Toronto Craft Alert

Find Etsy a little overwhelming to sort through? Vancouver-based blogger Jan of poppy talk (highligted in a recent post re: her guest blogger stint on Design*Sponge) is here to help. She’s just introduced a feature on her blog where each day (Mon-Fri) she’ll post about a new Etsy find.

Each pick will be archived in the “Etsy Pick of the Day” gallery permanently listed on the sidebar. This is not only a great opportunity for shoppers, but also for etsy sellers to get their stuff seen (a couple of the pieces she’s posted about this week have [...]

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It’s easy enough to find out what’s happening out there in Toronto, but another story entirely to actually leave your home and partake in what the city has to offer. It’s occurred to me that it’s been far too long since I’ve taken myself on an ‘Artist Date’ (Artist’s Way readers will relate!) – and so I’m setting aside next weekend to doing just that – poking around town and indulging in some quality sensory & cerebral stimulation.

The specific agenda has yet to be set, so I’m turning to you, dear readers, to advise – and maybe even inspire each [...]

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Received a button making invite from the ladies of craftyCOUTURE – a Thornhill operation run by two best buds who teach DIY projects in fashion art and design:

(click invite to enlarge)

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Yowzaaz. Lots to catch up on (pesky day job!) so a digest I shall do….

1. Prelude – OCAD Material Arts and Design Show
2. HUSTLE ALERT for designers – Platinum TV
3. First Thursdays – free galleries open late
4. Prime Gallery call for contemporary jewellery submissions
5. Creative design classes at Harbourfront Centre

1. Prelude [...]

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The EtsyMetal Street Team is having a sale!!

This is the perfect time to buy a gift for yourself or your valentine!

SALE DETAILS:
From 8am, US EST on Monday, January 22nd to midnight Friday, January 26th (2007)
* Up to 15% discount – see individual participating stores for details

PARTICIPATING MEMBERS {includes Canadian/Torontonians}:

Ahna – http://ahna.etsy.com
BCYR Jewelry – http://bcyrjewelry.etsy.com
C Baran – http://ColleenBaran.etsy.com
Discomedusa –

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O.k. I’ll admit to being a little bit out of the store loop – both Now and The Globe profiled Wildhagen haberdashery back in November. But I’m betting some of you are like me and had no idea that this little gem existed.

Tucked away above Mokuba ribbon shop at 575 Queen St. West (2nd floor), Wildhagen’s second location (the other one being in the Case Goods Warehouse in the Distillery) glows with woodsy warmth while still maintaining a decidedly modern sensibility. The hats are made from a variety of materials, though mainly wool [...]

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