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

One Week Old today!

It seems like just yesterday I was patiently waiting for my new baby boy to come and now he is already a week old! He was four days late, but when he was ready man was he ready! He came in a total of 3 hours from start to finish, we just made it to the hospital and he was here 10 minutes later.  The above pictures was taken by my cousin yesterday at our newborn shoot.

Here is a quick card I put together while both boys were sleeping and I woke up early from my nap.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by,

Hollie

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop Christmas Tag

After buying the PTI Tag Sale 1 I am now completely obsessed with making tags! Although birthday tag ideas come flowing out, I have been struggling with Christmas Tags. I was searching for ideas, something that would spark an idea and came across this idea using recycled christmas wrapping paper.  Here is what I did to make it my own.

I used the Pure Poppy distressed dot pattern paper along with some Fine Linen paper for the middle layer.  The strips were cut into 1/2 by 3 inch strips.  I used the Martha Stewart Glue pen to glue the ends together, then glue dots to glue the strips onto a 1 1/2 inch circle.  Finished the center off with a dark chocolate button complete with button twine. 

My second tag uses the new flower die that goes along with the Signature Series Flower Stamp Set.  While brainstorming ideas I thought that using just two die cuts of the flower I could make it look like a poinsettia.  I really like how it turned out. This tag definitely took a lot less time to make so I plan on making more if I have time before our new addition arrives. :)  I love the look of the red polka dots on the kraft cardstock.  I also did a lot of distressing with the tea dye duo and I love how it turned out!
Thanks so much for stopping by,
Hollie

Happy Happy Birthday...

This little card has all Papertrey Ink goodies. I really wanted to use the ticket stamp from It's Official as a background.
So here is what I came up with.

Here is a close up of the flower. This is the first attempt at making Betsy's flower
and also the first time I have used fabric with my cuttlebug.

I over did it on housework one day last week (nesting). Anyway Ethan and I were super bored.
My hubby suggested playing in the leaves.

Can you tell he had fun!

Trying to be a big boy and help make a pile.

He loved the crunch sound

Thinking he was going to record me a little...

Favorite picture, such a sweet little face!