Shabby Chic with Blitsy

How can you not love the popular vintage look that is all the craze right now in decorating?  Today I'll show you how to create this one of a kind birdcage that is sure to jazz up any area in your home.  Check it out over on Blitsy. 

What Can You Upcycle?

Do you love taking old objects and turning them into one of a kind art pieces?  Today I'll show you step by step how to create this beautiful spring spoon.  Be sure to check out my Snapguide tutorial. 

Also be sure to head over to the Graphic 45 blog today and you'll see Robin's beautiful Gilded Lily piece. 

Let the hop continue : Graphic 45 and Ribbon Resource- May Arts

Today the hop continue with Graphic 45 and May Arts/ Ribbon Resource and I have an extra special treat for you....TUTORIAL

Yeap today you can see how to make this super cute Botanciabella waterfall card that is all pulled together with Ribbon Resource/May Arts Ribbon. 

 

Here where you can find the tutorial.

 

 

Check out How to Create a Graphic 45 Waterfall Card by Lori Williams on Snapguide.

 

 

 

Be sure to stop by Graphic 45's blog to see the complete list of products used for this project and also check out Ribbon Resource to stock up on your 3/8 inch Black Satin Knot Edge Ribbon.

 

 

May Arts/Ribbon Resource together with Graphic 45, It's Enchanting

Have you been hopping along with the Ribbon Resource / Graphic 45 blog hop?  I sure hope so because there are some wonderful projects that are sure to inspire you and of course PRIZES. 

Today I'm sharing a card I created using the Graphic 45 Enchanted Forest collection and ribbons by Ribbon Resource.  I love the way the raffia ribbon looks like vines...so perfect. 

Here is a list of the Ribbon Used:

5/8 inch Olive Green Raffia Bows

5/8 Inch Adhesive/Rosettes – Black

 

 

Now it's time to hop on for more fun

 

Monday

Amy Rysavy

Christina Colón

DeeDee Catron

Tuesday

Gini Williams Cagle

Jen Shears

Jenifer Cowles

Wednesday

Jennifer Davey

Karen Baker

Karen Hanson

Thursday

Latrice Murphy

Lori Williams

Michele Kosciolek

Friday

Rebecca VanDeMark

Tami Mayberry

Terri Burson

Tracy McLennon

Easter Egg Decoration with May Arts/Ribbon Resource

Need a great and easy center piece for your Easter Table...head over to May Arts today and see the post. 

Take your Valentines Flowers up a Notch.

 

Want to know how to create this simple braided Valentines Day Vase???  Head over to Ribbon Resource today and you can see step by step just how easy it is. 

 

Here a list of supplies to be sure you have everything you need on hand. 

May Arts / Ribbon Resource Ribbons Used

GC-8-23  3/8” Metallic/Iridescent/Wired Light Fuchsia

Other Supplies Used:

Double Sided Tape

Vase

Get Ready for Valentines Day with Ribbon Resource and May Arts

 

Want to have fun project to make for Valentine's Day with the kids?  I've got the perfect tutorial for you.  This adorable heart garland was created using May Arts/Ribbon Resource twine and I'll walk you through step by step how to recreate it on the May Arts Blog.  Hop over there to see more pictures and step by step directions. 

 

You can pick up the ribbon I used on May Arts site, or on Ribbon Resource's site (May Arts Retail Online Store) 

 

String Burlap: Bittersweet  M28

1/16” Twisted Rope: Red and White RJ14

Ribbon Resource and Cardmaker Blog Hop

 

Love is in the air with Cardmaker Magazine and May Arts Ribbon/Ribbon Resource.  It just couldn't be any sweeter.  In celebration of this card hop I created this vintage style Valentines Day card topped off with some beautiful silk ribbon.  Pearls, ribbon, vintage paper and delicate die cuts make for a beautiful but simple card to recreate.

 

 

Please be sure to hop and see all the designers beautiful Valentines Day cards and leave comments...cause you might just win a couple rolls of ribbon of your choice.  That's always enough to make you swoon. 

 

Here the hopping order

 

CardMaker

Amy Rysavy

DeeDee Catron

Carisa Zglobicki

Gini Williams Cagle

Jenifer Cowles

Dawn Lusk

Jennifer Davey

Karen Baker

Kim Klinkovsky

Karen Hanson

Latrice Murphy

Linda Beeson

Lori Williams

Michele Kosciolek

Lisa Silver

Rebecca VanDeMark

Tami Mayberry

Pamela Haskin

Terri Burson

Jen Shears

Tracy McLennon
The Ribbon Resource

Adorable Ornament with Ribbon Resource

Are you like me, you love to go to thrift stores and garage sales and find game pieces from old games.  Here's a great idea for those scrabble pieces.  Create this one of a kind scrabble ornament for someone you love.  Want to see the whole how to?  Head over to Ribbon Resources Blog and you can see the step by step tutorial. 

 

Here are all the ribbons used on this projects.

 

Grosgrain Dot Ribbon DD14

 1/4" Twill Chevron Stripes

 

 

Wishing you a Merry Christmas from Crafter's Companion

 

 

 

 

Today's basket is one I created using Crafter's Companion's Ultimate Tool. If you don't already have one of these it's a must for you to own.  It has so many different measurements and templates for creating all sorts of projects.  Just look at this cute holidays basket that is ready to be filled with some type of treat, and it really didn't take long to make at all. 

Here's a complete list of all the goodies I used for this piece. 

Edge'ables Christmas Only Words - Wishing You a Merry Christmas

 Bebunni Floral Metal Dies - Cottage Lace

 The Ultimate Tool

Graphic 45 Paper

May Arts Ribbon

 

A Bow Can Bring It All Together

If you ever read my blog, you'll know I love Fall.....everything about it.  I love the colors, the crisp feel of the air and the bounty of harvest and thankfulness.  What better way represent the season of fall than a easy wall/door décor made with a bundle of dried corn and some beautiful rustic ribbon to pull it all together.  I love the way it looks.  The ribbon has wired edges so it's so simple to create a stunning bow.  Be sure to pick your ribbon up today at Ribbon Resource. 

 

3" printed burlap ribbon / gold polka dot

 

Also for a limited time with any order from Ribbon Resource you'll get a free roll of Christmas Ribbon...no code needed.  Now that's something to be thankful for.

It's a Christmas Card Hop with Ribbon Resource

I hope everyone is getting in the holiday spirit and are starting to make those cherished Christmas gifts.  Don't forget about the cards, and today's hop with Ribbon Resource will help you create those one of kind beauties. 

This card was so simple to make, but it's super cute.  It's something even the little ones can help you make.  Want to know all the ribbons I used?  check out the complete list below along with links so you can pick some up in no time. 

Be sure to hop over to the other design team members blogs and see what they've created for you.

Lori Williams

Gini Williams Cagle

Tracy McLennon

Terri Burson

Rhea Weigand

  SP 28 Red Burlap Cord

466-38-66 Parrot Green Satin Knot

DD-8-14 Grosgrain Dots Ribbon/ Red

382-14-14 Twill Chevron Stripes Red

523-38-46 Ivory Colored Stitched Edge/ Parrot Green

481-15-30 Gold Metallic Star Banner

Apple of my Eye with Ribbon Resource

 

Fall is my favorite season. I love the colors, the smell in the air and the hearty foods. One of the things that I love to do is make homemade apple sauce. Then when winter comes around we can curl up by the fire and find comfort in some fall goodness.

I’d thought I would share my favorite apple sauce recipe with you and then you too, can top if off with some beautiful holiday ribbon on top and around the front, add in a little bauble and you’ll have gifts galore for the giving season.

Ingredients:

• 8 cups sliced & cored apples
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

 

Instructions:

• Combine and place all ingredients slow cooker.
• Cook on high for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Once apples are soft, and if you’ve left the skin on, blend in the blender for a smooth finish.

*Makes 2-3 cups

 

 

Ribbon Used:

• 1.5 Red and Ivory Sheer Stripe Ribbon (less than 1 yard)

It's Halloween Hop with Ribbon Resource

Here's a cute and simple hair bow I made with Ribbon Resource for the Halloween season.  Even the adorable little pumpkin in the center of the bow is ribbon...isn't it cute?

 

466-38-10 Black Satin Knotted

466-38-46 Green Satin Knotted

466-38-28 Orange Satin Knotted

EX-28 Pumpkin



 

Be sure to hop along with everyone below, leave some comments and you might just win one of two gift certificates...how easy is that?  Plus you'll see all kinds of inspiration to get you in a frightful mood. 

 

Be sure to stop by Ribbon Resource's blog too and see all kinds of great ideas using ribbon. 

 

Here are the hop links below 

Thursday

·        Gini Williams Cagle

·        Jen Shears

·        Jenifer Cowles

·        Jennifer Davey

·        Karen Baker

·        Karen Hanson

Friday

·        Latrice Murphy

·        Lori Williams

·        Michele Kosciolek

·        Tracy McLennon

·        Terri Burson

·        Emily Lanham

 

Lia Griffith and May Arts ....What a Pair!!!!!

Today I'm going to share a cute and simple pinecone garland created with Ribbon Resource Ribbon and cuts from the Lia Griffith Cricut Cartridge. You’ll be decorating your home for fall in no time with this festive garland.

 

Step 1. Cut out five pinecone pieces using the Lia Griffith/Cricut cartridge

Step 2. Cut out 3-5 pine needle clusters from the Lia Griffith/Cricut cartridge

Step 3. Run the pine cone pieces through an embossing folder to add texture

Step 4. Slide the two pieces of a pinecone together to make 3-d and glue together. Do this on all five of the pinecones and let dry.

Step 5. Use a quilling tool roll the pine needles clusters and glue down.

Step 6. Curl each of the needles

Step 7. Cut out 1 ½ yards (or desired length) of faux burlap ribbon to be the base of your garland

Step 8. Using the Ivory Burlap String tie each of the pinecones onto the base ribbon

Step 9. Run some of the Ivory Burlap String through each of the pine needle clusters and tie them onto the base ribbon in-between each of the pinecones.

Step 10. Cut several strips of the faux burlap and cut off the wired edge. Fray the edges a bit of the ribbon. Create two bows with the faux ribbon with the wire still in. Use the cut wire from the previous cut and add into the back of the bow. This will let you attach the bows to each end of the garland. Take the frayed pieces of the ribbon and tie randomly on the garland to add some texture.

Step 11. Create a knotted loop on the end of the ribbon/garland to hang your decoration up.

 

 

  

 

Ribbon Used:

• 1.5 inch Olive Faux Burlap Ribbon
• Ivory Burlap String

 

Other Supplies Used:

• Lia Griffith Cricut Cartridge

Contest Time with May Arts and Ribbon Resource

 

Do you want to WIN A RIBBON RACK?
Our new retail store The Ribbon Resource is now selling May Arts Ribbon in smaller, budget-friendly 5 yard bundles! And we are celebrating!!
Every purchase will enter you to win a Ribbon Rack. Go to The Ribbon Resource blog for details.

https://www.ribbonresource.com/…/giveaway-win-a-ribbon-rack/

I'm a Prima Ribbonista with May Arts

Today the announcement is offically I'm a PRIMA RIBBONISTA with May Arts Ribbon and The Ribbon Resource!!!!! YEAH!!!!!

Please hop over to the Blog where you can see some more of my favorite projects I've created using May Arts Ribbon and also the rest of the design team.  OH and I think there is a little give away going on over there, so you might win some ribbon for yourself. 

Ribbon's Used for this Project

 

HN127 yellow satin  1 inch

BA-10- Black 3/8 inch

XL-16 Olive Leaf 1 inch

523-1-27 ivory yellow 1 inch

dd10 Black/white Dots 5/8 inch

330-10 Ric Rac Black 1 inch

336-38-10 Black White 3/8 inch

3821427 yellow 1/4 inch

Feel the Joy with Heartfelt Creations

This is a project I created for Heartfelt Creations using one of KaiserCrafts block words.  It was easy to cover with some of the Sparkling Poinsettia paper and it makes a great holiday hostess gift, teacher's gift or decoration for your house.  Of course I had to add some handmade poinsettia flowers on just to make it POP, along with some shimmering May Arts Ribbon. 

 

I hope you all had a great weekend and I'll see you later in the week for more inpsirational fun. 
 

Happy Crafting until then.