Showing posts with label Thrifty Gifting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thrifty Gifting. Show all posts

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Thrifty Gifting - Basket Makeover


Do love gift giving more than your budget will allow?  Me, too!  Head over to the May Arts blog to see how you can turn this clearance basket and some wholesale club wash cloths:






into this adorable baby gift:


Thanks for stopping by!

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Friday, July 18, 2014

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:



Here's today's line up:

Friday

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

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

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!


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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Food Gifts - Recycled Gift Tins

Need a gift idea that doesn't cost alot and is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face?  Pop over to the May Arts blog to see what I did with some empty food cans and gorgeous May Arts ribbons!



Thanks for stopping by!  Next up...giveaway time!


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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Trash to Treasure Sweater Tutorial

Stop!  Don't throw away that out of date sweater!  I've got quick and easy tutorial, with a free pdf printable, for turning it into a brand new wardrobe essential on the BRAND NEW (!) May Arts Blog.

Here's a sneak peek:


Don't forget!  You still have time to play along in the HUGE giveaway to celebrate May Arts new site.


You can find the complete blog list here.  I've added a giveaway for someone from my blog, too so be sure to leave a comment to get in on the fun.  Psst...I hear there are some ribbons and Papertrey stamps in my giveaway.  ;-)

Thanks for visiting!


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Monday, August 19, 2013

You're Invited to a Ribbon Cutting and a HUGE, HUGE Giveaway!



Extra, extra!  The Ribbon Lady has been very busy and has completely revamped the May Arts Blog!

She's having a huge Ribbon Cutting Party to celebrate and you're invited!  There are so many new features, you'll want to be sure to head to the blog to check them out.  There's even a gallery of  projects for your ribbon inspiration!

Each Ribbonista has created a special Ribbon Cutting project to help celebrate the occasion.  You'll want to be sure to visit each blog because the Ribbon Lady is giving away over $1000 in prizes!!   This will be a two day hop but you have ONE FULL MONTH TO ENTER (!) so you'll have plenty of time to visit each Ribbonista's blog.  The complete list is at the end of this post so you can check back in case you've missed anyone.



I decided to celebrate the Ribbon Cutting in elegant vintage style.  I love that May Arts Ribbon can transform every day items like this:


into gorgeous gift worthy items like this:


 I chose some vintage scissor charms to "cut" these amazingly beautiful May Arts Ribbons.

 A bit of straight sewing is all it took to add texture this already fabulous paper.

Even a humble clothespin  becomes an elegant closure with the addition of May Arts Ribbon!

I'm helping the Ribbon Lady to celebrate by filling that pretty bag with some fun surprises for one lucky hop participant.  That's IN ADDITION to the amazing Giveaway!  If you love surprises, be sure to leave lots of comments and don't forget, there are 2 big days!


Here's a list of the May Arts Ribbons used:


Thanks so much for joining us!  Here's the complete hop list for both days:

Monday
·         Christina Colón
·         Gini Williams Cagle
·         Emily Lanham
·         Jenifer Cowles
·         Jessica Kephart
·         Courtney Lee
·         Latrice Murphy
·         Charlene Driggs (that's me!)
·         Erin Thiem

Tuesday
·         Candy Rosenberg
·         Jen Shears
·         Karen Baker
·         Lalo IK
·         Virginia Fynes
·         Rhea Weigand
·         Shellye McDaniel
·         Sandy Allnock
·         DeeDee Catron

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Caramel Apples & Recipe

Mmmmmm...fall means it's time for cool, crisp air...well, in some places anyway and my favorite treat, Caramel Apples!  Head over to the May Arts Blog for a different twist on this classic fall treat that can double as a teacher gift, hostess gift and so much more.




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Monday, September 17, 2012

Thrifty Gifting & a Giveaway

If you're looking for Clean and Simple Monday....just scroll down.


This giveaway is closed and the winner is:

Random Integer Generator


Here are your random numbers:
                  2
Timestamp: 2012-09-24 16:07:07 UTC

Comgrats Karen!!


Need a gift, need it fast and don't have much cash?  No problem!!  We're thrifty gifting at the May Arts Blog.  I've created little gifts for baby, get well and birthday. 



Want to create one of these little gifts for yourself?  Love that sweet little acrylic box?  Head over to May Arts,  leave the Ribbon Lady a comment then head back here and tell me you did.  I'll pick 2 winners to receive one of these sweet boxes..and some ribbon to go with them!!

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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

May Arts/Core'dinations Blog Week

It's here once again...a fabulous blog week with May Arts Ribbon and Core'dinations!  You know what that means...awesome project inspiration and great giveaways!

Here's a sneak peek at the project I've created for your "Thrifty Gifting" stash.


Be sure to head on over the May Arts Blog for crafty ideas from the Design Team and a full printable tutorial for this project!


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