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New Year’s Resolutions Pocket Letter / Pocket Page

28
Dec
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Hi everyone, Heather Leopard is here and I am so excited for 2018 Resolutions week. I thought it’d be fun to create a pocket page that will coordinate with a New Year’s Eve page you’ll see here on the blog next week. This pocket page will store our resolutions notes for 2018 that we’ll write on NYE, hence the empty spots.

New Years Resolutions Pocket Page by @Heather Leopard for @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #2018 #2018resolution #resolutions #scrapbooking #scrapbook #pocketpage #projectlife

Grab your supplies

I used a mix of Pebbles collections that included gold elements, like Girl Squad, Heart of Home and Merry Merry. I even added some gold packaging from a recent mailer I received.

Kick it off with 2018

New Years Resolutions Pocket Page by @Heather Leopard for @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #2018 #2018resolution #resolutions #scrapbooking #scrapbook #pocketpage #projectlife

This pocket page will also be the opening page for my 2018 album next year so it just made sense to add 2018 to the 1st pocket. I added a doily as the base and then just layered over it.

Hello

New Years Resolutions Pocket Page by @Heather Leopard for @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #2018 #2018resolution #resolutions #scrapbooking #scrapbook #pocketpage #projectlife

I was originally going to add “hello” to 2018 but I didn’t like the composition so I moved it to the next card, which was created using two patterned papers. Then, I added some thread and a butterfly embellishment.

Grow Together

New Years Resolutions Pocket Page by @Heather Leopard for @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #2018 #2018resolution #resolutions #scrapbooking #scrapbook #pocketpage #projectlife

Since this is an opening spread to my family’s new year, the “Grow Together” sentiment was perfect.

Happy Family

New Years Resolutions Pocket Page by @Heather Leopard for @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #2018 #2018resolution #resolutions #scrapbooking #scrapbook #pocketpage #projectlife

I used a rosette from the Valentine collection and just removed the Valentine themed sentiment and added a gold sequin. I placed it ocer layers of paper, tags and a sticker.

#awesome

New Years Resolutions Pocket Page by @Heather Leopard for @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #2018 #2018resolution #resolutions #scrapbooking #scrapbook #pocketpage #projectlife

I created a sequin pocket for this cute little frame. I added some sequins to a small jewelry bag, placing a few in the bag using glue dots so they didn’t all fall down to the bottom. Using my fuse tool, I made the bag to the right size of the paper frame. More tips on this can be found on my Instagram (@heatherleopard).

Gold mailer

New Years Resolutions Pocket Page by @Heather Leopard for @PebblesInc #madewithpebbles #2018 #2018resolution #resolutions #scrapbooking #scrapbook #pocketpage #projectlife

I included an ampersand on the last pocket to show that our 2018 story will continue throughout the pages of the album. I was even able to align it so that the bubble wrap dots create a “…” after the ampersand.

So that’s how I created my resolutions page to kick off my 2018 album.

Tell me, do you do yearly albums and if so, do you create a page for each year?

xoxo,
Heather (@heatherleopard on social media)
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Supplies:
Heart of Home
Girl Squad
Forever My Always
Merry Merry Gold Glitter on Kraft Paper (733725)

Filed Under: Inspiration, Layout, Papercraft, Project Life, Uncategorized Tagged With: girl squad, heart of home, Heather Leopard, Layout, merry merry, Project Life

How to Organize Cards

16
Jan
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Hi Pebbles friends, it’s Wendy Sue here today sharing an idea for organizing cards!  You probably already know, but I make cards.  A lot of cards.  A lot lot lot of cards.  I love having a huge stash of fun cards to choose from for just about any occasion.  The only problem is figuring out how to best organize them.  I’ve tried lots of different ways over the years (here’s a link to the system I tried last year HERE).  But I’m still looking for the best system for me.  So this year, I’m going to try something new.  I’m putting the Project Life system to work for me in my card-organizing endeavor!  When I thought of this, it almost seemed TOO easy.  Most cards are 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ – which means they fit almost perfectly in a 4″x6″ page protector opening.  I don’t mind having them stick out of the top just a bit – in fact, that makes it easier to pull them out.  And I love the idea of being able to organize the cards by theme, and see them all in a glance – no need to pull out a stack and flip through each card – just open the binder and flip the pages! Here’s a look at my new system:
How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc

I made cards for each card “theme.”  These cards will separate the sections in my binder.How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc
I’ll place each one in the top right corner of a page protector for easy reference.

How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc

Here’s how easy it was to assemble each of the cards.

First, I cut a 4″ x 6″ piece of patterned paper for each card, and a 3 1/4″ x 4″ paper as well.  I found the themes on the “thankful” paper in the Woodland Forest collection – but many of the Pebbles collections have a similar page that would work!  I also pulled a cute embellishment and some twine for each card.

How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc

The first step is to stitch, with a sewing machine and white thread, the patterned paper to the left side of the neutral 4″x6″ paper:How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc

Next, place the “theme” card on the right side, slightly sticking out over the top of the card.How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc

Next, I used a mini stapler to add the jute to the card. Here’s a simple way to add a jute bow.  Staple the jute down wherever you want the bow to be.How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc

Tie the jute in a knot over the staple (this will pretty much hide the staple).How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc

Now tie a bow – the staple has disappeared and there’s a perfectly placed jute bow!
How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc

Add the wooden embellishment to the left side of the card.How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc

That’s it!

How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc

Now repeat the process for each card:

How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc

I added some thickers to the label holder in the spine of the binder:
How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc

Now just tuck your handmade cards into the divided sheet protectors and you’re ready to share love through your cards!  One other thing I like about this system is that I can use some of the other page protectors to hold different sized cards – or even tags.  If I use a regular 12×12 page protector, I could even tuck in gift bags!  Another thing I think I’m going to like about this system is the convenience of seeing which themes need to be replenished!  When I’m in the mood to create cards, I can flip open the binder and see which theme has less “inventory” to choose from and go from there!

Thanks for stopping by today.  If you have a favorite way to organize your cards, please share in the comments – I love seeing how other people organize!!

Supplies:
Warm & Cozy “Cozy Comfort” Patterned Paper
Woodland Forest “Thankful” Patterned Paper
Woodland Forest Wood Veneer Shapes
Woodland Forest 6×6 Paper Pad
Woodland Forest Cardstock Stickers
Natural Twine/Jute
Project Life 12×12 Faux Leather Binder (Black)
Project Life Page Protectors
Mini Stapler

Filed Under: Cards, DIY, Organization, Tutorial, We R Memory Keepers Tagged With: Cards, Organization, Project Life, Warm & Cozy, Wendy Sue Anderson, Woodland Forest

Home For Christmas Pocket Page Style

11
Dec
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Hello There!  It’s Mendi here today sharing a pocket style page.  So I have a confession… This is a new style of scrapbooking for me which I have been a bit resistant to so I didn’t know quite where to start, but I discovered THIS wonderful sketch by the talented Allison Davis which gave me a great jumping off point.

Holiday Pocket Page by Mendi Yoshikawa using the #HomeForChristmas collection from @PebblesInc. @SnippetsByMendi

To hold my journaling card I turned to one of the Home For Christmas cardstock tag pockets.  It came with the words “To/From” printed on the front which I was able to easily disguise with a little strip of patterned paper.

Holiday Pocket Page by Mendi Yoshikawa using the #HomeForChristmas collection from @PebblesInc. @SnippetsByMendi
I found that when I was able to think about the pockets as individual projects like little greeting cards, it made everything less intimidating for me.  Following the sketch, I incorporated a tree for my largest pocket which I crafted from a piece of felt (see instructions below).

Holiday Pocket Page by Mendi Yoshikawa using the #HomeForChristmas collection from @PebblesInc. @SnippetsByMendi

For my bottom pocket I chose to sting a trio of stockings, popping up the darkest green one so that it would stand out against the similar colored background.

Holiday Pocket Page by Mendi Yoshikawa using the #HomeForChristmas collection from @PebblesInc. @SnippetsByMendi

Today’s project features We R Memory Keepers 1/16″ Power Punch which I was able to utilize in a couple of different ways.  I first used it to punch tiny holes in my stocking die-cuts so that I could string them with embroidery floss.  I am seriously excited to have a strong punch that punches this smaller sized circle!  I can see this being useful for so many applications and it was perfect for these stockings that were simply too small to use with my Crop-a-Dile tool.

Punching tiny holes are a snap using We R Memory Keepers Crop-a-dile Power Punch

I used it again to create my homemade felt tree embellishment.  I’ve put together a little visual tutorial below along with 10 simple steps on how you can create one too!

Step 1: Die-cut tree shape from thin chipboard (I did mine on my Silhouette using THIS cutting file which I widened a bit).

Step 2: Cut down felt to the rough shape of your tree and add liquid adhesive to the top portion of chipboard tree.

Step 3: Adhere chipboard tree to felt and press down firmly around the edges, removing any bubbles.

Step 4: Using scissors cut out felt around tree.

Step 5: Stitch around edge of felt tree using sewing machine (optional).

Step 6: Flip tree over and freehand garland in zig-zag pattern.  Using a ruler, draw dots 3/16″ apart where your garland will go.

Step 7: Using We R Memory Keepers 1/16″ Power Punch, punch holes using your pencil dots as a guide.

Step 8: For stubborn felt that doesn’t want to punch out, squeeze punch a second time before fully releasing.

Step 9: To reduce bulk on the back of your tree, use a running stitch to stitch through the holes with all six strands of embroidery floss.

Step 10:  When done, secure knots on the back of the tree, add woodgrain patterned paper to the truck and embellish with Candy Cane dots (using a little liquid adhesive).

Custom Felt Tree Embellishment Tutorial by Mendi Yoshikawa using the #HomeForChristmas collection from @PebblesInc. @SnippetsByMendi

Holiday Pocket Page by Mendi Yoshikawa using the #HomeForChristmas collection from @PebblesInc. @SnippetsByMendi

I hope I’ve inspired you today to try making your own personalized embellishments!  I had so much fun making mine!  🙂

Supplies:
Home For Christmas 12×12 Paper Pad 732678
Home For Christmas Christmas Cheer Cardstock PHFCP-32652
Home For Christmas O Christmas Tree Carstock PHFCP-32654
Home For Christmas Christmas Carol Cardstock PHFCP-32657

Home For Christmas Cardstock Stickers 732663
Home For Christmas Cardstock Tags 732666
Home For Christmas Chips Cardstock Die-cuts 732674
Home For Christmas Candy Cane Self Adhesive Dots 732676
We R Memory Keepers Power Punch 1/16″
Felt, Embroidery Floss, Thin Chipboard & Liquid Adhesive

Filed Under: Christmas, Layout, Project Life Tagged With: Christmas, Home for Christmas, Layout, Mendi Yoshikawa, Photo Pocket Pages, Project Life

Project Life Thanksgiving Turkey Layout

03
Nov
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Hello Pebbles friends!  It’s Wendy Sue here today sharing a project life pocket page layout I created featuring some fun photos from last year’s family Thanksgiving Day.

Header - Turkeys

I took photos in the car, on the way to my parent’s house, photos of the family in the yard, photos of the ads that we passed around while we planned our black Friday shopping, and, of course, photos of the big turkey dinner!

Turkey Layout by @WendySueA with the #JHHomeMade collection by @tatertotsandjello and @PebblesInc.I wanted the turkey to be front and center, the focus of  my page, just as it was on Thanksgiving Day!   He’s pretty cute, isn’t he?  Here’s how I made him with products from the Home+Made Collection by Jen Hadfield:

Using one of the chalkboard label stickers as a template, I cut six “feathers” from various papers from the 6×6 paper pad.

Turkey Layout by @WendySueA with the #JHHomeMade collection by @tatertotsandjello and @PebblesInc.

Turkey Layout by @WendySueA with the #JHHomeMade collection by @tatertotsandjello and @PebblesInc.

After the feathers were cut, I placed them onto a 6″x4″ piece of burlap paper in a half-circle.

Turkey Layout by @WendySueA with the #JHHomeMade collection by @tatertotsandjello and @PebblesInc.

Using a 3″ circle punch and the scallop circle die, I created the body and head for the turkey from a kraft bag:

Turkey Layout by @WendySueA with the #JHHomeMade collection by @tatertotsandjello and @PebblesInc. Turkey Layout by @WendySueA with the #JHHomeMade collection by @tatertotsandjello and @PebblesInc.

Before I added the body and head over the feathers, I cut apart a butterfly sticker to create the feet and wattle:

Turkey Layout by @WendySueA with the #JHHomeMade collection by @tatertotsandjello and @PebblesInc. Turkey Layout by @WendySueA with the #JHHomeMade collection by @tatertotsandjello and @PebblesInc.

I placed the feet directly on top of the feathers:

Turkey Layout by @WendySueA with the #JHHomeMade collection by @tatertotsandjello and @PebblesInc.

Then layered on the body and head:

Turkey Layout by @WendySueA with the #JHHomeMade collection by @tatertotsandjello and @PebblesInc.

Next, I cut a beak and eyes from the “Party Line” paper:

Turkey Layout by @WendySueA with the #JHHomeMade collection by @tatertotsandjello and @PebblesInc.

And finished assembling the turkey:

Turkey Layout by @WendySueA with the #JHHomeMade collection by @tatertotsandjello and @PebblesInc. Turkey Layout by @WendySueA with the #JHHomeMade collection by @tatertotsandjello and @PebblesInc.

Wouldn’t this turkey be so cute on your next Thanksgiving project?!?

Supplies:
Home + Made Chalkboard Label Stickers
Home + Made Paper Pad
Home + Made Burlap Cardstock
Home + Made Cardstock Stickers
Home + Made Kraft Bag
Home + Made Banner Dies
Home + Made Party Line Paper

Filed Under: Fall, Layout, Project Life, Thanksgiving Tagged With: Layout, Project Life, Thanksgiving, Turkeys, Wendy Sue Anderson

Photo Pocket Page Easter Scrapbook Layout

18
Apr
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Wendy Sue Anderson is sharing a little Project Life inspired photo pocket page scrapbooking for Easter today.

easter

#ProjectLife inspired scrapbook layout created by @WendySue #scrapbooking

I love using pocket pages for scrapbooking big events where I take a lot of photographs.  I usually take a lot (sometimes way too many) photos on holidays – such as Easter.

#ProjectLife inspired scrapbook layout created by @WendySue #scrapbooking

I had a whole stack of pictures from Easter morning so I picked a handful and started filling pockets.  The remaining pockets, I filled with fun cards and a few little embellishments.  Pocket pages are the perfect way to include lots of photos and still be as creative as you want to be!

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#ProjectLife inspired scrapbook layout created by @WendySue #scrapbooking

* Tip: Usually you’ll find pastels and soft colors in spring and Easter collections – but, as you can see, my photos did not include soft colors or pastels – so I opted to step out of the traditional box and use some fun, bright colors to scrapbook these photos!

Supplies:
Project Life, Honey Edition (380039)
Journaling Pen
Pebbles Phrase Cards (732542)
Pebbles Candy Dots (744240)
American Crafts Thickets (journal) (53339)

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Easter, Garden Party, Photo Pocket Page Scrapbooking, Project Life, Wendy Sue Anderson

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