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still time

December 16, 2009 · Leave a Comment

if your like me… and still shopping, or crafting your christmas gifts for loved ones who live far away you may be starting to panic about shipping times. rest assured, your not alone. i was too. so i thought i would point you in the direction of Canada Post…

Canada U.S.A. International
Priority
Tracked and guaranteed, includes coverage up to $100.00 and signature*
Next A.M. Noon next business day 2 or 3 days

Xpresspost™
Tracked and guaranteed, includes coverage up to $100.00*
Next day and 2 days 3, 4 and 5 days 4 days up to 7 days

Regular Parcel
and Packet Services
2 days or more 6 days or more See details

Cards and Letters 2, 3 and 4 days 4 to 6 days 5 to 7 days

timetable for shipping packages and cards.

Canada Post suggests a deadline of DECEMBER 22 to ship parcels (expresspost) within Canada to arrive on christmas.

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indie craft shows listing

December 6, 2009 · Leave a Comment

cant believe i have never come across this before, but i just found this searchable list of indie craft shows — including canadian events (which seems rare)

indie craft shows

including a reminder that this weekend coming up is the City of Craft show in toronto. amazing artist, amazing location. if you still havent found that perfect gift for the hard-to-shop-for sister, or the mother-in-law-who-has-everything this will be the place to find it

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craft show listing or City of Craft website

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handmade christmas

December 4, 2009 · Leave a Comment

after making the easy decision of going handmade this christmas i thought i would share some of the amazing things i found…

for baby…

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Bottle Bumper (cover) :: Bunky Bonkey

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3 pack of printed onesies :: Retro Boutique

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Hanging Monkey Teether Toy :: Little Sapling Toys

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Delux Socktopus :: Black Bird Fashions

kids…

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carrying case for Nintendo DS :: QT creations

for dad…

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motorcycle pillow cover ::  Branch Handmade

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Kansas License tag clock :: 8mile creek designs

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old gas key magnets :: 8mile creek designs

husband/wife…

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love you always wall quote :: simple shapes

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king and queen pillowcases :: love addix

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knitting anyone?

November 19, 2009 · Leave a Comment

if you are a local kw crafter perhaps this new group would interest you. its casual, but thats the point where everything wonderful begins.

It’s a good old stitch and bitch group! All are welcome to come and learn from and teach each other in the ways of knitting, crochet, and anything else that involves stitching or crafting.
I’ve been finding that stitching in public is a great way to socialize, make connections with people and to learn at the same time!
I am open to teaching those of you to knit or crochet who would like to learn…perhaps in return for bringing snackage to my house?
Come and learn to stitch, and learn new stitches!

 

join stitch and bitch in facebook to be notified of the next meetup

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new way to print on fabric

November 19, 2009 · Leave a Comment

its been awhile .. i know. soul searching and stuff…

anyways a friend just sent me this incredibly awesome tutorial for using bleach on fabrics, instead of paint.

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bleach stencil :: phelyx.com via stencil revolution

the artist offers a lot of tips and instructions… including one comment that is the best advice ever!!

You never get good results without craftsmanship.

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frederick art walk — this saturday

November 3, 2009 · Leave a Comment

http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/object2/117/44/n82865253964_1966.jpgdont miss your chance to shop from over 40 artist and enjoy the wonderful outdoor setting that fall brings. Saturday November 7th is the annual Frederick Art Walk, and this year they have twice as many artists involved. myself of course will be selling at 21 Samuel st, but new this year is the KidKraft group. Children of the arists got together to make gift items of their own like cards, wrap, tags and ornaments to sell. in good holiday cheer they will then donate all their sales to cancer research. i had to choke back a tear when i heard the oldest child talking about their decision, and her explanation for the younger kids as to what cancer was — and that one day there will be a cure.
join the facebook event to meet the artists, or check out the shows site

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need something to do this weekend?

October 23, 2009 · Leave a Comment

many wonderful and talented artists have gotten together to offer studio and home tours… and you get to shop from their goodies too!!
this weekend is the Kissing Bridge Studio Tour around Elmira, West Montrose and Wallenstein.

(on their site is a list of the artists, the brochure and a map — across the top)

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also this weekend is the Central Art Walk

dont just sit inside this rainy weekend — grab your umbrella and christmas lists, and get a jump start on things

Saturday
Oct. 24
Sunday
Oct. 25
Cloudy with showers Isolated showers
Cloudy with showers Isolated showers
P.O.P. 40% 40%
High 13°C 10°C
Low 8°C 2°C
Wind SW 25 km/h W 15 km/h
24-Hr Rain close to 1 mm less than 1 mm

Long Term Forecast Updated: Friday, October 23, 2009, 8:00 EDT

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