Thank You Cards for Veteran’s Day

Nov

Red, White, and Blue Gift Bags

Jul

Good morning to all of my Pebbles friends! It’s Wendy Sue here today, with a quick and easy little project I whipped up to share some fun patriotic treats with some of my favorite neighbors! I love sharing a little surprise gift at random times, but when there’s a holiday or reason for celebration, it’s even a BETTER time to share! I used the Gift Bag Punch Board (from We R Memory Keepers) and the “Americana” collection to create this fun little set of gift bags.

I love the versatility of the gift bag board. I used the “large” size marking for all three of these bags, but made each one a different height.

I also like adding a contrasting band across the top of each of the bags. Here’s a closer look at the tops:

Did you notice that two of the bags have “insides” that match the band? That’s because I simply scored and folded the top of the paper before creating the bag.

But the third bag band doesn’t match the inside. I thought the pattern was a little too large for the top band. So instead, I opted to cut a strip from a coordinating paper and glue it to the paper before making the bag.

Both techniques are really easy and add a fun bit of contrast to the bags. After creating the bags, simply add a few coordinating embellishments to the bag fronts, then fill them up with yummy treats to share! Happy 4th of July!! 🙂

Supplies:
Americana Die Cut Cardstock Shapes
Americana Dimensional Pinwheels
Americana Mini Clothespins
Americana “Home of the Brave” Paper
Americana “Liberty” Paper
Americana “Justice” Paper
Americana “Stars & Stripes” Paper
We R Memory Keepers Gift Bag Punch Board

Red, White and Blue Pinwheels

Jun

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Hello everyone! Amanda here today with a super festive red, white and blue project. I had been itching to try the WRMK pinwheel punch board for a while now and I am so glad that I finally did. It was so easy and the pinwheels are so fun! You know what makes them even more fun? Making them with red, white, and blue patterned paper from Pebbles’ Americana collection.

Not long after I finished photographing these pinwheels, my 8 year-old daughter was off and running with them, making them spin all over the place. The spinning mechanism is super smooth and it requires little effort to get them to spin, making them super fun for little ones. They would be fun to bring along to a Fourth of July parade or picnic, or to make a festive holiday centerpiece.

I was having so much making the pinwheels spin that I started to get light-headed. Whoa! These pinwheels made me feel like I was a kid again. Go ahead and make one for everyone at your Fourth of July barbecue. So. Much. Fun.

The Americana collection has the best red, white and blue double sided papers. Rather than mix and match too many patterns, I picked patterned papers that had coordinating prints on either side. Use the same double-sided patterned paper on an individual pinwheel to create a more cohesive look.

At first, the WRMK pinwheel punch board looks so confusing, but I promise that if you read through the instructions, your first pinwheel will turn out perfectly. Each pinwheel requires four punches and four small cuts. You’ll get the hang of it in no time. (For a complete tutorial on how to use the WRMK Pinwheel Punchboard, watch THIS short video.)

The plastic pinwheel attachments are super easy to put together. They consist of three separate parts and fit on the top of any paper straw.

The WRMK Pinwheel punch board comes with instructions on how to make a single or double pinwheel. Just remember that the A piece goes on top of the B piece. I unknowingly tried it the other way around and just about pulled my hair out. I also found that it was easiest to assemble 4″, 5″ and 6″ pinwheels on the pinwheel attachments.

Finish off each pinwheel by adhering a button, or other cute embellishment, to the center of each pinwheel.

Have a safe and Happy Independence Day!
Amanda

Supplies:
Pebbles Paper Pad 6″X6″ 36/Pkg Americana
WRMK Pinwheel Attachments Gray
WRMK Pinwheel Punch Board
Details Lined Paper Straws 24/Pkg

Fourth of July Cards

Jun

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Hello, Renee here to share a couple of Fourth of July cards using the Americana collection and the We R Memory Keepers Flower Punch Board. Both of these cards measure 4″ x 5½”. I used the Flower Punch Board for these cards without using flowers.

Using the We R Memory Keepers Flower Punch Board and Bright Stars pattern paper, I made an XS flower measuring 1¾” x 6″.

Instead of folding it into a flower, I added it to my card to create an interesting border.

I added a 1″ x 5 3/8″ strip of the Bright Stars pattern paper over the border.

Next, I added a few dimensional stars.

Using the Flower Punch Board again and Broad Stripes pattern paper, I made an XS flower (1¾” x 6″) and cut the tips off. Then, I cut along the stripes on each petal to the center to make the flower look like a firecracker.

I layered a dimensional pinwheel on top of the flower and added stickers.

Have a Safe and Happy Fourth of July!

Supplies:
Americana Land of the Free (732491)
Americana 4th of July (732492)
Americana Bright Stars (732499)
Americana Broad Stripes (732500)
Americana Phrase & Accent Stickers (732504)
Americana Dimensional Pinwheels (732508)
Americana Dimensional Stars (732510)
American Crafts Cardstock Pack 12″ x 12″ 60/Pkg, White (71259)
American Crafts This To That Dimensional Dots (61709)
We R Memory Keepers Flower Punch Board (71342)

Pebbles Rewind: Fourth of July Edition

Jun

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Today we’re presenting our very first edition of Pebbles Rewind where we highlight a mix of our favorite past projects all revolving around a particular theme. And today’s theme is of course the coming holiday, Independence Day.

4th of July Pebbles Rewind

The Fourth of July is a great time to thank, honor and reverence all those who selflessly serve and sacrifice every day for our freedom. It’s also a fun time to be with family and friends and enjoy the beauty of our nation and all that we have accomplished since our very first Independence Day. However you choose to celebrate the day, we’ve collected a great group of projects to inspire you and help you prep for whatever events you’ll be enjoying.

Parade Treat Bags