Velvet ribbon has long been a staple for holiday decorating. The luxurious smoothness and rich jewel tones are hard to top. Minimalist decor is on trend again for the holidays featuring simplistic designs and calls to nature. This aesthetic has also been coined comfy cottage, cottage chic, colonial cottage, and more. A big trend that […]
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Oct
Oct
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
For those looking to upgrade their Fall décor 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 décor from ordinary pumpkin to stylish display, quick and easy! To make these beautiful bows we suggest you use the bow […]
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Jun
Jun
I’m so ready to see those blooms of summer and since we aren’t quite to that time of the year I thought I would show you how to make your own bloom. See step by step how easy it is to create this stunning flower bloom… make several and add them to anything you want […]
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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 […]
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Apr
Apr
A Mother’s Day DIY that you can finish in under 20 minutes! MATERIALS NEEDED: Colored Tissue Paper cut into 3″X20″ (make sure the tissue isn’t coated with a shiny or waxy film. This coating prevents the bleach from soaking into the tissue paper, it will not absorb and bleach the tissue.) Household bleach Small glass […]
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
Celebrating Valentine’s Day is not only the perfect way to express your love for someone, it also is a cure for the winter blues. Valentine’s Day isn’t all about the chocolate or flowers either! Try your hand at homemade holiday décor or handmade valentine’s cards. Giving out valentines isn’t just for children. Make one to […]
If you’re looking for a fun autumn project we’ve got a handy wall hanging task for you. 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. So this autumn wall hanging does have some muted flowers and some pink […]
