Mariko Paterson of Forage Studios Last month I got an email from one of my Canadian creative icons, Janine Vangool of Uppercase Magazine, asking if I would like to interview a ceramic artist living in my very own town for Issue #21 coming out in April. After doing my thisisreallyhappening happy dance I speedily said YES with likely a little too much eagerness! Once the scary … [Read more...] about Match + Maker: Mariko + Jessika Studio Tour
For the Hands
Skill Swap: DIY Brown Sugar Scrub
Hello, my name is Cherish and I am the main formulator for OperationSoapbox.com. I craft this sugar scrub recipe almost weekly at home to help moisturize my hands and feet during dry & cold weather spells. Quickly learn this skill too and whip up your own to treat yourself or someone you love this month! WHAT YOU WILL NEED Isopropyl alcohol (Rubbing Alcohol) 90% or … [Read more...] about Skill Swap: DIY Brown Sugar Scrub
#CreativeDaily Photo Challenge
Stay inspired daily in 2014 with #creativedaily, a new monthly photo-a-day challenge geared specifically towards creatives, artists & small business owners! The goal of #creativedaily is to inspire people to document their life and indie biz journey through daily photos & snippets of text, encouraging them to fill each day will a little bit of creativity while … [Read more...] about #CreativeDaily Photo Challenge
Free Printable! Fold + Cut Kirigami Snowflakes
I'm in the midst of a not-so-secret love affair with kirigami. Hand me a piece of origami paper and I get to itch to cut it up! Of course, most of us have dabbled in this art of cutting and folding paper - usually when making paper snowflakes as (or with) children. Christmas is the perfect time of year to grab your scissors and make snowflakes once more. I teamed up with … [Read more...] about Free Printable! Fold + Cut Kirigami Snowflakes
Crafting Holiday Traditions to Share with Friends
I have stepped away from the kitchen, and am writing this as the smells of holiday baking drift from my oven to where I sit at the computer. I am baking 6 dozen cookies to share with my girlfriends. Last Christmas, we started the tradition of gathering for a cookie exchange, and it looks like this will be something that we continue for a long time. The concept is … [Read more...] about Crafting Holiday Traditions to Share with Friends
