Who doesn’t love a more or less rustic looking sign with a funny or to the point saying on it in a nice font? They are popular and fun to make! Reversed Canvas I’m currently trying out several techniques and materials for home decor signs. One technique is called “reversed canvas”. You take the canvas off the frame it’s attached … Read More
Valentine’s and other craft plans
Of course sales quiet down after Christmas, people usually have less to spend and aside from birthdays, no huge events to buy gifts or home decor for. But, there are smaller holidays that are fun enough to acknowledge, buy little gifts for or add home decorations for! Valentine’s Day The first in the new year was Valentine’s Day. Although my … Read More
Christmas work and wishes!
Christmas sure will be different for most people this year! For us the biggest difference will be that we’re both home – other years Nico was almost always working and it was a day of me-time for me. And dinner with friends, which of course is not happening this Covid-year. So this year we’ll be having our own romantic dinner … Read More
Investments!
I’m excited about some investments I’ve made for the business! After eyeing the expensive Cricut cutting machines (for vinyl decals, stencils, paper crafts etc.) for years, I finally took the plunge when Costco was selling the best Cricut, a Maker, with a starter bundle of materials. I went down the Cricut-rabbithole and purchased a bunch more tools and materials. I’m … Read More
Been busy making cloth masks!
When it became more and more clear in the COVID-19 pandemic that our homemade masks can make a difference in preventing spread of the virus, I decided to give this a try. I am no professional seamstress, but I know my way around a basic sewing machine and have had plans for years to sew some crafty items to sell, … Read More
2E – a new business website!
Business websites are a bit of a challenge for me, as I like to use colour and find many business sites so cookie cutter and bland. But it is also what many businesses want! When I was looking for ideas for Regina based business advisor Derrick B Thue, I didn’t have to look any further when I saw one of … Read More