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Pebbles: Holly Jolly Christmas!




Hi Creatives!

Welcome back for more Pebbles inspiration!
Today I am sharing a really simple process video with the super cute Cozy & Bright collection! 


I just love this adorable collection - it's so playful & fun! 
Perfect for documenting all the holly jolly Christmas moments!
But enough chatter, here's what my finished project looks like.....

"Holly Jolly"


Oh isn't this the sweetest?!! 
Nothing's more precious than a puppy for Christmas!!! Holly jolly, indeed!
I've featured one inch strips of the bright stripes pattern paper, MERRY & BRIGHT to act as an anchor at both the top and base of my 12 inch white cardstock page.  I've also drawn on the less traditional Christmas colors in this collection, and used the light blue and pink for a more whimsical look!
Here's a closer look for you.....


This is oh so pretty! 
Lots of beautiful embellishments to adorn and support my sweet photo!


I fussy cut those  blue & pink tags from pattern paper GIVE JOY, and use them to layer my photo with. The use of tags is a great alternative to blocks of pattern paper, and adds a more playful and fresh look!


Just look at the soft glitter on the 6 x 12 ACCENT STICKERS - those red baubles are just divine!


Loving those DECORATIVE BRADS too!


Want to see more, including how this layout came together? 
Please watch my short process video HERE.
Thanks so much for subscribing to my channel too!


I hope you enjoy and feel inspired to get creating with Cozy & Bright for the Holidays!

Merry Christmas, & Happy Arty Days, 
Amanda xo



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Pebbles: Fall Memory Keeping with Spooky Boo!




Hi Friends!

Today I'm sharing the Pebbles love,
 with a super sweet Fall themed layout!
Created with the new Spooky Boo line, the warm tones and pretty plaids are sure to win your heart!
Here's my layout....

"Dream Big"


Isn't this Halloween line just perfect for Fall memory keeping?! I was totally inspired by the Falling Leaves paper, as well as the plaid patterns, and my own memories of quilting and sewing in the cooler months. I love that this fun geometric heart design has a cut file appearance, but is actually created from hand cutting!
Here's how to recreate it....

Start by preparing the layout base. I select pattern paper Falling Leaves , 
and layer it with an 11" x 11" white cardstock background.


Next, select your Spooky Boo pattern papers, and then trim at least five  3"x 3" squares. I chose papers Meow, Hocus Pocus, Hey Pumpkin & Falling Leaves for my layout.

Trim each 3 inch square into equal triangle quarters by cutting diagonally.

Take the triangles and arrange them into a geometric heart design. Play around with the patterns & design, and once happy glue into place.

Prepare your photograph. I use a layer of vintage book paper, and those super cute pumpkins from the Printed Cardstock Shapes pack. These pumpkins are actually Jack-o-Lanterns with spooky faces, so I strategically covered them with the sentiment and blooms. Perfect!

Adhere your photograph to the geometric heart.


Embellish around the photo with more Printed Cardstock Shapes, as well as that gorgeous Wood Sticker from the Jen Hadfield Patio Party collection. The inclusion of the wooden embellishment really adds to the warm, outdoorsy, Fall feel of the layout.


Add the layout title and subtitle, with the Patio Party Thickers. Again, the wooden appearance really emphasises the  Fall look.


I even add a few of the laurel leaves from the Patio Party Thickers into my photo cluster.


So simple, and yet, oh so beauti-Fall!


In keeping with the quilted look, I also embellish with buttons and sequins from my sewing box. Cute!
I add the gold stars from the Printed Cardstock Shapes pack, as well as a few tiny butterflies which I fussy cut from the barcode trim on the bottom of the Falling Leaves pattern paper.
For final touches, I use my WeRMemoryKeepers Typewriter to add a little journaling beneath my photograph.


Voila!
 A lovely seasonal page that's super easy to recreate! Love it!
I hope I have inspired you to get creating with the beautiful Pebbles products!

Thanks so much for visiting today, 
til next time,

Happy Arty Days, 
Amanda xo

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Pebbles: Land That I Love Planner Pages




Hi Pebbles Friends & Fans!

Today I am sharing one of the most loved Holidays in the planner girls' calendar - the 4th of July!
"Oh say, can you see...." 
I'm singing as I type this post, and feeling all the Land of the Free feels right now!
This is such a wonderful holiday to celebrate, and I just love the Red, White & Blue adorning the pages of my weekly view planner! 
Forget functionality, this week is all about showing your stripes -  and plenty of them!
Here's how I've prepared my pages for this special occasion....


God Bless America!
As I'm quite the planner addict, you'll spot that this is yet another new planner in my stash! (Sssh! Don't tell Mr Baldwin - he doesn't need to know ;)  ) You'll note that this a much larger size and more 'boxed' style of planner (it's a MAMBI Happy Planner) compared to my previous planner & traveler's notebooks shares. The great thing is that regardless of planner size or type, you can take the ideas from this post and edit them to best suit your  daily organizer needs. Yay!
Here's how I created this patriotic spread....
First you'll need to gather up your Pebbles: Land That I Love supplies. As well as embellishments, you'll also need pattern papers Stars & Stripes Forever, Happy 4th! and Land That I Love.


I just LOVE those Puffy Stickers! Oh My Stars, indeed!


I start with creating the full size decorator boxes. For this specific project, that means trimming pattern paper Stars & Stripes Forever to size 1 1/2" wide x 2 1/2" long. One 2 1/2" x 12"strip will create exactly 8 boxes, with the choice of two patterns - stars and stripes OR blue with white stripes. Adhere to your pages as shown above.


Next, take pattern paper Happy 4th! and trim all the 'strips' to create faux washi tape.


Trim to size, and adhere with glue. This is already starting to look good!


Trim a 3" x 4" card from pattern paper Land That I Love, and create a 'flap' or two for hidden planning! I use a Printed Cardstock Shape flag as my second flap. I tape them into place with some red tape from my stash.


Decorate with a few Puffy Stickers! You'll see that I have cleverly positioned my puffy star stickers to double up as 'dot points' in my planner! Much more fun than asterisks or bullet points!


I add more Puffy Stickers, and embellish with the 6 x 12 Accent stickers too! You can never have too many stickers!

 

Next I create a few planner clips for the top of my page. To make, simply hot glue some of the Printed Cardstock Shapes to metal paperclips. For finishing touches, I tie a patriotic ribbon to the base of my planner to act as my page  marker. Love it!

Here's a closer look.....

 

I love the 'flaps' - such a fun way to decorate without losing all your pen space!


The Red, White & Blue speaks for itself!


I hope you're as excited as I am for the Fourth of July celebrations! I can't wait to see what your planners, organizers and notebooks will look like this week!
Thanks so much for stopping by today,
til next time,

Happy Arty Days, 
Amanda xo 



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Pebbles: Pocket Letter FUN!




Hi Friends!

It's time for a lil more Pebbles love! 
Today I am sharing a little Summer Boredom Solver activity;
Creating Pocket Letters!
Pocket letters come in many shapes and forms, and are tons of fun to make!
I thought children who suffer Summer Break boredom in the USA could get ahead with their 4th July crafts, and make a start on their classmate gifts! 
Here's what I came up with.......


Oh so much fun!
 And depending on the recipients, you could also add your favorite candy, party whistles, sparklers - the possibilities are endless! Fill them with letters & note cards, and encourage children to celebrate old fashioned snail mail! 
What a fun package to receive!
Here's how to create them....


Start with your favorite supplies from the Land That I Love collection. 
You'll need at least two sheets of pattern paper, as well as some Printed Cardstock Shapes (ephemera), and stickers.
I chose papers, Oh! The Places We Go! & United We Stand for my samples.


To create the pockets, start by trimming the pocket bases  7" long x 4"wide. 
You'll get three bases from one sheet of paper. 
Next, trim the pocket fronts 4" x 4" square.


Position the fronts on top of the bases, and machine stitch into place.
 Remove excess threads, and embellish the pocket fronts with Printed Cardstock Shapes.

I used Adhesive Foam Dots to make my shapes really 'pop' on the pocket covers. Super cute pockets made in a minute. And because they're so easy to make, your bored children should be able to create one for every classmate in less than an hour! Yay!

Making pockets is quick & easy, but filling them is by far the best part!
Here's a few ideas on what you could add to yours.....


These fun wands are a great addition! Use coordinating paper straws  (or wrap ribbon around plastic straws) for the wand handle. Hot glue Printed Cardstock Shapes or Dimensional Star Rosette Stickers & ribbon tassels to create the tops of the wand. Perfect for waving during the parade!

How about a note card, or sentiment? 
I cut apart pattern paper Land That I Love & attached handwritten notes to the backs of these 3 x 4 cards using washi tape.


Stuff your pockets full of fun treats! 
Candy, party whistles, pencils..... 
I even cut apart my Puffy Stickers and 6 x 12 Cardstock Stickers and popped some of them in too!


Some seriously fun mail that I think your children will love creating!
Maybe you could surprise them with a special one that you've made for them too?! ;) 
Everyone loves receiving happy mail!
Here's a few close ups for you.....


Oh gosh! Does snail mail get any cuter than this?!! 
I love the inclusion of those fabulous Puffy Stickers!


Those fireworks!?!! Gor-jus! 
I hot glued a tiny paper clip to the back of mine so they can be used in TNs & planners!


3 Cheers for the Red, White & Blue!!! Love this so much!


And there you have it! 
A Summer Boredom Buster that's as fun to make as it is to receive!
I hope you and your children will enjoy creating these Pocket Letters!

Thanks so much for visiting!
Til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 
Amanda xo





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Pebbbles: Patio Party & The Art of Gift Wrapping




Hi Friends!

Time for more Pebbles inspiration! 
It's party theme week on the Pebbles blog, so for my post today I wanted to share the joy & spirit of giving!
Or, to be more precise, the beautiful art that is gift wrapping! 
The bright and beautifully designed Patio Party collection is simply perfect for creating the most desirable looking little gifts!


Sigh! Who wouldn't want to receive these pretty packages?!!
 And all it takes is a few pretty papers and a lil imagination!

Here's a super quick how-to.....
1.  Select your favorite pattern paper designs. For the sample below I am using the sweet TABLESCAPE paper.

2. Wrap your gift,  minding to fold your edges slowly and carefully to avoid paper tears, and seal with your preferred clear tape. My package was only tiny, so I trimmed a 2 inch length off one side.


3. Using my left over trim (reverse side of paper TABLESCAPE), I created a 'runner' through the center of my gift.


4. Attach a cute tag! There are so many gorgeous options for you to snip out from the JUST FOR YOU pattern paper. I chose the Happy Day tag because it coordinated perfectly with the TABLESCAPE paper.


5. Attach the tag, and embellish the package with Ephemera, Dimensional Stickers and even those oh-so-pretty laurel leaf Gold Safety Pins!


Voila!
Simple! Sweet! And just that extra bit special for your someone special!


Here's a few more ideas to inspire you with....


Isn't this divine?!! Created using the floral pattern paper, BACKYARD BLOOMS.  Oh-so-pretty!
And how about this lemon delight from our CITRUS SWEET paper......


This totally warms my heart! I don't know if I could even bear to open this one up!!!
Here's one for all the flamingo lovers...


Pardon the pun, but why don't you give beautiful gift wrapping a flamin' go! So super fun and sweet!


Carefully wrapped gifts take only a moment to create, but leave a long lasting impression on the recipient!

So.much.eye.candy!!!


I hope I have inspired you to delve into the art of gift wrapping!
And yes, our patterned papers are 12 inch squares - so these particular samples were only small gifts. For larger gifts, try Kraft wrapping paper with our Patio Party embellishments! 
Perfect!
Thanks so much for visiting today!






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