by Jessika Hepburn, O Happy Day Handmade Flowers are blooming all over the city and summer still feels like it is in full swing. Here is a great, fast and beautiful project suitable for making with children that I originally shared on the Nurtured blog after creating them for a spring themed window display. Since then I have made thousands! These felt flowers are lovely … [Read more...] about Tutorial: Felt Flower Embellishments
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Oh My! July
by Jessika Hepburn, O Happy Day Handmade It is hard to believe it is already August and that I have been editing OMHG for a whole month. Time flies when you are both having fun and working harder then ever have before! I have certainly received and sent more emails in the last month then I have in my entire life. New projects always have a bit of a learning curve and I thank … [Read more...] about Oh My! July
A Whale of a Window
by Jessika Hepburn, O Happy Day Handmade My dream job has always been to be the person who creates fantastic window displays and transforms mundane spaces into magical ones. In March of this year April MacKinnon of Nurtured gave me the chance to do just that. Her store front has a generous amount of windows that weren't being used to their full potential and she bravely gave … [Read more...] about A Whale of a Window
Handmade Finds: Colour Your World
by Jessika Hepburn, O Happy Day Handmade This collection of handmade finds and craft ideas was inspired by the stunning rainbow cake that I found on the blog of author and director of Handmade Nation, Faythe Levine. I couldn't do a post on colour without adding a few activities as well-enjoy! 1. This sweet "Bonjour" 8 x 10 print from Toronto based BellyBabies is truly … [Read more...] about Handmade Finds: Colour Your World
Finding Balance=Making Time for Fun!
by Jessika Hepburn, O Happy Day Handmade There are days so beautiful that you just have to get away from it all, play hooky, take a mental health day, and run away to the beach! Yesterday was one of those sweltering East Coast summer days and even though I couldn't see my desk underneath all the need-to-do's we packed the kids in the car and headed for the surf. I have been … [Read more...] about Finding Balance=Making Time for Fun!
