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Circles & Squares: Card Set

07
Nov
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Well hello there, Pebbles friends! It’s Wendy Sue here today, and I’m excited to share my “Circles & Squares” card set with you today!  I love finding fun ways to use up scraps, or odds & ends, without the finished project actually looking like it was created from scraps!  I pulled out my circle punches (several sizes) and started punching phrases and images from some leftover “Woodland Forest” papers.  After playing around with them, I ended up placing them in little collages on these square card bases to create this fun set:

Square cards full of Circles by @WendySue featuring the #WoodlandForest collection from @PebblesInc.

Here’s a closer look at the cards.  This one is the most simple:

Square cards full of Circles by @WendySue featuring the #WoodlandForest collection from @PebblesInc. Square cards full of Circles by @WendySue featuring the #WoodlandForest collection from @PebblesInc.

I decided to add a bit more texture to the other cards, so I pulled some old embossing folders out of my stash and added some texture to the plain white cardstock.  This one has more circles!

Square cards full of Circles by @WendySue featuring the #WoodlandForest collection from @PebblesInc. Square cards full of Circles by @WendySue featuring the #WoodlandForest collection from @PebblesInc.

This one has a woodgrain background, which I thought worked well with the leaves in the images I punched out:

Square cards full of Circles by @WendySue featuring the #WoodlandForest collection from @PebblesInc. Square cards full of Circles by @WendySue featuring the #WoodlandForest collection from @PebblesInc.

Did you notice the enamel dots on the cards?  And I also added foam adhesive dots behind some of the circles for just a touch of added dimension:

Square cards full of Circles by @WendySue featuring the #WoodlandForest collection from @PebblesInc. Square cards full of Circles by @WendySue featuring the #WoodlandForest collection from @PebblesInc.

All of these options from a few old punches:

Square cards full of Circles by @WendySue featuring the #WoodlandForest collection from @PebblesInc.

Remember this card from a while back?  (You can check out that post by clicking HERE)
Another way I used scraps!

Treat Boxes and Geometric Scraps Card by @wendysue with the "Warm & Cozy" collection by @pebblesinc

What’s your favorite way to use scraps?  Go pull out some old circle punches and show us what you can do!

Square cards full of Circles by @WendySue featuring the #WoodlandForest collection from @PebblesInc.

Supplies:
Woodland Forest “Ephemera Die Cuts”
Woodland Forest 6×6 Paper Pad
Woodland Forest “Thankful” Patterned Paper
Woodland Forest “Leaf Toss” Patterned Paper
Woodland Forest Cardstock Stickers
White Cardstock
Foam Adhesive
Enamel Dots

Happy Layout

03
Nov
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Hi, Renee here today to share a Happy layout using the wonderful Jen Hadfield Warm & Cozy collection.  My favorite scrapbooking products are pattern papers.  I love the colors and designs.  I also love that if you run out of embellishments (hopefully that never happens 😉 ), then you can transform pattern paper into a pretty embellishment.  I used an older favorite fall photo for this page.  I played off the neutral colors in the photo and created a fun and simple background using strips of pattern papers.  This layout did not take long to create.

Love all the pattern papers used on this Happy layout by @reneezwirek using the #pbwarmandcozy collection by @pebblesinc and @Tatertots and Jello .com

I started this layout using the Fall Botanical pattern paper as my background and adhered some Chipboard Leaves to the left side of the page.

Love all the pattern papers used on this Happy layout by @reneezwirek using the #pbwarmandcozy collection by @pebblesinc and @Tatertots and Jello .com

I adhered 2″ x 6″ strips of different pattern papers to the right side of my page.  Love the neutrals against the red woodgrain design!

Love all the pattern papers used on this Happy layout by @reneezwirek using the #pbwarmandcozy collection by @pebblesinc and @Tatertots and Jello .com

I used the We R Memory Keepers Frame Punch Board to add a delicate frame around my photo:

  1. I decided to go with the Sprigs pattern paper for this photo.
  2. I trimmed the pattern paper to 4″ x 6″.
  3. I placed the corner alignment bars at the .25″ frame thickness holes and punched all four corners.
  4. I placed the cut alignment bar at the .25″ holes and cut from corner to corner on all four sides.
  5. I placed the corner alignment bars into the corner rounder holes and punched all four corners.
  6. I added adhesive to the frame, lined up my photo to adhere them together, and trimmed off the excess.  Perfect!

Love all the pattern papers used on this Happy layout by @reneezwirek using the #pbwarmandcozy collection by @pebblesinc and @Tatertots and Jello .com

I added my pretty framed photo to the page and bent the pattern papers up a bit for dimension.  I thought about making the frame a bit thicker.  I decided not to because I didn’t want to cover up the strips of pattern papers underneath.

Love all the pattern papers used on this Happy layout by @reneezwirek using the #pbwarmandcozy collection by @pebblesinc and @Tatertots and Jello .com

I added just a few embellishments around my photo.  I didn’t want to add too much because I wanted the focus to stay on my photo and the great background I created with the pattern papers and leaves.  I used the “happy” Word Sticker for the title of my layout.  I added a little bird and string of lights Stickers on opposite corners of the photo.

Love all the pattern papers used on this Happy layout by @reneezwirek using the #pbwarmandcozy collection by @pebblesinc and @Tatertots and Jello .com

I added a fall floral bouquet Die-Cut to my page.  I love the rose gold shine!

Love all the pattern papers used on this Happy layout by @reneezwirek using the #pbwarmandcozy collection by @pebblesinc and @Tatertots and Jello .com

I hope you enjoyed my Happy layout and that it makes you feel happy too.  Thanks for stopping by the Pebbles Blog today!  For more inspiration, check out this layout I created using the Warm & Cozy collection.

Love the hidden journaling pocket with this Fall Love layout by @reneezwirek using the #pbwarmandcozy collection by @pebblesinc and @Tatertots and Jello .com

Supplies:
Warm & Cozy Arrows (733399)
Warm & Cozy Fall Botanical (733400)
Warm & Cozy Sprigs (733401)
Warm & Cozy Cozy Quotes (733409)
Warm & Cozy Afternoon Naps (733410)
Warm & Cozy Antlers (733412)
Warm & Cozy Logs (733413)
Warm & Cozy Tweed (733415)
Warm & Cozy Accent Stickers with Rose Gold Foil (733388)
Warm & Cozy Ephemera Die-Cuts (733389)
Warm & Cozy Chipboard Leaves (733393)
Warm & Cozy Words Stickers with Rose Gold Foil (733396)
American Crafts Sticky Thumb Flat Adhesive Dots, .5″ 300/Pkg (340275)
American Crafts Sticky Thumb Permanent Adhesive Runner (08322)
We R Memory Keepers Frame Punch Board (663006)

DIY Patterned Paper Fall Banner

02
Nov
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Hello Pebbles fans! It’s Monique on the blog today sharing a fun and easy DIY Fall project: a decorative banner to bring an Autumn feel to any room! As Autumn is my favorite season of the year I love creating projects like these to brighten up my home. For today’s project I chose the awesome Woodland Forest collection with the beautiful patterns and cute die-cuts.

Decorative Fall Banner made by @MoniqueLiedtke using the #WoodlandForest collection from @PebblesInc.

To create the six pennants I chose six different patterned papers and three different colored sheets of cardstock. The 6 pennants each measure 7.5″ x 5.5″.

Decorative Fall Banner made by @MoniqueLiedtke using the #WoodlandForest collection from @PebblesInc.

Before adhering the patterned papers to the cardstock pieces I embellished and machine stitched them first. I cut the word “Fall” from the Apple Cider sheet, using the mini alphabet punch board from We R Memory Keepers:

Decorative Fall Banner made by @MoniqueLiedtke using the #WoodlandForest collection from @PebblesInc.

This was so much fun and so super easy to do! The punch board comes with an instruction booklet with instructions on how to create each letter of the alphabet, plus the & and the ! and the numbers 0 – 9.

Once the letters and the embellishments were in place I assembled all the pieces of the banner and used some orange colored twine to string them together. I really love the result!

Decorative Fall Banner made by @MoniqueLiedtke using the #WoodlandForest collection from @PebblesInc.

Here are close-ups of the separate pennants. I adore the cute die-cuts in the Woodland Forest collection!

Decorative Fall Banner made by @MoniqueLiedtke using the #WoodlandForest collection from @PebblesInc.

Decorative Fall Banner made by @MoniqueLiedtke using the #WoodlandForest collection from @PebblesInc.

Decorative Fall Banner made by @MoniqueLiedtke using the #WoodlandForest collection from @PebblesInc.

Decorative Fall Banner made by @MoniqueLiedtke using the #WoodlandForest collection from @PebblesInc.

Decorative Fall Banner made by @MoniqueLiedtke using the #WoodlandForest collection from @PebblesInc.

Decorative Fall Banner made by @MoniqueLiedtke using the #WoodlandForest collection from @PebblesInc.

I hope you like this DIY Fall project and can’t wait to see yours if you decide to make one too. For now, happy crafting!

Supplies:
Woodland Forest Leaf Toss (733426)
Woodland Forest Pears (733428)
Woodland Forest Stitched Floral (733429)
Woodland Forest Apple Cider (733430)
Woodland Forest Pumpkin Patch (733432)
Woodland Forest Fall Florals (733434)
Woodland Forest Woodland Critters (733435)
Woodland Forest Ephemera Die-Cuts (733437)
Woodland Forest Wood Veneer Shapes (733439)
Bazzill Mono Cardstock 12″x 12″ Candle (1646)
Bazzill Orange Peel Cardstock 12″x 12″ Orange Juice (3049)
Bazzill Mono Cardstock 12″x 12″ Pomegranate (9234)
American Crafts Baker’s Twine Value Pack 5YD Spools 24/PKG (366303)
American Crafts This To That Double-Sided Super Sticky Red Tape, .5″ x 5 yd (61754)
American Crafts Cutup Scissors 7″ (64201)
We R Memory Keepers Banner Punch Board (662565)
We R Memory Keepers Mini Alphabet Punch Board (663004)

Patterned Paper Gift Bags

01
Nov
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Hello Everyone! It is Leanne here today and I am excited to share with you a quick and easy way to create DIY gift bags using patterned paper from the Woodland Forest collection and the WeRMemoryKeepers Gift Bag punch board.

Create fun DIY #patternedpaper gift bags using @PebblesInc gorgeous new #WoodlandForestcollection with @leanne_allinson

These paper bags are so incredibly versatile, and let’s face it, we can always use a little gift bag to brighten someone’s day. And let’s not even mention all the opportunities such as birthdays or the holiday season that is about to descend upon us, where these bags will be more than appreciated!!

Patterned paper with a seasonal print just adds a little something extra to the gift giving experience, but with the bags I’m sharing today, I wanted to mix up patterned paper combinations, creating either a collar or a decorative band.

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Create fun DIY #patternedpaper gift bags using @PebblesInc gorgeous new #WoodlandForestcollection with @leanne_allinson.

Each bag base has been created using a normal 12″x12″ piece of patterned paper with a coordinating piece trimmed to 2.5″x12″. Start creating by following the easy instructions on how to create your gift bag base with the punch board. To add a collar to the top of the bag, I recommend that it is added before the ribbon holes have been punched. Here is how I put mine together:

Create fun DIY #patternedpaper gift bags using @PebblesInc gorgeous new #WoodlandForestcollection with @leanne_allinson.

As shown in the photo above, the collars have been trimmed from patterned paper cut to 2.5″ wide and 12″ in length. For the red stitched floral gift bag, I left the border trim (found at the bottom of the patterned paper) attached, to create an extra detail at the top of the bag. Another option is to use a scallop border punch or similar to attract attention.

Create fun DIY #patternedpaper gift bags using @PebblesInc gorgeous new #WoodlandForestcollection with @leanne_allinson.

Add a score line to the top of the 2.5″x12″ paper piece at the 0.5″ mark. Score and add adhesive all along the top of the reverse side of the paper, making sure it is between the score line and top edge. Carefully add the collar to the top of your gift bag base. If your gift bag requires ribbon handles, now is the time to add the holes. Continue to follow the instructions with the gift bag punch board as your guide.

Create fun DIY #patternedpaper gift bags using @PebblesInc gorgeous new #WoodlandForestcollection with @leanne_allinson.

Complete your gift bag by adding cute details such as a fussy cut patterned paper flower spray of create your own tags.

Create fun DIY #patternedpaper gift bags using @PebblesInc gorgeous new #WoodlandForestcollection with @leanne_allinson.

Create fun DIY #patternedpaper gift bags using @PebblesInc gorgeous new #WoodlandForestcollection with @leanne_allinson.

I personally think it’s the details that make gift giving a little more special!

Create fun DIY #patternedpaper gift bags using @PebblesInc gorgeous new #WoodlandForestcollection with @leanne_allinson.

To create the gift bag above, follow the same instructions on the punch board twice, but vary the height difference. Once you have created two bags, slip the larger one inside the smaller one and secure with adhesive. Add extra details such as a patterned paper bow and decorative border band.

Create fun DIY #patternedpaper gift bags using @PebblesInc gorgeous new #WoodlandForestcollection with @leanne_allinson.

There are no limitations when it comes to creating fun gift giving trimmings, especially when beautiful patterned paper  is involved! Thanks for visiting here today..x

Supplies:
Woodland Forest Leaf Toss 733426
Woodland Forest Autumn Day 733433
Woodland Forest Stitched Floral 733429
Woodland Forest Pumpkin Patch 733432
Woodland Forest Woodland Forest 733425
Woodland Forest Mini Paper Pad 733441
Bazzill Cardstock Eggshell 300398
We R Memory Keepers Gift Bag Punch Board 71333