Bible Journal .... So I made a cover....

If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram you know that

I just got my sewing machine back from Mr Sew and Vac after

never having it serviced... in like 15 years.  I was so frustrated the last time I 

made any thing, I was ready to through it out a moving truck. 

But my friend Laura encouraged me to have it serviced before I 

threw in the towel completely.  That was almost a year ago.

I'm so glad that I listened to her.

I just got it back and decided that a nice afternoon project was in order.  Nothing big...

"Let's set ourself up for success" I said to myself. 

So I made a cover for my journal bible. 

Mind you, my hubby carried this for a couple of years before I confiscated

inherited it.  SO, it was in need of some extra LOVE. 

Here's the cover that I made. I'm pretty (really) happy with it. 

I have a tutorial here for some bible covers that I had made 

previously.  I also made a cover for a friend's NOOK... that post is here.

(just incase you want to see)

I added index tabs to the top of the bible. 

I added scrapbooking paper to the inside as it was starting to look 

a little tired. I also added extra book mark ribbon to match the paper.

I seriously couldn't wait to show it to you guys. 

I'm chuckling because when I showed it to my husband, he kind of

started laughing and said " You know, this is SO incredibly excessive?" 

I just smiled and said "I KNOW! Isn't it AWESOME?"  

I did an entry a few weeks ago from 1Samual 16: 7

But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things human beings look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."

GOD sees our full potential! 

Meaning that in the right hands, something ordinary becomes EXTRA ordinary. 

 So, I'll leave you with that my peeps! 

Have an AWESOME week!

A Fun Little Crochet Coin Purse

Hi ya!
Just popping in to show you this little project that I finished.

I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it. 

But it sure is cute. 

The written instructions that I used are here.

There is also a video that makes the project very easy. 

That is here.

Love the vintage-esk clasp. They have a lovely variety at Hobby Lobby. 

I love the little shells to. 

Anyway! That's all I have for you today. 

Have a great week!

One Last Homemade Christmas Gift.....

A scrap of this.... a bit of that....

There's still time....

One last gift. 

Easy instructions are right here.

I have to say that the two ladies that I shared these with, LOVED them.

I think I'm going to have to make some for myself! 

Merry Christmas!

Super Simple and Easy Fingerless Knit Gloves

Hello my Peeples! :) 

I finished a little gift and I wanted to show you. 

Because it is so simple that you can do it too! 

I do love giving a little homemade gift. Especially when it is a quick finish project like this one.

Two of the girls that I sit with always complain about the cold in the office. 

So I thought that these little wristers or fingerless gloves would be fun.

After watching about a hundred and ten (I exaggerate) videos on You Tube,

I finally came up with my own little simplified design. Perfect 

for beginners or anyone that just feels like knitting something tonight.

You simply cast on 27 (small) or 29 (medium) stitches with 2 colors. Garter

stitch 5 rows. Drop one color and then stockinette stitch for about 4 inches or until

the fabric is the length you want. I just wanted something that would 

not inhibit the keyboard, but still keep the hands warm.

Then add back in the second color and garter stitch for 2 more rows.

Cast off. 

Fold your fabric in half, right sides together. Using a large needle stitch sides 

together leaving about an inch and a half for the thumb hole. 

Annnnnnd Done!

These should be snug and not loose. 

I hope you try to make these!

Simply Crochet

"We are all apprentices in a craft where no 
one ever becomes a master"

Ernest Hemingway


When I came across that quote, I knew I had to use it. It is so true!
We are all just on a journey, trying to hone our craft along the way.

I hope you have a crafty weekend. I'll see you on the other side.

A Little Remembrance Gift

Hey there! 

Glad your here! :)

Today I'm showing you a little project that I made for my friend Laura of Decor to Adore.

If you read her blog then you know she is in the process 

of moving.  SO! she had a little Texodus party. You can read more about that here.

I wanted to give her a little remember-me gift. So I made her a sunglass case. 

This is another one of my wing it patterns. I just double crocheted into the back row. 

This is about 12 rows. I used my own sunglasses to fit. 

Folding it into a little more the thirds I stitched the sides together and added a single crochet 

to the edge so that it would look finished.  I then double crocheted the ruffle, added a button and a  chain stitch loop for the button hole.

And Voi-la! 

Done!

From this side.

And that side.

I stuffed it with a couple of items that will remind her of Arizona and me. :) 

Laura doesn't typically wear nail polish, so I gave her one of my favorite pale barely there pinks

from Essie and my all time favorite top coat ('cuz I'm a nail freak) 

I also gave her a gift card to In-n-Out Burger. I was thinking that there were no In-N-Outs in

Texas.... turns out, I was wrong.... Oh well! It happens.  :)

It's still the best darn cheese burger and chocolate shakes in fast food. 

I'll be sharing at these parties:

Cindy for Amaze Me Monday

Marty for Inspire Me Tuesday

Kathryn for Make it Pretty Monday

Abby for Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Angel for Wake up Wednesday
Marci for Tuesdays With A Twist
Brenda for Tweak It Tuesday
Kathy for A Return To Loveliness
Sherry for Home Sweet Home
Cindy for Show and Tell
Courtney for Feather Your Nest

Jann for Share Your Cup 

Sweet Stops Craft Class

Friday at lunch I got to go to my friend's

Sweet Stops Boutique held at the Moon Valley Country Club. 

Most all of the items are hand painted.

Just thought that I would share a little of the good stuff.

Lots and lots of eye candy!

Gifts and Christmas shopping 'aplenty.

And, of course, some Halloween fun.

Darling rolling pins!

Did you say you want some crazy reading glasses?

I think that a lot of this has probably sold, but

if you are interested in anything, you should 

check out the SweetStops Etsy Shop

After the boutique there is always a fabulous craft class with a meal.
All the supplies are always included

This was one of the biggest classes yet! 

Over 60 ladies for The Rustic Pumpkin class this quarter. 

There will be another class before Christmas.

If you want to know more about the next class 

go to the SweetStops facebook page and like it. 

You'll get all the fun updates.

I'll be joining:
Cindy for Amaze Me Monday

Marty for Inspire Me Tuesday

Kathryn for Make it Pretty Monday

Abby for Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Angel for Wake up Wednesday
Marci for Tuesdays With A Twist
Brenda for Tweak It Tuesday
Kathy for A Return To Loveliness
Sherry for Home Sweet Home
Cindy for Show and Tell
Courtney for Feather Your Nest
Jann for Share Your Cup