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Oversized Ornament Tags

Dec

Well hello friends, it’s Wendy Sue here today, sharing a quick and easy last-minute Christmas craft! When my kids were little, I started making oversized tags to designate stockings so dear old Santa didn’t get confused when he tiptoed into our family room during the night. I thought it might help him out if he could locate the stocking (with each child’s name), then place the stocking next to the gifts for that child. I think Santa appreciated my help, because it can sure get confusing for an old guy to keep everyone straight! 😉 Here’s a peek at the tags I made for old St. Nick this year:

Oversized Oranment Tags by Wendy Sue Anderson for @PebblesInc. featuring the "Merry Little Christmas" collection

I just love the Merry Little Christmas collection and knew I wanted to use it for the tags this year. Each tag is about 5″ in size – so large enough to be easy to see, but small enough that I could fit all four on one sheet of paper – win/win. Here’s a quick step-by-step photo set to show you how I made these!

First, here are the pieces. An ornament shape (about 5″), a coordinating circle, slightly smaller, a banner, the child’s name (I cut mine with my Silhouette from white cardstock, but you could also use letter stickers!), and anything you might want to use for embellishment – I chose a printed die-cut, and some gold holly berries and leaves (thickers) :

Start with the ornament shape:

Add the slightly smaller circle:

Now add the banner shape – I used foam squares to attach my banner because I love the little bit of dimension it adds:

Now is the time to add the name over the banner:

Add embellishments now! Start with the coordinating printed die-cut:

Complete the tag by adding a bit of shimmer! These gold puffy holly berries and leaves are perfect:

Now old Mr. Claus will be sure to give the correct gifts to each kiddo!! Here’s a closer look at all four completed tags:

Merry Christmas to all!!

—Wendy Sue

Quick and Easy Valentine Tags

Jan

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Hello friends! It feels like I just put my Christmas decorations away and it’s already time to start putting together fun Valentine’s Day gifts. My favorite way to personalize a store-bought gift (ie candy) is to make a cute little tag – so that’s why I decided to whip up a set of quick and easy Valentine tags! Here’s how they turned out, but keep scrolling down to see just how easy they are to create with the “Loves Me” 6×6 paper pad!

Quick and Easy Valentine Tags by Wendy Sue Anderson featuring the "Loves Me" Collection by @PebblesInc.

Here’s a look at the supplies I used:

I started by choosing a few fun patterns from the 6×6 Paper Pad. Using a metal die, I cut several tags from each paper. You could also use a digital cut file OR even cut them by hand!

Next, I used a rectangular metal die (I like this one with faux stitching marks) to cut out the mini cards from this paper:

And in the spirit of prepping everything before I actually started, I used an old heart punch from my tool stash to cut some hearts from this cut heart patterned paper:

Here’s how quick and easy they were to assemble after all the pieces were cut out! I layered one of the mini cards on top of the tag.

Next, I cut the bottom off of one of the coordinating tags and attached it to the bottom, overlapping the card.

I cut a strip from yet another pre-cut tag, making sure the pattern was different, and placed it at the top of the bottom piece.

I used a pop-dot to attach one of the hearts:

And then I pulled some ribbon from my stash to tie through the hole:

It’s so easy to whip up a bunch of these cute little tags in a hurry – and it’s also a fun project the kids can help with! Simply write to/from or a sentiment on the back and you’re good to go!

It really is a quick and easy way to add a touch of handmade love to any Valentine’s Day treat!

Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you!!

Wendy Sue

Pebbles Supplies Used:
Loves Me 6×6 Paper Pad

Happy Day Layout With Amanda & Along The Way!

Nov

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Hi Pebbles Friends!

Amanda here, & today I am sharing a really beautiful layout with our adorable Along The Way collection.

With so many pretty patterns and such a delightful color scheme, it’s an absolute joy to memory keep with! And this lovely layout is both effective and super easy to recreate at home! But enough chatter, here’s my lovely page….

“Happy Day”

Oh so pretty, indeed! Clean, & contemporary design with a soft, feminine twist!

Here’s how to recreate this layout….

Start by adhering 5 tags from the Along The Way Tags pk to the right hand side of white 12″ cardstock, as shown above. I adore this sweet pack of tags and just had to feature some of them in my layouts!

Next, trim the reverse side of pattern paper Flutter (blue with polka dots print) to 3 1/4″ x 12″ and attach to the right hand side, being sure to cover the prints on the Tags. Then, trim Flutter to 2 3/4″ x 12″, mount with foam tape and attach from the right hand side also. This creates a raised paper overlay onto the polka dots print, and looks so impressive! A great point of interest to the right side of the layout, and such a wonderful way to showcase that divine Flutter paper!

Time to create the photo cluster….

Trim the reverse side of pattern paper Flutter to 4″ x 3″, and then trim the reverse side of Window Box to 4 1/2″ x 3 1/4″ and glue them together. Attach another of the Tags beneath the paper layers, as shown above. Glue your smaller size photo (mine was 2″ 2 1/2″ size) & embellish with an Ephemera sentiment. I applied foam dots to the Ephemera to make sure it was easy to see against the pattern papers.

Align this photo cluster beside the center Tag on the layout, and tape into position.

Tuck a couple of Ephemera leaves into the photo cluster. Embellish over the cluster with the pretty girl Ephemera. Again, I used foam dots to ensure this adornment was easily identified.

Embellish with butterflies! I used two of the 6″ x 12″ Cardstock Stickers butterflies, as well as that gorgeous Dimensional Sticker one! So pretty!

Add a title with the gold foil Katherine Thickers, and a few tiny spots of journaling with Phrase Stickers.

Tuck a floral sticker beneath the right hand corner of the photo, and add the extra pretty girl Cardstock Sticker. For finishing touches, add the smile always heart Cardstock Sticker, a baker’s twine bow to the photo cluster tag and a scattering of pastel pink sequins.

Such a lovely page to document the oh so pretty person in your life!

I hope I have inspired you to get creating with the beautiful Along The Way collection!

Thanks so much for visiting,

Happy Arty Days, Amanda xo

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ALONG THE WAY SUPPLIES:

733980 – Tags

734000 – Flutter

734014 – Window Box

733967 – 6″ x 12″ Cardstock Stickers

733974 – Ephemera

733976 – Dimensional Stickers

733981 – Phrase Stickers

733885 – Katherine Thickers

AMERICAN CRAFTS SUPPLIES:

303722 – Bazzill Basics Smooth Classic White Cardstock

340261 – Sticky Thumb Permanent Tape Runner & Refill

340272 – Sticky Thumb Foam Dimensional Dots

90701 – 12 Inch Trimmer Scrapbooking Tool

Other Supplies: Baker’s twine, sequins.

Patio Party Concertina Tag Cards

Feb

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Hi Pebbles Friends & Fans!

Amanda here and I am so excited to be sharing my first tutorial with the all NEW Patio Party collection! With so many beautiful patterns and designs, this collection will wow you! But enough chatter, let’s get onto my project – Concertina Tag Cards!

When I first laid eyes on pattern paper JUST FOR YOU I knew I wanted to make a trio of cards from it! I love receiving cards that are a little interactive, and concertina folded tags are so much fun!

Here’s how….

Trim out the ‘triangles’ connecting the tags, and then cut into 3 ‘rows’ or sections, as shown below.

2. Use a ruler and scoring tool to mark all the ‘folds’ & then firmly press into concertina (fan fold).

3. Prepare 3 card bases for your trio. (I used white cardstock, trimmed 6″ long x 8″ wide, which I score down the center and fold to create a 6″ x 4″ card.) Trim pattern paper WANDERING WILDFLOWERS to 5 3/4″long x 3 3/4″ wide and adhere to front of card.

4. Attach a 12″ length of ribbon to the card front – be sure to only glue in the center and not the sides, as we’ll need this ribbon to tie up our tags. Next, tape the back of the final tag in the concertina over the ribbon and onto the card front, as below….

*I attach a pretty layered BUTTERFLY STICKER over the butterfly print tag and add a WOOD STICKER to the front of my card for a little embellishing*

5. Use the ribbon to ‘tie up’ the cascading concertina, and pin into place with those stunning GOLD SAFETY PINS. Add a PUFFY STICKER or two for that finishing touch!

SO pretty! And the recipient has such a fun surprise when they untie that bow! Decorate those pretty tags with messages to your loved ones or leave as is, they’re sure to please either way!

The second card in this trio uses the same techniques, but this time I use the reverse side of WANDERING WILDFLOWERS for the card front. I also use the patterned barcode strip from the base of this paper as an alternative to ribbon. Cute! Hole punch the tags, and fasten together with another of those awesome GOLD SAFETY PINS, taping the final tag onto the card front, as before. Decorate with those super sweet PUFFY STICKERS.

Here’s how these two cards look before opening…..

Yes – I wrapped up that card like a present as really adds that specialty to the gesture of card giving!

And here’s how they look after opening…….

Love this! SO cute ‘n’ fun!

The last card in the trio is slightly different! Prepare the card front as per card 1, then embellish with a doily. Take the final set of concertina tags and slice off the end tag. Hole punch, attach a ribbon and then place onto the card front with adhesive foam dots.

Take the remaining concertina tags and tape the two end tags inside the card – creating a simple pop up effect!

I decorate mine with those beautiful BUTTERFLY STICKERS, and fill the card with sequins. Such a happy surprise when you open this card!

And there you have it! A trio of concertina tag cards that are sure to bring a smile to everyone you share them with!

Thanks so much for visiting today!

Happy Arty Days, Amanda xo

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PATIO PARTY SUPPLIES:
732903 Just For You

732968 Wandering Wildflowers

733053 Butterfly Stickers

733773 Gold Safety Pins

733783 Puffy Stickers

733778 Wood Stickers

OTHER SUPPLIES:

370874 Cut-up Scissors: Gold Metal

340261 Sticky Thumb Adhesive Runner & Refill

340272 Adhesive Foam Dots

71081 12 x 12 Textured Cardstock White

Have fun creating 3D Christmas tree Tags and Decor

Dec

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Hello Pebbles Friends! It’s Leanne here today sharing my ideas for some 3D Christmas tree décor items and tags to sit on the Christmas table. This week on the Pebbles blog, the design team have created lots of different ways to play with the new Merry Merry patterned paper collection. These 3D décor items can be dressed as elegantly as you want, or paired down with classic kraft.

3D trimmings and tags for Christmas using @PebblesInc #MerryMerry Collection.

I’ve chosen to limit my colour palette to kraft, green, gold and white. The touches of gold glitter add the extra sparkle that is required at Christmas time! Start with gathering your supplies: kraft cardstock, white and gold glitter cardstock, white offcut cardstock, patterned paper, twine, star punch.

3D Christmas Tree Tags

step 1: Create a tag from the Merry Merry Glittered Cardstock. Trim a tag reinforcement circle from white cardstock and add directly to your tag. Trim three (3) squares of patterned paper – 1 x 3″x3″, 1 x 2.5″x2.5″, 1 X 2″x2″.

step 2: To create the 3D Christmas tree effect, score along the lines on all three squares of patterned paper. Diagonally – A to F; diagonally B to E; along the center line C to D.

step 3: Fold and unfold along all three score lines. Refold along the center line – C to D. Once the square piece of paper has been folded in half, gently push points C and D inside the fold, to form a triangle. Secure the triangle with a sticky dot.

step 4: Assemble the tree by inserting the triangles inside each as shown below.

step 5: Add the tree to the front of the tag, along with a gold glitter star mounted on a foam dot and twine.

step 6: Using a white gel pen, write your loved ones names in the space on the bottom of the tag.

Once you know how to fold the squares of patterned paper, these 3D tags are easy to make on a mass production scale for the whole family!

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3D Christmas Tree Cones

The paper cone Christmas tree is also very simple to recreate and will look amazing as part of your 3D Christmas décor.

Start with gathering your supplies from the Merry Merry patterned paper collection. I have used Glittered Cardstock, Candy Stripes patterned paper and Holly Berries patterned paper. I’ve teamed these papers up with a free silhouette cut file and pretty Dollar Store pom poms.

step 1: Source a free cone shape template from the internet and cut out patterned paper using either free hand or by using an electronic cutter.