May Arts Design Team Call - ribbon plates Tutorial

There are 3 posts for today so be sure to scroll down.

Here we go!!..my final project for the first round of the May Arts DT Call.

Designer Plates!  Plates made from ribbon?  This idea just popped into my head and I'm so glad it did!  This project was pure fun and and an easy one to do with the kids this summer.

Now you can have designer plates to match any occasion!  May Arts has literally hundreds of ribbons to choose from so you'll never run out of inspiration.   Be careful though, they're addictive!   I already have my choices picked out for Memorial Day to be sure to stay tuned.  :-)

These would be beautiful accent pieces for display and set of 4-6 would make a wonderful "Thrifty Gift"!

                                    

Aren't they gorgeous?

I have a  printable tutorial for you here as well.  Let's get started!

Supplies:

Mod Podge
Small Sponge Brush
clear dessert plates (dollar store)
May Arts Ribbons (if using ½” ribbon and matching patterns you will need approx. 3 yards; wider ribbons with no patterns will require much less)
Waxed paper to protect surface

1. Assemble supplies. I used May Arts ABB Check Stitched Ribbon. Cover your work area with a sheet of waxed paper.  This will not only protect your surface, it will also keep the plate from sticking if you happen to get some Mod Podge on it.

2. Cut enough ribbon strips to completely cover your plate.  Wipe any fingerprints from the back of the plate with alcohol or window cleaner.  Beginning in the center, cover the back of the plate with Mod Podge and ribbon strips, working a line or two at a time.  Continue until plate is covered with ribbon, set aside to dry. 

                                       

3.  Once the ribbons have dried, apply another coat of Mod Podge.  Set aside to dry.  You can work on other plates as each one is drying. 

4.  Use scissors to cut away the excess ribbon.  Make sure to stay close to the border of the plate.

5.  Apply 2 additional coats of Mod Podge.  Be sure to allow the first coat to dry before adding the next one. 

Once  the plates have dried they will be clear and ready for use.  Clean the top with a damp cloth, dry then add something yummy! I had our local bakery match the frosting to the ribbon...is that cool or what?



Note:   Hand wash the top only.  If a more permanent water resistant coating is desired, cover the ribbons with several coats of polyurethane.  

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I can't wait to see your May Arts Ribbon designer plates.







May Arts Design Team Call - pincushions

Ok, on to project #2!  Here's a fun out of the box way to use the fabulous Cotton Striped Ribbon from May Arts.

I adore this cotton blend ribbon.  Since it is really just strips of fabric, I thought why not sew them together to make my own custom ribbon fabric!   I am totally addicted to it now.   I love these sweet little pincushion/pillows. 

I love how these turned out!  May Arts Cotton Stripes in red and blue pair perfectly with  May Arts Natural Jute Cord and Burlap String for a wonderful nautical look that would be perfect as a wedding favor, a beach house accent or for baby pins in a little boy's room.  I tied the pillow on the left with a square knot and  the one on the right with a figure 8 knot that I stitched in place.  The buttons are also tied with square knots.  The "Ahoy" sentiment is a rub-on that I added prior to stuffing the pillow.

Don't worry, I didn't leave the girls out!  Sugar and spice and May Arts Sheer Organza Ribbon and Crochet Lace are nice! I added beads to a safety pin then cross stitched them to this pincushion.

                              

This version features May Arts Elastic Plaid Ruffle Ribbon, more of that yummy Crochet Lace  and a bit of 3/16" String Loop.

I can't wait to combine more colors to make more ribbon "fabric"...Love you, May Arts!

Supply List

Red/Blue pin cushions

hand drawn heart pattern

May Arts Cotton Blend Stripes, Jute Cord, Burlap String

Other:  heavy weight muslin fabric, buttons; plastic stars; beads/pin; flower; button; heavy duty thread;  Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive; rub-ons (stash); sewing machine

Pink Pincushions

hand drawn pattern

May Arts Cotton Blend Stripes, Crochet Lace, Sheer Organza, String Loop,  Elastic Plaid Ruffle, Burlap String

Other:  buttons; safety pins; beads; pearl headed pins; paper flowers; rub-ons (stash) sewing machine

Thanks for popping in.  Your comments are always welcome and much appreciated!!

May Arts Ribbon Design Team Call - wedding journal

It's that time again!  May Arts Ribbon is looking for designers for the coming year.  You can find all the details here.

This will the first of 3 posts today.  I wanted to show how versatile May Arts Ribbon is so I've used different techniques for each project. 

If you've been following my posts on the May Arts Blog, you know how much I love "Thrifty Gifting".  I don't know about you but we're being deluged with wedding invitations!  I can understand why the first sweet months of spring are popular times for weddings.  The air is fresh and clean, the grass is greener and the flowers sweeter than any other time of year.  This special time is the inspiration for my first project.

I thought of all the activities that happen during the time of engagement and all the emotions a new bride-to- be shares with her fiancee, her friends and her family.  I thought having a place to record all the memories of the year of engagement and wedding planning would also be a wonderful keepsake.

I found a stash of these 7" x 5" notebooks on clearance at my local drugstore for $1.   Cha-ching!!  (Note: you can click on any photo for a closer look.)

 May Arts Silk  and Crochet Ribbons along with some gorgeous Graphic 45 Le Romantique papers and a few embellishments, helped me turn that utilitarian notebook into this elegant journal :

Inside is a bookmark and a pocket for photos or mementos.  I embellished random pages with romantic wedding themed rub-ons.

May Arts Crochet Lace and 1/4" silk ribbons pair up with more rub-ons and stick on pearls for an elegant bookmark.

                                      

I used May Arts Champagne Silk in the 1 1/4" width to thread through the binding wires and tie into a gorgeous bow.  May Arts 7/8" Crochet Lace was threaded with 1/4" silk and string pearls to form the border.  I hand made the flower using a pear punch and Bazzill Basics Linen textured cardstock. 

                                       

I think this would make a lovely, one of a kind wedding shower gift that can personalized in the bride's colors as well...sigh...sweet love and special memories captured.  Thanks May Arts!

Supply List

7" x 5 " notebook

May Arts Silk Ribbon 1.25"and 1/4"widths (SK02 Champagne)

May Arts Crochet Lace (361- 5/8"; 361 7/8" ivory)

Paper - Graphic 45 Le Romantique; Papertrey Ink Smokey Shadow

Other - Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive; string pearls; Versafine Sepia Ink; pearl swirl (gift); pear punch; leaf punch; Papertrey Ink  Filigree border die; rub-ons (Michael's $1 spot)

Thanks for visiting.  I'd love to know what you think.

It's May Arts Ribbon Week at Paper Crafters Library

It's  May Arts Ribbon Week on the Paper Crafter's Library blog!  I'm honored to kick off the week for May Arts Ribbon. 

Here's a sneak peek at my project:

Be sure to head over to Paper Crafter's Library to see the rest of my project and let them know what you think!

Foodie Friday -Beautiful Burger Buns

Grr..this didn't post when it was supposed to!
Truth telling time...I didn't make these this week because we are in construction mess in the kitchen...new floors, baseboards and DUST everywhere!   If anyone has a few hours to spare, I could use an extra dusting buddy...just sayin'.

The recipe is King Arthur's and since they do a much better job than I do, you can find it here.   They will just spoil you for the kind that comes from the store so don't say I didn't warn you...Best part..you can do the mixin' in the bread machine, go pull some weeds (or come over here and dust!) then just shape'em and let'em rise up....beautiful.

I made some burger size and hot dog size.  That purty shine comes from an egg white wash before I baked them.  I can almost smell'em now.

One more card that I inked my fingers up with this week...I'm so loving those new Collage stamps from Rubbernecker...more truth telling!

Have an awesome weekend!   I'll be here...dusting.

Handmade Seed Paper Tutorial

If you're looking for WOYWW, please scroll down.

I've got a fun tutorial for you at the May Arts Blog today.  I made my own seed paper using paper scraps then, incorporated bits of the fabulous May Arts Jute Ribbons and flower petals.  I admit it, I'm addicted! 

Here's a sneak peek at the paper...

now head to the blog to see how I did it and what I did with it.    Be sure to downsize the photos to 50% so you can see them better when you get there!!

Thanks for stopping by today.  Be sure to pop back in a couple of days or so...Blog candy is comin'  :-)

WOYWW153 - Messy Color

I missed WOYWW last week so I'm trying to squeak in for WOYWW153  this week.  We've been getting new floors put in the kitchen and laundry hall, so it's dust city here.  Super quick post as the guys are finishing up today.

I had so much fun with the emboss resist technique that I decided to do a few more while my hands were inky.  This is another new stamp from Rubbernecker Stamps 2012 Release.  I love their new stamps and you scrapbookers will be thrilled because there are alot of new stamps Mr. Rubbernecker has designed just for you.  I used Ranger Wild Honey in various shades on this one.

Now for the mess.....

Yes, I cropped some out so that you wouldn't fall out of your chair as the towers hit you.  LOL

Happy WOYWW!  Be sure to pop in and say Hi to Julia.  Her desk is awesomely neat this week! 

Teapot Tuesday - red and green?

Yes, red and green but not for Christmas!  Our Teapot Tuesday destination (MMTPT197) this week are newlyweds Alan and Ellen in Stockton, NJ.  You can find their complete story and mailing info as well as the challenge at the link above.   Alan and Ellen were just married in March.  Alan has recently been diagnosed with cancer.  We're out to bring them some encouragement and good wishes for their marriage.  Our challenge was to use red and green. 

I'm embarrassed to say that this is my first try at the emboss resist technique.  I am just not into messy but this was so much fun, I did a couple more! 

Supplies:
Stamps - Rubbernecker Stamps 2012 Collage Images
Ink - Ranger Distress Inks; Versamark
Paper - Neenah; October Afternoon
Other - Clear EP; May Arts 3/8" Velvet Ribbon; Tear-ific Tape

Clean and Simple Monday - Chic

The Clean and Simple Challenge (SC169) this week is called "It's Time to be Chic".   The definition of chic is elegant, sophistacated...of course, there are those who feel chic is chic(k) and their interpretation might be humorous, so I guess, it's all in the translation!

I chose a new (!) stamp Wildflower stamp (610-01) from Rubbernecker Stamps and went with the chic colors of black and white.

Chic? N'est pas?

Supplies:
Stamps - Rubbernecker Spring Glory (610-01)
Ink - Versafine black
Cardstock - PTI black; Neenah

Rubbernecker Stamps Sketch Challenge - SS17

It's time for another Monthly Sketch Challenge (SS17) at the Rubbernecker Stampin' Sisterhood Blog.

Here's my take on the challenge:

forgot to take the pearls out!!

It's easy to play along...remember, you've got a full month!

1.  Please limit the other challenges you enter with your creation to no more than 4 total.

2.  Link up your creation on the Stampin Sisterhood Blog.

3.  If you post in any online galleries, please use SS17 so we can find you to comment.

4.  The winner will receive a stamp set of their choice and a badge to display on their blog.

5.  Share your creation on Facebook, Twitter, etc., and come back to the SS Blog to tell us where you shared for another chance to win.

Different Sisters will have cards posted on the SS Blog throughout the month for your inspiration so check in often.

Supplies:
Stamps - Tree Inchies (430), Party Time (439)
Paper - Neenah Cream; Simple Stories 100 Days of Summer
Ink - SU markers Real Red, Certainly Celery; SU Close to Cocoa
Other - May Arts Crochet lace , May Arts Textured Lines; Tear-ific Tape (SAT01); sewing machine; foam tape

Vintage Vogue

Some days I long to shed my flip flops and shorts, tank tops and jeans and dress like this...

                                                                          Image Credit

sigh...but, then who would clean the house and walk the dog?  This is the inspiration photo on this week's Moxie Fab World Tuesday Trigger.

I was inspired by the gorgeous lace, the monochromatic color and the pop of gold.  My sentiment is stamped in sepia although it looks brown in the photo.  Perfect for the wedding of a friend at the end of the month, I think.

Foodie Friday - Cream Cheese Banana Bread

Happy Friday!  Goodness, if someone knows where this week went, would you please tell me?  The time just flew.  We are in the middle of yet another demo project....the kitchen floor!  Good bye old warped wood (it's the engineered stuff that can't be refinished again) and hello practical tile...yes, I know it's harder but also more durable and I have one of those cushy mat things to stand on.

Before the demo crew tore up the kitchen, I baked some yummy Cream Cheese Banana Bread (printable recipe).  I adapted this version a bit from the original Southern Living recipe, adding canned mashed pears along with the bananas and using bigger pans.  They recommended a med. size bread pan (8x4) - too small!  Use 2 full sized pans to prevent overflow.

Moist, yummy and oh so good...plus one to share or pop in the freezer for another day!

Grab a cup of hot tea or my personal favorite, a glass of cold milk, and enjoy!

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? 

Teapot Tuesday -Dora's going to New Zealand

My card today is super simple because I'm nursing a bad burn on my wrist caused by steam.  Yow!  That thing hurts....but I so wanted to send a card to this week's Teapot Tuesday (MMTPT196) destination. 

Cindy, our moderator tells the story much better than I could so here she is:

Baby Eva Mitchell is 4 years old and lives at Auckland's Children's Hospital full time. Eva was born with a large hole in her left diaphragm and was unable to develop internally. She was given a very slim chance of surviving at birth, but has beaten the odds more times than anyone can count. Full ecmo life support, strokes causing weakness on her left side, bad chronic lung disease, living on oxygen, stomach and bowel do not function, gastrointestinal failure and she is fed into her blood stream which makes her a sick little girl who battles every single day!! She has lived in Auckland's Children's Hospital most of her life but since being admitted in May of 2009, she has only had 5 hours at home. She teaches us to cherish life, to take everyday as it comes and to run with it because life is precious.


Eva has a Facebook page where you can see lots of photos of her and follow her story. Eva's favorite color is purple although she also loves pink. She is a big Dora the Explorer fan and likes Makeup Mouse too. She wants to be a nurse when she grows up and she loves to play doctors. Her mom is Tiff and Dad is Joel.

Eva will be thrilled to get some pretty mail. Feel free to also send her sister Mela a card if you so desire. It would be really fun if you could include some fun childlike images for the girls to color while they are spending time together in the hospital. Punched shapes might be fun as well.

The cards will be sent to a friend of the family, who will deliver them to Eva at the hospital!


Here is the address:


Eva Mitchell
24 Platina Street,
Remuera, Auckland,
New Zealand, 1050

Clean and Simple Monday - Chocolate Mint

This week's CAS challenge (CAS168) on SCS is a color Challenge...Chocolate, Mint and White or Cream.  Great colors for masculine cards. 

I used SU Chocolate Chip and Certainly Celery inks, Chocolate Chip CS and Neenah Cream with Papertrey Ink's World's Greatest stamp set and die. 

Foodie Friday

I know...don't faint!  I've actually been back to the kitchen and baking again.  I actually did alot of baking this week but didn't think to grab the camera before it went out the door. 

I made Mississippi Mud Cake for our church picnic and it was sooo good, I decided to make another.  The best part is that it takes almost no time and just a few ingredients and there's enough to share with a neighbor or two because it's baked in a half sheet cake pan.  Perfect for potlucks, too!  I adapted the recipe a bit as I found the baking time to be too long resulting in a dry cake.  I always start checking baking times early so I caught it before it dried out, thank goodness!

You can find a printable recipe at the link above...dig in!

I have a bit of sad news to report...my friend, neighbor, and the mother of my dear friend Patty, Barbara Bryan, went to heaven this past week.  You may remember that Barbara was a Teapot Tuesday destination a few weeks ago. Our prayers are being lifted in thanksgiving for her life and for her family.  A special thank you to all the Teapotters who made cards for Barbara...they are still a great comfort to her family.  The cards are going with the family to Barbara's home N. Carolina where she will be laid to rest. 

May Arts/Authentique Blog Hop Paper Bag Album

It's my turn to show you what I did with May Arts Ribbon and the BEAUTIFUL papers from Authentique.  Our theme was Mother's Day so I created (my very first) paper bag album with Authentique's earthy and beautiful Gathering line of papers and die cuts.

Here's a sneak peek at the cover...be sure to pop over to see the entire book and leave a comment on the May Arts blog to win.  Be sure to check out the rest of the DT projects while you're there.