Hi again, My mom sometimes has some great ideas, but not enough time to write about them… So I’m writing the post for her! This time she created a […]
Kid Friendly Craft Projects
Strawberry Protectors
Strawberries …but sorry they aren’t edible. We found this great idea from a Facebook post recently, to paint a strawberry pattern on rocks. Apparently, if you place them around […]
A Secret Beach & Decorated Pebbles
Dear Chicago House, I took a mini vacation last week, blue sky, crystal clear water and not a soul in sight….ahhhhh. If I told you this beach is 40 minutes […]
Make a bracelet from an old t shirt
Dear Chicago House, I always knew I was destined to be the shortest member of my household. I am 5’7″ and Chicago teenager “over took” me about 6 months ago. […]
Polymer Clay Easter Eggs
With Easter coming up I thought I’d have a bash at making some funky decorated Easter eggs. I have seen so many fab ideas on Pinterest and I am a […]
Wrist Art: Memory Wire Bracelet
Dear Chicago House, A few years ago I broke one of my favorite necklaces, it was only a cheap piece but Chicago teenage magically strung it all back together. It […]
How to Sew Felt Birds
Dear Chicago House, Do you know, I don’t like to sew very much but when I saw these sweet little birds on Pinterest I had to make a trip to […]
Polymer Clay Pens: Marble Tutorial
Dear Chicago House, What do you know, those polymer clay covered pens have been a huge hit in blog land and I did promise a more techniques on creating them. […]
Valentine Craft: Ice Hearts
Dear Chicago House, Question: What can you make with water, food coloring, freezing temperatures and a silicon baking mold? Answer: Why some icy valentine hearts that’s what! Aren’t these just […]
Home Made Gift Boxes
Dear Chicago House, I love scrap book papers but rarely use them for scrap book projects, they tend to get frame and hung within your walls like here and here. […]