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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

May Arts/Ribbon Carousel Birthday Blog Hop

                                        

Ribbon Carousel is having a birthday party, May Arts Ribbon is helping to celebrate and we're inviting you to join in the fun!

The May Arts Design Team is joining the Ribbon Carousel Design Team to bring you fun and creative ways to use that Fabulous May Arts Ribbon.

It wouldn't be party without presents, right?   All you have to do to get in on the prizes is comment on each designer's blog then head to the May Arts and Ribbon Carousel Facebook pages for even more chances to win. 

Bet you're wondering what the prizes are right?  Here goes...

May Arts blog - a Ribbon Carousel!
May Arts Facebook page - 2 - 10 packs wooden ribbon spools

Ribbon Carousel blog - 4 spools of ribbon
Ribbon Carousel Facebook page - 2 spools of ribbon


Here's my project for the hop.  When we think of ribbon, we seldom think of masculine projects so I wanted to show you how you can incorporate ribbon into your guy themed projects.  I transformed a plain clipboard that I picked up for just a little over a $1 at my local W store with beautiful yet decidedly masculine, May Arts Ribbon.


I ran strips of Tear-ific Tape around the edges then coverd them with May Arts 5/8" double faced suede ribbon in dark brown (XV10).  I rounded off the edges with scissors then added my designer paper. 

I used Crystal Effects to attach May Arts Jute Cord  around the edges of the paper, then tied off some buttons with May Arts natural jute twine.   Another strip of suede ribbon covers the metal bar at the top and embellishes the card I slipped under the clip...prior to adding the "Honey Do" list!!  The card says..."You are amazing!"  :-)

I think this might make doing those honey do chores a bit more inviting, don't you? 




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81 comments:

  1. Jess SMay 2, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Great fathers day project :)

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  2. Melissa MMay 2, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    Great masculine project. Now I don't need to be afraid to add ribbon to men's cards. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  3. AngelMay 2, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    so cool! love the jute cord!!

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  4. Dharla's HideoutMay 2, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Oh very nice! What great ideas you have shared with us today! I can't wait to make a "Honey, Do..." board!

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  5. rlovewMay 2, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    What a fabulous Honey Do List- much nicer than what most look like.

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  6. Vera Yates (Ling)May 2, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    What a cool clipboard, Charlene!

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  7. Grá O'NeillMay 2, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Great clipboard, especially for Father's Day :)

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  8. ToryMay 2, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Very nice! A great way to make a masculine clipboard. I love those things!

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  9. Miriam PrantnerMay 2, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Great project! Love those papers!

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  10. CraftyRiaMay 2, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Cool Clipboard! Great project for the men we love!

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  11. Caryn SMay 2, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Great project! Thanks so much for sharing, I just bought several of these clipboards to alter for my kids and I really enjoy seeing what others have done with them.

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  12. Melinda AKA medialadyMay 2, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Love the clip board and I am going to give this a try! Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Jill AngelMay 2, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Love this! Great job incorporating ribbon/jute into a masculine card!
    Jill
    http://craftwithanangel.blogspot.com/

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  14. Julie RobinsonMay 2, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    great idea for using ribbon on a GUY card! wooh hoo!

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  15. Lisa T.May 2, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Great Father's Day idea! Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win. :)

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  16. Linh C.May 2, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    Great project and it looks cute just sitting around the house too!

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  17. AnitaMay 2, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Stunning card! I love the jute with the DSP.

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  18. Barbara HMay 2, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Awesome project, definitely need more of these "man" ideas.

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  19. Houses Built of CardsMay 2, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    What a wonderful guy project and still using ribbon! LOVE it!!!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  20. Karen AKA SoccerboyzmomMay 2, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    Cute clipboard -- great guy project.

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  21. TaylorMay 2, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    Oooh... love thee masculine colors - great job!

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  22. Lisa's Creative NicheMay 2, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    love the animal print! This is fun!
    Lisa

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  23. Kim O'ConnellMay 2, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Great masculine card!

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  24. UnknownMay 2, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Oooohh, I'd love to see that suede ribbon in real life. I like the added jute, too. Nice project!

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  25. Victoria LavenderMay 2, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    That is neato!
    Victoria Lavender

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  26. Lisa ReaMay 2, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    Love your designs - Ribbon Carousel is a relatively new discovery for me and your designs showcase their products so well! Thanks for the hop!

    Lisa - Scrappy Distractions
    www.ScrappyDistractions.blogspot.com
    lisa dot rea at kbmg dot com

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  27. JennMay 2, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Love the clipboard! Great Father's Day idea!

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  28. veronicaMay 2, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    love that paper!

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  29. stampczMay 2, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    So cool. Most of the time the guys get the short end of the stick. Lol

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  30. Cathy DineenMay 2, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    I love the suede ribbon paired with the twine and the pattern. Great colours! :)

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  31. Emily HMay 2, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Wow! Love this idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  32. howo34May 2, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Cool clipboard! It looks so much more sytlish now!

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  33. Ava GavloskiMay 2, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    charlene great card, very striking!!!
    ava

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  34. Viji SiddharthMay 2, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    Love the twine and the pattern paper! Great Card!

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  35. zehraMay 2, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    Great masculine card

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  36. MicheleMay 2, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    What a great idea! It's such a wonderful creative gift!

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  37. LatriceMay 2, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    Great project Charlene! What a fun gift.

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  38. Bethany BeckerMay 2, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    Love the clipboard. What a great father's day gift.

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  39. SusanMay 2, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    Great masculine card. Love the double-sided suede ribbon!

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  40. rushMay 3, 2012 at 12:38 AM

    nice masculine card. thank you for sharing. rush88888 at gmail dot com

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  41. Savannah O'GwynnMay 3, 2012 at 1:03 AM

    OHHHH! Great masculine project--SO FUN!

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  42. Jan SchollMay 3, 2012 at 2:30 AM

    While this is masculine it's also perfect for us earthy people. Love it.

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  43. pamelaMay 3, 2012 at 2:46 AM

    Very nice card! Love suede ribbon!

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  44. bhavanaMay 3, 2012 at 3:01 AM

    Great project!! Love the Jute cord! Great clip board for the man in my life!

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  45. Laura PetrusoMay 3, 2012 at 6:07 AM

    Wow. Love this! What a great gift for a special guy... Thanks for the inspiration!!!

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  46. AnonymousMay 3, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    A very handsome project -- love it!

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  47. Sue DMay 3, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Wonderful way to use ribbon and make a masculine gift!!

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  48. ChrissyMay 3, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    LOL! It does make that "honey do" list A LOT more inviting. At least, to me it does! This would be an awesome Father's Day gift.

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  49. expectingnanaMay 3, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Love it!!!

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  50. Tarnished RoseMay 3, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    You're right. I never thought to use ribbon on a "manly" project. Cool use!

    Smiles~
    Marilyn

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  51. Amy MartinMay 3, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Great card. I love the animal print.

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  52. orrjjMay 3, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    Great for a man! Love it! Great job!

    Jeanette

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  53. simplykinckeMay 3, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Great project, so rough and rustic. Love it. Thanks!

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  54. KathyMay 3, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Very cool clipboard, Charlene! A perfect gift for any guy!

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  55. by belleMay 3, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Great project!!

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  56. karenelrMay 3, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Awesome clipboard--very decorative!

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  57. RhondaMay 3, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    I love this project. Its wonderful!

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  58. brecoatsMay 3, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    I would have never thought to have used ribbon on a clipboard. My dad coached soccer for many years & this would be such a great present for him even though he's no longer coaching!

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  59. KasMay 3, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Great guy project!!

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  60. MarieMay 3, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Great idea always on the look out for cool masculine projects. this is great

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  61. mtscrapgalMay 3, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    Great "manly" project. Thanks

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  62. Sharon RoselliMay 3, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Great idea give him his own list for fathers day. love the ribbon and DAD.

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  63. Beatrice LawsonMay 3, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Love the colors!

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  64. jordanbev5@yahoo.comMay 3, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    Great Masculine project for the Honey Do list!
    Beverly
    jordanbev5@yahoo.com

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  65. Candy's Creations BlogMay 3, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    What a great "manly" gift!

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  66. glowegalMay 3, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the use of the twine and card! Love the natural twines and cards!

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  67. VirginiaMay 3, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    I love men ideas, you don't see many of them... good one!

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  68. AnonymousMay 3, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    Love your project. I'd be interested to know if the honey do list now is more attractive! LOL

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  69. KatherineMay 3, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    What a great project! I'm always looking for masculine projects!

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  70. Michelle McClureMay 4, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    What a terrific project and so outside of the box to make a masculine altered item for a ribbon reveal.

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  71. KathrynMay 4, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    What a great father's day project. Fun to do as an afternoon arts and crafts project with kids!

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  72. UnknownMay 4, 2012 at 5:13 AM

    wow! i love the color scheme. very eyecatching. honey won't miss it :)

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  73. PatQ's CardsMay 4, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Love the idea for a Father's Day card.

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  74. Shannon Leffew KeithMay 4, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    very nice. shannleffew2@yahoo.com

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  75. scrappingnanaMay 4, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Great project. Love all the details and colors.

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  76. vee m.May 4, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Men's projects are always hard for me. How to decorate/embellish without it looking girly. Thanks for the inspiration & for being part of the hop =)

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  77. Renee VMay 4, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    This is adorable! LOVE the jute twine border! In the interest of time (I'm starting this hop late!), I have to say thanks for mentioning cream cheese banana bread on today's post, it's JUST what I've been craving, yet didn't know it yet ;) YUM!

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  78. LyndaMay 4, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Love it! I am not afraid to use ribbony stuff on my hubby's cards, tho...

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  79. Michele DuffyMay 4, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    Very unique project, love the use of ribbon!

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  80. MariaMay 4, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    very cute

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  81. Rea'May 4, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Great masculine gift idea!

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