I <3 My Zoetrope

One of my favourite artists on etsy has to be My Zoetrope (aka Michelle) and I just had to share her new series of adorable miniatures. Aren't they fabulous?? I do have to say I absolutely love the cats!

Gender & Art

Another great Dialogue from Erin and Friends over @ Design For Mankind. So what do you think does the online craft art world lean more towards men or women?

There's So Much You Can Say With A Card

Looking for a Fathers Day card or perhaps just a fun and quirky card for a friend. Then look no further! Able & Game Cards and stationary is the place to find them! Just click your way on over to their website or etsy shop and you'll find a plethora of cards for all occasions. You 'll even find ones for occasions you never even thought of!

I'm So Excited!

About this!
Find more info about the Handmade Nation Movie
here & here!

Modish December Giveaway x 3

Don't miss out on the last of Modish's HUGE giveaways (don't worry there will still be smaller ones in the new yr). This months will take place over three days so head on to the Modish blog to enter!

*UPDATE *
The next three giveaways are not open to International peeps

December Giveaway - Day 1

(just a few of the handmade goodies you might win)

Day 2 Giveaway

(just a few of the handmade goodies you might win)

Last but not least
Day 3 Giveaway!
(just a few of the handmade goodies you might win)

Handmade Toronto! - Part Deux

I'm totally digging the shop local feature on etsy.
So click here to checkout local Toronto etsy shops!

Handmade Canada! - Part Deux

*UPDATED*

A list of just a few amazing sites I've found while surfing the internet wave. BTW they're all Canadian and they all sell handmade!

*I will be updating this site as I find more. Let me know if I've missed any!*

goodEgg Industries
Cordially Yours
Sick On Sin
Tryst By Kerry
Room 6
Sweetie Pie Press
Floating Gold Iceberg
House Of Hsuen
V:space Studio

Adventures In Silversmithing

Here are a few beauty shots from my first Silversmithing course. I signed up for a 2nd course so stay tuned from more pictures!

We're All Living In A Handmade Nation - 3

I just finished reading Handmade Nation - The Rise of DIY, Art, Craft and Design and it was truly an inspiring read. It made me feel that as a crafter I'm apart of something really amazing. Something that is just going to get bigger and better! I give Handmade Nation 5/5 scissors, now run out and buy your own copy today!

Here's a little sneak peek of some of the artists featured in the book!
- Happy Owl Glassworks - Tracy Bull
- My Papper Crane - Heidi Kenney
- The Little Friends of Printmaking - JW and Melissa Buchanan
- Lekkner - Melissa Dettlaff
- Made With Sweet Love - Whitney Lee

Other Handmade Nation Links
- Handmade Nation Trailer
- Handmade Nation Website

- Handmade Nation Blog
- Handmade Nation Flickr
- Handmade Nation Myspace

November November Giveaway Take 2

Part two of the Modish November November Giveaway is up! So scoot on over to Modish and enter to win this fab-tastic batch of handmade goodies!