Welcome to the May Arts/Hero Arts Blog Hop! Today, I have a quick and easy project for you made extra special by May Arts Ribbons and the Merci Bouquet Clear Stamp Set from Hero Arts. I’m going to show you how to get two different looks from one sheet of paper just by changing the ribbons, ink and image.
My inspiration came from this little journal given to me by a friend who had committed to pray for me for several months. It’s a prized possession and I was inspired to make one for my friends and my children to let them know that they are being remembered daily.
I love the elegance of this image Hero Arts Merci Bouquet paired with May Arts Crochet cotton ribbon. I cut and layered the flower for more dimension.
This fun bird from the same set, shimmery May Arts Sheer Watermelon ribbon and the reverse side of the paper totally changes the mood of the notebook!
Two great looks from Hero Arts, May Arts Ribbon and a single sheet of paper. I have a full printable tutorial for you HERE.
Thanks for joining us on the May Arts Blog! Be sure to check back to see what the other May Arts Designers have to inspire you; and be sure to check out the Hero Arts blog for even more creative ideas!
Blog post by: Charlene Driggs
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These are so sweet and what a great gift. Thanks!
super cute idea and so individualized! nicely done.
I love the sentiment on the front of the journals. What a fun way to remember the people who are important in your life!
Charlene I love your projects and the idea of a prayer journal for friends, great gift ideas! Yes, those May Arts ribbons can create many looks they've got an awesome array of ribbons!
Love how those journals came out and I like the two tone ribbon
Just beautiful! I love little journals, I should really carry a little prayer journal around with me to scribble in when I see requests on facebook & chat with friends so I can remember them all.
What cute notebooks, Charlene. That sheer watermelon ribbon is gorgeous.Thanks for giving such good instructions in your tute.
What an awesome idea for someone who is struggling with their health! Thanks for tutorial!
very lovely!
Holly
Those are just sweet! I can't wait to start making these.Are they just store bought little notebooks?
TFS
Barb
these are so pretty!
Both of these journals are very nice!
nice journals! thank you for sharing.
What a wonderful gift from your friend, in more ways than one! And you are paying it forward to your family and friends. You did a beautiful job on your journals too! TFS!
Very pretty and sweet little journals, wonderful idea!! Great design as well!
Thanks for sharing
hugs
Donna
Love the vintage and romantic feel of your first project!
Both really cute! Love the different takes.
This is a great idea. Very pretty/.
I love this idea! In the past we have made tiny notepads for the kids teachers with school inspired papaers!
These are great- love the idea- what a nice little gift!
Thatz soooo cute.. Would love to make my diet plan book so colorful so that I go to it everyday..
super sweet, super cute1
Super sweet notebooks!
wonderful journals! love the variety of looks! Anne
What great ideas and soooo cool!
Boy these are cute! I just love all the inspiration I get here.
I am inspired by these two beautiful little journals and by thoughtfulness that that went in to creating them.
The notebooks are so sweet! I love that sentiment stamp.
These are really cute!
These are too adorable. Thanks for the great idea.
Charlene these little fournals are so gorgeous. I love the paper you've used. I especially love the first one with its soft vintage look and pearls pin.
Charlene these little journals are so gorgeous. I love the paper you've used. I especially love the first one with its soft vintage look and pearls pin.
These are so pretty Charlene! What a fab idea!
The journals are beautiful. The ribbon gives them such a finished look, just lovely!!!
Beautiful! 'Nuff said!
Such pretty notebooks!
I just love mini books and both of these are gorgeous!
A treasured gift Chalene. Love the colors too!
So pretty, both of them, and romantic too!
Two lovely journals Charlene – Thanks for including the tutorial too!
These journals came out gorgeous!
I'm all about birds, so my favorite is the bird pad. Love the color choices and the beautiful multiloop ribbon bow! How do you do that?
Wow! THese are amazing! Love the idea of such a book and the execution is perfect!
These are beautiful! I've really enjoyed this week of your collaboration with Hero Arts!
Love both journal covers. The watermelon ribbon is awesome. I have a quilt top I'm working on that both ribbons could embellish nicely. Thanks for sharing.
Amazing how different two projects can be! I love them both, colors and ribbons especially.
What a great idea… that is so special and unique. I am going to make one of these for my kids. Thanks for the ideas and the beautiful inspiration.
Such sweet little journals Charlene – what a wonderful gift it would be for someone! Just lovely!
Woozers, great mini journals, they are all so lovely
Love these cute little journals. How clever. Great Job!!!
I love everyone of your little journals! They are all beautiful!
very nice journals
These are so sweet! Love the little bird.
These are both gorgeous..love the sentiment.
Such pretty journals! TFS =)
The ribbon says it all. Love yours!
Charlene,
What beautiful journals – and they would make such wonderful gifts for so many people in our lives – a "just because" gift – which are the best! Thanks for sharing and for the tutorial.
Adorable! What a great gift idea!
These are great looks for both versions of the journal! What a lovely gift idea for a special friend.
Y'all are giving us such fun ideas this week – just love these mini journals!
those journals are gorgeous!
Lovely projects! Love the colors.
Charlene, these are so adorable! What a neat idea.
Wow your books are gorgeous! My favorite is the first one love the "shabbiness" to it! :>
fabulous gift idea—
one I would really love getting!
Just gorgeous !!
Two beautiful projects and I love both ribbons you have used!
How lovely both these books are…very creative and beautiful!
These are two adorable…I love both designs!
Thanks for sharing…Cindi
WOW! These would be wonderful gifts!!!