Monday, February 4, 2013

Ribbonista Hop



The Ribbonistas at May Arts have a few Valentine's up their sleeves to show you these next few days! Today is the first day of the Blog Hop, you should have arrived from Virginia's blog! (A complete list of participating blogs is available at The May Arts Blog.) Please be sure to leave us comments for entries for the prize, as there are four spools of your choice if you are the winner!
 
No card for me today, but a really sweet Valentine Towel!

(Disclaimer: I shamelessly stole this idea from my mother. She is the master sewer and mentioned this idea!
I'm not great at sewing and only have an itty bitty machine, this was so easy to do!)

Only just a few supplies. I picked my towel up at the Dollar Store and I chose this ribbon.


(The mircofiber makes sewing a bit slippery, so take it slow and easy.
Backstitch at the ends to prevent unraveling.
Oh, and remove the pins before you get to the needle!)


This was so super easy and only took around fifteen minutes, literally the longest part was pinning the trim to the edge of the towel. 

I am going to use this idea for so many holidays, as May Arts offers NINE colors of this mini pom-pom trim! Can you see a black towel trimmed with the cute orange and purple poms, or add some black grosgrain to this towel for a cute Santa-inspired gift?!

The next stop is Lalo! Thanks for visiting!



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62 comments:

  1. LynnFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    so clever and adorable!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    Love the simplicity of the idea and the pom-pom trim is super cute and vintagey.

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  3. Jen W.February 4, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    Those teeny pom poms are adorable! Such a fun idea!

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  4. Kathy/NorthCarolinaFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    You're right....this is a super cute, super easy way to bring Valentine decor into the home.

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  5. Sue DFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    Such a cute idea--I love pom poms!

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  6. Sherry EckbladFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Love the simple idea to dress up a towel. My Mom used to crochet on towels for hanging them and I have a few of those left in my stash.

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  7. Lisa EltonFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Fun project Karen!!

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  8. Tracey McNeelyFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Beautiful Karen!

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  9. TiffanyFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    What a great way to add a little Valentine decor! I bet this was far cheaper than if you had bought it at the store and the trim will probably stay on better too!

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  10. TiffanyFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Great way to add some Valentine decor without breaking the bank! Would make a cute gift too.

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  11. JingleFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    This is so super cute, Karen!

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  12. Beth StelFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Love it! I too am not a great sewer so this would be a good project to start out with!

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  13. Lucy E.February 4, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Cute & simple= awesome!

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  14. Manhattan MandieFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Great idea! So quick and easy and elegant looking!

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  15. jordanbev5@yahoo.comFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Now, this is something I can do! Thanks for the inspiring kitchen towel idea! Love this mini pom pom trim, especially!!

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  16. jordanbev5@yahoo.comFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Now this is something I can actually do! Thank you for the inspiring and clever idea! Love this mini pom pom trim, especially!

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  17. Anita BraddockFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Love Love this Idea super Awesome thanks for sharing and for the chance to win

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  18. KathyFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Well, NOT as racy as the previous blog hop post, but I love it just the same! And red is the color I use every day in my kitchen! Thanks for an easy idea!

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  19. JenniferFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Super cute idea! Thanks for sharing-it would be a great housewarming goft too I think!

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  20. SmokieBlueRoseFebruary 4, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    very cute idea.

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  21. CFebruary 4, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    Super cute and useful after Valentine's Day!

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  22. sharon gFebruary 4, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    What a cute idea. I LOVE pom poms. Nice

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  23. Miriam PrantnerFebruary 4, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    What a great way to dress up some towels! Looks wonderful!

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  24. Natasha G.P.February 4, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    The red is SO red, and the white is SO white, they look so pretty together. The towel is really cute for Valentine's Day. What a cute project.

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    Very beautiful

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  26. Rosie SatoFebruary 4, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    So easy and so cute.

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  27. Courtney KFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    these are too fun! i'd never think to do something creative like this.

    btw - your comment on my blog totally made me smile this morning. thanks! but seriously, every single one of your cards is a beautiful piece of art - each one is frame worthy!!

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  28. LynndaFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    How clever this is Karen... loving the idea!!!! perfect for Valentine!!.... hugs...xoxo

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  29. ChrisFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Great idea very retro!

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  30. Lucy NewtonFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    The pom pom trim gives an adorable look, and upgrades the towel to a boutique find!!!

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  31. WendyFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Not sure my comment worked :-)
    Will try again.
    Wow what a brilliant and original idea. I love it!! Hope you don't mind me sharing on my Blog but if you do, let me know at wendyscrafts@live.co.uk :-) xx

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  32. alexandra s.m.February 4, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    Darling Project Karen!

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  33. None NoneFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    Super cute and so do-able! I will have to give this a whirl for my mom who is the master sewer/quilter, etc.

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  34. by belleFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    Great idea!! Love the mini pom poms!!

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  35. Emily KeatonFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    What a super cute and really easy project, Karen!

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  36. Connie L. RileyFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    What a lovely idea. I'm thinking of giving a Valentine's tea and this would be perfect!

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  37. Nan GFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    Love the mini Pom poms!

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  38. JoyceFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    What a great project. I am impressed with any amount of sewing.

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  39. TaheerahFebruary 5, 2013 at 2:11 AM

    Cool idea, and looks so professional too!

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  40. MSFebruary 5, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    It's crazy how a towel can be turned into such fabulousness with some stitching and cute trim. I love it!

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  41. BabyBokChoyFebruary 5, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    awesome project!!! you are uber talented!

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  42. ChrissyFebruary 5, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Good idea! I love how such a small and simple detail really jazzes up a plain towel.

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  43. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Great to see home decor items being jazzed up for Valentine's Day.

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  44. conilFebruary 5, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    What a charming gift this would be. Happy Valentine's Day.

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  45. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    Super duper cute and easy! I love the idea of making them for all different seasons and holidays! TFS!!!

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  46. CourtFebruary 5, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Easy peasy and perfect for the season!

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  47. Monika/BuzsyFebruary 5, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    LO-VE-LY! The white pom-pom ribbon looks great with the burgundy.

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  48. mauiquilterFebruary 5, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    Love the tiny pompoms! Simple and perfect!

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  49. RoseFebruary 5, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    awesome idea!!! yay you for sewing :)

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  50. Alice February 6, 2013 at 4:31 AM

    so cute! such a fun way to dress up the plain towel! thanks for sharing, Karen!

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  51. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)February 6, 2013 at 5:33 AM

    So what about us sew-phobic friends??? Great project :)

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  52. SandraFebruary 6, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    I love decorative towels and this is a wonderful idea for creating them inexpensive. Great idea!

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  53. Carol McCreadyFebruary 6, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Thank you for the idea of how to use
    some of my pom-pom trim.

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  54. Verna AngerhoferFebruary 6, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    I love that idea of dressing up a towel and make it fantastic.

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  55. Pat YFebruary 6, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    what a great way to dress up any towel.

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  56. JanetFebruary 7, 2013 at 4:52 AM

    So beautiful! I love the pop of white!!

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  57. morentin1326February 7, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    that is awesome... I just love the ribbon and your creation.
    adventureofthecreativemind.blogspot.com

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  58. KellyGFebruary 7, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Great idea, love it!

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  59. ChristinaFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Karen, this is just too cute! What a great idea for gifts or just to spruce up some of those ho-hum towels hanging in my kitchen. Thanks for the idea!

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  60. Barbara HFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Definitely will use this great and easy gift idea to dress up a hand towel.

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  61. jenFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:57 AM

    Genius idea- guess it runs in the family! :)

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  62. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comMay 2, 2013 at 1:19 AM

    Love this idea Karen!!!

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