I started scrapbooking when I was in middle school, but these days, I don't make much time to do it. When I go home to visit my family though, I can't pass up on the opportunity to raid my mom's MEGA scrapbooking stash. My mom picked up the hobby with several of her friends at… Continue reading Canvas Decoupage Creations
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Paper Star Snowflakes
I spent part of my childhood growing up in Michigan, so I'm no stranger to snow. And before I moved here, many people warned me about Chicago's winters. While we did get hit with some flurries this week, we've yet to experience a major blizzard, like the Snowpocalypse that hit DC in 2009, followed by DC's… Continue reading Paper Star Snowflakes
Handmade Holiday: Randolph Street Holiday Market
Happy New Year! Here's to lots of sweet somethings in 2013. :) A few weeks ago, while searching for gifts at the Randolph Street Holiday Market, like the barrel of monkeys above, I discovered these nifty belt ties, crafted by Rachel of Green Hide. She also had some cool recycled buckle jewelry. At the time,… Continue reading Handmade Holiday: Randolph Street Holiday Market
Handmade Holiday: Renegade Craft Fair
Earlier this month, a friend and I moseyed over to the Renegade Craft Fair in search of holiday gifts for our friends...and ourselves. ;) Apparently, the fair started in Chicago in 2003, and has since expanded to other select cities, too, including BK. (Brooklyn in the house!) The holiday market was a super cozy affair, hosted in… Continue reading Handmade Holiday: Renegade Craft Fair
Make Me Something Sweet 