Sweet Sunday in February

Hi Bloggers!

Well, February is well underway and Valentines Day is coming soon.  Are you ready?  Reservations made?  Presents or cards made for your sweet?  I'm a little behind, but my plans for my sweet are falling into place nicely.  :)

I've had a fabulous weekend!  I spent most of the afternoon at Mom's making Valentines with my niece and my lovely sister in law.  We found these awesome butterfly printables on Pinterest so I printed them down on colored cardstock, we cut them out and then the three of use decorated with bling and flowers....and love. ;) They looked great, but once Shannon added the suckers they really came to life:

After I left Mom's house I came home to start working on a project for my boss and a new tutorial for Create with Jessi.  It feels really good to be back  in my studio crafting, and blogging and filming again.  I think not working on these projects was really taking a toll on me.   Not like it was killing me, but I kinda felt lost - like I go to work, I come home, cook dinner, go to bed, and start all over the next day.  There wasn't really anything else going on...I let the blogging get away from me.  Well, I am back and plan to stick with it, so stay tuned for more projects, videos, etc.  

Wow.....I kinda swerved and got a little soap-boxy there....sorry.  Back to Saturday - so I started working on a few projects in my studio when Dave came in and sat down opposite me to work on a painting project. I was tickled to see him in my studio, totally engrossed in his own creative project.  It made me quite happy. We had Netflix going and were both in our own creative zone.  It was great.  My project isn't quite ready, but Dave's was finished and it turned out great:

I think it turned out pretty cool!  Can't wait to see what he does next. :)

Today I spent the day in my studio working on a new tutorial.  I made this simple, sweet heart wreathe inspired by a project I found on Pinterest.  I just love Pinterest, don't you?  Wanna see the project?

Want to know how to make it?  Check it out on Create with Jessi!

Is there something on Pinterest that you would like to see me try?  Let me know, either here, on my YouTube Channel, or on Create with Jessi.  I would love to know what inspires you, or what you would like to learn to do.

Until next time, have a great week, and Happy Crafting!

Jessi Myers

xoxoxo

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Happy Valentine's Day Bloggers!

As a former florist (for 7 years) this is truly one of my most favorite holidays....not just because I am a girl and I like all that mushy stuff, but I love all the beauty that is inspired by the holiday.  I got to create with some of the most lovely flowers, and I knew my creations would bring joy to somebody....or get some poor guy out of the dog house.  Once I came out of the floral business, I continued to be inspired by the beautiful crafty creations people create to show their loved ones how special they are.  Well, today is no exception even for me.  I have been making all sorts of beautiful cards, flowers, and boxes...started with my love bucket in the blog hope and I've shared some others in past postings and challenges.  Today I share with you a non-traditional, but sweet valentine - and my design for Paper Therapy's Monday Challenge:

This Week, Paper Therapy invites you to make a Valentine for your sweetheart...or for a good cause, like Operation Write Home!  Post your entry to our Challenge Forum for a shot at being this week's winner.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock - Bazzill - Lagoon
Patterned Paper - Daisy D's Valentine Paper -8x8 pad
Brad - Making Memories
Punch - Border and corner punch - Martha Stewart
White Floss - Michaels
Pink Chipboard Letters - Making Memories - Noteworthy


My latest paper obsession has also turned to making paper flowers.  I've been stalking videos on YouTube for a couple weeks now - man there are some really great videos out there.  Below are some of my favorites!

Made with pages from and old Thesaurus, Olive and Patina Glimmer Mist, Patina and Platinum Stickles and brads from my stash.  Don't you just love the vintage feel of these!

These are Spiral Roses made from scrap paper from my stash...LOVE how easy these are to make, and yet how sweet they look.

 These are created using  Scrap Paper, my 5 Petal Flower Punches and some creative uses for pens, paint brushes and water....so much fun!

I hope I've inspired you to create some fun and beautiful projects for yourself and those you love....and I hope you join us this week at Paper Therapy this week!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Jessi 

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!

Monday Monday....

Happy MLK Day Bloggers!

While I do enjoy getting the day off, I also am very proud of this holiday because I am proud of how far we've come as a country in terms of civil rights and civil liberties.  We're not 100% finished with what Dr King and so many others started, but we've definitely come a long way.

Monday also brings a new Challenge over at Paper Therapy.

Shape ~ a ~ licious!!

This week the challenge is to make a shape card.

Anything other than rectangle or square.

How you do it is up to you!!

Please have your project posted by

Saturday 1/22.

This one was another tough one for me - I'm so used to doing simple, rectangular cards - easy to send, easy to find envelopes....not so much this week, but I loved it once it was all done!

That brad in the middle of the flower is actually holding the front and back of the card together.  The lucky recipient of this fun and smooshy message will have to swing the heart up to read what's underneath.

The heart and lacy accent is part of the Lacy Label Cricut Solutions Cart.  The note card is actually a die cut from Making Memories "Notheworthy" diecuts and the vintage valentine cut-out is from Daisy D's valentine patterned paper 2008.  The "loving you more each day" sentiment is from a set of Basic Grey Stamps a snagged on Scrappy Steals - love that site so much.  I keep looking a this card, thinking it needs some lace or ribbon or flowers, but every time I tried to add something, it just didn't fit...so I think I'll leave it alone.

Supplies Used:
Bazzill Basics - Chili Cardstock
Daisy D's 8x8 Cardstock Pad - Maybe Baby
Making Memories - Noteworthy Die-Cut
Creative Memories - Brown Chalk Ink - to chalk papers
Cricut - Lacy Labels Solutions Cartridge
Pearlized Brad - source unknown
Stamp - Basic Grey
Colorbox - Dark Brown (to stamp sentiment)

In other exciting Paper Craft news, I am participating in my first ever blog hop next weekend! 

I can't wait for you to join us starting January 21 - 23 for lots of fun, inspiration, and the opportunity to win some yummy blog candy.  Please stay tuned for more details.

I hope you all have wonderful weeks, get inspired and create some beautiful things memories and projects!  Don't forget to check out the other DT's Blogs for their fun challenge cards this week!  Go ahead - leave 'em some love.

Happy Monday!
Jessi