and because I am obsessed with backyard weddings...

Matt & Michelle Sneak Peek from Shark Pig on Vimeo.

write on!

A few lovely journals from Felt & Wire Shop. I loved the crafty handmade vibe of the Shop's logo too!

crafty for kate

paper leaves and flowers artfully shot by Johnny Miller Photography for Kate Spade.

light it up

Gold + gauzy: four fresh light fixtures. {1} Icarus Light by Tord Boontje & Artecnica. {2} Recycled Metal Etch Pendant Shade from Urban Outfitters. {3} IKEA PS MASKROS. {4} Work Lamp by Design House Stockholm & Form Us With Love.

letters i love

Quirky typography made with found objects. {1} "September" by Owen Gildersleeve. {2} "Trend" by Lo Bjurulf. {3} XYZ Typography by Chris Tozer (this one is made of envelopes if you can't tell!). {4} Visual Messages by Typography Served.

summery invites

Cute invites for your summer bbqs and cocktail parties from Kate's Paperie.

a sneak peek

...into my crafting chaos lately.

ps. the bridy decal is actually a dark woodgrain pattern, but it looks black in my photo!

pom pom vines

Handmade tissue paper pom pom flowers and paper leaves from Once Wed. This reminds me of the time I made a giant pink pom pom, attached it to my head and called myself a flower on halloween : )

paper sculptures

Amazing! if only i had a huge open space in my home for one of these...wait, if only i had a home...haha. See more beautiful creations by Yuko Takada here.

craft corner with maris

Last night I had the pleasure of an evening of crafting and delicious takeout with my friend, maris. She was on a mission to create a very special homemade card for her little sister's 11th birthday. After much analyzing and walking in circles at Michael's, we purchased the supplies for a vintage floral, whimsical, magestic, fairy-like pop up card with a mini version of her little sister running through a wondrous paper forest carrying a shimmering balloon. We headed back to maris' new apartment in Kitsilano armed with our crafting supplies as well as papaya salad, nasi goreng and other Malaysian delights. We both felt like we were back in school (she took interior design) as we rummaged through her collection of fancy obscenely priced markers and smelled the sweet scent of spray glue in the air. Not so sweet was maris' finger coated in a thick layer of glue (and lint, paper scraps and other residue) that needed a good dose of nail polish remover to clean off at the end of the night! She sketched out the image of her little sister skipping while holding a balloon, but after seeing maris' first sketch attempt, we decided I should skip around the living room so that she could more accurately capture the motion. After her second attempt, we decided that I should just draw it for her and she could adapt my drawing...haha. We worked out the logistics of folding and glueing strips of paper to create the pop ups and maris cringed (high school math trauma) as I noted the importance of parallel lines and 90 degree angles. At nearly the strike of midnight, the card was complete. I think her little sister is going to love it!

a festive weekend

This weekend is set to be a very festive one, indeed! It is the beginning of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, Valentine's Day, Chinese New Year and my birthday (on Valentine's Day). I was checking out one of my favourite sites - the portfolio of prop stylist, Rebecca Thuss, when I came across these festive images to match the occasions. If I were hosting a Canadian Birthentine Chinese New Year Party, I would decorate exactly like the top image - how perfect is that?! So, Go Canada! Happy Love Day! Happy Birthday! and Gung Hay Fat Choy!

fancy paper

How cute are these little hand painted portraits by Rifle Paper Co.?
Check out their site where you can order stationary and calling cards
with a customized illustration of you!