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Paper Flower Wreath with Terhi | Video Tutorial

Mar

Hey Friends!
It’s Terhi here with you sharing some very colourful spring inspiration.
I was getting ready to host a small party, just because of spring and the upcoming summer, but obviously all these social occasions are now moved to future. But nothing will stop be cheering out home with flowers and colors!
Come and take a look, there’s a video at the end of this post.

This wreath is about 16″ wide, and I love it so much! I do love making small things like mini albums, but sometimes it’s fun to go really BIG.

As you can see from the process video, all of the blooms are created in very simple way. Most of them are rolled flowers, which means I have cut them with my Silhouette and then rolled the paper and glued it down. Others are layered flowers and they are just as simple as the others.
And what’s more, you can do it all using scissors if you prefer.

After I had all the flowers prepared, I cut all the leaves too and started to think about the design on the black metal hoop.

Hot glue became me dearest friend during the creation! It’s so quick and easy way to adhere the paper blooms together! First I adhered all the flowers and then the leaves.

Here’s the process video to brighten up your day!

If you can’t see it here, here’s the link: http://youtu.be/eVg5BHxFVm0

Keep on crafting, it’s important during the times like this.
Terhi xx
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Our Story

Mar

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Hey everyone, Michelle here today with a new project to share using the new Lovely Moments collection. My daughter just celebrated her one year anniversary with her boyfriend. They are so cute and so in love. I made this little sign for her!

This was actually a cheap little welcome sign I got at the dollar store. I started by covering it with paper. I also had these cute little clothespin in my stash, I have no idea where they came from but they were perfect for hanging the little polaroid prints.

I covered the polaroid photos with pattern paper from this collection and added a little word strip on each.

I layered some ephemera and popped up some flower stickers on the sign itself.

It turned out pretty cute and it was a pretty simple project!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies used:
Pebbles – Lovely Moments Collection – 12 x 12 Paper – Botanical Rose
Pebbles – Lovely Moments Collection – 12 x 12 Paper – Just Dessert
Pebbles – Lovely Moments Collection – 6 x 8 Paper Pad with Foil Accents
Pebbles – Lovely Moments Collection – Ephemera – Phrase with Foil Accents
Pebbles – Lovely Moments Collection – Ephemera – Icons with Foil Accents
Pebbles – Lovely Moments Collection – Cardstock Sticker Book

Rolled paper wreaths

Nov

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Hello everyone! It’s Eva on the blog today, showing you how to create some easy and fun wreaths to decorate your house or your presents this year.

I am using the Merry Little Christmas line and its colors are perfect, classic but with cute patterns and a touch of blue that creates a modern combination!

To create my little wreaths, I started but cutting little strips of paper. Mine were 3/8 inch wide and used mainly papers from the 12×12 paper pad.

Create some fun and easy mini paper wreaths with this tutorial from @evapizarrov using the new Merry Little Christmas line from @pebblesinc

I rolled my strips with quilling tools from We R Memory Keepers. You can use a manual tool or a powered USB tool. Both are great! Kids can help too because it is easy and fun!

Don’t roll the paper strips too tight, otherwise, you are not going to be able to insert the wire!

To create the wreath I used some Happy Jig wire and a glass as my guide. On each wreath, I put 18 rolled papers and my decorations were 3 inches wide.

You can leave them like this but I decided to include a sentiment on the inside. Again, I used my Happy Jig wire and created the word with some pliers and my hands, the wire bends easily!

I also made one with my son’s name, how cool is that?

The final touch was a small tag that I cut from one of the patterned papers. I love to have ready-made tags, It makes everything easier!

How cute are these small wreaths?

You can use them as tree decorations, to give as gifts, as place holders, so many possibilities!

I hope that you liked this idea and that you give it a try! It is the perfect craft to make with your kids and some leftover paper!

Thanks for joining me today and have a great day!

Eva

Supplies
Merry Little Christmas 12 x 12 Paper Pad
Happy Jig wire by We R Memory Keepers
Spinning Tool by We R Memory Keepers

Star Garland

Nov

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Hello Pebbles friends! Marcia here today. Do you like to make some of your own Christmas decorations? I love adding homemade touches around my house… like this star garland. These origami stars can be made into ornaments for the Christmas tree or added to a swag to decorate your fireplace mantle.

To make my star garland I selected a variety of 6×6 pattern papers from the Merry Little Christmas 6×6 paper pad.

The first step to making these stars is to fold and cut the 6×6 papers into pentagon shapes. There is a fabulous tutorial I highly recommend on how to fold the stars here.

Once I had all my stars folded, I tied them to my swag garland with some gold thread.

This is even a craft you could do with older children. Here are some closer views of the stars…

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope I you will want to make your own origami star garland.

Supplies:
Pebbles – Merry Little Christmas Collection – 6 x 6 Paper Pad

~Marcia

Easy Christmas Countdown Project

Nov

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Well, hello friends! I know…we’re only a week into November…but a girl’s gotta get prepared!! I’m Wendy Sue and I’m happy to be joining you here on the blog today, sharing my 12 Days of Christmas countdown project for this year!

A fun 12 Days of Christmas countdown by Wendy Sue Anderson featuring the "Merry Little Christmas" collection by @PebblesInc.

This is a fun, yet quick and easy, way to count down the 12 days before Christmas. Each day is represented with a simple numbered pillow box. Inside each box I will include a small treat plus an activity or project we will be doing on that day! Here’s a quick tutorial for creating the boxes:

I used the new “Merry Little Christmas” collection and I just love how the patterns are so fun to mix and match! Start by cutting out the pillow boxes. I used my silhouette (there are tons of pillow box cut files available online – use the one you like!), but you can also find a template and cut them out by hand – they are super easy to make! Use strong tape to attach the box sides, especially if you’ll be including something heavier (like chocolate, hint-hint) inside!

Wrap a long length of string around the box and tie in a knot.

Now it’s time to make the cute tags for each box. You’ll need the large tree tag punch by EK Success, green cardstock, and the washi tape that coordinates with this collection.

Punch 24 tags (they will be doubled up). Cover the tree portion with washi tape – you can use one style or layer a few. Sandwich the washi tape by placing a second tag over the top. Replace the tree cut-out on the back to strengthen the opening.

If desired, add nuvo dots for dimension and interest. You could also add enamel dots or other types of embellishments. Tie the tag onto the string. Add a bow.

Now add the number to each box. I used several different syles of Thickers from my stash.

Repeat the process to create 12 boxes!

Now sit back, relax, and wait for December 12th to arrive so you can start counting down with your fun creation!

Merry Christmas!

Wendy Sue