Friday, June 3, 2011

Guest Designer: Jana Eubank plus a GIVEAWAY!

Hi everyone! I am so excited to introduce you to this week's Guest Designer Jana Eubank.  Let's get to know Jana a little better ...


Describe yourself in 3 words ... Creative, Homebody, Procrastinator.

My guilty pleasure is ... having my husband bring me home a giant fountain Diet Coke (with lime) and a chocolate bar from the gas station on his way home from work.

You'll never find me without ... my wedding ring. I feel unsettled and incomplete if I don't have it on. I also have a slight obsession with my iPhone. I love that I can check my email from practically anywhere!

You might be surprised to know that I ... never officially dated my husband. We were good friends in high school. Wrote letters to each other while he was living away from home for two years, and then got engaged two weeks after he returned home. I knew I had a good thing when I found it! We will celebrate our 15th Wedding Anniversary this coming January.

My least favorite chore is ... Laundry . . . it is never-ending! Sigh!

I started scrapbooking in ... high school when my mom came back from a home party and showed me what she had made. I was in a Photography class at the time and I thought it would be really fun to combine the two together. I became more seroius about it as I married my husband and was determined to record our family story from the very beginning. I treasure our family scrapbooks. I have a terrible memory and so I am grateful to enjoy a hobby that helps me remember our special times together while expressing myself creatively.

My favorite thing about this hobby is ... being constantly amazed and inspired by what crafters around me are creating. What a treat to have the opportunity to interract with such innovative, creative souls!

If I were a Pebbles product I would be ... Pebbles Patterned Paper. Colorful, happy, and spunky one minute, subtle and relaxed the next.

Jana created so many amazing projects for us including this adorable layout about her daughter's school pajama party.  Here's what Jana had to say ... "We have had an unusually wet Spring this year. Normally, my daughter's preschool class celebrates the end of the year with a Water Party, but because of the bad weather they had to change it to a Pajama Party instead. It didn't matter to my daughter she was excited as could be and spent two days picking out just the right pair of pajamas to wear to school. The "Sparkle" star paper of the Enchanted Collection was my jumping off point for this page. I repeated the star shape with punched accents around my page. The stars combined with a fluffy white cloud was the perfect way to enhance the Pajama Party theme I wanted to convey."





Pebbles supplies used:
Ever After Magical Forest (751112)
Ever After Royal Garden (751106)
Ever After Little Princess (751107)
Ever After Glass Slipper (751109)
Ever After Sparkle (751113)
Ever After Ribbon (780008)
Ever After ABC Stickers (732045)
Ever After Dimensional Stickers - Word (732047)
Ever After Epoxy Brads (747095)
Ever After 12" Border Stickers (732048)

Other supplies used:
Cardstock (American Crafts)
Die Cut Machine (Cricut Expression by Provo Craft)

Gypsy Design Device (Provo Craft)
Die Cut Cartridges (Cursive 101, April Showers Seasonal - Provo Craft)
Embossing Machine (Cuttlebug by Provo Craft)
Embossing Folder (Swiss Dots - Provo Craft)
Punches (Stampin' Up!)
Miscellaneous (Floss, Button, Tag, Pen, Ink)

Here's what Jana had to say about her next project ... "We have a bit of a technology obsession here in my family. My husband and I are attached to our iPhones while our kids like to bring their Nintendo DS game devices with them as we run errands in the car. On this particular day, I had to giggle at my girls when I peered into the family room and found all three of them immersed in their separate games. The castle embellishment from the Enchanted collection reminded me of the princess-y types of games that my girls like to play and enhanced these photos perfectly."





Pebbles supplies used:
Ever After Enchanted (751108)
Ever After Sparkle (751113)
Ever After Glass Slipper (751109)
Ever After Royal Banner (751115)
Doys & Cats Fetch(751045)
Ever After ABC Stickers (732045)
Happy Go Lucky ABC Stickers (732034)
Ever After Layered Embellishments (747099)
Ever After Candy Dots - Raspberry Jewels (747102)
Ever After 12" Border Stickers (732048)

Other supplies used:
Cardstock

Die Cut Machine (Cricut Expression by Provo Craft)
Die Cut Cartridges (Once Upon A Princess, From the Kitchen - Provo Craft)
Miscellaneous (Scissors, Pen, Ink)

This next layout made me smile as I have one little boy who is love with his own fluffy Pillow Pet and would love to be invited to this party! LOL  Here's what Jana had to say ... "What better way to spend your day when you are a preschooler than hanging out with your Pillow Pet friends?! While her siblings are away at school during the day she gathers everyone's pillow pets from around the house and throws, what she calls, "Pillow Pet Parties." I used my Cricut Expression machine to recreate her fluffy friends. I love the way the Pebbles Felt Layered Embellishments repeat their cuddly texture on the page. And just like the Pebbles Dimensional Sticker states, when you're four-years-old 'Life is Good!'"




Pebbles supplies used:
Happy Go Lucky Cheery (751080)
Happy Go Lucky Thrilled (751088)
Happy Go Lucky Delight (751086)
Happy Go Lucky Tickled Pink (751084)
Happy Go Lucky Carefree (751083)
Happy Go Lucky Glad (751087)
Ever After Glass Slipper (751109)
Happy Go Lucky 12" Border Stickers (732037)
Happy Go Lucky Layered Embellishments (747073)
Happy Go Lucky Dimensional Stickers (732038)

Other supplies used:

Cardstock
Die Cut Machine (Cricut Expression by Provo Craft)
Die Cut Cartridges (Create A Critter, Plantin Schoolbook - Provo Craft)
Miscellaneous (Pen, Ink)

And finally Jana created this amazing layout about her daughter's quest for the (student) presidency!  Here's what Jana had to say ... "My daughter recently ran for student office and she used the movie "Up" as her campaign theme. I thought it would be fun to recreate the feeling of the movie on this scrapbook page by using the Cloud Nine paper from the Happy Go Lucky collection. I also decided to create a bouquet of balloons using my Cricut Expression machine and the cheery colors of the collection as a page accent. The vibe matches my daughter's spunky personality perfectly and really helped me to pull this memory together on this layout. Good news! My daughter won and will be serving as 8th Grade President next year. We are so proud of her!"





Pebbles supplies used:
Happy Go Lucky Cloud Nine (751090)
Happy Go Lucky Glad Varnish (751087)
Happy Go Lucky Carefree (751083)
Happy Go Lucky Cheery Varnish (751080)
Happy Go Lucky Dimensional Stickers (732038)
Happy Go Lucky ABC Stickers (732034)
Happy Go Lucky 12" Border Stickers (732037)

Other supplies used:
Cardstock (American Crafts)

Die Cut Machine (Cricut Expression by Provo Craft)
Die Cut Cartridges (Stork's Delivery - Provo Craft)
Embossing Machine (Cuttlebug by Provo Craft)
Embossing Folders (Candy Stripes - Provo Craft)
Miscellaneous (Pen, Ink)

Thank you so much Jana for creating so many amazing projects with Pebbles!  And now for a GIVEAWAY!  To enter we want you to "LIKE" our Facebook page and/or "FOLLOW" us on Twitter.  Leave a comment on this post and tell us which one of these two things you did AND which of Jana's layouts was your favorite (I know, I know ... it's hard to pick just one!).  One lucky winner will be chosen at random to win a prize pack full of Pebbles goodies.  Submit your comments by Monday at midnight (EST).  I'll announce the winner Tuesday morning.  Good luck!

50 comments:

CRAZY4CHRIST said...

I don't have a twitter account so I like you on facebook!! I really liked the pillow pet party, create a critter is one of my favourite carts. and I loved how she used it in her layout!! All the layouts were really good!! Thanks for a chance to win!!
sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com

*reyanna klein* said...

It's great getting to know Jana better! Love these projects! :-) I like the "Pillow Pet Party" layout best! :-D

(I "Liked" on Facebook!)

Fifi said...

I follow you guys on twitter...

Love the pajama party layout, can't exactly put my finger on why but I love the way the title is and I love the bright colours, fantastic layouts all around though.

em said...

I am a FB fan. :)
And I love the last layout...it's fantastic!!

Brenna "ScrapSmith" said...

I LOVE the pillow Pet party page. The puffies are a really great accent for sure!
I 'liked' your facebook page :)

Lindy said...

Unfortunately I don't facebook or twitter. I love her Pillow Pet Party!!!! So adorable!!!

Great getting to know you Jana! I love your work!!!! Fantastic layouts!

Anna said...

I like the pillow pet party layout! I'm your follower on facebook (Anna Ferrara)...I love Pebbles!!!

Heather said...

I am a facebook fan!! I Love the pillow pet party! The animals all lined up are so cute!!
ra6352 (at) gmail (Dot) com

Staci said...

I have liked you on Facebook for awhile and I really like the Pajama Party page.

Linda said...

I already like you on Facebook. Hope that counts. Fabulous layouts, Jana!

Guiseppa said...

Gorgeous work Jana...congrats on the guest DT spot!

{VICKI} said...

Its up to you is my fave
(sorry I don't facebook or twitter because of my job but I still 'like' to 'follow' your blog)

Kelly Sas said...

Already a FB "liker". Great interview and love her LO's especially the PIllow Pet Party one.

Vik said...
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Vik said...

Liked you on Facebook and loved all of Jana's layouts, especially the pajama party one!

Thebug415 said...

I am a facebook fan. I love the pillow pet party LO.

AmyBug said...

The pillow pet party layout, for sure! So cute! :)

Lilygirl said...

I liked Pebbles on FB!! I love Jana's Pillow Pet Party best!! Thank you for the chance to win!!

Kelly Massman said...

I love Jana's work! I like you on FB! Thanks for a chance to win!

Sarah Kramolis said...

I already "Like" you on Facebook and my favorite layout is the pillow pets party one! So much fun!

gssfam said...

I don't twitter so I "liked" you on facebook. If I have to pick just one of Jana's fabulous designs it would be the Pets....I just adored that layout! :D

Jennifer Chapin said...

Liked your FB page! Great layouts, Jana! My favorite is the pillow pets one :)

Raechelle said...

I already "like" you on fb. Each of the layouts is wonderful (isn't everything Jana creates!?), but the story behind the "Up" layout is what makes it stand out more to me. That's a great acheivement!

Laura T. said...

I like you on FB and follow you on Twitter. My favorite layout of Jana's is the Pillow Pet Party one.

Shara said...

I already like you and I love everything Jana does...but I am totally going to have to steal her pillow pet page because my daughter does the same thing.

Melissa said...

I've done both. :) My favorite is "Game Girls"! Thanks for the chance!

Kristine Berc said...

So glad to see Jana guesting for Pebbles. Love her adorable creations! My favorite is her pillow pets layout :) Already like you on FB :)

Cynthia B. said...

I already like Pebbles on Facebook...the hard part is choosing which of Jana's layouts I like best - they're all awesome! I guess I'll go with Pajama Party - love the stars and the title treatment. Thanks, Jana!

Tigerrlyli said...

I love the pillow pet party layout. My daughter just got her first pillow pet and this is such a great idea. TFS.

p.s. I "liked" you on facebook!

Olivia said...

Love all Jana's layouts, so much detail & layering, but especially like the way she has framed the photos in Game Girls.

I'm already a FB fan but just started to follow you on Twitter too :)

Jill said...

I like you on Facebook! And I love the Pajama Party layout. I love the use of the stars and how the borders pop the pink off of the blue! Love it.

Wendy Sue said...

Amazing layouts, Jana! So glad you joined us today! :o)

jen said...

I already like you on facebook- and the pillow pet page was my fave- as my daughter loves those too! And the pets she cut out are great matches- fun!

Karey said...

I came here from Jana's blog. Aren't all her layouts great. If I had to pick one I guess I'd say pillow pet. But that is only if you force me to choose.
I don't facebook or twitter. But I am hoping to be included in the drawing anyway.

CraftCrave said...

Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave in the Cutting category today [04 Jun 03:00am GMT]. Thanks, Maria

MelB said...

Already a Facebook fan!!! Jana's work is fabulous, congrats on the feature girl! Picking one layout is HARD but i love the "It's up to you" layout. So gorgeous. Thanks for the chance to win!!

Ladybug68 said...

I like you on fb and I love the pillow pet layout!! is is so cute!!!!

Jill W. said...

Jana's layouts are amazing. I like the PP one and how she incorporates lots of embellies without it being distracting....very cute!

Ann Cicilie said...

I like you on Facebook :)

Oooh, love those projects! My favourite (and yes, it's hard to pick) is the one with the Pillow Pet Party:)

Have a wonderful weekend :)

Rebecca said...

I don't facebook or twitter...but of course I like you here in blogland! I love Jana...she is my scrapbook and cricut hero. Her Pillow Pets layout is my fave!!

Lisa P said...

I've liked you on facebook already! Don't have a twitter or I'd do that too. I liked all of Jana's layouts but if I had to pick a favorite it would be the pajama party.

Angie said...

I have already "liked" you on FB! I love all of Jana's layouts but I just adore "Pillow Pet Party"! Super cute layout!

Melinda AKA medialady said...

I already liked Pebbles on facebook (and I left you a post there!)
I have been following Jana's blog for the last year or so and she is so talented! My favorite of these four layouts was the Pet Pillow Party.

Arjanne said...

I like you on facebook. I like the second layout.

Cynthia said...

You certainly did choose the right guest designer...found Jana on the web by accident about a year ago...best find ever..always a super job on her layouts, colorful, happy, just enough for the eye to enjoy. Love your products too, been a fan for a long time...love the pet pillow layout..

the mustik said...

really hard, my favorite is the second "game night", love the pink with black.

Mel said...

I like you on facebook. I also came from Jana's blog :) My favorite page is "It is Up to You", I even just bought that paper as I needed some cloud paper for a project.

Pamk said...

I am already a facebook fan and follow on twitter. I love the It's up to you lo. Those balloons are two cute. And i'm with I loathe to do laundrey especially the folding.

Anna said...

Liked you on Facebook! And love all of Jana's work! Pajama party is sooo cute! Been a fan of Jana for a long time! Love her sketches as well!
Thanks for the chance for the free giveaway!

**Treefrog** said...

Posted on FB and I have a Twitter acct. but Never use it so....... Love the layouts,(as always) your amazing and very inspirational! TFS
((Hugs)) Theresa