150 years, still makes for a young country. And certainly we haven’t done everything right in the past, but I AM proud to be a Canadian and call this nation my birthplace & home. All my days.
So cheers to you, fellow Canadian makers, growers, movers, shakers, dreamers!
Have you been by the Etsy shop lately? These new Dreamcatchers made their splashing debut! A couple colour combos and designs are now available. Perfect for nautical themed baby rooms and also very gender neutral!
It’s on again!! Yep, the Etsy Made In Canada markets have been so well received across the country for the past two years, that they’re at it again! AND less than THREE weeks away! I’m so honored to be one of the chosen vendors in Calgary and thrilled to be apart of the community! {read more}
With my two spring markets done & hubby fully absorbed in work for the growing season, Sam & I have been thrown into a new schedule, new routines, and new chaos. It will all change again in a couple of weeks, when he finishes preschool. The family & work life balance is a constant struggle. You “win” at it some days, and other days, not so much.
Only ONE more sleep until the big market!! I’ve been so busy making, making, making for it, that I’ve barely had time to pop on here. If you’ve been following along on Instagram, you might be getting sick of hearing & seeing all the stuff I’ve made for the show. I’ll be bringing along close to 100 small Love Catchers, 20 large Love Catchers, along with a selection of upcycled & shabby chic accessories.
There’s been a crazy amount of response to the show. We’re expecting anywhere from 5,000-10,000 folks in a single day!! You’re going to be running us off our feet! For the first 125 lucky folks through the door, there are some amazing swag bags with contributions from the vendors & sponsors (including copies of Uppercase Magazine). I provided 50 adorable button magnets.
The first 10 customers who make a purchase at my table, will receive a 10% coupon for future purchases! So come down to the show early. Also, check out the directions for taking public transit, since parking might be an issue with that many people. I’m lucky enough to have my sis-in-law waking before the sun to pick me up & drive me down to the show.
If you missed the news segment on CTV this morning discussing the show, you can catch it here. Such a great variety of vendors featured, and you might spot a Love Catcher by little ‘ol me!
Can’t wait to share some photos from the show with you! Hope it’s a huge success for all the vendors!
Since I’ve fallen behind my Four Fab Finds posts, and as this week Etsy Canada has a special Boxing Day promotion, I thought I would share a LOT more wonderful finds! All of the shops featured here this week are offering 20% off everything until Dec. 29th. Just use this coupon code during the checkout process: BOXINGDAY. There are hundreds of other awesome participating shops, but here are several that caught my eye:
Vintage Bike photograph by Trekkerjen, Calgary, AB
Birch bark paper straws from Kiwi Tini Creations, Calgary, AB
Argyle wooden coasters by Big City Designs, Calgary, AB
Organic cotton infinity scarf by Handmade Therapy, Calgary, AB
Fox postcard by Nature’s My Friend, Castlegar, BC
Squirrel screenprint by Quotes and Notes, Vancouver, BC
Train t-shirt by Locomotive Clothing, Vancouver, BC
Rabbit necklace from I am a Bird, Victoria, BC
Lilac and lilies body scrub from Scrubxury, Southey, SK
Baby pink moccasins by Ulla + Viggo, Winnipeg, MB
Twig sticker pack from Nightjar Books, Toronto, ON
Flower pendant by A Polymer Penchant, Ottawa, ON
I’m taking part in Etsy Canada’s Boxing Day Promotion! Receive 20% off your order from my Etsy shop starting today until Dec. 29th. Just enter this coupon code during the checkout process: BOXINGDAY. Visit their Canadian Boxing Day page for details and to discover other unique Canadian artists and artisans. Buy from real people who love what they do!!
Happy shopping! And keep enjoying all those sweet treats and cups of tea (or coco) in the coming days!