Well, well, well. Summer has been way too good to us in Eastern Ontario, with all of this sunshine and next to no rain. We've been enjoying it as much as possible, while social distancing, but also missing a little bit of the fun local shops that we would normally take off for the day and venture to. So, in an effort to get some support out to the makers across Canada, we took to Instagram, once again, and asked you to tag us in all of your summer items. Well, let us tell you, they most certainly didn't disappoint and we have so many fun makers to share with you. 

 

 

Looking to do some fun summer shopping before it's all over... and of course, to support a local handmade Canadian business? We've got you covered with over 20 makers to choose from - let's get started: 

 

Floral Bird Top from Little Blessings

Floral Bird Tee from Little Blessings
Little Blessing


Summer Matching Masks + Scrunchies from Silver Button

Mask + Scrunchies from Silver Button
Silver Button


Leather Wallet Sash from Hyde Ends Leather

Leather Wallet Sash from Hyde Ends Leather
Hyde Ends Leather


Summer Tee + Shorts from Bear & Roo

Summer Short Set from Bear & Roo
Bear & Roo


Oversized Tee Dress from AnnaLilly Kids

Oversized Tee Dress from AnnaLilly Kids
AnnaLilly Kids


Grunge Rainbow Sweater from Second of November

Second of November Rainbow Grunge Sweater
Second of November


Postponed Wedding Tumbler from &Sons

Postponed Wedding Tumbler from Sons Design Co.
&Sons


Summer Floral Scrunchie from E M M E

Floral Scrunchie from Emme Design Co.
E M M E


Alternative Punk Vibe Clothes from Kingdom Clothing

Metallic Skater Drop from Kingdom Clothing
Kingdom Clothing


High Waisted Skirt from Victoria Grace Vintage

Victoria Grace Vintage High Waisted Skirt
Victoria Grace Vintage


Rose Quartz + White Lava Stone Bracelet
from JMN Handmade

Fun Summer Bracelet from JMN Handmade
JMN Handmade

Fun Coin Purses from Sew Much Love

Sew Much Love Coin Purses
Sew Much Love
 

Custom Summer Labels from Simple Sister Craft Co.

Custom labels from Simple Sister Craft Co.
Simple Sister Craft Co.


Summer Hair Bows from Three Little Joules

Hair bows from Three Little Joules
Three Little Joules


Fun Face Masks from LauLauBird

Face Masks from LauLauBird
LauLauBird


Ice Cream Set from Create & Play Co.

Ice Cream Toy Set from Create & Play Co.
Create & Play Co.


Wood Toy Popsicle Set from Ark Wood Toys

Toy Popsicles from Ark Wood Toys
Ark Wood Toys


Flamingo Hair Bow from Pink Peony by Kirsten's

Girls Hair Bow from Pink Peony by Kirsten
Pink Peony by Kirsten
 

Watermelon Coaster Set from Orchid Valley

watermelon coasters from orchid valley
Orchid Valley


Little Girls Tunic from Finn and Ark

Girl's Tunic Dress from Finn and Ark
Finn and Ark


Ladies Floral Tee from Fawn + Feather

Ladies floral tee from Fawn + Feather
Fawn + Feather

Watermelon Key Chains from Bellissima Resin Art

Watermelon Resin Key Chain from Bellissima Resin Art
Bellissima Resin Art


Lemon Earrings from Prairie Clay

Lemon Earrings from Prairie Clay
Prairie Clay


Wool Vegetable Play Set from Wool Food

Wool Garden Food Play Set from Wool Food EMH
Wool Food EMH


So many fun Canadian handmade items. And the best part... they all transition so well from spring to fall. Each handmade business has so much talent - be sure to check out a few and support those small companies from a distance, as we still navigate through the many restrictions of isolating. And as always, you can support so many small shops by popping by our Instagram - Handmade Canada.


HC ♡

Sunday, August 09, 2020 No comments
We have a fun shop we want to introduce you to. The Design Bar is a handmade company with fashionable genuine leather earrings that we know you're going to love. Whether you buy one of their already designed pairs or design a  pair yourself (you heard that right), we know this shop is something we had to share.


the design bar canadian shop + giveaway


So what's that... you can design your very own pair of earrings?? Seriously, The Design Bar makes buying a pair of earrings a fun experience you'll surely remember. We're thinking fun as a sentimental gift, or matching set for a bridal party, even a pair for a little girl who loves to dress up - either way, if you don't buy them for someone else, you'll want to get a pair for yourself.


leather earrings from the design bar


We just love everything about them. They're on a mission, where quality should never be a compromise. Their focus is creating one of a kind pieces, to be unique, durable and attractive. When you purchase a pair of earrings from The Design Bar, you become a part of their family. They are there every step of the way, whether it's a search for the perfect pair or designing a pair for yourself. If you do decide to design your own, you have the option to name your design and have it posted in their online shop. They'll also give you a custom code to share and if your design gets five purchases, you'll get to create another custom set for free!


leather tassel earrings from the design bar


All that being said, when we were approached by Alissa at The Design Bar about doing a fun little giveaway with them - of course we said YES! The company is so fun and their genuine leather earrings are so fashionable. We love everything the company stands for. We were messaging back and forth and they've decided to not only giveaway one, but three pairs of their beautiful leather earrings. This is something you don't want to miss. And, in case you have - be sure to take a look at their shop to get your hands on a pair.


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GIVEAWAY TIME!! ♡ We are so excited to be offering another fun giveaway. This time with @thedesignbarcanada. They are such a fun company, we just couldn’t say no! They are giving away this stunning leather earring package for you and two of your girlfriends. All you have to do is: 1. Follow both accounts @thedesignbarcanada and @handmadecanada . 2. Tag two friends. 3. Share to your story tagging both @thedesignbarcanada and @handmadecanada. Easy as that and you could be heading out in style in no time! Giveaway closes in one week, Wednesday, August 12 at 11:59 PM EST. Winner will be chosen at random the following day and contacted by @thedesignbarcanada. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram. Open worldwide - good luck!

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How exciting for you and them. They are generously giving away three pairs of earring to some very lucky followers and we're so happy we could pair up with them to do so. So, from now until August 12, 2020 11:59 PM EST, you need to pop over to our Instagram account, find the post below and follow the rules. It's really simple.

And a huge thank you to The Design Bar for offering to do such a fun giveaway!

Wednesday, August 05, 2020 No comments
Goodbye, June. Can you believe we're already a week into July? Time is flying and we're falling behind on our to do lists, with nice weather to blame of course. We are hoping you're squeezing in extra time to enjoy it too, as well as spending time with your families. We of course, have been, as much as possible. If you noticed, our Instagram features have been a little less than average these days. What does that mean for you, if you've already applied? Hang in there. We have over 200 applications for free features, and we will get to them, just a little more delay than usual. In the meantime, we definitely encourage you to check out our tips for being featured, to ensure your items get featured once we review your application. On the upside, during these busy months, we are offering more spur of the moment free feature giveaways in our Instagram posts and stories. Watch for those - not only do they come up more often, some also lead to a blog post feature and shares across Pinterest and other social media too! It's a busy season to be locked up behind technology, so let's all get out there and enjoy it while we can. And in case you've missed the last month on Instagram, here's a round up of another great group of handmade businesses from across Canada:


max + liv summer scrunchies
max + liv

Hair bows from Bend & Snap
Bend & Snap Bows

Sensory Play from Bloom & Bloxs
Bloom & Bloxs

Handmade Resin Earrings from Colourful Courts
Colourful Courts

Tie-dye scrunchies from the Hair Clip Gurl
The Hairclip Gurl

Baby Accessories from Giggly Years
Giggly Years ™

Acrylic Alcohol Art from Katherine Tyndall
Katherine Tyndall Art

Playdough & Sensory Play from Little Dreamers
Little Dreamers

Modern Baby Teether from Blush + Lane
Blush + Lane

Fresh as a Fxcking Daisy from Story Wild Studios
Story Wild Studios

Misiyo Coconut Wax Candles
Misiyo Candle Co

Macrame Feather Art from Alpine Craft Co
Alpine Craft Co

Tic-Tac-Toe Toilet Roll Holder
Custom Tales by K


Thanks for making this community a great place to be and support makers from across Canada. If you ever have any questions or suggestions, please let us know. If you're looking to be featured on our Instagram or blog, check out our features page for all the details and applications - we'd love to have you!


HC ♡
Monday, July 06, 2020 No comments
Canadian Made Gift for Him


Okay, we know, our timing is horrible when it comes to posting, but better late than never, right? Yesterday, we put out an Instagram story saying we’d share any of your Father’s Day gift ideas to our story, all you had to do was tag us. Ya it was sorta late, as it was the big day - but we were tagged in some pretty cool ideas and thought we'd share anyways. Besides, we all know how tough it can be finding a gift for guys any day of the year, let alone Father's Day. So, we’re now sharing those who tagged us in this post with all of you too - because, why not? So let’s do this - here’s a list of gifts for him, for any occasion, that he will surely love - all handmade in Canada.


Leather Wallet from Justin Starr Studio

Men's Wallet from Justin Starr Studio
Justin Starr Studio

A Dad Like You is Harder to Find than Toilet Paper
Calligraphy Card from Jessica Calligraphy

A Dad Like You is Harder to Find than Toilet Paper
Toronto Calligrapher | Jessica

Dad T-Shirt with Est. Birth Years from Wise Threadz

Dad TShirt with Birth Years
Wise Threadz

Customized Garage Sign from Bisa Lisa Studio

Dave's Garage Sign (Custom Name)
Bisa Lisa Studio

Dad's Workshop Painted Saw Sign
from Homebody Handmade

Dad's Workshop Painted Saw
Homebody Handmade

"Walk A Little Slower Daddy" Sign from Twine & Oak

Walk A Little Slower Daddy... Sign
Twine & Oak

West Coast Dad Glass + Mug from Happily Hermon Designs

West Coast Dad Glass and Mug
Happily Hermon Designs

Custom Handmade Leather Shoes from DSign Step

Men's Custom Leather Shoes from DSign Step
DSign Step

World's Best Farter Father Sign from Lowe Lite Creations

World's Greatest Farter / Father Sign
Lowe Lite Creations

Handmade Leather Gift Ideas from Hyde End's Leather

Leather Gift Ideas for Him
Hyde End's Leather


What a fun round up. Dad or not, these Canadian makers have gift ideas that are perfect for any of the men in your life. Just hit them up next time you're looking for a gift for him and we know they'll be able to hook you up with something fun and special. If you do end up buying something from one of them, let us know if the comments below - we'd love to hear all about it!


HC ♡
Monday, June 22, 2020 No comments
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