Monday Maker

The Ontario Crafts Council's Facebook page is featuring my work as their 'Monday Maker' today, based on my Portfolio of Makers profile on their website.  You can also see more of my work and info about me on my own website. 

MARTY Awards

Some great talents are nominated for MARTY Awards this year, and I'm excited to be among them! I'm nominated in the Creative Community category, which is for art forms including fibre arts, spinning and weaving, tattoo art, jewellery, fashion arts, etc.  Vote for the People's Choice with your pick at the Mississauga Arts Council site Feb. 25-Apr. 1.  Awards are to be presented on May 9th. 

OOAK Booth Number

Just announced today, my Booth number for the Spring One of a Kind Show (March 27-31) in Toronto is O-28.  Hope to see you!

Etsy Treasuries & Colour Trends

It's been quite a while since I made any Etsy treasuries (collections of items based on a theme of the maker's choosing), so over the past couple of days I have made a whole bunch of them.  I based them on the Spring and Fall 2013 Pantone colour trends. 

SPRING
African Violet
Poppy Red
Nectarine
Lemon Zest
Tender Shoots
Emerald
Grayed Jade
Dusk Blue
Monaco Blue
Linen
Tidal Foam
Alloy
Sunflower
Vibrant Orange

FALL
Mykonos Blue
Linden Green
Acai
Samba
Koi
Deep Lichen Green
Vivacious
Turbulence
Carafe
Beaujolais

One of a Kind Show Toronto

This March 27-31, I'll be participating in the Toronto One of a Kind Show!  Booth numbers aren't available yet, but it will be the Rising Stars section.  A number of other artisans I know will be there as well.  You can get discounted tickets ($1 off the online price, $3 off the on site price) here.