Friday, February 26, 2010

The Winner of My First Blog Candy!!



My daughter,Callie has chosen the winner of My First Blog Candy!! Congratulations to Cowtown Crafter!!! She said "Thanks for the opportunity to win your blog candy! I subscribed, followed, and posted!!"
Thank you to everyone who participated!! It's hard when you don't win ,I know,but don't be sad... in 3 months I'll do another Blog Candy!! I can't make it as big as this one....but it will be a good one ,I promise!! Thanks Again and have a great weekend!!

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Blog Candy Giveaway!!

Don't forget tomorrow is the day that I'm giving my first Blog Candy Out!! I can't wait!! I will let Callie pick the winner out of a basket......she's been wanting to,so I said she could!! If you want a chance to win,you have to do 3 things :

1. Become a follower of my Blog

2.Subscribe to my Blog

3.Leave a comment in the original post
(go to the left hand side of my blog under 'Labels'
and click on "My First Blog Candy!!!")


I'll announce the winner tomorrow evening!! If you are the winner,please email your address(after the announcement, so I can mail it off to you!!) Good Luck!! And don't worry if you aren't chosen....I'll be doing another Blog Candy later on.....it just won't be this big!! I wanted my first blog candy to be something to remember!! See ya' tomorrow! ;)

Technical Thursday with MDS!


Hello peeps! This morning I played around in MDS from SU! It is so easy to use,I just can't get over it! Not to mention fun!! Well,I made this page in honor of our new member of the family,our dog Tracker! He's the sweetest dog and is happy to be in our family! I'm so glad we have him. Thanks for stopping by!

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Wow Wednesday


Hello and thanks for stopping by! Today I have a wow Wednesday project to share. I am really lovin' the little bird houses everyone is doing lately. So,I made one using the new mini milk carton from the Occasions Mini Catalog. I really liked how it turned out. It's so easy to make. I put 3 Hershey's chocolate kisses inside with crinkle paper. Here's the deets and have a great day!

Recipe for Mini Birdhouse :
  • Big Shot and Mini Milk Carton Die
  • Extra Large Two Step Bird Punch
  • Scallop Trim Border Punch
  • 1 1/4 Circle Punch
  • Card stocks : Orchid Opulence,So Saffron,Certainly Celery
  • Pretty in Pink Ribbon
  • Inks for Sponging : Certainly Celery,Regal Rose

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Two card Tuesday





Hey peeps! Today I made two simple cards to share. Both don't really have much stamping,but I still like them and I hope you do too!! Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!

Recipe for first card :
  • Whimsical Words Stamp Set
  • Card stocks : Kraft,WW,and Pretty in Pink
  • Welcome Neighbor DSP
  • Kraft Taffeta Ribbon
  • Curly Label and Scallop Trim Border Punches
  • Big Shot Movers and Shapers Curly Label Die
  • Pink Bling from stash
  • Chocolate Chip Ink

Recipe For Second Card :

  • Card stocks : Taken With Teal and WW
  • Welcome Neighbor DSP
  • Rose Red Stitched Ribbon
  • Sweet Pea Felt Flowers
  • Scallop Trim Border Punch
  • Vintage Vogue Stamp Set
  • Blue Bling from stash

Monday, February 22, 2010

Easter Card



Hello and thanks for stopping by! I'm posting twice in one day!! YAY for me!! I made this quick card this morning after everyone left.....now I feel sleepy!! Could be the allergy pill I took....*YAWN* ;) A little nappy poo sounds nice !!


Recipe for Card :
  • Pretty in Pink Card stock
  • Welcome Neighbor DSP
  • Well Scripted Stamp Set
  • Wide Oval and Scallop Trim Border Punches
  • Pretty in Pink Ink
  • Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel
  • Ribbon from stash

scallop circle card





Hello Monday!!! I hope you had a great weekend! Last night I stayed up a little past my bedtime and made this card. It is very simple....but I think it turned out pretty cute. I like cards that are simple and easy to make. I used the circle scallop die from SU! to make the card base.....I will definitely do this again!! Thanks for stopping by! Have a blessed day!


Recipe for card :


  • Big Shot : Scallop Circle and Clear Circle Dies
  • Stamp Sets : Vintage Labels and Inspired by Nature
  • Card stocks : Textured Chocolate Chip and VV
  • Inks : Old Olive,Chocolate Chip,Close to Cocoa
  • Wide Oval Punch
  • Adhesived back small pearls
  • Old Olive Satin Ribbon

Friday, February 19, 2010

Misbehaving Bow!



Hello and happy Friday to you! Well, today I want to share the case of the misbehaving bow with you!!! I worked on this bow forever,seriously!! It just wants to be crooked,no matter what I do!! I got the bow easy recently, and I was trying to make a double looped bow,which I did....but the tails weren't cooperating at all! But I still liked how the card came out.....I'll keep practicing....but for now this will have to do!! Thanks for stopping by.....remember next Friday is Blog Candy time!! To enter for your chance to win....just scroll down a bit....it's under this post!! Have a great weekend!


Recipe for Card :

  • Card stocks: WW,So Saffron,Old Olive
  • DSP : Lovely Flowers (Hostess Bundle Level 3)
  • Stamp Sets : Botanical Blooms (leaves),Lovely Flowers (hostess bundle level 3)
  • Punches : small and scallop ovals,scallop trim border
  • Old Olive Satin Ribbon
  • Inks : Old Olive,So Saffron,Eggplant Envy,and Rose Red
  • 3 Adhesived Back Pearls

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

My First Blog Candy!!!!




I'm very excited about my first Blog Candy give away!!! This is very BIG!!! The winner will get all 6 of the Sale-a-bration items,which include : Scallop Trim Border Punch,Welcome Neighbor DSP,and 4 stamp sets (Good Neighbors,Happy Moments,Vintage Labels,and Whimsical Words)!!! In order to have a chance to win this AWESOME give away you have to do three things :

1. become a follower to my Blog
2.become a subscriber to my Blog
3.leave a comment on this post

Your name will be put into a drawing and I will video the winner being chosen on Friday Feb. 26th 2010!

Monday, February 15, 2010

My Flowers Came!

A quick post since the kids are out of school today.....my flowers came that Todd ordered for me!! A little box of chocolates came and a sweet little note from Todd as well! I shared the chocolates with the kids! I don't need all of it....that's for sure!!! Just wanted to share them with you....have a great day,thanks for stopping by!

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Go Green Card




Happy Valentine's Day!! I hope your weekend is full of Love!!! I've had a pretty good Valentine's Day weekend so far! My hubby and I went to see Book of Eli....it was great,has an awesome message,a little violent for my taste....but still,I'd watch it again for sure! We went to eat as well.....let's just say....the atmosphere was less desirable! We were seated next to the bar,and the people were very loud there!! We should've asked to move early on,but didn't realise we'd be stuck listening to them the whole night! Other than that, the food was good. Todd was disappointed because he said he had order me flowers from 1-800-FLOWERS....but they didn't come on Friday! He was sooooo mad!! We did have a snow on Friday...but the roads weren't that bad.....we got out in it!! I'm not big on spending so much money on flowers that will die (I'd much rather have something like stamps!!! hehehee!)....much more practical,don't you think? But, it was the thought that counts,so I told him no big deal....but he called to chew them out! He got a full refund!....and when I found out how much he spent....I was glad! I mean it's very sweet of him ....but like I said, for something that doesn't last very long,it's just not worth it! But I appreciate him thinking of me! They will deliver them on Monday or Tues,still! So I guess it's not that bad....and besides it will make Valentine's day last a bit longer! I do love to get flowers,don't get me wrong,but when things are tight with so many people living under one roof.....well,you get what I'm saying!!

Well,since you lasted all the way through my rambling....I will share this card I made using my new goodies from SU! I got the idea for making a criss cross pocket card from Patty Bennett,another SU! Demo (for some reason I cannot copy/paste her link...not sure why).
Thanks for stopping by!
Recipe for card :

  • Go Green Stamp Set
  • Card stock: WW,Garden Green
  • DSP : Patterns II (I think it was a Hostess set~it's retired!)
  • Big Shot Pennant Die for flaps that criss cross and scallop circle
  • Round Tab punch and staple

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Picnic Parade



Hello here's a quick card I did using my new goodies from SU!! I have to hurry....my hubby and I are headed out to see a movie! Have a great weekend Thanks for stopping by!

Recipe for card :

  • Picnic Parade Stamp set
  • Card stocks : Real Red,Sahara Sand, WW
  • Old Olive Satin Ribbon
  • Scallop Trim Border Punch
  • Inks for Water coloring : Old olive,Sahara Sand,Real Red,Certainly Celery,Bliss Blue,Brocade Blue,Close to Cocoa,Creamy Caramel,So Saffron
  • Markers : Old Olive,Basic Black

Friday, February 12, 2010

Stamp Set and DSP Pad Giveaway!!


OK,here's how to win this awesome new Stamp set and Designer Paper Pack from Stampin' Up! You have to join my Stamp Club for one year. The info on my stamp club is on the left hand side of my blog under 'Labels',just click it to learn more! Your name will go into a drawing of all the members of my stamp club. I will draw a name randomly when the club fills up! It's only $15 a month (before tax and s/h). So what are you waiting for??? Wouldn't you want a chance to win The Welcome Neighbor DSP and Good Neighbor Stamp Set????

snow day pictures and our new family member!



















Here are some pictures of my kids and our new dog!! He's a lab/mix and is so sweet!! His name is Tracker.....I like the picture of my husband holding him up! My oldest didn't want to play outside....ugh,TEENS!!! Gotta love em'.......also Hunter had a friend over to play.Thanks for stopping by!

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Love Bandit



Oh My Goodness!! I'm soooo excited today!! My Sale-a-bration order came in from SU! I love all the new stamp sets and goodies! The clear mounts are the BOMB!!! I wasn't sure I would like them or not,but I Love them!!!! I made Todd a card for Valentine's Day with the Love Bandit stamp set!! This is also my first attempt at the easel card. It was very easy to make,just looks complicated.


Stay tuned....I'm getting ready to do my first Blog Candy!!! And if you would like to sign up for my first Stamp Club,click the link that says 'Stamp Club' on the right hand side under Labels to find out more!! I will be doing a random drawing of all the people who sign up in my stamp club!! So someone will be lucky enough to win one of the Sale-a-bration stamp sets for free....just for joining!!! I'll tell ya' more later!! Thanks for stopping by!


Recipe for Love Bandit Card :

  • Card stocks : Real Red,VV,Old Olive,Chocolate Chip
  • Chocolate Chip Ribbon
  • Stamp Sets : Love Bandit and Good Neighbors
  • Punches : Small Heart and Pinking Hearts
  • Inks : Basic Black,Chocolate Chip,Real Red,Creamy Caramel,Old Olive and Brocade Blue
  • Used My Cricut and Everyday Paper Dolls for the border of grass along bottom

Kids Valentine's




My kids made their teachers some Valentine cards yesterday after school. I think they turned out pretty cute. They gave them an altered can (I showed them in previous posts) filled with chocolate. Cody gave his teacher this box filled with chocolate instead of a can. I cut the box using my Cricut and the Tags,Bags,Boxes & More cartridge. Happy Valentine's weekend and thanks for stopping by!

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Wow Wednesday





Today I have a altered hot chocolate container to share with you. I simply adhered some dp on the outside and decorated it a little. I filled it with some chocolate candy to give to my son's teacher as a gift. Very easy and simple! Thanks for stopping by!

Recipe for altered can :

  • Designer Paper from Stash
  • Card stocks : WW and Real Red
  • A Little Somethin' Stamp Set
  • Inks : Basic Black for sponging and Pixie Pink Craft
  • Crimping tool
  • Full Heart Punch
  • Big Shot Movers and Shapers Heart Die

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Hugs & Kisses!







Well, I have tried to post this picture for a couple of days now,but things have been crazy around here! Two kids have been sick and we decided to adopt a dog! I know... like we don't already have a house full!! But the kids have been wanting a dog since Gypsy (our beagle) disappeared two years ago. We went to the Humane Society and adopted a Lab/mix. He is the sweetest thing ever!! He's 2-3 years old,sits when told,leashes so good,and is already potty trained!! We really lucked out with him!! I'll post a picture soon,I promise.He needs to gain weight.....wish I could say that....instead of having to say loose,hahahaha!!

Well,this card I made for Todd's mom for Valentine's Day. This will be the 5th Valentine's Holiday without her Valentine.Hope it will ease her pain ,even just a little. I just wanted her to know that she is still loved!! Anyways,here is the deets,thanks for stopping by!

Recipe for Card :
  • Real Red Textured Card stock
  • Heart dp from stash
  • Pretty in Pink Ribbon
  • Clear Transparency
  • Big Shot Movers and Shapers Bigzs Die and Heart Magnetic Shaper die
  • Felt heart 3d embellishment from stash
  • silver cording from stash
  • Eyelet Border Punch
  • D'Vine Swirls Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
  • So Many Sayings Stamp Set

Friday, February 5, 2010

Bookmark Card for Faith Inspiring Friday





Hello everyone! Today I wanted to share a project that I did over a year ago! The pictures aren't that good,sorry about that! I don't have all the names of the stamp sets, because I've sold some. Hope you have a great weekend,thanks for stopping by!

Recipe for card :

  • Bella Rose DSP
  • Stamp Sets : Say it with Scriptures,Finest Flourishes, Close as a Memory, and two retired stamp sets that I don't own anymore (but they are both SU!)
  • Card stocks : Pretty in Pink,WW
  • Twill tape ribbon
  • staples
  • Pretty in pink ribbon
  • Silk flowers from stash
  • Brads from stash
  • Word Window,scallop border,scallop circle,corner rounder,and Spring Flower Bouquet punches

Stamp Club

I have been a Stampin' Up! Independent Hobby Demonstrator for three years. I am now ready to take my business to the next level!! I'm very excited about the opportunity to meet new customers who will become my stamping friends!! So, I am starting up a Stamp Club!! I need 8 more people who are interested, to make it affordable for all!

Here's how it will work :

Every month (by the 15th) ,you will need to commit to only $15 (before tax and s/h). That way everyone would take turns being the hostess for the month!

Being the hostess means :
  1. you get $15 in FREE Stampin' Up! products
  2. you get to pick a level 1 SU! exclusive Hostess Stamp set

Who could say no to FREE SU! products and a FREE stamp set from SU! ???? ;)


If you live locally in the Cartersville/Euharlee ,GA area,you can attend a monthly stamp club class. During the class we will have tons of fun completing cute handmade projects,eating snacks, and fellow shipping with new friends while we get to order our SU! products!!

Don't live locally? No worries,I will be doing a free video tutorial on my blog,that way you can follow along with me while you make your project. I will ship your project with your Stampin' Up! order, so you won't pay for additional shipping. I will supply all the stuff to complete your project minus the adhesive for FREE,just for joining my Stamp Club! This will be my way of saying thank you! So what are you waiting for??? Are you ready to have fun and be inspired?? Then join my Stamp Club today!
First meeting will be held in my home on March 13,2010 at 10am-12pm!! Contact me today if you are interested!

Holley Smith
45 Cathedral Heights SW
Cartersville,GA 30120

404-388-1321

holleysullivan@yahoo.com

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Big Shot Flowers!!




Hello peeps! Today I am going to share the cutest idea ever! I got the idea a few months ago from some other SU! demos,but I just now was able to make one! These flowers are made using old blue jeans,but you could use whatever fabric/old material from clothes that you wanted! I will be making a video tutorial next week on my version of how I made mine,so stayed tuned. You simply run your fabric through the big shot using the Flower Folds Die .You will get 4 sizes of flowers,then I just stacked mine together a hand sewed a button in the middle to hold it all together. I added it to a headband with some strong adhesive,but you can do all sorts of things with this. Thanks for stopping by!



Recipe for Fabric Flowers :


  • Big Shot Machine by Sizzix
  • Stampin' UP! Flower Folds Die
  • Extended Cutting Pads
  • Material of your choice
  • Button for center
  • sewing needle and thread to match

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Valentine Pop Top Can

Hello and thank you for visiting me today. I made this pop top can as a teacher gift for Valentine's Day.This was a soup can,I washed it then dried it out.I will fill it with some chocolate candy. I used some paper and silk flowers I've had for awhile. I did hand sew the button on and punched the sentiment out with the large and small tag punches.I'm not sure of the stamp set,it's retired now, but it might be called 'Too Terrific Tags'.I also used my cricut for the scallop on the top.

Thanks for stopping by!