Do you celebrate Advent? It's one of my favourite traditions of the holiday season. This year, I've been busy dreaming up Advent Calendars, but I saved the best for last. A gorgeous glittery forever felt calendar. When it comes to classic materials, nothing says Christmas to me quite like felt and glitter - so, I simply had to combine them into one pretty project! I was … [Read more...] about DIY: Glittery Felt Advent Calendar
DIY Branding – Shopping For Supplies
Your website looks awesome. Your logo is killer. Your Etsy shop is filled with amazing goodies. You've rocked DIY Branding month and you're ready for business, right? But wait - how are you going to package your products? Do you have business cards yet? Are you still buying your shipping supplies at the local big box store? And, have you given any thought to … [Read more...] about DIY Branding – Shopping For Supplies
Love & Curry
When, fresh out of university, I packed up and moved to Japan, I carried two things with me – a jar of peanut butter and a giant bag of dried apricots. These weren’t my favourite things, but I knew that if I could have a taste of home, everything would be okay. And in those first weeks, when everything was different and everyday was full of challenges, a handful of apricots and … [Read more...] about Love & Curry
Celebrate The Little Things – DIY Washi Tape Ribbons
Sometimes the littlest things make the biggest difference in our day. The cashier in the supermarket who smiles (and doesn't pack canned goods ON TOP of your tomatoes). The stranger on the subway who helps you pick up the change you dropped. Your husband taking out the trash without being nagged asked. Little things which add up in a big way. These fun washi tape ribbons are a … [Read more...] about Celebrate The Little Things – DIY Washi Tape Ribbons
DIY: Teacup Shaped Envelopes
Last week, I introduced you to Tara Bliven of Ephemera Press and her Elevated Envelope Exchange. This week, I thought I'd introduce you to my elevated envelopes! The Elevated Envelope Exchange connects you with other creative souls - you create and send beautiful mail out into the world, and in return, your mailbox fills with awesome envelopes! What I love about this … [Read more...] about DIY: Teacup Shaped Envelopes