Easter is just over a week away and we almost missed sharing some amazing handmade items that can be purchased right through the Handmade Canada Marketplace. There are so many fun items being added daily, and we’re rounding up a few to help you get those Easter baskets filled for the big day. Shopping local in Canada has never been easier, we're breaking it down by for the littles and the bigs to make shopping easiest.



Handmade Easter Baskets for Babies + Tots

Who says those little ones are too young for Easter? We've found the perfect combination of items for those little hands and Easter morning. Whether it's clothing, teethers or fun little learning toys, the makers on Handmade Canada have you covered! Let's take a peek at just a few of the fun items:

 

Rainbow Wood Mushroom Set from WhiskeyRoseStudio
WhiskeyRoseStudio

Mother and Nature Teether
Mother + Nature

 

Woodland Stuffed Toys from Handmade Scarf
Handmade Scarf


Wooden Ring Minky Lovey from Blackbird + Company
Blackbird + Company


Previous Package Embroidered Baby Details Elephant
Precious Package




Bunny Lovey from Artsyarn
Artsyarn


Wool Fruit + Veggies from Wool Food EMH
Wool Food EMH


Easter Basket Items that Aren't Just Chocolate for Kids

Thinking of giving something other than chocolate and candy? We hear ya. We've found some pretty fun handmade items that we know will make those baskets extra exciting this year. Whether it's custom designed coloring tshirts, nail polish, dress-up crowns or one of the many other items. Handmade Canada is the place to fill those baskets, here's just a few of our favourites:

 

In the Garden OOAK Dress from Hello Jane
Hello Jane


The Making of a Greatful Heart from Journals of Discovery
Journals of Discovery


Summertime Handmade Nail Polish from Saki Cosmetics
Saki Cosmetics


Custom Kids Coloring Shirt from Kate's Custom Vinyl
Kate's Custom Vinyl


Patchwork Reversible Rainbow Stripe Crown from PLAY.FULL.GOODS
PLAY.FULL.GOODS

Natural Lip Balms from ashbury BLOOM
ashbury BLOOM

Silky Floral Scrunchie from Live Love Craft
Live Love Craft


Easter Egg Bath Bomb from Taste of Creativity Co.
Taste of Creativity Co.


A Fun Easter Gift for Friends and Family

Lastly, if you want to do something special for someone this Easter, why not grab them a gift card to shop handmade? We offer increments starting at $10, and there are so many items being added daily, we know they’ll find something they love.

 

Handmade Canada Gift Card
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If you haven't stopped by Handmade Canada, we think you're missing out. There are so many fun and unique items being added all of the time. We just love being able to share and support the many makers from across Canada, and we hope you do too!

 

HC ♡

Wednesday, March 24, 2021 No comments
Written By Hilary Hoogsteen

Easter is just around the corner, and if you’re anything like me, an Easter hunt followed by a basket full of goodies is a treasured tradition. When putting together a basket for my daughter, I’m always looking for quality, handmade items that will last.

I’ve rounded up a few of my favourite handmade items that would make the perfect fit for your child’s Easter basket.
 
 
Juniper Brands Goods Bows
Juniper Brand Goods

Photo credit: Jessica McGuire Photography

Juniper Brand Goods makes accessories for you and your littles from new and upcycled fabrics. Bows or mini scrunchies make the perfect addition to an Easter basket, with lots of pastel options to choose from in the spring collection.


The Wander Nest Easter Garland
The Wander Nest


Nothing makes the house feel ready for spring like a little decor! The Wander Nest makes beautiful felt decor items to tastefully add a splash of colour to your child’s bedroom or playspace. Her spring decor features garlands with carrots, bunnies and swoon-worthy rainbows.
 
 
Jars by Jodi Cookie Mixes
Jars by Jodi

I love giving my daughter gifts that will lead to quality time together. Jars my Jodi is one of my absolute favourites because her mixes are delicious, easy to follow, and make the perfect way to spend time together with my child. Her Easter collection features popular favourites like “Mini Egg Cookies” and “Unicorn Poop”.
 
 
Loop and Fray Rainbow Wall Decor
Loop and Fray

Loop and Fray Design Co makes stunning macrame pieces that you’ll want in every room of your home. Her rainbow wall hanging comes in a trio of beautiful pastels that you’ll love as much as your little one.


AW and Co Wooden Toys
AW & Co.

AW and Co makes timeless, stunning wooden toys that you’ll want to pass down from one child to the next. While their  Easter-specific items went fast (like, really fast!), they have an amazing selection of year-round toys that would make the perfect addition to your child’s Easter basket.


Clara Cecilia Design Affirmation Alphabet Flashcards
Clara Cecilia Design


Clara’s Affirmation Alphabet is not only beautifully designed down to the last detail, but also teaches your child positive attributes to describe themselves and others. This creative twist on traditional alphabets is available in two sizes of posters or as a flashcard set so your child can bring it from room to room as they learn.


Babes and Blends Bye Bye Monster Spray
Babes + Blends


When it comes to choosing gifts for my daughter, I love to mix in seasonal items with items that will come in handy all year. The Bye Bye Monster Spray by Babes and Blends is a great way to ease your child’s worries at night and soothe them with the calming characteristics of lavender and chamomile essential oils.


Handmade by Annah Felt Decor Bunny Headband
Handmade by Annah


This adorable felt headband is the perfect way to get your little one in the spring spirit! Annah has a great selection available on her online store, including these sweet accessories. They come on a soft nylon headband so your little one will love wearing them!

Whether you opt for season-specific treats, or practical items, choosing items that have been handmade by small Canadian shops ensures that you’ll get a quality, one-of-a-kind item that your child will treasure.


 
About the author:
Hilary Hoogsteen is the owner and maker behind Juniper Brand Goods. She is passionate about giving fabrics new life through upcycling and creative sourcing. Juniper Brand Goods is a home and apparel brand that makes sustainable, quality items for you and your littles.
 
Instagram: @ juniperbrandgoods  |  www.juniperbrandgoods.com
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 No comments
Easter weekend is going to be much different this year. For us, it means sticking to home with two little ones and an extra day of no plans to keep them busy. We got thinking, we should definitely come up with some fun plans to make our family celebration just as much fun as any other year, even though it will look a lot different. So, we've gathered 5 fun ideas for Easter that we came across over the past week or so. We hope these help keep everyone busy over the long weekend, while we all spend it at home.


Cinna Bunnies - Cinnamon Bun Bunnies

These are definitely being made at our house this weekend. The cute idea was found on Kristen Sellentin's Instagram. She didn't have a recipe on her post, but we've got you covered for that one. We've been loving on the homemade cinnamon bun recipe from Fraiche Living. She uses the fresh white bun recipe (also found in her cookbook with Jillian Harris - Fraiche Food, Full Hearts) and takes her Granny's tricks to make the best cinnamon buns out there. Check out her recipe, Granny's Cinnamon Buns, and when you're done cutting them, uncurl the last strip and make the cutest ears on those buns for the perfect Easter finish.

Cinnamon Buns - Cinna Bunnies
Kristen Sellentin - #cinnabunny

Easter Bunny Paper Dolls

How fun are these Easter bunny paper dolls? You can order these and so many other paper dolls from Kody Stewart Illustrations (Etsy). You can purchase the digital files, print moments later and be on your way to a really fun afternoon. And just for reference, these ones are only CA $7.50. That is a great price to keep all ages busy. Something unique and different. Print a pair for the whole family and see how everyone chooses to give them a different look of colours. We think these are so fun and very old fashioned, something even the grandparents would take joy in (just leave them on their doorstep with their treats).
 
Paper Doll Bunnies from Kody Stewart Illustrations
Kody Stewart Illustrations - Instagram

Dip Dyed Easter Eggs

We love nothing more than to dye eggs each year and add them to the collection from years passed. As a child, we used real eggs. Poking the holes in each end with a pin and then blowing with all of our might to get the egg to empty out. Nowadays, we settle for the plastic ones. But, we don't toss them at the end of the season - we actually collect them and add more to them each year. Our baskets are getting pretty full (those are them, pictured below). It's a bit of a messy job, but very fun none the less and something that will pass a couple of hours on your Easter weekend.

Dyed Plastic Easter Eggs
Dyed Easter Eggs


Here's the recipe we use:

Dip Dyed Easter Egg Recipe (for Plastic too)
Recipe makes 1 colour*

1/2 cup hot water
1 Tbsp vinegar
20 drops of food colouring

*FOR PLASTIC EGGS: split the water/vinegar above into two and add colours. You may need to add even more food colouring, depending on how dark you would like the eggs. We find soaking them for a few minutes allows the colour to stick better.


Coffee Filter Eggs

This was a stay at home school project for us this week. Get out the coffee filters, scissors and markers. Our little ones did these in no time and they loved watching the colours grow and blend. They are super easy and add a cute little decoration for Easter weekend. Start by cutting multiple coffee filters into an egg shape. Next, place dots of marker on the filter, fold them in half (loosely, don't crease) and place on an empty plate. Drop small drops of water on the filter and watch the colours spread and blend. Unfold and lay out to dry. When you're done, you can create a fun bunting like we did (pictured below).

Cofffee Filter Dyed Eggs
Coffee Filter Dyed Eggs

 

White Chocolate Mini Egg Cheesecake

This no bake white chocolate mini egg cheesecake looks so delicious. We know making it would be a huge hit, and fun way to spend Easter afternoon with those extra Easter chocolates. We can't wait to try it and hope you can't either. Don't want to make cheesecake, but still want to bake with Mini Eggs? Head over to the mini egg cheesecake recipe and there are many more links in her post to other delicious looking recipes. 

White Chocolate Mini Egg Cheesecake
Charlotte's Lively Kitchen - White Chocolate Mini Egg Cheesecake


That's a wrap on our 5 ideas for a fun Easter weekend at home. We hope you have lots of fun and enjoy that extra quiet time at home, doing something you love. We know that this isolation thing has really changed the way we do a lot of things, but we also want to make sure we're making the most out of it and finding fun in the different ways we can. We'd love to hear what ideas you have for your Easter weekend that others might love as well. Be sure to leave your comments below.

Wishing you a very happy Easter!

HC ♡
Friday, April 10, 2020 No comments
Hippity Hoppity Easter's on it's way and we've decided to share some of the fun items Canadian Makers have been posting. We've been scouting all over Instagram to bring you some fun, unique and absolutely Easter worthy gift ideas. We can't wait for that bunny to show up, and are so happy he's been deemed essential where we are. Now, let's check out some of the amazing talent we're just loving these days. 

This felt bunny from Süßka Bear is absolutely adorable. Did we mention its hand stitched and they donate a portion of sales back? Seriously a win win. You get this fun little addition and others benefit too. If you're not a fan of bunnies (well other than the Easter one), they have the cutest other animals too. We can't help but love them all. 


Hand Stitched Felt Bunny
Süßka Bear


Spring brings Easter and warm weather... and of course, ice cream. Okay, who are we kidding, we enjoy ice cream year round. But, these are the cutest toys for those Easter baskets. The play dough is from Hello Dough and the cute cups (cones) from Little Peg People. Something that will keep those little ones busy for hours and those play dough colours are so much fun!


Hello Dough // Little Peg People


How cute is this spring floral sweater from Fawn + Feather? We love everything about it and the other clothes they make for kids and babies. With celebrations limited this year, why not trade the dresses in for this cute sweater they can sport all spring long? We just love the colours and fun print. Definitely a spring closet must.

Fawn + Feather


These fabric earrings are too cute. Craft Me Chic makes some beautiful handmade gifts and accessories. We think these are so fun for the special weekend and spring. We're loving the colour. Perfect addition to the baskets or to treat yourself.

Craft Me Chic


Okay. Anyone else all about the fiber arts? Atelier Macadabra makes these really cute rainbow key chains, as well as some really amazing other items. We just love strolling through their IG feed and checking out all that creativity. Another cute little addition to an older ones Easter basket.

Atelier Macadabra


Paper flowers are all that and more. No need to water - we're sold. These are so fun and perfect for spring. We're thinking a cute addition for a little ones spring room, an Easter table center piece or even something to add fun to your home office. Really cute for any space really, checkout CS Crafty Creations to get your own bouquet. 

CS Crafty Creations


Adorable. A felt bunny crown from Felt Me Knot is a must. This is an accessory that will keep that little one happy for days. Pair it with a beautiful dress for the special day or let them play dress up and hop around the house for and afternoon. We can just see the big smiles when they discover this beautiful crown is all theirs. Too cute not to include in your Easter musts.


Felt Me Knot

This whole outfit is so much fun. Found on Rosie + Lilou, who makes the most adorable bibs - you can catch a small glimpse of it in this image. The adorable bunny bonnet is from Seedling + Sprout, honestly that fabric is the cutest - the floral ears. And lastly, that comfy spring onesie can be found over at Lulu + Tot. Are we the only ones that wish we could reach out and feel that precious purple fabric? It just looks so comfy. Defintely an adorable Easter outfit. 

Rosie + Lilou // Seedling + Sprout // Lulu + Tot

And our last favourite for today, are these cute print hair clips. That print is so much fun and the perfect accessory to take us from Spring to (shall we say it?) Summer. Perfect for all ages, of course. Be sure to pop over to Little Sparkle and Co. to get your own. 

Spring Hair Clips
Little Sparkle and Co.

Okay, how much fun was that round up? We hope you love these handmade items as much as we do. Be sure to pop over and show them some love and support a small handmade business. We'll be sharing more Easter fun over on our Instagram (@HandmadeCanada) as well. Happy Easter to you all, we hope that bunny pops by to spoil each and every one of you.

HC ♡
Wednesday, April 08, 2020 No comments
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