Hey! Hey! Hey!

Fler is back!!!

We've been doing a bit of spring cleaning around the house. I follow some fantastic blogs. One of these blogs is Vintage Revivals.

Today my sister-in-law, Becca, invited me over to create pillow covers to give our houses a new spring revival. 

We followed the tutorial posted for an EASY PILLOW over at Vintage Revivals.

We loved the result!

You can't really tell but the left pillow has the fold. My mother-in-law gave us an additional tip we'll use for our next set of pillow covers; make your measurements slightly (1-2 inches smaller) than your actual pillow measurements. This gives a more full/fluffy pillow look.

With this tutorial...who wants to spend $25 on a new pillow when for less than $10 for two pillows create a NEW FRESH LOOK?!?!?!

SOLD! 

Stay tuned...because I will be embellishing these shortly once a little surprise arrives in the mail. 

Now, I hope the hubs likes these! 

xoxo

Fler

A Little Bum

I've been a little MIA...sorry about that!

If you swing over to my other blog HERE...You'll see why...hehe

I received a cute email from my cousin Carter

First of all....is he cute or what?!?!?!?

Here's Carter's Email:

hi cousin erika, 

thanks so much for my bum covers, they're really coming in handy.......and they're quite a hit with the ladies! you should se all my girlfriends getting jealous when i get a diaper change, my bum covers make me feel pretty special.  my bottom is pretty small, so i haven't started wearing them until just recently.  I like to be naked a lot but apparently my boy parts need to be covered up, diapers are terribly boring.....these things really make me feel pretty flashy.  also, my dad likes batman, so if you ever run into matching dad/baby batman bum covers, let me know.  i love you.

Seriously...his email...I seriously cherish it! Love how all the cousins sent pictures, emails and video of their surprises! 

Love you Carter!!

xoxo

Cuz

MeeeOW

I was recently asked to make an ironing board cover for a friend at work. 

She was hoping for pink fabric with frogs, but I couldn't find any I loved

until...........

MEOW!

I saw this fabric and knew it was for her! Executive Decision Made!

Des is a cat lover and owner.

Here she is! Desiree saw the fabric and loved it!

Phew!

I was nervous not having the frogs would be a fatal mistake. 

Can't wait to give it to her tomorrow!

Who's Cookin Now???

I've finished a few projects and sent them on their merry way....

To....................

That's right...MY BROTHER MICHAEL!!!

Seriously, don't you know it's dangerous to be silly with your sister around and a camera???

GOIN PUBLIC with this one!!!

sidebar: this apron was given to Becca for her first Thanksgiving as hostess. I guess he couldn't resist! 

And..............my BFF Heather!!! 

Do you remember the MC Hammer PJ pants?!?!

Well she got hew VERY belated birthday surprise! 

xoxo

I just ~LOVE~ getting these pics!

 Glad you like em!

Snug Like a Bug in a Rug

For Tim's birthday this year, he is getting a new baby!

(Heather is loving this....haha)

His name is "Capi" which is short for Copernicus. 

Capi is wearing a blue collar in the video.

Capi comes home next Sunday from West Palm Beach. 

I think you'll agree that he's a handsome Tonkinese. 

The Tonkinese breed is a mix between a Burmese and Siamese. 

They're known for their mellow and loving disposition.

As you can imagine, Tim is ECSTATIC!  

I decided instead of spending $20 + dollars for a kitty bed, I would make one!

A little "welcome home Capi" gift

For <$10, Capi has a precious new bed to keep snug in.

I hope he likes it. 

If you find yourself asking, "Why is there a package of dog treats in this pic (kinda like Tim just did haha)???", it's because I was trying to show how he'll be able to snuggle into the bed. I didn't really have anything to show and have these ADORABLE dog treats and thought...."Why not!?"

I chose a fabric which would match his colors. He has bright blue eyes with light brown fur and hints of chocolate.

Can't wait to meet our new addition to the Reiner Casa!

Blessings & Hope in 2010

What brings you Blessings & Hope?

Think back over the 2010 year...

Did something in your life work out which you did not expect?

Did you receive a note of encouragement & hope in the most perfect time?

Did you find yourself in the midst of a storm only to find the storm to really be a blessing?

They say perspective makes all the difference...

For me, it is Sabbath

I decided since it really is in the 40's here in Florida a fire to begin the Sabbath with would be nice.

Quiet home.

The week in the past.

A good book begging to be read.

This year as Thanksgiving approaches, reflect on the year.

Seek out what brought blessings & hope.

In consideration for the coming year, how could you bring hope to others?

In what way could God use you to be a blessing to someone else?

Awe Inspiring:

"Sometimes I would like to ask God why He allows poverty,

suffering, and injustice when He could do something about it."

"Well, why don't you ask Him?"

"Because I'm afraid He would ask me the same question."

~Anonymous~

(from the book: The Hole in Our Gospel by Richard Stearns)

Napkin Please!

It's time to reveal my plans for the Thanksgiving fabric!

It's true...I'm kinda excited about it!!!

Please pardon my poor photographix....I don't have skillz! haha!

But yep...NAPKINS!!!

WAIT.....there's more.....

I added a little "Fler" to your basic mitered corner napkin.

~ embroidery ~



I have never used any of my embroidery stitches but thought it's about time I try. I really like this!

I bought some of that really cool thread where it's varying shades of green in ONE SPOOL!!!

I think it added a fun bit of "Fler"

I will post more examples of my Thanksgiving napkins as I experiment and all the materials you'll need for basic embroidering.

I LOVE ZSA ZSA!!!

This machine is MAD FUN!!!