* ETSY: Made in Canada - SEPT 26th at the MaRS Building *

* HOPSCOTCH * will be participating in this year's ETSY: Made in Canada show! :D
Apparently this show was very busy last year, and for this year, ETSY received over 550 applicants to fill 140 spots. :O

Here are the details:
Free admission(!!)
Sat, September 26th
MaRS Building ~ 101 College St. (South East side of Queens Park and College)

Hope to see you there! :)

xoxo

♥ * HOPSCOTCH * at SickKids ♥

I will be participating in the Artisan Market this Friday, May 8th at SickKids Hospital from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Please drop by and say "hello" if you're in the area! :)

xoxo

Into the Arctic...

I guess it's been an extended unplanned blog break... :P

Anyhoo...here are some **NEW** items on my ETSY shop! :D

Polar Bear Roly Poly (Large):

Polar Bear Cub Roly Poly (Small):

Arctic Food Chain:

Polar Bear > Ringed Seal > Arctic Cod > Krill

Happy Holidays

Despite the ice storm this week, it was lovely to meet up with Selena and Chu (Morico) at Nadege.

It's always hard to chose just one pastry it seems :P ...

Couldn't resist these bear head magnets from "The Paper Place"...

Was happy to see my "Beautiful Bacterium" in the store front of The Polar Bear Shop en route home...

And lastly, am always happy to get to cuddle and kiss Fig Newton...

Wishing you a very Happy Holiday!

xoxo

Many Thanks...

...to those of you who came out this weekend despite the cold and crazy snow storm...

...to those of you who stopped by my booth to share a quick chat or smile...

...to those of you who showed your continuous support near and far away...

...to those of you who bought my toys...

...to those of you who took a card and/or signed my book...

...to those of you who offered to booth sit...

...to those of you who brought me food and shared your snacks...

...to those of you who offered to bring me hot drinks (and food)...
...and last but not least to City of Craft for a lovely show.

Here are a few photos...

As per usual, I love sharing snacks with Morico and Selena Wong...

Or coveting Chu's (Morico) things...like this cat pouch for instance...

Lovely gift from The Chubby Bunny...

City of Craft (Christmas 2013) was my 2nd craft show and it wouldn't have been extra special and wonderful without you.
xoxo

** NEW ** IRON Roly Poly Dolls!

These will be available at City of Craft this weekend...

Come and get one for your favourite anemic! ;D

Oh, also, some of my toys are now available at "Pick of the Crop Toys and Books" in Oakville, as well as "The Polar Bear Shop" in the Sheraton Hotel on Queen West! Hip hip!

What...It's November...?!

Goodness, how is it November already?

October was such a crazy, busy month...

Made a sweet new friend freelancing...

And some of my toys are now available at CRYWOLF Clothing store! 

Looking forward to Portugal in a few weeks and gearing up for City of Craft!!!!!

:D

**NEW** Photosynthesis Nesting Dolls!

Now listed in my ETSY SHOP!

Meet Oxygen, Sunlight Energy, Water and Carbon Dioxide!!!

Hooray for Photosynthesis!!!

Against the Grain

Going against the grain is hard...even when you know (more than anything else you've ever known in your life) that you're on the right path. While you feel very fortunate, at the same time, you can also feel quite fragile. I equate this feeling with taking out the safety net from under you, feeling your way in the dark, or free falling off a cliff.

This post is dedicated to those who are doing what they love, because sometimes it can be a tougher road when your heart is completely exposed.

And when in doubt...eat a cupcake or two...? :P

Happy Tuesday, dear friends.
xoxo

One More Week Till "One of a Kind Spring Show"

So the countdown begins...

This time next week will be my very 1st craft show at the One of a Kind Spring Show.
This is the 2nd largest craft show in the city, following after the One of a Kind Christmas Show.

I am anxious, excited, overwhelmed, (sooo) thankful and nervous all at the same time.

If you plan on going to the show, please drop by and say "hello"! :)
I will be at the ETSY booth - L04 (20).

Hope to see you there!
xoxo

Switching Gears

Thank you all so very much for your kind comments and text messages from my last post - it really means a lot! :*

I am still figuring things out and am trying to just "roll with it" the best that I can. Since my work is based on various mediums, and now that I'm dedicating all of my time to this, I am constantly switching gears, all the while, I guess, trying to establish some sort or routine. Incidentally, I also felt quite inspired and better about everything after reading Sandra's post on her work day (Tackar, dear S! xoxo).

Lastly, here are some photos of what I've been doing lately....

(...before they were fishbones, they were sperm...? :P)

Wishing you a happy weekend in your corner of the world.
xoxo

*NEW*! Brown-Throated 3-Toed Sloth in my ETSY store!

A while ago, I was asked by someone if I could make her a herbivore....

And voila, here's a brown-throated 3-toed sloth, now available in my ETSY store! :)

Hope you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend. :)