Disney DAFT!!!

I have another love apart from crafting and ice-cream. All things Disney. I have been to Florida a total of 4 times and can't wait to go back. We took the kids there in 2005.



We're already planning to go back in 2011 (seems so long away) with our good friend Pam, Richard and their kids. Both Graham & I and Pam & Richard will be celebrating our 10th wedding anniversaries in 2011, when we plan to go.



See from Paula's blog that she happens to love Stitch. Paula this is for you

I love EEYORE!

I also like Lumpy the heffalump. Both are so soft and cuddly. Don't often wish my life away - but roll on 2011!

sending Scottish hugs

Tracey x

Scarves to color the rainbow

Think of this as a freebie, a random act of kindness or blog candy.......what ever you like. I have a number of scarves to get rid of (oops..give away to good homes).

Here's a couple modelled by the lovely Cali.

you might notice they have a split to thread the other

end of the scarf through

Here's all the colours that are available :

beige, mint, pink mix, blue, wine, lilac and black

The wine, lilac and black are extra lush and thick with flecks or silver through them. Very posh!

All I would ask, is that you send an SAE (self address envelope) probably a medium size envelope with 2 first class stamps would do for the UK.

First come first serve basis: leave a comment and state the colour you'd like.

sending Scottish hugs

Tracey x

Christmas Gifts

I said earlier that it is never too early to start your Christmas crafting......seems like I'm following my own advice for a change, lol.

I've even taken up my knitting again. Does anyone need a scarf? I made lots last year and never got round to selling any. Going free to a good home if anyone needs a new scarf (christmas gift?) Let me know and I can post the colours.

Anyhow, for now here's a few new bits and pieces I have made as little extras for Christmas gifts. These are from Raggedy Scrappin .

Christmas Milk Carton

to be filled with minature sweets

Gingerbread Poop

to be filled with chocolate raisins

sending Scottish hugs

Tracey x

I scream for ICE Cream

I love ice-cream and today Tesco had Ben & Jerrys on sale...well, who could resist right? I might even have to pretend a headache tonight - (no- not for that, lol ) ......for going to the mother-in-laws. Then I can sit at home all by myself and eat Strawberry Cheesecake to my heart content.

Do you love ice-cream? Take the test and share what kind of Ice Cream personality you are......I kinda agree with mine. What do you think and what's you favourite ice cream flavour?

Your Ice Cream Personality:

You are not a particularly modest person. You're proud of who you are, and you don't care who knows it. You are a pretty cautious person. You look before you leap, and you don't leap often. There's a bit of a wild child within you, but it doesn't get out often. You are a somewhat open minded person, but deep down you're fairly conservative. You don't like trying new things very much. And if you do find something new you like, you stick with it. You tend to have a one track mind. You prefer not to multitask. You are fun loving and sweet. You tend to enjoy joking around and teasing people.

The Ice Cream Personality Test

Christmas Tote & Notes

Thanks to Andrea at The Paper Purse and me blurfing (blog surfing) her blog, I came across a wonderful site by a talented artist called Cheryl Seslar.

Raggedy Scrappin has a whole host of different graphics which can be bought singly or as set and also has some wonderful printable sets to purchase if you are lacking inspiration or short of time.

Here's a super little Christmas tote bag I bought, and it includes little note cards to pop inside for your intended receiver. I think its very cute and I'm sure the kids will love making some to give to their friends too.

sending scottish hugs

Tracey x

Teachers gift

A few of my collegues often ask my to make some little bits and pieces for them at short notice as they now I like a challenge. Gillian from my work has twin boys , Aiden & Lewis (cuties - but total opposites) who are starting school this term. She wanted a little something different to give to their playgroup and nursery teachers.

Here's what I came up with: Altered Chocolate bars

Graphics are from PC Crafer with a little bit of my own creative flare (yet right) added in (ie. their thank yous).

So easy to do: get you fav choc bar (dairy milk or galaxy but keep the original wrappers incase anyone has allergies and needs to see the ingredients or sell by date), measure round the bar and length of bar and hey presto - make your wrapper - wrap and give out.

I'll be making some halloween ones shortly so look out.

sending scottish hugs

Tracey x

Before and After

Have you ever had one of those days when nothing goes right? Today was mine. So time for some light-hearted fun.

Cali had football tonight, and it was pouring with rain (again). I know I stay in Scotland but it doesn't always rain. So take a look at the photos below....bet you can't tell the before and after.



White on girls playing football is not a good idea.....must make a mental note of that to myself, LOL!

sending scottish hugs

Trace x

Don'tcha wish you had a blog title like me?

Thank you so much Paula.......

I LOVE IT !!!

Thank you so very much.

Birthday cards

I still can't quite believe that my baby is 8yrs old already. It only seems like the year 2000 was a couple of years ago. She is already a headstrong, independent, determined little lady. I hope those attributes stay with her (guess she gets them from her mum, lol).

She has started playing football for the local girls under 11yrs football club, Forfar Farmington and is loving it. Although I must be reminded not to put her in white socks, white shorts and a white sweatshirt when it is raining. She looked a picture last Saturday after training for almost 90mins, covered in mud but still smiling.

I know I'm a bit late but here is the birthday cards I made her from her mum n dad and her wee brother Conor.

Sorry the photos aren't that good. But aren't these new designs from Paula witht eh extras just fantastic. You can do so much with them .

sending Scottish hugs

Tracey

Thank You Card Swap

A big thanks to all the girls : Pam, Paula, Emma and Sheena , who took part in the swap of a Thank You card made with one of Paula's Pollycraft Designs.




I showed off the card (brilliant - might I add) that I received from Sheena in a few posts earlier. Here's the one I made and sent to Emma (Something Sweet/Pollycraft Creations):

Hope you like it Emma...sorry it was a wee bit late!

I know Emma has a couple of kids so thought a cheery snowman Thank you card would be great for the up coming Christmas season.

sending Scottish hugs

Tracey

Another award...wow

Wylde Women Award

Paula from Pollycraft Designs awarded me this, and I am honoured.

Here are the rules:
1. You can give it to one or one hundred or any number inbetween - it's up to you. Make sure you link to their site in your post.
2. Link back to this blogsite (http://http://www.tammyvitale.com//) (so Tammy can go visit all these wonderful women.The Purpose of the Award is: To send love and acknowledgement to women who brighten your day, teach you new things and live their lives fully with generosity and joy.

Still have to decide who I'm awarding this to but will update you to let you know asap......


Thanks again Paula.....luv ya

Reporting back to Blogland

Have you missed me????? uh what do you mean NO!
I have had a little break from blogging for the 2 weeks that I have been off work.

I really haven't been up to much as money is a bit tight at the moment (isn't it always), so

we have just been slobbing around the house as a family (aw!).
Had a few days here and there, a couple of kids over for sleepovers, blah blah blah.

Of course August is a busy month of birthdays for me. Cali was 8yrs old on 1st....(will post her

cards a little later), my dad was 75yrs young on 9th and my f-i-l's birthday was today.
Still have lots more birthdays later this month.

How could I have stayed away soooo long,......great to be back.