3x4 Blocks Anyway You Wish...

We are excited to announce that we have 3 x 4 blocks in stock, along with a variety of finials to make this ever popular home decor item. As you can see, there are many options. We liked them so much, it was very hard to narrow them down... so we didn't! They are so cute, it is easy to get carried away. 3 x 4 printed sheets will be added regularly, so please check back often. Find them in the store and online here

Paper Crafting Home Decor

We all have our favorite quotes... simply pick & print your favorite (or come to Pebbles and we will do it for you), add your favorite flowers / embellishments and frame with a thrift store $1 frame. Cute and memorable... perfect for the gallery walls that are trending now on Pinterest... add pictures and you have just created something very special for your home or workplace. 

Over the past few years, customers are surprised that Pebbles in my Pocket has evolved into home decor, quick gifts and celebrations while still embracing scrapbooking. Haven't been in for awhile? Bring your camera and be prepared to be delighted.

Have a wonderful day!

Brenda

Keeping It Simple : Classic Merry Christmas Banner

Henry David Thoreau wrote "Our life is frittered away by detail. Simplify, simplify." I couldn't agree more! When my life gets complicated, I usually end up far from the things that matter most:  family, friends, time to enjoy the little things, serving others and my faith. Keeping this Christmas simple was the inspiration for our latest banner because a simple holiday season is a joyful holiday season.

Of course, this banner could be easily embellished with sprigs of holly, mistletoe, ribbons or small Christmas ornaments. It's the perfect decoration for the traditionalist who likes things uncomplicated. :)

Classic Merry Christmas Banner  |  KIT     Pre-made    

2 Fabulous Holiday Decorations : Woodcrafts

The holiday season is in full swing and I hope you are enjoying it! If you are like me, you've been dreaming up fun new ways to decorate your home. If you haven't started yet, consider using one of our newly created Christmas woodcrafts.

Notice the two different finishes on these Gnomes. Which is your favorite? I created them both ways and want to get your opinion. Don't be intimidated by the paint! It is easier than you might think (to learn more, click here). To shop all of our Christmas Woodcraft designs, click here

JOY  |  Wood & Supplies     Unfinished Wood Only

Santa Gnomes  |  Wood & Supplies     Unfinished Wood Only

I want your opinion! Which finish is your favorite? Painted or paper?

Last Minute Thanksgiving Decorations

Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Can you believe it is this week? If you need a few last minute decorations, be sure to visit our website here!

 Garlands & Banners  |  Acorn    Fall Leaf    Thankful    Memory

 Pillow Boxes  |  Fall Leaf    Krafty Owl    Dictionary Print Owl

 Pockets  |  Utensil    Treats

 Tags & Place Cards  |  Fall Photo    Pumpkin Tags    Scalloped Pumpkin

Treat Boxes  |  Pilgrims and Indian    Turkey    Owl    Dictionary Owl

Happy Thanksgiving!

DIY : Halloween Narrow Pennant Banner

As the haunting hour draws near, I am getting more and more in the mood for all things Halloween-ish. Our new DIY banner is less spooky, however, and more sparkly.
It's Halloween decoration with style!

These pennants are made from textured card stock and are much more narrow than the ones I've made in the past. Also, the whole banner measures 14', so you'll have plenty of length to work with. It could easily be double hung (for that fun layered look) or even looped around the side of a table. My favorite are the silver glittered pennants! Don't they set it off nicely?

Halloween Narrow Pennant Banner  |  KIT        Pre-made

Putting It Together : Halloween

I frequently hear customers in my store say things like: "I love the way you put things together" or "You have such cute things...I wish I knew how to use them all!" or "These banners are so cute, but where would I put them?" Today's blog is dedicated to answering some of these questions and help you put something fabulous together.  And because it is October, I'm only going to focus on Halloween.

Kids Halloween Party : Spider Theme

Little kids are usually afraid of spiders.  However, all of my spider creations are too cute to spook. I can see a child's party table decorated with soda pop bottles, Spider Straws, and either these Spider Treat Cups or Spider Pillow Boxes. Above the table, our Spider Garland is spookily draped. It is always best to accent your table with festive colors of the season. Imitation spider webs would add a nice touch as well. If you want a little more variety and color,  replace the pillow boxes or cups with our whimsical Halloween Treat Boxes, shown below.

Friend Gathering : Casual

These 3 decorations are some of my favorite! Imagine a table set for a nice friend luncheon. What's on the menu? Pumpkin soup!  An Owl Pillow Box is set at each place...a gift for each guest. In the center of the table is a spooky branch arrangement in a vase. The branches have been spray-painted black and decorated with our Clothespins Bats. Overhead our stylish Halloween Dot Garland has been carefully hung.

Of course, we have many many more Halloween Creations to offer.  You can check them all out here. And, don't forget to let me know if this post was helpful!

Your turn  |  How have you used our Halloween decorations?

New Dictionary Print Banners

It has been fun putting together new custom banners for this holiday season. I wanted to make a few that were more simple in design, shape and color. Here are two of my latest creations.

What I love about this banner is its' country charm. Can't you see this hung over a Thanksgiving table or along a hearth?  The pennants are hand-stamped and made with dictionary paper.

This banner's design makes it perfect as a background decoration for any harvest themed party. Its' pennants are made from dictionary paper as well, yet are more narrow. Simple and charming, don't you think?

Thankful Dictionary Banner      |  Kit    

Kraft Dictionary Narrow Pennant Banner |  Kit    Pre-Made

How would you decorate with these banners?

Personalize The Season : Customized Tags

Happy Friday everyone!  I can't wait to get out and enjoy some of the weather before it gets too cold. In the past 2 days I've spotted several pumpkin "for sale" stands and the colors outside are simply glorious! Fall is here and I intend to enjoy every minute of it. Today I am sharing 3 unique tags created to help you personalize this holiday season.

Make a really cute "gratitude tree" with these Photo Kraft Dictionary Tags and some paper leaf cut-outs. Simply collect branches, cut out leaves, make tags and assemble!

"Give Thanks In All Things".  These darling little Pumpkin Tags make perfect gratitude notes on a Thanksgiving table.  Ask your guests to take a minute and jot down something they are grateful for! 

For a blast from the past, use these Polaroid Frames to create memorable frames for your pictures. I especially like to use these as frames for pictures of my family's earlier years.

The way I see it, any type of holiday decor is much more interesting when personalized. It makes everyone feel welcome and remembered.  Who doesn't love that?

Photo Kraft Dictionary Tags  |     KIT     On Silhouette

Pumpkin Tags  |     KIT     Pre-Made     On Silhouette

Polaroid Frames  |      KIT     On Silhouette

Have a great weekend!

DIY : Basic Dictionary Pennant Memory Banner

I love pictures!  They create conversations, remind me of good times and fill my heart with gratitude. This is why I have been looking for a unique way to display my personal photos throughout the year.  I think I created just the thing.  It's called the Basic Dictionary Pennant Memory Banner.

The idea is pretty simple:  hang banner, decorate with photos and holiday themed items, enjoy!

Here is an example of it all gussied up for Halloween. 

The great thing about this banner is its' versatility.  It is both a yearlong decorative piece AND a revolving photo display!  Plus, all pictures and decorations are super easy to take down and replace! You will have as much fun creating it as people will looking at it.

All  holiday-themed "add-on" kits are sold separately (you provide the photos, of course).

Can't you see this banner being used as a photo display for just about any celebration? Birthdays, Fathers' Day, 4th of July, first day of school...what do you think would make a great memory banner "add-on" kit?

• Easy to assemble Basic Dictionary Pennant Memory Banner kit found here
• Pre-made Basic Dictionary Pennant Memory Banner found here
• Halloween Memory Banner "add-on" kit found here

diy : Halloween Dots Garland

I would love to have the time and space to create more garlands.  They are so fun to make and really add a personal touch to any space.  I have already about 50 of my DIY garlands hanging up around the store...okay, that is an exaggeration.  We don't have that many!

This dot garland drapes beautifully!  And, it is so easy, you don't even need a tutorial.  Just find a sewing machine and black thread, sew in a straight line, adding in dots every half inch or so.  Of course, the stitching may not be perfect...but I think that adds to its' charm. Don't you?

• Easy to assemble kits found here
• Save time and let us do the work for you here
• Carrot, Melon and Black Premium texture cardstock found here

You could make this garland in many different color patterns.  This one is perfect for fall.  But, change the colors up a bit and you could have one for spring, summer...endless possibilities!

Happy Labor Day...Hello Fall

Happy Labor Day!  It is now the "official" start of fall.  Don't you love this time of year?  Leaves turning colors, kids heading back to school, the smell in the air...fall is slowly creeping up on us and my creations are reflecting this.  For example, these cute little pumpkin ornaments!

True to our Pebbles style, these are incredibly easy and fun to make.  Simply curl green strip with round object (like a pencil).  Then, place 3 circles on top of each other, lining the scalloped edges up.  Fold the pumpkin stem in half and place on top with the curly stem tucked underneath it as shown.  Then, sew a straight seam down the middle, reinforcing at the beginning and end (begin with extra thread on top for hanging).  Trim bottom thread and tie the top threads into a 1/2" knot for hanging.  These are especially beautiful when hung from a natural or black spray-painted tree branch!  Check the links below for ordering.

• Easy to assemble kit is found here
• Save time and let us do the work for you is found here
• Paper from Thirty Once collection found here
• Download this pattern on Silhouette here

Home Decor Ideas Using Our New Thirty One Collection by Pebbles Inc.

Just couldn't wait to start creating with our new Thirty One collection from Pebbles Inc.  So many fun patterns to choose from that the possibilities seem endless.  Here we are featuring some ideas for Halloween home decor.  What says happy Halloween more than a spooky Halloween tree?  Or how about garlands?  They are the perfect way to set off any party table.  Which one do you prefer?

airplane banner

Presenting our newest creation!  This airplane banner, created with paper from the Pebbles Inc. Love You More Collection, is so darling...and simple.  We think it would make the perfect decoration for a home or party.  Can't you just see this hung up in a child's bedroom?  Or maybe as a garland over a gift table?  It's so simple to make too.  A 20 minute project.  Love it!

pinwheel mercantile tag banner

I am happy to tell you that our summer creativity is in full swing!  Just look at this banner.  The colors of this pinwheel banner just speak summer fun: lemonade stands, blue skies, weather chimes, sunny days.  Of course it is SUPER easy to make too.  I'll post a tutorial later.  Pinwheels are made with
Party with Amy Lorcurto Rainbow Party paper collection by Pebbles Inc.

What is one of your favorite summertime memories?

sunny side framed monogram

You can find Sunny Side product here  and

Aug 20-27 it is 40% off while supplies last!

I took Sunny Side project pictures today for you and my card uploader was no where to be found...  until tonight. For this first project, I found a 12 x 12 frame at the thrift store for $2 and spray painted it cream. I love these frames because if (when) they get chipped, it just makes it look better. Then, I cut out a large P and arranged it with the paper, stickers and floral embellishments as shown. I added my favorite scrunched up dictionary paper too. A touch of white glitter added some nice shine. I think this would be perfect in a girls room... but for now, P is for Pebbles and I will hang it on our wall here at the store. Look forward to another fun project tomorrow :)

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