From the monthly archives: October 2011
One of my latest craft projects are these pin cushion jars. The pin cushions are filled with silica sand so your pins will be sharpened as you use them! And the jars are great to store extra pins, thread, buttons, etc. I’m going to bring these to the Quesnel Farmers’ Markets (November 26, December 3, [...]
Today’s favourite things fridays is vintage fabric. I found some fun craft projects made with vintage sheets on flickr. I have found a few vintage sheets at thrift stores and have used some of them in my craft projects, including a birthday crown and bunting. For my next vintage sheet project, I think I’d like to [...]
A few months ago I was really excited to find these two lovelies at a thrift store. I’d been looking for a polaroid for awhile and really like the way this one looks. I don’t know if it works yet, as I don’t have any film for it yet. Maybe Christmas? (hint, hint)
One of my latest craft projects are eco-friendly reversible birthday crowns. The crowns fit my 2-year old daughter and also fit me (snugly) because I used large pieces of velcro so they easily adjust. I’ve started posting them in my etsy shop. I’m looking forward to creating the tradition of my daughter wearing the [...]
If you’re listening, if you’re awake to the poignant beauty of the world, your heart breaks regularly. In fact, your heart is made to break, it’s purpose is to burst open again and again so that it can hold evermore wonder.
Andrew Harvey
I’ve been working on updating my Etsy shop with kids aprons, purses, 2012 calendars and photo greeting cards. Also trying to update my Facebook page more often. The first Quesnel Farmers’ Market Christmas Sales is a little over a month away (eek!) and I’m getting excited. Here are a few things that I’ve [...]
About Anika Lacerte
I love to take my camera on photo walks to capture small details in nature like petals, leaves and branches. Taking pictures helps me slow down and breath deeper. Experimenting with nature photography in Quesnel, BC, Canada (about a 7 hour drive north of Vancouver, BC). I also sell handcrafted, small edition goods like photo calendars, purses, hair clips, kid's aprons, and birthday crowns. anikalacerte at gmail dot com Facebook: The Handcrafted Story Shop: The Handcrafted Story
