May Arts Ribbon Baby Hop

The Ribbon Lady has an announcement.  She's hired a very special assistant (I hear she works for ba-ba's, is very cute and adorable, and that her momma, daddy and big brother are quite smitten with her.  :-)

The Ribbonistas are having a Baby Hop to formally welcome the Ribbon Baby to the team.

I've created a set of soft blocks with ribbon tabs using a variety of May Arts ribbons for color and texture.

I found the basic tutorial for these 4" x 4" blocks here.  The author only used 4 pieces of ribbon but we know that where May Arts Ribbon is involved, more is much better!

I used crochet velvet, crochet lace, velvet, grosgrain, satin, chevron, faux suede and more for lots of tactile interest.  The pretty fabric is from Moda.

These are quite addictive to make and I'll be making some to keep on hand for last minute baby gifts.

Here's the rest of the hop so you don't miss a day of sweet baby inspiration and a chance to win a spool of ribbon from the May Arts Ribbon Baby Section.  There will 3 winners so be sure to comment on each blog today and tomorrow.

Thursday

Charlene Driggs

Emily Lanham

Gini Williams Cagle

Jen Shears

Jenifer Cowles

Jennifer Davey

Friday

Karen Baker

Karen Hanson

Mallika Kejriwal

Mary Brockway

Rhea Weigand

Tracy McLennon

Thanks so much for joining us!  Hope we've inspired you!  Be sure to stop by the May Arts Blog and say hi to Ribbon Baby!

May Arts New Release Blog Hop - Sweet Little Baby

Today is day 1 of the May Arts Spring/Summer New Release Blog Hop!  There are so many gorgeous new ribbons...and you'll want to own them all!

I got to play with the new Adhesive gingham hearts.  They are just soooo adorable and the acrylic backing sticks to everything from clothing to metal.

I have a friend with a brand new baby girl so all things sweet and pink were my inspiration

.  

 First up is this sweet little onsie & sock set.

 I sewed May Arts 3/8" Crochet Trim to the neckline then a row of the sweet new Adhesive Mini Gingham Hearts.Because these will washed frequently, I tacked the hearts to the neckline and socks with a needle and thread and a tiny running stitch in the center of the hearts.

And just because I couldn't resist, I added May Arts new Adhesive Rosettes to the backside.

How adorable is that!!?

The sweet little cards were created on my Gazelle with a cut file from The Cutting Cafe.

I added the same crochet trim to the arms and leg openings with double sided tape, then it was just peel and stick those adorable adhesive hearts and done!

Want to win some of this adorable ribbon or any of the other new releases? 

Just leave a comment on the Ribbonista blogs today and tomorrow.  3 lucky winners will be drawn by the Ribbon Lady for your choice of one of the new releases.

Here's the full 2 day line up so you don't miss any of the crafty inspiration.

Monday   

Charlene Driggs

Emily Lanham
 Gini Williams Cagle

Jen Shears

Jenifer Cowles

Jennifer Davey

Karen Baker

Tuesday

Karen Hanson

Lalo IK

Mallika Kejriwal

Mary Brockway

Rhea Weigand

Tracy McLennon

Virginia Fynes

Thanks for joining us!!

Thrifty Gifting - Basket Makeover

Do love gift giving more than your budget will allow?  Me, too!  Head over to the May Arts blog to see how you can turn this clearance basket and some wholesale club wash cloths:

into this adorable baby gift:

Thanks for stopping by!

May Arts Retro Challenge Project - It's all about the Package! Giveaway Alert!

 Here's my inspiration project for the May Arts Ribbon Retro Color Challenge this month.  It's all about the package, right?  I think these colors would work for everything from babies to Mother's Day to friends to....well, you get it, everything...except those manly men in our lives.

I cut the paper corded handles off, punched holes, added grommets, then tied on that gorgeous May Arts Grosgrain with Scalloped edge.  Isn't it fun?!

I used a combination of Scor-Tape and hot glue to attach the ribbons to the bag.  The Scor-tape is mainly to hold the ribbon in place until the hot glue sets.

Here are the rest of the ribbons for the challenge:   1/2" Elastic with Sequin Center, 5/8" Faux Suede, Ruffled, 1/2" Pom Pom String, 3/16" String Looped, 5/8" Sheer Ruffled Edge

Yummy, yes!   Here's the inspiration photo for the challenge.

Do you want to play along?  Just head to the May Arts Blog and follow the Ribbon Lady's instructions.  She'll even send you the ribbon to play with!  How cool is that?

And..I had some of these yummy ribbons left over...enough to make any of the projects on the May Arts blog, including my gift bag.

So leave me a comment and when the Ribbon Lady announces the participants on the MA blog, I'll pick a winner from my blog.  So you can win either way!!

May Arts/Stampendous Blog Week & 3 Giveaways

It's my turn to share the fun using beautiful May Arts Ribbon and Stampendous products.

I decided to make a giant tag that can double as a card.  This was so fun to do.  I simply covered both sides of an extra large shipping tag with designer paper then added ribbon and that adorable Stampendous House Mouse image called Big Yawn.

This is a great project for small pieces of leftover ribbon.  :-)  There is space on the back for a message and I think that this can be used as a decorative piece in a child's room as well.

Here's the supply list:

May Arts Ribbon - QK4-47 Sheer Daisy Edge, NE17 5/8" Sheer Nylon Edge, XA17-1.5" Pom-Pom Edged Wired Ribbon, HA17 - 3/8" Double Sided Satin

Stampendous Products - Big Yawn, Frantage Encrusted Jewel Kit, Kraftboard Angel Wings Kit

Other: - Scor-Tape; Spellbinders Heart die; Designer paper - Heidi Grace Daydream; foam squares; XL Tag; Papertrey Ink cardstock; Ink - Amuse; Copic markers

Thanks for joining us and don't forget...there will be 3 big winners of a spool of May Arts Ribbon (your choice and a Stampendous stamp and handle!

Here's the May Arts Design Team list in case you missed someone this week and be sure so pop over to the Stampendous blog for more chances to win!

Monday

Virginia Fynes

Shellye McDaniel

Tuesday

Lalo IK

Karen Baker

Wednesday

Jenifer Cowles

Jen Shears

Latrice Murphy

Thursday

Gini Williams Cagle

Emily Lanham

Friday

Courtney Lee

Charlene Driggs (that's me!)

Runway Inspired Baby Shower

Yay...found time to play in a challenge.  Just love the inspiration for the Runway Inspired Challenge this week.  Babies are my soft spot.



I just love the soft gold and white in the inspiration photo and that face...oh my!

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Cardstock - Neenah; Papertrey Ink Gold

Stamps - Papertrey Ink Sweet Baby, Polka Dot Basics

Ink - Tsukineko Brilliance Gold

Dies - Papertrey Ink



Ribbon -May Arts Silk, Ivory Burlap String

Misc. - flat back pearls 

  

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy Friday!!

May Arts Design Team Call - pincushions

Ok, on to project #2!  Here's a fun out of the box way to use the fabulous Cotton Striped Ribbon from May Arts.

I adore this cotton blend ribbon.  Since it is really just strips of fabric, I thought why not sew them together to make my own custom ribbon fabric!   I am totally addicted to it now.   I love these sweet little pincushion/pillows. 

I love how these turned out!  May Arts Cotton Stripes in red and blue pair perfectly with  May Arts Natural Jute Cord and Burlap String for a wonderful nautical look that would be perfect as a wedding favor, a beach house accent or for baby pins in a little boy's room.  I tied the pillow on the left with a square knot and  the one on the right with a figure 8 knot that I stitched in place.  The buttons are also tied with square knots.  The "Ahoy" sentiment is a rub-on that I added prior to stuffing the pillow.

Don't worry, I didn't leave the girls out!  Sugar and spice and May Arts Sheer Organza Ribbon and Crochet Lace are nice! I added beads to a safety pin then cross stitched them to this pincushion.

                              

This version features May Arts Elastic Plaid Ruffle Ribbon, more of that yummy Crochet Lace  and a bit of 3/16" String Loop.

I can't wait to combine more colors to make more ribbon "fabric"...Love you, May Arts!

Supply List

Red/Blue pin cushions

hand drawn heart pattern

May Arts Cotton Blend Stripes, Jute Cord, Burlap String

Other:  heavy weight muslin fabric, buttons; plastic stars; beads/pin; flower; button; heavy duty thread;  Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive; rub-ons (stash); sewing machine

Pink Pincushions

hand drawn pattern

May Arts Cotton Blend Stripes, Crochet Lace, Sheer Organza, String Loop,  Elastic Plaid Ruffle, Burlap String

Other:  buttons; safety pins; beads; pearl headed pins; paper flowers; rub-ons (stash) sewing machine

Thanks for popping in.  Your comments are always welcome and much appreciated!!

Thrifty Gifting - Oh Baby!

I've got a tutorial and 2 gift set ideas for you on the May Arts blog for a little "Thrifty Gifting" baby style.  Not to worry...there's one for boys...

and one for girls...

                                     
 
Head on over to the May Arts Blog for all the details.  I'd love to know what you think!

little cutie pie

I just adore this image so thought it might be good practice for my Copics.  Practice, practice, practice.

DH is home today chopping down a tree that I told him would shade the vegetable garden if we put it where he wanted it but for some reason, he didn't listen sooooooo, now he has a job.  It was a big ugly, messy oak that was in the wrong place to begin with.  We inherited it when we bought the house.  It just got bigger and uglier and messier.  The neighbors are very happy to be getting some firewood.

Supply List
Cardstock/Designer paper - PTI
Stamps - Eline; PTI
Ink - Memento, Copics
Other - ribbon, stick on pearls, PTI banner die, Spellbinders scalloped circle

It's a Girl!

You remember the sweet onesie invites I made the other day?  Well, here's the gift I made for sweet little Leyna when she makes her world debut. 

and I wrapped it up like this

If you want to see a tutorial on how I did it, head over to the May Arts blog today! 

I'm entering this in  Really Reasonable Ribbon "I've got you Babe!" challenge, too.

I Got You Babe and a Winner

Yah!  They're finished...all 50 baby shower invites.  I'm thankful the new grandmother said that the new mama likes things simple.  She requested pink/white polka dots so here we go.........

A super BIG PINK THANK YOU to Regina, at The Cutting Cafe, who customized the template for me.  I needed to get 2 per sheet of paper instead of one AND she personalized the insert with the baby's name!! 

These need to be mailed so the embellishments had to be simple.  I couldn't resist the sweet little lacy pearls though...and they don't cause a big "bump" in the envelope.  Each card has been sponged around the edges on the outside and the inside template to add some warmth and depth.  I hand cut the banner.

Head on over to Really Reasonable Ribbon....they've got an "I Got You Babe" challenge going on. 

Supplies: 

Template - The Cutting Cafe Baby Onsesie Shaped Card

Paper - Neenah, The Paper Studio Sweet Pea Polka Pink

Ink - Versafine Pink Grapefruit

Stamps - PTI Baby Button Bits

Other - computer, pearled lace ribbon

Now....drumroll please! 

Research Randomizer Results

1 Set of 1 Unique Numbers Per Set

Range: From 1 to 28 -- Unsorted

Job Status:

Set #1:

8

That person is....

Sue from Oregon said...

The story of my life...late for almost everything LOL! Congrats on your blogoversary Charlene! My the time does fly! I am so very happy to have become your friend!
August 30, 2011 10:29 PM

Congratulations, Sue!!  Thanks for posting my candy on your blog and for being a faithful follower!