Latest Posts from the Scrappy Flower Campaign:
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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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Local Vancouver Craft & Hobby Community Events – March 2026
Make a Plan to be Crafty this Year! The best way to get interested in a craft or hobby is to attend community craft fairs, workshops, and artisan events and see what it’s like. Try out a new hobby or game by checking out what’s happening. Start planning your 2026 Vancouver Craft and Hobby Schedule…
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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…
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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…
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Avoiding that Task Right Now? It’s Part of the Process! How to use Procrastination to Get Things DONE!
The blog post discusses the my personal experiences with procrastination and strategies to overcome it. Key tips include shifting perspectives, tackling easier tasks first, and using enjoyable activities to reduce stress. www.thescrappyflowercampaign.ca promoting the health and wellness power of crafts and hobbies.
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Coffee & Crafts with My Hummingbird Friends
I had a recent coffee and craft break on my balcony with a hummingbird friend of mine 🙂 I’d thought I’d share. He’s a cute little guy! ❤️ I’m sharing also sharing video to help illustrate the benefits that crafts and hobbies have to offer in your life. Sitting outside and enjoying nature while having…
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Destress and Unwind in 2 Steps – A Scrappy Flower Craft Break Demo
This past year, I started officially scheduling Mental Health Craft Breaks into my weekly schedule as a part of my therapy recovering from serious illness, work burnout and unemployment stress. It’s been an amazing therapeutic tool! One of my favorite crafts breaks is to make Scrappy Flowers: paper flowers using scraps from the recycling bin.…
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