Archives for April 2011

Happy Friday everyone! We are wrapping up the week with a few “free for all” projects from some of our design team members.

Design team member LG Belarmino always wows me with her layouts and this one is no exception.  Here’s what LG had to say … “This is a photo taken last December 2009. A stolen shot that I was able to capture of my daughter and my husband at the zoo. The Happy Go Lucky collection were perfect in terms of coordination with this photograph. The green, the blue and the red patterned papers and embellishments were in harmony with this precious memory.”

Pebbles supplies used:
Happy Go Lucky Cheery (751080)
Happy Go Lucky Splendid (751081)
Happy Go Lucky Tickled Pink (751084)
Happy Go Lucky Embossed Stickers (732036)
Happy Go Lucky Dimensional Stickers (732038)
Happy Go Lucky Paper Flowers (747070)
Happy Go Lucky Layered Embellishments (747072)
Happy Go Lucky Toothpick Flags (747067)

Other supplies used:
Cardstock
Pen

Design team member Ginger Williams is another design team member who always creates such detailed projects.  I absolutely LOVE this wall hanging and want one for my craft room as well!  Here’s what Ginger had to say … “The colors in Happy Go Lucky just speak to me! They are just so bright and cheerful so I just knew I needed to do a fun and cheerful home decor project with them! I came up with this little framed piece of art (It’s about 12″ x 6″) for my scrapbook room.”

Pebbles supplies used:
Happy Go Lucky Cheery (751080)
Happy Go Lucky Splendid (751081)
Happy Go Lucky Chirpy (751085)
Happy Go Lucky Delight (751086)
Happy Go Lucky Dandy (751089)
Happy Go Lucky Cloud Nine (751090)
Happy Go Lucky Chipboard Flowers (747071)
Happy Go Lucky Layered Embellishments (747072)

Other supplies used:
Punches (EK Success)
Die Cut Machine (Cricut by Provo Craft)
Frame (Dollar Store)
Spray Paint

Hey everyone! Today we are focusing on one of my favorite Pebbles products … Dimensional Stickers! Add a fun layer of dimension to all your paper crafting projects with Pebbles Dimensional Stickers.  Dimensional Stickers are featured in all of our most recent collections and come in lots and lots of shapes and sizes.

Design team member Mimi Leinbach created this gorgeous layout using lots of dimensional stickers from the Happy Go Lucky collection.  Here’s what Mimi had to say … “This layout is all about my favorites, my favorite color is purple, my favorite flower is hydrangea and my favorite Pebbles line is Happy Go Lucky! I just love the dimensional stickers … they make scrapping easy. Plop one of them down and you have instant texture and dimension. I decided to take the same idea of the layered dimensional stickers and add pop dots to my punched circles which I layered and loved the look. So simple, so easy and totally dimensional.”

Pebbles supplies used:
Happy Go Lucky Splendid (751081)
Happy Go Lucky Happy (751091)
Happy Go Lucky Chirpy (751085)
Happy Go Lucky Cheery (751080)
Happy Go Lucky Dimensional Stickers (732038)
Happy Go Lucky Chipboard Flowers (747071)

Other supplies used:
Cardstock (American Crafts)
Thickers (American Crafts)
Punch (Martha Stewart)
Stickles (Ranger)

Design team member Melinda Spinks created this stunning layout using her wedding photo – just look at what a beauty she is!  Here’s what Melinda had to say … “When asked to create a project using dimensional stickers I was a bit worried that I wouldn’t be able to use them in a way that would highlight how versatile these little embellishments can be. I find them to be one of the most under-utilized of all the embellishments and personally think they are little individual pieces of artwork in their own right. So rather than using just one sticker from one collection, I decided to do a cluster of the stickers from different collections, kind of like hanging multiple pictures in different frames on a wall. By using the black and white backdrop I was able to build the dimensional stickers into a feature around the photo of my husband and I on our wedding day… and I’m not going to tell how long ago this day was!”

Pebbles supplies used:
Mr & Mrs Wedding Floral (751092)
Mr & Mrs Pinstripe (751101)
Mr & Mrs Wedding Veil (751103)
Mr & Mrs Phrases Dimensional Stickers (732042)
Mr & Mrs Icons Dimensional Stickers (732043)
Ever After Phrases Dimensional Stickers (732047)
Ever After Icons Dimensional Stickers (732049)
Ever After Epoxy Heart Brads (747100)
Ever After Ribbon (780008)
Chalks Jewel Tones (742005)

Other supplies used:
Cardstock (American Crafts)
Embroidery Thread

Design team member Kristen Swain created this adorable card duo to highlight Pebbles dimensional stickers.  Here’s what Kristen had to say … “One of my favorite things to do is to add dimension to my projects. I love layered embellishments and stickers, and these Pebbles stickers are wonderful to work with. The layers are so pretty, and some of the stickers are shiny or glittery!! I even like to add layered stickers on top of each other to add all that much more dimension to my cards. “

Pebbles supplies used:
Happy Go Lucky Dimensional Stickers (732038)
Happy Go Lucky Fabric Brads (747077)
Happy Go Lucky Toothpick Flags (747067)
Ever After- Sparkle (751113)
Ever After Glass Slipper (751109)
Ever After Magical Forest (751110)
Ever After 12″ Cardstock Stickers (732048)
Ever After Journaling Dimensional Stickers (732050)
Baby Pink Ribbon (744031)

Other supplies used:
Cardstock (American Crafts)
Buttons (American Crafts)
Felt (Papertrey Ink)
Floss (DMC)

First things first, I have a winner to announce from our new release Floral Lane giveaway.  Thank you all for your sweet comments on our newest collection.  And the lucky winner is …

Congratulations! Please email your full name and mailing information (including your phone number for shipping purposes) to pebblesincdt(at)gmail(dot)com and put “Floral Lane Winner” in the subject line.

And now for some cards created by some of our design team members using their favorite Pebbles products …

Design team member Zoe Nemburt created this sweet card using our Ever After collection.  Here’s what Zoe had to say … “I made this card for one of my daughters closest friends, I wanted to make more of an impact than an ordinary card would, so I decided to make a step up card – they have so much depth to them and you can create a scenery, or a little fairytale picture fit for any 9 year old to become a princess.  The Ever After collection is so magical with all the added bits of glitter! A beautiful fairytale collection.”

Pebbles supplies used:
Ever After Magical Forest (751110)
Ever After Sparkle (751113)
Ever After Prince Charming (751111)
Ever After Icons Dimensional Stickers (732049)
Peony Candy Dots (747102)
Baby Pink Ribbon (744031)

Other supplies used:
Cardstock (American Crafts)
Flowers and Leaves (Prima)

Design team member Savitri Wilder created this gorgeous card inspired by a previous layout design.  Here’s what Savitri had to say … “Last week I created a layout using a few butterfly die-cuts. The die-cut template I used can produce five butterflies in different shape and size. I had a few more left and decided to use one of them for this card. I also did a bit of stitching and paper piercing on the banner. Pebbles has these awesome chalk stencils and they are so perfect to add a bit of needlework to any project. All I did was put the template over the area I wanted the image to be on and using a piercing tool and foam (usually comes with the piercing tool) I created little holes for where my needle will go. I just eye-balled the whole piercing process, no measuring whatsoever! I have a few different embroidery thread and while watching my little one play I stitched. To make the banner fun, I just used the stencil and with a pencil made a banner outline. Cut around with some good scissors and adhere (you might want to trim it a bit to fit inside the stitched outline). To not crowd the card I added a few other small pieces and the end result is this clean and simple card.”

Pebbles supplies used:
Ever After Princess Tiara (751105)
Ever After Magical (751112)
Ever After Magical Forest (751110)
Ever After Clear Stamps (747104)
Ever After Buttons (747097)
Mr. & Mrs. Wedding Floral (751092)
Baby Girl Chalk Stencils (742098)

Other supplies used:
Twine
Embroidery Thread

Design team member Eva Pizarro created a fun trio of cards sure to brighten anyone’s day.  Here’s what Eva had to say … “These cards were so easy to make! Pebbles’ self adhesive embellishments make everything so easy.  Just pick one or two patterned papers and then embellish your cards with ribbon, stickers, rub ons, buttons, etc… Pebbles’ collections have everything you need!”

“Congrats” Card
 Pebbles supplies used:
Ever After Fairy Tale (751104)
Ever After Royal Banner (751115)
New Addition Girl Border Stickers (732024)
Raspberry Ribbon (744030)

“Love you” Card
Pebbles supplies used:
Happy Go Lucky Thrilled Varnish (751088)
Happy Go Lucky Cloud Nine (751090)
Happy Go Lucky Embossed Stickers (732036)
Happy Go Lucky Dimensional Stickers (732038)
Twitterpated Love You Duplicate Rub Ons (760238)

First things first, I have a winner to announce from last week’s “Spring” giveaway. Thank you all so much for your comments. And the lucky winner is …

Congratulations! Please email your full name and mailing information (including your phone number for shipping purposes) as well as your choice of Pebbles collection to pebblesincdt(at)gmail(dot)com and put “Spring Winner” in the subject line.

Also if you haven’t seen yesterday’s post with our new mid-release collection Floral Lane you’ll want to check it out and be sure to leave a comment for your chance to win this gorgeous collection!  You have until midnight tonight to enter to win!

Today’s “How To” post is brought to you by the very talented Wendy Sue Anderson.  Wendy Sue shows us how to create fun dimensional embellishments.  Here’s what Wendy Sue had to say … “Today I’d love to share a fun little technique to make your own dimensional accents.  The thing I love most about these little babies is that you can make them to coordinate with ANY collection, and the possibilities are limitless!”  And here are Wendy Sue’s step by step instructions …

First you’ll need to gather your supplies.  Here’s what you’ll need: paper scraps, random buttons (you can use any color, but if you have colors to coordinate with your papers, that’s even better), circle punches in various sizes, Mod Podge, sponge brush, and a small file or sandpaper.

Punch several circles from patterned papers.

Place punched circles over buttons – it’s best if the paper circle is slightly bigger than the button, but it will still work even if it’s slightly smaller, you will just be able to see the button around the edges.

Use Mod Podge to attach the paper to the button, apply another layer over the top of the paper.  Allow to dry (this is the most difficult and time consuming part of the entire process!).  If you want to apply a second coat of Mod Podge, do so now (I usually do not use a 2nd coat – I am not patient enough).

Use the file to lightly sand the edges of the paper off of the button.

Use your fun new accents on cards, scrapbook pages, gifts, and whatever projects your heart desires!

Just a few tips:

• Be patient and allow Mod Podge to dry completely before sanding – otherwise you’ll rip the paper … and that’s not pretty!

• If you want the button color to show as a border around the edges, just punch the paper with a smaller punch and center the paper on the button when applying Mod Podge.

• You can do a LOT of these at once … I like to do a bunch and then I just store then in my button jars with the coordinating colors.

• This is a wonderful way to really stretch your supplies – you can get a lot of these little accents out of scraps you might otherwise throw away!  (Don’t forget to use the tear strips on your Pebbles papers – they are perfect for smaller buttons).

• Don’t feel limited to round buttons – you can use any shape, just hand-cut or use a different shape punch – when you sand the edges, you will get rid of the excess anyway.

• Have fun!

Pebbles supplies used:
Happy Go Lucky Splendid (751081)
Happy Go Lucky Carefree (751083)
Happy Go Lucky Delight (751086)
Happy Go Lucky Glad (751087)
Happy Go Lucky Dandy (751089)
Happy Go Lucky Cloud Nine (751090)
Green ABC Stickers (732034)