Piggy Tales Blog

Will they ever get here?

I've been patiently waiting for the samples of our new lines to get here and I have to admit I'm starting to get anxious.  I checked the tracking number on Monday and they were in California...yesterday they were in Ohio...and today they're back in California.  Should I just get in my car and drive to California to pick them up myself?  After all, it's only a 4 hour drive from Vegas to LAX.  Okay, I guess I can just wait...

On a side note, I've had a bunch of people asking me how the newest addition to our family is doing.  Tommy is now 7 weeks old and has already gained 6 pounds!  At this rate he's gained about a pound a week!  I guess that means he's healthy.  :)

Have a great night!

Debbie

Photo Contest

Although we're in Las Vegas it is FREEZING outside (well, 50 degrees is freezing to a girl raised in the desert). Since we just released our Winter 2010 spring collections I've had my mind on spring...flowers blooming, gardening, playing outside, camp outs...I can't wait! As we try to make it through the next few months of winter, let's think about spring and have a PHOTO CONTEST! Submit a spring picture (or a picture that makes you think of spring) to [email protected] by midnight PST, January 31st to be entered in a contest to win our complete Winter 2010 release. We'll pick the finalists from all the submissions then open up the voting to everyone February 2nd! Be creative and have fun! There will be several winners!! Details: Please keep your photos less than 200KB in size. Only 2 entries per person. All photos must be taken by submitter. Deadline is midnight PST, January 31st. Here's a couple fun pictures I found saved on my computer...

 
Have fun!

Debbie

 

Winter 2010 Release - and contest to win it ALL!

You have never seen Piggy Tales like this before . . . FRESH designs . . . MORE texture . . . MORE sophistication . . . take a look for yourself and let us know if you agree!!

Make a comment on this blog post and you'll be entered in a contest to win our entire Winter 2010 release for you and a friend!

Georgie Porgie Collection

Item# 522 Double-sided Cardstock Paper

Item# 523 Double-sided Cardstock Paper

Item# 524 Double-sided Cardstock Paper

Item# 525 Double-sided Cardstock Paper

Item# 526 Double-sided Cardstock Paper

Item# 527 Double-sided Cardstock Paper

Item# 528 Double-sided Cardstock Paper

Item# 529 Double-sided Cardstock Paper

Item# 530 Double-sided Cardstock Paper

Item# 531 Rubons

Item# 532 Rubons

Item# 533 Rubons

Item# 534 Cardstock Tag Stickers

Item# 535 Cardstock Letter Stickers

Item# 536 Piggyback Page Kit

Thumbelina Collection

Item# 537 Double-sided Cardstock Paper

Item# 538 Double-sided Cardstock Paper

Item# 539 Double-sided Cardstock Paper

Item# 540 Double-sided Cardstock Paper

Item# 541 Double-sided Cardstock Paper

Item# 542 Double-sided Cardstock Paper

Item# 543 Double-sided Cardstock Paper

Item# 544 Double-sided Cardstock Paper

Item# 545 Double-sided Cardstock Paper

Item# 546 Rubons

Item# 547 Rubons

Item# 548 Cardstock Tag Stickers

Item# 549 Cardstock Letter Stickers

Item# 550 Piggyback Page Kit

Happy Scrappin',

Debbie Juden

CEO, Piggy Tales

supplies:
Bazzill cardstock.
Piggy Tales 5 little ducks chipboard shape stickers, cardstock letter stickers, rubon shapes, play patterned paper. scotch/3M adhesives.

instructions.
place ribbon around center of white cardstock square.  Adhere square to center of striped paper card base.
Apply duck rub-on to circle chipboard.  Place circle on far right of card.  Add letter stickers around circle for greeting.

If you have ever found yourself in the mood to create something special but find your supplies lacking, consider a Piggy-back Page Kit. All of our newer collections can be purchased in this form. Todays featured kit, the 5 little Ducks collection, includes 252 pieces.  It consists of 12 sheets of double-sided cardstock paper, Cardstock Letter Stickers, Barndoors and Rubon-shapes, all for $19.99. An overall excellent value, these kits also make great gifts.

Click here to find out more.

Row, Row, Your Boat Piggy-back Page Kit

Simple Simon Page Kit

 It's that time of year my friends!  You know, the one where you are bundled in your homes cozying up to a fire and snuggled down in slippers and your grandmother's quilt.  It's also that time of year when we get the most scrapbooking done!  Summer months are spent creating outdoor memories and when the weather turns cold, this is when we get to create memorable scrapbook layouts for those fun memories!

My daughter and her best friend are together a lot and these pictures truly capture their carefree spirits!  It was a beautiful spring day and they decided to sell lemonade in our neighborhood.  Things got a little silly and it was so fun to capture them during this moment!  
 
I used the super cute "Row Your Boat" collection to create this layout.  I love the colors in this collection and even though it is freezing here outside, I can feel the warmth of those spring days in these cute papers and embellishments!  Have you seen Piggy Tales yummy epoxy letters?  I decided to punch a tiny hole in the top of a few and hang them from the chipboard letters above to give them a fun look.  I'd love for you to give it a try!  
 
Enjoy these cold winter months and all of those late scrappin' nights!
Wendy

 
Supply List:
All Products are from the "Row Your Boat Collection"
Pink Cardstock:  Item #419 Merrily
Blue Cardstock:  Item #471 Stream
Green Patterned Cardstock:  Item #422 Your Glitter
Chipboard Letters:  Item #426
Epoxy Letter Stickers:  Item #428
Chipboard Shapes:  Item #425
Ric-rac, buttons and floss
 

 Have a whale of a day!

Size: 4X4

Paper: Piggy Tales- 5 Little ducks
Cardstock:Piggy Tales-5 Little Ducks
Rub-ons: 5 Little ducks
glitter: Martha Stewart
chipboard: American crafts

Simple Simon pp, rubons, chipboard elements, chipboard letters.
Scotch/3M vellum glue, photo splits applicator, non-wrinkle glue stick.

I used the flip side of one of the foiled, striped papers from this line... the back of the paper is this great teal color and the stripes on the front have made these wonderful striped embossed lines on the teal side that I decided to sand. Next, I used the back of the two round barndoors <http://www.qbaroo.com/piggytalesretail/largeImage.cfm?product=426>  from the set.  I cut out the centers, turned them over and used brown ink on the backs.
Also, I used the back sides of the chipboard letter centers to embellish my flowers.

The rubon flowers I actually rubbed onto tracing paper and cut out for a different texture.

Our sliding doors have been a hit since day one. They are just the type of interactive design you have come to expect from Piggy Tales. Made of all white chipboard. Doors slide side to side to reveal hidden space underneath for additional scrapbooking. Sold in a variety pack, for a total of 6 different chipboard shapes per package, including a star, oval, & 4 rectangles.

Click here to purchase Sliding Doors

Click HERE for sliding Door Ornament Kit on sale now!

 Happy New Year's Piggy Tales friends!  My kiddos are waking up to this little New Year's diddy to ring in the new year.  I've loaded it up with their favorite treats and we're going to be setting new goals, deep cleaning our little home and of course watching the Rose Bowl parade and big game.  I hope all of you have a wonderful New Year and look forward to sharing lots of fun things in the coming weeks here on our little blog!
 
Wendy
 
Supply List:
Light Blue Cardstock:  "Stuck" Item #401 from Yankee Doodle Dandy Collection
Dark Blue Cardstock:  "Macaroni" Item #400 from Yankee Doodle Dandy Collection
Metallic Stripe Cardstock:  "A-Riding" Item #403 from Yankee Doodle Dandy Collection
Blue Letter Stickers:  Item #410 from Yankee Doodle Dandy Collection

Baby Boy Card by Charity Hassel

supplies:
Bazzill cardstock.
Piggy Tales 5 little ducks chipboard shape stickers, cardstock letter stickers, rubon shapes, play patterned paper. scotch/3M adhesives.

instructions.
place ribbon around center of white cardstock square.  Adhere square to center of striped paper card base.
Apply duck rub-on to circle chipboard.  Place circle on far right of card.  Add letter stickers around circle for greeting.

Product Spotlight: Piggy-back Page Kit

If you have ever found yourself in the mood to create something special but find your supplies lacking, consider a Piggy-back Page Kit. All of our newer collections can be purchased in this form. Todays featured kit, the 5 little Ducks collection, includes 252 pieces.  It consists of 12 sheets of double-sided cardstock paper, Cardstock Letter Stickers, Barndoors and Rubon-shapes, all for $19.99. An overall excellent value, these kits also make great gifts.

Click here to find out more.

Row, Row, Your Boat Piggy-back Page Kit

Simple Simon Page Kit

Tips & Tricks by Wendy Johnson

 It's that time of year my friends!  You know, the one where you are bundled in your homes cozying up to a fire and snuggled down in slippers and your grandmother's quilt.  It's also that time of year when we get the most scrapbooking done!  Summer months are spent creating outdoor memories and when the weather turns cold, this is when we get to create memorable scrapbook layouts for those fun memories!

My daughter and her best friend are together a lot and these pictures truly capture their carefree spirits!  It was a beautiful spring day and they decided to sell lemonade in our neighborhood.  Things got a little silly and it was so fun to capture them during this moment!  
 
I used the super cute "Row Your Boat" collection to create this layout.  I love the colors in this collection and even though it is freezing here outside, I can feel the warmth of those spring days in these cute papers and embellishments!  Have you seen Piggy Tales yummy epoxy letters?  I decided to punch a tiny hole in the top of a few and hang them from the chipboard letters above to give them a fun look.  I'd love for you to give it a try!  
 
Enjoy these cold winter months and all of those late scrappin' nights!
Wendy

 
Supply List:
All Products are from the "Row Your Boat Collection"
Pink Cardstock:  Item #419 Merrily
Blue Cardstock:  Item #471 Stream
Green Patterned Cardstock:  Item #422 Your Glitter
Chipboard Letters:  Item #426
Epoxy Letter Stickers:  Item #428
Chipboard Shapes:  Item #425
Ric-rac, buttons and floss
 

A Card by Heidi Sonboul

 Have a whale of a day!

Size: 4X4

Paper: Piggy Tales- 5 Little ducks
Cardstock:Piggy Tales-5 Little Ducks
Rub-ons: 5 Little ducks
glitter: Martha Stewart
chipboard: American crafts

"Play" a layout by Charity Hassel

Simple Simon pp, rubons, chipboard elements, chipboard letters.
Scotch/3M vellum glue, photo splits applicator, non-wrinkle glue stick.

I used the flip side of one of the foiled, striped papers from this line... the back of the paper is this great teal color and the stripes on the front have made these wonderful striped embossed lines on the teal side that I decided to sand. Next, I used the back of the two round barndoors <http://www.qbaroo.com/piggytalesretail/largeImage.cfm?product=426>  from the set.  I cut out the centers, turned them over and used brown ink on the backs.
Also, I used the back sides of the chipboard letter centers to embellish my flowers.

The rubon flowers I actually rubbed onto tracing paper and cut out for a different texture.

Product Spotlight: Sliding Doors

Our sliding doors have been a hit since day one. They are just the type of interactive design you have come to expect from Piggy Tales. Made of all white chipboard. Doors slide side to side to reveal hidden space underneath for additional scrapbooking. Sold in a variety pack, for a total of 6 different chipboard shapes per package, including a star, oval, & 4 rectangles.

Click here to purchase Sliding Doors

Click HERE for sliding Door Ornament Kit on sale now!

Tips & Tricks by Wendy Johnson

 Happy New Year's Piggy Tales friends!  My kiddos are waking up to this little New Year's diddy to ring in the new year.  I've loaded it up with their favorite treats and we're going to be setting new goals, deep cleaning our little home and of course watching the Rose Bowl parade and big game.  I hope all of you have a wonderful New Year and look forward to sharing lots of fun things in the coming weeks here on our little blog!
 
Wendy
 
Supply List:
Light Blue Cardstock:  "Stuck" Item #401 from Yankee Doodle Dandy Collection
Dark Blue Cardstock:  "Macaroni" Item #400 from Yankee Doodle Dandy Collection
Metallic Stripe Cardstock:  "A-Riding" Item #403 from Yankee Doodle Dandy Collection
Blue Letter Stickers:  Item #410 from Yankee Doodle Dandy Collection