February. The month of love, everything red, pink and hearts. It's been so much fun seeing all of the holiday handmade items. We even shared a few and did a blog post full of Valentine's Day Features. And while we are totally about the hearts, we also kept the month fun by just spreading the love for another great bunch of makers. In case you missed it, here's what was happening over on Instagram for the month of February.



Bailiwick



SEWNEST


Always and Forever Designs



Smart Jewelry TM
 

Lucky Lulu Goods



The Knotted Crown


Annah Felt Decor


Suspicious Package Handmade


Two Gems Design Co.


Little Knot Co.
 

Shortie Cakes


Sweetness
 

Jaxed Jeans


Pretty Ears


Wool & Knits


Phaw's Boutique


Days with Gray


Love of Littles


Nennoi Beauty



Saturday Stitch Co



Another month of love and fun! Want to be featured too? We have a couple different ways - check out our features page for more info.


HC ♡
Thursday, February 27, 2020 No comments
March is starting to look like lots of fun. We've been keeping an eye out for different shows happening across Canada, but we'd also love to know what else you have going on? In the meantime, here's a few of the shows we've got in the calendar...

If you're hanging around Edmonton in March, you may just want to stop in at the Make It Show. With over 150 makers, it's sure to be a fun day out. You may want to bring a few bags along, as we're sure you won't come home empty handed. Check out the Make It Show website for more info and show dates that may be in your area. 

make it! Emonton Handmade Market


The Eastside Flea is offering up many weekends of fun, with their bi-weekly spring markets. Starting in February through to April, you'll surely be able to find a weekend, if not a few, to join in the fun. Located in Vancouver - join them to shop a curated roster of locally-made and vintage goods. It’s definitely a great time to shop local!

http://www.eastsideflea.com/


Picks & Giggles plans to bring over 40 local and handmade shops to their All Things Handmade Market in Bowmanville, Ontario. Mark your calendars for the Sunday - they'll surely be lots of fun items and kids are free to attend.  

https://picksandgiggles.com/all-things-handmade-market/


Plan ahead and spend a day or two shopping handmade. Here's everything we've found happening in March:


Make It Show - Edmonton Handmade Market 
March 20 - 22
Edmonton Expo Centre

East Side Flea Bi-Weekly Spring Markets
Feb 8-9, Feb 22-23, Mar 7-8, Mar 21-22, Apr 4-5, Apr 18-19
Eastside Studios | 550 Malkin Ave, Vancouver, BC

Picks & Giggles All Things Handmade Market
March 15th
Garnet B. Rickard Arena | Bowmanville, ON

 iMade Local Spring Fling
March 22
Heritage Hall, Vancouver 


 
Did you know we have a craft shows + markets section on our website? Here you can see any upcoming shows that we've heard about (just check out the calendar) and also submit any shows you are going to be in - we'd love to know! 
Thursday, February 20, 2020 No comments
Happy Valentine's Day. We want to gift you with this cute decor print that is actually perfect for anytime of the year - a simple and fun reminder to follow your heart. Made for any spot in your home, office or shop, we hope you'll enjoy this fun free decor print, as much as we do. It's easy to download, print and make decor in no time. So much fun - we hope you enjoy.




We are big on designing our own decor. With many apps and software that can be accessed with computers, tablets and smart phones - it's quite simple to put something together in no time. From birthday invitations, to holiday cards and home decor, we always try and do it ourselves. But where do we get it printed? We love to use Costco or Staples Copy & Print. They offer so many sizes at amazing prices. If you go for staples, we recommend grabbing a heavier stock of paper. You can upload online and have some sizes printed and picked up in the same day.




Follow Your Heart - Free Printable Home Decor

So much fun! Download your free print here. And stay tuned for more fun to come. We're hoping to not only share some incredible makers and things happening around our corner of Instagram. But, we're also looking to share some fun DIYs and prints. We hope you love them as much as we do.


Follow Your Heart Free Home Decor Print - Download


If you print this and use it somewhere, we'd love to see it. Be sure to tag us or send us your pics. We love seeing that you used it and love it as much as we do. Don't forget to share it with your friends and family too.

HC ♡
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 No comments
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and we've got Valentine's cards on our mind. We adore the handmade ones and are constantly thinking this year will be the year we do them. Unfortunately, another fail. This year was another pickup from the local store. But, for those of you who haven't picked any up yet, we've rounded up 10 fun DIY Valentine's Day cards that we happened to find on Pinterest. Now we're definitely wishing we would have went the handmade route - so much fun!



You Make My Heart Pop | Ring Pop Valentine from Made To Be A Momma

So simple and cute - we're loving this ring pop Valentine. With a quick printable, this can be assembled in no time and pack a fun little treat for friends. In a last minute pinch, this is probably one of our faves to pick. Check out Made To Be A Momma for the full details - click here.
Made To Be A Momma - Ring Pop Valentine

Sprinkled with Love | Valentine Donut Printables from Eighteen25

 Sticking to the treats - these are definitely fun for all ages. How about taking them to the office for a few of your favourite coworkers? We're loving how easily they can be made too. Head on over to Eighteen25 for all of the yummy details - click here.
Eigtheen25 - Valentine Donut Printables

You're ExSTRAW Special! | Easy Printable Valentine's Day Card from It's Always Autumn

Everyone loves sipping through a fun straw. We love the treat Valentine's, but we also love the ones that will bring endless fun. These cute Valentine's are sure to put a smile on some little ones faces. Get the full printable and details over on It's Always Autumn - click here.
It's Always Autumn - “You’re exSTRAW Special” Easy Printable Valentine’s Day Card

Valentine, You Make My Heart Pop! | Printable from Frugal Coupon Living

Who doesn't love popcorn? Perfect for date night, friends sleepover, kids movie time. This perfect little Valentine is super simple, but also sure to please almost anyone. We think it's super cute too. Get the full details from Frugal Coupon Living, click here.
Frugal Coupon Living - Valentine You Make My Heart Pop Printable

Valentine, You're Super | Tootsie Pop Super Valentine's from One Creative Mommy

Super heroes are all the craze these days - and we totally get it. These cute Valentine's may take a little more effort, but they're sure to get those hero fans smiling. A cute little treat and perfect afternoon project for those looking for something to keep little ones busy. Check out the full tutorial over on One Creative Mommy, click here. 
One Creative Mommy - Tootsie Pop Super Valentines {Free Cutting Templates}

You Blow My Away | Printable Valentine from Skip to My Lou

Have them blowing bubbles this Valentine's, with this fun little printable from Skip to My Lou. Bubble gum is always easily enjoyed. This cute little Valentine is also super easy to make, an easy stick and go for a last minute put together. For more info on how to make yours, click here.  
Skip to My Lou - You Blow Me Away Printable Valentine

Fun Dinosaur Jokes | Dinosaur Valentines from Wine and Glue

These not so "love" driven Valentine's are perfect for those looking to give out something super fun but not necessarily full of hearts. We're loving the fun jokes and little dinosaur toys that will surely be enjoyed by all. Check out Wine and Glue for all of the details, click here.
Wine and Glue - Dinosaur Valentine

Gem of a Friend | Printable and Gift from Bloom Designs

Another ring pop Valentine, but we just couldn't help but share. Why not print a few of each (see first idea) to mix it up a bit. We're seriously loving this little treat - the perfect Valentine that can be made in no time. Check out Bloom Designs for their version of this fun Valentine, click here.
Bloom Designs - Gem of a Friend

You Color My World | Free Printable Valentines from DIY Candy

Have some really young Valentine's on your list? Even the littlest of hearts will love these Valentine's. Buy a box or two of crayons and they can be colouring on the reverse side in minutes. A cute little Valentine that will keep 'em busy for a while after it's given. For the free printable and full details, visit DIY Candy, click here. 
DIY Candy -You Color My World Free Printable Valentines

You Make My Heart Race | Free Printable Valentine Favor from Hello, Wonderful


 This may be the last one on our list, but still just as fun and creative as the rest. These little race cars double down as a cute Valentine and a toy that can be enjoyed for hours. No question in our mind that this wouldn't make someone smile. Another one that's easy to put together, check out Hello, Wonderful for the printable, click here.
Hello, Wonderful - "You Make My Heart Race" Free Printable Valentine Favor

Seriously, just so many fun ideas - we're not sure we could choose just one. We spent our evening combing through Pinterest to find you some of the funnest and easiest to be made. If you're like us you may already have your purchased - but if not, consider these ideas perfect for some last minute fun. Or, give them a quick pin or save to make next year. We know that extra handmade touch will definitely be enjoyed by all.


HC ♡


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Saturday, February 08, 2020 1 comments
We're so excited to have our first maker feature, that isn't us (if you missed it, check it out here - Handmade Scarf | Maker Feature). Sometimes we think this little hobby of helping you out is a lot of work not going too far. And then, our little inbox starts to fill up and we feel all good about the time put in. Just the other day, we opened our inbox to find our first blog feature application had been completed. It finally happened. We launched our new website recently and instead of thinking twice and triple checking every last button - we hit launch. We put it all out there and you makers are responding. Thank you so much for helping make this all worth it. We love handmade items so much and are so excited to be supporting them too. Without any further rambling - thank you so much Véronique for telling us all about you and your business - we're so excited to share it with others.

Véronique - Déco Véro

What is your name and company?
Véronique - Déco Véro

Where are you from?
Cochrane, ON

What do you make?
Home décor

Where can we find you and start shopping?
Instagram: @decoveroart
Website: www.decovero.ca 

Does your company contribute back and want to brag?
100% Canadian Ingredients / Materials Used

Déco Véro Wood Sign


The business side of the interview...

Tell us more about your company - what's your business' story or something unique that we'd love to hear?

We're located way up north in Cochrane Ontario, where the polar bears roam! We make all our handmade wood signs and décor by hand with no laser cutters or CNC machines. We are a small business but ship worldwide.

How did you get started selling? What made you finally take the leap?

We were in college, and broke. To pay for textbooks and groceries, we started making Christmas ornaments out of wood and sold them online and on campus. This lead to custom orders and eventually paint parties, craft shows & markets and worldwide shipping. 

Are you a full time or part time maker? Either scenario, tell us what a day in business looks like for you? What’s your favorite part, what part would you rather hire out?

We're both part time and full time makers. We have careers from 9-5, but we hustle over 40 hours a week on this business. #TeamNoSleep Our favorite part of being a maker is seeing the Customer Share photos. They make us keep going. We love seeing our clients happy. One thing we would rather hire out is the shipping process. Finding boxes for all our different sign sizes can be a struggle and is more expensive than most people think!



Now the fun personal side...

What is your favorite colour? Why?

Our current favorite colours (because it changes weekly) is black and gold. They are timeless, classy colours that work with everything.


Déco Véro Shop Dogs

What’s your favorite part about home? Are you a homebody?

Our favorite part of our home is our dogs. We have two amazing shop dogs that can be seen on our Instagram account rolling in sawdust, chewing on wood and being SO cute.

Growing up, what did you always want to be?

Always wanted to be a mermaid...because who doesn't want to spend their days lounging on rocks in the sun with beautiful salty, wavy hair? 

Déco Véro Home Decor
 

A huge thank you to Véronique for sharing her little handmade business with us. We enjoyed hearing all about your handmade signs and seeing those cute pups. Be sure to pop by and visit them online.

Website: https://www.decovero.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoveroart/



HC ♡
Wednesday, February 05, 2020 No comments
Well, we don't know about you, but that month certainly flew by for us. If you haven't heard already, we were busy making a whole lot of fun changes around here. We also started off the year with some very talented makers being feature over on our Instagram. And now, we want to give you a quick recap of what you may have missed.


Harper Ridley


Bubee Baby


HUGHSIE collab w/ Bohemian Guru


Jacks Mamas


Carli D Elevated Resin Decor


Wood 'n Rope



Silver Dollar Designs



Simpleries


Knotty Gurl Crochet


Cowboy Sam Design



Tatiana's Bandanas


PinkPeony by Kirsten


Rust + Honey


Chumpanions


Bijou Canoe


Chew Chew Baby Roo


Pretty Adorable Designs Studio

So much fun! Want to be featured too? We have a couple different ways - check out our features page for more info. Also, we launched our very first newsletter, you can read it here - Hello + Goodbye January. 


HC ♡
Sunday, February 02, 2020 No comments
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