Archives for June 2018

Guest Blogger Marcia joins us for a look at the stars and stripes in Land that I Love!

Jun

Hello Pebbles fans! Marcia Dehn-Nix here today. I am so excited to be guest designing for Pebbles! I played with the Land That I Love collection, creating 2 layouts to share with you. Summer is usually a time that my family vacations. I love a good road trip! For my first layout God Bless America, I wanted to document a family trip to Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Marcia Dehn-Nix is with us on the blog today, sharing 2 beautiful patriotic-themed layouts!

I love that this collection has a Mount Rushmore die cut ephemera piece. It was perfect! I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut a star background from one of the pattern papers.

The rosette star stickers added some dimension to my layout and played up the star theme.

I used the Land That I Love Foil Foam Thickers for my title. These thickers are awesome and are perfect for titles.

I really love how this layout came together.

For my second layout America The Beautiful, I wanted to document a trip to Washington DC. We did a Monument at Night Tour and were able to get photos of lots of the monuments all lit up … so majestic!

I used a different star digital cut file on this layout, backing it with some stars and stripes pattern papers. I also added some of the fun fireworks rub-ons to the white background.

Once again I used the Land That I Love Foil Foam Thickers for my title and added some flag stickers and die cut ephemera stars.

Do you have any summer trips planned? The Land That I Love collection can be used to document your vacation destinations too.

Supplies
Land that I Love Oh! The Places We Go paper (733792)
Land that I Love Fireworks paper (733795)
Land that I Love America paper (733794)
Land that I Love Stars and Stripes Forever paper (733788)

Land that I Love Patriotic Blooms paper (733789)

Land that I Love Silver Foiled Foam Thickers (733799)
Land that I Love Cardstock Stickers (733796)Land that I Love Cardstock Die-cuts (733797)

Land that I Love Puffy Stickers Phrase & Icons (733798)
Land that I Love Star Rosettes (733801)

Land That I Love Rub-Ons (733800)

Land That I Love Puffy Stickers Red, White, and Blue Dots (733802)

Thanks for having me as a guest designer!

~Marcia

Documenting Summer: Patio Party Style!

Jun

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Hi Pebbles Friends!

Amanda here, & today I am sharing with you how I am documenting our Summer memories with the gorgeous Patio Party collection from Jen Hadfield! It’s no secret that I am an enormous fan of Jen’s designs, and Patio Party has my heart! All those bright colors just scream Summer FUN!

Here’s what I’ve created for today’s post…..

“Hello Sunshine”

Oh isn’t this sweet for Summer?!! Hearts, tropical colors, flamingos and pretty blooms! Summer Lovin’ at it’s best! And better still, it’s really easy for you to recreate!

Here’s how….

To get started, you’ll need patterned paper, Citrus Sweet (reverse side, with the stripes) , white cardstock, Patio Party Thickers, and a heart cut file or die cut. The one I’ve used today is called Hello Hearts (from The Cut Shoppe), but you could even fussy cut your own hearts out. You’ll also need pattern paper Panels, and the 6 x 6 Paper Pad.

Trim your white cardstock to 11″ x 11″ and attach to that gorgeous striped paper. The stripes on the reverse side of Citrus Sweet are so bright and just give me that happy Summer vibe!

Back your heart cut file with papers from the 6×6 Paper Pad, and the pattern paper called Panels. It’s important to include the woodgrain paper, as it compliments the Patio Party Thickers and creates balance on the page.

Glue your paper-pieced cut file to the center of you layout, and then position the Thickers title into place – as shown above. As I am documenting a Summer memory of my darling girl, Hello Sunshine was a perfect title choice. However, if this doesn’t suit your needs, don’t worry! There are so many other words and title options in this set of Thickers; I’m sure you’ll find something that works best!

Now it’s time to prepare your Summer photograph! For this layout, I’ve used a 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ photo. Using papers from the 6 x 6 Paper Pad, I trim two patterns to 2 3/4″ x 3 3/4″, and layer them beneath my photograph. I attach a flamingo and blooms ephemera, before adhering it to my page.

Time to have some fun with embellishing! I start by adding that Best Day Ever Wood Sticker to the top left hand side of my page, and popping a 6 x 12 Accent Stickers bloom beneath it. I also created a few embellishment clusters around my photo, using Ephemera, Accent Stickers and Dimensional Stickers. I added 2 more flamingos, to adorn the Sunshine element of my title, and a few more blooms scattered on my hearts. Oh, and don’t forget those 3 super cute buzzy bee stickers – So cute!

If you love a really ‘clean’ layout, then this is complete! But if you just need a lil’ more pop of color for your Summer themes, then see below….

With a fine brush & steady hand, apply hot pink watercolor to your layout focal points. Add a few splatters for good measure! I even added a few tiny droplets of that sky blue to balance the colors in my design.

And there you have it! Summer memories beautifully documented with Patio Party!

Here are a few close ups for you….

Such a gorgeous color scheme! And those flamingos are just perfection!

Loving that woodgrain element, especially with the pops of hot pink!

I just adore the blooms in that embellishment cluster!

SO very beautiful!

I hope I have inspired you to start documenting your favorite Summer moments too!

Thanks so much for visiting today!

Happy Arty Days, Amanda xo

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Pebbles Supplies Featured:

732868 Citrus Sweet

732963 Panels

733777 Patio Party Thickers

733775 6 x 6 Paper Pad

733779 Dimensional Stickers Flowers

733778 Wood Stickers

733782 Ephemera

733781 6 x 12 Accent Stickers

Create a Best Friends layout with a timeline twist!

Jun

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Hello Pebbles Friends! It’s Leanne here today sharing a Best Friends layout with a timeline twist! What’s that? I hear you ask, well think of it as a layout with a hidden photo journey element. And just like a Best Friend, this layout is full of fun surprises!

Gather your supplies..

To recreate this page, gather supplies that have a similar colour tone palette. I am using the gorgeous Jen Hadfield Heart of Home collection. The idea to use this type of colour scheme is to allow and build intricate layers to provide a patterned paper story to compliment the photos. This layout will require the use of two photos. To recreate a timeline, print an early photo of your subject along with a later one. The photos I have used are of my two eldest children. The photo that is visible is one of them at ages three & five. The hidden photo was taken when they were thirteen & fifteen.

step 1. This patterned paper collection has been brought together and grounded with a simple white cardstock background. Trim the cardstock to size and select any die cut ephemera you wish to include.

step 2. Take note of the photo measurement and create a banner flag, slightly larger than the photo, with patterned paper. Machine stitch the banner directly to the cardstock for some textural dimension. Leave the ends of the thread slightly long.

Layering patterned paper..

step 3. A paper strip has been added to the top of the Best Friends layout page. Continue adding patterned paper and die cut elements overlapping the banner. I’ve also included Heart of Home Gold Foil accent label stickers for extra interest.

step 4. Place the first photo, the one that will be hidden from immediate view, onto the built up patterned paper layers. Machine stitch another row of white thread across the top to help secure it in place.

step 5. Next, I have taken inspiration from the Heart of Home Love at Home patterned paper and trimmed the 2″x2″ squares from the sheet.

step 6. These squares, especially the “brother”/”sister” paper pieces were layered between the existing patterned papers already on the cardstock.

Title work and journaling..

step 7. Add a title using coordinating Printed Foil Letter Stickers. Place the alphas to create a visual triangle across the page. Using words such as Best Friends or Forever, can clearly help relay the story message.

step 8. Before adding journaling strips, splash some Heidi Swapp color shine in coordinating colours directly to the layout and allow to dry. More splashes at the bottom of the page helps balance the white space within the layout format.

step 9. Type your journaling, cut into strips and adhere at the bottom of the layout.

Timeline twist..

If you wanted to, your Best Friends layout would be perfectly fine if you made the last step your final one. However, for a more interactive and sensational layout, securing another photo to the top of first one, creates a special surprise!

step 10. Choose a black and white photo, the same size as the original photo. The black and white photo will help blend in with the existing patterned papers.

step 11. Trim a piece of patterned paper, the same as the banner flag created at the beginning of this tutorial, to the same width as the photo. Allow the length of the patterned paper to extend slightly past the top of the image. Adhere the patterned paper to the photo.

step 12. Score a fold line along the top edge of the photo and patterned paper to create a tab. Using double sided adhesive, secure to the top of the photo already on the layout.

step 13. Optional extras to complete the layout, can include more personal journaling or another photo to add to the visual timeline.

Thanks for visiting the Pebbles blog today. I hope I have inspired you to create a fun, but effective Best Friends layout.

supplies:

Love at Home Heart of Home Patterned Paper 733751

Buffalo Check Simple Life Patterned Paper 733486

Antique Tile Heart of Home Patterned Paper 733737

Gold Foil Label Accents Heart of Home Stickers 733762

Simple Life Ephemera 733489

American Crafts Printed Foil Letter Stickers 732775

Masculine Cards

Jun

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Hi everyone. Heather Leopard is here with a few Masculine cards for the men in your life.

Yes, there’s a bow or two and even a flower but these were made with men in mind so they are Masculine-ish. I mean men often bring their ladies flowers, am I right?!?!

For the first card, I selected three 2″ x 2″ cards with sentiments that remind me of every day with the father of my children. They are perfect for this with their wood grain, grey concrete like backgrounds. I alternated them placing two on the left at the top and bottom and one on the right in the middle.

Next…bugs! I added elements in the blank spaces, including a dragon fly, bees and a bow.

Here’s the final card. I love how simple, yet detailed it is.

For the next thing, I covered the card with a blue background and used a 3″x4″ wood-grained card, backed with a patterned paper. I then added the stringed lights banner to the card using 3D foam for dimension and added a bow. I thought I was done with the card at that point but I decided to cover the white flowers printed under “stay awhile” with colorful flowers, also adhered with 3D foam.

Thinking back on it, I think this card could be more masculine by not adding that colored flower and sticking with the white printed flower cluster but I also love this version and many guys wear pink with confidence!

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

xoxo, Heather
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Supplies:
Patio Party Shady Spot (732910)
Patio Party From Me To You (732960)
Patio Party Patio Life (732966)
Patio Party Breezy (733050)
Patio Party Accent Stickers (733781)
Sticky Thumb Adhesive Foam Dots (340272)
American Crafts Premium Ribbon
Textured Cardstock White (71081)

Easy Father’s Day Accordion Mini Album

Jun

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Hello everyone! It’s Eva Pizarro on the blog today showing you how to make a quick and easy Father’s Day Accordion Mini Album using the gorgeous Patio Party line.

This mini album was easy and super fun to make! I included pictures of my husband and son, some words my son told me to write and even a small drawing! I am sure my husband is going to love it!

Start by cutting two strips of white cardstock 8 cm tall. (you can use any size you want)

Glue the two strips together and use your Mini Score Board to score your paper at 8 cm, 16 cm, 32 cm, 40 cm. Cut your paper at 48 cm wide.

Bend the two sides over the central part of your mini album.

Next, I used my 6×6 inch paper pad to decorate my accordion mini album. I also included two 7×7 cm pictures on the back of the mini.

I asked my son to draw something on this blank page and he decided to make a heart. He also wanted to write “daddy I love you” so I helped him out.

On the main accordion mini album page, I put a big photo and some decorations. I used die cuts and stickers from this lovely collection. I love the versatility of this line!

The cover is divided in two and to keep everything together I used a banner and some twine.

Remember to cut all the elements of your cover! I cut my “Happy” word in two so I could open the accordion mini album easily.

See how easy it was? A small but cute mini album that I am sure your husband is going to love. You can make the accordions longer to include more pictures, drawings or sweet words.

Thanks for joining me today! Have a great week!

Eva

Supplies
Patio Party From Me To You (732960)
Patio Party 6×6 inch Paper Pad (733775)
Patio Party Ephemera (733782)
Patio Party Cardstock Stickers (733781)
Patio Party Wood Veneer(733778)
Sticky Thumb Adhesive Foam Dots (340272)
Textured Cardstock White (71081)
Mini Score Board (661084)