My family has a flurry of birthdays around this time of year and I am dismayed at the sheer volume of rubbish birthday cards in the shops. So I have […]
Printables
Free Chicago Skyline Poster
Five years ago to the day we were in the midst of a polar vortex and Lake Michigan was a frozen wasteland. But with a so far, deliciously mild January, […]
Free Pennsylvania Poster Art
My 20 months living in Pennsylvania were amazing. Being surrounded by such beautiful countryside and having the opportunity for so many adventures into nature was truly liberating. Moving back to […]
Water Blur Art
The summer brings with it all sorts of art shows and I have a sort of love hate relationship with them. So much of the stuff for sale is what […]
Paper Orb Tutorial
Aren’t these paper orbs just gorgeous! They are not difficult at all to make and require no special crafty supplies. Go and rescue that old corn flake packet out of […]
Free Label for Home Made Strawberry Jam
The local pick your own strawberry fields are now open and I couldn’t help myself but pay one a visit this week. I went to Myers Strawberries and discovered a […]
Easy DIY Halloween Card
We are fast approaching that ghoul and ghostly time of year again and I have another fun Halloween card greetings card to share with you. You will need Card Stock […]
Free Adult Coloring Book
Dear Chicago House, I know, I know, things have been rather silent on this blog this year. It is not as though my creative gland has dried up … I […]
Free Geeky Merry Xmas Card
Dear Chicago House, The geeky, maths side of me loves this fun concept for a Christmas card. ..and yes, I do understand the algebra! It is yours FREE to download […]
Secret Messages for Kids
Dear Chicago House, What kid isn’t intrigued by secret messages and codes? … I am a grown up and they still fascinate me! I have been designing a collection for […]