Thankful Journal

Welcome November!



I have to admit, like a lot of the rest of the world, especially the retail sector, when November 1 hits, my mind goes from Halloween into Christmas mode. I usually get out the decorations, start searching itunes for some new Christmas music and start my shopping.



However, this year, I wanted to really let the Thanksgiving holiday appear. This is made expoentially easier, since our Christmas decorations are hiding in my parents garage. We've still got our pumpkins around and to get myself into this holiday, I made a Thankful Journal.

At our local craft store, they have a bunch of bins full of blank notebooks, in all different styles.

I grabbed this one, because it comes with a little pen and snaps closed, so the pages won't get messed up if I put it in my purse.



I covered the outside with patterned paper , layered a couple more smaller pieces, and added some letters and a few embellishments. Since I knew I would be carrying this around, I covered my letters in Glossy Accents adhesive, to make sure they were on there, as well as adding a 3 demensional feel to them.

I stamped each page with the date, numbered from 1-30.

Originally I was planned to just do a list of 5 things I'm thankful for each day, but after I looked at my list yesterday, I added a little blurb about my day, which kind of explains why I chose those items.

Like Today, I'm not feeling very good, so on my list is :

• Modern Medicine


• Sweatshirts + Yoga Pants


• Snuggling with Zoe


• Smart Phones


• Laptop

I have quite a few extra pages, so I'm going to try and ask Zoe what's she's thankful for throughout the month as well.

How do you celebrate the Thanksgiving season?

XOXO,

Holly & Co.

Paper Issues - Pink Paislee Snow Day!

We've got a new theme up at Paper Issues, Pink Paislee is sponsoring this theme with their new collection, Snow Day!

ETA: Cassie is having a giveaway of the ENTIRE Snow Day line on the Paper Issues Blog. You have until Nov. 12 to enter!

Now we've only had one day on snow a few weeks ago, but it's gotten considerably colder around here, which has us breaking out the snow gear. If you're in a place that doesn't have snow yet, or doesn't get snow, have no fear, the patterned papers have great B sides, that could be used for tons of occasions (that blue graph paper might just become a staple in my scrap stash)

I've got a couple of projects to share, and then I'll have some other ones throughout the next couple weeks.

First up is a layout I made. I really adored all the snowy stuff, so even though this picture doesn't have snow, I used snowflakes anyway. I misted the background paper with Studio Calico Mr. Huey Dewey just to saturate it a bit more. I also embossed some Studio Calico wood asterisks with American Crafts white Zing, to make them pop!

This next project is a fun little gift tag for some hot chocolate with marshmallows. My best friend Jamie is a fan  of hot chocolate, and I was totally thinking about her when I made this. Seriously, doesn't that sound good? 

I think I'm gonna go make myself some hot chocolate and drink it while I admire all the other DT projects over on the Paper Issues Blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO,

Holly & Co.

Happy Halloween!

Made using SC Oct. Kit, Field Guide + American Crafts NightFall

Happy Halloween!

I want to wish my father-in-law a Happy Birthday as well. (What a fun birthday to have!)



Zoe is dressed and off to her school Halloween carnival.

Games, prizes, singing her Halloween songs, it will be a fun filled day for sure.



I made this layout showcasing a couple of our pictures from cookie decorating last week. I used almost entirely the American Crafts NightFall line. I just adore this line from them, It's been on my "to buy" list ever since it debuted in July. It's so versatile for Halloween and general Fall pictures!



Maybe it's just me, but it feels like as soon as Halloween is over, the Christmas season is knocking at the door. We've scheduled our family pictures, with the fabulous Aly Willis in hopes of actually getting Christmas cards out this year (if I actually make it, it will be the first year since we've been married) I've started Christmas shopping too, trying to space it out a bit.



But in effort to not let the Thanksgiving holiday pass by without notice, I'm going to be keeping a thankful journal, (Inspired by Melissa Priest) which I'll be sharing a little later this week.



Stop by tomorrow for a new Paper Issues theme, sponsored by Pink Paislee and their new Snow Day collection!



XOXO,

Holly & Co.

Sunday Loves is back, sorry I had to take a little break from that, life got busy, but it's back!



First, I want to share my new coat! I've been eyeing this for awhile, and finally broke down and bought it. It's fleece, so it's super soft, but it's tailored, so it's not as bulky as a sweatshirt. The best of both worlds.



Next, yesterday, I finally got some picture of Zoe in the leaves! She also happened to be sporting her new hat. These pictures are for an upcoming project for Paper Issues.



And last, but not least, my new favorite show. The awkwardness is absolutely perfect. I love it. Zooey Deschanel is a wonderful actress (and musician) Plus, I like her name. :)



I'm excited for tonight, we're have some dear friends over for dinner. It's been way too long sine we've gotten both the families together. I'm making pot roast and mashed potatoes...mmm, I can smell it already!



Back tomorrow with a Halloween layout to share!



XOXO,

Holly & Co.

I love Fridays

For so many reasons, but mostly because I feel like I actually get things done on Fridays.

Why Friday and not Monday, I'm not sure.



After being in a creative slump for a few weeks, I'm finally over it! Yeah! Bring on the paper and glue!

Supplies : Studio Calico October Kit, Field Guide

I adore these pictures of Zoe, except for the fact that she looks like she's 6 instead of 3. She is growing up so fast, it's driving me crazy. The title is an inside family joke, intended to make my sisters smile, but it still applies. She is a pretty pretty princess.



I commented to Ryan that she is 50% tom boy + 50% girly girl, and not like a nice medium in-between, but in that she switches from wanting to play in the mud and collect rocks, to putting on a pretty dress and painting her nails, in a matter of minutes.



On another note, Pinterest has done it again, and delivered a hit recipe for me to share.

Red Velvet Woopie Pies with Cream Cheese Frosting



Yes, they are rich, but oh so good!

You can find the recipe HERE.



You can follow me on Pinterest HERE.



Have a fabulous weekend! Stay safe and warm!



XOXO,

Holly & Co

Quick Share

Yeah! A layout to share. I've had this layout for a few days, but finally got around to uploading it.

These pictures are from our apple picking adventure at my Grandparent's house a few weeks ago.

With those apples, I've made apple pies, apple butter, apple crisp, I'm about all apple-ed out.



Do you have a favorite apple recipe? I would love to hear it!



XOXO,

Holly & Co.

Halloween 2011 ~ Snow White

This little girl has been itching for Halloween to come. 

She was so excited when I finally let her put on the whole ensemble.

I snapped these just behind our house before we went to our ward party.

She has actually never seen the movie Snow White, but she was more than happy to be any princess.

She loved the Halloween party and played every game they had. I think her favorite was the cake walk. 

We walked in, she started walking to the music, it stopped and she won a cupcake, all in about 30 seconds. 

She also went "fishing", ate a donut off a string and got her face painted. 

We're gonna go trick-or-treating this weekend for the first time. 

I think she'll enjoy it. Hamming it up + getting candy, yep, I'd say so.

We've been busy getting ready for winter over here. 

Baking, shopping, cooking, getting snow clothes out and clean....

As I'm typing this I'm drinking hot chocolate out of my giant mug that I just bought, after realizing we didn't own a single mug. I heart fall!

Seriously, I promise to have some more scrapping stuff up in the next few days.

XOXO,

Holly & Co.