It's starting to feel like Christmas!

It snowed today in Vancouver. And on a totally unrelated note, my car grew a mustache last night. 

I just had to snap this photo on my way out this morning... how cute! 

Celebrating with Color of the Year 2013!

And... the color is Pantone 17-5641 Emerald! 

"Lively, radiant, lush... a color of elegance and beauty that enhances

our sense of well-being, balance and harmony." 

They always have such amazing description of colors. Naturally, we made this special Bubble to welcome 2013 and celebrate the holidays. Let bringing joy to each other be one of our new year resolutions! 

HOW TO: Get on the big screens at Times Square

Thanks to Google, now you can do that in just two simples steps! 

1) Go to For Everyone and submit the photo of your choice.

 2) Ta-Dah, indeed! And Google will send you a snapshot of it as proof.

Image straight from the 43rd Street on Nov. 24, 2012 between 3-4 pm. Try it out!

TRY TO: Make Bubbles Float

My first ever craft fair is coming up, and busy preparation is underway. When I am not wondering about what it will be like and feeling slightly nervous, I am scheming about how to display the Bubbles in the 8' x 5' space provided at the event. There will be nothing to hang from or hook to in the ceiling, so I'd have to bring my own free-standing structure to showcase my products. 

I am playing with the following ideas.

Simple and elegant coat rack by Vytautas Gecas. Just brilliant.

Another one by Weekday Carnival. Love the pop of color!

Or, just trust the design sense of IKEA

It might be fun to have a cute A Beautiful Mess tent.

Decisions, decisions.

Are you feeling crafty?

How about making your own Fiber Lab bracelets? I think they would also be cute as Christmas tree ornaments, gift tags, and napkin holders. Or make it bigger and wear it like a crown? The possibilities are endless! Explore and see where your creativity brings you! What will you do? 

It's easy and fun, I promise!

You can also follow the step-by-step version below.

1. Print out the template and instruction on letter size cardstock with no scaling. Here is the template without instruction, if you've got this.

 2. Follow the grey line and cut out the bracelet strip.

 3. Score all creases with the dull side of the blade. This makes it much easier to fold.

 4. Fold the strip in half along the long axis.

 5. Starting at the end marked by (grey dot), bend the ends up like this, creating the first set of "valley" folds.

 6. Make the next set of "mountain" folds. In this photo, I am pushing down and squeezing the grey-dot end with my right hand, and squeezing the rest of the strip to maintain the V shape with my left hand.

 7. Make the next set of "valley" folds. I find it easier to flip the strip over and push down the centerline with the index finger, while squeezing the strip with the thumb and middle finger.

 8. Flip the strip over again, and make the next set of "mountain" folds with the same technique.

 9. Repeat until all the folds are made. The strip should begin to curve as you go along.

10. Almost there!

 11. Now you just need to glue the ends together. See instruction for detail.

 12. While the glue dries, admire how immensely useful these tiny clips are. And adorable. Or just use your trusty fingers to press down.

13. A little crown. PS it also folds flat, try pushing it down with your palm.