I'm thrilled that Tara Bliven of Ephemera is joining us on OMHG today. I first came across Ephemera last summer when I caught wind of Tara's passion project, The Elevated Envelope, and I've kept her on my radar ever since. Because - free flowing letterpress, gorgeous calligraphy and the promise of a mailbox full of art, not bills - what's not to love?!! Plus Tara's work is full … [Read more...] about Meeting The Makers: Tara of Ephemera Press
DIY: Crepe Paper Flowers
Crepe paper has always been one of those materials I've coveted from afar. It's not really something you come across in a standard Canadian craft shop, so I had never had a chance to try making with it. Needless to say, when the opportunity arose to make something out of Carte Fini Italian crepe paper came up, I was super excited about it! Of course, crepe paper in … [Read more...] about DIY: Crepe Paper Flowers
Lovely Things to Make, Bake or Buy this Valentine's Day!
Our little household gets all confused when Valentine's Day rolls around. While Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th in Canada, it works a little differently in Japan (where my husband and I met and married) as women give gifts to men on February 14th and the men reciprocate on White Day - March 14th. And in Brazil, where my husband is from, Dia dos Namarados (Lover's … [Read more...] about Lovely Things to Make, Bake or Buy this Valentine's Day!
2012: An OMHG Wishlist
"Wish" - Something Monumental With a new year brings (hopefully) a new zest for life ... and business! This year, we vow, we will live bigger, shine brighter, make more, spend less, reinvent, redesign. But, of course, that's a lot to ask of ourselves. So in 2012, why not reach out for help when you need it? There are so many resources out there for small businesses - so many … [Read more...] about 2012: An OMHG Wishlist
DIY Monogrammed Christmas Stockings
My favourite part of Christmas has always been stockings. Perhaps it's because we always were allowed to open our stockings first growing up - waiting until after breakfast to tackle the bigger gifts under the tree. There's simply nothing better than falling asleep while the stockings hang empty and waking up to the magic of those same stockings overflowing. So much excitement … [Read more...] about DIY Monogrammed Christmas Stockings
