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Archives for June 2010

Whip It Up Wednesday!

30
Jun
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Short for time but still want to get crafty?  Then join us for another day of “Whip It Up Wednesday” where some of our design team members show you how to create gorgeous layouts and cards in less than 30 minutes.

First up is design team member Amy Sorro who shows us how to make the most of the new Pebbles 3×3 cards included in each of our newest collections.  Here’s what Amy had to say … “I used the 3×3 cards to make gift tags – I just spruced them up a bit with some Glitter Candy Dots, Pebbles Chips and Rub Ons. All three took me less than thirty minutes, a great way to say thank you to a friend!”

Pebbles supplies used:
Tree House 3×3 Cards (751024)
Tree House Neighbors (751021)
Tree House Rub Ons (735002)
Tree House Chips (744114)
Peacock Glitter Candy Dots (744229)
Red Glitter Candy Dots (744228)
Brown Glitter Candy Dots (744227)

Red Ribbon (744029)
White Ribbon (744028)

Design team member Cherie Nymeyer created this sweet layout about her new baby boy.  Here’s what Cherie had to say … “I’ve never really timed myself on how long it takes to scrapbook a page so it was interesting trying to actually create something with a specific time frame. I figured the best bet was to pick only a few items and limit myself to only those items!”

Pebbles supplies used:
Tree House Adventure (751032)
Tree House Trunk (751034)
Tree House What’s Up Duplicate Stickers (761005)

Other supplies used:
Alphabet (American Crafts)
Stamps (myStampBOX)

Design team member Susan Dupre created this adorable shadow box in no time at all!  Here’s what Susan had to say … “This shadow box was super easy and quick to make!  All I did was cut my Lil  Miss patterned paper to fit the back of my shadow box and glued it down inking and distressing the edges before doing so.  Next I distressed a piece of corrugated cardboard and glued this down in the middle.  After that I ripped and distressed a pieced of an old book paged just a little bit smaller than the cardboard piece.  I then glued this on top of the cardboard.  Now attached a bird’s nest to the middle.  You can get a bird’s nest at almost any craft store.  This would be a quick and easy gift to give someone or you could use it in your own home.”

Pebbles supplies used:
Lil Miss Sugar (750951)

Other supplies used:
Shadowbox
Ink

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How To Tuesday

29
Jun
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It’s “How To Tuesday” here on the Pebbles blog and design team member Lisa Warren has put together a tutorial about doodling!  Doodling is such a fun (and easy!) way to add a little bit of detail and character to your scrapbook layouts and cards and Lisa makes it easy with her step by step instructions.  Here’s what Lisa had to say … “More often than not, I don’t feel my projects are complete unless there is a little freehand doodling thrown in.  Doodling is so easy to do and a really economical way to lift your project to the next level.  Although this layout was perfectly ok, I felt it just needed that little something extra to finish it off.”

I started by adding a double line along the edges of the leaves to add more definition.

Then, I traced around the edge of the “hello” sticker. The word sticker was looking a little lost on my layout, and now with the outline, it really pops off the page!

I also added a pale grey border to the edge of the yellow square.  My layout is looking more like I want it to…but not quite.

To finish my layout, I have added a chocolate brown border approximately 1/2inch in from the edge.  I prefer to draw my lines freehand, but you could use a ruler.  To compensate for any crooked lines, I doodle the lines twice. That way they become a design feature and not an error.  I find that the quicker the line is doodled, the better it looks.  Here’s my finished layout…

There are loads of ways you can add doodling, from adding a freehand title, drawing images, or lines. Here’s some examples of my favourite doodling techniques.

Why not try out doodling on your next project? I guarantee you’ll love the look, and you’ll inject a little more fun into your scrapbooking!

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Pebbles Inc Design Team Call

28
Jun
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Hey everybody! We are so thrilled to announce the Pebbles Inc 2010 – 2011 Design Team call for applications!  We are looking for talented and committed designers who love to create with Pebbles products.  To apply, please email [email protected]mail.com with the following information:
  1. A little bit about yourself.  When did you start scrapbooking?  How would you define your style?  What do you love about Pebbles products?  Are you on any other design teams?  Have you been published before?  It doesn’t need to be a book but we want to be able to get a good sense of who you are and your papercrafting history.  Please note that previous design team experience is not required.  Be sure to include your name and your hometown as well.
  2. A link to your online gallery and/or blog so that we may see samples of your various papercrafting projects.  If you have a scrapbook resume we would love to see that as well.
  3. A scan or photograph of two (2) scrapbook layouts, one (1) card, and one (1) other project that showcases your style.  We would prefer to see projects that utilize Pebbles products however all applications will be considered. 

All applications must be received by July 23, 2010 to be considered.  Those individuals chosen to join the team will be notified via email and the new team will be announced here on the blog in early August.  New design team members will serve for one (1) year beginning in September 2010 and will be required to submit two (2) assignments monthly.  Compensation for published work using Pebbles product per our Pebbles Pays program is provided.

Further questions may be directed to [email protected].  Good luck everyone and we look forward to seeing your applications! 

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More Summer Projects with Sophia!

25
Jun
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Happy Friday everyone!  Is it just me or did this week seriously fly by?  I hope you’ve enjoyed all the summertime inspiration on the blog this week – I know I have!

Our last summer themed project is brought to you by design team member Sophia Allison.  Here’s what Sophia had to say … “I went with the outdoors, summery theme. All things springy with flowers, my sweet girl playing with her hula hoop. Made some pinwheels, added ice-cream sticks which I added some ribbon and glitter candy dots for some 3D dimension to the layout.”  Adorable!

Pebbles supplies used:
May Bouquet Garden (751015)
May Bouquet Bloom (751017)
May Bouquet Chips (744113)
May Bouquet Rub Ons (735001)
Front Porch Glitter ABC Stickers (732004)
Yellow Glitter Candy Dots (744221)
Sun Yellow Spool Ribbon (744033)


Other supplies used:
Cardstock

Filed Under: Theme

More Summer Projects with Lisa J and Mireille!

24
Jun
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Design team member Lisa Johnson created this bright and cheerful card using our Twitterpated collection.  Here’s what Lisa had to say … “”Summer is so very much about family and fun at our house.  I loved the sayings on the Twitterpated stickers and thought that it exemplified summer.  I adore the hearts in the chips and paper that coordinate so perfectly with the concept!”

Pebbles supplies used:

Twitterpated Giddy (751005)
Twitterpated Smitten (751011)
Twitterpated Chips (744112)
Twitterpated Live, Laugh, Love Duplicated Stickers (761001)
Orange Glitter Candy Dots (744220)
Raspberry Spool Ribbon (744030)

Design team member Mireille Divjak created this gorgeous summer themed layout using the Twitterpated collection as well.  Here’s what Mireille had to say … “After a long period of sickness this was our first evening out as a family.  We went to our beach to play in the sand while watching the sunset.  It was wonderful.  It was also so fun to see Amber’s face so relaxed and happy.  That made me feel totally happy.  I thought the “love” themed papers and embellishments went wonderful with this.”

Pebbles supplies used:
Twitterpated 3×3 Cards (751000)
Twitterpated Love You (751007)
Twitterpated Sweetheart (751010)
Twitterpated Chips (744112)
Twitterpated Word Stickers )732002)
Twitterpated Sweet Thing Rub Ons (760237)
May Bouquet Just Because Rub Ons (760240)
Pink Glitter Candy Dots (744212)
Baby Pink Glitter Candy Dots (744213)


Other supplies used:
Ink (Colorbox)
Pens (American Crafts and Sakura)
Glossy Accents (Ranger)

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