More I Top Ideas! The finishing details!

Played with my I top again this weekend. This time, I made a cover for the Cricut Jukebox, and wanted to have the perfect touch of the end of my drawstrings. So, used the steps below:
1) Fussy cut your fabric. See the second picture for the fussy cut fabric.
2) Place glue dot on the top of a Dritz button using the same button size as one of your I Top brads. Make sure the button top is the same shape as the I top brad shape (Dritz has two styles).
3) Center fabric on the button and place in the I top as you would your brad cover
4) Remove the shank from your Dritz button back using pliers. You can do this on some of the I top brads, but some of them are not easily removed. The first picture shows the button with shank, the second photo has the button back with no shank.
5) Place glue dot on the end of your ribbon pull string and attach it the inside of the back button piece
6) Place the button back on the I top as you would the brad back and assemble as you would the brads from I top.
7) To finish the back of the button, place a piece of bling with a glue dot.
Another beautiful I top creation! See third picture.
And the last picture, the Jukebox Cover. Can you tell that I love to embellish and hate to dust?

SU? I'll Cover you too! Just made a custom Big Shot cover...

Just made a custom Big Shot Cover for a Cricut Forum member. She saw my Jukebox and asked if I could make a Big Shot cover. She made the mistake of saying that she didn't know how anyone could cove the machine without making it look like Pajamas. It then became a challenge to me. How could a make a cover and still keep a purse like look? Well I thought on it awhile and remembered the Longabarger basket purses and my plan was made. How though to work out that big handle?! Then it hit me! The big oversize grommets that are so big right now at Tammy Tadd. I will be using this to remake my Cuttlebug cover, as I am not happy enough with that one.
I pleated the ruffle at the top this time. Love that look, and then made an inside lining drawstring bag. Once again, leaving it optional to access your machines handle with the cover on. Please feel free to leave your comments!

A Year to Share! My first year of Cricut Covers in photos

Just thought I would share all of the Cricut dust covers I made this year. I loved making all of them and hope to make more! You can still find some of the ones pictured at my Etsy store! Some are gone to happy homes, but were so pretty I thought you might like to see! Double click on the photo to get a larger view. The Jukebox covers are sideways, but I didn't know how to get the thumbnail without turning the photos.
I will see about a scrapbag post another day...

Another Gypsy Give Away at Cartridge Helper

Ok, so I really want a Gypsy! Not just for me, but also because I have great ideas for a purse/holder for it! So, I enter when I can and post for my followers when I can. Here is another Gypsy give away at Win A Cricut Gypsy

Please visit her site for details on how to enter. Her drawing runs until October 15, 2009! This is the first one I have seen that allows multiple entries when listing on your blog. Good luck!

And the Winner is...

And the winner of one item from my Etsy store is: Nikki Cunningham

Please look for an email from me to confirm you've won and to request your home address for shipping. Visit the Etsy store, and drop me a note with your choice. Do NOT try and check out on Etsy, they will bill you. Also, I am posting a picture of my latest Jukebox cover, not yet listed on Etsy, you may also choose that. Just let me know!
Thanks to everyone who supported me this first year and to the winner!

New Jukebox Cover Available!

I am so excited to have found the time to make the pattern I had in mind for the Cricut Jukebox! I was once again inspired by a Tammy Tadd bag called Girly Girl. I saw some of my competitors covers on the Cricut website and I felt mine would be more fashionable! Also, I like being able to access the handles on my machine's even if they are covered. I think this is a big plus for all of my Cricut Machine covers!
Oh, and who can resist the Pom-Pom trim!? I have been looking at it for a long time, and knew a ruffle would be too big for this cover. So, I took a clue from Tammy and used it at the bottom piecing seam.
Since this is a new product for me, I would love your comments! Wouldn't it be fun to have both covers?!

Contest Closed Blog Candy Here! Happy Belated Etsy Anniversary Scrapguild!

It’s time for a Belated Etsy Anniversary celebration! I was so busy with my boys this summer, that my Etsy anniversary slipped by without any notice. After I won my Finicky Frog Pincushion, I was reminded to look it up and the celebration is over due! So, I going to be giving away my first blog candy! The winner will have their pick of one item from my Etsy store, valued at $20.00 or more: www.Scrapguild.etsy.com. This could be a scrap bag, a Cricut cartridge caddy or a Cricut Cover, it’s your choice! You can see my items at the link above or click on an item in the Etsy store to the right.

Here is how to enter:
If you bought an item valued at $20.00 or more this past year at my Etsy store, your name is already in the drawing. You may enter your name a second time if you wish following the steps below. I wanted to reward my first customers, who believed in my product! If you bought an item I will be sending you an email notice of the contest to let you know your in!

Option One- for the Bloggers follow the two steps below:
1) Post a link to my blog on your own blog and
2) Leave a comment with your blog address and how to reach you (via your blog or your email address).
Option Two- for Non-Bloggers follow the two steps below:
1) Leave a post on a forum that (allows it) with a link to my blog and
2) Leave a comment on my blog with a link to the post and your contact info (email address.)
Option Three- for the Non-Bloggeers and Non-Forum Members
1) Just email me (see contact info on my blog) and blind carbon copy a friend with the link to my blog. Be sure to blind carbon copy (bcc) your friend, so they can maintain their privacy!
2) Leave a comment with your name and contact info.
I will accept entries until Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 5:00am Central Standard time.
If you are concerned about leaving your email address in the comments, please leave full name and check back on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 to see if you’re a winner. One entry only please. Thanks!