Wow, I’ve really been slacking on the blogging. Not only is it 2012, it’s freaking March already!

I’d like to say I was on holiday, or some other reason for being so slow, but all I can say is I’ve been busy just living, and trying new things creatively. The creative process can be difficult at times: I often design brilliant items, only to have to scrap them at the production stage due to cost/feasibility/where-the-heck-do-I-sell-that issues. Needless to say I was really stoked to be asked by my friend Nik to design some special Man Bags for SXSW: finally, after 14 years, I made something for the boys! Check out the project details and maybe even win a bag through our fav source for Vancouver goodness: Scout Magazine.

**If you really love the bag, email me for details and I might be able to hook you up with one, I know people who know people…. XO Janna

Hey Everybody!! It’s Last Call before the Holidays, so come on down to Railtown and stuff your stockings with lots of happy, handmade items. If you need something shipped to you, please get in touch sooner rather than later and I’ll do my best to accommodate your needs. Thanks, and see you in the studio soon!! XO Janna

Hey Everybody, come join me this weekend at Heritage Hall (Main+15th) for Shiny Fuzzy Muddy 12!! We’re open Saturday Dec 10 from 11-9 and Sunday Dec 11 from 10-6, and as always, there’s heaps of amazing handmade art+design, free admission, a bar, and zero Christmas Music…. No wonder this is my favourite show of the year!! Check out the SFM website for a full list of artists, and see you this weekend!! XO Janna

Hey, if you’ve never talked to me in person, you’d never know how funny I can be….. Sometimes I crack myself up!! So check out this interview I did with Amanda from The Mod Line, and come chit chat next weekend at Heritage Hall for Shiny Fuzzy Muddy…. XO Janna

Hey everybody, the Eastside Culture Crawl is over for yet another year. I had tons of fun, and got to hang out with Mel King, another artist who also works in my building. Hopefully you got to partake in the antics at Astrosatchel!!

This weekend come visit me at Festive Collective, I’ll be at the shop from 11-5 Friday, Saturday and Sunday (until 3pm). Not sure if I’ll wear the apron, but I’ll keep you entertained. See you there!! XO Janna

Hey Everybody, it’s Eastside Culture Crawl time again. I can’t believe this is the 7th year I’ve participated, and it really does get better every year… I’ve been making lots of stuff, as always, but here’s a wee preview courtesy Scout Magazine. I think you’ll like it…. Enjoy, and see you Friday, Saturday or Sunday!! XO Janna

Hey everybody!! I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be part of the Festive Collective pop up shop for the month of November. November also bring the Eastside Culture Crawl, so it looks like I’ll have some late nights ahead of me getting stock ready for everything…. If you need me, I’ll be at the studio. XO Janna

Hey Everybody, it’s my first big show of the Fall season. You’ll want to head down to Heritage Hall for sure, I’m bringing loads of Sadie bags, Downtown Totes, Medium Totes and yes, it’s Cashmere Time again…. There will be lots of Arm Warmers, Scarves, Mittens and Hot Water Bottle Covers, plus some new Cowls and Extra Long Arm Warmers, which I’m debuting this season. Print off the flyer for 2 for 1 admission and bring a friend!! My booth is right by the main doors, so you can’t miss it. I’m just finishing some things to bring, so mark your calendars and I’ll see you there!! XO Janna

Here’s a couple more things to get your butt off the couch this summer, even if you’ve hauled it outside and everything….

This Sunday, August 21st from 12-5 I’ll be at Britannia Centre for Artful Sundays…. Come visit and I’ll keep you entertained. I promise!!

August 28th is my next Blim Market, this one will be downtown at Robson and Granville from 12-5. There will be lots of other great vendors, and probably some vegan baking as well.

Looking ahead to September, I’m happy to announce that I’ll be participating in Spend On Trend at Heritage Hall. It’s all weekend long September 16-18th, and I’ll have heaps of yummy Fall things for that. I guess I should get sewing!! XO Janna