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Apr16

Tutorial: Cotton Vintage Printed Mini Gift Bags

Posted in Gift & Gift Wrapping, Sewing / Notions with 1 Comment.

Do you ever find yourself needing a little bag to hold a small treasure? How about a beautiful package for a small, delicate gift during the holidays or for a special occasion? I’ve got a great solution to show you… one that is so easy to make and requires very few supplies and time….

Apr15

Craft: Embroidery Hoop with Ribbon Accents

Posted in Home Decor / Decorating, Sewing / Notions with 5 Comments.

I recently came across the cutest embroidery hoop on Pinterest and it included a pattern- you can find it here! I thought it would be fun to make it with May Arts ribbon for accents. I knew I wanted to do it in reds, so I went to the local fabric store & picked out…

Apr10

Tutorial: Vintage Style Apron

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Many of us…ok, a few of us, are old enough to remember the simpler times of the 50’s. Our Moms were in the kitchen creating wonderful aromas while Dad worked and the kids played outside until dinnertime after homework was finished. That memory was the inspiration for my project when I saw the lovely colors…

Apr03

Make Your Own: Flower Bunny Tail T-Shirt

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I’ve got a fun project that could be worn all spring! I saw this idea online & knew I had the perfect May Arts ribbon to use! I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut a bunny image out of heat transfer material. If you don’t have a die cutting machine you could print an image…

Mar25

How To: Quick & Easy Baby Blanket

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When our boys were small, they loved to carry around a blanket bound with silky satin ribbon. I still have the one our youngest carried around. It’s torn and tattered and was much loved. I’m planning on giving it to him for his next birthday. He thinks it got lost at his grandmother’s house many…

Mar12

Tutorial For A Silk Flower

Posted in Arts & Crafts, Sewing / Notions with 6 Comments.

Hello! Mary here, and today I have a simple tutorial to create lovely flowers out of a little bit of silk ribbon! By looping ribbon around a piece of cardstock (or your fingers!), you can easily create a flower to adorn your favorite crafting project or yourself. My sweet daughter has already confiscated two of…

Feb23

Tutorial For Baby Blanket

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My sweet friend is having a baby GIRL! I’m very excited about this & wanted to make a blanket for her! My daughter has a blanket that is minkie fabric on one side & satin on the other that she still sleeps with! It isn’t a regular sized blanket- I think that’s why she has…

Feb19

DIY Baby Shower Gift Basket

Posted in Altered Arts, Gift & Gift Wrapping, Sewing / Notions with 5 Comments.

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….

Feb18

How To: Neck Wrap Heating Pad

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I’ve got a great gift project today! I found the instructions for making a neck wrap here, and decided to add some ribbon to fancy it up a bit! The directions on their site call for two 8”x20” pieces to be sewn together- I used a fat quarter (18”x22”) to make it even easier! I…

Feb17

DIY Pom-Pom Infinity Scarf

Posted in Fashion / Accessories, Sewing / Notions with 2 Comments.

A scarf is one of the most useful accessories. Not only does it add a layer of pretty but it also is a comfy way to keep warm. Today I share a pom-pom infinity scarf that’s easy to make and is super cute too. You’ll need to start off with about 68 inches of fabric….

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Tutorial: Cotton Vintage Printed Mini Gift Bags

Craft: Embroidery Hoop with Ribbon Accents

Tutorial: Vintage Style Apron

Make Your Own: Flower Bunny Tail T-Shirt

How To: Quick & Easy Baby Blanket

Tutorial For A Silk Flower

Tutorial For Baby Blanket

DIY Baby Shower Gift Basket

How To: Neck Wrap Heating Pad

DIY Pom-Pom Infinity Scarf

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