TSKC Challenges in February

Another month just flew by and here we are at sketch challenge time again over at The Sampler Kit Club! This month I did both a layout and a card! In record time!

First, the layout. I'm pretty much obsessed with the gold dotted vellum in this month's kit. That and cuts from my cameo.  Too bad I'm not obsessed with taking photos that are straight... Regardless, loved the sketch and love the layout!

 

Next came the card sketch. I normally don't make a lot of cards using the kits. BUT, this month was a card kind of month, what can I say?

I technically used the card sketch, BUT very loosely. This is one of my favorite things about sketches and kits. You have all the things right there, perfectly coordinated to create something wonderful. Then you have a sketch so you have a direction to work in. And, before you know it, you have a finished project! 

I also have a photo to share of a Pip in a box. I think she shares mommy's OCD nature love for organizing. Who knew these plastic bins were not only perfect for storing baby stuff, but also babies.

No, really, do not store your babies in plastic containers!

Ok, off to work on this whole Wednesday thing. Hope to have some fun today! You should head over to The Sampler's Blog to check out the sketch challenges and more inspiration! It might lead to your own kind of fun and even some goodies!
sunshine&bunnies,
holly*

a few things, here and there

First things first, I'm posting over at Hydrangea Hippo today with my projects from the Everyday Eclectic kit! This was my first kit from the Hydrangea Hippo shop and it was way fun to work with! I had some sneak peaks to share, but I'm having to restore my laptop and extract all my files (THANK YOU CARBONITE!) as I type this. So that just means you need to head over to the Hydrangea Hippo blog and check out the fun stuff I made using the kit!

Next things next. Today was a lovely day but sad too. My laptop isn't "dead" but corrupted files are preventing its use. This is good and bad. Bad because I desperately need it to finish flyers, posters and invitations for the upcoming auction. Good because I made a mini album, 4 dt layouts and 8 layouts for an album I'm working on to donate to be auctioned off. Not only that but my desk is CLEAN. Like, I actually used cleaner on the table top surface... because I could actually see the table top...

Along with a crafty day, today looked like this. We're in for a little rain the next few days. Which, like a crazy person, I'm thrilled about. I know so many are begging for spring, but I just need a little less sun for a while. It is still winter after all...

sunshine&bunnies,
holly*

fun for friday

Happy Friday, Y'all!

quick share today! sketch and a layout to leave you for the weekend!

sketch from Heather Landry @ Miracle Momma Designs!

and then.....

i used lots of yummy pieces from my stash, which has only been growing for the past, oh, decade. so happy to use some of my favorites. new and old.

PSA: dont forget about the giveaway at the bottom of this post! its live for a few more days and pretty much amazing. so go click buttons!

sunshine&bunnies,
holly*

Now designing for....

excited too announce that I will be designing for Hydrangea Hippo! Hydrangea Hippo is a marvelous etsy shop selling paper crafting kits and amazing embellishments & trims and so much more! I highly recommend checking out the store and the website! My Hydrangea Hippo posts will come later in the month, but i can share a little sneak peak from the Everyday Eclectic Kit....

also, a giveaway! $25 Hydrangea Hippo gift certificate! Good for ANYTHING in the store. COMPLETELY AMAZING!!


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Hope everyone is having a wonderful tuesday and thanks for sharing my good news with me!
sunshine&bunnies,
holly* 

weekends spend wisely

or not. This weekend i ACCIDENTALLY started spring cleaning. Now the house is a huge mess. whoops. hopefully over the course of the entirely too busy week, things will get back to normal. its all "surface" mess... right.

we also made blueberry pancakes Saturday...

 

Pip LOVED them! 

 

enjoy your monday! i know i will with venue visits and meeting planning for the school auction! YAY! 

sunshine& bunnies, 

holly*

January 2013 Challenges from The Sampler Kit Club

Over at The Sampler's blog, there are a couple amazing challenges for cardmakers and scrapbookers alike!

I used my January 2013 kit from The Sampler for the layout sketch and I LOVE how it turned out!

I have one more project to share from this month's kit but that will have to wait just a few more days so i can get my act together. I've been stuck to a desk with my laptop since the display decided to go out. I guess I should be looking into computer repair places. I'm just not ready to give this laptop up. lol.

Happy Wednesday yall!
sunshine&bunnies,
holly*

Back from CHA, the ordering continues...

Last week was an amazing week full of family, fun, friends, crafts, inspiration and sheer awesomeness! Now that we're home, the hardest part is having to be a responsible adult and doing laundry. Bleh.

Thus week is heavy handed in the planning department. Wrapping up kits for The Sampler, ironing out details for the elementary school's auction, planning a perfectly penguin 1st birthday party for Pip.... just a few of the fun things that make me so glad to be home.

Sunshine & Bunnies,
Holly*

New Year, New Goals

I try to keep this time of year simple. No HUGE life changes. Just a few, simple adjustments to live a better life. I really like the idea of one word and this year I am going to actually pick SIMPLE. I find myself so often trying to make things beyond complicated and I always find myself happier with the simple results. I am aiming for SIMPLE to get me through some hectic times this coming year. Nothing bad. In fact, 2013 is going to be a great year! We have a family vacation coming up, CHA-Winter, Scrapbook Expos, and the PTA annual auction to prepare for and enjoy! And so much more. Life will be very full this year, but SIMPLE as well.

Speaking of living life, The Sampler Kit Club revealed the January2013 kit today! Check out the "Live Life" Kit!

 

On that note, I'm working on a series of mini albums using kits from The Sampler that is just begging me to get back to work, so off I go! Happy 2013! I look forward to sharing another great year!

sunshine&bunnies,
holly*