May Craft Challenge: Monogram

Well, I had every intention of getting a few cute monogram projects done this last month. Unfortunately, that didn't happen! I did get this one project done, (even though it's not my original idea), as an anniversary gift for my sister and brother in-law.

Thanks to this tutorial for help on how to make this. It was super easy, I can't wait to make more.

Don't forget to check out all the other great monogram projects at Blue Eyed Blessings! Thanks, Heidi, for hosting this fun challenge!

Ribbon Roundup Craft Challenge

This month's craft challenge theme from Blue Eyed Blessings is ribbon. Here's a couple things that I've done with ribbon recently:

Ribbon Wreath

To make this wreath, I took the solid circle piece from an embroidery hoop (this one happened to be painted blue from a previous decorating project). Then, I tied 10 inch pieces of ribbon all the way around the circle, making sure the knots were going in the same direction. Lastly, I trimmed the all the ends at an angle in the same direction and applied Fray Block.

Fabric covered notebook with ribbon pen holder This just uses a couple inches of ribbon, but I love that it makes a little pen holder on the front of this notebook. More to come soon on this project.

A couple other simple ways I've used ribbon:

Summertime Car seat Cover

Crayon Rolls

And, of course Taggie Blankies:

Head over to Blued Eyed Blessings and check out the other great ribbon craft challenge ideas.