This is what a nine year old can make all by herself out of sheer boredom on a lazy weekend.
Posts Tagged 'craft'
popsicle princesses
Published January 15, 2012 diy Leave a CommentTags: art, craft, handmade, kat, kids, mimi, mr. clean, popsicle, princesses, snake charmer, wizard
love this
Published February 14, 2011 family Leave a CommentTags: candy, cinnamon, craft, daughter, handmade, heart, love, red, valentine
My eldest made this for me for Valentine’s Day. It is so sweet. I just love what she wrote inside: someone has uncontrollable love for you. Thank you, Darling.
make your own cereal
Published October 20, 2009 diy 3 CommentsTags: art, canada, cereal, children, craft, dolls, etsy, handmade, how to, kids, loopylocks, rag, toronto
You will need:
- an old empty cereal box
- wrapping paper (preferably from your brother’s birthday that just passed)
- pencil, colours and tape
- a 7 year old with a creative imagination
This is my youngest’s latest creation. She has a fettish for boxes that are ready for recycling. At first she used to ask for help. Finding no willing participants, she has now taken matters into her own hands. I like an independent child. Especially one who can make her own cereal. The dog reference is simply a poke at her mother and father who refuse to entertain the thought of a family pet.
handmade at The Gladstone Hotel
Published May 17, 2009 inspiration 2 CommentsTags: art, ballroom, beer, cafe, canada, craft, etsy, fair, gladstone, handmade, hotel, loopy, loopylocks, market, shop, show, toronto, urban fusions
Made a special trip to The Gladstone Hotel in Toronto on Saturday, May 16, with my husband to attend A Spring Handmade Market which featured several outstanding Etsy sellers. My first opportunity to meet other fellow Etsians and see their incredible work in 3-D. It was a great experience to be able to look at the amazing handmade pieces in the flesh… as opposed to the images on their Etsy shops from the isolated comfort of my laptop. Handmade stuff is so cool. Inspiring in so many ways. From the way each artist presented their work, to the sparkles in their eyes when I asked them questions about their craft and how much they enjoyed being a party of Etsy. Being new to Etsy, I was a bit shy to share that I too was an Etsian with my own shop. Honestly, I did not want to steal anything away from their limelight which they so much deserved. I am so proud to be a part of this handmade movement.
I would like to say a special thanks to Jen* of Urban Fusions, who was showcasing her unique glass work. I had the honour of meeting her and purchased this pendant. It now graces my neck and my kids think it is the coolest thing ever.
This photo was taken after the show from the Ballroom Cafe as we sipped beer and chatted about the great stuff we had just seen. Our first trip “finally” to this magical place and certainly not our last. I hope they do this show again next year. I have a funny feeling the Gladstone will need a bigger room!
shopping local on Etsy
Published April 26, 2009 loopylocks loves... Leave a CommentTags: art, buttons, canadian, craft, etsy, local, loopylocks, shopping, tara bursey, the sweetie pie press, toronto
I am a huge Etsy fan. Ever since I discovered it last year (and what a pity it wasn’t sooner), it has become a daily ritual for the sheer joy of it. Eye candy has never felt more sinful.
In anticipation of opening up my own shop I decided to make a purchase to see just how easy it was from start to finish. Naturally I bought from a Canadian seller. The Sweetie Pie Press was selling these unique buttons by Tara Bursey, a very talented Toronto artist whose practice encompasses sculpture and installation as well as drawing and craft. I love these!
It could not have been easier to shop from the comfort of my own couch. Now all I must do is check my mailbox until my eye candy arrives.
