I had one of the most exciting moments as a mama last week, my little girl Ila won the Oeuf Dream Dress Up's competition with her mushroom girl outfit pictured above. Her design will be hand made for her in Bolivia by Oeuf's team of knitters who are "a self-managed community of indigenous women. In line with fair trade principles, our artisans are paid a living wage, which … [Read more...] about A Proud Moment: Oeuf Dream Dress Ups Competition
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Growing through Giving: My Wonderful Walls
by Jessika Hepburn, O Happy Day Handmade Have you ever thought of painting a mural in a child's room but been intimidated by the possibility of making a terrible mess of the walls? I have! So I was excited to learn about My Wonderful Walls, the Chattanooga, Tennessee based business of artist and designer, Michael Goins. My Wonderful Walls specializes in wall stencil kits that … [Read more...] about Growing through Giving: My Wonderful Walls
busy hands are happy hands + a reminder
by Jessika Hepburn, O Happy Day Handmade I am busy, busy, busy-our Handmade Holidays giveaway is shaping up to be absolutely incredible and each day brings another submission to my mailbox. I have also been busy crafting madly and adding new items to my Etsy shop daily. Above is a little peek at what I have been making in my studio: snuggly mohair polar bears, custom made … [Read more...] about busy hands are happy hands + a reminder
Earth Friendly Finds: Natural Kids Holiday Shopping Guide
by Jessika Hepburn, O Happy Day Handmade Last month I was thrilled to be invited to become a part of the Natural Kids Etsy team. The Natural Kids team is filled with some of my favorite Etsy stores, all sharing a common love of natural and earth friendly materials. I wanted to introduce the beautiful work of Natural Kids members to Oh My! Handmade but couldn't decide on just … [Read more...] about Earth Friendly Finds: Natural Kids Holiday Shopping Guide
Happy Halloween from Oh My! Handmade
by Jessika Hepburn, O Happy Day Handmade Goblins and ghosties are roaming the streets tonight hopefully dressed in their handmade finery. This year I saw some great homemade costumes: a girl in a Coke can made from recycled cardboard that even had the ingredient list hand written in both English AND French, a Mad Hatter straight out of Tim Burton with green contact lenses and … [Read more...] about Happy Halloween from Oh My! Handmade