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Monochromatic Card Set

May

Hello Pebbles friends!! It’s Wendy Sue back today, sharing a quick and easy card set featuring a monochromatic theme! It’s been a long time since I’ve attempted a monochromatic project, and I’d forgotten how much fun it is! There were many colors I could have chosen – so many gorgeous options from so many awesome Pebbles collections – but ultimately, I settled on the beautiful pink/coral color from the “This is Family” collection.

Monochromatic card set by Wendy Sue Anderson for @PebblesInc.

I loved flipping through the gorgeous paper stack, choosing matching colors and mixing fun patterns. Then, digging through my big glass jar filled with buttons, I was able to find the perfect accents for my card set. It was fun and easy, and after I chose the supplies, the cards came together so easily! Here’s what you’ll need for each card:

And here’s the easy process of assembling all the pieces:
Start with the blank card base, add the largest blog of patterned paper, then place the diagonally cut piece on top, lining up the edges.

Next, place the long strip over the seam and trim the edges.

Next, place the 3×4 pieces, slightly offset.

Finally, add the buttons with glue dots – tied with white thread.

Now that you know how quick and easy it is…make a few more!!

Have a happy day – filled with beautiful colors and happy designs (just like these cards)!!

Supplies I used:
This Is Family “Meal Time” Patterned Paper
This Is Family “House Plants” Patterned Paper
This Is Family “Flower Patch” Patterned Paper
This Is Family “Fun Times” Patterned Paper
White Cardstock
Buttons
White Thread

Happy Birthday Card Set

May

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Hi Friends! It’s Wendy Sue here today, sharing a set of quick and easy birthday cards! I wanted to make a set of cards with the unique peek-a-boo strip on the right side. In other words, the front of the card is just a bit more narrow than the back – and the stripe that appears to be on the right edge of the front is actually the back, so it’s still visible when the card is open.

I used products from a few different collections, but mainly from the Happy Cake Day collection. (You’ll find some Sun & Fun and Hey Hello mixed in as well. Want to see how easy it is to make these cards? First, you’ll need a few supplies:

And in just a few quick steps, you can have a completed card (or set of cards)! Step 1 is adding the strip to the right edge.

Now cover the front of the card with a coordinating patterned paper:

Use a small circle punch to create notches in the fatter paper strip – wrap with string and tie in a bow. Add this piece to the card front.

Now place the 3×4 card on the front. Use foam adhesive square for added dimension if desired!

Next, add a puffy sticker just for a bit of whimsy!

That’s it! The card is complete!

Repeat the same process to create an entire set of fun and unique cards!

All Occasion Cards with Lovely Moments

May

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Hello Pebbles friends! Marcia back today with an all occasion card idea for you using the Lovely Moments collection. This time of year I need birthday cards, sympathy cards, get well cards, graduation cards, shower cards, and wedding cards. This card design could be used for all of these occasions. Just change out the sentiment.

The folded flower on these cards has a quilted look that caught my eye. Aren’t they gorgeous! This is a card you can make with a circle punch or circle cutter.

Let me show you how you can make one too….

Step 1. Punch or cut 8 – 2″ circles and 1 – 3″ circle. You will see both sides of the scrapbook paper, so choose a paper where the two sides coordinate well together. I prefer to use a smaller floral print as well. This allows you to see the flowers after folding.

Step 2. Fold each of the 2″ circles in half, then in half again.

Step 3. Fold just the top layer of paper down. Turn over and repeat on the other side. It should look like this…

Step 4. Unfold the circles except for the last fold.

Step 5. With the folded side face down (see green circle above), take the folded sides and bring to the middle crease. It should look like this. Repeat for all 8 circles.

Step 6. Apply some glue to the middle of your 3″ circle. Start laying your folded circle pieces down leaving a slight gap between.

If you want a very flat flower, press in a book for a while. I like a little dimension though, so I left my flower as is. Add a button or a brad in the center of your flower. Now you can add to a card base along with a sentiment. Make your own card base using pattern papers or use a ready made card from the Lovely Moments card box.

I love how these turned out. They are so pretty with the Lovely Moments pattern papers. I hope you give this a try yourself.

Supplies:
Lovely Moments 12×12 Patterned Paper Pad
Lovely Moments Cards
Lovely Moments Icon Ephemera
Lovely Moments Phrase Ephemera

Heart-shaped box and mini-album

Apr

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Hello, Pebbles’ fans! Eva Pizarro on the blog today sharing a tutorial on how to create a heart-shaped box from your next mini album using the lovely HEY! hello line

Create a heart shaped box and a mini album with this tutorial from @evapizarrov using the new #heyhello line from @pebblesinc #madewithpebbles #pebblesinc

Mini albums are a lovely gift and they are even better if they are inside a cute heart-shaped box!

To create this heart-shaped box the first thing you need to do is cut two hearts. I created a template and then used it to cut my shapes from this lovely spring pattern. My heart is 6 1/2 inch wide and 6 inches tall approximately.

Next, cut your hearts in half and cut two 1 1/4 inches wide strips of paper. Create creates at 1/4 inches and 1 inch.

Bend the sides and glue the two strips together to create one long strip.

Bend the paper strip in half (this will be the point of the heart) and cut small triangles on the bent strips so you can assemble the box.

Carefully, glue the strip to the hearts. Start at the point of the heart and go all the way until half of the heart.

Now, glue the top and make sure your boxes close perfectly. Inside the box, I included and mini album. This one is 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 inches and I made it using this tutorial for a One Page Mini Album.

To close the box I used a big ribbon and decorate it with die cuts and these lovely pink Thickers. See those cute shaker stickers? They add a great dimensional touch!

* Make sure you only glue decorations on one side of the box, otherwise you are not going to be able to open it *

Here’s how the project looks once you open the box.

The mini inside is pretty simple, I used pieces of paper and small 2 inch square photos.

To decorate it I used die cuts and stickers. This collection is great because it has a variety of sentiments: Thank you, Celebrations and Friendship!

This mini looks almost like a box of chocolates! It would make the perfect gift!

Thank you for joining me until the end of this post long and I hope you can create a heart-shaped box for your next mini!

Have a great day!

Eva

Supplies
HEY! hello patterned papers
HEY! hello Die cuts
HEY! hello Stickers
HEY! hello Shaker stickers
HEY! hello Pink Thickers

You & Me Mini Book

Apr

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Hello friends! It’s Wendy Sue here today, sharing a quick and easy mini book I created with the beautiful “Lovely Moments” collection.

quick and easy "You and Me" mini album by Wendy Sue Anderson for @PebblesInc. featuring the "Lovely Moments" Collection

You can create a little book like this for a gift – and you can complete it with journaling and photos OR give the blank book for the recipient to fill out!

You can whip up a book like this in just a few easy steps!

Choose beautiful patterned papers from the “Lovely Moments” collection
Cut the papers to 8″ wide x 6″ tall
Score all of the papers at 4″ and fold
Stack the papers together in the order you want them to be in your book.
Use a sewing machine to stitch down the fold – I did it twice, first with a straight stitch, then with a zig-zag stitch.
Fill the album full of sweet 3×4 printed cards, printed die-cuts, tags, washi tape, etc. from the collection.

Here’s a peek at the inside pages of my album. This one is going to be a gift, for the recipient to add her own photos and journaling, but I provided the photo mattes, so it will be quick and easy for her to complete!

The gorgeous pieces in this collection made it so easy to whip up this gift!

Thanks for stopping by the blog today, please come back soon for more fun project inspiration!