Barb’s Creative Hands-on Workshops

Barb’s Creative Hands-on Workshops Welcome to Barb's Love wreath. Thank you for stopping by to view all my wreaths that are all handmade with love. Barb,

Crafting custom wreaths for different occasions is my forte, and I also conduct workshops that offer a unique and entertaining opportunity for friends to come together and enjoy a join creative experience that fosters bonding and memories. I spent numerous hours or days in creating them until they are just right and meets my approval. They would make a lovely addition to anyone's home decor. My pi

ctures do not do justice of the craftsmanship in them until you see them in person as many of my friends have said to me and I am still new on how to display and create better images of them. I also can do custom orders or design a wreath with material that the customer bought. All my life I have always been a crafty person that dabbled in many several art forms over the years, but what I loved the most was gifting my craft work to friends and family that greatly appreciated them, but over the years due to work and family responsibility I did not have the time to indulge in my hobbies, but last year due to Covid lockdown and out of boredom in being stuck at home I rediscovered my love of creating wreaths. For me, wreath making it is not all about creating a business in selling them, but mainly to connect to my Spiritual creative side of me that uplifts my Spirit and Soul that gives me great joy. What I find the hardest is a piece of me goes with every wreath I create and sometimes I have a hard time letting them go to customers and friends. If the materials were not so costly I would gift all my wreaths to everyone, it gives me great joy in seeing people loving them. I still donate my wreaths occasionally for worthy charity causes. How to maintain the wreaths from fading:
The poly mesh wreath will fade in direct sunlight and I normally spray them with Clear Gloss UV spray. I strongly recommend to my customers that hangs them outside in area's that are not protected from the environment to spray them occasionally. May you all be blessed with abundance and great health.

I absolutely loved how my client decorated her daughters front entrance with this adorable over‑the‑door baby girl hange...
09/01/2026

I absolutely loved how my client decorated her daughters front entrance with this adorable over‑the‑door baby girl hanger to welcome her daughter home from the hospital. It created the sweetest outdoor greeting—full of joy, love, and that magical “first‑day‑home” feeling.

Honestly, this kind of thoughtful décor is so much more meaningful than the usual pink flamingos. It’s personal, beautiful, and becomes a memory the family will cherish forever.

If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate a new arrival, this is such a heartwarming option


Hi everyone! ❤️I wanted to check in and share a quick update on where I’ve been lately.The past few months have been tou...
08/27/2026

Hi everyone! ❤️

I wanted to check in and share a quick update on where I’ve been lately.

The past few months have been tough. I’ve been dealing with excruciating pain in my left shoulder that’s left me completely exhausted. When you’re running on empty, it’s hard to find the spark to design and create.

I’m fortunate to have an amazing Pain Doctor, but even his injections aren't giving me relief anymore. He’s reaching out to my surgeon to see if we can get my surgery moved up ahead of the proposed January date.

Even through the pain, I have one special project calling my name for this Fall. I picked up supplies to craft 4 Angel Wreaths last year to make for this Christmas. If you know me, you know how much I love angels in every shape and form.

With Dolly Parton’s recent passing, my heart has been so heavy. To me, she was a true Earth Angel. Her life story connected with me on a deeply personal level. Dolly often talked about her father being illiterate, which immediately made me think of my own parents. They came to this country speaking only Italian with only couple years of formal Italian education, so at a young age due to my own experience in struggling in school due to I was the first in my family to learn to read and speak English, I did not want my younger siblings to struggle in school so I became the family reader—sharing stories with my younger siblings and encouraging them to love books. My mom only had a 1st-grade education and got so overwhelmed anytime she had to sign a document. Reading became my way of helping my family, much like Dolly used her gift to help others through her Imagination Library.

Once I’m feeling up to it, I will be making these 4 Angel Wreaths and dedicating them in memory of Dolly Parton and also look into if we have an Imagination Library in Canada. 🕊️✨

I’d love your feedback on what type of wreath or craft you would like me to teach in the future.

08/12/2026

Dear friends I have very sad news to share:

I am writing to share some difficult news regarding the future of my wreath-making workshops.

My primary and most trusted board and wreath supplier, Unique in the Creek (UITC)—a standout Canadian business—is facing extreme uncertainty due to proposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. Over the past year, supply chain disruptions and economic pressures had already forced them to make difficult downsizing decisions and lay off valued team members.

Because UITC products are central to how I teach, and with craft supply sourcing already heavily constrained, these proposed tariffs mean I will not be able to continue running wreath workshops if they go into effect.

UITC has been an essential to my wreath workshops. I wanted to be transparent about these potential changes with you all.

I will keep you updated as the situation develops. Thank you, as always, for your continued support of my small business.

Warmly,
Barb

Art is not limited to paint and canvas—sometimes, it’s completely delicious! 🎨🍓Spent the morning volunteering at Bible c...
08/11/2026

Art is not limited to paint and canvas—sometimes, it’s completely delicious! 🎨🍓

Spent the morning volunteering at Bible camp, ushering a group of energetic third graders through their activity stations. My favorite stop was definitely snack time, where creativity took center stage. The kids were given graham crackers, pretzels, fresh fruit, and mint leaves, and turned them into adorable, edible flower masterpieces! 🌸 Pretzel stems, fruit petals, and mint leaves brought their little creations to life before they gobbled them right up.

Grateful for moments like these that remind us how much fun simple creativity can be! ✨

I finally found a space large enough to host my future workshops after I recover from my surgery it is a place where wom...
07/30/2026

I finally found a space large enough to host my future workshops after I recover from my surgery it is a place where women can relax over a cup of coffee, tea, and a delicious dessert while enjoying a fun craft activity with their friends. If you have young children this is a great place to have a birthday party or you can rent the space for other family functions. They also have yoga art classes their.
Art Haven Cafe is a perfect fit for me.
Art Haven Cafe page
https://www.facebook.com/wisam76art
Sunflower Wreath Workshop
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1035964009182242

07/29/2026

If you’re ever in Milton, you have to stop in at Art Haven Café. OMG, their honey cake is absolutely delicious. Right now I’ve had to cut back on teaching workshops and limiting to small groups because of the limitations and pain in my shoulder while I wait for shoulder replacement surgery, but this little café has been such a bright spot and I am looking forward in teaching workshops in the future.


Sunflower Workshop Tuesday July 28th at Art Haven Cafe in Milton, Ontario at 6pm
07/23/2026

Sunflower Workshop Tuesday July 28th at Art Haven Cafe in Milton,
Ontario at 6pm

07/22/2026

Over door ribbon baby boy hanger doubsided with two hand knitted teddy bears. This is an unique babies room decor or baby shower decor



07/20/2026

Christmas Blue Poinsettia over the door hanger. I will be teaching this workshop at the Milton Senior Centre. Limited 5 spaces only. Registration online at The Town of Milton in August



07/09/2026

Omg !!! This over the door floral ribbon baby girl hanger is absolutely adorable.

The Teddy bear is hand knitted by Michelle. I will be offering a baby boy version once I receive my supplies. These are custom orders if you are interested in making a purchase.





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