Totally Tracey

Dreamin'

2011-03-17T00:01:00.005-05:00

....of the day I'm a Pop Princess!!!

This week's challenge at Fresh Brewed Designs is......Spots and Dots!

This week I am using Cutie Pie Swing in rubbah.

You can shop all the rubber stamps, here.

Stop by and play along with us this week.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
And rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.

Hugs and Have a Great Day,
Tracey

Retro is the New Vintage

2011-03-16T18:00:00.017-05:00

It's Scraplifting time.......!!!!!!

Yep, you guessed it.....time for the XOXO Design Team to get your creative mojo working.

This month's challenge was just that a CHALLENGE!!!!! Each month the design team is given a challenge list to get our creativity flowing. This time around I really had a difficult time, the challenge really had me thinking outside the box.

Here is the list.....

MARCH CHALLENGE LIST

1. Vintage Inspired Paper
2. Peach Bow
3. Dragonflies
4. Postcard (or postmark)
5. Blue Jean Material
6. Oval Shaped Stamp
7. Include the colors: Mustard Yellow, Sea Green, Light Blue, Cocoa Brown, and Peach with a touch of Royal Purple.
8. Small Light Blue, Sea Green, Mustard Yellow and Purple Flowers
9. Vintage Patterns or Images
10. Diamond Shaped Patterned Paper

So my question to you is........Is Retro the new Vintage?!?!?

I just love the simplicity of this layout.

Hope you will take some time this month and scraplift one of our fab designers.

Hugs,
Tracey

Spring Has Sprung

2011-03-16T08:55:00.000-05:00

Oh my......for some reason this did not post on Saturday! UGH!!!

I am tickled pink to announce that

I am a proud member of Stamp, Scrap and Doodle Saturdays Challenge Blog.

I am so honored to be apart of an amazing and talented group of ladies.

Our challenge this week......Spring has Sprung!!

I am using a digi image from The Stamping Boutique,

I found her already colored and ready to go in my digi stash.

No worries, you still have time to play along with our challenge this week.

Please stop by and see all the wonderful creations our design team has to inspire you this week.

Hugs,

Tracey

Mom's Sewing Basket

2011-03-15T08:04:00.001-05:00

WOW.......we sprang ahead and I'm still behind!!!!

I just can't get used to the time change, it is WAY TOO dark in the morning.

It's time for another digi showcase from Glitterbabe's Digis. I am using her sewing basket image.

This card reminds me so much of my mom and grandmother's old fashioned sewing basket.

I love the roses and the lace!!!

Well gotta run. Sorry this is a short post today.

Tracey

My Girly Girl

2011-03-09T07:52:00.004-06:00

Fresh Brewed Designs is having a SALE

From now until March 12 you can get some of your

favorite digis for 35% off!!!

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You can find the MARCH MONTH LONG PRIZE CHALLENGE HERE

*****we now have a place for you to link up all of your creations using a Fresh Brewed Designs image or stamp! Just go here any time during the month and use ANY card you have posted using a FBD image. It does not have to be for a challenge! YOU may be our next guest designer for a hop or a featured designer.*******
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Now on to our next challenge.

It's time for a all new Fresh Brewed Challenge.......use 3 or more patterned papers.

I used dancing Emma (which is on sale).

The DT has some incredible creations for your creative inspiration. Click here!!

Hope you will play along with us this week.

Happy Hump Day,

Tracey

Too Hot.......

2011-03-08T08:52:00.017-06:00

It's Fat Tuesday, did you enjoy a pazcki today? I had a raspberry pazcki and it was so delicious.

It's time to showcase another fab digi from Glitterbabe.

Oh la la.....too hot and sassy!!!!

I used one of her corest digis and added a little bit of sparkle.

I just love the background animal print with the pink and black polka dots, so fun!

Time to shop, check out all Stef's digis images, here.

You can find so many cute and fun images for all occasions.

Happy Fat Tuesday,

Tracey

Got Candy?

2011-03-07T09:45:00.000-06:00

Happy Monday!!!! Anyone have plans for Fat Tuesday? Will you enjoy a Paczki?

I am sure someone at the office will bring in Paczkis for us. There goes the diet!

Where is Spring?!? We had snow showers over the weekend. Ok, I'm gonna say it again....I am so done with winter and ready for my flip flops!!!!!!

Got Candy?!? Let's go trick or treating.

I just love the title on the border, it is layered and so cute.

Happy Monday,

Tracey

Easter Memories

2011-03-04T03:00:00.000-06:00

Hello Spring......When will you be arriving?

I am so done with winter and ready for flip flops and shorts and getting the windows opened up.

These layouts make me smile. Jenna is about 2 years old and enjoying all her Easter goodies.

These are 2 8x8 layouts from a swap I hosted over at SCS.

I just added the Easter emblishments and voila......complete pages.

Happy Day To You!!!

Tracey

Piece of Cake

2011-03-02T04:00:00.008-06:00

It the first Wednesday of March and it's time for a new month long challenge at Fresh Brewed Designs.

This month our challenge is pink and paper piecing. I used Sweetheart Cupcake.

This is one of my favorite cake images from Heathers digis. It was so easy to paper piecing this image.

This is only the second time I have ever paper pieced an image and I love doing it.

I used pink papers from my stash and added Stickles to the little hearts to make them sparkle.

Looks so yummy!

You can get all the details of the challenge and check out what the DT has been brewing up, here.

Enjoy the day,

Tracey

Fresh Brewed Designs Blog Hop

2011-03-01T08:00:00.008-06:00

2nd Post - Please Scroll Down

What are little girls made of? Sugar and spice
And everything nice, That's what little girls are made of.

I think even as we grow, we ladies are still made of sugar and spice and
everything nice, don't you? Today we have lots of girly fun to share with you!
Fresh Brewed Designs has released (today) 7 brand new rubber stamps that are
perfect for girls of all ages! Heather has designed 3 coffee gals to add to the
already sassy series. These latte lovin' ladies have an extra sprinkle of
sweetness. Each stamp has a little cherry topped cupcake added to it. We are
also excited to introduce to you today Cutie Pie!!! She is a cute little
butterfly fairy with a love for adventure and loves to spread smiles wherever
she goes.

You will have to start at the beginning at the Freshly Brewed Challenges Blog.

Lucky Panda

2011-03-01T00:05:00.019-06:00

I am so excited to finally be able to annouce that my wonderful and super awesome friend Stephanie (AKA Glitterbabe) as asked me to help promote her fab-a-licious line of digi images.

Each Tuesday our Design Team will be showcasing her new releases.

Just click on the link above for all her designs.

You can check out her blog and DT showcase, here.

Today I am sharing Lucky Panda. She is so stinkin cute!!!!

She is all ready for St. Patrick's Day and even has a big ol' pot of gold to buy the house a round of green beer. Maybe this will be the year I try a green beer. I have NEVER had one.....sigh.

Happy Tuesday,

Tracey

Happy Birthday Cowboy

2011-02-28T07:45:00.000-06:00

2nd Post Today - Please Scroll Down!!!

My blog group, Paper Princesses is having a monthly challenge. Each month one member of my group will send out a card kit with all the elements to create a paper project. We will all relieve our projects on our blog that last day of each month.

February is hosted by the beautiful Terria. She sent out a cowboy theme card kit. I really struggled with this challenge since it is out of my 'crafting box'. I am pleased with the way it turned out. I did add the Happy Birthday Sentiment for an upcoming child's birthday.

Enjoy the day,

Tracey

Pumpkins and Treats

2011-02-28T01:00:00.003-06:00

WOW, it's the last day of February.

Just knowing that tomorrow if March 1, means that Spring will be here soon.

YIPPEE SKIPPEE!!!!

This year I am making a grand effort to use alot of my stash and SCS swaps before I indulge myself with new papers and embellishments. So far, so good. I have only had to buy 12 x12 solid colored card stock, which was only $9 at Hobby Lobby for a pack of 100 sheets. God Deal!

Our pumpkins this year....My sister did the Hello Kitty pumpkin and Jenna drew the face on her pumpkin and Auntie cut it out for her. The title is from a Letter of the Word swap.

Yummy Halloween Treats!

My sister made the cupcakes, they were decorated so cute and very yummy.

Of this is my two favorite lil ghoulies!

Enjoy the day!!!

Tracey

Not So Scary

2011-02-25T05:00:00.012-06:00

Too cute and not so scary!

I'm using another border kit from a SCS swap. I love them and so sad that I am running out.

The kit includes a border and several page emblishments, these make kit and easy pages.

Jenna is such a nut, she is about 4 years old and was really trying to be so scary in her brother's Halloween mask. She still looks to stinkin' cute and not one bite scary.

Have a super awesome day!

Tracey

Halloween Smiles

2011-02-23T07:44:00.000-06:00

Well, today should be my Fresh Brewed Designs Challenge post BUT I have strep throat and spent the better part of my weekend sleeping and catching up on TV and more sleeping. If you have never had strep throat as an adult, let me just say you are lucky.

It is horrible, your whole body aches, really aches and you sleep alot.

Then my hubby got it too and oh yay Jenna is sick. UGH!!! Come on Spring, please hurry.

I am on the mend and feeling much better, really tired still.

You can still play along with our challenge, here.

Here are 2 scrapbook pages from Halloween this year.

Jenna was Princess Leia and my nephew Evan was Yoda.

They were so stinkin' cute!

This is a house in the neighborhood that is decorated to the max every year and Jenna's favorite to visit.

She loves Jack and the Boogie Man.

Have a good day,

Tracey

So Thankful

2011-02-21T04:00:00.011-06:00

So Thankful for the little wonders of children.

It's hard to see.....but a few Thanksgiving ago we made handprint turkeys. Jenna is about 4 years old.

Growing up we always did craft projects on Thanksgiving Day.

I used a border kit that I received in a SCS swap a few years ago.

mmmmm..........she's really thinking.

Have a great day!

Tracey

Holiday Memories

2011-02-18T04:00:00.001-06:00

Christmas traditions are so important to me during the holidays. We bake sugar cookies, decorate our Christmas trees together and open all our presents on Christmas eve.

The last few years me, Jenna, my sister and brother have gotten together to help my mom decorate her Christmas tree. We usually do it on Thanksgiving Day before dinner. It is so much fun to go through all the decorations, they bring back childhood memories and we always laugh and talk.

I used a border set from a SCS swap. I love the lilac and turquoise color combo so beautiful for Christmas.

Enjoy your weekend!

Tracey

Sketchy Fun

2011-02-16T06:00:00.030-06:00

Ohhhhh......we have another fun challenge this week at Fresh Brewed Designs.

This week's challenge is a sketch challenge.

I used the sketch to create a scrapbook layout using Emma Dancing.

My beautiful Jenna is all ready for her ballet recital last Spring. She was in the Budding Ballerina class and they did a performance to swan Lake.

Here is an close up of Dancing Emma. She is colored to match Jenna's tutu with lots of sparkle.

You can get all the details of our challenge, here.

Our design team is so incredible and you will find great inspiration from them.

Enjoy your day.

Tracey

XOXO February Scraplift Challenge

2011-02-13T06:00:00.013-06:00

Good Morning and Happy Sunday!!

It's time for another XOXO Scraplift Challenge.

Our sponsor is CANDY SHOPPE DESIGNS.

Join their BLOG HOP MEME all month long in February for a chance at winning this prize package filled with sweetness!

Believe in Yourself!!!

These are the three little words I tell my daugther all the time.

If you believe in yourself you can do anything.

Enjoy your Sunday. Hope it is restful!

Tracey

Christmas Memories

2011-02-11T04:00:00.002-06:00

TGIF!!! Boy it has been a really long week. I think it has to be the winter 'blues' and the deep freeze the Chicago area has been in the last few days. On the bright side, should hit the 30's next week.

COME ON SPRING!!!!

I have been dipping into my scrapbooking stash and using lots of border kits from previous SCS swaps.

I just love this color combo and would have never thought to use these colors for Christmas pages.

Our club house host a children's holiday part every year.

A few years ago they even had real live reindeer, too cool.

TGIF!!!!!!

Tracey

Ohhhh So Charming

2011-02-09T06:00:00.027-06:00

We are brewing up an oh so charming challenge for you this week at Fresh Brewed Design Challenges.

This week's challenge is to use charms on your craft project.

I am using Buggy Nap Time, a perfect digi for my layout, don't ya think?!?

Doesn't she look peaceful? I remember this day just like it was yesterday. She was so tired but she is a big girl and she doesn't have to take baby naps anymore. LOL, she gave in to the sandman and didn't even have the engery to put down her snack.

My dauthger always makes me smile!!!! She is so loving and has a carefree spirit.

You can find all the challenge details here.

Happy Day!

Tracey

Our Super Bowl Half Time Show

2011-02-08T04:00:00.002-06:00

My daugther Jenna is a little performer. She loves to dress up and dance anytime she can. She was so excited to show her dance moves during the Super Bowl Half Time Show.

(Bear with me, I turned the camera the other way, I promise)

Thanks for letting me share my family moments.

Hope Jenna made you smile.

Tracey

Cupid's Arrow

2011-02-07T08:30:00.000-06:00

Good Morning!!!!!!

Did you watch the Super Bowl?

I did but only for the commericals and half time show. My fav commerical was Doritos and the lil' boy dressed as Darth Varder, I think this one was for a car maker (not sure).

I really enjoyed the half time show!!!!!! Lots of fun and good music.

I am exctied to share with you a card I created using an image from my dear friend Glitterbabe.

Challenges:

Incy Wincy Designs - Challenge #80 Love

Paper Playtime - #37 Use Cupid or Hearts

Cupcake Craft Challenge - #128 Seeing Red!

Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - Give us Your Heart

I Did It Creations Challenges - #41 Love is in the Air

One Stitch At a Time - #48 Do it With a Digi

Allsorts Challenge - #89 It Must Be Love Love Love

Crazy 4 Challenges - Valentine's Day

Easy Craft Projects - #31 Love

Stamp Something - Februrary Digi Challenge

Blog-a-Doodle - Valentine's or Love Challenge

Guylou's Inimitability - I {{Heart}} You Challenge

Moving Along with the Times - Challenge 84 Red

Sundays With Chrissy - Love

Bee Crafty - #47 Hearts

City Crafter Challenge - #42 All you Need is Love

Let's Craft and Create - #13 Heart Felt

Happy Monday!

Tracey

I Love You A Latte.....

2011-02-02T06:00:00.021-06:00

Happy Wednesday My Friends!

This week's Fresh Brewed Designs Challenge is 'Anniversary'.

I used Heather's Latte Love and with matching sentiment. You can find all her digis, here.

Does the designer papers look familiar? They are leftovers from last week's challenge. Do you have a scrap box, I sure do. I need to remember to use it more often.

My wedding anniversary is in May, I'll just have to remember to use this card when the date comes up.

I'm always making cards in advance, then not remembering I did them, lol!

Hugs,

Tracey

Fun at the Park

2011-01-31T04:00:00.009-06:00

Jenna and I love to spend time at the neighborhood parks, she has such a great time. This is one of our last trips before winter settled in. I remember this day like it was yesterday, she was modeling for the camera. Doesn't she look beautiful?!?

Boy I can't wait for spring and when we can have fun at the park again. It is so cold and grey here, but we are moving closer to warmer weather and springtime.

YAHOOO!!!

Hugs,
Tracey

So Fortunate.....

2011-01-28T04:00:00.005-06:00

TGIF!

Well ok, House Mouse designs are not my favorite to color BUT I think this lil guy turned out ok.

The supplies are from a card kit that has been collecting dust in my scrap room. The image was already mounted on the scalloped oval, I only had to add the 'fortunate' sentiment. I found this in my stash and it matches prefectly.

I have lots of card kits and really need to get going on them. Anyone want a few to help me out, JK!

Have a great weekend,

Tracey

Sweet {Heart}

2011-01-26T06:00:00.019-06:00

Good Morning!

Time for another Fresh Brewed Designs Challenge, so grab that cup of joe and enjoy.

This week's challenge is a photo inspiration challenge......

Didn't this layout just come together perfectly? I ROCKED this challenge!!!!!!

This is my wonderful sweetheart daugther and pinky. I used Daisy the Elephant from FBD.

You can find her, here.

Be sure to stop by the challenge blog and check out all the wonderful DT creations.

Enjoy the day,

Tracey

Welcome Little One

2011-01-23T04:00:00.002-06:00

Welcome Baby Evan!

I am loving scrapbooking my nephew's newborn pictures, who can't resist beautiful baby pictures.

This is daddy (Mike) and lil' Evan just a few minutes old. I remember Mike being so nervous with Evan those first few moments. It was such a blessing to be there to witness baby and daddy getting to know each other for the very first time.

Me and my sister and my mom with lil' baby Evan.

Happy Sunday,

Tracey

Glitterbabe's Art Grand Opening Coming Soon......

2011-01-20T15:38:00.000-06:00

Would you like a chance to win all these goodies?
Well it is so easy......

Glitterbabe (Stef) is getting ready to open a new art store on January 31.

All you need to do is blog about the grand opening, add the pictures to your sidebar and leave her a comment so she can make her way to your blog.

Just click the Grand Opening badge below and you will be taken to Stef's blog for all the info.

Gem of a Challenge

2011-01-20T06:00:00.012-06:00

Is it the weekend yet? Why do 4 day work weeks always seem to creep by so slowly?!?

This week's Glitterbabe's Challenge is being sponsored by Pink Gem Designs.

This week I created a scrapbook layout using Sprinkles on a Cloud.

I added lots of glitter to Sprinkles wings, her crown is accented with gold gems and the cloud is highlighted with more glitter.

This is is my wonderful and cheerful daugther Jenna.

She loves to pose for pictures. She will tell me she is modeling for me.

Over the weekend I spent sometime organizing my supplies. It got a lil' out of control. I have way too many and need to use them, this way I can go shopping....hehehe! I found the sentiment, which I jazzed up with some bling.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Tracey

Fresh Brewed Designs Valentine's Blog Hop

2011-01-19T04:50:00.000-06:00

Good Morning and welcome to the FRESH BREWED DESIGNS Valentine's Blog Hop and New Image Release! If you are getting here from Jeanette's (AKA Forest Ranger) blog then you are at the right place!
If not, then please go back to Heather's Coffee Break to the start of the hop!

For those of you who are staying, we want to begin by thanking you for taking time out of your schedule to hop along with us. This hop will feature some of the many newly released Valentine's digis available TODAY in the Fresh Brewed Designs Shop . These images are all lovey and sweet; the perfect way to tell your someone special how you feel about them.

I created a scrapbook layout using Who's Cute.........well we are of course.
This is me and my so sweet daugther Jenna.

Everyone hopping today will be entered in a random drawing for a Fresh Brewed Prize, so be sure to leave a comment on each blog you hop to.
Everyone who snagged the Jan 19 blog badge and emailed Heather will be entered twice!

For every 10 hop participants, there will be an extra image added to the prize package for this hop, which means the more you share; the more there will be to win.

Thank you so much for stopping by. Your next hop stop will be Shazza's blog.

BUT…..

Before you leave I want to let you in on a little secret! Fresh Brewed Designs is getting ready for another Rubber Stamp Release!!! Heather has designed several new stamps to add to the shop including the Cutie Pie featured on the badge below and some new coffee girls. The hop and release will be on March 1. Heather has created this badge and is asking us all to help spread the word by adding it to our sidebar and linking it back to Freshly Brewed Challenges . IF YOU DO add the badge, head over to the challenge blog, email Heather and let her know. She will add you to a drawing for a special prize that will be announced after the March 1 hop.

Thanks again for hopping with us at Fresh Brewed Designs.

Hugs to you,
Tracey

Halloween Fun

2011-01-18T10:31:00.000-06:00

Happy Tuesday!!

Hope you are staying warm.

It is grey and gloomy in Chicagoland today. Had some flurries this morning.

This year I want to really focus on scrapbooking.

1 - I want to get caught up and have all our memories in albums for the family to enjoy.

2 - I have sooooo many fun things in my stash that need to be used.

3 - Once I use up my stash...I can go shopping again.

I want to thank my wonderful friend Moira.

Last year she scrapped over 600 pages!!!!!!

What an awesome thing to accomplish.

Her family will have some many wonderful memories to cherish.

Moria, thanks for the inspiration you are a wonderful friend!!!!

This is Jenna from Halloween 2007.

When I was going thru my pictures it seems I have scrapped 2008 and 2009 but somehow missed 2007. Go figure! Well, I'm almost done.

I used a border set that I received in a swap on SCS.

I just need to journal, which I will do once I get all these pages in an album.

I will sit down and journal as I assemble to albums.

Hugs,
Tracey

Kindergarten School Picture

2011-01-13T11:11:00.004-06:00

Well, today did not start so good........

Was running late this morning, my hands were full with my cell phone, my keys, my lunch and what-not, stepped down into the garage and tripped over a pair of shoes. Everything goes flyings, keys on the hood of the car, my lunch slid under the car and my cell phone is somewhere in my garage. After a few choice words I gather my things and start to look for my cell phone....can't find it. So I get Chuck's and call mine, I can hear the faint sound of my ring tone, P!nk's Raise your Glass. After a few trys I figure out the phone has landed in the garbage can....UGH!!! This should be fun. I fish it out and it is soaked, great....just F'in great. Off to work I go.

I get about half way and bam.....traffic is stopped, I creep up Eola. As I sit in traffic my low fuel light goes on....UGH! Seriously!!!! I stop to get over priced Naperville gas and contiune on to work. My 35-40 drive has turned into an 1 hour and 10 minutes.

I have since then taken the battery out of the phone and dried everything off. It is a slider phone, let's just say it's not sliding all that great and buttons are sticking. I am hoping for the best!

Oh yes, my knee is very swollen and my shin is bruised. I took some Advil, hope it gets better.

On to my scrapbook page.........Jenna's so cute Kindergarten picture 2010-2011. I am just excited to share with you a current photo that I scrapped. It seems that most have been several years old lately.

Happy Thursday....

Tracey

FBD Challenge - Black, White and Red

2011-01-12T08:00:00.024-06:00

Today is my wonderful hubby's birthday....Happy Birthday honey!!!!

My days are just flying by, this only means that we are getting that much closer to warmer weather and summer. I prefer the warmer weather and don't like snow, cold, snow and cold.....ya ya ya...I know I live in Chicagoland right?!?! I still can complain just a lil bit.

This week's Fresh Brewed Design Challenge is to use white, black plus one other color.

I am using Snowman flag from the Snowbuddies collection.
This design is very clean and simple, but I like it.

We are having a blog hop on Jan 19th that will include a new Valentine themed image release!!! Be sure to come back on Wednesday, January 19 for see what is new.

Happy Day To You,

Tracey

We Want YOU to Scraplift Our Designs.....

2011-01-09T06:00:00.002-06:00

That's right....I'm a Lipstick Chick! Ohhh-La-La.........

I am so excited to be on such a wonderful design team with so many talented and unique scrappers. It is such a great an honor to be designing with each of them this month.

Each month you will be challenged to scraplift one or more of XOXO design team members. You will have until the end of each month to submit your layout. There will be a public voting at the end of the month, plus a 'behind the scences' voting by the design team. This will eliminate any voting based on popularity.

Our January Sponsor is........

SWEET PEACH CROP SHOP is a unique monthly scrapbook kit club that provides you with the latest and greatest scrapbook supplies. Sweet Peach Crop Shop offers 3 different kits each month: A "SWEET" Featured kit, a coordinating "Embellishment" kit and a "JUICY" Themed kit. Each kit has a perfect mixture of current trends and classic styles and will be a surprise to your senses with it's unique flavors and textures. The kits from Sweet Peach Crop Shop are purposely designed to keep your creativity flowing! Join the Sweet Peach Crop Shop scrapbook kit club today and let them help you preserve your memories!

You can check out all the design team layouts HERE.

Happy Scrappin'!

Hot Lil' Love Bear

2011-01-06T08:00:00.017-06:00

YAHOO!!! It's our first Glitterbabe's Challenge of 2011.

I just love sketch challenges...makes a great starting point to design a card.

Do you wanna play along?

Here are all the details and you can see what the design team came up with.

Ok, I just love, love LOVE this hot lil' love bear. He is just so stinkin' cute and makes me smile.

He is colored with Bic Mark-It Alls and of course added lots of glitter and sparkle to his Valentine and boxers.

Challenges...

Move Along With The Times - Challenge #80 - Ring in the old, Ring in the new

The love background paper is old and the lace ribbon and heart die cut are new.

Have a great Wednesday,

Cute Card Thursday - Challenge 146 - Out with the old.

The background paper, the polka dot and the card stock are oldies from my stash.

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge - Challenge #54 - Anything Goes

Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - Free and Easy

Have a great day,

Tracey

Brewin' Up a Sketch Challenge

2011-01-05T08:00:00.023-06:00

Happy New Year!!!

It's time for another Fresh Brewed Design Challenge.

This week Heather brewed up this fab sketch.......

Don't just love it!!!

I hope you will play along with us this week.

Besure to stop by and check out what the Design Team has created this week.

All the challenge details are here.

I used Lots of Love Giraffe. He is just too cute.

He is very special and was created by Heather just for Card Cupids.

Card Cupids is a great organization that gives cards to children in need.

I hope you will join in with the challenge this week. Also watch out for our AWESOME NEW RELEASES being showcased on our BLOG HOP, Jan. 19, 2011 - that's in 2 weeks, so mark those calendars!!

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My daugther Jenna is becoming quite the budding lil' artist. Here is another totally fab card she made for me over Christmas break.

Inside....

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!!

Tracey

How Time Flies!

2011-01-03T10:08:00.000-06:00

Time just goes by way too fast.

During the Christmas break I worked on cleaning up some

unfinished and miscellaneous craft projects and found this photo.

This is Jenna's first birthday photo. She is just so beautiful!!!

I found the dress for $2.00 at a garage sale during the first summer she was born. It was a custom made flower girl dress and the bottom tulle was slightly torn.....ok duh still $2.00!!! What were they thinking?!?! Being the frugal shopper and expect garage sale shopper I knew that I had to have it.

I still have the dress 5 years later.

All the elements on the page are from a scrapbooking kit that I had in my stash.

Have a fab day,

Tracey

Finally Done!!!

2010-12-28T16:15:00.000-06:00

Hi everyone! Hope you had a wonderful and restful Christmas holiday.

Ours was wonderful, the whole family was together and we had a great time.

I am on vacation this week...YIPPEE!!! I am working on finishing a few projects. This is a quilt I made a few months ago and today I finally finished hand sewing the binding on it. Brown and pink is my very favorite color combo and I just love the way this lil' throw turned out.

Here is a close up of the design.

Tonight is girls movie night and I still need to get ready.

Just wanted to say hi and let you know what I have been up to this week.

Hugs,
Tracey

And The Stockings Were Hung......

2010-12-25T00:05:00.002-06:00

.....by the chimney with care!

Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Hope you are having a blessed and joyous day.

Hugs,

Tracey

Blue Rose Tattoo

2010-12-21T04:00:00.010-06:00

Woke up this morning doin' a lil' dance. My last work day for 2 weeks.

I just love having this time off and look forward to it every year.

This is one of my favorite stamps from Sweet Pea Stamps.

Her name is Blue Rose Tattoo.

She is colored with Copics and Bic Mark-It Alls.

I added a lil' Stickles to all the blue roses.

Merry Christmas,
Tracey

Twinkle Toes

2010-12-16T06:00:00.020-06:00

YAHOO!!! Only 4 more days of work till Christmas break. I can't wait.

I have no plans between the holidays and I love it that way.

I started round 2 of antibiotics for this sinus infection yesterday. I hope this works. I am sick of being sick!!!!

This will be the last Glitterbabe's Challenge for the 2010.

Our challenge is to use snowflakes and make it glitter on your creation.

I am very happy with the way this card turned out.

I was not too sure about the lace, but I LOVE IT!!!!!

You can check out what the design created and play along, here.

Challenges -

Crafty Sentiments Design Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

The entire design team hopes you have a safe and blessed holiday season.

I want to thank Stef (AKA Glitterbabe) for inviting me to be apart of her design team. I am having so much fun and the girls are just great. I am so thankful and blessed to call Stef my friend. Thanks Girl!!!

Merry Christmas,

Tracey

FBD Challenge and Something Special

2010-12-15T06:00:00.006-06:00

Time for an all new Fresh Brewed Design Challenge.

This week our theme is 'Merry Christmas'.

The design team has once again out did themselves. To see all the creations, go here.

I am using Santa Baby. You can see all of the cute digi designs, here.

This challenge will run for two weeks.

So plenty of time to make those last minute Christmas cards and play along.

Challenges -

Paper Playtime - Challenge #29 Snowmen

Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog - #49 Anything Goes Christmas

Stamp Something - December Digi Day Challenge

Digital Tuesday Challenge - #89 Sparkling Christmas plus a Digi

The Pink Elephant - #90 Winter Wonderland

One Stitch at a Time - #43 Anything Goes

Ellephantastic Challenge - #21 Winter/Christmas

Allsorts Challenge Blog - Last Minute Christmas Projects

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Each and every time I sit down at my craft table my daughter wants to play along right with me.

The past weekend she made me this card. I just love it!!!!

She spelled Santa Claus, it's kinda hard to read. She spelled Santa 'Sanda' and Claus "Klas". Not too bad for just sounding out the words. She just wrote over it when Daddy told her it was mis-spelled.

Now a mommy would have left it. Am I right?!?!?

I laugh each time I look at it, his beard it purple and his face is blue.

This is my daughter, she is always thinking outside the box!

Stitchy Bears Kids - December Challenge - Christmas

Inside Reads - Love Mom I Know You Have Been Sick Mommy.

This brought tears to my eyes. I was really sick a few weeks ago with a sinus infection and I am still a little congested. I am so proud of her! She is so caring and does worry about her family. Funny how she is only 5 1/2 years old and knows that Mommy is still a lil' sick.

Hugs to you and your family. I hope you have a blessed Christmas holiday.

Tracey

OMGosh......Take A Look At This Blog Candy!!!!

2010-12-14T12:27:00.000-06:00

OMG!!! I still cannot believe this blog candy give-a-way. It is full of so many goodies, I don't even know where to start. Go here and see for yourself!!

This picture is just one of over 10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FBD Exclusive Digi For Card Cupids

2010-12-14T08:17:00.004-06:00

Good Morning! Brrrrrr.....it's cold outside.

It is currently 3 degrees with a wind chill of -10 degrees.

Heather at Fresh Brewed Designs has created exclusive digi images to support Card Cupids.

Card Cupids is a wonderful organization that sends cards to children in need. All proceeds from this image will be donated to Card Cupids. If you would like more information on how you can help by donating cards, please check out Card Cupids.

Here's a link to their Facebook page.
Here's a link to their Paper Craft Planet page.

Click the image to order.
Each image is only $2.00. A little bit, but can make a BIG difference.

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I have more exciting news to share with my blogging friends.

Our son, Jon has been accepted to Western Illinois University, Fall 2011!!!!!

Go Leathernecks!

We are so proud of him. He is the first in our family to be accepted to an University.

I have experienced so many emotions in the last 12 hours.

It is an exciting time and a lil' scary that in no time at all I will be sending my baby boy off to college.

Hope you are having a great day and stay safe,

Tracey

Happy Birthday Rose!

2010-12-12T04:00:00.015-06:00

Good Morning, hope you are having a blessed Sunday.

Today I am going to play at my craft table all day. The weather is terrible!!!!

My boys will be watching the Bears game so what a better way to spend my day.

It's been awhile since I played with my Sweet Pea Stamps and I sure missed them.

This is Blue Rose Tatoo, I know she's not blue....hehehehe.

I just love the purple and orange color combo.

The embosed background is an oldie from my stash.

I added a lil' bit of stickles to the image.

She is colored with my Bic Mark-it Alls and Copics.

Hope you are staying warm,

Tracey

Let's Sparkle and Shine!

2010-12-08T06:00:00.020-06:00

Good Morning!

It's time for another Fresh Brewed Challenge. This week we want you to

Sparkle and Shine!!!!!!

This week I am using Holly Angel Cakes. You can shop all the images, here.

I used a shimmery ribbon, added stickles to her wings and dress and used a white gel pen to make dots on the sentiment and red cardstock.

Challenges.....

Creative Cowgirls Challenge Blog - #2 Anything Goes

Top Tip Tuesday - #13 Use Ribon

One Stitch At A Time - Challenge #42 Old Stash, New Stash

(New Stash - Digi Image, Old Stash - Everything Else, LOL)

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Challenge #133 Christmas Card

Craft Your Passion Challenges - #35 Anything Goes

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - #112 Christmas

Stamp Something - Christmas Color Combo

ABC Christmas Challenge - 'Y' for Yuletide Challenge

(Use 1 or all, Candles, Holly and Berries or Red/Green)

Moving Along With The Times - #75 For Someone Special

Lili of the Valley - Challenge #76 A Few of My Favorite Things

(Digi Stamps, Ribbon and Stickles)

Ellephantastic Challenge - #20 Red and Green

Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes

Flutter By Wednesday - Open Challenge (Must have wings)

The Pixie Cottage - #48 Sparkle and Shine

Creative Belli Blog - Use Christmas Emblishments/Paper

Mixed Media Monday - 'Tis The Season

Challenge Up Your Life - #32 Christmas/Advent

ECP Challenges - #27 Christmas

Sundays with Chrissy - #13 Christmas is Coming

Let's Craft and Create - #8 It's Christmas

Frosted Designs - Glitter

2 Sisters Challenge Blog - Sparkly Christmas

The Design Team has some amazing projects. Be sure to stop by the challenge blog.

Have a blessed day,

Tracey

Toad-ally Love You!!!

2010-12-05T04:00:00.014-06:00

Do you just love this cute lil' froggie? I know I sure do!

He is from Glitterbabe's Art Shop.

Stef is a wonderful person and has some of the darn cutest digi images. I

hope you will take a few minutes to stop by her on-line digi shop to take a look.

This image also comes with a sentiment that says.....I toad-ally love you!

I used it inside the card and toad-ally forgot to take a picture....hehehehe!!

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you are having a relaxing Sunday.

Tracey

Ohhhh Santa Baby........

2010-12-02T08:00:00.043-06:00

........put a sable under the tree for me!!!! PLEASE......I have been extra good this year....hehehehe.

This week's Glitterbabe Challenge is sponsored by Digi's with Attitude. I am so in love with Grumpy Gretchen. She has the right 'tude for every occasion. Be sure to stop by and check her out.

Our challenge is to create a card using buttons and don't forget make it sparkle. I knew exactly where to go for my buttons, these snowflakes have been hanging out in my stash for some time and I am so excited to finally use them. I used Icicle Stickles to make the fur sparkle for the holidays.

Challenges.....
Top Tip Tuesday - Anything Goes
Scrap-Creations - Anything Goes
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - Let's Get All Girly
One Stitch At A Time - Bling It Up
I Did It Creations - Surprise Me
One Stop Craft Challenge Blog - Christmas Cuties

Hope you can play along with us this week.

Tracey

Celebrate.......

2010-12-01T07:25:00.000-06:00

....one cupcake at a time!

Grab a cup'o joe it's time for this weeks Fresh Brewed Design Challenge.

This week Heather of Fresh Brewed Designs is releasing her new line of digis.

This is Emma, isn't she beautiful.

Besure to stop by the store and see all the new images, here.

Our challenge this week is Red, Pink and White.

I just love the background paper, it goes perfectly with our challenge.

The challenge blog has all the details.

I hope you will take some time from the holiday hustle and bustle and play along with us.

The design team has brewed up some lovely projects this week.

Challenges....
Top Tip Tuesday - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes Birthday
Scrap-Creations - Anything Goes
I Did it Creations Challenge Blog - Surprise Me
One Stitch At A Time - Bling It Up

Enjoy your day,

Tracey

Puppy Love

2010-11-29T09:57:00.004-06:00

Happy Monday!!!

I hope all my friends in the States had a blessed Thanksgiving holiday.

Did you venture out on Black Friday? I went to Walmart and Target around 9 am on Friday and got everything on my list...including all the doorbusters at Walmart. YAHOO!!!

The checkout lines were even super short.

Today I am showcasing a new image from Glitterbabe's Art Shop.

awwww......isn't she just so adorable and cuddly.

I used my new (and very first) Nestie! I treated myself and I am hooked and can't wait to buy more.

The edges are inked in brown, used my Martha Stewart leaf punch and the ribbon and dp are from my stash. The paper roses are from Pizzazz Aplenty, my favorite new place to shop for emblishments.

Challenges.....
I Did it Creations Challenge Blog - Surprise Me

Don't forget today is Cyber Monday!!!!

Hugs,

Tracey

It's Wintertime at FBD.......

2010-11-24T08:00:00.024-06:00

We are brewing up another challenge.

This week's challenge is to create a winter or Christmas card.

Here are all the dets you will need to play along.

I am using Snow Girl on Ice. Isn't she just adorable?!? You can check the full line of snow buddies, here.

She is looking very stylish for her day of ice skating. Jenna helped me pick out the colors of her clothes. You have to always look your best, even out in the cold.....this is according my 5 1/2 year our daughter.

I add a little bit of pink stickles to her skating outfit.

I sure hope you enjoyed my design today.

Tracey

Inspiration Challenge

2010-11-19T10:19:00.000-06:00

Ok, most of you have probably noticed I love to create with bright and bold colors and lots of patterns.

Fresh Brewed Designs will be hosting challenges every Friday over at Paper Craft Planet.

Here is the link to the weekly challenge. GO HERE for all the 'rules' and dets.

Heather has an awesome challenge to get your creative mojo flowing just in time for the weekend.
This week she is having a color inspiration challenge.
OMGosh.....this inspiration is sooooo up my alley!!!!!

I love the colors and the zebra print is da' bomb.

Drum Roll Please........Here is my color inspiration creation.

I used 'So Happy Together', you can find it here.

The the zebra print paper is from my paper stash. I am a HUGE paper horder....hehehehe.

All other designer papers and cardstock are from my odds and ends stash.

(Yes, I ususally save most of my scraps if they are a decent size.)

I used my Bic Mark-It Alls to color the image and a glitter pen to outline the heart and steam.

Everytime I look at my card it just makes me smile and wanna dance!

TGIF!

Tracey

Tweet Street

2010-11-18T07:58:00.004-06:00

It's time for another Glitterbabe's Challenge.

This week's challenge is sponsored by Nana Vic's Digitals. Oh....Ms Nana Vic I love all your digis.

If you have a grandma or are a grandma or just love digis.....you have to stop by Nana Vic's store.

Her digis are so detailed, it is just amazing.

The Glitterbugs were challenged to create an easel card using a digi from Nancy Vic.

I am using Tweet Street which you can find, here.

This is only the second time I have made an easel card and I am just tickled pink with the way it turned out.

The image is colored using Crayola Twistable Colored Pencils, which I just love.

I used a glitter gel pen to outline the details of the image, but it did not photograh very well.

The ivory roses are from Pizzazz Aplently.

Pizzazz Aplenty has everything from flatback rhinestones to ribbon.

The prices are so inexpensive, excellent customer service and shipping was super quick. I will be shopping here again.

Challenges I am submiting this card to are....

Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - Anytime Easel Card

Critters Sketch Challenge - Challenge #40 Texture

Party Time Tuesdays - #21 Easel Cards

CCEE Stampers - Store Bought Flowers

Stamp Something - Digi Day

Fab 'n' Funky Challenges - #49 Forget Me Not

TGIF!!!

Tracey

Fresh Brewed Designs Debut.....

2010-11-17T07:56:00.005-06:00

.....is finally here!!

I am still so excited to be a part of the Fresh Brewed Designs Design Team.

I hope you will stop by our challenge blog to check out what the design team has brewed up today.

This week's challenge is....Show Us Your Style.

You can find the challenge blog, HERE.

I am using Pouty Angel Cake. I distressed the edges of my cardstock and designer paper, used crystal stickles on her wings and heart on her dress and added tiny rhinestones to the bows in her hair.

You can visit the store, HERE.

Heather is a talented artist and I am so honored that she invited me to her design team.

Challenges I am submitting my card to are....

Critter Sketch Challenge - #40 Texture

Lollipop Crafts - Challenge #16 Very Girly

One Stitch at a Time - Challenge #39 Fav Colors

Stamp Something - Anything Digi

Little Red Wagon - Do it in Three's

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - Challenge #109 Sparkle and Shine

Sassy Studio Design - Any Thing Goes

Cute Card Thursday - Challenge 138 Anything Goes

CCEE Stampers - Store Bought Flowers

Digital Tuesday Challenge - #85 Anything with Wings

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Challenge 130 Distressing

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge - #49 Forget Me Not

Flutter By Wednesday - Open Theme (Fairy)

Make It Monday - #11 Inspiration Blog

Happy Hump Day,

Tracey

Name Kenny K's Krash Kittenz....

2010-11-16T10:06:00.004-06:00

Kenny K. is giving his fans a chance to name his new line of images....Krash Kittenz.

All the dets are, here.

A - Pitstop Phoebe

B - Haley Harley

C - Finishline Fairleigh

D - Mizz Ellie Eastwood

E - Wynona Winston

F - LaRue Lippz

G - Dakota Dallaz

H - Hannah Heelz

I - Joyride Jamee

J - Coppershot Callie

K - Kickin' Kadee

L - Giovanna G

Now that was fun!!!!

Kenny K's Krafty Girls DT Call

2010-11-16T09:16:00.001-06:00

Oh My....Kenny K is having a DT call!

Wish me luck!!

His images are fantastic and so much fun.

You can get all the DT dets, here.

You can shop Kenny K's store, here.

I am submitting a few of my favorite cards....

Keeping my fingers crossed,

Tracey

Boo Bash

2010-11-15T11:49:00.000-06:00

Happy Monday!

Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Do you have any family traditions? What is your favorite dish to eat?

We will be spending the holiday at my mom's with family.

My mom loves to cook and her food is yumm-o!!!

After dinner we will do a craft with Jenna. Any suggestions?

I have not even thought about what we will do this year.

I always seem to surprise myself with what goodies I will find in my scrapbooking stash. I recently found these 2 layouts from a scrapbooking class from last year. The funny thing is the pictures are from Halloween 2007! Oh well, I don't think I will ever be caught up with my scrapbooking.

God Bless,

Tracey

Progressive Give-a-way

2010-11-12T08:55:00.001-06:00

WOW, you are not going to believe this!!! Dawn's Craft Place is having a progressive give-a-way and you can win this super awesome netbook. Go HERE for all the details, it's super easy.

It's A Party....

2010-11-12T06:00:00.002-06:00

If a good cup of Fresh Brewed Designs is what you've been craving, have we got the thing for you!!!

Did you know Fresh Brewed Designs has MOVED into a NEW shop?!?! To celebrate we're having a PARTY!! And not just any party ~ A GRAND OPENING PARTY!!!

The best part is, you can come in your bathrobe and slippers! You don't even really have to shower ... if you don't want to! It's a pajama party! And you know what is at parties? Games, prizes, chatting, crafting and lots of fun. Be sure to invite ALL your friends!

Where: Paper Craft Planet Group : Fresh Brewed Designs

When: November 12 from 7-10 EST

We will have one BIG game and one BIG prize. Here is apic of what YOU could win if you attend.

What do you have to do to get in on the fun?

Just follow these simple rules:

1. Become a follower / join the PCP group.

2. Post a picture of the candy and a link to the PCP group on your blog.

3. RSVP to our Grand Opening Party.

We have been grinding out some of our best beans and we all know that there's no substitute for the "Fresh" stuff! So tell everyone you know and we'll "half-decaf, mocha, latte, macchiatto, with a shot of skinny caramel" our way into a caffeinated frenzy!

I'm A Glitterbug!!!

2010-11-11T08:00:00.043-06:00

I am so excited to finally share with you that I made Glitterbabe's Challenge DT and proud to be a Glitterbug. A big thank you and hug to my dear friend Stef for inviting me to join her fabulous design team.

You can check out our new challenge here.......Glitterbabe's Challenge.

This week's challenge is to use red, green and orange and a Glitterbabe image and of course you have to make it glitter and shine. I just love this scarecrow image, he is too cute. .
You can check out all her images, here.
My little scarecrow has a lil sparkle added to make his hay stuffing shine.

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.

Thank you to all those who serve and protect our great Nation.

Tracey

Happy Harvest

2010-11-09T08:27:00.002-06:00

Time is just flying by, hard to believe we are quickly approaching Thanksgiving. I'm getting hungry just thinking about a turkey dinner with all the fixins' and mom's yummy apple pie.

The weather here in Chicagoland will be just beautiful today, high of 69 and lots of sunshine. I plan on getting outside during my lunch hour to soak up the sun....I know it won't last.

I used Indian Princess Pattieboop by Pattie's Creations Digital Stamps for todays fall inspired card.

The tulle is 'recycled' from the hat pin packaging, the hat pins are new and had to be dusted off....hehehehe! I added sparkle and glitter to the Indian Princess and the center of the flower embellishments.

Challenges.......

Glitterbabe's Challenge 19 - Thanksgiving

Digital Tuesday Challenge #84 - Use you 'never used stah' plus a digi

Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturdays - Fall Challenge

Sew Many Cards Challenge - Fall

Have a super day.

Tracey

Happy Halloween

2010-11-02T11:16:00.001-05:00

OMGosh.....has it really been this long since I blogged. I am so sorry for being away!!! As the saying goes....Life comes at you fast!!! All is well and we are back on track.

Good news, I have been scrapbooking and quilting again and will have some creations to share with you all very soon.

Halloween is my favorite holiday. I love the cool fall evenings, leaves changing, spider webs, pumpkin carving and lil' ones in costume. I spent Halloween with my family trick or treating, the weather was perfect! We had a hearty chili dinner and a few beverages afterwards.

My very adorable nephew Evan was Yoda. I know isn't he just too cute!!!

Jenna was Princess Leia, don't forget the bun wig.

Auntie Erin and Jenna made spooky cupcakes....YUMMY!!!

Our jack-o-lanterns, a smiley face that Jenna drew and Princess Hello Kitty.

Have a super duper day!

Tracey

Christmas In July

2010-07-19T07:49:00.000-05:00

Hello! The summer is just flying by. I hope you are having a wonderful summer. Ours has been filled with campfires, s'mores, swimming and spending time with friends and family.

It is Christmas in July over at Critter Sketch Challenge Blog.

This week we have a sketch challenge with a Christmas theme for you.

Be sure to stop by to play along and check out what the Design Team has created.

Enjoy the day,
Tracey

Dragonfly Fantasy

2010-06-29T06:00:00.006-05:00

Good Morning!

This lovely lady is Dragonfly Fantasy from Ching-Chou Kiuks Fantasy Art Collection. I am loving all these images, they allow me to express my fantasy side and be so creative with my coloring.

She is colored with my Crayola Twistable Colored Pencils, have you tried these?

The colors are so rich and you never have to sharpen them.

Please stop by Paper Jewels today, Jenny has so many stamps and emblishments to chose from.

Enjoy your day and smile,

Tracey

Love in Purple

2010-06-22T06:00:00.006-05:00

Good Morning!

This is Love is Gone by Ching-Chou Kiuks Fantasy Art Collection.
You can see the full line of stamps at Paper Jewels.

She is colored with my Crayola Twistable Colored Pencils, which I totally love, the roses are colored with a copic to make them stand out against the subtle coloring of the image and added purple stickes to the moons in the background. I just love this image and think it is super sexy and love coloring her.

I hope you will stop by Paper Jewels store to see what is new this month.

Enjoy the day,

Tracey

Dance in the Rain.......

2010-06-21T07:00:00.001-05:00

Happy Monday, It's time for another challenge at Critter Sketch Challenge Blog.

This week our challenge is to create a pocket card.

I love pocket cards and dug into my scrap pile and created my card in purple hues.

The sentiment is....

'Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness,

Has never danced in the rain.'

I hope you will stop by the challenge blog to play along and see what the DT has created to inspire you.

Have a super-duper day,

Tracey

Purple Desire.........

2010-06-17T06:00:00.013-05:00

Good Morning and Happy Thursday!!!!!!!!

Busy weekend ahead, we are going to do some much needed weeding and tree trimming over the weekend.

My raspberry plants are out of control!!!!

This little beauty if Soft Goth Night by Ching-Chou Kiuks Fantasy Art Stamps.

You can see the full line of stamps plus so much more at Paper Jewels.

The ribbon is two shades of purple, but looks blue in the picture.

The red adds a nice pop against the purple hues.

I hope you have a great weekend planned.

Meljen's Designs - Challenge #12 Fiber, Ribbon and Lace

Enjoy the day,

Tracey

Dark Royalty......Forever!

2010-06-15T06:00:00.008-05:00

Good Morning!

Hope you are enjoying summer so far. Summer is my favorite time of the year, I just love the warmth of the sun and enjoy being outside.

I am so loving the purple and orange color combo, just beautiful. This is Dark Royalty from Paper Jewels.

Paper Jewels is owned by my wonderful friend, Jenny. She carries stamps by CC Designs, Bildmalarna and Fantasty Art Stamps by Ching-Chou Kiuks.

Besure to stop by and see what is new.

Have a great day,

Tracey

Bathing Beauty

2010-06-10T06:00:00.018-05:00

Happy Monday! Hope everyone is enjoying summer so far, hard to believe it is mid-June. Time is just flying by. This is September Rhythm by Ching-Chou Kiuks. She is colored in bright hues for summer. This is the first time I used decorative pins on my card. I was not sure how to use them, but I think it turned out nice. You can find the these stamps plus CC Design, Spesch and Bildmalarna stamps at Paper Jewels.

Hope the sun shines on you today,

Tracey

Rising Flame

2010-06-08T06:00:00.009-05:00

OMG...OMG....OMG!!! I am so excited how this card turned out,

I just want to shout it from the roof top. LOL!!!!!

This is Rising Flame and you can find her and other Ching-Chou Kiuk Fantasy Art Collection at Paper Jewels. She is colored with my Bic Mark It-Alls (which I totally LOVE!)

I used a large black prima, folded in half to create the background for my 'rising sun' flower, matches perfectly, don't ya think? I did not use any designer paper, I want the image to be the main focus of the card, since she is so beautiful.

Hope you enjoyed today's post,

Tracey

Surf's Up......Dude!!!!!

2010-06-07T08:00:00.005-05:00

I am so excited......just can't wait to tell you.......I made the Critter Challenge Blog Design Team!!!!!!!!!!!!

My wonderful friend Melanie is our fearless leader, you ROCK girl!!!!!!!!

Each Monday a new challenge will be posted, today's challenge is to create a kids Birthday card.

I have so many card kits from various swaps and friends and just knew I would find a kit to use for our challenge......Guess What.....I DID!!!!

I just love the surf board paper and this little penguin makes me smile.

Visit our challenge blog, here....to play along!

Have a Rad Day,

Tracey

Splashin' with Audrey

2010-06-03T06:00:00.018-05:00

I am so excited.....I will be on The Stamping Boutique Design Team for another term!!!!!! I just love Tracey's images, she is such a talented artisit. The design team is super amazing.

I am using Camp Audrey Tubing on my layout.

Well, I dusted off the my Cricut, it has been neglected for too many months and created the 'Splash' title border. I added flowers with a little bling to jazzy up the title.

Creative Inspiration - Challenge 63 - Beach Theme

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Fun, Fun, Fun (Summer Theme)

One Stitch At A Time Challenge - Challenge 15 - Use Something New ( New DP, New Image, New Ribbon)

Charisma Cardz Challenge - #22 Flowers

Enjoy the day,

Tracey

September Rhythm

2010-06-01T06:00:00.003-05:00

Good Morning, can you believe it is June 1st?!? Time is just flying by.

I am so excited to be back designing for Paper Jewels during June, I will be here on Tuesdays.

This is September Rhythm. She is colored using Bic Mark It Alls and Copics, added stickles to some of the flowers and to highlight her hair.

The pink tulle is recycled, it was on a gift I received during Secretary's Week.

Can you believe I colored her before I EVEN picked out my designer paper. WOW......what a perfect match!!!! I am so excited!

Besure to stop by Paper Jewels and see what is new.

Have a sunny day,

Tracey

'Pink' Rose Fairy

2010-05-26T06:00:00.021-05:00

Just three more days of school, I can hardly wait for the peace and quiet the summer will bring to the office. ahhhhhhhh............so nice!!!!!

I created this card a few weeks ago during the Prom season and wanted her to look young and hip. I just love her in all pastels. She is called Black Rose Fairy from Ching-Chou Kiuks Fantasy Art Collection.

She is ready for prom in her pink dress and red roses.

You can see the full line of image at Paper Jewels.

I hope you have a super day,

Tracey

Celebrate with Royalty

2010-05-24T06:00:00.012-05:00

Happy Monday! I hope you have a great week.

This lovely lady is Dark Royalty from Ching-Chou Kiuks Fantasy Art Collection which you can purchase at Paper Jewels.

She is colored with Copics and Bic Mark It Alls. I love the way her hair turned out with the purple highlights. I am so happy with myself, the more time I spend coloring all these images, the more I just love them and the way they turn out.

Thanks for stopping by and leaving me some lovin'

Tracey

Love is Gone......Pink and Turquoise

2010-05-20T08:34:00.000-05:00

Good Morning!

Today is going to be a fabulous day.......75 and lots and lots of sunshine!

I can't wait to get outside during my lunch hour.

Let's Go Hawks, Friday is Game 3 and we are getting so close to Lord Stanley's Cup. I can hardly stand it.

This is Love is Gone from Ching-Chou Kiuk's Fantasy Art Collection. I just love her in pink and turquoise, her blue hair is totally awesome! I added just a little bit of turquoise stickles to accent her dress and pink stickles to accent the roses.

You can check out all these stamps and so much more at Paper Jewels.

Have a fab day,

Tracey

Your Friendship.....

2010-05-18T09:57:00.000-05:00

.......has given me great joy.

This image is totally out of my comfort zone and I really struggled with the coloring.

The image and designer paper were provided by the hostess in my monthly card swap I am hosting over at SCS.

I used my Crayola Twistable Colored pencils to color the image and created a Garden Gate Fold Card.

I am very please with the way this turned out.

Thanks for stopping by,

Tracey

Is That A Cupcake On Your Head?

2010-05-14T14:49:00.000-05:00

Why yes it is!!!!!

TGIF!!!!

I am so glad it is the weekend.

This week was super busy at work. We are working on registration and scheduling for the next school year.

I am exhausted and ready to enjoy my weekend.

I just love this little girl, she is from Stamping Bella. Reminds me of my daugther Jenna.

Thanks for stopping by,

Tracey

Flower Pot Fluffles

2010-05-11T08:50:00.000-05:00

A few weeks ago I worked on organzing my crafting area and found these card kits already colored. The kits included everything pre-cut to complete these two very cute Fluffles cards. I only added the bling to the center of the flowers.

It felt so good to find this treasure and complete some easy cards.

Have a super duper day,

Tracey

Spring Flowers

2010-05-07T06:00:00.025-05:00

Good Morning and TGIF!!!

Woke up early this morning to a spring hail storm, then of course could not fall back to sleep at 3:30 am!

Lots going on this weekend.....

Blackhawks Playoff Game tonight, LET'S GO HAWKS!

Jenna and I are getting manicures for Mother's Day on Saturday. The salon offers free manicure to kids. She is so excited about going with mommy, like a big girl and getting her nails painted.

Saturday night Chuck and I are going to a candlelight bowl to support Plainfield Central HS. It will be a great time with friends.

Happy Mother's Day! Sunday the whole family is getting together at mom's for a BBQ.

Hope you have a great weekend and Happy Mother's Day!

On to something crafty today.....

Sketch is from Little Red Wagon.

The image was left over from a card kit, he is too cute to be set aside.

I have been hording the felt flowers and found this designer paper in my scraps and knew the flowers would match perfectly.

Happy Friday,

Tracey

Spring Is In The Air

2010-05-05T06:00:00.001-05:00

I hope Springtime has sprung for you!

I am hosting a monthly card kit swap on SCS. The hostess for the month sends out images and designer paper to each participant in the group, in turn you create a card using the image and dp for each person in the group. This is one of the cards for March. I love the double sided designer paper and wanted to create a card showing off both sides.

Hope your day is bright and sunny,

Tracey

Stop and Smell the Flowers.......

2010-05-03T06:00:00.021-05:00

Good Morning and Happy Monday!

Today is Game 2 of Western Conference Semifinals~~Let's Go Hawks!!!

We are huge hockey fans and so excited about tonite's game. We will head over to McBride's Pub to watch the game with friends tonight.

Now something crafty.

I so love this designer paper, the card was created with a kit I received in my monthly card swap.

The image is colored with Copics and Bic Mark-it Alls.

Happy Monday,

Tracey

Lil' Cowgirl

2010-04-30T06:00:00.009-05:00

Happy day to you, I hope it is going well.

This is my very first Anya from The Greeting Farm card. She is just adorable.

She is part of a monthly card swap that I am hosting on SCS.

Our March hostess for the fabulous Jennifer B. she sent the image, designer paper and the rope. The rope was difficult to work with, but I think it adds a nice touch to the card.

Remember to smile today,

Tracey

Sleeping Angel

2010-04-29T06:00:00.019-05:00

I am just thrilled with the way this layout turned out!

This is my darling Jenna napping, it was one of those days that she just sat down and fell right asleep.

Which is very rare for her.

Today is sketch challenge day at The Stamping Boutique. This week's sketch is by Becky Fleck at PageMaps.com.

I am using Serenity from the Enchantment line of digital images.

To see what is new stop by, The Stamping Boutique.

The sketch is 8x8.

Happy Thursday,

Tracey

Spring Luna - Pink and Teal

2010-04-28T03:00:00.009-05:00

I just love Ching-Chou Kiuks Fantasty Art Collection stamps from Paper Jewels.

I am drawn to their beauty and they let me express my fantasy side.

This is Spring Luna.

I used colored pencils to shade and color her. Also added I little bit of stickles to her clothes.

Paper Jewels carries these plus so much more....Bildmalarna, CC Design, EZ Mount and emblishments.

Click HERE to check out the store.

Enjoy your day,

Tracey

Bamboo Serande

2010-04-27T06:01:00.007-05:00

Happy Tuesday!

WOW, we are at the end of April!!!

I am so loving creating with Ching Chou Kuik's Fantasy Art Collection images.

At first the idea of coloring these beauties was so intimidating,

but I think I am doing a great job (patting myself on my back, lol).

This is Bamboo Serande.

She is colored with Twistable Crayola Colored Pencils,

I added silver stickles to her top to give a sheer look to her clothing.

Besure to stop by Paper Jewels.

Thanks for visiting today,

Tracey

Twirling Fairies

2010-04-26T06:00:00.002-05:00

Hello from Reno! Chuck and I are a little vacation. He is bowling in the National Tournament this week.

April was a busy month for our family lots of busy weekends, the birth of my adorable nephew Evan and Spring cleaning. I missed our first April challenge at The Stamping Boutique, this sketch is too beautiful to pass up. The sketch was provided by Becky Fleck at PageMaps.

Here is my layout, ' The Best Mom'

Close up of Twirling Fairy.

Thanks for looking,

Tracey

Butterfly Bear

2010-04-23T03:00:00.015-05:00

Have you checked out Bugaboo Stamps?

They have some of the cutest digi stamps, there are so many you can spend all day just looking through their store. This is a digi image from the Butterfly Bears line.

I added a little bit of stickles to his antenas and wings and used some scraps from my stash.

He is colored with Copics and Bic Mark-It Alls.

Hugs and Smiles for you today,

Tracey

Let's Take A Walk.......

2010-04-22T06:00:00.024-05:00

Today at The Stamping Boutique challenge blog, we have a double page layout challenge for you.

This sketch is from PageMaps.com.

Today we are spending the day at Lincoln Memorial Park in Springfield, Illinois. This is such a beautiful park around Lake Springfield. Jenna was about 3 years old and loved it. We had such a great time taking in nature.

I found this sentiment in my stash and can't believe how perfect it fits the day and my layout.

The designer papers are all from my stash and they are not even from the same paper line. I was so happy with the way they all matched.

Take the time to enjoy nature and her beauty.

Tracey

Let's Go To The Fair~~

2010-04-21T03:00:00.001-05:00

Have you ever been to the Pig Races????

Every year we pack up the car and head to the Wisconsin State Fair and LOVE IT!!!

My favorite part are the pig races.

It is so fun to watch these piggies run to finish and get a treat. They get cheese puffs at the end.

It just makes me giggle.

The little guy in the photo on the top right is swimming, well more like he ran across the water.

This is my family being silly. We took our pictures in this tiny little car....

that's my mom and dad on the right with Jenna.

Baby Evan, two days old and his first photo shoot.

He is so adorable, can't you tell I am just so proud to be his Auntie!

Hope you have a great day!
Tracey

Spring Luna - Yellow and Pink

2010-04-20T06:01:00.013-05:00

WOW, I can't belive how fast April is flying by.

It's Tuesday and time for my design team post for Paper Jewels.

Today I am featuring Spring Luna from Ching Chou Kuik's Fantasy Art Collection.

I am so excited to share this card with you, I am so happy with the way it turned out.

I used alot of shading on her. I used colored pencils and added pink stickles to her hair and mermaid fin.

Enjoy the day,

Tracey

Racine Wisconsin Cliffs

2010-04-19T03:00:00.000-05:00

During the summer of 2008 we took a long weekend trip to Racine, Wisconsin and The Wisconsin State Fair. My aunt and uncle were visiting from Florida and they spent the weekend with us.

We had such a great time.

We took a hike to the Racine Cliffs, it was a beautiful view of Lake Michigan.

Thanks for looking,

Tracey

Moonlight Beauty

2010-04-17T03:00:00.038-05:00

I hope you are having a great weekend.

Today I am so happy to be sharing with you a card featuring Ching-Chou Kuik's Fantasy Art Collection, this is Bamboo Serande.

You can find these beauties at Paper Jewels.

The store also carries images from CC Designs and Bilddmalarna along with a varitey of emblishments and EZ Mount.

I used colored pencils, added stickles to the flower in her hair, the moon and her mernaid fin.

I am so pleased with how my coloring just keeps getting better the more I sit down with these images.

Enjoy the day,

Tracey

Black Rose Fairy

2010-04-16T06:00:00.051-05:00

It's Finally.......TGIF.......Baby!!

I have plans to spend most of the weekend scrapbooking and catching up on some crafting. It has been awhile since I just locked myself in the basement and played.

I am drawn to Sweet Pea's Ching-Chou Kiuks line of Fantasy stamps they are just so beautiful and I enjoy using bright color combos. They really allow me to express my fantasy art side of crafting. You can check out Jenny's store, Paper Jewels. She carries Sweet Pea, Bildmalarna, CC Designs and emblishments. Besure to stop by and check out the new summer stamps that are available for pre-order.

Challenges -
Flutter By Wednesday - #105 Open Challenge
Bizzy Becs Creatalicious Challenges - #9 Wings and Flowers
Cute Care Thursday - Challenge 108 Touchy & Feely
Stamp Something- Something Layered Challenge
Meljen's Designs Challenges - Challenge #3 3-D
For Fun Challenges - Create an encouraging card and then mail to someone special.

I used last week's Papertake Weekly Challenge sketch for inspiration.

The red dp is flocked and the black has lots of glitter.

Hope you have a great weekend!

Tracey

Cute As A Bug.....

2010-04-15T06:00:00.022-05:00

Happy Thursday My Friends!

Time for another wonderful sketch challenge from The Stamping Boutique featuring a sketch from Becky Fleck at PageMaps.com.

The sketch is 8x8.

Challenges -

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Cutie Pie

I used Ladybug Audrey.

The supplies I used are left over from a scrapbook page kit, the edges are inked in ruby red.

Be sure to stop by TSB store and check out what is new.

Hope you are having a great day!

Tracey

Summertime Fun!

2010-04-14T03:00:00.013-05:00

More summertime fun in Racine Wisconsin.

We stopped by a lighthouse on Lake Michigan and the grounds were just stunning!

There was beautiful views of Lake Michigan and a lovely flower garden with paths and benches.

Jenna and Gramma colored a picture while there.

Challenges -

Tuesday Morning Sketches - Soft Hues, Flowers and Ribbon

Have a Sunny Day!

Tracey

Purple Woods

2010-04-13T06:02:00.011-05:00

Good Morning!

It's Tuesday and time for another card featuring images from Ching-Chou Kiuks Fantasy Art Collection. Today I used Purple Woods. She is colored with Crayola Twistable Pencils, I am really liking these pencils, the colors are rich and bold. I added grape stickles to highlight her hair and added a little bling in the corners.

Besure to stop by Paper Jewels to check out all the stamps Jenny has to offer.

Have a good day,

Tracey

One Cool Chick and a Dude!

2010-04-12T03:00:00.015-05:00

Ok, these pictures make me smile and giggle everytime I see them.

During the summer of 2008 we took Jenna for her first visit to the Wisconsin State Fair.

She had so much fun looking at all the livestock exhibits.

We spent a long time checking out all the lil' baby chicks and baby cows.

Don't you just love the glasses? She had them on most of the day, takes after her mommy that way.

Baby Evan Logan Flores, oh I just want to hold him and cuddle all day long.

I hope we made you smile.

Tracey

Just Hanging Out.....

2010-04-10T03:00:00.021-05:00

Summer of 2008 - Holland, Michigan

Another layout from a mini vacation Jenna and I took with my mom and dad.

We had lunch at a little park that over looked Lake Michigan.

Have you figured out that Jenna is a complete camera hog, she loves to pose and smile. Sometimes she will even tell me to wait till she gets into the right pose. See that photo at the top of my layout, this is a perfect example!

The punches are created with tools from Creative Memories and all the supplies were inlcuded in a scrapbooking page kit I received in a swap on SCS.

Enjoy,

Tracey