Day 78/365
Wordless Wednesday 24.12.14
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Day 78/365
Tag Archives: Arts
Party at Paperhouse!
Day 77/365
There was a festive party at Paperhouse Studio last weekend! And you know what that means . . . 
There was paper to be made as ornaments, prints to be pulled as gift tags and a few other crafty activities revolving around paper. My kind of party! The lovely Pam from Graven Feather was also there to guide us on using this cute little table top press.
A view of the many paper ornaments and garland, all made in house and by collaborating artists. And some other paper drying on the windows, because that’s the proper way to dry gampi paper. (seriously, it is. I’m not kidding). 
It was really nice to kick back and enjoy an evening with fellow paper artists and printmakers! Also, Paperhouse hosts workshops throughout the year, check out their website to see what’s next!
Things I Like!
Day 76/365
It’s been two weeks today, since the end of the One of a Kind Show. I’m finally getting around to tidying up and organizing and in the process I re-discovered all these amazing items from the show! While this isn’t the full collection of all the things I purchased, these are the items that aren’t being given away. So if I share them online I won’t ruin Christmas, you get the point.
The roundup:
On the left is a gorgeous stationery set and gift tags by Gotamago, you know I love putting pen to paper and sending real mail, these cards fit the bill perfectly. To the right of that is a beautiful and ingenious spoon/spatula/tasting utensil by Elzner Originals, I cannot wait to make my famous noodle soup with it! Then a super moisturizing spearmint-eucalyptus lip balm by From the Blue House with Love, honestly it smells soooo good! Below that are a pair of sweet wooden earrings by Ugly Bunny, the geometric patterns and pop of colour had me at hello. Below that is another wood piece; a hair barette by The Woodlot, using only Ontario wood. Right of that is the cute, well-crafted and totally appropriate (for me) ‘book nerd’ banner by Embroiderwee. And last but not least, a super sweet, cutie-patootie dachshund brooch by Leikey Designs.
Shopping handmade in Toronto the weekend before Christmas is waaayyy better than the mall!
Day 74/365
As you know, I participated in my final craft show of the year last weekend. Naturally, people are asking me if I’m relaxing now and decompressing after a busy holiday show season, you know, taking it easy.
Nope.
I’m the type of person that cannot just sit and do nothing, cold turkey, after so much creative activity. So instead I decided to take the day to go scope out a few shows. Some I was considering participating in, others were unexpected surprises! I just wanted to see what they’re like from the customer’s point of view. Let me tell you, it was great! Buying handmade really is fun!!
To give you a sense of what I mean, here’s what my day looked like.
1. The Christmas Craft Beer Carnival
I didn’t actually have any beer, in the name of enjoying the rest of my day with a clear head. Instead I visited the booth of the lovely Nathalie Roze and purchased one of her warm and beautiful sweater toques!!
2. The LocalTOMarket Pop Up
Although it’s inside a large event tent, it was still pretty cozy at this show. Not everything was handmade, but the things that were had a nice variety and were well-made.
3. The Collective Show
It is the fifth year for this holiday show, which I found out also happens in the summer! Located in the beautiful new Artscape Youngplace, the level of craftsmanship and quality at this pop up was amazing! And it runs till the 22, still time to check it out and shop handmade!!
Wordless Wednesday 17.12.14
Day 71/365
Last Chance for 2014!
Day 70/365
Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow is the last bookbinding workshop I’ll be instructing for 2014! And there’s still time to register, if you’re quick!
Longstitch/Linkstitch Book Making
Wednesday December 17, 6pm – 9pm
Graven Feather, 906 Queen St. West
For more info and to register, go here.
Upgrading the Coptic Journal
Day 69/365
Sometimes I like to re-visit projects I previously thought finished. I’m going to share one today.
Remember these coptic bound journals? Well, I chose my favourites and recently gave them an upgrade. I’ve been listening to your requests for bookmarks in journals, and decided to test the market with these books.
And, the response has been positive! I love that the idea of re-vamping an already-bound journal. It really reminds me that these aren’t ‘finished’ journals, but rather artworks that are going to be completed by the person who fills them with words/sketches/ideas/etc. Theoretically they could continue to evolve into a completely different journal than when originally ‘completed’. This is part of the creative energy that keeps me going and moving forward – I love it!
Also, I love the dangly beaded fringe/tassels!
Official Opening!
It’s with great pleasure that I announce the official opening party of my new vendor space at Arts Market! I’m so pleased with my booth there, the lovely staff and the opportunity to host my book making workshops and classes on a regular basis. It’s the start of something great!!
This opening is to celebrate not only my own vendor space, but also a few other Arts Market ‘newbies’. We will be taking over the space for the evening and hope you’ll join us!
The details:
December 11, 2014 from 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Arts Market, 846 College Street, Toronto (just west of Ossington Avenue)
For more info, please take a look at our facebook event found here.
Wordless Wednesday 3.12.14
Day 57/365
The Studio on a Sunday 30.11.14
Day 54/365
I’m not actually in the studio today. Instead, here’s a picture from not that long ago of the studio in full swing. Maybe it’s because of the state of messiness in here right now, but I’m reminded of a saying I once saw on a co-workers desk.
It read: ‘If a cluttered desk means a cluttered mind, what does an emtpy desk mean?’
I have no idea who wrote or said this, (if you know, please share below!) but it makes me smile whenever I remember it. Yay for messy desks!!
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