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Make Pinwheels With Your Kids

29
Jun
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Hello Pebbles friends! Marcia back today with another craft you can do with your kids. When I was little, my Mom showed me how to make a pinwheel. Pinwheels are fun. You can play with them. Learn about wind. Even use them to decorate with. You probably already have all the supplies you need at home too.

They look awesome in a vase. You could even use them for party favors.

Change the paper and you get completely different looks. I used different pattern papers from the Pebbles Sun & Fun collection.

Here is how you can make them too.

Supplies needed:
paper
pencil
ruler
scissors
a straw
a long stemmed brad.

1 Select your pattern paper. You want the front and back to coordinate well as you will see both sides. It’s ok to use a paper pad even where the back side is white. Cut the paper into a 6″x6″ square. Draw a line lightly in pencil diagonally from corner to corner, and repeat with the other corners. Then measure from each corner along the line and make a mark at 2 1/2″.

2. Use a hole punch to make a hole in the middle of the square where the 2 lines intersect. Then make 4 more holes just to the left of each corner near the edge.

3. Using a scissors, cut up from each corner following the penciled line to the pencil marking 2 1/2″. Erase the penciled lines.

Take the brad and insert it through the corner holes one at a time. Then insert it through the hole in the middle.

After you push the brad through the straw, open up the brad prongs, leaving enough space so you can still turn the pinwheel.

Enjoy!

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you’ll try making pinwheels with your kids too.

Supplies:
Sun & Fun Patterned papers

DIY Cards For Kids By Kids

27
Jun
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Do you have little helpers that want to get crafty with you every time you pull out your supplies? Instead of waiting for nap-time or bed-time, let them create with you! I put together this set of cards for kids…but they are simple enough that kids could make them too! Hi friends, it’s Wendy Sue here today, and I’m excited to share a quick little tutorial for a set of DIY cards for kids (simple enough that they could be made BY kids as well)!

DIY Cards FOR kids, BY kids - created by Wendy Sue Anderson for @PebblesInc

These cards are quick and easy to make. Just pull out the supplies and you can whip up a whole set in no time at all! Here’s what you’ll need for each card (I used supplies from the “Happy Cake Day” collection):

DIY Cards FOR kids, BY kids - created by Wendy Sue Anderson for @PebblesInc

Step 1: Place the patterned paper on the card base (be sure to center it)!

DIY Cards FOR kids, BY kids - created by Wendy Sue Anderson for @PebblesInc

Step 2: Add string to the tags.

DIY Cards FOR kids, BY kids - created by Wendy Sue Anderson for @PebblesInc

Step 3: Add the tags to the card front

DIY Cards FOR kids, BY kids - created by Wendy Sue Anderson for @PebblesInc

Step 4: Add foam dots to the back of the ephemera piece.

DIY Cards FOR kids, BY kids - created by Wendy Sue Anderson for @PebblesInc

And place it on the card.

DIY Cards FOR kids, BY kids - created by Wendy Sue Anderson for @PebblesInc

Step 5: Add confetti stickers!!

DIY Cards FOR kids, BY kids - created by Wendy Sue Anderson for @PebblesInc

That’s it! Wasn’t that EASY?!?

DIY Cards FOR kids, BY kids - created by Wendy Sue Anderson for @PebblesInc

Repeat, Repeat, Repeat!!

DIY Cards FOR kids, BY kids - created by Wendy Sue Anderson for @PebblesInc
DIY Cards FOR kids, BY kids - created by Wendy Sue Anderson for @PebblesInc
DIY Cards FOR kids, BY kids - created by Wendy Sue Anderson for @PebblesInc

Thanks for stopping by the blog today – now go get crafty with your kiddos!!

Paper Spinner Toy

25
Jun
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Hello everyone! It’s Eva on the blog today, sharing a tutorial on how to create a paper spinner with your kids.

create a fun paper spinner toy with your kids today! follow this tutorial from @evapizarrov using the Sun & Fun line from @pebblesinc

This craft is very easy! it is perfect to make with your kids and you can use paper scraps from your favorite collections.

To create the paper spinner, start by cutting some strips of patterned paper. We cut ours 1/2 inch wide and 11 inch tall.

create a fun paper spinner toy with your kids today! follow this tutorial from @evapizarrov using the Sun & Fun line from @pebblesinc

Next, punch four 1 1/2 inch circles and glue your strips in the middle of the circle.

create a fun paper spinner toy with your kids today! follow this tutorial from @evapizarrov using the Sun & Fun line from @pebblesinc

Glue the other four strips of paper and glue one circle on top.

create a fun paper spinner toy with your kids today! follow this tutorial from @evapizarrov using the Sun & Fun line from @pebblesinc

One side is ready! Next, put a circle on top (do not glue it) and glue the 8 strips on top.

create a fun paper spinner toy with your kids today! follow this tutorial from @evapizarrov using the Sun & Fun line from @pebblesinc

Cover with another circle and using your Crop a Dile, make a small hole in the center.

create a fun paper spinner toy with your kids today! follow this tutorial from @evapizarrov using the Sun & Fun line from @pebblesinc

Use a long skewer and pass it through the holes.

create a fun paper spinner toy with your kids today! follow this tutorial from @evapizarrov using the Sun & Fun line from @pebblesinc

Finally, use hot glue to secure the top circle. I put some glue on both sides of the circle and also cut the point of the skewer.

create a fun paper spinner toy with your kids today! follow this tutorial from @evapizarrov using the Sun & Fun line from @pebblesinc

Your paper spinner toys are done! I assure you your kids will have lots of fun! My boy couldn’t wait to go outside and play with it!

create a fun paper spinner toy with your kids today! follow this tutorial from @evapizarrov using the Sun & Fun line from @pebblesinc

Here you can see the spinner in action!

Thanks for joining me today, have a great day!

Eva

Supplies
Sun & Fun Patterned Papers
We R Memory Keepers Hot Glue Gun
We R Memory Keepers Crop a Dile

Scrapbooking with children | Terhi

23
Jun
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Hey there Pebbles Fans! It’s Terhi Koskinen here wishing you the most colorful day and inspiring you with a scrapbook layout made in very special situation.

As I have been scrapbooking our family life for as long as I have been a Mom, I thought to ask if my daughters would like to make a layout together with me. We’ve done many crafts together and they both have done many layouts of their own. This layout has been made with my older daughter, who just turned 12.

Teenagers, children, how ever you wish to call them, are super talented and very creative if you just give them a chance! Surely my children has been watching how I create and seen my work, so they have strong opinions and thoughts about how the layout should look. For this page, we proceed completely in her phase – not mine.

We started by choosing a photograph and I was very surprised she didn’t pick a horse photo but mine instead! I asked why this one and she told because it’s a pretty one. That’s a perfect reason, isn’t it. Then, she picked up a white cardstock for a background to start our work, just as her Mom always do.

I limited her passion and excitement to Pebbles Hey, Hello collection instead giving her access to all my products. I had some of the separate patterned papers and Pebbles Hey, Hello Project Pad on the table and she fell in love with the paper Yellow Roses. We fussy cut all the flowers out and to bring more colors we took the lovely colored sheet out from the project pad.

The most interesting part of the process was adding thread. She’s seen my Youtube videos and she’s been watching how I do it, but she gave me an idea which is totally new to me – adding matching thread around each paper. The effect is adorable! It bring softness to the page but doesn’t make it as messy as I usually end up doing. Well done my dear child, well done!

Attaching the squares to the background was a bit tricky, so instead of measuring and getting gray hair I asked if the squares could be like wreath. She didn’t like the idea but shook them a bit, so the squares are inclined on purpose.

If you’d like to try out creating something together with older than toddlers, here’s what I think are the most important things to make the moment memorable.

  • Tell her/him clearly what’s the main goal – it’s easier to create when you know what to create and to where.
  • Limit all options – it’s easier to decide from four papers than from forty papers.
  • Let her/him teach YOU something, be curious about their opinions.
  • Instead of saying no, ask questions like why.

We did this together and I’m so very proud about it. Creating one thing together is totally different thing than creating things beside each other. She enjoyed as much as I.

Thank you for stopping by here today, it’s been a pleasure! Have a great day!
Terhi xx 
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Supplies: 
Pebbles Hey, Hello Patterned Paper Pad 12×12 (736898) 
Pebbles Hey, Hello Project Pad
Pebbles Hey, Hello Cardstock Stickers (736796) 
Pebbles Hey, Hello Cardstock Sticker Book (736804)
Pebbles Hey, Hello Puffy Thickers (736798)
We R Memory Keepers Premium Paper Trimmer (660557)
American Crafts White Cardstock (71259)

“Hello Summer” Layout

20
Jun
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Hi friends, it’s Wendy Sue here today – did you know that tomorrow is officially the first day of Summer? (And my sister’s birthday – happy b-day, sis!) We don’t have any big vacation plans this year, but I have plenty of photos from summer vacations we’ve taken the last few years, so instead of being sad about having to cancel this year’s vacation, I’m reminiscing by scrapbooking previous trips.

Hello Summer layout by Wendy Sue Anderson for @PebblesInc.

Exactly three years ago, we took our kids on an RV trip up to Yellowstone. It was so much fun and I am so grateful we were able to take this trip! I have more photos than I’ll ever scrapbook, but some of my favorites are just random pictures of the kids all together. So that’s what I included on this page. (Also, note that they are wearing coats and hoodies in one picture – there was SNOW in Yellowstone in JUNE!!)

Hello Summer layout by Wendy Sue Anderson for @PebblesInc.

I used products from a couple of different collections – “Hey Hello” and “Fun & Fun” plus a strip of orange washi from “Happy Hooray!” I love when you can mix and match collections to get just the right vibe!

Hello Summer layout by Wendy Sue Anderson for @PebblesInc.

I used thickers for the pink title on the bottom of my page and I couldn’t resist adding the two dots from the exclamation points (!!) to add some pink cheeks to the sunshine!

Hello Summer layout by Wendy Sue Anderson for @PebblesInc.

You’ll also spy a bit of machine stitching as well – it’s probably one of my all-time favorite techniques!

Hello Summer layout by Wendy Sue Anderson for @PebblesInc.

Of course I had to use foam adhesive behind some of the printed die-cuts because I love adding subtle touches of dimension!

Hello Summer layout by Wendy Sue Anderson for @PebblesInc.

So whether you have big plans for this summer or if you’re choosing to stay home, you can still enjoy all the summer memories by creating a layout! What are your summer plans? Are you scrapbooking? We’d love to see what you’re up to – drop a comment below!!

Wendy Sue Anderson