Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Trick or Treat Scrapbooking Layout | Midnight Haunting

Happy Halloween, everyone!  I'm here with a spooktacular Trick or Treat scrapbooking layout today.  My daughter has been wearing her Halloween costume every day since we got it a few weeks ago.  She asked if she could try out the bow and arrow so we headed out to the yard and what do you know? This toy set actually worked.  I grabbed my camera real quick and took a few action shots.  I just loved this one where she looked up at me so I had to scrap it. Trick or Treat Scrapbooking Layout by @HeatherLeopard using @pebblesinc #MidnightHaunting collection #Halloween #scrapbooking #scrapbook #trickortreat

Trick or Treat scrapbooking layout supplies:

Trick or Treat Scrapbooking Layout by @HeatherLeopard using @pebblesinc #MidnightHaunting collection #Halloween #scrapbooking #scrapbook #trickortreat

Take a look at how the Trick or Treat scrapbooking layout came together

Gather your favorite Midnight Haunting ot combination of Halloween supplies.  I used at least 6 different patterned papers, maybe even more, plus stickers and my electronic die cutting machine. Trick or Treat Scrapbooking Layout by @HeatherLeopard using @pebblesinc #MidnightHaunting collection #Halloween #scrapbooking #scrapbook #trickortreat Make a super-sized Trick or Treat statement using your favorite font, or download one from your cutting machine's store, like I did.  Design the page in the die cut software to make sure everything fits just right and then you can do one of two things.....1, cut the letters from the background paper or 2, cut each letter from your patterned paper of choice.  I chose option 1. Trick or Treat Scrapbooking Layout by @HeatherLeopard using @pebblesinc #MidnightHaunting collection #Halloween #scrapbooking #scrapbook #trickortreat After choosing option 1, I hand cut papers to add to the back of the page, shifting them around until I felt the patterns were evenly distributed. You can see that I just have them placed under each letter.  I'll trim them up as I adhere them to the back of the paper.

Make it stand out!

Trick or Treat Scrapbooking Layout by @HeatherLeopard using @pebblesinc #MidnightHaunting collection #Halloween #scrapbooking #scrapbook #trickortreat I wanted the words to POP so I traced around each of the letters and what a difference that made! Trick or Treat Scrapbooking Layout by @HeatherLeopard using @pebblesinc #MidnightHaunting collection #Halloween #scrapbooking #scrapbook #trickortreat Since I was doing a Halloween layout about my Archer Girl, I added a fun arrow-like design to the page, where there was a big open gap.  It filled the space perfectly and really tied the photo better to the page.  The arrow I selected had openings in the feather tips so I added a couple of patterns there too.

Add your finishing touches

Trick or Treat Scrapbooking Layout by @HeatherLeopard using @pebblesinc #MidnightHaunting collection #Halloween #scrapbooking #scrapbook #trickortreat Next, I added my photo and embellishments, placing a few butterflies and stars scattered here and there. So, this Halloween, will you ask her for an archery trick or give her a treat?

 Supplies: Midnight Haunting “Midnight Sentiments” Patterned Paper (733639) Midnight Haunting “Whirling Leaves ” Patterned Paper (733640) Midnight Haunting 12″x12″ Pumpkin Patch Patterned Paper (733642) Midnight Haunting 12″x12″ Eyes on You Patterned Paper (733643) Midnight Haunting 12″x12″ Haunted Mansion Patterned Paper (733645) Midnight Haunting 12″x12″ Hauntingly Beautiful Patterned Paper (733647) Midnight Haunting 12″x12″ Pumpkin Plain Patterned Paper (733650) Midnight Haunting Ephemera (733654) Midnight Haunting Cardstock Stickers (733653) American Crafts Sticky Thumb Adhesive Runner & Refill (340261) White Cardstock

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Birthday Cards | Happy Hooray

Hip, hip, hooray everyone! Not only does October bring cooler weather for us here in Texas but it's also birthday season for my family.  I love making fun cards and a fun birthday card is probably my most favorite to create. Birthday Card set by @heatherleopard using @PebblesInc #HappyHooray collection #madewithpebbles #birthday #happybirthday #birthdaycard #birthdaycards

Gather your supplies

Birthday Card set by @heatherleopard using @PebblesInc #HappyHooray collection #madewithpebbles #birthday #happybirthday #birthdaycard #birthdaycards You'll need your favorite expressions cut to size from patterned paper, and the awesome embellishments (hello, enamel confetti!) from the Happy Hooray collection plus card bases cut to 8.5" x 11".  You can download my Silhouette template for card bases and the die cut words HERE.

Let's get started with birthday card #1

Birthday Card set by @heatherleopard using @PebblesInc #HappyHooray collection #madewithpebbles #birthday #happybirthday #birthdaycard #birthdaycards Fold your card base in half so it measures 4.25" x 5.5". Cut the words from my cut file found HERE and arrange them as shown in the photos.  Using matching washi, add some washi banner pennants and then place the large die cut sentiment from the Happy Hooray collection over the washi using foam dots, so that the pennants stick out from the die cut. Birthday Card set by @heatherleopard using @PebblesInc #HappyHooray collection #madewithpebbles #birthday #happybirthday #birthdaycard #birthdaycards Add additional embellishments and enamel confetti for a fun and festive look.

Birthday Card #2

Birthday Card set by @heatherleopard using @PebblesInc #HappyHooray collection #madewithpebbles #birthday #happybirthday #birthdaycard #birthdaycards Wanting to wish someone a very happy birthday?  Get your point across with birthday overload.  To create this, fold your card base in half and place it in landscape / horizontal in front of you.  Add the chipboard "HAPPY" banner across the top.  Using that awesome washi again, run a strip across and under the banner to create a border.  Then, cut the words "happy" from the repeat stickers in the collection. Just cut it right down the middle so that you have the words "birthday" remaining.

  Birthday Card set by @heatherleopard using @PebblesInc #HappyHooray collection #madewithpebbles #birthday #happybirthday #birthdaycard #birthdaycardsFind the center of your card and add 5 birthdays stacked evenly on top of each other.  I kept the stickers on the backing and was able to easily peel from the side and adhere all 5 on at the same time.  Easy breezy.  Next, add the words to the right and left, leaving an even gap in the middle.  Lastly, fill the gap with candles.  Add embellishments as you wish.
  Birthday Card set by @heatherleopard using @PebblesInc #HappyHooray collection #madewithpebbles #birthday #happybirthday #birthdaycard #birthdaycardsNow my birthday cards are complete and I'm ready to celebrate! Thanks for stopping by today. Heather

Supplies: Happy Hooray Candy Shoppe (732400) Happy Hooray Balloon Animals (733393) Happy Hooray Rainbowtastic (732591) Happy Hooray Washi (732628) Happy Hooray Phrases & Banners Thickers (732617) Happy Hooray ephemera (732619) Happy Hooray Enamel Sprinkles Stickers (732625) Happy Hooray Repeat Sprinkles Stickers (732623) Happy Hooray Icons (732624)

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

DIY Fall Home Decor | Fall Traditions DIY

Happy Fall, 'yall!   I thought I'd focus today's post on decorating the house for the fall.  While our leaves may not change colors until closer to Winter, we do enjoy changing the scenery and pumpkin spicing everything indoors. I started this project thinking I'd make a DIY Fall Home Decor banner but as I was on my last step (and searching for jute), I ran across this tin sign I had in my stash.  Changed things up and decided to give the banner a bit of a twist. DIY Fall Home Decor by @heatherleopard using @PebblesInc #heartofhome and #midnighthaunting collections #DIY #fall #falldecor #madewithpebbles  

Step 1: Gather your DIY fall home decor supplies

DIY Fall Home Decor by @heatherleopard using @PebblesInc #heartofhome and #midnighthaunting collections #DIY #fall #falldecor #madewithpebbles All you need are 4 - 6 coordinating patterned papers, a few coordinating embellishments, a die cut machine (manual or electronic), tape runner, jute or a sign holder.

Step 2: Let's get started

Cut your banners approx. 3 3/4" w x 5 3/4" h. I chose to use 4 different patterned papers but you could get away 1 or 2.  Your project = your choice :)  *Set them aside. *I do this step first so that I know how large to make my alphas based on how large I want my banner. DIY Fall Home Decor by @heatherleopard using @PebblesInc #heartofhome and #midnighthaunting collections #DIY #fall #falldecor #madewithpebbles Cut your alphas.  I created a lighter outline of each letter (2 1/4" w x 3"h) and then cut each letter slightly smaller in contrasting paper (1 3/4" w x 2 3/4"h) so that the letter would stand out more.

Step 3: Put it all together

DIY Fall Home Decor by @heatherleopard using @PebblesInc #heartofhome and #midnighthaunting collections #DIY #fall #falldecor #madewithpebbles Now it's time to assemble everything.  Using your banners as the base, lay your letters on top and select a few embellishments to add to it.  I selected a mix of dimensional and non-dimensional embellishments.  Once you like what you see, commit by adhering it all in place.

Option A or B...which will you choose?

This is where you choose whether to make a banner or add it to a frame other other cute sign. DIY Fall Home Decor by @heatherleopard using @PebblesInc #heartofhome and #midnighthaunting collections #DIY #fall #falldecor #madewithpebbles While I had every intention of making a DIY Fall Home Decor banner for my mantle or foyer, I decided at the very last minute to do something completely different.  Luckily it all fit and I love how it turned out!  I guess you should probably make this decision early on in the process so you can make sure it's the right size.

Supplies Heart of Home Tapestry 12"x12" Patterned Paper (733753) Heart of Home Family Tree 12"x12" Patterned Paper (733744) Heart of Home Landscaped 12"x12" Patterned Paper (733752) Heart of Home Ephemera (733769) Heart of Home Dimensional Stickers (733765) Heart of Home Thickers - Family (733758) Midnight Haunting Autumn Plaid (733644) Midnight Haunting Hauntingly Beautiful (733647) Midnight Haunting Eyes On You (733643)