4 weeks...

(This is my second post for the day, check below for Papertrey favorites)

Hello,

I am going to start a little fitness challenge this coming Monday! Yippy!! I have some baby weight to lose, were talking double digits!! I would like to make a dent in that weight, but I am still trying to nurse so I have to go a little slow.

A little background:

I have been a fan of Minna Lessig since high school.  My sister bought her Emergency Workout tape (VHS LOL) one summer and I loved it ! The summer after my senior year in high school I bought a couple more of her tapes that were amazing, but super hard! (Optimizer Fat Elimanator and Strength and Grace )  Now I have her book Tank Top Arms, Bikini Belly and Boy Shorts Bottom, I love this book!  So I am a BIG fan of Minna and her workouts and that is why I chose this book!



In my 4 week challenge I am just going focus on my bottom area (that is where all my weight goes in pregnancy)  In the book she suggests 30 minutes of cardio, I don't have time for that much and include a strength workout so I am going to do 15 mins cardio. I am also going to try and drink less Pepsi!! My favorite drink of all time!!  Before little O, I was smaller than I had ever been in my adult life so it is very hard now to be back at the beginning. 

PS I am mostly writing this out for my own benefit, but feel free to check in on Monday and see how my day goes!  I also look forward to sharing some yummy recipes that I have found!! Thank goodness my DH eats almost anything except Spaghetti!

Thanks so much for stopping by,
Hollie

Papertrey Ink - Favorites Contest

Nichole over at the Papertrey Ink Blog is having a HUGE contest to win over $700 in prizes!!  She is asking everyone to go through their Papertrey projects and post their favorite.  I have a ton of new stuff from Papertrey because of Christmas. So needless to say, I have a lot of cards.  I made the following card for a VERY good friend.  His wedding was in Colorado and we made a 10 hour trip with a one month old to get to his wedding.  I had just purchased the Love Birds set and it was perfect for the occasion. I just love these colors together!!  Before I go I must tell you that I am so in love with Papertrey dies! They make it so easy and I buy at least one die with every Papertrey purchase! hehehe



Thanks for stopping by,

Hollie

Snow

Hello guys,

 Well, this week we got a little bit of snow, when I say little I mean about 14 to 20 inches, so not too much! :)  I have been stuck in the house since Monday, which hasn't been too bad because I don't want to get my little guys out in this cold. 

 My card today uses some Papertrey Ink goodies!  The new Little Bitty Bird set is so adorable, and I love the matching bird dies. I have been working on some publication calls, but really haven't found the time to sit down and devote some real time to it. 
 

Here big brother is telling O what a phone does! Ethan always has this phone with him, which reminds me of when I was little.  I was always playing with a phone and pretending to work in an office.  My Grandma had my favorite phone, big and blue with huge buttons! hehehe

Thanks for stopping in, have a wonderful day,

Hollie

PTI Blog Hop

Hello guys,

Well, today I decided to play along with the PTI blog hop!  This month Nichole challenged everyone to use a new stamp or one that hasn't been used in a while to create a project.

I decided to use the On My Couch set, this was my VERY first stamp set I purchased from PTI and I absolutely love it, but I have so many new sets that this one kind of gets left out!

I stamped the little couch on some PTI felt and then cut it out. (Still don't have the die)

I tried to make the card a little more interesting by turning the American Crafts Pattern Paper, and putting the couch on a Martha Stewart doily. (Not to sure if I like the paper turned) 

Thanks for stopping by,
Hollie 

Moxie Fab Bright and Bold Challenge

OK finally getting some time to blog a little! I have been trying to get back into the swing of crafty, but little O and big brother keep me pretty busy.  Any hoot I decided I wanted to give a Moxie Fab Challenge a try. I choose the Bright and Bold colors because they weren't colors I would normally work with and hey it is a challenge right.

Well, unfortunately that is about all the time I have. Before I go though wanted to share a little post that really expresses how I feel about crafting. The post was on the Paper Crafts Connection yesterday and after reading it I was so excited to see other people love making cards, etc as much as I do!!
Have a GREAT day,
Hollie

Supplies
Stamp: Mat Stack 2
Paper: Papertrey ink
Ribbon: Papertrey ink
Die Cuts: Papertrey ink

We are just back from a 10 hour plus trip to Colorado for a friends wedding! So needless to say it is a pajama wearing, snuggling with blankets and hot cocoa sort of day!

 Although there are tons of clothes to be washed and tons to be reorganized I wanted to pop in and share some cards made with a couple of new stamp sets from PTI (best Christmas presents ever). The first card is made with the Banner Builder Stamp set!! Love Love Love it!! Will probably be using it every chance I get!!

Next is a little card made for the lovely couple from the Colorado wedding!  This set is Love Birds by Dawn McVey also from PTI, but you probably know who she is! Such a fun set and great for upcoming V-Day!

Thanks for stopping by,
Hollie

Happy New Year!!

Just stopping in for a short hello, a quick card and some family pictures!

I really wanted to try and make these Poppies that Lisa Johnson had shown on her blog.

 One of my favorite newborn pictures of little O!

I can't believe it is 2011 already!  I remember being a kid and wondering what I would be doing in the future. Never did I imagine the blessings God would give me!  I enjoy every minute I can spend with my family and can't wait to see what God has planned for the New Year! The above family pictures were taken by my cousin, he can do amazing with his camera!

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Have a Very Happy New Year!!

Hollie