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Happy Day with Becky Williams

07
Sep
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Becky Williams here, guest designing for Pebbles! Today I have a couple projects to share that I made using the beautiful Pebbles Inc. collection, Happy Day.

This collection is a fun mix of florals, woodgrain, bicycles, crossword puzzles and pizza slices. How they managed to get that to go together I don’t know but it works! This collection is so diverse and cute.

The first thing I have to share is this card:

In the Happy Day collection is a photo garland kit. I used one of the cardstock frames from this kit, added some acrylic paint to the front and a piece of patterned paper to the back. I then wrapped the frame with twine included in the garland kit and added a couple of hearts to the right side, stapled in the center and folded toward the center to add dimension to the card. I then adhered this piece to my 4 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ cardbase.

For this layout I started with the “Sunday Paper” patterned paper as my base. I added stripes of acrylic paint to bring out the vibrant colors in the Happy Day collection.

After letting the paint dry I added a white cardstock diecut background. I filled some of the spaces with patterned paper and left others empty for journaling.

Here is a closer look at the hidden journaling areas:
I backed the white cardstock hearts from the background piece with various patterns from the collection. Just as I did on the card shown above, I stapled the hearts in the center, folded them toward the center staple and then added my journaling.
One of the fun additions to the Happy Day collection is this paper ribbon. I created a ruffled border along the bottom of my page with the blue floral ribbon, stapling it here and there. I finished off the page with my title using the woodgrain alpha Thickers.
Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Filed Under: Cards, Guest Designer, Layout Tagged With: Becky Williams, Guest Designer, Happy Day

“Happy Day” Card Set

31
Aug
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Hello Pebbles friends, it’s Wendy Sue, so happy to be here with you today!  I just love having fun cards on-hand so I can write in one to share with a friend…any old time!  The “Happy Day” collection is one of my all-time favorites from Pebbles, so I decided to pull it out and add some cards to my stash.  When I’m making cards in bulk, I like to use the same basic design and then just vary the papers and embellishments.  Here’s the set I created today:

"Happy Day" card set by @wendysueanderson for @Pebblesinc

And, just in case you’re interested in my process…here you go:

Start by cutting a 2″ square phrase from the patterned paper, and cut two 2″ strips from papers in the 6×6 pad.  layer them together and glue.

"Happy Day" card set by @wendysueanderson for @Pebblesinc

Next, place the strip on a card front – which was made by layering two additional coordinating papers together to create a 4″ x 5 1/4″ base.  This time I placed the strip on an angle, and then trim off the edges.

"Happy Day" card set by @wendysueanderson for @Pebblesinc

Adding machine stitching is always optional…but I almost always opt for it!  I love the look of it, and enjoy the tiny bit of texture.  It makes handmade cards feel even more “warm & fuzzy” to me. 

"Happy Day" card set by @wendysueanderson for @Pebblesinc

Now it’s time to place a sticker near the sentiment.  I like to add my stickers with foam adhesive.  And cut some little banners from strips of paper for the empty space at the top.

"Happy Day" card set by @wendysueanderson for @Pebblesinc

Finally, complete the card by placing the entire piece on a white card base (4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″).

"Happy Day" card set by @wendysueanderson for @Pebblesinc

And repeat the process for as many cards as you want to create!

"Happy Day" card set by @wendysueanderson for @Pebblesinc

A set of cards like this, wrapped together and tied with jute, would make a lovely gift as well – I’m thinking teachers might especially appreciate a cute little stack of notecards!

"Happy Day" card set by @wendysueanderson for @Pebblesinc

Supplies:
Happy Day “Thinking of You” Patterned Paper
Happy Day “Icons & Phrases” Stickers
Happy Day “Dots” Epoxy Stickers
Happy Day 6×6 Paper Pad
This to That Adhesive Roller
White Cardstock
Foam Adhesive Dots

Filed Under: Cards, Flowers Tagged With: Cards, Happy Day, Wendy Sue Anderson

Cheerful Birdhouse

21
Aug
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Hello Pebbles Inc. fans! Holly here today from Ribbons & Glue sharing a cheerful Birdhouse made with the Happy Day! collection and a Silhouette cut file.

3D birdhouse made with @silhouetteamerica and the @pebblesinc Happy Day collection by @ribbonsandglue

I love to make 3D papercrafts. I  find it very therapeutic. Cutting layers, folding on the score lines, taping everything together then inking the edges. This 3D Birdhouse project was inspired from the “put a bird on it” sticker found in the Happy Day collection. I love how one random sticker can provide the inspiration to create a cheerful project like this.

3D birdhouse made with @silhouetteamerica and the @pebblesinc Happy Day collection

I used my Silhouette to cut out the  Birdhouse cut file then assembled the pieces together with double sided sticky tape.

3D birdhouse embellished with  @pebblesinc Happy Day stickers

After the birdhouse was assembled, I embellished it with various Happy Day Stickers, epoxy dots and twine.

3D birdhouse made with @silhouetteamerica and the @pebblesinc Happy Day collection by @ribbonsandglue

3D birdhouse made with @silhouetteamerica and the @pebblesinc Happy Day collection by @ribbonsandglue

3D birdhouse made with @silhouetteamerica and the @pebblesinc Happy Day collection by @ribbonsandglue

What inspire your creativity? All it took for me to create this cheerful Birdhouse was one little bird sticker and some pretty patterned paper from the Pebbles Inc. Happy Day collection.

Supplies:
Happy Day Blooms Patterned Paper
Happy Day Wood Fired Pizza Patterned Paper
Happy Day Thinking of You Patterned Paper
Happy Day Cardstock Stickers
Happy Day Epoxy Stickers
Happy Day 6 x 6 Paper Pad

Filed Under: DIY, Home Decor, Tutorial Tagged With: DIY, Happy Day, Holly Gagnon, Home Decor, Silhouette

Wrapped Polaroid Frames with Tutorial

06
Aug
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Hello friends! Becki here, to show you how to make a wrapped Polaroid frame. As Summer is winding down I’m starting to print the dozens (okay, maybe hundreds) of photos. I wrapped a couple of frames and added the frames to the photos on this layout.

How to create Wrapped Polaroid Frames by @jbckadams (Becki Adams) for @PebblesincThese frames are so easy to make. All you’ll need is some Polaroid frames from the Happy Day collection and some embroidery thread.

How to create Wrapped Polaroid Frames by @jbckadams (Becki Adams) for @PebblesincStart by picking one color and putting a little bit of adhesive on the back of the frame.

How to create Wrapped Polaroid Frames by @jbckadams (Becki Adams) for @PebblesincPut the thread on the back of the frame where you put the bit of adhesive and start wrapping the thread around the frame.

How to create Wrapped Polaroid Frames by @jbckadams (Becki Adams) for @PebblesincOnce you have one color done, just add a little more adhesive and start with another color.

How to create Wrapped Polaroid Frames by @jbckadams (Becki Adams) for @PebblesincBecause the frames are a little bulky, I adhered the photos to the frame with a couple of mini staples in the corners of the frames where there isn’t thread.

How to create Wrapped Polaroid Frames by @jbckadams (Becki Adams) for @PebblesincAnd here’s a few detail shots of the finished product.

How to create Wrapped Polaroid Frames by @jbckadams (Becki Adams) for @Pebblesinc

How to create Wrapped Polaroid Frames by @jbckadams (Becki Adams) for @Pebblesinc

How to create Wrapped Polaroid Frames by @jbckadams (Becki Adams) for @PebblesincThanks for joining me on the Pebbles blog today! Come back and visit us soon!

Supplies:
Happy Day Photo Garland Kit 732716
Fun in the Sun Waves Patterned Paper PFISP-32858
Fun in the Sun Sunshine Patterned Paper PFISP-32851
Fun in the Sun Splash Patterned Paper PFISP-32855
Fun in the Sun Enamel Dots 732834
Fun in the Sun Layered Stickers 732836
Fun in the Sun Die Cut Shapes 732835
Fun in the Sun Lemonade Patterned Paper PFISP-32856

Filed Under: Layout, Summer Tagged With: Becki Adams, Frames, Fun in the Sun, Happy Day, Layout, Summer

Three Collections, Three Father’s Day Cards

17
Jun
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Hey y’all!  Amanda here today with some Father’s Day cards you can throw together in a jiffy.  I love making Father’s Day cards because they can be remarkably non-fussy.  Most often there is no lace, no glitter, and no flowers.  Father’s Day lends itself to fun, simple cards.  Use any one of your favorite Pebbles collections to make a great looking Father’s Day card.

Father's Day Cards by @amanda_coleman1 using three different @pebblesinc collections.As I was looking through Pebbles’ recent collections for masculine prints and themes for Father’s Day, I noticed that every collection had components that were distinctly masculine.  Even the collections with a more feminine feel had prints and elements that could easily be used for masculine projects such as Father’s Day cards.  I used Cottage Living, Happy Day, and Fun in the Sun to create three different Father’s Day cards.

Father's Day Cards by @amanda_coleman1 using three different @pebblesinc collections.Can you tell I was feeling a little artsy-fartsy when I put this card together?  I really don’t like getting messy, but sometimes a design just calls for it.  I have been itching to try the alphabet masks from the Cottage Living collection for a while now, and lemme tell ya, they are fantastic!  I paired them with some gooey spackle to create a one of a kind sentiment.  This delicious woodgrain paper is also from the Cottage Living collection.

Father's Day Cards by @amanda_coleman1 using three different @pebblesinc collections.There is no magic to my spackling method.  In fact, I just made it up.  Simply place the alphabet masks on a piece of patterned paper and apply a bit of craft spackle with a popsicle stick.  Spread it around on top of the alphabet masks until you get a texture and thickness that you are happy with.

Father's Day Cards by @amanda_coleman1 using three different @pebblesinc collections.Remove the alphabet masks right after you apply the spackle when it is nice and wet.  Use a vinyl weeding tool, or other sharp object, to grab the letters and gently peel them off of the card.  Allow the spackle to dry and it is ready to cut and embellish.

Father's Day Cards by @amanda_coleman1 using three different @pebblesinc collections.In my family, our grandpa was always known as Gramps.  This affectionate nickname has now passed down to my dad.  Father’s Day sentiments don’t have to be complicated or wordy.  A  name on a card with Gramp’s favorite hobby is just right for the old guy.

Father's Day Cards by @amanda_coleman1 using three different @pebblesinc collections.I can’t line up Thickers in a straight line to save my life.  I’m all for whimsy on occasion, but I am just uptight enough that most of my sentiments need to be  perfectly straight.  To get my sentiments just right, I use the grid on my cutting mat to line up the paper and a ruler.  I place my Thickers on the ruler and everything comes out just fine.  OCD panic attack diverted!

Father's Day Cards by @amanda_coleman1 using three different @pebblesinc collections.I really enjoyed making tall cards for summer, so I thought I’d also make a tall card for dear ol’ dad.  Using cardstock stickers from the Happy Day collection, I embellished the card with a variety of icons that represents dad’s favorite hobbies.

Father's Day Cards by @amanda_coleman1 using three different @pebblesinc collections.These uber masculine woodgrain Thickers make a perfectly simple sentiment.  Keep those buggers from falling off of the card by securing them with a machine stitch or two.

Father's Day Cards by @amanda_coleman1 using three different @pebblesinc collections.

Have a very Happy Father’s Day!
Amanda

Supplies:
Cottage Living Double-Sided Cardstock 12″X12″Hardwood
Homegrown Double-Sided Cardstock 12″X12″Nature Walk
Fun In The Sun Double-Sided Cardstock 12″X12″Beach Towel
Fun In The Sun Chips Die-Cut Shapes 49/PkgEphemera
Happy Day Double-Sided Cardstock 12″X12″Weekend
Happy Day Cardstock Stickers 6″X12″ 2/SheetsIcons & Phrases
Happy Day Thickers Alpha Stickers 5.5″X11″ 2/SheetsWoodland/Wood Print Chipboard
Cottage Living Alphabet Masks 102/Pkg

Filed Under: Cards, Gift, Papercraft Tagged With: Amanda Coleman, Cards, Cottage Living, Father's Day, Fun in the Sun, Happy Day, Home Grown

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