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Valentine Folding Tags

24
Jan
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Hello everyone! It’s Eva Pizarro on the blog today showing you how to create some folding tags using our Valentine collection: Forever My Always.

Create these adorable tag cards easily with this tutorial from @evapizarrov and the new #ForeverMyAlways line from @pebblesinc

I love to give Valentine’s cards but sometimes a little tag is enough and easier to make. I decided to mix these two and created this folding tags, they are great to accompany a small gift.

To make them, cut 2 1/4 x 9 1/2 inch strips  and bend them in half.

Create these adorable tag cards easily with this tutorial from @evapizarrov and the new #ForeverMyAlways line from @pebblesinc

Use the new Tag Punch Board and cut triangles on the bend side. This board has a hole piercer too so there’s no need to use another tool!

Create these adorable tag cards easily with this tutorial from @evapizarrov and the new #ForeverMyAlways line from @pebblesinc

Use the 3 Way Corner Rounder to round the edges of your tag. You can choose 3 different looks with this tool!

Create these adorable tag cards easily with this tutorial from @evapizarrov and the new #ForeverMyAlways line from @pebblesinc

Next, use die cuts, rosettes and stickers to embellish your folding tags. My favorite elements are the rosettes, they are super cute an with one accessory you add texture and depth to any project.

Create these adorable tag cards easily with this tutorial from @evapizarrov and the new #ForeverMyAlways line from @pebblesinc

When decorating the folding tags I like to use bigger elements that go outside the edge of the tag, I think it gives a playful look!

Create these adorable tag cards easily with this tutorial from @evapizarrov and the new #ForeverMyAlways line from @pebblesinc

 

Now your tags are ready and you can write a small message inside for all your loved ones.

Create these adorable tag cards easily with this tutorial from @evapizarrov and the new #ForeverMyAlways line from @pebblesinc

The die cut package in this collection includes many cute phrases that are perfect for quick and easy cards!

Create these adorable tag cards easily with this tutorial from @evapizarrov and the new #ForeverMyAlways line from @pebblesinc

Thank you for visiting our blog and I hope that I can inspire you to create some folding tags for this Valentine’s Day!

Create these adorable tag cards easily with this tutorial from @evapizarrov and the new #ForeverMyAlways line from @pebblesinc

Have a great day!

Eva

Supplies
Forever My Always Love Labels (733625)
Forever My Always Mint Dots (733626)
Forever My Always Be Mine (733629)
Forever My Always Ephemera (733632)
Forever My Always Cardstock Stickers (733633)
Forever My Always Rosettes (733637)
Forever My Always 6×6 inch paper pad (733638)
3 Way Corner Rounder
Tag Punch Board

 

Small Triangles Makes a Fun Background

23
Jan
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Hello Pebbles Fans, Terhi Koskinen here!

While I’m making room for all the new releases I used bits and pieces from Forever My Always collection.

The idea for the layout was simple. I had some pieces of patterned papers on my table, and the triangle shape of them inspired me to make lots of more triangles, and then set them to square pattern onto the scrapbook layout background.

First I had my doubts about scrapbooking my dear husband with the kind of collection like this, but then again: Forever My Always is all about love, and who would I possibly love more than my best friend, supporter, loving father of my children and the wisest man on earth!? All the hearts and flowers will definitely belong to him, and I’m proud to decorate his photograph with the pink blooms.

The blooms, small flowers and leaves are fussy cut out of the Specialty patterned paper, with a rose gold foil. Perfect details and the rose gold foil gave the missed bling effect for the page!

The secret of the background is using 3D foam dots to adhere the triangles. Having a shadow behind each piece makes the background more live. Try it, I promise you’ll love it!

Hope you are inspired, and thank you so much for stopping by today!

Terhi xx

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Supplies:

Forever My Always Be Still My Heart (733621)

Forever My Always Freshly Baked (733631)

Forever My Always Sprinkled Blossoms (733628)

Forever My Always Ephemera Cardstock Die-Cuts (733632)

Forever My Always Specialty Paper (733636)

American Crafts Smooth Cardstock White (71793)

Sticky Thumb Dimensional Adhesive Foam Dots (340272)

Heidi Swapp Color Shine Spritz (313116)

Easy Valentine’s Day cards with “Forever My Always”

22
Jan
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Hello friends!  It’s Wendy Sue here today and I just have to say…isn’t it crazy that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner?  I wanted to get a jump start on my handmade cards and couldn’t wait to dig in to the “Forever My Always” collection!  Here’s a look at the first card I put together!  Keep reading to see how easy it came together!

Easy Valentine's Day cards by @WendySue with the "Forever My Always" Collection by @PebblesInc.

I started by cutting a background from patterned paper 4″ x 5 1/4,” along with a 4″ square of patterned paper and two 3″ strips:

Easy Valentine's Day cards by @WendySue with the "Forever My Always" Collection by @PebblesInc.

Add the two 3″ strips so they will peek out above and below the 4″ square:

Easy Valentine's Day cards by @WendySue with the "Forever My Always" Collection by @PebblesInc.

And add the square:

Easy Valentine's Day cards by @WendySue with the "Forever My Always" Collection by @PebblesInc.

Next, find some fun coordinating die-cuts and stickers:

Easy Valentine's Day cards by @WendySue with the "Forever My Always" Collection by @PebblesInc.

Add them to the card front:

Easy Valentine's Day cards by @WendySue with the "Forever My Always" Collection by @PebblesInc.

Easy Valentine's Day cards by @WendySue with the "Forever My Always" Collection by @PebblesInc.

Use foam squares for dimension!  I used them behind the top gold heart and the butterfly (after I folded the wings up a bit):

Easy Valentine's Day cards by @WendySue with the "Forever My Always" Collection by @PebblesInc.

Now tie some baker’s twine around the card, because baker’s twine is awesome!

Easy Valentine's Day cards by @WendySue with the "Forever My Always" Collection by @PebblesInc.

Easy Valentine's Day cards by @WendySue with the "Forever My Always" Collection by @PebblesInc.

Finally, place the entire piece on a white card base!

Easy Valentine's Day cards by @WendySue with the "Forever My Always" Collection by @PebblesInc.

See how easy?!? You can u se the same process to create several more cards:

Easy Valentine's Day cards by @WendySue with the "Forever My Always" Collection by @PebblesInc.

If you use this process to create your Valentine’s Day cards, please share a link to your projects – we’d love to see!!

Supplies:

Forever My Always “Be Still My Heart” Patterned Paper
Forever My Always “Date Night” Patterned Paper
Forever My Always “Love Labels” Patterned Paper
Forever My Always “Mint Dots” Patterned Paper
Forever My Always “From My Heart” Patterned Paper
Forever My Always “Be Mine” Patterned Paper
Forever My Always Die Cuts
Forever My Always Icons & Accents Stickers w/ Gold Foil
Baker’s Twine
Adhesive
Foam Adhesive Dots

Heather Leopard’s Scrapbooking Room | Craft Room Tour

17
Jan
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Hi everyone.  Heather Leopard is here and for this week’s organization theme, I thought I’d show you what my scrap space looks like.  So come on in for a craft room tour…

@HeatherLeopard's Scrapbooking Room Craft Room Tour @PebblesInc #craftroom #scrapbookingroom #organization #scrapspace

When my husband and I designed this room, I knew I wanted to set up my scrap space as close to the natural light as possible.  I also wanted to have room to set up a few tables in the center of the room when I have friends over so we could work together so we decided to create one VERY long desk that spans 2 and a half walls within the perimeter of the room.

My scrapbooking work space

 

@HeatherLeopard's Scrapbooking Room Craft Room Tour @PebblesInc #craftroom #scrapbookingroom #organization #scrapspace

I set it up so that I would have three distinct areas within the room – 1. a craft workspace as shown above (don’t mind the lamp shade that’s too small for the lamp), 2. a sewing section (not shown) and 3. my PC / electronics work space.  I will soon be adding a video set-up so I can start making craft videos so look for an update on my blog and Instagram soon.

Each side of my craft space has a set of drawers. These hold my adhesives, glitters, inks, stamps, punches, sewing supplies, mists, paints, card bases, the list goes on and on.  Everything has a place but if I have to be honest not everything always goes back in it’s place.  I’m making it a goal this year to pack everything back up when I finish a project.

Pebbles collection storage

@HeatherLeopard's Scrapbooking Room Craft Room Tour @PebblesInc #craftroom #scrapbookingroom #organization #scrapspace

To the right of my craft drawers under my sewing station is where I keep all my current Pebbles collections. I usually keep my paper trimmer on the top but it’s not currently pictured.

@HeatherLeopard's Scrapbooking Room Craft Room Tour @PebblesInc #craftroom #scrapbookingroom #organization #scrapspace

This organizer holds the standard plastic bins and easily holds tons of 12″x12″ paper, Thickers, sticker sheets, die cuts and all the embellishments.  I use one per collection so I can easily find what I need. I can even fit a large punch! Look how good it all fits in there.

The gadgets

@HeatherLeopard's Scrapbooking Room Craft Room Tour @PebblesInc #craftroom #scrapbookingroom #organization #scrapspace

Next is my computer area as well as my trusty amoire I’ve had for many years ago. It’s one of my favorite things.  The bottom has room to fit 3 super large plastic bins across and about 6 high.  I store older collections I’m not ready to part with, alterable things, momentos, etc.

@HeatherLeopard's Scrapbooking Room Craft Room Tour @PebblesInc #craftroom #scrapbookingroom #organization #scrapspace

The top part holds all my main craft tools – my large and small printers, printer accessories, Cameo, Cinch, Big Shot and more.  My hubby built shelves that slide so I can pull things in and out as needed. I’m in the process of adding another shelf to better accommodate a few more items, like the Minc you see sitting on it’s side.

A space for the kids

@HeatherLeopard's Scrapbooking Room Craft Room Tour @PebblesInc #craftroom #scrapbookingroom #organization #scrapspace

Last but not least is the space where my girls create.  They each have a draw on the left for their supplies and when they are ready to create, they just fold the door down and voila!, a table top just for them!  Since it’s black, I don’t have to stress about ink that may not make it on the paper.  Also, the gold and black locker holds my fabrics and vinyl.

So that’s a peek into my scrap space.  I hope you’ve enjoyed my scrapbooking room | craft room tour.

Thanks for stopping by today.

xoxo,
Heather (@heatherleopard on social media)
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Supplies:
Happy Hooray collection

 

Forever My Always Traveler’s Notebook

15
Jan
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Hi Pebbles Friends!

Amanda here, & I hope the New 2018 Year is bringing you much joy! If you’re like me, and feeling a lil behind, overwhelmed or just needing to be more organized for the busy year ahead, then today’s post is for you!

I don’t know about you, but I certainly feel more organized and less stressed when I jot things down and make lists. Keeping a Traveler’s Notebook handy in my purse means I can stay focused, and remember all those appointments too! #igotthis

As soon as I laid eyes on our gorgeous Forever My Always collection I just knew I had to use it for my TN journaling! Let’s make the everyday ordinary things special too! Let’s make ALL the pretty things! After all, it’s a beautiful life!

Here’s what I have created to help me conquer 2018!

How CUTE is this Pebbles Traveler’s Notebook?!! If nothing else, my 2018 is going to be pretty!!!

Here’s a sneaky peak inside too…..

Adore this! Being organized never looked so good! And the best part, it only takes a few minutes to create – perfect for this modern, busy world we live in!

Here’s how to make your own TN:

  1. Start with your insert paper. I use a good quality A4 copy paper for my everyday lists. Trim to 8 3/4″wide x 8 1/4 long.
  2. Select pattern paper for cover,  (I use the sweet Love Labels for mine) and place the insert paper over it – as shown below. Ensure the cover is just the tiniest bit bigger to allow for full coverage of the inserts, and trim.

3. Score both the inserts and patterned paper cover, and fold in half. Sew, staple or hand stitch the spine to complete.

I sew mine with my machine on a larger stitch, slow speed.

Here’s a closer look at how neat the stitching is…..

Super sweet! Use this technique to create as many Notebooks as you need!

Now to decorate!

A good page marker is always helpful – create a stunning rosette clip with the Forever My Always Rosette Stickers and a paperclip. Too easy!

For my TN spread, I use the reverse side of the pattern paper barcode strip, Date Night.

Tip: These sample strips at the bottom of 12 x 12 papers make an excellent alternative to washi tape!

A page marker and some faux washi make such a difference! So simple and yet so effective!

Next, I decorate with a couple of the Cardstock 6 x 12 Icons & Accents Stickers. That pencil is just perfection for this planner / notebook! I trim pattern paper, Sprinkled Blossoms to 2″ wide x 2 1/2″long to create some full boxes. A great alternative to planner icon box stickers, and it really defines my TN layout.

I continue to define my TN spread with a few hand drawn boxes, as well as my check list to the left hand side. The typewriter sticker couldn’t be any more adorable, and embellishes my long list. I add Puffy Stickers to my half boxes, serving as bullet points. Looking good!

For finishing touches, I embellish with more cute stickers, and Die Cuts!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And there you  have it! Super quick (and really pretty!)crafting to keep you organized! I hope I have inspired you to make your own Travelers Notebook with our beautiful papers and embellishments!

Thanks so much for visiting,

Happy Arty Days, Amanda xo 

Supplies:

Pebbles Forever My Always Collection

Love Labels #733625 

Date Night #733624

Sprinkled Blossoms # 733628

Mini Puffy Stickers Hearts #733635

Rosette Embellishments w/Gold Foil Accents #733637

Cardstock 6 x 12 Stickers Icons & Accents w/Gold Foil

Ephemera Cardstock Die Cuts #733632

Sticky Thumb Adhesive Runner & Refill #340261