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October Sketch Challenge starts now!

01
Oct
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Who is ready for a new sketch challenge?? We are! We hope you’ll join us too!

Are you new to the sketch challenge world? If so, this is how it works. You take the sketch below (courtesy of our friends at DCWV)  and you make a project with it! Your project needs to have at least 75% Pebbles products in it. That’s it!

A few weeks ago, we reached out to some of our crafty friends for help (we want to provide you with inspiration on this too!) – and this is what they made. Aren’t they sweet??

Once you make your project, take a picture of it and email it to [email protected] We’ll host the rest of the challenge on our Facebook page, where we share our submissions with everyone and then pick a winner after a week of voting.

Project photos are due on the 20th – we’ll post them on Facebook the 21st – 28th and pick a winner on the 29th.

Best of luck to you- can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Challenge, Guest Designer, paper crafting, scrapbooking, Sketch Challenge

This is Family – talking Layouts with Tarrah

29
Aug
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Hi everyone, it’s Tarrah McLean here with you today and I am super excited to be guest designing using the gorgeous This Is Family collection. I have created 4 layouts all together and still have loads of product! I will certainly be using my leftovers for future projects!

I absolutely love the colours, the fun icons and the versatility of the This Is Family collection. Ready to see what I created?

For my first layout, Delightful, I decided to feature quite a few of the different papers by using them to back a large title cut file design. Once all the letters were backed, I then used craft foam to pop it up off the background paper slightly to the left of the page. I trimmed the barcode strip off the bottom of the background paper and added it to the top of the page for some added colour.

I matted the photo of myself with my family with some of the die-cut pieces and placed it to the right of the large title and I tucked in one of the cute acetate flower clusters under the photo. I added another of the flower die-cuts to the letter ‘D’ in Delightful to balance the flowers. To keep things in 3’s, I also added one of the flower stickers under the ‘G’. Lastly I added more die-cuts and stickers to finish embellishing, I especially love the super cute fish bowl sticker!

For my second layout, Family Traditions, I used a heart cut file design but this time I used it as a guide. I lightly adhered the template to my chosen background paper and then used the positive pieces to cut my chosen papers. I then adhered all the papers in and pulled up the template once done. I then took out my sewing machine and stitched in between all the triangles. I chose a photo of myself with my Mum, Sister and Niece together and adhered it using craft foam slightly to the right of the design. I also layered one of the die-cut frames under the photo. I decided to keep the embellishing to a minimum as the design is fairly busy with all the different papers.

I added one of the banner stickers and that small phrase die-cut that says ‘Love You To Bits and Pieces’ was the perfect addition because the design is exactly that – bits and pieces! I popped this piece up using pop dots for some added dimension and did the same for the Be Happy For This Moment piece at the bottom and the Family Traditions piece that I used for my title.

I really love the rubber charms on the clips and wanted to add the girl one. The clip part wasn’t going to work so I took some time to pull the clip off so that I could use the rubber charm only. Lastly, I added a couple more of the stickers including a floral one, some phrase ones and some of the clear stickers too.

I absolutely love the birthday elements in the ‘This Is Family’ collection so I just had to make a birthday themed layout! I started with some plain white cardstock and then cut the Celebration paper to fit ¾ of the white cardstock. I also cut a strip of the Fridge Art paper and used the ‘B’ side to add to the bottom of the Celebration paper. I then layered one of the pink bar code strips over that paper. I took the large birthday cake die-cut and added some foam dots underneath; I then placed it to the bottom left of the pink strip and added some twine around the whole page for some added texture.  I added a few of the phrase stickers to the top of the cake for some added interest. I cut out the ‘Hip Hip Hooray’ card from the Fun Times paper to act as my title. I placed it right next to my photo that I matted and machine stitched it in place. I tucked one of the ‘B’ sides of the recipe cards in behind the photo plus some of the candle die-cuts to the right hand side.

To embellish, I popped up the Happy Birthday banner die-cut and overlapped it on the Hip Hip Hooray card. I also popped up the party hat and the smaller birthday cake and also added the cupcake sticker. The last things added were some of the clear stickers and the streamer stickers to finish the layout.

As well as the birthday elements, there are stacks of cooking/food icons in this fabulous collection and I knew I had the perfect photos to scrapbook a layout! I went for a grid design for this layout as I wanted to use all the cooking-related papers on one page. I cut the papers to about 3” x 3” and arranged them on the yellow side of the ‘Fresh Picked’ paper that I chose for my background. Once I had them all adhered in place, I machine stitched a rectangle around the entire square design. I then decided to trim down the yellow paper a little and added it to white cardstock.

This time I have included 3 photos on my page, the photos are of my little guy dressed as a mini chef. He is soooo cute don’t you think?! I popped the photos up on craft foam and arranged them across the page. I then tucked in one of the plate die-cuts and love how the fork overlaps on to the next photo. I pulled out the rest of the food and cooking-related elements including stickers, clear stickers and die-cuts. My title was obvious when I saw that Supper Time piece. I popped it up with pop dots and also clustered a few other embellishments near the title too. I tried to decorate each square on its own and treated each one like a tiny layout. I left the bottom middle one without any extra embellishing as the paper was busy without it. Some of the elements I popped up with pop dots and some are flat. I love how this layout tells the story of my mini chef!

Thank you so much for stopping by the Pebbles Inc blog today! I hope I have inspired you in some way using the This Is Family collection.

Thank you so much to Pebbles Inc for asking me to guest design, I absolutely LOVED working with this gorgeous collection!

Happy creating!

Tarrah

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Guest Designer, Layout, scrapbook layout, scrapbooking, Tatertots and Jello, this is family

Oh Summertime collection on Repeat with Guest Designer Leanne Allinson

20
Jun
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We recently invited Leanne to prepare a guest designer post – and she accepted! We are blessed! Here is her blog post – hope you enjoy!

Hey Pebbles Friends! It’s Leanne Allinson here today popping in as a guest designer on the Pebbles blog! I am so excited to be back for a little while and to share with you the awesome new Oh Summertime collection!

Guest Blogger @leanne_allinson is on the blog with 3 fabulous summertime layouts!

I absolutely adore the fun, bold summery flavour of this collection and how it is versatile enough for either feminine or masculine layouts.

Guest Blogger @leanne_allinson is on the blog with 3 fabulous summertime layouts!

I also love layering patterned papers and the easiest way to create a statement is with repetition. Each layout shared today has one element in particular that showcases this technique.

On the first layout “Ice-Cream Breakfast” I have cut and created my own chevron pattern using the mini paper pad.

Guest Blogger @leanne_allinson is on the blog with 3 fabulous summertime layouts!

This pattern has been has been made with multiple 1” right angled triangles. To achieve a straight pattern across the page, with evenly spaced gaps between rows, simply line up the straight edge of the triangle with your background paper or cardstock layer.

Guest Blogger @leanne_allinson is on the blog with 3 fabulous summertime layouts!

To complete the layout, add a few layers of embellishment or ephemera paper pieces above and below the photo. The title work has also been die cut from the mini paper pad.

Guest Blogger @leanne_allinson is on the blog with 3 fabulous summertime layouts!

For the second layout, the element on repeat is the humble circle. Even the title card “Summertime” has rounded edges!

Guest Blogger @leanne_allinson is on the blog with 3 fabulous summertime layouts!

To recreate a similar layout, trim your two background patterned papers/cardstock to size with the top layer having a large circle cut from the middle. Hand stitch a row of embroidery thread around the outside edge to help secure it in place.

Guest Blogger @leanne_allinson is on the blog with 3 fabulous summertime layouts!

Using the We R Memory Keepers confetti punch, select coordinating papers and adhere the mini circles in the “window” between the two backgrounds. By adding circular paper ephemera, the circle motive is subtly enhanced.

Guest Blogger @leanne_allinson is on the blog with 3 fabulous summertime layouts!

Complete the summery feel to the layout by adding your own sunburst strips of paper to the cardstock layer.

On my final layout, “Really Kid?” the repetition is a lot more subtle. Check out the stripes!

Guest Blogger @leanne_allinson is on the blog with 3 fabulous summertime layouts!

Once it is pointed out, the technique becomes quite obvious! Even the paper ephemera pieces have got in on the act with offering clues.

Guest Blogger @leanne_allinson is on the blog with 3 fabulous summertime layouts!

Finally add journaling paper strips to complete the page.

Guest Blogger @leanne_allinson is on the blog with 3 fabulous summertime layouts!

products used:
Pebbles – Oh Summertime Collection – 12 x 12 Paper – Bee Happy, Ball Toss
Pebbles – Oh Summertime Collection – Ephemera with Glitter Accents – Phrases
Pebbles – Oh Summertime Collection – Ephemera with Glitter Accents – Icons
Pebbles – Oh Summertime Collection – Mini Paper Pad
Pebbles – Oh Summertime Collection – Clear Stickers – Tiny

We R Memory Keepers Confetti Punch

American Crafts Heidi Swapp alpha stickers

other – cardstock, paint, embroidery floss, foam dots, wood mounted stamps.

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Big Top Dreams Party Details with Guest Meghann Andrew

22
May
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Hello, friends! It’s Meghann Andrew with you today, and I am so excited to be here with you on the Pebbles blog as the guest designer this month! I’m working with the most fun new release around—Big Top Dreams! This summer, take your circus-themed party to the next level by creating with these spectacular new products, and your guests won’t even realize how easily the decor came together. Let me show you! 

From the invitations all the way to the guests’ grab-and-go favors, your party will be perfectly coordinated to create that “under the Big Top” feel. To begin, first set the circus tone of your party by inviting your guests with customized invitations!

When I create customized invitations (meaning, each one is individually created), I do it in a simple way by following the same equation for each card! Even though the individual elements may be different on each card, I use the same elements to make creating them fast and easy. I started these single-sided A2 cards by printing the details of the celebration on one side of smooth, white cardstock. Next, I grabbed an embossing folder with a frame design, to add a textural element to the cards, and ran each one through my die cutting machine.

The next steps were the most simple! On each invitation, I added a piece of patterned paper to fit inside my embossed frame, a phrase ephemera die cut with a mini staple at the top, an icon ephemera at the base (along with a small phrase sticker from the sticker book), three gold puffy star stickers, three rhinestones, and a few extra accent stickers. By adding the same elements to each card and keeping to a similar design, I saved myself time by not re-creating the design on each invitation, but was still able to make each one individual and special with similar elements.

Once your friends have arrived, you’ll want to “wow” them with the party details, and you can do that just as easily as you created your invitations! A few store-bought paper fans and lengths of burlap will add to the circus feel around the room. An easy banner, created with folded baking cups and icon ephemera die cuts adhered to each one, will add a handmade touch.

Carry your big top theme all of the way to the refreshments too! Plain milk bottles full of juice can be dressed up with a few simple layers of die cut patterned paper circles, an icon ephemera piece, cardstock star and a puffy letter initial—just to add a bit of personalization for each guest. Arranging them in a pyramid on your refreshment table makes them look like the classic carnival game.

You’ll want to send your guests home with something to remember your party by, and a lovely, layered tag on a goody bag full of in-shell peanuts or kettle corn is the perfect treat! When I create tags for favor bags, I always remember to layer, layer, layer. Just like my invitations, I follow the same equation for each goody bag tag. On these, I started with two layers of patterned paper, cut into banner shapes and a sentiment cut from the Best Day Ever patterned paper. I adhered each of these layers with an adhesive foam tab and stapled the top. Next, I added an icon ephemera piece, a cardstock or puffy accent sticker, a gold puffy star sticker, and a gold cardstock heart. Adhering these layered tags to a colorful treat bag will provide that final, lasting detail for your guests! 

Step right up and grab the Big Top Dreams collection to create the perfect celebration that your guests will be talking about for years to come! I hope I’ve given you some ideas on how to craft your summer circus celebration. Thanks for stopping by the Pebbles blog today!

Meghann Andrew is a mom to a 6 year-old former micro-preemie and big Golden Retriever, wife to a Brit and a maker who lives outside of Houston, Texas. She documents her family’s adventures on layouts, in pockets, and loves to throw a party! Meghann currently designs for American Crafts and Scrapbook and Cards Today Magazine, and designs and coordinates for Elle’s Studio. You can find more of her work and class lineup on her blog, Brioche and Blessings, her latest projects on her Instagram feed, and check out her process videos on her YouTube channel!

Project Supplies | Big Top Dreams collection: Best Day Ever paper (734120), Confetti paper (734122), Carousel paper (734130), Pinwheels paper (734126), Circus Fun paper (734129), Circus Treats paper (734125), Tightrope paper (734123), phrase ephemera (734117), icon ephemera (734116), stickers (734114), accent stickers (734113), matte puffy stickers (734112), foam phrase stickers (734111); Other supplies: Bazzill Coconut Swirl paper (302247), Core’dinations cardstock Intense Cobalt (378142); Sticky Thumb double-sided super sticky red tape (340264), Sticky Thumb adhesive foam tabs (340273), Bling adhesive rhinestones (346673), Homemade with Love treat bag kit (351420), Homemade with Love baking cups (351404, 351405)

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A summer-themed project with Anna, our guest designer for the day!

04
Feb
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Hello Pebbles fans. My name is Anna Komenda and I am so happy to be here as a Guest Designer. I had a freedom of creating whatever I wanted… so I decided to play with the “Patio Party” and “My Bright Life” collections. We are in the middle of winter here in Poland and I miss warm, summer days so much. I love coming back to those memories to brighten up cold and gray winter days.

I decided to scrap some pictures of my daughter picking up fruits at my parent’s orchard. Both the “Patio party” and “My Bright Life” collections have some cute strawberries, watermelons and cherries as embellishments, so it was easy to match this theme.

I created a dreamy, watercolor background and added a composition made of few pattern papers. It was a fast and easy job. You can follow my creative process by watching the video I recorded for you HERE.

It was a pleasure to be here with you. If you want to stay in touch with me, you can follow me on Instagram. 

Thank you for stopping by.

Anna

Filed Under: Guest Designer, Inspiration, Layout, Summer, Tutorial Tagged With: Anna Komenda, Guest Designer, Layout, My Bright Life, Patio Party, scrapbooking, summer days

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