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!
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Draw Your Heart Out With Inspired Doodles
Editors note: I jumped on the chance to share the Inspired Doodles online workshop for our February theme and invited Stephanie to tell us about her story. She did a wonderful job sharing her journey from doodler to full time artist. This course looks like heaps of fun and I can't think of a better way to show your inner artist some love then investing in it! As an artist, I … [Read more...] about Draw Your Heart Out With Inspired Doodles
Glitter & Gold & Tigers, Oh My! Hello 2012!
It's a brand new year, still all sparkly and squeaky clean, waiting to be filled up with dreaming, messes and handmade goodness! Last night I threw my mama a glitterific 50th birthday party and brought 2012 in with a roar. Nothing would have made me happier then to have the amazing friends I have made online join us to celebrate and toast to the birth of a new year. But wait, … [Read more...] about Glitter & Gold & Tigers, Oh My! Hello 2012!
Take Note, Make a Holiday Me-Mo Book
The hectic holidays are here again, but they'll be gone just as quickly as they arrived. Along with the memories of this magical time of year unless you take time to take note. Which is why I created this set of *FREE* printable, Holiday Me-Mo cards! (MEmories + MOments/MOmentos = Me-Mo cards!) Measuring 4" x 6" (hey, isn't that the same size as all the holiday photos you're … [Read more...] about Take Note, Make a Holiday Me-Mo Book
Almost handmade: Dressing Up Store Bought Gifts
Every year I have lofty dreams of making beautiful lovingly hand-crafted gifts for my nearest and dearest. Then reality sets in. Quite simply I run out of time. This year I am not going to beat myself up over it. I've bought most of my family presents, things they want and need. But I've added some wonderful personal touches which make my gifts just a little bit special. My … [Read more...] about Almost handmade: Dressing Up Store Bought Gifts
