Category Archives: Arts & Crafts

Mixed Media Canvas

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    Supplies: Stampendous Jumbo Tulip Stamp May Arts Ribbon: 395-18-33; WP14; 390-58-09; 393-25-01 Canvas (size up to you) Variety of papers, tissue paper, acrylic paints, inks, watercolors and markers Gesso Gel Medium Washi tape Punchinella Molding paste Stazon Ink   Instructions: After preparing your canvas with a layer of gesso… It’s all up to you to create!  I put Read More

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Embellished Lampshade

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I have a complete obsession with anything lighting related. If I see a wire lampshade frame at a yard sale, I can’t pass it, especially the vintage ones, which have such pretty details. I use them as risers on a party buffet, displays for my festival booth, you name it. This tutorial shows how you can embellish them, but still Read More

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Ribbon Bookmarks

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Are you like me and always reading two or three books at a time and always looking for a bookmark to mark your page? Well, I’ve got a quick and easy Ribbon Bookmark project to share with you today that will make your life easier and add a little style to your books. You’ll need just a few supplies to Read More

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Framed Art – Love Tags

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If you are anything like me you have a bunch of scraps of precious ribbon that you just can’t part with.  I decided to come up with something to use up those tiny scraps. These tags are from Core'dinations and all ready to go.  I wanted it to be simple and delicate, and went with a pretty tone on tone Read More

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Cookies in a Jar May Arts Style

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I’ve never met a cookie I didn’t like and I bet you don’t know anyone either.    I love to share cookies with our neighbors and friends and my DH even uses them as incentives at work.  Hint:  Men will work for cookies.   Sometimes though, it’s nice to give a gift that the recipient can make themselves at a more convenient Read More

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May Arts

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