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It also helps us cover the costs of printing, so we can continue to get great crafty and creative books and zines by Canadian writers into the hands of people who want them. In times like these, it’s more important than ever.

#naturecraft #mindfulmaking #fibreart #wicker
October 30, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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The release date is coming soon so make sure you’ve pre-ordered so you can get your hands on it right away at the prime of harvest season!

📷 Freyja Ulveland @halfmoonbaskets on Instagram

#naturecraft #mindfulmaking #fibreart
October 21, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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The release date is coming soon so make sure you’ve pre-ordered so you can get your hands on it right away at the prime of harvest season!

📷 Freyja Ulveland

#naturecraft #mindfulmaking #fibreart
Basket Weaving for Beginners (ZINE)
Pre-orders now open! Is the terminology of basket weaving... suggestive? Yes, it sure is. Obscene? Depends on your perspective. Whether the words make you giggle or blush or raise an eyebrow, this zine provides a thorough introduction to willow basket weaving so you'll learn how to identify a thick rod compared to a sl
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October 21, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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🧶 At my beginners’ class at Maker Studio, it was lovely to hear the knitters reflect on how the rhythm and repetition felt calming, helping to quieten a busy mind. 💛

🧶 Next class: Thursday 5 November ✨ Book through Maker Studio.

#PebbleAndStitch #MindfulMaking #LearnToKnit
October 10, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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Thank you for choosing to support a small Canadian business and Canadian artist!

#naturecraft #mindfulmaking #fibreart
October 7, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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During a time when we're all being thoughtful and intentional about the things we buy, we want you to know how meaningful it is when you support our business and the authors we publish 🙏

📸 Freyja Ulveland (www.halfmoonbaskets.com/)

#naturecraft #mindfulmaking #fibreart
Half Moon Baskets
Workshops, weekends, and retreats across Alberta. Some are mine, some I co-host, and some are hosted by other people who have invited me to teach.
www.halfmoonbaskets.com
October 1, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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What does it truly mean to be an artist? In my latest essay, I explore why creativity is a deliberate practice of attention, not just innate talent. Learn to train your focus and bridge the gap between skill and taste.

www.byalexandraford.com/post/the-ana...

#MindfulMaking #CreativePractice
The Anatomy of Attention: What It Truly Means to Be an Artist
What does it really mean to be an artist? Is it the ability to draw, write, compose, or create with unusual skill—or is it something more fundamental? To understand how artists perceive the world, we ...
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September 30, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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What a fantastic NeuroGreen session yesterday!

Our group got busy splitting and repotting baby spider plants, enjoyed some relaxing colouring, and rounded off the afternoon with creative collaging.

#NeuroGreen #MindfulMaking #PlantTherapy #CreativeActivities #Wellbeing
September 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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Paper scraps → wall-worthy art? 🧠✨ Dive into 15 easy, meditative paper craft projects for flowers, lanterns, decor, and more: makeyourideasart.com/easy-art-and...
#papercraft #DIYart #creativehabits #mindfulmaking
Easy Art and Craft with Paper (Step-by-Step Ideas for 2026)
Discover easy art and craft with paper using step-by-step projects, no-glue designs, eco-friendly décor ideas, and beginner-to-advanced paper crafts.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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💛 That’s a wrap on #CreateWeek 2025!

Huge thanks to everyone who downloaded activities, shared your creations, supported the message, and helped us celebrate the power of creativity 🎨🧡

#CreativeWellbeing #ArtsForAll #MindfulMaking #ThankYou #CommunityCreativity #CreateWeek
July 8, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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🌿✨ Day 5 of #CreateWeek 2025 invites you to head outdoors and get making with artist Lizzie Chapman!

🎨 7 days, 7 ways to get creative - and today, it’s all about connecting with the world around you.

Let’s get weaving 💛

#LoomLantern #NatureArt #EcoCraft #MindfulMaking
July 5, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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✂️✨ Day 3 of #CreateWeek2025 = collage time with artist Chloe Cooper!

Grab what you’ve got and get layering 🎨

📲 Share using #CreateWeek
🖊️ Sign up: createweek.org

#CollageArt #MindfulMaking #ArtsForAll
July 3, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Quiet Beginnings in the Conservatory

#VictorianGardening #GreenhouseCalm #SpringSeedlings
#MindfulMaking #VintageHorticulture
A serene Victorian-era conservatory greenhouse in early spring, filled with soft, diffused morning light filtering through tall arched glass panes framed in dark wrought iron. Condensation beads and faint watering streaks mark the glass. Long wooden potting benches hold rows of small terracotta pots, each containing freshly germinated seedlings at different stages of growth, tender green shoots rising from rich, dark soil. In the foreground, a weathered galvanized watering can, an open burlap sack of potting soil, cracked eggshells in a ceramic bowl, and well-worn hand tools rest on a stone surface. The scene feels gently lived-in and lovingly tended, evoking quiet labor, seasonal renewal, and calm anticipation.
January 27, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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A fantastic day yesterday with the community of #greenfordquay making decorations for #chinesenewyear2025 #yearofthesnake. Families in the morning and adults in the afternoon. Some really playful and amazing creations. Exploring gold leafing and mastering lucky knots #communityarts #mindfulmaking
A selection of photos showing people making circular red and gold decorations with gold leaf snake motifs hanging from a corded Chinese lucky knot
January 26, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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🌿 Mindful Making 🌿
Crafting and cosplay can be powerful ways to practice mindfulness! Do you focus on the textures of fabrics, the rhythm of sewing, or the feel of foam shaping in your hands? How do you stay present while creating? Share your mindful making moments! 🎭✨
#XPForTheSoul #MindfulMaking
March 5, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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🧶 I Love Yarn Day 🧵
Today we celebrate color, comfort & creativity — one stitch at a time.
Because handmade isn’t just art; it’s connection. 💛

👉 gocybernaut.com/celebrate-ya...

#ILoveYarnDay #GoCybernaut #Knitting #Crochet #FiberArts #Handmade #CraftCommunity #MindfulMaking
October 9, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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✨ New Video! ✨

If you love slow stitching, peaceful vibes, and relaxing music, my new video is for you. 🌿✨ Watch as I stitch in a calm timelapse—no talking, just soothing music.

🧵🎶 Perfect for unwinding, crafting along, or just enjoying a quiet moment.

#SlowStitching #MindfulMaking
Stitch with Me - Relax & Create! | No Talking | Relaxing Music
YouTube video by Midnight Makes
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February 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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🌱 Plant seeds of creativity, watch your craft bloom! When you mindfully create, each stitch is meditation, every color choice a moment of peace. Let your hands dance with yarn, paint, or clay - your craft nest is your zen garden. ✨ #TheCraftNest #MindfulMaking
A serene crafting space with yarn, needles, and natural elements creating a zen-like atmosphere
May 30, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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🧘‍♀️ Turn craft time into meditation! New research shows 15 mins of creative flow equals 1 hour of meditation. Join us in discovering the healing power of mindful making 🧶✨ #MindfulMaking #CraftNestFamily #CreativeWellness #TheCraftNest
A peaceful crafting setup with yarn and crafting supplies arranged mindfully, suggesting meditation and creative flow
May 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Ever tried pyrography? It’s meditation with fire. #MindfulMaking
July 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
smokywoodstudios.bsky.social
Ever tried pyrography? It’s meditation with fire. #MindfulMaking
April 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Have you ever sat with a memory, not to solve it or fix it, but just to let it be? Sometimes, art does the same—it holds space for what needs to sit quietly. If this is your kind of thing, abstractemporium.art has more.

#MindfulMaking #CreativeReflection
July 6, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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Have you ever listened to the sound of your pencil? The gentle scrape, the rhythm of curves and lines. It’s like your hands are humming a quiet song. There’s a whole collection of this kind of work on the site.

#MindfulMaking #CreativeFlow
June 10, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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I once colored a page with just one pencil, pressing harder for dark hues and softer for light. It felt like every stroke whispered, "Even within limits, there’s so much possibility." More like this at the site.

#CreativeReflections #MindfulMaking
May 27, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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🛠️ Mindful Maker Monday: Your workshop is a sanctuary of creation. Each project is a chance to transform the ordinary into extraordinary. Build with purpose, create with intention. What story will your hands tell today? 🌟 #MakeshiftDIY #MindfulMaking
A serene and organized workshop space with natural light, featuring woodworking tools and materials arranged mindfully
March 31, 2025 at 3:36 PM