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Jan19

DIY Clothing Repair – Ribbon Style

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My niece recently asked me if I could fix one of her favorite tops. One of the straps had started to disintegrate! Don’t you hate it when that happens? Ribbon to the rescue! First we decided on a suitable replacement. We went with 5/8” crochet ribbon in light blue and backed it with ½” solid/wrinkle…

Jan14

How To: Frilly Socks with Eyelet Trim

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Hi everyone! It’s Karen from ScrappyCanuck Studios, and today I am getting “girlie” with one of my current May Arts obsessions – eyelet trim! Quite honestly, I ordered some of this trim on a whim and I cannot get enough of it. I have used it on cards, on scrapbook layouts, for embellishing jars, and…

Jan07

How To: Irish Knotted Cuff

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We can all use a new accessory, either for ourselves or as a gift for the fashionista in your life. Utilizing the beautiful Double Faced Faux Suede Ribbon will give a lux feel to your cuff. Follow along so you can see how to use the iconic Irish Knot to create this suede beauty….

Jan06

Make Your Own: Ribbon Decorated Ballerina Dolls

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Good Morning May Arts fans! I love making dolls and stuffed animals for all of my nieces and nephews. How cute are these little ballerina’s all decked out in May Arts Ribbons? Which one is your favorite? I used a Simplicity Pattern #1341, following the provided directions and then just decorated these cuties with May…

Jan02

How To: Make An Apron From An Old Pair Of Jeans

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My husband was going through his clothes and doing some much needed clearing out of much loved but VERY over worn T-shirts and paint spattered, bleach spotted jeans. Why is it they just can’t seem to part with the stuff that looks the worst? 🙂 As I was separating things into the give and pitch…

Nov19

How to: Silk Ribbon Embroidery

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Are you new to ribbon embroidery or just want to refresh your skills? This video will show you 8 stitches using May Arts Silk Ribbon. Each one is easy to master and a beautiful addition to your projects. Here are some embroidery examples showing what you can create with our beautiful silk ribbon: Burlap Bookmark…

Oct23

Tutorial: Halloween Candles with a Ribbon Beading

Posted in Arts & Crafts, Holiday, Home Decor / Decorating, Sewing / Notions with 2 Comments.

Halloween is just around the corner, and I have a confession to make – I’m a bit of a “cutsie” Halloween crafter! I love all the different textures and the bold colors, especially when I can add a bit of sparkle and a bow or two or three! Today, I thought I would share a…

Oct14

How To: Elastic Flower Headband in Minutes

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I have a beautiful quick and easy floral headband to share with you today. These only took about 10-15 minutes to make. Using the new Elastic Lace cut a piece that will fit snugly around your head. Sew the ends together. Layer the flowers and leaves as desired. I used the Frayed Flowers on the bottom and the box of…

Oct09

Make Your Own: Ribbon Water Bottle Holder

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I had seen an idea for a ribbon water bottle holder featured on Martha Stewart a while back, and I thought it would be fun to use some May Arts ribbon to create one for myself. The original idea used a cord-lock, which is a great idea- but I didn’t have one! So I’ll show…

Oct07

Make Your Own: Flower Girl Dress And Crown With Ribbon

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Hi this is Jenifer here with you to share a fun project I have been working on for a friend of mine. She will be getting married at the end of this month and I was given the opportunity to make the beautiful flower girl dress. How cute is this 🙂 Of course no fancy…

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Sewing / Notions

DIY Clothing Repair – Ribbon Style

How To: Frilly Socks with Eyelet Trim

How To: Irish Knotted Cuff

Make Your Own: Ribbon Decorated Ballerina Dolls

How To: Make An Apron From An Old Pair Of Jeans

How to: Silk Ribbon Embroidery

Tutorial: Halloween Candles with a Ribbon Beading

How To: Elastic Flower Headband in Minutes

Make Your Own: Ribbon Water Bottle Holder

Make Your Own: Flower Girl Dress And Crown With Ribbon

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