My source of inspiration comes from my roots. I lived with Nuns who had to always think outside of a box, they had to use what they had available. There was no internet, no one-stop shops handy, so they made everything. Funny thing they were teaching us all to be creative in a subtle way…. Read more »
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Let’s go UNDERCOVER
Good Day Sweet Peeps, Seems we have been having a rendez-vous every Wednesday, thanks for making it so special. Today, we are all going UNDERCOVER. Like anything, when it becomes a norm- as it has in Canada, a mask has become a fashion statement. I was making masks way before anyone even thought of wearing… Read more »
Pass me a hankie please!
If you are fortunate to hear stories of your grandparents past, you may have heard this one. My Grand Maman- grandmother in English lived through both the 1st and 2nd world wars. These were days of rationing where you learned quickly to make a dollar stretch. I am thankful to her for so many valuable… Read more »
Shining the light on YOU!
Sometimes we just need to shine the LIGHT on something else. Today is the day and each Wednesday from this week on, I will be showing you some new projects on what you can do with Shelly’s Buttons, Miniatures, and Embellishments. Every project from this week forward will include a pattern, photos of each step… Read more »
Martha Stewart of Canada, that is what Shell calls me!
Hellllllllo, By way of introduction, Shell calls me Martha Stewart of Canada. I have always been in awe of Martha, so I take that as a genuine compliment. Here are some differences, I am French, was raised by Nuns, and grew up in a boarding school. They taught us to think for ourselves and what… Read more »