Category: Self Improvement
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Exciting News! The Scrappy Flower Campaign wins a Neighbourhood Small Grant!
I’m so excited to officially announce that The Scrappy Flowers Campaign has been awarded a $495 Neighbourhood Small Grant to support upcoming Crafting & Community Pop-up events in Vancouver! This funding will help me continue creating free, welcoming spaces in the Central Vancouver area where neighbours can gather, relax, make simple crafts, share hobbies, and…
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May Crafting Events in Vancouver, BC
All of a sudden it feels like summer in Vancouver! A perfect time to get out and do some crafting in public! Visit a local arts and crafts fair or grab your favourite game and have some fun at a local park. Make or do something creatively fun this May! Schedule a craft break in…
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“I wish you a week of unexpected pleasures!”
This was one of the parting wishes I received from a Scrappy Flower participant yesterday, in my My Scrappy Flowers Pop-up this past Sunday, April 26, 2026 at the South Granville Community Plaza in Vancouver. What a beautiful thing to say! She told me that her sister says it whenever they end their conversations, and…
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Try these 2 Morning Activities for 30 Minutes for a Better Start to your Monday
Last week, I shared how crafting is a great way to get the day kickstarted. My day is always better whenever I do some crafting. However, I can’t always squeeze crafting into a busy morning. But I ALWAYS make sure I do yoga and qigong every morning after coffee. So, this when this Monday morning…
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Watch & Learn How a Pro Effectively Gets Over A Bad Morning in a Creative Way
This morning when I woke up, I was in such a negative mood. These past few months have been so hard, and I’m just tired of the difficulties and the emotions. But, life is hard, and I can’t ruin a whole day because of a bad morning. I need to remind myself of the positive…
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Event Success – Crafting & Community in Vancouver, BC
This past Sunday, The Scrappy Flower Campaign hosted a Crafts & Hobbies Community Pop-up in Vancouver. South Granville Plaza in Vancouver, BC is a great outdoor community social plaza. It has seating and tables to eat and socialize. There’s also a free library, if you want to grab a book and read a bit. So,…
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Instead of Getting Mad, I Went for a Walk & Did Some Crafting. How it Helped.
My Go-To Easy To Do 2 Step Plan to Avoid Getting Hostile 🙂 1. Walk Away! Earlier today, I could hardly take it. I sat there seething, feeling my temperature rise, as I tried to escaped the computer login hell I had found myself in (I just want to post cute pics on the internet,…
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Take One, Make One, Share One: A Scrappy Valentines Experiment
This Valentine’s Day, I’m trying a tiny community experiment. Instead of hosting an event or setting up a table, I’ve created a self-serve Valentine’s craft pop-up on our apartment community corkboard. Pinned up alongside my flyer are: It’s free.It’s low-pressure.It’s completely self-serve. Residents can grab a handmade Valentine on their way to check the mail…
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Chubby cat amigurumi ⋆ A Little Love on a Wednesday Afternoon
After watching the news (☹️), grabbing groceries, and typing on this thing all afternoon, I’ve decided My Wednesday afternoon is going to include a much needed craft break! I have found that, especially these days, It’s been a great way to decompress and unwind. And definitely better than scrolling on social media! I’ve always…
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Tackle Holiday Stress by Making Holiday Crafts! 5 to Try Tonight!
Written by Lainie Burgess; Photo Credits: Lainie Burgess (unless otherwise noted) I’ve been making some handmade holiday ornaments to fundraise for a good cause – The Scrappy Flower Campaign! Of Course 🙂 I wanted to choose ornaments to make that reflected the crafty mission of the Scrappy Flower Campaign. In addition, to having some beautiful…