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
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
Remembering Italy
It has taken me a while, but yes, I'm finally getting around to telling you about my trip to Italy! My family and I went for the first two weeks of April and toured Rome, Florence, Venice, Bergamo and Milan. We started off eating fabulous olive bread, pizza, gelato and ended the trip with a bit of a twist... eating green tea Kit Kats... //Read More
Papel Picado
Happy Cinco De Mayo! One of the best things about living in such a multi-cultural city is that there's always a holiday to celebrate. I feel like a citizen of the world, taking part in all these cultural festivities. A great way to decorate for today is to make some papel picados. //Read More
Go Make Me
Browsing Etsy always turns up some great finds and it's amazing what people are creating in their own little home studios! My latest favourite find is from Go Make Me - seller of fun, printable PDFs. I love 3D paper art so this is right up my alley. //Read More
Entertaining Ideas
Turn downtime into productive time. What does that mean??? If you're not familiar with this lame office cliche, you'll learn it today! //Read More
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
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
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
What’s in Your Journal?
A couple months ago, my lucky husband had the chance to visit Tokyo for a week. Amidst the eating, train rides and getting lost, he did manage to find the MoMA and bring back goodies... //Read More
