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Make Pinwheels With Your Kids

Jun

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

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):

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

Step 2: Add string to the tags.

Step 3: Add the tags to the card front

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

And place it on the card.

Step 5: Add confetti stickers!!

That’s it! Wasn’t that EASY?!?

Repeat, Repeat, Repeat!!

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

Nice to Meet You, I’m Wendy Sue!

Jun

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Hi Pebbles friends! I’ve been around for a while, but many of you haven’t…so first of all – WELCOME! I’m Wendy Sue and I am a tried and true Pebbles fan! I love creating cards, layouts, and all things paper with the fun and beautiful designs created by the talented team at Pebbles! I thought I’d share a few tidbits about myself, along with a layout I created recently.

Family layout by Wendy Sue Anderson featuring the "Lovely Moments" collection by @PebblesInc.

The most important part of my life…my whole life…are the people in this photo! My family. My husband. Three sons. One daughter. And one son-in-law.

We live in a high mountain valley in Utah. It’s the beginning of June and there’s still snow – just a hop, skip, and a jump away!! We love it here. We enjoy all things outdoors – hiking, biking, walking, swimming, boating – all the things!!

When I’m not outside, you can usually find me creating something fun with paper. Or reading a good book. Or baking my favorite cookies.

My degree (and my day job) is in accounting…so I’m pretty much working with paper in one way or another all the time. I also enjoy teaching people how to make beautiful projects, document their memories, and create cards to share with special people! Here’s a quick little tutorial for the subtle little shaker box at the bottom of my layout (did you see it?).

Start by stitching two vellum “pockets” onto patterned paper. I trimmed this fun polkadot paper to 11″ x 11″ and added two pieces of vellum – one to the top and one to the bottom – the middle will be covered by the photo and coordinating paper later.

Make sure to leave the top part of the bottom piece open (stitch the left, bottom, and right edges only)

You can find some confetti, or use one of the puffy stickers from the collection (if you don’t think you’ll use it otherwise).

Cut open the sticker.

Pour in the confetti.

Now stitch along the top to close the shaker! And finish building the layout on top of it.

Thanks so much for stopping by today – I hope you’re inspired to try something new. Come back soon!!

Monochromatic Card Set

May

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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: