Kim Kesti Archives - Pebbles, Inc.

Birthday Wishes Ensemble

Jul

It’s always gratifying to buy an all-in-one kit. You can get everything done without any extra hassle, and you don’t have to go search for add-ons or other supplies. Well, you may not have realized this, but the Birthday Wishes collection can be just that – an all-in-one kit for an entire birthday party! Kim Kesti whipped up all the goodies and trinkets you need for the perfect party. Read on to check it out!

Hello, friends! I am very excited to share a birthday ensemble I created with, of course, the new Pebbles Birthday Wishes collection. It was a happy day when I saw the first peeks of this new line. We are big fans of birthday parties around here, so this collection will get tons of use.

I went a little nuts with this ensemble, but I couldn’t resist all the cute elements. The party banner was simple to create; just staple your chipboard balloons on a piece of baker’s twine. This banner would be the perfect size for a cake, too!

The invitation could not be easier. I used one of the cards from the Cardmaking Pad (you can create multiples really quickly with this pad), and layered it with a Rosette and a few pieces from the chipboard shapes pack.

I think these glasses are my favorite! I decorated them with a strip of patterned paper, then tied on a cute tag with more baker’s twine. I can’t wait to fill these with lemonade!

And, no party is complete without a few favors for the guest to take home. I adore the confetti printed bags! They don’t need a whole lot of decoration, so I settled for a striped belly band and a stamped “thanks”. (Love the Thanks stamp – it stamps beautifully!)

I hope you have enjoyed my little party items. Our next party is for a dear friend’s 18^th birthday! I think the kids will enjoy this set along with ice cream and sprinkles!

Kim Kesti

Supplies:
Birthday Wishes Printed Bags (732573)
Birthday Wishes Stamp (732569)
Birthday Wishes Cardmaking Pad (732582)
Birthday Wishes Rosettes (732584)
Birthday Wishes Tags (732578)
Birthday Wishes Die Cut Cardstock Shapes (732570)

Patriotic Treat Bags

Jun

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Check out these festive and patriotic treat bags by Kim Kesti. They are absolutely perfect for all your Fourth of July goodies!

We have a fun summer tradition centered on the 4^th of July. Not only is it our nation’s birthday, it is also my Mom’s special day. Yes, as a child she thought all those wonderful fireworks were in honor of her birthday! Nowadays, the grandkids help Grandma celebrate by gathering together, often at my parent’s cabin in the woods. The highlight of the weekend is a treasure hunt. This year, I created these fun treat bags as prizes for the winners.

They were super easy to make, the Americana Printed Bags come in a pack of 24, so you will have plenty to go around. I filled the bags, clipped them shut with clothespins then added a cute layered label. Don’t you just love the pinwheels? So cute!

Every label turned out so unique and fun!

By using just a few supplies, I was able to mass produce the treat bags in no time at all! Try them for your next summer celebration!

Kim Kesti

Supplies used:
Americana Treat Bags (732509)
Americana Journaling Cards (732507)
Americana Phrase and Accent Stickers (732504)
Americana Printed Cardstock Shapes (732506)
Americana Clothes Pins (732513)
Americana Pinwheels (732508)

Easy Flower Garland

May

Easter Decorations

Apr

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We love sharing super-simple ideas for dressing up every day life. Today Designer Kim Kesti is here with a fun idea for decorating your Easter table! You’ll love her fun easy-to-make Easter decorations.

Looking for a quick and easy way to decorate your Easter table? Try making a simple flag banner to string across your favorite dessert.

I used two wooden skewers and tied baker’s twine to create my “clothesline”. You can then add any sort of banner; just clip them on with the Garden Party Mini Clothespins. Try trimming circles, triangles or rectangles (like I did), then just add your favorite embellishments.

Have a wonderful and joyous Easter!

Supplies used:
Garden Party 6 X 6 Paper Pad (732544)
Garden Party Poppy (732516)
Garden Party Phrase and Accent Stickers (732530)
Garden Party Mini Clothespins (732533)
Garden Party Die Cut Cardstock Shapes (732536)

Happy Place Scrapbook Layout

Mar

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We’re loving the clean, simple grid style showcased in Designer Kim Kesti’s “Happy Place” scrapbook layout.

Using frames and tags from any of the Pebbles collections are perfect for grid style scrapbooking. Whether you use pocket pages or a traditional 12 X 12 format like I did, lining up a fun combination of hang tags and frames is a great technique for quick and easy pages.

I love the tiny black and white chevron pattern, so I purposely used three of the elements (a clothespin, washi tape and a pocket embellishment) to create a visual triangle. This gives my page a lot of interest, along with great balance.

Supplies:
Garden Party Cardstock Die Cuts (732541)
Garden Party Pockets with Inserts (732537)
Garden Party Mini Clothespins (732533)
Garden Party Journaling and Phrase Cards (732542)
Basics Washi Tape Black (747206)
Basics Black Dot Cardstock (751396)

American Crafts Thickers, Doodle and Sketchbook