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Happy Day, Happy Wishes Gatefold Birthday Cards

12
Jul
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Hello Pebbles Friends!  Renee here today to share a couple of Happy Day, Happy Wishes Gatefold Birthday Cards using the Jen Hadfield Heart of Home collection.  These gatefold birthday cards have small pockets inside to add a gift card.  Even though I created these cards for the summer birthdays that are to come, these gatefold birthday cards are great to give at any season.

Happy Day, Happy Wishes Gatefold Birthday Cards by @reneezwirek using the #HeartOfHome collection by @pebblesinc and @Tatertots and Jello .com

To create the gatefold birthday cards, I simply trimmed pink cardstock to 6″ x 12″.  I scored at the 3″ and 9″ lines and folded my cards.

Happy Day, Happy Wishes Gatefold Birthday Cards by @reneezwirek using the #HeartOfHome collection by @pebblesinc and @Tatertots and Jello .com

I decorated my gatefold birthday cards by trimming the Gatherings and Wild Daisies pattern papers to 2 ¾” x 5 ¾” (two pieces) and 5 ¾” x 5 ¾”.

Happy Day, Happy Wishes Gatefold Birthday Cards by @reneezwirek using the #HeartOfHome collection by @pebblesinc and @Tatertots and Jello .com

To embellish the front of my gatefold birthday cards, I used circle and scalloped circle punches to add paper layers underneath my flower and butterfly die-cuts.

Happy Day, Happy Wishes Gatefold Birthday Cards by @reneezwirek using the #HeartOfHome collection by @pebblesinc and @Tatertots and Jello .com

I used the reverse side of the Gatherings pattern paper under the flower die-cut and the reverse side of the Wild Daisies pattern paper under the butterfly die-cut along with white cardstock.

Happy Day, Happy Wishes Gatefold Birthday Cards by @reneezwirek using the #HeartOfHome collection by @pebblesinc and @Tatertots and Jello .com

I love the flower die-cut on this “Happy Day” gatefold birthday card!  I stamped the sentiment on a pretty label sticker.

Happy Day, Happy Wishes Gatefold Birthday Cards by @reneezwirek using the #HeartOfHome collection by @pebblesinc and @Tatertots and Jello .com

On my “Happy Wishes” gatefold birthday card, I added a pretty gold-foiled butterfly die-cut.

Happy Day, Happy Wishes Gatefold Birthday Cards by @reneezwirek using the #HeartOfHome collection by @pebblesinc and @Tatertots and Jello .com

The inside of the cards have layered pattern papers for the message and I created the little gift card pockets.

Happy Day, Happy Wishes Gatefold Birthday Cards by @reneezwirek using the #HeartOfHome collection by @pebblesinc and @Tatertots and Jello .com

Thanks for stopping by the Pebbles blog today!  Hope you enjoyed these simple yet lovely gatefold birthday cards.

Supplies:

Heart Of Home Gatherings (733750)
Heart Of Home Wild Daisies (733755)
Heart Of Home Label Stickers (733762)
Heart Of Home Accent Stickers (733770)
Heart Of Home Ephemera (733769)
American Crafts Sticky Thumb Dimensional Adhesive Foam Dots (340272)
American Crafts Black Precision Pen .08 Point (62331)
American Crafts Smooth Cardstock Pad, Primaries (71824)
American Crafts Courtyard Clear Stamps (59214)

Quick and Easy Cards Featuring Girl Squad

21
Jun
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Good morning, Pebbles friends!  It’s Wendy Sue here today, sharing a few quick and easy cards I whipped up with the brand new “Girl Squad” collection.  Before I share my cards, I have to say that this is one of my favorite Pebbles collections yet; the colors and patterns are so modern and happy!!  I had so many fun ideas swirling around in my head when I opened the package with these adorable products, but I settled on making something I’m always (always, always, always) needing – birthday cards!  These patterns and colors are perfect for any girl – young or old(er)! 😉  The mix of bold patterns really makes for a unique card – nothing like you can buy in the store – which is what handmade cards are all about, right?  Here’s a look at the cards I whipped up.  OH, and I decorated the white envelopes to coordinate as well!  Check them out:Create these quick and easy cards and coordinating envelopes by @WendySue (@WendySueA) with the "Girl Squad" collection from @PebblesInc.

And they truly live up to the blog title – quick and easy!  Here’s how to make it yourself:

First, start by cutting various patterned pieces (these are from the 6×6 paper pad).  The base should be 4″ x 5 1/4.”  The pink dotted paper is 4″ x 3″ and the black gingham is actually from one of the tear strips, trimmed down to 4″ wide.  The striped paper is was cut into a half-circle shape and is 4″ wide along the flat edge.

Create these quick and easy cards and coordinating envelopes by @WendySue (@WendySueA) with the "Girl Squad" collection from @PebblesInc.

After these pieces have been cut, assemble them like this:

Create these quick and easy cards and coordinating envelopes by @WendySue (@WendySueA) with the "Girl Squad" collection from @PebblesInc.

Next, tie white twine around the card:

Create these quick and easy cards and coordinating envelopes by @WendySue (@WendySueA) with the "Girl Squad" collection from @PebblesInc.

Now you’ll want to gather stickers, puffy stickers, ephemera, etc.

Create these quick and easy cards and coordinating envelopes by @WendySue (@WendySueA) with the "Girl Squad" collection from @PebblesInc.

Use them to embellish the circle. I used foam adhesive behind the die-cut pieces for a little bit of dimension.

Create these quick and easy cards and coordinating envelopes by @WendySue (@WendySueA) with the "Girl Squad" collection from @PebblesInc.

Adding a sentiment is the next step.  You can use digital die-cut shapes, metal dies, stickers, etc. to add a sentiment.

Create these quick and easy cards and coordinating envelopes by @WendySue (@WendySueA) with the "Girl Squad" collection from @PebblesInc.

That completes the card front!  Finally, place this entire piece on a white card base (4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″)

Create these quick and easy cards and coordinating envelopes by @WendySue (@WendySueA) with the "Girl Squad" collection from @PebblesInc.

If you want to create a fun coordinating envelope, pull out some washi tape (this is from the Sunshiny Days collection) and stickers or die-cuts.

Create these quick and easy cards and coordinating envelopes by @WendySue (@WendySueA) with the "Girl Squad" collection from @PebblesInc.

Just add a strip of tape and a few embellishments!  Super cute and easy, right?

Create these quick and easy cards and coordinating envelopes by @WendySue (@WendySueA) with the "Girl Squad" collection from @PebblesInc.

Finally, here’s a look at the complete set:

Create these quick and easy cards and coordinating envelopes by @WendySue (@WendySueA) with the "Girl Squad" collection from @PebblesInc.

And while you’re at it, you should probably whip up at least one more of these quick and easy cards with coordinating envelopes!

Create these quick and easy cards and coordinating envelopes by @WendySue (@WendySueA) with the "Girl Squad" collection from @PebblesInc.

Supplies I used to make these cards:

Girl Squad 6×6 Paper Pad
Girl Squad Icons & Accents Stickers
Girl Squad Puffy Stickers
Girl Squad Ephemera Die Cuts
Girl Squad “Girl Squad” Patterned Paper
Girl Squad “Darling” Patterned Paper
Sunshiny Days Wash Tape

1 Year Mini Album

23
Mar
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Hello, Renee here today to share a 1 Year mini album using the Lullaby collection.  Oh, how I love this sweet baby collection and creating this mini album gave me the opportunity to combine both the boy and girl lines.  Payton turned double digits this past St. Patrick’s Day!  I cannot believe it’s been 10 years since she joined and completed our family.  I looked through some older studio portraits and found a bunch from her first birthday.  I had to grab some of my favorites to make a mini album.  I used a couple of 5″ x 7″ along with some 2 ½” x 3 ½” photos for this 6″ x 8″ album.

Create a mini album using your favorite photos from baby's first year like this sweet 1 Year Mini Album by @reneezwirek using the #Lullaby collection by @pebblesinc

This is my favorite page from Payton’s 1 Year mini album!  Who said that Glassine Paper was just for treat bags and envelopes?  I adhered two glassine papers back to back and trimmed it down to 5 ½” x 8″.  I added a pretty punched edge and embellished it with adorable Die-Cuts and enamel dots.  I used the We R Memory Keepers Frame Punch Board and the Baby Girl Quotes pattern paper to create a 2 ¼” x 3 ½” photo frame.  Adorable!

Create a mini album using your favorite photos from baby's first year like this sweet 1 Year Mini Album by @reneezwirek using the #Lullaby collection by @pebblesinc

I used my We R Memory Keepers Cinch Book Binding Tool with Square Holes to finish off my album.  The instructions were simple to follow making the mini album easy to make.

  1. I gathered all my pages and lined them up to punch the holes for an 8″ album.  I pulled the #4 peg when it came time to add the additional holes at the ends of the pages.
  2. I trimmed the We R Memory Keepers White Cinch Wires to about a 7 ½” length and placed them on the hooks.  I threaded the inside pages of my mini album first, then the front cover, and then the back cover (the front and back covers faced each other so I could hide the seam) on to the binding wires.
  3. I set the cinching bar to the size of the .75″ wires and pressed down.

Create a mini album using your favorite photos from baby's first year like this sweet 1 Year Mini Album by @reneezwirek using the #Lullaby collection by @pebblesinc

My album looks great!  I created a simple cover using the Just Duckie pattern paper along with a birthday cake Die-Cut and Maggie Thickers for the title of my mini album.  I added the Icicle and Honeycomb glitter glues to the flowers and candle of the birthday cake Die-Cut for some sparkle.

Create a mini album using your favorite photos from baby's first year like this sweet 1 Year Mini Album by @reneezwirek using the #Lullaby collection by @pebblesinc

I adhered the Baby Girl Plaid pattern paper to the front cover and embellished using a card from the Baby Boy Quotes pattern paper.  I love this quote card!

Create a mini album using your favorite photos from baby's first year like this sweet 1 Year Mini Album by @reneezwirek using the #Lullaby collection by @pebblesinc

I used the Baby Boy Blossoms pattern paper for my page here.  Lots of pretty flower stickers around my photo!  I used the Crate Paper Maggie Holmes Styleboard Die Set and Baby Girl Quotes pattern paper to create the bow embellishment.

Create a mini album using your favorite photos from baby's first year like this sweet 1 Year Mini Album by @reneezwirek using the #Lullaby collection by @pebblesinc

I love the bunny design on the Baby Girl Posies pattern paper and couldn’t help but use a matching bunny Die-Cuts for this photo!  So sweet!  Love the glassine page that gives me a sneak of the next page.  That deer Die-Cut is too adorable.

Create a mini album using your favorite photos from baby's first year like this sweet 1 Year Mini Album by @reneezwirek using the #Lullaby collection by @pebblesinc

I adorned the Baby Girl Quotes pattern paper with layers and star Stickers.  A “mama’ duck Die-Cut hugs her “baby” duck Puffy Sticker for lots of love.

Create a mini album using your favorite photos from baby's first year like this sweet 1 Year Mini Album by @reneezwirek using the #Lullaby collection by @pebblesinc

I added lots of flower and butterfly Stickers to embellish the photo on the Baby Boy Blossoms pattern paper.  I used the soft pink stripes on the Woodland Baby Girl pattern paper for this sweet teddy bear photo.  How perfect is this bear Die-Cut?  I cut-up the journaling card from the  Baby Girl Quotes patterned paper and added some pink mist to a few words before adhering it around my photo.

Create a mini album using your favorite photos from baby's first year like this sweet 1 Year Mini Album by @reneezwirek using the #Lullaby collection by @pebblesinc

I used the Just Duckie pattern paper again for the back cover of my mini album.

Create a mini album using your favorite photos from baby's first year like this sweet 1 Year Mini Album by @reneezwirek using the #Lullaby collection by @pebblesinc

Hope you enjoyed this sweet and simple 1 Year Mini Album.  Thanks for stopping by the Pebbles blog today!

Create a mini album using your favorite photos from baby's first year like this sweet 1 Year Mini Album by @reneezwirek using the #Lullaby collection by @pebblesinc

For more mini album inspiration, check out my Hugs & Kisses Mini Album using the Jen Hadfield Everyday collection.

Hugs & Kisses Mini Album by @reneezwirek using the #JHEveryday collection by @PebblesInc. and @Tatertots and Jello .com

Supplies:
Lullaby Baby Boy Quotes (733496)
Lullaby Baby Boy Blossoms (733497)
Lullaby Just Duckie (733502)
Lullaby Baby Boy Plaid (733503)
Lullaby Baby Girl Quotes (733505)
Lullaby Baby Girl Blossoms (733506)
Lullaby Baby Girl Plaid (733508)
Lullaby Baby Girl Posies (733509)
Lullaby Woodland Baby Girl (733510)
Lullaby Baby Boy Icons & Accents Stickers (733511)
Lullaby Baby Girl Icons & Accents Stickers (733512)
Lullaby Maggie Thickers, Baby Girl (733514)
Lullaby Ephemera Cardstock Die-Cuts, Baby Boy (733515)
Lullaby Ephemera Cardstock Die-Cuts, Baby Girl (733516)
Lullaby Puffy Stickers, Baby Girl (733518)
Special Delivery Girl Roller Phrase & Date Stamp (732464)
Jen Hadfield Cottage Living Oversized Gold Paperclips (732788)
Fun In The Sun Enamel Dots (732834)
Harvest Enamel Dots (732898)
Boo! Enamel Dots (732996)
American Crafts Cutup Scissors 7″ (64201)
American Crafts ZAZZ! Glitter Glue, Icicle (27416)
American Crafts ZAZZ! Glitter Glue, Honeycomb (27417)
American Crafts ZAZZ! Glitter Glue, Tangerine (27450)
American Crafts ZAZZ! Glitter Glue, Chocolate (27465)
American Crafts Sticky Thumb Dimensional Adhesive Foam Dots (340272)
American Crafts Sticky Thumb Flat Adhesive Dots, .25″ 300/Pkg (340274)
American Crafts Sticky Thumb Flat Adhesive Dots, .5″ 300/Pkg (340275)
American Crafts Amy Tangerine Yes, Please Elements Mixed Buttons (85630)
Crate Paper Maggie Holmes Styleboard Die Set (683445)
We R Memory Keepers White Cinch Wires .75″ 2/Pkg (71005)
We R Memory Keepers Cinch Book Binding Tool with Square Holes (710493)
We R Memory Keepers Oh Goodie! Glassine Paper Pack 12″ x 12″ 24/Pkg, Ombre (660233)
We R Memory Keepers Frame Punch Board (663006)

Happy Birthday Cards

28
Feb
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Hi, Renee here today to share some lovely Happy Birthday cards using the very lovely Tealightful collection.  Since I’m celebrating my own birthday today, I thought it only fitting to create a few Happy Birthday cards.  I love creating cards with a bit of whimsy.  These cards are perfect for spring or summertime birthdays and great for any age!

Send birthday wishes with a bit of whimsy with these lovely Happy Birthday cards by @reneezwirek using the #Tealightful collection by @pebblesinc

I started my Happy Birthday cards by first Zazz!-ing up these adorable Die-Cuts and making them sparkle.  They dried pretty quickly.

Send birthday wishes with a bit of whimsy with these lovely Happy Birthday cards by @reneezwirek using the #Tealightful collection by @pebblesinc

  1. I created standard A6 cards which measure 4 ½” x 6 ¼”.  I trimmed the Teacups, Delicate Lace, and Floral Patchwork pattern papers to 4 ¼” x 6″ and adhered them to the card bases.  I cut out a 3″ circle window in each card using a template and trimmer from my stash of tools.
  2. I fussy cut leaves from the Lovely Lilacs pattern paper and adhered them around the windows of each card.  I also added pretty floral Puffy Stickers among the fussy cut leaves.
  3. I used the Crate Paper Maggie Holmes Styleboard Die Set to add pretty bows to embellish each card.
  4. I centered and adhered the adorable Die-Cuts into each card window using Foam Dots.
  5. I centered and added the “Happy Birthday” Rub-Ons for my sentiments.

Send birthday wishes with a bit of whimsy with these lovely Happy Birthday cards by @reneezwirek using the #Tealightful collection by @pebblesinc

Here are close-up photos of each of the Happy Birthday cards.  I LOVE the adorable “animals in the teacups” Die-Cuts.  I cannot get over how adorable they are!  I love the sweet sparkle added to each of the die-cuts using the Icicle ZAZZ! Glitter Glue.  For this card, I used the Graceful Swans pattern paper for the bow embellishment.  Love how quick and easy it is to add the rub-ons for the sentiments.

Send birthday wishes with a bit of whimsy with these lovely Happy Birthday cards by @reneezwirek using the #Tealightful collection by @pebblesinc

For this card, I used the Fresh Picked pattern paper for the bow embellishment.  I changed up the rub-ons from black to gold on this card.  I just thought the gold would look pretty with the blue.  And, it did!

Send birthday wishes with a bit of whimsy with these lovely Happy Birthday cards by @reneezwirek using the #Tealightful collection by @pebblesinc

For this card, I used the Lovely Lilacs pattern paper for the bow embellishment.  Love the whimsy the fussy cut leaves and floral Puffy Stickers add to these Happy Birthday cards.

Send birthday wishes with a bit of whimsy with these lovely Happy Birthday cards by @reneezwirek using the #Tealightful collection by @pebblesinc

I hope you enjoyed these Happy Birthday cards!  Thanks for stopping by the Pebbles Blog today!  For more birthday card inspiration, check out the tutorial for these similar styled Banner Shaped Birthday Cards.

Banner Shaped Birthday Cards by @reneezwirek using the #FunInTheSun collection by @Pebbles Inc. and the #BannerPunchBoard by @We R Memory Keepers

Supplies:
Tealightful Delicate Lace (733528)
Tealightful Fresh Picked (733529)
Tealightful Teacups (733530)
Tealightful Graceful Swans (733531)
Tealightful Lovely Lilacs (733534)
Tealightful Floral Patchwork (733535)
Tealightful Ephemera Cardstock Die-Cuts (733540)
Tealightful Puffy Stickers (733542)
Birthday Wishes Happy Birthday Rub-Ons, Gold (732574)
Birthday Wishes Happy Birthday Rub-Ons, Black (732579)
American Crafts Sticky Thumb Dimensional Adhesive Foam Dots (340272)
American Crafts Sticky Thumb Flat Adhesive Dots, .25″ 300/Pkg (340274)
American Crafts Sticky Thumb Flat Adhesive Dots, .5″ 300/Pkg (340275)
American Crafts Sticky Thumb Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue (340269)
American Crafts Cutup Scissors 7″ (64201)
American Crafts ZAZZ! Glitter Glue, Icicle (27416)
Crate Paper Maggie Holmes Styleboard Die Set (683445)

Happy Birthday Pillow Boxes

20
Sep
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Hi there!  Renee here to share some quick and simple Happy Birthday Pillow Boxes using the Warm & Cozy collection and the We R Memory Keepers Pillow Box Punch Board.  We celebrate quite a few fall birthdays and they will be coming up soon.  So, I thought I would make some gift card holders to give to family members for their birthdays.  The size of these holders are perfect for gift cards.  I can even place cash inside them along with some favorite treats.

Create perfect gift card holders for fall birthdays with these Happy Birthday Pillow Boxes by @reneezwirek using the #pbwarmandcozy collection by @pebblesinc and @Tatertots and Jello .com

I started by trimming the Cozy Quotes, Star Mosaic, and Cozy Comfort pattern papers to 6″ x 6″ squares.

Create perfect gift card holders for fall birthdays with these Happy Birthday Pillow Boxes by @reneezwirek using the #pbwarmandcozy collection by @pebblesinc and @Tatertots and Jello .com

  1. I used the Pillow Box Punch Board and followed the instructions to prepare my gift card holders.
  2. I added Double-Sided Super Sticky Red Tape to the tabs of each box.
  3. I folded along all the scored lines and adhered all of the boxes onto themselves.
  4. I embellished the boxes with animal Die-Cuts, Chipboard Leaves and Hemp Twine, and Happy Birthday sentiment Stickers.

Create perfect gift card holders for fall birthdays with these Happy Birthday Pillow Boxes by @reneezwirek using the #pbwarmandcozy collection by @pebblesinc and @Tatertots and Jello .com

Looks adorable and the gift card fits perfectly inside!

Create perfect gift card holders for fall birthdays with these Happy Birthday Pillow Boxes by @reneezwirek using the #pbwarmandcozy collection by @pebblesinc and @Tatertots and Jello .com

Love the fall feel of these Happy Birthday Pillow Boxes!

Create perfect gift card holders for fall birthdays with these Happy Birthday Pillow Boxes by @reneezwirek using the #pbwarmandcozy collection by @pebblesinc and @Tatertots and Jello .com

Before I tied the leaves to the boxes, I punched tiny holes in the leaves using my Crop-A-Dile II Big Bite Punch.  I love this sweet hedgehog Die-Cut!

Create perfect gift card holders for fall birthdays with these Happy Birthday Pillow Boxes by @reneezwirek using the #pbwarmandcozy collection by @pebblesinc and @Tatertots and Jello .com

Love this rose gold deer Die-Cut against the different wood grains on this Happy Birthday Pillow Box.

Create perfect gift card holders for fall birthdays with these Happy Birthday Pillow Boxes by @reneezwirek using the #pbwarmandcozy collection by @pebblesinc and @Tatertots and Jello .com

I think this fox Die-Cut is just the cutest!  I adhered all of these animal die-cuts using an Adhesive Dot.

Create perfect gift card holders for fall birthdays with these Happy Birthday Pillow Boxes by @reneezwirek using the #pbwarmandcozy collection by @pebblesinc and @Tatertots and Jello .com

For more gift inspiration using the Warm & Cozy collection, check out Wendy Sue’s Geometric Boxes using the We R Memory Keepers Candy Box Punch Board.  Thanks for stopping by today!

Treat Boxes and Geometric Scraps Card by @wendysue with the "Warm & Cozy" collection by @pebblesinc

Supplies:
Warm & Cozy Star Mosaic (733408)
Warm & Cozy Cozy Quotes (733409)
Warm & Cozy Cozy Comfort (733420)
Warm & Cozy Ephemera Die-Cuts (733389)
Warm & Cozy Chipboard Leaves (733393)
Warm & Cozy Cardstock Stickers (733395)
American Crafts Cutup Scissors 7″ (64201)
American Crafts Sticky Thumb Flat Adhesive Dots, .5″ 300/Pkg (340275)
American Crafts This To That Double-Sided Super Sticky Red Tape, .25″ x 5 yd (61753)
American Crafts Hemp Twine Value Pack 5 yd Spools 24/Pkg, Basic (366305)
We R Memory Keepers Pillow Box Punch Board (71335)
We R Memory Keepers Crop-A-Dile II Big Bite Punch (70911)