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
Handmade Goodness
Making a House a Home with Handmade Art
My husband and I recently sold our 1920s bungalow that we've called home for the past 11 years. The process of selling our house and shopping for a new one has been really stressful, but one of the things that I'm most looking forward to, once we get settled into our new house, is the process of making it a home. I've been thinking of our new house as a blank canvas, and I'm … [Read more...] about Making a House a Home with Handmade Art
Space Shopping: Handmade Finds for Intergalactic Travellers
The launch of our Guide to Businessy Goodness has truly been like an adventure into the far reaches of space. Over 120 copies have been sold since our Guide went live yesterday morning and I've been blown away by all the tweets, posts & support from our community. I am thankful and amazed by the response from everyone, obviously the creative community was ready for business … [Read more...] about Space Shopping: Handmade Finds for Intergalactic Travellers
love-ly handmade finds
I was recently browsing through my Etsy favorites and other items that I've bookmarked over the past year or so, and I noticed that a lot of the items I've been coveting seem to share a common theme. With Valentine's Day coming up soon I thought it would be fun to share these handmade finds. Please leave a comment to share links to your favorite love-themed items, … [Read more...] about love-ly handmade finds
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!
