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Reorganizing the Ribbon Stash

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I had a quick project to finish using ribbons, so of course, I reached for my ribbon bin. I didn’t have to do much to open the lid; it practically popped open by itself… like one of those trick cans with the springy snake! And here’s why:

Umm... can we say mess?

Boing! You’re laughing, right? Tell me you are… please. Well, it bugged me enough that I felt compelled to do something about it. I know lots of crafters use ribbon racks, boxes with grommets for their ribbons, or even curtain rings as ribbon holders. Instead, I had visions of mini fabric bolts in mind.

Turning ribbons into mini fabric bolts

I thought I’d cut pieces of cardstock, or try to find little scraps to use as my “bolt center”, but I grabbed a box of tags. Perfect. With a little adhesive on a tag, I tacked down one end of ribbon and just kept turning.

Ribbons stash is tamed

Voila! Much nicer. I also wound up some leftover fabric strips that can be used for projects or gift wrapping. (I know I’ll never make that crazy quilt.) And, underneath all that stuff, I found some more ribbon and fibers still on their packaging. Used, I’ll have you know… not still with the tags and taped up.

Got a storage idea to share? I’d love to hear from you.

30 Days of Creativity – Day 13: Mixed media

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Day 13: Try something new!  Play today with a new form of art or craft!

Not long ago I reviewed some pretty cool art supplies for Craft Critique and made this mixed media mini-scroll (rubber stamping on fabric). I have to say, those gelatos are super fun to use! And even though mixed media artwork (artwork in which different materials are used) might not be new, it’s a form I haven’t explored in a very long time.

Mini-scroll

Any readers trying something new this summer? Here are a few sites for you to check out. Won’t you share some of yours too?

30 Days of Creativity – Day 12: Lunch

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Day 12: Look at a child.  See how connected they are to their creative self?  Pretend you are a child and make something.

I meant to draw something, but it’ll have to wait. Lunch through the eyes of a child… playing with food. Who doesn’t like fun food? Credit to Meet the Dubiens for the inspiration!

We had a playdate a while ago…

PB & J sandwich with apple and raisin eyes, and a little carrot beak…. atop a chip nest because, the kids wouldn’t eat a “tree” made with cucumber circles and pretzels sticks.

Hot dog “samples” were requested. It’s just more fun with DIY flagged toothpicks which I had extras sitting in a drawer from my sister-in-law’s bridal shower.

 

Last Minute Mother’s Day Cards

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If you’re like me, and life is moving at the speed of light, you’ve realized that you have yet to make a Mother’s Day card. I’ve actually worked ahead and have my mom’s gift ready… personal shadowboxes which I’ll have to share after the fact because I never know when she’ll be reading this!

Here are some great links to last-minute Mother’s Day Cards. If you have anymore links, please feel free to share in the comments! Enjoy the weekend, everyone!

Mother’s Day Printable Squirrel Family Card From Canon’s Creative Park

A Kokeshi Doll Mom’s Day Card from Joy Charde (CreativeMamma.com)

A Mother’s Day Card and Tags with a New Orleans/French feel (at least to me, it does) at Living Locurto

Check out the bookmarks and coloring sheets there too!

Spotting a Trend: Lace

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I could be totally off base, or completely late, but is there a lot of lace going on in the fashion world? The leftmost picture on the bottom… those dresses have Spanish influence, and have to admit, they remind me of my great-aunt’s tablecloth. From the fashion runways to the craft stores. Look at these pieces from We R Memory Keepers, Tres Elegant collection, their new line out in stores.

Tres Elegant collection

And these stamps from InkyAntics – I was lucky enough to see these at the StampScrapArt Tour last April. I know they’re stitch patterns, but there’s a certain lacy quality to them. I have yet to post my review on these.

For more trend spotting, check out Craft Critique’s Trendy articles.

**UPDATE** I wrote this article a few days before this posting, not even thinking of the Royal Wedding. Honest.

Did you like Kate Middleton’s dress? The Palace has a new fashion icon…

 

From CNN