When my husband and I decided to try and start a family, we both agreed that we would want our child to have a sibling. So when we found at our 9 week ultrasound that we were getting two for one with identical twins, I knew that this was going to be my first and last pregnancy LOL! A few friends have told me how they regretted not documenting this special time in their lives and since I only plan ... View Post
Modern Calligraphy Workshop at High Street Abbotsford
Back in November, I hosted a beginner modern calligraphy workshop at High Street. I love this venue because of the big windows that bring in such beautiful natural light! Plus it's always fun to do a little shopping here (even though I don't usually have any energy left to shop after teaching a workshop lol). In my beginner modern calligraphy workshops, each student receives a 12 page ... View Post
Christmas Box Photos with Robyn Strong Photography
Earlier this year, my younger sister Kaylee and I attended Once Upon a Tea Leaf's tea-ki bar social event in Maple Ridge and that's where we first met Robyn. She was so friendly and fun that we instantly felt a connection with her. When Robyn then invited Kaylee and I to her home studio to take some Christmas box photos, we couldn't pass up the opportunity. Robyn was kind enough to let my other ... View Post
Modern Calligraphy Workshop at The Heart Cloverdale
Just last month, I hosted a beginner calligraphy workshop at The Heart in Cloverdale. The Heart is a cute retail store that also doubles as a collaborative workspace and event space. It was perfect for hosting a lettering workshop! Each student received a 12 page lettering resource guide including a lowercase and uppercase alphabet exemplar and practice drill sheets (all created by moi!). ... View Post
Modern Calligraphy Workshop at High Street
I recently hosted a modern calligraphy workshop in the bright and spacious community room at High Street Mall in Abbbotsford. I was happy to get such a great turnout of students who were eager to learn from me! Each student received a 12 page lettering resource guide including a lowercase and uppercase exemplar and drill sheets. I hand lettered a reusable Starbucks cup for each attendee ... View Post
DIY Calligraphy Wrapping Paper Tutorial
I thought it would be fun to share with you some tips for creating your own DIY calligraphy wrapping paper! I love using kraft paper because it's rustic, simple, and inexpensive. I used kraft paper that I found at the dollar store but you can find kraft paper at most craft stores as well. I started by measuring out diagonal lines using my meter stick and lightly marking the lines with a ... View Post