FlowerPot Designs

my new flora

Posted on June 10, 2013 by flowerpotdesigns

A couple of weeks ago, I received a surprise email that I was the giveaway winner from A Good Good Day! My prize: a $45 gift certificate for anything at Crown Flora Studio. Don’t you just love the shop name?!

OMG, I’ve been coveting their beautiful hanging terrariums since I spotted them on Bookhou’s blog. I made my way to Adam & Davis’ lovely shop in Parkdale and was not disappointed.
The store was charming. Hubby and I were greeted by Davis, who was equally charming. I picked out my lovely terrarium. Don’t you just love the tear drop shape of the vessel?

It’s now the showcase piece in my kitchen.

Thanks Becca! xoxo

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crafty collaboration

Posted on June 3, 2013 by flowerpotdesigns

I had the pleasure to meet a beautiful person in spirit and creativity last Fall at the Handmade Market and we’ve been fortunate to keep in touch and talk crafty pursuits over the last few months. Rovena of Handmades by Rovena is so witty! Her cards are stylish and smart and her creative science themed cards appeals to the nerd in all of us. We have a lot in common, both with science backgrounds and all!

As a result, we collaborated on a card together. What happens when a knitter and paper lover get together – well KNIT HAPPENS – that’s what!

We debuted our joint card at a craft show yesterday (more on that later with photos or visit my facebook page for an early look) and the cards are now available on my shop online.

And there’s more exciting things to come from the two of us! I can’t wait to share!

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spring market

Posted on May 1, 2013 by flowerpotdesigns

My next event is on June 1st at918 bathurst centre with the Toronto ETSY Street Team. Mark your calenders! It’s going to be fun!

More to come…

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lessons

Posted on April 28, 2013 by flowerpotdesigns

My first kids knit class was a huge success! I had such a great time showing this group of girls my love of wool and knits! We made bows that we turned into hair clips! Great fun, stylish and super pretty!

If you’re interested in a class, follow me, or keep checking Tea with Gladys‘ web site for more info!

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collaborations

Posted on April 21, 2013 by flowerpotdesigns

Just as it happens in the music industry, when two singers come together to create a song, it happens in crafts, too. I’m super excited about some upcoming new projects this spring, including a fun collaboration with Handmades by Rovena, whom I met at last year’s Handmade Market.

I’m a big paper goods fan. I love notebooks, pretty cards and unique stationary. So, naturally a combination of wool + paper would spark my interest, right? Rovena and I spent a morning crafting up some cool cards that combined both of our skills.

Some of our work in progress…

I can’t wait to show you the final product of our collaboration!

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handspun

Posted on March 25, 2013 by flowerpotdesigns

I broke out my spindle from the closet this past weekend and tried to refresh my novice spinning techniques. The result, a small skein of hundspun merino and silk yarn.

It’s only about 10 metres of yarn, and I’m still practicing so there’s a few more tightly wound strands in the mix. But I love the cotton candy pink colour and the softness of merino and silk blend.

What do you think?
Do you spin? Any tips for a beginner?