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Trio of Memorial Day Cards

25
May
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Hello Pebbles friends! It’s Monique here today, sharing a set of Memorial Day cards using the “America the Beautiful” collection. I had such fun creating these cards! Although we don’t live in America, we have a lot of family & friends living there who we can send these Memorial Day cards to.

Here are the Memorial Day cards I made. I decided to go for a kind of “quilted” look and used my square, circle, and hexagon punches.

Set of Memorial Day cards created by @moniqueliedtke with the #America_the_Beautiful collection by @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #pebblesinc #memorial_cards

After deciding on the punches, I made a selection of the papers and die-cuts I thought I would use for the Memorial Day cards. There are so many awesome papers and die-cuts that I had trouble choosing!

Set of Memorial Day cards created by @moniqueliedtke with the #America_the_Beautiful collection by @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #pebblesinc #memorial_cards

The card with the 1.5″ squares was the first card I created. In the end I used 7 (!) double-sided sheets of paper from which I punched 12 squares, which I then adhered onto an (extra) piece of white cardstock. Because I wanted to use my sewing machine and stapler, I decided on using this extra piece of cardstock which I adhered on a cardstock card base later-on. The finished cards all measure 4.5″ x 6″, so the extra cardstock pieces I used to glue the squares, circles and hexagons on are a little bit smaller.

Set of Memorial Day cards created by @moniqueliedtke with the #America_the_Beautiful collection by @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #pebblesinc #memorial_cards

Set of Memorial Day cards created by @moniqueliedtke with the #America_the_Beautiful collection by @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #pebblesinc #memorial_cards

Next, I punched the circles and hexagons. I then adhered these on extra pieces of cardstock too:

Set of Memorial Day cards created by @moniqueliedtke with the #America_the_Beautiful collection by @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #pebblesinc #memorial_cards

The sewing came next:

Set of Memorial Day cards created by @moniqueliedtke with the #America_the_Beautiful collection by @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #pebblesinc #memorial_cards

Set of Memorial Day cards created by @moniqueliedtke with the #America_the_Beautiful collection by @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #pebblesinc #memorial_cards

I just love the stitched look! It gives my projects just that little bit of “extra”. Now came the embellishing of my cards. I used the Pebbles Homemade phrase tags for the sentiment, and chose the simple “hi” tag for this card. I used a bit of twine for the tag, combined with two of the fun “America the Beautiful” die-cuts. Here is one of the finished Memorial Day cards:

Set of Memorial Day cards created by @moniqueliedtke with the #America_the_Beautiful collection by @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #pebblesinc #memorial_cards

For my circles and hexagons Memorial Day cards, I chose tags with the “thinking of you” sentiment which I found very appropriate:

Set of Memorial Day cards created by @moniqueliedtke with the #America_the_Beautiful collection by @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #pebblesinc #memorial_cards

Set of Memorial Day cards created by @moniqueliedtke with the #America_the_Beautiful collection by @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #pebblesinc #memorial_cards

If you are planning to create some cards for Memorial Day as well, then I hope I’ve been able to give you a bit of inspiration. Wishing you all a peaceful and beautiful Memorial Day!

Set of Memorial Day cards created by @moniqueliedtke with the #America_the_Beautiful collection by @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #pebblesinc #memorial_cards

Supply list:
America the Beautiful Americana (733342)
America the Beautiful Fireworks (733344)
America the Beautiful Flag Stripes (733345)
America the Beautiful Stars And Stripes (733347)
America the Beautiful Bandana (733348)
America the Beautiful Sparklers (733350)
America the Beautiful  Declaration (733351)
America the Beautiful Ephemera Die-Cuts with Gold Foil (733203)
Jen Hadfield Homemade Phrase Tags 18/pkg (732639)
American Crafts Textured Cardstock Pack 12″ x 12″ 60/Pkg, Brights (71250)
American Crafts Cutup Scissors 7″ Pink (64201)
American Crafts Baker’s Twine Value Pack 5yd spools 24/pkg bright (366303)

Memorial Day Pop-Up-Box Card

24
May
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Create your own pop-up-box card for Memorial Day using @PebblesInc as inspiration.

Hello Pebbles Friends! It is Leanne here today, sharing a pop-up-box card or card-in-a-box tutorial. This week on the Pebbles blog we are recognizing Memorial Day and similar practices from our own country of origin. In Australia, we thank our service men and women traditionally on ANZAC Day. ANZACs (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) are remembered through the use of red poppies and adorn many memorials to commemorate those that have fallen.

My pop-up-box card today reflects the traditions that we follow in Australia, but this design can be altered or embellished to suit your own personal needs.

Create your own pop-up-box card for Memorial Day using @PebblesInc as inspiration.

step 1. | Box base: Trim cardstock to 8.5″x5″. Score a fold line at 2″, 4″, 6″ and 8″. Score a second line at 2″ from the top.

Using sharp scissors, trim along the score lines from the top but only to the second score line. See image below. Trim a small triangle section off the 1/2″ fold/tab on the right side. See image below.

step 2 | Fold: Carefully construct the box shape, applying double sided tape to the 1/2″ section to secure the box together. Determine which panel will be the back of the card and leave the score line unfolded (the flap stays upright).

step 3 | Inserts: Trim two (2) pieces of cardstock to 3″x2″. Add a score line 1/2″ from the each end and fold in opposite directions. Add lengths of double sided tape.

step 4 | Inserts: Carefully insert the cardstock supports into the box. See image below.

Create your own card in a box using @PebblesInc as inspiration.

step 5 | Embellish: Trim coordinating patterned papers to panel sizes – 1.75″x4.75″ (back panel), 1.75″x1.75″ (front back panel), 1.75″x1.75″ (front and side flaps, plus same again for reverse side/underneath panel), 1.75″x2.75″ (lower box front and side panels).

step 6 | Star embellishment: Trim three (3) different size stars from patterned paper or cardstock. Mount onto a toothpick with hot glue and foam tape. Secure it to a box insert with hot glue.

Create your own pop-up-box card for Memorial Day using @PebblesInc as inspiration.

step 7 | Embellish: Fussy  cut flowers, blossoms or other embellishments from coordinating papers. Add a sentiment either to the front panel of the box or on foam tape on the front of the back panel.

Create your own pop-up-box card for Memorial Day using @PebblesInc as inspiration.

Create your own pop-up-box card for Memorial Day using @PebblesInc as inspiration.

The beauty of creating this pop-up-box card is that they will also fold flat. They are very simple to make and can be constructed in a matter of moments. I hope I can inspire you to create some of your own the next time you need to gift someone with a card.  Thanks for visiting..x

supplies:

Simple Life Patterned Paper Bricks 733465

Simple Life Patterned Paper Poppies 733477

Simple Life Patterned Paper Blue Meadow 733474

Simple Life Patterned Paper Sweet Citrus 733483

Simple Life Patterned Paper Magnolias 733470

Simple Life Patterned Paper Simple Greetings 733475

Simple Life Patterned Paper Tin 733484

Simple Life Patterned Paper Buffalo Check 733486

Simple Life Patterned Paper Bougainvillea 733479

Cardstock

Pinwheel Gift Boxes for Memorial Day

22
May
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Hello everyone! Eva Pizarro here, bringing you a quick gift — pinwheel gift boxes — inspired by our week’s theme: Memorial Day. In Chile we don’t celebrate Memorial Day, but our flag colors are also red, white, and blue! I thought I could make some pretty party favors for our next independence day celebration.

Make these quick pinwheel gift boxes to show gratitude on this Memorial Day, following this tutorial from @evapizarrov using @pebblesinc supplies #pebblesinc #madewithpebbles #gift #packaging

To make the pinwheel gift boxes, I used two punch board by our friends at We R Memory Keepers: The Pinwheel Punch Board and the 1,2,3 Punch board and some red white and blue supplies by different Pebbles’ lines.

My pinwheels are 3 inch wide and doubled. Just follow the board instructions, it is very easy! The blue paper I used is from the Sunshiny Days collection, and the red one is from our last Valentine collection, My Funny Valentine.

Make these quick pinwheel gift boxes to show gratitude on this Memorial Day, following this tutorial from @evapizarrov using @pebblesinc supplies #pebblesinc #madewithpebbles #gift #packaging

I held my pinwheels in place using blue and red brads.

Make these quick pinwheel gift boxes to show gratitude on this Memorial Day, following this tutorial from @evapizarrov using @pebblesinc supplies #pebblesinc #madewithpebbles #gift #packaging

As sentiments, I used the “Thank You” stickers found in this Simple Life booklet. You get 42 stickers in this booklet and it is perfect for card making!

Make these quick pinwheel gift boxes to show gratitude on this Memorial Day, following this tutorial from @evapizarrov using @pebblesinc supplies #pebblesinc #madewithpebbles #gift #packaging

I created the boxes with the 1,2,3 Punch Board, using the same red and blue papers. The white paper has tiny hearts embossed and it is from our sister brand, Bazzill Paper.

Make these quick pinwheel gift boxes to show gratitude on this Memorial Day, following this tutorial from @evapizarrov using @pebblesinc supplies #pebblesinc #madewithpebbles #gift #packaging

I filled the boxes with chocolates and glued the pinwheels on top.

Make these quick pinwheel gift boxes to show gratitude on this Memorial Day, following this tutorial from @evapizarrov using @pebblesinc supplies #pebblesinc #madewithpebbles #gift #packaging

These pinwheel gift boxes are quick to make and can be used as gift for the families of those who lost their lives serving the country during this Memorial Day, or also as a 4th of July party favor.

Make these quick pinwheel gift boxes to show gratitude on this Memorial Day, following this tutorial from @evapizarrov using @pebblesinc supplies #pebblesinc #madewithpebbles #gift #packaging

Make these quick pinwheel gift boxes to show gratitude on this Memorial Day, following this tutorial from @evapizarrov using @pebblesinc supplies #pebblesinc #madewithpebbles #gift #packaging

You could also include a little thank you or love note inside the pinwheel gift boxes. I am sure the families would really appreciate it!

Make these quick pinwheel gift boxes to show gratitude on this Memorial Day, following this tutorial from @evapizarrov using @pebblesinc supplies #pebblesinc #madewithpebbles #gift #packaging

Have a great week!

Eva

Supplies:
Simple Life Cardstock Stickers (733492)
Sunshiny Days Patterned Paper (733601)
Bazzill Foiled Heart Paper (12FOIL12-695)
We R Memory Keepers Pinwheel Punch Board (771345)
We R Memory Keepers 1,2,3 Punch Board (662530)

Memorial Day: Quick Gift

26
May
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Hi friends!  It’s Wendy Sue here with you today, sharing a project I recently created with the brand new “America the Beautiful” collection.  Memorial Day is a federal holiday, set apart for remembering the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces.  Usually, we visit and decorate graves of those brave men and women who died…but I also like to create a little decoration to display inside to commemorate the holiday as well.  I started brainstorming this year’s decoration, which would also work perfectly for a quick little gift, and this is what I came up with:

Memorial Day Decoration/Quick Gift Project by @wendysue with the "America the Beautiful" collection by @pebblesinc.

You’ll never believe how quick and easy it was to make!  Here’s how:

First, die-cut the 3-d jar with a digital die cut machine (be sure to cut the jar “lid” too):

Memorial Day Decoration/Quick Gift Project by @wendysue with the "America the Beautiful" collection by @pebblesinc.

Next, attach several of the printed die-cuts to wooden skewers – in keeping with the “quick” theme, use tape to attach the pieces:

Memorial Day Decoration/Quick Gift Project by @wendysue with the "America the Beautiful" collection by @pebblesinc.

If you want to add additional stickers or embellishments on some of the images, do that now.  I like to use foam adhesive for this part.

Memorial Day Decoration/Quick Gift Project by @wendysue with the "America the Beautiful" collection by @pebblesinc.

Open up the paper jar and arrange the pieces however you’d like them.  If they are sticking out below the bottom, just snap the stick!  Use tape to attach the skewers:

Memorial Day Decoration/Quick Gift Project by @wendysue with the "America the Beautiful" collection by @pebblesinc.

When the paper jar is folded over, it will look like this:

Memorial Day Decoration/Quick Gift Project by @wendysue with the "America the Beautiful" collection by @pebblesinc.

Now it’s time to embellish the front.  Trim a 3×4 card from the paper, add washi tape to the top of the card, and a sticker to the corner. And place the card on the front of the jar with foam dots:

Memorial Day Decoration/Quick Gift Project by @wendysue with the "America the Beautiful" collection by @pebblesinc.

Memorial Day Decoration/Quick Gift Project by @wendysue with the "America the Beautiful" collection by @pebblesinc.

Add the fireworks sticker to the top of the jar front, then place the paper lid over the top:

Memorial Day Decoration/Quick Gift Project by @wendysue with the "America the Beautiful" collection by @pebblesinc.

Add additional stickers here and there – use foam dots for dimension!

Memorial Day Decoration/Quick Gift Project by @wendysue with the "America the Beautiful" collection by @pebblesinc.

Now tie a piece of jute around the lid:

Memorial Day Decoration/Quick Gift Project by @wendysue with the "America the Beautiful" collection by @pebblesinc.

Stuff the middle with basket filler:

Memorial Day Decoration/Quick Gift Project by @wendysue with the "America the Beautiful" collection by @pebblesinc.

And that’s it!  Now you can gift this sweet little decoration, or display it in your home with pride!

Memorial Day Decoration/Quick Gift Project by @wendysue with the "America the Beautiful" collection by @pebblesinc.

Supplies:
America the Beautiful Ephemera with Gold Foil
America the Beautiful Cardstock Stickers
America the Beautiful Washi Tape Strips
America the Beautiful “Happy 4th of July” Patterned Paper
America the Beautiful “Fireworks” Patterned Paper
America the Beautiful “Flag Strips” Patterned Paper
America the Beautiful “American Blooms” Patterned Paper

Memorial Day Cards

24
May
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Hey friends, Becki here. I’m so excited to share with you a set of cards I created with the brand new America The Beautiful collection (you can read more about the collection HERE). This Memorial Day card set was SO easy to create. I only used two products from the new collection the washi paper and the ephemera die cuts and some cardstock.

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Each card has a few strips of washi paper and a die cut. I love that there are so many choices of washi tape in each washi paper booklet. It’s like having 48 different rolls of washi tape.

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I added buttons to a couple of the cards, tied with twine, of course. Isn’t that “America the Beautiful” die cut gorgeous? This was the first die cut I grabbed out of the package. I knew I wanted to use it first.

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The die cuts are adhered with pop dots so they stand out from the background of the card.  It’s so hard to tell in this photo but there’s a gold border around the “USA” die cut. Metallics  are gorgeous but not very easy to photograph.

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Yes, that is a die cut of the Liberty Bell. Isn’t it adorable?

I think this entire card set only took me 30 minutes to create. Not only are these cards perfect for Memorial Day but they’re also perfect for the 4th of July as well.

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I will be creating many more cards with this collection. You can never go wrong with a red, white, and blue color scheme for all your Summer projects. If you like these Memorial Day cards, you’ll love the cards I created last year. These cards are not in the traditional red, white, and blue color scheme. You can find them HERE.

Thanks for stopping by the Pebbles blog today.

Supplies:
America The Beautiful Washi Tape Strips 733235
America The Beautiful Ephemera Die-Cuts 733203