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Monday, March 10, 2014

May Arts & Penny Black Blog Hop

May Arts and Penny Black are collaborating for a week of fun and inspirational projects. Make sure to pop in daily because there will be a PRIZE EACH DAY! How cool is that?

I'm first up this week with 2 super simple projects. I used the versatile Penny Black Gratitude Sentiment set. This set has elegant sentiments for nearly every occasion.

First up is a CAS card. That cute graphic came right on the paper. I just stamped my sentiment, added May Arts 5/8" Solid Plaid ribbon in a perky little bow, some bling and done!

Next up is sweet little gift jar. It can hold anything from ribbons or buttons to jam and takes just minutes to put together. I think it's nice to have some little gifts on hand for saying thank you, happy birthday or a quick get well. and this Penny Black Gratitude set has it all covered.

I hot glued May Arts 1.5" Net Ribbon around the jar. Ribbon is so much easier to fit around odd shapes than paper is. Once my net ribbon was secure, I added some fun May Arts 1/2" Pom Pom String over the net ribbon.

Next, I stamped the Penny Black sentiment on a paper doily. I cut a ring from some DCWV Dear Jane paper stack and Spellbinders Scalloped Circle dies and glued it over the sentiment on the doily. A little bling from my stash finished of the top.

I hot glued May Arts 1/2" Woven Burlap around the top of the lid, then added May Arts Mini Pom Poms over the burlap. That ruffled edge on the doily was created by cutting off the edge with scissors.

That's it for me...next up is Ribbonista Courtney Lee! Be sure to head over the Penny Black Blo g as well for even more inspiration and chances to win!

Here's the list for the week:

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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

May Arts Retro Challenge Project - It's all about the Package! Giveaway Alert!

Here's my inspiration project for the May Arts Ribbon Retro Color Challenge this month. It's all about the package, right? I think these colors would work for everything from babies to Mother's Day to friends to....well, you get it, everything...except those manly men in our lives.

I cut the paper corded handles off, punched holes, added grommets, then tied on that gorgeous May Arts Grosgrain with Scalloped edge. Isn't it fun?!

I used a combination of Scor-Tape and hot glue to attach the ribbons to the bag. The Scor-tape is mainly to hold the ribbon in place until the hot glue sets.

Here are the rest of the ribbons for the challenge: 1/2" Elastic with Sequin Center, 5/8" Faux Suede, Ruffled, 1/2" Pom Pom String, 3/16" String Looped, 5/8" Sheer Ruffled Edge

Yummy, yes! Here's the inspiration photo for the challenge.

Do you want to play along? Just head to the May Arts Blog and follow the Ribbon Lady's instructions. She'll even send you the ribbon to play with! How cool is that?

And..I had some of these yummy ribbons left over...enough to make any of the projects on the May Arts blog, including my gift bag.

So leave me a comment and when the Ribbon Lady announces the participants on the MA blog, I'll pick a winner from my blog. So you can win either way!!

Monday, March 3, 2014

Time for the May Arts Monthly Ribbon Challenge! We're going Retro!

The Ribbon Lady is taking us retro this month for the May Arts Monthly Color Challenge.

Aren't they gorgeous?! The Design Team will be sharing some yummy inspiration projects for you but if you want to play, hurry over to the May Arts Blog for the details. The Ribbon Lady will even send you the ribbon.

See you for yummy inspiration soon!

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Chapped Lips?

It's nice and warm where I am (come on down!) but dry air, frigid weather and the inevitable chapped lips are still plaguing much of the country.

I've got a quick and easy post on the May Arts blog for keeping your chapstick close at hand. These would be great for the kids backpacks as well.

Thanks for popping and be sure to head over the MA blog for more pictures and a link to the tutorial.

Friday, February 21, 2014

May Arts/Stampendous Blog Week & 3 Giveaways

It's my turn to share the fun using beautiful May Arts Ribbon and Stampendous products.

I decided to make a giant tag that can double as a card. This was so fun to do. I simply covered both sides of an extra large shipping tag with designer paper then added ribbon and that adorable Stampendous House Mouse image called Big Yawn.

This is a great project for small pieces of leftover ribbon. :-) There is space on the back for a message and I think that this can be used as a decorative piece in a child's room as well.

Here's the supply list:

May Arts Ribbon - QK4-47 Sheer Daisy Edge, NE17 5/8" Sheer Nylon Edge, XA17-1.5" Pom-Pom Edged Wired Ribbon, HA17 - 3/8" Double Sided Satin

Stampendous Products - Big Yawn, Frantage Encrusted Jewel Kit, Kraftboard Angel Wings Kit

Other: - Scor-Tape; Spellbinders Heart die; Designer paper - Heidi Grace Daydream; foam squares; XL Tag; Papertrey Ink cardstock; Ink - Amuse; Copic markers

Thanks for joining us and don't forget...there will be 3 big winners of a spool of May Arts Ribbon (your choice and a Stampendous stamp and handle!

Here's the May Arts Design Team list in case you missed someone this week and be sure so pop over to the Stampendous blog for more chances to win!

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Charlene Driggs (that's me!)

Monday, February 17, 2014

May Arts/Stampendous Blog Week and 3 big Giveaways!

May Arts has joined forces with Stampendous to bring you a full week of fun and inspirational projects as well as a chance to be one of 3 winners of 1 spool of May Arts ribbon of your choice and a jumbo cling set and handle from Stampendous.

All you have to do to have a chance to win is leave some comment love on the designer's blogs...how easy is that?

Here's the May Arts line up for the week so you can pop back in here and jump to the blogs easily and don't forget to go to the Stampendous blog for even more chances to win!

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Charlene Driggs (that's me!)

Have fun and I'll see you on Friday!

Friday, February 14, 2014

May Arts & Paper Crafter's Library

Have you seen my post on Paper Crafter's Library yet? I've got a picture tutorial showing you what I did with these bits and pieces of May Arts Ribbon,some findings from my stash

and a brown paper bag. :-)

See you there for the transformation. Leave a comment on the PCL blog and you could win 2 full rolls of May Arts Ribbon!

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Burlap Hearts

Ah, romance...come see how we celebrate it with burlap and May Arts ribbon.

Yes, there's a tutorial plus links to the tutorial for the handmade paper tag and that gorgeous silk rose in case you missed them.

Thanks for popping in!

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

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!

Monday, February 3, 2014

May Arts Ribbon Release Week and Giveaway!

It's the time of year when May Arts Ribbon begins the release of all the fabulous new ribbons for the year. It's a jam packed week of gorgeous ribbons and projects sure to inspire you to use them in your crafting, sewing, scrapbooking and mixed media projects.

Be prepared to be wowed!

Here's a peek at some of the new ribbons and the giveaway announcement and here's a project using some of the new ADHESIVE ribbons by Ribbonista Jenifer Cowles. Gini Williams Cagle used the new Burlap and lace...sigh...love that ribbon!

Be sure to leave lots of comments for your chance to win some of these awesome new ribbons of your own!

Thanks for joining us for this fun and inspiring week!

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Cross Stitch your Burlap...why yes, I think I will!

Need a quick and easy Valentine or anniversary gift box? Head over the May Arts blog to see how I cross-stitched my burlap with twine.

Thursday, January 23, 2014

bbb...baby, it's ccc..cold outside!

Yes, even here in the sub-tropics we're shiverin' and shakin'. It's just downright cold everywhere!

We're got a cute and simple way to warm up those freezing fingers on the May Arts Blog. They're easy to whip up and would make a "sweet", inexpensive and welcome gift.

There's a full tutorial on the Blog so grab your May Arts ribbon and let's get those finger toasty warm.

Thursday, January 16, 2014

I give you my heart - Kid Craft

I know...it's been awhile. I've been doing some much need major re-organizing of my work space. Still a bit more to go but I can walk in here now. :-) Yes, it was THAT bad. Just ask my husband. (roll eyes)

I know, it's been awhile since I've posted. I've been doing some major re-organizing in the craft room. I can actually walk in here now...yes, it was THAT bad! DH can attest to that.

I do have a fun craft that you can do with your kids for Valentine's Day. Head on over to the May Arts blog for the instructions.

No, you can't eat these. Yes, they do last almost forever, even the littlest ones can help and they smell AMAZING! They're also a great alternative to paper Valentines.

Thanks for popping in!

Thursday, January 2, 2014

In the meadow we can build a snowman...

We're building snowmen...and women :-) on the May Arts blog today! Perfect with all the snowy weather up north....brrrrr. Grab your hot chocolate and build our snowmen and women beside a warm fire!

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!

Monday, December 16, 2013

May Arts Handmade Christmas Gifts Hop

It's time for another May Arts Blog Hop! You should have arrived here from Christina's blog.

The Ribbonistas are featuring handmade Christmas gifts. I love gifts that can serve dual purposes and that are useful after Christmas as well.

We're giving gift cards and cash to family members this year so I was on the lookout for a creative way to make the card/cash gifts a bit more special. I found this pattern by Heather at the Sewing Loft and knew it was perfect for using my scraps of beautiful May Arts ribbons.

These little wallets are super quick to make and can be re-used to hold make-up, tissues or as a cash wallet.

I think little boys would love the denim one..they'll never know you used ribbon to make it and I think a Matchbox car would fit in there too. :-) The denim came from a pair of my DH's old jeans and the lining is made from scraps of gorgeous May Arts Organic Cotton ribbon sewn together to form a fabric piece. How is that for recycling?

I think these would be welcomed by everyone from teachers to teens and everyone in between.

Quick, easy, pretty and fun!

Yes, we have Christmas presents! 3 full rolls of ribbon...your choice!

Supplies:
May Arts Ribbons - Solid Wrinkled Ribbon - EA14, EA09, Ivory Crochet - NP09, Cotton Stripes - 385-15-34
Fabric - Valentine wallet -Moda Fabrics Layer Cake; Old jeans, misc. from stash
Pattern - The Sewing Loft
Other - sewing machine, thread, fusible fleece

Thanks for joining us! Now here's the entire list:

Friday, December 13, 2013

May Arts/Scrapbook Adhesives Blog Hop - Easy Gift Boxes

It's the final day of the May Arts /Scrapbook Adhesives Blog Hop. You should have arrived here from Christina Colon's blog. I have the full list at the end of this post in case you missed someone this week.

I love pretty packages! Maybe that's why I love May Arts Ribbon so much! Tying even the humblest gift in a beautiful ribbon makes it extra special.

I used Scrapbook Adhesives Permanent E-Z Runner to assemble these pretty little boxes made from a single sheet of cardstock each. Some gorgeous May Arts sparkly ribbons were all that was necessary to make these little boxes festive. (just click the photo to see a close up)

I used plain cardstock to assemble this box then made it sparkle with some gorgeous Holiday Glitzy Glitter paper by DCWV. I just adore that May Arts Silver Metallic Ribbon! It's so soft and makes awesome bows.

You can find the template for the boxes here. No cutting machines required! :-) Just print and cut. Easy,peasy and May Arts ribbon beautiful!

Don't forget to leave lots of comment love at all the blogs...The Ribbon Lady is offering two full rolls of your choice and Scrapbook Adhesives is adding an assortment of awesome adhesives!

Supply List

May Arts Ribbon: Silver Metallic - 464-15-31, Sheer Glitter Dots - FF31, Sheer Glitter Circles - 458-15-44, Metallic String - SJ31
Cardstock/Designer Paper: Bazzill; DCWV; Papertrey Ink
Ink: Hero Arts; Colorbox
Other: Scrapbook Adhesives Permanent E-Z Runner; Box Template - Papertrey Ink; hole punches - Stampin' Up; tags; Snowflake - Martha Stewart

Here's the full hop list: Next up is Candy Rosenberg.

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