Archives for September 2010

Hey everyone!  Today we are focusing on one of the prettiest additions to our Pebbles line of products … paper flowers!  Add a fun layer of dimension to all your paper crafting projects with Pebbles unique flower shapes.  Paper flowers debuted with the Twitterpated and Tree House collections, and both New Arrival Girl and Boy each have there own set as well.  There are 20 unique paper flowers and leaves in each pack.

Design team member Wendy Sue Anderson used several clusters of paper flowers to adorn this totally sweet message board she created using the Tree House collection.  Here’s what Wendy Sue had to say … “I am a sucker for school supplies and find myself buying way more than my kids could ever use.  This little white board was meant to be used in a locker (it’s magnetic), but I thought it would be fun to embellish to keep on my fridge or the metal door that leads out to our garage – just a cute little place for lists or notes or whatever.”

Pebbles supplies used:
Tree House Paper Flowers (741002)
Tree House Metal Brads (744232)
Tree House Epoxy brads (744231)
Tree House Merriment (751028)
Tree House Bliss (751033)
Tree House Neighbors (751031)
May Bouquet Just Because Rub Ons (760240)

Other supplies used:
White Board
Dry Erase Marker
Magnet strips
Glue Dots
Scallop Border Punch

Design team member Jennifer Yates shows her layout has flower power by adorning it with lots of paper flowers from the Tree House collection.  Here’s what Jennifer had to say … “I took these photos of my daughter this summer when she turned 3. I wanted to do a layout describing who she is right now.  I used the Tree House collection for this creation and loved how the colors worked so well with my photos.  I had fun using the Tree House Paper Flowers and Red Spool Ribbon to play off her favorite red rain boots!”

Pebbles supplies used:
Tree House Club (751026)
Tree House Bliss  (751033)
Tree House Merriment (751028)
Tree House Guess Who Duplicate Stickers (761005)
Tree House Paper Flowers (741002)
Red Glitter Candy Dots (744228)
Chirpy ABC Stickers (44030)

Other supplies used:
Cardstock (American Crafts)
Punches (Martha Stewart; EK Success)
Thickers (American Crafts)
Adhesive (American Crafts This to That)

Design team member Savitri Wilder created this beautiful and poignant layout using paper flowers from the Twitterpated collection.  Here’s what Savitri had to say … “It’s great that I have two little girls to scrap about because then I can use bright pretty colors, ribbons, and flowers. Pebbles embellishments are wonderful and I especially love the flowers because I can either spread them around the page or layer them and create a pretty arrangement on one corner of a page.”

Pebbles supplies used:
Twitterpated Delight (751001)
Twitterpated Sweet (751002)
Twitterpated Spark (751004)
Twitterpated Journaling Stickers (732003)
Twitterpated Epoxy Brads (744217)
Twitterpated Paper Flowers (741000)
Twitterpated Green Candy Dots (744215)
Twitterpated Stackers (740000)
Charming Glitter ABC Stickers (732000)
Charming ABC Stickers (732001)
White Glitter Candy Dots(744222)
Chocolate Brown Ribbon (744026)

Other supplies used:
Cardstock (American Crafts)
Mist (Tattered Angels)
Paint (Ranger)
Punch (Martha Stewart)
Staples

And now for the GIVEAWAY!  Leave a comment below telling us some creative ways you would use Pebbles’ paper flowers in your crafting projects. One lucky winner will be chosen at random to win a pack of Paper Flowers from our New Arrival Girl, New Arrival Boy, Twitterpated and Tree House lines!  Submit your comments by Sunday at midnight (EST).  I’ll announce the winner Monday morning. Good luck!

For today’s post I challenged some of our design team members to “whip up” a project using Pebbles products in 30 minutes or less.  Check out these fabulous projects that can be created in no time at all!

Design team member Kristen Swain put together this adorable layout in 30 minutes flat (she even included a time table to help keep you on track and your layout moving along).  Here’s what Kristen had to say … “When in a time crunch, it helps to have your photos printed and trimmed to the size you want to use. Use bold patterned papers to cut out and make a large border on your layout.  My biggest and best tip? KISS – Keep It Simple Sister!”

1. Take 10 minutes and cut out flowers and leaves from paper.
2. Take 5 minutes to use word program to print out journaling and title.
3. Take 5 minutes to trim papers.
4. Take 10 minutes to adhere papers, photos, and cutouts on layout.

Pebbles supplies used:
Tree House Laughter (751025)
Tree House Melody (751030)
Tree House Fun (751035)
Tree House Trunk (751034)
Tree House Chips (744114)

Design team member Guiseppa Gubler created this super cute hanging gift bag.  Here’s what Guiseppa had to say … “The thing I love about Pebbles collections is that they come with beautiful papers and
the perfect embellishments to match.  This makes it so easy to put together a project in 30 minutes or less.  I love creating homemade gifts and this gift box will be perfect to put goodies in for a special friend.”

Pebbles supplies used:
Twitterpated Delight (751001)
Twitterpated Charm (751008)
Twitterpated 3×3 Cards (751000)
Twitterpated Paper Flowers (741000)
Twitterpated Epoxy Brads (744217)
Raspberry Ribbon (44030)

Other supplies used:
Pop Dots (All Night Media)

Design team member Mimi Leinbach created this sweet layout in no time at all.  Here’s what Mimi had to say … “This layout came together so quickly. I used two pieces of patterned paper and simply color blocked the background. I added one photo and embellished with the coordinating products … so quick and easy. After all it is the photo we want to stand out. Here the blue background of the water looks so fun and summery with the Twitterpated collection. I tend to spend a lot longer than 30 minutes to do most layouts so this was pretty freeing to be able to keep it quick and simple and I still love the layout.”

Pebbles supplies used:
Twitterpated Sweetheart (751010)
Twitterpated Pattern Paper Admire (751006)
Twitterpated Chips (744112)
Twitterpated Paper Flowers (741000)
Spring Green Classic Candy Dots Spring (744208)
Sun Yellow Classic Candy Dots (744207)
Raspberry Classic Candy Dots (744204)

Other supplies used:
Cardstock (American Crafts)
Alphabet (American Crafts)

For today’s edition of “How To Tuesday” design team member Kim Kesti demonstrates a super cute and creative ribbon technique.  Here’s what Kim had to say … “I’ve seen a lot of pretty ribbons and embellishments lately that have a pleated look. It made me wonder how easy (or difficult) it might be to make my own.  With a little monkey business, I think I figured it out.”  And here are Kim’s step by step instructions …

First, gather your supplies.  I’m using some of the wonderful Pebbles Raspberry ribbon, flower brads, and double sided tape. 

I first trimmed my cardstock to 8.5 X 5. 5” and folded it in half for a card base.  I added two rows of double sided tape across the whole length of my card. (I did try to use tape runner at first. Don’t. Trust me on this one).

If your tape has a backing, peel that off and begin to place your ribbon down. Pull up a little tab every ¾” or so. I spaced my tabs out so five fit across my card. The sturdiness of the double sided tape allowed me to lift my ribbon and gently reposition it until all the tabs were even.

Here’s a side view that shows the tabs a little more clearly.

I continued on with my second row of ribbon; polka dots this time.

Once all the ribbon was adhered, I grabbed my piercer and piercing mat. I finger pressed the ribbon down until I had an even pleat, pierced a hole right in the center and added a brad to hold down the pleat.  I wouldn’t recommend trying to insert the brad unless you have a hole pierced. Again, trust me on this one. Hee, hee.

Continue on until both rows of ribbon are pleated. I used a plain white brad on the top row and thise cute flower brads on the bottom row.

To finish my card, I simply added a strip of patterned paper; I felt like the words on the paper were enough of a sentiment.

What do you think? I hope you try this at home – leave us a link if you do! We’d love to see what you come up with. 

Pebbles supplies used:
Twitterpated Admire (751006)
Twitterpated Metal Brads (744218)
Raspberry Ribbon (744030)

Other supplies used:
Cardstock (American Crafts)
Brads

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend.  Today on the Pebbles blog we’ll be mixing and matching some Pebbles products to show you just how well our collections can be used with one another.

First up I (Lynn Ghahary) created this layout using patterned papers from both the Twitterpated and Tree House collections.  The yellows and greens in both of these collections are an exact match so it makes mixing and matching so easy.  These photos of my son Darian when he was little were just begging to be scrapped!  I can’t even begin to tell you how many photos of him I have with this exact expression – for the longest time this is what he would do every time I pulled out the camera.  What a stinker … but oh so cute!  LOL

Pebbles supplies used:
Twitterpated Sweet (751002)
Twitterpated Cute (751009)
Tree House Club (751026)
Tree House Neighbors (751032)
Tree House Fun (751035)
Tree House Word Stickers (732010)
Tree House Journaling Stickers (732011)
Tree House Rub Ons (735002)
Tree House Chips (744114)
Tree House Epoxy Brads (744231)
Chirpy ABC Stickers (732009)


Other supplies used:
Punches (EK Success; Stampin’ Up!)
Die Cut Machine (Cricut Expression by Provocraft)
Cartridge (Create A Critter by Provocraft)
Dimensional Adhesive (American Crafts)

Design team member Ginger Williams created this sweet “thank you” card using both the Twitterpated and Tree House collections as well.  Here’s what Ginger had to say about her project … “I’m a firm believer that you can never have enough cute “Thank You” cards on hand! “Thank You” cards are always appreciated and handmade ones even more so! I love how the Pebbles papers in the Tree House and Twitterpated collections include these awesome sentiment cut-outs that make creating your own cards so fun and easy! I used one here from the Tree House collection, paired it with papers and embellishment from both Twitterpated and Tree House collections, and made a fun and easy card that will be perfect for giving away the next time I need to say “Thank You!”

Pebbles supplies used:
Twitterpated Admire (751006)
Twitterpated Smitten (751011)
Twitterpated Chips (744112)
Twitterpated Epoxy Brads (744217)
Tree House Trunk (751034)
Tree House 3×3 Cards (751024)
Tree House Adventure (751032)
Tree House Borders Rub Ons (760245)
Pink Glitter Candy Dots (744212)
Green Glitter Candy Dots (744215)

Other supplies used: 
Alphabet (American Crafts)

I also wanted to take this opportunity to share design team member Zoe Nemburt‘s “all about me” project from last week.  Zoe’s box of goodies was delayed reaching her craft room so we weren’t able to post her layout with her introduction, but this gorgeous layout deserves some time in the spotlight so I am sharing it here on the blog today.  Here’s what Zoe had to say about her project … “Over the last year I have lost 30lbs.  I have worked pretty hard for this achievement.  Before I never liked to scrap about myself but now I do a lot more.  I believe it’s important for our children and grandchildren to know about us and our lives.  We all seem to hide behind the lens a lot but we are special in our own way.”

Pebbles supplies used:

Tree House Laughter (751025)
Tree House Trunk (751034)
Tree House Merriment (751028)
Tree House Bliss (751033)
Tree House Sunset (751029)
Tree House Melody (751030)
Tree House Word Stickers (732010)
Tree House Journaling Stickers (732011)
Tree House Chips (744114)
Charming ABC Stickers 732001
 
Other supplies used:
Alphabet (American Crafts)

And now let me say a big “Thank You” to everyone who left a comment for last week’s giveaway.  The lucky winner is …

Congratulations Ashly!  Please email your full name and mailing information to pebblesincdt(at)gmail(dot)com and put “Share & Tell Winner” in the subject line.  We’ll have another giveaway this week (hint: you won’t want to miss Thursday’s post! wink wink) so be sure to stop by for your daily dose of inspiration and see what Pebbles goodies are up for grabs!