Whip It Up Wednesday!

Short for time but still want to get crafty?  Then join us for another day of "Whip It Up Wednesday" where some of our design team members show you how to create gorgeous layouts and cards in less than 30 minutes.

First up is design team member Amy Sorro who shows us how to make the most of the new Pebbles 3x3 cards included in each of our newest collections.  Here's what Amy had to say ... "I used the 3x3 cards to make gift tags - I just spruced them up a bit with some Glitter Candy Dots, Pebbles Chips and Rub Ons. All three took me less than thirty minutes, a great way to say thank you to a friend!"

Pebbles supplies used:
Tree House 3x3 Cards (751024)
Tree House Neighbors (751021)
Tree House Rub Ons (735002)
Tree House Chips (744114)
Peacock Glitter Candy Dots (744229)
Red Glitter Candy Dots (744228)
Brown Glitter Candy Dots (744227)
Red Ribbon (744029)
White Ribbon (744028)

Design team member Cherie Nymeyer created this sweet layout about her new baby boy.  Here's what Cherie had to say ... "I've never really timed myself on how long it takes to scrapbook a page so it was interesting trying to actually create something with a specific time frame. I figured the best bet was to pick only a few items and limit myself to only those items!"

Pebbles supplies used:
Tree House Adventure (751032)
Tree House Trunk (751034)
Tree House What's Up Duplicate Stickers (761005)

Other supplies used:
Alphabet (American Crafts)
Stamps (myStampBOX)

Design team member Susan Dupre created this adorable shadow box in no time at all!  Here's what Susan had to say ... "This shadow box was super easy and quick to make!  All I did was cut my Lil  Miss patterned paper to fit the back of my shadow box and glued it down inking and distressing the edges before doing so.  Next I distressed a piece of corrugated cardboard and glued this down in the middle.  After that I ripped and distressed a pieced of an old book paged just a little bit smaller than the cardboard piece.  I then glued this on top of the cardboard.  Now attached a bird's nest to the middle.  You can get a bird's nest at almost any craft store.  This would be a quick and easy gift to give someone or you could use it in your own home."

Pebbles supplies used:
Lil Miss Sugar (750951)

Other supplies used:
Shadowbox
Ink

How To Tuesday

It's "How To Tuesday" here on the Pebbles blog and design team member Lisa Warren has put together a tutorial about doodling!  Doodling is such a fun (and easy!) way to add a little bit of detail and character to your scrapbook layouts and cards and Lisa makes it easy with her step by step instructions.  Here's what Lisa had to say ... "More often than not, I don't feel my projects are complete unless there is a little freehand doodling thrown in.  Doodling is so easy to do and a really economical way to lift your project to the next level.  Although this layout was perfectly ok, I felt it just needed that little something extra to finish it off."

I started by adding a double line along the edges of the leaves to add more definition.

Then, I traced around the edge of the "hello" sticker. The word sticker was looking a little lost on my layout, and now with the outline, it really pops off the page!

I also added a pale grey border to the edge of the yellow square.  My layout is looking more like I want it to...but not quite.

To finish my layout, I have added a chocolate brown border approximately 1/2inch in from the edge.  I prefer to draw my lines freehand, but you could use a ruler.  To compensate for any crooked lines, I doodle the lines twice. That way they become a design feature and not an error.  I find that the quicker the line is doodled, the better it looks.  Here's my finished layout...

There are loads of ways you can add doodling, from adding a freehand title, drawing images, or lines. Here's some examples of my favourite doodling techniques.

Why not try out doodling on your next project? I guarantee you'll love the look, and you'll inject a little more fun into your scrapbooking!

Pebbles Inc Design Team Call

Hey everybody! We are so thrilled to announce the Pebbles Inc 2010 - 2011 Design Team call for applications!  We are looking for talented and committed designers who love to create with Pebbles products.  To apply, please email pebblesincdt@gmail.com with the following information:

1. A little bit about yourself.  When did you start scrapbooking?  How would you define your style?  What do you love about Pebbles products?  Are you on any other design teams?  Have you been published before?  It doesn't need to be a book but we want to be able to get a good sense of who you are and your papercrafting history.  Please note that previous design team experience is not required.  Be sure to include your name and your hometown as well.
2. A link to your online gallery and/or blog so that we may see samples of your various papercrafting projects.  If you have a scrapbook resume we would love to see that as well.
3. A scan or photograph of two (2) scrapbook layouts, one (1) card, and one (1) other project that showcases your style.  We would prefer to see projects that utilize Pebbles products however all applications will be considered. 

All applications must be received by July 23, 2010 to be considered.  Those individuals chosen to join the team will be notified via email and the new team will be announced here on the blog in early August.  New design team members will serve for one (1) year beginning in September 2010 and will be required to submit two (2) assignments monthly.  Compensation for published work using Pebbles product per our Pebbles Pays program is provided.

Further questions may be directed to pebblesincdt@gmail.com.  Good luck everyone and we look forward to seeing your applications! 

More Summer Projects with Sophia!

Happy Friday everyone!  Is it just me or did this week seriously fly by?  I hope you've enjoyed all the summertime inspiration on the blog this week - I know I have!

Our last summer themed project is brought to you by design team member Sophia Allison.  Here's what Sophia had to say ... "I went with the outdoors, summery theme. All things springy with flowers, my sweet girl playing with her hula hoop. Made some pinwheels, added ice-cream sticks which I added some ribbon and glitter candy dots for some 3D dimension to the layout."  Adorable!

Pebbles supplies used:
May Bouquet Garden (751015)
May Bouquet Bloom (751017)
May Bouquet Chips (744113)
May Bouquet Rub Ons (735001)
Front Porch Glitter ABC Stickers (732004)
Yellow Glitter Candy Dots (744221)
Sun Yellow Spool Ribbon (744033)


Other supplies used:
Cardstock

More Summer Projects with Lisa J and Mireille!

Design team member Lisa Johnson created this bright and cheerful card using our Twitterpated collection.  Here's what Lisa had to say ... ""Summer is so very much about family and fun at our house.  I loved the sayings on the Twitterpated stickers and thought that it exemplified summer.  I adore the hearts in the chips and paper that coordinate so perfectly with the concept!"

Pebbles supplies used:

Twitterpated Giddy (751005)
Twitterpated Smitten (751011)
Twitterpated Chips (744112)
Twitterpated Live, Laugh, Love Duplicated Stickers (761001)
Orange Glitter Candy Dots (744220)
Raspberry Spool Ribbon (744030)

Design team member Mireille Divjak created this gorgeous summer themed layout using the Twitterpated collection as well.  Here's what Mireille had to say ... "After a long period of sickness this was our first evening out as a family.  We went to our beach to play in the sand while watching the sunset.  It was wonderful.  It was also so fun to see Amber's face so relaxed and happy.  That made me feel totally happy.  I thought the "love" themed papers and embellishments went wonderful with this."

Pebbles supplies used:
Twitterpated 3x3 Cards (751000)
Twitterpated Love You (751007)
Twitterpated Sweetheart (751010)
Twitterpated Chips (744112)
Twitterpated Word Stickers )732002)
Twitterpated Sweet Thing Rub Ons (760237)
May Bouquet Just Because Rub Ons (760240)
Pink Glitter Candy Dots (744212)
Baby Pink Glitter Candy Dots (744213)


Other supplies used:
Ink (Colorbox)
Pens (American Crafts and Sakura)
Glossy Accents (Ranger)

More Summer Projects with Maureen and Mimi!

Design team member Mimi Leinbach created a layout about her boys enjoying some summer fun!  Here's what Mimi had to say ... "Summer photos are definitely my favorite type of pictures to scrap. They are full of action, color and nature.  The Tree House collection was perfect for these photos of my boys taken during a trip to the park. Of course the first and last thing they went to was the little creek that runs through the park ... boys will be boys!"

 
Pebbles supplies used:
Tree House Merriment (751028)
Tree House Bliss (751033)
Tree House Adventure (751032)
Tree House Melody (751030)
Tree House Chips (744114)
Red Candy Dots (44203)
Sun Yellow Candy Dots (44207)

Other supplies used:
Cardstock (American Crafts)
Alphabet (American Crafts)
Stickers (American Crafts)
Chipboard (Making Memories)
 
Design team member Maureen Blanc created this refreshing layout about one of her favorite summertime drinks.  Here's what Maureen had to say ... "Since it has been raining for two weeks in France it is not easy to scrapbook summertime as we rarely leave on vacation.  I thought about what made me think of summer and it was this drink!  Limonade!"

Pebbles supplies used:
Twitterpated Charm (751008)
Twitterpated Chips (744112)
Twitterpated Paper Flowers (741000)
Pink Glitter Candy Dots (744212)
Green Glitter Candy Dots (744215)


Other supplies used:
Cardstock

More Summer Projects with Christa and I!

For my (Lynn Ghahary) project I decided to create a summer themed card using Pebbles papers and my Cricut machine.  I used the Life is a Beach cartridge to create this hibiscus flower card.  The colors in the Tree House and May Bouquet collections were perfect for this card and I simply cut and layered the different pieces of the flower and added some pen stitching for a little more detail. 

Pebbles supplies used:
May Bouquet Vine (751016)
May Bouquet Courtyard (751019)
May Bouquet Flower Bed (751022)
Tree House Melody (751030)
Tree House (751032)
Tree House Fun (751035)


Other supplies used:
Pen (American Crafts)
Alphabet (Basic Grey)

Design team member Christa Paustenbaugh created a layout about a summer excursion to Busch Gardens.  Here's what Christa had to say ... "Of course to me the Tree House collection just screams summer with it's bright and rich color scheme!  And not to mention they went perfectly with our photos from our trip to Busch Gardens last summer when my husband returned home from deployment!"

Pebbles supplies used:
Tree House 3x3 Cards (751024)
Tree House Laughter (751025)
Tree House Merriment (751028)
Tree House Sunset (751029)
Tree House Neighbors (751032)
Tree House Trunk (751033)
Tree House Word Stickers (732010)
Tree House Rub Ons (735002)
Charming ABC Stickers (732001)
Red Pebbles Chips (744103)


Other supplies used:
Thread
Twine (Studio Calico)

Theme Week: Summertime

Hey there!  I hope everyone had a wonderful Father's Day weekend.  We're getting ready to heat things up a bit here on the Pebbles blog as we celebrate the joys of summertime all week long. 

Design team member Deanna Kroll created a collage style layout using bright colors that just scream summer.  Here's what Deanna had to say ... "I love mixing collections together, and the Pebbles collections mix very well as you can see in my project. My advice to people is not to be afraid to mix up patterns because you can get a unique look to your layout. This summer layout has a few of the things that I love to do during summertime and people I enjoy spending that time with.”

Pebbles supplies used:
May Bouquet Front Porch (751014)
May Bouquet Daisy (751020)
May Bouquet Courtyard (751019)
Tree House  Bliss (751033)
Tree House  Sunset (751029)
Tree House 3x3 Cards (751024)
Tree House Chips (744114)
Chirpy ABC Stickers (732009)
Glitter Candy Dots Green (744215)
Glitter Candy Dots Peacock (744229)
Pebbles Chips Navy Blue (44109)
Pebbles Chips Orange (44106)
Pebbles Chips Spring Green (44108)
Pebbles Chips Sun Yellow (44107)


Other supplies used:
Cardstock (American Crafts)
Letter Stickers (My Little Shoebox)
Pens (American Crafts, Creative Memories)
Ink (Tsukineko)

More Father's Day Projects with Suzanne!

Design team member Suzanne Sergi created this amazing tri-fold card for her husband for Father's Day complete with photos of their family.  Here's what Suzanne had to say ... "I wanted to create a card for my husband, that included snapshots of our sweet kids. I decided to use the Treehouse collection due to its bold and bright colors.  I simply created a fold out card, so after he read the sentiment, it would reveal the three snapshots tucked inside.  This collection is so full of color that it really does not need many embellishments.  This card took me about thirty minutes to complete, but I know my husband will treasure it for a long time."

Pebbles supplies used:
Tree House Neighbors (751032)
Tree House Merriment (751028)
Tree House Chips (744114)
Tree House Rub Ons (735002)
Tree House Metal Brads (744232)
Tree House Epoxy Brads (744231)


Other supplies used:
Cardstock
Jute

More Father's Day Projects with Celeste and Ginnifer!

Design team member Celeste Smith created this "punny" card using lots of Treehouse goodies and, well, a ROCK! 

Pebbles supplies used:
Treehouse Laughter (751025)
Treehouse Sunset (751029)
Treehouse Neighbors (751031)
Treehouse Trunk (751034)
Treehouse Fun (751035)
Treehouse Word Stickers (732010)
Treehouse Rub Ons (735002)


Other supplies used:
Punch (Stampin' Up!)
Stickers (Jenni Bowlin)
Baker's Twine

Design team member Ginnifer Maloney created another great card perfect for Father's Day.  Here's what Ginnifer had to say ... "For this card I used some of the rich colors from the Treehouse collection. The greens, red, brown and yellow are great for masculine projects like a Father's Day card."

Pebbles supplies used:
Treehouse Adventure (751032)
Treehouse Trunk (751034)
Twitterpated Love You Duplicate Rub Ons (760238)
Chirpy ABC Stickers (732009)
Brown Glitter Candy Dots (744227)
Sun Yellow Chips (744107)


Other supplies used:
Cardstock (American Crafts)
Pen (American Crafts and Signo)
Floss (Bazzill Basics)

More Father's Day Projects with Pam and Marielle!

Design team member Pam Callaghan created this stellar layout about her husband.  Here's what Pam had to say ... "I wanted to give this to my husband as a gift, so I took these photos without telling him what they are for. To give a neat effect to my page, I created three stars in The Print Shop and typed in my text to fit inside the outline. I also typed in my title to fit inside one of the stars. I printed my stars and added to my page along with some sticker swirlies! I think my husband will love this!"

Pebbles supplies used:
Lil' Buddy Bursts (50941)
Lil' Buddy Blankie (50942)
Lil' Buddy Bundle (50944)
Lil' Buddy Bubbles (50946)
Lil' Buddy Baby Stickers (50948)
Lil' Buddy Toddler Stickers (50949)

Design team member Marielle LeBlanc created this precious layout of her husband and son together. 

Pebbles supplies used:
Twitterpated 3x3 Cards (751000)
Twitterpated Delight (751001)
Twitterpated Sweet (751002)
Twitterpated Giddy (751005)
Twitterpated Love You (751007)
Twitterpated Charm (751008)
Twitterpated Cute (751009)
Twitterpated Smitten (751011)
Twitterpated Paper Flowers (741000)
Twitterpated Glitter Chips (744112)
Tree House Journaling Stickers (732011)
Tree House Guess Who Duplicate Stickers (761005)
 
Other supplies used:
Letters (American Crafts)
Floss (DMC)
Buttons

More Father's Day Projects with Akiko and Samantha!

Design team member Akiko Kuroki create two cards perfect for that special father in your life. 

Pebbles supplies used:
May Bouquet 3x3 Cards (751012)
May Bouquet Garden Gate (751023)
May Bouquet Journaling Stickers (732007)
May Bouquet Chips (744113)
Thanks Duplicate Rub Ons (760241)
Blue Glitter Candy Dots (744219)


Other supplies used:
Cardstock (American Crafts)

Pebbles supplies used:
May Bouquet 3x3 Cards (751012)
May Bouquet Patio (751021)
May Bouquet Flower Bed (751022)
May Bouquet Garden Gate (751023)
May Bouquet Chips (744113)
Charming ABC Stickers (732001)
Thanks Duplicate Rub Ons (760241)
White Ribbon (744028)
Orange Ribbon (744032)


Other supplies used:
Cardstock (American Crafts)


Design team member Samantha Sibbet also created a Father's Day card complete with picture for that personal touch.  Here's what Samantha had to say ... "An easy way to personalize a card for someone special is by adding a photo.  This silly picture of my husband and our girls will bring a smile to his face on Father's Day.  The new Pebbles Chips are great!  I love the way they mix and match with all 3 lines of paper.  They make adding texture and dimension to my projects much simpler!"

Pebbles supplies used:
Twitterpated Giddy (751005)
Treehouse  Trunk (751034)
Twitterpated Chips (744112)
Treehouse Epoxy Brads (744231)

Theme Week: Father's Day

In anticipation of Father's Day this coming weekend I've asked some of our design team members to create projects to inspire you to celebrate the fathers in your life.

Design team member Liz Qualman created this cheery layout about her husband's love for hiking.  Here's what Liz had to say ... "My husband loves to hike, so for Father's Day I created this layout of he and my daughter doing some trail blazing.  The Tree House collection was the perfect color palette for the gorgeous Rocky Mountain scenery.  I've been working more on getting my photos to stand out more from the page and have backed them all with chipboard to make them pop.  I also place the largest photo just a little off center to add interest to the blocked style of the layout.  I adore the little Tree House Chips and thought the owl and dragnofly were the perfect finishing touch to the project."

Pebbles supplies used:
Tree House 3x3 Cards (751024)
Tree House Laughter (751025)
Tree House Neighbors (751032)
Tree House Trunk (751034)
Tree House Fun (751035)
Tree House Chips (744114)
Candy Dots Red (744203)


Other supplies used:
Alphabet (American Crafts and Paper Studio)
Buttons (American Crafts)
Punches (Marth Stewart and EK Success)
Gel Pen

Design team member Cherie Nymeyer created this sweet layout about her husband and their new baby boy.  Here's what Cherie had to say ... "Being assigned this theme made me realize that I need more pictures of my husband and my son together. Fortunately I had this one picture of the two of them hanging out and it was nice to document their special relationship!"

Pebbles supplies used:
Treehouse Guess Who Duplicate Stickers (761004)
Twitterpated  Chips (744112)
Twitterpated Giddy (751005)
Twitterpated Love You (751007)
Candy Dots

Other supplies used:
Cardstock
Quickutz Silhouette (Die Cut Letters)
Digital Journal Card (Unknown)

Free For All Friday

Whew!  Anyone else happy it's Friday?  Well here are a few Pebbles projects to get you inspired for the weekend. 

First up is this beautiful layout by design team member Lisa Johnson.  Now you would never know by looking at this layout but Lisa does not consider herself a scrapbooker.  I say she reconsiders - seriously! ;)  Here's what Lisa had to say ""I so enjoy the sweet, bright patterns in the Twitterpated collection. They are perfect companions to spring and summer photos.  Even though the tulips in the photo aren't pink, the pink patterned paper pulls that tone out, making it even more cheery! I also enjoy the scale of the pattens. This makes it easy for me to add stamped images to my projects!"

Pebbles supplies used:
Twitterpated Giddy (751005)
Twitterpated Admire (751006)
Twitterpated Sweetheart (751010)
Twitterpated Rub Ons (735000)
Spring Green Chips (744108)
Jewel Tones Chalk (742005)

Other supplies used:
Cardstock
Stamps and Ink (Papertrey Ink)
Punches (Marvy Uchida)

Design team member Pam Callaghan created two amazing layouts for us today.  Her first layout shows you a creative way to use the Pebbles Snapshot Stickers on your layout.  Here's what Pam had to say ... "I wanted to create a fun eye catching design of my son's soccer photos. I decided to go with this circular design and the Pebbles Tree House collection was just perfect for my page! I was also inspired by the Pebbles Soccer Snapshot Stickers and I used one of the stickers as part of my title. It looks like real soccer photos I would have taken and the "go" was already cut out for me!"

Pebbles supplies used:
Tree House Club (751026)
Tree House Trunk (751034)
Tree House View (751027)
Tree House Fun (751035)
Tree House 3 X 3 Cards (751024)
Soccer Snapshot Word (738040)

Other supplies used:
Cardstock
Patterned Paper (BoBunny)


Pam's second layout utilizes such a fun design! Here's what Pam had to say ... "This page was so much fun to create. I knew that the Pebbles May Bouquet collection would really enhance my photos. I love the bright colors and fun florals in this collection. For my layout, I went with a fun sun burst design with circle journaling and layered the Pebbles paper over the sun! I finished off my page with some Pebbles paper flower, hand-cut clouds, and butterflies!"

Pebbles supplies used:
May Bouquet Freshly Picked (751013)
May Bouquet Bloom (751017)
May Bouquet Blossom (751018)
May Bouquet Flower Bed (751022)
May Bouquet Paper Flowers (741001)
Yellow Glitter Candy Dots (744221)

Other supplies used:
Cardstock
Stickers (Fancy Pants)
Brads (My Minds Eye)
Embellishments (Jenni Bowlin)

Sketchy Thursday

Welcome to another edition of "Sketchy Thursday."  We have another fabulous sketch for you today by design team member Liz Qualman.

Design team member Ginnifer Maloney created this sweet layout using the sketch that includes lots of fun doodling.  Here's what Ginnifer had to say ... "I love using sketches. They are such a great way to get the creative juices flowing again after a creative funk. I followed the sketch pretty closely, only I used a Pebbles chip in place of the photos, with a little doodling to make the layout my own, I had the layout finished in no time."

Pebbles supplies used:
Tree House Club (751026)
Tree House Sunset (751029)
Tree House Trunk (751034)
Tree House Word Stickers (732010)
Tree House Chips (744114)
Tree House Stackers (740002)
Chirpy Glitter ABC Stickers (732008)
Black Glitter Candy Dots (744226)


Other supplies used:
Cardstock (American Crafts)
Pens (American Crafts)

Design team member Amy Sorro used the sketch to create this adorable layout about her daughter's smile.

Pebbles supplies used:
Twitterpated Love You (751007)
Twitterpated Giddy (751005)
Twitterpated Sweet (751002)
May Bouquet Blossom (751017)
Chirpy ABC Stickers (732009)
Front Porch Glitter ABC Stickers (732004)
May Bouquet Paper Flowers (741001)
May Bouquet Chips (744113)

Other supplies used:
Cardstock (American Crafts)
Ribbon (American Crafts)
Stickers (American Crafts)
Brads (American Crafts)

Dear Pebbles

Happy Wednesday everyone!  Can you believe the week is already half over - I feel like it has just flown by.  We have some cards to share with you today on the Pebbles blog. 

First up I (Lynn Ghahary) created this card using our new May Bouquet collection.  I made my own flower embellishment by simply punching several different patterned paper flowers, layering them, and using one of our cute epoxy brads for the center.

Pebbles supplies used:
May Bouquet Freshly Picked (751013)
May Bouquet Bloom (751017)
May Bouquet Courtyard (751019)
May Bouquet Garden Gate (751023)
May Bouquet Rub Ons (735001)
Tree House Chips (744114)
May Bouquet Epoxy Brads (744224)


Other supplies used:
Cardstock
Punch (Stampin' Up!)

Design team member Marielle LeBlanc created this sweet thank you card using our new Tree House collection.  Here's what Marielle had to say ... "I love those little 3x3 cards, they make card making so easy and fun!"

Pebbles supplies used:
May Bouquet Bloom (751017)
Tree House 3x3 Cards (751024)
Tree House Laughter (751025)
Peacock Glitter Candy Dots (744229)
Red Ribbon (744029)


Other supplies used:
Cardstock (American Crafts)

Decor8

It's the 8th of the month so you know what that means!  Time for some of our design team members to share projects they've created to decor"8" their homes or creative spaces.

Design team member Celeste Smith created this hanging frame using our new Twitterpated collection.  Here's what Celeste had to say ... "A simple wooden frame from Michaels dollar spot dressed up with some patterned paper, flowers, and a Twitterpated 3x3 card make the perfect new art piece for our powder room!"

Pebbles supplies used:
Twitterpated 3x3 cards (751000)
Twitterpated Sweet (751002)
Twitterpated Giddy (751005)
Twitterpated Cute (751009)
Twitterpated Delight (751001)

Twitterpated Paper Flowers (741000)
Sun Yellow Chips (44107)
Sun Yellow Ribbon (44033)


Other supplies used:
Buttons (Buttons Galore & More)
Punches (EK Success and Stampin' Up!)
Baker's Twine

Design team member Christa Paustenbaugh created this home decor for her daughter's bedroom.  Here's what Christa had to say ... "Since we are moving I decided to make something for my daughter's room in our new home.  Her room is pink and green Shabby Chic so I wanted something to go with that.  I made a quilt like pattern with the Twitterpated papers, then did a slight white wash to tone down the color just a bit.  I used some of the rub on stitches to go with the quilt look, put some flowers on it and voila, a cute and inexpensive decor for her room!"

Pebbles supplies used:
Twitterpated 3x3 Cards (751000)
Twitterpated Delight (751001)
Twitterpated Giddy (751002)
Twitterpated Admire (751006)
Twitterpated Love You (751007)
Twitterpated Cute (751009)
Twitterpated Sweetheart (751010)
Twitterpated Smitten (751011)
Lil Miss Sweetheart (750953)
Twitterpated Paper Flowers (741000)
Raspberry Chips (744104)
May Bouquet Borders (760242)


Other supplies used:
Flowers (Bazzill Basics)
Crochet Flower (Sweet Vintage Etsy Shop)


Finally we have this stunning butterfly collage from design team member Suzanne Sergi.  Here's what Suzanne had to say ... "When I saw this frame at a local store, I knew I wanted to utilize it for our home decor challenge.  I love finding new ways to alter frames of all sizes.  I was inspired by two things for this project. One was my scallop butterfly on my Pebbles "butterfly kisses" layout and the other was the stunning project, Embellished Paper Doily, by Christine Middlecamp.  I combined my love for butterflies to create this collage for my niece. The colors of the Twiiterpated Collection coordinate with her room decor perfectly.  I hope she will enjoy it as much as I did creating it for her."

Pebbles supplies used:
 Twitterpated 3x3 Cards (751000)
Twitterpated Delight (751001)
Twitterpated Sweet (751002)
Twitterpated Crush (751003)
Twitterpated Spark (751004)
Twitterpated Gidy (751005)
Twitterpated Admire (751006)
Twitterpated Cute (751009)
Twitterpated Paper Flowers (741000)
Live Laugh Love Duplicate Stickers (761001)


Other supplies used:
Cardstock
Tags (Martha Stweart)
Frame (Target)
Pins (Making Memories)
Ribbon (Stampin' Up!)

Mix & Match Monday

Hey everyone!  I hope you all had a great weekend.  Today on the Pebbles blog is "Mix & Match Monday" where our talented design team shows you how to mix it up with Pebbles by using several different collections on one project.

First up is design team member Mimi Leinbach who created this stunning layout of her son riding his horse (and how cool is it that he rides horses like that?!?).  Here's what Mimi had to say ... "I love watching my son Jack ride.  He exudes pure happiness when he is around horses.  On this day he wore a sunny yellow shirt that matched both the Tree House and the Downtown collections ... this gave me the perfect opportunity to show off his sunny disposition when riding."

OUT FOR PUBLICATION

Pebbles supplies used:
Tree House Merriment (751028)
Tree House Bliss (751033)
Tree House PP Sunset (751029)
Downtown Central Park (50922)
Downtown Broadway (50924)
Downtown Times Square (50925)
Tree House Journaling Stickers (732011)
Tree House Chips (744114)
Red Candy Dots (44203)

Other supplies used:
Cardstock (American Crafts and Recollections)
Pen (Le Pen Marvy)
Alphabet (American Crafts)

Design team member Mireille Divjak created this bright and cheerful layout using several of our collections.  Here's what Mireille had to say ... "My daughter Amber wanted a "scrapclub" for her and her friends on a Wednesday afternoon.  Of course part of the "party" was taking pictures together.
When I was printing those pictures for them I noticed how fun all these pictures were on my contact sheet.  I couldn't choose which one was cuter so I printed out an extra contact sheet for myself to scrap.
So many pictures make a pretty busy project.  I chose to keep the "extras" on my page to a minimum. Using the beautiful flowery Melody paper made me look for a more calm paper to go with it. I thought the blue striped reversed side of the bot paper was exactly what I was looking for.  When I was going for ribbon I saw the pretty charm that holds the ribbon rolls together and I had to use that too."

Pebbles supplies used:
Tree House Melody (751030)
Lil Buddy Bots (750945)
May Bouquet Word Stickers (732006)
Chirpy ABC Stickers (732009)
Twitterpated Paper Flowers (741000)
White Glitter Candy Dots (744222)
White Ribbon (and charm) (44028)


Other supplies used:
Cardstock 

Design team member Samantha Sibbet created this fun card using our three newest collections - Twitterpated, May Bouquet, and Tree House.  Here's what Samantha had to say ... "It's easy to get creative with these 3 collections from Pebbles.  Since they coordinate so nicely together, I find that I have a lot of great options when I start putting papers together for a project that I want to work on.  I think the new brads from Pebbles are fabulous, both the metal and the epoxy brads added a finished look to my card."

Pebbles supplies used:
Tree House 3x3 Cards (751024)
May Bouquet Blossom (751018)
May Bouquet Bloom (751017)
Tree House Metal Brads (744232)
Tree House Epoxy Brads (744217)

Free For All Friday

I don't know about you but I am definitely looking forward to a nice relaxing weekend.  Before we go we've got two more inspirational projects to share with you from our design team.

Design team member Akiko Kuroki always creates the cutest project and this mini album of her daughter using our new Tree House collection is no exception. 

Pebbles supplies used:
Tree House 3x3 Cards (751024)
Tree House Trunk (751034)
Tree House Neighbors (751032)
Tree House Adventure (751032)
Tree House Fun (751035)
Tree House Bliss (751033)
Tree House View (751027)
Tree House Sunset (751029)
Tree House Merriment (751028)
Tree House Rub Ons (735002)
Tree House Chips (744114)
Tree House Stackers (740002)
Tree House Journaling Stickers (732011)
Tree House Paper Flowers (741002)
Glitter Candy Dots Black (744226)
Glitter Candy Dots White (744222)
Glitter Candy Dots Red (744228)
Charming ABC Stickers (732001)
Chirpy ABC Stickers (732009)

Design team member Maureen Blanc created this lovely layout of a beautiful sunrise.  Here's what Maureen had to say ... "I have received lots of old pictures from my grandma and pictures of trekking with my parents. This picture is a sunrise over the top of a mountain named 'Mont Pelat'."

Pebbles supplies used:
May Bouquet Bloom (751017)
Skipping Along Carefree (50913)
Charming ABC Stickers (732001)
Orange Candy Dots (744206)
Sun Yellow Candy Dots (744207)
Orange Chips (744106)


Other supplies used:
Cardstock