Ribbon Scraps Hop With May Arts!

Hello!

Welcome to my stop here on May Arts' hop sharing ideas to use up some of those ribbon scraps you (meaning ME!) hate to throw away :-)

For a full list of hoppers, hop on over to the May Arts blog HERE---and don't forget to leave comments along the way.  We have 3 grab bags of new release ribbony goodness up for grabs!

Now, on with the project...

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!

For this bracelet, I've used scraps of the 1.25" silk ribbon in white, 3/8" lace ribbon in ivory, 1" lace ribbon in white, and the 3/8" velvet woven ribbon in antique gold.  OH!  And I've thrown in a length of the 3 mm diamond chain for a little extra sparkle :-) 

I always have quite the stash of silk scraps floating around because who's throwing away silk??!

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...

...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.

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!

Here's a closer peek.  I just love the roughed up silk and the grunginess of the vintage findings together!  

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!!

xx,

May Arts and Stampendous!

Hello and welcome to my little stop on this week long collaboration of May Arts and Stampendous!!

I absolutely LOVE stamping on fabric, so I've whipped up a trio of tags using May Arts 2.5" Cotton Blend ribbon...

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.

To achieve a slightly varied look, I just rotated the stamp for these two...

...and I've created a repeated pattern with a sentiment on this one!

Don't forget to comment on posts from this week for a chance to win some May Arts and Stampendous goodies.  If you've missed any, hop on over to the May Arts blog and check them out!

xx,

Quick Gift Bags.

Hello!

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 Viva Las VegaStamps! blog if you want the deets.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

xx,

A Ribbon Baby Hop With May Arts!

Hello---and welcome to my stop on day TWO of our Ribbon Baby Blog Hop!!

If you missed any of the goodness, here's a full list of the two days of hoppers...

Thursday

Charlene Driggs

Emily Lanham

Gini Williams Cagle

Jen Shears

Jenifer Cowles

Jennifer Davey

Karen Baker

Friday

Karen Hanson

Mallika Kejriwal

Mary Brockway

Rhea Weigand

Tracy McLennon

Be sure to leave comments if you'd like a chance to win some May Arts ribbon!

Now, on with my project...

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!

Each of the banner's were cut from the 4 inch Burlap/Wired Ribbon in Light Natural.  I simply folded it over a length of the 1/8 inch Cord/Burlap Ribbon in Natural, and glued the pennant shut with a touch of tacky glue.

Each of my letters were covered in a good layer of silver glass glitter before I glued them down.

In between each of my pennants, I've tied small sections of the 1.25 inch Silk Ribbon in a rainbow of colors!  Small bits of 1 inch Lace Ribbon in White add a bit of softness to this bright color palette.

May Arts supplies used:

4 inch Burlap/Wired Ribbon in Light Natural

1/8 inch Cord/Burlap Ribbon in Natural

1.25 inch Silk Ribbon in Pink, Orange, Yellow, Olive, Teal and Lavender

1 inch Lace Ribbon in White

Other supplies used:

cardstock letters

silver glass glitter

Aleene's Tacky Glue

Ok, guys that's it for me!!  Don't forget to hop on over and check out the rest of the team's baby inspired projects.

Thanks for stopping by!

xx,

An Up-cycled Tote For Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day!!

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 Ribbon Resource blog and check it out!!

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!!

Thanks so much for joining me today!!

xx,

Birds Of A Feather.

Hello!!

Today, I have a fun and simple set of canvases rockin' a serious pop of color :-)

I began by gluing down one of the pieces from the Birds On A Wire 2 set and the largest feather in the Feathers Shape Set 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!

I've outlined the pieces with a water-soluble graphite pencil to make them stand out more.

I finished my canvases off with a few white circles drawn on with a white PITT pen...

...and a sprinkling of glass microbeads for a little sparkle!

If you'd like to see how this project came together, check out my video (COMING SOON!).

Gina's Designs supplies used:

Birds On A Wire 2

Feathers Shape Set

Other supplies used:

8 by 10 inch canvases

white acrylic paint

Mod Podge

Lindy's Stamp Gang spray inks

General's water-soluble graphite pencil

Faber-Castell white PITT artist pen

Aleene's Tacky Glue

microbeads

May Arts 1 1/4" and 1/4" black silk ribbon

And that is that!!  Thanks so much for joining me today :-)

xx,

Fly.

Hello!!

Today, I'm over on the Viva Las VegaStamps! blog sharing a little card set that's rockin' a bit of the rainbow.

Here's a close-up of the stampin' action...

...and the wrap-up!  I thought it would be cute to give this set all bundled up.  LOVE the vellum butterfly!

If you wanna see the full-on tutorial in pictures, hop on over to VLVS! to check out the 'how' and the 'to'.

Viva Las VegaStamps supplies used:

ButterflyGossamer/Large

Get Cape Wear Cape Fly

Other supplies used:

Canson watercolor paper

WOW! embossing powder in Primary Ebony

Lindy's Stamp Gang Flat Fabio spray inks in Pink Ladies Pink, Pineapple Paradise, Frenchy's Pink Pouf, Greased Lightnin' Green and Caribbean Blue 

vellum

wooden clothes pin

white sewing thread

Pretty Pink Posh sequins in Sparkling Clear

May Arts 1/4 inch silk ribbon in Grey and Pink

I've also played along with the Lindy's Stamp Gang April Color Challenge!  You can find the details HERE.  And here's a peek at the inspiration graphic...

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I'll see ya next time!!

xx,

Hello!!

Did I mention I'm now designing for Gina's Designs??  YEP!  So expect to see more chippy love over here :-)

Now, on with the makes!

Today, I've created a set of Easter inspired cards---because it's Easter---and also because I'm absolutely smitten with the pieces in the Build A Layout Easter set from Gina's Designs.

To alter the chipboard, I began by painting each piece white and then adding a wash of Distress ink.

To finish them off and give a bit of sparkle, I dabbed on some Stickles glitter glue here and there.

If you look closely, you can see a few sequins under the vellum to add some fun movement to the cards.

And that is the set!  These cards are definitely Easter-inspired, but just 'spring' enough to brighten someone's day for the whole season.

Thanks so much for joining me, and I'll see you next time!!

Gina's Designs supplies used:

Build A Layout Easter

Other supplies used:

watercolor cardstock

vellum cardstock

black cardstock

white paint

Distress Inks in Peacock Feathers, Worn Lipstick and Mustard Seed

Stickles glitter glue in Stardust

sewing machine with various colors of thread

Pretty Pink Posh flat sequins in Sparkling Clear

May Arts 1/4 inch silk ribbon in White, Teal and Pink

xx,

World Autism Awareness Day With May Arts!

Hello!!

Today, I have a simple project with a big meaning...

This picture frame features puzzle pieces and a wash of blue---both of which are used to help raise awareness for Autism.

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!!

To create the lovely texture for this picture frame, I've glued several lengths of the 4 inch Burlap/Wired Ribbon in Light Natural down with Mod Podge.  I then covered it with a layer of white paint before adding a wash of Lindy's Stamp Gang spray.

I absolutely LOVE the finished frame!

May Arts supplies used:

398-4-02 - 4 inch Burlap/Wired ribbon in Natural White

Other supplies used:

wooden picture frame

white paint

Mod Podge

puzzle pieces

Lindy's Stamp Gang Flat Fabio spray in Caribbean Blue

Thanks so much for joining me today.  If you'd like to see more of what was created, hop on over to May Arts!!

xx,

A Hop With May Arts And Epiphany Crafts!

Hello and welcome to my stop on the hop with May Arts and Epiphany Crafts!  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...

Now, on with the makes!  Here's what I've come up with...

One of my favorite ways to use ribbon, is to create a fabric cover for a mini album.  

   This particular book cover was created by layering several lengths of the 2" Burlap/Cotton Blend ribbon in white in a crosshatch pattern, and adding machine stitching in a contrasting black thread.

The Chevron Bubble Caps by Epiphany Crafts make the perfect colorful embellishment!  I love the ombre look I was able to achieve.

And that's the cover!  Super clean and graphic.  I love this geometric look!!

May Arts supplies used:

474-2-01" Burlap/Cotton Blend ribbon in White

363-08 Twisted Burlap ribbon in Black

Other supplies used:

 Ephiphany Crafts Shape Studio Chevron

Epiphany Crafts Bubble Caps Chevron

Core'dinations Distress Paper

UmWowStudio Chevron Confetti

UmWowStudio Alpha TWO Confetti

Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Sequins in 4, 6, and 8 mm

Thanks for stopping by!  And don't forget to check back tomorrow for more May Arts and Epiphany Crafts collaboration.

xx,