Each day this week, I've been going down to my studio with my head just whirling. The week before a fair, I try to make exactly 5000 new items so that I have a lot of new stock. Of course, I'm lucky to make just a fraction of that but it usually means me making all sorts of items; items you won't see probably any other time of the year.
Today I decided I needed to make some new checkbook covers.
This first one is the only one with stamping on it. The paper was double sided so I used a bit of both sides along with this stamp from Stampin' Up.
On this second one, I wanted to recreate the flowers from the paper. So I punched them out from white mulberry paper and added some silver stickles to the center of each one.
This is very simple and plain but hey, they can't all be flowery! This just uses some paper and cardstock for the strips.
If you have a burning desire to start making checkbook covers, I have ordered covers from Annette at Stamp on This and covers and registers from Vicki at W.I.N.G.S.. If you're looking to make just one, these places are not for you but if you'd like to make a whole bunch, both of these sites have fantastic customer service.
Big news today was Meg got her ears pierced. She was sooooo excited. And the poor thing was so brave - you could tell that it hurt and she had tears in her eyes but she was so excited and happy that she just gave me a ton of hugs until her eyes cleared up. And she looks adorable with the earrings - my little girl is growing up.
WOW! You have been busy! I love these. Nice DP.
Posted by: bonnie | April 23, 2008 at 08:10 PM
WOW, you have been busy then! Great checkbook covers!
Posted by: Vicki Hook | April 18, 2008 at 05:49 PM
They are so nice. Very pretty.
Posted by: Lauren | April 18, 2008 at 08:58 AM
The checkbook covers are just great looking. Great idea!! Poor Meg...I know it hurt, but I'll bet she is excited today about having her ears pierced :)
Posted by: Velta Wesson | April 18, 2008 at 08:06 AM