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Pajama Quilt Layout

01
Dec
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Hey Pebbles friends and fans, Becki here. We’re right in the middle of gift giving season. It’s an amazing time of year. When I was given the “handmade gift” theme, I knew exactly what story I was going to document. It’s a story I’ve been meaning to get into my son’s album for a while. I snapped a few photos and sat down at my desk with the “Woodland Forest” collection to get started.

Pajama Quilt Layout created by @jbckadams for @pebblesinc #scrapbooking #scrapbook #papercrafting #pebblesinc

I think the best gifts come from grandparents! When I was little I always looked forward to a handmade gift from my grandma. We always got pajamas that my grandma had made each Christmas. The gift my son got from his grammy is a little bit different. His grammy (my mom) made him a quilt with all the pajamas he had outgrown. He LOVES his pajama quilt.

Pajama Quilt Layout created by @jbckadams for @pebblesinc #scrapbooking #scrapbook #papercrafting #pebblesinc

I chose the Woodland Forest collection because of the warm color palette and the classic designs.  As usual, I used a LOT of patterned paper on this layout (I may have a bit of a patterned paper addiction.

Pajama Quilt Layout created by @jbckadams for @pebblesinc #scrapbooking #scrapbook #papercrafting #pebblesinc

It’s kind of hard to see it but I created a paper pieced mat for the photo of my son wrapped in his quilt.

Pajama Quilt Layout created by @jbckadams for @pebblesinc #scrapbooking #scrapbook #papercrafting #pebblesinc

I couldn’t create a layout about quilting without including some sewing with my sewing machine. I stitched the title along the bottom and added a some stitching in a few other places around the layout.

Pajama Quilt Layout created by @jbckadams for @pebblesinc #scrapbooking #scrapbook #papercrafting #pebblesinc

The Woodland Forest collection has such cute little woodland creatures I couldn’t help but add a couple of them to this layout.

Pajama Quilt Layout created by @jbckadams for @pebblesinc #scrapbooking #scrapbook #papercrafting #pebblesinc

Pajama Quilt Layout created by @jbckadams for @pebblesinc #scrapbooking #scrapbook #papercrafting #pebblesinc

Looking back, I wish I had more photos of the handmade gifts I received as a child. Are your handmade gifts documented in your albums? Thanks for stopping by the Pebbles blog. Have a very happy Holiday Season!

Supplies:
Happy Autumn patterned paper WF12-33424
Apple Cider patterned paper WF12-33430
Stitched Floral patterned paper WF12-33429
Pumpkin Patch patterned paper WF12-33432
Autumn Day patterned paper WF12-33433
Woodland Forest 6×12 stickers 733436
Woodland Forest Thickers 733440

Filed Under: Christmas, Gift, Layout Tagged With: Becki Adams, Handmade Gift, Layout, Woodland Forest

Teacher’s Gift Box with Bow Tutorial

27
Apr
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Teacher's Gift Box by Mendi Yoshikawa using the #HomeGrown collection from @PebblesInc. @SnippetsByMendi

It’s Mendi here today with a quick and easy gift idea for the special teachers in your child’s life.  I love creating handmade gifts for my own kid’s teachers and I thought the Wooden Recipe Box from Pebbles Homemade collection was the perfect object to alter for this fun present.

Teacher's Gift Box by Mendi Yoshikawa using the #HomeGrown collection from @PebblesInc. @SnippetsByMendi

I think personalizing gifts with the Teacher’s name is always a nice touch and it was easy to achieve this using the darling foam thickers from the Homegrown collection.  I adore mixing my fonts and THIS cutting file was the perfect way to achieve this.  I think it’s pretty cool that it covers all the acronyms you might need.

Teacher's Gift Box by Mendi Yoshikawa using the #HomeGrown collection from @PebblesInc. @SnippetsByMendi

The colors in Pebbles Homegrown collection are a perfect fit for a school themed project.  I love how well the colors compliment the school supplies that I added to my box and it’s a wonderful bonus that a basic box like this is able to serve so many different purposes from a recipe box to a phone/address box to a basic container to hold a multitude of different office supplies.

Teacher's Gift Box by Mendi Yoshikawa using the #HomeGrown collection from @PebblesInc. @SnippetsByMendi

To embellish my gift box I created a simple 3-D bow using a tool you might already have in your stash:  The Envelope Punch Board by We R Memory Keepers!  I have included simple instructions below with a step-by-step picture tutorial.

Teacher's Gift Box by Mendi Yoshikawa using the #HomeGrown collection from @PebblesInc. @SnippetsByMendi

Step 1:  Cut (2) 6″ x 1″ strips.  Line up the strip at the 3-inch mark on the punch board and punch notches from both sides of each strip.

Step 2:  Adhere two sides of bow (wrong sides together) with liquid adhesive.  This acts as a lining for your bow as well as adding stiffness to maintain it’s shape.

(Note: You can also reverse step 1 & 2 punching out the center after the 2 strips are adhered together).

Step 3:  Line up the center of the bow at the 3-inch mark, punching each side on both ends.

Step 4:  Gently curl each end toward the center.  I used a pencil to gently curl it.

Step 5:  Adhere the ends in the center with a bit of liquid adhesive or hot glue.  I chose to staple the center afterwards for extra stability.

Step 6:  Cut a 4.25″ x 1″ strip for the ribbon tails.  Center the strip in the punch and notch each end as shown.

Step 7:  Line the strip at the 2-1/8″ mark and notch each side of the ribbon tail in the center.

Step 8:  Add liquid adhesive or hot glue to center of bow and adhere bow portion to ribbon tail.

Step 9:  Thread twine through button using an embroidery needle, add a bit of glue to center of button and wrap button & twine around center of bow, knotting on the back.

Step 10:  Use finished 3-D bow to embellish your favorite DIY or Home Decor project.

3D Bow Tutorial by Mendi Yoshikawa using Envelope Punch Board from @WeRMemoryKeepers @PebblesInc. @SnippetsByMendi

I hope I’ve inspired you to try this quick and easy gift!  The 3-D paper bows are so much fun to make!

Supplies:
Homegrown Flower Garden Patterned Paper
Homegrown Home Sweet Home Patterned Paper
Homegrown Partly Cloudy Patterned Paper
Homegrown Coral Foam Thickers Alpha Stickers
Homegrown Ephemera Flowers Pieces
Homegrown Bees Puffy Stickers
Homegrown Layered Flowers
Homemade Wooden Recipe Box
We R Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board

Filed Under: Altered Item, Flowers, Gift, Gift Box, Home Decor, Tutorial Tagged With: altered item, back to school, Flowers, Gift, Gift Box, Handmade Gift, Home Decor, Home Grown, Mendi Yoshikawa, Teacher Appreciation, Teacher Gifts, Tutorial

Christmas Tic Tac Boxes

18
Dec
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Hello Pebbles Fans!  Holly here from Ribbons & Glue sharing a simple Handmade Gift  using the Pebbles Inc. Home for Christmas collection.

Tic Tac holder gifts made with @pebblesinc Home for Christmas collection by @ribbonsandglue

Tic Tacs are just fun. They’ve been around forever plus they come in cute lil’ boxes. Why not promote “good breath” this holiday season and give a lil’ inexpensive handmade gift using the 1 1/2 calorie mint.

Tic Tac Box cut file made from @pebblesinc Home for Christmas and @silhoutteamerica by @ribbonsandglue

The Tic Tac boxes are made from Lori Whitlock Tic Tac Wrap cut files using various patterned papers found in the Home for Christmas collection.

Tic Tac holder gifts made with @pebblesinc Home for Christmas collection by @ribbonsandglue

Each Tic Tac box is embellished with Pebbles Inc Candy Cane Dots and adhesive labels found in the Home for Christmas stickers.

 Tic Tac holder gifts made with @pebblesinc Home for Christmas collection by @ribbonsandglue

I hope this easy handmade gift idea inspires you to keep your Holiday gift giving simple.  It’s the thought that counts plus fresh breath is always a plus.

Supplies:
Home for Christmas Oh Christmas Tree Paper 732654
Home for Christmas Christmas Cheer Paper 732652
Home for Christmas Santa’s Workshop Paper 732658
Home for Christmas Cardstock Stickers 732663
Home for Christmas Candy Cane Dots 732676

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Christmas, Handmade Gift, Holly Gagnon, Silhouette

Quick Hot Cocoa Gifts

16
Dec
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Are you ready?  Christmas is only 9 days away!  If you are in need of an easy last-minute gift, look no further.  Grab a few empty jars, a piece of paper, some hot cocoa mix and get crafting.

Quick Hot Cocoa Gifts by @popperandmimi using Home for Christmas goodies by @PebblesIncWho doesn’t love hot cocoa with mini marshmallows?  It is a wintertime staple around our house.  There are so many fun ways to package up hot cocoa and marshmallows, making it a fun and easy gift to give to anyone.  Tie on a peppermint candy spoon and it becomes perfection!

Quick Hot Cocoa Gifts by @popperandmimi using Home for Christmas goodies by @PebblesIncSpaghetti jars are my favorite when giving treats as a gift.  They are big enough so you don’t feel stingy with your treats, but small enough that filling it with goodies won’t break the bank.  Wrap a strip of patterned paper around the jar and add a chalkboard label, then tie on a spoon, or a few, depending on who will get the gift.

Quick Hot Cocoa Gifts by @popperandmimi using Home for Christmas goodies by @PebblesIncBut, spaghetti jar lids are ugly.  A couple coats of white spray paint easily covers the bold colors on a jar lid.  Spray a bunch of lids at the same time and keep them on hand.

Quick Hot Cocoa Gifts by @popperandmimi using Home for Christmas goodies by @PebblesIncThis tall, narrow corked bottle is perfect for a gift for one.  Add a cutesy label and you’re good to go.

Quick Hot Cocoa Gifts by @popperandmimi using Home for Christmas goodies by @PebblesIncThese marshmallows and cocoa are packaged in an old Smuckers jelly jar.  Sometimes I like to keep unlabeled gifts on hand just in case a holiday visitor pops in.  I embellished this jar with a strip of patterned paper and a chalkboard envelope seal.

Quick Hot Cocoa Gifts by @popperandmimi using Home for Christmas goodies by @PebblesIncOne quick way to cover the lid of an upcycled jar–without the mess and and hassle of paint–is to create a paper cover.  Create a lid cover by cutting a circle that is about 2.5″ wider in diameter than the lid you are covering.

Quick Hot Cocoa Gifts by @popperandmimi using Home for Christmas goodies by @PebblesIncSpritz both sizes of the paper with water to make it more pliable.  Gently fold the damp paper around the jar lid and secure with a rubber band until the paper is dry.  Remove the rubber band and embellish as desired after the paper is dry.

Quick Hot Cocoa Gifts by @popperandmimi using Home for Christmas goodies by @PebblesInc
Merry Christmas!
Amanda

Supplies:
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS CARDSTOCK STICKERS 6″X12″ 2/SHEETS LABEL
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS DOUBLE-SIDED CARDSTOCK 12″X12″ DECK THE HALLS
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS ENVELOPE SEALS 24/PKG CHALKBOARD MERRY CHRISTMAS
BAKER’S TWINE VALUE PACK 5YD SPOOLS 24/PKG
HOMEMADE LABEL STICKERS 12/PKG

Filed Under: Christmas, Gift Tagged With: Amanda Coleman, Christmas, Handmade Gift, Home for Christmas

Simple Holiday Gifts with Handmade Tags

15
Dec
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Hi Pebbles Friends! It’s Wendy Sue here today, sharing a simple holiday gift project. Seriously, this project is SUPER simple. In fact, most of it isn’t even handmade…but the final touches are handmade, which makes it special and personalized…the best of everything!

simple gifts with tags by @wendysuea using the #HomeForChristmas collection by @PebblesInc.

The hardest part of this project is choosing which types of candy you want to share!

simple gifts with tags by @wendysuea using the #HomeForChristmas collection by @PebblesInc.

After you’ve narrowed down your candy choices, find some fun jars to hold the sweets!

simple gifts with tags by @wendysuea using the #HomeForChristmas collection by @PebblesInc.

After you’ve filled the jars, it’s time for the fun to begin!

simple gifts with tags by @wendysuea using the #HomeForChristmas collection by @PebblesInc.

Gather your favorite holiday-themed paper goodies – I am using the Home For Christmas line – along with some circle punches and baker’s twine.

Of course, you can always choose to use pre-made tags, like these super cute options:

simple gifts with tags by @wendysuea using the #HomeForChristmas collection by @PebblesInc.

If you prefer to make your own tags and embellishments, you have SO many options.  Think outside of the box and choose things like these die-cuts:

simple gifts with tags by @wendysuea using the #HomeForChristmas collection by @PebblesInc.

Or stickers! Yes, you can use stickers! Simply sprinkle the back with a bit of baby powder to remove the stickiness and they are ready to go.

simple gifts with tags by @wendysuea using the #HomeForChristmas collection by @PebblesInc.

Of course, you can also punch (or cut) shapes from patterned paper:

simple gifts with tags by @wendysuea using the #HomeForChristmas collection by @PebblesInc.

You can either stick the embellishments right on the jar lids, OR you can make tags, OR both!!

simple gifts with tags by @wendysuea using the #HomeForChristmas collection by @PebblesInc.

If you want to make tags, you’ll simply punch a hole in the top and tie them on with some baker’s twine.

simple gifts with tags by @wendysuea using the #HomeForChristmas collection by @PebblesInc. simple gifts with tags by @wendysuea using the #HomeForChristmas collection by @PebblesInc.How festive are these sweet treats? And with all of the time you’ve saved, you can go out and do some more holiday celebrating!

simple gifts with tags by @wendysuea using the #HomeForChristmas collection by @PebblesInc.

Supplies:
Home For Christmas Home For Christmas Patterned Paper
Home For Christmas Merry & Bright Patterned Paper
Home For Christmas Phrase & Accent Cardstock Stickers
Home For Christmas Cardstock Tags
Home For Christmas Chips
Home For Christmas Self Adhesive “Candy Cane” Dots

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Christmas, Handmade Gift, Home for Christmas, Wendy Sue Anderson

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