Talk Crafty To Me Dedicated to all things handmade

Talented illustrator Anna Bond, has finally opened an online shop. Rifle Paper Co. is chalk full of goodies, from greeting cards, to personalized stationery, art prints to invitation templates. It’s brand new so they are still working out some of the kinks but definitely keep this one bookmarked!

Looking for some last minute Halloween decorations? Here’s a quick project I designed that you can download for free!

Print the pdf onto card stock, cut out the circles and thread them along a piece of ribbon or string. Feel free to use the pieces any way you like. Spell out “Happy Halloween” across your mantel, or sting individual circles from your ceiling. You could even shrink them down, attach them to toothpicks and use them as cupcake toppers! The sky’s the limit, so get creative.

- Download the Garland

The pdf contains 5 spooky illustrations, all the letters to spell “Happy Halloween”, and a few assorted patterns to break things up.

(p.s. feel free to send me photos of your finished garland!)

I love this Halloween print from Sara Harvey. You can see more of her great work in her Etsy shop.

Looking for a way to spruce up your next summer party? Check out this great DIY tutorial over at Once Wed. Yes, I know it’s a wedding site, but I think this project is perfect for any outdoor party, or indoor for that matter. Pick your favorite colors and punch out a design, then just string it up in some trees or across a table to add a little light to your night.

- See the whole tutorial and download the template

Why not brighten up your gloomy winter day, by making your own paper flowers. This super simple project takes only about 5 mins and is sure to brighten any room. Add them to twigs or branches for an instant bouquet or simply throw them in a bowl.

Originally created by Martha Stewart, Wendy from DoziDesign has whipped up a quick tutorial. Head on over there and start making flowers to your heart’s content.

^{Pictures from Dozi & Jen Elisebeth.}

For those of you in Calgary, just a reminder that Uppercase Gallery is presenting Stitch, a celebration of all things stitched / sewn / knitted / crocheted & embroidered. This is a one-day only and includes works from many local and Canadian craftsters.

Thursday, March 5
5pm – 9pm

UPPERCASE
#204, 100 – 7th Ave SW
Calgary AB Canada T2P0W4
info@uppercasegallery.ca
403-283-5318

If you haven’t heard of Night Owl Paper Goods before you should definitely head over to their site and check out there beautiful selection of handmade letterpress cards and wooden eco-friendly products.