All New Crafted Fabric Book Covers for Composition Notebooks

It was a maddeningly quiet month of March on this blog.

In fact, so quiet that I did not post anything.

Why?

Well, I had  a bout with composition notebook crafting MADNESS!

I made lots and lots and lots and (well, you get the drift) of composition notebook covers.

It was a madness that I had to find a cure for!  

I just about emptied my fabric box.  
OK, I do have about a jillion different fabrics, because I haven't met a fabric I didn't like-LOL!  

So for your enjoyment take a Mad March through this post to look at the fabric covers starting....

on this NOTE- Musical Note that is!  
Go for the gold with this cover that has sparkly instruments, keyboards and of course musical notes.  The top and bottom are bordered with gold metallic ribbon. And it has a black musical note shaped plastic button. 

On a different note, here's a variation on the musical theme.  This cover has black notes on white, with a colorful ribbon of notes on the top and bottom.  And it has a gold musical note shaped plastic button.

I've just looked out my window and it's raining cats and dogs.  Well, it is April you know.  So this cover below is just in time for April showers.  This cover has dogs and cats dressed for April showers in rain gear.  The top and bottom has yellow dotted ribbon, the button is a sparkly dog.  I know that this colorful cover is NOT all wet!

 
Dog gone it.  There are more dog covers coming up er down below.
Panels of your favorite pooch on green with a dog button, makes it  a bow-wow wonderful cover.

 

Love dogs?  Then you'll love this cover with lots of dogs.  Find your favorite.  The top and bottom have brown and blue ribbons and the button is one of the dogs on the cover.  See if you can spot which one it matches.

Here's a dog that will come instantly when you have a scooby snatch.  This book cover is not a licensed Scooby-Do item, it is handcrafted with care from licensed Scooby-Do fabric.  I am not affiliated with Scooby-Do. The top and bottom of the cover has metallic blue ribbons. Pix of the Do with pawprints on green fabric, with a blue button.
 

Had enough of dogs?  How about checking out these cool cats on this cover?  They are  topped and bottomed with patches of ribbons that  look like wild animal fur.  It is really wild. The button is a cute cat face.

If you are a mouse, you might be a little bit wary of the above cats.  Luckily, the mice on the cover below don't have this problem, because they're computer mice!  This cover has pinks, blue, and gray computer mice on a lime green background with a metallic ribbon on top and bottom and a sparkly button.

 

 Some say that all this talk of cats, dogs and mice is really for the birds.  So they will probably wisely pick this next cover because  of the owl theme.  Colorful green, brown, and blue owls are on a blue background.  An orange metallic ribbon tops the cover and a blue, brown and orange striped ribbon is on the bottom.  The cover ties up with the same striped ribbon.

 

With all of the winds of March past us, I see some warmer days ahead and  maybe I'll take a trip to the seaside.  And this cover would be the perfect one . Dolphins on blue with blue metallic trim ribbon on the top and bottom, and a sparkly button is really worth sea -ing.

At the seashore, you just might be adventuresome and take the first dip of the season.  Go for it and dive under. If you are lucky you might see something unusual under the water, like the things on this cover below.    See sandcastles and a waterdog pal with fishes.  The cover has aqua blue trim on  the top and bottom, and a sparkly button.

After your dip, things are getting a little wild on this shore.  But you can handle it.  Step back and enjoy the wild creatures on the covers below, as you take in some rays. Pandas, wolves, bears, and dangerous butterflies?  LOL. All covers are trimmed in matching metallic ribbons.  And check out the button on the panda cover.

On the shore you may just make a few friends.  These "friends" will take you on a pirate-y adventure for sure.  But don't worry, you'll be back before bedtime.  And that's a fact, Jack!!

This book cover is not a licensed Pirates of the Caribbean, Disney  item, it is handcrafted with care from licensed Disney Pirates of the Caribbean fabric.  I am not affiliated with Disney or it's Pirates of the Caribbean movie.  Capt Jack, stands amid skulls and crossbones  and pirate ships. The top has ribbon with discs that look like pieces of gold (every pirates dream!).  

 

  

Let's face it,  it's good to dream and reach for the stars using your imagination .  This  next cover, covers a galaxy of sun and stars and you never even have to leave the house!

 Silver metallic moons, stars and suns embroidered ribbon tops this cover.  The cheerful richly colored sun faces appear on a dark blue background with bright outlines.  The bottom has a silver metallic ribbon.   And it has a  round gold colored button with a blue center.  

 

 

While you're on a trek through the galaxy, you can spot 2 space themed old friends that can star on your composition book - StarTrek or  StarWars. These bookcovers are not licensed StarTek or StarWars items, they are  handcrafted with care from licensed StarTrek and StarWars fabric.  I am not affiliated with StarTrek or StarWars.   The fabric speaks for itself with a galaxy of adventures.

Getting tired from the long march of book covers?  Good news, you are almost done!  In fact this is more than halfway through the selection.

Spring is here and that means many of us are outside playing our favorite sports.  The below covers, just about cover a few sports that I like and maybe some that you like also.   Even if you do not enjoy participating in sports and just looking at them, you may like the look of the below covers.  So take a look at...

The below covers have some of the Chicago sports teams and one Chicago sport team rival. These book covers are not licensed items for the Chicago CUBS, Chicago BEARS, Chicago BULLS and Green Bay Packers.  They are covers handcrafted with care from licensed Chicago BEARS,  Chicago BULLS and Green Bay Packers fabrics.  One cover has licensed Chicago CUBS ribbon on it as the top trim. I am not affiliated with he Chicago CUBS, Chicago BEARS, Chicago BULLS and Green Bay Packers. 

 Hurray!

You made it through THIS round of the fabric composition notebook covers that I made.

THIS Round!!!!???

Yep, this is only round one of making fabric covers.

The second round of sewing madness making fabric bookcovers, will have some items with my own designs.  They will feature magical creatures- dragons, fairies and a unicorn or two-LOL.   So keep checking this blog for these, if you enjoy fabric bookcovers.

For the rest of the month, I'm taking a break from sewing book covers, and  am working on the next project....

Which is...

Cutsy Critters bookmarks, pageholders and Squeeze Ems, all out of yarn and plastic canvas. 

I've got lots of ideas.  

So, now I've got lots of work to do.

    

3 machine embroidered bookmarks February Crafting

February, February, it's usually a slow craft month. 

And for the past few years that is especially true for me.

But it is lucky 2013!!

Luckily, I'm more organized this year and have started to make stuff every month.

I've even picked a theme for this year.

2013 is my Official "Year of Enchantment".

Having a theme for the year is a good idea.

I came up with this theme because I saw the movie "The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey" and was enchanted by it. 

I don't know why. 
Maybe it was Richard Armitage as Thorin.   
Works for me that is....

Anyway, I've always liked fantasies and this year, for some reason, I've also deeply interested in a Celtic things and the Renaissance period.

For this month, I've spent a little time, (Okay, a lot of time) thinking and creating stuff for the official "2013 Year of Enchantment". 

This year watch for posts with designs of : 
dragons, magical creatures, owls, 
and ... well, anything that comes to my mind.

My BEST ideas come right after eating chocolate....
Try it sometime... It may work for you.

I have spent the last 2 weeks working on some 2013 Year of Enchantment bookmarks (after inspired by Valentine chocolates-LOL). 

Doing this project was sort of an "Unexpected Journey" for me,  because it was the FIRST time I've  used my Brother Sewing and Embroidery machine for an embroidering project.

 I opened my cyber wallet and got some fantastic deals on lots of "stacked" designs from Embroidery Library.  I chose designs that were narrow and long and of course I was limited by the hoop size (4x4in).  

As in most of my creations,  I start with "my own " idea on " how to" construct the items (always an unexpected adventure for me). 

And in all of my creations, in the actual manufacturing of them, I  had to tweak the process, selecting the right materials, colors, glue, thread etc.   I've got a great deal of experience in how to "fix" flubs- LOL.


Below are the first creations of "2013 the Year of Enchantment".


Reading is Magical!!
With 3 white embroidered unicorns on stiffened felt, and with colorful ribbons, these bookmarks has some pals to help you discover the magic of reading.

There are also some magical  pals embroidered on sparkly paper.

All Fired Up for Reading!
These bookmarks have 3 reasons to get fired up about reading.  Three colorful fiery dragons on white sparkle fabric with long colorful ribbon "flames" of tails, can get you started on your unexpected reading journey. No fire extinguisher is needed or wanted for this fire.

Be Wise and Read 
Whooo?   Whooo? Wants to become a little smarter and wiser?
Owl Power times three!!! Stacked on white or gold sparkle fabric, these colorful owls with colorful ribbons or feathers make reading a real hoot. 

What do you think, did I deflub  the bookmarks, good or what???

January Crafting - Well Almost

Some crafters say that January is a slow month.
 Some say it's a time for catching up and doing inventory. 
Some say it a time to try new things, purchase supplies, and plan for the year's craft-a- palooza!

Do you know what I say?

I say that some are right!

During this month I'm very busy... Okay, I think I'm very busy.   

Well I'm kinda busy er OKay I am slacking off a bit.

So what have I've been doing craft wise during January?

I've been doing the "to do" list, that's what!

On the "to do" list is a lot of to do's .  

Like- shop for ribbon from 2012 year end sales
       - take inventory of  items
        - shop for ribbon  
       - repackage my heritage and holiday hair ribbons- smart up em up for display purposes
       - create a 2013 list of new craft ideas to try
       - shop for ribbon 
       - update my craft library with ebooks, books, and links 
       - shop for ribbon  
       - buy a few stuffed animals for resale
       - buy supplies for dangles, bookmarks, and composition covers
       - shop for ribbon  
       - try some new machine embroidery items
       - clean up and re- reorganize my craft room
       - shop for ribbon  
       - take a 1st time trip to Vogue Fabrics  
       - do a search for upcoming craft shows 
And - shop for ribbon !!

As you can see, I'm living my motto "One cannot have enough ribbon, so let's go shopping!"

So what are you doing craftwise?