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Gratitude Journal ft. Along the Way

Nov

Hello everyone! It’s Eva on the blog today showing you how to create a cute and easy Gratitude Journal using the new Along the Way line from Jen Hadfield.

A few years ago I made a Gratitude Journal to write one thing everyday, I loved it but somedays I felt I needed more space to express myself. I created this small Gratitude Journal that I think would be perfect to give to a friend during this season!

I started by cutting this patterned paper in 4×6 inch pieces. Each piece has two images and on the other side the patterned paper has a squared pattern so it is perfect for journaling.

I also cut some plain paper 4 x6 inch and bend everything in half.

Using my Book Binding Guide by We R Memory Keepers I made holes on all my pages. The tool has a small inclination and you can keep the pages together by twisting the circles! Perfect holes every time!

I arranged my pages by mixing patterned paper and plain paper pages. On the base I added my cover that was slightly wider than 6 inch.

Next, I used waxed thread to create a small saddle binding. Go all the way down sewing all the pages and then go up. Tighten your stitches and make a knot on top.

I also used my Mini Magnetic Mat and my Craft Knife to even the edges of my journal.

I used the stickers and die cuts to embellish my book. This line was sentiments perfect for thanksgiving and lovely florals, it is one of my favorite collections so far!

The cover has a very simple sentiment and I added a ribbon to close the journal.

If you want to give these as gifts you can add a strip of patterned paper and a tag on top. The tag package has 36 pieces in 6 different designs! Just add one to one gift and you are ready to go!

I really like how the journal turned out, now I have plenty of space to write all the things I am grateful for.

How about you? Do you keep a gratitude journal? I think it is a great exercise and a very powerful habit, if you don’t do it you should give it a try!

And here’s the project I did a few years ago! If you don’t have much time this is perfect! You only need to write one word a day and at then end of the year you will have a full mini book filled with gratitude!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and thank you for joining me today!

Eva

Supplies
Along The Way Cardstock Stickers (733967)
Along The Way Ephemera (733973)
Along The Way Tags (733980)
Along The Way Patterned Paper (733982)
We R Memory Keepers Mini Magnetic Mat
We R Memory Keepers Craft Knife
We R Memory Keepers Book Binding Guide

Spooky and Sweet moments with Guest Designer Karla Der!

Sep

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Hello! This is Karla Der and it’s my pleasure to be a guest designer today. I got to work with Spooky Boo and it was just perfect to scrap some Halloween photos that I had printed last year. Spooky Boo has the cutest little monster embellishments and it was perfect for my little monsters 🙂

@karlader is with us today on the Pebbles blog, sharing some fun layouts using Spooky Boo!

We had a halloween photo shoot with a friend last year and this was one of the fun pictures we got. My girl got to dress up as Ray and Wonder Woman last year. I love the strong female role models little girls have these days! For this layout, I cut the spider web glitter background and layered it with some of my favorite patterned papers. The title is actually a card from the cut apart 12×12 paper.

My furry monsters get to dress up too. The big one tolerated a homemade ghost costume. That’s a big deal because he’s afraid of most costumes, so we won’t dress him up. The little one doesn’t mind costumes at all. Although he looks like he’s saying ‘argh’, he’s actually in the middle of eating a well deserved treat! I used my thickers alignment guides to make a circular title with the black glitter thickers. I had a lot of fun using the ephemera pack and stickers to make little embellishment clusters around the photos. Embellishment clusters are my favorite part of making a scrapbook layout, and they were so easy and fun with this collection.

I hope I’ve inspired you to pick up Spooky Boo for your Halloween crafting!

Fall Memory Keeping with Spooky Boo!

Sep

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Hi Pebbles Friends!

Amanda here, & today I have a super sweet Fall themed layout to share! Created with our 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 our beautiful products!

Thanks so much for visiting,

Happy Arty Days, Amanda xo

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Pebbles Supplies Featured

Spooky Boo collection:

733897 Meow

733901 Hocus Pocus

733904 Hey Pumpkin

733905 Falling Leaves

733908 Printed Cardstock Shapes

Patio Party collection:

733778 Wood Stickers

733777 Patio Party Thickers

Other Supplies:

71259 American Crafts Textured 12 x 12 White Cardstock

340261 Sticky Thumb Adhesive Runner & Refill

WeRMemoryKeepers Typewriter

Fall Card Set Ft. Spooky Boo

Sep

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Hello Pebbles’ fans! It’s Eva on the blog today bringing you a card set inspired by the plaid patterns on our new Halloween line: Spooky Boo!

This new collection is a Halloween themed line but has a variety of designs that can be used for fall or everyday pages. I got my inspiration by the plaid patterns on this line and decided to create a card set combining black, white, orange and green.

I started by trimming some papers and added a green one from the My Bright Life collection, that matched exactly the green on the Spooky Book line.

I created my own plaid pattern by weaving the strips of paper.

I cut the excess and placed my plaid background on top of a card using 3d foam dots.

Next, I used some of the glittered thickers to add a sentiment and also added a word made with my Word Punch Board by We R Memory Keepers.

Because the background was so busy I decided to keep the card really simple and I think it looks lovely!

I also created two more cards using the plaid patterns of the Spook Boo collection. On this one, I cut some flowers from one of the patterned papers and used a sentiment from the My Bright Life in the middle.

On this card, I also used a tag from the My Bright Life collection and some cut out flowers and pumpkins.

And here’s my set of cards! They were really simple and I think the plaid pattern is perfect for fall! Thanks for joining me and have a great day!

Eva

Supplies
Spooky Boo Cardstock Stickers (733911)
Spooky Boo Cardstock Stickers (733907)
Spooky Boo Patterned Paper Meow (733897)
Spooky Boo Patterned Paper Bad To The Bone (733896)
Spooky Boo Patterned Paper Hocus Pocus (733901)
Spooky Boo Patterned Paper Hey Pumpkin(733904)
Spooky Boo Patterned Paper Falling Leaves(733905)
Spooky Boo Thickers (733909)
Spooky Boo Ephemera (733908)
My Bright Life Dimensional Stickers (733883)
My Bright Life Ephemera (733884)
My Bright Life Stitched Flowers Patterned Paper (733859)
We R Memory Keepers Word Punch Board

A Boo-tiful Gift Idea for Halloween!

Aug

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Hi Pebbles Friends!

It’s Amanda, & today I am sharing a super sweet Halloween decor item that makes for a spook-tacular gift!

I LOVE Halloween, and the new Spooky Boo collection is just perfect for Halloween cards, decor & memory keeping!

Here’s the gift I’m sharing today…..

Trick or Treat!!!

How fun is this?!!

Not everyone in my neighborhood celebrates this holiday, so to let Trick Or Treaters know if it’s ok to visit, we all hang a wreath, banner or decorative item on our front doors. I thought this cute door hanger would be a perfect gift for our new neighbors across the street. I hope they like it!

Here’s how to make one of your own….

Start by trimming a sheet of chipboard into a 5″ wide triangle with an 8″ point. Cover both sides with your fave papers from the Spooky Boo collection. I chose the reverse side of HOCUS POCUS for the front side, and SWEET TOOTH for the back. Use your We R Memory Keepers Crop-A-Dile, or similar tool, to punch holes in the top corners of the triangle.

To add that ‘Halloween’ feel, (& hide those ugly chipboard edges) apply METALLIC CREAM CHALK in black to the edges of the triangle.

Insert burlap ribbon into the holes, tying it off with knots to create the ‘handle’. I use burlap as it’s quite sturdy and won’t perish easily! Use 1″wide black ribbon to create the fancy concertina trim at the top of the triangle.

Kinda looks like a carrot as this stage, but once we start embellishing the triangle you’ll barely see that orange base!

Embellish with faux spiders web (stretched cotton wool), and one of the smaller WALL BATS in the center of the triangle.

Next, foam mount PRINTED CARDSTOCK SHAPES on top of one another to create a focal point. I love the framed witch silhouette supported by the little bat ephemera, but there are tons of options in the PRINTED CARDSTOCK SHAPES pack to choose from!

Here’s a closer look for you…..

Lookin’ boo-tiful already! But it really needs more…….

For my gift, the ‘Trick Or Treat’ sentiment is a perfect adornment to the top of my decorative door hanger, but again many of the PRINTED CARDSTOCK SHAPES or 6″ x 12″ ACCENT STICKERS would work for personalizing your decor!

I also tuck a few PRINTED CARDSTOCK SHAPES into the top of the focal point. Now it’s starting to look super spooky!!!

Add more ribbon & trim to the ‘handle’, as well as a length of ribbon at the triangle point. Adorn the ribbon with more cobwebs, and for finishing touches attach those fabulously freaky WALL SPIDERS.