quick and easy hot chocolate gift | pebbles inc.

I'm excited to share this project because I love sharing hot chocolate during the freezing cold month of December, and when I can dress it up, like I did here with the "Holly Jolly" collection, it makes it even more fun and special.  

I've created a step-by-step photo tutorial for creating these quick and easy little gifts.  Click HERE to visit the Pebbles, Inc. Blog for all of the details!

 

What's YOUR favorite kind of hot chocolate?

You can purchase these cute tags HERE!

snow globe card set | pebbles, inc.

There's really nothing more magical than a snow globe at Christmas time.  That's why, when I was challenged to create some Christmas cards with the "Holly Jolly" collection, I found myself figuring out how to recreate some magic in the form of cards!  Here's the little set I came up with, and instructions so you can create your own snow globe card set too!

 

 I've shared step-by-step photo instructions for creating these cards on the Pebbles, Inc. blog.

Click HERE for the details AND complete supply list!

 Of course, I couldn't stop at ONE...so here's the entire collection:  

 I'd love to see your most magical cards!  Especially if you choose to create your own snow globe card set! 

i love christmas card set | echo park paper

Do you make your own Christmas cards?  If you haven't already made yours, here's a fun idea I shared on the Echo Park Paper blog recently:

 I used the "I Love Christmas" collection to create these fun round cards.

You can see more details and find the complete supply list by clicking HERE!  

You can purchase this collection kit by clicking HERE!

christmas countdown | doodlebug design

Hi friends!  Are you counting down the days until Christmas?  I sure am!  I created this fun little Santa plane to help us count down the days - and even though it's getting closer, it's not too late for YOU to create your own!

I used the "Santa in Airplane" Silhouette Cut File by Doodlebug Design to create this fun countdown calendar!

You can see all of the little details on the Doodlebug blog HERE!

I love the idea of Santa flying around, watching the kids to make sure they are being NICE (not naughty) each day until Christmas arrives.

I used the super cute "Here Comes Santa Claus" collection to create this project (click HERE) to purchase!

holly jolly gift card holders | pebbles, inc.

Are you giving the most popular gift of the season?  Yes, that would be a gift card!  

 

I have grown to love and appreciate them as the best gift ever - because nobody is ever disappointed with their present!  That doesn't mean I don't want to still put a little personal touch on a gift, so usually I'll do that with a card or wrap.  For this year's Christmas gift card gifts, I used the "Holly Jolly" collection to whip up a few cute little gift card holders.

 

These are so easy to make, but really add a special touch.  Click HERE to visit the Pebbles, Inc. blog to see the step-by-step instructions for making these gift card holders!

framed pumpkin decor | pebbles inc.

Hello Friends! Today I'd like to share a really quick and easy framed pumpkin project.  Recently I attended a local craft fair and noticed all of the cute and trendy wood decor items.  I don't have a lot of fancy wood-cutting equipment ...but I do have a plethora of random frames and a passion for paper - so here's what I came up with for my quick little autumn gifts:  

Are you curious about my technique?  Visit the Pebbles blog HERE to see how I made this cute pumpkin without wood!  And here's the Halloween version too:

Thanks for stopping by - happy crafting!

shaped autumn leaf cards | pebbles inc.

Do you like to create shaped cards?  I do!  Here's my latest shaped card creation featuring the "woodland forest" collection from Pebbles Inc.:

 I use my silhouette cameo to create my shaped cards.  It's easy to do with pretty much any shape.I put together a little tutorial for creating shaped cards - the full tutorial is HERE on the Pebbles, Inc. blog!

One tip I forgot to mention over there -- when you're setting up your card in the Silhouette software, be sure to double check the size.  If you want it to fit in a regular A2 envelope, be sure the long side of the card is 5 1/2" or less, and the short side needs to be 4 1/4" or less!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Remember to hop over HERE to see the tutorial, as well as details about these cards and a complete supply list!

autumn gift trio | echo park paper co.

I always feel extra creative in the fall.  Maybe it's the thought of being all warm and cozy inside the house while the temperatures outside are falling.  Maybe it's all the inspiration around me - both in nature...and in the fun boutiques that are popping up everywhere.  Or perhaps it's the amazing new fall paper collections I get to work with!  This "Fall is in the Air" collection by Echo Park is one of my favorites, for sure!  Here's a look at the gift trio I created for their blog:

Here's a look at the gift bag:

And the card: 

And a simple frame featuring one of the 4x6 cards from the collection kit:

For more details, including a complete supply list, please click HERE to visit the Echo Park Paper blog!

scrapbook surprise boxes for sale...

I’ve been cleaning and organizing in my scrapbook room again in preparation for holiday crafting and I’ve put together several “surprise boxes” (medium flat rate priority mail boxes) full of scrappy goodness! And, just like before, when I say full, I really mean full – there’s no room for peanuts or crumpled up shipping paper – these babies are packed tight – and they are HEAVY!

It’s a great time to purchase these surprise boxes – with the holidays right around the corner, you could use these products as gifts for others – or for yourself! ;) 
If you are interested in purchasing a surprise box, please e-mail me (wendysueanderson@hotmail.com). 
It’ll work just like before: 

• Boxes are all different and all random – they may include: patterned paper, cardstock, stickers, stamps, misc. embellishments! I am not going to take photos of all the product in each box (thus the term “surprise boxes”), but I promise there will be a lot more than $40 worth of product in each and every box. A lot more. Much of the product is brand new in it’s original packaging. Some things have been opened and I’ve used a portion (letter stickers, rub-ons, etc.). A few of the stamps might be stained, but a majority of them have never been used – regardless, they all work perfectly. :)
• $40 per box (which will include flat rate USPS shipping) Unless you are local, of course, you won't have to pay shipping and we can arrange for you to pick up your box.
• US Shipping only (sorry international friends – it just gets too complicated (and expensive) for these boxes)
• I will accept payments by PayPal only
• E-mail me if you’re interested…I will sell them on a first come, first served basis
• The boxes are packed and taped and ready to go…so as soon as your payment hits my PayPal account, I’ll print your label and ship off your box!

Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions! 
Thank you!

warm & cozy layout | pebbles inc.

Are you ready to get all cozy and snuggly?  It's no secret around here that I LOVE autumn, so this Warm & Cozy collection is one of my all-time favorites! I used it to create this layout for the Pebbles, Inc. blog:

Would you like to see the details, and complete supply list? Please click HERE to visit the Pebbles, Inc. blog!

woodland forest birthday cards | pebbles inc.

It's not very often you come across a paper collection that is masculine enough for the guys in your life, but still cutesy enough for kids, and feminine enough for the gals!  Pebbles new Woodland Forest collection is that collection!  I used it to create these birthday cards:

 In addition to the card set, I created a little slider to hold the cards - now the cards are a gift themselves!

Details and a complete supply list can be found on the Pebbles, Inc. blog - just click HERE!

echo park + imagine crafts blog hop

Hi everyone!  Welcome to this stop on the Echo Park Paper and Imagine Crafts Blog Hop!!  I was so excited to choose ink colors to coordinate with the "Magical Adventure" collection!

 Don't you just love it when you can find ink colors that match paper colors perfectly??

 I used the yellow ink to stamp the stars on the top of the label:

And I used the red ink to stamp the word "magic" in the bottom of the label - both before adding the "birthday" die cut:

I also used these three ink colors, along with these awesome letter stamps, to add the recipients name to the tag for the envelope:

Now, it's really really hard to tell in the photos, but I sprayed this amazing shimmer spray to the front of the card - I tried to get the light just right so you could see it:

Can you tell?  Trust me, it's all sparkly and fun...just not easy to photograph.

Now, be sure to leave a comment on this blog post, before hopping along to the next blog, for a chance to win this incredible prize package!

After you say hello, follow along to the next blog on the list - I'm sure you're going to find lots of inspiration as you go!  Good luck!
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Jana Eubank
Mary Prasad
Terre Fry
Kimberly Crawford
Alison Heikkila
Jennifer Vanderbeek
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Mark Melnick
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This contest ends at midnight on Sunday - the winner will be announced on the Echo Park Paper Blog (HERE) on Monday (October 10th), so be sure to check in to see if you are the winner!

warm & cozy treat boxes | pebbles inc.

Are you looking for a fun way to share some yummy little treats?  I have the perfect homemade gift box for you!

I created these fun little Candy boxes with the "Warm & Cozy" collection by Pebbles, Inc.

You won't believe how easy these are to make - it only takes one little tool!  You could whip up a whole set of these in no time at all.  

And the best part just might be the scraps!  Here's a peek at what I made with some of the scraps from the boxes.

Click HERE to hop over to the Pebbles blog to see the amazing tool, and more details, plus a complete supply list!  Have a happy day! :)

a big happy hello card set | pebbles, inc.

When it comes to cards, sometimes bigger is definitely better!  I had so much fun using Pebbles new "warm & cozy" collection to create these cards with BIG sentiments:

I'm sharing one of my tried and true, all-time favorite tricks on this blog post too - so hop on over HERE and check it out today!

It would make me so happy if you popped by to say hello! (you see what I did there?) ;)

See the full post, a few tips, and a complete supply list by clicking HERE!

shiny happy "everyday" card and envelope sets | pebbles, inc.

Oh, how I love a pretty set of cards - and coordinating envelopes are the cherry on top!  I used the beautiful "Everyday" collection by Pebbles, Inc. to create this pretty set:

Would you like to see one of them just  a bit closer?

I created a photo tutorial for these cards and coordinating envelope sets on the Pebbles, Inc. blog.  You can click HERE to see my post!

While you're over there, take a few minutes to look around - I bet you'll find lots of fun projects you like!