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For the Heart

A Community of Stories: The Story of Mum

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Two and a half years ago, my mother and I launched Story of Mum in memory of a lost friend: a young mother, a creative inspiration, and the heart of our community. It has already grown into more than we imagined together. A creative community of mothers, supporting each other as we play – online and off. It is living breathing doodling sculpting writing photographing proof … [Read more...] about A Community of Stories: The Story of Mum

Crafting A Creative Community At Home

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I was so excited when I saw this month's theme here on Oh My Handmade Goodness! When I read the question “Where do creatives gather to make and connect?” I was filled with joy because as of June the answer is “my house!” This summer, after moving into a new home, I finally had the opportunity to combine and share two of my passions by starting a Yoga + Craft Workshop at my … [Read more...] about Crafting A Creative Community At Home

{Free Screensaver} On Communities…

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Jessika shared this quote with us during an #OMHG chat a couple weeks ago and I knew it would be perfect for this month's screensaver: Snowflakes, leaves, humans, plants, raindrops, stars, molecules, microscopic entities all come in communities. The singular cannot in reality exist. ~Paula Gunn Allen The above illustration is available as a screensaver.  Click the image … [Read more...] about {Free Screensaver} On Communities…

Lumberjack Attack! An OMHG Collaboration

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I had a gut feeling that advertising in the Oh My! Handmade Creative Marketplace would be one of the best business decisions I've ever made, but I had no idea how much goodness would come in the way it did. When I signed up, I wasn't aware that I'd also get a membership to the community forums which were still being built and I also didn't know how many amazing people I would … [Read more...] about Lumberjack Attack! An OMHG Collaboration

Let’s Take Our Kids Around the World with Playful Learning

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I've been working with Mariah of Playful Learning to create an experience for children that inspires their love of exploration and discovery while teaching them to be compassionate global citizens. Together we connected with over 20 wonderful bloggers from around the world who signed up to share a look at play in their corner of the world and help spread the word about the new … [Read more...] about Let’s Take Our Kids Around the World with Playful Learning