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Oct06

DIY: Halloween Treat Holders

Posted in Holiday, Party / Event Planning, Sewing / Notions with 1 Comment.

I saw a really cute sucker holders on Pinterest that someone had created for another holiday, and decided to put a Halloween spin on it with some May Arts ribbons. I never have many trick-or-treaters – so I can do this for my special guests. Using a pumpkin shaped die, cut a front and back…

Oct02

How To Make A Travel Journal

Posted in Paper Crafts, Sewing / Notions with 1 Comment.

Travel journals are very handy to have around. From keeping your children entertained when running errands, to jotting down ideas that pop in your head. I love having all kinds of travel journals on hand and today I share with you how you can make one on your own. Cut two pieces of fabric…

Sep30

DIY: Ribbon Mashup/Hair Bow

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

A little ribbon mash up to create the perfect custom ribbon and FABULOUS accessory. Grosgrain and mini pom-poms are a match made in heaven. A few quick stitches and a little elastic and you will have the cutest dang hair accessory you ever did see. Sew pompom trim to edge of grosgrain using a zipper…

Sep19

DIY Bookmark – #readingrocks

Posted in Arts & Crafts, Gift & Gift Wrapping, Sewing / Notions with 2 Comments.

Fall and back to school make me feel like curling up with a book. What better project for September a lovely bookmark. This project can easily be customized as a teacher gift or to go with a book to a friend in need of a good read. So off we go… Cut 2 –…

Sep16

Make Your Own: Bookmark with Simple Embroidery

Posted in Gift & Gift Wrapping, Kids Crafts, Sewing / Notions with 4 Comments.

Hello! From the first time I saw May Art’s Wired Burlap with Lace Edge Ribbon, I thought it would be fun to stitch on – just like counted cross stitch fabric. What I didn’t think about at the time, is how easy the wires make stitching. The burlap is held tight without an embroidery hoop,…

Sep11

DIY Sequin Heart Pillow

Posted in Home Decor / Decorating, Sewing / Notions with 2 Comments.

Hi this is Jenifer here with you today to share the easiest pillow project you will ever encounter 🙂 Not only is it fast but super cute as well. One day while scouring Pinterest I came across this fun pillow that had these felt hearts sewn on it. Well when I received the new…

Sep08

Make Your Own Super Hero Gear

Posted in Arts & Crafts, Kids Crafts, Party / Event Planning, Sewing / Notions with 4 Comments.

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…

Sep05

DIY Fall Hoop Wreath

Posted in Home Decor / Decorating, Sewing / Notions with 7 Comments.

Whoa where did summer go? Just like that the air is getting cooler and school is back in. Time to put away the beach towels and haul out the fall décor. First change, the wreath on my door, this year I’ve decided to go with something personalized, an Embroidery Hoop Wreath. You can hardly…

Aug27

Fun DIY: Ribbon Detailed Robe

Posted in Fashion / Accessories, Sewing / Notions with 4 Comments.

I’ve got a fun way to personalize a project today! I recently used a sewing pattern for the very first (and possibly last!) time to make a robe for my daughter. If you’ve seen some of my May Arts projects it’s possible you’ve noticed there are quite a few on which I’ve used a sewing…

Aug15

DIY: Make a Heart Key Ring Using Your Scraps

Posted in Fashion / Accessories, Sewing / Notions with 1 Comment.

I tend to save scraps of fabrics and ribbons because I KNOW “one day” I will find a purpose for them. Instead of waiting for a purpose to come along I had to find one or I might have drown in bucket of ribbon and be buried in a pile of scrap fabrics and no…

Sewing / Notions

DIY: Halloween Treat Holders

How To Make A Travel Journal

DIY: Ribbon Mashup/Hair Bow

DIY Bookmark – #readingrocks

Make Your Own: Bookmark with Simple Embroidery

DIY Sequin Heart Pillow

Make Your Own Super Hero Gear

DIY Fall Hoop Wreath

Fun DIY: Ribbon Detailed Robe

DIY: Make a Heart Key Ring Using Your Scraps

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