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Custom hand printed wood & fabric wedding accessories

Vancouver, BC
Joined October 2009
When we were at our old house, our neighbour was changing out their windows and threw the old ones out into the alley. I brought one home and had plans to chalkboard paint it. I never got around to it though. When... facebook.com/81702120688/pos…
Do you like collecting vintage teacups? I have collected a few and had them sitting in a cabinet looking pretty for some time. I'm not much of a tea drinker so I don't actually use teacups. One day I decided to use... facebook.com/81702120688/pos…
Run out of envelopes? Make your own out of paper you already have in your house! I love making my envelopes out of book pages, maps, paper lunch bags, and other scrap pieces of paper.. Just fold the piece of paper... facebook.com/81702120688/pos…
Thank you, Dreamdrawlove, for tagging me on the #earthlovecrafts green crafting challenge! I'm kind of late to the game..but I'll try to post a few things. Got some lovely, fancy napkins leftover after a party?... facebook.com/81702120688/pos…
Here are some of the items I ended up with from my ceramics class! Well, they didn't exactly turn out the way I had imagined. The hand-built mugs I made for the kids came out of the kiln shrunk and miniaturized... facebook.com/81702120688/pos…
Here are some of the items I ended up with from my ceramics class! Well, they didn't exactly turn out the way I had imagined. The hand-built mugs I made for the kids came out of the kiln shrunk and miniaturized... facebook.com/81702120688/pos…
Here are some of the items I ended up with from my ceramics class! Well, they didn't exactly turn out the way I had imagined. The hand-built mugs I made for the kids came out of the kiln shrunk and miniaturized... facebook.com/81702120688/pos…
All set up for the #portobellowest market this weekend! While moving my products and displays into the #roundhousecommunitycentre this morning, I noticed a brightly painted rock sitting by a hedge. I love the idea... facebook.com/81702120688/pos…
Getting busy preparing for the #portobellowest market coming up this weekend (Nov. 30 - Dec. 2)! Making some ragball ornaments today. #portobellowesting #craftmarket #christmasmarket #handmade #handmadeornaments #ragballornaments #christmashymns #madeinvancouver #shoplocal
My very first attempt at wheel throwing a bowl.. Second and third turned out pretty much the same. I'm slowly starting to get the hang of it...I think. I find wheel throwing soooo relaxing but stressful at the same... facebook.com/81702120688/pos…
It's that time of year again! Bye-bye sunny warm Summer, and hello Raincouver! ..Had fun working on an umbrella order today. #handlettering #umbrella #singinintherain #diy #etsyseller #quotesandnotes #raincouver #byebyesummer
2018 tote bag designs. At the end of each school year I take one of each of my kids' drawings and make tote bags for them to give to their classmates. #kidsart #kidsdrawing #customtotebag #followyourheart #swiminyourowndirection #endofschoolgift #screenprinting #diy
Had a ton of flowers left over from my weekend market at @portobellowest so I made a little extra mini wreath for a local customer today. #miniwreath #freshflowerwreath #eucalyptus #waxflower #weddingguestbook... facebook.com/quotesandnotes/…
Kids had a playdate today. While they were playing, I continued wth my screen printing. They were curious and said they wanted to try printing. Why not? :) #portobellowest #springintosummermarket #shoplocal... facebook.com/quotesandnotes/…
Happy Mother's Day!! Both of my SILs had given birth to adorable baby boys earlier this year. I made them each a macrame plant holder with a little succulent in vintage brass baby cups. At the same time, one... facebook.com/quotesandnotes/…
"I'm singing in the rain, just singin' in the rain What a glorious feeling, I'm happy again I'm laughing at clouds so dark up above The sun's in my heart and I'm ready for love." It's a wet and dreary day but the... facebook.com/quotesandnotes/…
"I'm singing in the rain, just singin' in the rain What a glorious feeling, I'm happy again I'm laughing at clouds so dark up above The sun's in my heart and I'm ready for love." It's a wet and dreary day but... facebook.com/quotesandnotes/…
"A great adventure is about to happen.. Oh, the places you will go.. Come with me to touch the sky.. Shall we... fb.me/6hcpTQ805
"I put on my coat, And boots on my feet. I put on my hat, And stroll down the street. The rain falls down From... fb.me/1EImyUqg2
Happy to be by the windows.. Lots of natural lighting and a good cool breeze!.. And customers are having too much... fb.me/BDYZ7JpM