Archives for July 2011

Design team member Suzanne Sergi created this festive card perfect for any occasion.  Here’s what Suzanne had to say … “For this assignment I decided to create a card that could be use for the everyday. It still has a subtle patriotic feel, but perfect for any occasion. The best part of this card was being able to use leftover pieces of paper from the New Addition collection, and the Cats & Dogs collection. Two completely different lines, but created a card full of texture! Of course, a few glittered stars were the finishing details!”

Pebbles supplies used:
Cats & Dogs Sassy Cat (751049)
Cats & Dogs Cat’s Meow (751048)
New Addition Special Delivery (751066)
New Addition 3×3 Cards (751064)
New Addition Buttons -Boy (747005)

Other supplies used:
Thickers (American Crafts)
Doily (Martha Stewart)
Glitter
Rhinestones

Design team member Guiseppa Gubler created this incredibly sweet layout about her little star Sterling.  Here’s what Guiseppa had to say … “My precious little Sterling always made me laugh and smile.  He is one of the brightest spots in my life even though he is not with me.  He was my shinning
star while here on this Earth and now is my brightest star in the sky … a sweet angel.   I created this layout using the new Floral Lane Collection.  The layout has such a soft and sweet look to i t… just perfect for this picture of my son.”

Pebbles supplies used:
Floral Lane You’re Sweet (751121)
Floral Lane Memory Lane (751119)
Floral Lane Sweet Thoughts (751120)
Floral Lane Just Because (751116)
Floral Lane ABC Stamps (747106)
Floral Lane ABC Brown (732052)
Floral Lane Candy Dot Surf (747114)
Floral Lane Candy Dot Lollipop (747113)
Floral Lane Dimensional Icons (732056)
The Mr. & Mrs. Pearl Candy Dot Flourish (747081)

Other supplies used:
Embossing Powder (American Crafts)
Cardstock (American Crafts)
Foam Adhesive (American Crafts)

Design team member Jennifer Yates created this perfectly patriotic layout using Pebbles ribbons – how clever!  Here’s what Jennifer had to say …  “I love the texture and movement of the Pebbles ribbon.  I thought it would be a perfect addition to my layout for stars and stripes week!  I love the combination of the clean lines of the paper and the ruffle of the ribbons. I added the felt star embellishments from the New Addition – Boy line to finish it off.  This was a super easy and fun layout to create.  Add an approximately 4 x 4  photo to your stars and strips and you are set!”

Pebbles supplies used:
Happy Go Lucky Delight (751086)
Happy Go Lucky Carefree  (751083)
Red Ribbon (744029)
Baby Blue Ribbon (744037)
New Addition Layered Embellishments – Boy (747001)
The Mr. & Mrs. ABC Stickers (732039)

Other supplies used:
Cardstock 
Thickers (American Crafts)
Pen (American Crafts)

First things first, I have a winner to announce from last week’s “Guest Designer” 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 current Pebbles collection to pebblesincdt(at)gmail(dot)com and put “Guest Designer Winner” in the subject line. 

Design team member Kristen Swain created this fun summer themed layout that included lots of stars and stripes.  Here’s what Kristen had to say … “When we were asked to highlight stars and stripes, I thought, well, I don’t really take a lot of photos on the 4th of July, mostly because we are in the pool all day. So what better way to showcase stars and stripes, then a pool layout using some of Pebbles great papers!”

Pebbles supplies used:
Floral Lane A Little Hello (751118)
Floral LaneMy Darling (751126)
Floral Lane Smile Everyday (751123)
Ever After Sparkle (751113)
Ever After Magical (751112)
Ever After Blushing Princess (751114)

Other supplies used:
Cardstock (American Crafts)
Die Cut machine (Cricut Expression by Provo Craft)
Buttons
Floss

Design team member Samantha Sibbet created this fun layout about her daughter’s field day.  Here’s what Samantha had to say … “Using Pebbles papers in an unconventional way to feature ”Stars and Stripes” was a fun way for me to look at the papers and get these Field Day photos scrapped.  Any chance I can, I will add those adorable Pebbles toothpick flags … they scream fun and whimsy.”

Pebbles supplies used:
Ever After Sparkle (751113)
Ever After Royal Banner (751115)
Ever After Fairy Tale (751104)
Ever After ABC Stickers Brown (732046)
Happy Go Lucky Tickled Pink (751084)
Happy Go Lucky Assorted Toothpick Flags (747067)
Floral Lane Candy Dots Surf (747114)
Floral Lane ABC Stamps (747106)

Other supplies used:
Floss
Punch

Design team member Wendy Sue Anderson created this patriotic themed layout.  Here’s what Wendy had to say … “I always take so many photos when we have a family get-together … and the 4th of July last year was no exception.  I narrowed down my huge batch of photos to 14 for this layout.  I love making photo collages – it allows me to put so many details on a single page layout!  I used lots of New Addition Boy products on my layout – it seemed a natural fit for the 4th of July – with lots of blue and white and glittery stars.   (Even that fun star banner border sticker was perfect – it was my inspiration for the big banner I made at the bottom of my layout.) Of course, I needed to add some red – and the Happy Go Lucky line was the perfect addition for my patriotic page!”

Pebbles supplies used:
New Addition He’s Here (751067)
New Addition Congrats (751074)
New Addition Boy Border Stickers (732025)
New Addition Word Dimensional Stickers (732033)
New Addition Boy Chips (744116)
New Addition Metal Brads (747009)
Happy Go Lucky Tickled Pink (7510840
Happy Go Lucky Delight (751086)

Other supplies used:
Cardstock (American Crafts)
Thickers (American Crafts)
Brads (Making Memories)
Pen (Uniball Signo)

Happy 4th of July everyone!  I hope you are all enjoying a beautiful holiday weekend.  In keeping with today’s holiday the theme for this week is “Stars and Stripes.”  I’ve asked some of our talented design team members to incorporate stars and stripes onto their projects this week – whether it be of the red, white, and blue variety or otherwise – get ready to be inspired!

First up, design team member Christa Paustenbaugh created this patriotic layouts about her husband – so sweet!  Here’s what Christa had to say … “Although Pebbles doesn’t have a current flag or color scheme for the holiday, there are so many ways to mix products to bring out the stars and red, white and blue.  I combined several lines to show our gratitude and pride for my husband and the amazing work he does every day for us and for our country.  He graduated from school last month and I’m so happy to have a current handsome photo of him in uniform!”

Pebbles supplies used:
Floral Lane You’re Sweet   (751121)
Floral Lane Smile Everyday  (751123)
Floral Lane My Darling  (751126)
Floral Lane ABC Stickers  (732052)
Floral Lane Phrase Stickers  (732054)
Floral Lane Button Candy Dots  (747113)
Ever After Royal Banner  (751115)
Ever After Blushing Princess  (751114)
New Addition Boy Dimensional Stickers  (732032)
New Addition Boy Chips  (744116)
New Addition Boy Epoxy Brads  (747008)
Tree House Laughter  (750125)
Orange Glitter Dots  (744220)

Other supplies used:
Cardstock (American Crafts)
Mist  (Studio Calico)
Twine (Studio Calico)
Stickers  (Cosmo Cricket)
Punches (Martha Stewart, Fiskars)

Design team member Ginger Williams created two cards using stars and stripes.  Here’s what Ginger had to say … “I LOVE the two striped patterns in the Happy Go Lucky line, so when I received this assignment I knew I wanted to feature them. The differences in the colors reminded me of a little of boy vs. girl so I decided to do a baby card with each. It was easy to pair them up with matching solids papers and buttons from the Happy Go Lucky line and the rub-on sentiments from the New Addition line made for the perfect finishing touch!”

Pebbles supplies used:
Happy Go Lucky Cheery (751080)
Happy Go Lucky Splendid (751081)
Happy Go Lucky Glee (751082)
Happy Go Lucky Tickled Pink (751084)
Happy Go Lucky Delight (751086)
Happy Go Lucky Thrilled (751088)
Happy Go Lucky Cloud Nine (751090)
Happy Go Lucky Happy (751091)
Happy Go Lucky Buttons (747069)
New Arrival Boy Dup. Rub Ons (760247)
New Arrival Girl Dup. Rub Ons (760246)

Other supplies used:
Cardstock (The Paper Studio)
Punch (Creative Memories)

Design team member Natalie Dever created this adorable baby themed layout using stars and stripes papers found in our New Addition collection.  Here’s what Natalie had to say … “The star strip is the tear off strip from the He’s Here paper.  LOVE how Pebbles does this.  It’s a bonus to the already awesome double sided papers!”

Pebbles supplies used:
New Addition He’s Here (751067)
New Addition Peek-A-Boo (751075)
New Addition Chips (744116)
New Addition Word Dimensional Stickers (732033)
New Addition Word Stickers (732027)

Other supplies used:
Cardstock (American Crafts)