I’m always looking for a little something “extra special” to give during a holiday, and May Arts Ribbons are the perfect tool to jazz an ordinary gift into something special. I made these cute triangle-shaped treat holders with some cardstock, dies and May Arts Ribbons. I started by die-cutting two pieces of cardstock each, die […]
Author Archives: Elyse Duffey
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Sep
Sep
For those looking to upgrade their Fall dĂ©cor we’ve got a small project that can offer a little chic twist. By using May Arts ribbon and the Bowdabra we took this staple in autumn dĂ©cor from ordinary pumpkin to stylish display, quick and easy! To make these beautiful bows we suggest you use the bow […]
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May
May
Here’s a fun and easy way to decorate that Father’s Day Package using your May Arts Ribbon and a Punch!! I wanted to find a different way to use my punches to get more out of them. Thats when this idea came to me!! I have made a video to share the process with you […]
A friend sent me a link to a simple notebook that someone had started for their mother on Mother’s Day with the title, “No More Mother’s Day Cards!” At first, I was a bit taken aback. No more cards?! Where would that leave card makers like me? Then I had an idea! Why not do […]
02
May
May
We always think of soft, vintage designs for Mother’s Day…..maybe because there is something so sweet and pure about a mother’s love. So today, I’ve got a very shabby Mother’s Day card to share with you, that uses May Arts’ beautiful hand-dyed silk ribbon with woven edge. Tie a length of paper cord (or other […]
If you’re looking for a fun autumn project we’ve got a handy wall hanging task for you. Â We love Fall but sometimes have a hard time letting go of the flowers and all the green that spring and summer have to offer. Â So this autumn wall hanging does have some muted flowers and some pink […]
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Apr
Apr
A few simple ribbons turn a round bib into a boutique quality baseball bib the perfect gift for the sports enthusiast in your life and their sweet little bundle. What you need: 3/8 Inch – VELVET/RIC RAC – RED, 2/3 yard 3/8 Inch – GROSGRAIN/IVORY STRIPES – RED/IVORY, 3/4 yard 3/8 yard fabric 3/8 yard […]
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Apr
Apr
I thought it would be fun to do a little woven ribbon project and upcycle this old black 8 1/2 x11 picture frame, so today I’m going to show you a few easy steps to achieve some pretty, decorative wall art on a budget. Have you seen the price of woven art? I don’t know about […]
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Apr
Apr
Want to make a unique card that’s simple but stunning. Today’s tutorial will show you how to create this corset card in no time.   Cut a base sheet of designer card stock 5 x 7”, and two strips of plain card stock 8” x 1 ½”. You want the extra length for the […]
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Mar
Mar
Hello ribbon fans! It’s Karen H., and today I am going back to the papercraft that really hooked my heart as a mom – scrapbooking! Now don’t get me wrong – I love all things paper, fabric and ribbon but when I really need a pic-me-up, scrapbooking pictures of my little family always makes me […]
