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
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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
Design How-To: Using contrasting patterns
A special guest post by Julie Gibbons of http://tractorgirl.com.au. I love pattern! My fabric stash is full of it, and one of my favourite things to do in my own applique work is to combine two or more fabrics to create fabulous contrasts. There is a definite skill required in judging which ones will work together, and which ones will not. In my years as an art teacher, I … [Read more...] about Design How-To: Using contrasting patterns
Hard Core DIY: Heart of Gold Rocket ship Pinata
What, did you think I could end our month of businessy goodness without a serious bang? No way! The launch of our Guide to Businessy Goodness deserves no less then an explosion of awesome. This tutorial goes out to everyone who has ever sat around thinking, "You know I could really use a 3 foot rocket ship pinata right about now..." and then Googled it without satisfaction, … [Read more...] about Hard Core DIY: Heart of Gold Rocket ship Pinata
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
