Friday, September 23, 2011

Guest Designer: Patricia Kumfer and a GIVEAWAY!

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


Describe yourself in 3 words . . . silly, dramatic, and crafty.

My guilty pleasure is
. . . watching Grey’s Anatomy with a chocolate brownie.

You’ll never find me without
. . . an electronic device. I’m addicted to checking my email.

You might be surprised to know
. . . that I enjoy to draw and have since I was little. My dream was to become a Disney Animator until I realized you had to draw the same character a million times.

My least favorite chore is
. . . laundry. I cannot stand doing laundry.

I started scrapbooking in
. . . 2002. I wanted to make a scrapbook to remember all my friends from High School. I now have a room and my husband comes in once and month saying “you know how much all of this costs me.” LOL

My favorite thing about this hobby is . . . embellishing. I love little details and the fact I’m doing it with my own memories is perfect.

If I were a Pebbles product I would be . . . a toothpick flag. For real those things are awesome! 

Patricia created so many amazing projects for us today including this adorable layout about her son.  Here's what Patricia had to say ... "I took these pictures of my son on an afternoon session. I am a local photographer and it’s rare I get pictures of my own son in this beautiful setting. Well to get a five year boy and camera to work together I tend to resort to things like lollipops. The pictures give the title the meaning. These papers were perfect for them."


Pebbles supplies used:
Fresh Goods Flower Basket (751183)
Fresh Goods Rain Check (751184)
Fresh Goods Daily Special (751185)
Fresh Goods Signage (751186)
Fresh Goods Window Display (751189)
Fresh Goods Come Again (751191)
Fresh Goods Penny Candy (751192)
Fresh Goods Freshly Picked (751193)
Fresh Goods Dimensional Phrases & Icon Stickers (732076)
Fresh Goods Embossed Masking Tape Stickers (732078)
Fresh Goods Chipboard Buttons (747152)
Fresh Goods Dimensional Butterflies (747154)
Fresh Goods Toothpick Flags (747153)


Other supplies used:
Cardstock (American Crafts)
Floss

Here's what Patricia had to say about her next project ... "I was inspired to make my Hello summer layout because we had such an oddly colder winter than normal here in North Carolina. It felt like summer took forever to get here. So when it did finally show up and we were able to get into shorts and drink lemonade on a hot day, all I could think was “HELLO SUMMER”."


Pebbles supplies used:
Fresh Goods Flower Basket (751183)
Fresh Goods Signage (751186)
Fresh Goods Simple Joys (751188)
Fresh Goods Freshly Picked (751193)
Fresh Goods Mom & Pop (751194)
Fresh Goods Denim ABC Stickers (732074)
Fresh Goods Dimensional & Icons Stickers (732076)
Fresh Goods Embossed Masking Tape Stickers (732078)
Fresh Goods Sticky Notes (732080)
Fresh Goods Chipboard Buttons (747152)
Fresh Goods Dimensional Butterflies (747154)
Fresh Goods Toothpick Flags (747153)
Vanilla Button Candy Dots (744276)


Other supplies used:
Cardstock (American Crafts)
Masking Tape

Patricia also created an adorable Mini Card Set using the Floral Lane collection.  Here's what Patricia had to say ... "I love to make mini cards sets with scraps from a layout or project. The Floral Lane collection was so bright and pretty I thought it would be a perfect set for a girlfriend. I actually used the packaging from one of the sticker sheets to hold all the cards together as a cute present."



Pebbles supplies used:
Floral Lane Just Because (751116)
Floral Lane Memory Lane (751119)
Floral Lane With Delight (751124)
Floral Lane My Darling (751126)
Floral Lane Heartfelt (751127)
Floral Lane Dimensional Phrase Stickers (732054)
Vanilla Button Candy Dots (744276)
Duplicate Rub Ons (747115) 


Thank you so much Patricia for creating so many amazing projects with Pebbles!  And now for a GIVEAWAY!  To enter simply leave a comment on this blog post telling us which of Patricia's projects was your favorite.  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!

86 comments:

Dessie W said...

Welcome Patricia! You have a lovely scrapbooking style! Love your "Hello Summer" LO, super cute. And BTW my husband has the exact same comment everytime he looks at my scrappy area! LOL
Thank you for the chance to win!

Lulu said...

Wow Patricia!! Everything you made is fantastic!! :) :) :)

Fifi said...

adore you cute clean style

Wendy Crowe said...

Wow! Great inspiration!! I love the circles with designs behind them. Awesome idea! And the mini card set is just too cute! :)

Jamie said...

I love the butterfly cards:) I am also addicted to electronic devices:)

sutty said...

Beautiful work and so hard to pick a favourite - I think I have to go for the cards as I LOVE butterflies and the little Hello pins - they are gorgeous :)

Ujjwal said...

Congrats Patricia! I love all the three projects here today but I think my favorite is the first layout about your son! I love those pictures and the design is amazing!

Kendahl, Stepmom Extraordinaire said...

I really like the mini card set! The colors and designs are gorgeous.

Laurie! said...

I LOVE the mini card set and the way the butterflies pop off the page. So cute!

Cindy deRosier said...

Awesome! I love the mini card set!

Kate Vickers said...

I love the "Good times this way" layout. Very cute, Patricia!

Kim H said...

Really like all the projects, but if I had to pick a favorite it woudl be the mini cards. I love to add little note cards in lunchbags, briefcases, and goodie bags. So these are really inspirational. Thank you.

Gregsgirl's crafty corner said...

I just love the butterfly cards, I love anything with butterflies, so very cute

TeenaBugg38 said...

ohhhh these cards are so sweet!!! thank you so much for a chance to win! Have a great weekend :)

Linda said...

Fabulous projects! Hard to pick a favorite but I am partial to 12x12 layouts. Just beautiful!

Laurie LaRiviere said...

all of her projects were fab but I do love the mini cards the best, very cool idea! thanks for the chance to win!

Kristine Berc said...

Love Love LOVE the mini card set! What a fabulous idea!

*Alison* said...

I love them all.. but love the Hello Summer set.. it's amazing! HUGS

Romy said...

Big congrats on your GDT spot! Your work is simply gorgeous! I especially love your summer layout and the cute photo on it. Love the angle it's taken from!

smahrty said...

Congrats on being guest designer! Love the mini card set. great idea to use the packaging to hold the finished cards-i will definately keep that in mind since i love to give card sets as gifts.

Angi @ CokiePop said...

I'm sooo lovin' those butterfly cards. :)

jen said...

they are ALL fabulous!! I think I love the 'hello summer' the most- the circles with the flags coming through are genius!

anazelia said...

love all those cards. they are so so cute.

AmyBug said...

I really love the mini card set. It seems easy enough to do but very elegant looking. :)

Cynthia B. said...

Patricia's projects are beautiful! My favorite is the layout of her son. Gorgeous photography and wonderful use of the gorgeous Fresh Goods line!

Gwen said...

I love all of them, but I think my favorite is the first layout with the butterflies and fun little flags.

Amanda Johnson said...

Your style is fabulous! I love all of your projects, but I would have to say that my favorite it your first layout!

marla said...

Love the cards that Patricia created. I would love to receive some goodies to play with.q

Lalo aka "missbliss" said...

HELLO Patricia!!! Love your style. Everything you shared here is super fun and AWESOME but my fave is the "hello summer" layout...The little flags poking out from the cut out circles are totally fab (and I'm totally scrap-lifting the idea :)

Pamk said...

I love that Happy Times this way layout. It is gorgeous.

Arjanne said...

They are all lovely, but the first one is really great!

Beth Hallgren said...

I love how you used the circles backed with paper as a design element. My favorite is the 1st one because of the beautiful photos!

Kelly Massman said...

My favorite was definitely the set of cards! Fantastic! thanks--very sweet giveaway!!
kmassmanATgmailDOTcom

Gretchen said...

cuuuute stuff Patricia!!

April said...

Definitely the mini card set...TOO cute!!
- April W

Chantal Vandenberg said...

Congratulations! Love your work! Your layout has such an amazing mix of gorgeous patterns - very clever and lovely!

Diane S. said...
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Diane S. said...

I love the cards the best since I am a cardmaker!

Heather said...

I love all the projects but the little butterfly cards are so cute!!
ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com

Amy said...

I love the 'happy times' layout! I think I might use it for inspiration thus weekend :) Great job!

Janet Z said...

Welcome Patricia! I love the mini card set!

Mumsie said...

Hello Patricia. I love your butterfly cards. But I love the toothpick flags too on your layouts too.

Kathy Martin said...

Look at you Patty! Awesome projects girl! Way to rock Pebbles! :)

Michelle said...

Really loving the Happy Times This Way lo! Love the pics and papers really just say "summer."

Caroline said...

I am a scrap booker and loved the layouts, but the cards were my favourite, as i'm hopeless at cards when i see them in a post they always inspire me, love how she packaged them :)

Cheryl Leong said...

Likey the cards with butterfly ;)

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Melinda said...

Ick, I'm not to fond of laundry either! I'd rather be cleaning my messy scraproom! Your photos, like your scrapping is awesome!

Virginia said...

Congrats! You have amazing style. I just loved looking at your creations! My favorite was the mini card set- the packaging was just lovely! What a fun little surprise!

Lucky Charms said...

I love those cards! I am a sucker for butterflies. Thanks for the chance to win!

Regina Mangum said...

I just love your fresh, clean style, Patricia! Hard to choose, but I think I like the layout best!

Kim M said...

I have been seeing a lot of her work around and I am liking what I see, such great designs. I am loving those little mini cards, they are too cute!

Meghan said...

I loved all of Patricia's projects but the mini cards were pretty amazing!

Melanie said...

Love the Hello Summer layout! The Fresh Goods line is on my wish list :)

Margie said...

Beautiful projects!! My favorite is the Happy Times LO, I love the mix of patterns!

Lisa Watson said...

Wonderful work PATRICIA!! The happy times this way is my fav!!! So much good stuff to check out on that one.

Marie said...

Love all of them, but the LOs are NY face!!

Melinda AKA medialady said...

I love the mini card set! So cute and such an awesome idea for a gift.

Tracy said...

All the projects were adorable. They inspired me to create some wonderful gifts for friends.

SavannaLea said...

Everything is fantastic, but I think the mini cards are my fav!!!

jengd said...

COngrats on the GD spot Patricia! Wonderful projects- love the square butterfly cards!

Cil A. said...

Such pretty projects, love the layouts.

Amy Kersten said...

I love the hello summer! Very cute layout and I love the simple picture! Great work!

Amy said...

I loved "Fun times this way"! All of the colors were so bright and cheery and matched the photos perfectly!

Donna Bowman said...

I love everything and the mini cards are my favorite!!!

Linh C. said...

The mini cards are adorable! I really like how the banner flags stick out of the circle on the Hello Summer layout. Haven't seen that before.

Gia82 said...

I love the freshness of the cards made with Floral Lane. If I was a friend I'd love to get one of those.

Carol said...

Thanks for all the inspiration, Patricia! I love the mini card set, it is so cute!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

em said...

the hello summer layout is awesome! :) love it!

Sue D said...

My favorite are the mini cards--love the buttons and butterflies.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

Kimberly said...

I really love Patricia's ability to capture special moments and turn them into a work of art too!
xx
Loves,
K

LindaSS said...

The minicard set just made me go ahhh... so that is my favourite ... just love it and will surly steal the idea.. :)

Love LindaSS

Stephanie M. said...

I love everything, but the mini card set is my favorite!

Elisabeth said...

I just LOVE her cards! Such cute and fabulous projects.THanks for the chance to win

kana said...

All the projects are so sweet!! I especially love the first layout. It's so clean and cute.

Elizabeth said...

So good to meet you Patricia!! Your work is amazing!!!
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Rebecca said...

I love that Hello Summer layout!

Sheri said...

Beautiful layouts! I love them all, but especially the mini cards with all those butterflies.

Brenna "ScrapSmith" said...

love the punched out holes in her hello summer layout

Becs Attwood said...

Wow - all these projects are gorgeous, but as a card-maker myself I'd have to pick her mini-card set as my favorite. I love how they are all different yet cohesive due to the co-ordinated product & consistent design. Great job Patricia & thanks Pebbles for the chance to win.

{VICKI} said...

Hello Summer is my fave
Love how you punched the circles out and have the flags sticking out of one of them

brenda said...

Patricia welcome and I love your cards and layouts! If I have to pick a favorite it would be the mini card set but your layouts are gorgeous too!!

Sarah Kramolis said...

Love the mini-cards - thanks for the great inspiration!

janet said...

Patty does AMAZING work- I love it all but REALLY loving the Mini Card Set- such inspiration...
Patty and Pebbles go together like chocolate and peanut butter...
Simply awesome!

Olivia said...

I'm a scrapbooker but the mini cards are my favorite of Patricia's projects & have totally inspired me to create my own!

Lisa P said...

Love the mini card set. So fun!

isabel scrap said...

beautiful inspiration !