Tag: Crafting for wellness
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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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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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Crafting in Vancouver, April Events
The Scrappy Flowers Crafting in the Community Pop-up will be held Sunday, April 25, 2026 if you’re in the South Granville area, come by and have some fun crafting in public. Make new friends and share your creative passions by taking a craft break and enjoying Vancouver’s beautiful social plazas. Learn a new skill! Free…
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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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Had a Blue Monday? Make it a Fun Tuesday – Do a Craft with this Easy, Beginner Friendly Video
Written by Lainie Burgess, Photo Credits: Lainie Burgess The 3rd week in January, known as Blue Monday, is a hard day for many as the happy holiday spirits have left most of us and the January drudgery is in full force! These days suck! But you can make them better, by taking some time to…