If you work with collage, I'm willing to bet that like me, you have bits and pieces of paper scraps that are floating around your studio. Well, it's time to round 'em up for a fun activity called the Collage Scrap Exchange! Take some of your random bits of paper and put 'em in an envelope and send them to an artist you've never met (from somewhere else in the world!) My … [Read more...] about Hey Collage Artists! Join the Fun with the Collage Scrap Exchange!
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November on OMHG: Merry Makers
Lettering by Shauna Lynn Panczyszyn for OMHG Happy November friends, it's time to celebrate all the ways we make merry for our second annual Merry Makers theme! Warm yourself by our community fireplace as we share stories of merriment & good cheer. This month on OMHG we will be filling the internets with merriness as we gather to share stories, recipes, tutorials + … [Read more...] about November on OMHG: Merry Makers
Meet MakerMail: Jen of Pikelet Workshop
Jen of Pikelet Workshop makes whimsical softies that encourage imaginative play & story telling. I had the joy of doing a brief interview with Jen & hope that you enjoy getting to know this inspiring woman! . If you love her creations and want to sample them for yourself, you can visit her shop or support the Maker Movement this holiday season and purchase a … [Read more...] about Meet MakerMail: Jen of Pikelet Workshop
Our Maker’s Retreat: a movement of simple goodness
This month a small band of movement makers gathered at Hollyhock for a week of sharing why making matters and to lay the foundation for community gatherings at our Maker's Retreat. There were no schedules or panels of speakers and yet our days were filled to the top with story telling and skill sharing set against the magical backdrop of Cortes Island and the handmade Hollyhock … [Read more...] about Our Maker’s Retreat: a movement of simple goodness
Make a movement of moments with MakerMail
We’ve all been there: staring at the collection of knickknacks in the store, trying to find the perfect little gift for a friend or loved one. Finding a gift with a personal touch is difficult, especially in a marketplace full of things designed with profit first in mind. Enter MakerMail: a delightful new way to connect you with Makers across the globe via sweet moments and … [Read more...] about Make a movement of moments with MakerMail