Ep 24: Guardians and Giggles (Podcast Version)

• Hello stART listeners and welcome to our second episode of 2014! On today's episode the Ridler Sisters share their creative projects, inspiration and ideas that the beginning of the year brought to them and also look ahead to what we working on in the future.
• As always, there is some show and tell to the shows so make sure to watch our video version which will be up here as well as on YouTube. We are keeping to creative updates and looking to what we are working on in the future, which keeps the podcast to about 30 minutes which has really been working for us - we hope you enjoy it that way too.
• Life Book, Glitter Bombing and remember to check Suzie's Blog tomorrow for her Birthday Giveaway!
• We would love to hear your thoughts on what *you* are creating and musing about these days!

Where to find us:

• Have a question or a comment? Email us.

• Find Jamie at Jamie Ridler Studios.ca and her podcast Creative Living with Jamie and her blog Jamie's Sketchbook.
• Find Suzie at Suzie's Eclectic Scrapbook, Suzie the Foodie and on YouTube 
• Find Shannon at Planet Shannon, Before the Dawn and on YouTube.

• Subscribe to the stART Sisters Podcast Here.
• We'll be back in 2 weeks in February to share what we've been up to and thinking about.

We also mention the Kickin' it Old Skool Blog-a-Thon that Jamie and Shannon are running this month; you are more than welcome to play along:

DIY: Create Your Own Arm Warmers

Shannon and I had a lot of fun putting together this DIY on how to make your own arm warmers for less than two dollars and in less than two minutes! Enjoy!

Ep 23: Brought to you by Winter Weather

• Hello stART listeners and welcome to 2014! On today's episode the Ridler Sisters share their creative projects, inspiration and ideas that called them over the holidays and also look ahead to what we working on in the future.
• A few of the things we shared in this episode including Jamie's Vision Cards (you can buy the e-workshop here), Document Your Life, Life Book and Shannon's Just Dance 2014 Playlist.
• We would love to hear your thoughts on what *you* are creating and musing about these days!

Where to find us:

• Have a question or a comment? Email us.

• Find Jamie at Jamie Ridler Studios.ca and her podcast Creative Living with Jamie and her blog Jamie's Sketchbook.
• Find Suzie at Suzie's Eclectic Scrapbook, Suzie the Foodie, Hexed: Sisterhood of the Supernatural and on YouTube 
• Find Shannon at Planet Shannon, Hexed: Sisterhood of the Supernatural and  YouTube channel.

• Subscribe to the stART Sisters Podcast Here.

Ep 23: Brought to you by Winter Weather

• Hello stART listeners and welcome to 2014! On today's episode the Ridler Sisters share their creative projects, inspiration and ideas that called them over the holidays and also look ahead to what we working on in the future.
• We'll be back in early January to kick off with our first episode of 2014.
• As always, there is some show and tell to the shows so make sure to watch our video version which will be up here as well as on YouTube. We are keeping to creative updates and looking to what we are working on in the future, which keeps the podcast to about 30 minutes which has really been working for us - we hope you enjoy it that way too.
• A few of the things we shared in this episode including Jamie's Vision Cards (you can buy the e-workshop here), Document Your Life, Life Book and Shannon's Just Dance 2014 Playlist.
• We would love to hear your thoughts on what *you* are creating and musing about these days!

Where to find us:

• Have a question or a comment? Email us.

• Find Jamie at Jamie Ridler Studios.ca and her podcast Creative Living with Jamie and her blog Jamie's Sketchbook.
• Find Suzie at Suzie's Eclectic Scrapbook, Suzie the Foodie, Hexed: Sisterhood of the Supernatural and on YouTube 
• Find Shannon at Planet Shannon, Hexed: Sisterhood of the Supernatural and  YouTube channel.

• Subscribe to the stART Sisters Podcast Here.
• We'll be back in early January to kick off with our first episode of 2014.

We also mention the Kickin' it Old Skool Blog-a-Thon that Jamie and Shannon are running this month; you are more than welcome to play along:

Episode 22: Flurry of Pre-Holidays Creativity (Video Version)

• Hello stART listeners! In a pre-holiday episodes the Ridler Sisters are back to share our creative projects, inspiration and ideas for what we are working on, and projects for the future.
• As always, there is some show and tell to the shows so make sure to listen to our podcast version if you prefer. We are keeping to creative updates and looking to what we are working on in the future, which keeps the video to about 30m inutes which has really been working for us - we hope you enjoy it that way too.
• We would love to hear your thoughts on what *you* are creating and musing about these days!

Where to find us:

• Have a question or a comment? Email us.

• Find Jamie at Jamie Ridler Studios.ca and her podcast Creative Living with Jamie and her blog Jamie's Sketchbook.
• Find Suzie at Suzie's Eclectic Scrapbook, Suzie the Foodie, Hexed: Sisterhood of the Supernatural and on YouTube 
• Find Shannon at Planet Shannon, Hexed: Sisterhood of the Supernatural and  YouTube channel.

• Subscribe to the stART Sisters Podcast Here.
• We'll be back in early January to kick off with our first episode of 2014.

We also mention the Kickin' it Old Skool Blog-a-Thon that Jamie and Shannon are running this month; you are more than welcome to play along:

Episode 22: Flurry of Pre-Holidays Creativity (Podcast Version)

• Hello stART listeners! In a pre-holiday episodes the Ridler Sisters are back to share our creative projects, inspiration and ideas for what we are working on, and projects for the future.
• As always, there is some show and tell to the shows so make sure to watch our video version which will be up here as well as on YouTube. We are keeping to creative updates and looking to what we are working on in the future, which keeps the podcast to about 30m inutes which has really been working for us - we hope you enjoy it that way too.
• We would love to hear your thoughts on what *you* are creating and musing about these days!

Where to find us:

• Have a question or a comment? Email us.

• Find Jamie at Jamie Ridler Studios.ca and her podcast Creative Living with Jamie and her blog Jamie's Sketchbook.
• Find Suzie at Suzie's Eclectic Scrapbook, Suzie the Foodie, Hexed: Sisterhood of the Supernatural and on YouTube 
• Find Shannon at Planet Shannon, Hexed: Sisterhood of the Supernatural and  YouTube channel.

• Subscribe to the stART Sisters Podcast Here.
• We'll be back in early January to kick off with our first episode of 2014.

We also mention the Kickin' it Old Skool Blog-a-Thon that Jamie and Shannon are running this month; you are more than welcome to play along:

Crafters & Artisans at Hal-Con 2013

One of my favourite things in the world to do is check out the vendors at Hal-Con and see what creative projects they have been working on. I love to go as a shopper, a reviewer for Hexed and
as a crafter gathering tools, treats and and inspiration.


FELTastic Fashion



I was absolutely charmed by FELTastic Fashion. The artisan was so sweet and kind and showed me all sorts of work that she has done via custom order for so many people.



She sold kits, showed me how she does felting and her work is downright adorable.


Amy La Loon Pottery



Amy La Loon Pottery stole my pirate heart! So geeky, creepy and perfectly my style.



Where else can you get mini pirate flagons? Cthulhu or Tardis mugs?



I brought home a skull Santa Christmas tree decoration and am going to turn it into a pendant thanks to Amy!


Giant Robot Comics



Shopping at Giant Robot Comics is always fun but this year? Extra fun for me.



They had silicon molds! I realized lately I don't have enough geek jewellery so I got a fantastic deal on this Batman emblem mold for only $10.


The Monkey Rodeo



The Monkey Rodeo had amazing spooky movie props made by Fox Henderson who was so much fun to speak with. A guy who makes zombie chickens just has to be a great conversationalist.



Intriguing jars of who knows what alongside shrunken heads? Everywhere you looked there was something weird and bizarre.



I came back and picked up a bitten brain keychain that I am going to turn into a pendant. Fun!


The Quarrelsome Yeti



I found the coolest t-shirt at The Quarrelsome Yeti by Geordan Moore. This was my big Hal-Con purchase!



Yes, a Sad Broccoli t-shirt. I could not resist! He is such a cutie and will be perfect for my foodie videos. I was relieved when Geordan told me he actually loves broccoli.


Eternal Elf Creations



Every year I look forward to visiting Eternal Elf Creations booth and seeing what beautifully gothic work she has put together. This year I was bewitched by these bluish green earrings and had to bring them home.


Postcard Look



I hope you enjoyed this little postcard look at Hal-Con 2013. Another amazing year with so many talented artisans. I left with projects I wanted to pursue and tools I could use to create them. Not to mention getting to talk with so many fantastic people who I just loved hanging out with. Hal-Con, I will miss you.