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We R Memory Keepers are game-changers in the paper craft world. They are behind the incredible ‘punch boards’ for making envelopes, gift boxes, flowers, bunting and now letters and numbers. When I heard about this, just like when I heard about the bunting board, I squealed with glee. These boards are so fun and enable me…
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Flow magazine and all of the products they create. But I have to say, my favourites are the Books for Paper Lovers. (Hm, wonder why.) I’ve used the first two books pretty well so far, so I was hungry for a new one. This edition…
I am so excited, you guys! My boyfriend Jack and I will be moving in together for April. We found this amazing big and bright apartment and we can’t stop chattering about how we’re going to decorate it. We will have a shared office! And a living room! And a dining room! I have pretty…
Instagram is a great place for crafters to spend some time showing off their handiwork. And if they know how to artfully take a photograph, that’s even better. I gobble these kinds of pictures up and then first get jealous that I don’t know how to make these things (with no practice) and second get…
I wish I could make all the things. But I have to accept that I don’t know how yet. I would really love to be able to make some things that I could sell, such as zippered pouches, but before I can do that I need to learn how to use a sewing machine. I’ve had…
This post is a little off-topic but includes paper things 😉 Over the holiday break, I went to British Columbia — Victoria, Sooke and Vancouver to be specific — to meet my partner’s family and also just breathe that sweet, sweet air. I was a huge fan of BC and their paper stores from my…
What: Paperchase, a UK-based paper store chain, opens first Toronto location Where: The Bay, 176 Yonge Street (at Queen), just steps from the subway Hours: M-F 10 – 9:30, Sat 9:30 – 9:30, Sun 10 – 7 The UK’s hottest stationery chain has landed in Canada! It came as a total surprise to me. I…