Welcome back to the May Arts Blog!   Anyone who knows me well knows I love to dress up my gift bags.  I wanted an elegant yet light hearted gift bag for a young couple’s anniversary gift check and card.

I started with a 5×7 inch paper bag as my base then the fun began!  I put Dreamweaver’s gorgeous Damask A2 card size stencil to work with some fabulous May Arts Ribbons and I’m so happy with the results!

I took a piece of white cardstock 5 ½ x 4 ¼ inches, taped the Damask Stencil over it along the edges then grabbed my ink pads and began stippling ink onto the cardstock.

I found some solid cardstock scraps that matched my ink colors, taped them together then put my sewing machine into action.

May Arts 3/8” Cotton Eyelet was taped to the front of the card then I simply straight stitched along the edges to add more texture and make sure the ends of the ribbon stayed down.

Then the fun began!  I pulled out all the beautiful May Arts Ribbons in my stash and began embellishing.  I made a 4 loop bow with May Arts Sheer Ribbon and tied the center with burlap so there wouldn’t be a bulky knot.  A pretty May Arts Frayed Flower, Leaves Ribbon and our new beads finished it beautifully.

I used hot glue and extra strength glue dots to ensure the ribbons and beads stay put.  Don’t you just the sparkle in the sheer ribbon and those awesome beads?

I might have a hard time parting with this one.  It even got a thumbs up from hubby!  Thanks for the inspiration Dreamweaver!

Thanks for visiting us on the May Arts Blog!  We hope we’ve inspired to create…beautifully!

Blog post by: Charlene Driggs

May Arts Ribbons Used:

• 393 2.5″ Frayed Flowers

• BY Leaves

• 437 String Beads

• 447 – 3/8” Eyelet

• NE 5/8” Sheer Nylon Edge

Partners in Craft Supplies Used:

• Dreamweaver Stencils – LJ907 Damask

Other Supplies Used:

• 5” x7” Gift Bag
• Ink pads
• Scrap Cardstock to Match
• Sewing machine
• Paper rose clothespin (Michael’s)
• Double sided tape/Scotch Tape