Archive for the ‘Canadian’ Category
Jun 23rd, 2010

Shirts that Rock

Music is a passion, a living, and a business. For many bands, it's about inspiring and making it into the millions of iTunes libraries that walk around in iPods all day. But it's about making a living with what you love doing most, working a career that's meaningful and getting noticed. (hmm, sounds familiar) So when I came across Yellow Bird Project, I thought it was such a creative way for Indie bands to do just that. //Read More

Jun 7th, 2010

Grads: IDEA 2010

Every year, the Capilano College IDEA program produces great talent. The IDEA program is for Illustration/Design: Elements & Applications probably the program I would choose to apply to if I were at least half as talented as these students!! //Read More

May 26th, 2010

Paper with a Purpose

Folks, this is more than origami - it's reinventing paper. Remember that Paper Source calendar we showcased last year? Well, we oohed and ahhed at the simple idea of repurposing a calendar into gift wrap. Well today's features are even better. //Read More

Apr 13th, 2010

Clearing Your Own UPS Package

If you're reading this, chances are you've been stuck with an unbelievable bill for customs brokerage from a shipper like UPS. For a while I figured it was par for the course and that shipping goods from the US would be costly. NOT ALWAYS TRUE! If you want to learn how to avoid the hefty fee, read on. //Read More

Mar 31st, 2010

Read Me, Plant Me

We've said it before on the blog - loving both Planet Earth and stationery is a bit of a conflict of interest. But with lots of 100% post consumer print choices now, we can make more eco-friendly purchases. But cards that biodegrade and turn into wildflowers? Well, that's taking it to a whole new level! //Read More

Mar 2nd, 2010

Olympic Doodles – the Final Post

I probably use Google about 20 times a day and I love when their doodles pay tribute to something special for the day. Lucky me, they had a new doodle for every day of the Olympics. //Read More

Mar 1st, 2010

Lululemon Lab

Welcome back everyone, hope you had a great weekend! Yesterday was so exciting, I think I had to check my blood pressure. The US Men's Hockey team really gave Canada a run for their money, but Crosby pulls through scoring the winning goal once again. And to see the Closing Ceremonies and the cool moose hats, I want to carry the Olympics momentum with a post on some more behind-the-scenes festivities from around Vancouver. //Read More

Feb 19th, 2010

Olympic Paper Mascots

We're one week into the 2010 Winter Olympics here in Vancouver and the competition's been great. I am GLUED to the TV and if I could, I'd watch it all day and night long. Needless to say, productivity has been hampered. //Read More

Feb 18th, 2010

Make Me a Menagerie

If you follow this blog, you'll know that I LOVE paper art. So when Mari over at Small For Big featured these fun paper animals from Hartia Toys based in Quebec, I had to share it with you all too! //Read More

Feb 17th, 2010

Opening Ceremonies: The Program

Last but not least, is the program from Friday's spectacular affair. You know you're in Vancouver when they think about giving you a plastic bag to keep your event goodies dry. Well this nicely printed piece was yet another cool souvenir to take home. //Read More

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