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 […]
Category Archives: Sewing / Notions
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Jan
Jan
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 […]
 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. […]
Good Morning May Arts fans! I love making dolls and stuffed animals for all of my nieces and nephews. Â How cute are these little ballerina’s all decked out in May Arts Ribbons? Â Which one is your favorite? I used a Simplicity Pattern #1341, following the provided directions and then just decorated these cuties with May […]
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 […]
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Nov
Nov
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 […]
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 […]
14
Oct
Oct
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 […]
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 […]
07
Oct
Oct
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 […]
