Crafty Chicago Archives

I want my Craft TV!

I've seen many wonderful crafting shows come and go and I still feel the great crafting show needs to come into existence.

Green Craft; DIY Chandelier

I recently came across this great site where Lindsey Adelman has instructions on how to make your own funky chandelier.

Curiouser and Curiouser, Craft Trending: Alice in Wonderland

I've been noticing a great trend in lieu of the soon to be released movie "Alice in Wonderland".

Crafting With Vintage Tableware

With the long lasting trend for shabby chic, re-purposed vintage serving ware is a great addition to your décor.

Recycled Book Crafting

I'm a part-time librarian and I love the idea of recycling old books with missing or torn pages into home décor!

Handmade Valentine's Mini Gift Boxes

I'm continuing on with the handmade theme and I'm posting directions for these cute mini handmade gift boxes.

Handmade Valentine's Day Cards

With today's economy, everyone is looking for ways to save money.

Inspirational Blogs to Craft By

I'm always looking for a new fun project to try or perhaps just some inspiration

Modern Crafting, Scherenschnitte Goes Digital?

With our technological advancements happening at a daily rate, crafting and technology were soon to merge

Retro crafting, Scherenschnitte

Recently I have noticed a lot of beautiful hand made cards and home décor that used very highly intricate and highly detailed paper cutting.

Sympathy For The Crafter

Please allow me to introduce myself, I'm a woman of scissors and paste.

Crafting Vintage Wares Into Up-cycled Adornments, Fork Jewelry

Creative crafters use forks to create up-cycled jewelry with a vintage appeal.

Crafting for a Cause, part 2

Crafters find creative ways to donate towards Haitian relief efforts

Crafting for a Cause, part 1

Crafters find creative ways to donate towards Haitian relief efforts