Artistic and crafty folks in Winnipeg be warned, you don’t want to miss Saturday’s event at Aqua Books. Known as Winnipeg’s “Cultural City Hall”, it is so much more than a bookstore. If you head down to 274 Garry Street on Saturday, you will find Crafty Minions: The Handmade and Vintage Sale.
Curious as to what you will find at Crafty Minions? The Aqua Books site says it best: “Banish all thoughts of rows and rows of crocheted slippers or washcloths or ponybead keychains…think, instead, vintage-inspired handmade dresses, leather and ribbon wrist corsets, funky jewelery made of vintage silverware, tiny ceramic apartment buildings and octopus tentacles, retro aprons hand-embroidered with sassy 80s pop lyrics…”
Sounds fun, right? Admission is free, and more info can be found here. Doors open at 11:00 am and the show runs until 5:00 pm.
~Wishing I was prairie-bound this weekend,
Jennifer
*As always, if you have an upcoming show or event that our readers should know about, let me know and we will help you spread the word!
What you have hanging on your walls can say a lot about who you are as a person. It is a visual representation of your style and what is important to you. So why do so many of us have mass-produced pieces of art that don’t truly reflect our passions?
My husband and I recently finished some work in our basement, and along with the fresh new look, we are craving some new artwork that highlights who we are, and surrounds us with unique beauty. This led me to find Shanna Creations from Winnipeg Manitoba. Billed as “earthy art for modern homes”, Shanna’s work is dramatic yet soothing and I find myself drawn each and every piece. I love the large scale, and the way the images often stretch across several canvasses. It’s like having your very own art gallery!
The freewheeling birds bring such life to this peaceful scene!
This one is my husband's favorite, the green is so dramatic!
The texture on this piece gives it a little bit of extra appeal.
Shanna is a self-taught artist who has been creating since she was a little girl. You can learn more about her on her website, on Etsy, or check out her blog to hear what she has to say about her work.
Wishing you a day filled with beauty,
~Jennifer
I’ve said it before, but I’m a big fan of stationery, and when you combine that with my love of travelling, I’m sold. I spotted this journal last week on Canada Day which seems rather fitting!
Created by Laura of Prairie Peasant, this fun little notebook would be perfect for a summer road trip journal (or just to dream about all those summer road trips you’ll take one day)! The covers are made from vintage atlas pages, handbound to lie flat when open. If you look on her shop, you’ll see that the pages are made from reclaimed computer paper, hand torn and with the tractor feed holes still intact!
Her World Map envelopes also caught my eye – I love these so much, I’d have to make sure that the receiver was going to properly appreciate the fun of getting a little piece of the world in the mail. Our young daughter, who is very curious about other parts of the world, would get a big kick out of getting one of these in the mail! Laura has hand chosen each set of envelopes to include a variety of world geographical features.
Laura hails from Winnipeg, and in a little twist of fate, the funky Cosmic notebook below features paper from Botanical Paperworks, a Winnipeg company that we highlighted last week! Sometimes, Canada really does feel like everyone knows everyone else ;)
In addition to her Etsy shop, you can also find Laura and Prairie Peasant online at Twitter, Facebook and her blog! Drop by for a visit!
Cheers,
~Sarah
This time of year is prime time wedding and event season. That means bridal and baby showers galore, weddings, family reunions and so much more. That means lots of cards and thank you notes to be sent off to the special people in your life. I love the personal touch of a handwritten card or note, but now you can take your message over and above the rest with Botanical Paperworks.
Made of 100% post consumer recycled paper, each piece of paper or card is embedded with wildflower seeds. Simply cover them with a layer of dirt, water, and watch as beautiful wildflowers bloom. Now the people you love can not only read how you feel about them, they can see it too!
Based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, this mother-daughter team has been creating their plantable stationery since 1996. Their line of products now includes cards for any occasion, plantable confetti, wedding favours, envelopes, invitations, and that’s just getting started!
Your wedding invitation can give your guests years of beauty to remind them of your special day.
Friends and family will find joy watching the wildflowers and baby grow together!
Love never grows old, and neither does the beauty of colourful flowers.
A card in bloom.
You can order their products online, or find a retailer, and even visit the blog to keep in touch and hear the latest news!
May your day be filled with beauty and words of love,
Jennifer
