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Triangles and Beach Walks with Terhi

Mar

Hello lovelies! Terhi here with another layout (and a process video) made with my new favorite collection: Chasing Adventures.

During the last month or so our family has gone through all kind of illnesses, like the rest of the world too. During the time of runny noses and fevers the idea of calming scrapbooking is usually gone and sitting in front of pretty items isn’t so tempting, if even possible. After this kind of times getting back on track might feel overwhelming.
What’s your secret to get over it?
Mine is going with the most beautiful products and taking it easy.

By saying “taking it easy” I don’t only mean taking time to heal first, but making easy projects. Like this layout, it must be the simplest layout I have ever done. There is nothing tricky, only papers, embellishments and some color added with Creative Devotion Gel Crayons.

While I was still coughing and watching movies, I thought sometimes scrapbook-related could be done from the sofa. I chose one of the flower papers from Chasing Adventures and started cutting. Fussy cutting made me instantly feel better.

After I felt strong enough, I took my camera and started filming.
Hope you like what you see!

Link to video: https://youtu.be/L6QE334CfO8

Have a wonderful Monday!
Terhi xx
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Supplies:
340272 Sticky Thumb Adhesive Foam Dots

71793 Smooth Cardstock White
734025 Chasing Adventures 12×12 Paper Pad
734027 Chasing Adventures Ephemera
734024 Chasing Adventures Clear Stickers
734028 Chasing Adventures Tag Die Cuts
Vicki Boutin Silver Glaze
Creative Devotion Gel Crayons

It’s A Girl!

Mar

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Hello Pebbles friends! Marcia here today. Our theme this week has been party invites. Since I am helping to plan a baby shower for my nephew and his new wife who are expecting a girl, I decided to go with a baby shower theme. The Pebbles Loves Me collection was perfect with all those pretty pink pattern papers and cute die cut ephemera pieces and stickers. I found this cute umbrella bag digital cut file at SVGcuts and could not wait to make these. They are going to look so fabulous on tables at the baby shower! I could fill them with snacks. They would also be awesome as small gift bags.

Each umbrella is created from two different pattern papers. They are not full umbrellas, rather the back is flat. This left space for me to stamp “It’s A Girl!” and then embellish with die cuts and stickers. Each one is different.

There are adorable sloths adorning the handles of each umbrella as well as bows.

Don’t pack your Loves Me collection away just yet … Valentines Day is over, but this collection can do double duty for baby girls, Easter, Mother’s Day and so much more!

Supplies:

Pebbles Loves Me – Papers
Pebbles Loves Me – Stickers
Pebbles Loves Me – Die Cuts
American Crafts cardstock
American Crafts 2-sided tape

Quick and Easy St. Patrick’s Day Letterboard Project

Mar

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When the March wind starts blowing, it seems all thoughts turn to green, rainbows, and lots of luck! I’m not really a believer in “luck” per say, but I do believe that if you work hard, good things will happen! So that’s the thought I wanted to share when I updated our letterboard for March!

Quick and Easy St. Patrick's Day letterboard idea by Wendy Sue Anderson featuring the "Chasing Adventures" collection from @PebblesInc.

I always like to add a little something extra to my monthly letterboards – so this month I opted to add a little rainbow-ish banner to keep up the March vibe! It was super quick and easy and anyone could whip it up in a matter of minutes! Here’s the quick step-by-step! Start by cutting out enough triangle banners to span your letterboard and enough rainbow hearts for each banner piece.

Add foam adhesive to the back of each heart.

Place each heart on it’s triangle banner.

Use baker’s twine (or whatever string you wish) to thread the banner together.

Add your favorite quote or sentiment to your letterboard – be sure to leave room at the top or the bottom for your banner.

Add the banner by securing the twine on the back side of the letterboard.

Now…get out there and work hard today so you can be “lucky” tomorrow!

Happy March, Happy St. Patrick’s Day, and Happy Almost-Spring!

Wendy Sue

Supplies:

Chasing Adventures 6×8 Paper Pad
Chasing Adventures “Fiesta Flowers” Patterned Paper
Chasing Adventures “Savanna” Patterned Paper
Chasing Adventures “Sip Sip” Patterned Paper
American Crafts Green/White Bakers Twine
Sticky Thumb foam adhesive dots
DCWV 16×20 Black Letterboard
DCWV Black 1″ Letters
DCWV Gold 2″ Letters

Patio Party Scrapbook Process Video with Amanda!

Jan

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Hi Pebbles Friends!

Happy 2019! I wish you all much happiness, health and prosperity for the New Year!

2018 saw the release of so many gorgeous collections for Pebbles, but my very favorite would have to be the bright and beautiful Jen Hadfield: Patio Party. Just beautiful!

So, just before we reveal the first of many stunning new lines for 2019, let’s take another look at this wonderful collection!

Today I am sharing a very sweet & fun scrapbook layout’

“Smile”

Oh isn’t this pretty?!!

Such a beautiful page that really draws on all the gorgeous florals and blooms in both my photo, & the Patio Party collection! Love it!

Here’s a closer look for you….

Sigh! This is soooooooo pretty!

I have featured the beautiful Backyard Blooms pattern paper as both the layout base and ‘border’, and then used this very same pattern in the 6 x 6 size to back my silly selfie photo with! The repeat patterning creates unity within my design, and pulls everything ‘together’. As it is such a busy pattern paper, I avoid adding other designs or patterns and instead, opt for lots of complimentary embellishments to support my photo with.

How pretty are all those blooms?!

You’ll spy them in Die Cut Ephemera, Dimensional Stickers, Puffy Stickers and even the 6 x 12 Accent Stickers – so many beautiful embellishments to create layers and interest with!

Just look at those layers!!! All the heart eyes for these pretty details!

With all those bright, pop colors & layered blooms, I feature the Wood Stickers to create balance in my design. The strong, rectangular shape combined with the dark wood grain offer a hint of masculinity and structure to this otherwise girly page.

I use the gold Puffy Sticker, Smile for my title – perfect for my selfie!

For finishing touches, I add a little watercolor paint and splatter droplets to complete my lovely page!

Want to see more?

Please watch my Scrapbook Process Video HERE:

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I hope you enjoy my video!

Thanks so much for visiting today!

Happy Arty Days, Amanda xo

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PATIO PARTY SUPPLIES:

732904 Backyard Blooms

732960 From Me To You

733775 6 x 6 Paper Pad

733778 Wood Stickers

733779 Dimensional Flower Stickers

733781 6 x 12″ Accent Cardstock Stickers

733782 Ephemera

733783 Puffy Stickers

Holly Jolly Christmas Layout with Amanda!

Dec

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Hi Pebbles Friends & Fans!

Amanda here, and today I am sharing a really simple process video with our super cute Cozy & Bright collection! I just love this adorable collection – it’s so playful & fun! Perfect for documenting all the holly jolly Christmas moments!

But enough chatter, here’s what my finished project looks like…..

“Holly Jolly”

Oh isn’t this the sweetest?!! Nothing’s more precious than a puppy for Christmas!!! Holly jolly, indeed!

I’ve featured one inch strips of the bright stripes pattern paper, MERRY & BRIGHT to act as an anchor at both the top and base of my 12 inch white cardstock page. I’ve also drawn on the less traditional Christmas colors in this collection, and used the light blue and pink for a more whimsical look!

Here’s a closer look for you…..

This is oh so pretty! Lots of beautiful embellishments to adorn and support my sweet photo!

I fussy cut those blue & pink tags from pattern paper GIVE JOY, and use them to layer my photo with. The use of tags is a great alternative to blocks of pattern paper, and adds a more playful and fresh look!