Weekend Project: Painted Paint Tin Planters

Photo by Cludio Sabatino for Bravacasa (April 2012) I came across these cheery assorted painted tin planters in the April issue of Italian home decor magazine, Bravacasa this past week and thought one...

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Pretty Things from The Cross

Just a few of the pretty things I spotted at The Cross from their spring event today.  After an inspirational presentation on spring fabrics and colours by Megan and Stephanie, I took a...

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The Cross

Last Call for Submissions: Mother's Day + Eco Market

eye poetry This is a last call for submissions for our Mother's Day and Eco Market at Poppytalk Handmade which runs from April 9th, 2012 through to May 4th, 2012. The market will...

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Have a Great Weekend!

The Beautiful Project Dipping out Friday morning for a launch at a local shop here in Vancouver and looking forward to finally meeting people in person I've been talking to online for quite...

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Dispatches from Dublin: Le Cool Experience

Contributor post by Emily Westbrooks of From China Village Icon Factory Artist Co-operative, Dublin Hello again, Poppytalk readers! I'm back with another Dispatch from Dublin. While most of North America was enjoying that...

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art tour guide

Mini DIY Round-Up

Free Easter Origami Bunny from Eat Drink Chic Potato Stamp Art by Strawberry Chic Abstract Wall Art by Twinkle and Twine ...

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DIY

On the Radar

1.  Tom Ford Eyewear Cat Eye Sunglasses, dealuxe.ca 2.  Homegrown Garden Set, Rifle Paper Co. 3.  Lovehate Hill tribe-Tote Bag, Pukine Store 4.  Somerset Hat, terrain  (via Odessa May Society) 5. Sengetæppe, kira-cph.com 6. Polaroid...

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things on the radar

Behind-the-Scenes at The Cross' Spring/Summer Shoot

Hello! Janis here, from Pinecone Camp.  I was recently part of a huge shoot for the lovely shop The Cross, and wanted to share it with everyone. It was quite the production. Stephanie...

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home decor

Mini DIY Round-Up!

Chevron patterned recycled wood planter box from The 91204 Blog via Pinterest Video How-To - Rainbow Art Book from Craftzine  DIY Beach Hair by Asuyeta via Craftzine DIY Glittery Neon Notecards by fortheloveof...

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DIY

I Like it Hot: Spicy Orange Peel Tofu

I like spicy foods so this spicy orange peel tofu meal is pretty close to perfection for me. Actually, I may have gone a bit overboard on the spice. ...

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dinner

Pretty Wedding Invites by Jacqui Lee

The folks at Hello Lucky launched some pretty new wedding invitations from Vancouver-based freelance illustrator, Jacqui Lee. Jacqui's beautiful designs are perfect for spring and summer weddings and are equally as appealing for...

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2012 Weddings

New Book! Art Lab for Kids

I recently received for review a copy of Art Lab for Kids, Susan Schwake's new book which is a treasure trove of creative art making projects for kids from drawing, painting, printmaking, paper...

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book review

One of a Kind Toronto Starts Tomorrow!

Royal Hawaiian Triangles Tea Towel by Avril Loreti The One of a Kind spring show is happening this weekend in Toronto opening it's doors tomorrow March 28th and running through the weekend ending...

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Mini DIY Round-Up!

Crochet a rug using t-shirt yarn from Mrs. Pepita  (Pull out the translator)!  Also learn how to make t-shirt yarn here!  (Via One Happy Mess). Weave a colourful scarf into your braid (via...

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