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Can A Handmade Softie Toy Be Of Therapeutic Benefit During The Grieving Process? An Interview With Wendy Tsao

How one artist used a sewing machine and ingenuity to bring children's drawings to life

Today is an interview with Wendy Tsao, the artist who founded the home-based business Child’s Own Studio in 2007. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Child’s Own Studio was born when Wendy decided to make a softie toy based on a sketch … Continue reading

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Flower Drying With A Microwave” by Titia Joosten

A handy book gives simple instructions on how to dry flowers after a memorial service

I’ve enjoyed the beauty of flowers and their meaning since I was a child. Back in the 80s, I began playing with different fresh flower drying methods. I have a distinct memory of getting a call from my mom after she … Continue reading

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