Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Happy Birthday Banner Using the Cricut

The other day I made a 'Happy Birthday' banner for my sister as her birthday gift.  I love how it turned out! I used the Cricut to make the banner which of course made this easy as pie. I used two different cartridges to get the fonts, which I think made it look unique. Since it was so long, it was kind of hard to get a full length picture of the banner. (If only I had a nice camera with a wide angle lens...sigh.)

Post Edit: You can see a quick explanation of how I made a similar banner in this post. 

 

So there you go another finished project! I have some left over of the printed cardstock so I think I am going to make one that says 'celebrate' for us. I already have a bunting birthday banner that I made for our family.

Happy Wednesday!

LeAnne

Monday, May 16, 2011

To Market to Market...I did not go...

Ever since I knew Quilt Market was going to be in SLC, about 2 years ago, it was my plan to attend. But through a long series of events it was not meant to be this year.  Sniff sniff. However, I will go one day! So needless to say, I have been anticipating reading my favorite bloggers' posts on Market. Of course I may have a box of Kleenex in my lap while I read said posts and devour the rest of the Homemade Reese's Peanut Butter Cups I made this weekend.

In other news. Here is one of the few projects I've accomplished as of late...

Drapes! My first 'keeper' (meaning: for more than a few months - home decor projects aren't my greatest sewing strength) of a true home decor project. I love love love how they turned out. The panels are fully lined with blackout lining. The drapes are great at keeping out the bright Arizona sun. Another first for me was that I used a blind-hem foot/stitch. Very easy. It was hard to get a good full length picture, but the drapes are floor length. The thing I really loved about this project...I made both panels in ONE afternoon. Nice.



So there you go! Like I said, one of the few completed projects around here. I am just horrible at remembering to take pictures of the other ones. I hope everyone is doing great!

Thanks for reading,

LeAnne

While I typed this post, I a couple of Market posts popped up in my Reader. Thank you to the wonderful bloggers who are posting so I can live vicariously through your Market experience. :)

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