

halloween cards

2008-10-14T03:55:00.000-07:00

sister in laws birthday card

2008-10-06T13:28:00.000-07:00

hello

2008-10-01T10:57:00.000-07:00

im back sort of. i feel much better now. cant get my crafting head on though but here are some birth announcement cards i made recentle for a friend

kippers blog candy

2008-09-17T14:53:00.000-07:00

check out this amazing blog
http://kippercraft.blogspot.com/2008/09/blog-candy-at-last.html

my fav flesh colour is wispers

so sorry

2008-09-11T06:46:00.000-07:00

i wont be around for a little while because i have glandular fever and im feeling really rubbish. i will be back soon
xxxxx

present for a friend

2008-08-29T14:51:00.000-07:00

as inspired by maria, check out her blog its awsome
xx

anniversary card for hubby

2008-08-29T14:48:00.000-07:00

scented candles

2008-08-29T14:47:00.000-07:00

gifts bags swees

2008-08-29T14:45:00.000-07:00

baby gift bags

2008-08-29T14:42:00.000-07:00

daring card makers

2008-08-27T12:35:00.000-07:00

this weeks theme is to give a little something extra with the card
http://daringcardmakers.blogspot.com/

so i made a matching bag, candle and card

blog candy

2008-08-25T13:25:00.000-07:00

check out hilmaroses blogcandy its gorgeous
http://hilmarose.blogspot.com/

christmas candles and recycled candle boxes

2008-08-25T12:16:00.000-07:00

i used anna griffin papers and embelishments. the red candle box had bath pearls in. the snowy one was a hot chocolate container

magnolia christmas decoration

2008-08-25T12:14:00.000-07:00

congratulations exam results

2008-08-25T08:05:00.000-07:00

card made for me niece. she did really well in her gcse's. made with goodies from aimee

secret sister package

2008-08-18T10:05:00.000-07:00

im so excited this should set the mojo again
thank you so much aimme i love everything you are so clever.
i dont know were to start. i have already used a card this morning. every thing you made is so different to what i have made so its great inspiration. the coasters will be used in the garden if it ever stops raining over here. all those lovely american products are great they are so different to what we get over here. word stamps couldnt have been better as i dont have any. its all amazing there is just so much to talk about. i must admit i shed a tear looking through. my boys are excited to and wanted to get in on the pic

get well card

2008-08-10T07:05:00.001-07:00

this is for my sister in law who has hurt her leg

kerry jo witch birthday card

2008-08-10T07:03:00.000-07:00

lost my mojo

2008-08-04T09:42:00.000-07:00

please bear with my. im so busy this summer hols with my little boys im not getting alot of computer time. also cant seen to get crafting at the moment but i will be back so please bear with me xx

cute card thursday

2008-07-17T07:16:00.000-07:00

over on http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/
the challenge is animals only no people please. so heres mine
the stamped image i received in some pif candy. gingham card was given to me by maria, black and white card was from dcwv all dressed up

sbs secret sister swap package

2008-07-01T12:25:00.000-07:00

I have includes some stickers, brass stencils, rubber stamps, paper clips, stamped images, body lotion, white gel pen

and i made some halloween bunting, decorated wooden box, decorated candle, some earrings, thinks thats about it. i hope my sister likes it
the sisterhood of blogging stampers 16 have joined in a secret sister swap. we were allocated details of a fellow sister and made a gift package for them including bought and made items. this is what i came up with.

tilda and co challenge

2008-06-30T03:34:00.000-07:00

This weeks challenge has been done by Lorraine......

How about a sketch this week.....
Below you will see the sketch
Please make your work using the Sketch as your guide,
You can rotate the sketch & even resize the Elements if you would like to,
But do not move the elements around,
As long as we can still see the original sketch layout and can be easily recognised then that is fine!

a christmas gift box

2008-06-23T12:10:00.000-07:00

i altered a hot chocolate box
the papers and embelishments are anna griffin, snowflake eyelets, purple ribbon, i added glitter to the paper. i plan to put a christmas candle inside as a cristmas gift

tilda and co challenge

2008-06-23T11:50:00.000-07:00

This weeks challenge is.............

We gone Dottie!!

Would love to see the Use of Dots on your work this week,

A Little Easier than last week’s!

kerry jo punk

2008-06-23T11:32:00.000-07:00

kerry jo punk

2008-06-23T11:30:00.000-07:00

sugar nellie cowboy boot

2008-06-23T11:28:00.000-07:00

message to my sisters

2008-06-21T09:30:00.000-07:00

sorry i havent been leaving messages on your blogs or adding to mine. i have been very short of time. i have been looking just not had enough time to leave comments. i am still here tho lol.

sugar nellie challenge

2008-06-21T09:25:00.000-07:00

this weeks challenge
We would like you to make a card for any type of celebration, it could be for a Birthday, new baby, wedding christmas, etc
http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/

well i know its not a card, its actually a gift for one of my blogging sisters as we are having a gift swap. As soon as funky kits sent me an email about these new halloween stamps i had to have them, I love halloween, i go all out with partys, halloween food and decorate the whole house and garden. the papers are from
http://cp.c-ij.com/english/scrapbook/index.html

papertake challenge

2008-06-02T14:33:00.000-07:00

die cuts
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/

good luck in your exams

2008-06-02T14:28:00.001-07:00

for my neice who is doing her gcse's