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…
Welcome to the May Arts Blog. Today’s project is a fun one for you and the kids. We’re going to recycle our Halloween and Thanksgiving pumpkins into cute bird feeders. I just loved making this project! I’ve always felt just a little guilty about throwing away perfectly good pumpkins after the fall holidays. Now we…
I’ve got a fun & frugal way to add to your fall decor! And it’s FAST too! I’ll show you how I quickly made this: The supplies needed you may already have around the house! (I had to go for a walk to come up with the sticks!) Squish your toilet paper roll just a…
Hi, Leah here with a video today. I love the ease of applying ribbon to chipboard with the Tombow Stamp Runner. Watch today’s video to see many different projects you can create! Supplies: Chipboard Scissors Tombow tape runner Paper DCWV Mini book Basically Bare Ribbons: Animal Print Grosgrain 344 series Satin / Grosgrain Double Band…
Welcome back to the May Arts blog! When we were little, my brothers, sisters and I (there were 5 of us!) would always make our Mom’s birthday gifts. We colored, constructed and picked dandelions (after all, Mom always said they were her favorite) in anticipation of Mom’s ooh’s and ahh’s. I’ve got a quick project…
It’s Summertime and that means trips to the beach, lazy days by the pool, picnics and one of my most favorite holidays, Independence Day or the 4th of July. At our house, that means hanging the flag, a BBQ with friends, a baseball game and of course, fireworks. I have few quick and easy ways…
Hello May Arts fans! It’s Latrice here to share a fun and quick project with you that any little girl would LOVE! I also have a video showing you exactly how to make these on your own. Check out what I’ve created using just scraps of ribbon that I had laying around. Check out the…
Welcome back to the May Arts blog! Today we’re going to show you how to take those bits and pieces of scrap cardstock or paper and recycle them into a whole new product. You’ll need just a few simple supplies and a kitchen blender. Your kids will love this project too! Even my husband was…
I thought I would show you these super cute dolls that my 9 year old daughter and I made this last weekend. I got this great Simplicity Pattern #1900 and followed the pattern instructions for the doll and the clothing. The fun really started when we were making the clothing and we pulled out a…
*whew* I just finished up the goody bags that’ll be for the kids’ school Valentine parties….all 60 of ‘em. Mass-producing gets really old after a while, so this time I took full advantage of child labor – heh. I started with some little brown paper sacks. And then I had the littles punch out hearts…