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Pocket Letter Boredom Solver with Amanda!

30
May
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Hi Pebbles Friends & Fans, Amanda here, and 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, … [Read more...]

Teacher Appreciation with Amanda Baldwin

02
May
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Hi Pebbles Friends & Fans! Amanda here for another super sweet, but oh so easy gift idea! This week is all about Teacher Appreciation, and as a teacher myself, I can't begin to tell you how wonderful it is to receive a gift made from a child's hand! Hence, today's post is super simple because I had my 5 yr old son make it for his school teacher! Yes, it's that easy! So let's get started! Begin with a recycled jar, some fabric netting or tulle, ribbon and your favourite Ephemera pieces from the Patio Party collection... Have your child wrap the jar with the netting, tie the … [Read more...]

Patio Party and The Art of Gift Wrapping!

18
Apr
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Hi Pebbles Friends! Amanda here, and for party theme week I wanted to share the joy & spirit of giving! Or, to be more precise, the beautiful art that is gift wrapping! Our 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 … [Read more...]

Patio Party and Planner Inspiration!

06
Apr
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Hi Pebbles Friends! Amanda here, and for planning theme week I wanted to share a makeover of my less glamorous, everyday planner! Not the over sized, over decorated planner that sits on my desk for flat lay photo shoots -  but the honest, everyday, no frills, pocket size one that I carry around in my purse! My 'real life mom' planner! You know the one, it has scribblings of new phone numbers, a reminder to pick up the dry cleaning, a few coupons and a list of bills to pay! Yes... the boring, unexciting planner. BUT, that's all about to change with a quick planner make over! I am … [Read more...]

Big Photo Fun with Patio Party!

19
Mar
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Hi Pebbles Friends! Welcome back for more beautiful and inspiring ideas with our gorgeous Patio Party collection! Amanda here, and I am just a bit excited to share my latest creation with this pretty line! This week's Design Team assignment is all about journaling; but what do you do if you're not a fan of your own handwriting??! Never fear, I have a terrific alternative for you! Adding text to your photos BEFORE printing them! I know, it sounds fancy but I promise you,  it's anything but! Before I show how simple this technique is, let's take a look at how effective it … [Read more...]