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Hello everyone! It’s Monique here today sharing a layout I created for this week’s “mix and match” feature. I had so much fun creating this page using lots of my favorite Pebbles’ products! Here in The Netherlands we finally had a few sunny days and all of a sudden I longed for Summer! I decided to create a bright and colorful Summer layout using mainly the Sunshiny Days collection and the Fun In The Sun collection and some photos from our vacation in Greece last year. I love the pineapples and flamingos which are so hot right now and I thought I would give those a try. Here’s what I created for today:

A summery mix and match layout by @moniqueliedtke using the "Sunshiny Days" and the "Fun in the Sun" collections by @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #pebblesinc #scrapbook_layout

I just love how the pineapple turned out! Here’s a quick step-by-step how I created it: I used the Silhouette to cut out the shape of the pineapple (4.5″ x 9″) and with a pair of fringe scissors I cut seven strips of pink paper and six green strips. The strips measure 2″ x 5″.

A summery mix and match layout by @moniqueliedtke using the "Sunshiny Days" and the "Fun in the Sun" collections by @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #pebblesinc #scrapbook_layout

I cut through these strips of paper for about three quarters of the width and adhered them on a piece of 10.5″ x 6″ of white cardstock, overlapping each other half.

A summery mix and match layout by @moniqueliedtke using the "Sunshiny Days" and the "Fun in the Sun" collections by @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #pebblesinc #scrapbook_layout

Next I placed the negative shape of the pineapple over these pink & green “fringed” strips of paper:

A summery mix and match layout by @moniqueliedtke using the "Sunshiny Days" and the "Fun in the Sun" collections by @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #pebblesinc #scrapbook_layout

I selected matching patterned papers for the background and tried to decide on a design for the rest of my layout.

A summery mix and match layout by @moniqueliedtke using the "Sunshiny Days" and the "Fun in the Sun" collections by @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #pebblesinc #scrapbook_layout

In the end I chose two 4″ x 4″ photos of my youngest son and matted them on some “neutral” colored paper from the Simple Life collection. I selected die-cuts and stickers from both the Sunshiny Days and the Fun In The Sun collections and started building the rest of my page. I almost never design the layout before I start, but make it up as I go along.

A summery mix and match layout by @moniqueliedtke using the "Sunshiny Days" and the "Fun in the Sun" collections by @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #pebblesinc #scrapbook_layout

I just adore all the fun papers, die-cuts & stickers in the Pebbles collections! There’s just so much to choose from! Just look at those flamingos! So adorable! And those puffy phrase stickers .. I just had to add those too!

A summery mix and match layout by @moniqueliedtke using the "Sunshiny Days" and the "Fun in the Sun" collections by @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #pebblesinc #scrapbook_layout

The machine stitching was added last, which is always a bit of a risk but it’s what I do.

A summery mix and match layout by @moniqueliedtke using the "Sunshiny Days" and the "Fun in the Sun" collections by @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #pebblesinc #scrapbook_layout

And now this layout is finished I long for Summer even more!

A summery mix and match layout by @moniqueliedtke using the "Sunshiny Days" and the "Fun in the Sun" collections by @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #pebblesinc #scrapbook_layout

Supplies:
Jen Hadfield Simple Life Double-Sided Cardstock 12″x 12″ Music (733476)
Sunshiny Days Cardstock Stickers (733608)
Sunshiny Days Ephemera Cardstock Die-Cuts (733609)
Sunshiny Days Double-Sided Cardstock 12″x 12″ Daydream (733598)
Sunshine Days Double-Sided Cardstock 12″x 12″ Pineapple Float (733600)
Everyday Double-Sided Cardstock 12″x 12″ Picknick (733057)
Fun In The Sun Double-Sided Cardstock 12″x 12″ Watermelon (732852)
Fun In The Sun Double-Sided Cardstock 12″x 12″ FlowerBasket (732857)
Fun In The Sun Paper Pad 6″x 6″ (732862)
Fun In The Sun Puffy Phrase Stickers (732833)
Fun In The Sun Enamel Dots (732834)

Thank you so much for stopping by our blog! Wishing you a wonderful day.

xoxo Monique

Hello friends! Amanda here today. Thank you for stopping by the Pebbles blog. Today’s project is trendy, fun, easy, and inexpensive–my specialty!

DIY Pineapple Hoop Decor by @amanda_coleman1 using @pebblesinc Everyday collection

I am still smitten by the pineapple trend. They are just so bright and colorful. They are perfect for summer and super cheery in winter. This DIY pineapple hoop decor would be perfect year-round!

DIY Pineapple Hoop Decor by @amanda_coleman1 using @pebblesinc Everyday collection

Making the pineapple is as easy as it looks. I punched out 3/4″ squares, gently bent them on the diagonal and adhered them to the paper with tiny glue dots. You could make a mini pineapple with small squares, or a giant pineapple with extra large squares.

DIY Pineapple Hoop Decor by @amanda_coleman1 using @pebblesinc Everyday collection

Making the leaves was just as easy as punching the yellow squares. I free-hand cut several spiky leaves and alternately arranged them starting at the top of the hoop. I added a few leaves here-and-there to add more texture to the leaves. I also bent the leaves slightly to add dimension.

DIY Pineapple Hoop Decor by @amanda_coleman1 using @pebblesinc Everyday collection

And I couldn’t resist a cute pom-pom border.

DIY Pineapple Hoop Decor by @amanda_coleman1 using @pebblesinc Everyday collection

To make the pineapple, start by punching or cutting several 3/4″ squares. You can also vary the size of the square depending on your project. Gently fold the squares to give them some dimension. Experiment with the arrangement and size of the pineapple inside of your embroidery hoop until you make one that works perfectly with your project. Free-hand cut some leaves to size.

DIY Pineapple Hoop Decor by @amanda_coleman1 using @pebblesinc Everyday collection

Adhere pom pom trim to the back of the hoop with a small bead of hot glue.

DIY Pineapple Hoop Decor by @amanda_coleman1 using @pebblesinc Everyday collection

Want more embroidery hoop ideas? Click HERE or search “hoop” on the Pebbles blog. Happy July!
Amanda

Supplies:
Jen Hadfield Everyday Double-Sided Cardstock 12″X12″ Pretty Peonies
Jen Hadfield Everyday Double-Sided Cardstock 12″X12″ Pineapples
Jen Hadfield Everyday Double-Sided Cardstock 12″X12″ Tropical Delight