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Winter Slow Down & #24DaysofPresence

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This December on OMHG we are taking a collective deep breath and putting the brakes on for the great Winter Slow Down of 2014. Think of it as a season of slow, or a holiday without hustle, permission to ease into a winter of contentment and calm-even if life is swirling around us. Whether you are a maker,  small business owner, shopper or someone who hides from the rush, it can … [Read more...] about Winter Slow Down & #24DaysofPresence

Amy Turn Sharp Writing Workshop

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I met Amy Turn Sharp on an Etsy team in 2009 when we were both selling handmade goodness for kids and I fell hard for her wild words & smart mouth. We all have hearts full of stories we are afraid to tell and finding Amy’s truthful writing was like getting a permission slip from the universe to share my own. This gift helped me start OMHG so other makers & misfits could … [Read more...] about Amy Turn Sharp Writing Workshop

Oh My! Gift Guide: Kids

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This holiday season, we’ve asked some of our favourite creatives, bloggers, makers and OMHG members to join us in rounding up great gift ideas. This week, we're all about great gifts for kids to inspire their imaginations! Alison's Pick - Hand Knit Crown from Lace and Cable "I'm mom to a pre-schooler and am a big believer in gifts that encourage imagination and … [Read more...] about Oh My! Gift Guide: Kids

Meet MakerMail: Magda from Twisted Thread & Hook

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As the holidays creep up on me, I've found myself more & more interested in the stories behind the makers. As we gather in the OMHG community and converse each day, and put together brilliant collaborative projects like MakerMail, I feel an intimate bond to my fellow makers that fills up my soul with goodness & want to share that with the world! I reached out to my … [Read more...] about Meet MakerMail: Magda from Twisted Thread & Hook

Meet MakerMail: Karen of Ink and Dirt Designs

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Go behind the screens to meet the hands and hearts of MakerMail, our cooperative service that connects makers directly with supporters of handmade like you! Last week we got to know Jen of Pikelet Workshop and today we're spending time with the lovely Karen of Ink and Dirt Designs. If you love her creations and want to sample them for yourself visit her shop or support the … [Read more...] about Meet MakerMail: Karen of Ink and Dirt Designs