Archives for October 2018

Grateful for Quick Layouts with Terhi

Oct

Hello lovely Pebbles fans! Terhi here today, giving you a fresh smell from last summer with the new ‘Along The Way’ collection from Jen Hadfield and Pebbles.

The ‘Along The Way’ line is filled with blooms and flowers, and also with very delicious selection of different calmer patterns, but I focused myself to the lovely blooms and butterflies.

For the background I only swiped couple drops of mint green acrylic paint, nothing else. Then placed some pieces of the prettiest paper from the collection, and started building up the layers.

Thickers are always very warmly welcomed to my layouts, and this line made it even more exciting! Not only they have different words and phrases, but some lovely leaves too! Using thickers is such a simple and effective way to add dimension to any paper craft project you’re creating.

To make the layout more girly and fun, the photographs are placed to twist a bit. It’s like the smiling face from the images is jumped to the layout. Try it too!

As you can see, sometimes scrapbooking can be done simple and quick way. Just something on the background, and the most beautiful papers you can image – boom! – you’re layout is ready!

I wish you all lots of scrappy time during this week! See you soon!

Terhi xx

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Supplies:
340272 Sticky Thumb Adhesive Foam Dots
71081 Textured Cardstock White
733697 Along The Way Cardstock Stickers
733698 Along The Way Thickers
733674 Along The Way Ephemera
733981 Along The Way Phrase Stickers
733983 Along The Way Patterned Paper Home Sweet Home
733984 Along The Way Patterned Paper Blooms
733997 Along The Way Patterned Paper Flower Market
734014 Along The Way Patterned Paper Window Box

Please welcome Jessi – and her darling Along The Way projects!

Oct

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Hello, Pebbles, Inc. fans! This is Jessi and I am excited to be a guest designer for the Pebbles. Inc blog. I was given the super adorable Along The Way Collection. Once I got the collection in my hands, I could not wait to get to work. I immediately fell in love with the gorgeous colors used throughout the variety of prints!

First up, I made a simple home décor hanging using a few different prints:

@kissinkraftsjessi is on the blog with us today - don't miss her darling Along the Way Projects!

This project started with a unfinished house shape wooden piece. I cut the different prints down to the correct sized and glued them to the wood. I used a few more prints for form with the different layers to highlight the saying. To finish the piece, I used one the of pieces from the Along the Way Ephemera.

Next up is a page I completed in my Bible Journal:

I used more of the additional Along the Way embellishments than I did the papers. I used some ephemeras, 3D stickers, and word stickers. I did cut up a few of the 2×3 squares included on one side of a 12×12 sheet.

Another thing I loved about this collection is how easy it is to throw together some quick cards:

In the Along the Way collection, there is a box of cards. These cards are made using some of the fun prints from the collection. A great way to get started on a card. I cut up a few different tags from a 12×12 sheet and created the cards using frames and stripes of paper.

I enjoyed my time as a guest designer. Thank you Pebbles, Inc. for the opportunity!

Jessi

Pretty Details and Layers on Layouts

Oct

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Hello Pebbles Friends! It’s Leanne here today and I am playing with all the stunning details, that make up the new Along The Way collection! There are so many pretty details in this collection, that I wanted to create a layout which will showcase its beauty and share some layering techniques too. I’m a huge fan of pretty details and lots of layers on layouts. However, too much of one technique can sometimes look cluttered. Here’s how I keep it simple without losing access to the fun stuff!

Gathering Supplies..

Select four or five favourite patterned papers from the Along The Way collection and trim into paper strips of different widths. Choose a sturdy, white cardstock as the layout base and trim to 8.5″x11″. Include the cardstock tags, paper ephemera and gold foil thickers as part of the details of the layout.

step 1. Choose papers with a variety of patterns to allow the details to stand out on the page. Trim the length of the paper strips to 11″ and layer on the left side of the cardstock base. Adhere and machine stitch the paper strips to the cardstock.

step 2. Cut a coordinating patterned paper piece, large enough to rest a 4″x4″ photo on top. Layer the photo block slightly over the inner paper strip on the left hand side of the page.

step 3. Use a combination of either a cardstock tag, patterned paper cut apart tag or cardstock ephemera tag to layer on top of the photo block. The different widths of the tags creates visual interest. Layering the tags at different heights, draws attention to the colours and patterns of the papers the complement.

step 4. Add dimension to the layout with foam dots and a die-cut ephemera phrase. Layer the phrase vertically along the same orientation as the paper strips.

Extra details..

step 5. Position the photo and start to fussy cut flowers from the Window Box patterned paper. Be sure to leave a small border of white around the images that are fussy cut.

step 6. Fill in the gaps with stunning cardstock ephemera die-cuts. I chose the girl in profile, that reminds me of my daughter and her long hair! Add extra fussy cut flowers in smaller clusters, above and below the ephemera piece. When adhering the flowers, add adhesive to the center of the image and gently roll the edges upwards, giving the flowers more dimension on the page.

step 7. At any stage, add small splashes of paint on the diagonal. This is a subtle way of layering and creating texture on the page. Maintain balance on the layout with more fussy cut images layered below and on top of the lower, outer edge of the photo.

step 8. On the reverse side of Sweet Sentiments, I have trimmed several meaningful phrases that was appropriate for this layout.

Each phrase was adhered to the layout on the vertical axis. This mimics both the paper strips and the earlier positioned ephemera phrase. Plus I love that the words are a little like “hide and seek” on the page, bringing an interactive element to my layout.

Layers on layers..

step 9. Finally complete the layout with additional features such as sequins (initially navy but swapped out for gold!!), a number title and whatever journaling you desire.

Before completing this layout, I have added one last paper strip on the left side of the page. At some point I had to stop adding all the pretty details. It was so easy to fall in love with Along The Way! I hope you can enjoy it as much as what I have when playing with it. Thanks for visiting..x

supplies:

Blooms Along The Way Patterned Paper 733984

Parkway Along The Way Patterned Paper 733985

For My Friends Along The Way Patterned Paper 733996

Birdseed Along The Way Patterned Paper 734006

Sweet Sentiments Along The Way Patterned Paper 733988

Bakeshop Along The Way Patterned Paper 734008

Windowbox Along The Way Patterned Paper 734014

Jen Hadfield Along The Way Thickers Gold Foil 733969

Along The Way Ephemera Die-Cuts 733973

Cardstock Tags Along The Way 733980

Phrase Stickers Along The Way 733981

Patio Party Safety Pins 733773

Cards of Hope With The Along The Way Collection

Oct

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Hi Pebbles Friends!

Amanda here, and today I am sharing something that’s a little close to my heart; raising cancer awareness & spreading hope. These days cancer is all too well known, with most of us being affected either with the disease, or having a friend or family member suffering. It is a thing of great despair & darkness.

So let’s bring some light to those who need it most, by creating cards of Hope!

Infact, why not host a little ‘Coffee, Cake & Create’ card making session to raise money for cancer awareness? Together we can all make a difference!

Here are my cards of hope with the beautiful Along The Way collection…..

Aren’t they beautiful?!

Here’s how to recreate them……

Start by trimming pattern paper Blooms into two sections, 10″ x 7″ and 10″ x 5″. Score down the center, and fold to create 2 card bases, as shown above. One card is a larger 5″ x 7″ size, and the other is cute 5″ square card.

Next, trim the reverse side of pattern paper Window Box to 4 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ and 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ and adhere to the card fronts. Cut a 4 1/2″ x 3″ strip of pattern paper Bird Seed and attach to the Window Box base of the larger card. Glue doilies to the card centers.

Select a tag or two from the Along The Way Tags pk, and embellish with a Phrase Sticker or Ephemera sentiment.

To add dimension and interest, build up your card layers with foam mounted ephemera.

Add a few stickers, & a lil more ephemera!

Looking good!

Use the pretty laurel leaves from the Kacie Thickers to add another texture, & element of interest.

Apply a sentiment at the card base with the gorgeous gold foil Anne Thickers.

For finishing touches add a coordinating bow, and some sequins. Simple, but oh so elegant!

Cards of Hope only take a few minutes to create, but their thoughtfulness will last for months. Let’s spread the hope, and support our community! I hope my cards have inspired you to get creating and maybe even raise a little money towards cancer awareness too!

The Along The Way collection is really beautiful, and just perfect for all those special projects.

Thanks so much for visiting,

Happy Arty Days, Amanda xo

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ALONG THE WAY SUPPLIES:

733984 – Blooms

734014 – Window Box

734006 – Bird Seed

733969 – Thickers Anne

733968 – Thickers Kacie

733980 – Tags

733981 – Phrase Stickers

733973 – Ephemera

733974 – Ephemera

733967 – 6″ x 12″ Accent Stickers

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Doilies, ribbon & sequins.

Quick and Easy Thanksgiving Banner

Oct

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Halloween will soon be over and it will be time to decorate for the next big holiday! It’s easy to transition into Thanksgiving decor and this quick and easy Thanksgiving Banner is proof that it doesn’t take a ton of time and effort to add a little thankful flair to your fall decorations! And you’d never guess that I used papers and stickers from the “Spooky Boo” collection for my banner, but I sure did!

Isn’t it cute? Here’s how you can whip one up for yourself:

Start by gathering some of the patterned papers that are not obviously Halloween-themed. Use a digital die cut machine (or hand cut) to create banner flag shapes.

Cut the same number of banner shapes from kraft (or whatever color you choose) solid cardstock. Cut the letters to spell “thankful” from the centers of the kraft banners.

This next step is optional, but I love adding a little bit of detail and interest by stitching around the perimeter of each flag with white thread. Secure the loose threads on the backside with tape.