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Pocket Letter Boredom Solver with Amanda!

30
May
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Hi Pebbles Friends & Fans,

Amanda here, and today I am sharing a little Summer Boredom Solver activity;

Creating Pocket Letters!

Pocket letters come in many shapes and forms, and are tons of fun to make!

I thought children who suffer Summer Break boredom in the USA could get ahead with their 4th July crafts, and make a start on their classmate gifts! Here’s what I came up with…….

Oh so much fun! And depending on the recipients, you could also add your favorite candy, party whistles, sparklers – the possibilities are endless! Fill them with letters & note cards, and encourage children to celebrate old fashioned snail mail! What a fun package to receive!

Here’s how to create them….

Start with your favorite supplies from the Land That I Love collection. You’ll need at least two sheets of pattern paper, as well as some Printed Cardstock Shapes (ephemera), and stickers.

I chose papers, Oh! The Places We Go! & United We Stand for my samples.

To create the pockets, start by trimming the pocket bases  7″ long x 4″wide. You’ll get three bases from one sheet of paper. Next, trim the pocket fronts 4″ x 4″ square.

Position the fronts on top of the bases, and machine stitch into place. Remove excess threads, and embellish the pocket fronts with Printed Cardstock Shapes.

I used Adhesive Foam Dots to make my shapes really ‘pop’ on the pocket covers. Super cute pockets made in a minute. And because they’re so easy to make, your bored children should be able to create one for every classmate in less than an hour! Yay!

Making pockets is quick & easy, but filling them is by far the best part!

Here’s a few ideas on what you could add to yours…..

These fun wands are a great addition! Use coordinating paper straws  (or wrap ribbon around plastic straws) for the wand handle. Hot glue Printed Cardstock Shapes or Dimensional Star Rosette Stickers & ribbon tassels to create the tops of the wand. Perfect for waving during the parade!

How about a note card, or sentiment? I cut apart pattern paper Land That I Love & attached handwritten notes to the backs of these 3 x 4 cards using washi tape.

Stuff your pockets full of fun treats! Candy, party whistles, pencils….. I even cut apart my Puffy Stickers and 6 x 12 Cardstock Stickers and popped some of them in too!

Some seriously fun mail that I think your children will love creating!

Maybe you could surprise them with a special one that you’ve made for them too?! 😉 Everyone loves receiving happy mail!

Here’s a few close ups for you…..

Oh gosh! Does snail mail get any cuter than this?!! I love the inclusion of those fabulous Puffy Stickers!

Those fireworks!?!! Gor-jus! I hot glued a tiny paper clip to the back of mine so they can be used in TNs & planners!

3 Cheers for the Red, White & Blue!!! Love this so much!

And there you have it! A Summer Boredom Buster that’s as fun to make as it is to receive!

I hope you and your children will enjoy creating these Pocket Letters!

Thanks so much for visiting!

Happy Arty Days, Amanda xo

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LAND THAT I LOVE SUPPLIES:

733792 Oh! The Places We Go!

733793 United We Stand

733797 Printed Cardstock Die Cut Shapes

733784 Land That I Love

733796 Cardstock Stickers Icons & Accents 6 x 12 

733798 Puffy Stickers Phrase & Icons

 

 

 

Filed Under: American Crafts, Gift, Inspiration, New Release, Summer, Tutorial, Uncategorized Tagged With: 4th july, Amanda Baldwin, boredom solver, Fourth of July, Land that I Love, pocket letters, snail mail

Fourth of July Layout

28
Jul
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Hello Pebbles friends, Becki here. I’m excited to share a Fourth of July layout with you. The fourth of July isn’t a holiday that I typically scrapbook. The new America the Beautiful collection changed that. I couldn’t resist playing with this collection and pairing it with the adorable glittery “sparkle” title from the Jen Hadfield DIY Home collection. I’ve been hoarding saving these words for the perfect project. Isn’t the word “sparkle” perfect for a Fourth of July layout?

Fourth of July Layout created by @jbckadams for @Pebblesinc #scrapbook #FourthofJuly #PebblesInc

I started by gathering a few supplies to accompany my “sparkle” title. I wanted the traditional red, white, and blue color scheme with a big pop of gold and a little bit of woodgrain to make a border.

Fourth of July Layout created by @jbckadams for @Pebblesinc #scrapbook #FourthofJuly #PebblesInc

I have to say, I love how this layout turned out. I’m so glad I took the time to take photos and create a Fourth of July layout.

Fourth of July Layout created by @jbckadams for @Pebblesinc #scrapbook #FourthofJuly #PebblesInc

Below the “sparkle” titled I added “July 4th” in Thickers. Although the layout is titled “sparkle” I wanted the Fourth of July to be on the layout as well. I stitched the “July 4th” Thickers with my sewing machine. Stitching over Thickers not only keeps them in place but it adds a little bit of texture as well.

Fourth of July Layout created by @jbckadams for @Pebblesinc #scrapbook #FourthofJuly #PebblesIncI adhered the “sparkle” die cut with adhesive foam squares. I wanted it to pop off the layout. It also made it easier to tuck my photo and a few other die cuts under it.

Fourth of July Layout created by @jbckadams for @Pebblesinc #scrapbook #FourthofJuly #PebblesInc

I finished the layout by adding some red glitter star stickers. They add some more sparkle to the layout (you can never have too much glittery sparkle, right?).  My handwritten journaling was the finishing touch to this layout. I love the personal touch that handwriting gives to my layouts.

Fourth of July Layout created by @jbckadams for @Pebblesinc #scrapbook #FourthofJuly #PebblesInc

Do you have the America the Beautiful collection on your desk? If not, you need to get it. It’s perfect for creating Fourth of July layouts. Thanks for stopping by the Pebbles blog today. I’ll see you again soon!

Supplies:
DIY Home Glittery Die Cut Words 732937
America the Beautiful Gold Foiled Die Cuts 733203
America the Beautiful Glitter Star Stickers 733211
America the Beautiful Alphabet Thickers 733230
America the Beautiful Washi Strips 733235
Stars and Stripes Patterned Paper 733347

Filed Under: Layout, Summer Tagged With: 4th of July, America the Beautiful, Becki Adams, Everyday, Fourth of July, Layout, Patriotic, Summer

Oh My Stars Layout

27
Jul
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Hi, Renee here to share a fun Oh My Stars layout I made using the America the Beautiful collection.  I couldn’t resist scrapping these favorite 4th of July pics of Payton with sparklers.  When I saw the Sparklers pattern paper in this collection, I knew I had to use it here.

Documenting those favorite 4th of July moments with this Oh My Stars Layout by @reneezwirek using the America the Beautiful collection by @pebblesinc

So, I used it for my background paper. I trimmed the Happy 4th of July pattern paper to 10 ½” x 10 ½”, adhered it to my Sparklers background paper, and added machine stitching all around.

Documenting those favorite 4th of July moments with this Oh My Stars Layout by @reneezwirek using the America the Beautiful collection by @pebblesinc

I chose my favorite three photos and trimmed them down to 3″ x 4″ to match the size of the Oh My Stars 3″ x 4″ card. I adhered my photos and title card to a 6 7/8″ x 8 ½” piece of the Declaration pattern paper.  Then, I trimmed the Patriotic Posies pattern paper down to 7 ½” x 9″ and added that underneath for my layers.  I added my layers to the background papers.  I added a couple of Washi Tape Strips to my page.  I love the Statue of Liberty crown sticker I added to one of Payton’s photos.

Documenting those favorite 4th of July moments with this Oh My Stars Layout by @reneezwirek using the America the Beautiful collection by @pebblesinc

I sprinkled Golden Color Mist around my page.  I added fun Stickers and cute Die-Cuts along with some hand-written journaling.

Documenting those favorite 4th of July moments with this Oh My Stars Layout by @reneezwirek using the America the Beautiful collection by @pebblesinc

The fireworks Stickers are fun and I love the movement they create.

Documenting those favorite 4th of July moments with this Oh My Stars Layout by @reneezwirek using the America the Beautiful collection by @pebblesinc

I normally don’t like my handwriting, but from time to time I think it’s important to add it to my pages for my girls to remember my writing.

Documenting those favorite 4th of July moments with this Oh My Stars Layout by @reneezwirek using the America the Beautiful collection by @pebblesinc

This sparkler Die-Cut is perfect!

Documenting those favorite 4th of July moments with this Oh My Stars Layout by @reneezwirek using the America the Beautiful collection by @pebblesinc

I love this group of embellishments.  I added a toothpick to the pinwheel Sticker.

Documenting those favorite 4th of July moments with this Oh My Stars Layout by @reneezwirek using the America the Beautiful collection by @pebblesinc

I hope you enjoyed my Oh My Stars layout.  For more inspiration on scrapbooking your favorite 4th of July memories, check out my Double-Page layout here.

Red, white and blue scrapbook layout created by @reneezwirek for @PebblesInc using #Americana #patriotic #FourthofJuly

Supplies:
America the Beautiful Happy 4th of July (733341)
America the Beautiful Patriotic Posies (733346)
America the Beautiful Sparklers (733350)
America the Beautiful Declaration (733351)
America the Beautiful Icons & Accents Stickers with Gold Foil (733197)
America the Beautiful Ephemera Die-Cuts with Gold Foil (733203)
America the Beautiful Washi Tape Strips (733235)
Cottage Living Golden Color Mist (369021)
American Crafts Precision Pen .05 Point Open Stock, Red (62323)
American Crafts This To That Adhesive Runner, Strips (61712)

Filed Under: American Crafts, Layout, Summer Tagged With: America the Beautiful, Fourth of July, Layout, Renee Zwirek

Firecracker Boxes

01
Jul
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Happy Forth of July Pebbles Inc Fans!  Holly here from Ribbons & Glue sharing with you DIY Firecracker Boxes made with the America the Beautiful collection and Silhouette CAMEO.

Firecracker Boxes made with @pebblesinc America the Beautiful collection created by @ribbonsandglue

Firecracker Boxes

These little Firecrackers are actually a 3D Firecracker Box  file made to fill up with treats but they also look super cute displayed as Patriotic decor on your mantel.

Firecracker Boxes made with @pebblesinc America the Beautiful collection and Silhouette CAMEO

To make the Firecracker Boxes, I used my Silhouette CAMEO to cut out the boxes in three different sizes using various patterned papers from the America the Beautiful collection.

 

Firecracker Boxes made with @pebblesinc America the Beautiful collection and Silhouette CAMEO

 

I embellished the top of the boxes with  curled paper and red, white and blue tinsel.

Firecracker Boxes made with @pebblesinc America the Beautiful collection

 

Then adhered America the Beautiful card stock shapes on to each one.

Firecracker Boxes made with @pebblesinc America the Beautiful collection created by @ribbonsandglue

 

Firecracker Boxes made with @pebblesinc America the Beautiful collection created by @ribbonsandglue

 

Firecracker Boxes made with @pebblesinc America the Beautiful collection created by @ribbonsandglue

Love the way these Firecracker Boxes turned out.  Such an easy way to add a little bit of Patriotic Decor in to your home.

 

Supplies Used:
America the Beautiful Patterned Paper
America the Beautiful Card stock Shapes
Silhouette CAMEO

 

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: America the Beautiful, Fourth of July, Holly Gagnon, Silhouette

4th of July Cards

29
Jun
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Hi, Renee here today to share a couple of 4th of July cards I made using the America the Beautiful collection.  Yay! The 4th of July is coming up soon and with that all the celebrating.  My favorite parts are the looks on my girls faces as they watch the fireworks.

Happy 4th of July Cards by @reneezwirek using the America the Beautiful collection by @pebblesinc

Here is my first card:

Happy 4th of July Cards by @reneezwirek using the America the Beautiful collection by @pebblesinc

I gathered the supplies used for this card.  My card base measures 5″ x 6″.

Happy 4th of July Cards by @reneezwirek using the America the Beautiful collection by @pebblesinc

I started by trimming the Fireworks pattern paper to 4 ¾” x 5 ¾” and made sure to include the bottom decorative strip because I really liked the red stripes.  I added splatters of Golden Color Mist across the card.  I added a Washi Tape Strip along the top of the bottom decorative strip.  I added Glitter Star Stickers and arranged them to go around the eagle die-cut I used as the main embellishment of this card.  Love it!

Happy 4th of July Cards by @reneezwirek using the America the Beautiful collection by @pebblesinc

Here is my next card:

Happy 4th of July Cards by @reneezwirek using the America the Beautiful collection by @pebblesinc

I gathered the supplies used for this card.  My card base measures 5″ x 7″.

Happy 4th of July Cards by @reneezwirek using the America the Beautiful collection by @pebblesinc

  1. I used the star punch for a great border along the side of my card.  TIP:  Punch any sheet of paper first and use it as a template to center the stars on the card and pencil mark where the first star and last star will be punched out.
  2. I trimmed the American Plaid pattern paper to 4 ¼” x 6 ¾”.  I trimmed the American Blooms pattern paper to 1″ x 6 ¾” and adhered it along the side of the American Plaid pattern paper.
  3. I added splatters of Golden Color Mist across the pattern paper layers and adhered it to my card base.
  4. I added the Statue of Liberty Die-Cut, flowers sticker, and “Happy 4th of July” sticker to embellish my card and sprinkled a bit more Golden Color Mist around the card.

Happy 4th of July Cards by @reneezwirek using the America the Beautiful collection by @pebblesinc

I love the way this card turned out!  It looks like fireworks going off next to the Statue of Liberty.  I hope you enjoyed my 4th of July cards and hope that they inspire you to create yours with this wonderful collection.  For more awesome card inspiration using America the Beautiful, check out these patriotic cards.  Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July Cards by @reneezwirek using the America the Beautiful collection by @pebblesinc

Supplies:
America the Beautiful Fireworks (733344)
America the Beautiful American Plaid (733349)
America the Beautiful American Blooms (733352)
America the Beautiful Icons & Accents with Gold Foil Stickers (733197)
America the Beautiful Ephemera Die-Cuts with Gold Foil (733203)
America the Beautiful Glitter Stickers, Red, White, and Blue Stars (733211)
America the Beautiful Washi Tape Strips (733235)
Cottage Living Golden Color Mist (369021)
American Crafts Textured Cardstock Pack 12″ x 12″ 60/Pkg, Brights (71250)
American Crafts This To That Foam Tab Adhesive, Squares (61710)
American Crafts This To That Adhesive Runner, Strips (61712)
American Crafts Sticky Thumb Flat Adhesive Dots, .25″ 300/Pkg (340274)
American Crafts Sticky Thumb Flat Adhesive Dots, .5″ 300/Pkg (340275)
American Crafts Knock Outs Border Punch Value Kit #2, Stars (63014)

Filed Under: American Crafts, Cards, Summer Tagged With: America the Beautiful, Cards, Fourth of July, Patriotic, Summer

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