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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Cassie said...

Love that basket!!
Great project.
Thanks so much!!

Just_a_bean said...

Beautiful Easter Basket project. Would love the chance to win the fab prize. J xx

kat78 said...

G R E A T ! ! !

Lovely greetings from over the ocean!
Katharina from the BlackForestRegion/Germany (;

Farmer Di said...

love this basket ~ And all that glitter ~ LOVE IT!
Hugs Diana

Pilar (pilynor o pilarika) said...

wow !! i´m in love with your easter basket ...

me encanta ... es preciosa ... muyy bonita ...

Amiee said...

I love your easter basket. Love the sparkling eggs as well, pics of the family are adorable.

dclouser said...

Your Easter project is amazing! Puts me in the spirit...

sherRae said...

Cute basket idea, great product!

Lisa said...

Never thought about using the Stix on easter eggs before! Great job!

Purple Princess said...

Cute basket!

Julie said...

I love your basket! This is so much fun.

kerry said...

Great kit they are giving away.
Take care Kerry xx

Marianne Hope said...

Hi Holly! the basket is beautiful!

mlmdesign said...

I love your blog banner - what a cute owl and deer! What is pixie glitter - it sounds fun...

ashlee said...

love that glitter!!!!!!

Kim said...

Adorable basket idea! I may just have to whip one of those up before the holidays!

Scrap Adikt said...

glitter eggs!!!

marianne said...

Those glittery eggs make me VERY happy! I was looking thru your blog and saw a LO that I liked so much I left a comment on 2peas for it--the bike one! Nice work!

Anonymous said...

cute basket!

oleladydevine said...

Loved your Easter Basket and the glitter on the eggs really make them pop.

supermom said...

love your basket! super cute!

Krissy Christie said...

Beautiful work!

Thanks for the chance to go in the draw :)

shadows of life said...

i love all your glitter!!!

FrancineB said...

The Easter basket is too cute! The glittery eggs are fantastic.

Mabel said...

Looooove the easter basket!! awesome project!!

Anonymous said...

Your Easter basket is so gorgeous!! Thanks for the inspiring eye-candy :)

Margo said...

I love the glittery eggs, and your basket is adorable!!!

Lisa said...

Holly--That Easter basket is too stinkin' cute! I would love to win the prize. (beg)

Michelle said...

Love the basket!!

Anonymous said...

your project is soooo cute. Thanks for all the inspiration and Across the Universe is wonderful!!!

Unknown said...

Love the basket! So fun! :) Happy Easter!

avidreader said...

That Easter basket is adorable! Thanks for the chance to win!

Jackie said...

Hoppy Weekend! Thanks for sharing your projects...what a wonderful inspiration! How cool is that!

Anonymous said...

Love it!

Virginia said...

THAT is an adorable basket! TFS!

BethW said...

Wow I could have sworn I last a comment late last night. How did I miss this-probably because I was so taken with your Easter Box. I came back to copy and paste it tongiht. Glad I checked.

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful basket!

~Robin
http://robinredd.typepad.com/

daizie said...

i LOVE the Easter basket you created!! super cute!!

Anonymous said...

Pixie stix are my fav too... thanks for the chances..

-- dalis

Julia said...

Love your work, but more interestly, I love your comments about stepping back & doing more sharing...it's all about perspective, huh?

wendipooh13 said...

what agreat project and all that fun glitter!!! how cool

melita said...

that is adorable! love the basket!

Monica said...

Thanks for the inspiration with the basket. very cute. Hope I win the prize!

Anonymous said...

what a lovely easter basket :)
and thanks for the chance to win this big kit :)

Kerry said...

What a lovely project.

scrappin{jewlz} said...

Cute basket!!!

Unknown said...

Well, in case you haven't drawn a winner yet..

Anabelle O'Malley said...

This little basket is so sweet, Holly! I love the eggs. ;) So fun getting to know you a bit better.

Jill Sarginson said...

hey - thanks for the tips about watching the reruns on the computer - I totally missed the finale of the city!! Beautiful easter basket!

Mindy said...

A wonderful and cute easter basket. Love the project and would love to create one! Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win!

Renee Dowling said...

Oh , I hope the easter bunny comes to me- this is gorgeous, I am loving all these projects!
Reneexx

Nancy said...

Love your basket, it is so adorable!! Thank your for the chance to win an awesome prize. This is my first blog hop and I'm loving seeing all the talent.

CraftyRia said...

That's a great basket! Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for the awesome chance to win!

Mama Tuttle said...

Love the sparklies!!Awesome project!

Steph Zerbe said...

Hi there Holly,
NC huh? My husband is a Bragg. We live in the Sanford Area. Let me know if you need a girl's scrap/stamp night out. I hold a stamp club at my house on the 3rd Friday of every month! Thanks for sharing you wonderful works of art!! Thanks for the chance to win such an amaking prize as well. best wishes to you and your Army family!

tmwathen said...

Adorable basket. Looking forward to coloring eggs with my boys this afternoon. Maybe I should make a basket!

Create It Simply said...

very cute! I like the flowers and scalloped edges. tfs!

Shermin said...

Love the scalloped edges! So fun! :D

Ginger Dougherty said...

way cute easter project and how generous on the paper kit!!!

Virginia said...

What a gorgeous eater project! Loving this blog hop and learning more about you ladies and your scrapping style :)

Sonia said...

Thanks for the chance to win!

lacintha said...

love your sweet project!
Thanks for the inspo :)

Brandon April Owens said...

I lOVE all your work...layouts, projects, everything!

Nicole Laird said...

Too cute!!

Keri said...

I love the ruffled ribbon handle on this project, and those shimmery eggs look divine...great centerpiece or entryway table project!!

Sue Sykes said...

Oh, I love that wood-patterned paper for the basket!

Debbi Tehrani said...

What an adorable basket!

Katherine said...

Such a cute basket. Maybe I could get a few whipped out by next weekend. Thanks for the inspiration!

Unknown said...

Love, love, love your Easter basket.

Anonymous said...

These eggs are soo beautiful!
And the ribbon, and everything!!
Love your project!
CU
Céline

Juliana Michaels 17turtles said...

That is just the cutest project! TFS!!! And it was wonderful to get to know more about you!

lwarren737 said...

Love the easter basket, and would be so thrilled to win the prize! Especially as we're not having any family get-together this year, it'd be nice to win something I can scrap with.

Amy said...

love the sparkly eggs!

Victoria S. said...

thanks for a chance to win! wonderful product And i love your samples!

Jean said...

What a basket!!! Love all the new blogs I am visiting.

Delia W said...

Love this basket.. I better get myself in gear to make my own... only a few days left.

Thank you for the chance to win!

Rita said...

cute Easter basket! Thanks for sharing.

Shelby said...

wasn't sure waht to do with this paper...thanks for the idea!

Heidi said...

That basket is the sweetest!!!

Unknown said...

what a sweet little basket.
love your talent!

Cassaundra said...

Cool Easter decoration! The eggs are fabulous. Great work!

dannigirl said...

first time to your blog. really diggin it!
~danni

Clare said...

love your Easter basket, the eggs are adorable!

Tracy said...

Adorable basket!!!

Jackie said...

This idea is so great for the season and time and so fun! First time I have done a blog hop - actually any hop! I didn't do the weekend pass hop? So, this is really great - thanks pink paislee!

Samantha said...

Very cute lil basket and perfect for easter

Tanya said...

Great basket!!! THanks for the insiration- Happy Easter!!

Stephanie said...

I liked your eggs - very pretty!

StacyC said...

Very cute projects...

Laura Stewart said...

awesome giveaway - thanks!!!

Suzanne Q said...

Cute basket! And thanks for the chance to win.

Anonymous said...

LOvE the Easter basket. very cute!
i'm a Texas gal too. (o:

uptowncat said...

Love it - especially the glitter!

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