Secret Garden & Giveaway

Yes, I know...it's been awhile.  The shop has, thankfully, been busy but it also means less time for being crafty just for the sake of being crafty.

I love, love making these little mini notebooks...lovely little spaces to write thoughts, prayers and all the things to be thankful for.

I broke into my Graphic 45 Secret Garden, PTI's Phrases and Praises, a bit of lace, some stick on pearls and a bit of sepia ink

The inside is important too...a gentle reminder...

a bit of encouragement...

and don't forget the back.

Oh, and the giveaway...a Xyron Creative Station. (sorry, only US please.) 

 Just tell me what you love to create.  I'll pick a winner next Friday.

Ribbon Sweat Band Tutorial

Love the no-slip ribbon sweat bands but don't love the price?  Good news!  We've got you covered on the May Arts blog today.  Now you can make one for every workout or night out and you can create them in any width you want thanks to the amazing selection of ribbon at May Arts.

Craft show season will be here soon and these would great Christmas gifts!

Thanks for visiting us...

May Arts Ribbon Scrap Blog Hop

If you're like me, you have a whole bunch of ribbon scraps.  I can't stand to throw pretty ribbon away no matter how tiny the scrap may be.  You never know when you can use it, right?

Well, the May Arts team has a whole lot of great ideas for those pretty bits and pieces of May Arts ribbon.

I've combined mine to create some fun binder clip photo holders.  Just stamp a scrap of cardstock, cut to fit your binder clip, use some Scor-Tape to make sure the paper is secure, then tie on some pretty May Arts satin leaves,  crochet lace, sheer or other combo of ribbons.  No stamps or paper?  No problem!  I used some rub-on scraps on the second clip.  They stick beautifully.

These would make awesome stocking stuffers, small gifts or party favors.

Want some pretty May Arts Ribbon scraps to get you started?  Want them from the NEW Fall lineup?  

I thought so!  :-)  Just leave a comment on each Ribbonistas blog.  The Ribbon Lady will be awarding 3 grab bags of ribbon from the new fall line.  

Here's the line up for the hop:

Tracy McLennon

Mary Brockway

Karen Hanson

Jenifer Cowles

Jen Shears

Gini Williams Cagle

Emily Lanham

Charlene Driggs

Karen Baker

Thanks so much taking time out of your day to hop with us!  We hope you've been inspired!

Shabby Flower Tutorial

Love pretty shabby flowers but don't have much time  to make them or $$ to buy them?  We've got you covered!

Head over the May Arts blog for the tutorial to make these beauties from your ribbon scraps!

Easy Summer Placemat Purse May Arts Style

I've got a quick and easy tutorial on the May Arts blog today.   All you need is a cute placemat and some fun May Arts ribbon!

These would be great for those last minute teacher gifts!  Just fill them with some cute notepads, pens, hand sanitizer, etc. and you've got a useful, economical gift!

Head over to the blog for all the details.

Thanks for joining us!

May Arts Ribbon Baby Hop

The Ribbon Lady has an announcement.  She's hired a very special assistant (I hear she works for ba-ba's, is very cute and adorable, and that her momma, daddy and big brother are quite smitten with her.  :-)

The Ribbonistas are having a Baby Hop to formally welcome the Ribbon Baby to the team.

I've created a set of soft blocks with ribbon tabs using a variety of May Arts ribbons for color and texture.

I found the basic tutorial for these 4" x 4" blocks here.  The author only used 4 pieces of ribbon but we know that where May Arts Ribbon is involved, more is much better!

I used crochet velvet, crochet lace, velvet, grosgrain, satin, chevron, faux suede and more for lots of tactile interest.  The pretty fabric is from Moda.

These are quite addictive to make and I'll be making some to keep on hand for last minute baby gifts.

Here's the rest of the hop so you don't miss a day of sweet baby inspiration and a chance to win a spool of ribbon from the May Arts Ribbon Baby Section.  There will 3 winners so be sure to comment on each blog today and tomorrow.

Thursday

Charlene Driggs

Emily Lanham

Gini Williams Cagle

Jen Shears

Jenifer Cowles

Jennifer Davey

Friday

Karen Baker

Karen Hanson

Mallika Kejriwal

Mary Brockway

Rhea Weigand

Tracy McLennon

Thanks so much for joining us!  Hope we've inspired you!  Be sure to stop by the May Arts Blog and say hi to Ribbon Baby!

Easy Apron Tutorial/Mother's Day Gift Alert!

I love to cook and invariably, whatever I'm cooking, I end up wearing!  Now I understand why our moms wore aprons.  I actually love them and this one is especially easy to make.

Be sure to head over the May Arts blog for complete details.  They'd make great gifts too.

Thanks for stopping by!

Old Jeans = New Apron!

Got a pair of old jeans ready for the scrap pile?  Turn them into a gift worth apron with the tutorial on the May Arts blog!

Magic Christmas Ornament

Want a fun kid friendly kraft that's inexpensive, easy and magical?

Hop over to the May Arts Blog to see what I did with these:

See you there!

DIY Macrame Bracelets

I've got an easy and super quick idea for Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers on the May Arts Blog.

Be sure to check it out!

Crochet Pony Tail Holders

Want a fun and easy project?  Need a fundraising project for cheerleaders or inexpensive gifts and stocking stuffers?  Maybe you just want to match an outfit?

Head over the May Arts blog today for the easy tutorial!

Have fun!

Burrito Pillowcase - May Arts Style

I've got a quick and easy tutorial for you on the May Arts blog today...We're adding fun and funky May Arts ribbon to fabric to create quick and easy gifts and slumber party fun!

Just "Coasting" along May Arts Style & a Blog Candy Winner

I've got a tutorial for you on the May Arts Blog today.   Holiday gift giving time will soon be upon us so now is the perfect time to get started on some easy and practical gifts.

Here's a sneak peek at the supplies I used fort my project:

Hop over to the May Arts blog to see what I made and thanks for joining us!

I promised to give away a yard EACH of this gorgeous ribbon

at the end of the MA New Release Blog Hop and here she is:

 cghundley said...

Wonderful new ribbons
and these are so cute
and would be fun to
use on some cards!
Carla from Utah

August 4, 2014 at 2:33 PM

  

Congratulations, Carla...you have one week to contact me with your mailing information.  

How to Emboss on Velvet Ribbon

I've got a fast, easy tutorial for you on the May Arts blog today.   Grab your iron (well, you might as well use it for something, right?) some gorgeous May Arts Velvet and follow the tutorial to create this:

Have fun!!

May Arts, Simple Stories, Xyron Blog Hop - Day 5!

It's Day 5 of the May Arts/Simple Stories/Xyron Blog Hop.  If you arrived here from Courtney Lee's blog, you're in the right place.

I chose to work with "the story of US".  I knew it would be perfect for a newly wed couple to journal to each other.   I used 8 May Arts ribbons on the front!  After I cut the designer paper to fit the front/back covers, I ran them through my Xyron 9" Creative Station.  No glue, no tape, no mess and instant adhesion.  Gotta love that!

More Simple Stories and May Arts Ribbon on the inside to keep things interesting. I can't show you all the pages but here are a few.

Perfect back cover!

May Arts Ribbon used:

361 - 5.8" Crochet

SY - Satin String

BY - Leaves

KK - 3" Single Face Satin

471 - 3" Tulle

FY - Wired Beads

444 - 5/8" Faux Canvas

FF - 1.5" Sheer Glitter Dotted

AX - 7/8" Satin Cut-outs

Here's today's line up:

Friday

DeeDee Catron

Courtney Lee

Charlene Driggs 

If you missed anyone during the week, here's the full May Arts line up.  

Monday

Virginia Fynes

Valerie Gee

Shellye McDaniel

Tuesday

Rhea Weigand

Latrice Murphy

Lalo IK

Wednesday

Karen Baker

Jennifer Davey

Jenifer Cowles

Thursday

Jen Shears

Gini Williams Cagle

Emily Lanham

Don't forget to check out the Simple Stories and Xyron blogs for more inspiration and chances to win.

You know there are always awesome prizes up for grabs so here goes:

Simple Stories Good Day Sunshine Kit

a spool of May Arts ribbon (winners choice)

Xyron 2.5" Create a Sticker

Just hop and comment to win!

Burlap!

Head to the May Arts Blog today to see how I turned this plain glass cylinder

into a beautiful centerpiece.  

Want to see the finished product...and find out how to make your own?  Head to the May Arts blog for all the details!

No More Father's Day Cards!

What you say?  Is she against fathers?  No way!!  Has she lost her mind?  Now that is debatable!

How many Dads do you know who read the card you've labored hours over (or stood in front of the card rack for hours for!) and then into the trash it goes or stuffed into a drawer never again to see the light of day.

Why not give Dad a gift he'll treasure forever?  Start a journal that the kids can begin with scribbles and continue every year for the rest of their lives?

Need some inspiration?  Head to the May Arts blog to see my project and get those creative juices flowing.
There's a complete supply list there too...

May Arts Ribbon New Release Week Day 3 Giveaway!

It’s New Release Week on the May Arts Ribbon Blog!   That means all week long we are inspiring you to create with our awesome new ribbons. That also means you have two chances to win some of your own! Our first giveaway is our Spring Release Giveaway, showing you all our upcoming releases.   And for another chance to win, you just have to comment on any post this week! 

It's my turn to showcase some of the new May Arts Ribbons.  Head over to the blog to see what I've done with some of the new glittery, sparkly, and elegant ribbons!

Here's a sneak peek...

Thanks for stopping in here.  I'll see you over there!