Thursday, June 30, 2016

teacher appreciation / thank you pocket cards | pebbles, inc.

I recently designed these cards as "teacher appreciation" cards for the Pebbles, Inc. blog.  But really, they could be modified and used for anyone on any occasion - that's the BEST thing about making your own cards!!  
Teacher Appreciation "Thank You" Cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc

The complete tutorial is on the Pebbles blog HERE!

Teacher Appreciation "Thank You" Cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc



Wednesday, June 29, 2016

adjust the sails | pebbles, inc.

Do you like to display meaningful quotes in your home?  I sure do!  I created this piece to give as a gift - I love the deeper meaning behind the words, don't you?

mother's day gift framed quote by @wendysue for @pebblesinc with the "Everyday" collection.

All of the supplies are from Pebbles, Inc. and I created a step-by-step photo tutorial as well!  Check it out by clicking HERE!
mother's day gift framed quote by @wendysue for @pebblesinc with the "Everyday" collection.

In addition to the tutorial, you'll find a complete supply list, with links!

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

floral card set | pebbles, inc.

I may not have a green thumb...but I can sure layer pretty paper flowers on cards!  I shared this pretty card trio on the Pebbles, Inc. blog recently:
Garden Flower cards by @wendysue featuring the "Spring Fling" collection by @pebblesinc
Of course, I shared a step-by-step photo tutorial as well!  You can see all of the details, including links to the supplies, by clicking HERE!

Garden Flower cards by @wendysue featuring the "Spring Fling" collection by @pebblesinc

Garden Flower cards by @wendysue featuring the "Spring Fling" collection by @pebblesinc

Garden Flower cards by @wendysue featuring the "Spring Fling" collection by @pebblesinc


Monday, June 27, 2016

quick spring gift | pebbles, inc.

A few months ago, I created a fun (and easy, as always) little spring gift project to share on the Pebbles, Inc. blog! Instead of my usual "treat" gifts, I took a cue from Mother Nature for this one.  Here's a look at my finished project. 
quick spring gift by @wendysue featuring the "Spring Fling" collection, Homemade recipe box by @pebblesinc - and don't forget the gorgeous succulents!
Isn't it pretty?!? This is the backside:
quick spring gift by @wendysue featuring the "Spring Fling" collection, Homemade recipe box by @pebblesinc - and don't forget the gorgeous succulents!
Click HERE to visit the Pebbles blog to see just how easy it was to create with these 
products:
quick spring gift by @wendysue featuring the "Spring Fling" collection, Homemade recipe box by @pebblesinc - and don't forget the gorgeous succulents!



Sunday, June 26, 2016

easter cards | pebbles, inc.

I'm not really an "in your face" type of person...so when I created these easter cards earlier this year for Pebbles, I wanted the Easter theme to be subtle...but still obvious.  The cute bunny paper in the "Spring Fling" collection was the key!  Here's a peek at the set of cards I made.  
Easter Card set by @Wendysue with the "Spring Fling" collection by @pebblesinc.

As always, you can find step-by-step photos of this card project on the Pebbles, Inc. blog! And I might be sharing my card-making secret over there as well! ;)

Click HERE to see the entire post!

Easter Card set by @Wendysue with the "Spring Fling" collection by @pebblesinc.
Easter Card set by @Wendysue with the "Spring Fling" collection by @pebblesinc.
Easter Card set by @Wendysue with the "Spring Fling" collection by @pebblesinc.

Saturday, June 25, 2016

the gift of words | pebbles, inc.

I believe words are pretty powerful...I believe they can change an attitude, a day, even a life. If you've ever visited my home, you'd know this to be true.  I have words everywhere. Single words, quotes, song lyrics, lots and lots of words.  And if I can make the words pretty...well, that's a win all-around! 
I used the beauty and wisdom from Jen Hadfield's "Everyday" collection to create a few fun projects recently for the Pebbles, Inc. blog:
"Favorite Phrases" Gift projects by @wendysueanderson with the "Everyday" collection by #JenHadfield for @pebblesinc.
A few close-ups:
"Favorite Phrases" Gift projects by @wendysueanderson with the "Everyday" collection by #JenHadfield for @pebblesinc.

"Favorite Phrases" Gift projects by @wendysueanderson with the "Everyday" collection by #JenHadfield for @pebblesinc.

"Favorite Phrases" Gift projects by @wendysueanderson with the "Everyday" collection by #JenHadfield for @pebblesinc.
Of course, you can find photo tutorials for all three projects on the Pebbles, Inc. blog HERE!

Friday, June 24, 2016

quick gift idea | pebbles, inc.

I'm back - sharing a fun little gift project today, featuring the "Everyday" collection by Pebbles, Inc.!  Ok, it's really more of a gift "wrap" project, but still...it's a fun gift, all the same! There's a complete tutorial on the Pebbles, Inc. blog - click HERE for photos of all the steps!

Quick Gift Boxes by @Wendysuea with the new "Jen Hadfield - Everyday" Collection by @pebblesinc.
Quick Gift Boxes by @Wendysuea with the new "Jen Hadfield - Everyday" Collection by @pebblesinc.Quick Gift Boxes by @Wendysuea with the new "Jen Hadfield - Everyday" Collection by @pebblesinc.Quick Gift Boxes by @Wendysuea with the new "Jen Hadfield - Everyday" Collection by @pebblesinc.

Do you like to give food and treats as gifts?



Thursday, June 23, 2016

card organization | pebbles, inc.

Do you have lots of handmade cards just sitting in a box or basket, waiting for the right occasion to give away?  I sure did...and every time I needed a card, it took a while to dig through the stack to find the right one.  Not anymore!  And it took less than an hour to put this project together! This is my new card station:
How to organize handmade greeting cards - a project by @wendysuea with the DIY Home Collection by Jen Hadfield for @Pebblesinc.
It was really easy to put together.  I started with this empty wooden box:
How to organize handmade greeting cards - a project by @wendysuea with the DIY Home Collection by Jen Hadfield for @Pebblesinc.

And I used with this awesome recipe card/file die to cut several papers from the DIY Home collection.
How to organize handmade greeting cards - a project by @wendysuea with the DIY Home Collection by Jen Hadfield for @Pebblesinc.
I printed off some small labels to separate the themes of my cards, trimmed them, and glued them right onto the patterned dividers.
How to organize handmade greeting cards - a project by @wendysuea with the DIY Home Collection by Jen Hadfield for @Pebblesinc.

Check out the rest of the process on the Pebbles, Inc. blog HERE!

How do YOU organize your cards?

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

party pillow box & confetti set | pebbles, inc.

I know the Winter holidays are long over...but I wanted to share this little project I created for the Pebbles, Inc. blog for New Years!  Of course, by switching up the papers, it could easily be a little party set for ANY occasion!  Add some red, white, and blue, and you've got the makings of a fun 4th of July party! 


New Year's Eve Confetti Tubes and Gift Box by @wendysuea for #PebblesInc with the "Winter Wonderland" collection
 The pillow boxes are quick and easy to put together with the help of this handy-dandy pillow box punch board!  
New Year's Eve Confetti Tubes and Gift Box by @wendysuea for #PebblesInc with the "Winter Wonderland" collection

New Year's Eve Confetti Tubes and Gift Box by @wendysuea for #PebblesInc with the "Winter Wonderland" collection

You can find a tutorial for the box, and confetti, and lots more on the Pebbles, Inc. blog HERE!

Tuesday, June 07, 2016

picture perfect card trio | pebbles inc.

Hi friends!  Want to see how I used these awesome dies: 

A trio of picture-perfect holiday cards by @wendysuea using the "Winter Wonderland" collection by @pebblesinc

To create these sweet cards?


A trio of picture-perfect holiday cards by @wendysuea using the "Winter Wonderland" collection by @pebblesinc

Here's a little peek:

A trio of picture-perfect holiday cards by @wendysuea using the "Winter Wonderland" collection by @pebblesinc

But you'll have to click HERE to visit the Pebbles, Inc. blog to see the rest - including a step-by-step tutorial and complete supply list!

Monday, June 06, 2016

quick & easy neighbor treats | pebbles, inc.

I feel like we're on a little walk down memory lane together!  This is a fun little project I created using the "Winter Wonderland" collection by Pebbles, Inc.!

A quick handmade gift idea by @wendysuea with the "Winter Winderland" collection by @pebblesinc!

These cute little berry baskets are my new favorite for sharing food treats and gifts with friends!
A quick handmade gift idea by @wendysuea with the "Winter Winderland" collection by @pebblesinc!
I created a pretty thorough photo tutorial for creating these little treat gifts - just click HERE to visit the Pebbles, Inc. blog.  And remember, you can make these work for any season or occasion simply by switching out the paper collection and/or colors! 

A quick handmade gift idea by @wendysuea with the "Winter Winderland" collection by @pebblesinc!

Friday, June 03, 2016

thanksgiving turkey layout | pebbles, inc.

I know what you're thinking - it's the beginning of summer - why the heck is she posting a Thanksgiving layout?!?  Well, because I forgot to share it last fall, and I just love my yearly turkey layout challenges - so that's why I'm sharing this one with you today! 
Thanksgiving Turkey Day Layout by @Wendysuea made with the "Harvest" collection by @Pebblesinc

Do you like my little turkey?  Let me show you how I made him.  Here are the supplies I used (in addition to patterned paper and adhesive, of course):

Thanksgiving Turkey Day Layout by @Wendysuea made with the "Harvest" collection by @Pebblesinc

Now you'll have to click HERE to see the step-by-step process of how I made my turkey! ;)

Thanksgiving Turkey Day Layout by @Wendysuea made with the "Harvest" collection by @Pebblesinc

Thanksgiving Turkey Day Layout by @Wendysuea made with the "Harvest" collection by @Pebblesinc
Now I challenge YOU to go pull out your photos from a past Thanksgiving and make a turkey to put on a page!

Thursday, June 02, 2016

quick and easy "harvest" cards | pebbles, inc.

It doesn't have to be "harvest time" to create these quick and easy cards with the "Harvest" collection by Pebbles, Inc.!
Quick and Easy Cards by @wendysuea with the "Harvest" collection by @Pebblesinc.
Quick and Easy Cards by @wendysuea with the "Harvest" collection by @Pebblesinc.

Even the insides are fun!

Quick and Easy Cards by @wendysuea with the "Harvest" collection by @Pebblesinc.
You can find a step-by-step tutorial, detail photos, and even a complete supply list HERE on the Pebbles, Inc. blog!

Wednesday, June 01, 2016

a quick "favorite recipe" gift project | pebbles inc.

If you've known me for any amount of time that's included autumn...then you probably know I love (love, love, love x100) pumpkin chocolate chip cookies.  So, last fall, when I was assigned to create a project using the "Harvest" collection by Pebbles, Inc., it was a no-brainer that my project had to include my favorite recipe!
A quick gift with a favorite recipe - project created by @wendysuea with the "Harvest" collection by @pebblesinc!
And of course, I had to bake up a batch of cookies for the photo shoot! ;)  Good thing I had some special people to share them with.
A quick gift with a favorite recipe - project created by @wendysuea with the "Harvest" collection by @pebblesinc!



I shared this project HERE on the Pebbles, Inc. blog.  Please click over and check out the complete tutorial, all of the fun photos and more details there!

A quick gift with a favorite recipe - project created by @wendysuea with the "Harvest" collection by @pebblesinc!

A quick gift with a favorite recipe - project created by @wendysuea with the "Harvest" collection by @pebblesinc!