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Tuesday, July 9, 2013

A Lawn Fawn Summer:: May Arts



Life is like sweet lemonade
You savor every taste
Live it to its fullest
Never a day should you waste.
Drink in all your surroundings
Fill yourself from within
Close your eyes and relish it all
Enjoy everything once again...
Feed upon the bounty before you
Don't ever be afraid
Just venture out and take a sip
Because life is like sweet lemonade.
Author: Jodi Seidler
 

What a better way to spend a summer day than sipping sweet lemonade with your friends? May Arts has teamed up with Lawn Fawn for a week full of sweet summer inspiration. I always love the whimsical designs of Lawn Fawn, and there are many ribbon options available at May Arts to compliment their stamps and paper. Today, I created a little place setting using supplies from the two companies to show you.


I first started die cutting a tag out of a fun and cute pattern from Lawn Fawn's Daphne's Closet Petite Paper Pack, inked the edges and then set it aside. Then I stamped the jar from Summertime Charm onto white paper, inked the edges with a touch of blue and vintage ink, and then stamped the label from another print from Daphne's Closet, trimmed and adhered it to the jar. I topped the label with a stamped and colored lemon.


I wanted the tag to be a gift for the guests as well, so it was adhered to a piece of 2.5" May Arts Wired Burlap Ribbon in Natural (398-25-11) using a button and some Natural May Arts Paper Raffia (JP02). I tucked in some Faux Suede Green Leaves (XL16) (my favorite May Arts product this season!) and a small length of the Faux Suede Ruffled Edge Ribbon in Green (NV46) to compliment the leaves both in color and texture.


For a finishing touch, as well as to direct my guests as to their spot on the picnic table, I created a little name banner wrapped around a toothpick. This I tucked into the burlap.

As always with these May Arts Hops, there are prizes up for grabs! There are two prizes, each with the same (three May Arts Ribbon spools of your choice, and one Lawn Fawn stamp and die set!). The first giveaway is Monday -Friday and the second Friday-Monday.

Here's the May Arts Hop Order, stop by the May Arts Blog or Lawn Fawn's Blog for more details!

Monday

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Wednesday

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97 comments:

  1. LynnJuly 9, 2013 at 5:33 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous. I love all the ribbons...and those leaves look like they are so soft and amazing.

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  2. Sherry EckbladJuly 9, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    Love it! You always come up with the most inspirational ways to use the May Arts ribbon.

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  3. PamJuly 9, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    Love this!

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  4. LauraEvaJuly 9, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    Such an awesome tag!

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  5. ChrissyJuly 9, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    Cute tag. I really like the burlap.

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  6. stampinfun71July 9, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    wooooaaa, amazing. I would liek to come to a luncheon or dinner at your house, bet it would be fancy! And I love the burlap-ish material!!!!

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  7. ~amy~July 9, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    You know how much I love this, right?

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  8. AnonymousJuly 9, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    How sweet! Love all the layering.

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  9. KellyJuly 9, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    darling! what a cute way to assign seats. Love the realistic leaves and burlap you added. gives such am authentic touch!

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  10. rushJuly 9, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    such a cute place-setting tag! thank you for sharing.

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  11. BarbJuly 9, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    This is such a neat idea, Karen! Love the pretty colors, wonderful texture and adorable design!

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  12. Sue DJuly 9, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    Very sweet--love the jar and your choice of ribbons.

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  13. UnknownJuly 9, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    oh my gosh what a cute place setting, I love the leaves and the burlap...it just says Summer. Delightful thanks for sharing your talent.

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  14. BrendaJuly 9, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Karen, how incredibly sweet! I love everything about this place setting! I can see why the faux suede is a favorite of yours. It really pulls the project together.

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  15. judyJuly 9, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    I love your cute and creative place setting!

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  16. TrinhJuly 9, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    What a beautiful place setting! I love the mix of textures.

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  17. NWFlamingoJuly 9, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    So perfect for a summer day! You've got the knack!

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  18. Cathi ONeillJuly 9, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    What a wonderful idea! I love your project, great layers and textures. I love those suede leaves too!!

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  19. Annie WillsJuly 9, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    I love this project...I never thought about making place settings like this. Beautiful, thanks so much for sharing!

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  20. littlebitoftotoJuly 9, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Oh my how clever....love it, and the poem...so sweet

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  21. Verna AngerhoferJuly 9, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    That is a beautiful place setting you created. And, yes, I love a nice glass of lemonade on a summer day! It sure hits the spot when it is hot!

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  22. conilJuly 9, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Your tag is truly beautiful. The jar juxtaposed against that great burlap is perfect.

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  23. KailashJuly 9, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    A gorgeous project and thanks for sharing the lemonade poem:-)

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  24. Jennifer ScullJuly 9, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    I really like how you used the burlap as the backing for your adorable tag! what a great idea! :)

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  25. Julie ShearerJuly 9, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    So very pretty !! Lovely layers and your poem is so sweet . Thank you for sharing your beautiful tag . Love it !!

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  26. AtypicalcupcakeJuly 9, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    I love the use of mason jars! and I love how you photographed it all

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  27. mtscrapgalJuly 9, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    How nice of you to make such a sweet present for your guests. All the May Arts products make the whole collage-place setting gift shine. TFS

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  28. omynJuly 9, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    total love :")

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  29. croppinmamaJuly 9, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Totally cute table decoration/favor for a picnic or even a wedding. Love the mix of textures.

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  30. by belleJuly 9, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    I just love Mason jars!! What a fantastic place card!

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  31. PoJoJuly 9, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Love your idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  32. ChunyuanJuly 9, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    gorgeous. love the leaves, flag and the citrus in the jar. so fresh and summery.

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  33. Taunya ButlerJuly 9, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Love the summery look to your project and how you used the ribbons! It all looks so fresh and original!!

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  34. LynnsLockerJuly 9, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Wow....I didn't know May Arts had these products. I love that burlap and the leaves. Gorgeous! The tag, the whole project, you made look gorgeous! Great job!!!!

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  35. byAnnetteJuly 9, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Great looking setting!
    Love all the different textures and colors!

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  36. RavengirlJuly 9, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    This is really darling! I just received that Lawn Fawn set too!

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  37. Ava GavloskiJuly 9, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    karen, outstanding design, lovely showcasing of both ribbon and stamp

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  38. ShellyJuly 9, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    So sweet!! Love this! :)

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  39. karenelrJuly 9, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    Those faux suede green leaves are to die for--not to mention your whole creation!!! Fabulous!

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  40. AnonymousJuly 9, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    What beautiful texture. I just want to touch those leaves! Thanks for the inspiration. :)

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  41. Liz O.July 9, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    Gorgeous place setting Karen! TFS
    Have a lovely afternoon!
    Liz O.
    Unikebyyes at yahoo dot com

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  42. sharon gJuly 9, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    The suede leaves are such a cute addition to the tag. Nice job.

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  43. Emily HJuly 9, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Oh man! This is so adorable! I love the leaves!

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  44. Tracey McNeelyJuly 9, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Absolutely love this!!

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  45. TerriJuly 9, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Beautiful tag, love the burlap you added to it.

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  46. Virginia L.July 9, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    What a super YUMMY creation, Karen! Who would not love this?

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  47. NinaNJuly 9, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    That tag is way too cute!!! ANd now I need a glass of lemonade!

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  48. Brenda C.July 9, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Gosh, with Lawn Fawn and May Arts, there's nothing to limit one's creativity--they go well together don't they?!

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  49. Natasha G.P.July 9, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    All of your different textures are wonderful. What a good look you achieved. Those leaves are pretty.

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  50. Mary-Anne VJuly 9, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Very pretty place setting...love the different textures and colours.

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  51. Robin B.July 9, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    What a great idea! I love this place setting, it's so pretty. Thanks for sharing.

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  52. Kara LynneJuly 9, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    What a beautiful place setting, and a wonderful idea! I would want to be at your picnic table!

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  53. KarenladdJuly 9, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    So sweet and love the burlap for a rustic look!

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  54. NoreenJuly 9, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    What a great variety of textures! Nice idea.

    Noreen
    Crafty Journal

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  55. Pat YJuly 9, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    Great job. Awesome place setting.

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  56. LeeJuly 9, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Fabulous tag - I love the use of burlap!

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  57. Kari V.July 9, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    This is a great idea! I love it! And it turned out amazing.

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  58. Loly BordaJuly 9, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    Love your project! Those leaves look so soft. TFS

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  59. StampNKJuly 9, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    This is just so cute and I love all the little details!

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  60. Janet MJuly 9, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    I just love that burlap ribbon.

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  61. Heidi C.July 9, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    Burlap and color my kinf of stuff. I love it. Thanks for sharing with us!

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  62. CindiJuly 9, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Very nice. It would be fun to find this on my plate at dinne.

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  63. Shona ChambersJuly 9, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    Really gorgeous and such a clever use of ribbon and stamps. Love all the colours together too!!

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  64. Cynthia BaldwinJuly 9, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    This setting is simply lovely! The mason jar is so perfect for summer lemonade, and I do love your choices for ribbon and leaves!

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  65. Message KeeperJuly 9, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Wonderful gift and tag!

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  66. AnonymousJuly 9, 2013 at 10:43 PM

    The tag is very pretty. Love the burlap ribbon. The lime fits in with the tea theme. Great job.

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  67. UnknownJuly 9, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    Wonderful tag and tutorial. Love the layers and those leaves are to die for. They are so cool!

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  68. cghundleyJuly 9, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    How cute is this and
    a great use of the
    burlap.
    Carla from Utah

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  69. Michele IJuly 10, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    what a great idea for use of burlap

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  70. Deborah MontgomeryJuly 10, 2013 at 12:35 AM

    I just adore your ideas. Thanks for sharing :)

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  71. UnknownJuly 10, 2013 at 1:09 AM

    Thank you for showing so many wonderful May Arts products. What you did with them looks great.

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  72. Grá O'NeillJuly 10, 2013 at 4:29 AM

    What a great give & place setting :)

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  73. Lucy E.July 10, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Awesome burlap tag!

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  74. ChristinaJuly 10, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    I'd love to come to this party! The burlap and raffia add fantastic texture, and that little jar is just the cutest.

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  75. UnknownJuly 10, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    Awesome!

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  76. SeaTFJuly 10, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    I love how you started your post with a poem. I love the lemonade theme. Thanks for sharing!

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  77. Rosemary IJuly 10, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    very nice

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  78. AnneJuly 10, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Very cute! Guests would these. This ribbon is incredible.
    Anne

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  79. UnknownJuly 11, 2013 at 3:53 AM

    Love it....how creative and fun. Definitely summertime! Thanks for sharing

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  80. Caryn SJuly 11, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Love the rustic look of that burlap ribbon. It suits the images so perfectly!

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  81. UnknownJuly 11, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Sweet!

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  82. IrisJuly 11, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Beautiful project. Love the burlap.

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  83. Amy MartinJuly 11, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    I love it Karen. This is wonderful. Very creative and I love the texture.

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  84. Beverly PerdueJuly 11, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    Wow! I love your place card. Absolutely amazing!

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  85. Scrappin' DivaJuly 11, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    Great tag! Love all the details!

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  86. Sydney NealJuly 12, 2013 at 2:57 AM

    Super cute idea!!! I am so in love with this mason jar theme that's so popular right now!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! Gonna have to use this idea!!! ;)

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  87. Mona OdegardJuly 12, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    Very cute!

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  88. UnknownJuly 12, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    this is wonderful, so pretty and feminine

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  89. UnknownJuly 12, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Love mason jars! Super cute! Thanks for the inspiration and giveaway!
    clayandamy@sbcglobal.net

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  90. christiJuly 12, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    wow, what awesome placecards. absolutely adorable. i hope they get to take them home. i know i would wabt to!

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  91. Jo4HimJuly 12, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Cute tag; thanks for sharing

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  92. Kavitha VadhriJuly 12, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    beautiful tag , lovely idea of toothpick

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  93. greggersJuly 12, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    Gorgeous place setting!

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  94. Aundria B.July 12, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    What a cute place-setting - so creative and fun! Thank you for sharing this.

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  95. Cynthia RoseJuly 12, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    What a great way to make your friends feel special. Love the leaves.

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  96. KelleyJuly 13, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    Those are adorable place cards! I'd feel special seeing my name on one of them.

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  97. MSJuly 15, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    that is such a fun project! I love it! All the textures too!

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