ps...

thank you danielle for my new banner! :] i love it! :]

i'm baaaaack!

internet is fixed and i can't tell you how relieved i am! it feels nice to be connected to the online world again! i'd have just died if i didn't have my iphone to cope through this long dark week! :] i wanted to send a BIG thank you to ashley, anna and carrie for guest blogging in my absence! their posts were so great to read!

here are a few projects i've been working on this past week...

mini paintings for some friends :]

i am thinking about selling these in an 8x10 if you're interested. they're on canvas paper, not stretched canvas, so very affordable! :] send me an email...they were so much fun to make!

i've also been commissioned for another address book, after lindsay posted about hers :] here are a few shots of the first couple of stages...

it's been so much fun to work on! i'm working on handwriting all of the inside pages. once again, if you're interested in purchasing one, send me an email :]

well guys, it's off to work on my budget/pay bills. i'm desperately trying to finish rounding up the funds for this springfield trip! it's in less than a month!

love youuuu!

emjay

Recycle t-shirt bag

Hey my name is Carrie I am honored to fill in for Ms. Emjay today. I want to share a very cute and easy project. Lets get started... :D

you need a child's t-shirt (this one is a 10-12) this is super cute if you have a t-shirt that maybe your kid has outgrown but it is still a fave or any cute shirt from a thrift store will do.

Cut the arms, neck, and about an inch off the bottom

turn inside out and hem the bottom (I forgot to get pics of this part) then flip right side out I tied the arm holes with some matching yarn.

and voile a cute little bag!

I hope ya'll enjoy this little project stop by my blog and say Hey!

Peace and Hugs

Carrie

Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve...Literally.

Hi all! My name is Anna Joy and I am super excited to be guest blogging for Emjay today!

In honor of Valentine's, I decided to do a really quick, fun, easy, and super cheap DIY...Sweetheart Brooches!

Supplies
1. 2 different pieces of scrap fabric (one for front and one for back)
2. Xacto Knife
3. Fabric paint
4. Sponge brush
5. Needle and thread
6. Felt
7. Pin back
8. Scissors
9. Pencil
10. Freezer paper

1. Sketch out the name of your sweetie(s) (I did one for my honey and one for our son) in whatever size you want on your freezer paper on the side that has tooth (or isn't shiny). I faintly drew hearts around them to see how big they might be. After you are satisfied, cut them out with an xacto knife.


2. Iron your freezer paper shiny side down on your fabric that is right side up until it is adhered on well.


3. Dab the fabric paint with your sponge brush gently. Don't glob it on right away. Do many light coats until it you can't see anymore fabric underneath. Let it dry for 15 minutes or so.


4. Peel fabric paper away slowly. This is what it should look like.


5. Lightly draw hearts around the name and then cut it out. Then lay out your new cut out heart and trace it around your backing scrap fabric and then cut that out.

6. Take your backing fabric and sew your pin back on it. There are many tutorials online to show you how to do this if you don't know how. Here's one that is very helpful from Polka Dot Pineapple .

7. Take your front and back scrap fabrics and start stitching around the heart. I started at the top half. Stop after you get a little more than half way done.


8. Stuff your little heart and then finish sewing. It's okay if your stuffing is overflowing out of your heart.


9. You're done! Trim your heart and clean it up if you need to.


10. Wear it on your sweater or put it on your bag and let everyone see who your sweetheart(s) is/are! You can also embroider your name if you don't have freezer paper. I decided to embroider a little spool and needle because I sure do love sewing.


I hope everyone enjoyed my little DIY! Come check me out at Anna's Joy and be friends with me!

Thank again Emjay for letting me come hang out today! We can't wait to have you back!

Here's one more thing to perk up your Monday :)


Have a great week and happy Valentine's day everyone!

And Go Saints!

Hi Emjay fans!
I'm Ashley from Almost Exactly - and I'm so excited that Emjay invited me to guest blog!

So I racked my brain for something to guest-blog about...and it was a little hard since my brain has been full of red, pink, white, and hearts lately!
That's it! We're totally going to have a Valentine's Day mini-party right here!

So here's some inspiration I found on weheartit.com
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Cute, right? If that doesn't tickle your fancy, then here is some cute Valentine's Day DIY:

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Alright, so that's all of me, now that I've shared my valentine's day inspiration! I hope you all have a great weekend...and Valentine's Day!

xoxo!

Sharin' the love

Hey y'all! Soooo, my internet is down (drats!) and won't be back up until next week (double drats!). How lame is that?!? I know...but have no fear! Some good friends of mine have offered to fill the void and will be sharing some pretty sweet an pretty posts throughout the week :] so check back here periodically for some familiar and new faces and what is sure to be a slew of inspiring posts!

love youuuuu!
emjay

*this post was brought to you by my iphone. Blogger should reeeaaallly think about making an app to make posting from this thing easier!

it's carnival time!

i'm pretty much the biggest nerd ever. hah!

xoxo

em :]

soooo...

if i temporarily re-opened the etsy with a slew of new and fun items, would you guys...

spread the word?

tweet and/or blog about it?

actually buy any of it?

i'm thinking new paintings, handmade cards, fabric art (like the piece behind me in the photo above), pillows, a few other fun things...i'm in need for some serious fundraising and i figured maybe this might be a good thing...maybe? leave some feedback and let me know.

:]

still coming back later with the promised post :]

xoxo

em

in honor of champagne thursday...

found via weheartit

spending the day enjoying champagne thursday and wrapping up some paintings. :] good day? i think so!

i've been sick over the past week, which is why you haven't seen much of me lately :/ however, i think i've finally kicked this thing, and i plan to be back on schedule tomorrow! here's what to look forward to...

tomorrow: photobooth friday and the giveaway winner announcement :]

the weekend: a few fun posts here and there

monday: next edition of meet me on monday...kimi! :]

i hope everyone enjoys their thursday! :]

xoxo

em

winners...

winners of the mardi gras giveaway coming sooooooon! if you haven't entered yet, i'll be generous and give you ONE LAST CHANCE :] click here!

xoxo

em