Author Archives: QuvQiv
Craft Workshop: Wine Bottle Covers
Mandy of madcanvases shows us how to give new life to old clothes while creating charming holiday gifts in the process. As is usually the case in our household, when the weather changes my husband goes through all of his … Continue reading
Featured Treasury: Chicago Style Animals
“Chicago Style Animals” treasury by Nancy, owner of PetCollage: “From farm chic to elephunky, from antelopes to owls, here’s an all chicagostylecrafters treasury for the animal lovers on your holiday gift lists. “This treasury was inspired by my love for … Continue reading
Featured Treasury: A Rustic Thanksgiving
Molly of rags by sock monkey offers this treasury inspired by nostalgic thoughts of Thanksgiving, memories of snow, soil, and warmth. View the treasury in its entirety here. Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Decoration by ErinF115 Coffee Sack Curtains by Hodgepodge Arty … Continue reading
This Week in Chicago Craft
Time to get ahead on that shopping list! Get some early holiday shopping done with these local fairs: Featured Event: Handmade Market Saturday, November 12 (12-4p.m.) Empty Bottle – 1035 N. Western Ave. Free Handmade Market is a unique event … Continue reading
QR Code Marketing
City Girl Hats tells us all about those peculiar little codes and how we can use them to our marketing advantage. Hey, what is this thing? It is a type of bar code called a Quick Response Code. People (i.e., customers) … Continue reading
This Week in Chicago Craft
Featured Event: Gallery Reception at The Inkling Shop Friday, November 4 (6-10p.m.) Inkling – 2917 1/2 N. Broadway St. Inkling opens the holiday season with a group art show in their gallery space. Peruse work by artists Laura Berger, Cindy … Continue reading
Featured Chicago Style Crafter: MAKA designs
Valerie William interviews Alexandria, owner of MAKA designs. Alexandria had the opportunity to complete an apprenticeship in Krakow, Poland with Janusz Bozek who is a master craftsman with pieces exhibited in museums throughout Europe. That experience opened doors for Alexandria … Continue reading
Craft Workshop: T-shirt Shag Rug
Molly of Rags by Sock Monkey tears up the craft floor and shows us how to make a delightful shag rug. It took some time but I finished my shag rug. You can make one too, especially if you like … Continue reading
This Week in Chicago Craft
It’s Halloween week, and also the last week for most of the farmers’ markets in town. Get some fresh produce and other goods before those cold winter months set in. Featured Event: Atomic Sketch Thursday, October 27 (6-11p.m.) Green Eye … Continue reading
Craft Workshop: Easy Halloween Decor
Mandy of Madcanvases gives us some ghoulish ideas for haunting our own houses this Halloween. Preparing for Halloween this year, I realized my decor was severely lacking. After a couple cheap shopping trips and some quick craftiness, I was able … Continue reading
