Made With Heart Blog Hop!

Howdy Bloggers and welcome to the Made with Heart Blog Hop, hosted by Kristin at Lil' Sweet Pea's Place. If you've been following the path, you've no doubt come across some fabulous inspiration along the way, including my predecessor, Liza! If you've not hopped down the path, please feel free to start at Lil' Sweet Pea's Place and follow the path of lovely creations and delicious blog candy!

As you know this Hop is all about handmade, heart felt gifts/ cards/ or scrapbook Layouts and our theme is Valentine's Day. Below is my project:

And here's how I did it:

1.  Pop out the handle and silver handle holders.

2.  Trim down 2 sheets of patterned papers to 6 5/8"x12" and adhere to Bucket. 
3.  Trim out Paper in the handle holes and re-insert Handle pieces.

3.  Cut "Love" on the Cricut using Reminisce Accents Cartridge at 2" and chalk with brown ink.

4.  Adhere "Love" to red paper and trim edges by hand.

5.  Adhere "Love" to can as desired.

6.  Decorate Bucket with Flowers as desired.

7. Tie assorted ribbons to bucket handle as shown.

Supplies:

Large Paint Bucket - Michael's

Pattern Papers - KP Valentine Paper by K&Co

Die Cut Flowers - Lucy's  Linens - Marcella by K&Co

Chalk Ink - Color Box - Chestnut Roan

Ribbons - assorted from Stash

Adhesive - ATG Gun and CM Tape Runner

Cricut Cartridge: Reminisce Accents
And here is some yummy Blog Candy:

12x12 Martha Stewart Valentine's Holiday Paper

Greenhouse Paper Flowers by American Crafts

3 yards of ribbon (ivory lace, dark red velvet, pink floral)

"Jenny" heart Mini Album by Creative Imaginations

Wanna win these delicious goodies?  Here's how:
1.  Follow my blog.
2.  Leave me a comment and include a way for me to reach you.
3.  Have fun!! (I'll assume you are already having a good time because you're here!)

My husband will draw a winner on Monday after work so be sure to check back Tuesday Morning to see who our lucky winner is!

So now that you've stopped in for a visit, it's off to the next fabulous blog: Joey

And don't worry - if you've lost your way, or just want to venture along the list, here's the Happy Path of crafts Made from the Heart.

Kristin: http://lilsweetpeasplace.blogspot.com/

Stacey: http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com/

Nicki: http://idreamcreateinspire.blogspot.com/
Paula: http://ponderingsofpaula.blogspot.com/
Jenny: http://jennysscrapsoflife.blogspot.com/

Nikki: http://nikkistamps.blogspot.com/
Kimberly: http://hellocutiecrafts.blogspot.com/
Janneke: http://myblog-jannekescreations.blogspot.com/
Tabitha: http://zippity-do-dah-tabitha.blogspot.com/
Liza: http://pinkcandystripes.blogspot.com/
Jessi: http://themyersmemories.blogspot.com/
Joey: http://joeysworldofstuff.blogspot.com/
Emily: http://branchoutdesigns.blogspot.com/
Patricia: http://www.thinkingofinking.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Kate: http://ippitysimplicity.blogspot.com/
Dee: http://sprytebyrd.blogspot.com/

Thanks for playing - now make something with heart!