tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86937053298592302642024-02-14T23:05:12.845-08:00The Damsel Of DistressMary Brockwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15868650613452717453noreply@blogger.comBlogger234125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693705329859230264.post-49788786072648419722015-07-23T03:00:00.000-07:002015-07-23T03:00:02.429-07:00Ribbon Scraps Hop With May Arts!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome to my stop here on May Arts' hop sharing ideas to use up some of those ribbon scraps you (meaning ME!) <i>hate</i> to throw away :-)</div>
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For a full list of hoppers, hop on over to the May Arts blog <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.mayarts.com/blog/">HERE</a></span>---and don't forget to leave comments along the way. We have 3 grab bags of new release ribbony goodness up for grabs!</div>
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Now, on with the project...</div>
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One of my all time favorite ways to use my scraps is creating rag bracelets. It's quick, and a great way to put to use those scraps!</div>
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For this bracelet, I've used scraps of the <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/1-5-32-yards-silk/">1.25" silk ribbon in white</a></span>, <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/3-8-inch-lace/">3/8" lace ribbon in ivory</a></span>, <a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/1-inch-lace/" style="font-size: x-large;">1" lace ribbon in white</a>, and the <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/1-inch-lace/">3/8" velvet woven ribbon in antique gold</a></span>. OH! And I've thrown in a length of the <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/3-millimeter-diamond-chain/">3 mm diamond chain</a></span> for a little extra sparkle :-) </div>
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I always have quite the stash of silk scraps floating around because who's throwing away silk??!</div>
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Since my scraps were on the smallish side (as scraps tend to be), I just used my sewing machine to stitch the smaller pieces into a length long enough to wrap around my wrist two times...</div>
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...and used a needle and thread to sew the chain to the end of the ribbon. Velvet loops serve to hide the ends of the chain as well as providing me a place to attach my closure when the bracelet is complete.</div>
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Finally, I just machine stitched and hand stitched on the rest of my scraps, along with an assortment of vintage buttons, onto the original length of ribbon. What you're left with is a shabby mix of silk, lace and buttons that I'm a fan of!</div>
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Here's a closer peek. I just love the roughed up silk and the grunginess of the vintage findings together! </div>
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Ok, guys, that's it for me. I hope you've found a little inspiration here today. Now go grab those scraps and get crafty!!</div>
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Hello and welcome to my little corner of the crafty world. Today, I have a fun project for you that's rockin' some <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.vlvstamps.com/">Viva Las VegaStamps!</a></span> rubber and embossing powder from <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.wowembossingpowder.com/">WOW!</a></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.wowembossingpowder.com/">WOW! Embossing powder in Primary Ebony Regular and Metallic Platinum Sparkle</a></div>
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UmWowStudio Gear Mash</div>
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Gina's Designs Wooden Clock</div>
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Thanks so much for joining me today!! If you wanna see some more crafty eye candy, hop on over to the <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://vivalas.blogspot.com/">Viva Las VegaStamps!</a></span> blog and the <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://wowembossingpowder.blogspot.com/">WOW! </a></span>blog --- and don't forget to check back all this week for more! And maybe even win a little crafty goodness??</div>
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Mary Brockwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15868650613452717453noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693705329859230264.post-13544984335508993492015-07-03T04:00:00.000-07:002015-07-03T09:02:11.161-07:00May Arts and Stampendous!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hello and welcome to my little stop on this week long collaboration of <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.mayarts.com/">May Arts</a></span> and <a href="https://stampendousblog.wordpress.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Stampendous</span></a>!!</div>
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I absolutely LOVE stamping on fabric, so I've whipped up a trio of tags using May Arts <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/2-5-inch-burlap-w-vintage-inspired-print/">2.5" Cotton Blend</a></span> ribbon...</div>
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I've simply stamped the Stampendous floral images with StazOn ink onto the ribbon and embellished them up with a bit more ribbon and a button stitched on, and topped them with more trim.</div>
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To achieve a slightly varied look, I just rotated the stamp for these two...</div>
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...and I've created a repeated pattern with a sentiment on this one!</div>
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Mary Brockwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15868650613452717453noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693705329859230264.post-50659724380038163152015-06-09T00:00:00.000-07:002015-06-09T11:10:45.377-07:00You Are My Home.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mary Brockwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15868650613452717453noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693705329859230264.post-82091430751156100892015-05-31T01:00:00.000-07:002015-05-31T01:00:08.804-07:00The Girls.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Since I prefer to work in miniature, I always find it's easier for me to fill up a layout when I downsize. This layout is 8 by 8 inches and features the vintage camper from the <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_23_30&products_id=288">Sweet Summer Shape Set</a></span>.</div>
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I LOVE the vintage camper and I knew from the moment I layed eyes on it, that it would make its way onto one of the layouts from one of my yearly NSD Scrapbooking retreats with My Girls!</div>
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I began by paper piecing the camper with cardstock. A bit of Copic marker shading gives some dimension to the piece. I then added my metallic stripes and a bit of embossing powder to really highlight the antenna and hitch.<br />
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Here, you can see a bit of the metallic shine!<br />
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It's not quite as girly as my real life camper would be (PINK with silver racing stripes!), but it totally gets the point across. I don't really camp, and my idea of camping is a resort with a fully working bathroom!</div>
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Thanks for joining me today and I'll see you next time!!</div>
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<a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_23_30&products_id=288">Camper from the Sweet Summer Shape Set</a></div>
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watercolor paint in yellow and grey</div>
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Simple Stories Summer Fresh 6 inch paper pad</div>
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WOW! Platinum Metallic Sparkle embossing powder</div>
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Viva Las VegaStamps! Postal Background stamp</div>
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Welcome to Gina’s Designs 3<sup>rd</sup> Birthday Blog Hop!<br />
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The Birthday Blog Hop will run from today, May 22, until May 29 at 8pm CST. You should have just come from <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://melissalarson57.blogspot.com/">Melissa's Blog</a></span>. If you didn't, don't worry! Just pop over to <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://ginasdesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Gina's Designs</a> </span>Birthday Blog Hop post and follow all the blogs in order. </div>
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We are having two great giveaways associated with this blog hop.</div>
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The first one is the Birthday Prize Giveaway!<br />
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<a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Filigree Frames Shape Set </a>,<a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank"> Dressforms 1 Shape Set</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Butterflies & Dragonflies</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Grape Vines</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Feathers Shape Set</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Dressforms & Wings Shape Set</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Steampunk 2 Shape Set</a>,<a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank"> Clockwork Penny Farthing</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Garden Fairies Medium</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Garden Fairies Large</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Damask Singles</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Button Shape Set</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Skylines</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Landmarks</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Collage Border Splash</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Mermaids Shape Set</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Stackable Labels Shape Set</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Steampunk Shape Set</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Vintage Ladies Silhouette</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Dressforms 2 Miniature Shape Set</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Candelabra Set</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Dressforms 1 Miniature Shape Set</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Barbed Wire Deco Frame Square</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Barbed Wire Deco Frame Rectangle</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Alarm Clock</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Layered Border Victoria Small,</a> <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Flourish Frame Sienna</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Flourish Set Amanda</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Wishing Well</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Butterfly of Gears</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Longstem Rose</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Grape Vine Frame</a>, <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Barbed Wire Frame Circle</a>, and a <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php%E2%80%A6" target="_blank">Brush Caddy</a> !!!!!</div>
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<i><b><span style="font-size: xx-small; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1. </span></span>Stop at all 15 designers’ blogs for a secret word.</b></i></div>
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<i><b>3. Email your answer <a href="mailto:Contest@ginasdesigns.net">Contest@ginasdesigns.net</a> for a chance to win the</b></i></div>
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<i><b> Birthday Prize!</b></i><br />
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This is why you will want to make sure you stop at each blog. That prize package is fantastic! </div>
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Now the second giveaway will be done on EACH of the designers blogs. The shape set I am giving away is the <a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_42&products_id=328">Beach Shape Set</a>.<br />
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How fun is this set? So perfect for all things Summer and absolutely makes me wanna run off to the beach. I think these pieces are perfect painted, distressed and covered with a coat of glossy clear embossing powder.</div>
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Mary Brockwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15868650613452717453noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693705329859230264.post-72363964696867961862015-05-10T01:00:00.000-07:002015-05-29T08:52:45.503-07:00Sweet Baby Girl.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I hope you're having a lovely one. Today, I have a shadowbox to share with you that I've created for my sweet Baby Girl.</div>
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I began by covering the front of the 7 x 7 Themed Shadowbox Baby Girl with paperclay. Before it was dry, I stamped into it here and there with a star stamp and let the whole thing dry.<br />
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After it was dry, I covered the whole thing with a coat of white paint and a coat of Mod Podge to seal it in. I then applied a coat of black paint which I wiped off with a wet rag to give the recesses a bit of a distressed look. Some inking with brown ink furthered the distress.<br />
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Some paper piecing along the clothes line...<br />
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...and some crackle on the "B" were perfect embellishments! It's sort of a monogram, as our last name starts with "B". I've also added in some ribbon, lace and a few pearls and mother-of-pearl buttons embedded into a layer of beeswax. The shimmer on the beeswax is a dusting of Perfect Pearls. LOVE!</div>
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Thanks so much for joining me today!</div>
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Creative Paperclay</div>
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Aleene's Tacky Glue</div>
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May Arts lace and 1/4 inch silk ribbon</div>
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mother-of-pearl buttons</div>
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glass pearls</div>
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Perfect Pearls in Perfect Pearl</div>
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Mary Brockwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15868650613452717453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693705329859230264.post-87547854303069776222015-05-03T01:00:00.000-07:002015-05-29T08:53:12.906-07:00Owl Be There For You!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hello! Today, I've got another post for <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://ginasdesigns.net/wp/">Gina's Designs</a></span> and a fun way to cover your chip.</div>
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One of my favorite ways to use chipboard die-cuts is to recreate the look of an applique in a quick and easy way! This owl from the <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=41">Owl Micro Mini Album</a></span> is the perfect size for the front of this journal I've created. I've simply covered the chipboard pieces with a thin layer of tacky glue, applied my fabric and trimmed each piece out before layering them together to create my faux applique!<br />
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Here's a peek at the little guy all close-up and personal. I love him and he brings this simple journal cover to life!<br />
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chipboard cut to size for the covers</div>
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Today, I have a set of quick gift bags I've created for a few of my favorite scrappy gals. Hop on over to the <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://vivalas.blogspot.com/2015/04/quick-gift-bags.html">Viva Las VegaStamps! blog</a></span> if you want the deets.</div>
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Mary Brockwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15868650613452717453noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693705329859230264.post-89692622507247111742015-04-26T01:00:00.000-07:002015-05-29T08:55:18.725-07:00Gettin' All Quilty.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mary here with a few quilt-inspired cards that are rocking some cute chip embellies.</div>
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I've always been a fan of the home-spun look of quilts, but haven't been able to make the jump to actual quilting. So what's a girl to do when you're itching to make something stitched and fabulous? Quilted cards, of course!</div>
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The <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_48&products_id=807">Button Shape Set</a></span> from Gina's Designs provides the perfect finishing touch for my mini quilts.</div>
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I've simply given them two coats of white embossing powder...</div>
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...and tied a bit of twine through.</div>
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Iron Orchid Designs 6x6 Loolah paper pad</div>
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WOW embossing powder in Opaque Bright White</div>
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May Arts String Burlap Ribbon in Natural, Ivory and Olive</div>
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Mary Brockwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15868650613452717453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693705329859230264.post-73274884003962878562015-04-24T03:00:00.000-07:002015-04-24T03:00:02.798-07:00A Ribbon Baby Hop With May Arts!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hello---and welcome to my stop on day TWO of our Ribbon Baby Blog Hop!!</div>
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If you missed any of the goodness, here's a full list of the two days of hoppers...</div>
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Now, on with my project...</div>
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I've created a 'sweet' banner that would be perfect decor for any nursery. I love the rainbow of color, but it could easily be customized with any colors and even your sweet bundle's name!</div>
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Each of the banner's were cut from the <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/4-inch-burlap-wired/">4 inch Burlap/Wired Ribbon in Light Natural</a></span>. I simply folded it over a length of the <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/sp-18x50y-cordburlap/">1/8 inch Cord/Burlap Ribbon in Natural</a></span>, and glued the pennant shut with a touch of tacky glue.</div>
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Each of my letters were covered in a good layer of silver glass glitter before I glued them down.</div>
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In between each of my pennants, I've tied small sections of the <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/1-5-32-yards-silk/">1.25 inch Silk Ribbon</a></span> in a rainbow of colors! Small bits of <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/sp-18x50y-cordburlap/">1 inch Lace Ribbon in White</a></span> add a bit of softness to this bright color palette.</div>
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<a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/1-5-32-yards-silk/">1.25 inch Silk Ribbon in Pink, Orange, Yellow, Olive, Teal and Lavender</a></div>
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Aleene's Tacky Glue</div>
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Hello!! Today, I'm over on the <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://vivalas.blogspot.com/2015/04/birdhouse-photo-display.html">VLVS!</a></span> blog with some inspiration as part of a week long collaboration with <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://artanthologyinc.com/blog/">Art Anthology</a></span>!</div>
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I'm such a fan of creating environmentally friendly projects---up-cycling and more. Anytime I can make something awesome from an object that was destined for the trash pile, I'm a happy girl! So, in honor of Earth Day, I've created a fun tote bag all dolled up with May Arts ribbon. If you wanna hear a bit more about how it was put together, hop on over to the <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.ribbonresource.com/blog/diy-upcycled-tote-bag-from-denim-ribbon/">Ribbon Resource blog</a></span> and check it out!!</div>
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Not familiar with Ribbon Resource?? It's the May Arts retail site! Why not get your ribbon straight from the horses mouth? Or site?? Eh, you get me!!</div>
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Hello! Mary here with a quick way to jazz up your chip. These tags are perfect for tying onto packages, labeling storage bins or creating jewelry!</div>
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How cute would they be to label your veggies in a Spring garden??</div>
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The first couple tags I created are covered in a paper clay, stamped into and covered with a coat of white paint. This is one of my favorite ways to use my chip pieces. Stamp a name or a background stamp for a textured embellishment!</div>
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The second set is rockin' a chalkboard look! A quick coat of black paint and a handwritten name with a white gel pen and they were set.</div>
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With some of the tags, I just tied my trim around a handle but with others I chose to punch a hole.</div>
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Ok guys, that's it for me. I can't wait to tie these cuties on gift packages and give them to a few scrappy sisters at our National Scrapbooking Day festivities!</div>
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<a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_23_29&products_id=475">Spring Shape Set</a></div>
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Today, I have a fun and simple set of canvases rockin' a serious pop of color :-)</div>
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I began by gluing down one of the pieces from the <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=112">Birds On A Wire 2</a></span> set and the largest feather in the <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ginasdesigns.net/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_38&products_id=88">Feathers Shape Set</a></span> with a small amount of tacky glue. A quick coat of white acrylic paint and a little Mod Podge to seal it in and it's ready for color!</div>
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I've outlined the pieces with a water-soluble graphite pencil to make them stand out more.</div>
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...and a sprinkling of glass microbeads for a little sparkle!</div>
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Today, I'm over on the <a href="http://vivalas.blogspot.com/2015/04/fly.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Viva Las VegaStamps! blog</span></a> sharing a little card set that's rockin' a bit of the rainbow.</div>
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Here's a close-up of the stampin' action...</div>
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...and the wrap-up! I thought it would be cute to give this set all bundled up. LOVE the vellum butterfly!</div>
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Lindy's Stamp Gang Flat Fabio spray inks in <a href="http://www.lindystampgang.com/pink-ladies-pink/">Pink Ladies Pink</a>, <a href="http://www.lindystampgang.com/sprays/flat-colors/pineapple-paradise/">Pineapple Paradise</a>, <a href="http://www.lindystampgang.com/sprays/flat-colors/frenchys-pink-pouf/">Frenchy's Pink Pouf</a>, <a href="http://www.lindystampgang.com/greased-lightnin-green/">Greased Lightnin' Green</a> and <a href="http://www.lindystampgang.com/caribbean-blue/">Caribbean Blue</a> </div>
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May Arts 1/4 inch silk ribbon in Grey and Pink</div>
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<b><i>I've also played along with the Lindy's Stamp Gang April Color Challenge! You can find the details <a href="http://blog.lindystampgang.com/color-challenge-info/">HERE</a>. And here's a peek at the inspiration graphic...</i></b></div>
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Did I mention I'm now designing for Gina's Designs?? YEP! So expect to see more chippy love over here :-)</div>
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Today, I've created a set of Easter inspired cards---<i>because it's Easter</i>---and also because I'm absolutely smitten with the pieces in the Build A Layout Easter set from Gina's Designs.</div>
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To alter the chipboard, I began by painting each piece white and then adding a wash of Distress ink.</div>
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To finish them off and give a bit of sparkle, I dabbed on some Stickles glitter glue here and there.<br />
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Today, I have a simple project with a big meaning...</div>
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This picture frame features puzzle pieces and a wash of blue---both of which are used to help raise awareness for Autism.</div>
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When asked if I wanted to create a project for World Autism Awareness Day, I took it as an opportunity to learn a bit about something I knew very little about---and support our very own Ribbon Lady!!</div>
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To create the lovely texture for this picture frame, I've glued several lengths of the <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/4-inch-burlap-wired/">4 inch Burlap/Wired Ribbon in Light Natural</a> </span>down with Mod Podge. I then covered it with a layer of white paint before adding a wash of Lindy's Stamp Gang spray.</div>
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I absolutely <i>LOVE</i> the finished frame!</div>
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Thanks so much for joining me today. If you'd like to see more of what was created, hop on over to <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.mayarts.com/blog/">May Arts</a></span>!!</div>
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Mary Brockwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15868650613452717453noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693705329859230264.post-59843452952562984952015-03-16T03:00:00.000-07:002015-03-16T03:00:03.744-07:00A Hop With May Arts And Epiphany Crafts!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hello and welcome to my stop on the hop with <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.mayarts.com/">May Arts</a></span> and <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.epiphanycrafts.com/">Epiphany Crafts</a></span>! If you've stumbled along my post first, hop on back over to May Arts---and don't forget to leave comments for a chance to win some crafty goodness...</div>
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Now, on with the makes! Here's what I've come up with...</div>
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One of my favorite ways to use ribbon, is to create a fabric cover for a mini album. </div>
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This particular book cover was created by layering several lengths of the <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/2-inch-wired-burlap-cotton-blend/">2" Burlap/Cotton Blend</a></span> ribbon in white in a crosshatch pattern, and adding machine stitching in a contrasting black thread.</div>
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The Chevron Bubble Caps by Epiphany Crafts make the perfect colorful embellishment! I love the ombre look I was able to achieve.</div>
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And that's the cover! Super clean and graphic. I love this geometric look!!</div>
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Mary Brockwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15868650613452717453noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693705329859230264.post-3660762894324606172015-03-10T03:00:00.000-07:002015-03-10T05:23:38.909-07:00A New Release Blog Hop With May Arts!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome to my stop on the May Arts new release blog hop :-) You should've come here via <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://aolahandmadecardsindia.blogspot.com/2015/03/may-arts-new-release-blog-hop.html">Mallika's blog</a></span>, but if you've stumbled along my blog first, just hop on over to the <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.mayarts.com/blog/">May Arts blog</a></span> and start from the beginning. AND don't forget to leave comments along the way for your chance to win some lovely ribbon from May Arts!!</div>
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Here's what I've come up with...</div>
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For my first project, I've created a little backpack-shaped book for my baby girl to use as a sort of <i>yearbook</i>. You know, something for notes/signatures from friends and photos to commemorate her 4th grade classmates.</div>
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...and the front latch doubles as a pen/pencil holder!</div>
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My second project is as simple as can be! It was my first attempt at sewing a zipper, but I love how it came out.</div>
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This simple pouch was created by stitching four lengths of the <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/2-inch-grosgrain-horizontal-stripes/">2" Grosgrain Horizontal Stripes</a></span> ribbon in Black/White together to form the base.</div>
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The next stop along your way should be <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://passionatepapercreations.blogspot.com/2015/03/may-arts-ribbon-new-releases.html">Rhea's blog</a></span>. Thanks so much for stoppin' by today, now get hoppin'!!</div>
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If you'd like to read up on how this card was created, hop on over to the <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://vivalas.blogspot.com/2015/02/with-love.html">Viva Las VegaStamps!</a></span> blog and check it out.<br />
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Mary Brockwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15868650613452717453noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693705329859230264.post-74857840347566665972015-02-13T00:00:00.000-08:002015-02-13T10:44:29.563-08:00An UNLUCKY Hop With Viva Las VegaStamps!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Feelin' UNLUCKY?? Well, hopefully a bit of hoppin' with the <a href="http://vivalas.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Viva Las VegaStamps!</span> </a>crew will change those stars back to LUCKY :-)</div>
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Here's what I've come up with...</div>
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Honestly, I've never been one to create something sinister, scary or spooktacular. I'm more of a rainbows and glitter kinda gal! So, when I was brainstorming a project, I knew I needed a bit of magic to make it happen. </div>
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I've started with a background inked up with Distress ink in <i>Black Soot</i> and <i>Pumice Stone </i>and water. I then stamped with Versamark ink and added a bit of Perfect Pearls in <i>Perfect Pearl</i>. You can's see the images from straight on, but a quick tip into the light, and the <a href="http://www.vlvstamps.com/index.php/moon-phases-1-x-6.html">Moon Phases</a> and <a href="http://www.vlvstamps.com/index.php/field-of-stars-1-1-4-x-2-1-2.html">Field Of Stars</a> stamping <i>magically </i>appears.</div>
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A little generation stamping (stamping repeatedly without re-inking!) with the <a href="http://www.vlvstamps.com/index.php/in-the-pale-moonlight-3-4-x-1-1-2.html">In The Pale Moonlight</a> sentiment stamp adds a bit of a spooky, shadowy look.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;">Viva Las VegaStamps! : </span><a href="http://vivalas.blogspot.com/2015/02/friday-13th-blog-hop.html" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1423829430721_2624" rel="nofollow" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #196ad4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: start;" target="_blank">http://vivalas.blogspot.com/2015/02/friday-13th-blog-hop.html</a></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;">Corrie Herriman : </span><a href="http://madebychook.blogspot.com/2015/02/tgif-13.html" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1423829430721_2622" rel="nofollow" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #196ad4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: start;" target="_blank">http://madebychook.blogspot.com/2015/02/tgif-13.html</a><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;">Hermine Koster : </span><a href="http://wp.me/p2KNz-3gI" rel="nofollow" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #196ad4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: start;" target="_blank">http://wp.me/p2KNz-3gI</a><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;">Michele Kosciolek : </span><a href="http://stuffbybelle.blogspot.com/2015/02/friday-13th-unlucky-hop.html" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1423829430721_2621" rel="nofollow" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #196ad4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: start;" target="_blank">http://stuffbybelle.blogspot.com/2015/02/friday-13th-unlucky-hop.html</a><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;">Shanna Shands : </span><a href="http://scsdesigns.blogspot.com/2015/02/a-halloween-blog-hop.html" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1423829430721_2620" rel="nofollow" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #196ad4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: start;" target="_blank">http://scsdesigns.blogspot.com/2015/02/a-halloween-blog-hop.html</a><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;">Glenda Tkalac : </span><a href="http://somewhereovertherainbowunicornsdream.blogspot.com/2015/02/freaky-friday.html" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1423829430721_2619" rel="nofollow" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #196ad4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: start;" target="_blank">http://somewhereovertherainbowunicornsdream.blogspot.com/2015/02/freaky-friday.html</a><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;">Susan M. Brown : </span><a href="http://sbartist.blogspot.com/2015/02/superstitious-are-we-viva-las.html" rel="nofollow" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #196ad4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: start;" target="_blank">http://sbartist.blogspot.com/2015/02/superstitious-are-we-viva-las.html</a><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;">Mary Brockway : </span><a href="http://damselofdistress.blogspot.com/2015/02/an-unlucky-hop-with-viva-las-vegastamps.html" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1423829430721_2618" rel="nofollow" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #196ad4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: start;" target="_blank">http://damselofdistress.blogspot.com/2015/02/an-unlucky-hop-with-viva-las-vegastamps.html</a><br />
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Hello and welcome to my stop on this week long hop with May Arts and Faber-Castell! If you've missed any of the goodness this week, you may want to head on over and check out earlier posts and leave comments for your chance to win some swag from <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.mayarts.com/blog/">May Arts</a></span> and <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://designmemorycraft.typepad.com/">Faber-Castell</a></span> :-)</div>
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Ok, now on with the makes!! Here's what I came up with...</div>
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This sweet banner was created by adhering vintage dictionary pages to some linen material for a bit of added strength. I trimmed out, stitched and stuffed five of these mini houses, in total. Here's a peek... </div>
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I think this one may be my favorite. </div>
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The background was created by laying down some lovely color using Gelatos in Bubble Gum, Guava and Lavender and then dabbing on a touch of Gold Champagne.</div>
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A few doodled hearts using the White Pitt Artist pen add a touch of whimsy...</div>
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...and the layered <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/2-5-inch-burlap-w-vintage-inspired-print/">Plain 2.5" Cotton Blend</a></span> ribbon makes a perfect roof! A heart in the center of each house is stitched on and embellished with my favorite lace, trim and vintage findings to finishes them off.</div>
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All that's left to do is string them along a length of <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/sp-18x50y-cordburlap/">Natural 1/8" Cord/Burlap</a></span> ribbon with bits of lace and trim and my banner is ready to display!</div>
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And that's, my friends, is the project.</div>
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<a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/2-5-inch-burlap-w-vintage-inspired-print/">468-25-17 Pink Floral 2.5" Cotton Blend</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/1-inch-lace/">390-1-01 White 1" Lace Ribbon</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/sp-18x50y-cordburlap/">SP10 Natural 1/8" Cord/Burlap ribbon</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.fabercastell.com/">Gelatos in Guava, Lavender, Gold Champagne and Bubble Gum</a></div>
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vintage dictionary pages and findings</div>
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