It’s my firm belief that we are all born creative beings. When we are kids, the world encourages us to be artists and to express ourselves creativity. Then something shifts, and we are told that making stuff with our hands …
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Taking in the moment
I am writing this from my parent’s house in snowy Edmonton, AB. Right now, I am wearing my pj’s and a big scarf wrapped around my neck (it’s my usual look when I am here!). I intended on making a …
It’s Make It Time!!
I am crazy busy getting ready for Make It! Vancouver so I thought I would just post the coupon flyer. But if you would like some awesome tips on getting prepped for the holiday season you should check out an …
Vancouver Etsy Craft Party!

Grab your party hats and come check out the 3rd Annual Etsy Craft Party tomorrow (Sept 7) at BLIM in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown! The Etsy Craft Party is a celebration of creativity and community held all across the globe. The theme …
We Are What We Make Kollabora Contest
Exciting Contest for Crafty Entrepreneurs!
How to find craft shows that rock and don’t suck
When I first started Booty Beltz (check out one of my very first articles!) my goal was to wholesale to as many stores as I possibly could. I hadn’t been to many craft shows, and back 7 years ago …
Submit your art for Papergirl Vancouver!
Have you heard about Papergirl before? Well, you should because it is a killer combination of art, community and biking…you know the stuff we love most! Doesn’t get much cooler than that. You won’t want to miss it, and I



