Easy Peasey sewing machine cover

This was so easy , a great project for a beginner. You dont need a pattern just measure the width and measure from the front bottom ,over the top to the back bottom,make sense? Add about a inch on each side to allow for your seams.  It matches my cricut expression cover ...see...

Now, to figure out how to make a cover for my cuttlebug, time to do some googling, I'LL BE BACK!!!

She finally got dressed

I sat down this evening a made a cover for my expression using the free pattern at Customcrops. Click on the picture to see it better.

I think it turned out Ok for the first go at it... A few tips on the pattern.
The instructions say sew 1/2 seam allowance, it was a little loose so I did 5/8 and also unless you are adding binding at the bottom I would place the pattern pieces about 1/2 in from the fold to have more of an allowance for the hem.,mine came out a little short. Make sure you print them out at 100 percent. It helps if you watch the first few videos on custom crops, she will explain how to put the pattern peices together before cutting them out.
Overall, this is very easy and takes no time at all from start to finish. I hope you give it a try.
Here is the link for the pattern.... pattern
Now, off to make a matching sewing machine cover.

ROCK OUT WITH YOUR SOCKS OUT!!

Hi everyone!  It has been a long time since I have posted anything, No excuse really, just been a tad bit lazy.

I hope everyone is enjoying the fall weather, It has been beautiful here, a little rain the last few days,which I love, don't ya just love this time of the year?  Janis over at Pausedreamandenjoy.blogspot.com wanted us to share a picture of ourselves wearing our Halloween socks, so why don't ya hope on over to Janis blog and share yours!!! Ahhhh, nothing like the feeling of a new pair of socks, complete comfort! ;)

Photo block

My Daughter is giving one of her co workers and baby shower and wanted me to make a gift for one of the games so I made this photo block yesterday. I love how this one turned out, just love the colors. They are so much fun and really easy.
I used my Xryron and ran the paper through it ,so much easier than modge podge,no worries about bubbles.

Paper piecing quilt card

I have been so neglectful of my blog and I 'm so sorry, sometimes life gets in the way and we just don't make the time for the things that we love to do. 
I made a card yesterday after seeing Mary's tutorial over at cardztv.blogspot.com. She is the absolute best and if you haven't checked out her videos please do yourself a favor and head on over, you will be glad you did.!
The paper I used is from the DCWV Latte collection, I love he colors and texture in this pack, I bought the mat stack at Joann's. 
I hope everyone's enjoying the summer and keeping cool.

My Pink Stamper challenge

 Here is my submission for My pink Stamper's challenge.
You could be the winner of a new cricut expression, go check it out!
I used everyday paper dolls, image on page 37,all images cut at 3 inches.The face was stamped on using Peachy Keen's Basic Paper doll assortment package. The little fish is dangling from fishing string, all ready to be cleaned and fried!!!
The polka dot paper is from Complete Boy stack by My Mind;s Eye,all other paper is from basic grey bought at my local scrapbook store .I added a brad from Making Memories in the fishing pole reel.

Here is the card I made yesterday and it was lifted from Tracy at  craftjunkietoo.blogspot.com 

Bookmark Challenge

 

 Janis over at Pause Dream Enjoy is hosting another challenge,bookmarks.

I had fun making this one and vintage is something I don't do ,however I liked doing this!

The old vintage script background and the lady was found at The Graphic Fairy. I used Tim Holtz distress inks in walnut stain and peeled paint to make it look more vintage.

Here is a closer look.

 I hope you join in on the fun, can't wait to see what you come up with!

ATC Challenge

Janis over at  Pause Dream and Enjoy is hosting a ATC (Artist trading card) challenge, hop on over and join in! You have until Sunday at midnight! That's Alaska time....
ATC  are  2 1/2 x3 1/2 and can be decorated any way you choose and what a great way to use up those scraps!