We Walk 4Water
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Crafter Q+A: Maxine Chan of Tulle Box Designs
Name: Maxine Chan Location: Vancouver, B.C. Title:...
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10 ways to set a fun-packed party picnic table for kids
The perfect party picnic table for kids Summer is ...
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Madeleines for Mother's Day
To celebrate Mother’s Day this year, go beyo...
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The Great Gatsby style inspiration
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5 keys to clean teeth, plus win an electric toothbrush
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Other Crafts
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Crafter Q+A: Maxine Chan of Tulle Box Designs
Name: Maxine Chan Location: Vancouver, B.C. Title: Creator of Tulle Box Designs, a DIY blog for favour packaging Website: tulleboxdesigns.ca Twitter handle: @tulleboxdesigns How did you get into crafting? As a kid I always loved making things from paper – flowers, clothes for my Barbie, you name it. Before I was able to use my allowance [...]
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Easy DIY wedding crafts
It’s wedding season once again. If you’re newly engaged or closing in on the big day we’ve found some pretty craft suggestions for you to do at home — or just to inspire you. We’d love to see how you modify them to make them your own! Customize your own floral arrangements by using different size [...]
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Crafter Q+A: Virginia Fynes of Fynes Designs
Name: Virginia Fynes Location: Annapolis Valley- Nova Scotia, Canada Title: Creative maven, mommy, blogger, caterer, baby of the family Website: www.fynesdesigns.com Twitter: @FynesDesigns Facebook: Fynes Designs How did you get into crafting? I have been crafty since I can remember. Toilet paper rolls, mismatched socks, and paper mache were a crafty girl’s best friend. From there it was onto [...]
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Crafter Q+A: Andrea Sabean of Artisan in the Woods
Name: Andrea Sabean Location: Quispamsis, New Brunswick Title: Owner and Artisan at Artisan in the Woods Website: www.artisaninthewoods.com Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/artisaninthewoods Facebok: https://www.facebook.com/artisaninthewoods Twitter: @NaturalArtisan How did you get into crafting? I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t crafting! Both my grandmother and my mother were avid crafters so there was always something creative going on in the house. It started with paper [...]
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Crafter Q+A: Maggie Patterson of I Love Papercrafts
Name: Maggie Patterson, owner of I Love Papercrafts Location: South Mountain, Ontario How did you get started? Nearly nine years ago I had my son, and I was looking for something to do to fill my time as I was home at night and I was blessed with a championship sleeper. I was coming off a very [...]
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Feature craft: Make a bookshelf into a desk
Did you go out and buy new furniture made just for kids? Or did you re-purpose what you already had? Here’s a few fun furniture ideas for kid’s desks. Plus, read on for a D.I.Y. project by one reader who made her bookshelf into a desk for her daughter! But first, here’s a few of [...]
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Feature craft: Make your own terrarium
Terrariums are (still!) all the rage when it comes to indoor greenery. Everyone can use a little more green in their life so instead of buying yours at a local retailer, customize it by making it yourself. Looking for some inspiration? Mine comes from Liz Culotti and her friend Cailin Juniper, who decided to share their [...]
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Feature craft: Kid’s bedroom ideas
Buying decor for your kid’s bedroom can be pricey — and if they’re really little, they’ll also quickly outgrow your zoo animal wallpaper or teddy bear mobile. D.I.Y. is a fun way to personalize your little one’s bedroom and it gives you the option to customize the design exactly the way you like it without [...]
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Last minute Valentine’s Day crafts
We know, we know. You’ve probably almost had your fill of cutesy hearts, candies and pink galore. But if you’re wholly unprepared for Vday (like myself) but still want to celebrate we’ve got some suggestions for you. Easy treats for a party: (Photography by Joe Kim/TC Media) Pretty straws to add to your party decor: [...]
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Calling all crafters!
Hello lovely readers, I’m the new web editor for style, home and crafts and I want to hear from you. Where do you go for craft inspiration? Who are your favourite Canadian craft or D.I.Y. bloggers? Are you a crafter who would like to be featured on Canadianliving.com? Are you into D.I.Y. decorations? Source: media-cache1.pinterest.com via Maia [...]
