We've got a new theme up at Paper Issues,  A Flair for the Eclectic, featuring the new collection, Everyday Eclectic from Echo Park!

I ended up buying the collection kit and some extra few papers, just to have doubles. I've only gotten a chance to whip up two layouts with this collection so far, but I had such a fun time making them.


































Both of these pages are about my new opportunity to be a stay at home mom. Since Zoe was born, I was hoping this would one day be my job, and now that it is, we are adjusting. Along with the chance to be with Zoe, since my layoff, I had have a number of creative opportunities offered to me and I'm so excited about being a part of some many great creative forces.


































As you all know, Paper Issues themes usually come with a giveaway, and this one is no exception. Paper Play Studio is offering up a $25 giftcard. Make sure to stop by the Paper Issues Blog to enter.

Well it's finally that time! The August Scrapbook Circle Kit, True Stories is now available for purchase. Head on over here to take a closer look. I highly recommend adding the printable to your order as well. I used that a lot on my pages. I also used a lot of yellow from this kit. The bright colors were just calling to me.

The one line that is my favorite, from her song," Anchor,"

I am finally back home. I've been back home for a few days, but there's actually been quite a lot going on.

Today is my last day at HP. I've been working there for 5 years. Due to company lay-offs, my position was eliminated. For the first time since Zoe was born, I will be a stay at home mom, and I am so excited for this new chapter in my life.

We are also moving in a few weeks, which just adds more busy :)

But with my new found free time, I've been able to fit in some crafty projects I've been planning for awhile.

I ordered some October Afternoon Calk walk from Paper Issues and making a birthday wreath was something on my to-do list anyway, and it made such a perfect combo.


































I made a TON of layered flowers, using THIS shape from Silhouette, and then mixed them all up and used various glittered brads to hold them together. I hot glued them to a washi tape covered wreath form ( so the hot glue wouldn't melt the form) and then tied the banner on. The banner is THIS shape from Silhouette. I used Studio Calico mistable thickers to spell out Happy Birthday.

I added a few of the word stickers from the Calk Walk sticker sheet as well. I love the way it turned out. Zoe really loves it and keeps asking who's birthday is next so we can use it.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend plan. Check back tomorrow for some sneak peeks of my first Scrapbook Circle kit!

XOXO,
Holly & Co.

We are enjoying our long summer trip. We are back from our weekend in Tahoe, and on to our week long stay at Grandma's house.

But I wanted to share some beach photos - they are too fun!

Goodness - this has been a busy week. In all the excitement of getting ready for our trip and spending time with family, I forgot to announce some more awesome news! I was asked to join the Scrapbook Circle design team! Their July kit was just Put up yesterday and it's a beauty. I'm super excited to be working with Lisa and all these other girls...




I've got an awesome Pinterest success to share as well... I have been weary of maxi skirts and dresses, since the fabric tends to cling a bit and I'm not in the best shape of my life... But I really wanted a comfortable/casual maxi skirt to wear on our trip to Tahoe this weekend. I decided to give it a try, especially since my mom has a serger, so I could finish the seams nicely.

I used this tutorial - I used 2 yards of tile blue jersey fabric from Joann's, I got it on sale for 6.99 /yd plus I had a 15% coupon, the total was $13.  It took about an hour and a half from start to finish and it's extremely comfortable. I am seriously making several more. I might even try a knee length one.






We've spent the past several days enjoying part one of our 2012 Summer vacation, in Utah with my family. We spent one evening up in American Fork Canyon, roasting hot dog and marshmallows, playing games and fishing. 

It was a good thing we decided to go Monday, because Tuesday afternoon, a fire started on the mountain just north of the canyon and it was closed. We watched the fire burn for a couple of days, until Thursday morning when the heavens opened and poured out rain for several hours. 


I'm so glad the fire stayed at bay and we were able to enjoy our 4th of July.


XOXO,
Holly & Co.