Thursday, April 2, 2009

Here comes Peter Cottontail!

As part of the Pink Paislee design team, I am excited to bring you a nifty little Easter project as part of their rockin' blog hop this weekend!



I covered a little papier mache basket from Michael's with some of the new "Enchanted" papers. Then, I spruces it up with some handmade flowers and a little "Happy Easter" label. And, if you know anything about me and my craftin'... you know I love glitter. All glitter. Anything sparkly. So, I had a blast painting up these papier mache eggs and coating them with LOTS of Pixee Stix glitter in Coconut.



It makes for a nice little table top decoration for Easter... simple and adorable!

We also thought it would be fun for you to get to know the designers a little bit better...

1.) Where did you grow up? I was born and raised in Texas, but finished up high school in Alaska. Do you still live there? Nope. Neither place. I live wherever the army sends the hubs... currently: North Carolina.
2.) What is a typical day like for you? Crazy! Just plain crazy. LOL! I'm a SAHM to a 2 and 5 year old with a husband that is RARELY home. You never know what to expect around here, but I try to keep the basic routine schedule the same (i.e. lunch time, bed time, etc.)
3.) What is your favorite fashion accessory? Well, before I cut my hair, it would have been my collection of head scarves and headbands. My hair's a little too short now to put it up, and I miss using them terribly. Must. grow. it. back. Why? I just love how much changing your hairstyle can change your whole look. I love to dry different things with my hair. I'm forever changing the color, the cut, the accessories...
4.) What is playing on your ipod right now? "If It Kills Me" by Jason Mraz... totally diggin' on that song lately.
5.) Name one television show that you MUST TIVO each week? Well, I still haven't come head-on into the 21st century... I don't have TIVO. But, if I did, I would have to say The Hills or The City. I can't ever stay up late enough to watch them, and I always miss the re-runs. So, inevitably, I end up watching them in poor quality on my computer later in the week.
6.) What is your favorite movie of all time? Across The Universe.
7.) What is your favorite Pink Paislee product? That's a tough one... I love 'em all! I guess it would have to come down to a toss-up between the Pixee Stix and their whole variety of alpha stickers.
8.) If you could only keep 1 scrapbooking tool what would it be? My 9" Xyron machine. I can't scrap without it, and I use it all the time for other crafting and DD's school/cheerleading projects. Totally worth every penny!
9.) If you didn't scrapbook what other activity would you spend time on? Gardening. I spend quite a bit of time doing it anyway. It relaxes me, and I love the whole idea of planting something from seed, and watching it grow. Nothing beats the smell of fresh earth and flowers in the spring time.
10.) What advice would you give to someone who wants to start scrapbooking? Don't go out in the beginning and just start buying everything you see. Start with a few basic supplies and tools. Figure out your style before you invest a lot of money in a ton of product. I have so much stuff from when I first started that I've never even used. I just bought, bought, bought. Now that I know how I like my pages to look and what I use most, I am able to make wiser decisions and limit my spending.
11.) What would you say your scrapbook style is today? I never know what to say to this question. You let me know if you figure it out. ;0)

Now that you've made it through a little me-me, and I've shown you a quick little Easter project, I have a surprise for you. As part of this weekend's blog hop, Pink Paislee has been generous enough to allow each of us designers to give away a little prize pack on our blog! Here's a snap of the goods:



All you have to do is leave a comment on my blog, and you have through the end of the day on Sunday. I'll be drawing a winner on Monday, so be sure to check back! Hoppy weekend!

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DeniseMorgan said...

Holly love the easter box idea, very unique.
and so glad to see you as DT Coordiantor at LT!!!
denise

Lynn said...

Your easter basket is awesome!
It's so inspiring that I wanna make one too!

*Monica B* said...

Love your Easter basket & glittery eggs! So cute =)

Christina O said...

This is just an adorable Easter basket! Love it!!! Thanks for a change to win!

Shaina Longstreet said...

oh my goodnes....this giveaway is brilliant!! i would give anything to get my hands on it!!
so pretty.
<3

thanks for the opportunity!

Denise said...

Your basket is wonderful. Love the clean lines. Dang...I have run into way too many projects I like and want to try hopping through this bunny hop. :o)

nisha said...

Lovely project, thanks for the chance to win! I love spring! ;)

Jennifer Schmidt said...

Adorable Easter project!! Love those glittered eggs too. Thanks for the chance to win such great goodies!

Nancy L. said...

i'm loving that basket ;)
thanks for the chance to win!

Carole said...

LOVE your blog header - too cute ! ( and the pink paislee prize too)

sclugo said...

Having fun with the blog hop. The Easter basket is adorable. I think I will make one for my DD. Thanks for sharing!

Debbie said...

That basket is terrific - I really love the glittered eggs. Must try that idea!

cas said...

Cute, cute, cute......great job....I enjoyed reading your bio, too!

Amooretto said...

Pretty Easter Basket!

Amy Arthur said...

What an adorable little Easter basket!! I love the wood grain paper for this!!

lydiajane said...

Super cute egg basket and I love your blog banner!

joybear said...

Enjoyed your post, love your project..the box is so cute!!!

Scrappergal in Idaho said...

Your Easter basket is adorable. Thanks for the chance to win some goodies.

Just Scrappin' Happy said...

very cute basket! thanks for sharing! :)

Maria said...

Love,love,love the glittered eggs, you can never have to much glitz!!!

Have a great day!

Amy said...

Holly! How cute is that little basket?! You are so creative! Love it! Thanks for the inspiration! And thanks for the chance to play along!

Fred said...

Awesome Easter basket! I think I'm going to glitter up some eggs too!

HollyS said...

I've never been so excited for Easter!!! Thanks for more inspiration to decorate!!

bethchien said...

So cute, girl! That is really creative!
Have a great weekend! :P
B

beachrun (wendy) said...

Thanks for the inspiration!

Unknown said...

Great Easter Basket. Thanks for the chance to win.

Mom, Jackie, Donna, Renee, Kristen said...

This is so cute! I Love PP!

Leah said...

what a cute easter basket!
I'm a texas girl too...help a sister out!

Wendy Smith said...

these are super cute eggs...they look good enough to eat...yummo

Unknown said...

Beautiful. And what an amazing prize!!

♥ Yolanda ♥ said...

What a lovely basket, the eggs are shiny and glittery, cute! Love the idea. Thanks for sharing!

Bonafyde said...

Cute egg basket!

Dria said...

Cool blog! great projects

Dina said...

Very cute Easter Basket!

Anonymous said...

That is the cutest little Easter basket!Thanks for a chance at the Pink Paislee prize!
Garsy

Teresa Abajo said...

absolutely brilliant! TFS.

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

What a darling project!! Thank you for the chance to win!

Unknown said...

those glitter eggs are YUMMY!!!

SusanHanna said...

Love the Easter project... and I have to say, after reading your Twitters down the side of the page, I love you and your kids for sharing your hubs / dad with the whole USA... and big thanks to him for keeping us all safe.

susan said...

The easter basket is really cute and alot less calories then the realy one. lol. I also love the bunny where did you find that? Also great advice about just starting with scrapbooking.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful work! I am getting very inspired to scrap some easter projects

Lisa said...

Very original idea with that beautiful Easter basket! I would have never thought to do that, but now I will!! Hope you don't mind. Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Cute easter egg basket! I enjoyed looking through your blog & esp loved the video of your daughter cheering...so stinkin cute!! My daughters are 2 & 4 months, so I have a while before they're into that. Happy Easter!

Unknown said...

ohhh this is tooo cute! great lil project hon!

Ladybug Linda said...

I love your Easter basket and all the glitter on the eggs. Isn't bling wonderful. I am not sure what you would call your style but from looking at the basket, it is very pretty but not over the top. I like it; sometimes too much takes away from the pictures.

Jen said...

That is totally cute!!

Alena said...

Oh my goodness...those eggs are too cute!!!

Dana said...

ADORABLE!!!

Joann said...

Love the basket - cuuuute!

tammy said...

what a cute idea! great job with this line!

Giselle said...

Love Easter projects, and this one is just so cute..!!

Gis xxx

Andrea said...

What a cute idea! I love the colors. So springy. You have moved all over the place wow. North Carolina is one of my favorite places!!

Unknown said...

I love your little Easter basket. It's really cute. Thanks for the giveaway. :)

Rebecca Keppel said...

Gorgeous basket!!

Thanks for sharing,
Rebecca Keppel

Jenny Holiday & Aaron said...

Hi Holly!!!
LOVE your blog and style to bits!!!

Happy Spring!!!

Thanks bunches for all that you share!!

Love from the Jersey Shore!
xoxo Jenny Holiday

Laurabudcody said...

Those are gorgeous!! I love sparkly anything. Those are too cute!!

Anna/Augusti_73 said...

Love the sparkling eggs!!
Happy Easter!

mystyle said...

Thank your DH for his service to our country! Your Easter basket and eggs are Perfect! Love the Pixie sticks glitter!

Lynnette Davis said...

Love the wood grain on your blog! SO excited about this giveaway!

anniegetyourgluegun said...

This is so pretty, love the glitter eggs!

Mª Jesús said...

I love your work, thanks for the opportunity to participate. Kisses.

Unknown said...

Let's try this again...first comment didn't seem to want to work! ha! I love your projects! thank you for the inspiration you left me with today. :)

Erika M. said...

Your project is beautiful. Is it a coincedence that so far none of the design team members TiVo?

Tonya said...

Glitter eggs...my favorite! Well, maybe after chocolate eggs! Super cute!

Anonymous said...

I want to find your Easter basket on Easter morning!!! Very cute and love your website.

Geralyn said...

Yay! Great project. Thanks for this chance to win!

Suzanne said...

Adorable Easter basket!

Rox-Ann said...

Cute easter basket! Thanks for the chance to win!

Sophia said...

The easter basket is so cute and sparkly!

Sheri said...

Super cute Easter basket!

Unknown said...

You ladies have a great hop going here. So glad I stumbled upon it.

Stephanie Baxter said...

LOVE the eggs...they're so cool and sparkly! What a fun idea!

Tracey said...

Just hopping along....great project!!

Carol said...

The blog hop is great. Loving all these talented people.

Yvette Pupo-Heredia said...

Your Easter basket is gorgeous!!!
Thanks for the chance to win!

Nikki said...

very cute little basket! super fun blog hop!

Daniela F. said...

What a cool Easter project! Love that woodgrain paper - unfortunately it is already sold out around here. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win those yummy goodies.

chenguna said...

Ok, I think that is too cute. Luv that cute basket. Will have to make some of these. thanks for the idea.
Michelle M.

Julie said...

what a sweet basket.

Polka Dot Moon said...

Who wouldn't love that adorable basket?!!!! Too cute :)
Denise

Carla said...

This is adorable! Your rocked the glitter!!

Vesna said...

Lovely project.

Vesna

Shannon said...

I love it!!! That is one cute basket...

Kendra said...

adorable basket! No girl can ever have too much glitter!

Joli said...

I couldn't live without my Xyron either!

Your basket is super cute!

Home is where the Air Force sends us!

Unknown said...

Love the glittery eggs and the beautiful basket.

Anonymous said...

What a awesome prize pack. I would love to win this.

Sandra said...

Love the basket.The eggs are so sweet!

Amy said...

Great Easter basket!

Dee said...

awesome!

Chloe said...

WOw! That is so darn cute! Thanks for the inspiration! Oh and thanks for the chance to win!!!

Unknown said...

I would love some Pink Paislee action!

jules said...

this is such a cute idea.

sharon said...

The basket is lovely and those eggs yum - i am a glitter girl too
Gonna try this myself -t hanks for the inspiration

Pink Owl Paperie said...

A girl after my own heart! LOVE all that glitter! Thanks!

ArlaMo said...

Cute basket! Thanks for the chance to win.

Pink Heather said...

Cute basket, Holly.

Tricia said...

Love your Easter basket! The sparkly eggs are too cute! Kari D.

Resigned said...

Thanks 4 the inspiration !

Julie said...

I love your header!!!

Jennifer Hope Longenecker said...

What an adorable basket. Thanks for the chance to play!

Tracey Taylor said...

I'm lovin' all these spring projects. CUTE

elissa said...

What a great Easter basket. How fun.

Jolene Pienaar said...

wow gorgeous project there, those glitter eggs are soooooo cute! Awesome kit to win and thx for sharing more info about yourself!

Kimmie said...

wow you girls are really giving some great ideas

Leena said...

That's a wonderful easter basket you created with PP! I hope you're doing great Holly! Miss you tons!! :D

Sue Lui said...

cute Easter project Holly! I've just made up some Pink Paislee projects too. Love the new collections. :)

Jackie said...

Hi Holly, I love your blog. And what a cute basket!
:)

Jackie said...

I love the covered basket, much sturdier than a paper one

Jackie said...

I love the covered basket, much sturdier than a paper one

mica said...

Love this basket! It's soooo pretty! Love the glitter too.

Rona said...

Super Cute and way more fun that coloring eggs the old way!!

Tammy said...

I really like your project...especially those glittery eggs! Great job!!!

Staci Taylor said...

That easter basket is so cute!! I'm a big fan of glitter myself :-)

Sandra Correale said...

Love the basket and the glittered eggs. Very cute ;)

JgWM said...

Love the easter basket and I love Pink Paislee. Thanks for letting us play to win.

Marcia said...

Love your Easter basket and really love this Blog Hop.

Unknown said...

Love your glitter eggs - I've got to get some of that glitter. Also love your comment on hairstyles and the cutting it off, growing them out, etc.

Linda

TanishaRenee said...

How adorable is that basket?!! Love it!

Kris Berc said...

What a cute easter basket! Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

Your project is adorable....I love Pink Paislee.

LauraB said...

THanks for sharing your how-to on the Easter basket. And I peeked at your "See Hazel Ride" layout-love it!

LauraB said...

THanks for sharing your how-to on the Easter basket. And I peeked at your "See Hazel Ride" layout-love it!

my paper love studio said...

the basket is so adorable... thanks for sharing!

Transparent Touches said...

Love the basket!! What a cute project....thanks for the chance to win!

Kristii said...

Way cute!!! I love your blog!!!

Scrappin Cheryl said...

LOVE the basket and eggs - so cute!

The Hagle's said...

Cute basket. Love the bling in the eggs. Wonderful!

Liway said...

Love your cute little Easter basket!! Thank you for the chance to win!! :)

Jean Franks Beck said...

Adorable basket! Thanks for the chance to win!

Britt said...

Love the Easter basket! I'm so excited for the Pink Paislee prize (:

Julie Batta said...

Cute Easter basket. I am hoping to get my hands on that Pink Paislee kit. Looks awesome.

Unknown said...

Super cute basket - love it!!

Danielle Holsapple said...

I adore that box and your sparkly eggs!

Jan said...

Glad I hopped to your blog! The giveaway looks great.

Angela said...

love your basket! thanks for the chance to win!

m1ch3113lee said...

The easter egg basket is so cute.

Emma said...

love your project!! thanks for the chance to win this great pack from PP.

Bobbie said...

Great basket, I just love the glittery eggs!!!

Mary said...

Thanks for sharing your creation with us and I would love to win.

Lisa Phillippi llelsik@aol.com said...

Ohh how cute! Just adorable-thanks!!!

Ms. Cheryl said...

343? Your basket is cute as can be. The pixie stix glitter looks great on those eggs. Thanks, ms.cheryl

Ngaire said...

This is just adorable!

vikki said...

I love your blog - it's just so fun to look at. I'll be back!!

grammypame said...

cute basket this blog hop is fun
Hope I win i never seem to get chosen. lol
Pam Allen

stinker said...

your little basket is so cute! lovin those glittery eggs :)

Anonymous said...

WOW hoe cute is your little egg basket!! I want one!!! Awesome work!!!

Lene said...

Way cute basket! Love the ribbon you used for the handle! And the wood grain paper is perfect, too.

bren said...

Cute basket! Thanks for all the fun ideas!

Michelle said...

Such a cute Easter basket of eggs. I love the glittered look on the eggs.

Grizellie said...

What a fun Easter basket! Great job!

Unknown said...

Oh so cute.

Have a very happy Easter.Love from New Zealand.

Szilvii said...

Wow!What a cute idea for these eggs!
Thank you for the chance to win: Szilvi

Szilvii said...

Wow!What a cute idea for these eggs!
Thank you for the chance to win: Szilvi

Unknown said...

Wooohooooo great giveaway !! thanks for the chance to win !!

Kylie Bowers said...

Oh wow soo sweet! They look Beautiful Well done!
Loving the KIT!

Manon Keir said...

wow, such a sweet project!!

Jennifer Boehme said...

Very cute basket!
Jennifer

Lyn said...

What an adorable little basket! So cute! I love your blog header too!

Kelly said...

Love your basket, and the glittery eggs! In fact I may have to run to michaels today and do this, thanks for the inspiration!

Therese H said...

I love the glittered eggs. Too cute!!!!!

Sherry said...

oh wow, the basket is cute but the glittery eggs are awesome!

Suzy said...

I love your blog!! Its so great! I will definitely be checking it out daily! I like your center piece idea-it really cute.

Tagnia said...

I love your project. I have some eggs and I have been trying to decide what to do with them

Kim Faucher said...

wow, how great.. the eggs inside are darling..
I love how this line works for EAster... who knew brown could be so springy...
thanks for the inspiration!

Kim

Jackie said...

Love the sparkly eggs! Such fun!!!

Dalayney's Doodles said...

Cute cute easter basket! I just got the paisley glitter styxs, and am having a hard time diving into them. (Because they're too cute. I don't want to use the pretty glitter. ) Silly, I know! :)

Linden said...

Any bunny would turn pink with pride to find one of your lovely eggs!

JudyT said...

What a cute Easter project!

Anonymous said...

Love the easter basket!!! Oh and If it kills me song by jason Mraz Is my favorite too!!

ScrappyKel said...

Love the box-and what a great use for that paper. I have it in a kit and was kind of "stuck" over that one-thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

I love the simplicity of the Easter basket! Oh my, those glitter eggs---I HAVE to try that! Thanks for sharing your talents!

Holly S said...

I love blog hops! Thank you for the pp giveaway! (loved your interview!)

Jen D. said...

Seriously that basket is AWESOME!
Love that it's made out PP products.

Sara said...

Those glittery eggs look so fun!

karriecook said...

Great projects and fabulous blog!

Fonda C Butler said...

Your blog is so sweet, thanks for a chance to win.

cbk said...

Lovely Basket, good project for this very windy day - thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

Beautiful project.

Tracey B

Sandie said...

Very sweet!!! I love it. Love me some sparkle too. And... another chance to win!!!!! Yay!!

Elisa said...

I could really use a prize like that. Hope I can win!

Amy said...

Wow that easter basket is awesome!!

Donna said...

Great project. Would love the prize.

Monique Liedtke said...

Love your easter basket!! thanks for sharing!!
have a wonderful weekend,
Monique

gracie said...

LOVE your project! soooo cute!

Michelle said...

OMG, I don't know how you'll ever even see this comment. 388! So I adore your Easter basket and eggs. Totally cute, as usual.

I loved reading your little questionnaire too. I didn't realize how much you loved styling your hair. That prize looks great! I suppose I should check out these paislee sticks.

KhrisW said...

Jeeeeeessshhhh! WOMAN! Did ya get enough comments? LOL. Here's one more!

Comment. Now, get in touch w/me and let me know how you're doing when you get the chance.

Love your Easter basket, so cute and the wittle wabbbit, adorable! I'm back on the net.

Tricia said...

I really like your glittery eggs!

zabeth said...

Oh wow, wow. I liked the pink paislies glitters you added. The colors are too adorable. Thank you for the great artist like you so talented and so inspiring.

ScrapGoo said...

What a perfect little egg basket!

Ginny said...

Very pretty project!

Lauren said...

Such a cute little basket..SO pretty! Have a lovely Easter!

b.ary said...

This is such a clever project! I love it! Thanks for the chance to win!

Renee said...

Love the eggs and the basket!
Great project!

Unknown said...

Lovely project! Thanks for the chance to play!

Sheri said...

Great project! The eggs idea is fabulous!

Unknown said...

That is such an adorable basket...

Dawn said...

Great Basket! Great post! :-)

Carrie said...

Thanks for sharing so many great ideas to use the Pixie Sticks. I would love to know what kind of adhesive you used on the eggs? They turned out perfect.

Unknown said...

Very cute!!!

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