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Mini Notebook Quick Gift

25
Feb
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Hello there, Amy from The Happy Scraps here today. I’m excited to show you how to make these cute little Mini Notebooks. They are the perfect thing to throw in your purse or a tote, making sure that you have something to write on if you need it. They would also make a great gift to give to a friend, and they are so quick to make!

Check out the @pebblesinc blog to see just how easy these Mini Notebooks are to make. @Thehappyscraps shows us how.

I picked out a few supplies from the Jen Hadfield Everyday collection and grabbed my Cinch as well.

Check out the @pebblesinc blog to see just how easy these Mini Notebooks are to make. @Thehappyscraps shows us how.

Using the Everyday collection 6×6 paper pad, I picked out the paper that I thought went well with the cards I cut out from the cut-outs with gold foil cardstock.

Check out the @pebblesinc blog to see just how easy these Mini Notebooks are to make. @Thehappyscraps shows us how.

I trimmed the cardstock down to 5 1/2″ x 4″ for the horizontal books and 5″ x 4 1/4″ for the vertical books, and then I cut a stack of white printer paper to be the same size. I also cut a piece of white cardstock to go on the back of the book.

Check out the @pebblesinc blog to see just how easy these Mini Notebooks are to make. @Thehappyscraps shows us how.

Using the Cinch, I punched my holes.

Check out the @pebblesinc blog to see just how easy these Mini Notebooks are to make. @Thehappyscraps shows us how.

I cut the wire binding to the size I needed, and put my paper on the wire. Then I used the back of the cinch to close the binding.

Check out the @pebblesinc blog to see just how easy these Mini Notebooks are to make. @Thehappyscraps shows us how.

I attached my foiled cards to the front of the books. I wanted to use dimensional adhesive, but since I made these to be used in purses, I thought it would be better if they were flat.

Check out the @pebblesinc blog to see just how easy these Mini Notebooks are to make. @Thehappyscraps shows us how.

I added some colored twine and the arrow to the bottom of the one on the far right to finish these up. I can’t wait to have one of these in my purse, it will be sure to brighten my day, any time I need to write something down.

Check out the @pebblesinc blog to see just how easy these Mini Notebooks are to make. @Thehappyscraps shows us how.

Aren’t these Everyday collection cards perfect for these books?

Check out the @pebblesinc blog to see just how easy these Mini Notebooks are to make. @Thehappyscraps shows us how.

Supplies:
Jen Hadfield Everyday 6 x 6 Paper Pad
Jen Hadfield Everyday Cut-Outs w/Gold Foiled Cardstock
Cinch Book Binding Tool
Cinch Binding
Hemp Twine
Adhesive

Filed Under: DIY, Gift, Papercraft, Tutorial, We R Memory Keepers Tagged With: Amy Cowley, Cinch, Jen Hadfield, Quick Gift

DIY Clipboard Bathroom Décor

24
Feb
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Hello!  Amanda here today.  This week is favorite phrases week here on the Pebbles blog.  The phrase I chose may not be inspirational or the feel-good quote of the year, but it is practical and quite often used around our home.

DIY Clipboard Bathroom Décor by @amanda_coleman1 using @pebblesinc products

If you live with children (or even grown men), you find yourself repeating this phrase quite often.  “Flush and wash!”, you shout as your child exits the bathroom.  Hoping to give my vocal cords some respite, I’ll hang this clipboard in the bathroom and hope, perhaps by some miracle, that the message will sink in and I’ll soon have independent flushers.

DIY Clipboard Bathroom Décor by @amanda_coleman1 using @pebblesinc products

Gold dots, gold ampersand, gold clip, gold letters.  So much shiny gold!  Create custom phrases and artwork by modifying pre-printed gallery wall art with Thickers or other embellishments.  Hang them with a pretty gold clipboard and you have instant trendy art.  You could use the big, gold foil ampersand to create a number of fun phrases: you & me, love & laugh, friends & family, hearth & home, etc., etc.

DIY Clipboard Bathroom Décor by @amanda_coleman1 using @pebblesinc products

Wait!  Don’t put your Tickers on just yet!  Experiment with the placement of your Thickers by lightly placing them on an acetate sheet or photo overlay.  Move the overlay around until you find the placement you like best, then remove your Thickers and place directly on your project.  BONUS TIP: You can also unstick your Thickers with baby powder and then adhere them with adhesive.

DIY Clipboard Bathroom Décor by @amanda_coleman1 using @pebblesinc products

You can also use the acetate sheets to experiment with different kinds of Thickers without having to commit.  I experimented with these dark pink foam Thickers, but decided I liked the black and gold better.

DIY Clipboard Bathroom Décor by @amanda_coleman1 using @pebblesinc products

Thanks for stopping by today!
Amanda

Supplies:
Designer Desktop Essentials Clipboard W/Print 12.5″X9″
Cottage Living Thickers Alpha Stickers 5.5″X11″ 2/Pkg
Pebbles Gallery Prints

Filed Under: Altered Item, DIY, Home Decor Tagged With: Amanda Coleman, clipboard, Cottage Living, Desktop Essentials, gallery wall, Home Decor

Favorite Phrases: 3 Quick Gifts

23
Feb
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Hi Pebbles friends!  It’s Wendy Sue here today, and I’m excited to share three projects I created recently.  You see, I believe words are pretty powerful…I believe they can change an attitude, a day, even a life.  If we have an open mind and heart, the right words can make all the difference.  If you visited my home, you’d know this to be true.  I have words everywhere.  Single words, quotes, song lyrics, lots and lots of words.  And if I can make the words pretty…well, that’s a win all-around! So when I saw this assignment, it’s no wonder I couldn’t decide on one project to create and share with you.  So, in the end, I didn’t.  Instead, I came up with three very quick and very easy {and potentially very powerful} gifts – gifts of words.  Here’s the entire set, featuring the beauty and wisdom from Jen Hadfield’s “Everyday” collection:

"Favorite Phrases" Gift projects by @wendysueanderson with the "Everyday" collection by #JenHadfield for @pebblesinc.

And here’s a little bit about each one. 🙂

This frame took all of 5 minutes to create – and that included the time I took to scrounge up the frame!

"Favorite Phrases" Gift projects by @wendysueanderson with the "Everyday" collection by #JenHadfield for @pebblesinc.

Simply cut a piece of patterned paper – I chose this beautiful foiled polkadot paper – to fill the frame opening.

"Favorite Phrases" Gift projects by @wendysueanderson with the "Everyday" collection by #JenHadfield for @pebblesinc.

Then I added some foam adhesive to the back of a pre-printed diecut.

"Favorite Phrases" Gift projects by @wendysueanderson with the "Everyday" collection by #JenHadfield for @pebblesinc.

Voila – that’s it!  I am excited to share this with someone – wouldn’t it look sweet sitting on a nightstand or a shelf in a little girl’s room?

"Favorite Phrases" Gift projects by @wendysueanderson with the "Everyday" collection by #JenHadfield for @pebblesinc.

This frame took a little bit longer – but not much!  I found this collage frame in my stash and thought it would be perfect to fill with inspiring words!

"Favorite Phrases" Gift projects by @wendysueanderson with the "Everyday" collection by #JenHadfield for @pebblesinc.

The two little quotes were cut from the “Happy Thoughts” paper.

"Favorite Phrases" Gift projects by @wendysueanderson with the "Everyday" collection by #JenHadfield for @pebblesinc.

The middle square is a small piece of patterned paper with a foiled heart die-cut added with foam adhesive.

"Favorite Phrases" Gift projects by @wendysueanderson with the "Everyday" collection by #JenHadfield for @pebblesinc.

Next I cut a few miscellaneous patterned papers, a quote block, and some foiled diecuts for the main opening.

"Favorite Phrases" Gift projects by @wendysueanderson with the "Everyday" collection by #JenHadfield for @pebblesinc.

Don’t be afraid to stack up foam adhesive for extra dimension.

"Favorite Phrases" Gift projects by @wendysueanderson with the "Everyday" collection by #JenHadfield for @pebblesinc.

And the final product is so cute and ready to be shared with someone special.

"Favorite Phrases" Gift projects by @wendysueanderson with the "Everyday" collection by #JenHadfield for @pebblesinc.

And the final project isn’t an actual gift, but a quick and pretty gift bag.  I used the Gift Bag Punch Board from We R Memory Keepers to make the bag from pretty patterned paper.

Next, I added some leftover fringe tape from a pinata I made earlier – isn’t it pretty?!? It already has adhesive on the back, so I just had to fold over the bag top and add two layers of fringe.

"Favorite Phrases" Gift projects by @wendysueanderson with the "Everyday" collection by #JenHadfield for @pebblesinc.

After cutting the cute quote block from the foiled quotes page, I added a gold leaf diecut to the corner.

"Favorite Phrases" Gift projects by @wendysueanderson with the "Everyday" collection by #JenHadfield for @pebblesinc. "Favorite Phrases" Gift projects by @wendysueanderson with the "Everyday" collection by #JenHadfield for @pebblesinc.

Then I tucked it under the flap.

"Favorite Phrases" Gift projects by @wendysueanderson with the "Everyday" collection by #JenHadfield for @pebblesinc.

I added the gold clip, embellished with a pink jewel, to the top of the bag to hold it closed.

"Favorite Phrases" Gift projects by @wendysueanderson with the "Everyday" collection by #JenHadfield for @pebblesinc.

And a quick little jute bow completes the gift bag – ready to fill with chocolate (another powerful healer, in addition to words) or a small token of some sort.

"Favorite Phrases" Gift projects by @wendysueanderson with the "Everyday" collection by #JenHadfield for @pebblesinc.

I hope you like my little gifts, inspired by the beautiful words in this gorgeous collection!

"Favorite Phrases" Gift projects by @wendysueanderson with the "Everyday" collection by #JenHadfield for @pebblesinc.

Supplies:
Everyday “Happy Thoughts” Patterned Paper
Everyday “Floral Skies” Patterned Paper
Everyday “Gold Dots” Foiled Cardstock
Everyday “Cut Outs” Foiled Cardstock
Everyday Metal Clips
Everyday Rhinestones
Gift Bag Punch Board
Sticky Thumb Adhesive Dots
Fringe Tape – Gold

Filed Under: Altered Item, American Crafts, DIY, Gift Tagged With: Everyday, Favorite Phrases, Jen Hadfield, quick gifts, Wendy Sue Anderson

Speech Bubbles layout

22
Feb
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Hello everyone! Eva Pizarro here showing you a step-by-step tutorial to create a fun and easy layout.

Whenever I think about my favorite phrases, I immediately remember all the silly things my little one-year-old says. He is learning Italian and Spanish so I think he sometimes gets really confused! He is 13 months but can say “mum” and “dad”. I did this layout to remember all the funny noises he says trying to explain what he wants.

To make this layout, first use your Home+Made die to cut several speech bubbles. Remember to turn your paper over so the little arrows are facing different directions. I used the Spring Fling collection for these speech bubbles because I love the subtle mix of colors. They are perfect for a baby!

Speech Bubble Layout by @evapizarrov using the new #SpringFling collection by @pebblesinc

Glue your photo to your layout and cover the base of your page with some patterned paper.

Speech Bubble Layout by @evapizarrov using the new #SpringFling collection by @pebblesinc

Place your speech bubbles on top with the arrows pointing in different directions.

Speech Bubble Layout by @evapizarrov using the new #SpringFling collection by @pebblesinc

With your BIG roller stamp from the From Me To You collection stamp all your phrases (or in my case sounds).

Speech Bubble Layout by @evapizarrov using the new #SpringFling collection by @pebblesinc

Embellish and add your title.

Speech Bubble Layout by @evapizarrov using the new #SpringFling collection by @pebblesinc

How cute are those big chunky letters? I decided to put a big title covering the entire page width.

Speech Bubble Layout by @evapizarrov using the new #SpringFling collection by @pebblesinc

And here are the speech bubbles with my baby’s sounds.

Speech Bubble Layout by @evapizarrov using the new #SpringFling collection by @pebblesinc

Did you like the Spring Fling collection? It is perfect for weddings, parties and other celebrations. Did you see these cute cards by Amy?

perfect-parties-cards

I guess she and I are just in love with the Spring Fling collection! How about you?
Eva

Supplies:
Spring Fling Celebration (733108)
Spring Fling Chalkboard Floral (733107)
Spring Fling Blossoms (733105)
Spring Fling Party Time (733104)
Spring Fling Scattered Daisies (733101)
Spring Fling Strawberry Fields (733102)
Spring Fling From Me To You (733099)
Spring Fling Celebrate Gold Foam Thickers (733114)
Spring Fling Vellum Ephemera (733116)
Spring Fling Puffy Flowers (733120)
From Me To You Roller Stamp (732278)
Home Made Dies

Filed Under: Layout, Tutorial Tagged With: Eva Pizarro, Layout, scrapbook, Spring Fling, Tutorial

Everyday Treat Box

19
Feb
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Hi Pebbles Fans!  Holly here from Ribbons & Glue sharing with you an Everyday Treat Box made with the new Everyday collection by Jen Hadfield.

Everyday Box

Everyday Treat Box

These little pre-made foiled gift boxes are just the cutest size and perfect to have handy when you’re in need of a quick gift. Now that Valentine’s is over, you may still want to send some Hugs & Kisses to a friend without the chocolate and candy and these gift boxes are perfect to do just that.

Everyday Box from the @pebblesinc Everyday collection created by @jenhadfield

The hardest part about assembling the box was choosing which design to use. They’re all adorable!

Everyday Cardstock shapes from the @pebblesinc Everyday collection

I embellished the outside of the box with Ephemera Shapes, twine and a gold metal clip.

Everyday Treat Box from the @pebblesinc Everyday collection created by @jenhadfield designed by @ribbonsandglue

Since Valentine’s Day is over, I decided to fill the Everyday Treat Box up with almonds and dried apricots.

Everyday Treat Box from the @pebblesinc Everyday collection created by @jenhadfield designed by @ribbonsandglue

I hope this Everyday Treat Box inspires you to create something beautiful and simple with the Everyday collection by Jen Hadfield.

Supplies:
Everyday Foiled Gift Box
Every Day Ephemera Shapes
Everyday Gold Metal Clips
Twine

Filed Under: Gift Tagged With: Everyday, Gift, Holly Gagnon, Jen Hadfield, Treat Box

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