Thursday, February 14, 2013

Papertrey Ink Challenge


I tell you, I just can't resist one of Nicole's Challenges over on the Papertrey Ink Blog.  Today, she asked everyone to make a homemade accessory.   It was easy to find a lot of inspiration blog hopping to all the designers websites, but also looking at Pinterest you see a ton.  I found this site that has 25 DIY hair accessories.  They are all adorable and pretty easy.  

To make my little bobby pin I :

1. Die cut 2 flowers using the Beautiful Blooms Die and Melon Berry felt 

2. Free hand two leaves from Simply Chartreuse felt

3. Hot glue together, then add decorative stitching.  

4.Cut a circle from fabric and glue 

5. Add sequins

Pretty easy and not bad for a first go.   

Thanks for stopping in,

Hollie 



Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Published Cards

CARDS October 2012: Paint splatter 


Paper Crafts Holiday Cards and More Volume 7


The white card with aqua ribbon is mine (click on the picture for a better look).  There is a call out right now for Holiday Cards and More Volume 8.  Due to the upcoming arrival of my new little one, I have decide to sit this one out (I'm really itching to submit).  You should try out though! :)

Thanks for stopping in,
Hollie

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Papertrey Ink: Watercolor Challenge

Today I am sharing a little project I got to work on with my boys.  My boys love to watercolor, so this was a perfect time to get the stuff out and do a project together.  

Here is my inspiration found on pinterest


Here is my card: 


I grabbed my heart dies from Papertrey and die cut the medium sized heart on a strip of paper.  Then I made my color selections, Hawaiian Shores, Summer Sunrise (turned out a little dark), Raspberry Fizz, and Orange Zest.   Using watercolor on cards is soon becoming one of my favorite techniques.  My Great Grandma use to be a wonderful painter and this reminds me of her.  


Thanks for stopping in,

Hollie



Sunday, February 10, 2013

Papertrey Ink: Sketch Challenge



Here is my take on the sketch:


I got to play with some new PTI stamps and really can't get enough of these little squares!  They really have so many possibilities and how about the sentiments by Dawn.  


Thanks for stopping by,

Hollie

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Guess what?  Today I needed a gift card holder and it just so happens to fall on the day where it works with a PTI Anniversary Challenge

Here is my pinterest inspiration.

I really love all of these colors together and I plan on working with them some more when I have time.  
I quickly put together this gift card holder using a Timeless Template by Papertrey (I had completely forgotten about them until today).  I used the Cash or Charge Template and really love how the little gift card has a stand to sit in (Here are some great pictures from Nichole's Blog).  The picture doesn't really show it, but I stamped the tiny flowers from Happy Hydrangea in Versamark Dazzle (Man, I love that stamp set).



I wanted the holder to be a little more crisp, but my little guy woke up just as I was brainstorming, so I kind of rushed it.   

Thanks for stopping in,

Hollie

Friday, February 8, 2013

Enjoy Your Special Day



Popping in super quick to share a couple of quick cards.  I had the chance to make a few cards a week ago or so, while the kids were napping.  I felt really inspired by some of the new PTI products I recently purchased.   I love this new little frame and also I am loving the Limeade Ice Ink !
 I have been in a card making funk for a while, maybe it is my pregnancy brain.  This new little guy is due in 3 weeks so I am taking a break hoping my mojo will come back soon.




Thanks for stopping by,

Hollie