Dear Chicago House, Who knew a hail storm could inspire this A little stumped by the connection? Lets look a little closer. Dots! This is a painting technique called […]
Kid Friendly Craft Projects
Secret Message Peg: Tutorial
Dear Chicago House, Miss Chicago teen is sitting an AP exam today in European History. I have to say she knows more about the history of Europe than I ever […]
How to Create Pattern Dyed Easter Eggs
Got 5-10 minutes spare. Why not have a go at making these fun pattern dyed eggs for Easter? You will need Hard boiled eggs Gel food coloring White vinegar Painters […]
Getting Creative with Pebbles.
Dear Chicago House, The post I recent ran about getting creative with string went crazy with visits, so I thought today I’d do another round up …this time getting Creative […]
Make these Fun Jello Wedges
Dear Chicago House, These are fun to make and an interesting addition to the spread of food Chicago teen had at her Sweet Sixteen last weekend. How to make jello […]
Easy DIY Advent Calendar
Dear Chicago House, Pinch, punch 1st of the month and because we have entered December it’s time to break out an advent calendar. Miss Chicago teen may be 15, but […]
How to Make a Halloween Pop up Card
Dear Chicago House, I can not take credit for this fantastic pop up haunted house card, it all goes to Chicago Teen. She decided she’d like to have a […]
Geometric Coloring Sheets – a stress buster!
Dear Chicago House, My love of patterns is deep rooted. As a kid I had a coloring book of geometric designs which gave me hours of entertainment. From one design […]
Make a Pretty Storage Jar
Dear Chicago House, I can be a bit untidy but I really don’t like a mess. There comes a time…picture me opening my medical cabinet and cotton swabs falling all […]
How to make a Driftwood Seahorse
Dear Chicago House, Mr. Chicago house and I had a little wander down to our favorite secret beach last week and collected a lovely bundle of drift wood. With a […]