Custom Sleeves

I've made quite a few custom sleeve for some of my friends over the last few months.  Unfortunitly I have not been quite so good at taking pictures of them.  And these sad photos aren't really swoon worthy since they were taken with my computer and phone

Meh.

Never the less, as I continue I'll make a better effort to take some decent pictures.  

This one is my personal favorite.  Gah, the picture is horrid, but it made of smooth 100% cotton black fabric with a hand cut and hand sewn broken heart/ lightening bolt.  If its not already striking that place in your brain where you're like...."Hey I've seen that before.  Is that....."  Why, yes.  Yes it is.  The John Mayer Heartbreak Warfare Logo.  

Le Sigh.

This next one was custom maid for one of my best friends who is the Maid of Honor in her cousins wedding next week.  

I made this beauty from a vintage napkin.  I cut the napkin which was square and and had a lace applique.  Then as best as I could patched it together with some muslin I had laying around for the backing. 

I just so happened to have a gorgeous diamond button laying around in my button stash as well and couldn't resist.  When I found a silk ribbon in aqua in my scrap pile as well, I swooned, came to, and realized just how gorgeous it could be.

 

Sarah asked me to make a sleeve that said "Bride".  I fumbled with printing tags, labels, even transfer paper, and in the end I was just never satisfied with how it would look on the delicate surface of vintage lace.  I opted instead to hand stitched it with aqua embroidery floss.

I do like the way it turned out, in my own script.  Although I was a little disappointed at the positioning, but that was a bit out of my hands, since I had already sewn it into a sleeve and undoing it would damage the lace.  I'm not too much of a perfectionist, so I let it go and moved on! :)

 For a special personal touch I printed out and sewed on a label which swapped "Latte with Linky" for "Ashely and Quinn"  I had an font affair with this script, as it just kept making me giddy and romanced the sleeve to new levels, IMO.  So very Mr. Darcy era, don't you think? 

Ashely and Quinn, I hope you have a beautiful and memorable wedding next week and enjoy a lifetime of love together! 

Chirp Chirp

Last May we hatched some eggs.  From an incubator.  

It was pure childhood wonder and glory.

 

A few hours old, and one proud papa holding his baby!  :)

A few days old.  They grow like rabbits multiply.

On a visit to their "other home" Uncle Mike's house.  I believe this was taken not long before we left for NY for 2 weeks.

I love the tenderness my boys showed to these 3 chicks! 

And when we returned from NY, they we just a tad tinier than this!  And, we had confirmation that indeed, the chickens were

ROOSTERS!

 

Because if that's not a rooster, I don't know what is.

We had to give them back to the farm the eggs came from.  

Oh and one was eaten by a falcon along the way.  

But watching the transformation was beautiful, as are all transformations in life.  And death.  

Lessons learned all around.  At all age levels.  Even for me.

Chickens are cute at birth.

 Then they start pooping.

Poop is never a good sign.

Then they grow, and start to crow.

And you come to the realization that your little snake is a really great pet.

And a chicken is not.

:-)

But maybe we'll hatch them again this spring anyways.

Vintage Coffee Sleeve Contest Winner!

Thank you all for entering and checking out my sleeves!  Please keep coming back and checking here as I have plenty to update in my shop over the next couple weeks and months!

The winner is........

Shawna!

Congratulations!  She choose the black and white butterflies with the adorable vintage button!  

Shawna, please email me your address to Lyn(at)Lattewithlinky(dot)com and I'll get it mailed off to you!  :-)

If you didn't win, I have good news.  

Starting today in my etsy shop I'm running a promo for 30% off all coffee sleeves!  Please enter coupon code FB001 at check out, and receive 30% off for a limited time only!

Go over there right now and place your order before I run out!  

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Tomorrow the promo is running on SanDiegoDealsandSteals.com!  Get your discount early!

xoxo-Lyn

Amy Butler Coffee Sleeves now avaible in my store!

Now Available in my Etsy Shop!

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Amy Butler Coffee Sleeves

Hand cut and crafted from the most beautifully designed Amy Butler fabric, these sleeves are guaranteed to leave you panting for more.

I cannot say enough about the 100% cotton fabric quality. The smooth and super soft texture is magic beneath your fingertips as you clutch onto your warm morning/afternoon/night time beverage of choice. 

Fabric from the Midwest Modern 2 line, the Love line, and the Lotus line all by Amy Butler.

The inside lining is made with plush Insul-Bright batting that is heat resistant!

Each item sewn with the utmost care and caution.

MADE IN PET AND SMOKE FREE HOME.

**These photo's were taken on a vintage rolling pin for creativity purpose, but do indeed fit on all sized paper or ceramic coffee cups.  Use in place of the paper sleeve your local barista may issue you!**

Only $7 each, they make the perfect gift for you or a friend, or that someone special for valentines day!

Happy Shopping!

xoxo-Linky

Vintage Handkerchief Coffee Sleeves

A couple months back, long before Christmas fever set in, I was asked to make a few sleeves to be featured on my dearest friends blog and photography site.  You can view that photo session here.

What I came up with was inspired on a rainy day trip to the local antique store.  Two separate booths captured my fancy when I was met with some delicious vintage buttons paired with delicate and whimsical handkerchiefs.  

Fashioned into a one of a kind coffee sleeve, I feel in love. 

I hope you do too. 

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You can order your on my etsy site  www.lattewithlinky.etsy.com

or contact me directly at Lyn@lattewithliny.com to make a purchase. 



If you follow me AND leave a comment about which is your absolute favorite, you'll be entered into a drawing to win one of your choosing.  Deadline for contest entry is January 16th.  Winner will be announced on my blog January 17th!  

Happy sipping! 

-Lyn

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