Archives for January 2014

Love Bugs Layout

Jan

We love taking a themed line like Yours Truly and utilizing it for every day projects. Today, Designer Wendy Antenucci is sharing how she’s used the line to document her fun in May!

Isn’t the Your’s Truly a gorgeous collection? Did you ever think about documenting everyday life with a Valentine’s collection? Welcome to my love bugs layout all about the wonderful bugs that take over FL the month of May, the Love Bugs!

I chose to use the neutral dictionary style background to showcase these lovely pictures of our truck covered in bugs. I chose the pink heart paper because love bugs come in twos and the hearts linked together reminded me of this lovely little trend. I used the arrow paper to show that we were driving and to add in a little black to match the road. The chevrons also helped portray our movement through the Love Bug fog.

The Love card was the perfect sentiment and title for this because these little bugs really make such a big mess. I added the black arrow to tie in the arrow paper and form a triangle with the black font on the bottom right of the page. A few bug embellishments were the perfect finish to document life here in FL during the month of May!

I hope you enjoy the Your’s Truly collection it is just a fun collection to create with even when you are documenting bugs!

Supply List:

732381 Yours Truly Darling

732382 Yours Truly Love Note

732379 Yours Truly Hearts

732380 Yours Truly You & Me

732390 Yours Truly printed chipboard shapes

732389 Yours Truly tags

732392 Yours Truly phrase cards

732386 Yours Truly phrase and accent stickers

732177 Thickers Basic black

Valentine’s Day Pockets

Jan

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Set hearts a flutter with these Valentine’s Day pockets made using the Your’s Truly collection, by Suzanna Lee.

The great thing about these sweet little pockets is that you can create 3 pockets from one 12×12 piece of patterned paper!

Each pocket is 4 inches wide so cut three strips. Fold up 4.5 inches from the bottom and lop off the top inch. Use your adhesive runner down each outer edge to create the pocket with little fuss or waste. Take your pick of the many embellishments that accompany this collection and decorate away! Everything matches perfectly so it will all come together in a heartbeat!

Each pocket Valentine has an envelope and note (cut journaling cards) on the front which bind the ties of the three together. Layer chipboard pieces with stickers and it’s simple to piece together! You could even have a child help you with these for a whole class.

My original intent had been, and still is, to find some of the sugar pixie straws to put in the pocket for a little taste of Valentine sweetness. Cute, don’t you think?!

Designer Tip: I know we all have paper a plenty but why waste? Make it simple, forget the fancy flaps on the side just run your adhesive up the sides to create the pocket. The pocket “edges” are the paper selvages!

Supplies:
Yours Truly Mini Envelopes
Yours Truly Chipboard Embellishmenst
Yours Truly Repeat Heart Stickers
Yours Truly Repeat Scallop Stickers
Yours Truly Journal Cards Pad
Yours Truly First Kiss Patterned Paper 12×12
Yours Truly Sweet Nothings Patterned Paper 12×12

Pink Cookie Valentine’s Day Treat

Jan

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With Valentine’s Day just one month out, you know we’re getting excited. Today, Designer Wendy Sue Anderson is sharing a fun way to dress up a store bought Valentine’s Day treat. It’s so cute, we think you’re going to love it!

I love any excuse to give a little gift or treat to friends and family – and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner I’ve already started to get the creative gears turning with a little “love” in mind. If you’re looking for a super easy (and super cute) little gift, try repackaging a store-bought treat.

Here’s all you need to make these cookie packages – yummy pink frosted cookies, the cardmaking pad from the “yours truly” collection, the chips from the “yours truly” collection (not pictured), and a few glassine bags.

Simply cut the card fronts from the cards in the pad and then trim them into banner shapes by cutting the bottoms into an inverted “v” shape. Use the leftover pieces from the other cards to create extra banners for layering.

Add a chipboard shape to each banner – consider using foam dots to add a bit of dimension.

Now unwrap the cookies and put them in the bags. Fold over the tops. Place the cute banner on the top and run them through your sewing machine – use colorful coordinating thread for a fun look too!

Now watch someone smile when they receive your gift of pink frosted love! 🙂

Pebbles Supplies:
Yours Truly Cardmaking Pad (732396)
Yours Truly Chips (732390)
Foam Dots (61709)

Pebbles 2014 Calendar

Jan

American Crafts Warehouse Sale Extended

Jan

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We’ve got great news for Pebbles fans in Utah, the American Crafts Warehouse sale has been extended through the end of January. Check in daily for great deals and new items!