Hi everyone! It’s Karen, and today I am excited to share with you a tutorial on creating some cute Caramel Apple Treat containers using mason jars. Up here in Canada, the end of the school year is about a month away and this is the first year that I get to put together a little […]
Category Archives: Altered Arts
Explore creative DIY crafts, home decor ideas, holiday projects & handmade inspiration using ribbons, mixed media & easy crafting techniques for every occasion.
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May Arts Ribbon used: 12 inch 5/8 Inch Faux Canvas, 444-58-09 Ivory 6 inch   2.5 Inch Cotton Blend, 468-25-02 Plain 6 inch   3/8 Inch Lace Ribbon, 390-38 Other Supplies Used: Scissors Adhesive Canvas Mini composition book Instructions: Adhere canvas to composition book cover, smooth flat. Trim excess canvas away following the edge of composition […]
I love purses but I don’t love spending a lot of money on trendy or seasonal purses so I love the idea of the placemat purse.  I found a red straw placemat at my local discount store for 50 cents!  Add a little May Arts Ribbon magic and you’ve got a cute summer bag […]
The new trend is life calendars. I personally have a hard time keep track of my busy schedule on my computer. I need to see at a glance what and when. I like my Monthly/Weekly Calendar by Day Runner. I’ve used it for years. But I also love the look of the new life journals. […]
Hello! Mary here, and today I have a project that’s simple to create, but the resulting project packs quite the punch! With a bit of hot glue and a few yards of ribbon, you can easily create the look of a fabric-covered frame that’s perfect for gifting or adding a touch of softness to your […]
Hello Friends! I hope you all are having a wonderful day. Today, I have another quick easy peasy tutorial to share with all you. We are going to be making a embellishment crate using some yummy ribbons and supplies from your stash. This crate can be used to fill up with candies, buttons or anything […]
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Feb
Hi everyone! It’s Karen from ScrappyCanuck Studios, and today I am sharing a little project I created for my girls. Recently, my hubby and I have been talking about working to develop “money sense” with our girls. We really liked an idea that we heard about from a friend in which our girls would regularly […]
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I love finding ways to incorporate old things into my projects. I recently found an old and stained linen table cloth for a couple of dollars at the thrift store, and knew it would come in handy for a future project. It was the perfect surface for an easy watercolor stamp technique. Using Staz-On ink, […]
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Feb
Feb
Welcome to the May Arts Ribbon Blog. Today’s project is a cute basket makeover perfect for baby’s bath time.  Like most crafters, I tend to be a bit of a collector. If I see a good deal on something that I think I can alter, it goes on a shelf in my “stash” closet. […]
Hi Friends! Happy crafty day and wishing you all a very happy new year. February 14th is just around the corner which means Valentines Day will be here very soon. To make this Valentines Day special I decided to make a candle holder using dollar store products for a romantic dinner with my darling husband. […]
