Category Archives: Party / Event Planning

Make Your Own Super Hero Gear

My daughter’s school has ‘spirit days’ every month- they are a lot of fun for the kids & gives them an excuse to wear unusual things & think creatively. One of the themes is ‘Super Hero Day’. It could be as simple as wearing a graphic tee- but they sky’s the limit.  🙂 This year […]

May Arts Ribbon / Xyron / Simple Stories Blog Hop and a giveaway {winners!}

Welcome to the first ever three way blog hop with May Arts Ribbon, Xyron & Simple Stories! I always look forward to seeing what everyone will create on our blog hops and this time is no different.  We have a full week of amazing inspiration ahead of us, so let’s get started! Today’s line up […]

DIY For Girls: Ribbon Wands

Hi, Virginia here today from Fynes Designs. When I was recently asked to make ribbon wands for an elementary end of school fun fair I couldn’t resist the opportunity. Ribbon wands are so easy to make and the whirl of color makes the kids so happy!   To make a ribbon wand like these ones […]

Home Decor DIY: Flower String Lights

Making your own Floral Tea Lights is quite easy with May Arts Ribbon Flowers and Dreamweaver Stencils Memories Mist.   I have to admit, the hardest part of this project was the photography. It was difficult to get a clear and crisp photo allowing you to see the beauty of these lights….sigh. So, I’ve included […]

DIY Ruffled Ribbon Banner

This past weekend was a pretty special thing for our family. We got to watch our daughter take part in a major part in our church. I’m not here to talk about that though. Today is all about the party and how I pulled it together flawlessly using May Arts ribbon. The main part of […]

Giveaway – A Ribbon Lady’s Wedding {winners!}

This Saturday, April 26th, I will be getting married.  And, lucky me, this will be followed by a very eagerly anticipated honeymoon at the beach!  So, I will be away from my desk for a little over a week.  But, fear not!  There will be a new dose of inspiration here each day for you!  […]

DIY Burlap Sachet Bag

Rustic themed parties and weddings seem to be everywhere these days; with that in mind, I made up a quick burlap bag that can be used to enclose a gift in, add spices to for a sachet or as a cute accent piece! Begin with a 14″ length of a 4″ wide burlap ribbon and […]

Using Unconventional Colors for Valentine’s Day

Today, we have a very special guest on the May Arts Ribbon Blog!  Please help us welcome Karen Hanson!  She will be doing a series of posts with us, so we hope you enjoy her work as much as we do.  Don’t forget to post your comments at the end!   Hi everyone!  It’s Karen […]

Handmade Craft: Romantic Burlap Hearts & Love Notes

I work with lots of brides so I’m here to attest that the season for hearts never ends. The romantic look of May Arts new Vintage Inspired Cotton Blend ribbon made me think of a time gone by filled sweet handwritten notes tucked into rustic and romantic hearts. Inspired to make your own?  It’s super […]