Hi! 

My name is Jenn.  

I am the owner + creator behind Merrily Yours. 

Jenn Thompson, owner and creator of Merrily Yours, with the Sea Creature Hand-Embroidered Collection at the Co-Lab Gallery.

Jenn Thompson, owner and creator of Merrily Yours, with the Sea Creature Hand-Embroidered Collection at the Co-Lab Gallery.

 

M.Y. Story:

I’ve been creating since I was a child. As a descendent of generations of crafters you could say it is truly in my blood.

I have the loveliest memories of hand-knit dinosaur sweater vests and hand-sewn doll clothes. My childhood living room displayed an extensive collection of needlework pieces all from the hands of my Mom. My Oma (Grandmother) is a strict knitter + crochet master; she learned the craft as a child + has since made countless blankets, hats + wearable items. I’ve always been in awe of her natural craftsmanship + my most cherished memories are of the days when we worked on latch-hooked rugs, plush dolls + animals, finishing the day with silly bedtime stories told by my plush friends.

I naturally took to creating personalized gifts from poems to handmade cards + decorations at a young age. So began my lifetime love for crafts, gifting + my eternal adoration for plush.

As an adult I rediscovered my true love for crafting handmade gifts eventually leading to the launch of Merrily Yours. I produced the Mini Car Plush for the first Christmas celebrated with my boyfriend, Alex. I wanted to make something incredibly special + unique to show my love for him so I modeled the car after his beloved 1971 Mini Car. It was the perfect gift because it reflected a piece of Alex's life. I soon realized that the best gifts of all are always those that really capture the spirit of the person receiving them.

To me there is no greater feeling than giving a loved one a thoughtful gift. One meant only for them + watching as the surprise is unveiled for the first time.

 

Merrily Yours creates original + personalized handmade items perfect for gift giving. Looking for a custom + personalized project that isn't already shown? No problem! We love working on new, challenging projects! Not sure what to do for that special someone? We can help you devise the best gift giving solution with a customized present created just for them! Just send us an email with your thoughts, questions, kitty pictures or dreams at merrilyyours@gmail.com.

Merrily Yours provides the very best in genuinely thoughtful + personalized handmade gifts. 

 

Associations + Honors:

 

Academy of Handmade Member since 2013  

Academy of Handmade Member since 2013