Author: HelloHolley

name is Holley Smith and I’ve been crafting forever! I am a proud Christian, a mama to 6 wonderful kiddos…..result of Yours, Mine and Ours. I am also an Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. I love all things crafty from papercrafts, bible journaling to sewing. Learning to have fun exploring new mediums and getting out of my comfort zone while being creative is my passion! We live in the great state of Texas, born and raised (although we did live in GA for 6 years). The Houston area of The Woodlands, TX is where we call home now 😉

O’ Christmas Trees

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Hey Stampin’ Friends,

I hope you had a great weekend. Today’s card share is for the color challenge over at SplitCoast Stampers.

Here’s the color combo they gave us to work with:

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Here’s what I came up with:

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I love this color combo with this stamp set! It’s from the Holiday Catalog from Stampin’ Up! It’s called Perfectly Plaid.

Here’s a close-up:

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I did use some retired DSP for the paper as well as the ribbon from the Everything is Rosy kit that retired. Did you know that the kit is now on the clearance rack? It’s such a pretty and fun kit to play with, get it while you can…..ask me how!  I recently stopped my online SU! website. I’m just a hobby demo and decided to not pay for a website since I’m my biggest customer, lol.  I would be happy to help you order anytime through me, so please contact me to learn more! 😉

Here’s another view:

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This card came together fast using the matching punch. I love simple and quick cards, don’t you?

Well, that’s it for today. I hope you like my card sample. Thank you so much for stopping by and have a blessed night! ❤

Hey there, Pumpkin

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Hey there Stampers!

Today’s card is for two challenges. The first challenge is over at Global Design Project. Here’s the fun sketch they gave us to work with:

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Here’s what I came up with:

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I used the sweet little stamp set from Stampin’ Up! called Harvest Hellos again, this time a pumpkin card instead of an apple. I love how versatile this stamp set is, especially the matching punch!

Here’s a close-up:

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I added a touch of Wink of Stella on the pumpkin to add a little shimmer.

The other challenge is over at Sunday Stamps. Here’s the fall color combo they gave us for inspiration:

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Here’s another view of my card:

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The charcoal-blue-gray color was hard to match perfectly, but I think Pretty Peacock was  closest as I had.  I watercolored the pumpkin in the orange and yellow colors, then punched it out. Simple and quick card but lots of fun to make!

Well, thank you for stopping by and have a blessed weekend! ❤

Two Cards a Little Different

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Hi There Stampers!

I hope you’ve had a great day.

Today’s card is for the challenge over at SplitCoast Stampers. Here’s the color combo they gave us to use:

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Here’s what I came up with:

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I used the new Stampin’ Up! stamp set Snow Front from the holiday catty. I didn’t make a snowy scene but I think it still works.

Here’s a close-up:

 

 

I decided after making the first panel on Whisper White cardstock that I would see how it looked on watercolored paper as well. I went over the images with a little water and I love how vivid the results were! These colors are so fun to use together 😉

Here’s another view:

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So, essentially the same card, just done a little differently. The dessert option was using a silhouette on your card which makes it pretty easy with this stamp set using the cute little deer image. Can you see the difference? Which one do you like the best?

Well, I hope you like my cards. Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a blessed day ❤

An Apple Card

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Hiya Stampers!

I hope you have had a blessed weekend!

Today’s card is for the color challenge over at Global Design Project!

Here’s what they gave us to work with:

Stampin' Up! Color Inspiration - Blueberry Bushel, Call Me Clover, Real Red

Here’s what I came up with:

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I used the fun new Stampin’ Up! stamp set Harvest Hellos from the Holiday Catty. The background blueberry bushel  buffalo check paper was left over from a paper pumpkin kit.

Here’s a close up:

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I stamped the apple in real red onto watercolor paper and then watercolored the apple with the ink. I also stamped the stem and leaf then watercolored them as well. I used the punch to punch it all out after it was dried.

Here’s another view:

 

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The red bakers twine is from my stash and the red sequins are retired, I think. Well, I hope you like my card and thanks so much for stopping by. Have a blessed evening! ❤

Have a Lovely Day Card

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Hiya Stampers!

I’m happy to announce that I will be a Guest Designer for the next two months on the SplitCoast Stampers Color Challenge team. I had so much fun last time, but this is for two months,not one. Woo-hoo, I’m so excited to be among some very talented crafters! 😉

So, here’s the color combo they gave us for this weeks challenge:

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And here’s my take on it:

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My card is fairly simple and straight forward. I used the Stampin’ Up! stamp set, Forever Lovely.  Mango Melody is the base color for my card as well as the stamped sentiment.

Here’s a close up:

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I stamped the sweet flower image with Rococo Rose, stamping off on the mirror image on the bottom. I then stamped the leaves around the flowers in Pear Pizzazz. I punched the sentiment and added all the diecuts tucked behind in all three colors to pull it all together.

 

Here’s another view:

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Well, I hope you like my card sample. Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful week ❤

 

 

Beautiful Friendship in fall colors

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Hi Stampin’ Friends!

Hope you all are doing well. We’ve been good here. Been lazy about stamping lately and I apologize. 😉

So for today’s card I’m entering two challenges.

The first one is from Global Design Project. Here’s the fun challenge they gave us to work with:

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And here’s what I came up with:

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I’m also using the color combo from the challenge over at SplitCoast Stampers:

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And here’s another view:

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I’m loving this stamp set from Stampin’ Up! It’s called Beautiful Friendship. It’s very easy to use and I think it looks wonderful in these colors!

Here’s some close-ups:

 

 

Well, that’s it for today, thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you like my card. Have a blessed week! ❤

 

Purple Unicorn

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Hiya Stampers!

Today’s card is for the challenge over at SplitCoast Stampers. This is my last card on the guest design team, I’ve had so much fun!!!!

Here’s the cute color combo they gave us for inspiration:

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Here’s what I came up with:

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The main focus is the little purple unicorn from the cute Stampin’ Up! stamp set. I did a simple color wash for the background on White Shimmer paper, it holds up well to a little water. I flicked ink all over for a splattering look too. I then stamped random stars in the darker blue, as well as the sentiment to tie in the colors.

Here’s some close ups:

 

 

I had a lot of fun with this card. I will admit to using several retired items and stuff from my stash that’s no longer available, sorry. Gotta use up some stuff from time to time. I love it and have it so gotta force myself to not be a crafting hoarder, lol 😉

Here’s another view:

 

 

I stamped the unicorn in purple ink on white shimmer paper as it’s a little thicker, so you can use a little bit of water with it. Then I did a water wash over the unicorn to move the ink around. I then restamped over it after it dried completely in the same purple ink to define the lines again. I fussy cut the unicorn out and popped it up. After everything was put together, I splattered shimmer paint all over it since the dessert option this week is bling.

Trying to take pics of this card wasn’t easy, so that’s why there’s a few more photos than I usually post.

Here’s the last one:

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Well, my time has come to an end as a SplitCoast Stampers Color Challenge Guest Design Team and I’ve truly loved every minute of it. Such an honor and lots of fun! Win, win!!!!

Thank you so much for stopping by and have a blessed week ❤