Whenever we have a big family meal, we have a tradition of giving little gifts or trinkets to everyone – so I am always on the lookout for cute ideas that are easy to make, but that will bring a smile to everyone’s face. This little ribbon turkey can be finished with a pin back […]
Category Archives: Gift & Gift Wrapping
Welcome back to the May Arts blog. It’s time for all the hustle and bustle of baking, shopping, wrapping and gifting! We have friends who celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish celebration of the Festival of Lights which lasts for 8 days. This year, Hanukkah falls on Thanksgiving. I asked my friend what kind of gifts would […]
I created this little tag with a pocket to insert a journaling card that you can write your own heartfelt message on. May Arts ribbon is always the perfect finishing touch when embellished on the top of a tag. No one looks forward to the times that we have to send Sympathy notes and cards, […]
Welcome back to the May Arts Blog! We recently had some new neighbors move in next door and since we know how difficult it can be meeting new people, we always try to take some kind of yummy treat over to welcome them to the neighborhood. Since they have small children, I thought a special […]
I love to craft inexpensive and unique treat boxes filled with candy to give to teachers or friends. For this “Spider Berry Treat Box” I’ve used two pint-sized wooden berry baskets and gave each a coat of black iridescent paint. After allowing each to thoroughly dry, I attached the two together by punching holes at […]
I have a confession to make. I LOVE candy corn! Not just any candy corn either. There’s only one brand I like because it’s so good and creamy; so I stalk my local discount store until it’s in stock then I try to think of crafty ways to use it so I can justify buying […]
Working in labor & delivery, I see a lot of cute door hangings welcoming a new baby; this started the wheels turning on how I could create my own fun design! I started with a wire hanging basket (but any similar style would work), 4″ Wired Burlap Ribbon and pipe cleaners. Cutting the pipe cleaners […]
Welcome to the May Arts blog! Today’s project is super easy, quick, economical and fun! And, since back to school time is upon us; I’m sure you’ll want several for your kids and some for teacher’s gifts as well. You can make dozens at a time and you can match any style or color with […]
Today, we are featuring the art of gift wrapping. We have two beautifully wrapped packages for you today: one for him and one for her! And since we are a proper ribbon blog, ladies will go first. 😉 Elegant Gift Wrap by Karen Baker: What I find so fascinating about May Arts Ribbon is […]
I’ve got a sweet tag to share today- perfect for a teacher, friend or anyone that inspires you! I threaded the 5/8” pink crochet trim with ¼” white silk ribbon– so easy with a needle! I pulled all of my pieces out & put them together to see how I wanted the final tag to […]
