Happy snacks
My sister-in-law put in a request for reusable fabric snack bags for her two young sons. I had been thinking about making them for a while, but had read that Continue reading
elaine the brain
makes stuff.
The most wonderful time of the year
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…Movember, that is. I always seem to craft more this time than I do for Christmas, as I come up with new ideas Continue reading
I heart TO
After seeing some really nice city-themed fabrics on Spoonflower (namely these fabrics inspired by Delft, Milwaukee and New York), I figured I should make one for Toronto (a.k.a. The Known Continue reading
Mama’s got a brand new bag
Hope everyone is safe and dry this morning. I’m working from home today as it’s a long walk from the office if the subway loses power. It’s just as well; Continue reading
DIY sketchbook
I was sitting in a Starbucks on West Queen West this weekend, drawing in a little Moleskine when I realized that I do not like drawing in little Moleskines. (I Continue reading
The making of a bib
I like this bib pattern from Chickpea Sewing Studio a lot. It just fits right. I’ve made a few as gifts, and when Dollarama recalled their vinyl-backed bibs earlier this Continue reading
Made with love, mostly
Making hang tags for my stuff. Nothing elaborate, just cardstock through my printer and then scissors and a holepunch. Cheap and easy, just like me. And Gigantor “helping”.
Pacifier clips
Working on a small batch of pacifier clips for my friend’s shop. The Day of the Dead fabric is one of my favourites from Spoonflower. Gigantor never took to pacifiers, Continue reading
Hipster animals
I browsed Spoonflower for mustache-themed fabric with the intention of making zippered pouches to sell during Movember fundraising at the office. But I couldn’t find any I liked. So I Continue reading
The sad strawberry
When a friend announced she was starting a kids’ gear consignment shop and also looking for original crafty items to sell as well, I started thinking that this would be Continue reading
