The Month That Was: August

Here we are at the end of August - maybe someone should tell the weatherman that summer's pretty much over, it's 36 with the humidity 'round here, not exactly boot weather!

It's been a busy August here on Omiyage Blogs.  Let's take a quick look back at what we've been up to:

We've shared lots of DIY projects, both our own and from around the web:

• How to fold Japanese paper dolls
• Make a Paper Garland
• Sewing for Baby Round up One
• DIY: Kimono Baby Shoes and Appliqued Onesie
• How to: Stamping on Fabric - Patterned Onesie
• Sewing for Baby Round up Two
• Back to School Round up - Pencil Cases
• Back to School - Fabric Book Cover
• DIY: Paper Crane Cupcake Toppers
• DIY: Pretty pencils

We've told you about a couple of great ways to do good:

Image via Elizabeth Anne Designs

• Fold paper cranes for cancer research
• Invest in an Ethiopian school

We've introduced you to some of our fabulous products available on Omiyage.ca:

• Ukihashi: The Restless Chopsticks
• Washi: Japanese Paper
• Chic Weekly Planners
• Salvia Stationery
• Cute Canvas Fabrics
• Japanese Washi Tape
• Origami Paper
• Sweet Japanese Paper Balloons
• Kodomo No Kao Rubber Stamps
• storage.it notebooks
• Adorable New Baby cards

Roll on September!  We're excited for a whole new month of wonderful ideas, products and projects to share!