by Jessika Hepburn, O Happy Day Handmade I was commissioned through Etsy to create the artwork for a sweet cupcake poem to celebrate a little girl's first birthday. First I illustrated everything the old fashioned way, with paper and ink, then I digitized the original art to create the colouring pages and painted the original illustration of their family portrait. I am so … [Read more...] about Giveaway: O Happy Day Handmade Cupcake Colouring Books
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Handmade Finds: Pedal Power
by Jessika Hepburn, O Happy Day Handmade This post is to celebrate my friend Megan Rose's completion of her cross-Canada cycling adventure. She biked from Denman Island, British Columbia all the way across our massive country to finish her trip here in Halifax, Nova Scotia-over 6,000 kilometers later! She biked a fair bit of the way by herself and I for one am hugely proud of … [Read more...] about Handmade Finds: Pedal Power
Handmade Finds: Babywearing 101
by Jessika Hepburn, O Happy Day Handmade I spend three days a week talking about two of my favourite subjects; cloth diapering and baby wearing at Nurtured, since most of my work revolves around art or computers it is important for me to connect with women and do some work outside the home that I feel is important to my community. Along with a crew of incredibly diverse and … [Read more...] about Handmade Finds: Babywearing 101
Handmade with Care: The Joys & Challenges of OOAK
by Jessika Hepburn, O Happy Day Handmade The term "handmade" has come to mean so many things, the diversity of items listed on Etsy under that category alone is simply amazing, and proof that the definition of the term is changing. I have always been a bit of an extremist and I have a "more is more" approach to life, so it is no wonder I am a purist when it comes to making my … [Read more...] about Handmade with Care: The Joys & Challenges of OOAK
Interview: with Helen Acraman of ZukZuk
"Into the Sun" Limited Edition ZukZuk Print by Jessika Hepburn, O Happy Day Handmade The most remarkable thing about editing OMHG is the chance to connect with and promote some of my favourite artists, crafters and business owners. I am so excited and honoured to offer our readers this lovely interview with Canada-based artist, Helen Acraman of ZukZuk. I love the gentle … [Read more...] about Interview: with Helen Acraman of ZukZuk
