Archives for December 2016

Favorite Cards With Favorite Phrases

Dec

Hi everyone, it’s Monique here and I’m so happy to be sharing my cards for this week’s “favorite phrases” feature! I’ve got to admit, I don’t have one favorite phrase I go by, but I love many sayings & expressions and lots of them are perfect to use on cards to send to family and friends! So I just got started and created this set of 4″ x 6″ cards using Jen Hadfield’s beautiful “Everyday” collection.

Favorite Cards with Favorite Phrases made by @MoniqueLiedtke using the #Everyday collection from @PebblesInc.

When I got started on my project I decided to look up some phrases on Pinterest and this was the first one that appealed to me, it was also the one that determined the collection I was going to use: “Be a Pineapple: Stand Tall, Wear a Crown and Be Sweet on the Inside”. I love pineapples and this saying jumped out at me straight away! I knew at once which collection I was going to use, the “Everyday” collection, as it contains lots of pineapples! Here’s the card I made:

Favorite Cards with Favorite Phrases made by @MoniqueLiedtke using the #Everyday collection from @PebblesInc.

I used my typewriter to type the text along all four sides of my card. I really love the effect this gives! I also adore that gold pineapple die-cut!

Favorite Cards with Favorite Phrases made by @MoniqueLiedtke using the #Everyday collection from @PebblesInc.

Once I decided on the collection I was going to use, I found it was easy to find many favorite phrases as the Everyday collection holds lots of fun phrases that I really like! Here’s one: “When Life Gives You Lemons Make Lemonade!”

Favorite Cards with Favorite Phrases made by @MoniqueLiedtke using the #Everyday collection from @PebblesInc.

And here’s another phrase from the Everyday collection I really really like: Make Everday Count.

Favorite Cards with Favorite Phrases made by @MoniqueLiedtke using the #Everyday collection from @PebblesInc.

For this last card I took a few step-by-step photos which I want to share with you. I started by assembling all the things I thought I would need:

Favorite Cards with Favorite Phrases made by @MoniqueLiedtke using the #Everyday collection from @PebblesInc.

The base of my card is a piece of 4″ x 12″ white cardstock, which I folded in half to create a 4″ x 6″ card. Using my Coluzzle circle cutter I cut a circle in the front of my card (1) behind which I adhered a pink die-cut with “Make Everyday Count”. I chose a piece of matching pink patterned paper for the front of my card and also cut a circle in this (2). Before adhering the paper to the front of my card I machine stitched the edges (3). Next I chose this beautiful gold wreath die-cut and glued it around the circle, I added a flower sticker and placed two hand cut pennants partly under it (4). With just a few white paint splatters I was done!

Favorite Cards with Favorite Phrases made by @MoniqueLiedtke using the #Everyday collection from @PebblesInc.

The Everyday collection is so perfect to create cards with fun phrases, I could easily have created many more! I hope you like them too and give them a try!

Favorite Cards with Favorite Phrases made by @MoniqueLiedtke using the #Everyday collection from @PebblesInc.

Supplies:
Jen Hadfield Everyday Pink Picnic (733057)
Jen Hadfield Everyday Tropical Delight (733071)
Jen Hadfield Everyday Angled Thoughts (733072)
Jen Hadfield Everyday Honeycomb (733074)
Jen Hadfield Everyday 12″x12″ Single-Sided Paper Pad (733081)
Jen Hadfield Everyday Ephemera Die-Cuts with Gold Foil (733093)
Jen Hadfield Everyday Cardstock Stickers (733085)
American Crafts This To That Double-Sided Super Sticky Red Tape, .25″ x 5 yd (61753)
American Crafts Cutup Scissors 7″ (64201)

Thank you so much for stopping by our blog! Wishing you a wonderful day!
Monique

Homemade Popcorn Boxes!

Dec

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Hello Pebbles Friends! It’s Leanne here today, sharing a fun gift giving idea for those who love to sit back and enjoy their favourite movie! In our household we love to have regular movie nights and have been known to occasionally have a movie marathon or two while we are all on holidays! Right now my children are on Summer break and in the cool of the air-conditioning, they are relaxing with all their favourite flicks. It is one of our favourite destinations to spend time as a family and we don’t even mind that we stay within the comforts of our own home.

These holidays, I thought I would help them celebrate, with a cinematography experience we all enjoy.. Popcorn! Making our family together time just became more fun with these cute little popcorn boxes.

Create a little movie magic atmosphere with these cute @PebblesInc paper collection popcorn boxes as shared by @leanne_allinson.

I started with choosing which paper collection I wanted to use. The America the Beautiful collection teamed up with crisp white and primary coloured cardstock, works perfectly for most styles of movie genre.

Create a little movie magic atmosphere with these cute @PebblesInc paper collection popcorn boxes as shared by @leanne_allinson.

Next, I found a free template online and used it to create my base boxes. Alternatively, you could always carefully open an existing popcorn box and trace around the outside edge, creating your own template. Either way works fine.

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Follow the template instructions and fold the boxes along the score lines. Secure with double sided tape.

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To create the labels, simply cut/punch two (2) oval shapes, one slightly larger than the other. These ovals can be cut from patterned paper or cardstock. Layer the smaller oval on top of the larger one and secure with adhesive.

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You can add a personal touch to your label by adding the gift recipient’s name or as I have done, words like “popcorn” (created with an electronic die cutting machine), “pop” or “celebrate”.

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The red and white stripe of the Holly Jolly Candy Cane Thickers reminds me very much of a classic movie theatre experience. Just because an item is part of a themed collection, it doesn’t mean it won’t work for a something different. Remember to always think outside the box! (As shown with the next label idea.)

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Add your labels to the front of each popcorn box and finally fill your finished project with your favourite flavoured popcorn!

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Now you can curl up on the couch with your loved ones, enjoy taking a break and treat yourself to some yummy snacks.

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Thanks for visiting!

Supplies:
America The Beautiful patterned paper Star Spangled Banner 733343
America The Beautiful patterned paper Stars And Stripes 733347
America The Beautiful patterned paper Sparklers 733350
Happy Birthday Phrases 732572
AC Cardstock 12×12 Primaries 71247
AC Thickers Holly Jolly Candy Cane 733138

Favorite Phrases Layout

Dec

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Hi Pebbles friends. Heather Leopard is here with a layout featuring one of my favorite phrases. This one is about the special bond between siblings, specifically sisters. While I don’t have any siblings myself, I see how much these two adore each other and I just fell in love with this quote.

This quote means so much to me. Obviously about their bond but also about my hopes and dreams for them, that they will be each other’s rock as they share life’s adventure. I chose to dominate the page with the quote and a single black and white photo zooming in on them holding hands. I will walk you through the steps on how to recreate something like this.

I knew I wanted to use a large phrase but I also knew I wanted some sort of grounding factor to it so I stitched layers of the same paper to the left 1/4 of the page. I also sewed a small black border (not pictures).

First, select a phrase and then cut the words. You have many options – hand cutting, die cutting using dies or your electronic cutting machine. I chose the latter. Just type your words in the software. Since I had the border on the left side of the page, I drew that out in the software so that I’d know just how big or small to make the letters. Once I liked the size, I cut the letters out of three different patterned papers.

Next, adhere the letters to the background paper. Make sure to leave room for your photo, embellishments and journaling, if you want to add additional comments.

I added little flower clusters around the page and the photo. I just fussy cut flowers that fit int he space I had available!

Some of the embellishments were tucked behind the layers and photo while others were adhered with foam squares for added dimension. So there you have it – a favorite quote of a favorite photo of my favorite girls. Now I will add just a bit of journaling and the date to finish it off.

Supplies:
Warm & Cozy Checkerboard Pattern Paper
Warm & Cozy Fall Bouquet Pattern Paper
Warm & Cozy Cozy Comfort Pattern Paper
Warm & Cozy Breezy Pattern Paper
Warm & Cozy Warm Quotes Pattern Paper
Warm & Cozy Fall Day Pattern Paper

Children’s art frame

Dec

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Hello everyone! It’s Eva on the blog today sharing a quick tutorial for a home decor for your baby or child.

I really love the rose gold accents from the Warm and Cozy line and thought a word art frame would look lovely on my son’s room. This quote is from a Beatles’ song and reflects exactly how I feel about my baby boy.

To make a word art frame, measure your frame and use white cardstock to cover the base. You could also use a patterned paper with a subtle pattern.

Use your alphas and stickers to spell your phrase. Mix fonts to add interest to your decor.

To decorate the background of my frame I used washi tape. I decided to cut small triangles with my scissors but you could also cut some shapes with a small punch.

Remove the back and adhere to your page.

And here’s my finished piece, ready to be hung on my boy’s bedroom!

This two fonts pair beautifully and I love the subtle shine of the rose gold letters!

Do you love to use your scrapbook supplies to make home decor objects for your home? Check out this cute frame I did some time ago using only a floral Ephemera Pack.

Have a great day!
Eva

Supplies:
Warm & Cozy Words Stickers with Rose Gold Foil (733396)
Warm & Cozy Alphabet Thickers Rose Gold Foil (733390)
Warm & Cozy Washi Paper Strips (733391)

Easy DIY Cookie Box

Dec

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Hey Pebbles friends and fans, Becki here. If you have a few die cuts and a few patterned papers from the Holly Jolly collection you can have easy DIY cookie boxes made in just a few minutes.

I started by gathering a few of my favorite patterned papers from the Holly Jolly collection. I grabbed two of each patterned paper for each box and one additional patterned paper for all the lids of the boxes.

I ran each of the patterned papers through my electronic die cutting machine to cut all the pieces for the cookie boxes. It only took a few minutes to cut all the pieces. Assembling the boxes was really easy and once again, only took a few minutes. It took longer to bake the cookies than to make the boxes.

Make sure you use a strong adhesive when assembling the boxes. You want to make sure that the boxes stay together when they get filled with cookies.

On the lid of each box I tied a bow with two strands of coordinating ribbon. I used two strands of ribbon to make the bow a little fuller to accommodate a large box of cookies.

Each box holds approximately 12 cookies (depending on the size of cookies). I just LOVE how these turned out!

I can’t wait to share them with our friends and neighbors on Christmas Eve. Don’t worry, you still have plenty of time to create your own easy DIY cookie box. It’s a great last minute gift! Merry Christmas friends!!

Supplies:

Holly Jolly Ephemera 733128

Peppermints Patterned Paper PBHJ12-33166

Christmas Plaid Patterned Paper PBHJ12-33168

Holiday Village Patterned Paper PBHJ12-33169

Happy Holidays Patterned Paper PBHJ12-33158

Pajama Party Patterned Paper PBHJ12-33160