August 08, 2008

Checkbook cover

I just completed my first project in which I sewed ribbon onto something. Behold: a checkbook cover made with the new ribbon. Too bad my checkbook doesn't fit in it. That's right, you heard me. I used this nice tutorial, but clearly I didn't check closely enough to make sure I was doing it right. But on a happy note, I didn't say any bad words or smash anything, either.

33 comments:

  1. Grandma GAugust 8, 2008 at 6:37 PM

    Well, it's really cute, anyway! :-)

    Mum

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  2. KatieAugust 8, 2008 at 6:50 PM

    that is so funny! sounds like something I would do.

    Better luck next time. Maybe you could use this one for coupons or something :)

    katie

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  3. Rachel@oneprettything.comAugust 8, 2008 at 7:24 PM

    LOL! That's so funny! The ribbon is fantastic by the way. I really like how it turned out!

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  4. AnonymousAugust 8, 2008 at 7:35 PM

    Aww, it came out really cute! :-D It's okay about the sizing, I've done stuff like that and I'm sure so has everyone else. Maybe you can give it to a little kid to use as a "wallet" or something.

    Anyway, it's super cute. :) I'm sure if you ever wanted to make a bunch and sell them, they would do really well.

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  5. BelaAugust 8, 2008 at 7:40 PM

    It's so pretty! Love your ribbons. Pity hardly anyone uses cheques here (in the UK) any longer, I would make one of those.

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  6. JudyAugust 8, 2008 at 7:41 PM

    Who uses a checkbook these days? :)
    I'm all in love with the Bambi Airstream. Have you ever been in one? They are sweet!!!!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 8, 2008 at 7:53 PM

    Been there done that. I once measured and cut something three times, and it was STILL wrong. At that particular moment, I was a credit to my hair color stereotype (blond of course!).

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  8. JudyAugust 8, 2008 at 8:13 PM

    Oops. I guess I should catch up on your blog b4 commenting. Wow though! Bisbee! I stayed at the Copper Queen in the 80s in July! And I still have my Spirograph from way back when b4 you were born.

    I guess it's official, I'm retro.

    love your ribbons!

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  9. violetteAugust 8, 2008 at 8:48 PM

    hi! it's the nicest checkbook ever! even though i don't use checks! :P

    congratulations on your ribbons and on your latest sewing creation!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 8, 2008 at 9:10 PM

    It's adorable!

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  11. AmyAugust 8, 2008 at 9:22 PM

    Oh I love it! What a creative way to use your new ribbon.

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  12. c'est moiAugust 8, 2008 at 10:13 PM

    How cute! (And thanks for even admitting to us that it doesn't fit...kind of reassuring for a novice here).

    And I use checks ALL the time: my babysitters, housekeeper, therapist...oy vey!

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  13. AJ BindelAugust 8, 2008 at 10:34 PM

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  14. AJ BindelAugust 8, 2008 at 10:40 PM

    After posting my 1st comment, I found this link that would be perfect for your new ribbon!

    http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/Merchant2/keyfobinstructions.html

    Aww, yeah.

    xoxo
    Amy

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  15. AmyAugust 8, 2008 at 11:15 PM

    Well, it is completely adorable... even if it doesn't fit! :-)

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  16. CassAugust 9, 2008 at 12:02 AM

    I love your new ribbon, fantastic

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  17. KairiMoonAugust 9, 2008 at 12:43 AM

    jajajajaja.... I love it when those things happen. It's the mixture of frustration and realization that anyway, the project came out cute.. jeje yet completely different...

    I LOVE the ribbon

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  18. AnonymousAugust 9, 2008 at 9:58 AM

    Now, wouldn't the piggy bank ribbon have been a more apt choice for a checkbook cover?:)

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  19. Jessica JonesAugust 9, 2008 at 10:05 AM

    Um, yes. Duh. I was too blinded by my love of the campers to see that!!

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  20. AnonymousAugust 9, 2008 at 10:56 AM

    this is so cute! i just saw that ribbon on another blog, now if only i could remember where. i have been meaning to make on of these for the longest time. as it stands right now, my poor checkbook is naked :P

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  21. FancyPants-designAugust 9, 2008 at 11:57 AM

    Oh so cute!! See you did find a use for those adorable ribbons!! :) I love them!

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  22. Michelle Engel BencskoAugust 10, 2008 at 1:23 PM

    I love your new ribbons! What a neat project to do.

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  23. AnonymousAugust 10, 2008 at 6:12 PM

    All of your ribbon designs are so cute and so is this little project. Just cut your check book in half - is should fit then! ;-)

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  24. hAugust 10, 2008 at 8:17 PM

    It could possibly work as a small change purse, it's a bit too cute to not be used.

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  25. AnonymousAugust 11, 2008 at 4:14 AM

    it's adorable! :)

    by the way, i tried ordering your ribbons, esp. the cupcakes ones..but they don't ship to India! :(

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  26. Jessica JonesAugust 11, 2008 at 9:42 AM

    Creatist, actually I haven't designed any cupcake ribbons—you're probably talking about Kathleen Rietz's ribbon. But I do happen to know that if you'd like to have something from Caroline's shop, just send her an email and she'll try to accommodate your request. Like shipping to India. (She's on vacation for a week, though, so you might wait a bit.)

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  27. s a n s k u :)August 11, 2008 at 10:30 AM

    Cute! Too bad about the size. Maybe a notebook would fit in it or something.

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  28. Anna DepewAugust 11, 2008 at 10:36 AM

    I think your blog is great!
    I did a small shout-out to your designs on my blog so that my friends could all go buy your fabric!

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  29. FancyPants-designAugust 11, 2008 at 10:55 AM

    Hi!! I am sure you have already received this before..just in case I gave you a weblog award..go to my blog!! I LOVE your blog!! :)

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  30. Start To Finish SuppliesAugust 11, 2008 at 12:17 PM

    Ohh, great tutorial. Thanks for the link!!

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  31. please sirAugust 11, 2008 at 3:33 PM

    AHHH - I LOVE THE RIBBON!

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  32. AnonymousAugust 12, 2008 at 1:37 AM

    ohh ok :P sorry.. will mail her soon...:) thank you

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  33. AnonymousAugust 13, 2008 at 10:41 AM

    Good going. Another nice ribbon project.

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