"Hogs and Kisses" Card and a Banner Tutorial

Today, I have a really cute card to share that is so simple to make!  I recently purchased the "Farm Fresh" stamp set from PTI.  I have to say I am in love with this set!  The best part is that it's great for gender neutral cards, which is something I have always struggled with.

Everything on this card is from Papertrey Ink, so pretty easy to find.  I chose Melon Berry and Aqua Mist (2 favorite colors right now) and went to town.  Love how this turned out!   It was hard to capture in the picture, but I used Versamark Ink to create a farm background behind the pig.

Next up, a little banner project!  I am in love with banners, I see so many ideas on Pinterest and I just can 't help myself. (I am hoping to make one for the new babies nursery)  Today, I am sharing with you a banner that can be for all seasons!  While at Hobby Lobby a couple of weeks ago I came across a Canvas Pendent Scrapbooking album by Maya Road.  There were six pages for $6!  I couldn't resist, because I knew I could stretch this for all season. 

Right now I have it ready for FALL, but with Velcro it can be used year round! 

I hot glued the Velcro pieces in the center of the banner, then added my embellishments.

These little round burlap circles were right next to the banners at Hobby Lobby.  So cute!!  I made the little jar embellishment with  the Dear Lizzy Jar Set.  As you can see everything is able to come off due to the Velcro   I only used 5 of the banners so I would have an odd number, but with different seasons you could always add more banners .  

Here is the finished project hanging up on my window mirror.

Total Cost for this project was $8, of course I had paper and ink on hand.

Plus, don't forget Hobby Lobby coupons and save even more!

 I must add that I made this window like 8 years ago. I found the idea in Better Homes and Gardens or something, the old fashion way, before Pinterest! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by, hope you enjoyed! 

Hollie

October 2012 Blog Hop: Non-traditional Color Schemes

Just dropping by to share my Blog Hop Card.  Here is the color combo I went with, I was trying to challenge myself a little.  

  The lighting was terrible, we are having a bit of a cloudy day.  These are some of my favorite colors,but this was challenging in two ways.  First, making this a Christmas card and secondly, I only had a small amount of hibiscus burst.  It has certainly been hard to make cards lately, because we are expecting our 3rd child in March.  I have been super tired and sick .  It was really nice to get to sit down and play with some paper! 

Thanks for stopping in,

Hollie

Stamps for Sell

I am clearing out some of my stamps set.

Here are the links:


Fancy Flourishes

Everyday Button Bits

On Ice with matching die

Wreath for all Seasons

Thanks for stopping by,

Hollie 

Paper Crafts Readers' Choice

Hello All,

I am so excited to share the news that I am up for Paper Crafts Readers' Choice.  I would really appreciate if you could go over and vote for me! Just click on Hollie Shepard's Card from Joplin, MO  Paper Crafts blog


Thanks Again,

Hollie

Happy Dad's Day

Hello everyone,

I hope you are all getting to spend time with your special Dad's today.  My little family is going to spend sometime with my Dad today.  We are taking him to his favorite chicken house to eat some yummy food.  I have been truly blessed with some great father figures in my life (including a great father for my children), so with just one weekend to celebrate it makes for a very busy weekend. 

Today I am sharing one of the many cards I made this week.  I bought a couple new stamps from Lawn Fawn and I have to tell you that the Dad's Day set is very versatile.  I can't wait to sit down and play with it again. 

I pulled out my exacto knife for this little number and I am super happy with how it turned out.   I love making a stamp stretch, and cutting out the tie really made the card pop. 

Thanks for stopping in,

Hollie

Hello Sunshine

Hello All,

Just stopping in to share an entry for the Paper Smooches guest spot.  I found a lot of cute digi stamps over there that are too good to pass up!

Thanks for stopping in,

Hollie

May PTI Blog Hop

 When I first saw the inspiration for this months blog hop an idea for a card popped right into my head.  I just has to find the time.

 I absolutely love the colors in this picture!  I love the texture of the first plate, so to give my card some texture I embossed a doily onto my card.  I really love how it turned out! So fun and really fast! 

Thanks for stopping by,

Hollie