Friday 20 December 2013

WITH LOVE

Before I begin with this weeks DT creation for Creative Expressions I have some BLOG CANDY to give away, a Christmas Gift from me to you my followers. I would simply like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and to say a huge thank you to all my loyal followers and to my new followers. Thank You.
My BLOG CANDY includes:  2 Bird Houses, Tim Holtz Woodland Tree, Woven Corners, Wooden Heart, Double Sided Tape, Buttons, Slate Hanging, Decorative Tape, Microscope Slides, Wooden Spool, Wooden Letter A, Wooden Peg, Mini Bodice, Mini Spools, Wooden Mini Trees, Glass Hearts, Beer Mats.

To be in with a chance of winning the BLOG CANDY, simply follow my blog and leave a comment below. I will draw a winner on New Years Eve. If I get over 100 comments I will add more goodies to the box. THANK YOU.

Now onto my DT piece for Creative Expressions:

This week I am using the fabulous Henna Petals stamp from the Singles range from Creative Expressions.
I have created a square card stamping the background with the Henna Petals image using Aquamarine Archival Ink and then matting the design onto Teal Foundations Card.
I stamped the Henna Petals image 5 times onto White Foundations Card and cut out the layers and then adhered together to create a dimensional centrepiece which I then added to a piece of Teal Foundations Card and added to the centre of the card front.
Three butterflies have been added to the card cut from the die from the Butterfly Couture Creations 3-in-1 Set. I melted some Beeswax into a Project Pan using a Melt Pot and then dipped each butterfly into the hot Beeswax. Once cool I applied Enchanted Gold Gilding Wax over the butterfly to highlight the wonderful texture and design. 'With Love' has been added to the top of the card using the Simple Sayings Stamp Set from Tim Holtz.

Don't forget it is "Fun Time Friday" once again on the Creative Expressions Facebook page, simply leave a comment and you could be in with a chance of winning a fabulous prize.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x


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67 comments:

Inkypinkycraft said...

Tracy another gorgeous make and love how you have used the stamps! I have succumbed to a project pan and some beeswax...so watch out world! hope I can be half as good with it as you! Wow what generous and wonderful candy, thanks for the chance to win xx hugs hugs trace x

rachel said...

a beautiful piece Tracy - wonderful look to those butterflies - and the stamping is gorgeous! Thanks for the chance at the candy - it looks amazing! Hope you have a fabulous Christmas and a really happy 2014 xx

Mandy Chilvers said...

beautiful DT card.
of course i'd love to be entered into the blog candy!
have a wonderful christmas Tracy

Anonymous said...

Tracy, what a gorgeous card you made! Thanks a bunch for the chance to win such a very generous and fabulous blog candy!
I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Jutta

Pauline h said...

What a fabulous project.thanks for the chance of winning some goodies.

Terry said...

Hey there Tracy, another stunner, how do I love your butterflies, they are georgous and the background is just fabbbbb....and I would be not telling the thruth if I would not loveeeeee your Blogcandy, it is realy fabulous love all the goodies. WOww....thanksss a bunch for this change hun. Huge hugs and Merry Christmas Tracy xxxx Terry

Anonymous said...

Tracy those butterflies actually look as though they are real, as though they have merely alighted onto your card for a moment before they take flight once more.
Amazing candy!!! I absolutely love what you have collected for your Giveaway, all those alterables and other goodies, we all desperately want to win LOL.
Thank you for your generosity.
Festive Wishes
Lynne
I am a Follower

June Horrocks said...

One word Tracy stunning you are so clever love June xx

Artyjen said...

WOw! Lots of wonderful layers....(although it will cost a small fortune to post these days!!! LOL)
Really love the collection you have got together for the blog candy...thanks for the chance to win.
Happy Christmas to you.
xoxo Sioux

Yvonne Garner said...

Hi Tracey! A stunning card and such a mouthwatering, generous giveaway! Thanks so much for the opportunity to acquire some goodies I do not already own. Always enjoy your beautiful creations. Happy Holidays!

Sue said...

This is beautiful Tracy, your butterflies look amazing. Thank you so much for the chance to win the candy. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Sue xx

Jacqui Chimes said...

Lovely work as always

SamsHomeCookedDesigns.com said...

Pick me pick me !! I could really put this little lot to good use. lovely card by the way.

SamsHomeCookedDesigns.com said...

Pick me pick me !! I could really put this little lot to good use. lovely card by the way.

Helen said...

oh, Tracy that card is just amazing! I love the depth to the flower - so glad you gave us the side view, because you can't appreciate it enough from the front view.

Thanks for the chance to win some fantastic goodies! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.

Terry said...

Oh Tracy, this card is beautiful and those butterflies are simple amazing and so rich looking! I really need to play with my melt pot!! Merry Christmas to you and your family and friends! Hugs!

Maggie said...

A lovely card in teal which is a gorgeous colour and the butterflies are stunning Tracy, thank you for sharing your projects and ideas on the blog which always inspire, and thanks for the candy giveaway.
Merry Christmas

MaggieH

carol edwards said...

Hello Tracy lovely card and those butterflies look great with gilding on them. I really need to get some gilding wax, the results are so good. Thanks for opportunity to win the amazing blog candy

Tina Theis of Ivory Moon Designs said...

Oooooo more candy you are very sweet Tracy xxxxx

I LOVE how dimensional you have made the flower .... And beautiful colour too xxx thank for sharing Tracy xxxx I hope you have a wonderful Christmas xxx

Love and hugs Tina xxx

Kim Robertson said...

Lovely make as always Tracy, love the colours and the butterflies xx

Natasha said...

Another beautiful project sweetie, love the butterflies and colours that you have used. Thanks for your reply to my comment the other day, they've now been added to my 'I really must have' list :) Happy Christmas to yourself and your family, I wish you a wonderful one and a great new year too. Love and hugs xnx

darcydaydream said...

what a lovely card. And what a lovely surprise for someone on Christmas day (hopefully me...lol). Thank you. Merry Christmas and a happy new year...
love from Christine in Darcy....xx

Brenda Brown said...

Your card is delightful Tracy, love the layered flower and thank you for the chance to win your Christmas Candy.
Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy, healthy and peaceful 2014.
hugs {brenda} x0x

Yvonne said...

Absolutely stunning card loving all the layers and the wax dipped butterflies (I'll "borrow' that idea if you don't mind. ) Thank you for the chance to win your fabulous candy.
Have a very Merry a Xmas x

Anonymous said...

Wow! Those butterflies look amazing Tracy...great technique with the wax!
Thanks for the chance to win that fabulous blog candy too.
Have a very merry Christmas,
Alison xx

Redanne said...

What a gorgeous card, butterflies are my favourite creatures and they look fabulous with the wax treatment. Thanks so much for the chance to win the candy, you are very generous. Have a wonderful Christmas! Festive hugs, Anne x

Karen Schroeder said...

Your card is fabulous! Thanks for the chance to win the awesome blog candy!

Theresa said...

Love your butterfly. I follow your posts through Net Vibes. Don't like bloglovin. And pinterest of course. thanks as always for sharing. Great inspiration this year.

Sabrina said...

Oh wow... How exquisite!! I just absolutely love your card and the butterflies and the dimension!! Just WOW!!

Rhonda M said...

I really enjoy all your projects throughout the year....Thanks so much!

Kay said...

I love following your blog. You have so much talent and inspiration. Thank you for all that you give! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and fantastic New Year!

Corrie Herriman said...

I've only recently discovered you and love your work. Your card is wonderful and so is the Candy. I would love to win this and put it to good use !!!
Corrie x

Cardgenie said...

Hi Tracy, loving your card today. What a lovely bundle of goodies in your giveaway - hope I win! Have a wonderful Christmas and here's looking forward to reading your inspirational blog in the new year. Have a good and safe break. Jean.x

Ink Art Designs said...

Hi Tracy. This is such a beautiful delicate card! So feminine and these butterflies ~ stunning! The gilding wax on top of the beeswax is a great idea.
Such a generous giveaway and right on xmas too...something really different to get the creative juices flowing.
Dot x

Words and Pictures said...

Love the layered flowers, and those butterflies are completely drop dead gorgeous - wow! And thank you so much for the chance at another candy... A very merry Christmas to you!
Alison xx

Claire said...

A beautiful card - the butterflies are gorgeous with that gilding wax highlighting the texture. Thanks for a chance to win some goodies! Hope you have a lovely Xmas and new year! Claire x

Gaby Bee said...

Dear Tracy, lovely work as always!

Sending warm wishes to you and your family for a wonderful Christmas and much health and happiness for 2014.

Hugs,
Gaby

Jenny Marples said...

Thank you so much for the chance to win Tracy. You are so incredibly generous. I love the card and absolutely adore those butterflies. It's something I've not tried before and you've got my mind racing now. Jenny x

Willkommen auf meiner Kreativseite. said...

I love your artworks and cards and will try my luck.
I wish you wonderful christmas days!

Renate

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Gorgeous make Tracy, love the beautiful layers and the butterflies.

Warm hugs
Maarit

Beverly Gray said...

The butterflies are just wonderful. You really have the creative juices flowing right now. Thanks for the opportunity. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Kate Yetter said...

That background stamp is stunning! I love the layers under the butterfly! What a beautiful card! Merry Christmas, Tracy.

Lynn Stevens said...

Hi Tracy, Sorry I haven't been around much, so behind on blogging. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New year.
Blessings and Hugs Lynn
Awesome art as always!

sara j said...

Thanks for the Merry Christmas surprise adn give away. Best to you and yours!

windycindy said...

"Happy Holidays!" Your card is stunning..Many thanks for the opportunity to win your fabulous prize package!!!!!
Many Thanks...Cindi
jchoppes(at)hotmail(dot)com

windycindy said...

"Happy Holidays!" Your card is stunning..Many thanks for the opportunity to win your fabulous prize package!!!!!
Many Thanks...Cindi
jchoppes(at)hotmail(dot)com

Terry Duncan said...

I love the butterflies! I've never tried this technique, but am anxious to try it.

Barb Cady said...

What a gorgeous package! How kind of you . Your card is gorgeous . I love the layered butterflies. Happy crafting! X

Unknown said...

Hi Tracey, as always, absolutely stunning, I love your "take" on things, your ideas are inspiring. I'd also love to win, who wouldn't with the goodies on offer. Wishing you and your family a lovely Christmas and a happy, healthy new year.
Love Hilary x

Carmen said...

This is an amazing card. I love the butterfly one of my personal favorites. I am now following you so I can keep an eye on these great creations. Thanks for the chance to win some candy.
Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Shabby Sandra Room2craft said...

Just love this Teale colour, i used it for a christmas card, it looks so crisp with white......and what a fabulous prize to start a fresh new years crafting......all the best. x

Ginger said...

Lovely as always Tracey, and I love that candy. x

Donna said...

Ooo Stunning Card Tracey, those butterflies are stunning! Hope you had a fab Christmas. :-) Donna x

Suzi B said...

Fabulous flower and butterflies Tracey, so clever.
Wishinh you heaalth and happiness for 2014
Suzi B x

Karen Petitt said...

Gorgeous creation, love the rich dark butterflies on the fresh background. Am a follower and thank you for the chance to win such lovely goodies to play with and adapt/alter!
Merry Christmas Karen P x

Unknown said...

I love the layering in the focal area. Looks beautiful !

Amy said...

So glad I still had time to join in this lovely giveaway..wow..I'm blown away by all the amazing items!
I'm now following..I hardly blog anymore..and didn't realize I wasn't already following you. HUGS~ I am now!!!
Thanks for the giveaway and I'm glad you've brought ART to my life!

Unknown said...

Hi Tracey, its so nice to see a beautiful card that has no connection to Christmas! I'm loving the colours you have used, some of my favorites. The large focal flower and butterfly is beautiful. Thank you for the chance to win some lovely goodies, good luck to everyone. Looking forward to 2014 and all your new crafty blogs. Hugs Debbie R x

Unknown said...

Hi Tracey loving this card. The colours are some of my favorites. The focal piece is stunning and the butterfly's are beautiful. Thank you for the chance to win some lovely goodies, good luck to everyone. Looking forward to 2014 and all your stunning crafty creations. Hugs Debbie R x

Unknown said...

Beautiful Tracey love the colours some of my favs. what a stunning focal and the butterflies are beautiful. Good luck for 2014 and keep these stunning pieces coming! Good luck to everyone on the blog candy. Crafty hugs Debbie R x

Unknown said...

Another stunning piece Tracey. Loving the colours some of my favorites. Hope 2014 brings you lots of crafty inspirations. Good luck to everyone on the blog candy. Hugs Debbie R xx

barbarayaya62 said...

amazing piece!!!!!!!!!! I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy new year! Thanks for this new wonderful blog candy!!!!!!!! BArbarayaya

Jenn Zeeb said...

What a beautiful card, simply beautiful. Thanks for the opportunity to win such a great bundle of goodies!

Hugs, Jenn

jasann said...

Thanks for sharing your beautiful work, it is such fun, love the 1st card and also the 2nd with butterflies, they are lovely and thanks for the opportunity to win the blog candy!!!

Rosie said...

I am a relative newcomer to your blog, but I really enjoy your posts. What a great range of styles, colours and techniques you have. Would love to win the blog candy to try some of them out!

Lynette said...

Thank you for the inspiration and sharing throughout the year and every blessing for 201.

Cocofolies said...

Fabulous layered flowers on this card... and the colours are so sweet!! Thank you for this wonderful giveaway also, that will be a great start for 2014 for the lucky winner! Happy New Year to you by the way, all my best wishes of health and happiness. Coco x