Category Archives: Craft Business

Colourful blossoms

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Sarah

I’ve been working on getting these little button brooches into the shop lately. Sticking with my desire to use up the materials I already have in the sewing room, these flowers are made from scrap fabric strips, some cotton, some … Continue reading →

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Shopping at Make It

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Sarah

Besides the wonderful folks we met at Make It this past weekend, we also scored quite a nice collection of items! It’s hard to resist all the handmade goodness! A little bit of Alberta… Tees by Ole Originals and leather … Continue reading →

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Friendly faces of Make It

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Sarah

This past weekend, hubby, Sam and I ventured up to Edmonton for the spring Make It show. We just intended to spend one night, but ended up staying two because of the snow. Yes, still snowing in April. Let us … Continue reading →

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Make It Happen

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Sarah

I recently heard about this wonderful project, Make It Happen, a documentary about everyday folks who have started creative businesses selling handmade items. It’s a great story to tell. The journey of building a business from the ground up and … Continue reading →

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Spring blooms

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Sarah

In my effort to purge, clean, and organize everything (from house to online shop), I FINALLY got around to listing a whole pile of “new” product. In all honesty, I made these beauties well over a year ago (almost two, … Continue reading →

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Still cleaning

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Sarah

Yes, the purging, cleaning and organizing continues at our house and in the shop too! Thanks to those of you who’ve helped me out so far and given some of the purses new homes last week. Much appreciated! There is … Continue reading →

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Spring cleaning madness

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Sarah

March is often a month when spring cleaning kicks in for a lot of people. I’ve been afflicted with purging, cleaning, and organizing since the beginning of January! It started out of necessity while coming to terms with finally selling … Continue reading →

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Treasury love

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Sarah

Happy Birthday to my baby boy!

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Treasury Love

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Sarah

Here’s a little treasury I put together of some of my Etsy favs in honor of my 32 birthday (oh my)! It’s very Sarah-esque…

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Treasury love

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Sarah

Thought I would share one of the treasuries I put together recently. Haven’t had a chance to do too many lately, but squeeze one in here & there when I can. I’m really enjoying the feel of this treasury in … Continue reading →

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