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[Video + Photo Tutorial] DIY Octagon Box/Frame with Free Patterns (PDF & .studio)
Hello everyone! Following the Halloween Activity List I shared here, I've made a Boo Street Halloween decoration for the Pebbles Blog! I would like to share how I made the octagon boxes (frames). You can prepare the squares with your scoring board or download and cut the squares with the .studio file I have put together for your Silhouette. Preparation: Cut 6 Squares - [Option 1] Download the PDF pattern here. Please find the preview below. We will need to prepare 4 of the [1] square and 2 of the [2] square. You can pre-score the fold lines for crisp folds. -...
[Tutorial] Heart Banner for Valentine's Day + Giveaway + Discount Code
Hello everyone! I can't believe that Valentine's Day is just a week away. My 2013 has been WILD! I have a small tutorial today for a quick heart banner. I made it within 10 minutes:) The finished heart is about 8-1/2" - a good size for home decorations. This is also a great way to use some of the pretty paper we've been hoarding collecting. I used my favorite V Day collection of all time: With Love by Pebbles. Here is what you will need for this project: 12x12 Paper Craft Pins Twine A scoring board (Scor-pal, Martha Stewart Scoring Board, Score-it...)...
Summer Party - Bloghop + Giveaways
Welcome to Joy's Life May Design Team Blog Hop & Giveaways! I'm so glad that you joined us! If you came from Joy's blog, you are right on track! I am a big fan of party crafts: paper hats, favor boxes, cupcake liners, cupcake stands and banners are so fun to make! Here in Arizona, we have been on shorts since March:) Summer is finally coming to most of US! :) I went with the neon trend this time. (Supplies are linked at the end of this post.) "enjoy" from Sweet Popsicle Puns, "thank you" from Tag You're It Set One" by...
Juice Box Video Tutorial
Happy Tuesday Crafters! It is not a secret that I am a big fan of paper boxes! I have had my eyes on the fabulous Juice Box die by Lifestyle Crafts Core Collection for about 3 months and now it is finally shipping at lifestylecrafts.com :) My blog readers can use code WAFFLE at checkout for 20% off the entire order. If this is your first time playing with a box die, the following video tutorial may help you get started quickly:) Note 1: Cutting the notches is not a must but if you are using cardstock or heavy weigh patterned paper, the notches will help you get a clean...
Simple Spring Treat Boxes - Lawnscaping Blog Hop
Welcome to Lawnscaping Spring Blog Hop! If you came to my blog from Cristina's Blog, you are right on track! :) When I think of spring, I think of bright spring colors! Lawn Fawn's bright side paper pad is just perfect for spring! I made two simple treat boxes for this blog hop! Found this great easter treat box tutorial by Amanda, I just had to make one myself! Banner + chevron + kraft! :) Die cut a scallop and a tab, fold each in half to create the tag. Here are more details on the blog hop: When: April 6th...
Gift Card Holder for Mom
This week's Joy's Life Design Team Challenge is to create a project with something that moves… Well, the ribbon unties to reveal a gift card inside in this project:) I do not use ribbons much (though I have a ton of them) but now I see why we need a ribbon hole border punch:) I would like to share how I did this with a Mcgills Hand Punch 1. Start with a piece of 4-1/4" x 9-3/4" cardstock, long side at top, score at 1-1/4" and 4-1/4"; fold. 2. Mark every 1/2" starting from the middle on the short 1-1/4"...